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Long-delayed Stevens plans inch forward

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Fillmore program at risk of closure again this year ■ Education: Top official

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By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

Efforts to rehabilitate the West End’s vacant Stevens Elementary School property have been in the works for seven years, having fallen victim to several legislative delays and logistical hurdles. But at a community presentation last week, the project’s developer said that though progress is slow, it has been steady. Akridge, along with two other firms, hopes to renovate the threestory Stevens School building at 1050 21st St. NW for use by the Ivymount School, a Rockvillebased nonprofit that plans to serve around 50 students with autism. The project also includes construction of a 10-story office and retail building on the property and at the adjacent former headquarters of the Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L St. NW. At last Wednesday’s meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2A (Foggy Bottom, West See Stevens/Page 10

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On Saturday night, the District presented “Art All Night: Made in DC,” an arts festival in seven D.C. neighborhoods with Main Street groups. Tenleytown’s offerings included belly dancing performances by Sahara Dance.

The D.C. Public Schools system plans to close the Fillmore Arts Center at the end of this school year, Chief of Schools John Davis said Monday night. The arts program, housed at Hardy Middle School on Wisconsin Avenue NW, provides weekly instruction to about 1,700 students bussed in from Hyde-Addison, Key, Reed, Ross and Stoddert elementary schools. The school system originally intended to shut down the center last year, saying the city spends double the amount per pupil at Fillmore compared to other schools’ arts programs, but gave a one-year reprieve after community backlash. That debate is now set to repeat itself. Parents of students who attend Fillmore continue to make the case for retaining the arts program, which they say provides superior instruction to what each of the schools could provide on

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Students from five Northwest schools are bused to Fillmore Arts Center for arts programs.

their own for arts curriculum. Parents also note that some of their elementary schools are too tight on space to allow for in-house arts programs. In phasing out Fillmore, the school system argues that the model is outdated in an age when the District mandates arts education at every school. Davis, who will become interim schools chancellor when Kaya Henderson ends her tenure at the end of the week, described it as an issue of equity. See Fillmore/Page 14

With renewal near, signs at arena prompt debate By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

Owners of the Verizon Center hope to extend their agreement with the city for two large digital signs on the building, but some city officials and residents argue that the signs as they currently exist violate the original agreement that allowed them. After a year of debate, the D.C. Council voted in 2013 to approve provisions in the city’s signage regulations allowing Monumental Sports and Entertainment, which owns the complex, to post two 23-footby-45-foot digital signs — one on the 7th Street NW facade, the other wrapping around the corner of 7th and F streets NW. Several smaller signs at the entrance to the Gallery Place Metro station were also part of the agreement. That law went into effect in April 2013, and permits were issued several months later. The regulations require that Monumental to reapply for signage

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The sign on the Verizon Center’s 7th Street facade is one of several that has upset some observers.

permits every three years, which means the time to renew has arrived. Monumental announced its plan to reapply at the September meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2C. But several residents raised objections during the meeting, and they’re not alone: D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson told The Current on Thursday that he believes the existing regulations haven’t been properly enforced by the Department of Consumer See Signs/Page 5

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Northwest Business Tenleytown fetes city’s third Beefsteak

The popular vegetable-based fast-casual restaurant Beefsteak celebrated the grand opening of its third D.C. location in Tenleytown on Sept. 15 with a brief ceremony hosted by the Tenleytown Main Street group. The Tenleytown location opened in June, a few months later than originally planned due to construction delays, according to senior director of operations, Courtesy of Beefsteak Jim Biafore. “We would Tenleytown Main have loved to open in Street representatives March as originally planned, but opening celebrated the recent restaurants can some- opening of Beefsteak. times mean unexpected surprises,â€? Biafore wrote in an email. The concept of Beefsteak, which places vegetables at the center of each dish and offers meat items as side dishes and add-ons, came from owner JosĂŠ AndrĂŠs, who told Anderson Cooper on CNN years ago that “vegetables can be sexy.â€? The name is derived from the beefsteak tomato, which is available seasonally as a “burgerâ€? with no meat. Beefsteak first opened in Foggy Bottom at 800 22nd St. NW last August, followed by a Dupont Circle location at 1528 Connecticut Ave. NW a month later. Locations at the Westfield Montgomery mall in Bethesda and the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia opened in June as well. The restaurant hopes to continue to expand but hasn’t confirmed any more locations yet, Biafore said.

The Current Peet’s Coffee adds Georgetown location

Peet’s Coffee celebrated the opening of its first location in Georgetown on Tuesday, with CEO Dave Burwick in attendance for cocktails and light refreshments. Peet’s was founded in 1966 in San Francisco. Its emphasis on darker roasted coffee, like French roast, has appealed to D.C. residents since its arrival in the city in April 2014. The store also maintains a commitment to environmental sustainability: All of its coffees are roasted in the first LEED Gold facility of its kind in the United States, located in Alameda, Calif., according to a news release. Aside from the Georgetown location at 3299 M St. NW, the cafe has seven locations elsewhere in the city and three each in Maryland and Virginia. All of the other D.C. locations are concentrated downtown.

MedStar opens new outpatient facility

MedStar Health has opened a new outpatient care center in downtown D.C., with more than 60 physicians offering 15 varied specialties, according to a news release. The 112,000-square-foot care facility, called “MedStar Health at Lafayette Centre,� opened last week at 1133 21st St. NW. In addition to medical, surgical and imaging services, the facility includes a sports performance center that MedStar envisions as a national destination for pro and collegiate athletes along with “weekend warriors and amateurs alike,� according to its release. The sports center offers physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers to assist patients in optimizing performance or recovering from injuries. Features include a basketball court, a ballet therapy area and a rehabilitation gym, along with MRI and other diagnostic imaging technologies, the release says.

National restaurants stake D.C. claim in Dupont area By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

The greater Dupont Circle area will welcome two new nationally known restaurants to the neighborhood within the next few months. One boasts a celebrity connection and a handcrafted approach to an American classic. The other brings a business model founded on efficiency and nutrition. The biggest thing they have in common: Both are expanding into D.C. for the first time from elsewhere in the country. Wahlburgers hails from Hingham, Mass., just outside Boston. The name refers to the Wahlberg family — head chef Paul founded the restaurant along with his brothers Mark and Donnie. Yes, that Mark and Donnie: the former a two-time Oscar nominee for “The Fighter� and “The Departed�; the latter a founding member of New Kids on the Block and a TV and film actor in his own right. Their journey to opening the restaurant was the subject of a 2014 A&E reality series, and they’ve since expanded to six other states with more on the way. Meanwhile, the fast-casual quinoa joint Eatsa was born on the

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Wahlburgers expects to open at 1 Dupont Circle NW early next year. West Coast — all four of its current locations are located in California. The upcoming Dupont area location at 1627 K St. NW represents the restaurant’s initial foray outside of the Golden State, with a New York City location also in the works for the near future. Representatives from Eatsa and Wahlburgers attended recent meetings of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2B (Dupont Circle) in the process of securing permits. For both restaurants, the crowded streets and business-oriented daytime population within the commission’s borders was enticing from an economic standpoint, and the historic buildings and appealing aesthetics added to the draw. Eatsa’s appeal to a fast-paced See Dupont/Page 19

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Lafayette Park friends group Hyde expected to use Hardy site as swing space drops effort for partnership By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

Lafayette Park is generally a peaceful gathering place — but also the source of some tension between immediate neighbors and the broader community about the intensity of use at the 5900 33rd St. NW site. Debate has surfaced at recent meetings of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3/4G (Chevy Chase) regarding the Friends of Lafayette Park group and a separate effort to host a family movie night on Oct. 7. The friends group, after trying for more than a year, has now abandoned its effort to secure official status as the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation’s partner for the site, ANC 3/4G member Rebecca Maydak said at a recent meeting. The designation would have

facilitated the group’s long-running maintenance and beautification efforts, and granted the group more authority on park programming and other changes, including the planned renovation of the site’s recreation center. But back in July, ANC 3/4G declined to support Friends of Lafayette Park’s application unless the group agreed to introduce open membership and an elected board of directors. Residents recounted being prevented from serving on the board and shut out of meetings. “There’s no way to break into your inner circle there,� Maydak said at that July meeting. Some immediate neighbors also argued that the group excludes many voices in favor of board members who live farther away and are therefore less affected when programming at the site See Lafayette/Page 19

The week ahead Wednesday, Sept. 28

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

Thursday, Sept. 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. Agenda items include a three-story rear addition and roof deck at 7 Grant Circle NW in the Grant Circle Historic District; construction of a four-story building at 1759-1761 P St. NW in the Dupont Circle Historic District; raze of a garage and construction of a new accessory building at 3406 Rodman St. NW in the Cleveland Park Historic District; and roof-mounted solar panels at 3215 Newark St. NW in the Cleveland Park Historic District. â– The D.C. Department of Transportation will host a public meeting to present project schedule updates and information regarding the upcoming trail construction phase of the Klingle Valley Trail Project. The meeting will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW.

Monday, Oct. 3

The Dupont Circle Citizens Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Society of the Cincinnati, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW.

Tuesday, Oct. 4

The Glover Park Citizens Association will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Stoddert Elementary School and Glover Park Community Center, 4001 Calvert St. NW. â– The Palisades Citizens Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Palisades Recreation Center, Sherier and Dana places NW. The guest speaker will be Mayor Muriel Bowser. â– The Shepherd Park Citizens Association will meet at 7 p.m. at Shepherd Elementary School, 7800 14th St. NW. The agenda will feature a presentation by neighborhood resident Ernest Green, a longtime civil rights activist whose story as one of the Little Rock Nine who entered Central High School in 1957 is featured in the new National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Saturday, Oct. 8

The Sibley Senior Association will host a “Sex & Aging Conference� from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Sibley Memorial Hospital Medical Building, 5215 Loughboro Road NW. The $40 fee includes a light lunch, parking and a book by author Joan Price, an advocate for “ageless sexuality.� To register, call 202-346-7602.

Hyde-Addison Elementary School students are expected to relocate to nearby Hardy Middle School while the Georgetown elementary school is expanded, according to the office of Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans. The project is slated to begin next summer and extend into the

2018-19 school year. Evans told The Current that his staffers had informed him Monday of the Hardy decision, which came from the office of Mayor Muriel Bowser. As of Tuesday afternoon, D.C. Public Schools could not confirm that a decision had been made, and the mayor’s office declined to comment. See Hyde-Addison/Page 7

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District Digest New program allows texts to city’s 311

A new mobile program enabling residents to more easily report streetlight outages, parking meter issues and trash collection needs was launched Monday. The launch of Text to DC311 kicked off Mayor Muriel Bowser’s weeklong effort to identify and inventory broken streetlights citywide, according to a news release. Under the new system, residents can receive options for easily reporting issues by texting “Menu� or “New� to DC311. Residents with streetlight issues can also start by texting “street

light,� at which point they’ll receive a series of questions about the nature of the issue. Later on, the city will launch a website that allows residents to see a citywide map of broken streetlights and track agency progress in fixing the lights. “We have 70,000 street lights in the District and too many of them do not work. By fixing street lights, we can make District streets safer, stronger and brighter,� Bowser said in the release. “By launching Text to DC311, we are offering residents a more convenient way to report outages, as well as other issues.� Bowser’s effort marks a step in her Safer Stronger DC pro-

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C&O Canal to say bon voyage to boat

Restoration of the first mile of the C&O Canal is kicking off Oct. 5 with the send-off of the old canal boat, The Georgetown. The noon event — taking place at Lock 4 on Thomas Jefferson Street — starts a multiyear project to revitalize and reimagine the Georgetown stretch of the historic canal.

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The project’s first phase, running through April 2018, will include repairs to Locks 3 and 4 and the launch of a new historic replica canal boat, according to a news release. Lock 3 at 30th and Thomas Jefferson streets NW will be completely rebuilt, with the area closed to pedestrian and bike traffic for about 18 months. For the entirety of the project, the canal will be drained from Local 5 at the District/Maryland line. Steering the restoration are the C&O Canal National Historical Park, part of the National Park Service, and its nonprofit partner Georgetown Heritage, an arm of the Georgetown Business Improvement District that is working to raise funds for the project. The first project phase will also involve developing a comprehensive master plan to address infrastructure needs and to generate new ideas for the pocket parks and plazas along the canal, as well as new recreational and educational programming. Next Wednesday’s kickoff event will be the last run of The Georgetown, a popular attraction from 1983 to 2011.

St. Thomas’ project draws court appeal

The Dupont Circle Citizens Association is appealing the zoning decision permitting redevelopment of St. Thomas’ Parish at 18th and Church streets NW. The D.C. Board of Zoning Adjustment back in January signed off on developer CAS Riegler’s plans for a seven-story, 60-unit apartment building and new church. Last week, the citizens group petitioned the D.C. Court of Appeals to review that decision. “DCCA took this step reluctantly and after careful consideration of the interests of our

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Local Olympian to host fencing event

Olympic fencer Katharine Holmes will return to the Chevy Chase Community Center, where she first learned the sport, for a reception and Q&A session on Oct. 1. Holmes recently returned from the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after narrowly missing out on medaling in both individual and team epee competitions against some of the world’s most esteemed fencers. She’ll discuss her Rio experiences and training regimen at next Saturday’s event. Holmes started fencing at age 9, when her mom took her to the Chevy Chase Fencing Club for lessons. Club leaders Raymond and Jean Finkleman began giving her private lessons when they noticed her talent and affection for the sport. Holmes graduated from National Cathedral School in 2011 and continued pursuing fencing under coach Zoltan Dudas at Princeton, where she’s currently in the process of finishing her senior year. The event on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. is free and open to the public at the Chevy Chase Community Center, 5601 Connecticut Ave. NW.

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The Sept. 21 article “Mayor showcases Shepherd Park’s charm� misidentifies advisory neighborhood commissioner Acqunetta Anderson’s home neighborhood as Colonial Village. She lives in Shepherd Park, though her single-member district encompasses Colonial Village and North Portal Estates as well as part of Shepherd Park. In the same issue, the article “Northwest neighborhoods boast varied history� incorrectly states that Shepherd Park is located west of 16th Street, when in fact it’s located east of 16th. The Current regrets the errors. As a matter of policy, The Current corrects all errors of substance. To report an error, call the managing editor at 202-567-2011.

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SIGNS: With required permit renewal at hand, Verizon Center digital signage stirs new debate From Page 1

and Regulatory Affairs and that the signage hasn’t been properly inspected by city agencies like the Office of Planning and the Department of Transportation Under the council’s legislation, the Verizon Center signs can’t be illuminated earlier than 6 a.m., after midnight or more than 30 minutes following the end of an event. Advertisements are permitted only for businesses within the Verizon Center. Six minutes of every hour must be devoted to public service content. Mendelson and other critics argue that the existing signs violate the latter two policies. Another condition warns that brightness, illumination and the use of full-motion video are subject to review at the permitting stage by the Department of Transportation, the Office of Planning and local neighborhood leaders “to determine whether the Gallery Place Project Graphic in the private alley creates a risk for vehicular traffic safety.� Full-motion video has appeared on the signs despite pronounced opposition during the council hearings for the initial regulations, Mendelson said. He wants to see the proper agencies conduct an environmental and quality-of-life assessment as part of the renewal process, though he’s not confident that they’ll heed his request. The Office of Planning told The Current that it didn’t conduct such a study in 2013 because, according to Office of Planning spokesperson Edward Giefer, “there was no basis for us to prepare a report showing an adverse impact.�

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Critics say the signs violate laws regarding brightness and content.

Center pushed back, according to the commission’s spokesperson Stephen Staudigl. “We were not able to resolve this issue,� Staudigl told The Current. The study was never conducted. ANC 2C chair John Tinpe said he’s heard from neighbors who have objected to the brightness of the signs over the last several years. His commission is accepting public comment on the signs until its next meeting on Oct. 17. At that point, Tinpe said he and his colleagues will weigh in if the consensus tips strongly in favor or in opposition. He’s not yet ready to make a strong judgment call. “Three years have gone by. And if you say that if it’s a health hazard, no one has really dropped dead from looking at it,� Tinpe said. “At the same time, I can understand if the brightness is too bright, then it could be very annoying. We just have to consider all

the different angles.� In a statement, Monumental spokesperson Sheila Francis said neighbors will be kept informed of the company’s intentions throughout the process. “We’re in the early stages of renewing the licenses for the exterior signs at Verizon Center and are continuously in contact with our local neighbors and city officials on the programming and use of the signs,� Francis wrote. Francis did not respond to further questions about the current content of the signs or the amount of revenue that they’ve generated for the Verizon Center. Local advocacy groups like the Committee of 100 on the Federal City have been railing against digital signs in the District for years. In recent months, outdoor advertising company Digi Media allegedly posted numerous electronic advertising signs around the city without proper permits. D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine’s office is currently engaged in a lawsuit with Digi over the alleged violations, with another D.C. Superior Court hearing scheduled for October. The Committee of 100’s Meg Maguire wants to see D.C. officials clarify the city’s stance on signs, she told The Current. “They need to look fully at the impact. They need to hear testimony,� Maguire said. “And then the council needs to think very carefully about where the District of Columbia should be on this issue.� Going forward, Mendelson isn’t completely opposed to the existence of the Verizon Center signs, but the existing ones don’t meet his standards.

