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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Vol. XLIX, No. 5

Serving Chevy Chase, Colonial Village, Shepherd Park, Brightwood, Crestwood, Petworth & 16th Street Heights

Dems see three-way race for at-large

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■ Politics: Gray said to plan

bid in Ward 7, not citywide By CUNEYT DIL

Current Correspondent

In a departure from many previous at-large D.C. Council races, this year’s Democratic field has remained narrow, with the two opponents challenging incumbent Vincent Orange promising a com-

petitive contest. David Garber, a former Navy Yard advisory neighborhood commissioner, filed to run in August. Joining the pack in December was 2014 at-large candidate Robert White, who most recently was director of community outreach for D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine. The latest fundraising totals available from the Office of Campaign Finance Monday show Orange with a war chest of

$145,479 on hand, while White and Garber each have roughly $50,000 cash remaining after expenditures. With the March 16 deadline approaching for candidates to file for the primary, the city is also waiting to see what former Mayor Vincent Gray decides to do. After federal investigators dropped the nearly five-year-long investigation into his 2010 mayoral camSee Council/Page 14

Arrests yield call for Wilson safety focus By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

Brian Kapur/The Current

Although last week’s blizzard delayed the start of the annual Washington Auto Show, visitors of all ages were able to get behind the wheel of a slew of vehicles, ranging from sporty Chevrolet Corvettes to off-road rides. The event opened on Jan. 26 and ended Sunday.

Wilson High School students have been generating a lot of headlines lately — but not for the reasons the community might want. Just last week, six Wilson students — five male and one female — were arrested in the Woodley Park Metro station after allegedly punching a fellow rider at the Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Around 30 minors were kicked out of the Metro at Woodley Park, according to media reports. This incident comes a little more than a week after another Metro-related crime on Jan. 20, when a Wilson student was stabbed outside the Tenleytown station shortly after school let out. Wilson also made headlines in December, when a student brought a semiautomatic handgun into the school. The events have inspired a range of responses from community members. Some believe the high

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Some parents and community leaders say Wilson High’s administrators should do more to address students’ off-campus behavior.

school should be held responsible for its students’ behavior even outside of its halls. Others caution that the incidents represent a small fraction of the Wilson population. See Wilson/Page 15

Chaplain seeks to move chapel at Walter Reed

Van Ness Main Streets head aims to boost arts activities

By MARK LIEBERMAN

■ Business: Director brings

Current Staff Writer

Jeff Clemens spent almost half a year recovering from a life-threatening illness at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He spent much of his free time regaining his physical and emotional strength in the campus’s historic chapel. “It spoke to my heart, it healed my body and answered my spirit,” Clemens said. Now Clemens, a longtime Army chaplain who returned from the war in Afghanistan in 2011, wants to see the 1931 building remain a functioning house of worship for future generations of military members. And now that the Walter Reed campus has been closed and slated for redevelopment — with the area around the chapel being turned over to the State

experience on national level By MARK LIEBERMAN Brian Kapur/The Current

Despite requests to move the 1931 chapel to Virginia, officials say preservation rules mean it will likely stay in place at the former Army campus.

Department for a complex of embassies — Clemens wants the chapel to be relocated. His dream is for it to join the D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va., in time to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I in November 2018. But he’ll face significant legal hurdles in his purSee Chapel/Page 4

Current Staff Writer

The fledgling Van Ness Main Streets group hired its first executive director last month after an exhaustive search that initially narrowed down 22 candidates. But if the organization’s president, Mary Beth Ray, hadn’t procrastinated, the outcome might have been different. At one point last year Ray, who is also a Forest Hills advisory

neighborhood commissioner, planned to participate in a webinar about cultural development hosted by the national Main Streets organization. But she took her time signing up. “It’s not like they’re going to run out of chairs,” Ray said. They did, though. To catch up on what she missed, Ray decided to reach out to the instructor, whom she assumed would be in a faraway city like New York or Chicago. To her surprise, the response came nearby Silver Spring, Md. After hitting it off on the phone, See Van Ness/Page 15

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Renovation advances

Sidwell snaps streak

Meat-light Beefsteak

Calendar/20 Classifieds/29 District Digest/5 Exhibits/21 In Your Neighborhood/18 Opinion/8

Contentious overhaul of Friendship Rec Center set for completion this fall / Page 2

Quakers boys basketball defeats local archrival Maret for the first time in three years / Page 11

Veggie-focused eatery set to add Tenley location to join Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom sites / Page 3

Police Report/6 Real Estate/17 School Dispatches/16 Service Directory/27 Sports/11 Week Ahead/3

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Friendship Rec renovation underway as playground design work continues By CUNEYT DIL

Current Correspondent

Friendship Recreation Center’s renovation is on course to be completed by this fall, city officials recently reported to the community. The $6 million project will rebuild the rec center and the playground, popularly known as Turtle Park for the statues of the

reptile around the property. When completed, the park will feature one of the largest playgrounds in the city with separate play areas for toddlers and older children. A new, larger rec center building will house a community room, a playroom for young children involved in a city co-­op program, an art gallery space and bathrooms. Jackie Stanley of the Department of General Services told residents at a Jan. 21

meeting that the existing rec center building will be demolished and site excavation will begin after city permits are finalized. Currently, construction crews are working to excavate and reroute a sewer line, she said. The completed facility will have similarities to the Guy Mason Recreation Center at 3600 Calvert St. NW, said Brent Sisco of the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation. After showing renderings of a pro-

posed playground, Sisco took recommendations from residents on features they’d like to see. Current plans don’t place swings at the tot lot — the play space for older children has six — which drew some concern. “I think you’ll get a community outcry, honestly, if there aren’t swings on that side,� one parent said. Sisco said “swings take up a ton of space,� but he was open to See Park/Page 14

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Aircraft noise continues to draw concerns

Current Staff Report In the midst of a legal battle over airplane noise, representatives of Reagan National Airport’s management discussed the issue with the Citizens Association of Georgetown last Wednesday. Residents living in neighborhoods near the Potomac River — including Georgetown, Burleith, the Palisades, Foxhall, Hillandale and Foggy Bottom — have complained that a new flight path developed in 2013 has increased noise from air traffic directly over their homes. They’ve asked the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to direct airlines to fly over the river instead, and a number of community groups are separately appealing the Federal Aviation Administration’s approval of the new flight path. “It’s impacting our quality of life. Our quality of life is being degraded,� Ed Solomon, president of the Communities for Smart Airport Growth group and a Burleith advisory neighborhood commissioner, said at the meeting. The U.S. Court of Appeals is currently weighing a motion from the aviation agency to dismiss the community appeal. The motion argues that the suit is untimely because it was filed a couple of years after the flight path was approved, according to Richard Hinds, the attorney handling the lawsuit. But Hinds said at last week’s meeting that residents only learned about the new flight path — allowing planes to fly a mile inland of the Potomac — this past spring. The Communities for Smart Airport Growth group has strong support from Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, but Hinds said D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine declined to take up the case due to the timeliness issue. Officials at the regional airports authority — which oversees both National and Dulles airports — said National Airport has surged in popularity due to its convenient location. They added that a greater number of people now fly into the District on business in the morning and fly back out at See Aircraft/Page 7

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The week ahead Wednesday, Feb. 3

The D.C. State Board of Education will hold a working session at 4:30 p.m. in Room 1114, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. ■The Tenleytown Historical Society will host a talk on “Archaeology in DC: Discoveries in Tenleytown and at the Yarrow Mamout Site in Georgetown� by Ruth Trocolli, city archaeologist. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Friendship Terrace, 4201 Butterworth Place NW. An RSVP is required; contact 202-686-1446 or tenleytownhistoricalsociety@ yahoo.com.

Friday, Feb. 5

TD Bank will host a community coin-counting event and fundraiser for the Adams Morganbased nonprofit Jubilee JumpStart, which helps children from low-income families. The bank will match up to $2,000 in coins counted and donate it to the organization. The event will take place from 8:30 to 4 p.m. at TD Bank, 1753 Connecticut Ave. NW; a check presentation is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 9

The D.C. Public Library will hold a community meeting on the renovation of the Cleveland Park Library, including presentation of the latest designs and discussion of the project timeline. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the first-floor meeting room of the library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. â– The Shepherd Park Citizens Association will hold a community meeting at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Shepherd Elementary School, 7800 14th St. NW. Agenda items include presentations by leaders of the diverse faith groups in the neighborhood, as well as a vote on revised bylaws.

Wednesday, Feb. 10

The D.C. State Board of Education will hold a town hall meeting for D.C. students to learn about and discuss recently released health education standards. The meeting will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on the 11th floor of One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW.

Thursday, Feb. 11

The D.C. State Board of Education will hold a town hall meeting on recently released health education standards for D.C. students. Board president Jack Jacobson will host the meeting and discuss the standards’ attention to bullying and gun safety. The meeting will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW.

Tuesday, Feb. 16

The Chevy Chase Citizens Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Community Center, 5601 Connecticut Ave. NW.

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By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

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The Italianate-style Jost-Kuhn Huse at 1354 Madison St. NW was built in 1859.

A 16th Street Heights villa, the latest property in an ongoing survey of the District of Columbia’s rich history of farms and estates, earned status as a historic landmark last week. The city’s Historic Preservation Review Board approved that designation Thursday for the 1859 Jost-Kuhn House at 1354 Madison St. NW. The 19th-century Italianate country villa is the only one of its kind left in the city outside Georgetown. Features of the two-story brick house include a large parlor, nine bedrooms, two spacious dry cellars and a back building with a kitchen and two bedrooms for servants,

according to Historic Preservation Office architectural historian Kim Williams, who presented the case for the landmark designation. The house’s skewed angle to the accompanying street and sidewalk distinguishes it from the more recent houses on the block. Johnny Bowen, who told The Current he bought the Jost-Kuhn House about 25 years ago, said his original intention was simply to fix up the place. His plan included refurbishing the kitchens, adding new furnaces and making other cosmetic enhancements. Fellow community members had mentioned the house’s significance to Bowen over the years, but only recently did he learn the full history. See Landmark/Page 26

‘Vegetables can be sexy,’ say famed chef’s Beefsteak spots Hungry customers who walk into a Beefsteak location expecting beef, steak or any variation thereof will be sorely disappointed. The key difference between Beefsteak and comparable fastcasual eateries is the centerpiece

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of its dishes: vegetables. Customers get a colorful heap of them in their bowls. The idea for the restaurant — which now has two locations in Northwest D.C., with another one coming soon — stems from its owner, prominent chef Jose AndrĂŠs. During a CNN interview with Anderson Cooper, AndrĂŠs coined the phrase, “Vegetables can be sexy.â€? When he left the interview, all AndrĂŠs could think about was finding a way to apply that phrase to an entire restaurant concept. From there, Beefsteak was born, according to executive chef Pat Peterson. “Not that we’re a vegetarian or

vegan restaurant. Sixty percent of people who come here get a protein,â€? Peterson said. “It’s not exclusively that. It just really is about making vegetables the center of the meal.â€? Peterson says most people wish they ate vegetables more frequently, but adds that cultural precedents often give the word vegetable a negative connotation. Beefsteak — the restaurant and the name, derived from a variety of thick tomato — represents a pointed attempt to reverse that line of thinking. AndrĂŠs’ ThinkFoodGroup team quickly decided that bowls were the best delivery system for their front-and-center blend of vegetables — like edamame, radishes, romaine lettuce, scallions, broccoli and asparagus, among others. Grains, sauces, toppings and dressings add texture and flavor to the veggie blends, which get blanched for 90 seconds before landing in customers’ bowls. The restaurant also offers chicken and salt-cured salmon among its “Add Something Meatyâ€? options for $1 to $4 extra.

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Figuring out the best method for making and presenting the meals took “geeky science,� Peterson said. As executive chef since September, Peterson thinks about the restaurant from a big-picture perspective. His job includes getting acquainted with local agriculture vendors to scout the highest-quality produce; constructing menus in response to customer preferences; and growing the business from a D.C.-centric enterprise to one with a wider national focus. Having previously worked in menu development at national chains like Ruby Tuesday and Moe’s Southwest Grill, Peterson thinks he’s the right person to introduce Beefsteak to other parts of the United States. “When you work in large estabSee Veggies/Page 14

By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

Plans to add seventh and eighth grades to the Jewish Primary Day School’s Brightwood campus breezed through the zoning approval process last month without community opposition. The school is seeking permission to boost its maximum enrollment from 300 to 350 and to expand its building to accommodate the growth. Last spring the school received a $20 million donation to help fund the expansion, which is expected to be in place by the 2018-19 school year. In an interview, head of school Naomi Reem said that the school currently offers pre-K through sixth grade while most local elementary programs stop at grade five and middle schools begin at grade six. This leaves parents struggling to decide whether to pull out their students after fifth grade or to start them a year late in See Expansion/Page 26

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CHAPEL: Veteran seeks new home for Walter Reed building at site of D-Day Memorial

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suit. The Walter Reed campus is recognized as a historic district, and preservation laws block the chapel from being dismantled or relocated. Instead, the State Department’s current plans for the building include transforming the interior into a permanent Walter Reed-centric exhibition and holding meetings and events for foreign diplomats there, according to

agency spokesperson Nicole Thompson. These plans leave no room for relocation. “In moving forward, the Department of State is incorporating the former Memorial Chapel as a critical component of our redevelopment plan, in a way that both looks to the future, while honoring the heritage and legacy of the overall Walter Reed Army Medical Center campus,� Thompson wrote in an email to The Cur-

rent. But Clemens is undeterred. “If we can go to the moon, we can move the chapel,� Clemens said. “It’s not that big a deal.� To rally support for his cause, which he’s calling “Operation Save Our Sanctuary,� Clemens has started an online petition and drafted the volunteer support of concerned citizens in Virginia and D.C. He said the prospect of altering federal plans and overcoming

government regulations doesn’t worry him. “We have lawmakers, and there can be a bill,� Clemens said. “There can be an exception. This can be brought before the nation.� Clemens made use of the chapel during his Walter Reed stay from November 2008 to April 2009, where he recovered from a gall bladder rupture that occurred in Afghanistan. When he returned to the United States full time in

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2011, he caught wind of the plans to redevelop the Walter Reed site, and his thoughts immediately turned to the chapel, which he views as a reminder of the two world wars. “[The chapel] is a living monument to one of the most incredible struggles in modern history, and few people know about it,� Clemens said. “It deserves to not only be preserved historically, but to be an active voice for that period, for all who died and suffered for that time.� After researching the chapel, which was built after World War I by the Gray Ladies of the Red Cross, he reached out to his longtime colleague April Cheek-Messier, president of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation. She agreed that the chapel would fit in with the organization’s goals of educating the public about the connection between the two world wars and the sacrifices that the military made in both. “It’s a really important touchstone for us as a country that remembers its servicemen and -women,� Cheek-Messier said. “I think the chapel’s a real powerful symbol of that.� The foundation’s role in this effort will be to make space for the chapel if it can relocate, and to gather funds for an endowment to support the chapel’s memorialization, Cheek-Messier said. But before the D-Day Foundation gets involved, Clemens needs as much support as possible. He has help from Cathedral Heights resident Laura Jones, whose boyfriend attended Clemens’ Army chaplain services. She has volunteered to put her background in nonprofits to work by constructing a social media campaign, scavenging for photos and completing other administrative tasks for Clemens. “As far as I’m concerned, I’m in it to help them as much as I can to get it done,� she said. Roanoke, Va., resident Lee Anthony, whose father fought in World War I, also plans to support Clemens’ effort. Though he never attended services at the chapel himself, Anthony thinks its relocation would represent vital support for American troops and veterans. Clemens sees no reason to give up, even as the potential battles appear daunting. He said he has faith and feels strongly that the chapel’s historic importance, both to him and to the nation, will carry his initiative past any legal obstacles. “Wars are won by not giving up. You have to be very tenacious. You have to be a good planner. The battle is the payoff,� Clemens said. “And this chapel was built to commemorate the valor and sacrifices of the Great War. It simply cannot be allowed to die, now that the hospital’s moved on.� More details and the petition are available at tinyurl.com/ wrchapel.

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District Digest Man fatally stabbed at 17th Street club

D.C. police are investigating a double stabbing that took place Sunday night on the 1100 block of 17th Street NW, leaving one man dead. The Washington Post reported that the incident happened at Barcode, a popular restaurant and nightclub near the Farragut North Metro station. D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier announced Monday that she would shut the bar down for 96 hours in response to the stabbings, allowing time for the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to consider the establishment’s license status. According to a release from the Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the scene at 11:40 p.m. on Jan. 31, finding two adult male victims suffering from stab wounds. Both were transported to local hospitals for treatment. One of the men, 29-year-old Robinson Pal of Riverdale, Md., later succumbed to his injuries. The second victim is in stable condition, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 202727-9099, or to text anonymously to the department’s tip line at 50411. Rewards of up to $25,000 are available for information that leads to arrest and conviction.

ANC 3F seeks to fill newly vacant seat

The advisory neighborhood commission that represents Forest Hills, North Cleveland Park and Van Ness is seeking candidates to fill a vacant seat in single-member district 3F01, after previous representative Adam Tope moved to New York City. Tope, who had been serving as chair of ANC 3F, left D.C. to become a partner at the law firm Greenberg Traurig. “I will greatly miss DC and serving my neighbors,” he wrote in an email to The Current. “You’ve just done an incredible job of putting this ANC on a strong path,” commissioner Mary Beth Ray told Tope via the livestream of the commission’s Jan. 27 meeting. Tope had spearheaded the effort to get the commission’s meeting broadcast live online each month. The 3F01 district lies between Wisconsin and Connecticut avenues NW from Yuma to Tilden streets. Candidates who live within the district must pick up a petition from the D.C. Board of Elections beginning on Feb. 8, get signatures from 25 registered voters within that district, and file the petition by Feb. 29. If more than one candidate files, the commission will schedule a special election. If there is only one candidate, the commission can appoint

him or her to the vacant seat. On Jan. 27, commissioners elected Malachy Nugent to serve as the new chair of ANC 3F.

