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A volunteer helps tie up 100,000 recycled plastic bags Wednesday in Kathmandu, Nepal, to make a sculpture shaped like the Dead Sea, in a bid to set a new world record for the largest sculpture made out of recycled plastic bags.

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A Pennsylvania man released from jail immediately stole a car from its parking lot. Westmoreland County Prison officials say moments after Thomas Lee Williams was released Tuesday, he carjacked a woman in the parking lot, taking off with her 1-yearold grandson in the back seat. The Tribune-Review reported Williams crashed 15 minutes later and ran into the woods, where he was caught. He was back in custody Wednesday on $250,000 bail. (AP)

Police in Neptune Township, N.J., responded Monday to a call about an “alligator-like creature” at large in the area, the department wrote on Facebook. “Officers discovered that the iguana had escaped from his home and ‘scaled’ a nearby porch to catch some rays,” the department wrote. Police were able to capture the fugitive reptile and return it to its owner — a fortunate outcome, since iguanas are ill-suited to December weather. (EXPRESS)

A loose dog made a spectacular save at a soccer match in Argentina, USA Today reported Tuesday. Video posted to Twitter shows the pup racing in front of a goal unattended by the Defensores de Belgrano goalkeeper — just as a player from the opposing team, Juventud Unida, takes his shot. The ball bounced directly off the surprised canine, who, luckily, appeared unhurt. Juventud Unida still went on to win the match, 3-0. (EXPRESS)

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page three Holy book by hand: A rabbi’s labor of love PERSPECTIVE There are 304,805 letters in the Torah, so if you’re writing the Jewish holy book out by hand — on animal skin, with a quillstyle pen whose nib you have to keep filling with ink from a little bottle — you’re bound to make a few mistakes. Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld has just made one, a tiny smudge on the Hebrew letter tzadi in the word that means “from Egypt” in the part of the Torah that’s about Moses encountering the burning bush. Herzfeld mutters and leans back from the writing desk he’s installed in his office at Ohev Sholom synagogue on 16th Street NW in Washington. On every day but the Sabbath, he works for at least an hour on writing the Torah. Ohev Sholom doesn’t need a new Torah scroll. It already has a half-dozen, each handwritten by a professional. And the vast

Cheesecake giveaway gets out of hand

D.C. Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld carefully inks letters on parchment for a Torah that he is writing by hand.

JOHN KELLY (THE WASHINGTON POST)

Shmuel Herzfeld works every day to write out the Torah

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majority of Jews don’t follow the part of the Torah that commands that they write a Torah, one of the 613 mitzvot it contains. But Herzfeld likes a challenge. “I wanted to do it because it’s a commandment,” he said. “But it’s become transformative for me. ... When you write 304,805 letters, you have time to think about each letter. I mean, these were the most powerful words in history.” Sometimes, synagogue members come to watch. Some help

out by adding the little vertical lines atop the 13 Hebrew letters that require them. Herzfeld began his project Labor Day weekend. It will probably take him a year to complete. Then the 62 separate pieces of parchment will be sewn together to make a scroll. “When we finish this Torah, we’re going to throw the biggest party ever,” says Herzfeld, putting down the pen to go lead morning prayers. JOHN KELLY (THE WASHINGTON POST)

A man was arrested Wednesday and faces a disorderly conduct charge after a large crowd gathered for a giveaway at the Cheesecake Factory restaurant in the Clarendon neighborhood of Arlington, police said. The chain, which was celebrating its 40th anniversary, promised customers a free slice of cheesecake if they placed their orders online. The demand caused delivery drivers to double-park, police said. A fight was reported inside the restaurant. Police stayed at the scene to provide crowd control. (TWP)

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Rental car workers help deliver a baby Two Enterprise Rent-A-Car employees who were filling up cars at a Shell gas station in Chantilly, Va., last week helped deliver a baby. When a couple pulled up to the gas station with the woman in labor, the Enterprise employees spoke to a 911 operator and talked the man through delivering the baby. (AP)

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Nelson Mandela, a colossus of the 20th century, died at age 95 on Dec. 5, 2013. Mandela spent 27 years as a political prisoner in South Africa and negotiated an end to apartheid. He was South Africa’s first black head of state.

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Council decriminalizes Metro fare evasion in D.C.

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The D.C. Council voted Tuesday to lower the penalty for fare-jumping to just a $50 fine.

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THE DISTRICT The D.C. Council gave final approval Tuesday night to a measure decriminalizing Metro fare evasion, paving the way for fare-jumping to become a civil offense punishable by a $50 fine in the District, rather than existing criminal penalties that include arrest, a fine up to $300 and up to 10 days in jail. The measure passed amid staunch opposition from Metro and its board, which argued the transit agency loses more than $25 million a year to fare evasion and that lessening the penalties for such an offense would only exacerbate the problem and lead to more crime. Council members and activists rejected that line of argument and said decriminalizing the act was an important step toward addressing disproportionate policing of AfricanAmericans on the transit system. D.C. Council member Jack Evans, D-Ward 2, who also is Metro board chairman, and Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, D, were the lone dissenting votes. “We are extremely disappointed with the Council’s vote to decriminalize fare evasion,

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which we believe will have significant safety and financial consequences for the region,” Metro spokesman Dan Stessel said in a statement. The agency indicated the decision would not immediately affect how Metro Transit Police enforce fare rules, saying that in the interim, police will “continue to do everything within their legal authority to protect our customers and employees.” P r op onents of t he bi l l , the Metro Fare Evasion

Decriminalization Amendment Act of 2018, pointed to a recent report from the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs that found that between January 2016 and February 2018, 91 percent of Metro Transit Police citations and summons for fare evasion were issued to African-Americans. With the Council’s move, the bill will be sent to the desk of Mayor Muriel Bowser, D, for her signature. It would take effect in 2019. FAIZ SIDDIQUI (THE WASHINGTON POST)

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Two people who were with James Alex Fields Jr. during a white nationalist rally testified Wednesday he appeared calm before he drove his car into a crowd of counter-protesters, killing one. Fields’ lawyers called them to testify during his trial on first-degree murder and other charges in the 2017 rally. (AP) PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY

Jury: Man committed 3 robberies in an hour A federal jury has convicted a Maryland man who committed three armed robberies in less than one hour. James Lorenzo Thomas Jr. of Oxon Hill has been convicted of various robbery and gun charges following a four-day trial. He faces a maximum of life in prison. (AP) THE DISTRICT

Woman, 96, dies after rowhouse fire in NW A woman who died after a fire Tuesday night in Northwest’s Bloomingdale neighborhood has been identified, according to D.C. police. Annie Maiden, 96, who lived in the rowhouse that burned, was rescued from the first floor. She later died, officials said. Two people living in the basement escaped unharmed, fire officials said. (TWP)

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Poll: Va. positive on Gov. Northam VIRGINIA Most Virginia voters approve of Gov. Ralph Northam, D, and think the state is heading in the right direction, according to a new poll that also shows strong support for a deal that will bring part of Amazon’s East Coast headquarters to the state.

Eleven months into his fouryear term, Northam enjoys support from 59 percent of voters asked, including 32 percent of Republicans, a poll from the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University found. The poll, released Wednesday, found 24 percent of voters disapprove of the job Northam is doing. President Trump got much lower marks, with 35 percent of voters saying they approve of

SUSAN WALSH (AP)

Voters also happy with Amazon deal, but say they’re sour on Trump

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has strong support in the state 11 months into his four-year term.

his performance and 57 percent saying they disapprove. Coming just over a month before the General Assembly convenes Jan. 9, the CNU survey

Police: Teen charged Tuesday after bringing unloaded gun to Montgomery high school

took the public’s pulse on several issues likely to dominate the 46day session, including gambling, redistricting, the Equal Rights Amendment and tax policy.

The poll found support for legalizing sports betting and casinos but also concern that those changes could contribute to gambling addiction. Voters very strongly support passage of the federal Equal Rights Amendment, as well as a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would take the once-per-decade task of redistricting away from politicians and give it to an independent commission. Voters across the state strongly favor a deal to bring one of Amazon’s locations to Crystal City. That site will split up to 50,000 jobs with New York City. (Amazon founder Jeff Bezos owns The Washington Post and Express.) LAURA VOZZELLA (THE WASHINGTON POST)

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Wis. governor-elect will ask Walker to veto bills

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MADISON, WIS. The incoming Democratic governor of Wisconsin said Wednesday that he plans to make an appeal to his defeated rival, Gov. Scott Walker, to veto far-reaching GOP legislation that would restrict the new administration’s powers. Wisconsin Republicans pushed through protests, internal disagreement and Democratic opposition to pass the bills after an all-night session. The measures would shift power to the GOP-controlled Legislature and weaken the authority of the office Republicans will lose in January. “The will of the people has officially been ignored by the Legislature,” Gov.-elect Tony Evers said. “Wisconsin should be embarrassed by this.” He said he will talk to Walker when the bills reach his desk and that if he can’t persuade the governor to veto them, he will consider lawsuits and any other option “to make sure that this legislation does not get into practice.” The early-morning votes were the height of a rare lame-duck legislative session. Walker has signaled his support for the bills. He has 10 days to sign the package after it’s delivered to his office. The session unfolded a month after Republicans were battered in the midterm election. They

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State’s GOP has passed legislation to undercut new administration

Gov. Scott Walker, R, has signaled support for bills to undercut his successor.

lost all statewide races amid strong Democratic turnout. But they retained legislative majorities thanks to what Democrats say are gerrymandered districts. The new legislation tries to protect some of the GOP’s achievements in recent years, including a work requirement for some people receiving state health care and the state’s role in a lawsuit seeking to overturn the Affordable Care Act. The bills could also make it harder for Evers to renegotiate a $3 billion subsidy for a Foxconn electronics manufacturing facility, a deal spearheaded by Walker. In neighboring Michigan, Republicans are discussing taking action of their own before a

Democratic governor takes over there. North Carolina lawmakers took similar steps two years ago. The Wisconsin legislation passed in a session marked by stops and starts as GOP leaders tried to muster enough votes in the Senate. That chamber ultimately approved the package 17-16, with just one Republican voting against it, around sunrise. The Assembly approved it on a 5627 vote about two hours later, with a single Republican defecting. In one concession, Republicans backed away from giving the Legislature the power to sidestep the attorney general and appoint their own attorney when state laws are challenged in court.

Brazilian doctors are reporting the world’s first baby born to a woman with a uterus transplanted from a deceased donor. Eleven previous births have used transplanted wombs from living donors, usually a relative or friend. Experts said using uteruses from women who have died could make more transplants possible. The baby girl was delivered last December by a woman born without a uterus. The birth was by cesarean section. Doctors also removed the womb, partly so the woman would no longer have to take anti-rejection medicines. Nearly a year later, mother and baby are both healthy. (AP)

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Walmart readying a fleet of robo-cleaners

Walmart’s latest custodial tool may look like a mini Zamboni, but it’s more like a Roomba robotic vacuum. This week, the bigbox retailer announced plans to place 360 autonomous robots inside Walmarts across the country by the end of January. Their job: Scrub the store’s expansive aisles and, using special sensors, collect useful analytical data in the process, such as which shelves are empty. (THE WASHINGTON POST)

Afghanistan appoints first woman to senior post at the Interior Ministry

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Full internet access will be available on phones Cuba announced Tuesday night that its citizens will be offered full internet access for mobile phones beginning this week, becoming one of the last nations to offer such service. Cubans can begin contracting 3G service for the first time today. Until now, Cubans have had access only to state-run email accounts on their phones. (AP) MEDIA

Report finds more misconduct by Moonves An internal investigation of former CBS chief Les Moonves has turned up more evidence of sexual misconduct, as well as lying and destruction of evidence, The New York Times reported Wednesday. Lawyers hired by the network allege in a draft report that the TV executive committed “multiple acts of serious nonconsensual sexual misconduct” before and after he came to CBS in 1995. (AP) MIDDLE EAST

Turkey issues warrants for two Saudi aides Turkey is seeking the arrest of two former aides to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who were dismissed amid the fallout from the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. A court approved arrest warrants for two people who are believed to have overseen the team that killed and dismembered Khashoggi at the kingdom’s Istanbul consulate in October. (AP) PARADISE, CALIF.

Residents return to town destroyed by wildfire Some residents of Paradise, Calif., which was devastated by a catastrophic wildfire nearly a month ago, were finally allowed to return home Wednesday to sift through the ashes that remain. Authorities also said 11 people are still on the list of those unaccounted for after the deadly fire. (AP)

NATO invites Bosnia-Herzegovina to submit first annual program of reforms, a step to joining alliance

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Emissions hit all-time high New research shows carbon output rising amid dire calls for cuts

Mueller filing seeks no prison time for Flynn

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ENVIRONMENT Global emissions of carbon dioxide have reached the highest levels on record, scientists projected Wednesday, in the latest evidence of the chasm between international goals for combating climate change and what countries are actually doing. Between 2014 and 2016, emissions remained largely flat, leading to hopes that the world was beginning to turn a corner. Those hopes have been dashed. In 2017, global emissions grew 1.6 percent. The rise in 2018 is projected to be 2.7 percent. The expected increase, which would bring fossil fuel and industrial emissions to a record high of 37.1 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year, is being driven by nearly 5 percent emissions growth in China and more than 6 percent in India, researchers estimated, along with growth in many other nations. Emissions by the U.S. grew 2.5 percent, while emissions by the European Union declined by just under 1 percent. As nations are gathered for climate talks in Poland, the message of Wednesday’s report was unambiguous: When it comes to promises to begin cutting the greenhouse gas emissions that fuel climate change, the world remains well off target. “We are in trouble. We are in deep trouble with climate change,” United Nations Secretary-General

An aerial photo shows pollution emitted by steel factories in Hancheng, China.