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PSA 102

â– GALLERY PLACE

PSA 102 PENN QUARTER

Robbery â– 600-699 block, F St.; 5:52 p.m. Sept. 23. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 2:46 p.m. Sept. 22 (with knife). Theft â– 400-457 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 11:06 p.m. Sept. 19. â– 400-497 block, L St.; 12:50 a.m. Sept. 20. â– 400-443 block, K St.; 3:20 p.m. Sept. 20. â– 600-699 block, F St.; 9:43 p.m. Sept. 20. â– 914-999 block, 5th St.; 7:37 a.m. Sept. 21. â– 400-457 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 2:37 p.m. Sept. 21. â– 400-457 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 2:50 p.m. Sept. 21. â– 400-499 block, 7th St.; 11:04 p.m. Sept. 21. â– 400-457 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 11:58 p.m. Sept. 22. â– 600-699 block, F St.; 9:13 a.m. Sept. 23. â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 9:49 a.m. Sept. 23. â– 800-899 block, G St.; 4:39 p.m. Sept. 23. â– 700-899 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 8:17 p.m. Sept. 23. â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 10:23 p.m. Sept. 23. â– 400-457 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 5:03 p.m. Sept. 24. â– 800-899 block, 7th St.;

9:12 p.m. Sept. 24. â– 600-699 block, F St.; 8:18 p.m. Sept. 25. Theft from auto â– 600-699 block, H St.; 3:28 a.m. Sept. 21. â– 500-599 block, I St.; 4:15 p.m. Sept. 23. â– 800-901 block, I St.; 2:27 a.m. Sept. 24. â– 900-999 block, 9th St.; 7:24 p.m. Sept. 24. â– 400-443 block, K St.; 6:54 p.m. Sept. 25.

PSA 201

PSA 201 â– CHEVY CHASE Burglary â– 3300-3599 block, Legation St.; 8:35 p.m. Sept. 25. â– 3400-3599 block, Livingston St.; 11:30 p.m. Sept. 25. Motor vehicle theft â– 6600-6699 block, 31st Place; 5:31 a.m. Sept. 20. Theft â– 5600-5699 block, Broad Branch Road; 11:17 a.m. Sept. 20. â– 3600-3699 block, Jocelyn St.; 11:40 p.m. Sept. 22. Theft from auto â– 6600-6699 block, 32nd Place; 11:04 a.m. Sept. 21. â– 3100-3199 block, Dogwood St.; 9:52 a.m. Sept. 22. â– 3400-3499 block, Oliver St.; 9:50 a.m. Sept. 25.

PSA 202

â– FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS PSA 202

TENLEYTOWN / AU PARK

Burglary â– 4600-4679 block, 38th St.; 1:53 a.m. Sept. 24. Motor vehicle theft â– 3800-3899 block, Windom Place; 10:04 p.m. Sept. 25. Theft â– 4800-4899 block, Nebraska Ave.; 10:20 a.m. Sept. 19. â– 4300-4326 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 3:04 p.m. Sept. 19. â– 4318-4399 block, 46th St.; 11:47 a.m. Sept. 22. â– 5224-5299 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 4:36 p.m. Sept. 23. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 5:30 p.m. Sept. 23. â– 4400-4499 block, Butterworth Place; 7:51 p.m. Sept. 24. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 1:10 p.m. Sept. 25. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 4:42 p.m. Sept. 25. Theft from auto â– 4530-4599 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 4:55 p.m. Sept. 19. â– 4600-4699 block, Warren St.; 9:18 a.m. Sept. 21. â– 4200-4219 block, Military Road; 12:49 p.m. Sept. 21. â– 4300-4399 block, Yuma St.; 8:27 p.m. Sept. 21. â– 4500-4599 block, Verplanck Place; 10:30 p.m.

Sept. 21.

PSA 203

â– FOREST HILLS / VAN NESS

PSA 203

CLEVELAND PARK

Burglary â– 3500-3599 block, Porter St.; 11:24 a.m. Sept. 20. â– 3900-3999 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5:43 p.m. Sept. 23. Theft â– 5000-5099 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:31 p.m. Sept. 20. â– 3319-3499 block, Connecticut Ave.; 7:01 a.m. Sept. 21. â– 4500-4599 block, 28th St.; 10:40 a.m. Sept. 21. â– 4200-4399 block, Connecticut Ave.; 11:06 a.m. Sept. 24. â– 4200-4399 block, Connecticut Ave.; 12:44 p.m. Sept. 24.

PSA 204

â– MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

HEIGHTS / CLEVELAND PARK WOODLEY PARK / GLOVER PSA PARK204 / CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS

Theft â– 2500-2599 block, 41st St.; 8:29 a.m. Sept. 19. â– 3800-3899 block, Calvert St.; 12:15 p.m. Sept. 21. â– 2731-2899 block, Connecticut Ave.; 9:06 p.m. Sept. 24. Theft from auto â– 2400-2798 block, Calvert St.; 3:25 p.m. Sept. 22. â– 3917-3999 block, W St.; 6:23 p.m. Sept. 23.

PSA 205

â– PALISADES / SPRING VALLEY PSA 205

WESLEY HEIGHTS / FOXHALL

Burglary â– 5700-5799 block, Sherier Place; 7:55 a.m. Sept. 21. â– 5029-5056 block, Macomb St.; 7:25 a.m. Sept. 25. Motor vehicle theft â– 4461-4529 block, MacArthur Blvd.; 10:31 a.m. Sept. 19. â– 4300-4330 block, Hawthorne St.; 12:40 p.m. Sept. 21. â– 5000-5099 block, Glenbrook Terrace; 4:38 a.m. Sept. 25. Theft â– 4100-4199 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 7:33 p.m. Sept. 19. Theft from auto â– 4720-4799 block, Rodman St.; 2 p.m. Sept. 21. â– 4900-4999 block, Hillbrook Lane; 3:39 p.m. Sept. 22. â– 3300-3315 block, Maud St.; 6:36 a.m. Sept. 25. â– 5100-5198 block, Macomb St.; 7:30 a.m. Sept. 25. â– 3300-3315 block, Maud St.; 12:27 p.m. Sept. 25.

PSA 208

â– SHERIDAN-KALORAMA PSA 208

DUPONT CIRCLE

Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 1200-1219 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:11 a.m. Sept. 25. Burglary â– 1600-1699 block, Q St.; 9:47 a.m. Sept. 20. â– 1300-1318 block, 19th St.; 2:49 a.m. Sept. 22. Theft â– 1300-1399 block, 14th St.; 8:36 p.m. Sept. 19. â– 2000-2099 block, Hillyer Place; 9:08 p.m. Sept. 19. â– 1600-1699 block, P St.; 8:50 a.m. Sept. 20. â– 1700-1799 block, Church St.; 10:50 a.m. Sept. 21. â– 1500-1523 block, 15th St.; 8:43 p.m. Sept. 21. â– 1700-1799 block, Church St.; 3:26 p.m. Sept. 22. â– 1700-1799 block, P St.; 8:02 p.m. Sept. 22. â– Connecticut Avenue under Dupont Circle; 1:41 a.m. Sept. 23. â– 2400-2479 block, Kalorama Road; 1:22 p.m. Sept. 23. â– 1700-1799 block, P St.; 3:22 p.m. Sept. 23. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5:33 p.m. Sept. 23. â– 1400-1499 block, P St.; 8:34 p.m. Sept. 24. Theft from auto â– 1300-1319 block, 22nd St.; 3:29 p.m. Sept. 20. â– 2200-2299 block, Bancroft Place; 10:23 a.m. Sept. 21. â– 1520-1599 block, 16th St.; 8:11 a.m. Sept. 23. â– 1300-1499 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 9:20 a.m. Sept. 23. â– 1500-1549 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 5:47 p.m. Sept. 25.

PSA 401

â– COLONIAL VILLAGE PSA 401

SHEPHERD PARK / TAKOMA

Robbery â– 7800-7899 block, 12th St.; 4:46 a.m. Sept. 25. Burglary â– 715-799 block, Van Buren St.; 7:54 p.m. Sept. 21. â– 1600-1641 block, Kalmia Road; 6:50 p.m. Sept. 22. Motor vehicle theft â– 7500-7699 block, 9th St.; 1:51 p.m. Sept. 22. Theft â– 400-499 block, Aspen St.; 6:56 p.m. Sept. 19. â– 300-399 block, Whittier St.; 9:09 a.m. Sept. 23. Theft from auto â– 6803-6811 block, Laurel St.; 5:53 p.m. Sept. 22. â– 8000-8099 block, 14th St.; 1:12 p.m. Sept. 24.

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HYDE-ADDISON

District Council

From Page 3 The news would mark a significant turn of events in the neighborhood saga over the planned renovation of the overcrowded Hyde-Addison, 3219 O St. NW. The long-awaited project is set to bring a new gymnasium, playground and cafeteria as well as additional classroom space, although some parents criticize the scope of the planned additions as excessive. D.C. Public Schools announced in March that relocating to Meyer Elementary — near Howard University — was the most feasible option and that Hardy and the Ellington Field nearby would not work as temporary swing space despite their convenience to students. But at a Sept. 7 meeting this year, D.C. Public Schools officials told parents that those two local options were back in consideration — though they’d cost more than the Meyer location. Some in the community feared that pushing for a local option would ultimately decrease the construction budget for the Hyde-Addison project, while others insisted that Meyer could not be considered sustainable. Others still simply wanted more than just one option to be considered, even though they weren’t completely against Meyer. Parents who had hoped for reconsideration of the Hardy prospect have reacted positively to the news so far. School Improvement Team member Christine Churchill told The Current she remains concerned that this swing space decision will cut into the $22 million budget for the Hyde-Addison renovation — but she’s hopeful that this step is a good one for a project she considers vital for the school’s short- and long-term health. “Every expectation is that DCPS is doing the right thing and putting the Hyde-Addison children in the optimal swing location and that the funding will not be set squarely on the shoulders of children,”

Bill approved to regulate late fees on rental units

Brian Kapur/Current file photo

The Hyde-Addison expansion project was previously scheduled to start this school year but was delayed.

Churchill said. “It cannot cut the design.” Until December 2014, D.C. Public Schools had assured Hyde-Addison parents that their students could stay in place during construction of the new addition. Then, in March, the school system announced that students would relocate to the Meyer campus for two years beginning in June 2017. The Hyde-Addison construction project had been scheduled to begin in June of this year, but Meyer wouldn’t be available until next year because it’s currently occupied by relocated students from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Elissa Alben, a parent of three Hyde-Addison students, balked at the Meyer option because the long drive across town would have strained her family’s busy schedule. She’s pleased to hear that the Hardy option is back in play, and hopes the focus of neighborhood discussion can shift to practical matters related to the temporary relocation — for instance, how the elementary-schoolers will co-exist with middle-schoolers and whether trailers will be necessary. “It’s really important that the community, the parents, stay active,” Alben said. “Without that kind of activism, I don’t think we’re going to end up with the best solution for our kids.”

The first bill in D.C. regulating late fees for rental housing heads now to the mayor, after winning final approval from the D.C. Council last week. The new legislation limits late fee charges for rentals to no more than 5 percent of a tenant’s monthly rent. According to at-large Council member Anita Bonds, who co-introduced the bill, the change will provide more than 156,200 D.C. rental units “with new protections against unscrupulous landlords and outrageous late fees.” In addition to the fee cap, the bill explicitly defines a “late payment” as rent not paid within five calendar days from its due date, and requires housing providers to give tenants written notice that a late fee of up to 5 percent may be charged. Additionally, the bill prohibits housing providers from deducting a late fee from future rent payments. The legislation, which the D.C. Council passed unanimously on Sept. 20, puts the District in line with late fee restrictions imposed in several other states, including Mary-

land and North Carolina, according to a news release from Bonds’ office.

Grant program to fund accessibility alterations

A new grant program will support income-eligible D.C. residents in modifying their homes for mobility and safety. Established through D.C. Council legislation, the program will help fund home installations and alterations that improve accessibility for residents with impaired mobility or other physical disabilities. Up to $10,000 will be available per household, depending on eligibility. The “Safe at Home Act of 2015” legislation also directs the D.C. mayor to develop an application and administrative process for the grants. The grant program could pay for features like hand rails, walk-in showers and wheelchair ramps that help aging D.C. residents remain in their homes, according to at-large Council member Anita Bonds, who introduced the legislation with colleagues Jack Evans and Charles Allen. The bill won unanimous approval on Sept. 20 and awaits the mayor’s sign-off.

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The Northwest

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Davis Kennedy/Publisher & Editor Chris Kain/Managing Editor

‘Death With Dignity’

In the waning months of a terminal illness, people seek different forms of comfort. Some want to maximize the number of days remaining, motivated perhaps by a personal desire to stay with loved ones, or perhaps a religious motivation to preserve the sanctity of their existence. Others take the opposite approach: When there’s no hope for a cure, no one benefits by prolonging misery — the dying person and their family are all put through the agony of withering away amid ever-worsening pain until the body can withstand no more. We consider either to be a valid personal choice. But in most of the U.S., only one is legally endorsed. The D.C. Council is preparing to consider changing that, with an impending committee vote on the Death With Dignity Act of 2015, introduced by Ward 3 member Mary Cheh. We support the measure wholeheartedly. As the bill’s name implies, “death with dignity” isn’t about encouraging suicide — rather, it is designed to help people reach the end of their lives on their own terms, after consultation with at least two independent physicians who are convinced the person has less than six months to live. Although some will feel troubled by this idea, it’s a path no one would be forced to take. The bill would simply provide another option for people suffering debilitating pain due to a terminal illness. The widower of a prominent activist on the issue — Don Diaz, whose 29-year-old wife, Brittany Maynard, ended her own life in 2014 — is in town lobbying for the bill. Ms. Maynard had terminal brain cancer and moved to Oregon to take advantage of its death with dignity law, which has been in place for nearly two decades and served as a model for the D.C. legislation. Mr. Diaz described his wife’s suffering at a meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3F: She couldn’t sleep, constantly vomited and began losing her eyesight. “The legislation does not result in more people dying. It results in less people suffering,” he said. We hope the council’s Committee on Health and Human Services is persuaded. It will give suffering people the essential freedom to choose the lesser evil for their tragic situations.

Keeping to a fair deal

Plans to convert a struggling Adams Morgan church into a luxury hotel offered a lot of potential benefits for the District. In addition to creating hundreds of new construction jobs and permanent positions, the property at 1780 Columbia Road NW would convey from a nonprofit to a for-profit business — making it taxable at a high value. But back in 2010, the development team said this promise wouldn’t see fruition without substantial help from the city: a 15-year property tax abatement valued at about $46 million. Proponents, notably then-Ward 1 D.C. Council member Jim Graham, argued that the abatement would cost the city nothing, because these property taxes would never be collected if no commercial project moved forward. And to obtain the tax incentive, the Line DC Hotel’s construction team agreed to allot at least 51 percent of its hours to D.C. residents, including at least 342 full-time equivalent positions; then once the hotel opens, at least 51 percent of permanent positions would also go to D.C. residents, with at least 51 percent of those residents living in Ward 1. But according to a recent Washington Post report, developer Sydell Group has fallen far short of its required level of construction jobs. The company has apparently distorted the law’s obvious intent and suggest that it’s only required to provide 175 jobs to D.C. residents, not 342. Bryan Weaver, a former Adams Morgan advisory neighborhood commissioner, flagged the issue to District officials — who said they intend to honor the 2010 deal. We were particularly impressed with the blunt position of Courtney Snowden, the city’s deputy mayor for greater economic opportunity, who told The Post: “We are not playing on this.” Rightly so. Without the developer living up to its end of the bargain, it’s inconceivable that it could brazenly expect to receive the tax abatement. Although this sort of deal is frequently criticized as a handout to corporate interests, we support the idea of the District investing intelligently for long-term economic benefit. But an essential part of that arrangement is ensuring that the city is indeed getting its money’s worth. Income for D.C. residents provides a vital economic boost for those individuals and the businesses they patronize, along with city tax revenue. Kudos to Mr. Weaver and to Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration. We hope there’s still time to receive the promised benefits, including the permanent jobs once the hotel opens next year.

