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Zoning panel passes rules on ‘pop-ups’

Wilson blasts cuts to high school’s budget

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■ Education: City law now

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By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

Strict development protections are heading to many D.C. row house neighborhoods. On a narrow vote, the Zoning Commission granted preliminary approval Monday to a series of new rules aimed at controlling “pop-ups” — row houses that are expanded and converted into small apartment buildings. The development trend has drawn fire from many residents over aesthetics and density issues. If the 3-2 majority holds when the commission takes a second and final vote later this spring, the R-4 row house zone — which applies to large sections of the city, including parts of development hot spots of Petworth and Columbia Heights — will have new restrictions that include: ■ a height limit of 35 feet instead of 40 feet; ■ a stricter interpretation of a threestory limit, with a “mezzanine” — a small top level — now counting as a story; ■ a requirement that a rear addition See Zoning/Page 7

By gRAHAM VYSE Current Staff Writer

Members of the Wilson High School community are dismayed by proposed cuts to the high school’s budget for the 2015-16 academic year, and are organizing to restore half of the money that would be lost. In a March 15 email message to the community, principal Greg Bargeman wrote that D.C. Public Schools’ latest budget for Wilson would effectively cut $1.8 million in

Grant Circle area on track for historic district status ■ Preservation: One home Brian Kapur/The Current

The fifth annual Blossom Kite Festival took place on the grounds of the Washington Monument on Saturday. The event featured kite competitions, kite-making and other activities.

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A recent flight passes over the Foxhall area, where residents have complained about noise.

invited him to a meeting with residents. According to a hearing transcript, he responded to Norton: “I think the FAA will certainly work with you to address these community concerns and to respond to them.”

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Residents have said that flights would be much less disruptive if pilots would follow the Potomac River rather than flying over their neighborhoods. They also pointed to a rise in overnight airplane traffic, the result of higher demand at the airport and what some call a loophole in existing noise regulations. Flights used to be effectively prohibited between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. because no planes were quiet enough to meet 1980s federal decibel standards, but a growing number of airplanes today do so. “Many folks in the community … over the years they become used to the noise and they don’t complain. It becomes part of the ambient backSee Noise/Page 6

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gWU opposes plan to landmark bulk of Corcoran’s interior — Page 3

Dominican transfer bolsters Wilson’s baseball program — Page 11

there still may be demolished

By ELIZABETH WIENER

Residents bemoan increase in airplane noise For the last year or so, residents in Northwest neighborhoods near the Potomac River have been complaining about increasing airplane noise from Reagan National Airport. Now, the Federal Aviation Administration is looking at possible solutions for the complaints that have emerged in communities including the Palisades, Foxhall, Georgetown, Burleith and Foggy Bottom. D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton discussed the issue with agency administrator Michael Huerta during a March 3 hearing of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, and she

funding to the Tenleytown school, necessitating “drastic changes to its staff and operating budget.” Wilson received $8,836 per student last year based on the final enrollment numbers, whereas under the new plan it would receive $8,312 per student — or less, if actual enrollment once again exceeds projections. This budget decrease would come at a time when Wilson’s enrollment is expected to increase by 10 percent or more. D.C. Public Schools told The Current yesterday that the cuts to Wilson come as a consequence of new funding requirements for at-risk See Wilson/Page 5

Grant Circle may become the city’s latest historic district this week, but only after demolition was approved for the oldest house on the peaceful Petworth roundabout. The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board last week rejected an individual-landmark nomination bid for the 1913 foursquare house at 16 Grant Circle, while also indicating support for a new historic district covering that property, 16 other houses and two churches that surround the circular park. That district nomination — submitted in late February — will be the subject of a separate hearing tomorrow. But it comes too late to stop the demolition of No. 16, where developer Job Woodill now has a raze permit to make way for three rowhouse-style structures with two flats in each. The board, by statute, had 90 days to object or sign off on the demolition, and members said they had no grounds to landmark the indi-

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The grant Circle area may be designated a historic district.

vidual house. And because they must give 30 days’ notice for every hearing, they can’t consider the eleventh-hour historic district nomination until this week. “I don’t see it as a stand-alone landmark, but very much part of an historic district,” said board chair Gretchen Pfaehler. Kim Williams of the D.C. Historic Preservation Office explained the implications: “If not designated, it can be demolished, and most likely will be.” “Our issue here is timing,” said Oscar Beisert, a local preservationist See grant/Page 20

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GWU battles effort to get landmark status for bulk of Corcoran interior By ELIZABETH WIENER Current Staff Writer

Fallout from last year’s demise of the Corcoran Gallery of Art has landed at the D.C Historic Preservation Review Board, where George Washington University is strongly protesting efforts to landmark much of the interior of the former art museum. An attorney and architectural historian for the university, which has now taken over both

the Corcoran School of Art and the grand Beaux Arts building on 17th Street, said landmark protection for many interior galleries, studios and offices would hamper its efforts to expand educational facilities. “We don’t think gallery after gallery after gallery merits designation,� deputy general counsel Charles Barber said at the board’s hearing last Thursday. “GW needs flexibility. No one knows what arts education will look like 50 years from now.� Barber said the

The week ahead Wednesday, April 1

The D.C. State Board of Education will hold a working session to review a proposal to allow the Office of the State Superintendent of Education to award diplomas for attending agency-managed schools such as Hospitality High School. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Old Council Chambers at One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. ■A community meeting on Georgetown Parking Management will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Blake Hall, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3240 O St. NW. D.C. Department of Transportation representatives will report on the agency’s updated data-driven approach to parking management in the Georgetown area. The meeting — organized by a working group that includes transportation officials, advisory neighborhood commissioners and representatives of the Georgetown Business Improvement District and the Citizens Association of Georgetown — will also focus on the neighborhood’s parking concerns and potential solutions, as well as community feedback.

Thursday, April 2

The Wilson High School Parent Teacher Student Organization will hold a meeting on proposed budget cuts. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the atrium at Wilson High School, 3950 Chesapeake St. NW. â– The D.C. Water and Sewer Authority and Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans will hold a community town hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens, 2425 N St. NW. â– Jews United for Justice, DC Jobs With Justice, the Employment Justice Center and other groups will hold a Ward 4 special election forum on housing, jobs and development issues from 7 to 9 p.m. at Kingsbury Center, 5000 14th St. NW. Invited candidates are Brandon Todd, RenĂŠe Bowser, Leon Andrews and Dwayne Toliver. Registration is requested at bit.ly/Ward4Forum.

Saturday, April 4

The Tregaron Conservancy will hold its fourth annual Easter egg hunt with over 1,500 treat-filled eggs hidden near the property’s trails. The event will begin at 10 a.m.; enter at the gate on Klingle Road NW to the east of Woodley Road. For details, visit tregaronconservancy.org.

Tuesday, April 7

The D.C. Department of Transportation, advisory neighborhood commissioner Sally Gresham and developer Saul Centers Inc. will hold a community meeting to discuss the current phase of construction and related traffic control plan for the Park Van Ness project at 4455 Connecticut Ave. NW. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Forest Hills of DC, 4901 Connecticut Ave. NW. â– Neighbors Inc., the Shepherd Park Citizens Association and the Takoma Neighborhood Association will hold a Ward 4 candidates forum at 7 p.m. at Takoma Baptist Church, Piney Branch Road and Aspen Street NW. â– The Glover Park Citizens Association will meet at 7 p.m. at Stoddert Elementary School and Glover Park Community Center, 4001 Calvert St. NW. â– The Palisades Citizens Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Palisades Recreation Center, Dana and Sherier places NW. Joel Lawson, associate director of the D.C. Office of Planning, will discuss zoning changes and how they will affect the Palisades, and Robert Robinson of the Grid 2.0 Working Group and DC Solar United Neighborhoods will discuss the proposed Pepco/Exelon merger.

board has never approved such extensive landmark protections “in a privately owned building over the objection of the owner.� But the university is facing fierce crosswinds from the DC Preservation League, which submitted the interior landmark nomination, and the D.C. Historic Preservation Office, which largely supports it. “This is the only opportunity to preserve spaces that should be protected,� league director Rebecca Miller told the board. “This entire building

is a work of art.� Appearing surprised by the vehemence of the university’s objection, the board delayed its vote until April 23. Meanwhile the university is proceeding with plans to sell the Fillmore School in Georgetown, relocating art classes held there to the Corcoran, and also to plow millions of dollars into renovations and mechanical repairs at the aging museum building at 500 17th St. See Corcoran/Page 20

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The Environmental Law Society at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law will present a forum on “Is the Exelon Takeover of Pepco in the Public Interest?� Speakers will include Tim Judson, executive director of the Nuclear Information and Resource Service; Sandra Mattavous-Frye, director of the D.C. Office of the People’s Counsel; Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh; and Marc Battle, region vice president of Pepco (invited). The forum will begin at 7 p.m. in the fifth-floor Moot Court Room at 4340 Connecticut Ave. NW. Registration is required at law.udc.edu/event/Exelon. ■Mayor Muriel Bowser will speak at the spring meeting of the Woodley Park Community Association. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Stanford University Washington Center, 2661 Connecticut Ave. NW.

Tuesday, April 14

The D.C. Water and Sewer Authority and Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh will hold a community town hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 2, Ward Circle Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW.

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District Digest Chancellor launches community team

D.C. Public Schools has launched a new Community Action Team to connect with residents and strengthen relationships with families, according to a news release. “This new DCPS team will be our eyes and our ears in our neigh-

borhoods, engaging and interacting more with our families, and providing information and support in a new way,� Chancellor Kaya Henderson says in the release. The four team members — each representing two wards — all have experience in community organizing. They will host meetings, attend community events, listen to resi-

dents and work with other D.C. agencies. Cassandra Sånchez, covering wards 1 and 4, is bilingual in Spanish and English and previously worked in the school system’s Office of Specialized Instruction. Wards 2 and 3 representative Eli Hoffman attended Oyster Elementary School, Deal Middle School and

Wilson High School and has worked with D.C. Public Schools for eight years.

Bowser unveils new development efforts

Mayor Muriel Bowser this week announced two new initiatives meant to create more affordable

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housing, support small and local business and make more jobs for residents, according to a news release from her office. “Our RFP� is a program that engages residents before soliciting a developer — via an RFP or request for proposals — to work on a cityowned site. A Ward 6 parcel will serve as the first test case. Meanwhile, “Compete DC� is a four-part program to help Certified Business Enterprises in real estate and construction “take advantage of the District’s local procurement power,� according to the release. Registration is now open for the first part, a six-month training for executives. Details are at dslbd.dc. gov/service/competedc. Officials also discussed four sites that will soon be open for development proposals in wards 5, 6 and 8.

Iona Senior Services is offering a new class on housing April 9 through 30. “What, Me Move� is part of Iona’s Take Charge/Age Well Academy. It will focus on “housing alternatives and tools to keep housing affordable for older adults,� according to a news release. Details are at www.iona.org/education-andevents.html. Classes will run from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays, and they will include refreshments. Enrollment costs $90, but scholarships are available. To register, email community@iona. org or call 202-895-9420. Iona is located at 4125 Albemarle St. NW.

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D.C. reviewing Chevy Chase parking issues

Chevy Chase residents living near the Connecticut Avenue corridor have recently noticed more parking shortages in their area. Now the local advisory neighborhood commission is pressing the D.C. government for solutions. Evian Patterson, who manages parking issues for the D.C. Department of Transportation, attended last week’s commission meeting and pledged that the city would partner with the neighborhood to address residents’ concerns. Commissioner Dan Bradfield told Patterson that parking tends to be particularly scarce on Thursday and

Friday nights as well as Saturday and Sunday mornings. One resident in the audience stressed, “It’s not just about nighttime parking. It’s about parking at businesses during the day.� Bradfield also raised concerns about the signage and other markings that indicate parking spaces on both sides of Connecticut Avenue. “There is huge marking consistency on the eastern side and complete inconsistency on the western side,� he said. Transportation officials will return to the commission in the coming months to discuss next steps. — Graham Vyse

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students. But Bargeman emphasized the potential consequences: “Wilson parents and community must understand that these changes will result in an overall decrease in a number of items: club sports will suffer cuts, larger class sizes will be a reality, and fewer administrators will monitor the building.� Following Bargeman’s messages, the leaders of Wilson’s parent-teacher-student organization and local school advisory team wrote a March 23 letter to Mayor Muriel Bowser requesting that roughly $900,000 be added to the school’s budget. “Although Wilson High School is physically located in Ward 3,� they wrote, “the school’s impact reaches every corner of the city.� Its by-right boundaries cover all of Ward 3 as well as chunks of wards 1, 2 and 4. Furthermore, the letter states, Wilson educates students from each of the District’s 22 ZIP codes. In addition, the school leaders expressed concern that a reduced budget would “impair Wilson’s ability to implement critically needed

academic initiatives intended to close the achievement gap for minority students, improve graduation rates, and increase the number of students attending college.� D.C. Public Schools spokesperson Melissa Salmanowitz told The Current yesterday that District law now requires the system to allocate at-risk funding in strict proportion to the number of at-risk students enrolled at any given school. According to Salmanowitz, that meant schools with smaller concentrations of at-risk students, including Wilson, received comparably less funding than schools with larger concentrations. But this explanation is unlikely to satisfy Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh, who also requested an additional $900,000 for Wilson in a letter to D.C. Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson last Thursday. “Under the law, per-pupil funding is that amount necessary to ensure that all students receive proper education,� Cheh wrote. “At-risk funds are meant to supplement that amount because of the particular needs of specific students. Rather than supplementing a proper education, though, at-risk funds realized by cut-

ting the per-pupil minimum threaten Wilson’s basic operations.� The council member went on to say that “materially harming Wilson High School — a high school that serves the entire District — is not a strategy that will bring success to our high school programs.� At-large Council member David Grosso, chair of the Education Committee, also raised concerns in response to community questions at the March 17 meeting of the Forest Hills/North Cleveland Park advisory neighborhood commission. “It is not fair, and it’s not the right thing, but this is now the new way going forward,� said Grosso. “And it’s not just Wilson — there are a lot of schools that have this cut.� The council will hold hearings on the proposed budget of each city agency. “This isn’t the end of this conversation,� Grosso said. “Let’s take the final budget and walk through it together and see what we can do.� Wilson’s Parent Teacher Student Organization and local school advisory team have organized a meeting on the proposed Wilson budget, which will take place tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. in the school’s atrium.