Antonio Guterres said this week at the opening of the 24th annual U.N. climate conference, where countries will wrestle with the ambitious goals they need to meet to sharply reduce carbon emissions in coming years. “It is hard to overstate the urgency of our situation.” Guterres was not commenting specifically on Wednesday’s findings, which were released in a trio of scientific papers by researchers with the Global Carbon Project. But his words came amid a litany of grim news in a fall in which scientists have warned that the effects of climate change are no longer distant and hypothetical, and that the impacts of global warming will only intensify in the absence of aggressive

As goes China … The biggest emissions story of 2018 appears to be China, the world’s single largest carbon-emitting country, which grew its output of planet-warming gases by nearly half a billion tons, researchers estimate. China’s sudden, significant increase in emissions could be linked to a slowdown in its economy causing local officials to ease up on regulations, analysts said. (TWP)

international action. In October, a top U.N.-backed scientific panel found that nations have barely a decade to take “unprecedented” actions and cut their emissions in half by 2030 to prevent the worst consequences

of climate change. The panel’s report found “no documented historic precedent” for the rapid changes to the infrastructure of society that would be needed to hold warming to just 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels. Last month, the Trump administration released a nearly 1,700-page report co-written by hundreds of scientists finding that climate change is already causing increasing damage to the U.S. That was soon followed by another report detailing the growing gap between the commitments made at earlier U.N. conferences and what is needed to steer the planet off its calamitous path. BR ADY DENNIS AND CHRIS MO ONE Y (THE WASHINGTON POST)

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Historic riverboat can cruise again

President Trump signed a bill Tuesday authorizing the 1920s-era Delta Queen riverboat immortalized in poems and songs to cruise again along the Mississippi and other rivers. The 285-foot-long riverboat, designated as a National Historic Landmark, was sidelined in 2008 by a law prohibiting overnight excursions on wooden vessels. The bill requires modifications to the wooden portions of the vessel, most of which are cabins and public areas. The hull is already steel. (AP)

Vladimir Putin warns that if U.S. develops missiles banned by treaty, Russia will do the same

COURTS President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser provided so much information to the special counsel’s Russia investigation that prosecutors say he shouldn’t do any prison time, according to a court filing Tuesday that describes Michael Flynn’s cooperation as “substantial.” The filing by special counsel Robert Mueller provides the first details of Flynn’s assistance in the Russia investigation. However, the filing’s lengthy redactions also underscore how much Mueller has yet to reveal. Flynn is one of five Trump associates to plead guilty in the Russia probe. He admitted to lying to the FBI about conversations with the Russian ambassador to the U.S. and resigned in February 2017. Though prosecutors withheld specific details of Flynn’s cooperation because of ongoing investigations, their filing nonetheless illustrates the breadth of information Mueller has obtained from people close to the president. Trump has criticized others who cooperated with the counsel, but has repeatedly lamented how Flynn’s life has been destroyed by the probe. In Tuesday’s filing, prosecutors emphasized that the conduct Flynn lied about cuts to the core of the investigation into any coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia. CHAD DAY AND ERIC TUCKER (AP)

Emmanuel Macron scraps planned fuel tax increase in France after protests

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U.K. Parliament claims some app developers could use personal data LONDON A U.K. Parliament committee accused Facebook on Wednesday of cutting special deals with some advertisers to give them more access to data as it released 250 pages worth of documents on the tech giant’s internal discussions about the value of users’ personal

information. Parliament’s media committee seized confidential Facebook documents from the developer of the now-defunct bikini photo searching app Six4Three, which is suing Facebook in the U.S., as part of its investigation into fake news. In a summary of key issues pertaining to the documents, the committee says Facebook “whitelisted” or gave preferential access to certain companies, such as Airbnb and Netflix, even

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The hourly rate, after expenses, that drivers working for ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft in New York City must be paid following a historic vote Tuesday by the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission. New York is the first U.S. city to adopt minimum pay for app-based drivers. The new rate takes effect at the end of the year. (TWP)

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A life lived as a ‘point of light’ Obama, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton — and their wives. Trump shook hands with Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, who greeted him by saying, “Good morning.” Trump did not shake hands with Bill and Hillary Clinton, who looked straight ahead. George W. Bush broke down briefly at the end of his eulogy while invoking the daughter his parents lost in 1953 and his mother, who died in April. He said he took comfort in knowing “Dad is hugging Robin and holding Mom’s hand again.” The family occupied the White House for a dozen years — the 41st president defeated after one term, the 43rd serving two. Jeb Bush tried to extend that run but fell short when Trump won the 2016 Republican primaries. The elder Bush was “the last great soldier-statesman,” historian Jon Meacham said in his eulogy, “our shield” in dangerous times. But he took a lighter tone, too, noting that Bush, campaigning in a crowd in a department store, once shook hands with a mannequin. Rather than flushing in embarrassment, he simply quipped, “Never know. Gotta ask.” Meacham recounted how comedian Dana Carvey once said the key to doing an impersonation of Bush was “Mr. Rogers

The casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a military honor guard at the National Cathedral.

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WASHINGTON The nation bid goodbye to George H.W. Bush with high praise, cannon salutes and gentle humor Wednesday, celebrating the life of the Texan who embraced a lifetime of service in Washington and was the last president to fight for the U.S. in wartime. Three former presidents looked on at Washington National Cathedral as a fourth — George W. Bush — eulogized his dad as “the brightest of a thousand points of light.” After three days of remembrance in the capital city, the Air Force plane with Bush’s casket arrived in Houston late Wednesday for a final service and burial today at his family plot on the presidential library grounds at Texas A&M University in College Station. His final resting place is alongside Barbara Bush, his wife of 73 years, and Robin Bush, their daughter who died of leukemia at age 3. The national funeral service at the cathedral was a tribute to a president, a patriarch and a faded political era that prized military service and public responsibility. It was laced with indirect comparisons to President Trump but was not consumed by them, as speakers focused on Bush’s public life and character — with cracks about his goofy side, too. Trump sat with his wife, a trio of ex-presidents — Barack

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Former President Bush is remembered as a man of service, humility and love

From left, the Trumps, Obamas, Clintons and Carters stand together Wednesday during Bush’s funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington.

James Baker, Bush’s former secretary of state, to deliver today’s eulogy at a Houston church

trying to be John Wayne.” None of that would be a surprise to Bush. Meacham had read his eulogy to him, said Bush spokesman Jim McGrath, and Bush responded to it with the crack: “That’s a lot about me, Jon.” The congregation at the cathedral, filled with foreign leaders and diplomats, Americans of high office and others touched by Bush’s life, rose for the arrival of the casket, accompanied

German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited with Bush family ahead of the funeral

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The hearse carrying Bush’s casket heads to the state funeral at the National Cathedral.

by clergy of faiths from around the world. Alan Simpson, former Republican senator from Wyoming, regaled the congregation with stories from his years as Bush’s friend in Washington. He recalled that when he went through a rough patch in the political game, Bush conspicuously stood by him against the advice of aides. “You would have wanted him on your side,” he said. Meacham praised Bush’s call to volunteerism, placing his “thousand points of light” alongside Abraham Lincoln’s call to honor “the better angels of our nature” in the American rhetorical canon. Meacham called those lines “companion verses

The Bush family watches as the former president’s casket is carried out of the National Cathedral.

Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney speaks during the state funeral.

He “showed me what it means to be a president that serves with integrity, leads with courage and acts with love in his heart for the citizens of our country.” FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH, eulogizing his father on Wednesday

in America’s national hymn.” Trump had mocked the “thousand points of light” last summer at a rally, saying, “What the hell is that? Has anyone ever figured that one out? And it was put out by a Republican, wasn’t it?” Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney praised Bush as a strong world leader who helped oversee the end of

the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union and helped bring about the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico, signed into law by his successor, Clinton. With Trump, a bitter NAFTA critic, seated in the front row, Mulroney hailed the “largest and richest free-trade area in the history of the world.”

First reading at service delivered by two granddaughters of the late George H.W. Bush

The emotional state funeral of former President George H.W. Bush on Wednesday was marked by tributes, laughter and celebrations of the 41st president’s life of service to country and love of family. Here are three additional moments that stood out. Obama-Bush exchange

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Former President George W. Bush broke down briefly at the end of his eulogy while honoring his father during the funeral service on Wednesday.

Other moments and tributes at Bush’s funeral

Bush’s death makes Carter, also 94 but more than 10 0 days younger, the oldest living ex-president. Following the cathedral service, the hearse and its long motorcade drove to the National Mall to pass by the World War II Memorial, a nod to the late president’s service as a World War II Navy pilot, then transferred his remains at Joint Base Andrews for the flight home with members of his family aboard the plane that often serves as Air Force One. Bush will lie in repose at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston before his burial today. CALVIN WOODWARD, LAURIE KELLMAN AND ASHRAF KHALIL (AP)

When George W. Bush handed former first lady Michelle Obama a cough drop at John McCain’s funeral, it instantly became a viral bipartisan moment. The Bush-Obama candy relationship is still going strong: He handed her a mint or candy on Wednesday.

Simpson goes over time Former Sen. Alan Simpson, R-Wyo., opened on a lighter note Wednesday. “Relax, George told me I only had 10 minutes,” Simpson said. “He was very direct about it; it wasn’t even funny.” Simpson barely missed the mark: His eulogy ran just over 11 minutes.

A tearful homily The Rev. Dr. Russell Levenson, rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston, delivered the homily, drawing tears from the crowd: “My hunch is heaven just got a bit kinder and gentler. … Welcome to your eternal home, where … life goes on forever.”

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Since team president Bruce Allen arrived in December 2009, the Redskins are 58-84-1.

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It’s time for the Redskins to fire team president Bruce Allen. They should not wait until after the season or even until Sunday, when they host the New York Giants at an empty FedEx Field. Allen’s exit can’t come quickly enough as part of a teamwide teardown. Just like Green Bay fired coach Mike McCarthy on Sunday to get a head start on finding his replacement, Washington needs to ready a new general manager to pick a next coach, who will then choose the next quarterback. Otherwise, nothing will change for this franchise of fools. The Redskins (6-6) may not win again this season after quarterbacks Alex Smith and Colt McCoy recently suffered broken legs. With an offense that can’t score and a defense that no longer stops anyone, a team that was atop the NFC East at 6-3 could end the season on a seven-game losing streak. While it may be slightly unfair to evaluate coach Jay

Gruden given all the injuries, the past five years have proven that he’s not the one to lead Washington to the NFL’s elite. He’s led the Redskins to just one postseason, when they went 9-7 in 2015. There have been too many losses in which the team came out flat. Gruden elevated a bad team to good, but another coach is needed to lift a good team to great. But picking that coach means finding a new team president/general manager — someone who doesn’t tap into an old-boy network for long shots and has-beens. Allen has been atrocious leading the Redskins. Since he arrived in December 2009, Washington is 58-84-1, a 40.6 winning percentage. Even beleaguered Wizards GM Ernie Grunfeld has a better winning percentage here at 44.1 (546-692). Allen traded for Donovan McNabb and Smith, poisoned the Kirk Cousins situation, couldn’t work with GM Scot McCloughan and recently claimed controversial linebacker Reuben Foster. And we’re not even talking about

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Change at the top: There’s no reason to wait to fire Allen

Roster moves The Redskins put cornerback Quinton Dunbar, receiver Trey Quinn and guard Jonathan Cooper on injured reserve Wednesday. They also signed Josh Johnson, above, to be their backup quarterback and added guard Zac Kerin, center Demetrius Rhaney and defensive end Marcus Smith as free agents. (AP)

the Robert Griffin III saga. Meanwhile, attendance has plummeted. Are the Redskins still the biggest thing in Washington sports? Barely, but probably not for much longer. Allen once talked of “winning off the field.” Indeed, the

Redskins do lots of charitable events. On the field has been horrible under Allen, though. Why keep him any longer? Owner Dan Snyder should either sell the team or finally operate it the right way — the Jack Kent Cooke way. Forget hiring a new buddy for the owner’s box. Pick someone who can be an independent GM and find the right coach. Get someone everyone respects and leave him alone. And if that guy fails, then fire him and get another GM, but things cannot go on the way they’ve been since Snyder bought the Redskins in 1999. The chain reaction is coming: new GM to new coach to new quarterback. And if the Redskins are lucky, maybe a new path to respectability.

The Nationals added the best pitcher on the free agent market, signing Patrick Corbin, below, to a six-year, $140 million deal. What are the top takeaways from Tuesday’s move? JEFFREY TOMIK (EXPRESS)

3 NL’s best rotation Corbin joins Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg to give the Nats three pitchers who finished in the top five in NL Cy Young voting at least once in the past two seasons.

2 Staff openings The focus shifts to the back of the rotation. Tanner Roark will likely be the No. 4 starter, with Joe Ross, Erick Fedde and maybe another addition fighting for the last spot.

1 Free agent activity The Nats aren’t afraid to pay for starting pitching. But is this a signal they are now a free-spending team or does this mean they’re out of the running for Bryce Harper?

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Josef Martinez, a Venezuelan who broke the MLS scoring record while helping Atlanta United to the championship game, was named the league’s MVP on Wednesday. He won in a landslide, with almost 48 percent of the votes from reporters, players and club representatives. D.C. United’s Wayne Rooney and Luciano Acosta finished fourth and seventh, respectively. Martinez, 25, obliterated the previous scoring mark of 27 goals with 31 in 34 matches. (THE WASHINGTON POST)

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Lineman: Coach seen as ‘godfather of college football’ in the D.C. area COLLEGE FOOTBALL A day after Maryland announced the hiring of Mike Locksley as its football coach, many current and former Terrapins players praised the move while the program prepared to move quickly to solidify a coaching staff and recruiting efforts that have been in limbo for months. With the early signing period starting in two weeks, Maryland

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Robin’s Koginut (pronounced ko-jee-nut) combines the even, meaty textures of a Japanese kabocha squash with the sweet, nutty flavor of a butternut squash. The vegetable’s flesh is bright orange thanks to its high levels of beta carotene, an antioxidant important for immunity, cancer prevention and eye health. Sweetgreen purchased more

“Eloquent … moving … hauntingly absorbing.”

tha n 10 0,0 0 0 seeds of Koginut squash and selected six national farms to grow the crop in mid-May. “The exciting, yet scary, part was that no one had ever grown this seed at-scale,” co-founder Nicolas Jammet says. If you’re not near a Sweetgreen: Barber and Mazourek have their eye set on the shelves of Walmart within two years. “I’ve bred a lot of squash, and this is my best one to date,” Mazourek says. MEGAN MCDONOUGH (THE WASHINGTON POST)

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up front Hugh Jackman Capital One Arena, July 1.

Hugh Jackman, star of screen and stage, is going on tour with an orchestra to perform songs from “The Greatest Showman,” “Les Miserables” and possibly some new numbers written for him, too. GET TICKETS: Friday at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.

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Hootie & the Blowfish Jiffy Lube Live, July 27; Merriweather Post Pavilion, Aug. 8.

1990s pop-rockers Hootie & the Blowfish will reunite next summer for the “Group Therapy” tour, with Barenaked Ladies opening. The band’s first major tour in more than a decade promises new music and, curiously, includes two stops in the area within a couple of weeks. GET TICKETS: Friday at 10 a.m. via Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

Dead & Company Jiffy Lube Live, June 26.

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John Mayer has fully entrenched himself as a member of Grateful Dead nation, thanks to his role in Dead & Company, which returns to Bristow, Va., next year after skipping the area this past summer. GET TICKETS: Saturday at 10 a.m. through Live Nation.

The Anthem, Feb. 21.

British singer and in-demand collaborator James Blake released two new tracks this year (“Don’t Miss It” and “If the Car Beside You Moves Ahead”) and will tour next year. GET TICKETS: Friday at 10 a.m. via Ticketfly. RUDI GREENBERG (EXPRESS)

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Air and Space’s Holiday Family Day The National Air and Space Museum is opening its doors for a family-friendly holiday party featuring a slew of activities and performances (Independence Avenue at Sixth Street SW; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free.). The day includes a planetarium show highlighting constellations viewable in the winter, a “Zoo in the Sky” story time, a scavenger hunt, a concert by the United States Air Force Brass Quintet and the chance to do some solar observing. STEPHANIE WILLIAMS (EXPRESS)

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Noseda conducts Mahler’s First Symphony Gianandrea Noseda, conductor

Thu., Dec. 6, 2018 at 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 8, 2018 at 8 p.m. Sun., Dec. 9, 2018 at 3 p.m. Concert Hall Mason Bates: Art of War

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I’d have a quick shower and then go to Shabbat services at Adas Israel. The co-rabbis there — Rabbi [Lauren] Holtzblatt and Rabbi [Aaron] Alexander — are really special. Afterwards, I’d head to the Uptown Theater and “E.T.” would be playing. Yes, I would be crying by the end of it.

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“What do you do?” When faced with that classic D.C. question, Brian Feldman tries to change the subject. “It’s hard to explain, because there’s no one else doing anything like this,” he says. The performance artist has been bringing oddball experiences to D.C. audiences since he moved here in 2013 — such as hosting a Shabbat dinner in a Wawa and reciting monologues while washing dishes in people’s homes. His current show, “The Feldman Dynamic: 8 Wards of Chanukah” (through Sunday), consists entirely of his family having holiday dinners in front of live audiences in each of D.C.’s wards. His parents and sister join him and light candles and talk to each other like they normally would, except they’re onstage in front of people who have paid $25 each to watch. His D.C. dream day is as unexpected as you might expect. I would wake up super early, get my running shoes on and I’d have my driver take me down to West Potomac Park, where I’d run a 5K. After I cross the finish line, I’ll check the results to see that I set a new personal record — it would definitely be sub-25 minutes. At the finish line, there

would be a special table set up with my favorite breakfast items from all over D.C. There would be sesame bagels by Baked by Yael. Challah French toast from Sticky Fingers. I’d get a vegan Danish from Fare Well and vegan doughnuts from Donut Run. Have I mentioned that I’m vegan?

