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Foundation to buy Fillmore School

HEARING A WHO

■ Georgetown: Neighbors

had feared large development

By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

Burleith and upper Georgetown residents worried about redevelopment of the former Fillmore School are breathing easier, following yesterday’s announcement that Georgetown’s S&R Foundation has a con-

tract to buy the 1801 35th St. site. The foundation already owns two high-profile properties in the area: the Evermay estate at 1623 28th St. and the Halcyon House at 3400 Prospect St., both purchased in 2011. Started by local couple Sachiko Kuno and Ryuji Ueno, the foundation serves as an “incubator” for individuals with talent — focusing on music at Evermay, and science and entrepreneurship at Halcyon.

Owning the Fillmore facility will give the foundation space to extend that concept to visual and fine arts — even though its current occupant, the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, will relocate. “Through S&R’s expansion of arts education at the Fillmore School, we will continue S&R’s commitment to supporting excellence in artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship in an environment that See Fillmore/Page 3

City fighting synthetic drugs in Petworth By DEIRDRE BANNON Current Correspondent

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St. John’s College High School performed “Seussical” last weekend. The play featured a hodgepodge of Dr. Seuss classics such as “The Cat in the Hat,” “Horton Hears a Who!” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” intermingling in a whimsical tale.

Three corner stores in Petworth have been accused of selling illegal synthetic drugs, and D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine is vowing to crack down. Racine and several staffers went to the Petworth advisory neighborhood commission’s April 8 meeting to tell residents what actions they’re taking. They said the owners of all three properties are working on compliance. The attorney general’s office filed a complaint in court earlier this month against Amanuel Market at 3661 Georgia Ave., after the Metropolitan Police Department seized a reported 1,000 packets of synthetic drugs for sale there. Commonly known as synthetic marijuana, or, in slang terms, potpourri, incense or Spice, the product at issue is actually “synthetic cannabinoids.” As of 2012, it’s an illegal Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. (Other Schedule I drugs include

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The attorney general’s office is trying to compel the owner of Amanuel Market to block drug sales.

heroin and LSD.) Manufacturers typically spray chemical compounds on grass or spices to try to mimic the appearance of marijuana, but the effect may not actually be all that See Sales/Page 17

Wilson’s robotics team returning to world stage

Water pressure to increase across swath of Northwest

By GRAHAM VYSE

■ Utilities: Agency to install

Current Staff Writer

For the fourth time in five years, students from Wilson High School are headed to the annual FIRST Robotics Competition, an international event that draws tens of thousands of teenage participants from countries around the world. Along with a couple of adult chaperones, 11 members of Wilson’s robotics team plan to leave today for St. Louis, where a game-playing robot they created earlier this year will have to collaborate and compete with other robots on tasks such as lifting and stacking crates. The competition is set to begin with an opening ceremony tomorrow and continue through Saturday. Wilson’s team earned its spot in St. Louis by finishing second in a regional tournament held in Mexico City

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By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

Courtesy of Wilson High School

Wilson High’s robotics team will compete this week at an international tournament in St. Louis.

in early March. The team was also the first ever from the United States to participate in the Mexico event, according to coach Angela Benjamin, who teaches physics and engineering at Wilson. See Robotics/Page 16

SPOR TS

Chancellor defends proposed cuts to Wilson High budget — Page 3

Disney trip helps Visitation softball team hit its stride — Page 9

As the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority plans to increase water pressure across a swath of Northwest, the agency is also installing free pressure-reducing valves for about 1,000 customers who may see too much of an increase. The authority, commonly known as DC Water, is also urging several thousand additional customers to

ensure that their plumbing can handle the higher pressure. The agency is currently upgrading its Fort Reno Pumping Station to resolve areas of low water pressure throughout a section of Northwest, which extends southwest from Chevy Chase near Rock Creek Park to include parts of Friendship Heights, Tenleytown, North Cleveland Park, Cleveland Park, Spring Valley, Massachusetts Avenue Heights, Glover Park and the Palisades. As part of its “pressure zone improvement program,” water pressure will increase by 11 pounds per See Water/Page 10

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Chancellor defends budget cuts at Wilson High School By GRAHAM VYSE Current Staff Writer

Ahead of tomorrow’s oversight hearing on the D.C. Public Schools budget, Chancellor Kaya Henderson has defended $1.8 million in planned cuts to Wilson High School for next school year. The D.C. Council hearing comes as members of the school community are voicing concerns that the cuts will result in fewer administrators, larger class sizes and reductions to club sports. In an April 3 letter to Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh, Henderson wrote, “I have not made these budget decisions lightly or without regard to consequences.� She called the overall budget proposal for the school system “our single best effort both to comply with the law and to sustain my strategic priorities.� The phrase “comply with the law� is a reference to the Fair Student Funding and School-Based

Budgeting Act of 2013. D.C. Public Schools officials have said the law requires them to provide more money for schools with higher concentrations of at-risk students — $2,000 per pupil extra — and necessitates proposed reductions at Wilson and elsewhere. Cheh objected to that reading of the law, arguing that the at-risk funding was intended to be a supplemental “extra bump� for certain students and not “money taken from the basic operations of a school.� But in her letter, Henderson suggested that the consequences of the new funding formula shouldn’t have come as a surprise after much public discussion on the topic. She also stressed that she found savings elsewhere in the school system’s budget. For example, she proposed more than $15 million in cuts to the central office. Ultimately, Henderson wrote, cuts were necessary “to sustain earlier investments See Budget/Page 17

FILLMORE: Nonprofit buys site From Page 1

encourages international collaboration,� Kuno says in a news release. “We also are excited to expand our commitment to supporting talented artists in Washington, D.C., especially those from underserved communities.� George Washington University acquired the property last year when it absorbed the Corcoran’s education programs and purchased its downtown art museum. From the beginning, university officials said the Fillmore property was a key component to the deal — valuable land that could be sold to finance other terms of the acquisition. The Corcoran arts program is being moved to other university-owned properties. The university reportedly declined to choose a buyer based on anything but the contract price — despite community calls to favor a new owner that would benefit the neighborhood — but a spokesperson said yesterday that the S&R Foundation has multiple benefits. “We are pleased that the Fillmore building will continue to be used by the purchaser for arts education,� spokesperson Candace Smith wrote in an email to The Current. “The university will use funds from the sale for the renovation of the Corcoran 17th Street building and for programs within the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design.� Details remain skimpy about the foundation’s plans for the 35th Street property, which includes the historic 1893 Fillmore building and its adjacent surface parking lot. The news release speaks generally about the arts use, but foundation spokesperson Shreena Patel said yesterday that she had no further specifics about

planned operations, physical modifications to the property or the timeline for moving forward. But so strong is S&R’s reputation in the community that one neighbor mentioned it unbidden when the Georgetown advisory neighborhood commission discussed the property last month. The group was reviewing proposals floated by two other prospective buyers, who would have converted the school into condos and constructed row houses on the parking lot — concepts that neighbors and the commission overwhelmingly opposed as too dense. “We would love it if a school would buy it, we would love it if that nice Japanese couple would add it to their portfolio, but we recognize they might not do that and it’s going to be developed,� 34th Street resident Greg Kaufman said March 2. Neighborhood commissioners applauded S&R’s decision to do just that. “The S&R Foundation has demonstrated a sincere track record of addressing community concerns when they acquired two other significant properties in Georgetown,� commissioner Ed Solomon, whose single-member district includes the property, wrote in an email to The Current. “I expect the same positive relationship as the Fillmore project moves forward.� Commission chair Ron Lewis echoed the sentiment. “The S&R Foundation has strong and growing philanthropic programs and a collegial, good-neighbor approach in the community,� he wrote in an email. Smith, the university spokesperson, declined to share the sales price for Fillmore, which had been listed at $14 million. “The purchase price will become public when the sale is completed this summer,� she wrote.

The week ahead Wednesday, April 22

The Metropolitan Police Department’s 2nd District Citizens Advisory Council will hold its monthly meeting, which will include a briefing by Police Chief Cathy Lanier on the agency’s budget. A reception for new 2nd District Cmdr. Melvin Gresham will take place after the meeting. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at the 2nd District Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Ave. NW.

Thursday, April 23

The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 220 South, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. Agenda items include an amendment to add portions of the interior of the designation of the Corcoran Gallery of Art as a historic landmark, as well as landmark applications for 7 Grant Circle; the West Heating Plant at 1051-1055 29th St. NW; and Emory United Methodist Church at 6100, 6104 and 6120 Georgia Ave. NW. ■The D.C. Council Committee on Education will hold a budget oversight hearing for public witnesses to testify on the proposed funding for the D.C. Public Schools. The hearing will begin at 10 a.m. in Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. The hearing will resume at 5:30 p.m. for further testimony. ■The D.C. Water and Sewer Authority will hold a Ward 4 community town hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Brightwood Park United Methodist Church, 744 Jefferson St. NW. ■The Educational Foundation of the Woman’s National Democratic Club will host “A Celebration of the First Hundred Days of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Administration,� which will include remarks by the mayor. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. Tickets cost $40 to $50; visit democraticwoman.org/events or call 202-232-7363.

Saturday, April 25

At-large D.C. Council member Anita Bonds will host a “Public Safety Meet and Greet� from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the roof terrace of The Swift at Petworth Metro, 3828 Georgia Ave. NW. Participants will include advisory neighborhood commissioners, neighborhood police officers and 4th District Cmdr. Wil Manlapaz. Reservations are requested; contact Josh Brown at 202-724-8065 or jcbrown@dccouncil.us. ■Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh will host a “Chat With Cheh� event from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW.

Tuesday, April 28

The D.C. Office of Planning will hold an open house to

present its Van Ness Commercial District Action Strategy. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room at Forest Hills of DC, 4901 Connecticut Ave. NW. ■The D.C. Federation of Citizens Associations will hold its monthly meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 1117, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. Steven L. Walker, director of the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments, will discuss the process for appointment to D.C. boards and commissions, as well as respond to criticism about a lack of citizen input with the vetting and selection of appointees.

Wednesday, April 29

The Washington Real Estate Investment Trust, owners of the Spring Valley Shopping Center, will hold a community meeting to discuss traffic, parking and loading issues and obtain feedback on suggestions to improve the experience for residents and visitors. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Le Pain Quotidian, 4874 Massachusetts Ave. NW. For details, contact Bob Elliott at belliott@washreit.com.

Thursday, April 30

The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 220 South, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. ■The Metropolitan Police Department’s 4th District Citizens Advisory Council will hold a community meeting, with Police Chief Cathy Lanier as guest speaker. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the 4th District Headquarters, 6001 Georgia Ave. NW.

Tuesday, May 5

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton will hold a community meeting on airplane noise. Representatives of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will attend to answer questions. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Palisades Recreation Center, Dana and Sherier places NW. ■The Spring Valley Restoration Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 5150 Macomb St. NW.

Tuesday, May 12

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a community meeting and open house to discuss the next steps for the sitewide Spring Valley project and the conclusions of the Remedial Investigation. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the Vestry Room of the Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW.

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Mayor Muriel Bowser and Gregory Dean, the interim chief of the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, are launching a new effort to recruit firefighter emergency medical technicians, including local outreach and, for the first time in eight years, an entry exam. The agency will advertise in D.C. and offer the exam on June 13 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Registration is required and starts May 20. The first 1,500 applicants will be able to participate, and locals with a passing score will be given preference in hiring decisions. Interested applicants can visit careers.dc.gov or call 202-673-7580. “We need to ensure that our first responders have the training and equipment they need to serve the District,� Bowser says in a release. “This recruitment drive is a unique opportunity for District residents to start a career in public service.� The mayor also announced that a new ladder truck would be stationed at Engine Co. 29 in the Palisades.

Racine battles mayor over agency authority D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine told the Georgetown Business Association last week that Mayor Muriel Bowser “would like to render the newly elected attorney general subordinate to the mayor.� He said that under her proposed 2016 Budget Support Act she is trying to eliminate the elected attorney general’s power to review contracts, the city’s legislation, regulations and real estate deals for legal soundness. “Checks and balances are essen-

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tial� in government, Racine said, noting that elected attorneys general in the states perform these services. “The mayor’s people say they want a federal model and not an elected model,� he said, explaining that the federal attorney general reports to, and serves at the pleasure of, the president. One of Racine’s associates passed out a proposed letter for Ward 2 residents to send to their D.C. Council member, Jack Evans, who was expected to back the mayor’s position.

AG warns residents of new email scam

Some residents have received scam debt-collection emails, including messages that appear as if they come from D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine, his office reported last week. In a news release, he urged residents receiving emails that say they are from “Cash Advance, Inc.� to avoid clicking on links, providing personal information or sending any money. If the email refers to Racine or the D.C. government, forward it to the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia at consumer.protection@dc.gov; otherwise, report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov, the release states. Anyone who needs additional information can call the D.C. attorney general’s consumer hotline at 202-442-9828.

Powell Elementary principal wins honor

The Washington Post will give the principal of Powell Elementary School in Petworth its Distinguished Leadership Award next month. Janeece Docal, the 2014 principal of the year for D.C. Public Schools, is one of 20 regional recipients of the annual award. The newspaper also honored 20 educators from around the area, including Dionne Hammiel of Burroughs Education Campus in Northeast. All of the winners will be honored in ceremonies at the Post’s offices in May, receiving trophies, monetary awards and mentions in the paper. According to a news release, Powell’s enrollment has doubled since Docal became principal in 2009, and student proficiency has “significantly increased.�

Men’s clothing store set to open in Dupont New men’s clothing store Avenue Jack will open this month at 1301 Connecticut Ave. NW, offering “sharp, distinctive, ultra-wearable casual wear,� according to a news release. The store will offer brands such as Diesel, Original Penguin, Ben Sherman, Faherty, Blue Buck and Coal Headwear. Accessories and gifts will also be for sale, including

Blunt umbrellas, Happy Socks, railroad spike bottle openers, WeWood wristwatches and more. The Dupont Circle store will officially launch May 2, with a soft open the week before.

French boutique to debut near Cathedral

French home decor and gift boutique Le Village Marche is opening a location at 3318 Wisconsin Ave. NW in the Cathedral Commons development early this June, according to a news release. The D.C. branch is the company’s second store, joining a Shirlington, Va., location that opened in 2007, the release says. Owner Angela Phelps promises “the perfect gift for anyone at any price point� from among an assortment of “Parisian-inspired finds� that include decorative items, soaps, fragrances, stationery, children’s gifts and accessories.

Iona to launch new Aging Well course

The Tenleytown senior services agency Iona is launching the latest session in its Take Charge/Age Well Academy today. The Health, Wellness and Aging class will teach participants how to “effectively navigate medical systems and develop strategies in preparation for medical procedures.� Topics will include medications, supplements, health-related selfadvocacy, health insurance and legal matters, surgery planning, nutrition and diet, physical therapy and home modifications. Classes, which run from 3 to 5 p.m., will continue on Wednesdays through June 10. The eight-week session costs $145, but scholarships are available. For more information or to register, contact Iona at 202-895-9448 or registration@iona.org or visit iona.org. Iona is located at 4125 Albemarle St. NW.

Georgetown Village party set for May 13

The Georgetown Village will hold its annual fundraising cocktail party May 13 on the rooftop of Washington Harbour, hosted by firm Foley & Lardner LLP. Now in its third year, the agingin-place nonprofit provides services and programs to residents who wish to stay in their homes. Tickets cost $125 for non-members or $100 for members, and there are many levels for sponsorship opportunities. For information or to buy tickets, contact Lynn Golub-Rofrano at 202-999-8988 or lynn@georgetown-village.org.

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Spotlight on Schools British School of Washington

At BSW we have a swim team that competes against other schools. We are two of the swimmers from the team and we would like to introduce the rest of the team. A general swim meet starts with different schools getting in the water to warm up. The events are usually 50 meters of each stroke. Sometimes there are also 200-meter freestyle races. After the events ribbons are handed out to everyone, even if they didn’t win their race. Personally we have had a lot of fun at the swim meets. We hope that many other swimmers join us! — Sophie Gill and Tommaso Forni, Year 7 Manchester (sixth-graders)

Edmund Burke School

The band at the Edmund Burke School is a great experience because students who know how to play instruments or sing can get to play music with other students and continue to learn so much more about all kinds of music. All instruments are accepted into the bands and there have been guitars, basses, drums, keyboards, violins, cellos, banjos, ukuleles, trumpets, flutes, recorders and more. Other than the one that you play, you can try any instruments that you want to learn to play and often you can choose your own music. These bands are made for people who have played an instrument for over two years. Frequently the bands play at open houses, assemblies and other events at Burke and around Washington. Band is a great learning experience and lots of fun for the many Burke students who take the classes. — Booker Viso and Gabe KanterGoodell, seventh-graders

The Field School

Last week, we started a twoweek program on diversity at Field. We met after lunch a couple of times to talk about our family histories and how those backgrounds affect us. In addition, one day during foreign language class, we watched films about crossing borders and engaging in new cultures. On Thursday, the middle school held its own Olympics competition. Participants were using both their brains and their athletic abilities. In one contest, students took part in a blind chip tasting in which they had to guess the flavor of the chip. Another competition was music

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trivia; you had to guess the artist and the song. Among the physical activities was a mummy race. We wrapped one kid up with a roll of toilet paper. The wrapped student had to run across the gym floor, get wrapped up again, then run back to the other side. — Will Sherwood, seventh-grader

Holy Trinity School

The fourth-grade class at Holy Trinity School is working on a fun math project. Our math teachers, Ms. Phoenix and Mr. Rook, rock. They are helping us learn some new things in math including strategies for solving problems. Baseball is related to math in many ways. For example, we use math statistics to figure out how well players are doing during the season. Each fourth-grader chose two baseball players to follow for this project. The goal is to find out players’ batting averages for two weeks. So far, Adrian Gonzalez of the Los Angeles Dodgers has the highest batting average, has the most home runs and holds fourth place in RBIs. The project is a great way to combine baseball with math. Lots of fourth-graders are interested in baseball. Some of our favorite teams are the Nationals, Angels, Orioles, Cardinals, Blue Jays and Yankees. Some of our favorite players are Mike Trout, David Ortiz, Adrian Gonzalez, Giancarlo Stanton, Brett Gardner and Mark Teixeira. — Luke Volmer, Jackson Pruitt and Billy Mattison, fourth-grade baseball fans

Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital

My fifth-grade math class held a math carnival. Our class decided at the beginning of the year to find a fun way of expressing what we learned. Groups of students were each assigned a different math unit, and we worked together to make a game about it. One group made a game on how to measure the perimeter and area of a triangle, and the circumference and diameter of a circle; another group made “Pin the Parentheses on the Equation.” Although presenting the games was fun, the most fun we had was making them. Whenever we walked into math class, we immediately asked our teacher if we were doing

“carnival” that day. If somebody didn’t understand a math question, someone else would explain it to them; if someone needed help making their game, others would find ways to contribute. Now that the carnival is over, we still find ways to relate it to our math class. If someone doesn’t understand a concept, another student will say, “Hey, I made a game on this!” and proceed to explain the concept. In the end, the math carnival was a success, both in terms of making and presenting games, and

in terms of teaching my math class things we never knew. — Naomi Meyer, fifth-grader

National Presbyterian School

The fifth-graders at National Presbyterian School had portfolio conferences were on April 10 and 13 during the school day and lasted about 20 to 30 minutes. We created our portfolios on a website called ThreeRing, and they were presented to the child’s parents and teacher. The fifth-graders presented their

five goals for the year with three pieces of evidence to support their progress on that goal. For example, a goal might be “I want to get better at math.” Then, the supporting artifacts could be a math test or your certificate for making it into the Problem of the Day Hall of Fame. We have been working on these portfolios since September. The students don’t only have to upload evidence for their goals; they also have to upload other pieces of work that they have done throughout the year See Dispatches/Page 27

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Of all the Ward 4 candidates seeking to succeed Mayor Muriel Bowser for the final year of her term on the D.C. Council, three stood out during the three-hour interviews we conducted: Renée Bowser, Brandon Todd and Dwayne Toliver. Renée Bowser (no relation to the mayor) was probably the best informed of all the candidates, with well-reasoned opinions to back all of her positions. But we disagreed with her on quite a few issues, two of which are mentioned below. First, Ms. Bowser said she would vote against automated enforcement of speeding laws. In our opinion, the tickets these devices issue have substantially reduced speeding and increased safety, particularly for cyclists and pedestrians, while at the same time raising quite a bit of money for the District’s treasury, largely from suburbanites. In addition, had Ms. Bowser been on the council a few years ago, she would have supported a bill that would have forced large non-union stores to pay a considerably higher minimum wage than that required of other businesses. The measure was aimed at Walmart, whose representatives said that if the bill had become law, they would have sought to scuttle the six stores they had planned for the District. The result would have been a loss of employment for thousands of residents who might otherwise find it difficult to find jobs, as well as a substantial loss of tax revenue. Given these major differences of opinion, we turn our attention to Mr. Todd and Mr. Toliver, both of whom offered impressive answers to the host of difficult questions we raised. Mr. Todd is strongly backed by Mayor Bowser, for whom he served as a longtime aide. To us, this relationship has advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, we think he would be in a strong position to influence the mayor on issues of great importance to Ward 4, such as getting two new freestanding middle schools and improving Roosevelt and Coolidge high schools. This connection could be particularly important should Mr. Todd win the race without a majority of votes, which is quite possible given the large number of candidates. The mayor would no doubt try to help him out so that a year from now he would be re-elected to a full term. But on the other hand, Mr. Todd is likely to return the favor, and there may be times voters prefer a stance against the mayor’s desires. An example might be her attempt to take over some of the powers now held by the newly elected attorney general. Mr. Toliver, whom we have watched do good work on Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4A, would be a far more independent council member. Without question it would be easier for him to vote against the wishes of the mayor. Thus we were not at all surprised that Mr. Toliver has been endorsed by Attorney General Karl Racine. Nor were we surprised by his support from former Mayor Vincent Gray — a former employer of Mr. Toliver’s — who said he was impressed with the now-candidate when he worked for the Gray administration. We believe that either Mr. Todd or Mr. Toliver would serve ably as a council member. We had no major policy disagreements with either, and both have a solid history of helping Ward 4 residents and communities. Quite frankly, we are torn between the two. Both are impressive. So we advise you to vote based on your primary concern: If you want an independent council member, vote for Mr. Toliver; if you are most concerned with what the representative can do for Ward 4 in particular, vote for Mr. Todd. Early voting in the special election for the wards 4 and 8 seats on the D.C. Council runs through Saturday at One Judiciary Square, the Takoma Community Center and Malcolm X Elementary School. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. On Tuesday, regular polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout wards 4 and 8.