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NOISE: Northwest residents press for solutions for flights traveling over their homes

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ground,� Ed Solomon, a Georgetown/Burleith advisory neighborhood commissioner and president of a group called Communities for Smart Airport Growth, said in an interview. “However, the phenomenon of these earlier flights has really made an impact.� At the hearing, Huerta told Norton that the aviation agency is looking at both flight paths and noise

standards. “We have a very active program with MWAA, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, to ensure that aircraft are, in fact, following the river going forward,� he said. Furthermore, Huerta said his agency is looking into possible updates to the noise regulations. “This is something that’s been around for a very long time,� he said, “and as a result of just the changes in technology as well as the evolution

of where aircraft engines and aircraft airframes have gone, we want to validate and determine: Do we need to change the metric of how we look at noise and how we measure its impact on communities?� The airports authority, which runs National and Dulles airports, is cognizant of noise concerns and supports efforts to address them. “We’re working with the FAA and the airlines to identify potential ways to mitigate noise and to imple-

ment solutions that can help address this issue,� Jack Potter, president of the airports authority, testified at a March 10 D.C. Council hearing. Potter said residents might see a difference after the aviation agency adds new flight paths that will start going into effect this spring, which more closely follow the Potomac. In an interview, authority spokesperson David Mould said no solution will be perfect. “Our goal is to keep passengers

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over the water as much as possible, but the river’s a twisty and turny thing,� Mould said. “When you’re riding in the airplane and the [pilot is] following a twisty, turny thing, it might make your stomach sick.� Other issues include wind, other weather conditions, the ease of navigating and the need to avoid interfering with flights from the D.C. area’s other airports. American Airlines — the largest airline at National — changed its arrival procedure last fall to follow the river more closely in good weather, but flight paths are governed by many factors. “Safety is the No. 1 priority all the time,� said Mould. “Noise is certainly a consideration, it’s an important consideration, but it’s not the only consideration.� Potter testified that the airports authority and neighbors would both benefit if more air traffic shifted to the spacious and more isolated Dulles Airport, but National’s convenience has led it to overtake the popularity of its larger counterpart. He added that members of Congress have repeatedly adjusted the airport’s operations to give them flights to their home districts, which further contributes to the problem. One key sticking point remains, however: Mould said scaling back overnight flights is probably not realistic from a business perspective, and Potter testified that only the Federal Aviation Administration can effect this sort of change. “Obviously the airlines would prefer to fly during those hours, the community would prefer there would be no flights during those hours and, from a noise perspective, the authority would not object to restrictions during those hours,� said Potter. A spokesperson for the federal agency declined to comment. At a recent meeting of the Palisades/Foxhall advisory neighborhood commission, Foxhall Village resident Nuno Martins urged all residents to file noise complaints with the airports authority at webtrak5. bksv.com/mwa2, so it’s clear to officials that concerns are widespread. Neighborhood commissioner Solomon testified at the D.C. Council hearing that meetings with the airports authority have had a promising tone in recent months, but “the community is watching to see that the process that’s been started will bear results.� In a news release, Norton said further progress must be made. “The response of Administrator Huerta offers hope that we can finally do something about troubled sleep in some of our neighborhoods,� Norton said in the release. “The community has not gotten very far in their own meetings with the MWAA and the FAA. We are planning the upcoming community meeting, however, so that it is more than a sitdown with neighbors. It is time for a problem-solving meeting.� That meeting will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 5 at a location in the Palisades/Foxhall area that hasn’t yet been determined.

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ANC questions procedures for Vatican Embassy fence ahead of papal visit By GRAHAM VYSE Current Staff Writer

The Vatican is planning to erect a 6-foothigh perimeter fence around its 3339 Massachusetts Ave. embassy ahead of Pope Francis’ first papal visit to the United States later this year. The proposed black fence would be part of enhanced security when Francis stays the night at the Vatican Embassy Sept. 24, and then a permanent fixture of the property after the

pope departs. Made of wrought iron, it would resemble the fence in front of the nearby South African Embassy. The Archdiocese of Washington’s facilities director, Richard deStwolinski, discussed the project at the March 16 meeting of the local advisory neighborhood commission. He noted that stone pillars and sliding gates are planned for the part of the fence near the embassy’s front entrance. That gate would also be set back, allowing cars to turn onto to the property without causing traffic congestion.

ZONING: Pop-up rules adopted From Page 1

can’t extend more than 10 feet past the farthest rear wall of an adjacent row house; and ■a limit of four units per property, with the fourth unit available only to tenants or buyers who earn less than 80 percent of the area median income. Projects that don’t meet these and other new criteria would require a public hearing at the Board of Zoning Adjustment, where owners and their neighbors could debate whether a proposal is appropriate. At a January hearing, the commission had heard passionate testimony on both sides of the issue. Many residents wanted a public zoning review to vet any conversion of a row house to more than two units, while developers testified that major rule changes would endanger the District’s housing stock and property values, and their own livelihoods. “I just think it’s a reasonable compromise that has some matterof-right option, but with reasonable controls on what can be built,� commissioner Peter May said Monday. “I think this effectively stops those really egregious ones and allows a certain modest amount of development to occur.� Commissioner Michael Turnbull added that the community feedback was clear on the issue: Current regu-

lations have been allowing objectionable development in many neighborhoods, and the new rules are “corrective.� “This is not preventing owners from adding on — it just adds better guidelines,� said Turnbull. Chair Anthony Hood also voted in favor of the restrictions, though he felt no more than three units should be allowed without further review. Commissioner Robert Miller, one of the opponents to most changes, said the new rules make sweeping changes where modest tweaks would resolve the most significant problems with pop-ups. “We don’t need to change our entire framework,� he said. The other opponent, Marcie Cohen, said she’s against the principle behind restrictions on pop-ups due to the city’s need for more housing — particularly the small, relatively affordable units that dividing up a row house can yield. “My position is that we should not be downzoning in this city,� she said. If finalized, the new rules would join an existing requirement that an R-4 row house property must have at least 900 square feet of land area per housing unit. Commissioners will also determine whether to allow a grace period for developers to proceed with projects already in the planning stage. The action would not reverse permits the city has already granted.

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Commissioners didn’t voice objections to the concept of the project, but they voted unanimously to withhold formal support until the planned construction secures the blessing of the U.S. State Department. Commissioners also urged that the fence be set back from the sidewalk so as to not encroach on public space for pedestrians. (Current plans would place the fence right up against the sidewalk.) Finally, they encouraged the embassy to finalize a plan to protect trees on its property from potential damage

during construction. “This represents an objection to the process, not an objection to the fence,� commissioner Catherine May said after the vote. In a follow-up interview, she added, “It’s not that we don’t like the pope. God bless him, and let’s keep him alive.� May and her colleagues asked to receive an updated presentation at their April 20 meeting, three days before the D.C. Department of Transportation’s Public Space Committee is scheduled to consider the project.

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Offensive intrusion

A few members of Congress seem to wish they were serving on the D.C. Council instead. Sen. Ted Cruz wants to overturn two recently passed D.C. laws: One prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their use of contraception or decision to seek an abortion. The other repeals an old measure — imposed by Congress — exempting religiously affiliated educational institutions from gay nondiscrimination laws. Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Jim Jordan, meanwhile, are trying to throw out D.C.’s gun laws. They’ve authored legislation that would repeal the city’s rules — including required registration and a ban on assault weapons — and replace them with far more lenient policies, such as allowing residents to carry concealed guns if they meet basic standards. The measure would also prohibit the D.C. Council and mayor from passing new firearm laws in the future. Like others, we’re offended by the attempted intrusion into local affairs. We’re longtime proponents of true home rule for Washington, despite the old and outdated arrangement that gives Congress oversight. We doubt that check was established in order to allow rogue legislators to carry out their personal political agendas in the city. (And we find it particularly egregious when the politicians involved claim to support states’ rights.) The call to overturn the nondiscrimination measures came from a coalition of conservative and church groups, and we’re disappointed by their actions. We think it’s notable that the movement did not include Georgetown University, which was forced by a lawsuit in the 1980s to give gay student groups the same rights as other campus organizations. That lawsuit spurred the Armstrong Amendment — exempting religiously affiliated schools from rules regarding discrimination over sexual orientation — that the council recently eliminated (and that Sen. Cruz wants to reinstate). But by 2008, the Jesuit institution had added an LGBTQ resource center, and a 2013 New York Times article described the school as a “gay-friendly campus.” At the last minute, the D.C. Council amended the reproductive-rights measure to note that it does not compel employers to provide insurance coverage for birth control or abortions that they oppose on religious grounds. Members had originally said such clarification was unnecessary, because the Supreme Court has nixed any such requirement, but Mayor Muriel Bowser pushed for its inclusion — wisely, we believe, to avoid possible legal action. But legal action would be the appropriate course for anyone who wishes to contest these locally developed laws. It would certainly be preferable to the inappropriate impositions of a few out-of-state politicians.

A melodious legacy

In 1963, Norman Scribner put an ad in the newspaper, seeking singers to perform “Messiah” with the National Symphony Orchestra. It was a one-off gig for a holiday show, but nearly 500 people responded, and two years later the Choral Arts Society of Washington was born. The professional-caliber group, which Mr. Scribner went on to lead for nearly 50 years, is considered one of the major symphonic choruses in the area, and it’s one of the many ways the artist left his mark on the city. Mr. Scribner passed away last week in his Washington home at age 79. When he formed Choral Arts, Mr. Scribner was working as director of music at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, and he held his post there for almost five decades as well. Upon his 2007 retirement from the church, singers and colleagues were effusive in their praise. “For most of us, our experience with him has been life-changing,” said singer Carleen Dixon. Mr. Scribner got his start in music at age 10, teaching himself to play keyboard. At 12, a teacher inspired him, and a few years later he enrolled in Baltimore’s Peabody Conservatory. As an adult in D.C., he conducted the American University Chorale, played organ for the Washington National Cathedral, and served as choirmaster (and played organ) at St. Alban’s, along with launching and directing Choral Arts. He retired from Choral Arts just three years ago, having taken the group all over the world to perform, including to numerous important local destinations: presidential inaugurations; the Metro, where hard hat-clad singers tested the acoustics before it opened; and the Lincoln Memorial to perform during Sen. Robert F. Kennedy’s funeral procession. When he stepped down from St. Alban’s in 2007, the conductor quoted Ecclesiastes: “To everything there is a season.” What a pleasure for Washington that so much of Mr. Scribner’s season occurred here in town, where listeners and performers alike got the benefit of his musical grace. A funeral will be held April 9 at Washington National Cathedral.