Inspired by the movie, I’d get an e-CaBi [an electric-assist Capital Bikeshare bike] and ride it up and down the hills of Northwest, humming the John Williams score. Then I’d rush down to the Kennedy Center, since it’s time to meet my family, “The Feldman Dynamic,” for dinner on the Millennium Stage, where they can share with me what they’ve done during the day. We’d have a bunch of food from NuVegan Cafe — barbecue tofu, vegan mac and cheese, kale and some kind of pie for dessert. After the show, I’d go with friends to see a performance by darlingdance, which is my favorite feminist postmodern dance company in town, or dog & pony dc, my favorite devised theater company in town. Or we’d go see whatever is playing at Woolly Mammoth. Then my driver would take us to the Source Theatre, where we’d catch the second set of Washington Improv Theater’s “Harold Night.” After the improv, we’d go read all the front pages at the Newseum and make sure to pass by the Temperance Fountain on the way, so I can reminisce about the time I spent 99 days there drinking a bottle of root beer by myself. Then we’d go to the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory, which they’d open after hours especially for us, and we’d hang out in the tropics area. I’d have my driver take me to my bank and I’d withdraw $10,000 in cash and spend the night distributing it to everyone sleeping on the sidewalks. AS TOLD TO SADIE DINGFELDER (EXPRESS)

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The Anthem onesie

Shop Made in DC’s gift boxes

901 Wharf St. SW; theanthemdc.com

Metro’s D.C. Metro map puzzle

1330 19th St. NW; shopmadeindc.com

The Anthem is still relatively new in town; so is that future rocker who’s going to look so hip sporting the music venue’s recently released onesie (which cleverly says, “New in town” on the back). This kid, clearly, will grow up to the sweet lullabies of past Anthem performers Dave Grohl and Bob Dylan. The $15 outfit, available at The Anthem or online, will help bide the time until a few holidays from now, when you can deliver the young one’s first concert tickets.

401 F St. NW; dcmetrostore.com

Indecisive sorts, here’s your surefire hit: At Dupont-based Shop Made in DC, choose from among 11 signature boxes, each stuffed with made-in-D.C. products and delicacies (prices start at $40). Or ask a staffer to curate a crate based on theme and budget. Co-founder Stacey Price recommends the Three Stars Two Bars box ($90), which includes goodies like D.C. coasters, a tumbler, a tea towel and chocolate-covered Oreos from The Capital Candy Jar.

You’ve puzzled over the Metro; in this season of sharing, extend that experience to your friends and family. Maybe together, you can finally solve the riddle that is the Metro … at least in 500-piece-jigsaw-puzzle form. Get it from the National Building Museum’s gift shop ($18) or Metro’s online store ($17), and maybe in return, Metro itself will gift us with a peaceful 2019.

Alexander Ovechkin 2018 Stanley Cup Champions player bobblehead

Black Books Matter tee or tote from Mahogany Books

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The Anacostia bookstore’s Black Books Matter T-shirts and totes are flying off the shelves, co-owner Ramunda Lark Young says. Treat your favorite reader to one of each (the shirt goes for $22, and a tote costs $14). Young theorizes that the merch — available online and in the store — is so popular because D.C. readers understand the “crucial significance of outward declaration” to help preserve black writers, stories, culture and history. A.H.

Short of taking the man himself home for the holidays, you can’t do much better than gifting this miniature, slightly ridiculous version to your favorite Capitals fan from the NHL’s online shop ($39.99). Little Ovi is fun, sturdy and the ideal size for office shrines, er, desks. And just as memories of the 2018 championship won’t soon fade, bobbleheads remain in style, never failing to amuse and delight.

1231 Good Hope Road SE; mahoganybooks.com

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Super-duper markets Black Cat Rock-N-Shop

F Street between Seventh and Ninth streets NW; through Dec. 23, noon-8 p.m., free admission.

Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW; Dec. 16, 7 p.m.-midnight, free admission.

If you can’t find something wonderful here, you’re not looking. This market features more than 150 vendors — including at least five artisanal chocolatiers — plus daily performances and a hot cider stand.

If you’re looking for vintage shirts and vinyl, this is the holiday market for you. You can also pick up unique mixed-media art by Rania Hassan, or Ruth Bader Ginsburg onesies by Hero Heads.

Del Ray Artisans Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria; Fridays, 6-9 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. through Dec. 16, free admission.

Your one-stop shop for handmade ceramics, jewelry and glassware, as well as photography, sculptures and paintings. With a new set of artists showcased each weekend, you’ll want to stop by more than once.

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Sugarloaf Craft Festival

National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW; Fri.-Sun., 5-9 p.m., free admission.

Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, Va.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.6 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $8-$10.

Your heart will grow three sizes as you browse this European-style outdoor market, which showcases local artisans. You won’t want to miss So Gingerly’s adorable children’s clothes crafted from vintage pillowcases and Tina Seamonster’s unique, quirky holiday cards.

This craft market unites hundreds of the most talented artisans from around the U.S. to sell their wares, including leather goods, jewelry, fine art and handmade clothes. Pick up a one-of-a-kind present, and check out live demos of metal spinning, wood-turning and pottery. S.D.

Jason Moran— James Reese Europe and The Harlem Hellfighters: The Absence of Ruin Saturday, December 8 at 8 p.m. Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran presents the U.S. premiere of his tribute to early ragtime musician & WWI veteran James Reese Europe. Through new music and stunning visuals, including a special film component directed by John Akomfrah (The March) with cinematography by Oscar®-nominated Bradford Young (Selma, Arrival), Moran will explore how Europe’s achievements continue to affect today’s culture and sound. A co-commission by 14-18 NOW: WW1 Centenary Art Commissions, the Kennedy Center, and Serious

Bobby Sanabria MultiVerse Big Band: West Side Story Reimagined Friday, January 18 at 7 & 9 p.m. Terrace Theater Kennedy-Center.org (202) 467-4600

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Presents with benefits 2019 calendar from Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

Candles from Freres Branchiaux Candle Co.

4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria

When the Gill brothers — Collin, 13, Ryan, 10, and Austin, 8 — started their candle business Freres Branchiaux last year, they had a burning desire. “We wanted to give back to the community because they give back to us,” Ryan says. The brothers donate 10 percent of each sale to various homeless shelters in the area, most recently Pathways to Housing DC. Their soy-based candles ($18-$25 each) come in a wide range of scents such as “Cherry Coco,” “Lavender Crush” and “Chunky Sweater” (scented with citrus, ginger, clove and more). You can find Freres Branchiaux products at select local shops and their online store.

The perfect addition to any desk or office: photos of adorable animals to make a workspace look less drab. Puppies, cats, pigs, rabbits and more cute little critters from the D.C. area are all featured in the Animal Welfare League’s 2019 calendar, with proceeds benefiting the organization. Stop by the shelter to purchase a calendar for $15, or two for $20 if you want to give a gift to yourself.

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Treats from Together We Bake togetherwebake.org

For the friend with a sweet tooth, Together We Bake’s chocolate chip cookies, trail mixes, apple chips and granolas will satisfy any cravings. The treats ($2-$39.75) are made by students and employees of the nonprofit program, which provides cooking education and workforce training to women who’ve experienced homelessness or have been released from incarceration without any formal job experience. Proceeds from all sales directly benefit Together We Bake. Make sure to place your Christmas orders online by Dec. 19, or you can buy select snacks at shops around the D.C. area.

Friends of the National Zoo membership

Silver Plume Tassel earrings from Kicheko Goods

3001 Connecticut Ave. NW; nationalzoo.si.edu

716 Monroe St. NE, Studio 3; kichekogoods.com

An annual membership to the National Zoo not only offers plenty of exclusive perks to your animalloving friend, but it also aids the Smithsonian’s conservation efforts. Choose from three membership tiers ($84-$250) that come with benefits such as free parking, discounts on concessions and gift shop merchandise, invitations to members-only events and unlimited free rides at the park. (Memberships activate immediately — the recipient is sent a temporary card via email — and expire after one year.)

Since Kicheko Goods launched in 2014, sales of the D.C. boutique’s stylish jewelry pieces have helped to fund education for children in Africa. Notably, the shop contributed to constructing a new school building in eastern Congo for students in need. Among the most eye-catching items in the store’s collection are the Silver Plume Tassels ($50), which come in three different colors and are versatile enough to be worn for any occasion. Purchase them online or stop by the Brookland-based store. S.W.

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Trapeze lessons at Trapeze School New York Washington DC 1299 New Jersey Ave. SE; washingtondc.trapezeschool.com

“If someone has always wanted to run away and join the circus, this is a way to experience that,” says Laura Wooster, one of the trapeze instructors at Trapeze School New York’s D.C. location, next to Nationals Stadium. Classes range from $40 to $65, and there are courses in other skills, such as trampoline and acrobatics. All of the trapeze lessons begin with 15 minutes of ground work before you hop onto the bar. The courses are open to all levels, but newbies shouldn’t worry. “There is no competition in terms of what students are trying to do. You can progress at your own pace,” Wooster says.

A custom D.C. tour from Private Tours of Washington privatetoursofwashington.com

Got in-laws coming to town? Give yourself the gift of getting them out of the house for a while. Private Tours of Washington creates custom tours of D.C. and the surrounding areas — and custom means custom.

The tours, which start at $480 for a three-hour tour for two people, aren’t just your usual “to the left, you see the White House” jaunts. “People come here with an obsession,” says Bill Thomas, the company’s founder and president. “It can be a historical figure, it can be the Civil War, the homes of the rich and famous. We’ve taken people to Senate hearings. There are a lot of ‘anythings’ in Washington to be interested in.”

Introductory flight lesson from the Navy Annapolis Flight Center 3090 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Md.; nafcflying.org

Know someone whose feet are never quite on the ground? Give him or her a trip into the air. While getting an actual license can take a while, an introductory trip with Navy Annapolis Flight Center gives the wannabe pilot a taste of flying. An hourlong intro flight with Frank Kennedy or one of his instructors runs $195 and is not just a tour — it’s a hands-on experience. “They’ll land the airplane,” Kennedy says of his riders. “Well, they think they do. It’s really 35 percent them and 65 percent the flight instructor.”

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Unforgettable experiences Drive Society

A boozy experience with The Whiskey Library

A new car (kind of) from Drive Society

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Sitting at home and drinking is always an option, but where’s the fun in that? The Whiskey Library will create a whiskey-based experience for nearly any group of people interested in every level of the liquor. It’ll cost $500 or more, depending on how many people attend and what you want to do — and you can do almost anything, including gathering at a local restaurant or even in your house. The cost also depends on the whiskeys you want to taste — though what you like might surprise you. “We do blind tastings where you can taste a $200 bottle of whiskey and a $40 of whiskey,” says Brian Thompson, the company’s co-founder. “And maybe you come to find out you’re really a cheap person and you should just stick with the $40 bottle if you like that.”

Drive Society is like Zipcar, only much flashier. Members get to drive a rotating roster of luxury cars — current autos on offer include a Ferrari 458 Italia, a 1969 Camaro and a Tesla Roadster 2.5 — so you can try before you don’t buy. Membership levels come with a certain number of points that drivers cash in to experience different types of cars (packages range from $2,000 to $12,000). You can drive the cars anywhere but a track — though there are daily mileage caps, so no speeding off to see the country. Best of all, if you don’t like one car, you can choose a different one the next week. “It’s unreasonable to buy 10 cars,” says Danielle Schefer, the company’s co-founder. “If you’re really a car enthusiast, this is the only way to really indulge your hobby.” K.P.K.

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Each year, the U.S. Botanic Garden’s “Season’s Greenings” exhibit transports visitors to a city of magical, miniature buildings, where branches and twigs form windows and roofs are woven from bark. This year’s display, “All Aboard!,” showcases versions of iconic U.S. train stations crafted from more than 70 types of plant materials. There’s also a collection of plant-based re-creations of D.C. landmarks, including the Capitol, the Library of Congress and, new this year, Union Station. The garden collaborates on the models with Applied Imagination, a Kentucky-based company that creates whimsical plant architecture. The goal is to “capture the feeling and overall look of the building,” rather than make an exact replica, says Nick Nelson, a landscape architect at the garden. Here’s a look at the work that went into the Union Station model. ANGELA HAUPT (FOR EXPRESS) U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW; through Jan. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free.

Roof

Windows

All the windows on the building, including the clear arched panes on the roof, are made out of reeds and salt cedar branches. “For a feature

like that, it needs to be something that’s very straight and consistent,” Nelson says. “And resin is dripped down over all of it,” which helps the components solidify and adds to the windows’ shiny luster. 3

Railings

The railings on the front of the station are made of magnolia twigs and winged euonymus. The latter, also known as burning bush, “is actually an invasive plant around here,” Nelson says. “It’s a shrub, and it’s used in a lot of buildings around town, typically cut into a hedge. You’ll notice it in the fall because it turns bright red.” 4

Eagles

The birds that adorn four of the

station’s columns, anchoring the right and left sides of the building, are made from the flowering stem of sago palm (which only blooms every three to four years), mahogany seed pods and the scales of two types of pine cone: digger and red. The Applied Imagination team works with about 100 pine cone varieties, Nelson says. 5

Statues

The statues of Roman legionnaires atop the station’s center six columns are packed full of materials: cornhusks, tulip poplar seeds, cedrela, sago palm blooms, cinnamon sticks, birch bark, walnut shells, winged euonymus, eucalyptus buds, birch twigs, lafi

pods and zinnia flowers. Many of the plant materials used for each model are dehydrated and dried out first, Nelson says. Otherwise, they would “rot and become soft and mushy.” 6

Columns

The stately columns that guard the station are made of mahogany pods, willow twigs, spruce twigs, honeysuckle branches, cinnamon sticks, palm leaves and oak bark. The cinnamon sticks are used to make the curly brown part near the top of each column. “Cinnamon is the outer bark of the cinnamon tree,” Nelson says. “It’s scraped off, and then it curls up, and that’s what gives it the curly look.”

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Union Station meets vegetation

The station’s roof is made from reeds — tall, grasslike plants — and cedar bark, which is durable, flexible and water-resistant. It’s all held together via “a lot of glue,” Nelson says, and the materials are layered in a way that prevents them from popping up and straightening. The team uses table saws to size the bark and other plant materials; for very thin items, floral scissors are often sufficient. It takes 100 to 200 hours to create most models, he says.

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Fellow Federal Employees and Retirees, Happy Holidays and thank you for continuing to Show Some Love through the Combined Federal Campaign! Your contributions and volunteer hours feed and care for the homeless, rebuild communities impacted by natural disasters, fund medical research, tutor our children, support our veterans, and much more. Together we are improving countless lives through the 8,000 CFC-supported charities; but we need your help to reach our nearly $40 million goal in the National Capital Area. You can make a pledge to give through payroll or annuity deduction at our website: cfcnca.org. Every gift makes a difference. For example: • $10 provides hot meals delivered to a senior, when it’s too cold to leave home; • $30 aids a veteran with job training, so they may become self-reliant; • $25 shelters a parent and child during an emergency, so they may be safe, warm, and fed; and • $50 tutors a child in reading and writing for an entire year to enable opportunities. As you do your holiday shopping this month, please consider a gift to change lives of others here in our community, nation, and around the world! Thank you,

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Honoring a President of Service As the nation mourns the passing of former President George H.W. Bush, the CFC is remembering his lifelong commitment to his country through his service and leadership in volunteerism. Throughout his Presidency, the CFCNCA saw nearly $140 million alone in donations, in conjunction with Bush inspiring millions in saying volunteers are “a thousand points of light …spread like stars…doing good.” The CFC asks you to consider honoring his legacy of service by pledging volunteer hours, coinciding with International Volunteer Day (yesterday), and celebrating a life that was dedicated to all lives around the world.