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Francis-Stevens turnaround is a true success VIEWPOINT

erin martin, patrick kennedy and mike silverstein

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all it the Miracle on 24th Street. Barely two years ago, D.C. Public Schools had slated Francis-Stevens Education Campus for closure. The pre-K-through-eighth-grade school, with a capacity of around 500, had only about 200 students enrolled and was listed as “underperforming.” Parents, political leaders and neighborhood groups rallied to save the school. They promised to work with D.C. Public Schools to create and implement a plan to boost enrollment and achievement scores. And together, they did just that. At the school system’s lottery deadline a few weeks ago, every seat in every classroom was taken, and there was a waiting list of 572. The story of how this happened is one of vision, dedication, collaboration and hard work. The closure announcement brought together parents, concerned neighbors and community associations. Led by Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans and our elected State Board of Education representatives, they drew up a series of alternative options to keep the school open. The vision came from Chancellor Kaya Henderson, who endorsed the option to rename Francis-Stevens as “School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens.” There would be a consistent curriculum, and both the elementary and high school would be under the leadership of principal Richard Trogisch. Walls High School teachers helped hire the middle school teachers. With a new brand and new leadership, parents were given the job of selling it. Efforts began at the grass roots, with parents setting up tables outside Trader Joe’s and leafleting the neighborhood. Social media were utilized to spread the name and the vision of the new SWW@FS. There was a seemingly endless series of open houses. The buzz worked. The first year, enrollment climbed above the 300 level. But even more important were the changes at the new school. Every class at every grade level began studying Latin. The middle school instructional day was increased by an hour to accommodate remedial and enrichment classes. The part-time school librarian was replaced by a full-time staff member. Standards

Letters to the Editor Kudos to District for recent alley project

On behalf of the residents and board of the Prince George Condominium Association at 1613 30th St. NW, I want to thank the city for quickly scheduling and successfully implementing the repairs to the alley adjacent to our building. The project has recently been completed, and we are all delighted with the result. The project commenced during snowy weather, and although it took longer than what might have been anticipated due to weather delays, it appeared to progress very smoothly. Prior to the repairs, the alley was in such poor condition that an excess of standing water caused consistent leakage into the adjoining buildings. We are optimistic that the repairs, which

and expectations were increased across the board. The second year, enrollment went past 400. A revitalized Home and School Association held a successful auction, and fundraising increased sixfold over two years. Long-time community friends such as Patton Boggs, The Advisory Board and Morrison Forester boosted their support. Principal Trogisch’s goal of two field trips per month per class is being realized and surpassed. The school is part of the school system’s Embassy Adoption Program, where classes are invited to embassy performances and events. A partnership with the Kennedy Center allows students to attend performances, rehearsals and other activities. Next week, 18 middle school students will leave for a 10-day school trip to Costa Rica. The participants helped raise money for the trip, and no one was turned away for lack of funds. We are proud to boast a student body and Home and School Association from all eight wards. We are still a Title I school, meaning at least 70 percent our students qualify for free or reduced price meals. We still host the D.C. Public Schools’ visually impaired program, and we host the Ivymount program for students with autism. Our after-school program allows parents to pick up their children after work, and older students to mentor younger ones. Considering where we were barely two years ago, what’s happened has been remarkable. The closure threat could be considered a blessing in disguise. It brought parents, community members and administrators together to save the neighborhood school and provide quality educational opportunities. We haven’t yet reached all of our goals. But we have shattered the myth that we can’t have a successful middle school east of Rock Creek Park. The waiting list of 572 is proof positive of that. What has been accomplished can be replicated elsewhere in the District. Chancellor Henderson, principal Trogisch, the staff, the faculty, parents, students, community leaders and supporters of the School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens have shown the way. They deserve our congratulations, our thanks and our continued support. Erin Martin is an educator, parent of two children enrolled at SWW@FS, and former president of the Home and School Association there; Patrick Kennedy is chair of the Foggy Bottom/West End advisory neighborhood commission; and Mike Silverstein is a member of the Dupont Circle advisory neighborhood commission, whose district includes SWW@FS.

include a new drainage system, will eliminate this problem. We anticipate that the alley will be much safer for all community members, especially elderly residents and parents with small children. Cars will no longer have difficulty moving through the alley. We greatly appreciate the attention to detail and the retention of the brick surfacing that is consistent with the sidewalks and vocabulary of materials in the historic Georgetown neighborhood. I also want to extend our sincerest thanks to our advisory neighborhood commissioner, Monica Roache, and to Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans’ office. We have a high regard for the

Tom Sherwood is away. His column will resume when he returns.

teams that brought this to fruition and performed the hard work. Good job! George Sexton President of the Board, Prince George Condominium Association

Leaf blowers need time restrictions

Some needed peace and quiet in our neighborhoods can be achieved by the regulation of timing in the use of leaf blowers. Short of banning the use of leaf blowers, the District should allow their use only up until 6 p.m. so that residents might enjoy the use of their gardens and so visitors who come in the evening might enjoy the outdoors. There is nothing more disturbing than having company visiting for outdoor dining only to hear the blaring of a neighboring leaf blower. This is particularly annoying on weekend evenings. Philip McClain Washington, D.C.

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A Forest Hills secret, now a mystery (novel) VIEWPOINT anthony dobranski

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n 1939, two years before Imperial Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor galvanized our Depression-sapped, isolationist national will, a group of scientists on a grassy campus in Upper Northwest prepared for war. The west side of Connecticut Avenue between Tilden and Yuma streets — where Intelsat, the University of the District of Columbia and the International Center now stand — was for decades the home of the National Bureau of Standards, later renamed the National Institute for Standards and Technology. In peacetime, the elite scientists and engineers at the Bureau of Standards supported the work of American manufacturers by developing common standards and testing new technology. Their work ensured the safety of American citizens, at home and work, from fire, poison and injury. They were also America’s first military scientists. In World War I, the Bureau of Standards helped find new sources of explosive chemicals, developed steel and aluminum alloys, and created new textiles and paper food-storage containers. Despite the nation’s anti-war mood in 1940 and 1941, the bureau’s scientists had learned the lessons of the Great War, as had the Council of National Defense. Their preparations began early, in secret. When war came, the Bureau of Standards played a critical role that to this day is hardly known. Much of the bureau’s work followed along the normal course of its research, in metals, explosives, optics for artillery sighting, and crystals for radios. Its employees also worked to mitigate or replace shortages of vital materials like fuel and rubber, the latter wholly controlled by the Japanese. Another noteworthy creation was the “Bat,” the first fully automatic guided missile ever used in combat. Employees worked on two key weapons: the atomic bomb and the proximity fuze. The bureau’s scientists,

Letters to the Editor Interior protections won’t impede reuse

Everyone agrees that portions of the Corcoran interior are deserving of landmark designation [“Striking a balance,” April 15]. The disagreement over preserving all of the galleries arises from a misunderstanding of the building and of the city’s preservation ordinance. Architect Ernest Flagg brilliantly considered the size, proportion and relationship of each gallery to the other so that there is no diminution of importance of any single gallery. The Corcoran was, in fact, the first art museum in the United States to implement the enfilade scheme, i.e. each gallery opening to the next, in order to create a logical and pleasing circulation through the building. The protection afforded by an interior designation would in no way compromise George Washington University’s ability to use the Corcoran for the arts education to which it aspires, nor — in fact — any other use. As the Historic Preservation Review Board staff stated

collaborating with scientists across the country, worked on purifying the uranium from ore and developing the graphite used to control reactions, until the need for secrecy and speed prompted the development of a single research location at Los Alamos, N.M. While the atomic bomb only came into use at the end of the war, the proximity fuze was an essential part of the Allied arsenal throughout the fighting. Bombs are far more devastating when they explode above their targets instead of when they hit their targets, since the ground absorbs much of the force. The British had been working since 1937 on such a device, but the Bureau of Standards perfected the proximity fuze — along with safeguards that kept it from triggering too early — and enhanced it for use in anti-aircraft projectiles as well as bombs. These scientists, working anonymously, were a key factor in America’s war effort, but to this day their work is largely unknown. In the next few months, the Forest Hills Connection and I hope to change that, by making the Bureau of Standards’ work the backdrop of a new serial mystery novel called “The Scientists and the Spy.” Starting this week, we’ll be publishing it weekly online at foresthillsconnection.com. Along with the history of the National Bureau of Standards, we also hope to show readers life in Northwest during wartime, and how the many changes World War II brought to Washington — a greatly expanded military, clandestine research, and the cadre of thousands of “government gals” who came to help administer the war effort — helped create the Washington, and the world, we know today. And, we want to tell a good story, too! We’re kicking off our serial novel with a lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Forest Hills of DC senior living center, with light food and refreshments. Along with my reading, we’ll hear from local historian Margery Elfin and National Institute for Standards and Technology research scientist Jim Schooley. Join us to learn more about this fascinating chapter in local history! Anthony Dobranski is a Forest Hills resident.

in its recommendation, there’s enough flexibility in the preservation ordinance to allow for the alteration of interior spaces for contemporary use. The galleries, retained in their original configuration, can certainly serve as classrooms. Or offices, or a variety of other usages. Preservation is about managing change, not preventing it. Interior designation will simply manage the changes to the galleries, not prevent them. The Corcoran could change ownership again — and yet again. In fact, one has to wonder if the university isn’t so vociferously opposed to interior designation because it fears that such an action could, in the future, diminish its success in selling the building. The Corcoran will surely outlive all of us. It is our responsibility to save it for generations to come, not to respond to the expediency of the moment or of the current owner. Sally Lichtenstein Berk Washington, D.C.

Meridian plan doesn’t match surroundings How ironic that an institution dedicated to “cultural diplomacy”

would plan to destroy the pre-existing culture in its midst by erecting a monolith with no aesthetic or scale relationship to its exceptionally lovely and harmonious surroundings. I refer to Meridian International Center’s proposed crime against community as depicted and described in “Board approves concept of Meridian apartments” — nine stories of neo-socialist bulk that would loom like Verizon Center over elegant and historic 16th Street at Meridian Hill. Said one neighbor, “This little area is the jewel of the neighborhood, and we’re slowly destroying it.” Why? There is no good reason to do so. I implore the Historic Preservation Review Board to reconsider. To be sure, there is plenty of room for such a building along the interstate along with its architectural kin. Meanwhile, I can hardly imagine the Historic Preservation Review Board would like to go down in the annals as the board that shattered what is historic and well worth preserving in our shared city heritage. Diana West

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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BRANDON T. TODD

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Burglary â– 1-199 block, Walnut St.; 1:30 p.m. April 19. Motor vehicle theft â– Aspen and Laurel streets; 6:21 p.m. April 14. Theft â– 300-399 block, Cedar St.;

7:29 p.m. April 13. â– 100-199 block, Carroll St.; 4:30 p.m. April 14. â– 100-199 block, Carroll St.; 1:40 p.m. April 15. Theft from auto â– 1300-1318 block, Geranium St.; 2:20 p.m. April 13. â– 7800-7819 block, Georgia Ave.; 9:40 p.m. April 13. â– 6800-6899 block, Georgia Ave.; 7:05 a.m. April 14. â– 13th and Aspen streets; 7:44 a.m. April 14. â– 7922-7999 block, Eastern Ave.; 6:15 p.m. April 15. â– 7800-7819 block, Georgia Ave.; 2:38 p.m. April 17. â– 1400-1599 block, Jonquil St.; 7:03 p.m. April 17. â– 100-199 block, Carroll St.; 7:22 p.m. April 17. â– 6900-6999 block, Willow St.; 7:42 p.m. April 17. â– 6900-6999 block, Willow St.; 9:30 p.m. April 17. â– 7800-7819 block, Georgia Ave.; 9:45 p.m. April 17. â– 6900-6999 block, Willow St.; 2 a.m. April 18. â– 7400-7599 block, Georgia Ave.; 3:04 p.m. April 18. â– 6600-6699 block, 14th St.; 4:03 p.m. April 18. â– 6707-6799 block, 14th St.; 11:45 a.m. April 19.

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Robbery â– 5910-5999 block, 14th St.; 1:10 a.m. April 14. â– 1401-1599 block, Somerset Place; 11:20 p.m. April 14. â– 6200-6299 block, Georgia Ave.; 4:30 p.m. April 16. â– 1200-1299 block, Tuckerman St.; 10:30 p.m. April 16. Motor vehicle theft â– 6212-6299 block, 7th St.; 8:30 a.m. April 17. Theft â– 5900-5999 block, Georgia Ave.; 6 p.m. April 13. â– 6400-6489 block, Georgia Ave.; 11:16 a.m. April 14. â– 6100-6199 block, Georgia Ave.; 12:05 p.m. April 14. â– 5900-5999 block, Georgia Ave.; 1:40 p.m. April 14. â– 5900-5999 block, Georgia Ave.; 3:30 p.m. April 14 (with knife). â– 6500-6599 block, Georgia Ave.; 5 p.m. April 14. â– 5900-5999 block, Georgia Ave.; 6 p.m. April 15. â– 5900-5999 block, Georgia Ave.; 8:35 p.m. April 15. â– 1400-1599 block, Sheridan St.; 10:39 a.m. April 19. Theft from auto â– 6200-6299 block, Georgia Ave.; 1:01 a.m. April 13. â– 6312-6399 block, 5th St.; 1:03 p.m. April 15. â– 6200-6299 block, Georgia Ave.; 3:10 a.m. April 16. â– 6000-6099 block, 14th St.; 8 p.m. April 17. â– 6400-6489 block, Georgia

Ave.; 8:30 p.m. April 17. â– Rittenhouse Street and Georgia Avenue; 12:33 a.m. April 18. â– 6200-6299 block, Georgia Ave.; 2:28 a.m. April 18. â– 800-899 block, Peabody St.; 6:12 a.m. April 18. â– 400-499 block, Van Buren St.; 12:08 p.m. April 18.

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Robbery â– 1300-1331 block, Missouri Ave.; 7:34 p.m. April 13. â– 900-935 block, Kennedy St.; 2:25 p.m. April 14 (with gun). â– 800-869 block, Hamilton St.; 1:50 p.m. April 15. â– 400-499 block, Kennedy St.; 10:07 p.m. April 15. â– 5600-5699 block, 13th St.; 8:45 p.m. April 18 (with gun). Sexual abuse â– 900-935 block, Kennedy St.; 9:59 p.m. April 16. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 800-899 block, Kennedy St.; 8:57 a.m. April 13 (with knife). â– 700-799 block, Kennedy St.; 3:55 a.m. April 14 (with knife). â– 5500-5599 block, 9th St.; 7:29 p.m. April 14 (with knife). â– 1100-1199 block, Jefferson St.; 2:30 a.m. April 17. Theft â– 5700-5899 block, Georgia Ave.; 12:24 a.m. April 19 (with gun). Theft from auto â– 500-699 block, Kennedy St.; 5:35 p.m. April 13. â– 200-298 block, Jefferson St.; 9 a.m. April 14. â– 1300-1331 block, Missouri Ave.; 9:30 p.m. April 15. â– 500-699 block, Kennedy St.; 1:45 p.m. April 16. â– 200-299 block, Ingraham St.; 10:45 p.m. April 16. â– 5200-5299 block, Georgia Ave.; 5:30 p.m. April 17. â– Colorado Avenue and 16th Street; 2:15 p.m. April 19. â– 1300-1399 block, Ingraham St.; 6:22 p.m. April 19.

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Motor vehicle theft â– 4000-4099 block, Kansas Ave.; 8:15 p.m. April 15. â– 1200-1299 block, Upshur St.; 3:42 p.m. April 16. â– 900-998 block, Randolph St.; 12:12 p.m. April 17. â– 1000-1299 block, Quebec Place; 12:40 p.m. April 17. Theft â– 828-899 block, Quincy St.; 8:26 p.m. April 15. â– 4000-4099 block, Georgia Ave.; 9:33 a.m. April 16. â– 1200-1299 block, Randolph St.; 7:09 p.m. April 17. Theft from auto â– 14th and Decatur streets; 4:35 p.m. April 13. â– 3705-3799 block, Kansas Ave.; 9:12 a.m. April 14. â– 900-927 block, Quincy St.; 7:41 p.m. April 15. â– 900-927 block, Quincy St.; 10:30 a.m. April 17. â– 3800-3899 block, 14th St.; 1:48 p.m. April 17. â– 4600-4699 block, 16th St.; 6:35 p.m. April 17. â– 4100-4199 block, 16th St.; 7:31 p.m. April 17. â– 4100-4199 block, 16th St.; 9:57 p.m. April 17. â– 1300-1399 block, Farragut St.; 7:47 p.m. April 18. â– 3700-3799 block, 9th Place; 5:04 p.m. April 19.

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‘Disney magic’ gets Visitation on track By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

Visitation’s softball team came into this season with high hopes after winning an unshared Independent School League banner last year — but the Cubs struggled at the onset, dropping their first five games. For a team that needed to get in sync in a hurry, an early April trip to Florida came at just the right time. The Cubs travel annually to Orlando for a spring training exhibition series hosted by Disney at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports. After getting to Florida on April 4, the team — which scored just seven runs prior to the trip — began to find its swing, posting a 3-2 record. But the spring trip was also a bonding exercise, with the Cubs taking a group ride through “It’s a Small World” at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park. “Most of the time we aren’t with them and we let them all go on their own,” said head coach Mary Conlon. “But everybody always goes on ‘It’s a Small World’ with coach [Jim] Murphy and it’s just incredible. Everyone wants to be there and it’s just a good time. That’s the team pulling it together right there.” The famous animatronic-filled ride is a favorite for Murphy, and the players enjoyed the chance to please their coach. “We’re all on the same [boat] and

we take a group selfie together,” senior Caitlyn Fisher said with a laugh. The training and the bonding served their purpose, with the Cubs returning to the District and throttling Maret 16-5 last Wednesday. The next day Visitation hammered Holton-Arms, which came into the game undefeated, 10-0. “It’s the Disney magic,” said Conlon. “It’s amazing what a trip like that will do. We made mistakes down there, but that’s where we learned what not to do and brought it back here. The camaraderie is just incredible, on and off the field.” In Thursday’s six-inning mercy rule decision over Holton-Arms, the Cubs hit well from the very first batter of the day, when Fisher blasted an inside-the-fence home run to put the team up 1-0. Sophomore shortstop Allie Clarke followed suit with another solo shot to quickly put the team ahead 2-0. “It was really nice,” Fisher said of the game’s start. “It helped everything come together for the team. We all just started hitting.” “Once someone got a hit, it was just like boom, boom, boom,” added senior outfielder Grace Reid, snapping her fingers for emphasis. With the bats sizzling, the team’s defense also had a chance to shine in the third inning when Holton-Arms loaded the bases. The Cubs got out of the jam when senior pitcher Alee Burke forced the Panthers to ground

out, escaping the inning without allowing a score. The Panthers wouldn’t get another runner in scoring position for the remainder of the game. Visitation continued to pile up runs and entered the sixth inning with an 8-0 lead, needing just two runs to end the game via the 10-run mercy rule. The Cubs went right to work, quickly getting two runners on base. Burke, who was focused on batting rather than the magnitude of the hit, came up and drilled a base hit to bring both runners home and end the contest. As Holton-Arms began to form a postgame handshake line, Burke remained on base until an umpire told her Visitation had won. “That was a big surprise,” Burke said with a laugh. “I’m glad we got the win.” The two dominant ISL wins — by a combined score of 26-5 — gave the Cubs the boost they needed as they now look to repeat as conference champions. “This really builds our confidence,” said Burke. “The hitting has gotten a lot better. We’ve tried to be aggressive and get on the first pitch. We’re just finding holes, which puts runners on, and we’re just knocking them in.” There’s also a bigger goal to capture — the D.C. State Athletic Association crown. That championship eluded Visitation last May in an extra-innings decision to National

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After a spring break trip to Disney World, Visitation blew out Maret and Holton-Arms by a combined score of 26-5 last week. Cathedral. “That’s been my motivation since that game,” said Burke. “We all want the banner and we all want the state championship. If we keep working as hard as we have been, we’ll get there.”

The Cubs are keeping focused on those goals despite losing five players, including three graduating seniors, from last year’s squad. “We had a slow start, but down [at Disney] we really put things See Visi/Page 10

Gonzaga lax faces high expectations in nomadic season By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

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Gonzaga has posted a 12-3 record despite being forced to practice and play all of its games off campus this season.

When Gonzaga’s lacrosse team arrived at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes for a scrimmage in late February, there was a problem — the field was buried under snow. The Eagles had the choice to get back on the bus and practice in the gym, or grab a shovel and clear the turf to get some field time against the Saints. They chose the latter. That episode was a microcosm of the attitude the Eagles have embraced with their own Buchanan Field under construction. The Eagles have practiced in more places than Sam did while refusing green eggs and ham. They’ve honed their craft at various middle schools, the Armed Forces Retirement Home, in Gonzaga’s Carmody Center, in Maryland and across the Potomac in Virginia. Appropriately, the team has the phrase “Any Field” emblazoned on the back of players’ warmup shirts this year. “With I Street being torn up, that’s our mentality,” said senior Ridge Slater. “Any field we can get on, we will get after it. As long as we can practice and play, we will go hard and just go out and play.”

