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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Vol. XLIX, No. 13

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

Murch trailers to use UDC field site

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■ Schools: Parents still seek

$10 million more for project By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

Murch Elementary School students will spend two years in trailers on the University of District of Columbia campus while the school undergoes its long-planned $78 million renovation, D.C. Pub-

lic Schools announced at a community meeting Thursday. Meanwhile, parents and community members continue to raise concerns about the specifics of the interim space as well as design changes for the renovated school building prompted by a $10 million budget shortfall, announced last month. During construction, which is slated to begin this fall, Murch students will occupy trailers on

one NCAA-sized athletic field on the UDC campus, Patrick Davis of D.C. Public Schools told residents. Murch’s space on the campus will extend into an adjacent field by January 2017, after the university finishes installing a turf setup there, Davis said. In the meantime, Murch students will have access to one of the university’s gymnasiums for physical education classes and recess. See Murch/Page 16

Sidwell consolidation wins zoning nod By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

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The National Zoo’s annual “Easter Monday: A Washington Family Tradition” festivities included a traditional Easter egg hunt, field games, special animal demonstrations, educational booths and a visit from the Easter Panda.

Sidwell Friends School’s proposal for a unified Wisconsin Avenue NW campus won unanimous support from the Board of Zoning Adjustment yesterday. Board members applauded the school’s commitments to minimize traffic and to fund $100,000 worth of safety improvements on surrounding streets — which addressed the primary concerns of most neighbors. Sidwell has a contract to purchase the Washington Home and Community Hospice property at 37th and Upton streets NW, which backs to Sidwell’s middle and upper school campus at 3825 Wisconsin. Sidwell plans to renovate and expand the Washington Home building to accommodate its lower school, which will move from Bethesda. The project, slated to begin in summer 2017, also includes constructing an open See Sidwell/Page 9

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The D.C. Department of Transportation is studying possible changes to Upton Street at Wisconsin Avenue in conjunction with the Sidwell project.

At Pinehurst Tributary, a return to natural glory

GDS scales back heights of mixed-use Tenley buildings

By MARK LIEBERMAN

■ Development: Revisions

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Sheila Macdonald was sitting in her Beech Street NW home in Chevy Chase four years ago when she saw an unusual sight out her front window: Her neighbor John Burwell was chopping down weeds from the trees along the Pinehurst Tributary across the street. “I came roaring out of my house. I’m the block captain,” said Macdonald, 77. “I came out and said, ‘Sir, you cannot do that because it’s a national park.’” Macdonald wasn’t wrong — the National Park Service indeed prohibits private citizens from tampering with the land it controls. But Burwell was several steps ahead of Macdonald. He’d signed on to the Park Service’s Weed Warrior program, which trains participants before sending them out to park-

drop plans for ‘Ellicott Park’ By BRADY HOLT Photo courtesy of John Burwell

Saturday’s tree-planting event included dozens of volunteers helping to improve the environment in the Chevy Chase area of Rock Creek Park.

lands for conservation and beautification work. Intrigued, Macdonald learned more about the program and then joined it herself. Burwell and Macdonald inspired a neighborhoodwide effort that culminated Saturday morning with a tree-planting event at the Pinehurst Tributary, which See Pinehurst/Page 15

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Georgetown Day School has once again scaled back its plans for two new mixed-use buildings at Wisconsin Avenue and Davenport Street NW adjacent to its campus. The revised building heights — 65 feet south of Davenport and 68.5 feet to the north — are in line with the scale that some community members have demanded.

However, the latest plans eliminate a proposal to convert a stretch of 42nd Street NW near Ellicott Street into a public park. “During this process, GDS worked hard to consider the very diverse interests of all stakeholders, and our most recent submission reflects that while still maintaining viability for the project,” Georgetown Day spokesperson Alison Grasheim wrote in an email to The Current yesterday. “We look forward to continued discussions with the community as we move toward the formal process with the Zoning Commission.” See GDS/Page 5

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Zoning board aims to learn lesson from Adams Morgan apartment project than city regulations allow. While D.C. zoning code allows a maximum roof structure height of 18.5 feet, the developers promised that the one at 2337 Champlain St. NW would be only 9 feet tall. But after construction was finally underway last fall, neighbors saw the roof structure standing quite a bit taller — up to 16.45

By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

When the Board of Zoning Adjustment approved plans for a 48-foot-tall apartment building in Adams Morgan back in 2012, their decision was based in part on one commitment by the developer: The project’s roof structure would be more modest

feet, they later learned. The D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs had approved the design change over the summer, determining that it was a minor tweak that didn’t require further public review. This month, the zoning board regretfully dismissed the neighbors’ appeal of the building permits, concluding that there

wasn’t enough basis to waive a 60-day window in which they should have raised their concerns. But members said the matter suggests that they must take greater care in crafting zoning orders. “I think there have been a lot of lessons that I’ve learned and I hope we can do these cases better going forward,� board member See Champlain/Page 5

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Northwest teachers win ‘ovations’ At last month’s “Standing Ovation for DC Public Schools� celebration, three educators from Northwest schools won the top $10,000 honor. Those prizes went to Kim Jackson, principal of Seaton Elementary School; James Cunningham, art teacher at School Without Walls High School; and Phallon Lattimore, director of school strategy and logistics at Marie Reed Elementary. In total, the Feb. 1 awards ceremony gave out $230,000 to the top teachers, administrators and staff at D.C. Public Schools. The sixth annual celebration was held at the Kennedy Center. The cash prizes are funded through gifts from philanthropists Alice and David Rubenstein. Winners were selected based on nominations throughout 2015. From Northwest schools, the following received honors for 2015: ■Tanya Roane, principal of the Cardozo Education Campus, won a Rubenstein Award for Highly Effective Leadership. ■Assistant principals winning a leadership award included Alethea Bustillo of Bruce-Monroe Elementary (currently the school’s principal); Crystal Gatling of Cleveland Elementary (now assistant principal at Payne Elementary); and Benjamin Williams, associate principal of School Without Walls (now the principal of the Empowering Males High School). ■Awards for highly effective teaching went to Ramiro Acosta, bilingual pre-K teacher at BruceMonroe Elementary; Mary Ball, English Language Arts and English as a Second Language teacher at the Cardozo Education Campus; Sarah McLaughlin, special education teacher at Seaton Elementary; and Britni Whitty, science teacher at Hardy Middle. ■A new award recognizing excellence from an Academic Leadership Team went to the team at H.D. Cooke Elementary. ■Awards for highly effective school staff went to Pamela Lipscomb Gardner, librarian at Wilson High, and Lertia Lopes, behavioral technician at the Whittier Education Campus.

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New hybrid eatery planned Cleveland Park library design clears board for Georgetown Park mall By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

The new Georgetown establishment Church aims to offer a little something for everyone — coffee shop by morning, restaurant by day and bar by night. The D.C.-based development group Tin Shop announced last week that it has signed a 10-year lease for part of the canal-level portion of the Shops at Georgetown Park retail complex, 3222 M St. NW. That space will host the new Church concept by August or September, according to Tin Shop co-founder Peter Bayne. Religious skeptics, take note: The concept is secular in nature, Bayne insists. “That sense of community, that sense of a gathering place — it’s a little tongue-incheek,” he said. Church will offer coffee, breakfast sandwiches and pastries in the mornings; counter-service lunch in the afternoon; and dinner and cocktails in the evening. Throughout the day, a generous collection of tables will allow for communal seating and light conversation,

akin to a typical coffee shop. And in the evening, happy hour and a range of rare bourbons and scotches will be served alongside an evolving food menu. Tin Shop operates numerous D.C. bars including Iron Horse, Jackpot, Rocket Bar and Penn Social. Bayne said the concept for Church was inspired by a desire to branch out into a multifaceted business that offers a range of experiences under a single roof. Rather than just operating a bar, which largely restricts business to evening hours, Bayne and his cofounder Geoff Dawson decided to develop a model that could work for the full day. They thought Georgetown seemed like the right place for the idea. “It just seems like Georgetown could really use a hangout space that has a coffee program that wasn’t Starbucks and holds more than 15 people,” Bayne said. “It just seemed like a natural fit there. When you’re paying these huge D.C. rents, you want to maximize the space as much as possible.” Bayne knows plenty about the See Church/Page 5

The week ahead Wednesday, March 30

Citywide Neighborhood Watch trainer Samantha Nolan will present a Crime Prevention/Neighborhood Watch Training session at 6:30 p.m. at the Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. To RSVP, email nolantutor@yahoo. com.

Thursday, March 31

The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 220 South, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. Agenda items include construction of a two-story addition and garage raze at 3512 Lowell St. NW in the Cleveland Park Historic District; construction of a rear and roof addition at 2649 Connecticut Ave. NW in the Woodley Park Historic District; revised concept with added windows and facade restoration at the Takoma Theater, at 6833 4th St. NW in the Takoma Park Historic District; and construction of rear and roof additions and front areaway alterations at 2341 Ashmead Place NW in the Kalorama Triangle Historic District.

Tuesday, April 5

The D.C. Water and Sewer Authority will host a Ward 1 town hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Tubman Elementary School, 3101 13th St. NW. Discussion items will include water quality and conversation, wastewater treatment, new projects, the D.C. Clean Rivers Project and customer service. ■ The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law will host a panel discussion on “DC Criminal Justice Reform and Reinvestment” from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Moot Court Room at the law school, 4340 Connecticut Ave. NW. Registration is required; visit law.udc.edu. ■ The Palisades Citizens Association will hold a monthly meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Palisades Recreation Center, Dana and Sherier places NW. ■ The Glover Park Citizens Association will hold a monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Stoddert Elementary School and Glover Park Community Center, 4001 Calvert St. NW.

Wednesday, April 6

The D.C. Public Library will host a community meeting on the Palisades Library renovation. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. ■ The D.C. Water and Sewer Authority will host a Ward 4 town hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Roosevelt High School at MacFarland, 4400 Iowa Ave. NW.

Thursday, April 7

The D.C. Water and Sewer Authority will host a Ward 2 town hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the lower-level meeting room at the Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW.

The project to replace the Cleveland Park Library is moving forward after securing approval from the D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board on its latest designs. The preservation board agreed on Thursday that the proposed new building is compatible within the Cleveland Park Historic District. The $18 million project will replace the existing library at 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW with a new one that’s 7,000 square feet larger, with separate facilities for children and adults and additional community meeting spaces. In its unanimous vote, the preservation board followed guidance from the Historic Preservation Office, which will now be in charge of any further review of design details. Board members said the new designs marked a significant improvement over the previous iteration presented in December. At that time, critics said the designs took too much of a departure from the surrounding Connecticut Avenue storefronts and didn’t take into account the library’s position at the convergence of residences and commercial establishments. A major point of contention last time was a large “house-scaled porch element” on the northern portion of the building. The new plans incorporate that element into the overall building design, removing an extensive overhanging and emphasizing architecturally that the large window

Rendering courtesy of D.C. Public Library

Architects revised their proposed design to better fit its surroundings in Cleveland Park.

in front of the porch does not constitute a building entry. Perkins-Eastman architect Matt Bell described the new porch as an “outdoor terrace” at the hearing. Bell noted that the new designs also strive to match the library’s aesthetics with those of surrounding distinctive buildings like the local post office and the Uptown Theater. The primary materials will be brick and limestone, with small sections of wood to give an indication of what patrons can expect once they enter the building, he said. Another design goal was to make the building seem broad and inviting but not intimidating or disruptive to the rest of the neighborhood. Bell said large windows and prominent landscape features like an outdoor garden will help achieve that. See Library/Page 15

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A private contractor will be adding ambulances to the D.C. fleet, transporting patients whose injuries aren’t time-sensitive or life-threatening. The D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department will be using 29 supplemental ambulances from American Medical Response during high-volume call periods from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. The city’s ambulances will continue to arrive first to all 911 calls for pre-hospital medical care, according to a D.C. news release. Personnel will evaluate the patient to determine what resources are needed, including the appropriate method of transport to the hospital. In minor cases like cold symptoms or ankle sprains, American Medical Response vehicles will transport the patient. The city ambulances will transport patients with lifethreatening or time-sensitive injuries or illnesses. The emergency services agency arranged its contract with American Medical Services this winter, and started using the new ambulances this week, according to the release.

Proposed link would improve river access

Plans for a new biking/pedestrian connection between the Kennedy Center and the Rock Creek Park recreational trail are currently undergoing public review, with feedback accepted through April 25. The National Park Service, the National Capital Planning Commission and the Kennedy Center are now taking comments on the environmental impact of the proposed new feature. The full envi-

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Local Scout troops seek camping gear

An ongoing drive is collecting gear to help local disadvantaged Boy Scouts attend summer camp. Scout Troop 52, representing the Chevy Chase area, is one of four local troops organizing the drive – and sorting through, cleaning and repairing the gear before it’s distributed to other scouts in the region. Lack of proper equipment is too often a barrier preventing some scouts from taking part in summer camping activities, according to Troop 52 Scoutmaster Will Stone. The troops are seeking donations including Cub Scout and Boy Scout uniforms, camping equipment (such as backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, cooking gear and first-aid kits), hiking boots, and clean clothing like coats and wool socks. Stone emphasizes that all sizes of clothing and boots are needed. “If you’ve got a basement full of stuff – just take a look and donate it to a good cause. We’ll get it in good shape,� Stone said. Also involved in the effort are Troop 100 in Tenleytown, Troop 8 in Bethesda and Troop 104 in Alexandria. Last weekend the troops hosted a collection drive in Silver Spring, but “it’s just a scratch in the surface to the demand,� Stone says. Those interested in donating can contact scout.hosting@gmail. com or call 301-656-3600.

DMV offices to open later on Wednesdays

As of today, a new schedule takes effect at D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles locations, with most facilities now opening at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesdays, according to an agency news release. On other days, the locations will continue to open at 8:15. The department says in the release that the hours change “will improve customer service by allowing the agency to provide consistent training and accurate communication to all employees.�

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The later opening affects all service centers and adjudication service facilities throughout the District, as well as the Brentwood Road Test and CDL (Commercial Drivers License) Office. Meanwhile, the Wednesday hours for the D.C. inspection station at 1001 Half St. SW will vary as usual depending on the seasonal schedule. During the spring/summer season (starting the first week of June), the inspections station will open at 7 a.m. Wednesdays; in the fall/winter season (starting the first week of September), the station will open at 8 a.m. Wednesdays.

Top producer joins TTR Sotheby’s firm

Top-ranked local real estate agent Marc Fleisher and his team have joined Sotheby’s. Announcing the news last week, the TTR Sotheby’s International Realty firm described Fleisher as a “highly regarded industry veteran with over 36 years of real estate experience and a deep knowledge of the Washington and Maryland markets,� with over $3.5 billion in career sales and over $200 million in active listings. His team at the Fleisher Group had over $187 million in sales last year, the release says. Fleisher will serve as executive vice president at Sotheby’s, based in the firm’s Chevy Chase, Md., brokerage at 5454 Wisconsin Ave. The full team of the Fleisher Group, including sales associates and marketing and administrative staff, will also be joining Sotheby’s.

Correction

In the March 23 issue, an article on 1737 Connecticut Ave. NW incorrectly identified the building’s architect, Thomas Franklin Schneider, as having designed the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall. He began his career at the local firm of Cluss and Schulze, which designed the building while he was there, but Schneider himself was not the architect. The Current regrets the error. As a matter of policy, The Current corrects all errors of substance. To report an error, call the managing editor at 202-567-2011.

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GDS: Tenley mixed-use project won’t be as tall, but school drops park planned as amenity

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Georgetown Day purchased the Safeway supermarket and the former Martens car dealerships near its 4200 Davenport St. NW campus in 2014, with plans to bring its lower grades to Tenleytown and to close the school’s MacArthur Boulevard campus. The Safeway parcel will be the site of a new school building, and two mixed-use developments — which Georgetown Day will use as an investment to finance the school project — will replace the car dealerships. Initial plans for the mixed-use buildings called for 90-foot heights with about 330 apartments above ground-floor retail. Last fall, Georgetown Day agreed to reduce

those totals to 80 feet and no more than 290 apartments. Last week’s change reduces the total unit count to between 225 and 235 apartments. The school’s zoning filing says the change came in response to “concerns related to the height of the buildings.� Georgetown Day’s project is proceeding through the planned-unit development process, in which developers receive flexibility from zoning regulations in exchange for providing benefits to the community. The latest proposal requires less zoning relief, which in turn reduced the number of community amenities now being offered. One amenity that’s been dropped is a proposal for creating “Ellicott Park� out of a “dogleg� section of 42nd Street. Another new public

CHURCH: Summer opening eyed From Page 3

D.C. market, after growing up near Crestwood and starting his career waiting tables at Nanny O’Brien’s in Cleveland Park. When Dawson’s company purchased Nanny O’Brien’s a decade ago, Bayne left to work for another of Dawson’s properties, Bedrock Billiards in Adams Morgan. In 2013, Dawson and Bayne teamed up to form Tin Shop, so named because “you can make anything out of tin,� Bayne said. Jamestown LP, the real estate company that owns Georgetown Park, reached out to Dawson last year about the possibility of Tin Shop occupying part of the newly re-emerging retail complex. The Church space, totaling nearly 7,000 square feet, presents a unique challenge. Its position adjacent to the heavily trafficked parking garage will necessitate some creative marketing — the owners are planning for a social media push and on-the-scene efforts like free samples. “I know we’re going to build the place to be beautiful so once they walk in the door, it just has that feel,� Bayne said. “But how do you get them to walk down those 15 steps?� Once inside Church, customers will be greeted by an unconventional interior with 20-foot ceilings, a rear mezzanine, several tall pillars and the arched diagonal

ceiling that inspired the name. As for the food, Bayne said the menu will change every six months or a year, thanks to a collaboration with the food incubator Union Kitchen, which provides local startup businesses with resources to hone their culinary skills. When Church opens, Union Kitchen will send one of its startups to the kitchen at Church for a six-month trial period to develop and test out its menu. It’s a win for Church as well, Bayne said, because customers will get to taste an evolving variety of offerings. “We’ll have people who are very eager to produce an excellent menu because this is their shop to really showcase their abilities and what their concept is and their desire is,� said Bayne. “It’s great for us to keep it fresh, but it’s also great for Union Kitchen to be able to offer such a unique opportunity for their members.� The next steps for Bayne and his team include finalizing the designs, securing approval from Jamestown LP, getting city permits and beginning construction within the next month or two. Ultimately, Bayne hopes to win over a base of customers who can expect something new at Church every time they visit. “The life cycle of a business: People love it, they get used to it, and then it gets stale,� Bayne said. “If we’re constantly updating it, it always stays new.�

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area — the “Davenport steps� that will connect 42nd and Wisconsin between the two new buildings — remains in the plans. Jon Bender, chair of Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner 3E (Tenleytown, Friendship Heights), said he was disappointed when he learned about the revision. “GDS’ decision to change the height and amenities was made without consultation with the ANC,� he wrote in an email. “Instead, it was made, apparently, based on non-public discussions with the Office of Planning.� Although some residents have feared that high-rise buildings would hurt the community’s character, Bender’s commission generally supports the idea of dense develop-

ment along Wisconsin Avenue to bring more vitality to the corridor. However, ANC 3E was already seeking additional community benefits and traffic mitigation measures. “I have been, and continue to be, disappointed by the relative lack of amenities GDS has offered,� Bender wrote. “Many of the so-called PUD amenities GDS has proffered are things like making their theatre available occasionally, which are things that other private schools do just as a neighborly gesture, and what one would have expected GDS to have been doing all along.� The Zoning Commission will consider the project application — which covers both the new school and the mixed-use buildings — later this year.