Friday tickets voided for snow violations

The District is voiding all tickets issued to cars parked on snow emergency routes on Friday, Jan. 22, Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced. With a “snow emergency” declaration made that morning, drivers were required to remove their vehicles from streets designated as snow emergency routes. The city issued 2,800 citations that Friday, each carrying a $250 fine in addition to fees for towing and storage. “Despite that drivers were advised last Thursday to remove their vehicles from snow routes, I understand that some who received citations that Friday may not have known about the parking restriction, or may have been running errands in preparation for the storm,” Mayor Bowser said in a news release. “This ticket dismissal is one small way that we can continue to help each other recover from the storm.” Unpaid citations from Jan. 22 will be voided administratively, the release says, while residents who already paid their tickets will receive a refund. All applicable towing and vehicle storage fees still apply in either case. Those with questions about the citations can call 311, the release says. The District’s “snow emergency” status lasted from that Friday through the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 27. During that entire time period, over 5,470 vehicles total were issued tickets for parking on snow emergency routes, according to news reports. Tickets issued after Friday remain in

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Ingleside achieves major accreditation

Ingleside at Rock Creek has earned a five-year accreditation that accounts for over 1,000 measures of quality, according to a news release from the senior living community at 3050 Military Road NW. Only about 16 percent of continuing care retirement communities in the country meet standards set by the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission, the release says, describing the honor as “the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization in the industry.” Ingleside at Rock Creek, a nonprofit that provides residences, assisted living and nursing care, underwent a three-day onsite review process as part of the accreditation process.

GWU hires broker for possible HOVA sale

George Washington University has hired a broker for the potential sale of its former residence hall at 2601 Virginia Ave. NW. The university announced last week that it has chosen the CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services and investment firm, to pursue the possible sale of the “Hall on Virginia Avenue” building, known as HOVA. The graduate student dormitory closed for renovations in May 2014. University representatives said they ultimately decided to explore selling the property after hearing interest from several prospective buyers. The school

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psa PSA 101 101 â– downtown

Robbery â– 600-699 block, 12th St.; 7:18 p.m. Jan. 26.

St.; 10:45 a.m. Jan. 31. Theft â– 5700-5799 block, Chevy Chase Parkway; 4:22 p.m. Jan. 28. Theft from auto â– 3300-3399 block, Stephenson Place; 6:02 a.m. Jan. 31.

Burglary â– 1300-1309 block, New York Ave.; 12:40 p.m. Jan. 29.

PSA 202 Tenleytown / AU Park

Theft â– 1100-1199 block, F St.; 7:06 p.m. Jan. 28. â– 1100-1199 block, F St.; 12:49 p.m. Jan. 29. â– 1300-1399 block, F St.; 8:42 p.m. Jan. 29. â– 1300-1399 block, K St.; 9:42 p.m. Jan. 31.

Theft â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 9:23 p.m. Jan. 26. â– 4810-4899 block, Belt Road; 8:11 p.m. Jan. 27. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 12:47 p.m. Jan. 28. â– 5100-5199 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 11:11 a.m. Jan. 29.

Theft from auto â– 900-999 block, K St.; 11:22 a.m. Jan. 29. â– 1200-1299 block, I St.; 11:28 p.m. Jan. 29. â– 750-799 block, 10th St.; 3:49 a.m. Jan. 30. â– 1200-1299 block, L St.; 2:29 a.m. Jan. 31. â– 1000-1099 block, 12th St.; 10 p.m. Jan. 31.

Theft from auto â– 4700-4799 block, Chesapeake St.; 8:02 p.m. Jan. 27. â– 4500-4599 block, Brandywine St.; 10:56 a.m. Jan. 28. â– 4530-4599 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 7:39 p.m. Jan. 28. â– 4530-4599 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 7:38 p.m. Jan. 29. â– 4000-4099 block, Chesapeake St.; 8:55 p.m. Jan. 29. â– 5100-5199 block, 42nd St.; 12:26 a.m. Jan. 30.

psa 102

â– Gallery place PSA 102

PENN QUARTER

psa 202

â– Friendship Heights

psa 203

Robbery â– 914-999 block, 5th St.; 11:43 p.m. Jan. 26. â– 600-699 block, F St.; 12:04 p.m. Jan. 28.

â– forest hills / van ness PSA 203

Sexual abuse â– 300-498 block, Indiana Ave.; 7:22 p.m. Jan. 31.

Theft from auto â– 4600-4699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 8:25 p.m. Jan. 29. â– 3600-3699 block, 37th St.; 9:44 p.m. Jan. 29.

Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 400-499 block, 8th St.; 5:49 p.m. Jan. 30 (with knife). Motor vehicle theft â– 800-899 block, F St.; 12:38 p.m. Jan. 25. Theft â– 400-457 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 5:16 p.m. Jan. 25. â– 800-899 block, 7th St.; 6:55 p.m. Jan. 25. â– 400-457 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 9:08 p.m. Jan. 28. â– 400-457 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 2:39 a.m. Jan. 30. â– 500-599 block, 6th St.; 3:57 a.m. Jan. 30. â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 4:35 p.m. Jan. 30. â– 500-599 block, H St.; 9:55 p.m. Jan. 30.

cleveland park

Theft â– 4800-4849 block, Linnean Ave.; 8:28 p.m. Jan. 26.

psa 204

â– Massachusetts avenue

heights / cleveland park woodley park / Glover PSA 204

park / cathedral heights

Theft â– 4200-4349 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 9:40 a.m. Jan. 27. Theft from auto â– 2600-3899 block, Tunlaw Road; 11:44 a.m. Jan. 27.

psa 205

â– palisades / spring valley PSA 205

Wesley Heights / Foxhall

psa PSA 201 201

Theft â– 1500-1599 block, Elliot Place; 2:22 p.m. Jan. 25. â– 4300-4418 block, MacArthur Blvd.; 12:06 p.m. Jan. 28.

Burglary â– 2900-2999 block, Military Road; 2:18 p.m. Jan. 28.

â– sheridan-kalorama PSA 208

Motor vehicle theft â– 6600-6658 block, 32nd

Robbery â– 1600-1699 block, Massa-

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psa 208

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chusetts Ave.; 12:19 p.m. Jan. 26 (with gun).

psa PSA 402 402

Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 1700-1799 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 3:09 a.m. Jan. 28 (with knife). â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 9:47 p.m. Jan. 29.

Robbery â– 1400-1499 block, Fort Stevens Drive; 2:20 a.m. Jan. 25 (with gun). â– 6200-6299 block, 4th St.; 2:08 a.m. Jan. 28 (with gun). â– 900-999 block, Missouri Ave.; 5:16 a.m. Jan. 28 (with gun).

Burglary â– 1600-1639 block, 20th St.; 12:49 p.m. Jan. 26. â– 2100-2199 block, O St.; 12:19 a.m. Jan. 29. â– 1400-1499 block, 21st St.; 1:54 p.m. Jan. 31. Motor vehicle theft â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 9:52 p.m. Jan. 27. Theft â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:14 p.m. Jan. 25. â– 1200-1219 block, 19th St.; 2:13 p.m. Jan. 26. â– 2015-2099 block, P St.; 8:39 p.m. Jan. 26. â– 1-7 block, Dupont Circle; 5:52 p.m. Jan. 29. â– 1200-1249 block, 22nd St.; 4:05 a.m. Jan. 31. Theft from auto â– 1700-1799 block, 20th St.; 7:45 a.m. Jan. 27. â– 1400-1499 block, Church St.; 5:04 p.m. Jan. 28. â– 1800-1899 block, N St.; 10:05 p.m. Jan. 29. â– 1700-1799 block, N St.; 10:16 p.m. Jan. 30. â– 2100-2199 block, California St.; 9:57 a.m. Jan. 31.

psa PSA 301 301

â– Dupont circle

Theft â– 1500-1599 block, Q St.; 8:21 p.m. Jan. 28. â– 1900-1926 block, 16th St.; 1:12 p.m. Jan. 30. Theft from auto â– 1750-1799 block, R St.; 5:28 a.m. Jan. 31.

psa 401

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Robbery â– 1400-1599 block, Leegate Road; 8:51 p.m. Jan. 27. Burglary â– 700-799 block, Butternut St.; 4:52 p.m. Jan. 27. â– 1400-1599 block, Aspen St.; 10:08 a.m. Jan. 28. Theft â– 6800-6899 block, 6th St.; 11:33 a.m. Jan. 29. Theft from auto â– 7200-7299 block, Blair Road; 3:57 p.m. Jan. 27. â– 600-699 block, Aspen St.; 12:56 p.m. Jan. 29. â– 6600-6699 block, Blair Road; 3:06 p.m. Jan. 31.

â– Brightwood / manor park

Burglary â– 6300-6399 block, Luzon Ave.; 10:39 p.m. Jan. 27. â– 6400-6430 block, 14th St.; 2:59 p.m. Jan. 29. â– 300-313 block, Madison St.; 10:30 p.m. Jan. 29. Motor vehicle theft â– 700-730 block, Van Buren St.; 11:36 a.m. Jan. 28. Theft â– 6500-6599 block, Georgia Ave.; 10:07 a.m. Jan. 26. â– 5900-5999 block, Georgia Ave.; 4:24 p.m. Jan. 28. â– 6300-6399 block, Luzon Ave.; 3:01 p.m. Jan. 30.

psa 403

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16th Street heights

Robbery â– 5100-5199 block, 8th St.; 12:20 p.m. Jan. 31 (with gun). Theft â– 1300-1399 block, Jefferson St.; 9:47 p.m. Jan. 26. â– 5300-5399 block, Georgia Ave.; 8:24 p.m. Jan. 29. â– 5100-5199 block, Georgia Ave.; 9:17 p.m. Jan. 29.

psa 404

â– 16th Street HEIGHTS PSA 404

crestwood

Robbery â– 1200-1299 block, Taylor St.; 6:29 a.m. Jan. 26 (gun). â– 1100-1199 block, Allison St.; 2:32 p.m. Jan. 31. Theft â– 4600-4699 block, 14th St.; 3:38 p.m. Jan. 27. â– 3800-3899 block, Georgia Ave.; 5:35 p.m. Jan. 30. Theft from auto â– 4200-4499 block, 13th St.; 1:20 p.m. Jan. 27. â– 900-999 block, Shepherd St.; 1:44 p.m. Jan. 28. â– 3900-3999 block, 14th St.; 2:51 p.m. Jan. 31.

psa PSA 407 407 â– petworth

Theft â– 700-799 block, Quincy St.; 8:08 p.m. Jan. 28. â– 400-499 block, Quincy St.; 12:40 p.m. Jan. 29. Theft from auto â– 1-199 block, Webster St.; 3:01 p.m. Jan. 31.

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AIRCRAFT: Flight path issues stir litigation from Georgetown, surrounding neighborhoods

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night, when there hadn’t previously been much demand for the early-morning and late-night flights that most irk residents. The representatives said the airport contends with a number of complicated factors: 22 million annual passengers using a rela-

tively small facility in a densely populated area, members of Congress who demand convenient flights to their home states, and the need to avoid tall buildings in Arlington and sensitive areas of the District, such as the White House and Capitol. “There is not a lot we can do about the noise,” said David

Mould, spokesperson for the airports authority. D.C. organizations are not the only ones complaining about noise from Reagan, Mould added. There are also five Virginia communities and two in Maryland that have raised concerns. And it’s nothing new — “airplane noise has been an issue since the airport opened

in 1941,” he said. Residents argue that today’s issue is different, because planes fly farther from the river and therefore over a new and larger set of neighborhoods. Mike Jeck, the airports authority’s noise expert, said the Federal Aviation Administration studied this new route in 2011 and concluded that it would

have no considerable impact. Mould said that there are residents all around the country who have taken issue with flight paths the federal agency approved. The Citizens Association of Georgetown continues to solicit funds to help pay for legal expenses in the lawsuit against the aviation administration.

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Shame on Walmart

Whether you supported or opposed Walmart’s plans to expand into the District, it’s hard not to take offense to the company’s surprise announcement last month that it won’t build two stores it had proposed in Ward 7. To many in D.C., it smacks of a bait-and-switch operation. Back in 2011, then-Mayor Vincent Gray vowed to fight Walmart if it tried to open four planned stores in the District without including a fifth store in a redeveloped Skyland Shopping Center in Southeast. But once the big-box chain agreed to do so — along with a second Ward 7 location — the mayor became a major Walmart advocate. When the D.C. Council passed a bill in 2013 requiring large-format retailers to pay a “living wage,” Mayor Gray vetoed it because Walmart threatened to drop its Ward 7 stores. And the District committed tens of millions of dollars to the projects, even agreeing under Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration to spend another $3.6 million just last fall to help with Skyland. Officials took Walmart at its word that it was bringing jobs and affordable groceries to communities in need. And that’s gone. Walmart says publicly that its first three stores — in Brightwood, Fort Totten and NoMa — are underperforming and that costs are higher than expected. Reportedly, the company is privately blaming the District’s rising minimum wage. So the company has its three most desirable locations already open and operating, but no plans to bring its wares and jobs to the parts of the District that need them most. And there’s not much to be done about it. Mr. Gray states that he had a handshake agreement with Walmart for the chain to build in Ward 7, but the District in reality never had much leverage to achieve that end. The company asked for no special treatment in building its other stores — it didn’t seek financial assistance or relief from any laws. While it’s true that the mayor and council could have created headaches for Walmart, the company was acting within its legal rights to construct stores on private property in D.C. But while there may be little case against Walmart from a legal perspective, we certainly fault the company on moral grounds. Shame on Walmart for raising the hopes of many D.C. residents and elected leaders, only to dash them so casually. Shame on Walmart for promising stores in underserved areas that it didn’t follow through on — and maybe never even intended to — or for perhaps scuttling its plans over a modest wage increase applicable to all D.C. employers. Looking forward, we hope the Bowser administration can help identify alternative anchor tenants for the Skyland and Capitol Gateway projects. Perhaps tax incentives could entice one of Walmart’s competitors into those sites. Officials could even consider constructing a cityowned building that could be leased to Target or Kmart. Needless to say, Walmart — having proved itself an untrustworthy business partner — should not be invited to rejoin the negotiation table.

New leadership

After a tumultuous 2015, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has new leadership that we hope will bring the increasingly urgent improvements needed in service, safety and fiscal management. Last week, the board of directors elected longtime D.C. Council member Jack Evans to chair the fractious group. We believe he brings many suitable qualifications to the task ahead. As Ward 2’s council representative since 1991, he has dealt with many crises — including the District’s financial turmoil during his first few years in office that led to a congressionally imposed financial control board. He is also the veteran chair of the council’s Finance and Revenue Committee, having played a key role in getting the District’s fiscal house in order and establishing a new — and ongoing — legacy of balanced budgets and clean audits. In media interviews, Mr. Evans has compared Metro’s current situation to the District’s troubles in the 1990s. We see it as a fitting comparison. A lack of adequate fiscal controls coincides with inescapable management and operational woes that are all too visible for rail riders. We commend Mr. Evans for noting the importance of providing appropriate support for Metro’s new general manager and chief executive officer, Paul Wiedefeld, in his efforts to turn around this troubled agency. The answer is not micromanagement by board members but rather ensuring oversight and a clear direction that overcomes any squabbling among the jurisdictions involved in Metro’s governance.

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ave you stopped using the Metrorail transit system? Why? It’s not reliable or quick? It’s bad enough on weekdays, maybe worse on weekends? “Track work,” whatever that is, always seems to be happening on the line you’re using? The newest line — Silver — was hobbled by snow? You’re sick of non-working escalators and/or elevators? And worse, whether you are young or old, you are feeling or starting to feel unsafe? Yes, when the train breaks down, but even more from the threat of serious violence and harassing crime? You are certainly not alone. The new chair of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority board says he hears you. “The whole [safety] element of the system and your feeling safe has to be addressed,” said Jack Evans, speaking Friday on Kojo Nnamdi’s WAMU “Politics Hour.” Evans, the Ward 2 D.C. Council member, said a lot more after being elected Metro chair last week: ■ “Public transportation works when two things exist, when it’s inexpensive and convenient. And Metro is neither.” ■ “Riders must have confidence [the system] is safe.” ■ “No fare increases. I will not support any fare increases while I am on the board.” Evans said on the “Politics Hour” that he would support a simpler fare system, if the finances can be worked out, with maximum fares of maybe $5 for suburban rides and $2 in the city. “You have to be a mathematical wizard with a computer to figure out these fares. It’s crazy,” he said. “Why not make it simple. You would fill your subway cars.” Reports of more crime on Metrorail, specifically groups of young people screaming vulgarities and intimidating riders, could scare away even more riders. But where are police? Metro Police Chief Ronald Pavlik says he has a force of fewer than 500 officers with a 10 percent vacancy rate. That’s for a rail system of 117 miles and 91 stations, not counting the expansive bus system. Evans said riders must “have confidence it’s going to be safe. It may mean that we’re going to have to add additional police officers; I think that’s what we are going to have to do on Metro.” Even the subdued lighting in rail stations, initially seen as groundbreaking, is now seen as too dark. Brighter lights are coming. Evans recalled the more hopeful days of Metro’s past. When he served on the Metro board from 1992 to 1999, “Metro was a shining example of regional cooperation,” he said. Now, “15 years later, we are anything but.”