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Connie: “I was living on the edge until Food & Friends came along.” living with cancer. A special education professional, Connie was diagnosed with cancer four years ago. Since then, she has been treated with chemotherapy and radiation – twice. As a result, she exhausted her annual leave and sick leave. On top of that, she has no family in this area that she could rely on for emotional or ﬁnancial support. At her lowest point, Connie would go the entire workday without eating. She told co-workers, “I’ll eat when I get home” or “I’m dieting.” “I was living on the edge,” she says. “until Food & Friends came along.” Twice a month, she now receives four bags of fresh food and pantry staples through Food & Friends’ “Groceries-toGo” program. With two weeks’ supply of food, she prepares healthy meals like chicken breast sautéed with onions and garlic over brown rice or turkey burgers with a side of greens.

Food & Friends clients receive home-delivered meals and nutrition counseling to help them battle their disease. PHOTO COURTESY OF FOOD & FRIENDS

iving with cancer is challenging – no matter what the circumstances. But for those with a limited income, or no income, a cancer diagnosis can present seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Connie, 65, understands this all too well. She is one of thousands of breast cancer clients to have received meals or groceries from Food & Friends. Without those nutritious groceries, Connie would be skipping meals and putting her health at greater risk. Connie learned about Food & Friends during a visit to Washington Hospital Center, where she was being ﬁtted for a wig. “I was crying,” she recalls, “because I couldn’t afford the wig, but also because I couldn’t afford to buy food.” Founded at the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Food & Friends expanded its mission in the year 2000 to meet the growing needs of people in our region

Connie believes that having access to nutritious food has improved her health. She has more energy and gets sick less often. In turn, she adds, “I feel more conﬁdent at work.” “When you have cancer, you feel bad enough as it is,” Connie says. “Your self-esteem is low. You are living with uncertainly about the

future. A good meal is not only a boost to your conﬁdence, but a comfort like nothing else.” In 1988, Food & Friends’ mission to deliver hope, one meal at a time began. Since then, the organization has prepared and delivered more than 21 million life-sustaining meals to nearly 31,000 neighbors in need. With each delivery comes nutritious meals tailored to each client’s speciﬁc health needs, nutrition counseling from registered dietitians, and, most importantly, hope. By choosing to support Food & Friends through year-round CFC contributions, you’re truly making hope happen for clients like Connie. • CFC #52114

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Charitable Causes That Need Your Support

uring the Combined Federal Campaign, or CFC, each week highlights a different charitable cause to support. This not only draws appropriate attention to the wide variety of causes and charities, but it also helps federal workers and retirees discover new organizations to support. Here we outline the next four weeks of the Cause of the Week Calendar, along with

Cause of the Week, December 3-9: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Equipment Connections for Children Inc. (ECFC) was formed in 2009 to help children with disabilities. As kids outgrow the adaptive equipment they use to assist with activities like standing, walking, and bathing, ECFC ﬁnds new owners for the equipment – other children with disabilities who cannot afford the out-of-pocket costs to buy the adaptive equipment. Learn more at equipforchildren.org or donate to CFC #82341. Every1 Can Work provides employment opportunities for young adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The organization runs Cameron’s Coffee & Chocolates, a local coffee and chocolate shop in Fairfax, Virginia, that hires and supervises persons with disabilities. The organization’s goal is to provide meaningful work to employees. Learn more at every1canwork.com or donate to CFC #61854. Red Wiggler Community Farm (Red Wiggler Foundation Inc.) is a sustainable farm in Montgomery County, Maryland, that was founded in 1996. At Red Wiggler, people with and without developmental disabilities work together to grow food and distribute it to the community. Its Grower Program teaches farming skills to and provides work for 16 adults with developmental disabilities. Learn more at redwiggler.org or donate to CFC #34399.

Cause of the Week, December 17-23: ARTS & CULTURE Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC is in its 38th season with a mission to inspire equality and inclusion through education and musical performances. You can ﬁnd the chorus performing each month around the Washington, DC area. Contributions help the organization continue to inspire those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allies to bring people together through performance and outreach. Learn more at gmcw.org or donate to CFC #56791.

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a few charities that you may not have heard of. Take the time this year to learn about causes you may not be very familiar with, and make it a goal to Show Some Love to one or more charities that you haven’t supported in past years. Don’t forget to share your cause or support story through social media. Help generosity go viral by tagging your posts with #ShowSomeLoveCFC.

Cause of the Week, December 10-16: MILITARY SUPPORT Paws of Honor Inc. uses charitable contributions to provide no-cost veterinary care and products to retired military and police K-9 dogs that live with their owners or handlers in the Washington, DC area. The demanding nature of the jobs that these service dogs performed typically requires additional veterinary care after they retire from active duty. Paws of Honor helps lift the monetary burden from the dogs’ handler. Learn more at pawsofhonor.org or donate to CFC #97067. American Military Partner Association is a resource and support network for the partners, spouses, families, and allies of U.S. military service members and veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer. With more than 50,000 members and supporters, the organization facilitates connections through its network and events; provides support with various resources; honors families through projects; and serves them by advocating and educating others on their behalf. Learn more at MilitaryPartners.org or donate to CFC #33410. Soldiers Undertaking Disabled SCUBA Diving, Inc. has been operating since 2007 to help U.S. military service members who were wounded and suffered a permanent physical disability. Through the program, based at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, service members undertake SCUBA training and certiﬁcation as a way to facilitate the rehabilitation process. Learn more at sudsdiving.org or donate to CFC #94754.

Cause of the Week, December 24-30: HOUSING & SHELTER MANNA, Inc. is a non-proﬁt real estate developer in Washington, DC. The organization has helped produce nearly 1,200 quality, affordable housing units since 1982 for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. It focuses on neighborhood revitalization, asset-building through homeownership, and preservation of racial and ethnic diversity in the communities it serves. Learn more at MannaDC.org or donate to CFC #80363.

DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative, Inc. strives to make access to arts and humanities available to every DC public school and their students. The organization is working to achieve this goal through advocacy and two central programs – Arts and Humanities for Every Student and Professional Development Initiatives – that provide education and resources to students and teachers who do not have proper access to them. Learn more at dccollaborative.org or donate to CFC #66894.

Seabury Resources for Aging helps older adults in the Washington, DC area lead a digniﬁed and independent life by providing housing options and services, such as personalized counseling, home-delivered meals, free and subsidized transportation options, community programs, and more. Learn more at seaburyresources.org or donate to CFC #63211.

Encore Stage & Studio, Inc. is a children’s theater and an artistic home for youth in Washington, DC. At Encore Stage & Studio, young people have the opportunity to become involved in all aspects of theater arts, from onstage acting to backstage support. The organization offers classes, camps, and events to youth ranging in ages from 6 months old through those in 12th grade. Learn more at encorestageva.org or donate to CFC #69654.

Yachad, Inc. operates in Washington, DC and Prince George’s County. Yachad means together in Hebrew, which supports the organization’s goals of bringing community members together to engage in housing projects, like home repairs, that preserve local housing and make the homes safe places to live. Donations help pay for materials and labor for Yachad’s housing projects. Learn more at yachad-dc.org or donate to CFC #52586.

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Solving Climate Change One Tree at a Time

e invite you to share American Forests’ vision of a world where forests are resilient, thriving and valued for their significant environmental, societal and economic benefits. As the nation’s oldest nonprofit conservation organization, founded in 1875, American Forests has been at the forefront of every major achievement of the conservation movement. From successfully advocating for the creation of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in 1905, to pioneering the field of urban forestry in the 1970s, to developing the first satellite-based tree canopy assessment tool in 1996, American Forests has tirelessly worked to protect and restore forests and planted more than 60 million trees since 1990. And with the support of individuals and organizations, we are still innovating today to help forests adapt to a changing climate and to find forest solutions that benefit people, water and wildlife. Earlier this year, American Forests helped secure much-needed, dedicated funding in the USFS budget for fighting wildfires. This success was the result of five years of advocacy and leadership through the

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Forest Fire Funding Fix coalition. With the Funding Fix now in place, USFS won’t be forced to reallocate funds intended for other important activities, like forest restoration and urban forest management, to combat wildﬁres that are growing in frequency and intensity due to climate change. American Forests also collaborated with USFS to design and create the Vibrant Cities Lab (VCL), a ﬁrstof-its-kind online hub of tools and information that is a key resource for planners, architects and designers. Highlighting the importance and science of urban forests, VCL offers an urban forestry toolkit that includes self-assessment and goal-setting tools.

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American Forests has always sought innovative solutions to protect and restore forests, but our work has become even more urgent as the threats facing forests escalate – from drought and wildfire to pests and disease – driven in large part by more than a decade of rising temperatures. Fortunately, the solution to these threats is already at hand: healthier and more resilient forests. Our most significant impacts have come as a result of our role working as a catalyst, convener and collaborator with national agencies, such as USFS and the Bureau of Land Management; other conservation nonprofits; national, state and local elected officials; and business leaders. But much of the funding that makes our work possible comes from individual supporters like you. When you designate CFC #10632, you are helping to ensure forests not only survive but thrive long into the future, making it possible for people and wildlife to thrive as well. To help protect and restore America’s forests for generations to come, join us! Designate American Forests for your CFC contribution: CFC #10632. And visit americanforests.org for more ways to help protect our forests.• CFC #10632

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Empowering Female Survivors of War and Conﬂict

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Members of a women’s cooperative made by graduates of Women for Women International pose for a picture in their ﬁeld.

the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kosovo, Iraq, Jordan, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, and South Sudan. To understand and track the effects of their program, Women for Women International conducts three surveys with all participants. These are deployed at the time participants join, after they complete the program, and then two years after their graduation. “The results we have are incredible,” says Adams. “For example, in Nigeria, women’s savings more than triple upon graduation. In DRC, we see a 61%

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t was nighttime in Nigeria when Kangyang Grace Davoli heard gunshots right outside her home. Community members weren’t strangers to violence, as a continuous ethnic conflict divided herders and farmers. After Kangyang’s husband went outside to investigate the situation, she told her six children to go as well and hide in the bushes since their home didn’t have a secure door. It was too late, though. The gunmen were already inside, and she witnessed the murder of her husband and children. Now alone, Kangyang needed support – mentally and financially. Through her community, Kangyang learned about Women for Women International and how the organization had helped other female survivors of conflict develop valuable life skills that empowered them to move forward. “For Kangyang and women like her who have survived the unimaginable, our program is a lifeline,” says Laurie Adams, chief executive officer of Women for Women International. “It equips them with income-generation skills and tools, but also gives them a support system by connecting them to other women in their communities.” During her time in the yearlong program, Kangyang has learned an array of professional skills, which she wants to apply toward starting her own business centered around chickens. Kangyang has been saving the $10 monthly stipend provided to her by Women for Women International so she can put the money toward her business goals. For the past 25 years, Women for Women International has made it its mission to ensure that women in war-torn and conflict-ridden countries aren’t forgotten. Since the organization was founded by then-23year-old Zainab Salbi, its specialized program has changed the lives of Kangyang and more than 479,000 other marginalized women. It not only provides them with a safe space, but also strengthens these women socially and economically. “During this program, we provide participants with health services, counseling, vocational training and business skills so that they may learn the tools necessary to provide for themselves and their families,” says Adams. “By working in groups of 25, these women build important community networks of support that allow them to save money, start businesses, and heal together with other women who understand the trauma they have endured.” The organization is currently working in 10 countries: Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Laurie Adams meets a graduate of Women for Women International’s program in Rwanda.

decrease in food insecurity. In Rwanda, we see a 56% increase in savings by graduation.” While the organization focuses a majority of its efforts on supporting women, it has also been engaging men as advocates and allies since 2002 when they ﬁrst piloted a program in Nigeria. Since then, they have been able to educate nearly 26,000 men in six countries about women’s rights and how to support and empower women. “The program is tailored to each community we serve, so in Afghanistan it is deeply rooted in

Islamic knowledge in support of women’s rights, and in the DRC it is focused on fighting violence against women,” says Adams. “We’ve seen promising results from this program. For example, across our men’s engagement activities in Afghanistan, DRC, and Nigeria, men were 80% more active in supporting women’s rights at graduation compared to enrollment. In Afghanistan, 39% of male graduates reported having taken action to share information with their community about the effects of violence against women, compared to only 15% at enrollment.” Empowering women is critical not just in helping them gain confidence to use the valuable skills they’ve learned to help themselves, but also to help their community. “They become voices for progress and change in their communities,” says Adams. “In particular, we are proud to report that 210 women graduates won seats in Rwanda’s local elections that took place in February and March 2016. There isn’t a day when I am not inspired by what the women we’ve served are able to accomplish.” Women for Women International also runs a sponsorship program that allows anyone to “Sponsor a Sister” for $35 a month. This donation supports a “sister” through the organization’s transformative training program. “Our sponsorship program is unique because you not only get to support a woman directly, but also exchange letters with her and track her progress through the program,” says Adams. “It is one of the most fulfilling ways to give back. I recently received a letter from my own ‘sister’ who lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo and felt incredibly moved.” • Story by Tara Shubbuck CFC #11311

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Building Trust with Families

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odnika is a young, ﬁrst-time mother who brought her daughter, Zayli, to Martha’s Table as a 10-month-old infant. She was referred to Martha’s Table by a trusted friend but was still hesitant to leave her baby alone with strangers. Her fears were calmed after she witnessed the gentle and skilled care our teachers used with their students. It’s been a while since she toured our classrooms, and Rodnika has watched Zayli blossom and thrive. She loves how our teachers engage students with reading, stories, and music to learn shapes, sounds, the alphabet, and how to count. “The teachers at Martha’s Table go above and beyond” said Rodnika. “They’ve helped me transition Zayli to her own bed, helped get her potty trained, and even helped me work out academic and professional goals for myself. Zayli’s teachers keep me informed and up-to-date on her educational and socio-emotional development. She plays well with other children, but she’s also very independent. She knows how to tie her shoes now. I once went to help her, and she told me, ‘No mommy, I got it.’”

Rodnika and Zayli at The Commons.