Despite their transience, the Eagles have been able to maintain high national and local rankings thanks to a roster dripping with college talent. Gonzaga has senior attacker Timmy Monahan set to play for the University of Maryland at College Park, while junior attackers Luke McCaleb and Mikey Stanton are headed to Brown University and High Point University respectively. The team’s attack features senior Richie Petitbon, who will play football at the University of Alabama. In addition, Gonzaga has several midfielders committed to colleges: senior Ridge Slater (Cornell University), senior Liam Fitzpatrick (St. Joseph’s University), senior Luke Vassos (Marquette University), senior Teddy Myers (Furman University), senior John Heckler (Roanoke College), junior Avery Myers (University of Michigan), junior Nick McEvoy (Penn State), junior Sam Offutt (University of Virginia) and sophomore Brian Townsend (University of Michigan). Meanwhile, the Eagles’ defensive unit is also littered with college prospects: senior Michael Borda (University of Michigan), senior Ben Forde (Haverford College), junior Henry Chastain (University of Maryland at College Park), junior Ryan Finlay (Brown University), sophomore Will

Rock (University of Virginia) and junior goalie George Christopher (Dartmouth College). The loaded roster has propelled the Eagles to a 12-3 record so far this season, helping them overcome their logistical challenges. Gonzaga coach Casey O’Neill loaded the team’s early-season schedule with top-flight competition, including a game with Boys Latin of Baltimore, which embarrassed the Eagles 17-2 in 2014. This year, Gonzaga dominated the Baltimore school in a 13-6 romp in Charm City on March 10. “That was definitely one of the games on the list that we wanted to really get after,” said Slater. “We wanted to get back at them after last year because they gave us a good whooping. We handled our business.” The rigorous slate was part of O’Neill’s plan to prepare the Eagles to win the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference crown. “It has put us through some adversity,” O’Neill said. “It’s made us stronger.” Gonzaga hopes to continue the legacy previous lacrosse teams have built, capturing the team its sixth straight league title. “The sky is the limit,” said Slater. “As long as we keep practicing hard and going hard, there’s nothing that can stop us.”

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together and got things worked out,” said Burke. Guiding the ship are three senior captains: Burke, Reid and Fisher. “They’re good leaders,” Conlon said. “They’re strong and all three are really good softball players, and the other kids look up to them and respect them.” The Cubs will also rely once again on Burke to sling it from the mound. After transferring to Visitation last year as a junior, Burke had a breakout season, motoring the team to the ISL banner. Conlon believes she has only improved as a senior. “Alee is an incredible player,” said Conlon. “She’s a very good pitcher. She’s a good at-bat, she’s coming along well and she’s picked up a couple more pitches.” Burke has also formed a quick bond with sophomore catcher Olivia Garcia, who is replacing graduated senior Juliette Lewis. “We have a really good pitcher-catcher bond,” said Burke. “I love having her back there.” The duo cemented their friendship with a secret handshake, which they do to celebrate after strikeouts. “We just came up with that a few days ago. We’ve become really good friends and wanted to make it look cool, I guess,” the pitcher said with a chuckle. Garcia isn’t the only second-year player to impress Burke. The senior also praised sophomore outfielders Emily Ervin and Maggie Lavoie, who have stepped into big roles this season. “Maggie has made some awesome catches that have saved me,” said Burke, adding that Ervin, who pinchruns for her, “is really fast and she can run like the wind.

Scores Baseball

Gonzaga 8, McNamara 6 Landon 12, Sidwell 2 Potomac School 3, GDS 1 St. John’s 3, Lake Braddock 2 Avalon 2, Wilson 1 St. Albans 5, St. Stephen’s 4

Flint Hill 11, GDS 0 St. Albans 8, St. Stephen’s 3 Wilson 11, Riverdale Baptist 8 Walls 8, Model 6 Cardozo 13, Roosevelt 3 Gonzaga 10, Ireton 0 Sidwell 9, Flint Hill 0 Options 14, Roosevelt 9 St. John’s 3, Paul VI 0 Ryken 7, St. Albans 2

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Visitation senior pitcher Alee Burke, right, and sophomore catcher Olivia Garcia have formed a quick bond this year.

Her bat is coming along.” Another strong sophomore is first baseman Sydney Love-Baker, who plays on a travel hardball — meaning baseball — team. With a mix of talented seniors and underclassmen, the Cubs believe the best is yet to come. “I don’t think you’ve seen us at our strongest yet,” said Conlon. “We’ll keep improving and get to our peak at the right time.” The Cubs will look to continue on the winning path when they host St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes today at 4 p.m.

Bullis 11, Sidwell 4 St. John’s 4, Gonzaga 1 Walls 18, Options 0 Wilson 10, Landon 5 Gonzaga 9, St. Albans 6

Ryken 4, St. John’s 3 Cathedral 4, Potomac School 1 Visitation 10, Holton 0 Sidwell 22, Maret 6

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Cathedral 4, Flint Hill 2 Paul VI 20, St. John’s 1 Episcopal 13, GDS 0 Visitation 16, Maret 5

Flint Hill 9, Sidwell 2 Gonzaga 13, Paul VI 7 St. Andrew’s 13, Maret 9 St. Andrew’s 6, Sidwell 1

St. Stephen’s 9, St. Albans 3

Girls lacrosse

St. John’s 20, Seton 7 Bullis 7, Cathedral 3 Visitation 14, Stone Ridge 8 Cathedral 17, St. Andrew’s 5 Visitation 18, Holy Child 3 Bullis 13, GDS 1 Visitation 18, Bullis 4 Paul VI 15, St. John’s 14

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square inch throughout the affected area. But due to gravity and varying topography, the increase will affect different residents differently. Customers on high ground will see currently low pressure improve to acceptable levels, while their neighbors downhill — who have better pressure now — may see pressure increase beyond the recommended threshold. The DC Water project is providing free valves only where pressure would increase beyond 80 psi — the recognized plumbing standard for high water pressure. According to DC Water spokesperson Emanuel Briggs, just over 5,000 customers will get a water pressure increase. Of those, 924 residences and 37 businesses are expected to have pressure exceed 80 psi, and will accordingly receive the new valves. Affected customers have received notices by mail; a map showing the properties, and other information on the project, is available at dcwater.com/pzip4thhigh. The higher pressure is slated to go into effect in April 2016, and DC Water is installing the pressure-reducing valves through August 2015, at a cost of $1.2 million. The program covers the installation of a valve inside a customer’s property, protecting interior pipes from pressure that exceeds 80 psi. Some residents, though, have worried that even increasing pressure to a lower amount could affect their pipes, or that the increase could damage the pipes that lead from the street to their houses. Briggs said he expects few issues.

“Generally speaking, an 11 psi increase is not expected to adversely impact ... DC Water’s pipelines [or] plumbing systems in individual properties,” he wrote in an email. “In preparation for the increase, however, DC Water has recommended that all customers check their internal plumbing systems to ensure that they are in proper working condition.” Any existing issues would be the responsibility of the individual property owner, who might have to upgrade their pipes or install their own pressure-reducing valve if they feel their pipes can’t handle the increased pressure. The DC Water project is only providing the valves for households projected to exceed 80 psi, allowing those residents to select the maximum amount of pressure they’d like to receive, Briggs said. Most customers who receive the free valve from DC Water should expect the installation to take about two hours, according to Briggs. DC Water’s contractors are contacting customers to schedule appointments. Briggs said DC Water has heard some concerns from residents that their water bills will increase and that fire hydrants could be negatively affected, which he said are unfounded. The pressure zone improvement program follows a 2009 fire that destroyed the home of Peggy Cooper Cafritz, located near the top of a hill on Chain Bridge Road in the Palisades. In that four-alarm blaze, firefighters reported an inability to get sufficient pressure to their hoses. That property falls within the boundaries of the new program, while homes farther down Chain Bridge Road will be receiving pressure-reducing valves.

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Carefully read the Medication Guide before you start taking RAGWITEK® and each time you get a refill. This Brief Summary does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if there is something you do not understand or if you want to learn more about RAGWITEK. What is the Most Important Information I Should Know About RAGWITEK? RAGWITEK can cause severe allergic reactions that may be life-threatening. Stop taking RAGWITEK and get medical treatment right away if you have any of the following symptoms after taking RAGWITEK: • Trouble breathing • Throat tightness or swelling • Trouble swallowing or speaking • Dizziness or fainting • Rapid or weak heartbeat • Severe stomach cramps or pain, vomiting, or diarrhea • Severe flushing or itching of the skin For home administration of RAGWITEK, your doctor will prescribe auto-injectable epinephrine, a medicine you can inject if you have a severe allergic reaction after taking RAGWITEK. Your doctor will train and instruct you on the proper use of auto-injectable epinephrine. Talk to your doctor or read the epinephrine patient information if you have any questions about the use of auto-injectable epinephrine.

Who Should Not Take RAGWITEK? You should not take RAGWITEK if: • You have severe, unstable or uncontrolled asthma • You had a severe allergic reaction in the past that included any of these symptoms: o Trouble breathing o Dizziness or fainting o Rapid or weak heartbeat • You have ever had difficulty with breathing due to swelling of the throat or upper airway after using any sublingual immunotherapy before. • You have ever been diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis. • You are allergic to any of the inactive ingredients contained in RAGWITEK. The inactive ingredients contained in RAGWITEK are: gelatin, mannitol, and sodium hydroxide. What Should I Tell My Doctor Before Taking RAGWITEK? Your doctor may decide that RAGWITEK is not the best treatment if: • You have asthma, depending on how severe it is. • You suffer from lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). • You suffer from heart disease such as coronary artery disease, an irregular heart rhythm, or you have hypertension that is not well controlled.

• You are pregnant, plan to become pregnant during the time you will be taking RAGWITEK, or are breast-feeding. • You are unable or unwilling to administer auto-injectable epinephrine to treat a severe allergic reaction to RAGWITEK. • You are taking certain medicines that enhance the likelihood of a severe reaction, or interfere with the treatment of a severe reaction. These medicines include: o beta blockers and alpha-blockers (prescribed for high blood pressure) o cardiac glycosides (prescribed for heart failure or problems with heart rhythm) o diuretics (prescribed for heart conditions and high blood pressure) o ergot alkaloids (prescribed for migraine headache) o monoamine oxidase inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants (prescribed for depression) o thyroid hormone (prescribed for low thyroid activity). You should tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription and herbal supplements. Keep a list of them and show it to your doctor and pharmacist each time you get a new supply of RAGWITEK. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking RAGWITEK. RAGWITEK is not indicated for use in children under 18 years of age. Are There Any Reasons to Stop Taking RAGWITEK? Stop RAGWITEK and contact your doctor if you have any of the following after taking RAGWITEK: • Any type of a serious allergic reaction • Throat tightness that worsens or swelling of the tongue or throat that causes trouble speaking, breathing, or swallowing • Asthma or any other breathing condition that gets worse • Dizziness or fainting • Rapid or weak heartbeat • Severe stomach cramps or pain, vomiting, or diarrhea • Severe flushing or itching of the skin • Heartburn, difficulty swallowing, pain with swallowing, or chest pain that does not go away or worsens Also, stop taking RAGWITEK following: mouth surgery procedures (such as tooth removal), or if you develop any mouth infections, ulcers or cuts in the mouth or throat. How Should I Take RAGWITEK? Take RAGWITEK exactly as your doctor tells you. RAGWITEK is a prescription medicine that is placed under the tongue. • Take the tablet from the blister package after carefully removing the foil with dry hands. • Place the tablet immediately under the tongue. Allow it to remain there until completely dissolved. Do not swallow for at least 1 minute. • Do not take RAGWITEK with food or beverage. Food and beverage should not be taken for the following 5 minutes. • Wash hands after taking the tablet. Take the first tablet of RAGWITEK in your doctor’s office. After taking the first tablet, you will be watched for at least 30 minutes for symptoms of a serious allergic reaction. If you tolerate the first dose of RAGWITEK, you will continue RAGWITEK therapy at home by taking one tablet every day. Take RAGWITEK as prescribed by your doctor until the end of the treatment course. If you forget to take RAGWITEK, do not take a double dose. Take the next dose at your normal scheduled time the next day. If you miss more than one dose of RAGWITEK, contact your healthcare provider before restarting. What are the Possible Side Effects of RAGWITEK? The most commonly reported side effects were itching of the mouth, lips, or tongue, swelling under the tongue, or throat irritation. These side

effects, by themselves, were not dangerous or life-threatening. RAGWITEK can cause severe allergic reactions that may be life-threatening. Symptoms of allergic reactions to RAGWITEK include: • Trouble breathing • Throat tightness or swelling • Trouble swallowing or speaking • Dizziness or fainting • Rapid or weak heartbeat • Severe stomach cramps or pain, vomiting, or diarrhea • Severe flushing or itching of the skin For additional information on the possible side effects of RAGWITEK talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You may report side effects to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. This Brief Summary summarizes the most important information about RAGWITEK. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about RAGWITEK that was written for healthcare professionals. For more information, go to: www.ragwitek.com or call 1-800-622-4477 (toll-free). The Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Manufactured for: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, USA Manufactured by: Catalent Pharma Solutions Limited, Blagrove, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8RU UK For more detailed information, please read the Prescribing Information. usmg-mk3641-sb-1404r000 Revised: 04/2014 ------------------------------------------------------------Copyright © 2015 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. All rights reserved. RESP-1125099-0007 01/15

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Rare offering! Exquisite 1898 restored Victorian on 1/3 acre lot in the most coveted location! Stately portico, grand entry hall, 7BR, library, 3 fireplaces. Near National Cathedral, Metro & shops. Terri Robinson

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Italian Renaissance Revival home features grand style & luxury in sought after CC Section 5, 6/7BR w/6.1BA, 3-car garage, custom moldings, ceiling appliques, wainscotting, coffered & tray ceilings, SS Wolf cooktop, Subzero, 2 DW, marble counters, island, 3FP. Nathan Carnes 202.321.9132 / 202.966.1400 (O)

Exquisite 8,000+SF, 6BR/5.5BA custom stone mansion. Huge gourmet kit w/barrel vaulted brick ceiling, large adjoining family room, sumptuous master suite, hwd floors, custom tile-work, elevator, 2-car garage & so much more. Roby Thompson 202.255.2986 / 202.483.6300(O)

Fabulous 6BR, 5.5BA home with 6,189 SF of finished living space on four levels. Elegant upscale finishes and fine details include Chef’s kitchen with large breakfast area that opens to family room, mudroom, and screened porch. Todd Harris 301.652.2777 / 202.364.5200 (O)

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Sophisticated, tastefully renovated brick 6BR, 6.5BA home. Granite eat-in kitchen, high ceilings, hwd floors, fireplaces, sunroom, closets, storage. Fin LL w/laundry, office, full bath. Large 2-car garage. Convenient to DC & Friendship Heights Metro. Kathleen Ryan 240.418.3127 / 202.363.9700 (O)

Renovated, vintage 1928 home in Town of Chevy Chase boasts 6BR, 4.5BA, 1st floor family room, formal living & dining rooms, side porch, wonderful MBR suite, LL Au-Pair suite, private garden and extraordinary light-filled conservatory. Close to Metro. Chevy Chase Office 202.363.9700

Large home w/4 levels, 6BR, 5.5BA, 3 FP, custom moldings, wainscoting, 9 ft ceilgs, gour kit, upgrades thruout. 4-season room w/stone, wood-burning FP w/gas starter, windows on 3 sides can open for screened porch effect or close for cozy winter days. Miller Bethesda Office 301.229.4000

1930’s Spring Valley 3BR, 2.5BA Colonial. Formal living and dining rooms, remodeled kitchen with granite, completed lower level family/media room. Professionally landscaped with underground sprinkler system. Miller Spring Valley Office 202.362.1300

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Stunning renovation of Colonial w/woodland views. 4 lvls, 5BR, 3.5BA, open floor plan, gourmet/island Kit w/adj. den, LL, FR & Au-Pair suite. New deck overlooks large 6000+ SF lot w/OSP for 2 cars. Gorgeous custom features! Chevy Chase Uptown Office 202.364.1300

5BR, 3BA Contemporary Rambler w/almost 5,000 SF of space, huge rms & lots of light; modern eat-in Kit adjoining FR; LL Rec Rm & 5th BR/3rd BA & giant office & attached garage. Close to Rock Creek Pk. Great access to Dtown DC, Bethesda & Silver Spring. Chevy Chase Uptown Office 202.364.1300

Handsome Anderson model townhome featuring a very large living room opening to lovely tranquil patio, dining room with two-story ceiling, updated TS kitchen, spacious top-floor master suite with large master bath and two spacious guest bedrooms. Miller Spring Valley Office 202.362.1300

Rarely available 3BR, 2.5BA condo w/amazing views from balcony! 1,809 SF, 11th-flr renov unit! Kit w/ brkfst bar, cherry cabinets, granite counters, SS applcs & SubZero. In-unit laundry & storage. Parking for 2 cars. Close to FH Metro, Whole Foods & shops! Miller Bethesda Office 301.229.4000

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Choose from 2 stunning all-new condos w/incredible floor plans and finishes! Grand living spaces flooded w/ light, hardwood floors, gourmet kit’s, custom tiled baths, recessed lighting, close to Metro, shops, restaurants, bars, and more. Roby Thompson 202.255.2986 / 202.483.6300(O)

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Pristine 4-story, 4BR, 2.5BA updated home includes parking for at least 4 cars! Gourmet kit w/ss appliances, hwd flrs, generous rm sizes, exposed brick basement w/sep outdoor entrance. Great backyard w/large patio! Convenient location to local shops. Friendship Heights Office 202.364.5200

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Two residences offering the ultimate in service, location and convenience! Floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances. Metro, work, shop and dine all in close proximity to your new home. Salley Widmayer 202.215.6174 / 202.944.8400 (O)

$429,000

Top-floor, loft-style 2BR with over 1,000 SF of living space. Vaulted ceiling and skylight, renovated bath, full-size W/D, loads of storage and built-in bookcases. Pool, play area, near Metro, shops, and more. Pets OK. Pat Gerachis 202.494.0876 / 202.363.1800(O)

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warm weather is perfect for enjoying the ample green space surrounding the corner property at Park Road and 13th Street, designed for al fresco entertaining. Buyers seeking a more ethereal experience can pursue a top-floor duplex that comes with a private roof deck. Four units make up the condo building, which is named for its address, 1300 Park Road. The three residences on the bottom, first and second levels have two bedrooms, one bath and nearly identical open floor plans. Their prices start at $479,900, with a monthly fee of $308. The largest residence, the topfloor duplex, has three bedrooms and two baths, and it’s offered for $799,900, with a monthly fee of $504. Developed by CAS Reigler, the condo building boasts stylish interiors that include white quartz coun-

tertops and tiles, highend stainless steel appliances, hardwood engineered floors and solid doors and cabinets. The residences also boast sunwashed rooms and bright windows thanks to the building’s corner location. Bay windows in each home add a complementary diversion from an otherwise simple triangular layout. The top unit includes a mezzanine level that houses the unit’s third bedroom and second bath and access to the private roof deck. This home also features 12-foot ceilings ready to be adorned with the owner’s choice of light fixture. The condo building is steps away from the heart of Columbia Heights, where a Metro station, a fitness center, grocery stores and an abundance of shops and eateries line 14th Street. Bars and restaurants on the burgeoning 11th Street are also nearby. The 1300 Park Road building offers four units starting at

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The 1300 Park Road building includes three two-bedroom units and a top-floor duplex with three bedrooms. $479,900 plus monthly fees. Three condos have two bedrooms and two baths. The top duplex has three bedrooms, two baths and a private roof deck. For details, visit 1300parkroad.com or contact Eric Broermann of McWilliams | Ballard at ebroermann@mcwilliamsballard. com or 202-643-1480.

Shredding event planned

The Chevy Chase-based Taylor Agostino Group will host its second annual Community Shred Day on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Broad Branch Market. The free event allows residents

to drop off boxes of items for shredding at the 5608 Broad Branch Road NW shop. Last year more than 200 residents took part, with one person’s documents dating back more than 50 years, according to a news release.

8th Street project finished

The JBG Cos. and Walton Street Capital last week celebrated completion of 2030 8th St. NW, a mixed-use residential and retail project named after its address.

The building, once a plumbing supply warehouse, offers 62 oneand two-bedroom units with “dramatic walls of windows and panoramic views of the city.� Amenities include a full-service concierge, public and private rooftop terraces, a fitness center, a resident lounge and two ground-floor restaurants. Over half of the units have been sold, with prices ranging from the upper $300,000s to $1.9 million. For details visit 2030ap.com.

Selling The Area’s Finest Properties

Enduring Style

Forest Hills. American Classic architecture. This spacious and gracious 1929 home offers 5 BR, 3.5 BA and room for expansion. Property also includes separate, adjoining 10,000 sq.ft. lot. This 1/2 acre property is sited on a sought-after cul-de-sac near Rock Creek Park. $2,390,000.