Evans wants to help mend professional and personal strains among the 16-member board to ease management woes. But mostly he wants to lend a strong hand to new general manager Paul Wiedefeld, who Evans says “knows what needs to be done.” It’s not like Metro needs to fix this or that — it basically needs to fix everything: organization, finances, management, labor and infrastructure. You can arrange those in any order you wish. Before he became chair, Evans said he went to a recent community meeting in Ward 2, where he is running for re-election. He said 13 of the 15 questions were about Metro, not the ward. In the cruelest cut of all, Evans told the “Politics Hour” that Metro today reminds him of the near-bankrupt District government in 1995 when a federal control board took over city finances. “We have to show Congress and the jurisdictions that we can run this system,” he said. That means Evans will approach Congress for operating funds, but not anytime soon. As much as 70 percent of rail riders in rush hour can be federal workers, Evans said. But Congress won’t be likely to support Metro operations for the first time if its reputation reminds everyone of the old D.C. government. A management shakeup is necessary, Evans says, but the system also can’t continue to absorb soaring labor costs. “Over the years, the contracts we have lost either by arbitration or entered into have produced a situation where all of our labor issues are the most expensive of any system in the country,” Evans told us. “I know the contracts are up and they will be coming back looking for increases, et cetera. If we don’t raise fares, which we are not going to do, the money has to come from somewhere if we are to agree to these changes.” Evans and the Metro board don’t have a full plate — they have a full platter or two. ■ Costs of snow. WTOP radio reported that Metro lost about $7 million in revenue because of the big snowstorm, in part because of riders not showing up or the free rides offered on Monday. Metro still is adding up the overtime and other operating costs. General manager Wiedefeld said he expected the total to be “significant.” ■ Another surplus. D.C. officials on Monday announced a surplus of $293 million for the fiscal year that ended last Sept. 30. It is the 19th year in a row of audited balanced budgets. And this audit is the first with no major accounting suggestions. The city now has about $1 billion in its required reserves — a far cry from the days of near-bankruptcy and federal control in the 1990s. Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

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Letters to the Editor Council to review D.C. snow response

I understand that many were frustrated by the snow cleaning efforts after the recent storm. I share those frustrations. Throughout the cleanup, my office, like the other D.C. Council offices, was busy identifying locations that had not yet been plowed and sidewalks that had not been cleared. Once identified, we were able to relay that information to the Department

of Public Works and, in some cases, the Department of General Services. Plow crews were continuously deployed and worked tirelessly in 12-hour shifts while many volunteers pitched in to help shovel out our seniors, residents with disabilities and others in need. Overall, in light of the nature of this blizzard, the District’s response was reasonably successful. However, there are areas where we must make improvements — such as the inexplicable failure to plow streets when others around them were plowed, mounds of snow piled onto sidewalks, and the

failure to have sufficient equipment and crews under contract to clear snow sooner. Accordingly, I’m holding an After Action Assessment Hearing to review the Public Works Department’s cleanup efforts and to determine more specifically what we need to do to improve the District’s response to snow emergencies. I will hold the hearing on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 123. As always, residents are welcome to participate and submit testimony to my office at abenjamin@dccouncil.us. Mary Cheh D.C. Council member, Ward 3

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Jobs program could clear sidewalks of snow VIEWPOINT

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believe that most of us share the same goal of cleaner, safer sidewalks across the District. Yet we don’t have a clean, safe and continuous sidewalk network provided by D.C. government under normal conditions. There are miles and miles of sidewalk yet to be repaired, replaced or installed. At times, sidewalks around D.C. government buildings aren’t cleared either. In Barnaby Woods most walk in the street whether sidewalks are shoveled or not. We live on a corner with the second-longest stretch of sidewalk and have faithfully shoveled our sidewalks for 50 years. Only recently did I realize that not once had I or a member of my family ever received an offer of help or even a “thank you� as someone passed by. It’s just taken for granted. Fortunately, our neighbors Peter and Julie Coan moved in about six or so years ago and jump right in to help! In reading our neighborhood listserv, however, I am struck by the tone that assumes the worst in those who don’t shovel. Instead of asking whether there is a legitimate reason, enforcement is preferred. Do we really know why that sidewalk isn’t shoveled? Sure, it could be laziness, ignorance, resentment or bucking the system. Might it also be that the residents are exempt as elderly or disabled? Or working late? Out of town? A single person? A parent swamped with family responsibilities? Illequipped with no shovel? Temporarily sick? Undergoing chemotherapy? In mourning? Pregnant? Injured and prevented by doctor’s orders? Would any of these occurrences that can happen to any one of us at any time be a legitimate reason for an unshoveled sidewalk? Have we rung the doorbell and asked what’s up? Or offered to lend a hand? Or grabbed a shovel to surprise someone and make their day for our collective benefit? Unless we truly know why folks aren’t shoveling their sidewalks, should we assume the worst? Yes, there are those who never shovel, and that’s a problem. But I’d like to think that isn’t the majority. Residential sidewalks are available for everyone to enjoy. Why then do we not view them as our

Letters to the Editor Washington Home has vital role in D.C.

It is just before 6 a.m. Darkness envelops Upton Street as a creaking sound breaks the silence. Out of the shadows a wheelchair appears — a Washington Home resident who cannot sleep is enjoying the grounds and neighborhood sidewalks. My heart sinks, stomach aches and anger wells up in my throat as I think of how this resident and over 100 more will be evicted from their home and the doors of the Washington Home will be permanently shuttered — all because a small, wealthy, powerful group decided to put the interests of an elite private school above those of patients, employees and the greater Washington, D.C., community. For those not familiar with the

shared responsibility to keep up? The fact is that the snow-shoveling volunteers coordinated by the D.C. government were responsible only for shoveling the private sidewalk for the elderly and persons with disabilities. Days after the storm ended, it hadn’t happened for many — and therefore did not fully address public safety on the public sidewalks that we all use. Serve DC was also 4,000 volunteers short to handle the requests received. Let’s be realistic. Demand will likely exceed supply nearly all of the time. Here’s one idea: When I’ve asked homeowners or renters with and without sidewalks whether they would be willing to pay a tax spread out over 650,000 D.C. residents in order to provide a seasonal jobs program for unemployed, underemployed or homeless people to earn some money and get some job experience by clearing the sidewalks when storms hit, I’ve heard a unanimous and enthusiastic “Yes.� It seems most cities have taken D.C.’s approach, but maybe we should explore alternatives. I used to be a sidewalk proponent. In 2010, I testified before the D.C. Council in support of having the sidewalk policy become law to settle the all-toofrequent disputes. As an advisory neighborhood commissioner, I watched how the sidewalk policy was mismanaged — pitting neighbors against one another, with city employees caught in the middle and a harmonious neighborhood divided. We wonder why some folks don’t want a sidewalk in front of their home. They have their reasons, but I suspect the most common is that they don’t want the sole responsibility of maintaining a sidewalk in the winter. What is the incentive to agree to a sidewalk when the law says one homeowner is responsible for its maintenance? Those homeowners either have to do it themselves or bear the financial burden of hiring someone. If the sidewalk isn’t cleared in 24 hours, they can be fined $25 plus the cost of having the sidewalk cleared by the city. Lucky you if you don’t have a sidewalk and can point the finger at the “slackers� without lifting a finger to solve the problem. Pity those of us who must bear the responsibility alone not matter what. Carolyn “Callie� Cook is a member of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3/4G (Chevy Chase).

Washington Home, it is much more than just a residence for the elderly. It is a hidden jewel for those of all ages needing longterm and hospice care. Unfortunately, catastrophic accidents resulting in the need for long-term care and terminal illnesses are not confined to the elderly. AIDS, breast cancer and brain disease are just some of the many common scourges that have brought friends in their 30s, 40s and 50s to the Washington Home. During these extraordinarily trying, exhausting and tragic times, the residents and their loved ones were greatly comforted by having access to a clean, compassionate and conveniently located place to spend the many long and difficult last hours of life. Having a brother who suffered a permanent brain injury as a young man, I know well the perils of poorly run long-term-care operations and the stress and worries families go through when

they cannot find proper, conveniently located facilities. Shuttering the doors of the Washington Home not only affects current residents but all of us who may someday need this care. And while the Sidwell Friends School may be a good neighbor, the exorbitant tuition and elite selection process guarantees that few besides Washington’s most powerful families can benefit from this institution. Is it really such a great hardship for Sidwell to maintain two campuses? Contact information for the members of the governing bodies of the Sidwell Friends School and the Washington Home is available on their websites. There is still time to let them know — as some Sidwell alumni and others are already doing — that this deal destroys one of our city’s most valuable resources and betrays core values of both institutions. Susan Bass Woodley Park

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School choice drawing parents back to D.C. VIEWPOINT darren woodruff

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cross the city and country last week, parents, teachers, students and education advocates celebrated National School Choice Week. In D.C., school choice has become an attractive feature of our educational system for families. Something special is happening in our schools. I say that as a parent, and as the chair of the D.C. Public Charter School Board. For years, D.C. was a city many parents would leave when their kids reached school age, especially if private school wasn’t an option. Today, students are coming back to D.C.’s public schools, and that’s a reflection of the great choices parents have. The District has much to celebrate. The Thomas B. Fordham Institute ranked Washington as the nation’s second-best city for school choice. And we’ve been recognized as having the healthiest charter movement in the country by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. But the most important judgments about school choice come from parents. Here in the District, demand for public charter schools is surging. About 39,000 students attend a public charter school, roughly 44 percent of total public school enrollment. Public charter schools are open to all, but when they reach their capacity, wait lists are created. This year, 19,096 students are on wait lists for public charter schools, up from 18,456 students last year. Parents are choosing public charter schools for several reasons. The schools are succeeding, especially for students who are too often underserved by the education system. In 2015, African-Americans in D.C. public charter schools, who make up 76 percent of the enrollment, had an average score on the National Assessment of Educational Progress exam that met or exceeded the national average in both math and reading. For Hispanic students in public charter schools, the four-year graduation rate is 75 percent. That’s higher than the city’s overall graduation rate (71 percent) and higher than the national graduation rate for Hispanic students (65 percent). While public charter schools outperform D.C. Public Schools in most categories, the school system

Letters to the Editor Reasons to praise city snow response

I first would like to commend the D.C. Department of Public Works for the way they have cleaned the streets in my Woodley Park neighborhood. Within about six hours, the roads were passable. My neighbors got together and rented a plow to do our alley, and one neighbor even helped me dig out a little. There was also an informal phone check-in with all of us older people living alone. This is what being neighborly is all about. Unfortunately, there are also selfish people. There are people who dig out their driveways and throw the snow in the alley. Shame on you! Being a senior, it is difficult for me to shovel. I got out there and shoveled my walks so my neighbors wouldn’t have to walk in the street. Imagine my dismay Tuesday morning when I went outside and some rude person had shoveled their car out

is also showing gains. D.C. Public Schools and public charter schools are pushing each other to keep raising their level of performance. This is the benefit that school choice has brought to the District. Another reason school choice in D.C. is so strong is that we take quality seriously. At the Public Charter School Board, executive director Scott Pearson and his team rigorously examine every application to open or expand a public charter school, review every school to make sure it’s meeting its goals and serving students well, and close schools when they aren’t up to par. Being honest about failure as well as success keeps quality high. Our board is not alone in its commitment to quality. Mayor Muriel Bowser has made educational excellence a priority of her administration. Importantly, all of the leaders on D.C.’s education landscape — Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles and Chancellor Kaya Henderson included — collaborate to carry out that vision. We work together to organize EdFest, the public school fair, and My School DC enrollment lottery to help parents learn about their children’s educational options and enroll in the school that suits them best. We also work together to produce the School Equity Reports that tell parents how the school they’ve chosen is serving all of its students. The result of the District’s commitment to school quality and school choice is that parents have many good options, regardless of where they live. Some choose a neighborhood school; some choose a public charter school in their ward or across the city. The result is parents get to decide what’s best for their child. My wife and I are two of those parents. When our daughter was born 15 years ago, D.C.’s public schools didn’t offer these options. Today the story is different. We send one of our children to a public charter school and one to a D.C. Public Schools campus — and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. Public charter schools and D.C. Public Schools still have plenty of room to improve, but quality is growing throughout the District. School choice is making this city a place that parents are happy to call home. That’s reason to celebrate. Darren Woodruff is chair of the D.C. Public Charter School Board.

and thrown all the snow on my sidewalk. Please, people, think of others. The good news is that I haven’t seen lawn chairs out reserving parking places during this storm! Lynn Crowley Woodley Park

City should facilitate disposal of medicine

It is truly unfortunate how difficult it is for residents to dispose properly of pharmaceuticals in Washington. Go to your pharmacist, and you will be told that they do not do it. They may offer a bag for about $5 that sends the drugs to the Postal Service for disposal. One doubts they sell many. They may also tell you that the D.C. Department of Health advises mixing the drugs with coffee grounds or kitty litter in a plastic bag, and dropping them in your trash. The expectation (hope?) is that the drugs will degrade by the time the plastic tears. There are periodic collection events, but I at least do not hear of them.

By comparison, residents at our home in northern Michigan also have periodic collection events. The nonprofit Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council’s POD program coordinates these events in the six mostly rural counties southeast of the Mackinac Bridge. They also have placed permanent collection boxes in 30 police stations. The system annually collects hundreds of pounds of serious drugs, hormonal supplements, skin care products with microbeads, et cetera. This is not the only option. Some localities require the pharmacies themselves to recycle on the grounds that people will bring old drugs when they come to get new ones. And the system is not without costs, though these are minimal. Given the billions of dollars that Washington is spending to minimize sewer runoff, the thousands that a disposal system would cost annually would be lost in the rounding. This is a problem with an easy solution. It is time we look to doing something. Vic Miller Washington Heights

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Sidwell topples Maret in hoops thriller By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

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Sidwell junior guard Jelani Williams scored 26 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the Quakers snapped a seven-game losing streak to the Frogs with a big win on Friday night.

As Sidwell’s boys basketball team prepared to go to overtime with Maret, its biggest rival, Quakers coach Eric Singletary emphasized one key strategy — a quick start. “In the huddle I told the team that is a short amount of time and the team that gets the momentum first will win,” said Singletary. Sophomore guard Saddiq Bey heard the message and delivered, making a three-point bucket to break the tie. Then junior guard Jelani Williams did the rest as the Quakers took down the Frogs 78-71 on Friday night. For Williams, it was a signature performance — pouring in 26 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. It was the type of stat-line and leadership that allows Singletary to compare him to former Sidwell star Josh Hart. “He has been tremendous,” the coach said of Williams. “That comparison [to Hart] can be unfair, but it’s warranted. They look similar, and they put up similar numbers. He can produce on a nightly basis and play with that type of effort. He’s friends with Josh and they always talk, and he embraces it.” In addition to Williams’ big

night, Sidwell saw junior forward Ross Young add 14 points, Bey finish with 13 and freshman guard Jason Gibson chip in 11. Meanwhile, Maret was led by junior guard Coby Davis’ 16 points. Sidwell’s win snapped two long streaks for the Frogs. Maret had dominated the Quakers since 2012, winning seven consecutive games over their Northwest rivals. And across the board, the Frogs have been virtually unbeatable on their home court. Since a Jan. 31, 2012, loss to Sidwell, Maret had not dropped a MAC conference home game and only lost one nonleague home game — a loss to St. Anne’s Belfield from Charlottesville, Va., in December. “It was an amazing crowd; it was super raucous,” said Singletary. “It was a long streak for them at home, and they had beaten us the three years prior. They had a lot of things going for them. That was a must-win to give us a chance to compete for the regular-season title. We knew it would be a tall task, but I’m happy we got it done.” For Sidwell, which has struggled to win close games since Hart graduated in 2013, recent victories over Saint James, Flint Hill and now Maret have given the team a confidence boost. “We were tired of losing in

close games,” said Singletary, who noted that four of the team’s five losses were in games decided by five points or less. “In the last few years we found ways to lose tight games. [But] the ability was always there. We’re relearning how to win. It gives us confidence coming down the stretch, and we’re playing our best ball at the right time.” Friday night’s game was yet another close one, coming down to the final seconds of regulation. First Williams made a nifty play while attacking the basket to earn a free-throw opportunity as the Quakers took a one-point lead. But the shot was off the mark and Maret trailed by just one point with six seconds to go. Davis was fouled just before regulation ended and had a chance to win the game with a pair of free throws. The junior could only hit one, which sent the game into overtime where Sidwell ultimately came out with the win. Sidwell now boasts a 12-5 record going into Tuesday night’s game against St. Andrew’s — the defending Mid-Atlantic Conference champions. The results weren’t available at press time, but Sidwell remains within in the hunt for the MAC regularseason title. They play at Potomac School on Friday at 7:15 p.m.

Too fast: Wilson Tigers sweep the DCIAA indoor track championships By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

Last week the only thing that could slow Wilson’s boys and girls indoor track teams was the blizzard that gripped the D.C. area. Despite the lost training time, the Tigers still managed to run away with both the boys and girls D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association indoor track championships last Wednesday at the Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex in Hyattsville, Md. On the girls’ side, the Tigers dominated with a team score of 182.5 points. Eastern was a distant second with 121. Meanwhile, on the boys’ side, Wilson posted 130 points, well ahead of Eastern’s 94. For the Tigers, overcoming the adversity of missing valuable training because of the snow was toughest part of the championship meet. “It was definitely a challenge,” said Wilson coach Desmond Dunham. “We just wanted to keep our athletes as sharp as possible — physically and emotionally and mentally — to be ready for whatever was

thrown our way. The meet took place the day it was scheduled, and we were all a bit surprised. But we understand the complex is a hot commodity, and it’s hard to reschedule.” Wilson’s athletes made the most of the downtime by finding ways to stay fit despite the heavy snow and cancelled school and practices. “We can’t have any official practices,” said Dunham. “We encouraged them to work on their own. We had kids that couldn’t get out, but they did a ton of core work. We did have a crew who made it work where they could get out and get to a treadmill. We actually also had a few kids that could get out and do a bit of running on their own. We were strong enough to hold on for some pretty solid performances.” On the girls’ side, the Tigers’ standout at the meet was Allie O’Brien, who grabbed two gold medals — in the 1,600- and 3,200meter events — on Wednesday. “She is a dual-sport athlete,” Dunham said of O’Brien, who also plays softball. “She just started running last summer with us. She was OK coming into cross-country

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The Tigers’ boys and girls indoor track teams were dominant at the DCIAA championship meet at the Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex last Wednesday. The Tigers will now focus on the DCSAA title meet on Tuesday. season, but by the end of it she was a force to be reckoned with. She is very coachable, has a very high running IQ. To see her capture a couple of gold medals within her first year of running is a great sight to see.” The Lady Tigers had a slew of other medalists.

Showing plenty of bounce, sophomore Soljala Jones won the long jump and took bronze in both the high jump and triple jump events, and freshman Layla McEwen earned silver in the long jump. In addition, Wilson was dominant in the See Wilson/Page 12

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Stags mount furious rally to edge Eagles By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

An hour before tipoff between bitter hoops rivals Gonzaga and DeMatha, the game was already sold out and a line of potential wait-listers wrapped around the I Street NW block. Those who managed to get into the standing-room-only Carmody Center on Sunday were treated to a highly competitive game that saw Gonzaga lose its double-digit halftime lead to a furious rally from the Stags, who escaped with a 66-62 victory. It was the first time in recent memory that the rivalry game had been held at the Eagles’ on-campus gym. For the past eight years, the contest has moved to another venue such as American University or Trinity Washington University. Gonzaga’s smaller gym added to raucous environment this year. “That’s our league,� said Eagles coach Steve Turner. “You couldn’t get a better atmosphere.� The Eagles were led by sophomore guard Prentiss Hubb, who scored a team-high 26 points. Meanwhile, junior point guard Chris Lykes added 21 and senior guard Nigel Stewart chipped in seven. During the first half, it looked like Hubb might have an all-time great performance while pouring in 23 points during the first two quarters. “Prentiss is a shooter and one of the best on our team,� said Lykes, who directs the team’s offense. “He got hot early, and I tried my best to get him open touches.�

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Gonzaga sophomore Prentiss Hubb, who wears the No. 3 jersey, scored 23 first-half points to help the Eagles build a big halftime lead. For Hubb, it was a matter of finding a rhythm early. “I had confidence, and every time I shot the ball I felt like it would go in,� he said. The sophomore’s hot streak allowed the Eagles to seize a 41-30 lead by halftime. DeMatha played more man-toman defense in its first meeting with Gonzaga on Jan. 20 (which the Eagles won 73-70), and it continued that strategy in the first half of Sunday’s game. In the second half, though, the Stags changed tactics and went to a zone defense to take away the Eagles’ outside shooting. “In the first half they got too many open threes,� said DeMatha coach Mike Jones. “They were hitting deep threes. It was ridicu-

lous that we didn’t do a better job contesting those. Gonzaga is good; they will find the open man. In the second half we played much better defense.� The strategy shift paid off, holding Hubb to just three points in the second half as the Stags outscored the Eagles 36-21. “It was a great game and tale of two halves,� said Turner. “One team adjusted better than the other. It’s one game. It’s all about the three-day weekend to win the championship.� Gonzaga will look to bounce back from the loss when the Eagles battle O’Connell tonight at 7:30. Next they travel to McNamara on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. tilt before hosting St. Mary’s Ryken at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.