Rodnika feels that Zayli’s overall development is where it should be, maybe even further. Zayli is almost three years old now, so Rodnika is going to start looking at charter schools for her to start pre-kindergarten. “I would love for Zayli to stay with Martha’s Table,” she said. “I love all the teachers because they love my baby and take such good care of her.” Martha’s Table recently relocated its headquarters from 14th Street NW to The Commons in the Ft. Stanton/Hillsdale neighborhood east of the Anacostia River. This winter we will open our second education center at The Maycroft in Columbia Heights. This school year enrollment in our education programs will grow by 40%, supporting our belief that every child, no matter their zip code, deserves the opportunity for their brightest future. Please stand with us as we continue to grow the reach and deepen the impact of our educational programming – make your contribution through workplace giving today. • Story by Chamene Howard, Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Martha’s Table CFC #29262

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ashington, D.C., has a stormwater problem. When it rains, water rushes over impermeable surfaces like roads and sidewalks, and picks up pollutants like trash, oil and pesticides. These pollutants end up in storm drain systems and eventually make their way into local rivers, such as the Anacostia and Potomac. More than 3 billion gallons of stormwater runoff and raw sewage flow into D.C.’s rivers each year, making it the fastestgrowing source of pollution to our rivers, to the Chesapeake Bay, and to freshwater sources around the world. However, when it comes to solving the issue of stormwater pollution, D.C. is far ahead of the curve. This is the only city in the world with a market-driven solution. Like many cities in the country, the EPA’s Clean Water Act creates a mandate for D.C. to address stormwater pollution. However, the District has a unique advantage: innovative local policies that require developers to manage stormwater on their new construction and renovation projects. But with a caveat that allows developers to fulfill half the requirement by purchasing Stormwater Retention Credits (SRCs) from offsite green infrastructure projects. This creates a market demand for SRCs. The Nature Conservancy is working in D.C. to help fulfill the supply side of the equation. The Conservancy is using private equity to fund green infrastructure projects on properties that will have the greatest impact on water quality in our rivers. The landowners are willing partners who benefit from the removal of unused impervious surfaces, thereby reducing their water bill. And developers benefit because they can buy competitively priced SRCs, freeing up square footage to build revenue-generating amenities like restaurants and parking decks as opposed to stormwater retention infrastructure like green roofs and cisterns.

A rain garden at historic Mount Olivet Cemetery captures stormwater runoff before it enters the Anacostia River. This project generates 276,000 stormwater retention credits every three years.

Back to the use of private equity to fund these green infrastructure projects: NatureVest, The Nature Conservancy’s impact investing unit, has raised 100% of the capital required to implement these SRC-generating projects in D.C. from Prudential Financial. Prudential provided the capital, and Encourage Capital brokered the deal and helped to found District Stormwater, LLC, in conjunction with NatureVest. District Stormwater, LLC, is the entity that makes the credit sales, which in turn generate a return on investment for Prudential. This type of conservation ﬁnance innovation is a game-changer. The Nature Conservancy’s primary goal in helping to establish the nascent D.C. stormwater market is to use our global reach and inﬂuence to scale this type of marketdriven solution to cities around the world that face similar stormwater problems. CFC #10643

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Humane Law Enforcement Case Leads to Bright Future for Puppy PHOTO COURTESY HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCE

hen abuse or neglect of an animal is suspected, the Humane Rescue Alliance’s Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) officers do not rest until they have thoroughly investigated a case, ensured the long-term safety of the animal in question, and brought the perpetrator to justice. Such was the case with Dutchess. A young, exuberant puppy with nothing but love to give, Dutchess was discovered in a home in Washington, D.C., after a community member requested a check of the dog’s welfare and condition. When Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) HLE Sgt. Dan D’Eramo arrived at the residence of her owner, two things were obvious: One: Dutchess could not be a sweeter and friendlier puppy. Two: She had been severely neglected. As the six-month-old limped across the floor to greet D’Eramo, he realized the dog could barely use one of her back legs. After an interview with Dutchess’s owner, he learned that she had fallen down a flight of stairs two weeks earlier, which was believed to be the cause of the injury. D’Eramo advised the owner that Dutchess needed immediate veterinary attention. Dutchess’s owner refused all recommended

After a rough start, sweet Dutchess is living the good life.

treatment, including antibiotics, X-Rays, and even regular vaccinations. “He showed no real intention of actually caring for the dog’s injury,” D’Eramo said. HLE ofﬁcers seized Dutchess through a court order and immediately transported her to Dogs and Cats Veterinary Referral and Emergency (DCVR) in Maryland, where she was diagnosed with a fractured hip. Since the injury had been neglected and, in the

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doctor’s opinion, there was little hope of the break healing properly due to the elapsed time since the fracture, DCVR proceeded with successful surgery to repair Dutchess’s hip. Dutchess went through extensive physical therapy and began using her injured leg almost a month after her surgery. On December 20, Dutchess’s owner was arrested and charged with an animal cruelty misdemeanor. Dutchess, who quickly captured the hearts of HRA staff, moved on to be cared for by an HRA foster before ﬁnding her forever home with a family in Annapolis, Maryland. Today, Dutchess spends her days with another HRA alumnus, Chili. Together – thanks to the loving home provided by their adopters – they play in the Chesapeake Bay, romp around the backyard, and spend quality time together on the family sofa. Their forever home has been found, lives have been saved, and another success story is in the books. If not for the diligent work of HLE ofﬁcers, veterinarians, HRA animal care staff, and wonderful adopters, Dutchess’s future might not be so bright. • Story by Humane Rescue Alliance CFC #58899

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A Powerful Advocate for Children with Cancer

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ven though survivors of childhood cancer have overcome great obstacles, 95 percent of them will suffer from significant long-term health effects that can occur months or even years after their cancer treatment has ended. Known as late effects, these issues affect both the body – like organ function and growth and development – and mind – like memory, mood, and learning. This can drastically inﬂuence the survivor’s quality of life into adulthood. Research from the National Cancer Institute has revealed three main factors that determine the risk level for late effects: the patient, the tumor, and the treatment. Insofar as treatment goes, there are options such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and stem cell transplant, among others. These treatment options are where the medical community has already and can continue to make a great impact with regard to late effects and improving the quality of life for childhood cancer survivors. This is a major focus point for Children’s Cause for Cancer Advocacy (CCCA), a nonprofit dedicated to policy and advocacy for childhood cancer. Just this summer, the organization achieved a major victory with the passage of the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access and Research (STAR) Act. “Passage of the STAR Act was a huge accomplishment and the culmination of many years’ worth of research, relationshipbuilding, and hard work,” says Jess Kean, communications director at Children’s Cause for Cancer Advocacy. “This is the most comprehensive childhood cancer legislation ever taken up by Congress, and it was passed with unanimous bipartisan support in both chambers. The STAR Act will create better, less-toxic therapies for the 16,000 kids diagnosed with cancer every year.” Specifically, the STAR Act authorizes $30 million in annual funding from 2019-2023 for grants that support programs and research centered on childhood cancer. Even after this success, CCCA is still working at full steam toward other policy changes. In 2019, the organization will focus some of its efforts on healthcare access issues. “There’s a big need to alleviate some of the crushing financial burdens that a childhood cancer diagnosis can have on a family,” Kean

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says. “We’ve been surveying families and gathering research around issues of health insurance access barriers and reimbursement challenges that face childhood cancer families, and now we’re looking at what some of the solutions might be and how we can achieve progress in that arena.” CCCA estimates that the average cost of a hospital stay in the United States for a child with cancer is $40,000 and approximately one third of American kids who have cancer are covered by Medicaid. The organization is supporting two pieces of legislation – the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act and the Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act – that will improve care for the children who are enrolled in Medicaid by helping to alleviate coverage issues and reduce hurdles in receiving timely care. “Legislation typically takes years to advance into law – and even longer to start changing things in the real world,” Kean says. She has been working at CCCA for more than a decade and knows the process well. Unfortunately, when it comes to CCCA’s important and time-sensitive advocacy work, you’d rather measure success over months and not years. “When you’re working with kids who don’t have the luxury of time – that progress can feel agonizingly slow,” Kean says. “But it’s happening, and it’s saving lives.” • Story by Tara Shubbuck CFC #71422

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ne freezing winter day, Shanice came to SOME’s Medical Clinic. Living on the streets, she was wrapped in layers of dirty clothing and suffering from severe mental illness. Our caring staff treated Shanice and encouraged her to accept a bed at SOME’s psychiatric crisis shelter. She declined, but agreed to go there for a snack. Two sandwiches later, Shanice asked if there was any syrup. She stayed at Jordan House that night. In the coming days, the depth of Shanice’s pain emerged. Under her many layers of clothing she was extremely malnourished, and she was severely traumatized. Thanks to SOME’s generous donors, our skilled staff was able to give Shanice the care and services that she desperately needed. Today, her mental health is stable and she lives in safe, permanent housing. As a community-based nonproﬁt organization, SOME (So Others Might

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such as affordable housing, job training, addiction treatment and counseling. Last year, SOME served more than 388,000 meals to hungry men, women and children. We housed 146 homeless families with 336 children, as well as 543 homeless single adults. More than 8,000 medical and dental visits

were provided to homeless adults in our health clinic; more than 2,000 homeless and low-income adults received case management and mental health services; and more than 150 men and women were trained for living wage careers at the SOME Center for Employment Training. Please make a contribution to SOME through your workplace giving campaign to help us to continue to provide these services to the poor and homeless in Washington, DC. You can be conﬁdent that a contribution to SOME will be used to help those who need it most. More than 90 percent of SOME’s revenue goes directly to our programs for the homeless, and SOME has been named a Four-Star Charity by Charity Navigator for the past eight consecutive years. Thank you for your support. • Story by SOME (So Others Might Eat) CFC #74405

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t is hard to believe that the characters of Sesame Street have been educating and capturing the attention of kids around the world for nearly 50 years. What many people may not know is that, behind the scenes, this television show was created by the nonprofit organization Sesame Workshop – originally called the Children’s Television Workshop (CTW) until 2000. The mission of Sesame Workshop is to educate kids around the world or, more specifically, “help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.” The organization’s tactics extend beyond television and also include radio, books, and interactive technology that reach children in more than 150 countries. We talked to Sheila Kelly, Sesame Workshop’s chief development officer, to learn the intricacies of how they use their global reach and popularity to accomplish the nonprofit’s mission.

Tell us about the Sesame Street Yellow Feather Fund. Sheila: Although Sesame Workshop has always been a nonproﬁt, many people still aren’t aware of our need for philanthropic support. The Sesame Street Yellow Feather Fund helps us

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bridge that gap. Earlier this year, for example, the Yellow Feather Fund ran the organization’s ﬁrst-ever crowdfunding campaign to mark Autism Awareness Month. With generous support from Sesame fans, savvy Kickstarter backers, and the autism community, we surpassed our original goal and funded the creation of a storybook that will show Julia helping a friend who is being bullied. That new storybook will be ready for kids and families in Spring 2019.

What other successful initiatives has Sesame Workshop been behind? Sheila: At Sesame, we’re always looking for places where we’re uniquely qualiﬁed to make a lasting difference in the lives of children. Sesame Street for Military Families is a perfect example: 13 years ago, at a time when the number of activeduty service personnel was at the highest level in decades, we saw that resources aimed to help the littlest military kids were still scarce. Using

our early learning expertise and beloved Sesame Street characters, we’ve been able to support thousands of military families through difﬁcult transitions like injury, relocation, and even grief. We applied that same ethos to one of our newest initiatives: bringing critical

early education to children impacted by the Syrian refugee crisis, together with the International Rescue Committee. Wherever kids and families need a dose of learning, laughter, and hope – that’s where we are. • Story by Tara Shubbuck CFC #58827 Big Bird with a military family at West Point.

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What’s a good example of how Sesame Workshop uses characters to help achieve its mission? Sheila: Since we debuted Julia, the ﬁrst Sesame Street character with autism, as part of our See Amazing in All Children initiative, we’ve heard so many touching stories from the autism community and beyond. Parents say their autistic children have more playdates because of Julia. Teachers report that their students are more inclusive in their play. One mother told us that she used a Julia storybook to explain to her daughter that she, too, has autism. Her daughter responded, “So I’m amazing too, right?” The power of our characters is almost magical, but we couldn’t do what we do without support from people like our Sesame Street Yellow Feather Fund supporters.

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Building Strength, Stability and Self-reliance Through Shelter

or Yitayal Dires, the dream of homeownership for his wife and two small children motivated him to work two full-time jobs for the past three years. He desired to move from unsafe, crowded and rodent-infested living conditions to his own home where his children could play in their own backyard. However, even though he worked two fulltime jobs, he found very little opportunity to purchase an affordable home for his family in this area. He heard about the Habitat for Humanity program and was eventually selected as a new homeownerto-be. When they got the phone call announcing their selection, Yitayal’s ﬁrst thoughts were that “he now had the ability to provide a stable environment for his family, especially his 5-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter.” In order to secure the home with its affordably priced 30-year mortgage with a zero percent interest rate, the family completed 300 “sweat equity” hours. Yitayal and his wife Fatima worked on the construction site, volunteered in the ReStore and also attended homeownership workshops. Through their labor and the support of donors and volunteers, the family now enjoys greater self-reliance in a stable home.

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When the big day arrived for the home dedication, the Dires’ family joined with Habitat staff, volunteers, donors and family members to celebrate the completion of their journey. Little did the children know that not only did they walk into their new home, but also waiting in their backyard was a playhouse made just for them. With an older cousin in tow, they ran outside and began to enjoy the benefits of home ownership. The Dires‘ are just one of many families impacted by the work of Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland (HFHMM). An affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, the organization serves Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties in Maryland. Since being established in 1982, almost 100 homes have been dedicated to hardworking, low-income families. HFHMM also serves low-income families through a repair and weatherization program that works to correct critical health and safety issues within homes. While Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties are some of the most affluent, fastest-growing communities in the nation, thousands of residents are

living in poverty. Housing costs have sky-rocketed, while income growth in many jobs has remained the same – making the dream of homeownership almost impossible for low-income families. Through Habitat Metro Maryland’s unique homeownership program, the goal is to end the cycle of poverty, empower communities, and show families that with the right tools, they can maintain their own stable community. We have many more deserving families waiting for the funds needed for Habitat Metro Maryland to purchase more land and the materials required to build or rehabilitate additional housing. Helping us build strength, stability and self-reliance can start with you. Designating Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland as your preferred charity through your employee giving program is a great way to become part of making the dream of homeownership come true for those less fortunate in our community. Will you join Habitat Metro Maryland in our efforts to create a world where everyone has a decent place to live? • Story by Jeffrey Dee CFC #99371

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Supporting the Families of Fallen Soldiers

children if the time ever came where she was no t is tragic when a military service member loses longer with us,” Becky says. his or her life, and even more so when they leave While it never came to that point, the Campbells behind a widowed spouse and children. While still did everything they could to support the grieving, those left behind must also face their Torres family. Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief new reality and ﬁgure out how to make ends meet on Fund provided the family with housing, their own. furniture, food, clothing, school supplies, Such was the case with Darian (DJ) auto repairs, and more. Still, they Torres. During childhood, DJ and his encountered setback after setback sibling lost their father while their over the years, like homelessness mother, a disabled veteran, was and even DJ getting shot when he suffering immensely from coal was just 16 years old. workers’ pneumoconiosis as a “The ﬁrst person his mother called result of her military service. was me,” Becky remembers. “I was DJ was just 4 years old when his at their sides within an hour, wiping family discovered Children of Fallen blood off his legs and arms, and Soldiers Relief Fund. holding onto prayers that he would come His mother’s lung disease continued through and survive this tragedy.” to worsen to the point where Becky DJ Torres’s high That was in 2016. Now, Becky speaks Campbell, founder and CEO of Children school graduation proudly of DJ’s successes after having of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund, felt there photo 15 months overcome so much hardship. He was in was a possibility that DJ’s mom may not after he was shot. honors classes while in grade school, she be able to survive much longer. says, and is now in college, continuing to achieve “Due to the severity of [DJ’s] mother’s disease, [my good grades. husband and I] decided that we would adopt her

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This is just one example of how Diana McGee, DJ Torres’s mom, crying during the National Anthem vested the Campbells are in the in Texas at an event. individuals and families who come to the nonprofit organization to seek Years later on August 26, 2009, assistance. while David was still active military Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief and eager to return overseas, he Fund has provided more than $4.2 died in a car accident. million in college scholarships and “Even though I struggle with my financial assistance to hundreds of own loss over my youngest son’s military children, gold star spouses, PHOTOS COURTESY OF REBECCA CAMPBELL passing, I have committed myself to and severely disabled veterans. keeping his memory alive by helping other families Becky has poured her heart and time into Children deal and handle their own losses,” Becky says. of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund since she founded it Aside from financial assistance, Children of Fallen in October 2003. When her youngest son, David A. Soldiers Relief Fund has also maintained a retreat Campbell, was deployed with the U.S. Army to Iraq in February 2003, his absence got her thinking about home since 2010, called the Patriot House, which sits on the Potomac River in River Bend Park, West the tragic reality of military children who are left Virginia. It is open seven months of the year and is without a parent. provided free of charge to service members and “These children of our fallen were in my daily their families, allowing them to spend quality time thoughts and prayers,” she says. “After a short together away from the stressors of everyday life and discussion with my husband, I decided to plan a medical facilities. fundraising event to help provide college to one or Looking forward, Becky isn’t slowing her efforts perhaps two children. That was the idea in 2003. The for Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund any reality is that I could not find it in my heart to stop.”