Getting Metro out of its own way …

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ack Evans has been chairman of Metro only since January. But he has had a lot of experience with Metro and the Metro board for more than two decades. Evans thinks the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s 16-member board can’t get out of its own way. “This board just doesn’t work, and we really need to come up with a different structure,” Evans told NBC4. He basically was repeating comments he first made Monday to The Washington Post’s Robert McCartney. Evans explains that there are four members each from the District, Maryland, Virginia and the federal government, all focused too much on their own jurisdictions and not enough on actually governing in Metro’s overall best interest. “You cannot serve two masters,” he said. “There’s no other board in the country structured this way. People tend to their jurisdiction at the expense of Metro.” So what’s the solution? He’s not sure. He says he was only joking when he told The Post that the U.S. president should appoint a five-member board, none of whose members live in this area. But he says a system devised in the 1960s needs serious reconsideration. “I’m throwing it out there for discussion. Do you want to keep the status quo? Look where that got us. Do you think the governing structure is working? No, it’s not.” Evans has stirred up a hornet’s nest over this. Many of your Notebook’s usual sources would not go on the record on it. Some local officials did respond. Chuck Bean is the executive director of the 22-member Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. He’s been helping the regional governments rework the Metro safety board. Bean told NBC4 it may be good to review Metro’s structure, but that’s not the most important thing. “I think [the] board’s main focus ought to be on supporting the general manager, Paul Wiedefeld,” he said. “We’re halfway through SafeTrack and, generally, it’s going well. We’ve gotta get that job done first.” Bean did agree with Evans that parochial interests should be left at the boardroom door when Metro decisions are being made. So, given Evans’ frustrations, does he want to be named chairman again next year? Yes, he does, if the board he thinks is too big will have him. ■ Eye on crime. It may only be late September of 2016, but Mayor Muriel Bowser is eyeing her 2018 campaign for re-election. And nothing — short of true scandal — is more important than how citizens feel about crime and public safety. The mayor was forced to dramatically focus on crime in late summer last year, her first year in office. And crime is forcing a similar focus this fall as Bowser searches for a new chief to replace Cathy Lanier, who stepped down as of Sept. 17.

The mayor took the opportunity to write a simultaneous letter to citizens acknowledging spikes in crime are causing spikes in anxiety. Her first paragraph said it all. “As your Mayor, I understand that there is no greater responsibility of government than that of keeping residents and visitors safe. Overall crime is down 5% year-to-date with homicides down 11% and violent crime down 2%, but still there is more we can and must do together for a safer, stronger DC.” The mayor and her team know that acknowledging crime worries is not the same as easing them. And they know the re-election campaign won’t wait until 2018. Bowser should be in full campaign mode by late next summer. ■ A future merger? While we were on vacation, Mayor Bowser also announced a new collaboration between Howard University Hospital and the still-struggling United Medical Center in far Southeast. Howard will add needed services to the hospital, now a nonprofit run by the District after several private efforts faltered. The District has had a longtime goal of building a new hospital in Southeast. This new collaboration could be the first steps toward one unrealized plan: a merger between the two hospitals that ultimately could be privately run, easing the financial strain on Howard but retaining teaching hospital facilities for its medical students. If that were to happen, it also would free up a lot of valuable land at the Howard campus. ■ A stitch in time. Also while we were away, the popular Dupont Circle Village honored the 100th birthday of Gabriella Zaboli. She’s one of 200 members of the neighborhood health/help group. For 38 years, Zaboli was a seamstress for the storied Rizik’s on Connecticut Avenue NW downtown. A native of Modena, Italy, she survived Mussolini and Hitler, became a professional ballroom dancer and personally knew the late opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti. A surviving and honored member of a great generation, Zaboli moved recently to a more comfortable apartment in Dupont with help from the village organization. (Our thanks to village member Pender McCarter for alerting us to her inspiring story.) ■ Racing toward Halloween. Your Notebook is not a runner, nor maybe even a too-fast walker. But Congressional Cemetery is opening up the Halloween season with its annual 5K Dead Man’s Run through its cemetery grounds on far Capitol Hill. The cemetery is worth visiting anytime, but Halloween, you might say, adds a little spirit to the surroundings. There’s also a run for kids. Costumes are encouraged for all races. Prizes will be awarded. The race is this Saturday at 5 p.m. To register, visit congressionalcemetery.org. Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

TOM SHERWOOD’S

NOTEBOOK

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Project would alter community assets

Up until now, I haven’t been following the plans for the former Superfresh site very closely. I was aware only that the new project would be massive and was arousing the ire of many for ignoring the existing

Spring Valley architectural aesthetic. I guess I was feeling relatively unaffected since I live over half a mile away. But that changed when I read in The Current’s Sept. 21 issue that the developer is negotiating with PNC Bank to purchase its small building on Massachusetts Avenue and raze it to improve access to the project. What a shame. I’ve been banking there since long before it was a PNC (or even a Riggs)

bank, and I’ve always liked the building itself — a perfect example of the low-rise Colonial style that neighbors are trying to preserve. Other neighborhood institutions apparently facing relocation or extinction are Salon Jean Paul and DeCarlo’s Restaurant. It’s unfortunate that new amenities can’t be added to the area without the loss of existing ones. Lorie Leavy American University Park

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ANCs shouldn’t infringe on individual rights VIEWPOINT JEFFREY J. HIGGINS

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he District’s advisory neighborhood commissions are routinely asked to support various license applications for both new and existing businesses. The principles commissioners use when deciding whether to support or oppose a business are critical. The government’s evaluation of a business needs to be consistently and fairly applied, and it should align with our country’s core ideals. Unfortunately, this is often not the case. For example, my own commission — ANC 2C — was asked to support a new burlesque lounge in downtown D.C. After some initial public dissent expressed at one of our meetings, the project was canceled. The commission was then asked to consider supporting the establishment of a cigar bar at the same location. The ANC voted 2-1 to oppose the business, and based on that decision the cigar bar did not pursue its license. Support or opposition by an ANC carries “great weight� when government agencies decide whether to issue licenses or permits. The only legitimate basis for government to oppose a business, whether through the courts, legislation or regulation, is when a business infringes on citizens’ constitutional rights. The government must consider property owners’ inherent rights to lease land to whomever they choose; the rights of business owners to create whatever legal business they desire; the rights of workers to decide where they will work; and the rights of customers to select which services to purchase. The government must then determine if the constitutionally guaranteed freedoms of citizens are infringed upon by a business. With both the burlesque lounge and the cigar bar, the rights of residents who live in the adjacent building could have legitimately been considered. If smoke from the cigar bar permeated the residential building, would the owners have lost property value? Would residents have had a diminished quality of life or health problems? In the case of the burlesque lounge, would residents have been unduly bothered by late-night noise, crowds on the street, increased crime rates, or property devaluation? Many of the arguments publicly expressed in opposition to the burlesque lounge and cigar bar were fundamentally flawed and should not have

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Spring Valley project adds needed housing

Regarding The Current’s Sept. 21 article on the proposed Lady Bird development, we need to look at this in terms of the big picture. Our city has a crisis in housing affordability, in part because there is a lot of demand and a shortage of housing supply. The new apartments or condos planned for the Spring Valley commercial area will include only a limited number of formally designated “affordable units,� but the increase in the housing supply in this close-in location should be welcomed by anyone concerned about the housing crisis. The project will also increase the choices

been considered by the ANC. Commissioners should also not base decisions on the consensus opinion of the majority. The will of the majority is just the rule of the mob. The United States is a republic, not a democracy, which means the rule of law exists to protect individual liberty. Many citizens were opposed to both the burlesque lounge and the cigar bar, because they disapproved of the behaviors in which citizens would engage inside these businesses. Moral judgments or behavioral standards are invalid reasons for an ANC to consider disapproval. In a free society, individuals can choose to engage in whatever behavior they desire, inside the confines of the law. During an ANC meeting I commented, “We are not Washington’s Taliban.� As a governmental body, we cannot impose our individual morality on others. It was also incorrectly argued that the government needed to protect the health of both the employees and patrons of the cigar bar. When individuals conduct their own risk assessments and decide that a job or leisure activity is worth the potential risk, then the government should not interfere. Government can’t make decisions for individuals without knowing all of the factors each individual has to consider. If the government can restrict rights and prohibit certain behavior based on paternalistic health arguments, then almost all behavior can be regulated. Should the government dictate bedtimes, limit caloric intake and require exercise? In a broader sense, the conflict between businesses and government is an inevitable outcome of a mixed economy. Capitalism is an economic system that needs a classically liberal political system in order to function. When politicians are allowed to interfere in the marketplace, to grant privileges to some, punish others and impose their own morality, then the free market cannot function properly. The United States was founded on the principle that “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness� were inalienable individual rights, not privileges to be granted. Once individuals’ rights are subjected to the rule of the majority or the whim of bureaucrats, liberty is lost. The only rights are individual rights, and those need to be protected by law. To paraphrase philosopher Ayn Rand, the rule of law protects minorities and the smallest minority is a minority of one. Jeffrey J. Higgins is a member of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2C (Downtown/Penn Quarter).

in housing types, allowing older residents to move into more suitable single-level apartments and stay in the neighborhood, making larger single-family homes available for younger families. This is a win-win proposition. As for how well the new buildings will fit in with the neighborhood, the current proposal for attractive urban buildings in traditional architectural styles is a much better “fit� than the ugly concrete supermarket building, utility add-ons and barren parking lot that will be replaced. The renderings of the proposed project are evocative of the (significantly) taller apartment buildings that line Connecticut and Wisconsin avenues NW and that coexist quite comfortably with the singlefamily homes in Chevy Chase or Cleveland Park. This project will do the same in Spring Valley.

Spring Valley was once notorious for its exclusionary covenants, one of which Lady Bird Johnson herself was famous for breaking, but those days are past. Nor is Spring Valley a suburban gated community with restrictive homeowners association rules that prevent change and obsessively protect the status quo. Instead, it is part of the city of Washington, D.C. This is to its great benefit, for cities, unlike gated communities, are vibrant and evolving places that accommodate diversity and growth, attracting new residents rather than keeping them out, and they express that inclusiveness in their architecture and urban design. This project is a good example of how that urbanity plays out. Steven Beller On behalf of the Ward3Vision steering committee

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End), Akridge’s vice president of development David Toney came bearing what he believes is good news: The project is on track to start construction in the late spring or early summer of 2017, and design plans are in the works. The original plan was to begin demolition of the old Humane Society building and start the construction and renovation work in 2013, with the autism program opening right around now. But the project has required legislative approvals from the D.C. Council because the city owns the property, and a series of delays nearly crippled the development two years ago. The $11 million sale of the Humane Society building was finalized in January, according to the Washington Business Journal. Its occupants moved out in July, clearing the way for the Stevens project to move forward, according to Toney. The development is currently in the construction document phase, with drawings to arrive soon, Toney said. He showed meeting attendees a proposed layout for the buildings, with a public “pocket park” featuring a statue of Congressman and slavery opponent Thaddeus Stevens situated between the former Stevens

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The former Humane Society of the United States building will be replaced by 10 stories of retail and offices, along with a roof deck. School and the office building. The 10-story office building will contain 8,000 square feet of ground-level retail, a two-story lobby, a landscaped rooftop terrace and, on the northern end of the building, an art gallery with installations that rotate quarterly and celebrate African-American artists, Toney said. The latter feature — an homage to the Stevens School’s 1868 origins serving black students in the area — is a requirement in the legislation the council passed in 2014 authorizing the development. Meanwhile, the developer’s priority for the new school building is to bring it up to modern educational standards while restoring the exterior. Classrooms will be located on the second and third floors, with administrative offices below.

“We want to bring the building back to life,” Toney said. “It’s pretty drab right now.” The overall design, with a large metal veil draping over much of the L Street facade, marks an attempt to differentiate the building from its neighbors, many of which Toney said look like large “glass boxes.” Before work can begin, a temporary fire station located on the L Street side of the property will need to move out, Toney said. That’s expected to happen soon, with the permanent fire station opening as part of a nearby mixeduse development. Meanwhile, a raze permit has been filed for the former Humane Society building. Another hurdle looms in the near future, though: The project is up for another round of council reauthorization this December.

Toney said the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development is preparing draft legislation, and he’s not concerned about encountering another issue like the ones that have plagued the project in the past. “It should be a swift process, though it wasn’t swift getting it the first time,” Toney said. Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans told The Current on Tuesday that he plans to support the reauthorization, though he can’t speak for his colleagues. ANC 2A members reacted positively to the project overall, with a few minor criticisms. Commissioner Eve Zhurbinskiy warned Toney that neighbors have reported a persistent rat problem near the property, and the developer vowed to work with the city to eliminate it.

Commissioner Florence Harmon said she’d prefer to see the art gallery in a more prominent position in the building, and she urged Toney to seek distinctive retailers. “We don’t need another Subway,” she said. “It’s in our best interest to get something there that tenants in the building feel is a great amenity,” Toney replied. The Stevens School was the oldest public school in the city until it was shut down in 2008. A 2009 iteration of the plan for the site, put forward by Mayor Adrian Fenty, would have added an apartment building and restaurant space to the site. Neighbors protested, and that plan was nixed. Then, in 2012, the city reopened the site for bids, with Akridge winning approval for the Ivymount and office concept.

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St. John’s rocks Falcons 39-22 By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

When the St. John’s football team began its season, the squad knew it would be challenged by a tough out-of-conference schedule that included nationally ranked opponents and nearly 3,000 miles of round-trip travel. “Going to western [Pennsylvania], New Jersey and Florida, that’s a lot of travel for high school kids. We were tired, behind in school, trying to study late, letting kids come to practice at 5 [p.m.] because they were making up exams and stuff like that,” said St. John’s coach Joe Casamento. The Cadets got out of that portion of their schedule with a 3-1 record and something more important, according to Casamento — toughness. “We have played in some rough ball games against some tough teams,” the coach said. “We have fared fairly well, not great but fairly well. It helps you and gives you some grit.” The battle-tested Cadets showed that grit when they pounded Good Counsel 39-22 in their Washington Catholic Athletic Conference opener in Chevy Chase on Saturday. “We wanted to come out here and make a statement,” said St. John’s senior quarterback Kasim Hill. “Good Counsel is a great team, but for our first WCAC game of the year, we wanted to get the win and do it to the best of our abilities.” The Cadets’ offense was led by its lethal rushing attack. Sophomore running backs Keilan Robinson and Joachim Bangda combined for 237 yards on the ground and four touchdowns. Hill also added to the attack with 67 rushing yards of his own. “Our offensive line is pretty good, and our backs are great,” Casamento said. St. John’s set the tone on its first drive of the game when Bangda and Robinson spearheaded a scoring march that culminated in a touchdown run by the latter for a 7-0

lead. The Cadets quickly added to the lead when Bangda ripped off a 42-yard touchdown run to push the advantage to 14-0 with 3:05 to go in the first quarter. With the St. John’s offense clicking, its defense then went to work when senior defensive stud Tyree Johnson blew past the Falcons’ offensive line to rock the Good Counsel quarterback for a strip-sack in the end zone for a safety and two points to give St. John’s a 16-0 lead. “In conference play, we wanted to attack from the jump,” said Johnson. “I just used all of my speed to try to get there and hit him. After that, we came out with a lot of intensity. I was just trying to bring my team up.” From that point, the rout was on as Robinson tacked on another score to make it 23-0 with 7:11 to go in the first half. But soon after the Cadets took their commanding lead, a medical emergency occurred in the stands, where a male spectator suffered an apparent heart attack. An onsite ambulance and medical personnel were on hand to help in the situation. After a roughly 10-minute delay, while they worked on the spectator, silence was met with cheers as the patient showed movement before being loaded into an ambulance. The delay and worry among the St. John’s players for someone in their community appeared to contribute to a slow finish to the first half, as Good Counsel scored a touchdown shortly after the stoppage to narrow the lead to 23-7 by halftime. “After the delay, we just kind of lost our focus and were trying to see what was going on,” said Johnson. In the second half, Good Counsel continued its rally, but St. John’s always seemed to have an answer. Senior cornerback Darryl McDaniel returned an interception for a touchdown, and sophomore linebacker Shane Lee added a pick of his own to stifle

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St. John’s forced four turnovers on defense in Saturday’s WCAC showdown, including this strip-sack by defensive standout Tyree Johnson for a safety. Good Counsel’s rally as the Cadets went on to win 39-22. Following their tough non-league schedule and dominant win over perennial WCAC

contender Good Counsel, the Cadets have confidence they can match any team on the field. See Football/Page 12

Maret thrashes Sidwell on the soccer pitch By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

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Maret’s Niara Sapp scored three goals in the first half on Thursday.