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uns are back in the news here in the District. Florida Republican Sen. Mark Rubio has discovered the nation’s capital. He and Rep. Jim Jordan, an Ohio Republican, want Congress to obliterate D.C.’s still-strict gun laws. They introduced legislation that blocks the city’s ability to restrict firearm ownership and eliminates its gun registration system. It also would clear the way for easily obtainable concealed carry permits. In a joint news release, the lawmakers declared, “In order to achieve the American Dream, people need to be able to live in safe communities and be able to protect themselves, their families and their properties from danger.” The Notebook, being a good citizen, certainly supports the American dream. If that means gun ownership in the nation’s capital, who are we to stand in the way. On the WAMU Politics Hour Friday, we revived our suggestion that if Congress wants guns, let the city give ’em guns. We proposed the city acquire a spot of land as close as possible to the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court, and another maybe near the White House. On those sites, the city would open gun marts to rival the largest in the nation anywhere. Attached over the front doors would be large, blazing neon replicas of a handgun and rifle, sparks and smoke blasting out of the barrels. (You folks living in those historic Capitol Hill town houses and worried about destroying the neighborhood would just have to suck it up. We’re talking about the Second Amendment here.) And to make sure the stores show that they are a friendly place, they would give out thousands of toy guns to tourists en route to the Capitol and White House. We’re sure the U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Capitol Police would like that. And don’t get us started on concealed carry. That would be a given here in town. Anyone with a gun would have full access to all of our federal buildings, houses of worship, restaurants, laundromats, carryouts and drugstores. You never know when you’re going to have to quick-draw a terrorist, criminal or other varmint. And Sen. Rubio, if he gets his presidential campaign going, can rest assured that a heavily armed nation’s capital has his best interests at heart. If he ever gets to glide through the city in a presidential motorcade, there could be a 21-gun salute waiting for him on every corner. ■ “Unconscionable.” The latest assault on the city drew quick condemnations from D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and Attorney General Karl Racine. Both said the city has tried to strike a balance between Second Amendment rights and safety in Washington. “Simply put,” Racine said, “it is unconscionable for members of Congress from other states, acting

out of transparent political self-interest, to advocate a wholesale revocation of the clearly articulated expression of the residents on this important issue.” ■ That unfinished Gray investigation. Today brings an end to Ronald Machen’s five years as chief prosecutor in the city. Machen is returning to private practice with a grade of “incomplete” for his longrunning investigations into political corruption here. A half-dozen people have pleaded guilty and await sentencing for their roles in the notorious “shadow campaign” that helped elect Vincent Gray mayor in 2010. But Gray, who has said he did nothing illegal, has been neither charged nor cleared. It will fall to another Vincent to determine whether Gray faces charges or is allowed to get on with his life. Machen’s principal assistant, Vincent “Vinnie” Cohen Jr., is taking over as acting U.S. attorney for the District, at least until President Obama nominates a replacement for Machen. Cohen has deep local roots in Washington dating back to his famous and widely respected father, Vincent Cohen Sr. The senior Cohen cut a wide path through legal circles here and mentored thousands of young lawyers. It likely will be up to Cohen to fish or cut bait on Gray. Cohen has been deeply involved in the prosecution of that shadow campaign. With all of his local bona fides, Cohen will speak with authority whether it’s bad news for Gray or a lifting of the dark cloud that has hung over the former mayor and city for several years. Either way, many people beyond Gray are anxious to bring this chapter to a close. ■ Don’t Tear It Down. That was the original name of the DC Preservation League, which since 1971 has been saving the building and architectural history of the city. Last week it had its annual fundraising gala at the Manhattan Laundry on Florida Avenue. The group’s longtime executive director, Rebecca Miller, paused at the big cocktail party to tell us preservation has new life in the city. There’s “been a much bigger appreciation of [restoration] after the recession,” Miller said, with developers looking to preserve rather than build new. ■ A final word. Former D.C. Public Schools Superintendent Floretta McKenzie has died. She was a respected leader of the city schools from 1981 until 1988. “Dr. Flo was a mentor, a friend and a legend,” current School Chancellor Kaya Henderson said in a statement. “She took me, and so many others, under her wing and into her heart. Over our many meals and conversations, we shared stories, and she shared lessons I hold dearly and turn to often. Rest in peace, my friend, and know your legacy lives on in all of us.” Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

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Letters to the Editor ANCs should retain authority for grants

Having been an advisory neighborhood commissioner from 2007 to 2013, I am concerned that Ward 1 D.C. Council member Brianne Nadeau is considering proposals to eliminate grant authority provided to advisory neighborhood commissions. During my eight-year tenure, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3B made it a priority to give

out grants to community groups and nonprofits that served those who live, work and play in Glover Park and Cathedral Heights. We provided grants to elementary and middle school PTAs, to the Friends of Glover Park, to the Boy Scouts, to DC Greens, and to many more small, local groups with projects in our neighborhoods. These grants were in demand and effective because our commission knew the needs of our community and knew the groups that needed help to meet them. And our grant program was accessible and simple; many of the

groups that received grants were small, and lacked the expertise and experience to raise funds from larger grant-making organizations. There is nothing wrong with additional oversight of ANC spending — whether this spending is for grants or anything else — but eliminating ANC grant authority would harm our neighborhood nonprofits and prevent our communities from benefiting from the many services they provide. Council member Nadeau should reconsider her opposition to these grants. Brian A. Cohen Glover Park

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Letters to the Editor District shouldn’t cut Wilson High funding

Every year it seems D.C. Public Schools can’t help itself — it has to propose something that puts those directly impacted into full emergency campaign mode to get local politicians to change the decision, and leaves those not directly affected scratching their heads as to why do something like that. The latest is the current proposal by D.C. Public Schools to slash per-pupil funding at the successful Wilson High School and continue its pell-mell overenrollment increase. The school system projected this year’s enrollment would be 1,703 students at Wilson, when it actually ended up being 1,793, so the school was already forced to somehow do more with less per-pupil allocation. This primarily meant significantly overenrolled Advanced Placement classes. For next year, D.C. Public Schools is projecting a further increase to 1,878 students, but administrators and parents at the school think it will actually more likely be near 2,000 (1,963). Underprojecting enrollment at the most sought-after elementary, middle and high schools is unfortunately common for D.C. Public Schools. If the Wilson community is right about the number of students, the school faces in effect a cut of almost $1,000 per student in its budget! At its current enrollment, the school is already more than 15 percent overenrolled from the 1,550 students the building was designed to handle. The new projections would only exacerbate that. Overenrollment has numerous negative impacts — larger class sizes; less availability of staff to provide instruction, activity support and safety oversight; and in the end less individualized attention to each student. No parent wants that. What is to be done? First, the D.C. Council needs to overrule D.C. Public Schools and restore the per-pupil funding to Wilson that it has had this year — and possibly increase it. The more students, the greater the need for sports and activities as well as monitors, administrators and counselors. Secondly, the council needs to act responsibly to address the overenrollment at the District’s most sought-after schools. Unless there is constant building expansion at these schools, the enrollment should be capped. Potential alternatives include shifting these schools to larger buildings, or creating additional campuses for those schools. For example, the city certainly could use a Walls II High School, more centrally located and with a

full complement of a sports field, gym and theater space, all of which the School Without Walls High School’s current building lacks. I am not a Wilson parent, but these budget actions would hurt the school — putting greater burdens on existing staff, shortchanging the students, increasing facility maintenance needs, and stepping back from the goal of providing an excellent educational environment. Something must be done. Terry Lynch Mount Pleasant

Eaton students are standout spellers

For the second year in a row, three out of the top 10 spellers in the D.C. Spelling Bee held recently at NBC studios had something in common. All three — Ruben Dasgupta, Bennett Cullision and Sebastian Waizenegger — are students at a small stately brick elementary school on the corner of Reno Road and Lowell Street NW. John Eaton Elementary is home to a little over 400 students from across the city — and to three of the top spellers in D.C. As I sat in the back of the NBC studio and glanced around the tension-filled room, I asked myself: “Why Eaton?” Eaton does not recruit spellers, and there are no spelling scholarships on the table. The answer, I feel, is three-tiered. First, Eaton teachers focus on spelling patterns as opposed to rote memorization, starting in kindergarten. The teachers in the younger grades do a wonderful job teaching children to understand words — how they are put together and why they are spelled in sometimes wacky ways. Understanding spelling patterns exponentially expands the words a young child can spell. The teaching of word patterns continues in the middle grades, and by fifth grade children are taught some very advanced word structures including Greek and Latin roots and the effects of prefixes and suffixes on spelling patterns. Second, Eaton is one of the few schools in the District that has annual schoolwide spelling bees beginning in first grade. The Eaton bees are very popular and extremely competitive, with 30 to 40 children competing in each grade’s bee. By fifth grade the Eaton spellers are seasoned: They know pressure; they know how to study the words on the list efficiently; and they know how to spell words not on the list. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, these Eaton kids know hard work and perseverance. The top Eaton spellers this year and in years past have been driven. They gave up their recesses and spent countless hours studying words and word patterns.

As the spelling coordinator, I am so proud of both our dedicated spellers and our school that supports their efforts to unlock the mysteries of the English language. Mark Lewis

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Albert Pike’s actions merit statue removal

Letter writer Peter Paul Fuchs does not dispute the fact that Albert Pike was racist enough to join the Confederacy [“Pike’s Confederate history was nuanced,” March 25]. And he writes that the Daughters of the Revolution — which, I would add, until the 1980s was segregated — saluted Pike’s daughter. Case closed for removal for a better human being to celebrate! Rosemary Reed Miller Shepherd Park

Basketball tourney will promote peace

My name is Alexa Cohen. I’m 12 years old and live in Cleveland Park. As a service project for my bat mitzvah, I am hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament fundraiser, open to all middle school students. I am hoping to raise awareness and funds for a great organization. PeacePlayers International brings kids together to play basketball in conflict areas around the world such as the Middle East, Northern Ireland, South Africa and Cyprus. Kids on both sides of these divided communities play together on PeacePlayers teams. They form real bonds and become changemakers in their communities. PeacePlayers’ motto is “kids who learn to play together can learn to live together.” The group’s website (peaceplayersintl.org) shows amazing videos of kids whose opinions about “the other side” have changed after playing together, and they are changing adults’ opinions in their communities, too! The tournament will be held on Saturday, April 11, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. It will take place in the old gym at Maret School. Kids of all ability levels can play. There will be separate brackets for girls and boys, grouped by age. We will have free T-shirts for everyone and prizes for the winners. To register to play, please go to bbfun.org. You can register individually (and be put on a team) or as a team of three. Even if you can’t come to the event, you can make a donation or bid on items from local merchants. All proceeds benefit PeacePlayers International. The deadline to register is April 10. I hope you will support my fundraiser — it’s for a great cause! Alexa Cohen

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Motor vehicle theft â– 400-499 block, 8th St.; 4 p.m. March 23.

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Theft â– 400-499 block, 8th St.; 10 p.m. March 23. â– 800-899 block, 7th St.; 5:58 p.m. March 25. â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 6:54 p.m. March 26. â– 600-699 block, F St.; 3:25 p.m. March 27. â– 400-457 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 9:40 a.m. March 28.

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Theft from auto â– 900-999 block, 9th St.; 7:05 p.m. March 26. â– 600-699 block, H St.; 10:23 p.m. March 27.

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Burglary â– 3600-3699 block, Quesada St.; 9:20 p.m. March 27. Theft â– 5523-5599 block, Connecticut Ave.; 12:33 p.m. March 24. â– 5011-5149 block, Chevy Chase Parkway; 4:30 a.m. March 29. Theft from auto â– 3800-3899 block, Legation St.; 5:17 p.m. March 23.

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PSA 202 Tenleytown / AU Park

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Burglary â– 4300-4317 block, Fessenden St.; 5:03 p.m. March 27. Theft â– 5254-5299 block, Western Ave.; 4:36 p.m. March 23. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 8 p.m. March 23. â– 3814-3989 block, Chesapeake St.; 8:59 a.m. March 24. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 8:40 p.m. March 24. â– 4227-4299 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 1:04 p.m. March 25. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 8:17 p.m. March 26. â– 4500-4599 block, Fort Drive; 8:58 p.m. March 26. â– 5400-5419 block, 41st St.; 6:03 a.m. March 27. â– 4530-4599 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 4:17 p.m. March 27. â– 4200-4299 block, Davenport St.; 7:12 p.m. March 27. â– 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 7:05 p.m. March 28. Theft from auto â– 4300-4326 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 3:29 p.m. March 23. â– 4200-4209 block, Albemarle St.; 4:53 p.m. March 23. â– 3650-3699 block, Yuma St.;

1:58 p.m. March 27. â– 3800-3813 block, Chesapeake St.; 10:48 p.m. March 27. â– 41st Street and Belt Road; 11:05 p.m. March 27.

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Robbery â– 4200-4399 block, Connecticut Ave.; 8:33 p.m. March 23. Burglary â– 4200-4399 block, Connecticut Ave.; 2:33 p.m. March 23. Theft â– 4600-4699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10:58 a.m. March 23. â– 5000-5099 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10 a.m. March 24. Theft from auto â– 4600-4699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 6:30 a.m. March 23. â– 2900-2999 block, Chesapeake St.; 6:30 a.m. March 27. â– 3200-3299 block, Ellicott St.; 7:11 a.m. March 27. â– 3500-3599 block, Chesapeake St.; 7:44 a.m. March 27. â– 3200-3299 block, Davenport St.; 7:52 a.m. March 27. â– 3100-3198 block, Brandywine St.; 8:52 a.m. March 27. â– Sedgwick and Tilden streets; 9:14 a.m. March 27. â– Sedgwick and Tilden streets; 9:47 a.m. March 27. â– 2800-2899 block, Chesterfield Place; 10:29 a.m. March 27. â– Sedgwick and Tilden streets; 6:51 a.m. March 28. â– 4800-4899 block, 32nd St.; 2:03 p.m. March 28. â– 4600-4699 block, 31st St.; 3:43 p.m. March 28. â– 29th and Tilden streets; 6:05 p.m. March 28. â– 2900-2999 block, Van Ness St.; 12:26 p.m. March 29. â– 4500-4599 block, 31st St.; 12:34 p.m. March 29.

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Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 2700-2799 block, 29th St.; 11:53 a.m. March 29 (with knife). Theft â– 2600-2649 block, Connecticut Ave.; 4:13 p.m. March 23. â– 2600-2649 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:17 a.m. March 24. Theft from auto â– 3612-3699 block, Fulton St.; 7:46 p.m. March 29.