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Even on the coldest winter night, a trip to the National Christmas Tree will warm your heart. A beacon of twinkling lights on December’s darkest nights, the tree brings people from every walk of life together, to observe that most sacred of holiday traditions: taking cute photos for social media. A case in point: When I visited last week, a perfect stranger handed me his phone, and I didn’t even think about stealing it — at least not until it was way too late. More cautious tourists asked the ranger on duty to take their photos and then pelted him with questions. “Are you sure there’s a tree under there?” asked one middle-aged man. Covered in a tent of lights, the 30-foot tree could “just as easily be a pole,” he said. “If you look about twothirds of the way up, you can see some of the branches poking out,” was the ranger’s well-practiced answer. The National Christmas Tree is played by a living Colorado blue spruce that’s there on the Ellipse year-round. Tenting it is easier on the tree than dangling decorations from its branches, the ranger explained. Even though it’s not exactly traditional, the National

Christmas Tree is pretty impressive, thanks to the tent’s 74,000 LED lights and other decorations, courtesy of General Electric. (Industry groups have supported the spectacle since its inception in 1923 in order to promote electric holiday lighting.) Plus, there are nightly musical performances, a Nativity scene and the “Pathway of Peace” — 56 smaller trees representing U.S. states and territories, which are hung with plastic balls that have been decorated by schoolchildren. Unfortunately, much of the children’s art is impossible to see, because the plastic balls fill with condensation, obscuring the scenes placed inside. Some young artists avoided this problem by decorating the surface of the balls instead of filling them like snow globes. This was the approach used by ingenious students from Oklahoma, who covered one of their balls with beads and feathers. Way to think outside the sphere, Middle School of Piedmont! While the state trees looked nearly identical to me, I overheard several New Yorkers complaining that theirs was runty. “It’s the smallest, scroungiest one,” one man grumbled. His young daughter agreed. “They are making us look bad in front of everyone,” she said. Later, another

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presumptive New Yorker carped about the tree’s sign. “The light on it is too bright, so you can’t even read it,” he said. A few highly observant visitors to the tree also noticed that President Trump got that military parade he wanted — albeit in miniature form. Among the model villages at the base of the tree, there’s one with tanks and jeeps in the streets and a marching band in the town square. A train marked “U.S. Marines” circles the town towing even more military vehicles, and a stand of tiny spectators wave American flags that are bigger than their homes. Despite this potentially partisan tableau, the crowd at the tree seemed united in the simple joy of watching model

Pro tip: Wear warm clothes and bring your own hot chocolate. trains zoom through tunnels and over bridges. “Is this my life?!” exclaimed one locomotive-crazy toddler, thrilled to the point of existential crisis. The trains are a relatively recent addition to the National Christmas Tree display, but they don’t quite make up for the loss of the yule log, a roaring bonfire that was discontinued in 2012 for safety reasons. A pair of 30-something women who said they’d voted for Trump told the ranger that they would ask the president to bring the yule log back. “He’s

going to be tweeting about this tomorrow,” one chirped. I miss the bonfire, too, but I have an idea for a replacement that could also help warm people up: a hot chocolate stand. There’s currently nowhere to get refreshments in the food desert that is the Mall at night. Luckily, plenty of eateries are a short Uber ride away — including a Christmasthemed bar that also brings people together for that most sacred of holiday traditions: photo ops. “Let’s go to Miracle on Seventh Street,” a 20-something guy said to his friends. “There’s more Christmas stuff there.” For more on D.C. life, follow Sadie on Twitter: @SadieDing

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ETC. Gloves. You are going to need gloves. Ice!, the centerpiece of Gaylord National Resort’s yearly Christmas on the Potomac, is cool. And also cold. At this year’s edition, which celebrates “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” you’ll find a chilled extravaganza containing 12 scenes from the beloved cartoon carved from ice, plus a Nativity scene featuring a 12-foot-tall angel — inside tents that are kept at 9 degrees. Thirty-five artisans from China carved Snoopy’s decked-out doghouse, the loo-loo-looing choir scene and, of course, Charlie’s signature tree. While each visitor gets a distinctive (and very welcome) blue parka to wear for the duration, the coats don’t have pockets, giving everyone the ability to experience what it’s like to wear women’s clothes. So: gloves. Beyond the frozen figures, Ice! has four frozen slides to careen down. (Tip: Put the coat under your butt so you’ll slide better.) After you emerge from the final tent and return to the balmy winter weather that felt cold before you went into air that was 9 degrees, you’ll find the Christmas Village, which incorporates a hot chocolate stand, an ice skating rink, a carousel, a train and a chance to have some cookies with Mrs. Claus and get a photo taken with her husband (these extras cost extra). Ice! and the Christmas Village, both of which are outside of the resort’s main building, aren’t the only holiday activities to be found in Christmas on the Potomac. As in the past 11 years, the Gaylord National has converted its atrium into a twinkly light spectacular. Nearly 2 million lights deck the halls, right along with 1,300 feet of garland, 1,500 poinsettias and

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the young side, so audiences get the thrill of seeing what looks like a 7-year-old girl catapult off a seesaw into the arms of what one hopes is her father, or at least someone with a strong protective instinct. There are other performers, including a contortionist, a juggler and, near the end of the show, an impressively muscular aerialist who soars over the audience and occasionally stretches out over the front few rows (he is the reason you want to get there early and get a good seat). Christmas on the Potomac isn’t subtle, but it doesn’t aspire

to be. It’s an explosion of sugar plum fairies and goodwill toward all that combines art, artistry and immense amounts of stuff that glitters to saturate visitors’ hearts and minds with the holiday spirit. If a little Christmas magic is what you want this time of year, a lot of Christmas magic might be just what you need.

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Many of Ambreen Buttâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s works are on a very small scale: The Pakistani-American artist uses delicate brushes made of squirrel hair to create her incredibly intricate pieces steeped in the traditions of Indian and Persian miniature painting. Examine the details of her work in the exhibition â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mark My Wordsâ&#x20AC;? at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Butt uses such techniques as drawing, stitching, gluing, etching and staining to address big, modern-day issues such as oppression, war and the need for female heroes.

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Marcus King Band Singer and guitarist Marcus King is only 22, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already become a fixture on the festival circuit, touring hard and sitting in with anyone who invites him onstage. Last month, he added some blueeyed soul and Southern guitar riffs to funk act Lettuceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show at The Anthem. In October, King and his band released â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carolina Confessions,â&#x20AC;? which was produced by Dave Cobb (Sturgill Simpson, Chris Stapleton), and features a co-write from The Black Keysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dan Auerbach. 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW; Thu., 7 p.m., $20.

MONDAY

Hot 99.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jingle Ball Capital One Arena, 601 F St. NW; Mon., 7:30 p.m., $60-$200.

The annual Jingle Ball holiday concert brings several power players from the world of pop music to Capital One Arena. Headlining this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show are singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes, right, DJ duo The Chainsmokers, rapper G-Eazy and singer Meghan Trainor. Bebe Rexha, Sabrina Carpenter, Bazzi and NF round out the lineup.

Alex Levin, pastry chef for Casolareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister restaurants The Riggsby, Alta Strada and Tico, hosts â&#x20AC;&#x153;an evening of lights, latkes and libationsâ&#x20AC;? at the Georgetown eatery. The all-you-can-eat menu also boasts desserts made by Bread Furstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mark Furstenberg. DJ Nes Gadol provides the tunes. Casolare Ristorante + Bar, 2505 Wisconsin Ave. NW; Thu., 6:30-9:30 p.m., $25.

Fri. ETC â&#x20AC;Ś

Winter in Washington You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to travel to the Mall to see D.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic monuments: Winter in Washington brings those sights to CityCenterDC â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sort of. The Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial are among the landmarks that will be carved out of 50,000 pounds of ice for a gigantic sculpture on display this weekend. The Park at CityCenter, 1098 New York Ave. NW; Fri., 4-9 p.m., Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. & 4-9 p.m., free.

Sun. MUSIC

Women Who Rock: A Tribute to the 90s ProjectHERA, which supports female musicians in D.C., is behind this fundraiser for the nonprofit.

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top stops THE STEVEN F. UDVAR-HAZY CENTER’S

15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Saturday, December 15 10am-3pm 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA

IVY & CONEY

Explore the Center’s collection with Museum staff and volunteers. Meet the Museum’s new director, Dr. Ellen Stofan, and Steven F. Udvar-Hazy. Enjoy special free IMAX® movies, musical performances, activities and more. Museum Admission, 15th Anniversary activities, and PARKING* are FREE! *Free parking is available only on Saturday, December 15, 2018.

THROUGH DEC. 26

Chai-vy and Cohen-y Ivy and Coney, 1537 Seventh St. NW; through Dec. 26, free admission.

Ivy and Coney’s second annual celebration of the Festival of Lights has adopted Rusty, the red panda who once escaped from the National Zoo, as its inspiration. Look for Manischewitz cocktails, a menu of housemade latkes, nightly menorah lightings during Hanukkah, a dreidel-spinning competition and the Shotnorah, which allows eight customers to take shots simultaneously. (The bar is closed Dec. 25.)

As the title suggests, a diverse array of women from the D.C. music scene — Lauren Calve, Gina Sobel, Dior Ashley Brown, Rachel Levitin and many more — will cover some of their favorite songs from the ’90s. Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl St. SW; Sun., 8 p.m., $12.

Tue. MUSIC

Phosphorescent

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“ ‘C’est la vie,’ she says/ But I don’t know what she means.” 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW; Tue., 7 p.m., $25.

Wed. Silver

MUSIC

National Symphony Orchestra: Holidays at The Anthem The National Symphony Orchestra’s annual holiday show can help you get into the holiday spirit with performances of “Here Comes Santa Claus,” songs from “The Nutcracker” and more seasonal classics. Ugly sweaters are welcome, but optional.

Celebrate the season at Cathedral Commons Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar • Raku Silver • The Grilled Oyster Co.

The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW; Wed., 8 p.m., $15-$35.

By Rudi Greenberg and Stephanie Williams (Express) and The Washington Post.

Your 24/7 source for news, entertainment, arts, lifestyles and more.

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Indie rocker Phosphorescent, aka Matthew Houck, returned from a five-year gap between studio albums with October’s “C’est La Vie.” Houck became a dad and moved to Nashville in the interim, yet the album has a laid-back, almost world-music vibe at times. Houck writes about fatherhood and life, maintaining a sly, conversational style. Sample lyric:

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Image China: Xuanzang’s Pilgrimage

Friday, January 25 at 7:30

Join the epic journey of Xuanzang, the famed Chinese monk whose 17-year pilgrimage across the Silk Road to India uncovered new Buddhist texts. This large-scale multi-media experience combines elements of Chinese and Indian heritage, and is an unforgettable experience for audience members.

Saturday, January 26 at 1:30 & 7:30 Sunday, January 27 at 1:30

Kennedy Center Opera House Washington, DC

$70$200

US Premiere

(202) 467-4600 kennedy-center.org/tickets/

HOLIDAY EVENTS An Invitation to Christmas

12/07: 7:30pm 12/08: 12, 4, 7:30pm 12/09: 12, 4pm

This Broadway-style musical will put you in the holiday spirit and is sure to be a delightful experience for audiences of all ages.

December 8-16, 2018 Matinee & Evening Shows

Join Will Kemp, Shakespeare’s favorite Fool, for a spirited journey into the Winter world of Queen Elizabeth the First. Dance through the aisles and sing along with the villagers of Norwich as they prepare a holiday play worthy of Her Majesty. Welcome Yule!

The 36th Annual

Christmas Revels An Elizabethan Winter Celebration

A Festival Of Nine Lessons and Carols

Sunday, December 9 at 5 pm.

Celebrate the season in the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge, England with this beloved service sung in the beauty of candlelight with music by Rutter and Willcocks and traditional carols for all to sing!

November 8January 13

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above with Prince Eric.

Ernst Cultural Center 8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003 www.Encore-Tap.org GW Lisner Auditorium 730 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20052

$19-$26

703-2225511

$12-60

Opens on Saturday — welcome the holidays with this DC tradition!

FREE

Early Seating is advised! Holiday Reception follows the performance.

Call for tickets and info.

Based on the classic animated film

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St John’s Episcopal Church Georgetown 3240 O St. NW 202-338-1796 www.stjohnsgeorgetown.org

THEATRE Disney's The Little Mermaid’

Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia 410.730.8311 Tobysdinnertheatre.com

MUSIC - CHORAL

Dec. 14-23

Celebrate the holidays with a repast of English music, from the earliest carols to later arrangements of seasonal favorites. With celebrated actor Rick Foucheux, reading passages from the Folger’s rare 1619 manuscript A Christmas Messe. Twelve performances, with strings, harp, winds, organ, and chamber choir.

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm

A musical, political satire. We put the MOCK in Democracy! www.capsteps.com Info: 202.312.1555

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FOLGER CONSORT

Seasonal English Music for the Holidays

$52 Folger Theatre 201 East Capitol St., SE, DC 202.544.7077 www.folger.edu/consort

Discounts available visit website

“The best Christmas concert in Washington” – DCist

COMEDY Make America Grin Again

WINTER PERFORMANCES Thursday, December 13, 7PM Friday, December 14, 7PM Saturday, December 15, 7PM

Ronald Reagan Building 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Tix available at 202.397.SEAT ticketmaster.com

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Discounts available for groups of 10+. 202-312-1427

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MUSIC - CONCERTS Christmas on the Potomac

Mon, Dec 10, 8 p.m.

Join Max Impact on the Atrium Stage at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center for "Christmas on the Potomac". This concert is FREE and open to the public, no tickets required!

Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 3:00 p.m.

Seasonal motets, including J.S. Bach’s masterful work for double choir “Komm, Jesu, Komm!” This concert will display the virtuosity of the Consort’s acclaimed chorus as they perform motets by Bach and other Baroque masters.

Washington Bach Consort

Christmas with the Consort Dana Marsh, Artistic Director

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center Fort Washington, MD

Free and open to the public.

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave, NW 202.429.2121 www.bachconsort.org

$25$69, 18-38 pay your age, 18 & under $10

Free pre-concert lecture Free parking

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The Anthem 901 Wharf St. SW, Washington, D.C. JUST ANNOUNCED!