The seniors on Maret’s girls soccer team have always dreamed of knocking off Independent School League rival Sidwell. But over the years, the Quakers had defeated the Frogs in every match. On Thursday afternoon, the Frogs finally had their day with a 7-1 demolition of the Quakers at Jelleff. “It’s incredibly special,” said senior Annie Knowles, one of Maret’s captains. “We have been waiting for this for all four years to crush Sidwell. Hopefully, we can keep the momentum from this game and keep pushing it forward through the rest of the season.” The Frogs jumped on Sidwell just two minutes into the game, when senior midfielder Adeline Lalor got behind the defense for a

quick strike and a 1-0 lead. Then sophomore Niara Sapp would go to work and notch a hat trick with three goals over the next 11 minutes of play to balloon the advantage to 4-0 with 25:20 to go in the first half. “It came from the combinations on the team, and I was just able to get it in,” said Sapp. “It felt really good.” The Frogs closed their explosive first half with a goal by Brittany Mendez followed by an incredible corner kick by Lalor, who bent the ball around the defense and clanged it off the far post and into the back of the net. “It was total luck,” Lalor said of the crazy shot. “I wasn’t even aiming for it. It has happened at practice before, but never did I think I would be able to do it in a game.” The Frogs also added a score

by Lynee Farq to push the advantage to 7-0 at the break. “It was definitely nice and a great way to turn it around,” said Farq. “To come out strong this year and to score seven goals in the first half is incredible.” Sidwell was able to avoid a shutout with a penalty kick goal by Nicole Willing in the final half. But the day belonged to the Frogs, who toppled the Quakers despite residing in the ISL’s lower division. “Our team got relegated to the lower division at the end of last year,” said Frogs coach Chloe Beizer. “Every time we have played an upper team this year, it has been a statement game for us. Our objective today was to play a full 80 minutes. The way they came out today was proof they were ready to rise to the challenge.”

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After playing to a 1-1 tie against Wilson last year, the Eagles saw the Tigers celebrate the finish. Then last November, Cathedral was dethroned as D.C. State Athletic Association girls soccer champion after a three-year run atop the state when Wilson emerged from the tournament with the crown. With those painful memories in the back of their minds, the Eagles played a physical style to knock off the Tigers 3-1 and score a measure of retribution while celebrating homecoming at the Close. “We really wanted to win this game,� said senior defender Izzy Austin. “It was our homecoming, and we walked away last year being upset because we were really in this game. We knew it would be a hard fight, but we were mentally there.� The victory has given the Cadets another boost after a strong start to the season, which includes wins over Good Counsel and Georgetown Day. “We have been focusing a lot on this game to just kind of prove that we are back into our winning ways. Getting a win on homecoming for our seniors is awesome,� said Eagles coach Danielle Malagari. For Wilson, it’s a season of change after graduating the D.C. Gatorade girls soccer player of the year Kaili Gregory and having scoring phenom Lucy Kellogg step away from the team to focus on her club soccer team during her junior year at Wilson. With Wilson in a bit of a transition, the Eagles jumped on the board quickly when senior captain Jordan Gasho turned a scrum in front of Wilson’s keeper into a goal for a 1-0 lead with time to go in the first half. Cathedral kept the pressure on and cashed in on a goal when freshman forward Mary Rose Bell raced to save a ball from going out of bounds and redirected it into the box to freshman striker Sara Wanyana-Tyaba, who knocked in a goal to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead at the break. “We have been focusing on getting the width out of our strikers,� Malagari said. “It was just very well done.�

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Cathedral defeated Wilson 3-1 on Saturday.

During halftime, Wilson coach Daniel Drickey could be heard trying to rally his team and telling the Tigers: “It’s only 2-0; we can still win this game.� The pep talk seemed to pay dividends, as the Tigers started off the second half resembling the aggressive style that led them to the DCSAA title in 2015. The change in tempo brought Wilson back into the game when senior Jisca Adigo scored after an errant clear by the Eagles to make it a 2-1 game. After the setback, Cathedral quickly answered when Wanyana-Tyaba banged in a goal off a corner play to provide the final 3-1 margin. Cathedral will be back in action when it hosts Maret on Friday at 4 p.m.

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“We respect Good Counsel — we respect everybody — but we aren’t afraid of anybody anymore,� Casamento said. “We know we can win, and we know we can play with them.� The Cadets will take that bravado with them to the Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex in Maryland for a 7 p.m. showdown on Friday night. St. John’s will battle DeMatha — the three-time defending WCAC champions, and the consensus No. 1 team in the D.C. area, according to several local rankings.

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makes me happy. It’s clean and colorful. The teachers are always prepared to go out of their way to help a student. They know each and every student, and we are their main concern. The principal is really nice and involved in all the school activities. The students are friendly and will always help you. The school organizes many fun and cool projects during classes and even after school. In language arts, we write stories and essays, and do other fun activities. In science, we have labs about living things. In math, we combine like terms, and in history, we do fun group activities, like an irrigation system. ACS also offers many clubs and activities in aftercare program, and you can find anything you like. Some of our clubs are dance, UNICEF, soccer, sewing and many more. These clubs help you learn new things while having fun. But ACS gives you an opportunity to do even more, if you are interested. I get to co-organize the UNICEF club, since I was always an active humanitarian. I also get to teach a dance that will be performed in one of the school events. In ACS, you get attention before school, throughout the day, and after school. As an ACS student who just came, I already feel a part of the community and the activities. — Rebecca Agius Jager, seventh-grader

Blessed Sacrament School

This week is Blessed Sacrament’s annual middle school Calleva Outdoor Ed trip. The students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades look forward to the adventure and bonding activities. The sixth- and seventh-graders go to an adventure and zip line course, work on a ropes course and use a big swing. The eighth-graders jump in a raft with classmates and paddle on a local river for their whitewater rafting adventure. In addition to these fun adventures, the students also participate in class bonding and team-building activities. While all of these activities are fun, there are also more team-building activities. For example, there is a vertical wall, and you have to get all the people in your group over the wall as quickly as possible. This activity requires trust and lots of group effort. It also takes a little bit of strategizing to figure out who should go when and how different attributes from different people might help the situation. Another team-building exercise is a com-

Maret School

The fourth grade at Maret just returned from Camp Arrowhead in Lewes, Del., after three days of fun, laughter and bonding. The grade has gone for the past two decades because fourth grade is an entry year to the school, and the trip serves to help the classes become one team. Although the bus ride was long, it was totally worth it because there were a variety of interesting activities once we arrived. After an afternoon of teamwork initiatives, including “flip the rug� and a trust walk, we jumped into the marsh to study marine life through seining. Each night, a rousing game of flashlight tag pitted the novice students against the professional teachers. On Thursday, we headed to the beaches of Cape Henlopen State Park for a sandcastle-building competition. Each of the three cabins used teamwork and creativity to construct an elaborate city of sand. The excellent camp food consisted of tacos, chicken patties and an array of sweets. Other memories include a hayride, soccer game, silent meditation and sleeping in bunks with our friends. We definitely made many memories and started the year off on a high note, focusing on communication, teamwork and common sense. Through small-

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petition between two teams to recreate a puzzle. It requires memory and the ability to compromise in a group. It is a brainteaser and takes a little bit of patience. But when the group works together to solve the problem, it is very satisfying. — Patrick Williams, eighth-grader

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moment stories and poetry, we shared these happy thoughts with our classmates and teachers. It looks like 2016-17 will be a great year in the fourth grade! — Mr. Nisbet’s fourth-graders

Our Lady of Victory School

At Our Lady of Victory, we have an amazing cross-country team. We practice every Thursday and begin with warm-up stretches and sprints. Then, the older kids run two miles while the younger students run one. Our first meet took place on Sept. 16 at Georgetown Visitation. Andrew O. (seventh-grader) came in first place for the 14U boys division. We had many other great placements, as well. Congratulations to everyone! I felt like I had forgotten how to run two miles since last season, but I will be ready for our next meet. This year, my goal – like many other U14 girls – is to place in the top 10 (or even top five) at a meet. We each have our own more personal goals, too. Mine is to be able to beat my 18-year-old brother in a race. I can’t wait for the events of this season. Go Blue Hawks! — Sami J., seventh-grader

Sheridan School

This year, we moved upstairs. In the fourth grade, we do lots of fun activities. In math for the first week, we were challenged to solve a problem and if we did, we got a treat. Upstairs, we also have our own computers, and we get to choose our own seat during different classes. Our classwork takes more concentration. We go to different rooms for math and Spanish. It feels more grown up and more focused upstairs. It’s

National Merit competition names D.C. semifinalists

Students at 12 District schools ranked among the approximately 16,000 scholastically talented high school seniors nationwide named last month as semifinalists in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Competition. The list also includes two D.C. students who are home-schooled. The semifinalists have an opportunity to compete for some 7,500 Merit Scholarship awards to be awarded in the spring. Semifinalists at District schools are: ■Georgetown Day School: Benjamin S. Kaslow-Zieve, Alexander S. Koenig, Daniel J. Luberda and Henry E. Schlick. ■Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School: Alexandria L. Clarke, Allison M. LeHanka, Catherine M. Paxton, Katerina S. Rinaldi, Jane A. Vourlekis and Lyla H. Ward. ■Gonzaga College High School: Jake W. Nicoll. ■Home school: Calvin M. Reedy and Josiah M. Reedy. ■Maret School: Sarah S. Strassberg and Corinne M. Williams. ■National Cathedral School: Alexandra Hohenlohe, Tania M. Penberthy and Elizabeth F. Thoren. ■School Without Walls: Tuli J. Bennett-Bose, Sophia R. Claman, Aidan M. Low, Mary G. Marsh and Madalena C. Parsons. ■Sidwell Friends School: Alya K. Ahmed, Caroline Beckman, Anatoly B. Brevnov, Esha D. Chaudhuri, Stacy Chen, Matthew Cheng, Jordan P. Chernof, Ana Danao-Schroeder, John EllertBeck, Harry Finn, Jade L. Lintott, Amal Mattoo, Lucy B. Norton, Luke J. Oh, Neelam Shaikh, Ananth Shastri and Miles B. Zhang. ■St. Albans School: Brian H. Ross. ■St. Anselm’s Abbey School: Noah C. Fuller and Cristian M. Libanati. ■St. John’s College High School: Emily B. Lindsay. ■Washington International School: Wrenna M. Fine. ■Washington Latin Public Charter School: Sarah Wu. more challenging. We get more homework, too. At lunch, we aren’t the youngest anymore. We know we’re supposed to be good examples to younger kids. We’re really looking forward to more field trips and two nights at Mountain Campus, which is exciting but also a little nervewracking. It’s nerve-wracking because we do different things, and we will get to go caving. This year, we roast marshmallows and make s’mores.

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traffic is a relative breeze. The downside, of course, is little to no protection from the elements or from the hazards of a collision. An Oregon-based startup, Arcimoto, is hoping to solve that problem with its planned SRK model. The Arcimoto is essentially a three-wheeled electric motorcycle with a roof, removable side panels and two seats. The two front wheels guarantee stability. The seats let a driver and passenger sit comfortably upright, and they’re less vulnerable in a collision. The plastic side panels keep out rain, snow and wind. Arcimoto recently previewed prototypes of the SRK to prospective buyers in a Bethesda parking lot. Besides the aforementioned strengths, the brief tests also suggested that the Arcimoto retains much of a motorcycle’s fun factor in addition to economic and environmental benefits. Acceleration is quick, and the styling draws attention. Back to the practical factors, Arcimoto promises a base price of $11,900, a standard all-electric range of 70 miles, an available 130-mile range and a highwayfriendly top speed of around 80 to 85 mph. Unlike on a motorcycle, each occupant gets a full-size seat with a backrest and seat belt.

Arcimoto SRK Do keep in mind that the Arcimoto package has limitations. Don’t expect anywhere near the simple comfort and user-friendliness of a normal car — you sit astride the big electric battery, you control the car with handlebars and a twist throttle, and you don’t get air conditioning or air bags. The tested prototype also had particularly heavy steering at low speeds — you had to gently twist the throttle to get moving if you wanted to turn the wheels, which is a delicate dance in crowded conditions. Arcimoto officials at the Bethesda drive said the steering may be tweaked before the vehicle enters production, which raises another caveat: plausibility. While Arcimoto is bullish about bringing the SRK to market by the end of this year, it lacks a factory and is still promising various design changes on components including everything from the battery to the windshield. The Arcimoto is probably best suited for someone who wants a motorcycle but needs a few carstyle improvements, especially if its eco-friendly cred impresses you. If you may fit that niche, visit arcimoto.com to learn more and place a refundable deposit.

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Infiniti ups value, fuel economy

To balance acceleration and fuel economy, many vehicles use small turbocharged engines that deliver the mileage of a small engine when driven gently, yet still have ample power when you do need it. Infiniti, the 2016 Infiniti Q50 2.0t premium brand from Nissan, was late at offering such an engine. Now for 2016, its Q50 entry-luxury sedan has a choice of turbo engines: a 3.0-liter V6 with either 300 or 400 horsepower, or the tested 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 208 horsepower. This 2.0t model undercuts the cheapest 2015 model by some $3,000, reducing the Q50’s base price to $34,855. And EPA fuel economy ratings are up by 4 mpg from the base 2015, now hitting 26 mpg in mixed driving with rear-wheel drive and 24 mpg with the optional all-wheel drive. The engine — sourced from Mercedes-Benz — delivers smooth, peppy acceleration, with responsive performance and quick shifts that are well-suited to city driving. The Q50’s composed ride quality and relatively roomy interior also impress in its class. However, unlike many strong competitors — including the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Lexus IS — the Q50 doesn’t deliver quick, precise steering. And any driver could find the heavy effort to be annoying at low speeds. You may also find that some other models feel fancier inside. Still, it’s a respectable entry in its class that’s made all the more appealing with its new highvalue, high-mileage four-cylinder engine.

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zoomy performance car. Like those models, it boasts a roomy interior, comfortable ride and respectable gas mileage (26 mpg in mixed driving in the tested all-wheel-drive Grand Touring model). But, notably, it also stands apart for relatively quick acceleration and relatively agile handling. To be sure, the CX-5’s competitors are hardly big, plodding behemoths like SUVs of old. But this Mazda delivers an experience closer to that of a pleasant compact car. There are reasons that the CX-5 isn’t the bestseller in its class, though. It’s spacious, but the aforementioned models (and the dull but highly competent Nissan Rogue) are roomier. It has a comfortable ride; the others are nicer still. Though it’s not without sacrifice, consider the CX-5 if you’re prepared to be won over by relatively enjoyable acceleration and handling.

City debuts truck routing tools

Some residents have faced difficulties with large trucks attempting to use their small neighborhood streets, or they’ve seen traffic stop when trucks get stuck under low overpasses. Two new D.C. Department of Transportation tools aim to improve matters for truckers and residents alike. Drivers of oversize or overweight trucks can now visit https://routeplanner.ddot.dc.gov/ routeplanner (under “guest access”) to create a custom route after inputting details about their vehicle and destination. The tool chooses a legal, safe path for that truck. Truck and bus drivers can also learn more about various restrictions on their vehicles, as well as loading zones and pickup/drop-off locations, at godcgo.com/freight.

Streetscape work cuts parking

Preliminary work on the Cleveland Park streetscape project has prompted a month-long reduction in parking spaces on a stretch of Connecticut Avenue NW. Between Quebec and Macomb streets, there will be no parking on Connecticut from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays through Oct. 19, according to the D.C. Department of Transportation, which adjusted a previously announced schedule to allow an extended rush hour during Metro’s SafeTrack work. The agency will be conducting soil borings in preparation for the streetscape work, which is intended to — among other outcomes — reduce flooding at the Cleveland Park Metro station. The closures were scheduled to begin Monday.

FILLMORE: Chief of schools cites plans to close popular arts program at end of school year

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Speaking to a group of parents Monday night at a meeting of the Ward 3-Wilson Feeder Education Network, Davis said there will be “community engagement” in the coming months on the future of Fillmore and arts education at the five Northwest schools. Facing criticism from Fillmore teachers at the meeting for not visiting the arts program in person, he pledged to do so soon. In a brief interview after the event, Davis suggested that the centralized model for Fillmore, which started in 1974, isn’t necessary now. “In the past, we didn’t have art, music, P.E. across the board” in schools, he said. “Now, we actually do. I think we’re in

a much better place than when Fillmore was needed.” D.C. Public Schools lists Fillmore as a “highlight” of its arts education offerings on its website. Students are bused once a week to the arts center, participating in dance, music, theater, and visual and digital arts instruction. To fund Fillmore, the five schools divert their arts instruction funding and the school system adds $600,000, for an operating budget of roughly $1.6 million. Last spring, D.C. Public Schools wrote to the community that the city spends $1,149 per student to operate Fillmore; in comparison, $458 is spent per student across all elementary schools “to support art and music instruction.”

John Claud, chair of Friends of Fillmore and a Stoddert parent, takes issue with the school system’s equity argument. Claud

❝There’s no appreciation for how great Fillmore is.❞ — Friends of Fillmore chair John Claud said in March that the city chose a costlier bus service option that increased the price tag of running the program. “There’s no appreciation for how great Fillmore is,” he said in an interview. At Monday’s meeting, he pressed Davis on the reasoning to close Fillmore, but

Davis reiterated, “I don’t have any other issue besides equity.” Now that the D.C. Public Schools has guaranteed arts programming for each elementary school, Davis said, “you have to ask the question, Do we still need to have [Fillmore] or not?” Meanwhile, Ruth Wattenberg, the Ward 3 representative on the D.C. State Board of Education, countered that in-house arts programs at schools don’t necessarily function as well as D.C. Public Schools thinks. “I’ve been in many places around the city, and the arts program that’s supposed to be everywhere isn’t actually great at all,” Wattenberg told Davis. “And I think it’s really sad that we’re going to lose this [Fillmore] model.”