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relay events. The Tigers’ four-athlete team of sophomore Mei Copacino, freshman Sofia Laine, sophomore Sophia Uriburu and freshman Anna Castor took third in the 800-meter relay. Meanwhile, Wilson’s 200-meter relay team of senior Sydney Johnston, junior Xabriah Glenn, Jones and senior Alana Robinson took silver in its event. In long-distance running, sophomore Meredith Ellison earned silver in the 1,600-meter and bronze in the 800-meter events; senior Kyera Frank took the 800meter race; Copacino earned third in the 3,200-meter; sophomore Alex Hannah grabbed bronze in the 1,600-meter; and junior Jordan Dean finish third in the 500-meter dash. In the speed events, Glenn also showed her burst by taking second in the 55-meter dash. Meanwhile, during the field

tasks, senior Johnae Brittingham won the shot put event; and senior Shikira Jones grabbed silver in the shot put. On the boys’ side, Wilson junior Sean Savoy — better known for his standout performances as wide receiver for the Tigers’ football team — was stellar at the title meet. The nascent track star won the 55-meter dash and earned second in the long jump. “He tries to juggle between training for football and track,� said Dunham. “He gives us a boost on the sprint and jump side of the team. We are also benefiting him with his running technique and his speed development.� Additionally, senior Stephen Coates won the high jump and took third in the triple jump; senior Drew Glick earned gold in the 1,600-meter event; sophomore Isaac Frumpkin took third in the 800-meter; junior Aaron Coates grabbed bronze in the 1,600meter; and junior Julian Cole

earned silver in the 55-meter hurdles. Wilson’s four-man relay team of sophomore Sam Himmelfarb, junior Queston Grannis, freshman Jacques Nissen and senior Eric Viera won the 800meter relay. Grannis also won the grueling 3,200-meter event while sophomore Ulyses Chalus grabbed bronze in that event. There were several other Northwest standouts. Roosevelt’s 200meter relay team of junior Salahudeen Nurul-Haqq, freshman Taahir Kelly, junior Larry Parker and senior Anfal Nurul-Haqq won the event. Anfal Nurul-Haqq also won the 500- and 300-meter races, and Salahudeen Nurul-Haqq grabbed bronze in the 55-meter dash and silver in the 300-meter events. For Wilson, the teams hope to continue their winning ways on Tuesday when they compete in another indoor track championship at the Prince George’s County complex, this time for the D.C. State Athletic Association.

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lished brands, there’s a lot of precedent that puts guardrails on things,” he said. “The neat and exciting part about this is you’re inventing something new.” Peterson’s menus for Beefsteak adapt to the seasons, accounting for varying vegetable availability. The Beefsteak burger is a thick slice of beefsteak tomato in the fall, but in the winter months it’s replaced with a red beet slice. “If you know the seasons, what falls in and what falls out, that helps us put forward the best quality at the best time,” Peterson said. Beefsteak already has two locations in D.C. — the first opened in Foggy Bottom at 800 22nd St. NW last August, and the second followed suit at 1528 Connecticut Ave. NW in Dupont Circle in September. Another location will arrive at 4531 Wisconsin Ave. NW in Tenleytown in March. Then a month later, Beefsteak will venture out of the District to open a University of Pennsylvania site. The position of each location is strategic, with the Foggy Bottom spot establishing a foothold among the college crowd and hospital community, and the

suggestions on how to reshuffle the layout of the tot lot. “That’s something we can talk about,” he said. The project created some brief controversy last July, when community leaders sent a letter to Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration criticizing the designs. Their main concern was that the community room was smaller than hoped, and that the co-op room’s high ceilings would make it unwelcoming. The letter claimed the agencies involved in the project were not listening to residents. The city pushed forward with its designs, however. One of the vocal opponents who signed onto the letter — Jonathan McHugh, who serves on Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E (Ameri-

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There are already two Beefsteak locations — one in Foggy Bottom and another in Dupont. A third is set to open in Tenleytown next month.

Dupont joint targeting a more diverse audience. With its $8 to $12 bowls, the restaurant marks a deliberate departure from higher-end ThinkFoodGroup establishments like Oyamel and Minibar, Peterson said. The long-term goal is for Beefsteak to drive national trends and change the way Americans think about a food group most agree is vital. “If we can accomplish our goal of making vegetables craveable, we begin to give power to the conversation that everybody’s having in America,” Peterson said.

can University Park, Tenleytown, Friendship Heights) — said he feels jaded from the ordeal. “They made clear they weren’t going to change anything. … I can say we’re just going to make the best of it,” McHugh said. McHugh, also a member of the site improvement team for the renovation, said his team hasn’t met with the city’s project leaders in months, “especially since most of us realized they weren’t really listening to us anyways.” The parks department had defended its community engagement process in a written response last summer to concerns from ANC 3E and the site improvement team. Officials said the requested changes would create design complications and delays to the project, but expressed a commitment to work with the community.

COUNCIL: Garber, White challenge incumbent Orange as Gray is said to choose Ward 7 race

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paign, Gray has been openly mulling a D.C. Council run. A citywide poll from early January, funded through a political action committee Gray’s allies set up, found him leading Orange by 12 percentage points in an hypothetical matchup. Four in 10 residents from that poll said they have an unfavorable opinion of Orange, while 28 percent favored the incumbent. But a close associate of the former mayor with knowledge of his plans told The Current that Gray instead plans to run in his home base of Ward 7, where in the same poll he edged out incumbent Council member Yvette Alexander by 16 percentage points in a hypothetical matchup. Gray will make a public announcement by the end of the week, said the source, who asked to remain anonymous. Choosing against an at-large bid makes sense to Gray’s 2014 campaign manager, Chuck Thies, who set up the political action committee that funded the survey polling Gray’s chances. “My belief is that a candidate mounting a comeback should look toward his base, and re-energize that part of the electorate,” Thies says. The Current interviewed all three candidates who have filed for the at-large race, as their campaigns dial up fundraising and outreach for the June 14 primary. The general election follows on Nov. 8.

Vincent Orange

At-large Council member Vincent Orange was in a good mood on Saturday night, hosting a meetand-greet at Uniontown Bar & Grill in Ward 8. Speaking to a crowd of more than two dozen supporters and residents, Orange touted accomplishments like raising the minimum wage and referenced some of his novel proposals,

like building 1,000 affordable “tiny houses” around the city for poorer residents and millennials. In a twist on Mayor Muriel Bowser’s “Pathways to the Middle Class” slogan, Orange declared the city needs to create more “pathways to middle school success” for young students getting left behind in reading and math. Unsurprisingly, Orange leads his at-large opponents in fundraising, with $180,000 collected since he filed for re-election in August. More than just borrowing mayoral slogans, Orange’s campaign is tapping into Bowser’s associates and donors for funds. Some observers see it as Orange cozying to Bowser and distancing himself from mayoral antagonists such as Vincent Gray. In an interview, Orange praised Bowser for putting “a lot of the turmoil that we’ve gone through in the last four years, in terms of ethics, in the rear-view mirror.” Orange listed education, homelessness, affordable housing and connecting unemployed residents to jobs as some of his top issues. This election, he says he wants to broaden his base of support. “I almost even won Ward 2,” Orange said of his showing in the 2012 general election for his seat. But in the Democratic primary that year, he beat out challenger Sekou Biddle by just 3 percentage points. “Now we want to go after a large portion of Ward 6 [and] attract a good portion of Ward 3,” he adds. His campaign manager, Aimee Occhetti, lives in Ward 6. A veteran on the D.C. Council who unsuccessfully ran for mayor in 2006 and 2014, Orange says his experience sets him apart from the pack. “Right now, I have a great record. They don’t have a record,” he says of Garber and White. “I’m a chairman of a powerful committee. … I’m at the prime.” He notes that if a freshman were elected in his place, they would likely not be

able to chair a committee right away; Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has resisted assigning newly elected members to chair committees. Orange’s pitch to Ward 8 residents on Saturday centered around “how to make sure we survive.” He talked at length about raising wages, aiding small businesses, helping returning citizens and bringing opportunity east of the Anacostia River. A recent flashpoint has been Walmart’s decision to pull out of a “handshake agreement” cobbled during Gray’s mayoral term to build two supercenters east of the river as a condition for opening other stores around town. Orange seemed to shift blame on Gray: “Then we found out there wasn’t an executed agreement … there’s no document here” to hold Walmart to their word, he said, exasperated. “I think our goals are too low,” he told the crowd. “The dollar needs to circulate in the District of Columbia.”

David Garber

The most vocal critic to Orange has been Garber, who came out swinging over the summer when he launched his bid. “We simply deserve better,” he said in a video then. In the months since, his email blasts to supporters have slammed Orange for low favorability ratings and a 2013 incident where the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability reprimanded the council member for interfering with city health inspectors. Orange pushed back against Garber’s emails in an interview, calling them “disturbing.” He added that he wants to bring a copy of his ethics record from the government accountability board to campaign debates. But with his anti-Orange message, Garber has rallied donors to raise an impressive $106,944. A

former resident of Anacostia and Navy Yard, Garber now lives in Shaw and has been a substitute teacher with D.C. Public Schools for the last two years. He says his campaign is focused on public safety and the root causes of crime, education, and making sure the city’s growth is “inclusive and equitable.” Though those who know of Garber know him for his progrowth stances, Garber shies away from calling himself an “urbanist.” “I wouldn’t want to label myself as any loaded term, because I think most descriptions are more nuanced than that,” he said in an interview. He points out he’s not against preserving the more suburban areas of the city. “I wouldn’t want every neighborhood to be exactly the same. … As an urbanist, the types of things that a lot of people do agree on is people do want to have amenities in their community.” Responding to criticisms that he is inexperienced for the position, Garber says the grassrootslevel service as a two-term ANC member and as a resident qualifies him. While promising to make his campaign community-focused, Garber has attacked Orange for being “disconnected” with residents. “I know that I do have the experience to hold a council office.”

Robert White

When Robert White ran as an independent in 2014, he lost to Elissa Silverman in a crowded field competing for one of the two at-large seats reserved for the nonmajority party. A former staffer to Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, White had nabbed The Washington Post’s endorsement but lacked name recognition and, crucially, money. “You’d be hard-pressed to find somebody who gave $100 or more,” he says of his 2014 cam-

paign finance report. “When you’re on the phone raising money, nickels and dimes, you can’t knock on doors.” This time, White has on board former at-large hopeful Matthew Frumin, who was a prolific fundraiser in 2013 during his own unsuccessful at-large campaign. Speaking at Frumin’s house in American University Park last Sunday to about 30 guests, White said he’s looked to consolidate the support among half a dozen former at-large hopefuls. “It is not by accident there are only three people running, including the incumbent,” he said. Before declaring his candidacy, White said he went after the support of previous candidates like Frumin, telling them “I’m interested in running. I’m asking you not to run, but to support us.” Frumin now chairs White’s campaign. Khalid Pitts and Brian Hart, who both ran against White in 2014, are on board as well: Pitts as treasurer, Hart as a staffer. Pedro Rubio, a former at-large and Ward 4 candidate, has also backed White. “And I think that you will see a couple more,” White said. That team has seemed to already boost his fundraising apparatus, with the campaign raising $64,071 so far, according to his latest finance report from Monday. A native Washingtonian and Brightwood Park resident, White talks about a vision of “pulling two D.C.s together.” Integrity, public safety, education and housing rank as his top priorities. “Vincent Orange’s time on the council has really come and gone,” he said Sunday, questioning the council member’s service to the public. He also brushes aside David Garber’s challenge, pivoting it back to a contest against him and Orange. “I don’t think he’s ultimately going to make a huge wave,” White said.

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VAN NESS: Group looks to connect arts, economic development

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Ray decided to meet with the instructor, Theresa Cameron, at Bread Furst to talk about bringing the energy behind cultural districts and arts communities to Van Ness. By the end of the meeting, Ray hoped she could find a place for Cameron on the new Main Street team. “She was just so engaging and full of ideas and excited about the possibility of building on our existing arts infrastructure,� Ray said. When the executive director position was established a few months later, Ray instantly thought of Cameron, who might not have heard about it otherwise. For Cameron, it was an enticing opportunity to switch to a local focus from her national duties as manager at America for the Arts. So she applied, facing tough competition from candidates whose qualifications included D.C. government work, international arts experience and directing another Main Street program, according to Ray.

About a fourth of the applicants lived in or near the Van Ness area. But Cameron won out with her focus on connecting the arts and economic development. At America for the Arts, Cameron helped strengthen arts agencies across the country through programming and events. Before that, she served as CEO of the Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Cameron has also assisted other Main Street programs with cultural districts, including through webinars like the one Ray missed. Though she’s never lived in Van Ness, Cameron has spent a lot of time with its local businesses in the past. One of her best friends lives in Cleveland Park, so she’s in the city often. And Cameron says the unincorporated Silver Spring area, while largerscale than Van Ness, has faced the same struggles in considering growth and expansion. Cameron said it will be easier to plant herself more fully in the neighborhood once the Main Streets group finds a dedicated office space. For now, Starbucks and Bread

Furst have served as Cameron’s temporary office. Meanwhile, the team is looking at rental rates for offices nearby and ultimately hopes to set up shop in the center of the neighborhood, near the Metro station. The executive director role also requires spending a lot of time out and about in the community. Cameron has made a point in recent weeks to visit every local businesses. On Friday, she hit the last one on her list: the Italian restaurant Tesoro in the Days Inn at 4400 Connecticut Ave. NW. Ray said the Main Street group’s focus will shift to forming a month-by-month plan, as well as outlining longer-term goals. Cameron said residents should expect topics like streetscape design, public art and live arts events to be central to the discussion. “We’re going to be edgy. A lot of things for people to do and see here,� Cameron said. “That’s very oblique, but I don’t want to pigeonhole myself.� Cameron will also be tasked with managing the $200,000 grant that Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh helped make

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available to the group last fall. Part of that grant will go toward Cameron’s salary, but use of the rest is at her discretion and that of the board. In an interview with The Current, Cheh said she has faith in the group’s new leader. “I see my role to be supportive and to make sure that they have the funding that they need,� Cheh said. “I’m happy to leave it in their hands because they seem to be doing a good job. They’re working hard, and they have great ideas.�

WILSON: High school community members ponder solution to behavior issues, crime

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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E (American University Park, Friendship Heights, Tenleytown) plans to meet soon with the principals of not only Wilson but also Deal Middle School, along with local police officials. Afterward they hope to communicate their findings to the community, possibly by holding a public meeting, according to commission chair Jonathan Bender. The recent spate of crimes has also prompted attention from Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh, who said in an interview that she wants to see stronger and more consistent security enforcement in the neighborhood surrounding Wilson. “A few kinds of instances like this can really make people feel insecure. We have to respond to that as quickly as possible because you don’t want that feeling to settle in,� Cheh said. “I think the sooner we get on this, the better it is.� D.C. Public Schools did not respond to email questions in time for publication. The council member thinks Metro stations should be a particular focus. She plans to argue that a currently pending bill doesn’t go far enough in imposing stricter penalties on crimes that occur within the Metro station and on trains. Cheh thinks “predictive policing,� driven by data analysis that pinpoints areas with the highest concentration of disturbances, is a stronger solution. Coupled with an increased presence of Metropolitan Police Department and Metro Transit Police Department officers, those approaches would send a strong message to misbehaving students, Cheh said. D.C. police spokesperson Lt. Sean Conboy told The Current his

department doesn’t currently have plans to alter operations in the area around Wilson. And Metro spokesperson Morgan Dye said the Tenleytown Metro station does not rank high on the list of crime-ridden stations “by any stretch.� Dye said Metro police nonetheless believe that any crime is one too many, and police take issues like the Jan. 20 stabbing seriously. Though Metro doesn’t comment on specifics of its police deployment strategies, Dye said security measures at high-risk areas include additional officers and high-definition digital cameras. “MTPD is working closely with our partners at MPD, as well as school administrators, to develop strategies for addressing juvenile behavior before and after school,� Dye wrote in an email. “MTPD participates in a daily conference call with school resources officers to discuss any issues or reports of potential juvenile activity.� Cheh remembers similar concerns about unruly students cropping up before Wilson made its temporary move to the University of District of Columbia a few years ago during a renovation. In response to unrest from Van Ness business owners, Cheh coordinated with the school and police to set up officers along Connecticut Avenue NW between the campus and the Metro stations. That detail deterred students from acting out, Cheh said. In Tenleytown, community members agree that Wilson’s issues need resolution, even they can’t agree on how severe those issues are. ANC 3E member Amy Hall, who has a stepdaughter at Wilson, said she has heard reports of at least one other instance of “wolfpacking,� in which students gang up on unsuspecting riders exiting the Metro, that was not publicized

in the media. Hall said many community members have also talked about harassment from young people outside the Tenleytown Metro station in the middle of the afternoon. “You walk down through Tenleytown at 3:15, 3:30, 3:45, and there are just these throngs of kids dropping the F-bomb every 5 feet, looking for trouble,� Hall said. Hall acknowledges that the problem may not be significantly worse than usual, but suggested that even community perception of a problem warrants response or action from the school administration and D.C. Public Schools. “The school is a part of the community,� Hall said. “I feel like not just Wilson, but DCPS in general needs to do a better job of addressing this.� Fellow ANC 3E member Anne Wallace thinks judging the situation based on a few headlines skews perceptions in dangerous directions. “It’s not surprising that there are problems. We are certainly troubled by them,� Wallace said. “We have to keep it in perspective.�

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Spotlight on Schools The Field School

After being out of school four days in a row, on Thursday we returned, with a two-hour delay, even though a lot of students at other schools were off for the entire week. But when we arrived at the bus shuttle stop on Thursday morning, nothing was there. It was 9:20; that’s when the shuttle was supposed to arrive. After 10 minutes passed, some students were speculating, “Maybe it’s stuck in traffic.” Finally it showed up. It came in like a cowboy bringing food and water. Everyone hopped on. Traffic got better once a few minutes passed. The bus started to move into the school parking lot. But a snow bank got in the way. After a few minutes, the bus was freed again and made it up the hill to drop off students. The blizzard of 2016 severely affected the region. All the public transportation was shut down on Saturday and Sunday. There were a lot of accidents as well as heart attacks from shoveling snow. The blizzard was one of the worst snowstorms we have ever had. Most stores were closed for the majority of the week. But many Field students enjoyed the time off. “I want it to keep snowing so we won’t have school,” said eighth-grader Khalia Horton. — Claire Seka, seventh-grader, and Adrian Stuphan, eighth-grader