CHAMPLAIN: Board denies appeal over lateness From Page 2

Robert Miller said during the March 15 deliberations. The Champlain Street project is a 40-unit condo building in a section of Adams Morgan where building heights are capped at 40 feet plus a “penthouse,� a roof structure of up to 18.5 feet. The new building — under development by Capitol City Real Estate, which bought the site after the zoning approval but is beholden to the same terms — is replacing an empty lot in a booming section of the neighborhood just off the 18th Street entertainment zone. The project abuts a smaller, eight-unit condo building, The Erie, where residents were concerned about how the taller new building would affect their views. That’s why the penthouse height was so important to the case, Laurie Horvitz, an attorney representing The Erie’s residents, said at a Feb. 9 hearing on the appeal.

Indeed, sections of the zoning board’s order granting the extra height do mention this concession. But the order didn’t specify it when listing the conditions of the project’s approval. And it’s those conditions that the city’s zoning administrator checks while ensuring compliance with the order, said Maximilian Tondro, attorney for the regulatory affairs agency, which includes the zoning administrator’s office. According to Tondro, the office ensured that the roof structure — now standing up to 16.45 feet — was still within the city’s general limit of 18.5 feet, and checked the conditions of the order for any further restrictions. “The ZA cannot review every word of a board order, including the background, the description, the parties’ positions, and all the findings of facts and the conclusions of law,� Tondro said Feb. 9, according to the transcript. “We’re talking about pages and pages and

pages for every single building permit applicant.� In the March 15 deliberations on the case, zoning board member Jeffrey Hinkle expressed his surprise and frustration that the orders weren’t being fully read. “It’s the orders that [should] guide the permitting process,� Hinkle said. “If the orders don’t do that, then what are the orders for?� Miller said the board should state important factors more explicitly when writing an order to avoid this issue in the future, but he also challenged the zoning administrator’s interpretation of this specific case. “The relief was for the height of the building, and this is about the structure on the roof of the building,� Miller said. Even so, the board said granting the appeal at this point would be unfair to the developers, who have been constructing the building based on a permit that they received back in June.

Getting Around in D.C.

A Look at Transportation in Northwest Washington

The Current

March 30, 2016 ■ Page 6

Family-friendly Pilot adds luxury for 2016

With ‘Vision Zero,’ District seeks traffic safety overhaul

With the 2003 Pilot, Honda helped pioneer the large crossover class: vehicles that look like SUVs but drive like nice minivans. Now, the automaker has released its third-generation Pilot to catch up with a slew of imitators that

By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

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The 2016 Honda Pilot is a roomy large crossover that now feels fancier than most competitors.

ON AUTOS BRADY HOLT

had leapfrogged the Honda’s crash-test scores, gas mileage, safety and convenience features, and — arguably — its styling inside and out. And the 2016 Pilot lives up to that ambition, to be a fancier but still highly functional family hauler. The new model is unrecognizable compared to the blocky Pilots of the past, but its sleeker shape still leaves the vehicle with a spacious cargo hold and seating for up to eight passengers. There’s quite a bit more room than you’d find in popular competitors such as the Kia Sorento and Toyota Highlander, especially for passengers in the third-row seat and for cargo behind it. Big windows and a low center console also help lend the cabin an airy feel. Some big crossovers manage to induce claustrophobia despite their girth, but the Pilot feels open. The tested fully loaded Elite model has a push-button gear selector that frees up even more space. The 2016 Pilot also feels like a fancier car than before when you drive it, with a smoother and quieter ride than the old model. It’s gotten a little bigger, though, which does make it a little less agile than before. Its turning radius has also increased, potentially an annoyance in tight urban conditions. Fuel economy improved despite its size; depending on the version, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rates the Pilot at 21 to 23 miles per gal-

lon in mixed driving. That’s among the best of its class, though unlike with the Toyota Highlander there’s no gas-electric hybrid version available. Pilots with the best mileage are benefiting from a nine-speed automatic transmission (rather than a six-speed) and an automatic stop-start system that shuts off the engine when you’re idling and fires it back up when you lift your foot off the brake or tug the steering wheel. In addition to the touch screen, newly available features include a sideview camera, emergency automatic emergency braking, a panoramic sunroof and up to five USB ports. You still can’t get the built-in vacuum cleaner that Honda offers on its Odyssey van, though, and some critics have lamented the lack of a knob to adjust the audio volume. Overall, while the new Pilot is a class standout, do note that greatness doesn’t come cheap. A base 2016 Pilot LX costs $31,045, and prices go all the way up to $47,470 for the Elite. The new Pilot remains in high demand, so don’t expect to find great discounts like you could on strong competitors such as the Ford Explorer or Hyundai Santa Fe. Note also that, like all other crossovers, the Pilot gives you less space than an Odyssey or other minivans. Also be aware that an upcoming competitor — the redesigned Mazda CX-9, due on sale this summer — is potentially worth waiting for if you’re interested in maximum fuel efficiency or sporty handling and styling.

New hatchback is unexpectedly Euro

Europeans have always embraced the compact hatchback, with models like the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf ranking as the continent’s bestsellers. With more Americans following suit, Toyota brought stateside a small five-door that it sells in Europe as the Auris. On sale now as the Scion iM, this model will be renamed the 2017 Toyota Corolla iM in a few months after Toyota discontinues the Scion brand. But don’t let the Corolla name fool you. Europeans expect sportier handling than the buyers of American economy cars, bringing the iM closer to a fun Mazda3 than a humble Corolla. The iM does share the Corolla’s engine, though, which has less power than the Mazda’s — even though the Mazda3 gets better gas mileage. (The Scion is rated for 31 miles per gallon with the tested sixspeed manual transmission and 32 with a CVT automatic.) A

2016 Scion iM boxier shape does give the iM extra rear-seat and cargo space. The 2016 Scion iM costs $19,255 with the manual or $19,995 with the automatic, and it’s currently sold no-haggle due to Scion policy. Standard features include unexpected niceties like 17-inch alloy wheels, a touch-screen audio system and automatic climate control, but it’s not offered with a sunroof or leather seating like other cars in its class. — Brady Holt

Summit will affect downtown traffic

The Mount Vernon Square

Metro station and numerous downtown streets will be closed during this week’s 2016 Nuclear Security Summit at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. By order of the U.S. Secret Service, streets immediately adjacent to the convention center will be closed starting this evening and continuing through Friday evening, due to the attendance of numerous heads of state. Metrobuses will detour around the area, and trains will pass through the Metro station without stopping. Parking restrictions are already in effect in part of the area, and will expand to more blocks tonight. People who live or work on the affected streets will be allowed into the area on foot. More limited street closures will also affect areas near the White House, the State Department and unidentified Washington-area hotels. Visit tinyurl.com/nss16-streets for the full list, schedule and map of known Nuclear Security Summit closures.

Last year, 26 people died in D.C. traffic crashes. By 2024, a multi-agency effort by the District government is striving to bring that figure down to zero. Mayor Muriel Bowser joined a number of city leaders nationwide in signing a “Vision Zero” pledge soon after taking office last year, and the District unveiled its framework for working toward that goal in December. The D.C. Department of Transportation, the Metropolitan Police Department and other agencies are now working to implement 68 specific strategies designed to improve safety on the District’s roadways and sidewalks, with a goal of no deaths or even serious injuries. “The idea is that all traffic fatalities are preventable on some form or another, and that comes through education, enforcement, engineering and evaluation of the safety data that’s out there,” Sam Zimbabwe, associate director of the Transportation Department, said in an interview. “There’s sort of a historic mentality that a certain loss of life is inevitable, and that’s what we’re trying to flip on its head.” The 102-page Vision Zero action plan breaks its strategies into four categories: Creating safe streets, protecting vulnerable users, preventing dangerous driving and being transparent and responsive. Each item has a specific targeted completion date, with a number of goals already reached four months into the plan’s implementation. Recommendations include: ■ identifying at least 10 intersections per year in need of urgent safety improvements and working with local advisory neighborhood commissions to implement them quickly, starting in October 2016; ■ filling in at least 40 blocks that lack sidewalks by October 2017; ■ increasing the use of automated photo enforcement, with cameras stationed at all designated “highpriority” locations by October 2017; ■ testing lower speed limits — 25 mph on two arterial streets, 20 mph with traffic calming in two residential neighborhoods, and 15 mph in areas with many children or elderly pedestrians — with accompanying speed cameras, by January 2017; ■ installing or upgrading 20 miles of bicycle lanes, including five miles of protected lanes, in areas in the most need of safety enhancements by December

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Wisconsin Avenue now has a signal at Veazey Street where a pedestrian was killed last year.

2017; ■ increasing enforcement against taxi drivers who endanger bicyclists, by October 2017; ■ mandating side guards, which prevent pedestrians or cyclists from falling under a truck’s rear wheels, on all large trucks and buses registered in the District (including Metrobuses and cityowned vehicles) by October 2019; ■ evaluating five roadway improvement projects before and after to understand their safety impacts, by October 2016; and ■ upgrading at least 10 hazardous bus stops per year, starting in October 2017. The full report is available at tinyurl.com/dcvisionzero, with the list of recommendations available in Appendix C. “Not every one of the actions is entirely new,” Zimbabwe said. “There’s a lot of things the District has already been doing for a while and have led to the good safety record the District has on the whole. I think the action plan is really the approach that’s going to move the ball farther forward in getting to zero.” Another big component of Vision Zero is data. The action plan emphasizes greater collection of information on traffic crashes and other statistics, and using that to make informed decisions about where to prioritize investments. So while the District is already routinely making improvements to its intersections, to name one example, Vision Zero ensures that the Transportation Department focuses first on high-risk intersections and emphasizes safety upgrades during redesigns, Zimbabwe said. Vision Zero has generally won support from major stakeholders, according to representatives of the American Automobile Association, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association and All Walks DC. Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh, who chairs the See Safety/Page 18

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Police Report This is a listing of reports taken from March 21 through 27 in local police service areas.

psa PSA 101 101 â– downtown

Robbery â– 1300-1399 block, I St.; 10:35 p.m. March 21. Motor vehicle theft â– 200-399 block, 12th St.; 1:19 a.m. March 27. Theft â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 4:03 p.m. March 21. â– 600-699 block, 13th St.; 6:38 p.m. March 21. â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 5:25 p.m. March 22. â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 7:59 p.m. March 22. â– 1000-1099 block, F St.; 12:12 p.m. March 25. â– 1000-1099 block, F St.; 4:25 p.m. March 25. â– 600-699 block, 13th St.; 8:52 p.m. March 25. â– 1000-1099 block, H St.; 2:28 a.m. March 26. â– 1300-1399 block, G St.; 9:03 p.m. March 26. â– 1000-1099 block, I St.; 9:37 p.m. March 26. Theft from auto â– 1200-1299 block, K St.; 3:24 a.m. March 21. â– 1200-1299 block, L St.; 1:19 p.m. March 22. â– 1100-1199 block, K St.; 11:03 a.m. March 24. â– 500-599 block, 11th St.; 2:25 p.m. March 27. â– 500-599 block, 11th St.; 5:31 p.m. March 27.

psa PSA 201 201

â– chevy chase

Burglary â– 5310-5399 block, Nebraska Ave.; 9:14 p.m. March 24. â– 2900-2999 block, Kanawha St.; 10:06 p.m. March 25. Theft from auto â– 3700-3724 block, Military Road; 5:05 p.m. March 22. â– 3400-3599 block, Livingston St.; 12:43 p.m. March 24. â– 3300-3399 block, Stuyvesant Place; 7:43 a.m. March 25. â– 3600-3699 block, Military Road; 3:58 p.m. March 27.

psa 202

â– Friendship Heights

PSA 202 Tenleytown / AU Park Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 4100-4199 block, Chesapeake St.; 10:48 p.m. March 24. Theft â– 4500-4537 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 12:55 p.m. March 21. â– 5300-5399 block, Wiscon-

sin Ave.; 2:41 p.m. March 21. â– 4500-4537 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 6 p.m. March 22. â– 4530-4599 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 10:44 p.m. March 22. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 1:28 p.m. March 25. â– 4530-4599 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 6:13 p.m. March 25. â– 4500-4599 block, Fort Drive; 5:45 p.m. March 26. â– 4500-4599 block, Fort Drive; 5:54 p.m. March 26. Theft from auto â– 4300-4349 block, 39th St.; 12:48 p.m. March 23. â– 3800-3899 block, Windom Place; 1:54 p.m. March 23. â– 4000-4099 block, Chesapeake St.; 9:08 a.m. March 24.

psa 203

â– forest hills / van ness PSA 203

cleveland park

Theft â– 3400-3419 block, Newark St.; 12:10 p.m. March 21. â– 4707-4799 block, Connecticut Ave.; 12:08 p.m. March 23. â– 3319-3499 block, Connecticut Ave.; 8:50 p.m. March 23. â– 3400-3499 block, Garrison St.; 1:46 p.m. March 25. â– 3319-3499 block, Connecticut Ave.; 9:44 p.m. March 25. Theft from auto â– 3200-3299 block, Chesapeake St.; 4:14 p.m. March 22. â– 3500-3599 block, Appleton St.; 5:33 p.m. March 24.

psa 401

â– colonial village PSA 401

shepherd park / takoma

Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 6600-6799 block, 13th Place; 4:04 a.m. March 26 (with knife). Burglary â– 1700-1799 block, Poplar Lane; 10:56 p.m. March 21. Motor vehicle theft â– 400-499 block, Van Buren St.; 6:01 p.m. March 24. â– 7200-7299 block, Blair Road; 11:34 a.m. March 26. â– 6658-6799 block, Georgia Ave.; 11:58 a.m. March 27. Theft â– 7700-7799 block, Georgia Ave.; 6:08 p.m. March 22. â– 6658-6799 block, Georgia Ave.; 6:07 p.m. March 23. â– 1330-1399 block, Iris St.; 10:43 a.m. March 25. Theft from auto â– 6700-6799 block, 14th Place; 9:40 a.m. March 22. â– 7800-7899 block, 12th St.; 8:39 p.m. March 24. â– 7720-7799 block, 16th St.; 1:09 p.m. March 25.

â– 8000-8023 block, 16th St.; 8:09 p.m. March 25. â– 7800-7899 block, 13th St.; 1:07 p.m. March 26. â– 7300-7399 block, Georgia Ave.; 1:39 p.m. March 26. â– 7600-7699 block, Georgia Ave.; 2:16 p.m. March 26. â– 6900-6923 block, Maple St.; 4:04 p.m. March 26. â– 6700-6710 block, 2nd St.; 5:12 p.m. March 26.

psa PSA 402 402

â– Brightwood / manor park

Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 6500-6599 block, 14th St.; 1:54 a.m. March 23 (with knife). Theft â– 6500-6599 block, Georgia Ave.; 3:33 a.m. March 21. â– 5900-5999 block, Georgia Ave.; 8:04 p.m. March 21. â– 5900-5999 block, Georgia Ave.; 3:52 p.m. March 22. â– 6500-6599 block, Georgia Ave.; 10:36 p.m. March 22. â– 6500-6599 block, Georgia Ave.; 2:47 a.m. March 23. â– 6500-6599 block, Georgia Ave.; 4:08 p.m. March 23. â– 6314-6399 block, 16th St.; 7:56 a.m. March 24. â– 6500-6599 block, Piney Branch Road; 4:47 p.m. March 25. Theft from auto â– 1300-1399 block, Underwood St.; 8:33 a.m. March 22. â– 5910-5999 block, 14th St.; 11:29 a.m. March 22. â– 6000-6099 block, 14th St.; 9:02 p.m. March 23. â– 400-499 block, Van Buren St.; 5:18 p.m. March 24. â– 400-499 block, Van Buren St.; 9:38 p.m. March 24. â– 1306-1399 block, Fort Stevens Drive; 10:36 p.m. March 25. â– 900-999 block, Rittenhouse St.; 2:12 p.m. March 27.

psa 403

â– Brightwood / petworth

Brightwood park PSA 403

16th Street heights

Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 5300-5399 block, Georgia Ave.; 4:44 a.m. March 21. Burglary â– 5729-5799 block, Colorado Ave.; 8:04 a.m. March 25. Motor vehicle theft â– 5700-5710 block, 7th St.; 4:23 p.m. March 25. Theft â– 5200-5299 block, Georgia Ave.; 9:14 p.m. March 21. â– 700-799 block, Kennedy St.; 9:33 p.m. March 26. â– 5200-5299 block, Georgia Ave.; 1:19 p.m. March 27. â– 5600-5699 block, Georgia Ave.; 1:59 p.m. March 27.

Theft from auto â– 1200-1299 block, Hamilton St.; 6:51 p.m. March 21. â– 700-799 block, Jefferson St.; 10:26 a.m. March 22. â– 1400-1599 block, Longfellow St.; 11:15 a.m. March 22. â– 900-999 block, Madison St.; 1:52 a.m. March 24. â– 700-799 block, Shepherd Road; 9:23 a.m. March 27. â– 5500-5599 block, 9th St.; 3:03 p.m. March 27.

psa 404

â– 16th Street HEIGHTS PSA 404

crestwood

Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 3900-3999 block, 14th St.; 11:20 p.m. March 21 (with knife). â– 3700-3799 block, Georgia Ave.; 5:51 p.m. March 23 (with knife). â– 3700-3799 block, 14th St.; 4:22 a.m. March 27 (with knife). â– 1300-1399 block, Upshur St.; 10 a.m. March 27 (with gun). â– 3800-3899 block, Georgia Ave.; 2:04 p.m. March 27. â– 1300-1399 block, Taylor St.; 9:11 p.m. March 27 (with knife). Burglary â– 4700-4749 block, Blagden Ave.; 6:32 p.m. March 25. Motor vehicle theft â– 4812-4899 block, Iowa Ave.; 7:28 p.m. March 22. Theft â– 4100-4199 block, Georgia Ave.; 6:40 p.m. March 21. â– 3800-3899 block, Georgia Ave.; 12:01 p.m. March 22. â– 3800-3899 block, Georgia Ave.; 3:53 p.m. March 22. â– 4400-4499 block, 14th St.; 4:48 p.m. March 22. â– 4000-4099 block, 13th St.; 11:24 p.m. March 22. â– 3900-3999 block, Georgia Ave.; 12:55 p.m. March 24. â– 3800-3899 block, Georgia Ave.; 7:24 p.m. March 27. Theft from auto â– 828-899 block, Quincy St.; 9:21 p.m. March 23. â– 900-999 block, Shepherd St.; 6:42 p.m. March 24. â– 1700-1799 block, Decatur St.; 8:33 a.m. March 25.

psa 407

PSA 407 â– petworth

Robbery â– 4600-4699 block, 4th St.; 12:55 a.m. March 23 (with gun). â– 69-129 block, Gallatin St.; 10:32 a.m. March 23. Theft from auto â– 900-999 block, Farragut St.; 10:15 a.m. March 22. â– 900-999 block, Farragut St.; 11:10 a.m. March 22.