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Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 7100-7199 block, Georgia

Ave.; 8:10 p.m. March 23. Burglary â– 7700-7799 block, Alaska Ave.; 10 a.m. March 28. â– 7700-7799 block, Alaska Ave.; 9:52 p.m. March 29. Motor vehicle theft â– 8000-8099 block, Eastern Ave.; 8 p.m. March 25. Theft â– 200-399 block, Carroll St.; 2:43 p.m. March 24. Theft from auto â– 6812-6889 block, Laurel St.; 4 p.m. March 23. â– 1300-1312 block, Leegate Road; 4 p.m. March 23. â– 6700-6799 block, Sandy Spring Road; 6:25 p.m. March 23. â– 6890-6899 block, Laurel St.; 4:55 p.m. March 24. â– 6900-6999 block, Willow St.; 5:10 p.m. March 24. â– 7922-7999 block, Eastern Ave.; 5:45 p.m. March 24. â– 7600-7699 block, Georgia Ave.; 12:14 p.m. March 27. â– 6812-6889 block, Laurel St.; 1:07 p.m. March 27. â– 500-599 block, Butternut St.; 1:55 a.m. March 28. â– 500-599 block, Whittier St.; 10 a.m. March 28. â– 7800-7819 block, Georgia Ave.; 2:20 p.m. March 29. â– 6900-6999 block, Willow St.; 3:30 p.m. March 29. â– 100-199 block, Carroll St.; 5:27 p.m. March 29. â– 100-199 block, Carroll St.; 6:03 p.m. March 29.

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Theft â– 6500-6599 block, Georgia Ave.; 1 p.m. March 24. â– 6500-6599 block, Georgia Ave.; 6:30 a.m. March 26. â– 6500-6599 block, Piney Branch Road; 5:50 p.m. March 29. Theft from auto â– 900-999 block, Rittenhouse St.; 9:03 a.m. March 24. â– 6300-6399 block, Georgia Ave.; 9:49 p.m. March 26. â– 6400-6489 block, Georgia Ave.; 9 a.m. March 27. â– 600-699 block, Underwood St.; 12:24 p.m. March 29. â– 6100-6199 block, 16th St.; 6:30 p.m. March 29.

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Robbery â– 1300-1399 block, Kennedy St.; 1:10 a.m. March 28 (with gun). â– 5728-5799 block, 14th St.; 6:50 a.m. March 28 (with gun). Burglary â– 1620-1699 block, Manchester Lane; 10:16 a.m. March 24.

â– 5200-5299 block, 2nd St.; 7:39 p.m. March 24. Motor vehicle theft â– 5200-5299 block, 2nd St.; 9:20 a.m. March 24. Theft â– Kennedy and 5th streets; 9:04 a.m. March 26. â– 5200-5299 block, Georgia Ave.; 7:50 p.m. March 27. Theft from auto â– 1300-1399 block, Ingraham St.; 1:54 p.m. March 24. â– 5300-5399 block, Georgia Ave.; 3:55 p.m. March 24.

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Burglary â– 1400-1499 block, Quincy St.; 7:51 p.m. March 23. â– 1200-1242 block, Emerson St.; 5:18 p.m. March 24. Motor vehicle theft â– 828-899 block, Quincy St.; 8:51 p.m. March 28. â– 1300-1399 block, Gallatin St.; 9:01 a.m. March 29. Theft â– 4000-4099 block, Georgia Ave.; 9:05 p.m. March 26. â– 4000-4099 block, Georgia Ave.; 8:45 a.m. March 27. Theft from auto â– 1300-1399 block, Randolph St.; 9:22 a.m. March 24. â– 4300-4399 block, Georgia Ave.; 3:27 p.m. March 24. â– 3900-3999 block, 13th St.; 7:20 a.m. March 26. â– 3800-3899 block, 13th St.; 8:30 a.m. March 26. â– 1200-1299 block, Crittenden St.; 12:24 p.m. March 26. â– 1200-1299 block, Shepherd St.; 8 p.m. March 26.

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Robbery â– North Capitol and Gallatin streets; 7:26 p.m. March 29 (with gun). â– 4100-4199 block, 7th St.; 9:22 p.m. March 29 (with knife). Theft â– 5000-5059 block, Georgia Ave.; 9:28 a.m. March 23. â– 4800-4817 block, Georgia Ave.; 5:43 p.m. March 25. â– 900-1099 block, Allison St.; 7:06 p.m. March 27. Theft from auto â– 1-99 block, Irving St.; 9:19 a.m. March 24. â– 3800-3899 block, 8th St.; 10:30 a.m. March 24. â– 900-999 block, Delafield Place; 6 p.m. March 25. â– 300-311 block, Crittenden St.; 7 p.m. March 25. â– 900-999 block, Delafield Place; 3:09 a.m. March 28. â– 200-299 block, Upshur St.; 10:20 a.m. March 29.

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Freshman shortstop brings Dominican flair to Wilson baseball By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

“Uno! Dos! Tres! Cuatro!” Wilson baseball coach James Silk barked at his shortstop at various points during the Tigers’ practices at Fort Reno this year. The coach wasn’t trying to help his team improve their Spanish — rather, he was communicating with Jovanny Brito-Coplin. The freshman and his family moved to the District from the Dominican Republic before the start of the school year, and baseball has provided a common language as Brito-Coplin adapts to a new country and culture. “He’s a spectacular athlete and a very humble kid,” said Tigers coach James Silk. “He doesn’t speak a lick of English, but at the end of the day it doesn’t matter because you all speak the same language once you get on the field. He has been a wonderful surprise for me — I didn’t know what to expect walking on to the field, but we’ve got quite the recruit in [Jovanny].” Brito-Coplin has used the diamond to assimilate into the school’s community. “It’s been an easy transition. It hasn’t been difficult,” Brito-Coplin said via a translator, senior outfielder Devin Rivera. “Baseball is really important in the Dominican Republic. Not only because the Dominican people look up to Major Leaguers in the United States, but also because of the economic status. This is a way to get out and achieve a dream that everyone dreams about in the islands.” Rivera, Brito-Coplin’s second

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Wilson’s baseball team traveled to the Dominican Republic in February as part of a program with Home Run Baseball Camp. cousin, has helped the freshman adjust. “I’ve been seeing him as a little brother and he’s been looking up to me,” said Rivera. “When he is lost like a poor little duckling looking for an older brother, I’m his other brother that’s guiding him. He’s teaching me things as well and helping me with my swing.” Brito-Coplin comes from a culture that the Wilson baseball team saw firsthand in February when the players traveled to Consuelo in the Dominican Republic as part of a trip with Home Run Baseball Camp. The team got to play nine games over six days, surrounded not by picturesque beaches and resorts but rather by sugar cane fields in the middle of the island. “It was a life-changing experience — the baseball you see, the way they live their life, no clean water, very little electricity,” said

Silk. “School for them is the baseball field. You have kids every day sitting on the outfield fence just hoping to get called down to the field to practice.” That trip (which Brito-Coplin couldn’t take because he had only recently immigrated to the United States) helped the team better understand their new teammate as they prepared for the season. “It was an absolutely eye-opening experience for our players,” Silk said. “For [Jovanny] to be joining us this season — the timing is perfect. They know where he is coming from, and the team as a whole has rallied around him. Not just on the field, but in the classroom, in the hallways and before and after school, they have really taken him under their wing.” Brito-Coplin, who grew up playing baseball on pristine fields in the tropical Caribbean climate, has

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Wilson freshman Jovanny Brito-Coplin moved to the District from the Dominican Republic prior to the school year. The shortstop has used baseball as a way to quickly adapt to his new school and country after playing the sport for most of his life on the island. already earned respect on the team. “He’s really proving himself on the field so far,” said senior pitcher Will Gibson. “He’s finding his way on the team.” Rivera said his second cousin has been able to adapt his game from the Dominican Republic quickly

because he played against strong competition in the islands. “It’s a different structure in the Dominican,” said Rivera. “Dominicans play baseball the same way we do — the difference is their heart and desire for the game. They play with See Wilson/Page 12

Bulldogs blank Tigers at Fort Reno By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

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A home run by senior catcher Isaac Goldman, wearing No. 12, gave the Bulldogs a spark in St. Albans’ 4-0 win last Wednesday.

St. Albans senior Isaac Goldman was at the plate, with the Bulldogs clinging to a one-run lead in the fifth inning. He had taken several good swipes at the ball, but he hadn’t quite found his sweet spot. This time, Goldman drilled the ball down the third base line, sneaking it just inside the foul post for a home run. “I knew that if I connected with the ball the way I did in batting practice, I could ... hit it out,” said Goldman, who plays catcher. “I just needed to hit that inside high pitch — that’s my favorite pitch. I thought it was going to second for a double. As I turned on first, I saw the left fielder with his back turned and realized I had a home run.” The solo shot gave the Bulldogs a boost toward their 4-0 victory over Wilson last

Wednesday. “It was a really well-played game on both sides of the ball, with both pitchers throwing a lot of strikes,” said Bulldogs coach R.J. Johnsen. “It was a tight game up until that point. It was a momentum turner for us.” Johnsen added that Goldman “is a great leader. He’s one of the best catchers in the area. To see him get going with his stick was great.” The strong play in the season opener came in part due to practice. The Bulldogs had traveled to the Dominican Republic a few weeks earlier as part of Beisbol y Libros to play several exhibition games and do volunteer work on the island. “It’s the eye of the baseball hurricane,” said Johnsen. “There is no better place to go and get some work in and face tough competition. “We can play nine innings down there and get everyone a turn on the hill,” he continued. See Bulldogs/Page 12

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BULLDOGS: Home run sparks St. Albans’ late surge From Page 11

“We used 10 or 11 pitchers ... so it really gives you a chance to see who’s ready for game action and who isn’t.� After graduating their top four pitchers from last year’s Interstate Athletic Conference championship squad, the Bulldogs saw seniors emerge as their starting rotation in the Dominican Republic: Daniel Armagh, Hendry Bredar, Charles Parrino and Chris Howe. “Hopefully they’ll lead us,� said Johnsen. “Having four seniors helps. They didn’t get as many innings because of the other guys, but now it’s their turn.� As the team continues to work through the early portion of its schedule, success will hinge on how quickly the pitchers can round into form. “It’s going to revolve around the

pitching,� said Goldman. “The hitting is coming. We’re returning a lot of hitters, and not as many pitchers. We just have to keep throwing strikes.� Goldman has quickly found a rhythm with his pitchers from the catcher position as well. “Most of the pitchers we have are seniors, so I’ve been with these guys for a while,� said Goldman. “We’ve been communicating with the pitchers and the pitching coach, and we’re starting to gel.� While the trip to the Dominican Republic helped the coaches evaluate their talent, the players also got to see some fierce competition that will help prepare them for the season. “We were put in an uncomfortable position against teams we hadn’t seen before, with kids throwing 90 miles per hour at [our heads],� said Goldman. The trip also taught the team how

to play in unfamiliar territory. St. Albans’ home field is still under construction, so the squad will be playing all its games on opponent’s turf or at a neutral site this season. “We’re a team on the road,� said Johnsen. “We have to host our five IAC games as home games, and we’ll do that at a couple of different fields. We’re basically a nomad this year. “It’s good; it builds character for the guys,� he continued. “We were lucky to have a field on our campus for the last 100 years, and we’re going to be lucky to have a new field next year.� A goal for the season is to challenge Georgetown Prep once again for the IAC crown. “Prep has been in front for a long time, and we were able to nip them in the championship game,� said Johnsen. “Hopefully we come out on top again, but it’s a tough league.�

WILSON: Tigers’ team trip helps them on the diamond From Page 11

baseball in their blood, so every pitch, every play and every inning is 100 percent of their heart going into it. He is ahead on offense and the game is coming easier since he has seen fast pitching.� With that background, Brito-Coplin hopes to follow in the footsteps of other great Dominican players, like the Boston Red Sox’s David Ortiz, and carve out a career

that ends in the big leagues. “I want to make it to the big leagues and be more superior than my idols — Jose Reyes and Hanley Ramirez,� Brito-Coplin said via Rivera. “I have all the conditions that fit to be a great baseball player and the right mentality and attitude.� The freshman and Wilson will look to continue to build toward their lofty goals when they host Dunbar today at 4 p.m.