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Luxury Edition

Expansive, five year-old home w/ grand proportions & high-end, designer features on four finished levels includes top-of-the-line kitchen, owner’s suite & media room. Close to downtown Bethesda & Metro. $1,915,000

Eric Murtagh 301-412-9066 Karen Kutchins 301-275-2255

Historic Spirit

Dupont Circle. Thoughtfully remodeled and restored 3BR, 2.5BA row house on a lovely tree-lined street. Sophisticated kitchen and baths, bedroom fireplaces, upstairs laundry. Roof deck off the top floor suite. One parking space. A walker’s paradise. $ 1,285,000

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Wesley Heights. Gracious 2-level condo with open 1600 sq ft floorplan featuring 2 BR, 2 BA, updated kitchen, 24 hour concierge, pool, storage & underground parking. Magnificent view of National Cathedral & beyond. $649,000

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 27, at the Chevy Chase Community Center, Connecticut Avenue and McKinley Street NW. Agenda items include: ■announcements. ■consideration and possible vote on a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a special exception at 3348 Military Road. ■consideration and possible vote on an Alcoholic Beverage Control application for a Class A liquor license at Circle Wine and Spirits, 5501 Connecticut Ave. ■consideration and possible vote on an Alcoholic Beverage Control application for a Class A liquor license at Magruder’s of DC, 5618 Connecticut Ave. ■presentation by Ben Ourisman of DC Ferguson, a local part of the Black Lives Matter movement. ■discussion of the Lighting Task Force’s meeting with the D.C. Department of Transportation and possible next steps. ■presentation by Nancee Lyons of the D.C. Department of Public Works on MuralsDC, a free mural program for commercial property owners. ■discussion of possible commission actions to improve the appearance of commercial buildings along Con-

Chevy Chase Citizens Association

The Carnegie Institution for Science, nestled on seven acres in our association’s neighborhood, is a world-class research institution that last year celebrated 100 years on Broad Branch Road. Known by local residents as a wonderful snow sledding and dog-walking site, it is also a venue for lectures — open to the neighborhood at no charge — by senior staff members on leading-edge discoveries. A presentation set for Thursday, May 14, will feature R. Paul Butler, an astronomer who focuses on locating planets outside our solar system using spectrometers that measure changes in the velocities of stars. Butler will describe how more than 1,000 extrasolar planets have been found in the last 20 years and discuss their implications for deep-space research. Lectures begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Greenewalt Building at 5241 Broad Branch Road NW, and they are preceded by light refreshments. Parking is available on the campus and street. The lecture series was inaugurated in 2006 to introduce neighborhood residents to studies being conducted, according to Richard Carlson, director of the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism, which along with the Geophysical Laboratory comprise the two departments housed at the Broad Branch campus. Four other departments are located at the Carnegie building at 16th and P streets NW, as well as in Baltimore and Palo Alto and Pasadena, Calif. “We know that there is interest in scientific advances that are not often covered in the major media,� says Carlson. “The lectures offer realnecticut Avenue and a possible presentation by the D.C. Department of Small and Local Business Development. ■update on Alcoholic Beverage Control applications for Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. (within the boundaries of ANC 3F). ■report on proposed regulations under consideration by the D.C.

time updates on our most significant findings that we think our neighbors will find of value.� About 120 professional and administrative employees work at the two divisions housed at the facility. Research is underwritten by an endowment as well as grants from the National Science Foundation and other sources. The institution began in 1904 in a building near where the National Zoo is now located, notes archivist Shawn Hardy. It moved in 1914 to Broad Branch because of the electromagnetic interference to sensitive instruments caused by the streetcars on Connecticut Avenue. Until it was decommissioned in the 1970s, the site also had one of the world’s most powerful Van de Graaff accelerators, the dome of which is still prominent among the campus buildings. For information on future neighborhood lectures, visit this website: carnegiescience.edu/ event-category/1662. — Stan Wellborn

Shepherd Park Citizens Association

Check your calendars: The next two months are busy ones for the Shepherd Park community. Make sure to remember these important dates: â– Tonight, April 22: Shepherd Park published authors meet and greet at the Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7:15 p.m. Come, bring your titles and share your ideas about ways to help each other and the community. â– April 28: Special election for the Ward 4

Zoning Commission to limit the size, scale and location of “pop-ups� and possible consideration of a request for a moratorium on “popups.� ■report on the potential for historic designation and possible uses for the Chevy Chase Circle bus turnaround. For details, call 202-363-5803 or email chevychaseanc3@verizon.net.

D.C. Council member. The Precinct 62 polling place at Shepherd Elementary School will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Curbside handicapped voting is available. East Rock Creek Village ambassadors will be on hand with information and sign-up sheets for members and volunteers. ■April 30: Civic Leadership Club for ages 9 to 14 at Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 6 p.m. ■May 12: Shepherd Park Citizens Association general meeting and elections, held at Shepherd Elementary, 7 p.m. ■May 16: Shepherd Park Citizens Association spring planting on Georgia Avenue and at the library, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Meet at Ledo Pizza. Our association buys the plants; volunteers put them in. ■May 16: Shepherd Elementary PTA dinner auction. Details to be announced. ■May 17: Shepherd Park Citizens Association 11th annual Garden Tour, from 2 to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Take a self-guided tour to see beautiful gardens in Colonial Village, North Portal Estates and Shepherd Park. Tickets can be purchased for $15 for the general public, or $7 for association members at a table in front of Shepherd Elementary on the day of the tour. For more information go to shepherdpark.org. ■June 6 and 7: Shepherd Park Citizens Association yard sale. See details on the website listed above. ■June 14: Shepherd Park Citizens Association annual picnic, 2 to 5 p.m., Lowell School Lower Field. — June Confer

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The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at the Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. For details, visit anc4c.org.

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“We represented the United States! ‌ We had American flags on our robot,â€? Benjamin told The Current. She said FIRST competitions are “like the Super Bowl for nerds,â€? with audience members “chanting like it was a soccer match.â€? Each team is given six weeks at school to construct a robot with a weight of up to 120 pounds. Then the competitions let the students test the mettle of their machines — and meet other young people with similar interests. FIRST, an acronym for “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology,â€? aims to give students a taste of real-world engineering. At Wilson, the robotics team is now in its sixth year. Senior Linh Bui, 17, found out about the team as a freshman in 2012. “I was initially just amazed at the concept of robotics. I joined expecting BattleBots or something,â€? she told The Current. But these days, Bui thinks being part of the team has benefited her in

a variety of concrete ways, both academically and personally. Specifically, she said, it helped her “cultivate a bunch of skills you can’t learn anywhere else.� “I learned mechanical skills, but also management skills — how to get sponsors, how to contact newspapers,� she said. Bui also got a chance to eat some tasty tacos on the trip to Mexico City, which she described as a true cultural exchange. She and her teammates explored a bit of the city and visited some of its iconic sites. “Our favorite landmarks were the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon on the outskirts of Mexico City,� Bui said. “We climbed up and enjoyed the view, and it was amazing. The weather was also preferable to snowy D.C.� Bui will continue to reap the rewards of her robotics work next year, when she plans to attend Scripps College in Claremont, Calif., with a $5,000-a-year scholarship she earned by participating in FIRST events. She said she “definitely� expects to major in science, and possibly in engineering.

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Northwest Real Estate BUDGET: Defending Wilson cuts, chancellor touts solutions to school’s enrollment crunch

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in middle schools, to proportionately allocate at-risk funding, and to undertake a new high school investment.� In addition, the chancellor argued that Wilson would benefit from the new high school focus by gaining new teachers and a new athletics and extracurricular coordinator, among other additions.

Responding to concerns about growing enrollment pressures at the high-ranking Tenleytown school, Henderson noted that she has asked Wilson’s principal to implement several solutions. These include discontinuing the practice of admitting siblings of current out-ofboundary students and enforcing an existing policy stating that out-of-boundary students can’t have more than 10 unexcused absences. The chancellor added that several dozen

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similar to the THC compound found in the plant. The product is typically marketed to children by using cartoon characters and bright colors on packaging that can look like candy wrappers. Brand names Scooby Snax and Bizzaro are the most prevalent in the District. In small print on the back, packets read “not for human consumption.� Petworth residents have reported seeing empty crumpled packets like these in neighborhood parks. Police also seized hundreds of packets at two other neighborhood stores: Riyad Market at 800 Upshur St., and a market at 3653 Georgia Ave. that does not seem to have a formal name but has “Grocery� printed in capital letters across its awning. The synthetic drugs have been known to cause “psychosis, seizures, aggressive behavior, and sometimes the use of these chemicals [has] resulted in death,� Michael Aniton, a trial attorney in the neighborhood and victim services section of Racine’s office, said at the Petworth meeting. Commonly found at gas stations, markets and corner stores throughout the District, 10-gram packets go for about $10 to $18 each. In Petworth, the attorney general’s office is taking a unique approach to eradicate the sale of these drugs, warning that it will file civil complaints against the property owners where the stores operate. “They are liable for the crime,� said Aniton. “We notify the property owners and make an effort to work with them to eliminate this issue. If they do not work with us or do the specific things we ask them to do, then we will file a complaint in D.C. Superior Court.� Racine’s office could ask property owners to evict their tenants, install security cameras so law enforcement can observe illegal activity, or give notices to employees suspected of illegal activity that bar them from entering the property, Aniton said in an interview. If property owners don’t work with Racine’s office, they could be forced to go to court, where a judge could order them to surrender their business license or certificate of occupancy, or initiate eviction actions against their tenant, Aniton said. In rare but severe cases, a judge

could order that the owner lose the deed to their property. The attorney general’s office more typically would order the property vacated and sealed. Financial penalties could also be assessed; for example, owners could be fined $150 for every day those illegal activities were conducted since the property owner became aware of it, Aniton explained. “The best thing to do in all these situations is to knock on the door, engage in a dialogue, inform [them] of what the law is, let them know what our enforcement activities are and concerns are, and give them a reasonable opportunity to comport themselves with the law very, very quickly,� Racine said at the meeting. That’s what happened with the property owners on Upshur and with the grocery market on Georgia. According to the attorney general’s office, the owners are working with authorities to eliminate the sale of synthetic drugs. The property owner for Amanuel Market, however, did not immediately respond to the attorney general’s communications, so the office filed a civil court complaint. It’s not clear whether the owners were immediately aware of the problem, but since the court filing, they have been working with Racine’s office to resolve the matter. None of the store or property owners could be reached for comment. No other establishments in Petworth or other Northwest neighborhoods have faced such complaints from the attorney general’s office, Aniton said in the interview. But the problem is pervasive. The drugs are a “big money maker for whoever is selling it,� Aniton said. “There’s a big market for the product, and if a packet goes for $10 to $18 and a store has 1,000 packets, that can add up to a lot of money for a little bit of product.� Police have been going after suspected establishments since the product was made illegal in 2012, but stores continue to sell it, concealing packets in places like cubbies and false bottoms of cabinets. “That’s why we want to put pressure on and hit them financially,� Aniton said. “It’s why we’ve asked for properties to be vacated and sealed, and business licenses and certificates of occupancy to be revoked. The only way to stop them is to hit their pockets.�

Wilson students who are 19 years or older and not receiving special education or English Language Learner services will be referred to an alternative school such as Luke Moore High or Washington Metropolitan High, or to adult learning programs. “I am confident that we can right size the enrollment so that the allocated resources match the expected need,� Henderson wrote. Still, the question remains whether the D.C.

Council will intervene on any of these issues. Ward 1 D.C. Council member Brianne Nadeau emailed community activist Terry Lynch on April 14 to say that David Grosso, the at-large council member and Education Committee chair, would be working with Cheh to restore Wilson’s funding. “As committee chair, he is taking the lead, but he has my support for these efforts,� Nadeau wrote.

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Wednesday april 22 Classes and workshops ■The Jewish Study Center will present a class on “Global Jewish Cultures: Jews of Australia� led by instructor Gary Fellman. 7 to 8:15 p.m. $15 to $20; reservations required. Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St. NW. jewishstudycenter.org. ■The Georgetown Library will present a gentle yoga class led by an instructor from Yoga Activist. 7:15 p.m. Free; reservations required. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. geoyogarsvp@dc.gov. ■Susan Lowell will lead a tai chi class. 7:15 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■The Jewish Study Center will present a class on “Yes, There Are Angels in Jewish Tradition: Malachei Elyon� led by instructor Norman Shore. 8:15 to 9:25 p.m. $25 to $35; reservations required. Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St. NW. jewishstudycenter.org. The class will continue April 29. Concerts ■As part of the Conservatory Project, students from Juilliard School will perform piano trios by Mozart and Ravel. 6 p.m. Free. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Organist Ulrike Theresia Wegele of Vienna, Austria, will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. ■The bands West Main, the Dead 27s and the Mallett Brothers will perform. 8 p.m. $10 to $14. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■American University professor Michelle Egan will discuss her book “Single Markets: Economic Integration in Europe and the United States� in conversation with Mark Pollack of Temple University and Klaus Botzet of the delegation of the European Union to the United States. 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Abramson Family Founders Room, School of International Service Building, American

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Events Entertainment University, Nebraska and New Mexico avenues NW. american.edu/sis/events. â– Melanie Choukas-Bradley will discuss her book “A Year in Rock Creek Park: The Wild, Wooded Heart of Washington, DC.â€? 7 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-2820021. â– Swedish journalist GĂśran Rosenberg will discuss his memoir “A Brief Stop on the Road From Auschwitz,â€? recently translated into English. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. House of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW. embassyofsweden.eventbrite.com. â– Michelangelo Signorile will discuss his book “It’s Not Over: Getting Beyond Tolerance, Defeating Homophobia, and Winning True Equality.â€? 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Film â– The 29th annual Filmfest DC will continue with a screening of Swedish director Fredrik Gertten’s documentary “Bikes vs. Cars,â€? about climate change, the depletion of the Earth’s resources and cities that are consumed by cars. 6:30 p.m. $13. AMC Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW. filmfestdc.org. The festival will continue through Sunday with screenings at various venues. Performances and readings â– Dwane Starlin will present his oneman show “The Road Not Taken: An Evening With Robert Frost,â€? drawing from the American literary master’s body of poetry, personal papers, recordings and biographies. 7 p.m. Free. Takoma Library, 416 Cedar St. NW. 202-576-7252. ■“Shen Yun 2015: Reviving 5,000 Years of Civilizationâ€? will feature classical Chinese dance and music in a lavish new production. 7:30 p.m. $50 to $250. Opera House, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat at 7:30 p.m.

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Thursday and Friday; at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Sporting event â– The Washington Nationals will play the St. Louis Cardinals. 7:05 p.m. $10 to $345. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-632-6287. The series will continue Thursday at 4:05 p.m. Thursday, April 23

Thursday april 23 Art event ■The 2015 Smithsonian Craft Show will feature works by 121 distinguished craft artists in 12 media — from furniture and ceramics to glass and wearable art. The event will also include a lecture series on various topics related to collecting. 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. $20; free for ages 12 and younger. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 888-832-9554. The show will continue Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Benefit ■The Washington Literacy Center’s cocktail reception “A Novel Event� will feature Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., as the keynote speaker and honor Busboys and Poets founder Andy Shallal and WC Smith chairman and CEO W. Christopher Smith as Workforce Champions. 6:30 p.m. $100. Atrium, Homer Building, 601 13th St. NW. washingtonliteracycenter.org. Concerts ■The Blues Alley Jazz Society’s “Big Band Jam!� will feature a performance by Washington-Lee High School, at 11 a.m.; a master class with Sean Jones, at noon; a performance by the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, at 1 p.m.; a performance by Richard Montgomery High School, at 2 p.m.; a performance by James Madison High School, at 3 p.m.; a performance by Wilson High School, at 4 p.m.; and a performance by Damascus High School, at 5 p.m. Free. Pershing Park, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. bigbandjam.org. ■The American Root Music Concert Series will feature the Howlin’ Mudbugs. 3 to 5 p.m. Free. Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■The U.S. Army Concert Band will kick off the 2015 Summer Concert Series sponsored by the Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the National Park Service. 6 p.m. Free. World War II Memorial, 17th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 703-696-3399. ■As part of the Conservatory Project, students from the Eastman Saxophone Project at the Eastman School of Music will perform arrangements by Bach, Ravel, Djupstrom, Bryant and Gorb. 6 p.m. Free. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600.

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■“Layl Shira: An Evening of Israeli Song� will feature area musicians and song leaders Jill Moskowitz, Liz Kruger and Sally Heckelman. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $10 to $12. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. ■The Georgetown University Jazz Ensemble will perform. 8 p.m. $5; free for students. Gonda Theatre, Davis Performing Arts Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787. ■Cuban singer Ernesto “Gato� Gatell’s group Sin Frontera will perform. 8 p.m. $22 to $28. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. ■The Motet and Consider the Source will perform. 8:30 p.m. $15 to $17. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Demonstration ■Writer Adrienne Cook and nutritionist Danielle Cook will present a “Colors of Spring� cooking demonstration featuring recipes with asparagus, radishes and carrots. Noon and 12:45 p.m. Free. Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. Discussions and lectures ■GW Students for Recovery, an oncampus support group for students pursuing recovery from various mental health disorders, will host a panel discussion on “Recovery Policy: How Government and Politics Play a Role� as part of the group’s “Raise High for Recovery Day.� 10 a.m. to noon. Free; reservations required. City View Room, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. gwsfr.org/recoveryday. The day’s events will also include presentations, discussions and an evening reception, for which a $20 donation is requested. ■As part of AIA/DC Architecture Week 2015, a panel discussion will focus on “New Discoveries for Reconstruction in the Philippines After Typhoon Haiyan.� Noon to 2 p.m. $10. Romulo Hall, Embassy of the Philippines, 1600 Massachusetts Ave. NW. aiadc.com/ArchitectureWeek. Events will continue through April 29. ■“The Obama Administration: Legal Issues Involving the Use of Military Force� will feature Chris Edelson, assistant professor of government at American University; Lou Fisher, scholar in residence at the Constitution Project; Shoon Murray, associate professor of international service at American University; and James A. Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University. Noon to 2 p.m. Free; reservations required. Kay Spiritual Life Center Lounge, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3491. ■Cuban-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Mike Fernandez will discuss his book “Humbled by the Journey.� 3 to 4:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Lorhfink Auditorium, Hariri Building, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■The Georgetown University Library Associates and the Georgetown University

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Center for Social Justice will present a talk by Patricia Stonesifer, president and CEO of Martha’s Table. 6 p.m. Free. Healey Family Student Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. library.georgetown.edu. â– Ilana Feldman, associate professor of anthropology, history and international affairs at George Washington University, will discuss her book “Police Encounters: Security and Surveillance in Gaza Under Egyptian Rule.â€? 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. elliott.gwu.edu. â– Artist Joyce J. Scott will discuss her work, which addresses political and social issues such as gender, race and class struggle. 6 p.m. $10; reservations required. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-7394. â– Director Joan Font and conductor Speranza Scappucci will discuss the Washington National Opera’s production of “Cenerentola,â€? Rossini’s retelling of the beloved Cinderella story. A performance by Italian baritone Paolo Bordogna will follow. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Auditorium, Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. www.iicwashington.esteri.it. â– Wendy Grossman, curator of the exhibition “Man Ray — Human Equations,â€? and Florence Fasanelli, mathematics educator and adviser to the project, will discuss the intersection of art and math. 6:30 p.m. $8 to $20; reservations required. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. â– The Smithsonian Associates will present a lecture on the latest on cancer research by Kathleen Calzone of the National Cancer Institute. 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $20. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. â– The American Civil Liberties Union’s Ben Wizner will discuss his experience representing famed whistleblower Edward Snowden. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Moot Court Room, University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, 4340 Connecticut Ave. NW. bit.ly/benwizner. â– Susan Swain, president and co-chief operating offer of C-SPAN, will lead a discussion of “First Ladies: Private Lives, Public Imageâ€? with panelists Carl Sferrazza Anthony, author and historian of the National First Ladies Library; Edna Greene Medford, chair of the History Department at Howard University; Krissah Thompson, journalist; and Carl Cannon, author and journalist. 7 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. â– Swedish journalist GĂśran Rosenberg will discuss his book “A Brief Stop on the Road From Auschwitz.â€? 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. â– New York Times columnist David Brooks will discuss his book “The Road to Character.â€? 7 p.m. $28 to $30. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org. â– Marcus Samuelsson, the James Beard Award-winning owner and chef of Harlem’s Red Rooster, will discuss his career and how he draws upon his Ethiopian/Swedish background to craft innovative recipes. A reception will feature recipes from Samuelsson’s book “Marcus OffDuty.â€? 7 p.m. $45. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202857-7700. See Events/Page 19

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Continued From Page 18 ■The Jewish Lit Live series will present a talk by Gary Shteyngart, author of “Little Failure: A Memoir.� 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Jack Morton Auditorium, Media and Public Affairs Building, George Washington University, 805 21st St. NW. jewishlitlivegwu@gmail.com. ■The Georgetown Book Club will discuss Hilary Mantel’s 2009 novel “Wolf Hall.� 7:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. Films ■The West End Interim Library will host a Thursday night film series. 6:30 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8698. ■In partnership with the Finnish Embassy, the Tenley-Friendship Library will present Katariina Lillqvist’s documentary “This Country Was Not Mine,� about the history, culture and modern-day life of the Finnish Roma people. 6:30 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■The International League of Conservation Photographers and Carnegie Institution for Science will host the D.C. premiere of the PBS Nature documentary “Mystery Monkeys of Shangri-La.� A postscreening Q&A will feature director Xi Zhinong, and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China will host a reception. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $10 to $25. Carnegie Institution for Science, 1530 P St. NW. conservationphotographers.org. Performance ■American University theater and musical theater majors will perform oneact plays and new songs in their Senior Capstone production. 8 p.m. $10 to $15. Studio Theatre, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3634. The performance will repeat Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. Special events ■The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will kick off the celebration of its 125th anniversary with an evening of food, drink and music presented by the Georgetown Professionals Society. 6 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Volta Bureau, 3417 Volta Place NW. john.mansour@hok.com. ■The Forest Hills Connection will hold a kickoff for its serial mystery set in Forest Hills in 1942 and focusing on the war preparations undertaken at the National Bureau of Standards, then located at Van Ness. The event will feature talks by Anthony Dobranski, the mystery’s creator, and Jim Schooley, a retired scientist and expert on the history of the agency. 7 p.m. Free. Forest Hills of DC, 4901 Connecticut Ave. NW. foresthillsconnection.com. Tour ■As part of AIA/DC Architecture Week 2015, a tour of Tudor Place Historic House and Garden will showcase the historic home and the beautifully landscaped grounds. 10 to 11 a.m. $10. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. aiadc.com/ArchitectureWeek. Friday, April 24