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SIDWELL: School pledges $100,000 toward transportation fixes near expanded campus

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area that would unify the two campuses. The combined campus would have up to 1,250 students and 260 faculty and staff members — an increase of 100 students and 20 employees from current levels, and an increase of 400 and 70, respectively, compared to Sidwell’s current D.C. presence. To operate in a residential area, the school had to demonstrate to the zoning board that the larger campus wouldn’t unduly harm neighbors, and community leaders agreed that Sidwell’s steps were appropriate. Under the conditions of its zoning approval, Sidwell must reduce traffic by 30 percent compared to existing conditions at the Bethesda lower school and at the Wisconsin Avenue campus. Implementing a mix of mitigation measures would result in a 7 percent net decrease in vehicle traffic during the morning rush hour — even with the higher student population — and an increase of 7 percent during the afternoon rush hour, according to Sidwell transportation consultant Jami Milanovich. Sidwell also must maintain traffic at those levels for two years before it gets permission to increase from 1,150 students to 1,200, and then two years more before it can increase from 1,200 to the maximum cap of 1,250. And if traffic exceeds the required levels, Sidwell must invest in further transportation demand management measures, in addition to forgoing the higher enrollment. To meet the requirements, Sidwell has promised to offer a shuttle to the Tenleytown Metro station; provide bus service to Bethesda and at least two other yet-undetermined locations; offer incentives to students and employees to take transit; help coordinate carpools; and provide bicycle facilities and showers, among other conditions. “That is the most comprehensive package that I’ve seen offered in the District since I’ve been working here,� Milanovich testified in a March 1 hearing. Additionally, Sidwell has promised that parents will queue to pick up their students only within the campus, rather than clogging neighborhood streets. The school will double its dismissal window to 30 minutes to spread out traffic impacts; employ staff and an off-duty Metropolitan Police Department officer to assist with student drop-offs and pickups; and send middle school parents into an entrance off Wisconsin now used for service vehicles. In response to concerns from the D.C. Department of Transportation and neighbors, Sidwell also agreed earlier this month to spend up to $100,000 on safety upgrades to the streets surrounding its campus. The school was initially reluctant to take this step, arguing

that it wasn’t responsible for hazards that already exist. “It has nothing to do with the 300 kids we’re trying to bring here. That’s a public responsibility,� project attorney Phil Feola

â??That went a long way in my mind to showing a commitment ‌ .â?ž

sion. Yesterday’s approval follows a similarly non-controversial proposal from Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital to add a middle school to its 16th Street NW campus. Meanwhile, Georgetown Day School is facing a contentious process as it seeks to create a combined campus and a mixed-use development project in Tenleytown, with some neighbors concerned about the project’s scale

and traffic impact. At Sidwell, officials held about a half-dozen public meetings along with more than 50 private meetings with neighbors, according to head of school Bryan Garman. Concessions included not only the traffic and safety issues, but also construction management terms and the aesthetics of a fence that will surround the new lower school. “We feel that we’ve arrived

at a very collaborative solution for the neighborhood,� Garman testified March 1. The Sidwell project has faced criticisms due to the Washington Home’s closure displacing the nonprofit’s elderly residents. Officials with Sidwell and the home have said the decision to close the facility was unrelated to the school and based instead on the Washington Home’s financial needs.

— BZA chair Marnique Heath said March 1. Ryan Westrom of the Transportation Department disagreed. “These are existing deficiencies ‌ but they’re seeking an increase of almost 50 percent of the campus population,â€? said Westrom. “Where there are existing deficiencies, the need to address them becomes much more.â€? Sidwell ultimately agreed. Zoning board chair Marnique Heath praised that decision yesterday. “That went a long way in my mind to showing a commitment to traffic safety and the concerns of the neighborhood,â€? she said. The Department of Transportation will be free to decide how to spend the $100,000, but likely improvements include installing a raised crosswalk at 37th and Upton streets, placing a sidewalk along the west side of 37th north of the campus, and upgrading pedestrian facilities to cross Wisconsin at Rodman Street and just south of the post office. A rare point of contention about the project regarded one more safety consideration: the concrete traffic diverter at Wisconsin and Upton that enforces the street’s right-in, right-out requirement. The Transportation Department believes that the concrete island may contribute to traffic accidents at the intersection. Some neighbors agree, but others say it’s a valuable protection for their street. Part of the $100,000 could go toward removing or redesigning the diverter — pending an ongoing safety study of the intersection — though the separate concrete median on Upton near Wisconsin wouldn’t likely be affected. The Transportation Department had also asked Sidwell to fully fund transit usage for all of its students, rather than providing $100 monthly to the students who receive financial aid as the school proposed. The agency argued that Sidwell currently has just 2 percent transit ridership and that free rides are more likely to help students form habits of always taking the bus or subway. Sidwell representatives persuaded the board that they should have flexibility to use whichever strategies achieve the agreed-upon traffic goals. No one testified in opposition to Sidwell’s plans at the March 1 hearing, which attendees noted is unusual for a private school expan-

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Budget balance

Strong revenues certainly make it easier to put together a budget that won’t draw an outcry. It wasn’t long ago when every year’s D.C. budgeting process amounted to deciding which programs could be scaled back or eliminated with the least harm to residents. Even so, it’s difficult not to be impressed with a budget proposal that draws few immediate complaints from the D.C. Council. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposal for the 2017 fiscal year, which she released on Thursday, has so far accomplished that goal. The mayor’s $13.4 billion budget proposal continues to generously fund the District’s top priorities — education, affordable housing and public safety — without raising taxes. Indeed, Mayor Bowser has wisely incorporated recommendations by the Tax Revision Commission to lower certain taxes. Human services see the biggest chunk of the total: 34 percent, or $4.6 billion. We’re pleased to see the continued high levels of investment — $100 million — in the Housing Production Trust Fund, which creates and preserves affordable housing in our expensive city. And although the mayor’s proposed network of shelters is getting the most attention, she also hopes to spend $13.1 million on various other programs related to homelessness. These include initiatives that help the homeless move into permanent housing or that help residents avoid homelessness in the first place, approaches that are far healthier for the individuals and more cost-effective than long-term shelter stays. On education — the second largest spending area, at $2.4 billion — Mayor Bowser has proposed a $75 million operating increase and a $220 million boost for capital projects across the next two fiscal years. The latter expenditure lets individual schools be fully modernized all at once, rather than in stages each summer. The mayor says this is more cost-effective, and it will also get the projects finished sooner — but it’s also more disruptive to students during the construction. We expect to hear more about this proposal during the council’s oversight process. Another detail that’s already surfaced as a potential problem relates to the Murch Elementary modernization in Ward 3, which is still short $10 million for the cost of its much-needed expansion and the interim relocation of its large student body. We’re encouraged by promises that future projects will have more realistic cost estimates, but we’re wary of seeing the Murch project suffer due to the city’s own past failings. On public safety, the mayor’s budget proposal also invests in hiring and training new police officers and 911 call-takers, purchasing more body cameras for officers, improving the District’s crime lab and hiring third-party ambulance providers to supplement the city-owned fleet. Overall, we’re pleased with the goals in the mayor’s budget. We look forward to fully evaluating the details as we, the D.C. Council and members of the public get a chance to delve further into the proposal.

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For too many students in the District, fulfilling the requirements for high school graduation means overcoming innumerable challenges. Of the mere 64 percent of D.C. Public Schools students who graduate in four years, many have endured crushing poverty, a lack of family support, peer pressure to join in criminal activity, a disruptive classroom environment, or all of the above. Sadly, there’s one more hurdle to graduation: fees that can total hundreds of dollars for items like a cap and gown, a senior yearbook and participation in the senior prom and other class activities. We heard recently about this issue from the student government at Bell Multicultural High School in Columbia Heights, which is seeking donations online to offset the $300 charged to graduating seniors. On the fundraising page, gofundme.com/griffins_2016, senior class president Saba Amare notes that more than 80 percent of her fellow seniors receive free or reduced-price lunches due to their family’s low incomes. Addressing this problem citywide, Ward 7 D.C. Council member Yvette Alexander has proposed legislation to provide a free cap, gown and tassel to graduates who qualify for lunch subsidies. “This bill is a way of telling our students that we have your back; the inability to afford a cap and gown will not be the final, disappointing word on your otherwise successful high school career,” she writes on her website. We hope the council will seriously consider this measure. Students who overcome great obstacles to reach their graduation day are a credit to their city, and they deserve more than a fee for their efforts.

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he Notebook knows many of you work, shop and play in the Maryland suburbs, as well as visit its rural western and Eastern Shore areas. Our neighboring state has more than one interesting contest in its upcoming April 26 Democratic primary. Two of those contests will test whether this really is the year of the “outsider.” First up, the race in suburban Montgomery County to fill the 8th Congressional District seat. Incumbent Chris Van Hollen is giving up the seat to run for the U.S. Senate. Nine Democrats signed up to run in the 8th, a congressional district that’s centered in Montgomery County but snakes to the Pennsylvania line. The race has taken on a runaway spending aura that has focused the contest on three candidates. One in particular is multimillionaire David Trone, who is a principal owner of Total Wines & More. Trone simply and unabashedly is trying to buy the race. He says he already has spent $5 million, after joining in January. Reporters covering the campaign say Trone could approach $10 million. Still, Trone said on last Friday’s WAMU Politics Hour: “I am a huge, huge underdog.” He told host Kojo Nnamdi that he’s an underdog because he’s less known to the general public. Trone largely disparaged candidate Kathleen Matthews as a former longtime TV anchor, running more on name recognition and less on her experience as a Marriott executive. And Trone simply dismissed law professor and veteran activist Jamie Raskin, a respected state senator since 2007. Raskin’s community activism dates back to 1990 when he served on a Montgomery County Hate Crimes Commission. Trone says he’d bring his business skills to Congress. But he’s not a political neophyte. He may be a first-time candidate, but he has been a major donor to national Democrats. And for his business interests, he acknowledges that he’s given freely to Republicans and Democrats to help his businesses in 21 different states. Trone says such contributions show he can work across partisan aisles. He said on the radio show that donations buy “you a seat at the table.” But on air, he accused Washington Post reporter Bill Turque of misquoting him in a January article that had Trone saying, “I sign my checks to buy access.” Your Notebook is not sure of the difference between buying access and a seat at the table. (Turque, via email, said he stands by his story.) ■ The Maryland Democratic Senate campaign. The race to replace retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski has a different aura of money over experience. Veteran state legislator and Congressman Van Hollen clearly is the “establishment” candidate. He has a long and varied list of supporters and endorsers across the state. He has a healthy cam-

paign account and a progressive record in the House clearly in sync with Maryland Democrats. But also running is Rep. Donna Edwards. She is giving up her 4th Congressional District seat to make the leap to the Senate. Edwards and Van Hollen are closely similar in political outlook. In a recent debate with Van Hollen on the Kojo show, Edwards bluntly said it is time for an AfricanAmerican woman to win and to add diversity to the Senate. Edwards has cast herself as an outsider. She said she’s qualified to be in the Senate and the Senate won’t change without electing people like herself over Van Hollen. There are currently 20 female senators but no African-American woman, according to the Congressional Research Service. Edwards badly trails Van Hollen in traditional fundraising and organizing and endorsements. But Edwards has one key player on her side, the national political fundraising group Emily’s List. Its “Women Vote” organization supports prochoice female candidates. Emily’s List has committed to spending $2.4 million on independent campaign advertising for Edwards. Without that money, Edwards would barely be heard in the crush of all the campaign ads in all the races now on radio and TV. Van Hollen, of course, is pro-choice, too, but he is saddled with being a man. As Washington Post reporter Rachel Weiner put it in an article about the race: “Emily’s List argues that its mission is to elect pro-choice Democratic women, regardless of who gets toppled along the way.” The Post story also quoted Maryland State Treasurer Nancy Kopp, who has endorsed Van Hollen. “I’m disappointed, like many other people, that Emily’s List has chosen to try to use its muscle to oppose a candidate who I think has represented Maryland really well,” Kopp says. Interestingly, Van Hollen’s campaign manager is a former executive director of Emily’s List. As for Sen. Mikulski, first elected to the Senate in 1987 with Emily’s List support, she is retiring after five terms. She so far has stayed out of the contest to succeed her. ■ Maryland’s 4th District. So what about the congressional seat Edwards is vacating? It’s something of a donnybrook, too. Former Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown lost a humiliating race for governor to Republican Larry Hogan in 2014. He is trying to restart his political career in this Prince George’s County-centered election. But even with his name recognition, Brown faces stiff competition from former prosecutor Glenn Ivey and Del. Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk, who is relatively unknown outside her district but has been endorsed by The Post. Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

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Letters to the Editor More notice of races would reduce impact The Current’s March 23 article “Proposed race route troubles Foggy Bottom” cited a number of residents — mostly from the Watergate — objecting to having streets closed for a race. While I sympathize with them, many sections of the District are inconvenienced by having their streets closed down for

a race. With the various marathons, races, runs, et cetera, there’s something going on almost every weekend during the warm weather. Recently, Columbia Road NW was closed down on a Saturday morning for the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon. The closure lasted for approximately four hours and was disruptive for local residents and businesses. But it’s an inconvenience — the roads will close down for a set period of time and will reopen soon after the last of the runners have passed. Is there some reason Foggy Bottom and

not other neighborhoods should be exempted from this? One thing those managing these races could do to reduce resistance is to put up noticeable signs along the race route, along with notices in the media and perhaps posters in local businesses. I’ve observed that these events are often not publicized much in advance and that signs along the routes are fairly inconspicuous. If you know about the event well in advance, it’s easier to make arrangements around it. Susan Todd Rich Adams Morgan

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International education comes to Ward 5 VIEWPOINT rictor craig

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n important anniversary beckons. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the introduction in D.C. of public charter schools, which now educate 44 percent of the city’s public school children. Funded by District tax dollars, these unique chartered public schools — tuition-free and open to all D.C. children — are held accountable to a high standard, while being able to determine their own curriculum and culture. This last point is important to me, as a charter school principal in Ward 5. This is because 2016 is a very special year for us at Friendship Public Charter School’s Woodridge International, which serves pre-K through eighth grade, as we will celebrate one year since our recognition as an International Baccalaureate School. This landmark comes on top of our recognition by the District’s charter board as a Tier 1, or high-performing, charter school. The internationally respected International Baccalaureate Organization was founded in Europe nearly 50 years ago. Generally known today as IB, its prestigious seal of approval requires certification that a school teaches to as high a standard as nearly 6,000 schools worldwide that share the designation. Our status as an IB international school enables us to offer a public education on par with worldclass educational institutions, and prepares our students for challenging careers. This international education also promotes lifelong learning, helping insulate them from the fierce winds of global competition and technology. IB allows our school to offer a higher level of academic rigor than the standardized tests required by state education departments, and it is a natural progression from Advanced Placement studies used by some private and public high schools to boost college preparedness. Along with our school’s core academics, we offer a foreign language program, which provides exposure to a second language in preschool and a full

Letters to the Editor Many don’t support Hyde-Addison project

The Current’s coverage of the issues related to renovation and expansion of Georgetown’s HydeAddison Elementary School has been very one-sided. As I have told your reporter, there are many parents who do not believe that the renovation project is necessary at all, especially if the cost is spending two years or more in swing space halfway across the city. This view has not been expressed in any of your articles. While, as with anything, the school can certainly be improved around the margins, these fixes are all relatively minor and can occur without displacing students for at least two years. If other school projects in the neighborhood are any indication, the actual construction time will certainly be much more than two years.

course in the later grades. This investment, stimulating the development of mental faculties early on and providing a better foundation for linguistic skills, is one reason educators prize IB so highly. Such proficiency also helps build awareness of different cultures globally and here at home, and it is enhanced by experiencing diversity at school. At our school, nurturing these academic attributes is intended to set the stage for when our young scholars enter high school and then continue into further education. Typically, IB-educated college students complete their undergraduate degrees at higher rates than their peers, often in less time. They also are more likely to contribute to college life and participate in community service. The benefits of a strong preparation for adult life that begins in the early years provide insurance against tragic wastes of potential. The opportunities that a high-quality education offers go beyond the students it prepares for adulthood, and touches their communities and society. Eensuring that our children are highly educated is an investment that benefits not only them, but also their children and future generations. I have seen the difference that commitment can make not only in the District, which is changing rapidly, growing fast if unevenly, and becoming ever more diverse — but also where I grew up, in Tennessee. There, among my peers, I have seen the connection firsthand between the quality of education an individual was able to obtain and the life trajectories that followed. I have witnessed the pride of my family and friends in the career that I have chosen. I am a school principal because I want all of our children to achieve their potential as educated citizens. But I don’t see myself as only a school principal. I want to change lives. And in my job, I am affecting the lives not only of our students, but also those of our teachers and the students in their classrooms, and others still upon whom they will in turn have an impact. Rictor Craig is the principal of Friendship Public Charter Schools’ Woodridge International campus.

In particular, there is no need to add a new building. HydeAddison has been one of the best schools in D.C. for years. I have never once heard my kids say that they wish they had a gym, and all of the parents who have enrolled their kids there know there is no gym and don’t care. Even without the gym, parents from all over the city clamor to get their kids into the school. This expansion and renovation project is a vanity project for the parents — and maybe some local politicians — but not the children. As we all know, it’s the students and teachers who make a school, and the facilities — so long as they meet a certain minimum bar that Hyde-Addison clearly exceeds — have virtually no impact on student performance. The Hyde-Addison School Improvement Team that is advocating for the project, as far as I can tell, was not elected and was not put together in accordance with D.C. regulations. They are an opaque organization that has

advocated for a particular position, rather than seeking the views of the community and the school’s parents. Moreover, they have bullied, squashed or ignored any dissenting voices. The misguided policies of the school improvement team have driven the school to the brink of ruin. If the school building is closed down for at least two years, we will see teachers depart, students leave and neighborhood families decide not to enroll their children in the school at all. This will have a devastating impact not only on Hyde-Addison, but also throughout the entire system. The ripple effect will be especially hard on Hardy Middle, a school that is already having problems attracting and retaining students from the neighborhood. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The proposed gym is unnecessary. The cost of this project could be spent by the District much better elsewhere. Steven Barentzen Georgetown

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 11, at the Chevy Chase Community Center, Connecticut Avenue and McKinley Street NW. For details, call 202-363-5803, email chevychaseanc3@verizon. net or visit anc3g.org. ANC 4A ANC 4A Colonial Village â– colonial village / crestwood Shepherd Park Shepherd Park / brightwood Crestwood 16th street heights The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at Fort Stevens Recreation Center, 1300 Van Buren St. NW. Agenda items include: â– government reports. â– community concerns. â– consideration of a resolution on a D.C. Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a variance at 1605 Madison St. NW. â– consideration of a resolution on a D.C. Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a special exception at 7723 Alaska Ave. NW to build 11 residential units. â– presentation by Christopher Shorter, acting director of the D.C. Department of Public Works.