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Johnathan Savoy Jr., WMST Kaleaf Tate, Cesar Chavez Anthony Whitney, Roosevelt

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Player of the Year Anthony Cowan, St. John’s

Player of the year Alexis Gray, Visitation

First Team Daryl Bones, IDEA Bryant Crawford, Gonzaga Luka Garza, Maret Justin Route, Coolidge Antwan Walker, H.D. Woodson

First Team Asisha Greene, Anacostia Kate Delaney, Visitation Sarah Overcash, St. John’s Marta Sniezek, National Cathedral Kieche White, Friendship Collegiate

Second Team Jeff Dowtin, St. John’s Kenneth Ford, National Collegiate Dajuan Greene, Eastern Sam Miller, Gonzaga Austin Vereen, Maret George Walker, St. Albans

Second Team Isabella Alarie, National Cathedral Annie Boasberg, Sidwell Tu’ziah Hall, Wilson Shelby Lloyd, Anacostia Natasha Lowe, Cesar Chavez Maddy Reed, Visitation

Honorable Mention Tarik Abraham, Washington Dion Crumlin, H.D. Woodson James Hampton, Bell William Howell, St. Albans Jordan Howze, School Without Walls Jaleel Lee, Friendship Chris Lykes, Gonzaga Jordan Mchaney, Anacostia Malik McMillan, Thurgood Marshall Justin Milstead, IDEA Rinardo Perry, McKinley Jamarko Pickett, Eastern

Honorable Mention Kelli Jane Barnes, Model Amira Collins, St. John’s Lindsey Downing, Carroll Tytilayo Green, Wilson Rayonna Marshall, Bell Amonie Mathews, McKinley Madison Matthews, Sidwell Diamond McCoy, H.D. Woodson Asia McCray, St. John’s Heniaya Moton, Friendship Collegiate Kayla Robbins, St. John’s Ayonna Williams, Ballou

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Spotlight on Schools Annunciation Catholic School

Mr. Finan is our eighth-grade teacher. He started musical theater when he was 5 years old and his first show was “Peter Pan.� He went to Guilford College, and he got his master’s degree from New York University. Mr. Finan directed a production of a musical called “The Pajama Game� in Washington, and it won an award for Overall Production Excellence and it beat 30 others. Mr. Finan likes teaching eighth grade better than fifth. He loves teaching eighth-grade reading. Some of Mr. Finan’s future goals are to make Annunciation Catholic School the best middle school in the universe, and to direct more acts. He directs musicals at Adventure Theater during the summer. Mr. Finan’s sister inspired him to do musical theater because she is a good singer and cabaret performer. Another of his future goals in theater is to act and direct more. — DaNiya Warren-McClure, fourth-grader

Eaton Elementary

This year John Eaton’s play is “Peter Pan Jr.� It will be performed on May 15 and 16 at our school. It’s a story that will take you to Neverland, where you will meet pirates, mermaids, lost boys, Indians, fairies and of course Peter Pan, Wendy and her brothers. The director, Mr. Parodi, told us that some of the joys are also challenges, like helping kids find what they have inside them by getting into character and not just reading lines from a script. He helps the kids make the play an experience for the audience. In rehearsals,

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everyone has to really get into character. Sometimes that’s difficult because a kid may have a character that is the total opposite personality from them. So they have to practice all the time: at home, at recess and whenever they can. Mr. Parodi says you cannot have a good performance without a lot of practice. Mr. Parodi says that the set for a show depends on the concept of a play and what the play is about. The set should give the play life and help tell the story. At our school we have student “techies� who work behind the scenes. They change the sets and move the props. — Lillie Frankel and Luke GilElhage, fifth-graders

Edmund Burke School

In the winter of the sixth grade we traveled on the Metro to Ward 1, to visit Ben’s Chili Bowl for our annual ward project. Every partner group of two traveled with our class to its assigned ward and took pictures and notes on our iPads. While we were at Ben’s Chili Bowl, we ate warm chili, delicious milkshakes and cheesy french fries. During our study of geology, in science class we traveled on a bus to Luray Caverns to observe stalactites and stalagmites. After the tour of the majestic caverns we participated in gem sifting. Our next stop was a nearby lake and picnic pavilion center. As a grade, we swam in a lake close to the Shenandoah Mountains in Virginia. We brought food for the potluck dinner, and our grade bonded over beach volleyball, a picnic and the great outdoors. Frequent field trips help us

become a closer community and learn more about our friends and teachers. Our school values exploring local museums, restaurants, and historical and natural sites. — Maya Johnson-Fraidin and Hanh Fofana, seventh-graders

Hearst Elementary

Our class has been working with measurements. “It is important because if you try to measure things and it’s not the right number you won’t know how long it is and then you can’t get the right shoe size and your shoes will be too big,� said Grace. “I use measurement to see how tall I am because I’m the new one in the house and I notice I am getting taller and taller on the stick we use for it at home,� said Owen. “Rulers are important because it helps you to measure trees,� said Jackson. “In my house, Jim used measurement to know how to fix a table, my mom used it to see how hot the chicken was and I used it once with my dad to measure how tall I was each month,� said Montgomery. “If you don’t know what the size of something is and you think it is too big or too small you have to measure it,� said Umar. “Well, we can use a ruler to see how tall something is and a tape measure you can wrap around stuff, so it’s good for that kind of measuring,� said Peyton. Yesenia, who is in the autism program, had this to say about the ruler: “It is in my class, it is a ruler, it has numbers on it, it has a 12 and it is fun.� — Ms. Prince and Mrs. Whittaker’s kindergarten class

Holy Trinity School

Here at Holy Trinity School the fourth-graders can participate in a book club with the fourth-grade assistant teacher, Mrs. Barcklow. It’s an awesome way for us to explore new books. The book club meets once a week every Tuesday for about half an hour. Students divide into groups, and then each group chooses a book. One group is reading “The Chronicles of Narnia.� They are reading aloud to each other and discussing it. Another group is reading “The Boxcar Children.� That group is going to watch the movie after they read the book and compare them. Another book selection was “The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict.� We recommend that every school hold a book club for three reasons. First, it is fun because students get to explore each other’s reading interests. Second, book club teaches students about new books. Third, reading and talking about books strengthens vocabulary.

Remember, teachers, don’t let kids who are not in book club sneak in and get treats. The students who work hard in book club deserve them. — Matthew Ingoglia and Michael King, fourth-graders

Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital

In the Gan Tmarim class, we are learning about the homeless. We read a book about a girl who lives in a shelter and doesn’t have any toys, so she uses her imagination. We also saw a play at Imagination Stage about two children who use their imaginations to make their room a wonderland where they can turn things “inside out.� We wanted to use our imaginations to understand and help. We made a “Research Museum� to display what we learned. Sam made a paper airport to represent not being able to travel. Another group drew one empty refrigerator and one full, representing that sometimes people have a lot of food and sometimes See Dispatches/Page 18

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Chevy Chase Pavilion, 4300 Military Road NW. Agenda items include: ■announcements/open forum. ■police report. ■initial presentation by Georgetown Day School of preliminary plans for expanded school and mixed-use development on the Safeway and Martens lots. ■discussion of and possible vote on a resolution regarding the public space application to permit outdoor seating with a retractable glass covering behind Wagshal’s on Massachusetts Avenue. ■discussion of and possible vote on a resolution regarding a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a special exception for a deck at 5330 42nd St. ■discussion of and possible vote on a resolution regarding Friendship Park (aka Turtle Park) renovation. ■discussion of and possible vote on a resolution regarding a bike cutthrough in the traffic diverter at 44th and Harrison streets and a bike lane in the 5200 block of 44th Street. ■presentation by the D.C. Department of Transportation regarding possible safety improvements at 39th Street and Reno Road. ■discussion of and possible vote on a resolution regarding a proposed overheight retaining wall and swimming pool in public space at 3815 Huntington St. ■discussion of and possible vote on a resolution regarding a Historic Preservation Review Board application to place new retail space on part of the Crate & Barrel parking lot off Massachusetts Avenue. ■discussion of and possible vote on a resolution regarding the budget cuts proposed by D.C. Public Schools for Wilson High School for the 2015-16 school year. For details, visit anc3e.org. ANC 3/4G ANCChase 3/4G Chevy ■CHEVY CHASE

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Chevy Chase Citizens Association

With more baby boomers in our neighborhood and elsewhere deciding how long they want to live in homes in the area, our association and the Northwest Neighbors Village last week heard from organizations focused on creating a more age-friendly D.C. Village president Steve Altman said the group is helping more residents keep living in the neighborhood longer. Volunteers provide services like taking people to appointments, doing yard work and coordinating social activities. The village also maintains a list of prescreened service providers like plumbers, roofers and companies that install grabber bars throughout the house for safety against falls. The group can also help people with the transition to moving out of their home. For more information, visit nwnv.org. The Age-Friendly DC initiative is part of an international effort by the World Health Organization to improve communities for all citizens as they age, said coordinator Gail Kohn. Over 200 places around the globe are part of the network. D.C. joined in 2012 and wrote a 20142017 strategic plan for developing D.C. into “an inclusive and accessible urban environment that promotes active aging.� The D.C. plan includes 77 strategies to improve the health and quality of life of older residents in various areas, such as transportation, housing and social participation. For more information, visit agefriendly.dc.gov. Iona Senior Services’ Take Charge/Age Well Academy offers an educational program for those born between 1946 and 1964, said Lylie Fisher, director of community engagement. Iona is located at 4125 Albemarle St. NW. There are multiweek afternoon courses on how to navigate the opportunities and challenges of aging. Iona will offer a four-session workshop for $90 on April 9, 16, 23 and 30 on creative housing alternatives. From April 22 to June 10, Iona will provide programs for $145 on health and wellness issues, including how to navigate medical systems and how to prepare for medical procedures. Iona will present a free spring advocacy series, beginning April 14 with a workshop on the D.C. Office on Aging Ambassador Program. On May 12, a workshop will focus on elder financial abuse, fraud and neglect. The final workshop on June 9 will highlight advocacy opportunities in AARP. More information is available at iona.org. — Susan McCarty

Shepherd Park Citizens Association

The first two weeks of April are busy times. The tax deadline is only two weeks away. For procrastinators that means two weekends if you are a do-it-yourselfer. For low- and moderate-income citizens, especially seniors, AARP’s volunteer tax aides are available at D.C. libraries and community centers. Check each facility for days and times. Community Tax Aid volunteers are at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library each day to help. Be sure to have all your documents with you when you go. The AARP has a tax-aide location finder at tinyurl.com/find-tax-help. On April 8 at 7 p.m., there will be two panel discussions on the important topic, “Is the Exelon Takeover of Pepco in the Public Interest?� at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law. The panels will be moderated by the school’s Environmental Law Society members. While Exelon has taken over utilities in Chicago and Philadelphia, there is strong opposition in D.C., Maryland and Delaware. The opposition is concerned about the possible limitations on solar and other sustainable power and the megacontrol of Exelon. DC Sun, which has been working with various communities to organize solar cooperatives, is among the opponents. Shepherd Park residents who have already gone solar and those considering this move should make note of this opportunity to get further information. As informed citizens, your voice is an important one for the Public Service Commission to hear before it makes its final decision. The panel discussions will be held in the fifth-floor Moot Court Room at 4340 Connecticut Ave. NW. A candidates forum is planned for this period. The Shepherd Park Citizens Association is joining the Takoma Neighborhood Association and Neighbors Inc. on April 7 at Takoma Baptist Church, Piney Branch Road and Aspen Street NW, at 7 p.m. to hear more platform details of most of the candidates for Ward 4 D.C. Council representative. — June E. Confer ■presentation by at-large D.C. Council member Anita Bonds. ■discussion of Emory Beacon of Light historic designation. ■discussion of a church grant. ■update on the commission’s bylaws and standard operating procedures. For details, call 202-450-6225 or visit anc4a.org.

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lines throughout a modern interior with hints of the structure’s early20th-century origins. Bright blue paint covers the stucco facade of this 1918 house, while a complementary beige color lines the window frames and columns of a front sitting porch. The covered porch and flagstone steps project an inviting tone, welcoming visitors to the 1416 Montague St. property. Priced at $1,125,000, the house has five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. Past the main entrance is a spacious foyer that spills into an open living/dining layout with 9-foot ceilings and original oak floors. Off to the side is a long window — one of the home’s myriad triple-pane casement windows covered with custom blinds. The sunwashed living room features a brick fireplace and plenty more of these windows. The

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This five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath Arts and Crafts home in 16th Street Heights is priced at $1,125,000. dining area has contemporary built-in shelves, which flank another large picture window. A row of drawers underneath can also be used as a window bench. An expansive family room follows the dining room, offering room for plenty of seating. A door here opens to an alluring screen porch, which connects to an outdoor deck. A roomy island topped with concrete anchors the kitchen. This centerpiece contains a breakfast bar, prep area, under-counter cabinets and shelving for cookbooks. Stainless steel appliances and copious light wood cabinetry fill out

the stylish room. A powder room and closet are situated between the foyer and kitchen. From the living area, an L-shaped staircase wraps around a quarter landing and up to an open entertainment area. Covered with original pine floors, this space also divides the home’s rear master suite from the floor’s two other bedrooms, each of which has its own thermostat. With its southern exposure, the master receives plenty of sunlight — as does its private bath with a walk-in closet. A shared bath with double vanities and a laundry closet is closer

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Northwest Real Estate DISPATCHES From Page 15 people have no food. Using our imagination and sharing stories makes us happy. “You don’t need anything to pretend — we can all use our minds,” one student said. We plan to send “imagination boxes” to children who live in shelters. We will send a book about imagination, some materials to pretend with and a postcard for the children to send back to us to share how they felt to get a package. One child said, “Let people who are homeless speak for themselves … instead of us speaking for them.” — Sam Baron, Eliav Goldberg, Idan Gris, Sophia Grossman, Amit Horowitz, Hannah Joffe, Elli Lapin, Emma Levine, Yedidyah Levine, Maia Mandel, Ruthie Meytin, Raizy Moshinsky, David Sagui, Adele Sharon, Mirbel Shefferman and Danny Singerman, kindergartners

Key Elementary

When the PTA’s Green Committee and our science teachers raised funds from our school farmers market last fall, they had a goal in mind. They wanted new wooden garden beds to replace the old rotted ones and make our school better. Throughout the season, we all helped sell apples and other produce to make money to build this new garden. Our first-ever farmers market, run by the students and the Green Team, proved very popular. Last Saturday, March 21, the goal was realized as more than 50 volunteers — parents, students and

Key School staff — gathered in the school garden. They came from near and far with tools and equipment to build new garden beds out of cedar planks. We drilled screws with our dads’ tools, and we added and raked new soil. We also collected five buckets of trash from around the playground. “It was fun to see our parents and students working together on such a worthy project,” said Ms. Johnson, the mastermind behind it. I like having my mom be part of our school. And our dads, working with tools. It’s awesome. The garden beds are part of an outdoor science curriculum the school is preparing for our Earth Week program. It reminds us of spring. Looks like Key School is going green. — Martin Alvarez, second-grader, and Kennedy Kranenburg, first-grader