Key Elementary School

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excited and worried for the snow so that when school got cancelled, we were relieved and went outside. The snow really started on Friday night, and then it snowed all the way through Saturday evening. Luckily everyone had time to prepare. People had all kinds of food at home in case they were stranded. “I could barely get out of my house on Reservoir Road,” said fourth-grader Mary Ellen Youtcheff. “My dad had to go on the roof and shovel it because we afraid it would cave in,” said second-grader Avery Slover. Some kids built snow forts because there was much snow. “I built a snow fort and one for my mini penguins. My friends made an ice bar. They put food and drinks on it,” said second-grader Sabrina Sandhu. Many people went sledding. It was the best sledding D.C. has had in ages. On the first day, the sledding was a little tricky but then it got better. By Wednesday it was time to go back to school. “Some people actually didn’t want the snow to end,” said Robert Swift, secondgrader. “People had figured out so many ways to be in the snow it was hard for it all to be over.” — Avery Slover, Sabrina Sandhu, Lindsay Neal, Sofia Turley and Robert Swift, second-graders; and Mary Ellen Youtcheff, fourth-grader

Lafayette Elementary School

At Lafayette, over winter

break, something happened that some people had predicted for a while. During a storm, a certain large tree fell on the trailers. It had been perched precariously on the hill, like a disaster in waiting. It was bound to happen, really. I was there on the day it happened. I didn’t actually see it fall, but when walking the dog, I saw the big dent. The trunk had totally smashed the walkway canopy, but the library trailer was barely touched by the leaves. Lucky Lafayette readers! When Skanska (the construction company) saw a sizable white pine that made a notably ugly dent in those trailers, they promptly notified some people who knew what to do. One call led to another and eventually some arborists and property owners got together at the site. Well, it didn’t look great. But it could be fixed. Don’t ask Ms. Perlin, the librarian, what happened. She came in after break, and there was her library, as usual, certainly not impaled by a tree or anything. Anyway, to the relief of some and the disappointment of others, the workers had done a phenomenal job quickly by using the construction crane to lift and remove the tree. A second tree had been similarly dangerously positioned and so they sliced them both up in just two days, right in time for school to start again. The whole thing was fixed, like someone had just snapped on a Lego piece and was done. — Charlie Pomper, fifth-grader

al Museum of the American Indian, we enjoyed participating in activities that taught us different things about Native Americans. One of the activities showed us how to work together as we built an igloo out of foam blocks. We stuck the blocks together with Velcro. Did you know that you use a saw to cut giant pieces of ice out of the ground and stack them together to make an igloo? Another thing we learned is that some people walk through snow using snowshoes. Snowshoes are big, so they spread out your weight and you’re not putting too much weight in one place on the snow, and they stay on top of the snow. Regular shoes sink into the snow because the force is all on one place. We learned about hunting too. For example, the Dobo Nation used a bow and arrow to shoot down geese, and then used their feet to make bags. Some people also hunt beavers to use their skin for boots and medicine bags. We learned that porcupine skin can be used to make hats. Some people have made movies about Native Americans, for example Pocahontas. We learned that parts of the movie “Pocahontas” were real. At the end of our visit, we got to experience some of the food that Native Americans eat, such as buffalo burgers and fry bread. We had lots of fun learning about Native Americans, and recommend that you visit! — Mr. Herman’s second-graders

Maret School

As you know, there was a major snowstorm on Jan. 22 and 23. Right before the storm, the fifth-graders learned about the different forms of precipitation in winter. We learned that sleet, little ice pellets, bounces on the surface and that snow falls lightly as flakes. We also learned that hail is not a winter precipitation since it is found only in thunderstorms when the air is warm. Kids at Murch had a five-day weekend so they had some great time in the snow. One fifth-grader, Clare Gao, said, “I went sledding, which was very fun. I built a large snowgirl (instead of snowman) with my family and friends. Everybody was outside.” Another fifth-grader, Pechen Boyce, also went sledding and had fun. Pechen said, however, “I’m worried that this storm Jonas may end as a huge flood and the storm has made life difficult for the Murch community.” Fifth-grade teacher Mrs. Sabrina Sanford said, “I spent a lot of time inside watching TV and a few hours each day outside with my dog.” For now, the area around Murch has lots of ice and snow. Be careful! It’s slippery, but almost all of us still love snow! — Mia Nguyen and Patricia Braatan, fifth-graders

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Our Lady of Victory School

After a week of snow days, OLV students were eager to get back to school Feb. 1 for the annual celebration of Catholic Schools week. We kicked off the week with a Mass on Jan. 31 followed by a reception hosted by the kindergarten families. Throughout Catholic Schools Week we do a lot of fun activities. We accessorize our uniforms with crazy hats and socks, have a free dress day, host our parents in our classrooms, have a pizza lunch and participate in service projects. On the last day of the week we even get to wear our pajamas to school! Catholic Schools Week is the most fun week of the school year! — OLV kindergarten class

Ross Elementary School

The snowstorm had caused the District’s public schools to close, on Friday, Monday and Tuesday. Before the storm, we were going to Fillmore. This time we were going to get our new electives. Two weeks before, we (the third-graders and up) made our first and second choices for first period. Then two weeks later, we will get one little card that says, for example, First Period: Ukulele; Second Period: Ceramics. The Ross skating event was going to happen on Jan. 27, but because of the snow that was cancelled. I hear it will be rescheduled. The event will take place at the Washington Harbour. On Jan. 28, the fifth-graders went on a field trip at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. There they visited to Q?rius. Q?rius is a little bit of a laboratory, a little bit of a collections vault, a little bit of a DIY garage and a whole lot of fun. There they learned about forensic science. They got a chance to explore science, nature and culture in a new way. Also, our PK3 and PK4 went on a field trip to see a show at the Imagination Stage. — Lucinda Mencimer, fourth-grader

St. Albans School

Everyone in the St. Albans lower school is excited about the start of clubs. Clubs are meetings of students and one or two faculty advisors who come together to play games, talk about current issues, or watch favorite movies. Though clubs started in the 1960s, new clubs are added every year depending on what activities students want to do. The first clubs meeting was on Jan. 15, and they’ll continue each Friday until spring break. This year’s choices for clubs were announced at a Jan. 8 assembly. It is the one of the most exciting assemblies of the year. Everyone is excited to talk other enthusiasts of their hobbies, such See Dispatches/Page 26

A Look at the Market in Northwest Washington

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packages. Although the home is 2,450 square feet inside, the wide outdoor patio, multi-level yard and walls of windows stretch the living space from inside to outside. Like a Mondrian painting, with white-and-black grids and splashes of color, this house packs a design punch. Students of Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius designed it in 1961, while recent renovations made the living spaces more comfortable and versatile. This art-lover’s dream house on a third-of-an-acre lot in the Palisades/Kent area is listed for $1,899,000. The house perches on a hill on the well-landscaped lot with enough trees to offer privacy, while wraparound windows on the second floor reflect the surrounding greenery to create an illusion of structure emerging out of a forest. A rock garden tucked

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This three-bedroom, four-bath mid-century modernist home at 3025 Arizona Ave. NW is priced at $1,899,000. beside the walkway continues the interplay of spontaneity and order right to the orange front door. The first floor features a guest suite with a sunny bedroom and a bathroom with double sinks and walk-in shower, as well as a separate sitting area and a second bathroom. The hidden bonus is the kitchenette, with full-size refrigerator and freezer, making this versatile space suitable for both short- and long-term guests. The whole interior of the house offers intuitive design with Eastern and Western influence. A European open staircase leads from the first floor to the second, where the open-floor-plan living/

dining/kitchen area has a distinctly Northern European feel, a nod to the Bauhaus roots. Sliding and pocket doors throughout the house add an Asian touch and create space efficiency. Because the home fits into a hillside, the first floor sits above ground only on the front and sides; the second floor opens directly onto the backyard through the living, dining and kitchen area. The design of this combined family area melts the divides between social and work spaces, and between indoor and outdoor. The entire back wall of the second floor is glass, which — combined with a wall of mir-

rors and windows beside the cantilevered fireplace, plus a skylight — creates a sense of sitting outside in the elements. Watching a rainstorm or snowfall in this house would be an immersive experience. The kitchen continues the East-meets-West theme, through custom-built European solid wood cabinetry and a collection of Miele appliances suitable for cuisines from both sides of the globe. Each panel in the kitchen opens to reveal ingenious storage, or hidden appliances, like the

Miele refrigerator and freezer. Highlights are two combination ovens — convection, microwave and steam — as well as an energy-efficient induction teppanyakistyle grill and wok cooktop. A Liebherr wine cooler stands within reach for entertaining. The master bedroom furthers the dynamic of the outdoors brought in, with floor-to-ceiling windows that transition into full transom windows. As in the whole of the house, the wall space is deliberately apportioned See Arizona/Page 26

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The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, in Tenleytown Ballroom I at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Chevy Chase Pavilion, 4300 Military Road NW. Agenda items include: ■announcements/open forum. ■police report. ■discussion of and possible vote on a resolution regarding support of the Janney 5K route. ■presentation by Valor Development about its possible mixed-use development project on the site of the former Superfresh. ■discussion of and possible vote on a resolution regarding a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a special exception in order to lengthen the porch at 4925 41st St. NW. ■discussion of and possible vote on a resolution regarding campaign finance reform. ■discussion of and possible vote on a resolution regarding adjustments to “average median income� levels for affordable housing created pursuant to inclusionary zoning. For details, visit anc3e.org. ANC 3/4G ANCChase 3/4G Chevy ■CHEVY CHASE

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■commission chair Randy Speck said he expected representatives of Calvin Cafritz Enterprises to attend the next ANC 3/4G meeting to discuss their project at 5333 Connecticut Ave. NW, including the effect on trees. ■commissioner Rebecca Maydak reported that the D.C. Department of General Services is adding Sunday construction hours to the Lafayette Elementary modernization project to make up for days lost due to rain. ■commissioner Chanda TuckGarfield reported that her children were conducting an annual book drive for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, with books dropped off at her home and the ANC 3/4G office. ■commissioners voted 6-0, with Peter Shapiro absent, to re-elect Randy Speck chair, Chris Fromboluti vice chair, Chanda Tuck-Garfield secretary and Shapiro treasurer. ■Greer Gillis and Rodney Foxworth of the D.C. Department of Transportation discussed a series of community concerns in Chevy Chase. Foxworth described his role as the department’s new director of community engagement and the first point of contact for ANCs. He can be reached at 202-6710682 or rodney.foxworth@dc.gov. On the recently reconstructed 31st Street NW near the Maryland line, commissioners and community members complained about an unattractive railing installed as part of the project, which they said is already falling apart. They also asked the Transportation Department to redo a stretch of sidewalk that was constructed around a utility pole; commissioners voted 6-0

Chevy Chase Citizens Association

It’s auction and gala season soon for many schools in our association’s neighborhood. They all seek support from businesses and community members. Some public schools receive less aid per pupil than others in D.C., and that is one reason that parent-teacher organizations are critical, with volunteers raising funds for key programs like music, sports, art and after-school enrichment. The annual auctions and galas are major parts of their fundraising. They need donations of goods, services, vacation homes or creative activities to auction. Residents are encouraged to attend the events. Deal Middle kicks off the season this Saturday with a “Flashback to the 1970s.� You can dance the night away at Deal for $45 per ticket. Murch Elementary is next with its auction, “Blue Jeans and Bling,� Feb. 27 at the Washington Hebrew Congregation. If you can donate time at a vacation home, sports or theater tickets, or know a business that could help, message murchauction@gmail.com. Temple Sinai Nursery School holds its spring auction March 5. Message tsnsauction2016@gmail. com for info on tickets and donations. Lafayette Elementary will create a Boogie Wonderland in the Wilson High School Atrium on March 12. Email Lafayetteauctiondcps@gmail.com for information or to make a donation. Wilson High is planning its first gala this spring; we’ll give you details later. Despite the blizzard, renovation work continues at Lafayette. Neighbors of the school can take a survey on whether the baseball field should be rebuilt using natural grass or artificial turf. Go to lafayettehsa.org. Also at Murch, the annual talent show is at 6 p.m. this Friday in the gym. Come and see wonderful entertainment from students and faculty, including a variety of solo and group performances — playing instruments, reciting poetry, juggling, singing, rapping and dancing. Mark your to request that the pole be relocated and the sidewalk straightened. Gillis agreed with commissioners that the best solution to poor sightlines at the corner of Reno

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calendar for 6 p.m. March 3 and 4 to enjoy the eighth annual Lip Sync Concert, when Murch students “sing� to their favorite songs. The event is open to the public; pay $3 at the door. Murch is also partnering with Adventure Theatre to produce the 2016 spring musical. Up to 50 students in third through fifth grades will participate in professionally staffed theater workshops Monday and Wednesday afternoons to develop performance skills, leading to a full-scale musical at Deal on May 20 and 21. Check murchschool.org for details. — Jenny Backus and Amy R. Mack

Shepherd Park Citizens Association

Shepherd Park residents should find their citizens association newsletter in the mail this week. Also this week, check the association’s website, shepherdpark.org, for photos by Ralph Blessing of the Jan. 31 potluck at Northminster Presbyterian Church. The citizens association committee led by Roz Coates put on a wonderful event. The recently painted social hall was a welcoming setting for 175 neighbors, young and old. Mayor Muriel Bowser mingled with her fellow neighbors, enjoying the tasty food, festive table decorations and lively conversations. Ward 4 D.C. Council member Brandon Todd listened with others to the jazz duo and the well-done poetic recitation. The membership table and T-shirt sales had good results. Many remembered to bring last-minute items for the successful January food drive for Shepherd’s Table. T-shirts and sweatshirts will be on sale again at the community meeting on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Shepherd Elementary School auditorium. Membership dues of only $25 per household can be paid then or online. Come out and meet the leaders of the diverse faith groups in Shepherd Park and vote on approval of the association’s revised bylaws. — June Confer

Road and 39th Street NW would be a four-way stop, as trimming hedges wasn’t accomplishing enough. The commission will likely consider a vote on this possibility at a future meeting after the Transportation Department formally proposes it. A resident of Tennyson Street complained that her street was slated for work soon despite insufficient notice to the community; Gillis agreed that there had not been the required notification period and said the proposed start date would be suspended. In response to community requests, Gillis agreed to investigate multi-space parking meters for the Connecticut Avenue NW commercial strip and pledged to have a safety task force evaluate Chevy Chase Circle. The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the Chevy Chase Community Center, Connecticut Avenue and McKinley Street NW. Agenda items include: ■announcements. ■discussion of the District’s performance during and after the recent snowstorm and consideration of areas for improvement. ■discussion of 5333 Connecticut Ave. NW, including presentations by the D.C. Urban Forestry Administration and the developer regarding installation of the circular drive, efforts to preserve street

trees, and expectations for completion and occupancy. ■discussion of and a possible vote on Chevy Chase Arcade’s historic preservation application to install glass front doors. ■discussion of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s E6 bus route and schedules, including weekend service to Knollwood. For details, call 202-363-5803, email chevychaseanc3@verizon. net or visit anc3g.org. ANC 4A ANC Village 4A Colonial ■colonial village / crestwood Shepherd Park Shepherd Park / brightwood Crestwood 16th street heights

The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at Fort Stevens Recreation Center, 1300 Van Buren St. NW. (Fort Stevens Recreation Center will be the commission’s regular meeting place throughout 2016.) For details, call 202-450-6225 or visit anc4a.org. ANC 4C ANC 4c Street Heights Petworth/16th

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The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in the lower-level community meeting room at the Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. For details, call 202-723-6670 or visit anc4c.org.

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Wednesday february 3 Classes and workshops â– 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. â– The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center will host a weekly class on meditation. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $6 to $12. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. 202-986-2257. â– ArtJamz will present a “Paint Like Monetâ€? class. 7 to 9 p.m. $32 to $35. ArtJamz Brookland Studio, 716 Monroe St. NE. artjamzdc.com. â– Susan Lowell will lead a tai chi class. 7:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. michelle.conn@ dc.gov. The class will continue Feb. 10. Concerts â– The Daniela Schächter Quartet will present “A New Journey,â€? featuring original works by Schächter. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. â– Singer, songwriter and guitarist Kara Cole will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. â– Grateful Dead keyboardist Tim Constanten and Anthem String Quartet will perform after an opening acoustic set by Black Muddy River Band. 8 p.m. $12. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. â– Herb Scott will host a weekly Capitol Hill Jazz Jam. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; two item per person minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-546-8412. Discussions and lectures â– Elizabeth Kornhauser, curator of American paintings and sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will discuss “John Singer Sargent’s Circle of Friends.â€? 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $20 to $30. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. â– Christopher A. Bracey, professor of law at George Washington University, will discuss “The Dred Scott Decision: Slavery, Secession and Its Aftermath.â€? 6:30 p.m. Free. Room 316, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321.