Chevy Chase Citizens Association

Registration is underway for spring programs at our Chevy Chase Community Center, at Connecticut Avenue and McKinley Street NW. Some classes already are full. Those with space available include pottery for all ages, Qi Gong, abstract painting, fencing, yoga, awareness through movement, and gymnastics for toddlers. Do you know of someone between the ages of 7 and 11 who’d like to try out ballet? And Open Studio (drawing and painting) for those wanting studio space and camaraderie is offered on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. If you’re interested in any of these activities, sign up by April 16 on the Department of Parks and Recreation website, dpr.dc.gov/ service/register-2016-program, or call the center at 202-282-2204. The center will host a Community Health and Wellness Fair for ages 55 and older April 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by the recreation department and the D.C. Office on Aging, the event will feature about 15 vendors offering health screenings and information about financial, legal and other issues. The center also will host an English afternoon tea and light lunch for seniors on May 5 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. In other center news, Kat Holmes, who started fencing at age 9 at the center, has won the last women’s epee position for Team USA at the Olympic Games. The Chevy Chase Fencing Club has produced many ■discussion with Rock Creek Park superintendent Tara Morrison (invited) regarding proposals by the National Park Service and D.C. Water and Sewer Authority on stormwater remediation in Rock Creek Park, as well as coexisting with wildlife such as deer and raccoons in ANC 4A, including the Walter Reed site. ■consideration of a grant applica-

national and international competitors. Under the training of fencing master Raymond Finkleman and his wife, coach Jean Finkleman, Holmes was ranked first in the U.S. in every age group as she grew older. Also at the center, HBO last week filmed much of the Tuesday evening Scrabble competition for a program on young “mental athletes� to be shown this spring. Also of interest in our area: The Chevy Chase Historical Society invites children 7 or older, their parents and grandparents to a tour of the National Capital Trolley Museum in Silver Spring starting at noon on April 9. The museum highlights Chevy Chase as an early “streetcar suburb.� Director Ken Rucker will lead the building of models of the Rock Creek Railway line that once ran along Connecticut Avenue. Participants will ride a vintage streetcar and tour “Streetcar Hall.� Advance paid registrations are required — $12 for adults, $8 for children. To reserve or for more information, contact Mary Sheehan at msheehan246@aol.com. — Ted Gest

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30-minute documentary, “Shepherd Park: Past and Present,� will be shown at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. A family story time will take place at 11 a.m. At 11:30 a.m., proud folks from the D.C. Public Library system and the local Friends of the Library group will share a few words; and at 4 p.m., Katie Nye, the branch manager, is set to lead a tour of the library. In between an hourlong book-making workshop for all ages is scheduled with visual artist Karen O. Brown at 1:30 p.m. Come for a short or long visit to join the fun. The community thanks the staff at the Takoma Park Library in D.C. for helping fill the gap during the renovations. That facility also hosts events of interest, including an English/Spanish conversation group every first and third Tuesday (the next session is April 5) from 7 to 8 p.m. Also, for history buffs, there’s a book talk on Sunday, April 10, when author Dolen Perkins Valdez will discuss her novel about post-Civil War Chicago. Big news! Congratulations to the Shepherd Elementary School community, which received notice this past week that the city has allocated $12.7 million to complete the renovations of the school. A new on-site kitchen and an adequate-size gymnasium and multipurpose room, plus some new parking for staff, will round out the wish list that the school improvement team proposed four years ago. Thanks to all who stayed the course and wouldn’t say “no.� — June Confer

meeting: ■Ward 4 D.C. Council member Brandon Todd said the council would start its budget meetings on April 4, after receiving Mayor Muriel Bowser’s budget. Ward 4’s priorities include modernizing Coolidge High School and repaving alleys, streets and sidewalks, Todd said. When an attendee at the meeting alleged a lack of transparency by the Bowser administration in selecting family shelter sites across the city, Todd said he fully supported the 49-unit facility planned for 5505 5th St. NW in his ward, saying the current property there is an eyesore. ■Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Raul Figueras reported that the number of burglaries in the area had fallen to 12 this year from last year’s 32, crediting better lighting of alleys. One area of trouble is an increase in armed robberies, largely committed by perpetrators who live elsewhere, he said. He urged residents to call 911 if they see anyone acting suspiciously. ■commissioners agreed to support a sidewalk cafe for Little Coco’s Restaurant at 3907 14th St. NW. ■a representative of So Others Might Eat reported on plans to start construction this fall at Spring Road and 14th Street NW on a redevelopment for extremely lowincome residents. Plans call for 36 units of two- and three-bedroom apartments. ■commissioner Michael Halpern reported the owner of the longvacant building at 3700 14th St. NW will be able to develop the

site with three floors of residential and one level of retail as a matter of right once D.C.’s new zoning rules go into effect. Under current zoning the owner would need a variance for having just one parking place. ■commissioners voted 9-0 with one abstention to oppose a Board of Zoning Adjustment variance to allow the owners of 414 Varnum St. NW to add three units behind the current single-family home. ■commissioners postponed action on proposed redevelopment of 4424 Georgia Ave. NW into a four-story building with seven residential units and 1,000 square feet of ground-floor retail up to the property line. A developer representative said there could not be any retail without a zoning variance to allow the building to extend to the property line. ■commissioners unanimously agreed to support a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a long-existing Montessori school to remain at the Star of Bethlehem Church of God at 5331 Colorado Ave. NW. ■commissioners voted 6-0 with four abstentions to extend the group’s contract with its administrative assistant. The commission hopes by the May 11 meeting to have resolved issues related to status as an employee rather than a contractor. The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 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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Former Gonzaga and Sidwell stars propel Wildcats to Final Four By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

VILLANOVA, Pa. — Early in the 2012 high school basketball season, Sidwell star Josh Hart and Gonzaga standout Kris Jenkins were on a collision course at Gonzaga’s annual D.C. Classic tournament. The seniors had both committed to Villanova University, but were going to battle against each other for the first and only time for their respective high schools. On that day, Hart and the Quakers got the best of Jenkins and the Eagles, but by the end of the season, Jenkins had earned more hardware — the D.C. Boys Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year and Washington Post All-Met Player of the Year designations. It’s a moment that the duo still talk about nearly four years later as teammates at Villanova. “I bring up that win; he brings up that he was player of the year,” Hart said with a chuckle during the Wildcats’ media availability at the university’s Davis Center on Monday. “We take little jabs at each other just to mess around. Whenever someone brings it up, I’ll say my team won.” Now both players have a chance to earn hardware once again, but they can do it together this time. Hart and Jenkins were the Wildcats’ top scorers this season while leading the Wildcats to the NCAA Final Four in Houston. It’s the school’s first hoops championship weekend appearance since 2009. “It’s crazy,” said Hart. “Two guys from the DMV [area] — we grew up watching this stuff, grew up battling against each other. To be in it together, in the same class, going through the highs and lows, it’s a feeling that you wouldn’t trade for anything.” Hart, who was the Big East Conference tournament MVP and the league’s sixth man of the year in 2015, blossomed into a full-time starter this season. He led the Wildcats with 15.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 31.2 minutes per game. Meanwhile, Jenkins has evolved into the Wildcats’ second-highest scorer after seeing minimal action during his freshman and sophomore seasons. Wildcats coach Jay Wright points to Jenkins’ basketball savvy as one of the team’s biggest assets. “He is one of the most intelligent basketball players,” Wright said during the media session. “We’ve been given credit for our end-of-game situations. He’s the in-bounder. Everybody has plays. It’s who makes decisions — he throws the passes.” Wright credits Gonzaga coach Steve Turner and the Eagles for developing those talents. “Playing at Gonzaga, if you saw that high school team play, they run better plays than any NBA team,” said Wright. “They’re unbelievable. We really look for those type of guys.”

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For both Jenkins and Hart, the path to Houston and the NCAA Final Four wasn’t pristinely paved — it was filled with potholes. In Northwest D.C., Jenkins faced challenges with his living situation and his

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Kris Jenkins and Josh Hart, who graduated from Gonzaga and Sidwell respectively, have evolved into Villanova University’s top two scorers as the Wildcats head to the Final Four in Houston. Prior to teaming up at the college level, they played head-to-head for their high schools at the D.C. Classic in 2012. It was a game that saw each make plays against the other, including Jenkins blocking one of Hart’s shots (shown bottom left) and Hart hitting a jumper over Jenkins (shown bottom right). weight. The talented forward had his life change completely at age 11 when his parents decided to send him away from their home

in South Carolina to pursue educational and basketball opportunities in the D.C. area before high school. It was a tough situation, but Jenkins

came from a basketball family that wanted him to reach his full potential. His mother Felicia is currently an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Jackson State University in Mississippi. ”My parents decided that; I had no sayso in the decision,” said the Villanova junior. “At first nobody wants to leave their parents, but it turned out to be the best decision to ever happen to me.” Jenkins moved in with another young basketball player, Nate Britt, whose parents built a relationship with Felicia when the two boy played together on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit. In 2007, Jenkins’ parents also gave Britt’s parents legal guardianship of their son, cementing his move to the D.C. area and allowing him to join Nate on the D.C. Assault AAU squad, which was coached by Nate Britt Sr. For Felicia, it wasn’t an easy choice, but it was important to give her son more structure in his life — and she thought the Britts could provide that for him. “I made the decision [based] on him making poor choices and not making [A’s and B’s] in school like he [later] did in high school,” she wrote in an email to The Current. “It had nothing to do with basketball.” But the duo did also join forces at Gonzaga, where Jenkins played all four years for the Eagles while Britt wore purple for three years before transferring to Oak Hill as a senior. “I definitely have two great families,” said Jenkins. “I consider myself to be very, very lucky, blessed and fortunate to have two families guide me.” The longtime friendship between Jenkins and Britt was on full display this weekend. Television cameras caught Britt, who’s a sophomore guard for the North Carolina Tar Heels, celebrating with Jenkins after the Tar Heels knocked off Notre Dame in the Elite Eight on Sunday. That win created a chance for the brothers’ ultimate dream — to play in the NCAA title game together. “It wouldn’t be odd at all,” Jenkins said of a potential national title game against Britt and the Tar Heels. “We’ve worked hard to get to where we are, and it would be a really special moment. Hopefully we can get there and take care of Oklahoma. If we don’t take care of that game, there is no chance of that at all.” Back at Gonzaga, Jenkins also dealt with another obstacle beyond his family transitions: He saw his weight balloon to 270 pounds by the end of his senior year, according to Turner, the Gonzaga coach. But his hefty stature didn’t stop him from dominating on the court and capturing both the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference and Gatorade player of the year awards in consecutive years. At Gonzaga, Jenkins was a matchup problem for opponents, but he encountered problems of his own when he got to college: He was too slow to play on the perimeter yet not quite big enough to consistently play in the post. The Villanova coaching staff, led by strength and conditioning coach John Shackleton, made it a priority for Jenkins to get in shape. “Coming in here, I didn’t know what to expect,” said Jenkins. “I thought I could See NCAA/Page 14

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play the way I had my whole life. The coaching staff told me that to be a great player that’s what I had to do.� Wright said Jenkins struck him as “one of those few players, similar to Charles Barkley, that can be out of shape and know how to play that way and be really effective, and he did it his whole career.� While Jenkins worked on his body, he only saw an average of 11.7 and 18.6 minutes per game. But he never became disgruntled. “It was tough because I wanted to be on the court,� Jenkins said. “I’m as competitive as anyone and I want to be on the floor. I just stuck to the process and just kept to work on my body. What’s happening right now is just a product of that.� Gonzaga coach Turner points to Jenkins’ persistence as one of his best qualities. “Here’s a kid that was WCAC player of the year twice, All-Met player of the year, and he plays a certain amount of minutes his freshman and sophomore years,� said Turner. “If you look at the history over the last five to 10 years, that’s a kid that’s probably transferring schools. He never talked about it. He’s understood the process, and he’s bided his time.� Now down to 240 pounds, Jenkins has once again become a matchup nightmare for opposing teams, averaging 13.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 28.4 minutes per game. But the weight loss came with adjustments. “He got in shape physically, but he didn’t know how to use his new body, he didn’t know the new energy he had,� said coach Wright. “Halfway through this year, he really started to realize, ‘I’m a different player than I was when I was out of shape and I can do a lot

more things and I’m going to demand it of myself.’� Meanwhile, Hart faced his own challenges as a high-schooler in Northwest. He struggled with his grades at Sidwell, and at one point following his sophomore year was asked not to return because of poor academic performance. But Quakers coach Eric Singletary and others went to bat for him and convinced administrators to readmit the hoops star. It was a trying time for Hart, who had Montrose Christian — which at the time was known for its talented basketball team that churned out players like NBA star Kevin Durant — in hot pursuit of his skills. “It was tough,� Hart said. “Being asked not to come back was frustrating. My first thought was that I was going to go to a basketball powerhouse somewhere and just play basketball. I was in the process of going to Montrose. People fought for me to get back into Sidwell. That was something I couldn’t throw away. It was something that my dad taught me — to handle everything like a man and if you start something, finish it.� For his former high school coach, Hart’s resolve in the classroom, which has resulted in the Villanova star becoming a twotime Big East all-academic selection, is a bigger accomplishment than anything he has done on the hardwood. “It’s a credit to his family and to him,� said Singletary. “It speaks to his character. When we see him on the court and how hard he works, he had to do that academically, too. My biggest pride isn’t what he has done in basketball, but that he is all-academic in the Big East at Villanova. It’s my biggest joy that he’s kept that up.� The Quaker graduate remains close with Singletary, who was in

attendance at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky., for the Wildcats’ 64-59 win over Kansas to advance to the Final Four. “He took a chance on me,� Hart said. “Even that whole saga when I got asked to leave, he never gave up on me. He fought for me and fought with me. He has been on this ride with me every step of the way.�

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For the rivals-turned-teammates, the trek to Houston has been a little more unique because of their D.C. ties and growing up competing against each other. “It’s been special,â€? said Jenkins. “He’s one of my best friends. We’ve built a stronger relationship since we’ve gotten here. It’s been great to have him on this journey that we’re going on.â€? Both players feel the Final Four — which features Jenkins, Hart, Britt and Franklin Howard, a freshman guard at Syracuse University who played for Gonzaga for one year before transferring to WCAC foe Paul VI — adds even more credibility to D.C.’s reputation as a hoops hotbed. “The DMV is the best place if you want to go out and watch a high school basketball game,â€? said Hart. “It’s the best spot talent-wise and recruiting-wise. ‌ Going against talented guys day in and day out prepares you to come out here because everyone is talented.â€? The duo hopes to take another step forward this weekend when they battle Oklahoma on Saturday at 6:09 p.m. at NRG Stadium in Houston. “We’re all happy we’re in the Final Four and we have another week to be together and play basketball together,â€? said Hart. “But we aren’t satisfied. It’s a feeling of we did something great, but we still have more to do.â€?

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“It’s a big building but we’re trying to make it seem civic,� he said. D.C. Public Library executive director Richard Reyes-Gavilan said at the hearing that the Cleveland Park Library is among the agency’s most heavily trafficked. He believes it will be a worthwhile project. “It’s imperative for us to make this building relevant for generations to come and as loved as the current building is,� Reyes-

Gavilan said. Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3C (Cleveland Park, Massachusetts Avenue Heights, Woodley Park) voted unanimously to support the latest design plans at its March meeting. ANC 3C member Nancy MacWood testified at the preservation hearing that she’s pleased to see the improvements and hopes the commission will be consulted on the landscaping plans to come. But the D.C. Library Renaissance Project is disappointed by the library’s decision

not to make the building sustainable at “net zero� emissions, group member Robin Diener said in an interview. “It is apparently going to have a bit of a green roof and some solar panels. That’s nice,� she said. “But the idea of a net zero building would have been wonderful.� Officials decided not to pursue the net zero plan after determining the costs were too high, according to D.C. Public Library spokesperson George Williams. Next steps for the project include secur-

ing final approval from the Commission of Fine Arts, which supported the general design during its most recent reviews but asked for minor revisions to the position of the library’s new reading room. The Cleveland Park Library is scheduled to close this summer, with an interim location in the works but not yet announced, according to Williams. He said the city has found a site but hasn’t yet finalized the lease. Plans call for finishing construction by early 2018, Williams said.

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runs between Beech Street and Aberfoyle Place NW near the Maryland line before reaching Rock Creek. More than 100 volunteers teamed up with representatives from Casey Trees and the Rock Creek Conservancy to plant more than 100 trees in three cleared areas of the forest area. The origins of the event can be traced back to Burwell’s childhood. Growing up in D.C., Burwell spent much of his time playing with friends at the Pinehurst site. Then as an adult, he participated in annual spring cleanups of the area, and gradually grew more invested in restoring the land. “You can’t imagine what this was like,� Burwell said, pointing to the area’s existing forest, which he’s spent several years clearing. “It was just a wall of bush honeysuckle and ivy.� Burwell, Macdonald and three other Weed Warriors who joined later have worked in the past few years to methodically remove invasive weed species while leaving beneficial vines and plants intact. Once they made a large dent in the thick curtain of vines, they realized the forest section could use some trees. Burwell contacted Casey Trees and Rock Creek Conservancy, both of which were eager to get involved. Rock Creek Conservancy brought 20 volunteers to Saturday’s event, according to the organization’s program coordinator, John Maleri. “[Burwell] does such a good job of bringing community members who live here and are close to here to help and support the work he does,� Maleri said. Casey Trees urban forestry crew chief David McKindleyWard and his team dropped off 105 trees — some already 8 to 10 feet tall — at Pinehurst Tributary on Friday, then returned to the site on Saturday to set the volunteers in motion. Tree varieties included sycamores, red maples and arrowwood viburnums. “It’s a pretty well-oiled machine,� McKindleyWard said. McKindley-Ward’s colleague Becky Schwartz, who runs the nonprofit’s community tree planting program, spent Saturday’s event making sure everything was running smoothly. Along with her coworker Erica Young, Schwartz

handled the nonprofit’s volunteer ranks, splitting them into over 20 teams for efficient planting. “It’s really great to meet people where they’re at and get to know the city. The volunteers are amazing,� Schwartz said. “It’s just a really good way to give back environmentally to the city.� Despite the slightly belowaverage temperatures, volunteers young and old showed up Saturday morning eager to plant. Some took the event personally, as with Forest Hills resident Mitchell Berman, who arranged with Casey Trees to plant a sweet gum tree in honor of his father Dr. Harold John Berman, who passed away nine months ago. Mitchell’s parents instilled a love of nature in him from a young age, and one of Harold’s favorite activities was walking along the Pinehurst Tributary, his son said. “It’s very meaningful that I used to walk this area with him,� Berman said before returning to shoveling. Whatever motivations got the volunteers out, the weekend’s event brought together all of the Pinehurst Tributary’s stakeholders — including a National Park Service representative — in a way that Burwell thinks might not be repeatable now that the area is inching closer to full restoration. “This is maybe our swan song here,� Burwell said. “I don’t know that we’ll ever have an event quite like this.� The tributary will see more activity at some point in the next year, though: The D.C. Water and Sewer Authority is planning for a major sewer pipe replacement project at the site. The agency presented some details of the project at Monday’s Chevy Chase advisory neighborhood commission meeting. Officials pointed to numerous instances of decades-old pipes — more than two miles’ worth — near Pinehurst that have eroded or otherwise become ineffective. The neighborhood commission plans to vote on a letter to the involved agencies at its April 11 meeting. More details on the project can be found at tinyurl.com/ PinehurstPipes. Residents can comment until April 17 on the project to the National Park Service and DC Water at tinyurl.com/ PinehurstComment.