Maret School

For our May publishing party, we decided to write gingerbread stories. We first read some gingerbread books to understand what the basics of a good gingerbread story are. We read “The Gingerbread Cowboy,” “The Library Gingerbread Man,” “The Gingerbread Boy” and “The Gingerbread Girl.” We made a chart about all the parts they have. They include the setting, the makers/bakers, the runaway, the runaway song, the chasers, the final chaser and the ending. Then we brainstormed about what we wanted our gingerbread stories to be about, but we could choose a different topic than what we brainstormed. We wrote our gingerbread stories rough drafts. We

added adjectives and similes to our rough drafts to make them more interesting. Then we did a title page rough draft and dedication page rough draft. We started the final draft of the title page, the dedication page and the story in hardbound books. We are very excited to show them off at the publishing party! — Ms. Sudheendran’s first-graders

Our Lady of Victory School

On March 14, the fourth-grade class hosted the annual FatherDaughter Dance at Our Lady of Victory School. The theme for this year’s dance was an ice cream parlor experience. We had a sundae bar set up with chocolate and vanilla ice cream and many toppings such as gummy bears, M&M’s, sprinkles, whipped cream and chocolate sauce. The fourth-grade parents dressed up as if they worked at an ice cream parlor and served guests ice cream. It was delicious. The ice cream parlor was also set up with a photo booth in the back where a photographer took pictures of the girls and their guests. In the front a DJ played all different types of music. The dads and daughters danced together for almost two hours of fun music! The DJ also had several dance competitions including salsa, limbo and swing dance. Winners of the dance competitions got to take home table centerpieces that had a lot of fun and cool toys and prizes. The final dance competition awarded a $25 Amazon gift card to the girl with the craziest dance moves. We all can’t wait for the next FatherDaughter Dance! — Scarlett K., fourth-grader

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This was another fantastic time for us at Fillmore Arts. We had been learning about and even touching different reptiles to help us create realistic pictures. Also, one of our students — Ida Esaw, a secondgrader, from Dr. P’s class — won first place in this year’s Cherry Blossom Art Festival. If you want to see Ida’s artwork, come to the Pepco Edison Place Gallery located at 702 8th St. NW. You can see it from now until April 17. A shout-out to Jada Mitchell, grade five, who right now holds the No. 1 spot citywide for First in Math — go Jada! We also had other Ross students get medals and special recognition at this year’s City Chess Challenge. For this, we have to thank our Ross parent and chess instructor Ziko Djuric. We had two field trips this week. Grades four and five went to the Kennedy Center. Grade one went to the Discovery Theater.

On Thursday, we finally got a chance to present our science projects at the Science Expo. Kindergarten through fifth grade all stood up and presented. We had real science judges, and our parents went to our classrooms and heard us talk about our projects. We also had a very special show called “Mad Science.” Since Ross is a Reset Core Partner school, our ReSet science partners presented science experiments and demonstrations. — Ross Elementary community

Sheridan School

At Sheridan School, learning science is fun. We built ramps with loop-d-loops to test how fast and far a ball will go when rolled from the top. We used cut-in-half pool noodles to make the ramps. We learned that if you don’t have a slant on the ramp, a ball won’t roll down. If the slant is higher, it goes farther than if the slant is lower. That’s because of gravity and friction. If there wasn’t any gravity, you wouldn’t be able to put your feet on the ground. If there wasn’t any friction, you wouldn’t be able to control where you were moving. Without gravity or friction you wouldn’t be able to play soccer, and checkers would be pretty silly without gravity. And a bowling ball would go floating all over the place. On tile, a ball rolls farther and faster. On carpet a ball rolls side to side and not as far or fast because there are little bumps on a rug that cause friction. There’s not as much friction on tile. It was fun to learn about gravity and friction with balls and ramps. It was fun because we got to build ramps and play with them. — Jalil Alston-Cook, kindergartner

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who penned both the individual and the district nomination. “The house at 16 can’t contribute if it doesn’t exist.� Woodill said he will wait until tomorrow’s hearing before deciding how to move forward with his project. Woodill’s raze permit application, and the rush of redevelopment now reshaping what had been a community of modest row houses and detached single-family homes, prompted the broader historic district nomination from the Off Boundary Preservation Brigade. Beisert founded the group, whose name refers to the area’s location outside of the area of Washington laid out in the L’Enfant Plan. The Petworth advisory neighborhood commission has voted in favor of the application, and the nomination enjoys what Williams called “strong community support.� “Petworth neighbors are afraid of what it’s like to live under the R-4 zone,� which allows taller multifam-

ily housing to sprout amid singlefamily homes, said Steve Wright, another Grant Circle homeowner. Looming redevelopment “will forever change the character of Grant Circle. I support preservation of all structures by all means possible,� Wright testified. Today, Grant is one of only two circles in Washington with all its original structures intact, and it was the first outside the city’s original boundaries to follow the L’Enfant Plan for grids of streets, diagonal avenues and circles where they meet. But there’s another redevelopment project moving forward within the proposed historic district boundaries. No. 7, a row house, is being gutted. No one contacted by The Current could supply the name of the developer, so its fate remains unclear. City tax records show the property was purchased by “7 Grant Circle NW LLC� late last year. The phone number on permit applications belongs to a permit expediter, who said she has dealt only with an architect named Jose, but didn’t know his last name. The architect

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â??It’s not like the fancy houses in Cleveland Park, but it’s very much part of the neighborhood.â?ž — Board member Nancy Metzger on applications to add another story to create two units and a roof deck. But the other developer, Woodill, came out blasting at last week’s hearing. He said the only purpose of the individual landmark nomination was to block his project, and that he would lose over $1 million and risk bankruptcy if it was approved. “The neighbors don’t think this house is historic. They want to be able to control the development,â€? he told the board. “Can our property rights be curtailed, just because 7 and 16 are owned by developers?â€? Williams, of the preservation

office, wrote, “The house at 16 Grant Circle is a solid, representative example of a balloon-framed American foursquare type house.� It would “undeniably� contribute to a historic district, but it “does not, on its own,� meet criteria for designation, she said. Board members reluctantly agreed. “It’s not like the fancy houses in Cleveland Park, but it’s very much part of the neighborhood — the big house on Grant Circle, and so much contributing. But we really don’t have a place for a neighborhood landmark,� said member Nancy Metzger. “This one comes very close.� If the historic district is established, according to Williams “all permits not already approved will be subject to [preservation board] review. If the permits have been approved already, then work can go forward.� At the hearing last week, she and others urged Woodill to discuss his plans with the preservation office. He said Monday that he had already met with the staff.

CORCORAN From Page 3 Its exterior — both the original 1897 edifice designed by Ernest Flagg, and the 1925 wing by Charles Adams Platt — is already a national landmark. And all sides agree some of the most storied interior spaces — the vestibule, atrium, grand stairway, rotunda and Salon Dore — merit preservation. But agreement stops there. According to the landmark nomination, many other rooms are significant both architecturally and historically. “The aesthetically magnificent interior played a significant social and cultural role in the city,â€? the document says, citing numerous galleries with parquet floors, transom doors, skylights and elaborate carving intact, as well as original studio spaces in the basement. City architectural historian Tim DennĂŠe agreed that multiple galleries should be protected. “They’re significant as a group,â€? he said, also emphasizing that designation will not prevent renovations or changes in use. “It does not freeze properties as they are,â€? DennĂŠe said. There was some quibble over “the period of significanceâ€? for preservation purposes. The exterior designation starts with the building’s construction and the league suggests extending it to 1989, when the controversial cancellation of an exhibit by photographer Robert Mapplethorpe signified “the beginning of the Corcoran’s decline,â€? staffer Tisha Allen said. DennĂŠe recommended keeping the original end date of 1942. “But we would feel comfortable with many end dates,â€? he said. “If we had the entire list of exhibits, they’re all significant. Is that the gallery where Rauschenberg hung? Or because the Corcoran closed last year, maybe that’s the most compelling end.â€? When university representatives came to the table, they presented new diagrams with only limited space slated for landmarking. “We take seriously the responsibility of stewardship, and we knew the exterior was landmarked when we took ownership,â€? said Barber. But while still using the building both for education and art display, “we’re going to rebalance these uses, more for education,â€? he said. “The Corcoran has suffered from years, decades, of deferred maintenance, and it must be adapted.â€? “I was astonished when I read the nomination,â€? said Andi Adams, the school’s architectural historian. The building includes “galleries converted to a kitchen, basement spaces that are ordinary, studios that don’t convey anything. The auditorium screams 1980s,â€? she said. “This is an imposition of regulatory control ‌ a rather blithe dismissal of the burden on the school.â€? Instead of voting on the nomination, board chair Gretchen Pfaehler said the board needed time to consider the floor plans submitted by the university.

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Hotter Planet.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. ■Martin S. Indyk, executive vice president of the Brookings Institution and former U.S. ambassador to Israel, will discuss “From Order to Chaos: The Challenge of Restoring Order in the Middle East.� 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Butler Board Room, Butler Pavilion, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/cas/israelstudies. ■Photojournalist Annie Griffiths, a fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers, will discuss her career as one of the first women photographers to work for National Geographic and the group she founded to document climate change’s effects on people in need. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 213, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. bit.ly/19JRLSg. ■“Ten Years After the First Pitch: How the Washington Nationals and Nationals Park Have Scored in the Nation’s Capital� will feature panelists Mark D. Lerner, principal owner of the Washington Nationals; Michael Stevens, president of the Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District; and Anthony Williams, CEO of the Federal City Council and former D.C. mayor. 8 to 9:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies Downtown Campus, 640 Massachusetts Ave. NW. scs.georgetown.edu. Films ■The “Movies That Matter� series of social impact films will feature a screening of “Cesar’s Last Fast� with producer Rick Perez. 6:30 p.m. Free. Forman Theater, McKinley Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-2220. ■The Avalon Docs series will feature the 2014 film “Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem.� 8 p.m. $6.50 to $11.75. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. Reading ■The Visiting Writers Series will feature a fiction reading by Jenny Offill, author of “Last Things� and “Dept. of Speculation.� 8 to 10 p.m. Free. Abramson Family Founders Room, School of International Service Building, Nebraska and New Mexico avenues NW. 202-885-2972. Sporting event ■The Washington Wizards will play the Philadelphia 76ers. 7 p.m. $10 to $322. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-7453000. Teen program ■Victoria Tillson Evans, founder and president of Distinctive College Counseling, will discuss “Acing Your College Application� (for teens and their parents/guardians). 6 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-2823080. Thursday, April 2

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Cepeda will lead a drawing workshop with interactive demonstrations designed to plant the seeds of innovation (for ages 4 and older). 4 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. Concerts â– The Brown Bag Concert series will feature chamber music. Noon. Free. Room A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. â– Members of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra will perform. 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Free. Flag Hall, National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-1000. â– The DC Punk Archive’s latest Library Basement Show will feature Coup Sauvage & the Snips, Pleasure Curses and Cat Jack. 6 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-7270321. â– Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead, now in its 17th year, will present performance ensembles made up of emerging jazz artists from around the world as they complete their weeklong residency. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■“Celebrate Historic U Street With the D.C. Legendary Musiciansâ€? will feature performances by Memphis Gold, Mark Preston, Jimi Smooth, Greg Gaskins and more. The event will also include a presentation on the U Street Oral History Project. 6 p.m. Free. Great Hall, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-7270321. â– The Howard University Jazz Ensemble will kick off the Smithsonian’s Jazz Appreciation Month. 6:30 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. â– DakhaBrakha will perform Eastern European roots music in a show presented by Washington Performing Arts. 8 p.m. $25. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. â– Split String Soup will perform traditional bluegrass, classic rock and country. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; two item per person minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-546-8412. â– Turkuaz and the Fritz will perform. 8:30 p.m. $12 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures â– JosĂŠ Miguel Insulza, whose 10 years as secretary general of the Organization of American States will end in May, will discuss his tenure, his accomplishments and the challenges that will confront his successor. 10 to 11 a.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/insulza. â– Dr. Giorgio Trinchieri of the National Cancer Institute will discuss “Friendly Gut Microbes Help Fight Cancer.â€? 11:30 a.m. Free. West Dining Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-5221. â– The Literary Book Group will consider the poem “Black Zodiacâ€? by Charles Wright in a discussion led by George Washington University professor Margaret Soltan. 2:30 p.m. Free. Room 220, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202727-0321. â– Jessica Stockholder, artist and professor of visual arts at the University of Chicago, will discuss her work. 3:30 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution

Thursday, april 2 ■Concert: The National Symphony Orchestra and young piano sensation Daniil Trinonov will perform works by Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff. 7 p.m. $10 to $85. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. The performance will repeat Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m. Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■Scholar Joseph Genetin-Pilawa will discuss “The Indian’s Capital City: Native Histories of Washington D.C.� 4 p.m. Free. Room 119, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-0213. ■Tetiana Matychak and Olga Iurkova, founders and editors of the website stopfake.org, will discuss “Combating Kremlin Disinformation About Ukraine.� 4 to 5 p.m. Free; reservations required. Suite 412, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/stopfake. ■George Washington University professor David Shambaugh will discuss “China at the Crossroads: Reform Challenges.� 5 to 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/chinareforms. ■Khenpo Tsultrim Lodroe, one of the foremost civic leaders in contemporary Tibet, will discuss “Religion and Development in Tibet Today.� 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 213, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. elliott.gwu.edu/events-calendar. ■The Mystery Book Group will discuss “Murder on Astor Place� by Victoria Thompson. 6:30 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble, 555 12th St. NW. 202-347-0176. ■As part of the Hirshhorn’s ongoing 40th anniversary celebration, director Melissa Chiu and former director Jim Demetrion will discuss the museum’s legacy and future. 6:30 p.m. Free. Ring Auditorium, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 7th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000. ■Project designers Tamara Cavin and David Cordell of Perkins+Will will discuss “Design for Health and Hope,� about the recently opened Conway Health and Resource Center at Community of Hope in Southwest D.C. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $12 to $20; reservations required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. ■Jacqueline Winspear will discuss her book “A Dangerous Place.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■Don Shaw of the Mid-Atlantic/American Pilgrims on the Camino will discuss “My Journey on the Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James),� about his experience hiking in northwest Spain along the route long followed by Christian pilgrims. 7 See Events/Page 23

Continued From Page 22 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. ■A support group for job seekers will host a breakout session for participants to network and strategize. 7 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■The West End Library Non-Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss “Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls� by David Sedaris. 7 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-7278707. ■Veteran river guide Amber Valenti and photographer Krystie Wright will discuss “Nobody’s River: Kayaking Asia’s Wilderness,� about paddling the free-flowing Amur River from Mongolia through Russia to the Sea of Japan. 7:30 p.m. $24. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. Performances ■Apertamente will present renowned Italian director and actor Massimiliano Finazzer Flory in “Being Leonardo da Vinci (An Impossible Interview),� a one-act play (performed in Italian with projected English titles). 7:30 p.m. $24 to $30. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■The Washington Improv Theater’s ninth annual “FIST� tournament will feature performances by the ensemble Love Onion and competitors Excuuuse Me! and the Shop Vac Boys. 7:30 p.m. $15 to $18. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. witdc.org. Tournament performances will continue through April 11. Special events ■Split This Rock and the CrossCurrents Foundation will present the 2015 Freedom Plow Award for Poetry & Activism to poet, cultural critic, playwright, essayist and author Mark Nowak. 6 p.m. $10 to $3. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. splitthisrock.org. ■Inspired by Man Ray’s artistic practice of repurposing found objects, “Hack the Museum� — this month’s “Phillips After 5� event — will offer opportunities to explore the museum in a new way by experimenting with the art of 3-D printing, creating your own digital 3-D models and experiencing Daniel Wurtzel’s interactive installation artwork as he examines the science of wind currents. 5 to 8:30 p.m. $10 to $12; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. Walk ■As part of the 2015 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. Meet at the Tidal Basin Welcome Area near the paddle boats in the Tidal Basin parking lot. nps.gov. The event will repeat April 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. Friday,april April 3 3 Friday Children’s programs ■The eighth annual “Eggstravaganza!� at Tudor Place will feature an egg hunt, an egg roll contest, other games from the past and a chance to take photos with the Easter Bunny. 10 a.m. to noon. $5 to $10. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. The program will repeat Saturday, with a limited number of tickets available for Tudor Place members. ■“Blossom’s Rainbow� — about a

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Museum spotlights Japanese-born artist’s figural style “The Artistic Journey of Yasuo Kuniyo On exhibit shi,â€? featuring some 70 paintings and drawings by the Japanese-born Kuniyoshi (1889-1953) that reveal his distinc Located in the Katzen Arts Center at tive modern figural style, will open Friday 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, the at the Smithsonian American Art museum is open Tuesday through SunMuseum and continue through Aug. 30. day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 202-885 Located at 9th and G streets NW, the 1300. museum is open daily from 11:30 a.m. ■“The Painted Word: 1 + 1 = 5,â€? pairing to 7 p.m. 202-633-1000. artworks with poems by local poets, will â– The American University Museum open today at Foundry Gallery and will open four shows Saturday with a continue through April 26. An opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. and continue reception will take place Friday from 6 to them through May 24. 8 p.m. “YES! Glue: A Half-Century of Collage Located at 1314 18th St. NW, the by Bruce and Jean Congallery is open Wednesnerâ€? highlights a contemday through Sunday from porary San Francisco Bay noon to 6 p.m. 202-463Area husband-and-wife 0203. artist team. ■“Blast Off: Dreams of “Transcription of Blue: Men in Flight,â€? a group Guy Goldsteinâ€? is a mixedshow with paintings, phomedia exhibit by a visual tography and ceramic artist and musician. sculpture celebrating “Remembrances of man’s passionate quest Patsy Fleming’s Voices Pastâ€? highlights for flight, will open tomoracrylic “Letter Indian artist V. Ramesh. row at Cross MacKenHomeâ€? is on display zie Gallery with a recep “Drawings: Walter Kravitzâ€? features a large tion from 6 to 8 p.m. The at Foundry Gallery. installation and smaller exhibit will continue works by a Chicago artist. through May 5. The museum will also open a show Located at 1675 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Saturday of works by the university’s the gallery is open Wednesday through Master of Fine Arts candidates and conSunday from noon to 5 p.m. 202-333tinue it through April 19. 7970. young cherry blossom’s travels from the top of a red mountain all the way to the violet ocean — will feature whimsical dance, vibrant colors and dynamic live music (for ages 2 through 5). 10 and 11:30 a.m. $22 to $28. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-3997993. Performances will repeat April 4, 6, 10 and 11 at 10 and 11:30 a.m. and April 9 at 10:30 a.m. â– An art activity will focus on different ways to decorate Easter eggs. 4 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080. Concerts â– Organist Jeremy Filsell (shown) and narrator Bard Wickkiser will perform Marcel DuprÊ’s “Le Chemin de la Croixâ€? with the poetry of Paul Claudel. 6 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-3472635. â– The U.S. Army Concert Band will perform. 6 p.m. Free. World War II Memorial, 17th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 703-696-3399. â– Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead, now in its 17th year, will present performance ensembles made up of emerging jazz artists from around the world as they complete their weeklong residency. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– The Elim Gospel Choir from Skovde, Sweden, will perform at a special Good Friday concert and worship service. 7 p.m. Free. Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 1636 East Capitol St. NE. 202-544-5588. â– The College of William & Mary will present the William and Mary Symphony Orchestra in concert with two student winners of this year’s annual Student Concer-

■“Portraits: Interior and Exterior,� a juried group exhibition exploring the nature of portraits, will open Friday at the Arts Club of Washington with a reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. An additional reception will take place April 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and the show will close April 25. Concurrently, the Spilsbury Gallery will show paintings by Jack Hannula. Located at 2017 I St. NW, the gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 202-331-7282. ■“CircuitScapes,� highlighting new works by Rockville painter Glen Kessler, will open Friday at the Hillyer Art Space with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. The artist will give a talk April 18 from 1 to 3 p.m., and the show will close April 26 with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. 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. 202-338-0680. ■“From Every Walk of Life: The Works of Davis Morton,� featuring paintings by a retired homicide detective and worldtraveled artist, will open Friday at Zenith Gallery with an artist’s reception from 4 to 8 p.m. An additional artist’s reception will take place Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m., and the show will close May 16. Located at 1429 Iris St. NW, the gal-

to Competition. 7:30 p.m. $20. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– The KC Jazz Club will feature drummer Nate Smith and his group Kinfolk. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $26 to $32. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– An evening of Hindustani classical music will feature Rupak Kulkarni on flute, Hindole Majumdar on tabla and Akhilesh Gundecha on pakhawaj. 7:30 p.m. $20. Gandhi Memorial Center, 4748 Western Ave. 301-320-6871. â– Musician Adnan Sami will perform at a Bollywood concert. 8:30 p.m. $39 to $209. Warner Theatre, 513 13th St. NW. 202-656-3374.

adviser at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, will discuss challenges and opportunities for women in science. 1 p.m. Free. Abramson Family Founders Room, School of International Service Building, American University, Nebraska and New Mexico avenues NW. american.edu/calendar.

Discussions and lectures ■A conference on “Women Entrepreneurs on the Rise: Building Better Societies Through Business� will feature keynote speakers Vicki Escarra, global CEO of Opportunity International, and Kavita Shukla (shown), founder and CEO of Fenugreen FreshPaper. 8:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. $25 to $45. Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, 1740 Massachusetts Ave. NW. saiswomenlead.org. ■TEDxFoggyBottom, an annual conference featuring live presenters and interactive exhibits, will feature innovators and unconventional change-makers centered around the 2015 theme of “Be Rebellious.� 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $16 to $20. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 202-994-6800. ■James Urban will discuss “Tree Roots: Problems and Solutions.� Noon to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■Jo Handelsman, associate science

Special event ■Dating and sex guru Dr. Alex Schiller (a character created and portrayed by Roslyn Hart) will present her interactive comedy and dating show “Never Sleep Alone.� 9 p.m. $20 to $35. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Film ■The Poetry on Film Series will present “The Poet’s Voice: C.D. Wright & Jared Stanley,� about concepts of the individual in local and global environments. 2:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232.

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Events Entertainment one adult and two children; reservations required. Madame Tussauds, 1001 F St. NW. 202-942-7300. ■ The Tregaron Conservancy will host its fourth annual Easter egg hunt, featuring over 1,500 treat-filled eggs hidden near the park’s trails. 10 a.m. Free. Enter at the gate on Klingle Road near Woodley Road NW. tregaronconservancy.org. ■ “Shake Up Your Saturdays: Have Fun With Hamlet” will feature a chance to perform a scene from “Hamlet” on the Folger stage (for ages 6 through 12 and their families). 10 a.m. Free; reservations required. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. ■ “Fêtons Pâques!” will celebrate Easter with fun activities, a snack and a story time in French (for ages 5 and older). 10 a.m. to noon. $8 to $10. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. ■ The Takoma Park Library’s annual “Eggstravaganza!” program will feature an outdoor egg hunt, a craft activity, springtime stories and games. 10:30 a.m. Free. Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar St. NW. 202-576-

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7252. ■ “Eggs-quisite Colors of Easter” will feature Easter-themed stories and a chance to dye and decorate eggs (for ages 3 through 7). Participants should bring their own boiled eggs; non-toxic food color dye, stickers, crayons and markers will be provided. 11 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. ■ In celebration of Czech and American traditions, the Embassy of the Czech Republic will hold an Easter egg hunt with live Easter bunnies and a chance to decorate fresh eggs. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom St. NW. mzv.cz/washington. ■ The weekly “Arts for Families” series will offer a chance to dress a paper doll using traditional origami papers and Japanese textile patterns. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. ■ Children will hear a story written by Walt Whitman and then create a special piece of art. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202633-1000. ■ A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about distant galaxies, nebulas and other deep space objects (for ages 7 and older). 4 to 4:45 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. Classes and workshops ■ The Mount Pleasant Library will present “Saturday Morning Yoga.” 10 a.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122. ■ Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 11 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. ■ Dance critic Alexandra Tomalonis will present a class on “Ballet 360°: Balanchine and His Legacy.” 2 p.m. $15. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■ “Yoga Lab: Vinyasa Breakdown” will feature a chance to explore and strengthen each of the separate asanas associated in a Vinyasa sequence. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. $20. lil omm yoga, 4708 Wisconsin Ave. NW. lilomm.com. Concerts ■ The annual Easter Vigil Jazz Vespers at Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ will feature the Howard University Jazz Ensemble. 5 p.m. Free; donations encouraged. Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ, 4704 13th St. NW. peopleschurchucc.org. ■ Trombonists with the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra will perform arrangements of works by Handel, Brahms and Bourgeois. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The Skip Castro Band will perform. 9 p.m. $15 to $20. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ “Ladies of Jazz” will feature ImaniGrace Cooper. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; two item per person minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-546-8412. Demonstration ■ At a Women’s History Month program, volunteers from the Uhuru Quilters Guild of Maryland will help assemble blocks created by the public into a memory quilt to commemorate inspiring AfricanAmerican women. Noon to 4 p.m. Free. Mary McLeod Bethune Council House