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Events Entertainment ■Ingrid Betancourt will discuss her book “The Blue Line.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■The D.C. Public Library and Friends of the Tenley-Friendship Library will sponsor a talk by Cassandra Good about her book “Founding Friendships: Friendships Between Men and Women in the Early American Republic.� 7 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■Ruta Sepetys will discuss her historical novel “Salt to the Sea,� about four teens whose lives were changed by the deadliest maritime disaster in history. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Embassy of Lithuania, 2622 16th St. NW. politics-prose.com. ■Amina Hassan will discuss her book “Loren Miller: Civil Rights Attorney and Journalist.� 7 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. ■Panelists will discuss “Jesuits and Justice in DC: Race, Poverty and Peacemaking at Home From the 1960s Until the Present� at a forum presented as part of Georgetown University’s Jesuit Heritage Week. 7 p.m. Free. Copley Formal Lounge, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents. georgetown.edu. Film ■The Avalon Docs series will feature Matthew Heineman’s 2015 film “Cartel Land,� about two modern-day vigilante groups and their efforts against the murderous Mexican drug cartels. 8 p.m. $6.75 to $12. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. Performances and readings ■The Georgetown University Program for Jewish Civilization’s “Poetry in the Center� series will feature David Gewanter. 4 to 5 p.m. Free; reservations required. Philodemic Room, Healy Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O

streets NW. gewanter.eventbrite.com. ■“Gasping for Air: Letters About Race and Social Injustices in Americaâ€? will feature student readings about race, violence and loss in the black, Native American, Latino, Asian American and white communities. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Doyle/Forman Theater, McKinley Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/soc. â– Opera Lafayette will present Chabrier’s “Une Éducation ManquĂŠe (An Incomplete Education),â€? a 19th-century comic opera about adolescent love featuring vocalists Sophie Junker, Amel Brahim Djelloul and Dominique Cote. 7 p.m. $50 to $110. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will perform a mixed repertory, including Ailey’s signature masterpiece “Revelations.â€? 7 p.m. $49 to $199. Opera House, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. Performances will continue Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. â– Laugh Index Theatre will present “Three’s Comedy,â€? featuring stand-up, shortform improv and longform improv, 7:30 p.m. $5 to $10. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. laughindextheatre. com. Special event ■“Lost in the Stars: An Evening of Music and Insightâ€? will explore the themes in the Washington National Opera’s production “Lost in the Stars,â€? based on the classic South African novel “Cry, the Beloved Country.â€? The program will feature music performed by cast members and participants in the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program, as well as reflections on the story’s continuing importance from former South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool and Washington National Cathedral canon theologian Kelly Brown Douglas. 7 p.m. Free. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. Sporting event â– The Washington Wizards will play the Golden State Warriors. 8 p.m. $85 to $899. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Thursday,february Feb. 4 Thursday 4 Children’s programs â– Gareth Hinds will discuss his book “Samurai Rising: The Epic Life of Minamoto Yoshitsuneâ€? (for ages 12 and older). 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 2027+( :25/' )$0286

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Wednesday, february 3 ■Discussion: Rashod Ollison will discuss his memoir “Soul Serenade: Rhythm, Blues & Coming of Age Through Vinyl.� 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3871400. 364-1919. ■A U.S. Botanic Garden docent will host a “February 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 Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202225-8333. ■The Kids Movie Series will feature “Inside Out� (for ages 3 and older). 4 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■Friends of the Cleveland Park Library will present weekly chess instruction for kids of all ages. 5 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080. Classes and workshops ■Instructor Erin Byrne will begin a four-week TechMoxie course on “All About the iPhone� with a session on basic settings. 10 a.m. to noon. $49 per class; $165 for the full series. Hera Hub, 5028 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-6425520. The course will continue Feb. 11, 18 and 25 with sessions on “Calling Features,� “Camera and Managing Photos� and “Transportation: Maps, Navigation and Uber.� ■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. ■Iona Senior Services will host a weekly dance class designed for people living with Parkinson’s disease and led by teachers trained by the Mark Morris Dance Group. 2 to 3 p.m. $10 to $13 per class; free for an introductory session. Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St. NW. 202-253-7946. ■Instructor Nina Dunham will lead a “Gentle Gyrokinesis� class to improve posture, balance and agility. 4 p.m. Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7527. ■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. ■A weekly Introduction to Flamenco class will feature an intense, full-body warmup followed by a lesson in basic

Concerts ■The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will host its monthly Brown Bag Chamber Recital. Noon. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■The Brooklyn-based Jamie McLean Band will perform a mix of original rock, blues, country and soul music. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■The DC Punk Archive Library Basement Show will feature the Cornel West Theory, Time Is Fire and the Black Sparks. 6:30 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■“Beyond the Sphere of Time: A Musical Journey� will illustrate the rich tapestry of music from the English choral tradition. 7 p.m. Free. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. ■The Alumni Music Ensemble — featuring sopranos Carley DeFranco and Katherine Riddle, Andrew Welch on piano and Nancy Jo Snider on violoncello — will perform Maury Yeston’s “December Songs� and the world premiere of Matthew Heap’s “Four Shakespeare Songs.� 7 p.m. Free. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3634. ■Captain Krunch and the Taste Brigade will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■Micro Massive and Bunny Man Bridge will perform. 8 p.m. $8. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■Notes From the Underground will perform bluegrass. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; two item per person minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-546-8412. Discussions and lectures ■The Textiles at Twelve program will present “Ask a Curator, Ask a Conservator.� Noon to 2 p.m. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-9945200. ■Beth Evans from the National Portrait Gallery’s Education Department will lead a discussion of Gilbert Stuart’s “Landsdowne� portrait of George Washington. Noon. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-6331000. ■Joseph F.X. Zahra, a Maltese economist who has played a key role in putting the Vatican’s financial house in order, will discuss “Inside the Financial and Administrative Changes at the Vatican: What Pope Francis Wants and Why He Is Doing It.� 3 p.m. Free. Father O’Connell Hall, Catholic University, 620 Michigan Ave. NE. cua.edu. ■Roman Macaya, ambassador of Costa Rica to the United States, will discuss “Costa Rica: Breaking Paradigms.� 4 to 6 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, See Events/Page 21

Continued From Page 20 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/costarica. ■ Luis Miguel Castilla, ambassador of Peru to the United States, will discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership and Latin America. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Free. Abramson Family Founders Room, School of International Service Building, American University, Nebraska and New Mexico avenues NW. american.edu/calendar. ■ James Goode, author of “Capital Houses: Historic Residences of Washington, D.C., and Its Environs, 1735-1965,” will discuss Washington’s historic preservation and highlight some of the artfully designed homes chronicled in his book. 5:30 to 8 p.m. $7 to $20; free for Hillwood members and volunteers. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. ■ Contemporary tapestry artist Eric Riis will discuss “Woven in Satire — Potent Messages,” about his use of motifs that challenge ideas of beauty and mythology. 6 p.m. $10; reservations required. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-7394. ■ Evolutionary geneticist Dr. Dambroski will lead a discussion of “Lone Survivors: How We Came to Be the Only Humans on Earth” by Chris Stringer. 6:30 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202724-8707. ■ Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, will discuss “Is the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in Jeopardy?” 6:30 p.m. Free. Room 316, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202727-0321. ■ The Cleveland Park Mystery Book Club will discuss Ben MacIntyre’s “Agent Zigzag,” the World War II espionage story of Eddie Chapman — charming criminal, con man, philanderer and double agent. 6:30 p.m. Free. Teaism, 400 8th St. NW. 202-282-3072. ■ The Art Talk series will present a panel discussion on “Art & Finance,” about the relationship between art and the market. Panelists will include Chris Carr, managing director of US Trust; Josh Kaufman, partner at Venable LLP; and Samira Farmer, vice president of Doyle New York Auction & Appraisers. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Artist’s Proof, 1533 Wisconsin Ave. NW. contact@aproof.net. ■ Jane Mayer will discuss her book “Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. ■ The Tenleytown Memoir & Essay Writing Club will meet, led by communications expert and facilitator Maura Policelli. 7 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202727-1488. ■ Larissa Tracy, associate professor of medieval literature at Longwood University, will discuss “‘Getting Medieval’: Torture and Truth in the Middle Ages.” 7 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. ■ Panelists will discuss “Technofiles: The Printed Instrument,” about the latest knowledge on 3-D printing concepts and the startling paths they open to cre-

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Events Entertainment ate the means of musical performance. A demonstration will follow. 7 p.m. Free. Montpelier Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. loc.gov/concerts. ■ In conjunction with the opening of an exhibition of photographs by Massimiliano Gatti exploring Middle East conflicts through a look at archaeology and ancient objects, curator Jonathan Green and National Museum of Natural History archaeologist Alexander Nagel will discuss Gatti’s work. 7 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Auditorium, Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. www.iicwashington.esteri.it. ■ Jewish Lit Live will present a book talk by journalist Peter Slevin, author of “Michelle Obama: A Life.” 7 p.m. Free. Room 301, Marvin Center, George Washington University, 800 21st St. NW. 202994-7470. ■ Panelists will discuss “Contemplation in Action: The Many Faces of Jesuit Service in Latin America” at a forum presented as part of Georgetown University’s Jesuit Heritage Week. 7 p.m. Free. McShain Lounge, McCarthy Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■ Casey Trees will present “Urban Trees 101,” about the importance of urban forestry and ways in which homeowners can help preserve D.C.’s landscape. 7 p.m. Free. Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar St. NW. 202-576-7764. ■ The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family will present a talk on “Clinical Public Health Integration Into Medical Education: Teaching an Enhanced Medical Model That Includes Families, Communities and Populations” by Lawrence Deyton, senior associate dean for clinical public health at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. 7:30 p.m. Free. Bowen Center for the Study of the Family, 4400 MacArthur Blvd. NW. 202-965-4400. Films ■ Local filmmaker Aviva Kempner (shown) will present her documentary “Rosenwald: A Remarkable Story of a Jewish Partnership With African American Communities,” about a philanthropist who helped build over 5,300 schools in the Jim Crow South. A discussion with Kempner and author A’Lelia Bundles will follow. 7 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■ National Theatre Live will present director Sally Cookson’s re-imagining of Charlotte Brontë’s “Jane Eyre.” 8 p.m. $20. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-5688. Performances ■ “Identify,” the National Portrait Gallery’s first-ever performance art series, will feature J.J. McCracken’s “The Mouth of the Scold,” about the 1829 arrest of one of America’s first female journalists and a contemporary woman peering at her gender through the lens of the past. 5 p.m. Free. Great Hall, National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000.

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“Seeing Nature: Landscape Masterworks From the Paul G. Allen Family Collection,” exploring the evolution of European and American landscape

■ The Arts Club of Washington will open an exhibit of oil paintings and monotypes by longtime D.C. artist and former American University professor Jack Boul with a reception Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and an open view On exhibit ing with the artist Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The exhibit will continart across five centuries, will open ue through Feb. 27. Saturday at the Phillips Collection Also opening with a reception Friand continue through May 8. day at 6:30 p.m. is an exhibit of piec The Phillips will also open an es by the Washington Wax Works, a exhibit tomorrow by Silver Spring artcollective of encaustic artists Kathist Helen Frederick as part of its leen Anderson, David Evans, Nancy “Intersections” series. Titled “Acts of Hacskaylo, Marty Ittner, Katie Dell Silence,” the show features pulp Kaufman and Kevin Milstead. A talk prints and paintings that address the by the artists will be held Saturday endangerment and degradation of the from 2 to 4 p.m. environment. It will continue through Located at 2017 I St. NW, the galMay 1. lery is open Tuesday through Friday Located at 1600 21st St. NW, the from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday museum is open Tuesday through from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 202-331Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7282. Thursday until 8:30 p.m. and Sunday ■ “From History to the Dream,” a from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission group show in celebration of Black costs $12 for adults and $10 for History Month, will open Friday at seniors and students; it is free for Zenith Gallery with an artists’ ages 18 and younger. Admission to reception from 4 to 8 p.m. A second “Acts of Silence” is free on weekdays. artists’ reception will take place Sat202-387-2151. urday from 2 to 5 p.m., and the exhib■ “Quartet Nouveau,” highlighting the it will continue through March 5. work of four artists who Located at 1429 Iris joined the Foundry St. NW, the gallery is Gallery in 2015, will open Wednesday open today and continthrough Saturday from ue through Feb. 28. The noon to 6 p.m. 202artists include Becky S. 783-2963. Kim, Patrick Murphy, ■ “Cosmic Modules: Charlene Nield and Ann Rachel Debuque & JusPickett. An opening tin Plakas as PLAKOOreception will take place KEE,” an installation by Saturday from 5 to 8 Debuque and Plakas p.m. influenced by the aes Located at 2118 8th thetic history and visual St. NW, the gallery is language of science-ficopen Wednesday tion “B movies,” will through Sunday from 1 open Friday at 1700 L to 7 p.m. 202-232St. NW with a recep“Chloe” by Charlene tion from 6 to 8 p.m. 0203. ■ Cove, in partnership Nield is on exhibit Presented by Hemphill with ArtSee, will open Fine Arts, the exhibit at Foundry Gallery. an exhibit of travel phocan be viewed 24/7 tography by area artist Lillis Werder through March 31 from the street. with a reception today from 6 to 8 202-234-5601. p.m. The exhibit will continue through ■ Georgetown University’s SpagnuoMay 12. lo Art Gallery recently opened an Located at 1990 K St. NW, the exhibit of naturally inspired symbolic exhibit is open Monday through Friday art by Ralph Wickiser. On view from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. cove.is. through April 3, the show examines ■ The Washington Improv Theater will present “Road Show: Wintry Mix.” 7:30 p.m. $12 to $15. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. witdc.org. Performances will continue through Feb. 13 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. ■ Actor William Shatner will present his one-man show “Shatner’s World: We Just Live in It,” featuring signature storytelling and select musical stylings. 8 p.m. $32 to $110. Warner Theatre, 513 13th St. NW. 800-745-3000. Special events ■ Widowed Persons Outreach will host its monthly “Laugh Café at Sibley,” a participatory group event featuring jokes and humorous stories. Noon to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Private Dining Room 3, Sibley Memorial Hospital, 5215 Loughboro Road NW. 202364-7602.

■ The Kosciuszko Foundation will celebrate Fat Thursday by selling powdered sugar and glazed paczki. Noon to 6 p.m. $2 apiece. The Kosciuszko Foundation, 2025 O St. NW. 202-785-2320. ■ This month’s “Phillips After 5” installment — “Opposites Attract” — will feature vibrant musical performances in the galleries highlighting stationary works of art, a sampling of unlikely but delicious food and drink pairings, and a premiere screening of Helen Frederick’s “Acts of Silence.” 5 to 8:30 p.m. $10 to $12; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. ■ As part of a yearlong celebration of the 225th birthday of the nation’s capital, HumanitiesDC will sponsor a “Humanitini” happy hour focusing on “National Symbol, City of Neighborhoods,” about frustrations that arise

Claude Monet’s “Landscape on Île Saint-Martin” from the Paul G. Allen Family Collection is on display at the Phillips. the artist’s progression from representational to abstract landscape painting. An opening reception will take place tomorrow from 6 to 8 p.m. Located in the lobby of the Walsh Building at 1221 36th St. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m., Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 202-687-9206. ■ “Africans of the Diaspora,” featuring works by Kennard Copeland, Carmen Torruella Quander, Cherif Mamadou and Edmond Nassa, opened recently at the Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire, where it will continue through Feb. 29. Located at 2424 Massachusetts Ave. NW, the embassy is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 202-797-0300. ■ “Voltage,” presenting 25 paintings by Trevor Young, opened recently at Addison/Ripley Fine Art and will continue through March 5. Located at 1670 Wisconsin Ave. NW, the gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 202-338-5180. ■ “Renée Stout: Tales of the Conjure Woman,” featuring diverse works by Ledroit Park artist Stout about a fictitious herbalist/fortune teller, opened recently at the American University Museum. Presented by Hemphill Fine Arts, the exhibit will continue through March 13. Located in the Katzen Arts Center at 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, the museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 202885-1300. when the city’s status as the nation’s capital eclipses local communities. The discussion will feature Scott Davis, Jane Freundel Levey and Julie Yarwood with moderator Peter Ufland. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. wdchumanities.org. ■ Robert Wheeler, professor of English at Southern New Hampshire University and author of “Hemingway’s Paris,” will discuss the city the American writer loved most, and Hemingway enthusiast and cocktail connoisseur Philip Greene will offer a taste of the drinks he enjoyed there. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $50 to $60. Mitsitam Cafe, National Museum of the American Indian, 4th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-6333030. ■ “Divinely Decadent Chocolate,” a See Events/Page 22

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Continued From Page 21 tasting and panel discussion with practical tips on cooking with chocolate, will feature Jason Andelman of Artisan Confections, Sarah Dwyer of Chouquette Artisan Chocolates and Confections, Ben Rasmussen of Potomac Chocolates and Santosh Tiptur of Co Co. Salsa. 6:45 to 9 p.m. $35 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6333030. Sporting event ■The Washington Capitals will play the New York Islanders. 7:30 p.m. $47 to $323. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Tours ■As part of Jesuit Heritage Week, Georgetown University professor John Glavin will lead a campus tour highlighting examples of Jesuit iconography and offering insights into Georgetown’s history and heritage. 3 p.m. Free. Meet at the White-Gravenor Patio, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■A tour on “20th Century American Gothic� will explore the unique characteristics, purposes and building methods of the Gothic style. 3 p.m. $16 to $20; reservations suggested. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. Friday, Feb. 5

Friday february 5 Children’s programs ■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. Class ■Artist Will Fleishell will present a drop-in figure drawing class. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $15. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. 202-547-6839. Concerts ■The Friday Morning Music Club will present a concert featuring works by Marcello, Bach, Rachmaninov, Delmo and Martinu. Noon. Free. Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th St. NW. 202-333-2075. ■The Friday Noon Concert series will resume for the winter and spring. Noon. Free. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282. ■Organists Jason Farris and Timothy Duhr will perform works by Myron Roberts, Antonio Soler, Charles Callahan and Denis BÊdard. 12:15 p.m. Free. National City

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Events Entertainment Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. ■The Friday Music Series will present “Musica Jesuitica,� featuring the Baroque period instrument ensemble Modern Musick. 1:15 p.m. Free. Dahlgren Chapel, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787. ■The Mack Avenue SuperBand — featuring Gary Burton on vibraphone, Christian McBride on bass, Tia Fuller on saxophone, Dominick Farinacci on trumpet, Carl Allen on drums and Christian Sands on piano — will perform. 7 and 9 p.m. $30. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Musician Lauren Sumner will perform a mix of jazz, R&B and blues. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■The Avanti Orchestra will perform works by Grieg, Boccherini and Mozart. 8 p.m. $10 donation suggested to benefit the Church of the Epiphany’s Tuesday Concert Series. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. ■“Jazz on the Hill� will feature Dial 251 for Jazz. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; two item per person minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-546-8412. ■The Paul Reed Smith Band and Moogatu will perform. 9 p.m. $20 to $25. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■Deans Chester Gillis and Norean Sharpe, student John Whitmore and alumna Alma Caballero will discuss “The Jesuit Education Difference� at a forum presented as part of Georgetown University’s Jesuit Heritage Week. 3 p.m. Free. Auditorium, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■“Free Folger Friday: Crime Writers on Shakespeare� will feature a talk by authors James DeVita and Quintin Peterson on the Shakespeare-inspired novels “A Winsome Murder� and “Guarding Shakespeare.� 6 p.m. Free; reservations required. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. ■Julian Borger will discuss his book “The Butcher’s Trail: How the Search for Balkan War Criminals Became the World’s Most Successful Manhunt.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Films ■The Essay Film Series will feature Michael Singh’s 2015 documentary “Valentino’s Ghost: Why We Hate Arabs,� about how America’s foreign policy agenda in the Middle East influences

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Hollywood and mainstream media portrayals of Arabs and Muslims. 6 to 7:45 p.m. Free; reservations requested. The Jerusalem Fund, 2425 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-338-1958. â– The International Cinema Series will feature Franc Aleu’s 2014 film “The Dream (El somni)â€? and Manuel GarcĂ­a Postigo and Francisco Vidal Guardado’s 2011 film “The Dream of Luis Moya.â€? 7 p.m. Free. Doyle and Forman Theater, McKinley Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/nga. â– The “Music for Martiansâ€? sci-fi film series will feature the 1987 movie “Predator.â€? 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Pickford Theater, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. loc.gov/concerts. Performances and readings ■“A Chinese Celebration of the Lunar New Yearâ€? will present the Shenzhen Pop Music Show, featuring singers, rappers and other musicians from across China. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■“The South Africa Project: My Own Special Songâ€? will feature youth from the Bokamoso Youth Centre in Winterveldt, South Africa. 7:30 p.m. $35; $10 for seniors and students. Betts Theatre, Marvin Center, George Washington University, 800 21st St. NW. lesliej@ gwu.edu. The performance will repeat Saturday at 7:30 p.m. â– The In Series will present “Carmen in Havana,â€? a retelling of Bizet’s “Carmenâ€? intertwined with hits from the Buena Vista Social Club and featuring the young stars of the Washington Ballet’s Studio Company. 8 p.m. $23 to $46. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. Special events â– As part of the monthly First Friday Dupont art event, the Heurich House Museum will open its first floor and the historic carriage house used by the artists of Brewmaster Studios. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-4291894. ■“Picnic in the Cathedralâ€? will offer a chance to pack a basket and blanket and grab friends and family for an indoor picnic inside the Washington National Cathedral (no alcohol, glass or metal chairs). 7 p.m. Free. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. â– Alliance Française de Washington will present a wine and cheese evening. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $15 to $20. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. â– Capitol Hill Arts Workshop will host “Knit & Sip,â€? an evening of knitting and wine. 7 to 9 p.m. $30. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. 202-5476839. Sporting event â– The Washington Wizards will play the Philadelphia 76ers. 7 p.m. $18 to $899. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Tour â– A curator’s tour of Dumbarton Oaks’ “75 Years/Objects: Reunitingâ€? exhibition will focus on works of art created as pairs or multiples but brought

â– Children will hear a story about George Washington Carver and then create a special piece of art. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. The program will repeat Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. â– The Kennedy Center will present the world-premiere musical “OLIVÉRio: A Brazilian ‘Twist’â€? — about a spunky orphan girl on the streets of Rio de Janeiro who discovers a new kind of family (for ages 8 and older). 1:30 and 5 p.m. $20. Family Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Performances will continue through Feb. 21.