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For the renovation project, which includes modernizing the existing building and adding a new one, Davis announced at Thursday’s meeting that the school system has until May 1 to arrange for an additional $10 million necessary to complete the original design. Last month, the design team MCN Build conducted an extensive engineering assessment and determined that some of the underground elements of the original design, coupled with the additional cost of swing space, would drive the total project cost up to $88 million, according to Davis. If the extra $10 million isn’t in place by May 1, the permit and construction processes would stretch beyond the current timeline, Davis said. At the meeting, Ward 3 D.C.

Council member Mary Cheh told community members she’s pushing for officials to secure the funding by that deadline. Cheh and several parents said they heard from D.C. Public Schools officials earlier this year that the cost of swing space would not come out of the project, but Davis cited that as one of the expenses that drove up the budget. Cheh characterized what she perceives as a change of plans as “demoralizing.� If Cheh is unsuccessful at urging the city to provide enough funds for the original design, she said she wants to plan a meeting as soon as possible after spring break in which all stakeholders can assess what budget cuts could be possible. Several parents at the meeting pointed to potential focuses, like the height of the parking garage and the cost per parking space.

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“I want to enable the Murch community to sit down, have [the Department of General Services] and the builder there, and actually go through this point by point,� Cheh said. The renovation project at Murch, located at 4810 36th St. NW, has been delayed several times since its 2013 inception, with the budget steadily increasing from its starting point of $32.5 million. Overcrowding is a problem in the current school building, which serves more than 600 students without a cafeteria, a kitchen or enough restrooms. One parent at Thursday’s meeting raised her voice in anger while asking for the builder to address the public directly at a future meeting. In response to a request for comment, a representative of the builder forwarded the reporter to the D.C. Department of General Services, which did not respond to questions by press time. Parents at the meeting urged the school system to push the mayor’s office for the additional $10 million to complete the original designs. Keeping with the lower $78 million budget would require absorbing the cafeteria into the new addition rather than housing it in a separate building, necessitating smaller classrooms in the addition as well as a new Reno Road location for a service entrance. Some community members said the latter change could create major traffic headaches. Davis said Thursday that the school system will continue negotiations and announce a final decision on the Reno Road aspect at an April 11 school improvement team meeting. Murch principal Chris Cebrzynski told The Current after the meeting that his No. 1 wish for

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A Look at the Market in Northwest Washington

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is undergoing final touches before it goes up for listing this month. Local duo Chryssa Wolfe and Jake Hanlon, of Hanlon Design Build, created the home after a teardown on this sloped lot. The new six-bedroom, five-and-ahalf-bathroom house, with geothermal heating throughout, is entering the market at $3,895,000. The driveway on the right accesses a two-car garage and the ground floor on the lower half of the lot, while the slate front walk on the left rises to the stone-stack and dark wood front porch. The front door opens into a large entrance hall, providing a view straight through the house and into the backyard. There’s an airy, bright feel to this space, with its higher-than-average ceilings, doorways and windows. The entrance hall window illuminates the daring powder room, where bright teal trim, paint-daub wallpaper and a crystal chandelier provide a splash of Wolfe’s artistic flair. Although this is the most eye-catching space in the house,

Wolfe took advantage of every opportunity to design with subtle beauty, quality and an intuitive view of the way people live. The first floor offers unconventional takes on Classical symmetries, where the three square columns opening onto the spacious formal living/dining room frame the mirror-backed bookshelves and mirrored door to the elevator — which services the ground, first and second floors. The living and dining area has a coffered ceiling and provides ample light through floor-to-ceiling windows. Farther back, the contemporary fireplace in the open-plan family room is centered on the cleanup sink in the kitchen across. The bulk of the kitchen, however, is beyond view from the family room — an intentional design move by Wolfe to hide any cooking messiness. High-end appliances and thoughtful details fill the kitchen. The countertops are quartzite, a natural stone resembling white marble, but sturdier. Both the preparation and cleanup sinks have accompanying Bosch dishwashers. A Sub-Zero refrigerator/ freezer, two Wolf ovens — one with six gas burners on the range — and a built-in Sharp microwave ensure capacity for big meals and entertaining. White cabinetry with glass-front or mir-

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This new six-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom house in Wesley Heights is listed for $3,895,000. ror-front top cabinets offers ample space. French doors in the family room and kitchen open onto the slate back porch, which steps down into the walled backyard, complete with symmetrical wall fountain and decorative gas fireplace. A slate path leads to an outdoor grilling space. Inside, the rich, wide-plank red oak flooring covering the whole first floor continues up to the second floor and into the three bedrooms — the master suite and the en-suite second and third bedrooms — giving way to tile in the three full baths and laundry room. In the master bedroom, sliding glass doors open onto a balcony overlooking the backyard, covered with lightweight Resideck material. The master closet is large enough to be a bedroom itself, with plentiful shelves and

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council’s transportation committee, is especially enthusiastic about the promise held by improved data collection. “I really feel that we’re somewhat in the dark about what’s happening,â€? Cheh said. “When we get a better handle on what’s causing some of these deaths, we can formulate a better response.â€? Greg Billing of the bicyclist association said he appreciates the specificity in the action plan. “A great element of Vision Zero is the goal is very clear and the timeline is set,â€? he said. “If in a year or two we look back and ‌ we haven’t made a dent in the issue, we still have the commit-

ment and timeline to zero deaths.� Some community members, though, aren’t convinced that Vision Zero will make it off the page. Tenleytown advisory neighborhood commissioner Jon Bender said the D.C. Department of Transportation has a poor record of following through. “We’ve seen a lot of studies and we generally agree that the recommendations could make the greater Tenleytown area safer, but almost nothing is done,� Bender told an agency representative at his commission’s March 10 meeting. “You’ve got mounds of recommendations and just a tiny little anthill of action.� Zimbabwe acknowledged that many study recommendations are

ultimately not carried out, but he said residents would be wrong to assume that the agency simply forgot about them. In many cases, he said, further engineering analysis suggested that those approaches would be ineffective or counterproductive. However, he encouraged residents to nudge the agency if it falls behind. At the March 10 meeting, Bender also raised concerns about the Metropolitan Police Department’s handling of crashes involving pedestrians, based on his experience after his teenage daughter was struck and injured by a car in a marked crosswalk at 41st and Chesapeake streets NW in January. He said police showed a lack of interest in the situation

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cerns, about decisions we make,â€? he said. “That community dialogue is a part of implementation. ‌ Vision Zero isn’t something we can impose upon the community.â€? Zimbabwe added that the goal of zero deaths isn’t attainable without the support of the individuals who use the District’s transportation network. “There’s some amount of human error and human decisionmaking that’s out there, so achieving that is not wholly up to DDOT,â€? he said. “It’s going to be up to everyone who’s getting around the city.â€? To that end, the agency is asking residents to commit to a fourpoint safety pledge, to “know and abide by all the rules of the road as they apply to walking, biking, and driving; refrain from aggressive driving, distracted driving, and impaired driving; protect the most vulnerable travelers by being alert for people walking, wheeling, and biking; and prioritize the safety of myself and others above all else.â€? Can the District actually attain the Vision Zero goal of no serious injuries or fatalities? Zimbabwe finds an alternative question more helpful: “Is the vision the best vision to have, and how do we work proactively to achieve it?â€? He and other stakeholders expressed confidence in the framework. Townsend of AAA Mid-Atlantic noted that the idea of near-universal seat-belt usage was also once dismissed as unrealistic — yet the District’s rate now stands at 93 percent. Now it’s time for the next step, he said. “It takes a concerted multi-year, multi-prong approach to change the paradigm and change the culture to say those deaths are totally unacceptable,â€? said Townsend.

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Discussions and lectures ■Harvard University professor Sven Beckert, a specialist on the United States in the 19th century with an emphasis on the history of capitalism, will discuss his book “Empire of Cotton: A Global History.� 5 to 6 p.m. Free. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-2425. ■The George Washington University Women’s Studies Program will present a talk by Tulane University professor Anastasia Gage on “Female Genital Circumcision.� 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Room B07, Media and Public Affairs Building, George Washington University, 805 21st St. NW. calendar.gwu.edu. ■The “Business in the Capital� series will feature a talk by D.C. Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey DeWitt. 5 to 7

Building, 5215 Loughboro Road NW. 202-660-6683. ■National Capital Authority chief executive Malcolm Snow will discuss the continuing evolution of Canberra, Australia, as a planned capital city and how the 1912 Griffin Plan has guided the city’s design and development. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. National Capital Planning Commission, Suite 500N, 401 9th St. NW. 202-482-7200. ■Peggy Orenstein will discuss her book “Girls & Sex: Navigating the Complicated New Landscape.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■Georgetown University’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life will host a discussion on “Faith, Francis and the 2016 Campaign,� featuring panelists Lauren Ashburn, E.J. Dionne Jr., Emma Green, Gregory Smith and Michael Sean Winters. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Auditorium, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. berkleycenter.georgetown. edu/cst. ■A panel discussion on pharmaceuticals, their regulation and their commercialization will feature Kevin Pollack of Opiant Pharmaceuticals Inc., Gregg Kittlesen of the Federal Drug Administration and Nick Langhals of the National Institutes of Health. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Room 309, Media and Public Affairs Building, George Washington University, 801 21st St. NW. gwubiotechclub@gmail.com. Films ■As part of the “Movies That Matter� series, documentarian Jan Krawitz will screen and discuss her latest project, “Perfect Strangers,� about the parallel stories of one woman who decides to give away one of her kidneys and another who endures nightly dialysis amid dwindling hope of receiving a transplant. 7 p.m. Free. Doyle/Forman Theater, McKinley Building, American

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p.m. Free. Kogod Student Lounge, Kogod School of Business, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/calendar. ■Public programs manager Nona Martin will discuss the collages of Romare Bearden and how the artist expressed a powerful and personal narrative. 5:30 p.m. Free. Meet in the G Street lobby, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202633-1000. ■“Pumped Dry: The Global Crisis of Vanishing Groundwater� will feature a talk by Steve Elfers of USA Today and Ian James of The Desert Sun in Palm Springs, Calif., on their joint investigation supported by the Pulitzer Center. 5:30 p.m. Free. Lecture Hall 2, Ward Circle Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/calendar. ■Alison Cardy will discuss her book “Career Grease: How to Get Unstuck and Pivot Your Career.� 6 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■Law professor and humorist Jay Wexler will discuss his book “When God Isn’t Green: A World-Wide Journey to Places Where Religious Practice and Environmentalism Collide.� 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■Augusten Burroughs will discuss his book “Lust & Wonder: A Memoir.� 6:30 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■The Sibley Institute of Bone & Joint Health will present a seminar by orthopedic surgeon Anthony Unger on “Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery.� 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conference Room 2, Sibley Medical Office

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Thursday, march 31 ■Discussion: Author and historian Brent D. Glass will discuss his book “50 Great American Places: Essential Historic Sites Across the U.S.� 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. heurichhouse.org. University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-2220. ■The Programmer’s Choice series will feature Justin Kurzel’s “Macbeth,� a visceral retelling of the classic tale about an ambitious Scottish lord who seizes the throne with the help of his wife. 8 p.m. $6.75 to $12. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202966-6000. Performances and readings ■As part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the Tsugaru Shamisen duo Ko Takahashi and Masao Habu will present a fusion of percussive-style music at a performance sponsored by the Japan Information and Culture Center in collaboration with the Kennedy Center and the Japan Foundation New York. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Cleveland-based Ballet in the City will present “Bloch’s Evening with Kathryn Morgan,� featuring a program that tells Morgan’s story from her early years through her career as a star at the New York City Ballet to her current success as a freelance ballerina touring the country. 7 p.m. $25 to $45. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Scena Theatre will present the provocative drama “Antigone Now� by Slovenia’s premier playwright Evald Flisar. 8 p.m. $20 to $40. Lab II, Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202399-7993, ext. 2. The performance will repeat Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. ■Dwayne Lawson-Brown will host an open mic poetry event. 9 to 11 p.m. $5. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. Thursday, March 31 Thursday march 31 Children’s programs ■A U.S. Botanic Garden docent will host a “March 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. ■“March Movie Series: Miniature Worlds� will feature “Toy Story,� at 2

Classes and workshops â– 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. â– 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. â– Instructor Nina Dunham will lead a “Gentle Gyrokinesisâ€? class to improve posture, balance and agility. 4 p.m. Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7527. â– The Dumbarton House will host an “English Country Danceâ€? class in preparation for the Sparkling Spring Ball. 7 to 9 p.m. $10 to $25; reservations required. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288. Concerts â– Singer Karen Beasley and pianist Greg Parker will present “Broadway Comes to Whittemore House,â€? a cabaret event featuring popular songs from musical theater. 6 to 8 p.m. $40. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-2327363. ■“Night at the Operaâ€? will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Ferruccio Busoni with a recital by pianist Gianluca Luisi featuring music by Verdi and Bach. 7 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Auditorium, Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. www.iicwashington. esteri.it. â– The National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Cristian Macelaru and violinist Nikolaj Znaider (shown) will perform works by Brahms, FaurĂŠ, Jalbert and Debussy. 7 p.m. $15 to $89. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. The performance will repeat Friday at 11:30 a.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m. â– The Matchsellers will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys. com. â– Chesapeake Sons, the Vegabonds and Maradeen will perform. 8 p.m. $10 to $14. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. â– Stewart Lewis will perform folk/ Americana music. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; $12 minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202546-8412. Discussions and lectures â– Margot WallstrĂśm, Swedish minister of foreign affairs, will discuss “Sustainable Peace: The Link Between Security and Development and the Role of Women in Peace Negotiations.â€? 9 to 10:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Riggs Library, Healy Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. â– Giorgi Margvelashvili, president of Georgia, will discuss “Enhancing EuroSee Events/Page 21

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Events Entertainment Continued From Page 20 Atlantic Security: The View From Georgia.” 10 to 11 a.m. Free; reservations required. City View Room, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. elliott.gwu.edu. ■ The “Textiles at Twelve” series will feature an overview by senior curator Sumru Belger Krody on “Central Asian Carpets 101.” Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-9945200. ■ Andrea Zanon and Philipp Petermann of the World Bank will discuss “Preparing for the Day After: The World Bank and the Yemen Conflict.” Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 700, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■ The Center for Contemporary Arab Studies will present a discussion of “Stabbed in the Back: The Ottoman Empire, the Arabs and the First World War.” 5 to 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 241, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■ Architectural scholar Charles Robertson, deputy director emeritus of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, will discuss his book “American Louvre” and the impact of the Renwick Gallery building on art and architecture in the United States. Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Grand Salon, Renwick Gallery, 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-6331000. ■ Zenith Gallery will present a panel discussion on “Portraiture and Commissions,” featuring artists Ken Girardini, Julie Girardini and Bradley Stevens. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Zenith Gallery, 1429 Iris St. NW. 202-783-2963. ■ A seminar series on “Matter, Consciousness and Trauma” will feature Johns Hopkins University and National Institutes for Health neuroscientist and researcher Bill Marks and attorney Jeanine Hull. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. TenleyFriendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. The seminar series will continue April 14 and April 28. ■ The American Ethnological Society will host a “Homeland Insecurity” book event featuring Colby College professor Catherine Besteman, author of “Somali Bantu Refugees and Lewiston, Maine”; University of Chicago professor Joseph Masco, author of “The Theater of Operations: National Security Affect From the Cold War to the War on Terror”; and George Mason University professor Janine Wedel, author of “Unaccountable: How Elite Power Brokers Corrupt Our Finances, Freedom, and Security.” 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■ “Evolution of the DC Food Scene” will feature Susan Able, editor-in-chief of Edible DC; Erik Bruner-Yang, chef/owner of Maketto, Toki Underground, and Honeycomb; Nora Pouillon, chef/owner of Restaurant Nora; Bettina Stern and Suzanne Simon, founders of Chaia; Philip Thompson, executive chef at Capital Hilton; and Rob Wilder, vice chairman of the board of directors of ThinkFoodGroup LLC. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Lohrfink Auditorium, Hariri Building, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■ The American Goethe Society will

present a talk on “The Transnational Blockbuster ‘Das Boot’ and German Film History” by Hester Baer, associate professor of German and film studies at the University of Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Free; reservations required. Goethe-Institut Washington, Suite 3, 1900 K St. NW. mhd33@georgetown.edu. ■ Sarah Bakewell will discuss her book “At the Existentialist Cafe: Freedom, Being, and Apricot Cocktails.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ As part of a festival celebrating historic Library of Congress dance commissions, Noguchi Museum senior curator Dakin Hart will discuss “Sculpting Beyond the Pedestal: Isamu Noguchi’s Sets for Dance 1928-1988.” 7 p.m. Free; tickets required. Whittall Pavilion, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. loc.gov/ concerts/marthagrahamweek.html. ■ George Washington University will host a screening of CNN’s “Race for the White House: Kennedy v. Nixon,” followed by a panel discussion. Speakers will include Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, managing director at the Rock Creek Group; Amy Entelis, executive vice president for talent and content development for CNN Worldwide; and Matthew Dallek, assistant professor at George Washington University. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Jack Morton Auditorium, School of Media and Public Affairs, George Washington University, 805 21st St. NW. smpa.gwu.edu. ■ Sports journalist César Brioso will discuss his book “Havana Hardball: Spring Training, Jackie Robinson, and the Cuban League.” 7 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. ■ Alexis Pauline Gumbs will discuss her anthology “Revolutionary Mothering: Love on the Frontlines.” 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. 202-232-5483. ■ WAMU host Diane Rehm will discuss her memoir “On My Own” in conversation with Washington Post enterprise reporter Mike Rosenwald (rescheduled date). 7 p.m. $20 to $35. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877987-6487. Films ■ Landmark’s E Street Cinema will host the world premiere of the documentary “Dunbar: The Alchemy of Achievement,” about the old Dunbar High School with interviews of prominent alumni such as D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton and Washington Post columnist Colbert King. 6 p.m. $10. Landmark’s E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW. dunbarfilm.com. ■ A Women’s History Month film screening will feature Abby Moser’s documentary “Grrrl Love and Revolution: Riot Grrrl New York City.” 7 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3121. ■ Climber and director Majka Burhardt will present her film “Namuli,” about an expedition into one of the world’s least-explored habitats, Mount Namuli in Mozambique. 7 p.m. Free.