Saturday, april 4 ■ Concert: Lynda Carter, star of the 1970s television show “Wonder Woman,” will present her new show “Long-Legged Woman,” featuring her unique take on classic blues, rock, country and pop. 7:30 p.m. $25 to $75. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. National Historic Site, 1318 Vermont Ave. NW. nps.gov/mamc. Discussions and lectures ■ In conjunction with the exhibition “Yours Naturally: Beauty that grows on you,” photographer Jason Miccolo Johnson and select portrait subjects will participate in a panel discussion on “The Politics of Natural Hair, 1968-2015,” about the evolution of natural hairstyles in popular culture and in the media. 2 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■ As part of Jazz Appreciation Month, pianist Sam Prather, percussionist Nasar Abadey, bassist Herman Burney and saxophonist Marshall Keys will discuss “The Art of Musical Composition,” including their impressions of Billy Strayhorn as a composer. 2 p.m. Free. Francis A. Gregory Library, 3660 Alabama Ave. SE. eastriverjazz.net. ■ Artist Guy Goldstein will discuss the artistic process behind his solo exhibition “Transcription of Blue.” 5 p.m. Free. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300. ■ Musicologist Saul Lilienstein will discuss “The Grand Gesture of Russian Concert Music.” 5:30 p.m. $15. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Family programs ■ A National Cherry Blossom Festival family day will feature lantern-making workshops for children and adults, as well as a moon bounce and various Japanese cultural activities. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with workshops at 10 a.m. and noon. Free. Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org. ■ Japanese Culture Day will offer hands-on origami artwork creation, a chance to try on kimonos, a program on Japanese life, and other activities. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Young Readers Center, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-2990. ■ The Cherry Blossom Family Celebration will feature traditional Japanese music and dance performances, as well as craft activities such as folding origami birds and making paper dioramas. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Kogod Courtyard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. Films ■ Writer and director Gary Hawkins

and producer Emily LaDue will introduce their 2010 documentary “In My Mind,” about Jason Moran and the Big Bandwagon’s original 2009 interpretation of Thelonious Monk’s 1959 Town Hall performance. Moran, artistic director for jazz at the Kennedy Center, will also make remarks. 11 a.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-7374215. ■ “Sound of My Soul: Wojciech Bakowski” will feature a mixed program of animation and video collage, including recent segments from Bakowski’s “Spoken Movies” series. 2:30 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ The Silent Cinema Club will screen Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 film “Modern Times,” preceded by silent shorts. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free. St. Mary’s Court, 725 24th St. NW. 202393-1511. Performance ■ Cynthia Oliver/COCo Dance Theatre from Urbana, Ill., will present the provocative dance theater work “BOOM!” 8 p.m. $15 to $30. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. Special events ■ Café Dupont and Bar Dupont will host their annual Dupont Egg Hunt, featuring decorative eggs with special promotions and deals from neighboring businesses as well as others on the outdoor patio filled with sweet treats. 11 a.m. Free. The Dupont Circle Hotel, 1500 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-483-6000. ■ In conjunction with the White House Historical Association’s new exhibition “Life in the Lincoln White House,” a costumed interpreter will hold “office hours” as President Abraham Lincoln and discuss his time in office. 1 to 3 p.m. Free. Rubenstein National Center for White House History, 748 Jackson Place NW. whitehousehistory.org. ■ “And Still I Rise: Maya Angelou Remembered” will feature an original dramatic reading by poet and essayist Rickey Hood and local actress Marcia Cole. 2 to 4 p.m. Free; reservations required. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place SE. 202-633-4844. Sporting event ■ The Washington Nationals will play an exhibition game against the New York Yankees. 1:05 p.m. $10 to $90. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-6326287. Tours and walks ■ As part of the 2015 National Cherry Blossom Festival, a park ranger will lead a 3.5-mile jog through the National Mall spotlighting the beauty of the cherry trees. 8 a.m. Free. Meet at the Washington Monument Lodge, 15th Street near Madison Drive NW. nps.gov. The event will repeat April 11 at 8 a.m. ■ The Rock Creek Park Civil War Round Table will meet at the Anacostia Community Museum for a curator-led tour of the exhibition “How the Civil War Changed Washington.” 10 a.m. Free. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place SE. 202-633-4820. See Events/Page 25

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Events Entertainment showcase. 7:30 to 9:30 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. 202-387-7638. Special event ■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 6

Monday april 6 Children’s program ■“Storytime Family Yoga� will feature spring-themed yoga, stories and crafts (for ages 2 through 5). 2:30 to 4 p.m. $30 per family; $15 for an additional sibling. lil omm yoga, 4708 Wisconsin Ave. NW. lilomm.com. Classes and workshops ■A Yoga District instructor will lead a weekly class for beginners. 12:30 p.m. Free; registration required. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202724-8698. ■Joe Ryan will lead a workshop for job seekers. 7 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. Concert ■Japanese soprano Asako Tamura will perform “Kokoro: Japanese Melodies From the Heart.� 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Discussions and lectures ■Susan Samakow will discuss “Tips for a Successful Career Transition.� 9:45 a.m. to noon. Free. 40Plus of Greater Washington, 1718 P St. NW. 202-3871582. ■Consulting curator Jane Levey will discuss pieces from the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection featured in two current exhibitions. Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-9945200. ■Nicholas Vincent, professor of medieval history at the University of East Anglia, will discuss “Magna Carta From Runnymede to Washington: Old Laws, New Discoveries.� 1 p.m. Free. Montpelier Room, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-7074642. ■Shaaren Pine and Scott Magnuson will discuss “Torn Together: One Family’s Journey Through Addiction, Treatment, & the Restaurant Industry.� 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Brookland, 625 Monroe St. NE. 202-636-7230. ■Christopher R. Hill, dean of the University of Denver’s Josef Korbel School of International Studies and a 33-year veteran of the U.S. State Department, will discuss his memoir “Outpost: Life on the Frontlines of American Democracy.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■Elizabeth Wein will discuss her book “Black Dove, White Raven� (for ages 12 and older). 7 p.m. Free. Children & Teens Department, Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

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Spike� April 3 through May 3 in the Fichandler Stage. A satire of characters and themes from Anton Chekhov’s classics, the play features siblings Vanya and Sonia as they live out their days in an endless, bleak tableau in Bucks County, Pa. All seems numbingly mundane until in sweeps hurricane Masha, their fading movie-star sister, with her shiny new boy toy and a big announcement. Tickets cost $45 to $90. Arena Stage is located at 1101 6th St. SW. 202-488-3300; arenastage.org. ■Brave Spirits Theatre will present “Arden of Faversham,� an Elizabethan ■The National Endowment for the Humanities will present the 44th annual Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, featuring American actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-606-8446. ■Ava Barron-Shasho will facilitate a member-driven monthly Life Empowerment discussion group. 7:30 p.m. $22. Institute for Spiritual Development, 5419 Sherier Place NW. isd-dc.org. Films ■Partnerships for International Strategies in Asia will present the documentary “Climate Refugees,� about the plight of refugees in dire circumstances as they cope with climate change-induced weather disasters. A talk by George Washington University international law professor Dinah L. Shelton will follow. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 505, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/climaterefugeeviewing. ■The “Marvelous Movie Monday� series will feature the 2014 film “The Theory of Everything,� starring Eddie Redmayne as Stephen Hawking. 2 and 6:30 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. ■Folger Theatre will screen a performance of Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Won� (usually known as “Much Ado About Nothing�) recorded live in Stratford-uponAvon by the renowned Royal Shakespeare Company. 7 p.m. $15 to $20. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. Performance ■In celebration of National Poetry Month, local actor Dwane Starlin will present “The Road Not Taken: An Evening With Robert Frost.� 7 p.m. Free. Great Hall, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. Special events ■The National Zoo will present “Easter Monday: A Washington Family Tradition,� featuring a traditional Easter egg hunt, field games, special animal

true crime story, April 2 through 18 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Housewife Alice Arden plots with her lover and two dangerously incompetent hit-men to murder her husband. Tickets cost $20. Atlas Performing Arts Center is located at 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993; atlasarts.org. ■George Washington University’s Center for Aging, Health and Humanities and Center for Application and Scholarship of Theater will present the musical “Tangles� April 3 through 12 at the Woolly Mammoth Rehearsal Hall. Formed through the collaboration of health professionals and theater artists, “Tangles� tells the story of a family over the course of one pivotal night. Gwendolyn Taylor has been an inspiration and loving presence in the life of Tyler, her 16-year-old granddaughter. But a growing sense of isolation grips Tyler as her

demonstrations, education booths and visits from the Easter Panda. 10 a.m. Free. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo.si.edu. ■Patricia Smith will receive the 2014 Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry for her book “Shoulda Been Jim Savannah� and read selections from her work. 7 p.m. Free. Montpelier Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-5394. Sporting event ■The Washington Nationals will play the New York Mets. 4:05 p.m. $10 to $345. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-632-6287. The series will continue Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. and Thursday at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 7

Tuesday april 7 Children’s program ■“Tudor Tots: Growing Gardeners� will feature songs, stories and movement (for ages 2 through 4). 10 a.m. $5; free for accompanying adults. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. ■Chris Grabenstein will discuss his

Arena Stage’s production of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike� will open April 3. grandmother succumbs to Alzheimer’s. Tickets cost $20. The Woolly Mammoth Rehearsal Hall is located at 641 D St. NW. go.gwu.edu/tangles. book “The Island of Dr. Libris� (for ages 9 through 12). 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. Classes and workshops ■The Georgetown Library will present a yoga class led by Margaret Brozen of Yoga Activist. 11 a.m. Free; reservations required. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. geoyogarsvp@dc.gov. ■Yoga teacher and therapist Heather Ferris will lead a yoga class. Noon. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. ■Vinoteca sommelier Kate Chrisman will lead a wine class on “Full-Body Whites.� 7 to 8:30 p.m. $45; reservations required. Vinoteca, 1940 11th St. NW. vinotecadc.com. Concerts ■As part of the Tuesday Concert Series, the Washington Bach Consort will present organist William Neil performing works by Bach. 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-3472635. ■Singer Integriti Reeves and her sextet See Events/Page 26

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Anita Maynard-Losh discussing “From DC to Delhi: Making Places With International Communities,” about a U.S. State Department-funded program. 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Free. Temple Baptist Church, 3850 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-895-4860. ■ Sarah Sewall, U.S. undersecretary of state for civilian security, democracy and human rights, will discuss her work. 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Abramson Family Founders Room, School of International Service Building, American University, Nebraska and New Mexico avenues NW. american.edu/sis/events. ■ Artist V. Ramesh and curator Tunty Chauhan will discuss the paintings in the solo exhibition “Remembrances of the Voices Past.” 5:30 p.m. Free. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300. ■ Former NPR, CNN and BBC reporter and host Mary Louise Kelly will discuss her book “The Bullet.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■ Washington Post fashion critic Robin Givhan will discuss her book “The Battle of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled Into the Spotlight and Made His-

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tury Classics” will feature “Serenade,” “Agon,” “Symphony in C” and “Waring.” 7:30 p.m. $25 to $109. Opera House, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ■ The Washington Improv Theater’s “Harold Night” will feature performances by Fisticuffs and Love Onion, followed by an improv jam. 9 p.m. By donation. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. witdc.org.

Tuesday, april 7 ■ Concert: Vocal Arts DC will present mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill (shown) and pianist Simon Lepper performing works by Mahler, Grieg, Mahler and Wagner. 7:30 p.m. $50. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. tory.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-7260856. ■ Susan Butler will discuss her book “Roosevelt and Stalin: Portrait of a Partnership.” 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $20 to $25. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ “What the Future Holds: The ThinkTank Take” will feature a look at immigration issues with Steven Camarota of the Center for Immigration Studies, Mark Hugo Lopez of Pew Research and Ben Johnson of the American Immigration Council. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $42. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202633-3030. ■ Paul Beatty will discuss his book “The Sellout.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. ■ Akbar Ahmed, professor of Islamic studies at American University and former Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, will discuss Islam as a faith tradition and the coming of Islam to America. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. ■ Jeffrey Goldberg, national correspondent for The Atlantic, will discuss the magazine’s April cover story, “Is It Time for the Jews to Leave Europe?” 7 p.m. $15. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877987-6487. ■ The Rev. James (Jim) De Biasio will discuss “Neptune’s Plummet — What Dreams Are Made Of.” 7:30 p.m. $22. Institute for Spiritual Development, 5419 Sherier Place NW. isd-dc.org. Films ■ The Tuesdays at Noon film series will feature the 2013 documentary “One Life,” about the journey taken by all living things. Noon. Free. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-8577700. ■ The Mount Pleasant Library will host a screening of the Chowan Discovery Group’s documentary “The Campaigns of Molly Hundley,” about the Dunbar High School teacher’s efforts to encourage her students to excel. Director Marvin Jones will participate in a Q&A. 7 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3121. Performances ■ The New York City Ballet’s “20th-Cen-

Reading ■ PEN/Faulkner Fiction will present “Where We Are From: Allan Gurganus & Elizabeth Strout,” featuring two authors known for exploring the ways in which our sense of place intersects with our sense of self. 7:30 p.m. $15. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. Special event ■ The U.S. Postal Service will celebrate the life of renowned author, poet, actress and civil rights champion Maya Angelou with a first-day-of-issue stamp dedication ceremony in her honor. 11 a.m. Free admission. Warner Theatre, 513 13th St. NW. 202-268-3267. Wednesday,april April 8 8 Wednesday Children’s program ■ Elizabeth Zunon will discuss her book “One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia” (for ages 6 through 9). 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Classes and workshops ■ The Pan American Symphony Orchestra’s DC Tango Festival will feature an “Introduction to Tango Dancing” class. 6:30 p.m. $10 per couple; reservations required. Embassy of Argentina, 1600 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 240-242-8032. The class will also be offered April 15, 22 and 29 at 6:30 p.m. ■ The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center will host a weekly class on meditation. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $6 to $12. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. 202986-2257. Concerts ■ The Boston-based psychedelic indierock band Quilt will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■ The Fortas Chamber Music Concerts series will feature Edgar Meyer on double bass performing works by Bach, Meyer and others. 7:30 p.m. $49. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The Hill Center Jazz Ensemble, led by drummer Sanah Kadoura, will perform. 7:30 p.m. $15 to $20. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. hillcenterdc.org. ■ Musician Willis Alan Ramsey will perform. 8 p.m. $22 to $25. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Demonstration ■ Madoka Kitao and Asuka Itou will present a demonstration and workshop on shogi, a two-player strategy board game often called Japanese chess. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Japan Information and Culture Center, 1150 18th St. NW. www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc. Discussions and lectures ■ George Washington University dance professor Maida Withers will discuss her See Events/Page 30

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