Saturday, february 6 â– Concert: Washington Performing Arts will present Bosnian-born pianist Pedja Muzijevic performing works by Haydn, Crumb, Cage and Feldman. 2 p.m. $55. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600.

together only after spending decades apart. 3 p.m. Free. Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, 1703 32nd St. NW. doaks.org. The tour will repeat Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 Saturday february 6 Book sale ■“Members-First Saturday at FOLio� will feature half-price books, DVDs and CDs for members of the Chevy Chase DC Friends of the Library group. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Memberships start at $10. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. Children’s programs ■“Living the Shakespeare Life� will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death with a chance to learn all about his life from Stratford-UponAvon to London. 10 to 11 a.m. for ages 5 through 9; 11 a.m. to noon for ages 10 through 14. Free; reservations required. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-675-0395. ■“First Studio: Story + Workshop� will feature a gallery tour, a story and an art-making experience (for ages 3 through 5 with an adult companion). 10 to 11 a.m. $7 per child; free for adult companion. Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road NW. 202-338-3552. ■The Great Zucchini will perform an interactive show combining magic and comedy. 10 a.m. $7 to $9; free for ages 2 and younger. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. ■“Sweet Valentine: Tour and Workshop for Children� will celebrate Valentine’s Day traditions with a tour of the historic mansion, a talk about how food was made and enjoyed at Tudor Place over the last 200 years, and a chance to decorate two decadent chocolate Valentines to give to family members or friends (for ages 6 and older). 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $15 to $25; $5 for accompanying adults. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org.

Classes and workshops â– Guy Mason Recreation Center will host a tai chi class and an exercise and dance class with Gayla April. 9:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7527. â– Janetta Rebold Benton, Fulbright senior scholar and distinguished professor of art history at Pace University, will lead a class on “Painting in the Sun: Artists in Southern France.â€? 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $110 to $145. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6333030. â– Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 11 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202243-1188. â– Instructor Laura Punaro will present a Safe Sitter Course to prepare young adolescents for the profound responsibilities of protecting and caring for infants and children (for ages 10 through 15). 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. $99; reservations required. Circle Yoga, 3838 Northampton St. NW. circleyoga.com. â– Bahman Aryana of Rendezvous Tango will present “Library Tango Practica.â€? 2:30 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202727-0321. â– Cocktail expert Dan Searing will present a class on New Orleans cocktails in preparation for Mardi Gras. 2:30 to 4 p.m. $54; reservations required. Reading Room, Petworth Citizen, 829 Upshur St. NW. petworthcitizen.com. â– Nasha Thomas-Schmitt, a master teacher for arts and former dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will present a beginner-level class featuring choreography from Alvin Ailey’s iconic “Revelations.â€? 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Concerts â– Soprano Lucy Shelton and the 21st Century Consort will present “Crosscurrents,â€? featuring American and European masterpieces by Berio, Adams, BartĂłk and O’Brien. 5 p.m. Free. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. â– The Emerson String Quartet will perform works by Haydn and Beethoven. 6 to 8 p.m. $56 to $68. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-3030. â– The American University Symphony Orchestra will host its annual Concerto and Aria Competition, open to all American University undergraduate students. 7 p.m. Free. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3634. The competition will See Events/Page 23

Continued From Page 22 continue Sunday at 3 p.m. ■ Pianist Alexander Paley will perform works by Chopin, Medtner, Vladigerov, Rachmaninoff and Enesco. 8 p.m. Free; $20 donation suggested. Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland Circle. 301-3202770. ■ Musician Steve Siekkinen will perform. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys. com. ■ Washington Performing Arts will present Brooklyn Rider and composer, pianist and singer-songwriter Gabriel Kahane in concert. 8 p.m. $35. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877987-6487. ■ “Ladies of Jazz” will feature Tacha Coleman Parr. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; two item per person minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-546-8412. ■ Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad will present a concert celebrating Bob Marley’s birthday. 9 p.m. $16 to $18. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ Rick J. Lewandowski of Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will discuss “Ignite Your Garden With Spring Wildflowers,” at 10:30 a.m.; and “The Allure of Native Shrubs and Trees for the Garden,” at 2 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■ Jamie Stiehm, a Creators Syndicate columnist and contributor of usnews.com, will discuss “Frederick Douglass/Harriet Tubman: Parallel Lives From the Eastern Shore.” 1 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ Alec Ross will discuss his book “The Industries of the Future,” at 1 p.m.; Daniel Oppenheimer will discuss his book “Exit Right: The People Who Left the Left and Reshaped the American Century,” at 3:30 p.m.; and Mei Fong will discuss her book “One Child: The Story of China’s Most Radical Experiment,” at 6 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. ■ “Tracing Lineage, Subverting Image: South Asian Artists at the Intersection(s)” will feature a multidisciplinary panel in an exploration of culture, artistry and representation. Speakers will include violinist Nistha Raj (shown); comedian Vijai Nathan; actress, writer and theaterbased educator Anu Yadav; and Dakshina Dance Co. president and executive director Daniel Phoenix Singh. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Rehearsal Hall, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. woollymammoth.net/connectivity. ■ Curator Leslie King-Hammond will discuss the exhibition “Impact! The Legacy of the Women’s Caucus of Art” with several recipients of the Women’s Caucus of Art Lifetime Achievement Award

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Events Entertainment whose work is featured. 6 to 7 p.m. Free. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202885-1300. Family programs ■ The Civil War Trust and the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati will present “March Through American History,” an interactive program offering a chance for families to don historic gear and explore the history of the American Revolution, the War of 1812 and the Civil War (for ages 6 through 16 and accompanying adults). 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free; reservations required. Society of the Cincinnati, Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. civilwar.org/aboutus/events. ■ “Arts for Families: Chinese New Year Celebration” will ring in the Year of the Monkey with a fashion show of traditional Chinese dress, a calligraphy demonstration and a dragon puppet-making activity. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202994-5200. ■ “Lunar New Year Celebration” will feature dance performances by Madison Chinese Dance Academy, ribbon-dancing tutorials, calligraphy, mask making and coloring, family-friendly tours of “Monkeys Grasp for the Moon” and photo booth fun. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave. SW. 202-633-1000. ■ “A Chinese Celebration of the Lunar New Year” will present a family day with Beijing Opera stage makeup demonstrations, costume dress-up by the Henan Arts Troupe and hands-on craft activities such as Chinese paper cutting lessons, Monkey King mask decorating, Chinese knot making, paper lantern making, and calligraphy demonstrations. 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free. Atrium, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Films ■ Local filmmaker Laura Waters Hinson will present her new documentary “Many Beautiful Things,” about the daring young female artist Lilias Trotter. 2:30 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-7374215. ■ After a screening of Mel Brooks’ groundbreaking movie “Blazing Saddles,” the comedy legend will share behind-the-scenes stories from his legendary career and life. 7:30 p.m. $75 to $150. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ National Theatre Live, broadcast from London’s West End, will feature an encore showing of Donmar Warehouse’s production of “Coriolanus.” 8 p.m. $20. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202547-5688. Performances ■ Teatro de la Luna will present the Spanish-language play “De Hombre a Hombre” by Argentine playwright Mariano Moro. 8 p.m. $15 to $20 donation suggested. Casa de la Luna, 4020 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-882-6227. The performance will repeat Feb. 7 and 21 at 4 p.m. and Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. ■ Urban Artistry Inc. will present “Manuscripts Found in Light: A Warrior’s Guide,” about embracing the uncertainty of life and rising to one’s own unique destiny. 8 p.m. $15 to $30. Dance

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Arena Stage opened its production of Anthony Giardina’s off-Broadway hit “The City of Conversation” last week and will continue the show’s Washington premiere through March 6.

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The political drama about a Georgetown hostess spans three decades, from Carter’s presidency through the Reagan era and ending with Obama’s inauguration. Stage and screen actress Margaret Colin stars as social lioness Hester Ferris. Tickets cost $40 to $90. Arena Stage is located at 1101 6th St. SW. 202-4883300; arenastage.org. ■ The Keegan Theatre will present Steve Martin’s absurdist comedy “Picasso at the Lipin Agile” through “Picasso at the Lipin Feb. 14. Agile” brings the artist Albert Einstein and and Albert Einstein Pablo Picasso meet in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just together in a cafe. before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. The Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. The performance will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m. Special events ■ Terri Lynn Simpson, a certified teacher of centering prayer and labyrinth facilitator, will present “Thin Places and Sacred Spaces: A Celtic Spirituality Retreat.” 10 a.m. $25. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. nationalcathedral.org. ■ The Washington Harbour ice skating rink will hold a weekly “Cartoon Skate” event, from 10 a.m. to noon; and a weekly “Rock n Skate” event, from 8 to 10 p.m. $9 to $10. Washington Harbour, 3000 K St. NW. 202-706-7666. ■ Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens will host “Celebrate La Chandeleur!” in honor of the French holiday marking the halfway point between winter and spring and celebrated by eating round and golden crêpes. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5 to $18. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. ■ Minyan Oneg Shabbat will host “Mindfulness Practice: Sanctuary for the Soul,” led by Rabbi Mark Novak and mindfulness games leader Klia Bassing. 10:15 a.m. to noon. Free. Geneva Room, Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, 1 Chevy Chase Circle NW. MinyanOnegShabbat.org. ■ New Belgium Brewing will present “Lost in the Woods,” the company’s annual sour beer vintage release party with paired appetizers from Union Kitchen and live music from Jonny Grave. 5 to 8 p.m. $30; reservations required. Lost & Found, 1240 9th St. NW. bit.ly/LITW2016PR. Sunday,february Feb. 7 Sunday 7 Children’s program ■ ArtJamz will present a “Dupont Krazy Kandinsky Circles” class (for ages 6 through 10). 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. $27 to $29. ArtJamz Dupont Studio, 1728 Con-

Margaret Colin stars at Arena Stage’s production of the off-Broadway hit “City of Conversation.” two geniuses muse on the century’s achievements and prospects. Tickets cost $35 to $45. The theater is located at 1742 Church St. NW. 202-265-3767; keegantheatre.com. ■ Ford’s Theatre will stage American playwright Tennessee Williams’ classic drama “The Glass Menagerie” through Feb. 21. Southern matriarch Amanda frets over her two live-in adult children — the painfully shy Laura and Laura’s restless poet brother, Tom. With great cajoling, Tom brings home a possible suitor for Laura, but reality soon casts a shadow on Amanda’s dreams for both children. Tickets cost $25 to $62. The theater is located at 511 10th St. NW. 800-982-2787; fords.org.

necticut Ave. NW. artjamzdc.com. Classes and workshops ■ The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center will host a class on “Advice for Life.” 10 and 11:30 a.m. $5 to $12 donation suggested. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. 202-9862257. ■ A teacher from Yoga Activist will present a “Soothing Sunday Yoga” class for adults. 1:30 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202727-1288. Concerts ■ The Washington National Opera’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists will explore various myths and legends as interpreted by some of opera’s favorite composers. 2 to 3 p.m. Free. Grand Salon, Renwick Gallery, 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-6331000. ■ Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic, pianist Shaun Tirrell and tuba player Karl Hovey will present “Twentieth Century Favorites,” featuring works by Gershwin, Rachmaninoff, Rossini and Walton. 3 p.m. $20; free for ages 18 and younger. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. wmpamusic.org. ■ The Minneapolis-based men’s vocal ensemble Cantus will perform “The Four Loves.” 3:30 p.m. Free. West Garden Court, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ French soprano Sandrine Piau (shown) and pianist Susan Manoff will perform works by Britten, Chausson, Debussy, Poulenc, Strauss and Wolf. 4 p.m. $15 to $30; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/music. ■ “A Chinese Celebration of the Lunar New Year” will feature the Lily Girls’ Choir of Shenzhen performing cho-

ral music. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Tabla for Two, a musical duo, will perform with singer Helen Burns and dancer Sofya Savkina. 7:30 p.m. $18 to $20. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. Discussions and lectures ■ Author and scholar Diana Butler Bass will speak at a worship service and discuss her most recent book, “Grounded: Finding God in the World — a Spiritual Revolution,” at a pre-worship gathering. Book talk at 9:30 a.m.; service at 11 a.m. Free. First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C., 1328 16th St. NW. 202-387-2206. ■ Jean Nordhaus will discuss her books “Memos From the Broken World” and “On Gannon Street.” 1 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Kevin D. Murphy, professor of art history at Vanderbilt University, will discuss his book “The Tudor Home” and its popularity as a reaction to the ornateness of Victorian architecture. 1 to 2:30 p.m. $12 to $20. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. ■ Carol Mattusch, professor of art history at George Mason University, will discuss “What Makes a Statue?” 2 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Films ■ The National Museum of Women in the Arts will present Jyll Johnstone’s 2002 film “Throwing Curves — Eva Zeisel,” about the life and art of one of the most famous industrial designers of the 20th century. 1 and 3 p.m. Free. Performance Hall, National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-7370. ■ “Athens Today: New Greek Cinema” will feature Panos H. Koutras’ 2014 film “Xenia,” about two brothers who embark on a road trip in search of their See Events/Page 24

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Continued From Page 23 estranged biological father. 4 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Performances and readings ■ 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, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-3877638. Special events ■ Petco will host the Washington Humane Society’s mobile pet adoption center Adopt Force One with adoptable cats and dogs. Noon to 3 p.m. Free. Petco, 3505 Connecticut Ave. NW. washhumane.org/adoptionevents. ■ The National Museum of Women in the Arts will hold its monthly Community Day. Noon to 5 p.m. Free. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-7370. Sporting event ■ The Washington Capitals will play the Philadelphia Flyers. Noon. $47 to $323. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Monday, Feb. 8 Monday february 8 Children’s program ■ Jessica “Culture Queen” Smith will present “Rise + Rhyme,” a storytelling and performance series for ages 5 and younger. 9:30 to 11 a.m. $5 per child. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-726-0856. Classes and workshops ■ Yoga teacher Robin Glantz, owner of Vibrant Health, will lead a “Viniyoga” class. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Free; reservations requested. TenleyFriendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. tenleylibrary@dc.gov. ■ Angela Matysiak will lead a yoga class. 6:30 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202727-7527. ■ 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. Stoddert Recreation Center, 4001 Calvert St. NW. passapamela@aol.com. Concerts ■ The Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra will make its Kennedy Center debut in a concert with pianist Haochen Zhang and violinist Dan Zhu as the culmination

of a weekend of events celebrating the Chinese New Year. 8 p.m. $15 to $89. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■ Jazz vocalist Jacqui Naylor will perform songs from her new album “Ten.” 8 and 10 p.m. $20. Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW. bluesalleylive.com. Discussions and lectures ■ “D.C. Mondays at the Museum” will feature a book talk by fiction writer, literary critic and George Washington University professor Thomas Mallon, author of “Finale: A Novel of the Reagan Years.” Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. ■ Michael Schuman will discuss his book “Confucius and the World He Created.” 2 p.m. Free. Room 211, Car Barn, Georgetown University, 3520 Prospect St. NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■ Physicist, neuroscientist and robotics mentor Bill Marks will lead a weekly open discussion of science topics with students and adults over snacks in the Wilson High School Science Club. 3:30 to 6 p.m. Free. Room B101, Wilson High School, 3950 Chesapeake St. NW. 202329-8320. ■ Sheila Murnaghan, professor of Greek at the University of Pennsylvania, will discuss “Seen and Unseen in Greek Tragedy.” 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free. Room 103, Funger Hall, George Washington University, 2201 G St. NW. gwu.edu. ■ Amina Hassan will discuss her book “Loren Miller: Civil Rights Attorney and Journalist.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Room 316, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■ Letitia Gomez, Salvador Vidal-Ortiz, Moisés Agosto-Rosario, Laura Esquivel and José Gutiérrez will discuss their book “Queer Brown Voices: Personal Narratives of Latina/o LGBT Activism.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202387-7638. ■ “Behind the Science With Joe Palca: Insights From Scientific Innovators” will feature the NPR science correspondent discussing “The Future of Space Exploration” with NASA administrator Charles Bolden. 6:45 p.m. $20 to $30. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Adam Grant will discuss his book “Originals: How NonConformists Move the World” in conversation with Dan Pink. 7 p.m. $18 to $30. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. ■ Gail Lumet Buckley will discuss her

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book “Black Calhouns: From Civil War to Civil Rights With One African American Family.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. Performances and readings ■ Poets Jennifer Atkinson and Vijay Seshadri will celebrate the birthday of Elizabeth Bishop by reading selections from Bishop’s work and discussing her influence on their own writing. Noon. Free. Whittall Pavilion, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5394. ■ “A Chinese Celebration of the Lunar New Year” will feature the Henan Arts Troupe performing Chinese traditional music, acrobatics and Beijing Opera, an art form that combines singing, acting and martial arts. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■ Shakespeare Theatre Company’s “ReDiscovery” series will feature a reading of Tom Stoppard’s meta-Shakespearean one-act plays, “Dogg’s Hamlet & Cahoot’s Macbeth.” 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 7th St. NW. 202-547-1122, option 4. ■ Laugh Index Theatre will present “Improv Wars.” 7:30 p.m. $8 to $10. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. laughindextheatre.com. ■ Georgetown University and the Embassy of the Czech Republic will present top Czech singer-songwriter Lenka Dusilová and New York dancer Tendayi Kuumba in the Washington premiere of their original work as part of the project “Prague-New York Effects.” 8 p.m. Free; tickets required. Gonda Theater, Davis Performing Arts Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. performingarts.georgetown. edu. Tuesday,february Feb. 9 Tuesday 9 Children’s programs ■ “Tudor Tots: Valentine’s Day” will feature songs, stories and movement (for ages 2 through 4). 10 a.m. $5; free for accompanying adults. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. The “Tudor Tots” series will continue weekly through April 26. ■ Betsy Harvey Kraft will discuss her book “The Fantastic Ferris Wheel: The Story of Inventor George Ferris” (for ages 6 through 9). 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 class targeted to ages 55 and older. 10 a.m. Free; reservations required. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. geoyogarsvp@gmail.com. ■ The Georgetown Library will present a yoga class practicing introductory viniyasa techniques. 11:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. geoyogarsvp@ gmail.com. ■ Housing Counseling Services Inc. will present an introductory workshop on reverse mortgages. 2 p.m. Free. Suite 100, 2410 17th St. NW. 202-667-7006. ■ A twice-monthly program by the Upper NW Knitters will explore how to knit and crochet. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488.