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The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, in Room A-3, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. For details, visit anc2c.us or contact 2C@anc.dc.gov. ANC 2D ANC 2D Sheridan-Kalorama

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church, California Street and Phelps Place NW. For details, visit anc2d.org or contact davidanc2d01@aol.com. ANC 3B ANCPark 3B Glover

â– GLOVER PARK / CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS

The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 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 ■CLEVELAND PARK / WOODLEY PARK Woodley Park MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE HEIGHTS Massachusetts Avenue Heights CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS At the commission’s Sept. 19 meeting: ■Sam Zimbabwe of the D.C. Department of Transportation discussed local traffic issues. He said that stop signs are being removed from some local intersections due to the three-year Beach Drive renovation, but that they may be restored after three months. Residents observing problems should email beach.drive@dc.gov. ■commissioner Margaret Siegel reported that the proposed legislation regarding advisory neighbor-

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hood commissions is undergoing major revisions. ■commissioners voted unanimously to support Historic Preservation Review Board applications to construct a two-story addition at 3300 Lowell St. NW; to raze a garage at 3406 Rodman St. NW and construct a replacement building with the same height and footprint, plus rooftop solar panels; to construct a second-floor addition and rear addition at 3520 35th St. NW; to construct a one-story rear addition at 3015 Porter St. NW; and to add rooftop solar panels at 3215 Newark St. NW. ■commissioners reviewed the Cleveland Park Citizens Association’s $150 grant request to finance a brochure for Engine Co. 28’s Dec. 4 100th anniversary celebration. ■commissioners voted unanimously to revise their compromise with the owners of Cathedral Commons, which will allow the restaurant Silver to open there. An earlier agreement set aside 20 free parking spaces in the complex’s parking garage for Eaton Elementary School staff until 4 p.m.; now, it will extend to 5 p.m. for at least the next six years to allow staff to participate in afterschool activities. The school wanted the restriction extended until 6 p.m., but a Cathedral Commons representative said the center’s parking demand soars at 5 p.m. The school system is considering a garage when the school is renovated. ■commissioners adopted a unanimous resolution regarding construction of the replacement Cleveland Park Library at 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. They urged retaining the current sidewalk on the library’s Newark Street side during the reconstruction or creating a temporary walkway in the street adjacent to the current side-

walk. They also called for reducing the Connecticut Avenue sidewalk’s width to 8 feet to allow the contractor more staging space, and for moving the bus stop half a block across the intersection. If the bus stop is moved and contractor truck activity is limited to nonrush hours, commissioners recommended a temporary sidewalk on Macomb Street alongside the library. The resolution also asked the contractor and subcontractors to provide employee shuttle transportation and to meet monthly with ANC 3C. The library’s demolition will probably start around Thanksgiving and last two-and-a-half months. Construction is expected to start in March and last 12 months. â– commissioners voted unanimously to oppose a Historic Preservation Review Board application for a rear addition to 2632 Garfield St. NW, finding the proposal “incompatible with ‌ more modest rear additionsâ€? of neighboring row houses. They had no objection to a proposed front basement entrance, and urged the applicant to return to the commission after working with historic preservation staff. Fifteen neighboring homeowners opposed the application. â– commissioners had no objection to an application for a special exception to increase lot occupancy at 3520 35th St. NW from 39 percent to 41.9 percent. â– commissioners unanimously asked the D.C. Office of Planning to jointly oppose developments on the Wardman Park property “until a participatory planning process is conducted, such as a Small Area Plan.â€? â– commissioners unanimously approved the treasurer’s quarterly

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report and the upcoming budget, which can be amended in January. The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 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 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5. The location has not been determined. Agenda items include: ■police report. ■community concerns. ■consideration of a public space application for 4840 Quebec St. NW. ■consideration of a public space application for 3006 University Terrace NW. ■consideration of a public space application for 3010 University Terrace NW. ■consideration of a public space application for 3016 University Terrace NW. ■consideration of a public space application for 4501 Lowell St. NW. ■presentation of the ANC 3D budget. For details, call 202-957-1999 or visit anc3d.org. ANC 3E ANC 3E Tenleytown ■AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK American University Park FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS / TENLEYTOWN At the commission’s Sept. 13 meeting: ■Brook Katzen of Urban Investment Partners, the new owners of 4000 Brandywine St. and 4620 Wisconsin Ave. NW, provided an update on the firm’s plans to convert the former commercial properties into housing. Interior demolition at 4000 Brandywine should start this week. Construction should be completed in about a year, with most of the work taking place inside the building. Plans for 4620 Wisconsin Ave. call for an eight-story, 135-unit apartment building with about 11,000 square feet of retail space. The estimated completion date is fall 2018. The firm will soon ask for ANC 3E’s support for its Zoning Commission application. ■Leigh Catherine Miles, executive director of Tenleytown Main Street, announced that Tenleytown would be one of seven Main Street organizations participating in Art All Night on Saturday, Sept. 24, with activities in the neighborhood planned from 7 p.m. to midnight. Scheduled venues included the Washington College of Law, Whole Foods Market, Middle C Music and Tenley Bar & Grill. ■Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Alan Hill reported that the number of crimes in the local police service area in July was 48, down from 64 in July 2015. Video

cameras, he said, have proved helpful in identifying suspects. Bike thefts are now “a big thing,� with thieves able to cut through security cables, Hill said. It is important for owners to record bikes’ serial numbers so police can return them if they are recovered, he said. Meanwhile, 2nd District Cmdr. Melvin Gresham said plans for dividing the police department into major sectors are temporarily on hold. ■The Lisner-Louise-DicksonHurt Home at 5425 Western Ave. NW requested a $1,458.48 grant for art supplies for an October community event on the grounds of the home, which serves lowand moderate-income seniors. Commission chair Jonathan Bender said the commission will vote on the application at its October meeting. ■commissioners voted unanimously to support a District Taco application to place six tables on public sidewalk space at 4600 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Service will end at 10 p.m. There will be well over 8 feet of sidewalk space available for public use. Commission chair Jonathan Bender said unenclosed outdoor cafes contribute to the community’s liveliness. District Taco hopes to open in two or three weeks. It will later apply for a liquor license. ■commissioners voted unanimously to ask the Metropolitan Police Department to carefully consider comments from ANC 3E and other commissions before implementing any changes to the police service area system. ■David Bardin gave a presentation on the November ballot referendum asking the D.C. Council to petition Congress for D.C. statehood. Bardin said the council will probably modify the proposed state constitution after holding public hearings on Sept. 27 and Oct. 6. The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the American University Washington College of Law, 4300 Nebraska Ave. NW. For details, visit anc3e.org. ANC 3F ANCHills 3F Forest

â– FOREST HILLS / NORTH CLEVELAND PARK

The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Forest Hills of DC, 4901 Connecticut Ave. NW. For details, call 202-670-7262 or visit anc3f.com. ANC 3/4G ANCChase 3/4G Chevy ■CHEVY CHASE

The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at the Chevy Chase Community Center, Connecticut Avenue and McKinley Street NW. For details, call 202-363-5803 or visit anc3g.org.

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Northwest Real Estate RESTAURANTS: Dupont area prepares for two new arrivals with national name recognition

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lifestyle matches the restaurant’s efficient approach to service, co-founder Scott Drummond told The Current. Customers order their customized bowls on electronic kiosks in the front of the store, then wait four or five minutes for their orders to appear in individual cubbies marked with their names. A mobile app also lets customers schedule pickups in advance. In both cases, no human interaction is necessary for the entirety of the transaction, although several employees are behind the scenes. “We discovered that Washingtonians are pressed for time,� Drummond said. “We give people the confidence that they can run out for lunch and know they’re going to be able to make it back to the office in time.� Bowl options include Burrito, Bento, No Worry Curry, Spice Market and Chili Con Quinoa, along with the Cantina Kale and Smokehouse salads. Customers can also mix and match ingredients. Wahlburgers offers both counter service and sit-down table service in an effort to

provide a flexible experience for customers of all kinds, according to president and chief operating officer Maurizio Marfoglia. The 6,500-square-foot space at 1 Dupont Circle NW, previously occupied by Ping Pong Dim Sum, boasts a long bar that wraps around the edge of the restaurant.� Moreover, the restaurant’s founders feel a connection to the city: Paul used to live here, and his brothers always enjoy visiting, according to Wahlburgers CEO Rick Vanzura. When Vanzura texted them a photo of the Dupont Circle location on his first visit, the brothers all responded with various phrases with the word “awesome,� Vanzura said. “We were all thrilled to be able to get such a great location in Dupont Circle,� Vanzura said. “It’s got everything you would love to see in a city that we would go to.� Both restaurants hope to challenge conventional perceptions of the food they offer. Eatsa wants customers to be healthy without sacrificing flavor — or waiting half an hour just to get their lunch or dinner. Drummond

sums up the menu options as “striking, strong, savory, mouthwatering.� And by streamlining the cooking and distribution processes, Eatsa is able to charge as little as $6.95 for a full-size bowl. “We don’t think that anybody should have to pay a fortune to get nutritious food that’s freshly prepared and made to order,� said Drummond. An upscale experience with high-quality ingredients also awaits Wahlburgers customers, according to Marfoglia and Vanzura. Mark and Donnie Wahlberg have called their brother Paul, who developed the menu, the most talented Wahlberg, and the Wahlburgers leaders believe customers will be pleased with his made-to-order creations. The menu has expanded over the last couple years to include fish, salads and chili, Vanzura said. “It’s meant to be casual, approachable but also upscale,� he said. Both restaurants face obstacles to success as they near their opening dates — Eatsa later this fall, Wahlburgers in early 2017. Eatsa has to convince customers wary of fully automated service experiences that the quality of the food outweighs any lin-

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increases. “In the last five years, you’ve been taking positions that are adversarial to the community,� one neighbor said at the July meeting. At the same time, residents and community leaders generally praise the friends group’s work at improving the park — filling gaps in the city’s maintenance over the years with cleanups and beautification efforts. At one ANC meeting last year, a board member of the friends group argued that neighbors who say they want more involvement haven’t shown enough commitment. “How many of you have come to a cleanup?� the board member asked meeting attendees, getting a smattering of hands raised in response. “They’re usually poorly attended, but who’s there is the board members every time.� Dropping the goal of city partnership suggests the friends group chose to maintain status quo, in which the current board members — not members of the broader public — ensure they have control of the organization. For the other Lafayette issue that came up this summer — a planned October movie night — ANC 3/4G supported the plans despite concerns from neighbors that it would usher in regular nighttime use at the park. Nearby resident Anslie Stokes, a parent at Lafayette Elementary School, is hoping to screen the animated DreamWorks film “How to Train Your Dragon� on the evening of Oct. 7, targeting kids roughly between ages 5 and 8. The movie would start at 7 p.m., and the permit Stokes is seeking (not

yet finalized as of last week) would allow her to remain in the park until 9:30 p.m. to finish cleanup afterward. Stokes showed “Home� in the park last year, drawing about 100 attendees and generating no complaints. “To be honest, I didn’t know ... that there would be folks there who objected. I could have had folks come who enjoyed the movie last year,� Stokes said in an interview after the July ANC meeting. “I was honestly dumbfounded that anyone would have objected to people getting together and watching a movie in the park. But I have learned my lesson.� Neighbors said they’re worried about setting a precedent that allows noisier after-hours activities. They recalled a period in

which Lafayette Park was a popular weekend hangout for rowdy teens at night. “The park closes at dark,� said one resident. “All I can say to you is: Obey the law.� “I just think issuing it until 9:30 invites everyone else to do this,� said another. “I’m not inherently opposed to the event, but I’m worried about opening the door to a lot of events like this.� Maydak said ANC 3/4G will review each application separately on its merits. “Having this once a year is not going to interfere with the tranquil setting of the park,� she said. One resident agreed: “I saw it last year while I was walking my dog. It was a bunch of little kids watching a movie. The end,� he said.

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Wednesday SEPTEMBER 28 Performances ■Washington National Opera will present “The Marriage of Figaro,� Mozart’s breathlessly paced comic masterpiece. 7:30 p.m. $25 to $315. Opera House, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. ■LiveArtDC will open an immersive production of “Love’s LaBEERs Lost,� an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost� as re-conceived by Grain of Sand Theatre managing director Sara Bickler. 9 p.m. $20. DC Reynolds, 3628 Georgia Ave. NW. liveartdc.com. Performances will continue through Oct. 22. Sporting event ■The Washington Nationals will play the Arizona Diamondbacks. 7:05 p.m. $10 to $345. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-632-6287. The series will continue Thursday at 1:05 p.m. Thursday,SEPTEMBER Sept. 29 Thursday 29 Children’s program ■Young adult fiction writer James Ponti, author of the “Dead City� trilogy and the “T.O.A.S.T.� mystery series, will speak about his latest book, “Framed!,� which follows Florian Bates to Washington and Alice Deal Middle School where Florian and a friend discover a key clue in an art heist (for ages 9 to 13). 6:30 p.m. Free. Deal Middle School, 3815 Fort Drive NW. 202-364-1919. Class ■Hera Hub DC will host a SASS Defense course of self-defense training for women. 6 to 7:30 p.m. $25; registration requested. Hera Hub DC, Suite 100, 5028 Wisconsin Ave. NW. herahub.com/dc/events. Concerts ■Grace Episcopal Church’s “Music on the Lawn� series will feature saxophonist Marshall Keys (shown) and bassist Herman Burney. Attendees are invited to bring a picnic supper or buy refreshments from Dog Tag Bakery and Pinstripes concessionaires. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; music from 6 to 7:15 p.m. $10 donation suggested. Grace Episcopal Church, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-333-7100. 7+( :25/' )$0286

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■The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation’s “Pop Up Jazz in the Park� series will feature the Jazz Congressionals. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Kalorama Park, 1875 Columbia Road NW. dpr.dc.gov. ■The National Symphony Orchestra will present “Shakespeare at the Symphony: From Tchaikovsky to Elgar,� featuring Elgar’s “Falstaff,� Walton’s Suite from “Henry V,� and Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet.� 7 p.m. $15 to $89. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. The performance will repeat Friday at 8 p.m. ■D.C.-based singer-songwriter Matt Tarka will perform music likened to that of Neil Young, Bob Dylan and the Mountain Goats. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■Souvenir Ensemble will perform works by 20th- and 21st-century Latin American and Caribbean composers Silvestre Revueltas, Eddy Mora, Gabriela Lena Frank and Keyla Orozco. 7:30 p.m. $20 to $28. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. ■Acoustic group Wood & Wire, playing a modern take on traditional mountain, hillbilly and country music, and My Politic, an indie-Americana trio from Nashville, will perform. 8 p.m. $10 to $14. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■“Thursday Night Bluegrass� will feature Truck Farmers. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; $12 minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202546-8412. ■Singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist Jeremiah Clark will perform Americana tunes. 10:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■David Tracy, professor emeritus of Catholic studies, theology and the philosophy of religions at the University of Chicago Divinity School, will discuss “Gregory of Nyssa: An Infinite, Incomprehensible, Infinitely Loving Good.� 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Salon AG, Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center, 3800 Reservoir Road NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■Thirty years after the death of Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges, a panel discussion on his legacy will feature Sergio Waisman, professor of Spanish and international affairs at George Washington University; Laura Demaria, professor of Spanish and the University of Maryland; and Saul Sosnoswki, professor of Latin American literature and culture at the University of Maryland. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. lasp@gwu.edu.