Friday april 24 Benefits ■Local nonprofit group Many Languages One Voice will host “A Taste of Immigrant DC,� featuring cooking demonstrations by local chefs and a dinner of small

bites honoring the diverse immigrant populations in the District. 6:30 p.m. $50 to $100. Festival Center, 1640 Columbia Road NW. bit.ly/TasteImmDC15. â– The Hospitality and Information Service (THIS) for Diplomats and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea will present the “All That Jazz Gala,â€? featuring dancing, a silent auction, love music, heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. $125; reservations required. Residence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, 4801 Glenbrook Road NW. 301-762-1941. Children’s program â– Stuart Gibbs will discuss his book “Evil Spy Schoolâ€? (for ages 9 through 12). 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Concerts â– The Blues Alley Jazz Society’s “Big Band Jam!â€? will feature a performance by Lake Broddock Secondary School, at 11 a.m.; a master class with musician Sean Jones; a performance by Sherwood High School, at 1 p.m.; a performance by School Without Walls, at 2 p.m.; a performance by John T. Baker Middle School, at 3 p.m.; a performance by Wilde Lake High School, at 4 p.m.; and a performance by Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology, at 5 p.m. Free. Pershing Park, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. bigbandjam.org. â– The Arts Club of Washington will present its chamber concert series. Noon. Free. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282. â– The Friday Morning Music Club will present works by Debussy, DvorĂĄk, Barber, Dougherty, Heggie, Hundley, PiernĂŠ and Honegger. Noon. Free. Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th St. NW. 202-333-2075. â– The Noon-Time Organ Recital Series will feature Kenneth Lowenberg, minister of music emeritus at the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church. 12:15 to 1 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. â– Middle C Music will present an adult recital. 6 p.m. Free. Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-244-7326. â– As part of the Conservatory Project, the Berklee Global Jazz Ambassadors from the Berklee College of Music will perform original compositions and works by modern jazz masters. 6 p.m. Free. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– The S&R Foundation’s Overtures Concert Series will feature mezzo-soprano Annie Rosen (shown) and pianist Ryo Yanagitani performing a program of 20th-century cabaret and musical theater. 7:30 p.m. $65. Evermay, 1623 28th St. NW. overtureseries.org. â– Pianists Katherine Chi and Aleksandar Madzar will perform works by Karlheinz Stockhausen and Elliott Carter. 8 p.m. Free; tickets required. Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5502. â– The American University Symphony Orchestra and American University Chorus will present “War and Peace,â€? featuring Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portraitâ€? with a narrator reading from Lincoln’s own words. 8 p.m. $5 to $10. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202885-3634. The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m. â– Singer, guitarist and composer Gil-

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will open Friday at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and continue through Sept. 7. Located at 9th and G streets NW, the museum is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. 202-633-1000. â– Georgetown University’s Spagnuolo Art Gallery will open its Senior Art Majors Exhibition 2015 today and continue it through May 15. Featured are works by Ryan Busch, Galen Haas, Chloe Jones, Charlotte Kirsten, Leah Life, Kendall Sarson and Megan Schmidt. An opening reception will take place Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. Located in the lobby of the Walsh Building at 1221 36th St. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m., Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 202-687-9206. â– The American University Museum will open three shows Saturday. “Lost and Found: Young Art From Lithuania,â€? on view through May 24, is a joint production of the Master of Fine Arts curatorial-practice students at American University and the Vilnius Academy of Arts in Lithuania on the theme of the lost-and-found office. “Blueprint: MFA Thesis Exhibition,â€? on view through May 10, highlights American University Master of Fine Arts thesis candidates Nathan Mullins, Ayad Almissouri, Angelina Samuberto Gil will perform. 8 p.m. $45 to $75. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 202-994-6800. â– The Everyone Orchestra — conducted by Matt Butler and featuring Drew Emmitt, Jason Hann, Andrew Altman, Cris Jacobs, Jesse Harper and Jay Starling — will perform. 9 p.m. $22 to $45. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. â– CNBC correspondent, musician and Grateful Dead fanatic Steve Liesman and his band the Mooncussers will perform. 11 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures â– White House correspondent and presidential historian Kenneth T. Walsh will discuss his book “Celebrity in Chief: A History of the Presidents and the Culture of Stardom.â€? Noon. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. â– Art historian Vanessa BadrĂŠ will discuss her research on the influence of Chinese art on the design and architecture of Versailles Palace. Noon. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232.

Raphael MontaĂąez Ortiz’s “Golf,â€? a 16 mm film from 1957, is part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s new exhibit “Watch This!â€? dre, Jenny Wu, Mandy Cooper, Michael Holt, Robert Yi and Tim Hoyt. A gallery talk will take place Saturday from 5 to 6 p.m. “Stone, Silence and Speech: Sculptures by Sy Gresser,â€? on view through Aug. 16, highlights the long career of Gresser (1926-2014). A gallery talk will take place May 7 from 6 to 7 p.m. Located in the Katzen Arts Center at 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, the museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 202-885-1300. ■“Aquamarine,â€? featuring works by Hebert SĂĄnchez and Nia Tavlarides Stratos, will open May 1 at Aaron Gallery with a reception from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The exhibit will continue through Aug. 31. RSVP for the reception by April 28. Located at 2101 L St. NW, the gallery is open by appointment only. 202-234-3311.

■Carol Joynt’s Q&A Cafe series will feature celebrity chef Daniel Boulud, who opened the DBGB Kitchen + Bar in Washington after conquering New York and gaining worldwide fame. 12:30 p.m. $35. The George Town Club, 1530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-333-9330. ■“Meet a Spy� will feature Tony and Jonna Mendez, who spent decades creating false identities for undercover agents as the CIA’s leading disguise specialists. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798. ■In connection with the exhibition “Watch This!,� Michael Mansfield, curator of film and media arts, will lead a panel discussion with featured artists Eve Sussman, David Behrman and Camille Utterback on how the manipulation of technology has become an integral part of the artistic process. 6 p.m. Free. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■Restaurateur and chef Nora Pouillon will discuss her book “My Organic Life: How a Pioneering Chef Helped Shape the Way We Eat Today� in conversation with Busboys and Poets owner Andy Shallal. 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets TakoREDUCE pain RESTORE mobility REBUILD strength and balance

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ma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-726-0856. ■Ethiopian-born American artist Julie Mehretu will discuss her work. 6:30 p.m. Free. Ring Auditorium, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 7th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000. ■Travel and architecture expert Barry Goldsmith will discuss “Great Unknown Sites in Known Italian Cities.� 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Auditorium, Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. www.iicwashington.esteri.it. ■Joseph E. Stiglitz will discuss his book “The Great Divide: Unequal Societies and What We Can Do About Them.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Films ■The Georgetown Library will present See Events/Page 20

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Continued From Page 19 a French movie. 2:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-7270232. ■Sandy Cannon-Brown will present her documentary “Spat! Bringing Oysters Back to the Chesapeake Bay.� Light supper at 6 p.m.; film screening at 7 p.m. $10 to $25. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202232-7363. ■“Bard in the Yards� — a celebration of Shakespeare’s 450th birthday presented by the Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District and the Folger Shakespeare Library — will feature the 1993 film “Much Ado About Nothing.� 7 p.m. Free. The Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE. capitolriverfront.org. The series will continue Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. with screenings of the 1996 film “Romeo + Juliet� and the 1965 film “The Taming of the Shrew,� respectively. ■Filmfest DC will feature Dean Harwood’s documentary “Tap World,� preceded by a live performance by international tap stars Chloe and Maud Arnold. 8:45 p.m. $13. AMC Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW. filmfestdc.org. Performances and readings ■Peter Streckfus and Sally Keith will read from their poetry. 7 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. ■The long-running stand-up comedy showcase “Don’t Block the Box� will feature David Tveite, Matty Litwack, Jheisson Nunez, Jamel Johnson and Ahmed Vallejos. 7:30 p.m. $3. Wonderland Ballroom, 1101 Kenyon St. NW. 202-861-9706. ■Kalanidhi Dance will present Chitra Kalyandurg in “Leela: Play of the Divine.� 8 p.m. $22. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. Special events ■The U.S. Botanic Garden will celebrate the 45th anniversary of Earth Day with an open house, seasonal cooking demonstrations and informal discussions with representatives of regional environmental organizations. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Conservatory Terrace, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-2258333. ■The Friends of the National Arbore-

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nection with the Kreeger Museum’s “Flemish Expressionism: A Modernist Vision� exhibition (for ages 8 through 12). 10 a.m. to noon. $15 to $20. Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road NW. 202-338-3552. ■Arch8 Dance Company from the Netherlands will present two of its most physically awe-inspiring works — “Tetris� and “No Man Is an Island� — to explore how we connect, communicate, cooperate and invite others into our world (for ages 7 and older). 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. $20. Family Theater, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. The performance will repeat Sunday at 1:30 and 4 p.m. ■“Operation Ninja� will offer a chance for ages 9 through 13 to learn about the art of Ninjitsu from Viran Ranasinghe and his troop of martial artists. 1 to 3 p.m. $20 to $25. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798. ■Children will hear a story about jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald and then create a special piece of art. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. The program will repeat Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. ■AIA/DC Architecture Week 2015 will feature a kids program led by photographer Anice Hoachlander on “Winning Images — What Makes a Good Architectural Photograph and Why?� (for ages 8 through 13 accompanied by an adult). 2 to 4 p.m. $10 per child. District Architecture Center, 421 7th St. NW. aiadc.com/ArchitectureWeek. Classes and workshops ■Mary Ellen Carsley, visual arts coordinator at Severn School, will present a two-day “Drawing Cacti & Succulents Art Workshop.� 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $150 to $175. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. The workshop will continue Sunday. ■Gregory T. Doolan, associate professor of philosophy at Catholic University, will lead a class on “The Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas.� 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. $90 to $130. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■The Mount Pleasant Library will present “Saturday Morning Yoga.� 10 a.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122. ■Hugh Byrne, a guiding teacher with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, will lead a class on “Mindfulness as a Path to Happiness and Peace.� 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. $110 to $150. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 11 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. Concerts ■The Blues Alley Jazz Society’s “Big Band Jam!� will feature the Thelma Yellin School of the Arts Jazz Ensemble from Israel, at 11 a.m.; Levine Music, at noon; Blues Alley Youth Orchestra, at 1 p.m.; Capital Focus, at 2 p.m.; Annandale Jazz Ambassadors, at 3 p.m.; and National Jazz Workshop All-Stars, at 4 p.m. Free. Sylvan

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Amphitheater, Washington Monument grounds, 15th Street and Independence Avenue SW. bigbandjam.org. â– Georgetown University Jazzfest will feature performances by the Annandale Jazz Ambassadors, at noon; the New Washingtonian Jazz Orchestra of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, at 1 p.m.; the Xavier High School Jazz Ensemble, at 2 p.m.; and the Georgetown University Jazz Ensemble with Jimmy Owens on trumpet, at 3 p.m. Free. Copley Lawn, White-Gravenor Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787. â– The New York Opera Society will present “Buenos Aires in Bloom,â€? featuring art song and opera excerpts performed by baritone Gustavo Ahualli (shown) and pianist Andrew Rosenblum. 1:30 p.m. Free. Society of the Cincinnati, Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040. â– The Take 5! Jazz Series will feature the Brad Linde Extended Ensemble in an annual celebration in honor of Ella Fitzgerald on her birthday, featuring reinterpretations of her historic collaborations with Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Kogod Courtyard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. â– As part of the Conservatory Project, students from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music will perform works by Telemann, Kim, Lieberman, DvorĂĄk and Liszt, as well as a composition for electronics by Mitchell Hermann. 6 p.m. Free. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– Jazz@Wesley will feature vocalist Integriti Reeves, pianist Allyn Johnson, bassist Eliot Seppa and drummer Abinnet Berhanu in a tribute to Billie Holiday. 6:30 p.m. $5 to $10; free for ages 12 and younger. Wesley United Methodist Church, 5312 Connecticut Ave. NW. wesleydc.org. â– Progressive hip-hop artist Christylez Bacon and Brazilian vocalist Cissa Paz will present “Hip Hop Meets the Music of Brazilâ€? as part of the Washington Sound Museum series. Reception and dance workshop at 7 p.m.; performance at 8 p.m. $22 to $28. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. The event will repeat Sunday at 2 p.m. â– Americana troubadour Brian Dolzani will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. â– The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir will present “A Spiritual Experience.â€? 7:30 p.m. $25. Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC), 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. thearcdc.org/events. â– Harpsichordist Jory Vinikour will perform works by Handel and Bach. 8 p.m. Free; tickets required. Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5502. â– The Georgetown University Orchestra, cellist Simon Marison and pianist Elizabeth Oh will perform works by Beethoven, DvorĂĄk and Rachmaninoff. 8 p.m. $5; free for students. Gaston Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-6872787. â– The Pan American Symphony Orchestra’s DC Tango Festival will present its finale concert, “Solo Tango,â€? featuring two bandoneĂłn players from Argentina, internationally acclaimed tango dancers and Argentine tenor Martin de Leon. 8 p.m. $35 to $45. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 24th

St. NW. 240-242-8032. â– Washington Performing Arts will feature cabaret and jazz singer Ute Lemper presenting her newest project, a song cycle set to the love poems of Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda. 8 p.m. $38. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-9876487. ■“Lead Belly at 125: A Tribute to an American Songsterâ€? will feature headliners Robert Plant, Alison Krauss and Buddy Miller with Victor Krauss. 8 p.m. $29 to $99. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. â– The bands TAUK and Deaf Scene will perform. 9 p.m. $15 to $17. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures â– The National Museum of African American History and Culture will present a symposium on “History, Rebellion and Reconciliation: Communities Mobilized for Social Change,â€? featuring opening remarks by museum director Lonnie Bunch III, panel discussions, films and a conversation with the Rev. Willis H. Johnson, pastor of Wellspring Church in Ferguson, Mo. 9:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Ramuson Theater, National Museum of the American Indian, Independence Avenue and 4th Street SW. 202633-0070. â– Archaeologists Zaydoon Zaid, Emily Hammer, Christopher Tuttle and Marya Fisher will discuss “In the Dig House: Behind the Scenes in Archaeology.â€? 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-1000. â– Jamie Stiehm, a columnist for Creators Syndicate and contributor to usnews. com, will discuss “Abraham Lincoln & the Theater,â€? about how Lincoln’s love of plays set the stage for his public character. 1 p.m. Free. Peabody Room, Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0233. â– Poets Donald Berger and Terence Winch will discuss their respective books “The Long Timeâ€? and “This Way Out,â€? at 1 p.m.; and editor Meghan Daum and contributor Elliott Holt will discuss the book “Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed: Sixteen Writers on the Decision Not to Have Kidsâ€? in conversation with Sandra Beasley, at 6 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. â– Cary Kamarat will discuss her new anthology “Travelwalk,â€? a collection of travel poems and related photographs. 2 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. â– Jacques Bodelle will discuss his book “Petite(s) historire(s) des Français d’AmĂŠrique (A Brief History of the French in America).â€? 3:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. Family program ■“Earth Day Tree Fest: Majestic, Green & Growingâ€? will celebrate the addition of 19 new trees by Casey Trees with kid-friendly garden tours, games, hands-on activities and singalong performances by the children’s group Nature Jams. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5 to $7; free for ages 4 and younger. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. Festivals â– The 12th annual Georgetown French Market in the Book Hill neighborhood will feature live music, strolling mimes and musicians, face painting, caricature artists and more. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. TD Bank parking lot at 1611 Wisconsin Ave. NW See Events/Page 21

Continued From Page 20 and the lot at Wisconsin Avenue and P Street NW. georgetowndc.com/events/ french_market. ■The sixth annual Kingman Island Bluegrass and Folk Festival will feature two main stages with co-headliners Cabinet and Larry Keel Experience, as well as a full roster of other local bluegrass, folk and Americana artists. The event will also include food trucks, games, an outdoor bike course, kayaking and children’s activities; proceeds will benefit education programming provided by Living Classrooms on Kingman Island. Noon to 8 p.m. $20. Access to Kingman Island is from 575 Oklahoma Ave. NE. kingmanislandbluegrass.com. Films ■The National Archives will present W.S. Van Dyke’s 1934 film “The Thin Man,� starring William Powell and Myrna Loy. 2 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■The Silent Cinema Club will screen the 1929 documentary “Man With a Camera,� preceded by silent shorts. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free. St. Mary’s Court, 725 24th St. NW. 202-393-1511. ■The Washington DC Jewish Community Center will present Alvaro Brechner’s 2014 comedy “Mr. Kaplan,� about a Jewish immigrant to Uruguay who at the age of 76 becomes convinced that his German neighbor is a runaway Nazi. 8 to 9:45 p.m. $12.50. Goldman Theater, Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. Performances and readings ■D.C. students will read their winning poems from the Parkmont Poetry Festival book. 3:30 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. ■Sahara Dance will present “Under a Desert Moon,� its 13th annual belly dance spectacular. 5 and 8 p.m. $15 to $25. Greenberg Theatre, American University, 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-885-2587. ■Philadelphia-based Rennie Harris RHAW will present “Lov American-Style,� a full-length hip-hop dance musical. 8 p.m. $15 to $30. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. The performance will repeat Sunday at 7 p.m. ■The Capital City Showcase will feature musician Tara Trinity, the band Gallons to Ounces and comedians Brandon Fisher, Ol’ Mike B, Matthew Sager and Michele Sometimes. 10 p.m. $10 to $15. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-431-4704. Special events ■A Bigger Picture Inc. will present the second annual Unleashed Conference for sixth- through 12th-grade girls. The event will feature spoken word performances, music, food, giveaways, vendors, speakers and workshops on topics such as building self-confidence and making healthy decisions. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission with a donation of three or more canned food items for the Capital Area Food Bank; reservations required. E.L. Haynes Public Charter School, 3600 Georgia Ave. NW. abiggerpicture.org. ■The D.C. Public Library will host the

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Events Entertainment “Letters About Literature� recognition ceremony for D.C. students who wrote letters to the author of a work that left a lasting impression. 10 a.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■Rotary Day DC will feature storytelling, athletic demonstrations, free books, food trucks and a showcase of volunteer opportunities and partner nonprofits. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Farragut Square, 17th and K streets NW. rotarydaydc.org. ■Miller Jeanne Minor and the Friends of Peirce Mill will host “Run of the Mill,� a chance to see Washington’s only surviving gristmill in action. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Peirce Mill, Tilden Street and Beach Drive NW. 202-895-6070. ■The Children’s Book Guild of Washington DC will host an award luncheon to present its 38th annual Nonfiction Award to Steve Sheinkin, author of “The Port Chicago 50,� “Bomb: The Race to Build and Steal the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon� and “The Notorious Benedict Arnold.� After the ceremony, Sheinkin will discuss “Confessions of a Textbook Writer.� Noon to 3 p.m. $35 to $36. Clyde’s Restaurant of Gallery Place, 707 7th St. NW. childrensbookguild.org. ■The 14th annual Lindy Hopping Festival will feature outdoor dancing to the music of the DCLX Jam Band. 1 to 5 p.m., with half-hour lessons for beginners at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Free. African American Civil War Memorial, 1925 Vermont Ave. NW. dclx.org. Tours and walks ■The Rock Creek Conservancy will present a “Geology Walk and Talk Through Soapstone Valley,� led by geoscientist Jamie Miller. 10 a.m. to noon. Free; reservations required. Meet at the Soapstone Valley western trailhead on Albemarle Street just east of Connecticut Avenue NW. force.com. ■As part of AIA/DC Architecture Week 2015, a tour of the Kreeger Museum will examine the Classical Modernist building designed in 1963 by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Philip Johnson. 10:30 a.m. to noon. $10. aiadc.com/ArchitectureWeek. ■Washington Walks will present “Get Local! Dupont Circle.� 11 a.m. $15 to $20. Meet outside the south exit to Dupont Circle Metro station near Panera Bread on 19th Street NW. washingtonwalks.com. ■The Georgetown House Tour, now in its 84th year, will showcase 10 historic homes. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $50 to $55. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3240 O St. NW. georgetownhousetour.com. ■As part of AIA/DC Architecture Week 2015, expert Steve Dryden will lead a tour of the historic Peirce Mill and a grain-grinding demonstration. Noon to 1:30 p.m. $10. Peirce Mill, Tilden Street and Beach Drive NW. aiadc.com/ArchitectureWeek. ■The Spies of Capitol Hill Walking Tour will explore espionage activities conducted in the shadow of the Capitol dome. 1 p.m. $15. Meet at the street-level entrance to the Union Station Metro station. 703-5691875. ■Tour guide Dwane Starlin will lead a walking tour of the many places of worship in Georgetown, including the historically African-American church that served as a stop on the Underground Railroad and a Catholic church used as a hospital during the second Battle of Bull Run. 1 to 3 p.m. $15. Meet near the Dumbarton House garden gates at 27th and Q streets NW. 202337-2288. ■A park ranger will lead a hike to Fort DeRussey and discuss how soldiers

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‘Desert’ highlights isolation GALA Hispanic Theatre opened D.C. playwright Karen Zacarias’ “Mariela en el desierto/Mariela in the Desertâ€? last week and will continue the production through May 10. Mariela and JosĂŠ were once the golden couple of an elite

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social circle of artists in Mexico City. But now their daughter has left, and their friends are too famous to call. In the desert of northern Mexico, the couple lives an isolated existence haunted by the ghost of their young son and the withering of their creativity and artistic inspiration. The production is presented in Spanish with English surtitles. Tickets cost $20 to $42. The theater is located at 3333 14th St. NW. 202-234-7174; galatheatre.org. ■National Theatre will host “Dame Edna’s Glorious Goodbye — The Farewell Tour� through April 26. Dame Edna Everage (Barry Humphries) caps a career passed time in the forts surrounding Washington during the Civil War. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. Sunday, April 26

Sunday april 26 Benefit ■The Avalon Theatre’s spring benefit — “Revolution in Hollywood: The Films of 1967� — will feature an audiovisual tour and conversation with NPR correspondent Susan Stamberg and celebrated film journalist Mark Harris about what is considered a pivotal year in American cinema. Proceeds will support the nonprofit Avalon Theatre’s film education programs and operations. Reception at 5 p.m.; program at 7 p.m. $50 to $250. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-9666000. Book signing ■Chef Nora Pouillon will sign copies of her book “My Organic Life: How a Pioneering Chef Helped Shape the Way We Eat Today.� 11 a.m. Free admission. Dupont Circle Farmers Market, 20th Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Hillyer Place NW. freshfarmmarkets.org. Children’s programs ■The NSO Family Concert series will feature “Gershwin’s Magic Key,� a worldpremiere program that waves more than 20 of George Gerswhin’s hits into the story of a poor newspaper boy who has a chance encounter with the legendary American composer (for ages 5 and older). 2 and 4 p.m. $15 to $18. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

“Mariela en el desierto/Mariela in the Desert� will run through May 10 at GALA Theatre. spanning 50 years of bravura showmanship in this farewell celebratory show. Tickets start at $48. The theater is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 800-514-3849; thenationaldc.com. ■The Shakespeare Theatre Company has extended “Man of La Mancha� through May 3 at Sidney Harman Hall. Tickets cost $20 to $115. The theater is located at 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122; shakespearetheatre.org.