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tion will take place Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. Located at 2118 8th St. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. 202-2320203. ■ Cross MacKenzie Gallery will open two shows Friday with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. and continue them through May 4. “Aloft” presents new paintings by Cleveland Park artist and muralist Wendy Garner that study the shifting, reflective clouds in the sky. An exhibit of functional ceramics by Tyler Lotz includes pieces that relate to the cloud shapes in Garner’s paintings. Located at 1675 Wisconsin Ave. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. 202-333-7970. ■ “Focus on the Figure: Works by Christopher French, Mary Frank, William T. Wiley, Susan Eder/Craig Dennis, and Nathan Oliveira,” featuring paintings, sculpture, photographs and works on paper, will open Friday at Marsha Mateyka Gallery with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will continue through May 7. Located at 2012 R St. NW, the gallery is open Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 202-328-0088. ■ Hillyer Art Space will open three exhibits Friday with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. and continue them Wendy Garner’s “Aloft” through April 30. is part of an exhibit at Brazilian artist Heloisa Cross MacKenzie Escudero shows her 50/50 Interactive Drawing Installa- Gallery. tion Project, which encourages viewers to draw in the installation and watch their interaction being documented on social media. Multidisciplinary artist Sascha Hughes-Caley presents her piece “No Joke,” which focuses on miscommunication. Sculptor and installation artist Christina Shmigel feaPatagonia Washington, D.C., 1048 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-333-1776. Performances ■ Nationally touring comic Adam Cayton-Holland will perform. 6 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the States Gallery a half hour before the performance. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■ The Washington Ballet will present the company premiere of choreographer Stephen Mills’ reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” 7:30 p.m. $32.25 to $130. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. ■ George Washington University will present the Sondheim musical “A Little Night Music,” about the romantic lives of several couples. 7:30 p.m. $10 to $20. Dorothy Betts Marvin Theater, Marvin Center, George Washington University, 800 21st St. NW. theatredance. columbian.gwu.edu. The performance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

“VCE to IAD,” oil on canvas, is part of Foundry Gallery’s exhibit of work by Lindsay Mullen. tures “A Foreigner’s Cabinet of Chinese Curiosities” about day-to-day life in Shanghai. Located at 9 Hillyer Court NW, the gallery is open Monday from noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. 202-3380325. ■ The American University Museum will open four shows Saturday with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. and continue them through May 29. “Kevin MacDonald: The Tension of a Suspended Moment” presenting works in color pencil, pastel and oil paint by an artist who died in 2006 after a three-decade career in which he found acclaim in the Washington area and beyond. “Twisted Teenage Plot” showcases visual artists who played in bands in D.C. in the late 1970s and early ’80s. “William Dunlap: Look at It — Think About It” features assemblages by Dunlap. “Southern Constellations,” the third exhibit in Transformer’s four-part “Do You Know Where Your Art Comes From?” series, highlights the work of Elsewhere, a living museum and residency program in Greensboro, N.C. The museum will also present two exhibits by current Master of Fine Art candidates, including a show by firstyear students from April 2 through April 20, and a thesis exhibition from April 30 through May 29. 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. 202-885-1300. ■ “Foon Sham: Exuberant Journey,” showcasing sculpture and works on paper by Macao-born U.S.-trained artist Foon Sham, will open Saturday with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gallery Neptune & Brown. The exhibit will continue through May 1. Located at 1530 14th St. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. 202-986-1200.

■ The Washington Improv Theater will continue its annual Fighting Improv Smackdown Tournament, an elimination-style bracketed competition with teams competing for audience favor. 7:30 p.m. $12 to $15. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. washingtonimprovtheater. com. The competition will continue through April 9. Friday, April 1 Friday april 1 Children’s program ■ Steve Buchmann, adjunct professor of entomology at the University of Arizona, Tucson, will read from his children’s book “The Bee Tree,” about a Malaysian honey hunter family that climbs 100 feet into their air. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Free. National Garden Amphitheater, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. Classes and workshops ■ The National Gallery of Art’s Drawing Salon will present a workshop on “Contextualizing Contemporary Sculpture,” a look at how contemporary artists explore and combine materials in

their work (for ages 18 and older). 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. nga.gov. The program will repeat April 2, 3, 16 and 17 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. ■ 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. ■ Capitol Hill Arts Workshop will host “Knit & Sip,” an evening of knitting and wine. 7 to 9 p.m. $30. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. 202-5476839. Concerts ■ The Friday Morning Music Club will present works by Franck and other composers. Noon. Free. Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th St. NW. 202-333-2075. ■ Kenneth Lowenberg of Washington, D.C., will present an organ recital. 12:15 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-7970103. ■ Afghan musician Homayun Sakhi, the leading exponent of the 18-stringed See Events/Page 22

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Continued From Page 21 rubÄ b (lute), will perform classical Afghan music and discuss its history. 1 p.m. Free. International Gallery, S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-1000. â– The Friday Music Series will present guitarists Ben Harbert and Chris Hamley performing 20th-century art music adapted to electric guitars. 1:15 p.m. Free. McNeir Auditorium, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787. â– A concert by winners of the 2015 Vocal Arts DC Art Song Discovery Competition will feature soprano Vanessa Vasquez, accompanied by pianist Danielle Orlando, and mezzo-soprano Shabnam Kalbasi, accompanied by keyboardist Andrew Hsu. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– The KC Jazz Club will feature the Helen Sung Quintet. 7 and 9 p.m. $39. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– The Marine Chamber Orchestra will present “Musical Fashion of Great Britain,â€? featuring works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir William Walton and Jean Sibelius. 7:30 p.m. Free. National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-433-4011. â– The D.C.-based duo SmithJackson will perform a mix of folk, rock and bluegrass. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys. com. â– The American University Jazz Orchestra will perform “Spring Swing.â€? 8 p.m. $5 to $10. Abramson Family Recit-

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ing designs and motifs. 4 p.m. Free; reservations required. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-7394. â– As part of a festival celebrating historic Library of Congress dance commissions, choreographer Pontus Lidberg and Martha Graham Dance Company artistic director Janet Eilber will present a pre-concert talk on their performance of “Appalachian Spring,â€? “Cave of the Heart,â€? “Sarabandâ€? and new work by Pontus Lidberg. 6:30 p.m Free. Whittall Pavilion, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. loc.gov/ concerts/marthagrahamweek.html. â– Heidi Julavits will discuss her book “The Folded Clock: A Diary.â€? 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Film â– Alliance Française de Washington will present Eric Lartigau’s 2014 film “La Famille BĂŠlier,â€? about a young woman with deaf parents who discovers she has an amazing singing voice. 7 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. Performances and readings ■“Superman 2050â€? will feature seven performers on a tiny platform acting out the Man of Steel’s latest adventure at breakneck speed using only their bodies and voices to create every prop, scene, character and sound effect (for ages 7 and older). 7 p.m. $20 to $25. Family Theater, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. The performance will repeat Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 and 4 p.m. â– The Coil Project will present a spring anthology of four comedies: “The Last Rager,â€? written by Andy De and directed by Rebecca Fischler; “On the Rocks,â€? written by Jenny Oberholtzer and directed by Eric Cline; “A Fistful of Doilies,â€? written by Erica Smith and directed by Jenny Oberholtzer; and “Family Circus,â€? written and directed by Michael Reilly. 7:30 p.m. $15 to $18. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202462-7833. The performance will repeat April 2 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. â– The Georgetown University student group Groove Theory will present “One Move, One Groove,â€? its seventh annual hip-hop showcase. 7:30 p.m. $7 to $10. Gaston Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787. â– A Nevruz festival and concert will feature over 100 dancers, singers and musicians in traditional costumes from all over Central Asia and beyond. 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Warner Theatre, 513 13th St. NW. nevruz.turksoy. org. ■“Hexagon 2016: Red, White, and Voters’ Bluesâ€? will feature original songs with newly composed music and lyrics about the primary elections and other political fodder. Proceeds will benefit the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home. 8 p.m. $30. Theater, Wilson High School, 3950 Chesapeake St. NW. 202-333-7469. The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. â– As part of a festival celebrating historic Library of Congress dance commissions, the Martha Graham Dance Company will present

film “Dead Poets Society� and a chance for attendees to make their own blackout poetry (for ages 13 through 19). 1 p.m. Free. Teen Space, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321.

Friday, april 1 â– Concert: Washington Performing Arts and Lisner Auditorium will present sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar. 8 p.m. $32 to $55. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 202-994-6800.

Tours and walks ■A spring garden tour will focus on the plants and flowers at Hillwood, as well as the history and design of the 13 acres of formal gardens. 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Included in suggested donation of $5 to $18 for museum admission. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-6865807. The tour will be offered Tuesday through Sunday through June 26. ■As part of the 2016 National Cherry Blossom Festival, a park ranger will lead a 1.8-mile guided “Lantern Walk� around the Tidal Basin. 8 to 10 p.m. Free; participants should bring a flashlight. Meet at the National Park Service tent in the Tidal Basin Welcome Area off Maine Avenue SW. nps.gov. The event will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 2 Saturday april 2

“Appalachian Spring,â€? with music by Aaron Copland; “Cave of the Heart,â€? with music by Samuel Barber; “Sarabandâ€? from “Dark Meadow,â€? with music by Carlos ChĂĄvez; and new work by Pontus LIdberg, with music by Irving Fine. 8 p.m. Free; tickets required. Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. loc.gov/ concerts/marthagrahamweek.html. The performance will repeat Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. â– An evening of comedy will feature Maz Jobrani (shown), Amir K, Omid Singh and Kiosk. 8 p.m. $25 to $110. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– Beny Blaq will host the “Live! From Busboys Talent Showcase.â€? 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-3877638. Special events â– As part of the monthly First Friday Dupont art event, the Heurich House Museum will open its first floor and host pop-ups by local makers Gaylia Wagner Design and Palo Borracho. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-4291894. â– An art and fashion event — “Bycatch. By Hand.â€? — will feature work by vegan painter Dana Ellyn and sustainable couture fashion designer Lucy Tammam. 6 to 8 p.m. Free admission. P Street Gallerie, 3235 P St. NW. 202333-4868. The event will continue Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sporting event â– The Washington Nationals will play an exhibition game against the Minnesota Twins. 4:05 p.m. Tickets available from the Nationals Box Office for a $10 donation to the Nationals Dream Foundation beginning at 10 a.m. on the day of the game. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-632-6287. Teen program â– A National Poetry Month celebration will feature a screening of the 1989

Book signing ■Food historian and candy expert Susan Benjamin will sign copies of her book “Sweet as Sin: The Unwrapped Story of How Candy Became America’s Favorite Pleasure.� Noon to 2 p.m. Free. Mall Store, National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-1000. Children’s programs ■“Saturday Morning at the National� will feature a dance workshop by the Ballet Theatre of Maryland. 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free; reservations suggested. Helen Hayes Gallery, National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. thenationaldc.org/events. ■“Shake Up Your Saturdays� will offer a chance to wish the Bard a happy 452nd birthday and celebrate his life and work. 10 to 11 a.m. for ages 5 through 7; 11 a.m. to noon for ages 8 through 14. Free; reservations required. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. ■“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. Classes and workshops ■Guy Mason Recreation Center will host a tai chi class for seniors. 9:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7527. ■The Mount Pleasant Library will present “Saturday Morning Yoga.� 10 a.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122. ■Instructor Luz Verost will lead a casual Spanish Conversation Club session designed to grow, revive or develop Spanish language skills. 10 to 11 a.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. The weekly sessions will continue through May. ■Heather Markowitz, founder of WithLoveDC, will lead a “Practice With Love� yoga class. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Conservatory West Gallery, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. See Events/Page 23

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Events Entertainment Continued From Page 22 202-225-8333. â– Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 11 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202243-1188. â– Jonathan Siudmak, a federal technical specialist at IBM, will lead an Internet security workshop. 4 to 6 p.m. Free. The Kosciuszko Foundation, 2025 O St. NW. 202-785-2320. Concerts â– Acoustic guitarist and tenor William Baskin will perform popular oldies from the 1950s and 1960s. 1 p.m. Free. Society of the Cincinnati, Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. societyofthecincinnati.org. â– Afghan musician Homayun Sakhi will perform classical Afghan music and discuss the history of the 18-stringed lute known as a rubÄ b. Noon and 3 p.m. Free. International Gallery, S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. The performance will repeat Sunday at noon and 3 p.m. â– Members of the National Symphony Orchestra will perform works by Brahms. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– D.C.’s Different Drummers’ Capitol Pride Symphonic Band will present “Brava!,â€? a look at the world of music from the viewpoint of women as composers and inspiration. 7 p.m. $20. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. dcdd.org. â– Ani Choying Drolma — known as “The Buddhist Rockstar Nunâ€? — will perform a concert to benefit earthquake victims in Nepal. 7 p.m. $35 to $100. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 202-9946800. â– Performer Lynda Carter will present “Long-Legged Woman,â€? a cabaret performance featuring high-energy stylings of classic standards, jazz, country, blues and original tunes. 7 p.m. $25 to $75. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– American Youth Chorus will present “Earth, Sea & Sky: Singing the Praises of Nature,â€? featuring music inspired by the sights and sounds of nature. 7:30 p.m. $11 to $16; free for ages 5 and younger. Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol St. NE. congressionalchorus.org. â– The Ethan Parker Band will perform. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys. com. â– The Washington Conservatory Piano, Plus! Concert Series will feature pianist Edvinas Minkstimas performing works by Schumann, Liszt and Schubert. A wine reception will follow. 8 p.m. Free; $20 donation suggested. Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland Circle. washingtonconservatory.org. â– UrbanArias will present “After Lifeâ€? and “Josephine,â€? a double bill of works by master composer Tom Cipullo. 8 p.m. $27 to $29.50. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. The performance will repeat April 3 at 2 p.m. and April 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. ■“Ladies of Jazzâ€? will feature Tacha Coleman Parr. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover;

$15 minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-5468412. ■The Shack Band and Stop Light Observations will perform. 9 p.m. $12 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■A James Renwick Alliance-sponsored panel discussion on “A Craft Quartet: Weaving People to Create Communities� will feature Stuart Kestenbaum, former head of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts; Theresa Secord, an artist with the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance; Sonya Clark, chair of the Craft Material Studies Department at Virginia Commonwealth University; David Keefe, creator of Combat Paper NJ; and Alleghany Meadows, founder of Artstream Nomadic Gallery. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Grand Salon, Renwick Gallery, 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-633-1000. ■U.S. Botanic Garden science education volunteer Todd Brethauer will discuss “Stone Fruits.� 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■British mystery writer Jacqueline Winspear, creator of intrepid psychologist-turnedinvestigator Maisie Dobbs, will discuss her latest book, “Journey to Munich,� which recounts Maisie’s 12th case. 1 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. ■In the first of three lectures on “A Seasonal Exploration of Poetry,� George Washington University associate professor Margaret Soltan will present “Winter kept us warm: Poetry as Paradox,� about snow as an image, symbol, mood and setting in T.S. Eliot’s “The Wasteland,� Louis MacNeice’s “Snow� and Hayden Carruth’s “The Curtain.� 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■Zenith Gallery will present a panel discussion on “African American Artists in the 20th Century and Beyond,� featuring artists Chris Malone, Hubert Jackson and Gloria Kirk. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Zenith Gallery, 1429 Iris St. NW. 202-7832963. ■Australian author and counterinsurgency expert David Kilcullen will discuss his book “Blood Year: The Unraveling of Western Counterterrorism,� which draws on his experience as a soldier and senior adviser to Gen. David Petraeus in Iraq in 2007 and concludes that global instability may be greater now than at any time since the Cold War. 3:30 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■As part of a festival celebrating historic Library of Congress dance commissions, panelists will discuss “On Pointe: Composing for Dance at the Library of Congress.� 5 p.m. Free. Whittall Pavilion, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. loc.gov/ concerts/marthagrahamweek.html. ■Editor Bethanne Patrick, joined by historical novelist Louis Bayard and

other contributors, will discuss “The Books That Changed My Life: Reflections by 100 Authors, Actors, Musicians, and Other Remarkable People.� 6 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Family program ■“The Outwin 2016 Family Day� will feature portrait workshops led by artists featured in the newly opened exhibition “The Outwin 2016,� as well as a demonstration by Grammy nominee Christylez Bacon of how musicians use song as narrative and a performance by Bowen McCauley Dance showing how company members tell their stories on stage. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Kogod Courtyard, National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. Films ■The National Gallery of Art will present Kon Ichikawa’s 1968 film “Kyoto� and Nagisa Oshima’s 1991 film “Kyoto, My Mother’s Place.� 2 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■A documentary screening will feature Caterina Borelli’s films “Qudad: Reinventing a Tradition� and “The Architecture of Mud.� 2 p.m. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-9945200. ■“Reel Portraits: Gregory Peck� will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the legendary actor’s birth with showings of “To Kill a Mockingbird� and “A Conversation With Gregory Peck.� National Portrait Gallery historian Kate Lemay will make introductory remarks, and a discussion of the latter film will feature Barbara Kopple and Linda Saffire, the documentary’s producers, and Cecilia Peck, the actor’s daughter. 2 p.m. Free. McEvoy Auditorium, National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■“Bernard Herrmann: Stage, Screen, and Radio� — a monthlong series produced by the PostClassical Ensemble, National Gallery of Art, Georgetown University and AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center on one of the towering figures in 20th-century American music — will feature Alfred Hitchcock’s 1956 film “The Man Who Knew Too Much,� which Herrmann scored. 4 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Open house ■An open house at the Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library to celebrate its recent renovations will feature screenings of the film “Shepherd Park: Past and Present,� from 10 to 11 a.m. and from 3 to 4 p.m.; a family story time, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; presentation and remarks, from 11:30 a.m. to noon; and a workshop by visual artist Karen O. Brown on making memory books, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202541-6100. Performances and readings ■Abdul Ali and Majda Gama will read from their work. 2 to 3 p.m. Free. Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. 202-232-5483. ■Opera Lafayette will present a musical performance and educational