Monday, february 8 ■ Reading: The O.B. Hardison Poetry series will present “The Human Voice in Struggle,” featuring Reginald Dwayne Betts and William Archila (shown). 7:30 p.m. $15. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. ■ ArtJamz will present a “Mardi Gras Mask Painting” class. 7 to 9 p.m. $32 to $35. ArtJamz Dupont Studio, 1728 Connecticut Ave. NW. artjamzdc.com. ■ Vinoteca wine director Kate Chrisman will lead a class on “Exploring Central Europe.” 7 to 9 p.m. $45; reservations suggested. Vinoteca, 1940 11th St. NW. vinotecadc.com. ■ Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 7:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202243-1188. Concerts ■ As part of the Tuesday Concert Series, a Mardi Gras celebration will feature Mike Flaherty’s Dixieland Direct performing New Orleans jazz. 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. ■ The University of the District of Columbia’s “JAZZalive” series will present “Meet the Artist on the Bandstand,” featuring saxophonist Antonio Parker and pianist Allyn Johnson. 12:30 p.m. Free. Recital Hall, Building 46-West, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-274-5803. ■ Members of Washington National Opera’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program will present a preview performance of Kurt Weill’s “Lost in the Stars.” 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge will host its weekly open mic show. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ The Westies featuring Michael McDermott will perform. 8 p.m. $12 to $14. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ A meeting of the Low Vision Support Group will present a talk by Dr. Jacqui Weber on “What the Dilated Eye Exam Can Reveal About Your Overall Health.” 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Free; reservations required. Eye Center Conference Room, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving St. NW. 202877-6159. ■ Nicholas Alexander Brown of the Library of Congress will discuss boy band sheet music and memorabilia. Noon. Free. Whittall Pavilion, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5502.

■ Alondra Nelson, dean of social science and professor of sociology at Columbia University, will discuss her book “The Social Life of DNA: Race, Reparations, and Reconciliation After the Genome.” Noon. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■ Popular music lecturer Saul Lilienstein will focus on “Rossini and Donizetti” as part of an eight-session course on “Paris: The Musical Magnet of the 19th Century.” Noon to 1:30 p.m. $20 to $30 per session; $120 to $170 for the full course. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ A panel discussion on “Building Peace, Security and Prosperity in Pakistan” will feature Sen. Sherry Rehman, founding chair and serving president of the Jinnah Institute policy think tank in Islamabad; Ambassador Shirin TahirKheli, senior fellow at the School of Advanced International Studies Foreign Policy Institute; and Daniel Markey, senior research professor and academic director of the Global Public Policy Program at the School of Advanced International Studies. 12:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Kenney Herter Auditorium, Nitze Building, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, 1740 Massachusetts Ave. NW. sais-jhu.edu. ■ “Race in America Today” will feature April Ryan, Washington bureau chief for American Urban Radio Networks and author of “The Presidency in Black and White”; Eddie S. Glaude Jr., professor of religion and chair of Princeton’s Center for African-American Studies and author of “Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul”; Wes Moore, an Army veteran, former Rhodes scholar, and author of “The Other Wes Moore” and “The Work”; and L. Douglas Wilder, Virginia’s second African-American governor and author of “Son of Virginia.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Brookland, 625 Monroe St. NE. 202-636-7230. ■ John Steele Gordon will discuss his book “Washington’s Monument: And the Fascinating History of the Obelisk.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3871400. ■ The Art Talk series will present a panel discussion on “Re-imagining the Female Form,” featuring sculptors Claire McArdle and Donna McCullough describing their relationships with classical sculpture and the female form. A demonstration will follow. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Artist’s Proof, 1533 Wisconsin Ave. NW. contact@aproof.net. ■ Susan Willens, professor emeritus in English at George Washington University, and Virginia Newmyer, former lecturer at American University, will lead a discussion of “All Quiet on the Western Front” by Erich Maria Remarque as part of a four-session course on “World War I: A Literary Legacy.” 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $45 per session; $80 to $120 for the full course. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6333030. Subsequent sessions on March 8, April 5 and May 10 will focus, respectively, on “Journey’s End” by R.C. SherSee Events/Page 25

Continued From Page 24 riff, “A Long Long Way� by Sebastian Barry and “Regeneration� by Pat Barker. ■Peter Bergen, print and television journalist and director of the national security studies program at the New America Foundation, will discuss his book “United States of Jihad: Investigating America’s Homegrown Terrorists.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■“Reversing the Tide of Mass Incarceration: Prospects for Prison Reform� will feature an interdisciplinary panel of Georgetown University professors. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Copley Formal Lounge, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. prisonsandjustice.georgetown.edu. Film ■“Films With a Purpose: Black Studies Center Documentaries for Black History Month� will feature “Zora’s Roots: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston� and “American Experience: Jesse Owens.� 6 p.m. Free. Room 316, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. Performances and readings ■Comedy duo Laura Lane and Angela Spera will present sketches inspired by their book “This Is Why You’re Single.� 7 p.m. $14 to $20. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-9876487. ■Tom Minter and members of Washington National Opera’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program will offer a preview of the upcoming production of Kurt Weill’s “Lost in the Stars,� based on the novel “Cry, the Beloved Country� by Alan Paton. Artists will perform musical excerpts with live piano accompaniment. 7:30 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202727-0321. ■Story District will present its monthly show, “I Can’t Feel My Face: Stories about altered states and enlightenment.� 8 p.m. $15. Town Danceboutique, 2009 8th St. NW. storydistrict.org. ■The Washington Improv Theater’s “Harold Night� will feature longform improv performances by various ensembles. 8 and 9 p.m. By donation. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. witdc.org. ■Busboys and Poets will present an open mic poetry night hosted by Drew Anderson. 9 to 11 p.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. Special event ■The Washington National Cathedral will celebrate the last day before Lent with pancake races on Shrove Tuesday. 12:30 p.m. Free. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. nationalcathedral.org. Tour ■A U.S. Botanic Garden volunteer will lead an afternoon tour. 2 to 3 p.m. Free. Meet in the Conservatory Garden

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Tuesday, february 9 ■Discussion: Chef Jose Andres will participate in a discussion of the D.C. restaurant scene, new trends and the role chefs play in promoting sustainable and healthy eating. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Jack Morton Auditorium, Media and Public Affairs Building, George Washington University, 805 21st St. NW. 202-994-3485. cuss “Wet-Plate Collodion Photography Process.� Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-9945200. ■David Major, a retired supervisory special agent of the FBI and director of counterintelligence and security programs at the National Security Council staff at the White House, will provide an update on global terrorism, espionage and cybersecurity issues. Noon. Free. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798. ■National Museum of Women in the Arts associate educator Adrienne L. Gayoso will discuss several works in the special exhibition “Pathmakers: Women in Art, Craft, and Design, Midcentury and Today.� Noon to 12:30 p.m. Free. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-7837370. ■As part of a new lecture series on historic D.C. sites, Josh Gorman, collections manager at the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, will discuss the museum’s history and its role as an advocate for the people who live in the Anacostia community. Noon to 1:30 p.m. $20 to $30. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6333030. ■Jonathan Stivers, assistant administrator of the Bureau for Asia at

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The Current prize. In the first round, we answered questions about continents, countries, regions and states. Four of my friends moved on to the second round. The next day, we lined up to go to another classroom for the grade-wide finals. As we filed in, the teacher read instructions. The class winners sat down on chairs facing different directions, and the spectators sat in rows by class on the floor. The contestants were handed whiteboards, markers and erasers. Each contestant had three strikes. If a contestant answered incorrectly three times, he or she was disqualified. Contestants heard questions, wrote their answers and, when asked, showed the judges. This went on until only four contestants were left. The winners were my friends Julian and Robby. The third per-

son would serve as a backup, and the fourth would be a “backup for the backup.” Everybody congratulated them for winning and wished them good luck in the school finals! — Joshua Ballenger, fourth-grader

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Currently the fifth-grade class at Sheridan School is learning about economics. As part of our learning, three economists visited us. They work for the International Monetary Fund. They talked to us about supply and demand. Supply and demand is how the amount of goods and/or services relates to the amount of consumers wanting to buy the services and/or goods. One thing they showed us was the supply and demand curve. The three economists told us about what would happen if the supply went up or down, and what would

happen if the demand went up or down. They also gave us many scenarios of supply and demand. We also had conversations about the problems with supply and demand and how we could fix them. Another thing we talked about was supply and demand in other countries. I thought the talk was very interesting and I learned a lot. I think that talking to people who work on the economy every day gave me another perspective on the economy. Having multiple perspectives on the economy will help me learn about the economy because I will be able to think differently and have more questions and new ideas. In conclusion, I think this was an inspiring and educational talk, and it helped my classmates and me learn about the economy. — Gwyneth Field, fifth-grader

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another middle school. After the expansion, said Reem, “they can go to middle school in the community that they love, that they’ve been part of since they were 5 years old.” The changes affect only the campus at 16th Street and Fort Stevens Drive NW, where students begin in the second grade. Younger students are housed in a separate campus about a mile south, at 4715 16th St. NW, which isn’t slated for any changes. Private school expansions are often controversial affairs in D.C. neighborhoods, with nearby residents worried about extra noise, density and traffic. But the Jewish Primary Day School won letters of support from the Shepherd Park Citizens Association, the Brightwood Community Association, the 16th Street Heights Civic Association and these communities’ advisory neighborhood commission, ANC 4A. The support did not go unnoticed at the Board of Zoning Adjustment’s Jan. 12 hearing. “It’s kind of unusual to get an enrollment cap changed before the BZA without people raising concerns, either from the ANC or the immediate neighbors or what have you,” board member Peter May told school officials. “So whatever you did to make this work, you’ve done very well and it’s commendable.” Asked in the interview what the trick was to avoiding opposition, Reem responded: “There’s no trick — it’s a lot of hard work. … We really work hard in minimizing the impact to the neighborhood, and our neighbors recognize that.” To mitigate traffic concerns, Jewish Primary encourages carpooling and has already provided 40 percent subsidies for students

who ride buses to school. Transportation consultant Nicole White recently told residents that as of last spring, 48 percent of the current student body came by bus, 25 percent in carpools and 27 percent were driven alone. Additionally, the school will provide 25 off-site parking spaces for staff at a Chevy Chase, Md., synagogue. At the zoning board hearing, ANC 4A commissioner Dave Wilson praised both the bus subsidies and the off-site parking spaces. “We’re in agreement that they are doing all the right things to minimize the impact of traffic on the neighborhood,” he testified. As part of Jewish Primary’s zoning approval, only a certain number of average daily vehicle trips are allowed for the campus, and the school must implement more stringent transportation demand management strategies if those limits are exceeded. In addition to the transportation and enrollment matters, the school received permission to construct a three-story addition on the east side of the existing building; to tear down a multipurpose room on the south end of the existing building to construct a regulation gym with a playing field on its roof; to build a small addition and third floor on the north side of the existing building; and to reconstruct the center of the building to create a chapel with an entrance to 16th Street. Reem, the head of school, said officials are currently in the midst of a $500,000 fundraising campaign to cover most remaining costs of the expansion. The school hopes to break ground in June 2017, with construction lasting 14 months. “We are excited and we are looking forward to staying in the community for a very long time,” she said. Current staff contributed to this report.

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As described by Williams, Benedict Jost immigrated from Sweden and arrived in Washington sometime around 1847. He earned enough money with his wholesale wine business downtown to purchase the 42-acre lot, building the country villa there for rentals in 1859. After Jost died in 1882, fellow downtown business owner Gustav Kuhn and his family acquired the house, living there for the next 27 years. By the beginning of the 20th century, real estate development had grown popular in that part of the city, leading Kuhn to sell the property to James Holmes. The Holmes Realty firm organized the Jost-Kuhn house and several other adjacent properties into a complex called the 16th Street Highlands. Holmes owned it until 1919, when he sold the entire Highlands property.

Eventually the house fell into the hands of Bowen, now retired from a job at the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The Crestwood resident now spends the equivalent of a full-time job fixing and restoring properties he’s accrued over his decades in the city. He also owns rental properties at 1352 Madison, next door to the Jost-Kuhn house, as well as another historic landmark at 1421 W St. NW in Shaw. “It keeps me busy,” Bowen said. “It gives me something to do.” The Jost-Kuhn House joins the Second Empire-style Van View property at 7714 13th St. NW and the Lightfoot House at 1329 Missouri Ave. NW among recently designated historic landmarks commemorating a bucolic past. Washington County encompassed areas outside the federal district of downtown Washington and the port of Georgetown until 1871,

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Think About Art, Pleasure, Beauty, and Truth.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. ■ Author Ted Gioia will discuss “Love Songs: The Hidden History.” 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Montpelier Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. loc.gov/concerts. ■ A panel discussion on “The History of Finance in American Political Campaigns” will feature former Sen. Bennet Johnson, D-La.; former Sen. Bill Brock, R-Tenn.; former Rep. Tim Roemer, D-Ind.; and issue expert Meredith McGehee. 7 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202357-5000. ■ The Tenleytown Memoir & Essay Writing Club will meet, led by communications expert and facilitator Maura Policelli. 7 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202727-1488. ■ Nicholas Nicastro will discuss his novel “Hell’s Half-Acre” — about a group of serial killers who terrified the Kansas frontier in the 1870s. The event will include dramatic readings, period images and video. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■ Ecologist Thomas Lovejoy will discuss his five decades of groundbreaking research in the Amazon rainforest in conversation with journalist Jim Lehrer. 7 p.m. $25. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. Performances ■ The Happenings Happy Hour series will feature “Press Play Investigates,” an improvised whodunit. 6 p.m. Free. Sidney Harman Hall Forum, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122. ■ The Washington Improv Theater will present “Road Show: Wintry Mix.” 7:30 p.m. $12 to $15. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. witdc.org. Performances will continue Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. ■ American University will present Charles L. Mee’s “Big Love,” about 50 Greek brides who seek refuge at a villa in Italy after fleeing home on the eve of their arranged marriages to 50 American grooms. 8 p.m. $10 to $15. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3634. The performance will repeat Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. Special events ■ “Treat Yourself” — a special selfcare celebration — will feature a chance to make valentines to yourself or a loved one, as well as affirmational buttons and toiletries to keep attendees feeling and looking good all winter. 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. julia.strusienski@dc.gov. ■ Local cookbook author Rupen Rao will discuss his recipes and cooking philosophy and present a three-course meal with wine pairings. 7 to 9 p.m. $48.47; reservations required. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. ■ “Night of Decadence” will feature a silent auction and lavish open bar in celebration of the opening of the new exhibit “Konstantin Makovsky: The Tsar’s Painter.” 7 to 10 p.m. $80 to $100. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807.

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FOXHALL VILLAGE, WASHINGTON, DC Move in to this just renovated home. Chef’s kitchen is open and has all stainless steel appliances, granite, and custom cabinets. Four bedrooms and large, separate in-law suite. All marble baths. $1,099,000 Karen Nicholson 202-256-0474

PALISADES PARK, ARLINGTON, VA NEW LISTING! Popular Mason model, close to park entrance, renovated kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counters & master bath, HW floors on main level, marble foyer, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 zones HVAC, 2-car garage. $995,000 W. Ted Gossett 703-625-5656

CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON, DC Spacious top floor location of Building B with spectacular panoramic views. 2,400 Square feet unit, large balcony, four bedrooms, three full baths, wash/dryer, 24 hour front desk. Parking included. $799,000 W. Ted Gossett 703-625-5656

LOGAN CIRCLE, WASHINGTON, DC Chic two bedroom, two full bath condo on Logan Circle. Living room with fireplace, library, gourmet kitchen with exposed brick, master suite with two walk-in closets, in-unit laundry, and amazing views of Logan Circle. $599,000 Lauren Davis 202-549-8784

GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC Elegant 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath, located in the Flour Mill, on Georgetown’s historic C&O Canal. Gourmet kitchen, sunny living room and dining room with balcony, master suite with plenty of storage and w/d. Parking available for rent. $525,000 Jamie Peva 202-258-5050

INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS AND OFFICES

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FERRIS | PETE R LE VI N | MA RG OL IS

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3114 Jennings Road, Kensington

1720 N. Barton St, Arlington

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Peggy Ferris 202.438.1524

6609 Tranford Dr, Bethesda Meredith Margolis 202.607.5877

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Molly Peter 202.345.6942

The Power of 4 4 Nationally Recognized Real Estate Agents... 1 Phenominal Real Estate Experience 5225 Pooks Hill Rd, Bethesda COMING SOON

12601 Laurie Dr, Silver Spring Meredith Margolis 202.607.5877

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55 Lake Park Court, Germantown

9519 Saybrook Ave, Silver Spring

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Judi Levin 202.438.1525

8101 Conn. Ave, Chevy Chase COMING SOON

Rochelle Ruffin 202.531.8686

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Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdraw without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. Exact dimensions can be obtained by retaining the services of an architect or engineer. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Compass is licensed as Compass Real Estate in DC and as Compass in Virginia and Maryland. Compass DC office 1506 19th Street NW #, Washington DC 20036, 202.491.1275

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