â– Molly Burnham will discuss her book “Teddy Mars Book 1: Almost a World Record Breakerâ€? (for ages 7 through 12). 3 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. â– Children’s author Gail Carson Levine will discuss her most recent books, “Stolen Magicâ€? and “Writer to Writer.â€? 3:30 p.m. Free. Child’s Play, 5536 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-244-3602. Classes and workshops â– A teacher from Yoga Activist will present a “Soothing Sunday Yogaâ€? class for adults. 1:30 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/ Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-7271288. â– A local artisan will present a basketmaking workshop. 2 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar St. NW. peter.sullivan@dc.gov. Concerts â– The Duke Ellington School of the Arts will present a senior recital for saxophonists Talbot Layne, NaVaughn Martin, Kimberly Marshall and Kyra Whitaker. 2 p.m. Free. Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ, 4704 13th St. NW. ellingtonschool.org. â– The “Music With the Angelsâ€? concert series will feature pianist Faith Zúùiga performing works by Mozart, Muczynski and Liszt. 3 p.m. Free. Church of the Holy City,

1611 16th St. NW. 202-462-6734. â– The Washington Bach Consort will present perform Bach’s monumental “Mass in B Minor,â€? featuring soloists Emily NoĂŤl, Laura Choi Stuart, Chris Dudley, Matthew Smith, Steven Combs and Richard Giarusso. 3 p.m. $23 to $65. National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW. bachconsort.org. â– The Georgetown University Chamber Music Ensembles will present a spring concert. 4 p.m. $5; free for students. Gonda Theatre, Davis Performing Arts Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787. â– Chinese pianist Zhang Zuo will perform works by Bach, Schumann and Ravel. 4 p.m. $15 to $30; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/music. â– The Choir of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, will present “A Corner That Is Forever Englandâ€? as part of the Washington National Cathedral’s British Choirs Festival. 5 p.m. $25 to $85. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. tix.cathedral.org. â– The Smithsonian Associates and Washington Performing Arts will present “What Makes It Great?â€? with commentator, conductor and composer Rob Kapilow focusing on the songs of Stephen Sondheim. The event will include a performance See Events/Page 22

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Continued From Page 21 by vocalists Michael Winther and Sally Wilfert, followed by a Q&A. 6 to 8 p.m. $20. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-785-9727. ■Pianists David Kaplan (shown) and Timo Andres will perform works by Andres, Brahms and Schumann in concert with the National Gallery of Art Vocal Ensemble. 6:30 p.m. Free. West Garden Court, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-7374215. ■The North Carolina-based songwriting duo Lowland Hum will perform. 8 p.m. $10 to $12. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. Demonstration ■As a prelude to the Washington National Cathedral’s annual Flower Mart, the All Hallows Guild will present a floral demonstration by local florist Allan Woods. 2 to 4 p.m. $30; reservations required. Perry Auditorium, Washington National

Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. 202-265-6855. Discussions and lectures â– Mark Zaid, editor of “The GI’s Rabbi: World War II Letters of David Max Eichhorn,â€? will discuss the story of Zaid’s grandfather — Rabbi David Max Eichhorn, the Jewish chaplain who conducted the first religious services at Dachau after the liberation of the concentration camp in April 1945. 1 p.m. Free. National Museum of American Jewish Military History, 1811 R St. NW. 202-265-6280. â– Dan Fagin will discuss his book “Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation,â€? at 1 p.m.; and Marian Lindberg will discuss her book “The End of the Rainy Season: Discovering My Family’s Hidden Past in Brazil,â€? at 5 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. â– Thomas Crow, professor of modern art at New York University, will discuss “Redemption in Rome and Paris, 18181820: Ingres Revives the Chivalric While GĂŠricault Recovers the Dispossessedâ€? as part of his lecture series on “Restoration as Event and Idea: Art in Europe, 18141820.â€? 2 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and

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Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. â– The Women’s Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts will present a presentation by Nancy Valentine on the museum’s silver collection by 17th- and 18th-century British and Irish women silversmiths. An afternoon tea will follow. 2 to 4 p.m. $80 to $100; reservations required. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-7983. â– Running expert Christopher McDougall (shown) will discuss his book “Natural Born Heroes: How a Daring Band of Misfits Mastered the Lost Secrets of Strength and Enduranceâ€? in a conversation with Liz Miele, Tara Wood and Julie Angel. Prior to the talk, McDougall will lead a Fun Run while sharing techniques and tips. Fun Run at 3 p.m.; talk at 4 p.m. Free; reservations required. Sidwell Friends School, 3825 Wisconsin Ave. NW. politics-prose.com. â– Elle Luna will discuss her book “The Crossroads of Should and Must: Find and Follow Your Passionâ€? and lead a workshop about its message, at 4 p.m.; and Eric Bogosian will discuss his book “Operation Nemesis: The Assassination Plot That Avenged the Armenian Genocide,â€? at 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-726-0856. Films â– The Washington DC Jewish Community Center will present Roberta Grossman’s 2014 documentary “Above and Beyond,â€? at 12:15 p.m.; and Percy Adlon and Felix Adlon’s 2014 drama “Mahler on the Couch,â€? at 2:30 p.m. $12.50 per screening. Goldman Theater, Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. â– The Palisades Library will present Alfred Hitchcock’s 1945 film “Spellbound,â€? starring Gregory Peck and Ingrid Bergman. 2 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. ■“Golden Sunday Movieâ€? will feature the 2007 cinematic adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s novel “No Country for Old Men.â€? 2 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202727-1488. â– Documentary filmmaker Lauren Shaw will present her 2014 film “Angkor’s Children,â€? about Cambodia’s cultural and artistic renaissance. A panel discussion will follow. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-1000. â– In conjunction with AIA/DC Architecture Week 2015, Palbo Bujusa RodrĂ­guez will present his 2013 documentary “J.L. Sert — A Nomadic Dream,â€? about the life and career of the groundbreaking architect and innovator in city planning and urban development. 4 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202737-4215. â– The 29th annual Filmfest DC will close with a screening of Italian director Sydney Sibilia’s comedy “I Can Quit Whenever I Want,â€? about a cash-strapped molecular research scientist who schemes to make money by manufacturing a synthetic Ecstasy variant. 4 p.m. $25. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. filmfestdc.org. â– The Silent Cinema Club will screen Charlie Chaplin’s 1931 film “City Lights,â€? preceded by silent shorts. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free. St. Mary’s Court, 725 24th St.

NW. 202-393-1511. Performances and readings ■As part of Jazz Appreciation Month, “Celebrating Strayhorn!� will feature a dramatic reading of “Day Dream,� a play inspired by the life of jazz artist and composer Billy Strayhorn. 2 p.m. Free. Francis A. Gregory Library, 3660 Alabama Ave. SE. eastriverjazz.net. ■Fighting Cancer With Poetry’s “Faith2Fight Poetry Jam Fundraiser� will feature spoken word artists Orville the Poet, Shelly Say So, Ja Ja, Keith McBrown, Bri McCormick, Jusme, Epiphany Speaks, Nina Brewton, Xavier the Poet, Canden Webb and Kezia the Poet. 5 to 7 p.m. $25; reservations required. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. faith2fight.splashthat.com. ■“Comedy at the Kennedy Center� will feature headliner Ophira Eisenberg and opener Matty Litwack. 6 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the States Gallery a half hour before the performance. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Special events ■The Lindy Hopping Festival will feature outdoor dancing to the music of the Butler Parks Hot Serenaders. 1 to 5 p.m., with half-hour lessons for beginners at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Free. Dupont Circle park, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut avenues NW. dclx.org. ■The Brookland Spring Celebration — featuring music, dance and poetry — will present Grammy-nominated singer Carolyn Malachi, international slam poetry champions the DC Youth Slam Team and other performers. 3 to 6 p.m. Free. Arts Walk at Monroe St. Market, 8th and Monroe streets NE. danceplace.org. Monday, April 27

Monday april 27 Classes and workshops â– The Science of Spirituality Meditation Center will begin a four-week class on Jyoti meditation, a discipline focusing on the experience of inner light. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 2950 Arizona Ave. NW. dcinfo@sos.org. â– Susan Lowell will lead an introductory tai chi class. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. Concerts â– The Youth Symphonic Orchestra and Choir from the PolĂ­gono Industrial Don Bosco in San Salvador will make its U.S. debut. 6 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the Hall of Nations at 4:30 p.m. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– The Georgetown University Chamber Singers will perform. 7 p.m. Free. McNeir Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787. ■“Jazz Jam,â€? featuring members of the American Federation of Musicians, will feature pianist David Kane, bassist Max Murray and drummer Tony Martucci. 7 to 10 p.m. $10. Guapo’s Restaurant, 4815 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Discussions and lectures â– Lorraine Nordlinger will discuss “Clarifying Your Life Goals.â€? 9:45 a.m. to noon. Free. 40Plus of Greater Washington, 1718 P St. NW. 202-387-1582. â– Lawyer Haneen Al Zoubi, a member of the Israeli Knesset, will discuss “The Palestinian Citizens of Israel: Domestic Politics, Representation, and Civil Rights.â€? 1 to 2 p.m. Free. The Palestine Center, 2425

Virginia Ave. NW. 202-338-1290. ■The Dupont Circle Village Live and Learn Seminar series will feature a talk on “A Cure for Clutter� by Leslie Clesner, CEO of professional organizing service Around Tuit LLC. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Free for Dupont Circle Village members; $10 for others. Mediterranean Way, 1717 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-234-2567 ■Dorie Clark will discuss her book “Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It.� 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■Marc Peyser and Timothy Dwyer will discuss their book “Hissing Cousins: The Untold Story of Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■Journalist Kate Bolick, a contributing editor for The Atlantic, will discuss her book “Spinster: Making a Life of One’s Own� in conversation with Scott Stossel, editor of The Atlantic. 7 p.m. $15. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877987-6487. Films ■The “Marvelous Movie Monday� series will feature the 2003 film “Under the Tuscan Sun,� starring Diane Lane, Sandra Oh and Raoul Bova. 2 and 6:30 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. ■AIA/DC Architecture Week 2015 will feature a screening of “Unfinished Spaces,� about the struggle and dedication of three artists in Cuba over four decades of revelation and upheaval. 6 to 8 p.m. $10 to $15. District Architecture Center, 421 7th St. NW. aiadc.com/ArchitectureWeek. ■The ReelAbilities Film Festival — featuring selections that champion the stories of people with different abilities — will feature Rita Kotzia’s 2014 film “Bipolarized,� about Ross McKenzie’s 15-year journey to treat his symptoms through alternative treatments and to discover the cause of his mental breakdown. 6 p.m. Free; reservations required. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. reelabilities.org/greaterdc. The festival will continue through May 3 at various venues throughout the region. ■A Jazz Appreciation Month screenings will feature “Miles Davis, That’s What Happened: Live in Germany 1987� and “Dizzy Gillespie: Dream Band Jazz America (1982).� 6 p.m. Free. Black Studies Center, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■The “Forging the Future� film series will feature Bertram Verhaag’s 2014 documentary “The Farmer and His Prince,� about Prince Charles’ efforts to encourage organic agriculture as a way to feed the world and heal damaged nature. 6:30 p.m. $4 to $7. Goethe-Institut, 812 7th St. NW. 202-289-1200. ■Shakespeare Theatre Company will screen Arthur Miller’s drama “A View From the Bridge,� starring Mark Strong and broadcast from London’s West End by National Theatre Live. 7:30 p.m. $20. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-5475688. Performances and readings ■Shakespeare Theatre Company’s “ReDiscovery� series will feature a reading of Lillian Hellman’s tragicomedy “The Autumn Garden,� about the ancient emotions unearthed when a charismatic artist visits the owner of a New Orleans boardSee Events/Page 23

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Tuesday april 28 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. ■ Instructors from VIDA Fitness will lead a “Yoga for Athletes” class. 6:30 p.m. Free. The Park at CityCenter, 10th and I streets NW. citycenterdc.com. ■ Joe Ryan will lead a workshop for job seekers. 7 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 7:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-2431188. Concerts ■ As part of the Tuesday Concert Series, pianist Soyoon Yim, clarinetist Albert Hunt and violinist Rachelle Betancourt will present “Defining New Boundaries,” featuring music by Schumann and Stravinsky. 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. ■ The Seneca Valley High School Chamber Choir and the Luther Jackson Concert Choir will perform classical works and contemporary favorites. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■ Olivier Latry, organist of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Paris, will perform works by Bach, Franck, Alain, Vierne, Cochereau and Dupré, as well as his own improvisation. 7:30 p.m. $15. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish, 3240 O St. NW. 202-338-1796. ■ The 36th Young Concert Artists Series will feature violinist Bella Hristova performing works by Bach, Ysaÿe, Tower and Beethoven. 7:30 p.m. $35. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ PostClassical Ensemble and baritone Christòpheren Nomura will present “A Mahler Portrait,” a multimedia program featuring a playlet about Gustav and Alma Mahler’s marriage, Mahler’s “Songs of a Wayfarer,” and “Der Abschied” from Mahler’s “The Song of the Earth.” 7:30 p.m. $10 to $30. Austrian Culture Forum, 3524 International Court NW. 202-6775773. ■ Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge will host its weekly open mic show. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

■ “A Texas Troubadour Tribute to Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark and Steve Earle” will feature Justin Jones, Jack Gregori, Patty Reese, Peyton Tochterman and Silky Dave. 9 p.m. $10 to $14. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ Retired U.S. Army Gen. Ann Dunwoody will discuss her book “A Higher Standard: Leadership Strategies From America’s First Female Four-Star General.” Noon. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202357-5000. ■ The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University will present a talk by American University history professor Allan J. Lichtman on his book “FDR and the Jews.” 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Free. Temple Baptist Church, 3850 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-895-4860. ■ A panel discussion on the “Status of Jobs for Liberals and Progressives” will feature Michael Madowitz of the Center for American Progress, Tom Manatos of TomManatosJobs.com and Mike Hersh of Progressive Democrats of America. 6 to 8:30 p.m. $15 to $20. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. ■ Marcella Kriebel will discuss her book “Mi Comida Latina,” featuring more than 100 recipes collected from home kitchens across Latin America. 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3871400. ■ A. Peter Bailey, veteran journalist and personal associate of Malcolm X, will offer a radical perspective on the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 6:30 p.m. Free. Black Studies Center, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■ Gene Baur, co-founder and president of Farm Sanctuary, will discuss his book “Living the Farm Sanctuary Life: The Ultimate Guide to a Mindful, Compassionate, Animal-Friendly Life.” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■ The Community Preschool of the Palisades, Palisades Montessori and the Little Red Playschool will host a talk by Julie Dieguez and Karen Mullin on “Fun Things to Do and Places to Go in Nature.” 6:45 to 8 p.m. Free. Palisades Community Church,

5200 Cathedral Ave. NW. ■ Terrance Hayes will discuss his book “How to Be Drawn.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ The Chevy Chase Library’s “Lowbrow Throwdown” book club will discuss Jacqueline Susann’s camp classic “Valley of the Dolls.” 7 p.m. Free. Boiler Room, Jake’s American Grille, 5018 Connecticut Ave. NW. dclibrary.org/node/47988. Films ■ “Tuesday Night Movies” will feature Peter Weir’s 1989 film “Dead Poets Society.” 6 p.m. Free. Room A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■ The ReelAbilities Film Festival — featuring selections that champion the stories of people with different abilities — will feature Victor Buhler’s film “A Whole Lott More,” about the threatened closure of a car parts manufacturing company with more than 1,200 workers with development disabilities. 6 p.m. Free; reservations required. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. reelabilities.org/greaterdc. ■ The Embassy of the Czech Republic will present Václav Vorlícek’s sci-fi comedy “Who Wants to Kill Jessie?” 7 to 9:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom St. NW. mzv.cz/washington. ■ Irish arts organization Solas Nua will present Gerry Gregg’s documentary “Close to Evil.” 7 p.m. Free. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 10th and G streets NW. solasnua.org. Performances and readings ■ Dwane Starlin will present his one-

man show “The Road Not Taken: An Evening With Robert Frost,” drawing from the American literary master’s body of poetry, personal papers, recordings and biographies. 7 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. ■ The Washington Improv Theater’s “Harold Night” will feature performances by Love Onion and Team Hydrogen, at 8 p.m.; and by Team Lithium and another ensemble, at 9 p.m. By donation. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. witdc.org. ■ The Beltway Poetry Slam will present the team semifinals, featuring the top 12 poets from the season competing with three-minute poems. 8 to 10 p.m. $5. Busboys and Poets Brookland, 625 Monroe St. NE. 202-636-7230. Special event ■ The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation will present the national semifinals of the Poetry Out Loud recitation contest. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 202-994-6800. The finals will be held Wednesday from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tour ■ As part of AIA/DC Architecture Week 2015, a tour of the Art Museum of the Americas will focus on the 1912 design by noted architect Paul Cret that mixes elements of classical architecture with the ancient and colonial traditions of Latin America. 11 a.m. to noon. $10. Art Museum of the Americas, 201 18th St. NW. aiadc.com/ArchitectureWeek. Wednesday, April 29

Wednesday april 29 Children’s program ■ Jay Hosler will discuss his graphic novel “Last of the Sandwalkers” (for ages 10 through 14). 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW.

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202-364-1919. Classes and workshops ■ The Jewish Study Center will present a class on “Black Hebrews, Black Zionists and African American Jews” led by independent scholar Thomas Timberg. 7 to 8:15 p.m. $15 to $20; reservations required. Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St. NW. jewishstudycenter.org. ■ The Jewish Study Center will present a food class and tasting on “Global Jewish Cultures: Mezze of the Mediterranean Jews” led by writer, filmmaker and foodie Susan Barocas. 7 to 8:15 p.m. $25 to $30; reservations required. Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St. NW. jewishstudycenter.org. ■ The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center will host a class on meditation. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $6 to $12. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. 202-986-2257. Concerts ■ The Latvian quintet Maris Briezkalns Quintet will present “Rothko in Jazz.” 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The Fortas Chamber Music Concerts series will feature the Miró Quartet and mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke performing works by Schubert, Wolf and Copland. 7:30 p.m. $32. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Recording artists Dustin Kensrue (of Thrice) and Andy Hull (of Manchester Orchestra) will perform. 8 p.m. $17 to $20. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. ■ Washington Performing Arts will feature the New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy presenting works by Schubert, Berg, Moret and Debussy. 8 p.m. $35 to $85. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Musicians Sean McConnell and See Events/Page 27

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Students at OLV look forward to the month of March. We acknowledge and live our Lenten journey leading to Easter, Confirmation and First Communion. But there is one more reason students at my school rejoice and celebrate and that is the return of March Math Madness. March Math Madness is a frenzied race where first- through fifthgraders are encouraged to improve their math skills. Everyone participates by playing dice and card games, reviewing math flash cards and using online resources that challenge and record math prowess and skill. Our teachers track and encourage our individual progress. Competition across grade levels is fierce, leading to a flurry of online activity as each class pushes hard to receive recognition. At the end of the month students assemble and patiently wait for news of the March Math Madness winners. For the last two years my class was the overall winner for the entire school. We worked hard and we wanted to win again this year. Everyone erupted in applause as fourth grade was recognized for winning March Math Madness. — Maia M., fourth-grader

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Diversity Day is a special day at St. Albans. We learn about stereotypes and how to avoid them. One of the ways students do this is by listening to a panel of alumni discuss how stereotypes of St. Albans affected them in their daily life. They had very different perspec-

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Architecture Week 2015, Tom Mayes of the National Trust for Historic Preservation will discuss “Why Architecture & Preservation Matter.” 6 to 8 p.m. $10 to $20. District Architecture Center, 421 7th St. NW. aiadc.com/ArchitectureWeek. ■ Colette Rausch will discuss her book “Speaking Their Peace: Personal Stories From the Frontlines of War and Peace.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-726-0856. ■ Heather Greene will discuss her book “Whiskey Distilled: A Populist Guide to the Water of Life.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Brookland, 625 Monroe St. NE. 202-636-7230. ■ Maryl Gensheimer of the University of Maryland, Alexander Nagel of the Smithsonian Institution, Matthew Roller of Johns Hopkins University and Robert Lindley Vann of the University of Maryland will discuss their research on food and dining in the ancient Roman world. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Auditorium, Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. www.iicwashington.esteri.it. ■ J.M. Berger will discuss his book “ISIS: The State of Terror.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW.