J A M E S B L AFOSTER K E THE PEOPLE PARAMORE w/

THIS WEEK’S SHOWS ALL GOOD PRESENTS

Marcus King Band w/ Ida Mae ............................................................. Th DEC 6 Gang of Youths w/ Gretta Ray ....................................................................... M 10 Phosphorescent w/ Liz Cooper & The Stampede .......................................................................... Tu 11

........................................................... FEBRUARY 21 ................................... JUNE 12 On Sale Friday, 16 atMurphy 10am & Caroline Jones .. APRIL 18 w/March David Lee

KENNY CHESNEY JUDAS PRIEST w/ Uriah Heep .................................................. MAY 12 ALL GOOD PRESENTS

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead ............................... SEPTEMBER 28 On Sale Friday, December 7 at 10am

DECEMBER

JANUARY

Cat Power w/ Reverend Baron .Su 16 The Oh Hellos Christmas Extravaganza w/ The Family Crest ...................W 19

Hiss Golden Messenger .....Th 20 ALL GOOD PRESENTS

Big Something & Too Many Zooz w/ Electric Love Machine ..........Sa 22

Margo Price w/ Lilly Hiatt ......Th 27 The Pietasters w/ Big D and the Kids Table • The Forwards • DJ Selah ..............F 28

GWAR w/ Iron Reagan & Against The Grain ....................Sa 29

ALL GOOD PRESENTS

Ozomatli ...................................Th 3 No Scrubs: ‘90s Dance Party with DJs Will Eastman and Ozker with visuals by Kylos ..................F 4 BENT: A New LGBTQ Dance Party featuring DJs Lemz, KeenanOrr, and The Barber Streisand // Performances by Pussy Noir, Donna Slash, and Bombalicious Eklaver ..............Sa 5

Jay Pharoah This is a seated show. ........................F 11

MØ w/ ABRA ...............................Tu 15 ALL GOOD PRESENTS

The Wood Brothers w/ Priscilla Renea ..........Th 17 & F 18

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE CLUB!

White Ford Bronco: DC’s All 90s Band Champagne Toast at Midnight ..........M 31

Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven ....Sa 19 Super Diamond .....................Th 24

THIS WEDNESDAY!

ALL GOOD PRESENTS

I.M.P. PRESENTS

Greensky Bluegrass

National Symphony Orchestra:

w/ Billy Strings ..............................FEB 1-2

Holidays at The Anthem . DEC 12

Lindsey Stirling -

Drive-By Truckers & Lucinda Williams w/ Erika Wennerstrom ...................... FEB 8

The Wanderland Tour ........ DEC 14

O.A.R. ......................................... DEC 15

Old Dominion w/ Jordan Davis & Morgan Evans....... FEB 9

Beirut w/ Helado Negro ............ FEB 14 Interpol w/ Sunflower Bean .... FEB 15

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE ANTHEM!

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue w/ George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic and Trouble Funk . DEC 31 ALL GOOD PRESENTS

The Revivalists .............. JAN 11 The Disco Biscuits........ JAN 26 Two-night pass (with 1/25 Disco Biscuits at Lincoln Theatre) available!

AEG PRESENTS

Dillon Francis X Alison Wonderland ... FEB 22 Brothers Osborne w/ Ruston Kelly ................................. FEB 23

James Bay ............................. MAR 8

See the full schedule at: theanthemdc.com • IMPconcerts.com •

MANY MORE SHOWS ON SALE!

9:30 CUPCAKES

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Merriweather Post Pavilion • Columbia, MD JUST ANNOUNCED!

Hootie & The Blowfish w/ Barenaked

Ladies .............................................................................. AUGUST 8 On Sale Friday, December 7 at 10am

Capital One Arena • Washington, D.C.

MUSE

.......................................................................................................... APRIL 2

TRAIN/GOO GOO DOLLS w/ Allen Stone........................AUGUST 9

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Ticketmaster • merriweathermusic.com • impconcerts.com

9:30 CLUB PRESENTS AT U STREET MUSIC HALL

Eyedress ......................... Tu DEC 11 gnash w/ Mallrat & Gaurdin .... Sa JAN 19 Devotchka ................................W 12 Windhand w/ Genocide Pact ..........Th 24 The Slackers w/ War On Women ....Su 23 Cautious Clay ...................... F FEB 1

Lincoln Theatre • 1215 U Street, NW Washington, D.C. JUST ANNOUNCED!

Spiritualized

....................................................................... APRIL 16

CITIZEN COPE

• Buy advance tickets at the 9:30 Club box ofﬁce • 930.com

............................................................ APRIL 17

On Sale Friday, December 7 at 10am THIS THURSDAY!

Jewel - Handmade Holiday Tour w/ Atz, Atz Lee, Nikos Kilcher ............ DEC 6

ALL GOOD PRESENTS

Steel Pulse: Big Up New Year’s Eve ........ DEC 31

Story District’s Top Shelf . JAN 19 AN EVENING WITH

The Disco Biscuits............... JAN 25 Must purchase two-night pass (with 1/26 Disco Biscuits at The Anthem) to attend. • thelincolndc.com •

TICKETS for 9:30 Club shows are available through TicketFly.com, by phone at 1-877-4FLY-TIX, and at the 9:30 Club box office. 9:30 CLUB BOX OFFICE HOURS are 12-7pm on weekdays & until 11pm on show nights, 6-11pm on Sat, and 6-10:30pm on Sun on show nights.

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FIRST NIGHT SOLD OUT! SECON

Neko Case w/ Margaret Glaspy .. JAN 27 Fred Armisen ............................ FEB 8 LP .................................................... FEB 19 Alice Smith................................. MAR 9 AURORA w/ Talos....................... MAR 10 José González & The String Theory............ MAR 20

Norm Macdonald ................. MAR 21

U Street (Green/Yellow) stop across the street!

PARKING: THE OFFICIAL 9:30 parking lot entrance is on 9th Street, directly behind the 9:30 Club. Buy your advance parking tickets at the same time as your concert tickets!

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going out guide

the DMV's #1 comedy spot since 1992

Selected listings from goingoutguide.com. Head online for venue information and more events and activities!

December 6-8

Roy Wood Jr. December 13-16

Hypnotist Flip Orley Dec. 7-8 (lounge) December 12 December 20 December 21-22 December 27 December 28-30 December 31

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DMV Showcases Time Machine Roast Merry Murder Mystery Michael Yo The Overachievers Dov Davidoff NYE Celebration

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A CHRISTMAS MESSE Khruangbin: After touring as headliners in the spring, playing festivals in the summer, and opening for Leon Bridges in the fall, funky trio Khruangbin is rounding out a busy year with a victory lap. The band is still flying high supporting this year’s Middle Easterninspired sophomore album, “Con Todo El Mundo,” but Khruangbin has added a new song to live show: a timely cover of the classic “Christmas Time Is Here,” done in the group’s distinctive, groovy style. On Friday, Khruangbin lands at a sold-out 9:30 Club.

Sound THURSDAY City Winery: China Crisis, 6:30 p.m. Gypsy Sally’s: Horseshoes & Hand

Funky Miracle, 7 p.m.

Music Center at Strathmore: The

Gypsy Sally’s: The Woodshedders,

Beach Boys , 8 p.m.

Bearcat Wildcat, Reed Appleseed, 8:30 p.m.

Bayside, 8:30 p.m.

The Fillmore: Jorja Smith, 8 p.m.

Black Cat: Mystery Friends, 7 p.m.;

The Hamilton: Jon McLaughlin, 6:30

Grenades, The Plate Scrapers, 7 p.m.

Eighties Mayhem, 9:30 p.m.

p.m.

Lincoln Theatre: Jewel, 6:30 p.m.

City Winery: Conya Doss, 6 p.m.

U Street Music Hall: Eyedress, 7 p.m.

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue:

Gypsy Sally’s: The New Potato

Kimbra, 8 p.m.

Caboose, 9 p.m.

Music Center at Strathmore: Rufus Wainwright, 8 p.m.

BlackRock Center for the Arts:

State Theatre: Possessed by Paul

Shakura S’Aida, 8 p.m.

James, 6 p.m.

SUNDAY

Brentwood Arts Exchange at Gateway Arts Center: The Sunrise

City Winery: Riley Knoxx, 6 p.m.

Review, 8 p.m.

MONDAY

Columbia Pike Branch Library:

9:30 Club: Gang of Youths, 7 p.m.

December 14-23

TUESDAY

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

with readings from the rare 1619 manuscript featuring Rick Foucheux

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue:

State Theatre: Jonny Grave, 7 p.m.

The Fillmore: 98 Degrees, 8 p.m.

A Banquet of Seasonal English Music

WEDNESDAY Gypsy Sally’s: Ona, Petty Indulgences, 8 p.m.

Lincoln Theatre: Ingrid Michaelson Trio, 6:30 p.m.

The Birchmere: Avery*Sunshine, 7:30 p.m.

U Street Music Hall: Devotchka, 7 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 43

TICKETS 202.544.7077 | folger.edu/consort

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RICHARD TUTTLE It Seems Like It’s Going To Be THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2018

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YELLOW DUBMARINE W/ THE FUSS

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WED, DEC 26

AN EVENING WITH

LIVE AT THE FILLMORE: THE DEFINITIVE TRIBUTE TO THE ORIGINAL ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND THURS, DEC 27

BEN WILLIAMS PRESENTS HIS 7TH ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BASH

BONERAMA W/ ELLIS DYSON & THE SHAMBLES SUNDAY

DEC 16

A HOLIDAY MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA FRI, DEC 28

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CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH

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MOONSHINE SOCIETY IN THE LOFT

Contemporary art projects that engage with the art and spaces in The Phillips Collection

AN EVENING WITH

SAT, JAN 5

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W/ KENTUCKY AVENUE

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DEC 19

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VIRGINIA

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Millennium Stage A celebration of the human spirit Free performances every day at 6 p.m.

Millennium Stage Presenting Sponsor:

Brought to you by

No tickets required, unless noted otherwise.

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6 | N’Kenge

American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center: “Finding a Path — Emilie Brzezinski and Dalya Luttwak: A Conversation” is an exhibition of complementary works: Brzezinski’s tall, rough, treelike wood sculptures and Luttwak’s colored metal works that resemble plant roots. They’re on display through Dec. 16. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 41

Sight

American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center: “Jim Sanborn’s Without Provenance: The Making of Contemporary Antiquity“: An exhibition of approximately 22 sandstone sculptures and large-scale reproductions from the artist’s catalogue, designed as a simulated antiquities auction to critique the contemporary art market and its dealings in forged and stolen antiquities, through Dec. 16. 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW.

Anacostia Community Museum: “A Right to the City”: An exhibition that explores the history of the changing neighborhoods in Washington, of how ordinary citizens helped change their neighborhoods through bettering public education and the greening of communities, and of rallying for more equitable transit and development, through April 20. 1901 Fort Place SE.

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery: “Encountering the Buddha: Art and Practice Across Asia”: An exhibition of Buddhist art from India, China, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia and Japan, through Nov. 29; “Shaping Clay in Ancient Iran”: An exhibition of ancient ceramics including animal-shaped vessels and jars and bowls decorated with animal figures

produced in northwestern Iran from 5200 B.C. to A.D. 225, through Sept. 1. 1050 Independence Ave. SW.

Baltimore Museum of Art: “Spencer Finch: Moon Dust”: A sculptural exhibition of 150 light fixtures with 417 bulbs hung individually from the ceiling that is a scale model of the moon’s atomic makeup, including a representation of the chemical composition of moon dust, through Oct. 14; “Subverting Beauty: African Anti-Aesthetics”: An exhibition that features approximately two dozen works from sub-Saharan Africa’s colonial period (c. 1880-1960) that violate conceptions of beauty, symmetry and grace. Artists working during this turbulent period in the continent’s history turned against beauty in order to express the meaning and vitality of their day-to-day existence, through Nov. 17. 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore.

December 6– 20 6 Thu. | N’Kenge

Come celebrate the holidays with Motown hits, classical music, popular jazz standards, and holiday favorites performed by the Broadway star with pianist Dr. Lester Green. Remember to wear your holiday sparkle! Presented in collaboration with the Coalition for African Americans in Performing Arts.

7 Fri. | Betsayda Machado and Jorge Glem

The “Voice of Venezuela” and cuatro/ mandolin virtuoso perform Latin American music honoring the holiday traditions of aguinaldos and Parrandas.

8 Sat. | Jason Moran: History of

James Reese Europe

The Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz and pianist performs and participates in an in-depth exploration of the life and work of groundbreaking jazz composer and bandleader James Reese Europe.

9 Sun. | The Bil Afrah Project

The group performs one of the Middle East’s most popular albums, Ziad Rahbani’s 1975 masterpiece Bil Afrah, with Michel Merhej, the legendary percussionist who played on the original recording.

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden: “Mark Bradford”: A sightspecific installation of eight abstract CONTINUED ON PAGE 44

14 | Dayramir Gonzalez

10 Mon. |

15 Sat. | Carolina Snowbelles

In the Concert Hall This year marks the 45th anniversary of this holiday tradition founded by Harvey Phillips in which hundreds of local tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium players perform traditional Christmas music. Grab your instrument and arrive for rehearsal at 4 p.m.

16 Sun. | Zemer Chai

Family Night: MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS!

Free general admission tickets will be distributed in the Hall of Nations starting at approximately 4:30 p.m., up to two tickets per person.

11 Tue. | Boat Burning

Known for “maximal minimalism,” massed guitars, passion, and psychedelia, the local band performs an experimental rock concert. Presented in collaboration with Hometown Sounds

12 Wed. | You, Me, Them, Everybody

You, Me, Them, Everybody is a talk show/ podcast that records live in Chicago and Washington, D.C. Our Holiday-ish specials explore the best parts of the holidays. All of the holidays.

13 Thu. | Mariachi Los Amigos and Bailes de Mi Tierra

The sensational straight-ahead, traditional mariachi band is joined by members of the Baltimore-based Mexican folkloric dance group.

14 Fri. | Dayramir Gonzalez

The Cuban pianist and composer presents a wide spectrum of today’s Cuban music, from classical to danzón to cha-cha-cha to Afro-Cuban jazz.

Glenstone: “Expansion and Reopening”: The highlight of the recent expansion of the contemporary and modern art museum is the Pavilions, which display works by world-renowned artists who made important contributions to postwar and contemporary art. Advance reservations are required and are available through the website, through Jan. 1. 12100 Glen Road, Potomac, Md.

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The Millennium Stage was created and underwritten by James A. Johnson and Maxine Isaacs to make the performing arts accessible to everyone in fulfillment of the Kennedy Center’s mission to its community and the nation. Generous support is provided by The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation and The Karel Komárek Family Foundation. Additional support is provided by Kimberly Engel and Family-The Dennis and Judy Engel Charitable Foundation, The Gessner Family Foundation, The Irene Pollin Audience Development and Community Engagement Initiatives, The Isadore and Bertha Gudelsky Family Foundation, Inc., The Meredith Foundation, Dr. Deborah Rose and Dr. Jan A.J. Stolwijk, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Millennium Stage Endowment Fund. The Millennium Stage Endowment Fund was made possible by James A. Johnson and Maxine Isaacs, Fannie Mae Foundation, the Kimsey Endowment, Gilbert† and Jaylee† Mead, Mortgage Bankers Association of America and other anonymous gifts to secure the future of the Millennium Stage.

This holiday performance features precision style tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary dance, vocal performance, and audience interaction. The Jewish chorale of the nation’s capital presents a special concert with Jewish music from around the world to celebrate the season of lights.

17 Mon. | Karel Ruzicka

The jazz saxophonist and composer shares his creative voice. Presented in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic.

18 Tue. | Si-Yo Music Society

The society presents a piano recital that features early Romantic composers’ autobiographical sketches within largescale masterpieces.

19 Wed. | The Lee Boys

The acclaimed African American “sacred steel” ensemble’s sound is rooted in gospel, but infused with R&B, jazz, rock, funk, Hip Hop, country, and more.