Sunday, april 3 ■Concert: The Georgetown Concert Series will feature the Canadian Brass, a quintet that blends creativity, humor and technical mastery for lively performances. A reception will follow. 5 p.m. $40. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish, 3240 O St. NW. 202-338-1796. workshop on “dangerous love� as an aspect of mythology used by early opera composers to create uniquely dramatic characters. 3 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■Transgender choreographer Sean Dorsey will present his dance-theater work “The Missing Generation,� created from oral history interviews with survivors of the early AIDS epidemic. 8 p.m. $15 to $30. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. The performance will repeat Sunday at 7 p.m. Special events ■“Slow Art Day� will offer a chance to examine five works of art for 10 minutes each on your own before joining other visitors and Hillwood staff for a friendly discussion over lunch. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5 to $18. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. ■The DMV Food Truck Association will host an indoor “Ok@Okie� event in the Hecht Warehouse District featuring an array of fare from the group’s members, a craft beer garden, sporting activities, live music and a craft market. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. 16th Street and New York Avenue NE. dmvfta.org/ourevents. ■A meet and greet will feature artists whose work depicts the flora found 7+( :25/' )$0286

in America’s national parks. 1 to 2 p.m. Free. Conservatory West Gallery, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■A Cherry Blossom Tea and House Tour at Tudor Place will feature a traditional English tea and a guided tour spotlighting Asian art highlights. 1 to 3 p.m. $35 to $40; reservations required. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. ■The Dumbarton House will celebrate the season with its Sparkling Spring Ball 2016, featuring live music and traditional country dances like those practiced by Jane Austen. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $22.50 to $55; reservations required. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288. Special event ■The Cheeky Puppy 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. The Cheeky Puppy, 1709 Connecticut Ave. NW. washhumane.org/ adoptionevents. Sporting event ■The Washington Nationals will play an exhibition game against the Minnesota Twins. 12:05 p.m. $10 to $90. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-632-6287. Walks and tours ■Washington Walks “Get Local!� series will explore the historic U Street Corridor, featuring a look at the neighborhood’s “Black Broadway� era. 11 a.m. $15 to $20. Meet outside the 13th Street exit to the U Street/Cardozo Metro station. washingtonwalks.com. ■Washington Walks will present a “Blossom Secrets Stroll.� 2 p.m. $15 to $20. Meet outside the Independence Avenue exit to the Smithsonian Metro station. washingtonwalks.com. The walk will repeat April 3, 9 and 10 at 2 p.m. Sunday,april April 3 3 Sunday Children’s program ■Children will hear a story about Walt Whitman and then create a special piece of art. 2 to 5 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. Classes and workshops ■The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center will host a class on “Advice for Life.� 10 a.m. Free; $5 to $12 donation suggestSee Events/Page 24

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together African-American and Jewish students — will join program director Avi Edelman to discuss their mission to eradicate racism, anti-Semitism and all forms of discrimination. 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-3877638. ■Irish literary giant Edna O’Brien will discuss “The Little Red Chairs,� her first novel in a decade, in conversation with Stephen Goodwin, professor of creative writing at George Mason University and co-founder of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation. 6 p.m. $20. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. Films ■The Mount Pleasant Library will present the 2015 movie “Creed.� 2 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3121. ■“Bernard Herrmann: Stage, Screen, and Radio� will feature Robert Wise’s 1951 film “The Day the Earth Stood Still,� with introductory remarks by musicologist Neil Lerner. 4 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■Food Recovery Network will present the film “Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story,� followed by a Q&A with producer Jenny Rustlemeyer. 6 to 9 p.m. $15; reservations required. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. busboysandpoets.com. Performances and readings ■The Warner Theatre will host the Broadway musical “Million Dollar Quartet,� about the legendary night a twist of fate brought Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins together for a historic rock ’n’ roll jam. 3 and 7:30 p.m. $42 to $72. Warner Theatre, 513 13th St. NW. 800-745-3000. ■Poet E. Ethelbert Miller will read from his work at a book launch for “The Collected Poems of E. Ethelbert Miller.� 4 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. ■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 ■Tryst 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. Tryst, 2459 18th St. 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. Monday,april April 4 4 Monday Children’s programs ■Children’s performer Mr. Gabe 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. ■Faith Erin Hicks will discuss her latest graphic novel, “The Nameless

Sunday, april 3 ■Concert: As part of the Catherine and Mary Roth Concert Series, pianist Larry Weng will perform works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Prokofiev and Ravel. 5 p.m. Free. Church of the Annunciation, 3810 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-441-7678. City,� about an unlikely friendship between two denizens of a troubled place and their hoped-for future in a peaceful civilization (for ages 10 through 13). 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. Classes and workshops ■Angela Matysiak will lead a gentle yoga class. 6:30 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7527. ■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. ■Joe Ryan, managing principal of CareerMentor.us, will lead a workshop for job seekers on interviewing skills. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■Embrace Yoga DC will present “Mindful Monday Yoga.� 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. Concert ■Students from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Discussions and lectures ■Maggie Downing, destination manager for the Georgetown Business Improvement District, will discuss plans to restore and revitalize the section of the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Georgetown. Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202994-5200. ■Sam Lebovic, author of “Free Speech and Unfree News: The Paradox of Press Freedom in America,� will reexamine assumptions about what freedom of the press means in a democratic society. Noon. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■Orisanmi Burton, professor of anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will discuss

“Fugitive Masculinity: Confrontation & Compliance in New York State Prisons.� Noon. Free. Kay Lounge A, Kay Spiritual Life Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/ calendar. ■Ben-Dror Yemini, senior journalist with the Hebrew daily Yediot Ahronot and author of “The Industry of Lies,� will discuss “Jewish Refugees From Arab Lands: A Personal Story.� Noon to 2 p.m. Free; reservations required. Hughes Formal Lounge, Hughes Hall, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/cas/israelstudies. ■Beth Haller, professor of journalism/new media and graduate director of the communication management master’s program at Towson University, will discuss “Representation of Disability in the Media.� 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 108, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■Beate Merk, Bavarian minister for European and international affairs, will discuss “Global Security: The European Perspective.� 4 to 5 p.m. Free; reservations required. Mortara Building, Georgetown University, 3600 N St. NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■Farah Al-Nakib, assistant professor of history and director of the Center for Gulf Studies at American University of Kuwait, will discuss “Kuwait Transformed: A History of Oil and Urban Life.� 5 to 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 505, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. elliott.gwu. edu. ■Roy Neel, author and former chief of staff to Vice President Al Gore, will discuss his new thriller, “The Electors,� which features an election-eve terror attack and a candidate bent on hijacking the Electoral College. Joining the conversation will be Lissa Muscatine, Politics and Prose co-owner and former senior adviser to Hillary Clinton. 5:30 p.m. $45; includes drink ticket, the book and hors d’oeuvres. Buck’s Fishing & Camping, 5031 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■Art historian Aneta GeorgievskaShine will discuss “The House Museum as a Memory Palace: Discovering the Lesser-Known Treasures of Paris.� 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202633-3030. ■Elaine Showalter, professor emeritus of English at Princeton University and author of “The Civil Wars of Julia Ward Howe,� will discuss “Julia Ward Howe: Beyond the ‘Battle Hymn’� in conversation with NPR’s Cokie Roberts. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $45. Warner Bros. Theater, National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-3030. ■Donna Leon, an American who has lived in Venice for more than two decades, will discuss “The Waters of Eternal Youth,� her 25th novel to feature the city’s police commissioner, Guido Brunetti. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. ■Human rights activist Julienne Lusenge will discuss “On the Front Lines See Events/Page 25

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of Women’s Rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo.” 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. sydmc5773@gwu.edu. ■ The Center for Justice & International Law and Open Society Foundations will present a talk by photographer Greg Constantine on his book “Nowhere People,” about his 10-year photography project that documents individuals and ethnic communities around the world who have had their citizenship stripped or denied by governments. A panel discussion on statelessness in the Americas will follow. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638.

Concerts ■ As part of the Tuesday Concert Series, the Washington Bach Consort will present a recital by organist Victoria Shields. 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-3472635. ■ The University of the District of Columbia’s “JAZZalive” series will present “Meet the Artist on the Bandstand,” featuring trumpeter, producer, composer and arranger DeAndre Shaifer with pianist and UDC Jazz Studies director 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. ■ The Conservatory Project will feature students from the Berklee School of Music Global Jazz Institute performing jazz and contemporary music with National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master and vibraphone virtuoso Gary Burton. 6 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the States Gallery a half hour before the performance. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Aeolus Quartet will present “Painting Sound,” featuring the D.C. premiere of “Alcyone” by George Washington University professor Douglas Boyce, works by Beethoven and Nancarrow, and music composed by students at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in conjunction with the Aeolus Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Free. Hammer Auditorium, Corcoran School of the Arts & Design, George Washington University, 500 17th St. NW. 202-994-6245. ■ 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.

Film ■ “Marvelous Movie Mondays” will feature the 2015 movie “The Danish Girl,” about the life of one of the world’s first people to undergo sex change surgery. 2 and 6:30 p.m. Free. Meeting Room, Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. Performance ■ Laugh Index Theatre will present “Improv Wars,” a friendly competition among area improv troupes with audience members voting for the winners. 7:30 p.m. $8 to $10. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th Street NW. 202-462-7833. The competition will continue April 11. Special event ■ The Washington Jewish Music Festival and the New Israel Fund will present “From the Heart of Jerusalem: The Politics, Human Rights, and the Hip Hop of Israel,” featuring Israeli hip-hop star Shaanan Streett of Hadag Nahash. 7 to 9 p.m. $12. DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. Tuesday, April 5 5 Tuesday april Children’s program ■ Kwame Alexander will discuss “Booked,” his novel in verse about the challenges facing a middle-schooler who is targeted by bullies and misses an important soccer tournament due to a trip to the emergency room (for ages 11 through 15). 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. The author will also discuss the book at 6:30 p.m. at Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. Classes and workshops ■ A weekly “Sacred Circle Dancing” class will feature moving meditations that embody and integrate mind, body and spirit. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Temple Micah, 2829 Wisconsin Ave. NW. ■ CityCenterDC and CorePower Yoga will present weekly al fresco “Toned Up Tuesdays,” featuring intensely physical workouts rooted in the mindfulness of yoga, along with fitness swag, healthy snacks and special offers. 6:30 p.m. Free. The Park at CityCenter, 10th and I streets NW. citycenterdc.com. ■ 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. ■ ArtJamz will present an “Intro to Painting” class. 7 to 9 p.m. $32 to $35. ArtJamz Dupont Studio, 1728 Connecti-

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Discussions and lectures ■ George Washington University and ONE DC will present “A Moment or a Movement? Why Black Lives Matter on the Path to Equitable Development in Washington DC,” featuring a keynote discussion with activist Bill Fletcher Jr., a panel discussion and afternoon study tours of Shaw, Anacostia and Congress Heights. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free; reservations required. Grand Ballroom, Marvin Center, George Washington University, 800 21st St. NW. go.gwu.edu/edc16. ■ In celebration of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Paul Dolinsky of the National Park Service will describe his agency’s Witness Tree Protection Program for trees whose history is intertwined with the American experience. He will also illustrate the combinations of botany and culture documented for the Historic American Landscapes Survey. Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Whittall Pavilion, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-2990. ■ The “Books That Shaped America” series will feature a discussion of “The Snowy Day,” the first full-color picture book with an African-American as the main character. Noon to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Training and Events Room, Bender Library, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3847. ■ The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University will present

Tuesday, april 5 ■ Discussion: WAMU host Diane Rehm will discuss her book “On My Own,” which recounts the end of her 54-year marriage, the death of her husband from Parkinson’s disease, and her advocacy of the “right to die.” Georgetown University linguistics professor Deborah Tannen will join Rehm in conversation. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

a talk on “Making Peace With Our Eating Habits” by Annie Mahon, a yoga and mindfulness teacher, founder of Circle Yoga Cooperative and DC Yoga Week, and author of “Things I Did While I Was Hangry.” 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Free. Temple Baptist Church, 3850 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-895-4860. ■ Arkady Moshes of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs will discuss “Will Europe Blink on Ukraine?” 12:30 to 2 p.m. Free; reservations required. Suite 412, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/35o. ■ The Moveable Feast Classics Book Club will discuss Hermann Hesse’s “Siddhartha.” 1 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-282-3139. ■ Dr. Richard Rubin, chief of cardiology at Sibley Memorial Hospital, will discuss “Advances in Preventive Cardiology,” about lifestyle adjustments that can improve our health and advanced techniques being used in the treatment of heart disease. 1 to 2 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Renaissance Meeting Room 1, Sibley Memorial Hospital, 5255 Loughboro Road NW. 202-537-4000. ■ The Human Rights Defenders series will feature a talk by Fatima Jafari on women’s rights and political participation in Afghanistan. 3 to 4 p.m. Free. Kay Lounge A, Kay Spiritual Life Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/calendar. ■ Georgetown University’s Physics Colloquium series will feature a talk by Patrick Charbonneau, associate professor of chemistry at Duke University, on “Recent Advances on the Glass Problem.” 3:15 p.m. Free; reservations required. Regents Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. physics.georgetown.edu/colloquia. ■ “Inventing a Better Mousetrap” — about the working models required for patent applications in early America — will feature a tour of patent models led

by Luce Foundation Center manager Bridget Callahan and a book talk by Ann and Alan Rothschild, authors of “Inventing a Better Mousetrap: 200 Years of American History in the Amazing World of Patent Models.” Tour at 5:30 p.m.; book talk and signing at 6:30 p.m. Free. Luce Foundation Center and McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202633-1000. ■ Georgetown University professor Joseph Sassoon will discuss his book “Anatomy of Authoritarianism in the Arab Republics.” 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 241, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■ Monique W. Morris, co-founder and president of the National Black Women’s Justice Institute, will discuss her book “Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools.” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. tinyurl.com/zf796ou. ■ Susan Willens, professor emeritus in English at George Washington University, and Virginia Newmyer, former lecturer at American University, will lead a discussion of Sebastian Barry’s 2005 novel “A Long Long Way” 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. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6333030. ■ American University’s School of Communication will host a talk by Kevin Merida, former managing editor of The Washington Post and now head of The UnDefeated, ESPN’s startup about race, culture and sports. 7 p.m. Free. Butler Board Room, Butler Pavilion, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/calendar. ■ Deepa Iyer will discuss her book “We Too Sing America: South Asian, Arab, Muslim, and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial Future.” 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. 202-232-5483. ■ The Chevy Chase Book Club will discuss “The Witches: Salem, 1692” by Stacy Schiff. 7 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202282-0021. ■ Author Justin Martin will present a lecture on “Rebel Souls: Walt Whitman and America›s First Bohemians,” drawn from his book of the same name chronicling vibrant characters such as poet Whitman, actor Edwin Booth and cabaret performer Adah Menken who frequented Pfaff›s saloon in New York City during the 1850s. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-3317282. ■ Jeff Smith, an urban policy professor and former Missouri state senator, will discuss his book “Mr. Smith Goes to Prison: What My Year Behind Bars Taught Me About America’s Prison Cri-

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sis.” 7 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 201B, White-Gravenor Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■ British photojournalist Charlie Hamilton James will discuss “I Bought a Rainforest,” about his passion for the wild. 7:30 p.m. $25. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic Museum, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. Films ■ The West End Library Movie Extravaganza will feature the 2015 film “Creed.” 2:30 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 VIrginia Ave. NW. 202724-8707. ■ The Washington DC Jewish Community Center will present the Mid-Atlantic premiere of Jerome Cohen Oliver’s 2015 film “The Midnight Orchestra.” 7:30 to 9 p.m. $13.50. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. Performances ■ 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. witdc.org. Special event ■ A wine and cheese tasting will featuring pairings selected by sommelier Vickie Reh and cheesemonger Alice Bergen Phillips. 7 to 9 p.m. $25. Via Umbria, 1525 Wisconsin Ave. NW. viaumbria.com/events. Sporting event ■ The Washington Capitals will play the New York Islanders. 7 p.m. $35 to $313. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Wednesday,april April 6 6 Wednesday Children’s program ■ Tom Angleberger, author of the Origami Yoda series for ages 9 to 12, will discuss his book “Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip Mall,” the illustrated first installment of a trilogy. 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Classes and workshops ■ Kripalu yoga teacher Eva Blutinger will lead a “Yoga in the Galleries” class. 10 a.m. $10. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300. ■ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Rock Creek, will host a weekly tai chi class. 2 p.m. Free. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Rock Creek, 201 Allison St. NW. 202726-2080. ■ Kellie Cox, professional botanical artist, horticulturist and director of gardens and grounds at Tudor Place, will lead an “Art in the Garden” workshop focusing on pen and ink illustration (for ages 16 and older). 2 to 4 p.m. $50 to $65; reservations required. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. ■ Housing Counseling Services Inc. will present an orientation session for prospective homebuyers. 6 p.m. Free; See Events/Page 30

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I love third grade because we’re doing multiplication, division and fractions. We’re also reading “Sarah, Plain and Tall.” I enjoy that we’re going to Mass every Friday. We have 16 kids, and it’s awesome! We only have six girls, counting me. I love everything here. It’s wonderful how we can buy hot dog lunch and pizza lunch. We have so many fun activities. I never want to leave. Annunciation Catholic School is my school. — Julia Graciela Toro Manglano, third-grader

Eaton Elementary School

Every year Eaton has an auction. This year’s theme was “a Night in Italy.” The auction took place on Saturday and parents went to spend money, socialize and eat Italian food. Each class made a painting and created a basket to be auctioned off. Also, teachers had “teacher time” outings that included going bowling, seeing a movie, an afternoon of Indian or Italian cooking, a behind-the-scenes tour of a museum and principal for the day. Other things that were sold were spa treatments, hotel stays, books and a lot more. All the money raised goes to the music program and other classes. During the auction, a video (made by an Eaton parent) showed kids having fun with music. It showed classes of students being interviewed, playing marimba and string instruments, and singing the school’s official song. The video was intended to influence parents to support the

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Key Elementary School

We recently had a very special guest speaker visit our Media 101 Class at Key School. Her name is Melina Bellows. She is a Key mom of Mackenzie Bellows and is chief education officer of the National Geographic Society. She is responsible for the Education and Children’s Media group, including school publishing. What was most exciting to us is that she oversees the National Geographic Kids magazines. She was in the middle of choosing covers for the kids magazine and she asked us to vote on which ones we liked the most. She told us that what kids like most of all is animals. She showed us a few adorable animals – dogs, cheetahs and bats, to name a few, and we picked the ones that we liked most. She was having trouble deciding between putting a picture of a penguin or a picture of Mars on the cover. We suggested putting on a penguin with a smaller version of Mars. She told us that some people take risks to take pictures of animals! We asked her some questions and then we thought it was a really cool experience. Then she gave

us all copies of the National Geographic Kids magazine. She told us she has the most fun job in the world and we agree. We hope she’ll come back and visit us soon. We have great faith in her abilities. — Robert Swift and Sabrina Sandhu, second-graders

Lafayette Elementary School

The Student Council is having an Earth Day competition for students. It will be held from April 18 to 21 and prizes will be given out on Earth Day, April 22. The purpose of the project is to make students aware that they can do more to recycle and help save the earth. Trash and garbage that isn’t recycled has to be dumped, burned or buried, which is bad for the environment. Third through fifth grades will participate in the contest, but everyone is encouraged to reduce trash and increase recycling! At lunch, student council representatives will collect and weigh the trash from their class’s lunches. The more reusable containers, the better! The class with the least trash at the end of the week will win a prize. At the end of the competition, the Student Council representatives from each classroom will also bring their class’s recycling to be measured and weighed. The class with the most recycling for the week will win a prize. The prizes are popsicles on Earth Day. — Cody Hobson, fifth-grader