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tives, based on their ages and their lines of work. One was a chaplain at Episcopal school, one is working for St. Albans as a teacher and a coach, and another is currently getting a PhD in physical therapy. It was fascinating to hear the perspectives of these alumni and learn what diversity meant to them and to the average St. Albans attendee. After that, students answered questions about how racial and ethnic diversity relates to our school. There was an assembly to compile the findings of each group. At around 11, a special guest speaker talked to us about the hunger problems in D.C., and we learned that Washington has one of the biggest income gaps in the country. About half an hour later, we went up to lunch to find that there were three sections: one with the most food, one in the middle and one with the least food. We learned that 50 percent of the world’s population was represented by the group with the least food. — Weston Kevill, Form II (eighth-grader)

ebrated reading by having an afternoon assembly dedicated to books, authors and fun. We each picked two activities to do like playing charades, Mad Libs, Character Freeze Tag, Jeopardy and Celebrity with character and book titles. We browsed for books. We did D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read), and we collected books for Books for America. In the last half hour of the afternoon, everybody gathered on the playground to do challenges related to books. Some people got to play Hangman with Nurse Lauren about her favorite childhood book, which was “The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear.” Some challenges were to find out faculty and staff members’ favorite books growing up. We also had to come up with cheers for our favorite books, like “Septimus Heap, / Boy 412, / We recommend this book to you.” If you didn’t like reading you could join Mr. Snyder for a dance party. It was a fun way to find out about books. — Laith Weinberger and Amela Otte, third-graders; Julian Green and Julian Simms, fourth-graders; and Alex Rubinson, fifth-grader

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School

Recently in 4B, students have been writing fairy tales. In our fairy tales, we take the original tale of our choice and give the bad character an excuse for doing wrong. Our new stories are called “Fractured Fairytales.” The story I am working on is “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” I am retelling the story from Goldilocks’ point of view, giving her a series of excuses for her mistakes. For example, she knocks a bowl of porridge over clumsily, making it look like she ate it. Rewriting the stories in this way makes the story stand out and feel like the plot really happened. — Nathan Arundel, fourth-grader

Sheridan School

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Films ■ The Washington DC Jewish Community Center will present Philippe de Chauveron’s comedy “Serial (Bad) Weddings.” 7 to 9 p.m. $12.50. Goldman Theater, Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. ■ The Reel Israel DC film series will feature Ephraim Kishon’s 1971 satire “The Policeman.” 8 p.m. $6.50 to $11.75. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. Performances and readings ■ “A Celebration of Langston Hughes and Gwendolyn Brooks” will feature local writers and scholars Kyle Dargan, Venus Thrash, Dan Vera, Keith Leonard and Gowri Koneswaran reading excerpts from both poets’ verse and correspondence. 7 p.m. Free. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282. ■ Upshur Street Books and Split This Rock will present Don Share reading from his poetry. 7 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com.

Washington Latin PCS

On April 17, the upper and middle school’s Gay Straight Alliance and students from the Justice Committee will be participating in the National Day of Silence, the largest single student-led action toward creating safer schools for all. Participating students will be wearing signs to indicate their participation and support, so everyone at our school knows why they are unable to speak for the day. The silence represents the prejudice against the LGBT community and the way that their ideas and concerns have been silenced in history. — Niara Tarleton-Allen, 11th-grader

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Sponsored by All Hallows Guild A benefit for the beautiful and historic Cathedral grounds accessible to visitors year round Friday May 1 – 10am to 6pm & Saturday May 2 – 10am to 5pm

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plays from around the world he first Flower Mart, held adorn the Cathedral. There is in 1939, consisted of a nonstop entertainment that ranges handful of booths with from exotic musical and dance jaunty green-and-white striped awnings lining the Pilgrim Steps. performances to children’s puppet shows. An antique carousel, It is said that Eleanor Roosevelt climbing walls and various rides was the first of eight first ladies keep children busy. St. Albans to attend Flower Mart, drawn by and National Cathedral schools her interest in seeing the wares host their popular white elephant “brought to market” by local and used-book sales (the latter farmers’ wives. Edith Wilson, offering 10,000-plus items), and who volunteered as a cashier guests participate in Tower selling fruits and vegetables, followed suit; the others to have attended the festival are Bess Truman, Mamie Eisenhower, Pat Nixon, Lady Bird Johnson, Jackie Kennedy and Barbara Bush. Having grown to 39 booths by 1949, Flower Mart moved from the First held in 1939, Flower Mart today Pilgrim Steps to Oak offers a variety of activities, shopping, Grove on the West Front of the Cathedral. food, entertainment and demonstrations. In 1954, France became Climbs and tours of Bishop’s the first of 24 embassies that Garden and Olmsted Woods. have since been asked to particiEach year, Flower Mart draws pate, adding its culture and food to what was then a one-day festi- tens of thousands of visitors: gardening and craft enthusiasts, val. In 1985, Flower Mart was families with young children, extended to two days, as it is students on the Close, tourists, today. embassy staff members and In 1990, construction of the Cathedral was completed after 83 more. For many, it’s timing on the first weekend of May makes years. A ceremony celebrating it a perfect place to shop for the setting of the final pinnacle Mother’s Day gifts! atop the Cathedral’s tower And each year, the number of occurred on the Saturday of dedicated and fun-loving volunFlower Mart. First lady Barbara teers who plan and staff Flower Bush opened the festival that Mart grows. For the over 200 year. Today, over 80 booths encircle who will make this year’s festival a smashing success, it’s a the Cathedral, offering a wide variety of flowers and herbs, arti- great opportunity to work with sanal crafts and gifts, internation- their friends on the Close and to al and festival foods, and cultural contribute to the maintenance of the beautiful Cathedral gardens exhibits from participating and grounds they love. embassies. Exquisite floral dis-

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ne of the most popular and distinctive attractions at Flower Mart — the International Floral Exhibit — returns this year with more participants anticipated than ever before. Lining the nave of the Cathedral, the exhibit features dazzling and often ingenious floral displays created by many Washington embassies to showcase their countries’ native flowers, histories and cultures. Each spring, gardening and flower aficionados throughout the Mid-Atlantic flock to see the exhibit, which last year included floral creations from 23 embassies. That record is expected to be broken this year as Flower Mart honors the entire continent of Asia and more display space

has been opened up in the Cathedral nave. The International Floral Exhibit was established in 2006 with 10 participating embassies. Each year it has grown to represent more countries, drawing ambassadors and embassy staff to Flower Mart’s opening day festivities. Among the imaginative displays that have been created for the non-judged exhibit have been an ornate cathedral made of carnations from Ukraine, a 10-year participant; a stunning tropical arrangement from Jamaica, a nine-year participant; a flowerstudded funicular climbing a mountainside from Switzerland; and a framed floral replica of a still-life painting from the Netherlands.

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Welcome to Flower Mart 2015 — Our 76th Year Washington’s Premier Springtime Festival ■ Most events are free; others require a small fee. Sponsored by All Hallows Guild for the benefit of the gardens and grounds of Washington National Cathedral

Friday, May 1 ■ 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 10 a.m. ■ Opening Ceremony, West Front STA Forms CBA Chorus Puppet Show — “The Dragon Dance,” Bethlehem Chapel 11-11:50 a.m. ■ STA/NCS Upper School Chorale, West Front Puppet Show — “The Dragon Dance,” Bethlehem Chapel Noon ■ Holy Eucharist, Cathedral High Altar NCS Lower School, West Front 12:15-12:25 p.m. ■ NCS Lower School Guild, West Front 12:25-12:30 p.m. ■ Joint Performance Middle School Singers and Lower School Guild, West Front 12:30-12:50 p.m. ■ NCS /St. Albans Coed Choir, West Front 1 p.m. ■ Puppet Show — “The Dragon Dance,” Bethlehem Chapel 2-3 p.m. ■ STA/NCS Orchestra, Cathedral High Altar Puppet Show — “The Dragon Dance,” Bethlehem Chapel 2:30 p.m. ■ Intercessions, Holy Spirit Chapel

3-4 p.m. ■ NCS/ STA Dancers, West Front Puppet Show — “The Dragon Dance,” Bethlehem Chapel

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5 p.m. ■ Iriya Dance Performance — BhuddhibhornTepayayone, Thai classical dancer, West Front 5:30 p.m. ■ Evening Prayer, War Memorial Chapel

Saturday, May 2 ■ 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 10-10:30 a.m. ■ Gravel Road Bluegrass Band, West Front Puppet Show — “The Dragon Dance,” Bethlehem Chapel 10:15-10:55 a.m. ■ Cathedral Voices, Cathedral High Altar 11-11:45 a.m. ■ Bloompop Iron Florist Competition, West Front Puppet Show — “The Dragon Dance,” Bethlehem Chapel Noon ■ Sonapa — Thai Dancers, West Front Holy Eucharist, Great Choir 12:30 p.m. ■ Taiwanese Dancer Performance, West Front

The Serendib Dance ensemble is among this year’s performers. and music performance, West Front 2 p.m. ■ Mongolian Dance Performance, West Front Puppet Show — “The Dragon Dance,” Bethlehem Chapel 2:30 p.m. ■ Intercessions, Holy Spirit Chapel 3 p.m. ■ Puppet Show — “The Dragon Dance,” Bethlehem Chapel 3:30 p.m. ■ Chinese Flute Ensemble, West Front

1 p.m. ■ Puppet Show — “The Dragon Dance,” Bethlehem Chapel

4 p.m. ■ Washington Revels, West Front Evening Prayer, War Memorial Chapel

1:30 p.m. ■ Arev Armenian Dance, The Hyetones — Armenian dance

4:30 p.m. ■ Cathedral Closes following Evening Prayer

Organ Grinder, Terry Bender – Traditional organ grinder and monkey — #98 on map. Grotesque Buttress Walk (NEW IN 2015) — This self-guided tour spans an outdoor gutter walkway between the two west towers. It involves very little stair climbing but does require tourists to maneuver through and navigate some very narrow and low arching passages of the upper buttresses (a head-buster for some who are not careful). Each passage through a buttress arch opens to a fairly generous porch area and offers a unique opportunity to get up close with some of the more whimsical and creative grotesques and gargoyles adorning this part of the Cathedral — including the closet convenient vantage point of the famed Darth Vader grotesque. The views and vistas aren’t too bad, either. ($5 per person.) Botanical Art Society of the National Capitol Region Drawing Demonstration — Accomplished professional and amateur botanical artists will draw and paint plants from the Cathedral gardens and answering questions about botanical art. Exhibit — “Gothic Resilience” — Perry Observation Gallery — The featured photographs stem from an ongoing collaboration

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Plenty of entertainment for kids in store As the students of the Beauvoir School, the National Cathedral School and St. Albans School will enthusiastically attest, Flower Mart is a ton of fun for kids. There are attractions that appeal to all ages, like the antique carousel, the lively dance and music performances, and kid-favorite foods like funnel cakes, soft serve ice cream and fried Oreos. And there are a full day’s worth of rides and activities to please specific age groups. For the little ones, there is a delight-

ful puppet show in the lower level of the Cathedral, face-painting and a charming organ grinder on the grounds, and games and rides in the designated Children’s Area. Middle and high school students will love the always-thrilling Tower Climb and the new Grotesque Tour featuring the gargoyles of the National Cathedral. There are also spinning and soaring carnival rides, a climbing wall and a caricature artist on the grounds. Plus, many older kids enjoy shopping for clothes and jewelry among

Take Metrorail to the Tenleytown-AU station and catch any southbound 30 series Metrobus. You also can take the westbound 90 series Metrobuses from the Woodley Park-Zoo station. Some parking is available in the Cathedral’s underground garage.

The historic carousel is just one of the appealing attractions for children. the vendors and perusing titles at the used-book sale. Flower Mart is perfect for the whole family!

Flower Mart offers fair fare with ethnic flair plus local faves One of the biggest challenges for Flower Mart guests each year is strolling past booth after booth of sizzling, smoking, mouth-watering foods — and then trying to decide what to eat! Featuring almost as many varieties of foods as flowers, this year’s event brings the

best of country fair food to the city. There’s something for every palate: from hearty meals of pit beef, barbecue pork and chicken, pizza, burgers and hot dogs to irresistible snacks like funnel cakes, roasted nuts, kettle corn, soft-serve ice cream, fresh-squeezed lemonade and

between photographer Colin Winterbottom and Washington National Cathedral. Started as work began on restoration and recovery from the August 2011 earthquake, the series sheds light on a number of hand-carved architectural features that were damaged in the quake; paradoxically, the overall impression left by the series is of the strength and resilience of the graceful Gothic structure. (The gallery is located on the seventh floor of the Washington National Cathedral, accessible by the west narthex elevators.) Exhibit — “Though the Earth Be Moved” — Seventh floor — Photographs by Colin Winterbottom depict the impact of the 2011 earthquake on the Cathedral. Exhibit — “V-E Day 70th Anniversary” — Cathedral Nave — In honor of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, the Washington National Cathedral and Chapman University Center on American War Letters present an exhibit of letters and sketches of World War II members of the U.S. Armed Forces by Lila Oliver Asher. Also featured are other letters sent and received by soldiers. (Open from May 1-31; regular touring admission fees apply; veterans and active military personnel admitted free.)

fried Oreos. And back again by popular demand: Maine lobster rolls! In keeping with Flower Mart’s celebration of the countries of Asia this year, offerings from Thai, Japanese and Chinese cuisine will accompany treats from Mexico, Armenia, Jamaica

and Switzerland. Closer to home, three D.C. favorites — Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling Co., Ben’s Chili Bowl and Potomac Pizza — will dish out their specialties. And for those with superhuman willpower, there will be Robeks fruit smoothies, salads and veggie wraps.

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The Flower Mart Tower Climb will take place every half hour on Friday, May 1, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (except noon). Climbers will enjoy panoramic views from the bell-ringing chamber in the Central Tower. Participants on Saturday will see a bell-ringing demonstration by Carillonneur Edward Nassor. Tickets cost $7.50 on Friday, when there will be no bell-ringing, and $10 on Saturday. Tickets must be purchased on site. The tour includes about 200 spiral granite steps and roughly 100 spiral metal steps. This tour is not for the faint of heart. Persons with phobias triggered by height and confined spaces may be challenged. Also, the physical demands of climbing steps may exacerbate some adverse physical conditions. Children must be at least 48 inches in height to participate.

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Adults - 2 tickets/$2, Child, 12 and under - 1 ticket/$1 Show times: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Historic Carousel Ride, Children’s Games & Rides, Face Painter & Caricaturist, Cake Walk, Cat-in-the-Hat, Duck Pond, Goldfish Toss, Turbo Tubs of Fun, Dixie Twister Swings, Extreme Air Inline Jumper, 5-sided Climbing Wall, Whirley Bird Ride, Pirate’s Revenge, Triple Threat Moonbounce, Backyard Slide Rides & Games are ticketed. Tickets $1 each/varying number of tickets required. Tickets are non-refundable and non-returnable

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Fair-trade crafts from Afghanistan, Bali, Burma, India & Thailand, including silks, silver, lacquer and more Jamaican dolls, handpainted wearable art, straw baskets and hats, oil paintings, wooden boxes and bowls Decorative and utilitarian Stoneware pottery. Oven, microwave and dishwasher safe Plein air paintings of the Cathedral grounds, DC and more. Unique handmade sweaters crafted from a variety of yarns and trimmed with collectible buttons Pewter, ceramic and clay home accessories for decoration and serverware Forged ironwork for the home and garden made by an authentic American blacksmith Hand-cut wooden baskets, cutting boards, cheese boards, rolling pins; hand-turned vases and bowls; wooden puzzles; bottle stoppers; pens and more Handmade clay flower sculptures and handmade hair pins

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40 Aurora Bath and Jewels Aromatherapy soaps, candles, bath products, teas, gift packages featuring the Capitol Cherry Blossom line & a super line of fun, flowery, Spring fashion jewelry Baskets, bags, raphia animals, kid's clothing, scarves, purses and toys. All items 78 BluGnu Products handcrafted and sustainably produced in SE Asia, Madagascar and West Africa. Gifts for men, women and baby. Featuring figurines, monogrammed blankets, 7 Calvert Life china/melamine, custom lamps and wastebaskets and more Vintage tablecloths, napkins, hand towels, bed linens, handkerchiefs, table scarves 26 Cathey's Vintage Linens and runners, placemats and baby clothes Handpainted glass art panels, vases and suncatchers; inspirational and humorous 107 Dakota Prairie Designs box signs and tea towels; lifetime candles and seasonal home décor 108 Joyful Bath Co. Natural and organic bath salts, soaps, bath accessories and gift sets 18 Juanita's Adventures Handmade housewares and accessories created using antique maps French and Italian table linens, Moroccan leather poufs, Italian handmade candles, 109 KisKis Imports Italian olive wood for the home and other great home goods Linen, tabletop items, silver, salad servers, lavender, make-up bags, unique jewelry, 29 Noha's Closet handmade cards and miscellaneous gifts Outdoor rugs made from recycled plastic, presto buckets, garden accessories, 14 ONICE garden hats, scarves, tote bags, beach totes and more P. Carter Carpin's Original art in the form of prints and paintings as well as gift accesssories for kids 80 Serious Whimsey and the young at heart Home décor and personal accessories featuring American made and fair trade 62 The Herb Cottage products Potpourri, sachets, refresher oils for potpourri, reed diffusers, organic catnip and 49 The Herb Lady herbal moth repellent Lifestyle boutique offering carefully selected international home and fashion ac117 TRESSE Interiors cessories Decorative items for the home including lamps, trays, bar and serve ware, cacheWilson & Weir 89 pots, candlesticks, handpainted Portuguese ceramics, pillows and more

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Tower Climb & Grotesque Buttress Wall Friday, 12:30 – 4:30 (no bells) $7.50 per person Saturday, 10 am – 3:30 pm (except noon) $10.00 per person Every Half Hour Climb over 300 steps • 300 ft. above the Ground • Min. height 48 inches (4 ft.)

NEW TOUR - Grotesque Buttress Walk - $5.00 per person. A self-guided tour spanning an outdoor gutter walkway between the two west towers. This tour has very little stair climbing, but does require tourists to maneuver through and navigate some very narrow and low arching passages of the upper buttresses (a head buster for some who are not careful...). Each passage through a buttress arch opens to a fairly generous porch area and offers a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the more whimsical and creative grotesques and gargoyles adorning this part of the Cathedral - including the closet convenient vantage point of the famed Darth Vader grotesque. The views and vistas aren't too bad either.

STA School Café St. Albans Springtime Celebration Sayre House - #119 on map Chinese Gingered Wonton Soup Indian Curried Chicken Salad Singapore Slaw Thai Mango Sticky Rice $20 per person

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Cotton baby dresses and sweaters for children and women; alpaca wool toys, finger puppets and musical instruments for children Baby onesies, dresses, t-shirts and bibs; pillows and accessories Hair accessories for children and women Handsmocked and appliqued children's clothing and gifts Seasonal children's and ladies accessories Children's, infant's and adult hooded towels and bath accessories Handmade reversible dresses, skirts and crayon aprons in 30 different prints of 100% cotton fabrics

FASHION AND ACCESSORIES 54 A Pocket Full of Posies 45 Andrea's Beau 23 Aria Handmade 24 Be You Fashion 36 Bird Dog Bay 114 Bohemian Pink 59 Buldano LLC 48 Caracol Charleston Shoe 12 Company 39 Claire Florence

38 Cara's Creations 25 Etty's Silver Jewelry 3 HAVERHILL fine jewelry 19 InBloom Jewelry 41 J. Ryan Jewelry 43 Judy Bliss 75 Margaret Elizabeth 83 Patricia Dillard 13 Queen Bee Designs Stella & Dot by 87 Kristin Biggs

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Soft serve ice cream cones and dish sundaes Chicken teriyaki, pad thai, fried rice, spring rolls, lo mein,sodas, water and lemonade Half-smokes, hot dogs, chili and veggie chili, bread pudding. Kettle corn, lemonade Caribbean-style baked goods and foods Armenian baked goods Baked goods and coffee Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, french fries, hot dogs, chicken tenders, empanadas, funnel cakes, batter-dipped oreos and more Beef & chicken teriyaki, Thai food, egg rolls, lo-mein, corn dog, Thai iced tea, lemonade, water Popcorn Cinnamon-spiced almonds and pecans Pastries, Danishes, Croissants, light food, cookies Pizza Fruit Smoothies BBQ chopped pork and chicken sandwiches, all beef hotdogs, homemade cole slaw, chips, lemonade, sodas and water Sit down café in lovely setting . Menu -Chinese Gingered Wonton Soup, Indian Curried Chicken Salad,Singapore Slaw,Thai Mango Sticky Rice Italian Beef Sausage with peppers & onions; Pit beef, turkey, ham sandwiches; Freedom Fries; sodas and water Chicken & fish tacos, chicken burritos, quesadillas, guacamole Lobster rolls, sausages, cookies, water, drinks, Bavarian pretzels, Austrian apple strudel, Swiss specialties Kale salad and veggie wraps, ginger lime tea

INFO, SERVICES, CHILDREN'S & SPECIAL EVENTS 30 All Hallows Guild 9 ATM Botanical Art Society 11 of the National Capital Region 103 EMT tent 28 Flower Mart Tent Master Gardeners' 66 Advice Booth 72 NCS Book Tent 21 Pinnacle Stage Nave Stage & Interna96 tional Floral Exhibit

Hand-decorated vintage jeweled bags and accessories Hair accessories for girls and women for every occasion Handmade collection of apparel, jewelry, gifts and accessories made using only natural, recycled and repurposed materials Hand-woven bags, hats and tunics from Madagascar as well as unique jewelry Sophisticated yet whimsical men's neckwear and accessories. Neckties, bowties, socks, cummerbund sets, dopp kits, cufflinks, boxers, caps and more Girls and ladies accessories, headbands, bows, totes, ribbon purses, sun hats, tunics and Lilly Pulitzer accessories Handwoven Turkish bath towels, beach towels and unique beach dresses Leather handbags, fashion outerwear including capes and shawls and jewelry

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Comfortable and stylish "cobblestone to cocktail" shoes

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Resort line of beach dresses, cashmere wraps and accessories. Full Spring/Summer Line for 2015

Handmade jewelry, including necklaces, earrings and bracelets with a contemporary flair Unique silver jewelry (Silver 950) made in Peru and handcrafted pieces A clean modern brand with a bold sensibility, inspired by the natural simplicity of mid-century modern design. Fine affordable luxury for every day Contemporary Botanical sterling and vermeil jewelry handmade by Maryland designer, Stacey Krantz Handmade jewelry with a Coastal Theme paired with Dana Gibson home collection and accessories Unique contemporary jewelry designs with semi-precious stones and pearls Handcrafted in her San Francisco studio, distinctive earrings, bracelets, rings and necklaces. Featured in Vogue, Elle, InStyle, O, Lucky and Coastal Living. Custom designed jewelry using natural stones such as agate, coral, turquoise, onyx and more. Stunning handmade jewelry and accessories from Washington's premier designer