â– Holocaust survivor Irving Roth will discuss his experiences in Auschwitz and Buchenwald. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Room 2, Mary Graydon Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/calendar. â– Joe Lucchesi, consulting curator for “The Art of Romaine Brooksâ€? and associate professor of art history at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, will lead a tour of the exhibition and explore why the artist’s powerful images still resonate with audiences today. 6 p.m. Free. Meet in the G Street lobby, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. â– Critics Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz — a Siskel and Ebert for television shows — will discuss their compilation “TV (The Book),â€? which identifies and ranks the 100 greatest scripted shows in American television history, and describes what it was that made them the best. They will be joined by Linda Holmes, writer and editor of NPR’s entertainment and pop-culture blog “Monkey See.â€? 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. â– Historian Cindy Gueli will discuss her book “Lipstick Brigade: The Untold True Story of Washington’s World War II Government Girls.â€? 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Via Umbria, 1525 Wisconsin Ave. NW. viaumbria.com/events. â– Sean B. Carroll, professor of molecular biology and genetics at the University of Wisconsin and vice president for science education at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, will discuss his book “The Serengeti Rules: The Quest to Discover How Life Works and Why It Matters.â€? 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Free; reservations required. Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1530 P St. NW. 202-328-6988. â– Robert Storr, former dean of the Yale University School of Art, will discuss “Counter Cultures East and West: Penck, Immendorf, SchĂśnebeck, and Contrasting Utopias on Opposite Sides of the Wall,â€? about A.R. Penck’s politics in relation to his painting, in association with the postwar Germanic expressionist gifts The Phillips Collection recently acquired from Michael Werner. 6:30 p.m. $10 to $12; reservations required. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. ■“The Change-Makers and Social Justiceâ€? will feature panelists Tom DeSanto, the producer of blockbuster films including “X-Menâ€? and “Transformers,â€? who will discuss assimilation of social groups as examined in his films; Kaj Larsen, an investigative reporter and past Navy SEAL who will discuss various issues related to how people treat each other, including how we help our veterans when they return; and journalist Roxana Saberi, who was illegally imprisoned in Iran in 2009 and will discuss Iran’s justice system and issues of free-

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Thursday, SEPTEMBER 29 ■Discussion: Colson Whitehead, author of “The Intuitionist� and “John Henry Days,� will discuss his sixth novel, “The Underground Railroad,� the latest Oprah’s Book Club pick, which re-creates the brutal antebellum South through the life of Cora, who escapes slavery in Georgia, killing a white man in the process. Joining Whitehead (shown) will be WAMU reporter Jonathan Wilson. 8 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

dom and human rights. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6333030. ■Author Bonnie Friedman will discuss her book “Hospital Warrior: How to Get the Best Care for Your Loved One� and share her hard-won knowledge on “15 Ways to Save Your Lover.� 7 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7703. ■The Wilson High School Parent Teacher Student Organization will host a parent lecture on “Family Drama Without Trauma: Understanding the Developing Brain to Address Conflict in Your Home� by clinical psychologist Deborah Mulhern. 7 p.m. Free. Library/Media Center, Wilson High School, 3950 Chesapeake St. NW. wilsonhs.org. ■In honor of Banned Books Week, Harry Potter scholars Tolonda Henderson and Kylie Madden will discuss “Harry Potter, Profanity, and the Banned Book,� about what gets banned in Harry Potter (including items and activities), conceptions regarding access to information in the series, and the role of the library in J.K. Rowling’s iconic books. 7 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-7270321. ■Melissa Scholes Young, firstgeneration college student turned firstgeneration faculty member, will lead a discussion on “First Gen: Run the World,� about experiences navigating new territory on a college campus. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/cas/calendar. ■Authors Sass Brown and Chrissy Kolaya will discuss their respective books, “USA-1000� and “Charmed Particles.� 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. ■Poet Terrance Hayes will discuss his work in conversation with Ron Charles, editor of The Washington Post’s

“Book World.� 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-549-4172. ■British-Iranian writer and cook Yasmin Khan will discuss her book “The Saffron Tales: Recipes From the Persian Kitchen,� featuring a tapestry of stories from Iranian home kitchens and fragrant, modern recipes that are rooted in the rich tradition of Persian cooking. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-3877638. ■Joshua Foer and Dylan Thuras, founders of AtlasObscura.com, and coauthor Ella Morton will discuss their book “Atlas Obscura: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders,� a one-of-a-kind guide, complete with photographs, maps and charts, that shares over 700 of the most mysterious bucket-list wonders across all eight continents. 7 p.m. $15 to $35. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877987-6487. ■“The 14th Amendment, the National Park Service and America’s Second Founding� — a panel discussion to mark the 150th anniversary of the passage of the 14th Amendment, which defined U.S. citizenship — will feature keynote speaker Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.; Michael Allen, community planning specialist for the National Park Service’s Southeast region; Turkiya Lowe, chief historian for the National Park Service’s Southeast region; Kate Masur, professor of history at Northwestern University; and Elizabeth Wydra, president of the Constitutional Accountability Center. 7:30 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. Films ■As part of Turkish Heritage Month, the Goethe-Institut Washington will present a screening of “Almanya: Welcome to Germany,� director Yasemin Samdereli’s comedy-drama about a 6-year-old who asks “Who or what am I really: German or Turkish?� 5:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Goethe-Institut Washington, Suite 3, 1990 K St. NW. goetheinstitutwashington.eventbrite. com. ■The Alper Initiative will present the documentary “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution.� 6 to 8 p.m. Free. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/calendar. ■In honor of Banned Books Week, the Tenley-Friendship Library will present Gary Sinise’s 1992 adaptation of “Of Mice and Men,� based on the book by John Steinbeck. 6:30 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■The Japan Information and Cultural Center will host seven short films from the New York Japan CineFest, followed by a discussion and Q&A with directors Kathryn Tolbert and Karen Kasmauski. 6:30 p.m. Free; registration required. Japan Information and Cultural Center, 1150 18th St. NW. www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc. ■The Goethe-Institut Washington See Events/Page 21

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Events Entertainment Continued From Page 20 will present a screening of “The Eye of Istanbul: The Life and Photographs of Ara Güler,” director Binnur Karaevli’s film about the legendary ArmenianTurkish photographer. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Goethe-Institut Washington, Suite 3, 1990 K St. NW. goetheinstitutwashington.eventbrite.com. Performances and readings ■ Sarah Beth Oppenheim and her company, Heart Stück Bernie, will present a dance performance drawing inspiration from significant aspects of John F. Kennedy’s presidency, including the Commission on the Status of Women, the space race, civil rights, and efforts to abolish the quota system of immigration. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat at 6 p.m. Friday. ■ Author, songwriter and rock guitarist John Hall, a New York politician who served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, will sing songs and tell stories from his new memoir, “Still the One: A Rock ’n’ Roll Journey From Congress and Back.” 7:30 p.m. $30. The Electric Maid, 268 Carroll St. NW. maidbooking@gmail.com. ■ Gymnast Chellsie Memmel, a silver medalist at the 2008 Olympics, will star in the world premiere of Mary Eberstadt’s “The Loser Letters,” a wickedly witty satire that chronicles the conversion of a young woman of faith to atheism. 7:30 p.m. $5 to $15. Hartke Theatre, Catholic University, 3801 Harewood Road NE. loserlettersonstage.com. Performances will continue through Oct. 9. ■ Dance Metro DC will present four works by D.C.- based dancer, choreographer and teacher Katie C. Sopoci Drake from her “Spacetime Suite,” a series of vignettes exploring the connections between astrophysical phenomena and human relationships. 7:30 to 9 p.m. $18 to $25. Dance Loft on 14, 4618 14th St. NW. dancemetrodc.org. The performance will repeat Friday at 7:30 p.m. ■ The Story Collider will present five true, personal stories of science told by Brian Lin, Lauren Lipuma, Liz Neeley, Bri Riggio and Benjamin Rubenstein. 8 to 10 p.m. $15 to $20. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets 5th & K, 1025 5th St. NW. storycollider.org. Special events ■ Studio Theatre will host the interactive pop-up museum exhibit “Black Broadway on U: Echoes of an Era, DC Cultural Legacies & Innovation,” which uses photos, memorabilia and other media to capture intimate moments of joy, pride, power, resilience, achievement and struggle of early-20th-century black achievers who lived along the U Street Corridor. 5 to 8 p.m. Free. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. blackbroadwayonu.com. ■ The Alexander Graham Bell Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will celebrate its 125th anniversary with the Legacy of Innovation Gala. 6 p.m. $500 and up. National Geographic, 1145 17th St. NW. agbellgala.com. ■ The public radio series “Afropop Worldwide” will host its inaugural “Icons & Innovators Benefit Party,” honoring Congo-born soukous legend Samba Mapangala, Cameroonian radio personality Georges Collinet and Nigerian visual artist Laolu Senbanjo. 6 to 9 p.m. $100 to $250. Specific location in

Georgetown provided upon registration. afropop.eventbrite.com. ■ The Palisades Library will present “Color That Stress Away!” for adults and teens. 6:30 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. ■ The National Museum of Women in the Arts will host an opening reception for the exhibit “No Man’s Land: Women Artists From the Rubell Family Collection,” which presents large-scale paintings and sculptural hybrids centering on images of the female body by artists from 15 countries. The event will include curator-led tours, an open bar and light refreshments. 7 to 11 p.m. $20 to $30; reservations required. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. nmwa.org. Friday,SEPTEMBER Sept. 30 Friday 30 Book signing ■ Houston Dash star Carli Lloyd, one of soccer’s all-time great champions and winner of the 2015 FIFA Golden Ball, will sign copies of her book “When Nobody Was Watching: My Hard-Fought Journey to the Top of the Soccer World,” an inspiring memoir of glory moments, times she felt like giving up, hard work, and pivotal help from a determined trainer. 6 p.m.; signing line will form at 5 p.m. Free. Classroom space, Politics and Prose, Connecticut and Nebraska avenues NW. 202-364-1919. Children’s program ■ The Hustle & Muscle Mat Club will hold an open practice for youth wrestlers. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Wrestling Room, Activities Building, St. Albans School, 3551 Garfield St. NW. hustlemusclematclub.org. Concerts ■ The Friday Noon Concert series will feature violinist James Stern. Noon. Free. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282, ext. 3. ■ The “Live! Concert Series on the Plaza” series will feature Familiar Faces performing go-go and R&B. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free. Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-312-1300. ■ Organist Lisa Galoci and trumpeter Chuck Seipp will perform. 12:15 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. ■ As part of its 75th season of concerts, the National Gallery of Art will present pianist Vicky Chow performing “Surface Image,” a composition by Tristan Perich for solo piano and 40-channel 1-bit electronics. 12:30 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ “The Art of Afghan Music” will feature vocalist Ahmad Fanoos, Mehran Fanoos on violin and Saleiman Azizi on tabla performing traditional Afghan songs based on classical Urdu and Persian poetry. 1 p.m. Free. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave. SW. 202-633-1000. The performance will repeat Saturday and

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p.m., and additional receptions will be held Oct. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Oct. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. “Skylines and Treelines” highlights urban-themed work in oil by Dupont Circle artist Gordon Binder and paintings by Sally Levie that draw heavily on the natural world. On EXHIBIT “A 30 Year View” presents work from Yvette Kraft’s three-decade career. through Jan. 29, is a multimedia Located at 2108 R St. NW, the installation devoted to avant-garde gallery is open Wednesday through gallerist and patron Virginia Dwan. “In the Tower: Barbara Kruger,” on Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 202-232view through Jan. 22, presents 15 of 8734. Kruger’s “profile” works — images of ■ “Night Raid in Bil’in,” an exhibit the figure in profile over which the artof photographs by Richard Cahan ist has laid phrases and figures of speech — from the early 1980s to the and Hamde Abu Rahma that bring attention to the night present. raids conducted by the “Photography ReinIsraeli military regularly vented: The Collection on the West Bank vilof Robert E. Meyerhoff lage of Bil’in, will open and Rheda Becker,” Friday at the Jerusacontinuing through lem Fund Gallery AlMarch 5, presents semiQuds, with a reception nal works by 18 confrom 6 to 8 p.m. The temporary artists. photographs will remain The gallery will also on view through Oct. open “Drawings and 14. Paintings in the Age of Located at 2425 VirRembrandt” on Tuesday Yvette Kraft’s work is on display at ginia Ave. NW, the galin its West Building. On lery is open Monday Studio Gallery. view through Jan. 2, it through Friday from 9 features nearly 100 a.m. to 5 p.m. 202-338-1958. Dutch Golden Age drawings. ■ “Beyond Hangeul,” spotlighting Located at 4th Street and Constisix Korean contemporary artists tution Avenue NW, the gallery is open inspired by the elegant, adaptable Monday through Saturday from 10 design of Korea’s native writing sysa.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 tem, will open Friday at the Korean a.m. to 6 p.m. 202-737-4215. Cultural Center Washington, D.C., ■ Studio Gallery will open two with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. On exhibits today and continue them view through Oct. 31, the exhibit feathrough Oct. 22. An artists’ reception tures artists Ji Won Baek, Hee Sook will take place Saturday from 4 to 6 The National Gallery of Art will inaugurate its newly renovated East Building galleries by opening three exhibits Friday. “Los Angeles to New York: Dwan Gallery, 1959-1971,” on display

Sunday at 1 and 4 p.m. ■ The Friday Music Series will present Amy Domingues and Dennis Kane with their new music collaboration that combines viola da gamba, keyboard, guitar and electronics. 1:15 p.m. Free. McNeir Auditorium, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202687-2787. ■ Jazz guitarist Oscar Peñas and pianist Frank Carlberg will blend the precision of classical music and the energy of jazz with original compositions with Iberian influences. 7:30 p.m. $20 to $28. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. ■ The National Endowment for the Arts will host a National Heritage Fellowships Concert featuring performances and demonstrations by honored artists in the folk and traditional arts, including a Dakota flute maker and player, a Mardi Gras Indian craftsman and musician, an Irish button accordionist and a Laotian khaen player, along with demonstrations by a shipwright and basket makers. 8 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW. lisner.gwu.edu. ■ Five-time Helen Hayes Award nominee Tracy Lynn Olivera will perform “A Cabaret to Save the World.” 8 p.m. $20

to $30. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. ■ “Jazz on the Hill” will feature Elijah Jamal Balbed. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; $15 minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-5468412. ■ A double bill of Covered With Jam,

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Kim, Jounghwoe Kim, Daechul Lee, Jiyoun Lee-Lodge and San Lee. Reservations are required for the reception. Located at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, 2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW, the center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. koreaculturedc.org. ■ “Four Seasons,” an outdoor installation of four 15-foot fiberglass sculptures by contemporary American artist and filmmaker Philip Haas inspired by “The Seasons” series of paintings of the four seasons by Renaissance artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo, will open Saturday at Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens and continue through March 31. Located at 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, the museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission costs $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for students and $5 for ages 6 to 18; it is free for ages 5 and younger. 202-686-5807. a D.C.-based funk, jam, soul, fusion, rock collective featuring improvisation and clever themes, and Katita and the Fajitas, a D.C. cover band playing blues, rock and pop staples, will perform. 9 p.m. $10 to $13. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. See Events/Page 22

The Current’s Pet of the Week From the Washington Humane Society and Washington Animal Rescue League You might not expect a cat named Chunky Monkey to be devastatingly handsome, but this boy is that and more! And this 2-year-old domestic medium hair feline has a personality to match: social, friendly and outgoing. It’s hard to believe this paragon of feline charm comes from the streets of D.C. where he was beaten up by other cats. But if it hadn’t been for the call to the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League from a good Samaritan, Chunky Monkey might still be out there. Instead, he’s enjoying the comfort of Kitty City, where he’s become a favorite with staff and volunteers. He’ll solicit attention by rubbing himself against your legs, offering head butts, and curling up in your lap. All he needs now to complete his rags-to-riches story is a loving home with an adoring human companion. If you think that might be you, stop by the adoption center at 1201 New York Ave. NE to meet him soon!

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Continued From Page 21 ■ Albany, N.Y.-based indie rock group Stellar Young will perform music blending rock, dance, jazz, hip-hop and folk. 10:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys. com. Discussions and lectures ■ Barbara Kreski, director of horticultural therapy services at the Chicago Botanic Garden, will discuss “Gardening as We Age.” Noon to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■ Alton Brown — writer, director and host of the Food Network show “Good Eats” and author of “I’m Just Here for the Food” — will discuss his book “EveryDayCook,” a collection of 101 recipes of what he cooks for himself (shown in photos shot on his iPhone), along with tips on equipment, procedures and ingredients. 7 p.m. Free; a ticket for the signing line will accompany purchase of the book. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Films ■ In honor of Banned Book Week, the Mount Pleasant Library will present “Matilda,” based on the beloved children’s book by Roald Dahl. 3:30 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122. ■ Reel Affirmations XTRA will present Tim Kirkman’s film “Lazy Eye,” about a Los Angeles graphic designer whose life is upended when he reconnects with an ex-boyfriend he hasn’t heard from or seen in 15 years. 7 and 9 p.m. $12 to $25. Human Rights Campaign, 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW. reelaffirmations. org. Performances ■ “Make American Great Again: A Night of Scenes With AU Players” will feature scenes from “All the Way,” “Proof,” “reasons to be pretty” and “Marie Antoinette.” 5 to 8 p.m. Free. Section 1, Eric Friedheim Quadrangle, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/calendar. ■ Washington Performing Arts will present Step Afrika! in “The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence,” a new production of the D.C.-based troupe’s

Special events ■ A square dance for all — experienced or not, with or without boots and square dance togs — will be held, with caller Kenny Farris presiding and light refreshments available. 7 to 9 p.m. $5; $20 per family. Vestry, Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-3634900. ■ “Uncensored: The Cocktail Party 2016,” a fundraiser for the D.C. Public Library, will feature provocative art by Adrienne Gaither; a pop-up market with the Fab Lab; performances by Chain and the Gang, DJ Ayes Cold and the Feedel Band; and cocktails by 2 Birds 1 Stone, Columbia Room, Petworth Citizen, Southern Efficiency, Zaytinya and more. 7 p.m. $50 to $250. Great Hall, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. dclibrary.org/uncensored2016. Sporting event ■ The Washington Nationals will play the Miami Marlins. 7:05 p.m. $10 to $345. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-632-6287. The series will continue Saturday at 4:05 p.m. and Sunday at 3:05 p.m. Tour ■ The Washington National Cathedral’s “Combination Tower Climb” will present both the “Gargoyle Tower Climb,” featuring a close-up look at various gargoyles and grotesques while visiting the open-air walkway wrapping around the two western towers, and the “Classic Tower Climb,” offering a look at the ringing chamber, 333 steps high in the central tower with scenic views of Washington. 1 p.m. $75; reservations required. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. Saturday, Oct. 1

Saturday OCTOBER 1 Book signing ■ Curtis Harris will sign copies of his book “High Hand,” an international thriller about espionage, political machinations, oil, secretly funded high-tech intelligence weapons and poker. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798.