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A Sidwell Friends student took top honors at this month’s 2016 DC STEM Fair, with two students from School Without Walls winning second and third place. The annual fair gives students from grades six through 12 the opportunity to showcase their knowledge of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) subjects through a diverse range of projects. All students from public, charter, parochial and private schools, as well as home-school students, are eligible. At this year’s fair, which took place at Dunbar High School on March 19, Sidwell Friends high schooler Langley Grace Wallace won first prize for her project, titled “The Effect of Targeted Inhibitors on Melanoma Tumor Immunity.” Sylvia Gisler and Sam Losseff of School Without Walls took second and third place, respectively. All three winners will head next to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix this May, competing with STEM peers from around the world. The annual DC STEM Fair is presented by the DC STEM Network, a collaboration between the Carnegie Academy for Science Education and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education. This year’s daylong fair included a STEM Expo where students, parents and teachers participated in hands-on activities; there was also a mini-maker fair where students completed a variety of do-it-yourself projects, like making a personalized, flavored lip balm from scratch, according to a release from the superintendent’s office. “Over 200 students, 100 judges, 40 volunteers and 30 STEM organizations ensured that the day was a huge success,” Julie Edmonds of the Carnegie Academy said in the release. “The energy in the judging area was palpable. Judges were very impressed with the scope and quality of student projects. Students left feeling excited to do even more STEM research.” cultures in just one building. Every seventh-grader does an exchange with the Colegio Vizcaya in Bilbao. The purpose of this exchange is to practice Spanish and learn about a completely different culture. We arrived in Bilbao on March 7. After getting to Bilbao we went to the school to meet our Spain families. The next day the teachers from the school in Spain, Colegio Vizcaya, gave us a tour around the school. Everyone loved it. For the rest of the trip they took us to different places in the city of Bilbao. Probably the best field trip was the historical part of Bilbao, Casco Viejo. The weather wasn’t that good but the experience was. We had a lot of fun and we also learned plenty about the culture. In the past two weeks we have had two amazing field trips. While our friends were in Spain having fun, we also enjoyed our time in D.C. We went to the Washington Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, the Jefferson Memorial and the Zoo. In the first field trip we compared the architecture of our beautiful D.C monuments to the ancient Greek monuments, like the Parthenon. In our second field trip to the Zoo we were finding different animals with a particular characteristic. We were out all day long, we walked a lot, and we had so much fun! — Ivanna Ramazzini Guitierrez and Jennifer Quispe-Lopez, seventh-graders

Ross Elementary School

On Monday, we all went to the

Fillmore Arts Center and did well, as usual. We, as I have said so many times already, are lucky to still go there, but that doesn’t make it less significant. On Tuesday, our physical education teacher, Mr. Shegda, had a volleyball game after school for students in second through fifth grades. The afterschool kids were allowed to play volleyball on the field with the other kids who had decided to stay after school. We played and ate pretzels, apples and a delicious fruit dip. It was so yummy! On Wednesday, our third-grade teacher Mrs. Jullian Atlas, had Ms. Karen Brown, a visiting Kennedy Center Partnership artist, do a classroom presentation. Elena Milivojevic, a third-grader said, “Ms. Brown came to see the flags that we chose to make. First, we glued tissue paper on cardstock and colored it with oil pastels. This was all done according to the colors of the flags. Because of the fact that we used so many pieces, it made the flags really seem like people from around the world were part of it.” Finally, on Friday the Earth Conservation Corps Raptor Program came to Ross. They made a presence on our playground field. One of the things Rodney from the raptor program showed us was injured birds, such as an owl and an eagle. They help these birds to one day return to their natural habitats. Good thing is, they’re trained … I think. — Ellen Lurie, fourth-grader

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Cleaning Services ARE YOU looking for someone to clean your house plus laundry? Excellent, References, experienced, low rates. Call (240)330-5999. CLEANING TO fit your needs. $15-20 per hour, minimum 2 hrs. Excellent references, laundry & ironing. Call 202-352-3653. HOUSE CLEANING service, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. Customer satisfaction 100%. ask about organic cleaning. Excel. Ref’s. Solange 240-478-1726. HOUSE CLEANING: Houses/apts. US Cit., great ref’s, 20 yrs exp. I’ll go anywhere. Own transportation. Call Maria. 202-297-8966.

For information about the licensing of any particular Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs at (202) 442-4311. Their website is www.dcra.dc.gov.

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

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Housing for Rent (Apts) CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS: 1 BR, 1 BA, 960 SF. All util’s and parking included. Pool, tennis, fit. center, 24-hr. doorman, walking distance to shopping, restaurants. $1,795/ mo. Please call 202-537-0916. LARGE STUDIO, overlooks RockCreek Park. Granite Counter, Dishwasher, Walk-In Closet, Include Utilities, Parking, 24/7 Front Desk, Fitness Center, Swimming Pools. Direct access to VAN NESS/UDC METRO 1 block off Conn Ave. Near Grocery, Starbucks, cafes. $1650/mo. Matt 202-285-3990.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT Online Education Program Friendship PCS intends to enter into a sole source contract with K12 Inc. to provide an online education program for students in grades K-8, the decision to sole source is based on Friendship PCS's PCSB approved charter amendment which authorizes Friendship PCS to continue the Community Academy Public Charter School online program. K12 Inc. will provide this service at a rate of $8,500 per student plus 75 percent of Title I and special education federal funding for students enrolled in the program. The contract term is 3 years and shall be automatically renewed for the same period unless either party, 60 days before expiration, gives notice to the other of its desire to end the agreement.

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Friendship Public Charter School hereby submits this notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Relay Graduate School of Education based on its role as the exclusive provider of the National Principals Academy training program. Contract amount: $135,000. The contract term is 3 years and shall be automatically renewed for the same period unless either party, 60 days before expiration, gives notice to the other of its desire to end the agreement.

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Friendship Public Charter School hereby submits this notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Uncommon Schools based on its role as the exclusive provider of Teach Like a Champion train the trainer workshop which is exclusively presented by Uncommon Schools and the materials produced and sold are created exclusively by Uncommon Schools and on the book Teach Like A Champion 2.0. Contract amount: $60,000. The contract term is 3 years and shall be automatically renewed for the same period unless either party, 60 days before expiration, gives notice to the other of its desire to end the agreement.

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EVENTS From Page 25 reservations requested. Suite 100, 2410 17th St. NW. housingetc.org. Concerts ■ The First Wednesday Concert series will feature soprano Tory Wood and alto Sarah Issaelkhoury performing music from the Baroque era by Bach, Handel, Pergolesi and Vivaldi. 12:10 to 12:45 p.m. Free. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 16th and H streets NW. 202347-8766. ■ Concert pianist Bruce Levingston will perform the D.C. premiere of “An American Citizen.” The event will include a discussion of art, race and politics and Levingston’s new book, “Bright Fields: The Mastery of Marie Hull,” a biography of the famed Mississippi painter. 5 p.m. Free; reservations required. Gaston Hall, Healy Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787. ■ The Conservatory Project will feature students from the New England Conservatory of Music performing works by Kern, Gershwin and Schumann. 6 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the States Gallery a half hour before the performance. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The University of the District of Columbia’s “JAZZalive” series will feature a senior recital by tenor saxophonist Jordon Dixon, a jazz studies major. 7:30 p.m. Free. Recital Hall, Building 46-West, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-274-5803. ■ Roots rock band Goin’ Goin’ Gone will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ Roots music duo The Cactus Blossoms will perform. 7:30 p.m. $15 to $23.50. The Hamilton, 600 14th St. NW. 202-787-1000. ■ Town Mountain and the Brummy Brothers will perform. 8 p.m. $14. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

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THE CURRENT ■ Herb Scott will host a weekly Capitol Hill Jazz Jam. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; $12 minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-546-8412. Discussions and lectures ■ David Press will discuss “The President’s Book of Secrets: The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to America’s Presidents From Kennedy to Obama.” Noon. Free. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798. ■ Associate curator Virginia Treanor will discuss selections from the special exhibition “Salon Style: French Portraits From the Collection.” Noon to 12:30 p.m. Free. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-7370. ■ “DC’s Historic Sites: Welcome to Northeast,” a six-session lecture series, will launch with a talk on Union Station by Beverly Swaim-Staley, president and CEO of the Union Station Redevelopment Corp. Noon to 1:30 p.m. $20 to $30. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Adam Ziegfeld, assistant professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University, will discuss his book “Why Regional Parties? Clientelism, Elites, and the Indian Party System.” 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 505, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/ziegfeld. ■ Peggy Wang, assistant professor of art history and Asian studies at Bowdoin College, will discuss “Tensile Strength: Threads of Resistance in Lin Tianmiao’s ‘Women’s Art.’” 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Free. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/ calendar. ■ Catholic University’s “Women in Science” series will feature a talk by Catholic University philosophy professor Jean De Groot on “Bodily Awareness and the Beginning of Mechanics.” 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets

Brookland, 625 Monroe St. NE. 202636-7230. ■ Journalist Juliana Barbassa will discuss her book “Dancing With the Devil in the City of God: Rio de Janeiro on the Brink” in the context of the leadup to this summer’s Olympic Games in Brazil. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 505, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/barbassa. ■ Dian Griffin Jackson will discuss her book “The Phoenix — Rising From the Ashes.” 6 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. ■ Artistic director Robert Eisenstein will present an early music seminar on the Folger Consort’s upcoming concert “Shakespeare and Purcell.” 6 p.m. $20; reservations required. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. ■ Jane Mendelsohn will discuss her novel “Burning Down the House,” about a Russian girl sold into the sex trade and the adopted daughter of a New York real estate mogul set against the backdrop of financial crisis, globalization and human trafficking. 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■ Longtime Chicago community activist William Ayers will discuss his book “Teaching With Conscience in an Imperfect World: An Invitation,” a call to action that advocates joyful schooling guided by love. 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-3877638. ■ Cosmologist J. Richard Gott, professor of astrophysics at Princeton University, will discuss his book “The Cosmic Web: Mysterious Architecture of the Universe.” 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $20 to $30. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ The D.C. Public Library and Friends of the Tenley-Friendship Library will present a book talk by Pulitzer-winning Washington Post dance critic Sarah Kaufman, author of “The Art of Grace:

On Moving Well Through Life.” 7 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■ Monica Hesse will discuss her book “Girl in the Blue Coat” (for ages 13 and older). 7 p.m. Free. Children & Teens Department, Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. ■ Local historian Judith Welles will discuss her book “Lilly Stone,” about a woman who changed the landscape of business and culture in the rural countryside near the nation’s capital. 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ Homeland security expert and mother of three Juliette Kayyem will discuss her book “Security Mom: An Unclassified Guide to Protecting Our Homeland and Your Home,” which is a primer for preparing for the unexpected and a memoir of her career and personal life, including during her tenure as an assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Israeli writer Eshkol Nevo will discuss “Home and Wandering” in his latest books, “Neuland” and “Homesick.” 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Doyle/Forman Theater, McKinley Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/cas/israelstudies. Films ■ Goethe-Institut Washington and the Action Reconciliation Service for Peace will present “The German Shepherd,” which uses animation to explore the human capacity to forgive acts of evil, and “Zurückkommen,” which follows Israeli immigrants in Berlin where Holocaust memorials bring forth painful memories. A post-screening discussion on German-Jewish relations today will feature narrator David Paul, Action Reconciliation volunteer Leonie Vandersee and Germany Close Up alumnus Gideon Culman. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Goethe-Institut Wash-

ington, Suite 3, 1990 K St. NW. goetheinstitutwashington.eventbrite. com. ■ The Avalon Docs series will feature Mark Craig’s 2014 film “The Last Man on the Moon,” about Apollo astronaut Gene Cernan. 8 p.m. $6.75 to $12. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. Performances and readings ■ David McAleavey, professor of English at George Washington University, will read from his sixth book of poems, “Rock Taught.” Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202994-5200. ■ Opera Lafayette will present a musical performance and educational workshop on “dangerous love” as an aspect of mythology used by early opera composers to create uniquely dramatic characters. Noon. Free. Room A-3, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■ Laugh Index Theatre will present “Threes Comedy,” which features three types of comedy in one show. 7:30 p.m. $5 to $10. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. Special event ■ Ankara will host a traditional Turkish Meyhane-style dinner, a communal celebration of food, drink, music and the meaning of life. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $80; reservations required. Ankara, 1320 19th St. NW. 202-293-6301. Sporting event ■ The Washington Wizards will play the Brooklyn Nets. 7 p.m. $18 to $899. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-7453000. Walk ■ The Petworth Pacers will hold a 45-minute fitness walk through the Petworth neighborhood (for ages 50 and older). 4 p.m. Free; reservations required. Meet at the Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-643-8337.

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FOREST HILLS, WASHINGTON, DC Newly renovated 6BR, 8BA, 2HBA home with luxurious master suite, gourmet kitchen, large LL, and gorgeous grounds with flagstone patios and pool. Guest house with 2BR. $10,000,000 Nancy Taylor Bubes 202-256-2164

CLEVELAND PARK, WASHINGTON, DC Elegant, bright Cleveland Park home with new chef’s kitchen, four levels of living space with lovely garden and patio. Six bedrooms, four and a half baths, two car garage. $4,950,000 Nancy Taylor Bubes 202-256-2164

POTOMAC, MARYLAND NEW PRICE! Gated estate on 3+ acres in Bradley Farms. Quality finishes. 14,000+SF living area. Main level owner suite. 8-car garage. $4,825,000 William F. X. Moody 202-243-1620 Marsha Schuman 301-299-9598

FOREST HILLS, WASHINGTON, DC Large plus luminous with well-proportioned rooms plus high ceilings. Terrific master suite + 3BR/2BA up; finished LL. Metro! $2,495,000 Heidi Hatfield 202-243-1634 Anne Hatfield Weir 202-243-1635

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND Custom designed and built with first floor master suite. 3/4 acre level lot, 6,700 square feet, 5BR, 4.5BA, 10’9” ceilings! Close to downtown Bethesda! $2,295,000 Susie Maguire 202-841-2006

CLEVELAND PARK, WASHINGTON, DC NEW LISTING! Spacious and elegant stone home on prime Cleveland Park corner lot. 6BR+, family room, level walkout, parking, walk to everything! $2,200,000 Marylyn Paige 202-487-8795

WEST END, WASHINGTON, DC Upper-level corner unit at 22West. Two bedrooms plus den, two baths. Open concept floor plan with 1,829 SF. 2-car reserved parking. $1,995,000 Patrick Chauvin 202-256-9595 Brad House 571-344-0203

WAKEFIELD, WASHINGTON, DC NEW LISTING! Recently built with open floor plan, spacious and bright family room on main level, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and many modern amenities. 2-car garage. Walk to Metro. $1,849,000 Margot Wilson 202-549-2100

GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC Stylish 2 level unit w/lovely finishes. Sleek kitchen opens to spacious living/dining area; 2BR/2BA up + family room; 2 car parking. $1,399,000 Tammy Gale 202-297-0169 Andrea Hatfield 202-487-4294

VIENNA, VIRGINIA Stunning colonial backing to trees, 6 BR’s, 5 BA’s, 6,000SF of living space. Amazing back yard with wraparound deck & gorgeous pool. $1,325,000 Susan Koehler 703-967-6789 Joe O’Hara 703-350-1234

GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC NEW LISTING! 2BR/1.5BA renovated TH with garage, private rear garden, new kitchen and bath. HW floor. Finished attic. $1,295,000 William F. X. Moody Robert Hryniewicki 202-243-1620

BURLEITH, WASHINGTON, DC This 3BR, 3.5BA stunner has been renovated over the years, with updates made to kitchen & baths. Fabulous rear deck and 1 car garage. $885,000 Robert Crawford 202-841-6170 Tyler Jeffrey 202-841-6170

FOGGY BOTTOM, WASHINGTON, DC Beautiful and sunny 2BR/2BA apartment in ideal location with views of the park and into Georgetown. Includes garage parking & storage. $839,000 Brad House 571-344-0203 Patrick Chauvin 202-256-9595

CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON, DC Spacious top floor location of Building B with spectacular panoramic views. 2,400 SF unit, large balcony, 4BR, 3BA, wash and dryer, 24 hour front desk. Parking included. $799,000 W. Ted Gossett 703-625-5656

PENN QUARTER, WASHINGTON, DC Chic 2 level condo with 2BR/2.5BA/den. Floor to ceiling windows, Concierge, gym, steps to metro. Parking available. 1,400+SF. $799,000 Josh Harrison 301-602-5400 Lavina Ramchandani 201-647-5708

CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON, DC The Westchester - Wonderful 2BR, 2BA corner unit. Foyer opens to living room with walls of built-ins. Study with double exposure. Kitchen with W/D. Master Suite with bath. $715,000 Anne Killeen 301-706-0067

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CONTRACT IN 5 DAYS! 2454 – 39th Place NW, $949,000, Glover Park. Brick townhouse with nice front porch. 3BR & 2BAs up, LR, DR, den, recently updated K w/ breakfast bar. Finished basement with kitchen & full bath. Large deck on main level and built-in garage. Recent boiler/CAC plus copper roof. Call Keene Taylor,

202.321.3488.

3233 Stephenson Place NW, $995,000, Chevy Chase, DC. Renovated and expanded home near Lafayette Park & School. Quality, style, thoughtful design & perfection! The ideal mix of new & old makes for a move-in ready gem! Call Steve Agostino,

202.321.5506.

4100 Livingston Street NW, $995,000, Chevy Chase, DC. Extremely close to Metro & shops on both Conn & Wisc Aves. Open floor plan, flooded w/ sunlight, LR w/ fireplace, new K w/ table seating for 6 & open gathering area. Two main level BRs & BAs, study, plus big attic & basement for potential expansion. Perfect for starter or downsizing. Private garden w/ off-street parking. Call Nancy Taylor, 202.997.0081.

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512 - 5th Street SE, $1,295,000, Capitol Hill. Great investment opportunity! Lots of options for this solid 4-unit building close to Metro, shopping & parks. Great rear yard for parking or wonderful city garden. Call Steve Agostino, 202.321.5506.

3909 Virgilia Street, $1,399,000, Chevy Chase MD. Gracious Colonial w/recent two-story addition w/ great kitchen & huge family room w/ FP. LR w/ FP, screen porch, DR, powder room & mudroom. Master suite includes 2 walk-in closets, FP & sitting room. 3 more BRs & 2 BAs. Lower level w/ rec room & FP, 2 rooms w/ closets, half bath. Off-street pkg, lovely yard, close to Bethesda. Call Keene Taylor, 202.321.3488.

Coming in early April in Chevy Chase DC. 5651 Moreland Street NW. Huge recently constructed home with main level open floor plan; 4 large bedrooms and 3 bathrooms plus laundry room on 2nd floor. The 3rd floor also has it’s own bathroom. The lower level has one bedroom and bath plus huge rec room. A 2-car garage and very nice yard complete this stunning home. Call Keene Taylor, 202.321.3488.

IT’S TIME TO CALL TAG | BUYING OR SELLING We can tell you about interest rates, market inventory and every ‘comp’ from here to Maryland – but when life says it’s time for you to move, it’s time to make a move. Regardless of your situation or the market conditions (which happen to be great right now) – put our 50+ years of local real estate expertise to the test!

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Please go to tayloragostino.com for more photos and links to all of our featured properties. Keene Taylor Jr. 202.321.3488 Nancy Taylor 202.997.0081 Steve Agostino 202.321.5506 5506 Connecticut Avenue NW #28 Washington, DC 20015 202.362.0300 Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. If your property is listed with another broker, this is not intended as a solicitation of that listing.

Please contact The TAG Team for information about our featured listings at 202.362.0300.

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