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8 Sunshine Catering California olive oils - extra virgin, citrus & herb infused; balsamic and wine vinegars; tapenades and salts Artisan chocolates and confections Glamorous vinaigrettes ensure that every salad is dressed to perfection French pastries, danishes, croissants, cookies and light food Gourmet cupcakes, cookies, blondies, brownies and quick/sweet breads

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Custom-made classic jackets, blazers and long coats for women. Hand-tailored in New York City from selected European fabrics Women's apparel and accessories, shawls, scarves, hats and jewelry Colorful raw silk taffeta and dupioni women's tops, tunics, jackets and pants in flattering styles. Chanel style knits to order. Handmade and embroidered Kashmir jackets, ponchos, shawls, scarves and wall tapestry Handwoven silk textiles; cotton resort wear; and handcrafted semi-precious stone jewelry A unique collection of clothing and accessories with a twist for ladies, teens and girls. Includes adorable coordinating outfits for girls & their dolls. Ladies classic woven shirts with a POP of color, silk dupioni wraps and scarves, ponchos, capes, cardigan & v-neck sweaters enabling one to have fun & wear color Fine and unique clothing and accessories for women and children handmade by female artisans from Peru Pashminas, shawls and silk scarves; tops handcrafted in Nepal; handmade jewelry including reproductions from the Ottoman Era & vintage pieces from Florence Womens, girls and mens clothing made in NYC out of Liberty of London prints and domestic organic cottons 100% hand stitched needlepoint belts and accessories Sporty spandex for on or off the field, plus brand new signature dresses One-of-a-kind embroidered velvet boots and shoes Balinese batik clothing for the entire family, accessories and jewelry Clothing, jewelry and stoles with an homage to India, but with a contemporary edge. Tunics, shirts, blouses and stoles showcase intricate beadwork & embroidery Sportswear and accessories for Men and Women, made in Turkey and designed by Zermatt

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Peony plants and peony products for home and garden Largest selection ever of shade, partial shade and sun loving perennials, annuals, herbs. Beautiful blooming orchid plants and ceramic orchid pots Gorgeous blooming azaleas and rhododendron plants

Fabulous Foxgloves and Protexgloves, comfy cotton crochet hats, Swiss-made pruners and Dutch hand-forged garden tools Garden Spires Garden ornaments made with re-purposed glassware, porcelain and bottles Instant Garden Extremely realistic floral arrangements, garden/casual hats and gift towels Stained glass mosaic birdbaths and tables; fused glass windchimes; glass sunKris Krafts Stained Glass catchers; hummingbird feeders and ceiling fan pulls Hand-hammered copper birdbaths, plant hangers, garden hangers and Presentability LLC crystal fan pulls

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Information on gardens, grounds and All Hallows Guild, sponsor of Flower Mart Botanical artist demonstrations Emergency services Special displays Free advice on your home garden Incredible used books. Offering over 10,000 books. Categories include children's, fiction, mysteries, cookbooks, gardening, history, sports, art, music. Outdoor performance space International Floral Display and performance stage inside the Cathedral free admission Largest selection ever of shade, partial shade and sun loving perennials, annuals, herbs. Treasures range from glassware, linens, china, jewelry, decorative items, seasonal decorations and homegoods Friday & Sat. Climb the Tower Historic carousel rides Traditional organ grinder and monkey Original production for children of all ages. Friday & Sat. Cakewalk, Duck Pond, Facepainting, Goldfish toss, Caricaturist Turbo Tubs of Fun, Dixie Twister Swings,Air Inline Jumper, 5-sided Climbing Wall, Whirley Bird Ride, Pirate’s Revenge, Triple Threat Moonbounce, Backyard Slide

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Flower Mart co-chairs lead volunteer effort

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his year’s Flower Mart cochairs are seasoned veterans: Lydia Benson chaired Flower Mart in 2010 and 2013, and Lucie Du Patton was the cochair of last year’s highly successful Mart. Just imagine planning a weekend for thousands of guests at Washington National Cathedral with food and entertainment. Now, imagine hundreds of volunteers to organize, direct and encourage. A big job? Just ask the two All Hallows Guild board members charged with just that challenge while orchestrating the 2015 Flower Mart. With their usual enthusiasm and amazing energy, this dynamic duo will see their efforts come to fruition on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2. Friday’s opening ceremonies will introduce a new agenda with embassy representatives from all over Asia present on the stage. For the next

two days, multiple activities outdoors — plus a spectacular display of elegant floral displays in the nave from Washington embassies — will highlight the occasion. Leading the volunteers needed to put on such a gigantic show, these two accomplished women use all of their talents and business acumen. Lucie Du Patton Co-chair Lucie Du Patton, president of Du & Associates Inc., a comprehensive asset management and housing consulting company, has spent 29 years in the multifamily housing industry. She brings her expertise in business and finance to an occasion marked with tradition in Washington circles. As her two children attended Cathedral schools, Lucie became a volunteer in school activities as well as Flower Mart, All Hallows

Guild’s major fundraiser. Now co-chair of the event, she reports that her earlier activities at the festival included assisting the National Cathedral School Book Sale and chairing the St. Albans Café. Lucie’s home in Washington shows her love of nature’s beauty with its Japanese Garden and a 15-plant orchid collection (her favorite). Another flower that Lucie grows and loves is the magnificent peony, which in Chinese culture brings good luck. In addition to her active career, Lucie is a member of the board of trustees of the Chinese School in Rockville, Md. Lydia Chopivsky Benson Lydia received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Stanford University. She has served on the board of directors of the All Hallows Guild, Adventure Theatre and the

Lydia Chopivsky Benson, left, and Lucie Du Patton are again at the helm this year after chairing past Flower Marts. National Cathedral School. She is past president of the Ukrainian American Business and Professional Associations as well as the Stanford Club of DC. She has been actively involved with the Cathedral Close schools. Lydia was president of the National Cathedral School Parents Association, chair of the National Cathedral School Spring Benefit and co-chair of the National Cathedral School-St.

Albans School Performing Arts Banquet (three separate times!). Lydia is a Realtor with W.C. & A.N. Miller Cos., a Long & Foster Co., practicing in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. She and her husband, veterinarian Randy Benson, have two daughters, both proud National Cathedral School alumnae. Lydia is excited, honored and humbled to be chairing Flower Mart for the third time.

A rich variety for area gardening enthusiasts

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Welcome Spring at Sequels! Women’s Clothing and Accessories Couture Consignments 4111 Wisconsin Ave. NW (at the corner of Van Ness St. ) Tuesday-Saturday 10:30-5 202-966-7467

or area gardening enthusiasts, the only thing more exciting than going to Flower Mart is coming home from Flower Mart — typically loaded with beautiful blooming plants, colorful new gardening tools and accessories, and tons of ideas and tips for the next day’s planting. This year, several local nurseries will be selling peonies, azaleas, rhododendrons, bonsai trees and assorted perennials and annuals. Featured among the All Hallows Guild’s Premier Plants will be dwarf conifers, which are increasingly popular for container gardening and expected to go quickly. Decorative garden ornaments, hangers, pottery and birdbaths will also be available, as will botanical books and art. And stylish gardeners will find colorful gloves, hats and other gifts for family, The Premier Plant Booth will friends and offer an expanded selection. themselves. Master gardeners will be on hand throughout the festival to answer questions about unfamiliar purchases, offer cultivating advice and share in the joy of the growing season ahead. At Premier Plant Booth, an expanded selection The All Hallows Guild Premier Plant Booth will offer our largest selection ever of shade-, partial shade- and sun-loving perennials, annuals, herbs and plants — including numerous award-winning varieties, as well as some new ones. For the first time, we will offer an engaging collection of 10 different miniature conifers and evergreens for containers, trough gardens, small landscapes and miniature theme gardens. These plants have been chosen for complementary texture, color and seasonal appeal. We will have a container or two planted so people can see how they will work together. They would be perfect for bonsai, too! Some of our featured signature offerings include

five spectacular varieties of asters, astilbes, coreopsis, geraniums, heuchera and iris; six colorful varieties of echinacea and salvia; and seven vibrantly long- lasting varieties of helleborus. Some of our new perennials include Aquilegia canadensis (Pink Lanterns); Baptisia (Solar Flare Prairieblues); Coreopsis verticillata (Mayo Clinic Flower of Hope); Hemerocallis (Purple de Oro); Heuchera sanguinea (Coral Petite); Verbena canadensis (Homestead Red); and Veronica (Whitewater). Our expanded assortment of ornamental grasses, ferns and flowers will be in easy-to-carry quart containers, as will our other perennials. Due to overwhelming demand, we will be offering additional flowering annuals. Listening to our perennial customers, we plan to offer even more varieties of basil and other delightful kitchen herbs. At All Hallows Guild Premier Plants Booth, you will find outstanding quality and variety of an amazing array of perennials, annuals, herbs and now confers sure to please any gardener in the Washington area — from the occasional to the most serious. ‘Iron Florist’ competition on Saturday Four top area floral designers will face off Saturday, May 2, at 11 a.m. at Flower Mart in a shears-to-shears battle of design wit at D.C.’s firstever “Iron Florist,” presented by Bloompop. Featuring a secret set of flowers unveiled live at the event, the florists will engage in a fast-paced, high-pressure design competition for the chance to win the championship title under the eyes of the live Flower Mart audience, our expert judges and our celebrity emcee, Melanie Hastings of NewsChannel 8’s “Let’s Talk Live!” Join Bloompop and our panel of judges — including former White House chief floral designer Laura Dowling and Washingtonian Bride & Groom editor-in-chief Sarah Zlotnick — to help determine the Audience Favorite and ultimate winner of the Iron Florist 2015 title. The 2015 contestants are Multiflor, Park Florist, Free Spirit Floral and Fleurs Boutique. All four are artisan florist partners on bloompop.com, where you can buy beautiful, unique floral arrangements from local florists anywhere in the United States.

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A magical start to Flower Mart

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lower Mart 2015 kicks off on Wednesday, April 29, with a magical evening event in the nave of the Cathedral. On hand will be a number of this year’s Asian participants offering delicious samples of traditional delicacies and specialty drinks. Winemakers from Virginia’s X Winery will also be conducting a tasting of their award-winning varietals. The evening fundraiser will also offer first dibs on the treasures of the famed Flower Mart White Elephant Sale and original

Cathedral art by Chris Cowie. “A Night at the Cathedral” is expected to draw luminaries from Washington’s diplomatic, political and business communities, along with friends of the Cathedral and the schools on the Close, to celebrate the work of the All Hallows Guild. Tickets for the gala are available online at allhallowsguild.org for $75 each. A special $50 rate for young professionals is also available. Proceeds will help maintain the beautiful gardens and grounds of the Cathedral.

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ccomplished professional and amateur botanical artists who belong to the Botanical Art Society of the National Capitol Region will draw and paint plants from the Cathedral gardens and answer questions about botanical art during Flower Mart. Botanical Artists for Education and the Environment will sell its award-winning book “Native Plants of the MidAtlantic,” which full of beautiful botanical art. Artist Jacalyn Beam has sold her oil paintings at Flower Mart for a number of years, and her display always includes works depicting scenes from the Cathedral Close. Her work can be found at galleries across the Mid-Atlantic region. She is a

member of the American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America, and she serves on the board of the MidAtlantic Plein Air Society. Architect and artist Chris Cowie has donated to the All Hallows Guild a number of imaginative watercolor paintings of the Cathedral that he created especially for this year’s Flower Mart. Guests at the “A Night at the Cathedral” gala on Wednesday, April 30, will have the opportunity to bid on the striking works, which vary in size from postcard size to larger renditions of the magnificent Cathedral. Chris, a member of the Capitol Hill Art League and the Baltimore Watercolor Society, has sold his work at art fairs and galleries.

White Elephant: A misnomer?

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hile no one can promise what will show up at the White Elephant Booth each year, those who are in on the secret do know this: It’s the place to find a special little something. So why is it called “White Elephant”? Perhaps it was given this name so that its treasures would remain known only to “inner-circle” Flower Mart groupies. Or perhaps it is because one person’s “white elephant” is another person’s holy grail. If you enjoy discovering hidden treasures, make your way to this booth to find anything from glassware to linens and from china to jewelry — all at varying price points. Someone else’s old treasures are looking to find a new home — possibly yours! Flower Mart regulars know the “White Elephant secret,” and antique dealers are among the earliest customers who stand in line before it opens. Collectors hover over porcelain, china and decorative items. Young profes-

sionals come looking for attractive items for furnishing today’s home. Who knows? Some of your neighbors might even have served you dinner with beautiful White Elephant finds! This Flower Mart mainstay has been faithfully staffed for years by volunteers from local groups like the Sumner Garden Club, the Junior League and, of course, All Hallows Guild. In 2014, a new circle of friends joined the ranks: alumni parents from the schools on the Cathedral Close eager to support the Cathedral gardens and grounds while reuniting with old friends. This year’s chairs, Noelle McHugh and Cynthia Bader, are parents of 2013 graduates of St. Albans School and parents of former or current students at Beauvoir and National Cathedral. Previous chair Laura Felder has been faithfully lending a hand and, while Mary Lou Semans is dearly missed, her legacy is in the warmth and friendship that colors the whole operation.

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Embassies and Representative Offices Participating in Flower Mart 2015’s International Floral Exhibit

Embassy of the Republic of Armenia His Excellency Tigran Sargsyan Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Mrs. Sargsyan Designer: Ladies of the Women’s Guild of St. Mary Armenian Church Embassy of Australia The Ambassador of Australia H. E. the Honourable Kim Beazley AC and his wife Ms. Susie Annus Designer: Ms. Nova Dela Cruz Embassy of the People’s Republic of China His Excellency Cui Tiankai, Ambassador E. and P. of the People’s Republic of China and Mrs. Ni Peijun Embassy of Ecuador Her Excellency Nathalie Cely, Ambassador of Ecuador and Mr. Alvaro Iván Hernández Alvarez Embassy of Germany His Excellency Peter Wittig, Ambassador of Germany and Huberta von Voss-Wittig Designer: Mr. William Codoy Theme: Ode to Joy Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Mr. Clement Leung, JP Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs Designer: Joan Cheong of Greenworks Florist Embassy of India His Excellency Dr. S. Jaishankar, Ambassador of India to the United States and Kyoko Jaishankar Designer: Greenworks Embassy of Jamaica His Excellency Dr. Stephen Vasciannie, Ambassador of Jamaica and Mrs. Lisa Anne Vasciannie Designer: Greenworks Embassy of Japan His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, Ambassador of Japan and Mrs. Nobuko Sasae Designer: Japanese Embassy Sogetsu Group Theme: Children’s Day Embassy of the Republic of Korea His Excellency Ahn Ho-Young Ambassador of the Republic of Korea and Ms. Lee Seon-Hwa Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg His Excellency Jean-Louis Wolzfeld, Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Designer: Victoria Vieru and Jane Marte Theme: Luxembourg’s Favorite Flower – the Rose Embassy of Malaysia His Excellency Awang Adek Hussin, Ambassador of Malaysia and Mrs. Latifah Mohd Yusof Designer: T.K. Lim Theme: Orchids of Malaysia Embassy of Mongolia His Excellency Altangerel Bulgaa, Ambassador E. and P. of Mongolia and Chuluuntsetseg Erdenee Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands His Excellency Rudolf Bekink, Ambassador of the Netherlands and Gabrielle de Kuyper Bekink Designer: Ms. Susanne Schrijvers Theme: Vincent van Gogh, 125 years of inspiration Embassy of New Zealand His Excellency Michael Moore, Ambassador of New Zealand And Mrs. Yvonne Moore Designer: Mr. Michael Macklin Embassy of the Philippines His Excellency Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines and Maria V. J. Cuisia Embassy of the Republic of Poland Ryszard Schnepf, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland and Dorata Schnepf Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka His Excellency Mr. Prasad Kariyawasam, Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Kanthi Kariyawasam Designer: Mrs. Carmelyne Ashbourne Embassy of Sweden His Excellency Bjorn O. Lyrvall, Ambassador of Sweden and Mrs. Madeleine A. Lyrvall Designer: Mr. Al Paras, Jr. Embassy of Switzerland His Excellency Ambassador of Switzerland Martin Dahinden and Mrs. Anita Dahinden Designer: Rodrigo Geron Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) Representative Lyushun Shen And Mrs. Christine Shen Designer: Lulu Florist Theme: A myriad of Orchids with Bamboo Embassy of the Republic of Turkey His Excellency Serdar Kılıç, Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey and Mrs. Zeoiha Sinem Kılıç Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland His Excellency Sir Peter Westmacott, British Ambassador to the United States and Lady Westmacott Designer: John Sonnier, APLD, Horticulturalist United States of America Represented By Washington National Cathedral Designer: Washington National Cathedral Altar Guild

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Washington National Cathedral

All Hallows Guild would like to thank the generous, community-minded companies, individuals And businesses for their support of Flower Mart 2015

Flower Mart 2015 Acknowledgments

…and of course, these important businesses and individuals that contribute Valuable time, expertise, goods and funds to Flower Mart Boucie Addison Farinaz Akhavan Gina Anderson Vladimir Angelov Mariana Luisa Araque “Arev” Dance Group Carmelyne Ashbourne Susan Ashcom Louvette Aspiotis Babikow Cynthia Bader Louisa Baghdasarian Lilit Bayburtian Beauvoir School Beauvoir Children’s Rides Volunteers Louise Beale Patti Beatty Lydia Chopivsky Benson Bethesda Pet Shoppe Foree Biddle BloomPop Edith Boehler Robin Boswell Chuck Bowers Kellie Boyle Jacqueline Bredar Michelle Bryski Mariana Bush Jasmine Cameron Sandra Caracciolo Kitty Carnahan Asli Carome Ronnie Carter Cathedral Staff & Volunteers Elmer Cato Lorna Meigan Chan Jenny Chiang Hsiao Pai Chu Anne Clippinger Wilman Codoy Beth Cowie Tanya Coyne Susan Crudgington Cultural Tourism DC Current Newspapers, Inc. Linda Daisley June Das Gupta Daughters of Vartan Nova Dela Cruz Ani Deridian Betty Dietel John Dinger Anne Donohoe John Doucette Faye Fager Pam Falge Laura Felder Flower Mart Chairs and Volunteers Susan Foster

Jo Ann Fowler Bethany Frank Lanier Frank Athlene Gabay Luis Garay Garden Club of America Monica Powell Gerald Rodrigo Geron Graham Getty The Gift Shop in the Herb Cottage Wen Gong Matthew Goodman Betty Gordon Greenworks Christina Grigorian Robin Hammer Kristie Hassett Hank Hendrickson Elizabeth Herndler Marc Hitzig Robert Hollander Gwen Holliday Kate Hornyan Mark Huffman Cindy Hutchings Ben Hutto Melissa Isbister Malini Jadeja Dan Jamieson Japanese American Society Jayne Jerkins Maricor Jesalva Alison Alten Jia Priyanthi Kanakaratna Dammika Kandanaarachchi Kursunla Karakus Narayan Karkee Tricia Karppi Carol Kelleher Beth Kelley Angie Kelso Ali Kim Young-Ai Kim Holly Larisch Fran Lewis Charles Liao Allison Gordon Lineberger Cheryl Loewe Vickie Longosz Lynne Love Joe Luebke & the Entire Facilities Staff Tammie Manning Sheila Matini Daniel McAtee Noelle McHugh Mimi McNamara Rita McWilliams Molly Meinhardt Melwood

Mary Lynn Michael Middle Kingdom Jason Long Anne Millar Suzanne Miller Shirley Moore Jazz Moukdarath Katia Murillo NCS Alumni Outreach Coordinators NCS Book Sale Volunteers Anna Naghalyan Semi Nasseri National Cathedral School National Cathedral School – Upper School Student Volunteers Estelle Noone Masato Ohtaka Milly Osman Tara Palmore Debbie Page Pete Panagiotopoulos Al S. Paras, Jr. Lucie Patton Charlotte Perry Aneisha Persaud Premier Plant Volunteers Puppet Show Volunteers Linda Roecklein Rita Roy Linda Ruglys Andrea Ruiz Zolzaya Sanjmyatav Sara Schaberg Krista Schauer Cynthia Schollard Susanne Schrrjvers Steve Schulman Martha Seeligson Mary Lou Semans Irfan Shaukat David Shepard Hripsime Sivaslian Dee Skillern Jane Slatter Liz Sears Smith John Sonnier Stacey Sovereign St. Albans Alumni Outreach Coordinators St. Albans School St. Albans Café Volunteers St. Andrews School St. Mary Armenian Church-Women’s Guild St. Patrick’s Church St. Sophia’s Church Andrew Solberg Craig Stapert Staples Peggy Steuart Leslie Stubbendieck

Kim Summerville Talk of the Town Bishnu Thapa Tad Tharp Mary Catherine Thompson Crystal Thrower Tower Climb Volunteers Carrie Tydings Seiichi Urauchi U.S. Philippine Society Imelli Valentina Carmen Gutierrez Vegarra Arinda Vander Meer Victoria Vieru Huberta von Voss Wittig Washington Cathedral Altar Guild Signe Williamson Adam Wojciechowicz Allan Woods Allison Wolf Michaela Wong Scott Wood Tom Wright Lester Yang Syareena Yem

And these participating Embassies :

Embassy of Armenia Embassy of Australia Embassy of the People’s Republic of China Embassy of Ecuador Embassy of Germany Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Embassy of India Embassy of Jamaica Embassy of Japan Embassy of the Republic of Korea Embassy of Luxembourg Embassy of Malasia Embassy of Mongolia Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Embassy of New Zealand Embassy of the Philippines Embassy of Poland Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Embassy of Sweden Embassy of Switzerland Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) Embassy of Turkey Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The United States of America

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