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National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. The program will repeat Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. ■ The House of Sweden will host a weekly storytime for children and families to experience Swedish children’s literature. 2 to 5 p.m. Free. House of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW. swedenabroad. com/washington. The program will repeat Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.

signature work, based on American painter Jacob Lawrence’s iconic series of paintings. 8 p.m. $45. Theater of the Arts, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202785-9727. The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m.

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Saturday, OCTOBER 1 ■ Festival: The Kennedy Center will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with “Con Las Puertas Abiertas (With Open Doors),” a Family Day program featuring performances, demonstrations and children’s activities inspired by Latino culture. Performers will include Latin Grammy nominee 123 Andrés (shown), the local Mexican band Mariachi Los Amigos, the Bolivian music group Comunidad Cultural SurAndes and the women’s percussion group Batalá Washington. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Children’s programs ■ “Saturday Morning at the National” will feature 123 Andrés in an interactive celebration of Latin American culture. 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free; reservations suggested. Helen Hayes Gallery, National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. thenationaldc.org/events. ■ “Something Wicked This Way Comes” will help children get ready for Halloween by meeting some of Shakespeare’s spooks. 10 to 11 a.m. for ages 5 to 7; 11 a.m. to noon for ages 8 to 14. Free; registration required. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-675-0395. ■ The Kreeger Museum’s “First Studio: Story + Workshop” will feature a gallery tour of paintings, sculpture and architecture, as well as a story and a hands-on art-making experience (for ages 3 to 5). 10 to 11 a.m. $10 per child; registration required. Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road NW. 202337-3050. ■ The D.C.-based Maru Montero Dance Company will present a folk dance performance in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. 10:30 a.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. ■ Swedish artist and art teacher Karin Lithell will hold an arts and crafts workshop for children. Noon to 3 p.m. Free. House of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW. swedenabroad.com/washington. ■ City Kids Theater will present the original play “The Cashell Alley Kids Kick It Old School,” about schoolchildren who procrastinated on a social studies class project until a thunderstorm knocked out power in their Georgetown neighborhood (for ages 5 to 15). 1 and 3 p.m. $10 to $15. Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave. NW. citykidstheater.org. The performance will repeat on Sunday at 1 and 3 p.m. ■ In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, children will hear a story about pitcher Pedro Martínez and then create a special piece of art. 1 to 4 p.m. Free.

Classes and workshops ■ Eric Denker, senior lecturer at the National Gallery of Art, will lead a class on “The Great Cathedrals and Basilicas of Italy.” 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. ■ Writer Kirun Kapur will present “Creating Poetry From Your Family History: A Writing Workshop.” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $90 to $140. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6333030. ■ In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Bahman Aryana of Rendezvous Tango will present “Library Tango,” featuring a lecture, demonstration and live music. 1:30 p.m. Free. Great Hall, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. Concerts ■ With Petr Kotik conducting, the New Orchestra of Washington and the 18th Street Singers will perform Yves Klein’s “Symphonie Monotone-Silence,” based on a visionary image of a musical event of drone and silence. 4 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ Folger Consort’s anniversary season will open with “Measure+Dido,” a concert pairing music of Henry Purcell’s opera “Dido and Aeneas” with passages from Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure,” featuring actors Derek Jacobi and Richard Clifford. 8 p.m. $79 to $119. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■ D.C.-based singer-songwriter Dan Lipton, with a twangy voice and playing style influenced by pickers from Atlanta, Charlottesville and Brooklyn, will perform. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys. com. ■ The Washington Conservatory Concert Series will feature violinist James Buswell (shown) and the Pressenda Chamber Players performing works by Beethoven and Arthur Foote. 8 p.m. Free; donations welcome. Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland CIrcle. 301-320-2770. ■ “Ladies of Jazz” will present Tacha Coleman Parr. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; $15 minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-5468412. ■ “Reggae Fest” will feature D.C.based FeelFree, playing genre-bending reggae; the Cornerstone, a Boston-

based reggae-rock-funk band; and D.C.’s Christos DC, an artist-producer who has recorded with legendary reggae artists. 8:30 p.m. $10 to $13. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ The California duo the Singer and the Songwriter — Rachel Garcia and Thu Tran — will perform jazz and blues with a modern edge. 10:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ Jack Marshall, an author, lawyer and Westerns fan, will discuss “The Enduring ‘Magnificent Seven,’” about why this timeless story has endured across the decades, various media, and languages and cultures. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202633-3030. ■ Tom Newcomer, a collector of textiles for over 20 years, will discuss the wide array of Soumak weaving in Iran. 10:30 a.m. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. ■ U.S. Botanic Garden science education volunteer Todd Brethauer will discuss “Palms: Botany, Biogeography, and Production.” 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■ Georgetown University professor Bonita Billman will discuss “A Closer Work: The World of the Ashcan School,” about artists known for the earthy, urban subjects and social concerns they depicted. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. acloserlook-saam.eventbrite.com. The three-part lecture series will conclude Oct. 15. ■ Consumer watchdog and citizenactivist icon Ralph Nader will discuss his latest book, “Breaking Through Power: It’s Easier Than We Think,” an inspiring look at citizens who have organized and waged successful fights against big business and corporate privilege, and a reminder, in this election year, of how crucial and powerful democracy is. 1 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Liz Matthews, botanist for the National Capital Region Inventory and Monitoring Network, will discuss “Tracking Forest Vegetation in the National Parks of the National Capital Region.” 2 to 3:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202225-8333. ■ Sarah Gray, marketing and public affairs director for the American Association of Tissue Banks, will discuss her book “A Life Everlasting: The Extraordinary Story of One Boy’s Gift to Medical Science,” a moving chronicle of her donation of her unborn, terminally ill son’s organs to give his life meaning, and the research that resulted. 3:30 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ “Sounds of Migration: From Spiritual to Gospel,” a panel discussion on the difference between the two styles of music, will feature Dwandalyn R. Reece, curator of music and performing arts at See Events/Page 23

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and Kennedy Center artistic director for jazz Jason Moran will perform in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the MacArthur Fellows program, with conversation to follow about the intersection of technology, language and jazz. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– A poetry reading presented in conjunction with George Mason University’s Fall for the Book festival will feature Patrick Rosal and Holly Bass. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. ■“CafĂŠ Flamencoâ€? will offer music, singing and dancing featuring dancers from Furia Flamenca Dance Company accompanied by Torcuato Zamora on guitar. 7:30 p.m. $20 to $30. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. â– The Mask and Bauble Dramatic Society will present “Twelve Angry Jurors,â€? a staged reading of Reginald Rose’s classic American play. 8 p.m. Free. Bulldog Alley, Leavey Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. Sale â– The Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair, presented by Washington City Paper, will feature handmade items from independent artists. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6 for admission; $10 for a weekend pass. Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE. washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards. The sale will continue Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special events â– The 23rd annual Taste of George-

Saturday, OCTOBER 1 ■Discussion: Arlie Russell Hochschild (shown), professor emeritus of sociology at the University of California at Berkeley, will discuss her book “Strangers in Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right,� which recounts what she learned about the frustration and anger in the conservative communities of Louisiana’s bayou country. Barbara Ehrenreich, author of “Nickel and Dimed,� will join the conversation. 6 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. town will feature over 60 signature dishes from more than 30 of Georgetown’s top restaurants, with proceeds benefiting the Georgetown Ministry Center’s homeless assistance programs. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission; advance tickets cost $20 for five tastings, $30 for eight tickets and $40 for 11 tickets. K Street between Wisconsin Avenue and

Thomas Jefferson Street NW. tasteofgeorgetown.com. â– An opening reception for the “Light of Our Futureâ€? art exhibition will feature a performance by electric cellist Benjamin Gates. 1 to 5 p.m. Free; reservations required. Children’s National Health System, 111 Michigan Ave. NW. artimpactusa.org/light-of-our-future. â– PorchFest, a community music festival in Adams Morgan, will feature performances on front stoops, porches and plazas throughout the neighborhood, including Brazilian rhythms of the allfemale group BatalĂĄ Washington. 2 to 6 p.m. Free. Maps will be available at the BB&T Plaza near 18th Street and Columbia Road NW. facebook.com/ adamsorganporchfest. â– The National Capital Astronomers will present “Exploring the Sky,â€? featuring a night of stargazing through the lens of a telescope. 7:30 p.m. Free. Military Field near the Picnic Grove 13 parking lot, Glover Road near Military Road NW. 202-895-6070. Walks and tours â– Washington Walks’ “Get Local!â€? series will present a tour of Southwest Washington focusing on “urban renewalâ€? policies that brought high-quality, enduring modernist residential architecture to the neighborhood. 11 a.m. $15 to $20. Meet outside the Waterfront Metro station. washingtonwalks.com. ■“Close-up Tour: Creatures Great and Smallâ€? will explore the many animals — from whales to insects — carved in stone, depicted in stained glass, forged in iron and bronze, or created in needlepoint at the Washington National

Cathedral (for ages 10 and older). 1:30 p.m. $18 to $22; reservations suggested. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. ■The National Building Museum will present a “Haunted Museum Historic Ghost Tour� by lantern light. 8 and 9 p.m. $22 to $25; reservations required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. The tour will also be offered Oct. 23, 29 and 31 at 8 and 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2

Sunday OCTOBER 2 Concerts â– The Hill Center’s second annual Family Day — celebrating the Old Naval Hospital’s 150th anniversary and the Hill Center’s fifth anniversary — will feature an outdoor performance by High Plains Jamboree as part of the American Roots Concert Series. 4 to 6 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. hillcenterdc.org. â– Danish-Swiss violinist Niklas Walentin, pianist Christina Bjørkøe and SĹ? Percussion (shown) with conductor Jean Thorel will make their D.C. debut. 4 p.m. $20 to $40; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. â– Guest organist Jung-A Lee from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in NewSee Events/Page 24

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Continued From Page 23 port Beach, Calif., will present a recital of works by Briggs, Converse, Knopp, Mosetti and Reubke. 5:15 p.m. $10 donation suggested. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. Discussions and lectures ■ Mark Lilla — humanities professor at Columbia University, author of “The Stillborn God” and a New York Review of Books essayist — will discuss his book “The Shipwrecked Mind: On Political Reaction,” a history of political conservatism from Hegel and Heidegger forward. Andrew Sullivan, former editor of The New Republic and author of “The Conservative Soul,” will join the conversation. Noon. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Belle Boggs, author of the shortstory collection “Mattaponi Queen,” will discuss her book “The Art of Waiting: On Fertility, Medicine and Motherhood,” which charts the agonizing process couples struggling with infertility endure, and wonders why people sacrifice so much to try to have a child. Dan Kois, culture editor at Slate, will join the conversation. 2:30 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Artists, scholars and critics will explore the West’s enduring fascination with Chinese porcelain in a moderated panel discussion on “Chinamania in the Twenty-First Century.” 3 to 4:30 p.m. Free. Ring Auditorium, Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden, 7th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-6331000. ■ Human rights lawyer and activist Nicole Lee will discuss “50 Conversations With Parents on Race,” about her initiative to interview parents from different racial and ethnic backgrounds on how they approach issues of race and racism. 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. Performances and readings ■ Philip Glass will perform and discuss the creative process of collaborating with the visual arts, and reminisce about SoHo in the 1970s, with moderation by University of Maryland musicology professor William Robin. 2 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ Composer, performer and music theorist George E. Lewis and Kennedy Center artistic director for jazz Jason Moran will perform in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the MacArthur Fellows Program, followed by a conversation about their areas of concentration. 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. ■ Regie Cabico and Danielle Evennou will host “Sparkle,” an open mic event for LGBT-dedicated poets. 8 to 10 p.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and

Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202387-7638. Special events ■ “Gandhi Jayanti,” an observance of the 147th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi presented in cooperation with Embassy of India, will feature remarks and devotional offerings. 11 a.m. Free. Golden Lotus Temple, Gandhi Memorial Center, 4748 Western Ave. 301-320-6871. ■ The National Museum of Women in the Arts will present “Choose Your Own ARTventure,” a drop-in program that will have visitors pick from a selection of works in the galleries and spend time getting to know them through guided discovery adventures. 1 to 3 p.m. Free. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-7837370. ■ “The Fantastic Tenleytown Block Party,” sponsored by The City Church, will feature free burgers, hot dogs, drinks and desserts; an inflatable obstacle course for teens and adults; a children’s Ferris wheel; face painting and balloons; a DJ and other live entertainment; a viewing tent for live NFL games; cornhole; a basketball tournament; and service opportunities. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. The City Church, 4100 River Road NW. thecitydc.org. ■ All Souls Episcopal Church will host a Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Attendees are asked to bring their pets on a leash or in a carrier. 2 p.m. Free. Lawn, All Souls Episcopal Church, 2300 Cathedral Ave. NW. allsoulsdc.org. ■ The Washington National Cathedral will host a Blessing of the Animals. 2:30 p.m. Free. West Steps, Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. ■ St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will host a St. Francis Blessing of the Animals Service. 3 p.m. Free. Plaza, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 4900 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-5489. ■ St. Columba’s Episcopal Church will host its annual Blessing of Animals at an outdoor worship service in celebration of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. Participants are asked to keep their pets leashed or appropriately restrained, and are invited to bring pet food or supplies to be donated to the Washington Animal Rescue League. 5 p.m. Free. St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 4201 Albemarle St. NW. 202363-4119. ■ Mr. Henry’s and Labyrinth Game Shop will host Board Game Night. 6 p.m. $5 cover. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-546-8412. Tour ■ “Close-up Tour: Nobel Peace Prize Winners Honored Here” will highlight humanitarian leaders represented in the stained-glass windows, kneelers and sculpture at Washington National Cathedral (for ages 10 and older). 1:30 p.m. $18 to $22; reservations suggested. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. Monday, Oct. 3

Monday OCTOBER 3 Children’s program ■ A children’s performer will present “Rise + Rhyme,” a storytelling and performance series for ages 5 and younger. 9:30 to 11 a.m. $5 per child. Busboys

Monday, OCTOBER 3 ■ Concert: Jazz pianist Yoko Miwa will perform. 7 p.m. $15 to $30; reservations required. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202331-7282, ext. 3. and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-726-0856. Classes and workshops ■ The weekly “Viniyoga Mondays” program will feature a gentle yoga class. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■ The West End Interim Library will host an all-levels yoga class. 6 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707. ■ Joe Ryan, managing principal of CareerMentor.us, will lead a workshop for job seekers. 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ Dorrance Dance will present a intermediate- to advanced-level master class for adults. 7 p.m. $15. Rehearsal Room, Hall of Nations, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Concerts ■ Jazz pianists Kris Davis and Craig Taborn will present an evening of original compositions and improvisations. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Discussions and lectures ■ “People and Stories: Reading Deeply in Community,” an eight-session reading and discussion series presented in partnership with the D.C. Public Library, will explore short stories covering a range of topics (for ages 60 and older). 11:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center, 3531 Georgia Ave. NW. bit.ly/2bXQMSM. The series will continue through Nov. 28. ■ Matthew Dallek, assistant professor in George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management, will discuss “Campaign History and the Current Race.” Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. ■ National Gallery of Art exhibitions research assistant Susannah Rutherglen will discuss “‘Resplendent Brushes’: Giovanni Bellini’s Resurrection Altarpiece for San Michele di Murano, Venice.” 12:10 and 1:10 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ To mark the birthday of Francis Hopkinson, the most talented yet little-

known Founding Father and designer of the American flag, Earl P. Williams Jr., author of “What You Should Know About the American Flag,” will discuss the Renaissance man, read from his works and play music he composed, with refreshments of the period served. 5 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-7277703. ■ Dante Paradiso will discuss his book “The Embassy: A Story of War and Diplomacy​,” about the climax of the Liberian civil war and the U.S. and West African role in ending it. John W. Blaney, U.S. ambassador to Liberia during the timeframe of the book, will join in the discussion. 6 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. elliott.gwu.edu. ■ DC Science Café will present “From the Exotic Pet Trade to Urban Biodiversity — Meet the New Socio-environmental Scientists,” featuring wildlife veterinarian and research scientist Elizabeth Daut and ecologist and evolutionary biologist Chris Trisos discussing their work. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■ As part of its fall Signature Series, the National Museum of Natural History will host “An Evening With …. Ed Yong,” an award-winning science author who will discuss his book “I Contain Multitudes,” about the role of microbes in building animals’ bodies. Yong (shown) will be joined in conversation by museum director Kirk Johnson. 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Free; registration required. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. go.si.edu/aneveningwith. ■ Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, an assistant professor of African-American studies at Princeton University who writes frequently on black politics, social movements and racial inequality in the U.S., will discuss her book “From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation.” 7 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. ■ Bertie Gregory, a wildlife photographer for National Geographic since 2014, will discuss “In Pursuit of Wildlife,” about assignments such as camping with wolves on Vancouver’s western beaches, pursuing peregrine falcons in London and filming leopards in the streets of Mumbai. 7:30 p.m. $25. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. Film ■ The Folger Theatre will present a screening of the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s production of “Romeo and Juliet,” starring Richard Madden, Lily James and Sir Derek Jacobi. 7 p.m. $15 to $20. Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. Performances and readings ■ The Theater Alliance’s Hothouse

New Play Reading Series will feature “A Beautiful Thing; or, Still Life With Rocket” by Mollye Maxner. A discussion with the playwright, director and artists will follow. 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Place SE. theateralliance.com. ■ Laugh Index Theatre will present “Improv Wars,” a friendly competition among improv troupes, with the audience voting for the winner. 8 p.m. $8 to $12. D.C. Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. Sporting event ■ The Washington Capitals will play the St. Louis Blues in a preseason matchup. 7 p.m. $33 to $501. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Tuesday, Oct. 4

Tuesday OCTOBER 4 Children’s programs ■ “Tudor Tots: Orchard” will feature songs, stories and movement (for ages 2 to 4). 10 a.m. $5; free for accompanying adults. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. The weekly “Tudor Tots” series will continue through Nov. 29. ■ In a bilingual event, author and illustrator Juana Medina will discuss her children’s book “Juana and Lucas,” about Juana, a spunky Colombian girl, her dog Lucas, and Juana’s reluctance to learn English (for ages 6 to 8). 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Classes and workshops ■ A certified yoga instructor will lead a walk-in gentle yoga class targeted to ages 55 and older. 10 a.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ The Georgetown Library will present a walk-in yoga class practicing introductory viniyasa techniques. 11:30 a.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ Lindsey Crawford of Yoga District will present a yoga class. 1 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. ■ A five-week “Food for Life: Diabetes Initiative” plant-based cooking and nutrition course will open with an introductory lecture by a Barnard Medical Center clinician. 6 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Suite 400, Barnard Medical Center, 5100 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-537-7314. The course will continue through Nov. 1. ■ The Embassy of the Czech Republic will host a women’s “CrossFit Hour,” led by CrossFit athlete and coach Danielle Dionne for beginners and enthusiasts, as part of the embassy’s “Mutual Inspirations Festival 2016” honoring Martina Navratilova. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required by Sept. 30. Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom St. NW. womenscrossfit.eventbrite.com. ■ Instructor Diana Abdul will present a hatha yoga class. 7 p.m. Free. TenleyFriendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. Concerts ■ As part of the Tuesday Concert Series, the Washington Bach Consort will present its monthly noontime cantata 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. ■ Ifrikya Spirit — a six-piece Algerian See Events/Page 25

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superintendent Dave Jackson discussing one of the nation’s finest examples of garden cemeteries. Noon to 1 p.m. $20 to $30. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. The series will continue through Nov. 1. ■The Moveable Feast Classics Book Club will discuss “Lolita� by Vladimir Nabokov. 1 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■“In the Tower: Barbara Kruger� will be the focus of an exhibition talk led by senior lecturer Diane Arkin. 2 p.m. Free. East Building, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. The talk will repeat Wednesday through Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. ■Radio host Jim Byers will use video and audio clips to outline the development of Latin jazz in the U.S. and demonstrate how mambo and salsa came to inform most every aspect of popular culture. The presentation will culminate in a brief mambo/salsa lesson and a dance session open to all. 3 to 5 p.m. Free. Mumford Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-8437. ■“Famous Luxury Fashion Houses: A Remarkable Family History� will feature Massimo Ferragamo, chairman of Ferragamo USA Inc.; Alex Bolen, CEO of Oscar de la Renta LLC; and Reena Aggarwal, professor of finance, director of the Center for Financial Markets & Policy and vice provost for faculty at Georgetown University. 6 p.m. Free; reservations required. Auditorium, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. italianinstitute.college.georgetown.edu.

Tuesday, OCTOBER 4 ■Reading: The Lannan Center author series will feature readings by poets Don Mee Choi and Craig Santos Perez (shown). 8 p.m. Free. Copley Formal Lounge, Copley Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. lannan.georgetown. edu. ■Jane Alison, author of “The LoveArtist,� will discuss her intimate and cerebral autobiographical novel “Nine Island,� the story of a woman who embarks on her work translating Ovid’s magical stories after having returned to Miami from a reunion with an old flame and a visit to her fragile mother. 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400.

■Tom Rinaldi, an ESPN national correspondent, will discuss his book “The Red Bandanna,� the story of Welles Crowther, who worked on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower and disappeared on 9/11 after carrying a woman down 20 flights of stairs, then turning to go back up, with a red handkerchief in his back pocket, a gift from his father when he was a boy. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■The Chevy Chase Book Club will discuss “Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America� by Jill Leovy. 7 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. ■Joseph Roach — professor of theater and English, director of theater, and chair of the Theater Studies Advisory Committee at Yale University — will discuss the cult of literary celebrity surrounding William Shakespeare and Jane Austen. 7 p.m. $10 to $15. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077.

Student Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents. georgetown.edu. ■The National Archives will screen Kamala Lopez’s documentary “Equal Means Equal,� which presents an argument for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment and a look at discrimination against women today. A discussion with Lopez and others will follow. 7 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000.

Films ■Georgetown University will host a screening of the 2013 documentary “The Muslims Are Coming!,� followed by a moderated discussion featuring CNN commentator, former attorney and American Muslim comedian Dean Obeidallah and Georgetown University professor John L. Esposito. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Social Room, Healey Family

Tour ■U.S. Botanic Garden executive director Ari Novy will lead an expedition to the facility’s collections and share stories of his favorite plants. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free; reservations required. Meet in the Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333.

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Events Entertainment Continued From Page 25 illustrator Juana Medina will discuss her children’s book “Juana and Lucas,” about Juana, a spunky Colombian girl, her dog Lucas, and Juana’s reluctance to learn English (for ages 6 to 8). 9:30 a.m. Free. Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■ U.S. Botanic Garden education specialists Lee Coykendall and Alex Torres will present “October Sprouts,” a four-week program combining art, science and a walking adventure through the gardens (for ages 3 to 5 with an accompanying adult) 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-2258333. Classes and workshops ■ As part of a four-session class on “Storytelling on the Screen: The Elements of Cinematic Style,” American University professor emeritus Jack Jorgens will explore “The Tramp and the Fool: Ideas in Film,” about how Charlie Chaplin’s “Modern Times” and Jacques Tati’s “Mr. Hulot’s Holiday” use the unique takes on comedy of their directors (who are also its stars) as vehicles for ideas. Noon to 1:30 p.m. $25 to $35. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Rock Creek, will host a weekly tai chi class. 2 p.m. Free. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Rock Creek, 201 Allison St. NW. 202726-2080. ■ Kellie Cox, professional botanical artist, horticulturist and director of gardens and grounds at Tudor Place, will lead an “Art in the Garden” workshop focusing on pen and ink illustration of heirloom perennials (for ages 16 and older). 2 to 4 p.m. $50 to $65; reservations required. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. ■ Guy Mason Recreation Center will offer a weekly “Gentle Gyrokinesis” class to improve posture, balance and agility. 2:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7736. ■ Housing Counseling Services Inc. will present an orientation session for prospective homebuyers. 6 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Suite 100, 2410 17th St. NW. housingetc.org. ■ Poets on the Fringe will host a weekly poetry workshop, with attendees asked to bring one of their own poems with sufficient copies to share with the group for positive critique. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. passapamela@aol.com. Concerts ■ The First Wednesday Concert series will feature the U.S. Army Chorus. 12:10 to 12:35 p.m. Free. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 16th and H streets NW. 202-347-8766. ■ Guy Mason Recreation Center will host an afternoon of music presented by the Adult Music Student Forum. 3 p.m. Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7527. ■ The Vinyl Lounge Grateful Jam will host beginning to intermediate players, along with regulars, in an open Dead Jam, with players asked to bring their own guitars, other small instruments and amps. 8 p.m.; setup at 7 p.m. Free.

Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ The 38th Young Concert Artists Series will feature French pianist Rémi Geniet performing works by Bach, Beethoven and Prokofiev in his D.C. debut. 7:30 p.m. $38. Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW. yca.org/dc-series/tickets. ■ Politics and Prose will host an “Acoustic Open Mic” for local musicians and others of all ages, hosted by John Trupp and featuring special guest sets by local and visiting musicians, with all styles of music, poetry and performance welcome. 8 to 10 p.m.; sign up at 7:30 p.m. Free. The Den, Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. Discussions and lectures ■ “Spies of the American Revolution: Famous to Infamous,” a Spy Seminar Series presented in collaboration with Smithsonian Associates, will feature a session on “Benedict Arnold: Turncoat. 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. $25 to $35. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-633-3030. ■ National Museum of Women in the Arts associate educator Adrienne L. Gayoso will discuss several works in the special exhibition “No Man’s Land: Women Artists From the Rubell Family Collection.” Noon to 12:30 p.m. Free. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-7835000. ■ Douglas LaPrade, a professor at the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley, will discuss World War I and the Spanish and Cuban influences in Ernest Hemingway’s work. 2 to 3 p.m. Free. PIckford Theater, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-708-8437. ■ Bonny Wolf, a contributor to NPR’s “Weekend Edition” and author of “Talking With My Mouth Full: Crabcakes, Bundt Cakes, and Other Kitchen Stories,” will discuss how customs and tastes of the Peter family and their servants matched, or bucked, food traditions of their fellow Americans. 6 to 8 p.m. $15 to $20; free for Landmark Society members. Reservations required. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. ■ Jen Michalski, author of “The Tide King,” will discuss “The Summer She Was Under Water,” a novel about a complex family with a fraught past; and Ron Tanner, writing teacher at Loyola University-Maryland, will discuss his novel “Missile Paradise,” a satire of America’s imperialist inclinations set in the Marshall Islands. 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■ Historian Zachary Schrag, author of “The Great Society Subway,” will join Martin DiCaro, WAMU 88.5 reporter and co-host of the “Metropocalypse” podcast, to discuss Metrorail’s history across five decades and the latest developments in Metro’s SafeTrack plan. 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202387-1400.

farcical comedy about a nuclear showdown between Israel and Iran. 8:45 p.m. $13.50. Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DC, 1529 16th St. NW. wjff.org/seretdc.

Wednesday, OCTOBER 5 ■ Discussion: Author Kate Andersen Brower, who covered the Obama White House for Bloomberg News, will discuss her book “First Women: The Grace and Power of America’s Modern First Ladies,” which uses untapped and candid sources to tell the stories of the 10 women who have defined the role of first lady since 1960. 7 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■ National Park Service historian Timothy Davis will discuss his book “National Park Roads: A Legacy in the American Landscape,” which uses the history of park roads to explore the whole conception of the parks, including their iconic views and the phenomenal rise of park-visitor culture. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-726-0856. ■ Patrick Phillips, associate professor of English at Drew University and an award-winning poet, will discuss his book “Blood at the Root: A Racial Cleansing in America,” which recounts how Forsyth County, Ga., where he grew up, became a town with no black residents after the 1912 murder of a white girl, and how the county’s past fits into the nation’s legacy of racial animosity. Rachel Hayden, Phillips’ sister and a Maryland social worker, will join the conversation. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. ■ Journalist Jessica Bennett will discuss her book “Feminist Fight Club: An Office Survival Manual for a Sexist Workplace.” 7 p.m. $12 to $25. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-9876487. Films ■ “Seret DC: A Celebration of Contemporary Israeli Cinema” will screen “One Week and a Day,” director Asaph Polonsky’s bittersweet 2016 film about a bereaved father who sets out to discover that there are still things in his life worth living for. 6:45 p.m. $13.50. Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DC, 1529 16th St. NW. wjff.org/seretdc. ■ “Seret DC: A Celebration of Contemporary Israeli Cinema” will screen “Atomic Falafel,” director Dror Shaul’s

Performances ■ The dance company Furia Flamenca will perform refined, emotionally explosive and dynamically choreographed dance routines steeped in the traditions of southern Spain. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Dorrance Dance and musician Toshi Reagon will present “The Blues Project,” a transfixing program that expands and shatters notions about their respective art forms. 8 p.m. $25 to $75. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Thursday at 8 p.m. ■ Laugh Index Theatre will present “Three’s Comedy,” featuring three types of comedy. 8 p.m. $5 to $10. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-4627833. Special events ■ The local nonprofit Capital Area Food Bank will host an Empty Bowls lunch. Attendees will select and take home a handmade bowl, and enjoy a meal of soup, bread and dessert. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $35. FHI 360, Suite 2, 1825 Connecticut Ave. NW. capitalareafoodbank.org/empty-bowls. ■ Visitors will have a chance to watch and learn as members of the Dumbarton House collections staff box up historic ceramics, glass and textiles in preparation for a move off-site in preparation for upcoming HVAC renovations. Noon to 3 p.m. $4 to $5. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. dumbartonhouse.org. The event will continue weekly through Oct. 19. ■ The International Spy Museum will host “Dinner With a Spy” featuring Naveed Jamali who, despite no espionage experience, became a key player in a highly successful counterintelligence operation that targeted Russian espionage in New York City. The event will Jamali discussing his book “How to Catch a Russian Spy,” and a four-course dinner at Rosa Mexicano. 7 to 10 p.m. $200 to $225; registration required. Rosa Mexicano, 575 7th St. NW. 202654-0985. Tour ■ U.S. Botanic Garden volunteer Susan Klusman will lead a tour about the facility’s art and architecture. 2 to 3 p.m. Free. Meet on the terrace by the Conservatory entrance at the U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. Thursday,OCTOBER Oct. 6 Thursday 6 Children’s programs ■ Children’s author Debbie Levy will discuss her book “I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark,” a biographical picture book about the Supreme Court justice, describing her defiance of society’s expectations for women, the loss of her mother the day before she graduated from high school, her personal experiences of prejudice as a Jewish woman, and her historic contributions to the U.S. justice system (for ages 7 to 10). 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919.

■ A U.S. Botanic Garden docent will host an “October Snugglers” tour for parents and care providers with a tiny one in a snuggly (no strollers or older siblings due to narrow paths and the nature of the program). 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-2258333. Classes and workshops ■ Housing Counseling Services Inc. will present an orientation session for prospective homebuyers. 11 a.m. Free; reservations requested. Suite 100, 2410 17th St. NW. housingetc.org. ■ David Newcomb will present a meditation workshop series on finding lasting peace, happiness and a greater sense of well-being. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7527. The series will continue Oct. 13 and 20. ■ The Northwest One Library will host a weekly yoga class for adults and teens of skill levels. 7 p.m. Free. Northwest One Library, 155 L St. NW. 202939-5946. Concerts ■ Mezzo-soprano Ana María Ruimonte and a Spanish baroque chamber ensemble will present “El Carro de Amor (The Cart of Love),” a unique musical event that combines song, multimedia and puppeteering. 2 to 3 p.m. Free. Whittall Pavilion, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5397. ■ An American roots concert series will feature Big Virginia Sky performing bluegrass and Americana music. 3 to 5 p.m. Free. Conservatory Terrace, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■ “Luce Unplugged” will feature the dreamy, indie pop sound of D.C.-based Danke Shane. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free. Luce Foundation Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ The Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation will present “City of Poets,” a music project from its French-American Jazz Exchange program. 6 p.m. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The National Symphony Orchestra will present pianist Emanuel Ax (shown) performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1, and Juraj Valcuha will conduct a trio of works by Korngold, Dvorák and R. Strauss inspired by William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” “Othello” and “Macbeth.” 7 p.m. $15 to $89. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Friday at 11:30 a.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m. ■ Canada-born and Nashville-based acoustic singer-songwriter Nick Nace, who made the Nashville Songwriters Association’s “Ones to Watch” list this past spring, will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ “Thursday Night Bluegrass” will present Crooks & Crows playing AmeriSee Events/Page 30

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