20 Thu. | The 9 Songwriter Series led by Justin Trawick

Nine of DMV’s most talented songwriters and musicians —Kentucky Avenue, Tattiana Aqeel, Deacon Izzy, Jarreau Williams, Mary - el, Brian Farrow, Eli Staples & Denise Henderson— collaborate to create a show full of seasonal cheer for the entire family.

Presented in collaboration with Listen Local First D.C.

For details or to watch online, visit kennedy-center.org/millennium.

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paintings — each more than 45 feet long, and inspired by artist Paul Philippoteaux’s 19th-century cyclorama depicting the final charge of the Battle of Gettysburg, Pickett’s Charge — encircles the museum’s third level, through Jan. 1; “Sean Scully: Landline”: Nearly 40 works by the artist are displayed, including oil paintings, pastels, photographs, watercolors and aluminum sculptures,

through Feb. 3; “Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Pulse”: This three-part, interactive exhibition visually displays individual heartbeats gathered from the day’s museum visitors, through April 28. Seventh Street and Independence Avenue SW.

Library of Congress: “Echoes of the Great War: American Experiences of World War I”: An exhibition that commemorates the centennial of World

War I through depictions of the U.S. involvement in and experience of it, via correspondence, music, film, recordings, diaries, posters, photographs, scrapbooks, medals, maps and materials from the Veterans History Project, through Jan. 21. 101 Independence Ave. SE.

Museum of the Bible: Five floors of exhibits of ancient biblical manuscripts, including an array of texts on papyrus,

Local movie times DISTRICT

AMC Loews Georgetown 14 3111 K St N.W.

www.amctheatres.com/

Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 3:10-6:30-10:30; 1:10-4:10 Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (PG) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 1:30-3:50-6:20-10:25 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (PG-13) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 7:20-9:00 A Star is Born (R) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 1:50-5:15-8:30 Robin Hood (PG-13) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 1:30-7:20-10:10 Widows (R) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 1:00-4:00-7:10-10:15 The Possession of Hannah Grace (R) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 2:15-4:45-8:00-10:20 Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 12:40-3:45-6:50-10:00 Boy Erased (R) AMC Independent;CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 1:20 Instant Family (PG-13) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 1:40-4:35-7:40-10:30 Ralph Breaks the Internet in Disney Digital 3D (PG) CC/DVS;RealD 3D;Recliners;RS: 12:15 Anna and the Apocalypse (R) AMC Independent;CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 7:00-9:30 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald The IMAX 2D Experience (PG-13) CC/ DVS;RS: 12:30-3:45 Green Book (PG-13) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 12:35-3:40-6:45-9:45 The Front Runner (R) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 4:15 Schindler's List 25th Anniversary (R) CC/DVS;Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime;Recliners;RS: 7:00 Creed II (PG-13) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 12:50-2:00-4:00-5:00-7:30-9:15 Robin Hood (PG-13) OC;Recliners;RS: 4:30 A Star is Born: The IMAX 2D Experience (R) RS: 7:00-10:20

Ralph Breaks the Internet in Disney Digital 3D (PG) 3D;4DX;4DX 3D;CC;DV;No Passes;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:00-2:40-5:20 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald 3D (PG-13) 3D;4DX;4DX 3D;CC;DV;No Passes;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 8:00-11:00 Green Book (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:30-3:45-9:00 The Front Runner (R) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 10:15 National Theatre Live: Antony & Cleopatra 2D;No Pass/SS;Recliner;ReservedSelected;Stadium: 7:00 Schindler's List 25th Anniversary (R) 2D;Recliner;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 7:00 Burn the Stage: The Movie (NR) 2D;Korean;No Pass/SS;Recliner;ReservedSelected;Stadium: 7:00 Ralph Breaks the Internet in Disney Digital 3D (PG) 3D;CC;DV;No Passes;Recliner;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:30-5:50

Smithsonian - Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater 601 Independence Ave SW

www.si.edu/imax

D-Day: Normandy 1944 3D (NR) 1:10 Aircraft Carrier: Guardians of the Seas 3D (2018) (NR) 10:50-12:00-2:35 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald The IMAX 2D Experience (PG-13) 4:00 Journey to Space: The IMAX 3D Experience (NR) 10:20-11:25-12:35-2:00-3:10

Smithsonian - National Museum of American History 14th St and Constitution Ave

americanhistory.si.edu/

We the People: Making a More Perfect Union, One Generation At a Time (NR) FREE: (!) 10:30AM

AMC Loews Uptown 1

Smithsonian - Warner Bros. Theater

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (PG-13) CC/DVS: 4:30 A Star is Born (R) CC/DVS: 7:30

Tornado Alley 3D (NR) 11:45-3:05-4:25 We the People (2015)10:30AM National Parks Adventure 3D (America Wild 3D) (NR) 10:55-12:10-3:35-4:50 Star-Spangled Banner Anthem of Liberty 3D (NR) 1:50 Pandas 3D (G) 1:00

3426 Connecticut Ave N.W.

www.amctheatres.com/

AMC Mazza Gallerie 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW

www.amctheatres.com/

Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) CC/DVS: 1:25-4:10 Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (PG) CC/DVS: 1:00-3:20-5:40-8:00 Robin Hood (PG-13) CC/DVS: 1:40-4:25 Widows (R) CC/DVS: 1:30-4:20-7:20 Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13) CC/DVS: 1:30-4:30-7:30 Creed II (PG-13) CC/DVS: 1:40-4:40-7:40 Instant Family (PG-13) CC/DVS: 2:10-5:00-7:00 Ralph Breaks the Internet in Disney Digital 3D (PG) CC/DVS;RealD 3D: 7:50 Fahrenheit 11/9 (R) AMC Independent;CC/DVS: 7:10

Avalon Theatre

5612 Connecticut Avenue

www.theavalon.org

Maria By Callas (PG) CC;AD: 2:10-4:45-7:35 Green Book (PG-13) CC;AD: 11:00-2:00-5:00-8:00 Maria By Callas (PG) OC: 11:30AM

Landmark Atlantic Plumbing Cinema 807 V St Northwest

www.landmarktheatres.com/

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (PG-13) CC/DVS;HA;HoH 11:05-1:454:30-7:15-9:55 A Star is Born (R) CC/DVS;HA;HoH 11:15-2:05-4:50-7:35-10:15 Robin Hood (PG-13) CC/DVS;HA;HoH 11:35-2:00-4:25-7:00-9:30 Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13) CC/DVS;HA;HoH 11:00-1:40-4:20-7:05-9:45 Creed II (PG-13) CC/DVS;HA;HoH 11:25-2:15-5:00-7:45-10:20 Green Book (PG-13) CC/DVS;HA;HoH 11:10-1:50-4:40-7:25-10:05

Landmark E Street Cinema

555 11th Street Northwest www.landmarktheatres.com/ Roma (R) DVS;HA;Hard of Hearing;Subtitled: 7:00-9:45 Border (Gräns) (R) HA;Hard of Hearing;Subtitled: 3:30 Boy Erased (R) CC/DVS;HA;HoH 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:30 Can You Ever Forgive Me? (R) CC/DVS;HA;HoH 1:20-4:20 The Favourite (R) CC/DVS;HA;HoH 12:30-1:15-2:00-4:15-5:00-6:30-7:15-8:00-9:15-9:45 Becoming Astrid (Unga Astrid) (NR) HA;Hard of Hearing;Subtitled: 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:30 A Private War (R) CC/DVS;HA;HoH 1:10-4:10 At Eternity's Gate (PG-13) CC/DVS;HA;Hard of Hearing;Partially Subtitled: 1:05-4:05

Landmark West End Cinema 2301 M St Northwest

www.landmarktheatres.com/

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (R) CC/DVS;HA;HoH 1:00-4:00 Free Solo (PG-13) CC;HA;HoH 1:30-4:30-7:30 Beautiful Boy (R) CC/DVS;HA;HoH 1:15-4:15-7:15

Regal Gallery Place Stadium 14 701 Seventh St Northwest

www.regmovies.com

Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) 2D;CC;DV;No Passes;Recliner;ReservedSelected;Stadium: 1:00-3:10-3:45-6:30-8:30-9:30 Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (PG) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:05-2:354:55-7:15-9:35 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;ReservedSelected;Stadium: 12:00-3:00-6:00-9:00 A Star is Born (R) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:10-3:35-6:45 Robin Hood (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:55-3:45-6:35-9:25 The Possession of Hannah Grace (R) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:40-3:05-5:25-8:00-10:35 Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (PG) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;ReservedSelected;Stadium: 12:00-2:20-4:40 Widows (R) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:30-3:30-6:30-9:30 Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:003:10-11:05 Creed II (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:00-3:00-6:00-9:00 Instant Family (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:20-3:15-6:10-9:00

14th St and Constitution Ave Northwest www.si.edu/theaters

MARYLAND

AFI Silver Theatre Cultural Center 8633 Colesville Road

www.afi.com/silver

First Man (PG-13) CC;Accessibility devices available: 11:30-2:15-9:30 Boy Erased (R) CC;Accessibility devices available: 2:25-4:45 Can You Ever Forgive Me? (R) CC;Accessibility devices available: 2:30-4:45 The Whiskey Robber (The Whiskey Bandit) (A Viszkis) English Subtitles: 9:20 The Silent Revolution (Das schweigende Klassenzimmer) (NR) English Subtitles: 7:15 The Favourite (R) CC;Accessibility devices available: 7:00 Boys Cry (La terra dell'abbastanza) (NR) English Subtitles: 9:30 Girl (R) English Subtitles: 7:05 Take It or Leave It (Võta või jäta) (NR) English Subtitles: 5:10

AMC Center Park 8 4001 Powder Mill Rd.

www.amctheatres.com/

Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 1:50-7:10 Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (PG) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 1:15-6:00 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (PG-13) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 2:30-9:15 Robin Hood (PG-13) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 1:30-4:15-7:00-9:45 The Possession of Hannah Grace (R) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 2:00-4:30-7:00-9:30 Widows (R) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:00 Creed II (PG-13) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 2:00-3:00-5:15-6:00-8:45 Ralph Breaks the Internet in Disney Digital 3D (PG) CC/DVS;RealD 3D;Recliners;RS: 4:30-9:45 Dr. Seuss' The Grinch in 3D (PG) CC/DVS;RealD 3D;Recliners;RS: 3:30-8:45 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald 3D (PG-13) CC/DVS;RealD 3D;Recliners;RS: 6:00

AMC Magic Johnson Capital Ctr 12 800 Shoppers Way

www.amctheatres.com/

Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) CC/DVS: 1:00-2:15-5:15-9:30 Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (PG) CC/DVS: 1:45-4:00-6:45-9:15 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (PG-13) CC/DVS: 1:30-4:30-7:30-10:30 Robin Hood (PG-13) CC/DVS: 1:55-4:45-7:45-10:30 The Possession of Hannah Grace (R) CC/DVS: 2:45-5:05-8:05-10:20 Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (PG) CC/DVS: 1:00-3:30 Widows (R) CC/DVS: 1:10-4:10-7:10-10:10 Creed II (PG-13) CC/DVS: 2:00-5:00-6:00-8:00-9:00 Ralph Breaks the Internet in Disney Digital 3D (PG) CC/DVS;RealD 3D: 3:45-6:30 The Hate U Give (PG-13) CC/DVS: 7:20-10:25 Green Book (PG-13) CC/DVS: 1:20-4:15-7:15-10:15 Nobody's Fool (R) CC/DVS: 1:15-4:05-6:35-9:20 Creed II: The IMAX 2D Experience (PG-13) CC/DVS;RS: 1:00-4:00 A Star is Born: The IMAX 2D Experience (R) CC/DVS;RS: 7:00-10:15

Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema 7235 Woodmont Ave

www.landmarktheatres.com/

At Eternity's Gate (PG-13) CC/DVS;HA;Hard of Hearing;Partially Subtitled;RS: 1:35-4:157:15-10:00 First Man (PG-13) CC/DVS;HA;Hard of Hearing;RS: 6:50-9:40 Widows (R) CC/DVS;HA;Hard of Hearing;RS: 1:10-4:10-7:10-9:55 A Private War (R) CC/DVS;HA;Hard of Hearing;RS: 4:40-7:25-9:55 National Theatre Live: Antony & Cleopatra HA;Hard of Hearing;No Discount Tickets Accepted;No Passes;RS: 2:00 A Star is Born (R) CC/DVS;HA;Hard of Hearing;RS: 1:00-4:05 Roma (R) CC;HA;Hard of Hearing;RS;Subtitled: 7:00-9:50 Can You Ever Forgive Me? (R) CC/DVS;HA;Hard of Hearing;RS: 1:40-4:20-9:45 The Favourite (R) CC/DVS;HA;Hard of Hearing;RS: 1:20-1:50-4:00-4:30-7:00-7:30-9:4010:05 Beautiful Boy (R) CC/DVS;HA;Hard of Hearing;RS: 1:30

Jewish texts, the world’s largest private collection of Torah scrolls, medieval manuscripts and Bibles belonging to celebrities. 400 Fourth St. SW.

National Building Museum: “Community Policing in the Nation’s Capital: The Pilot District Project, 19681972”: A collaboration between the National Building Museum and the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., this exhibition is part of a citywide

Regal Hyattsville Royale Stadium 14 6505 America Blvd.

www.regmovies.com/

Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) 2D;CC;DV;No Passes;Stadium: 1:45-4:15-4:50-7:15-10:10 Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (PG) 2D;CC;DV;Stadium: 12:20-2:55-5:25-7:55-10:30 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Stadium: 12:45-1:154:00-4:30-7:10-7:40-10:25-10:55 Robin Hood (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Stadium: 1:25-4:35-7:25-10:35 The Possession of Hannah Grace (R) 2D;CC;DV;Stadium: 12:15-2:45-5:10-7:35-9:55 Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (PG) 2D;CC;DV;Stadium: 12:55 Widows (R) 2D;CC;DV;Stadium: 1:20-4:40-7:50-10:50 Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Stadium: 12:25-3:55-7:05-10:15 Boy Erased (R) 2D;CC;Stadium: 7:45-10:40 Creed II (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Stadium: 12:30-1:00-3:50-4:25-7:00-7:30-10:00-10:45 Instant Family (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Stadium: 1:10-4:20-7:20-10:20 Ralph Breaks the Internet in Disney Digital 3D (PG) 3D;CC;DV;No Passes;Stadium: 1:05 The Hate U Give (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Stadium: 3:40-6:55-10:05 Green Book (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Stadium: 1:15-4:30-7:45-10:45

Regal Majestic Stadium 20 & IMAX 900 Ellsworth Drive

www.regmovies.com/

Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) 2D;CC;DV;No Passes;Recliner;Reserved;ReservedSelected;Stadium: 12:00-12:30-1:30-3:25-4:30-7:20-10:15 Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (PG) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:00-12:45-2:40-3:15-5:00-5:50-8:15-10:45 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved;Res erved-Selected;Stadium: 12:00-12:45-3:15-4:05-7:15-7:55-10:00-10:30 The Mercy 2D;No Pass/SS;Recliner;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 7:00 A Star is Born (R) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 1:00-4:25 Robin Hood (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:453:35-6:30-9:30 The Possession of Hannah Grace (R) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved;ReservedSelected;Stadium: 12:00-2:20-4:40-7:35-10:00 Venom (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 5:10-11:00 Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (PG) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved;ReservedSelected;Stadium: 1:25 Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:30-3:55-7:20-10:25 Widows (R) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 1:00-4:00-7:0010:10 The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (PG) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved;ReservedSelected;Stadium: 12:00-2:20 Creed II (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:15-12:453:20-3:55-7:05-9:45-10:15 Instant Family (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:20-3:15-6:15-9:15 Ralph Breaks the Internet in Disney Digital 3D (PG) 3D;CC;DV;No Passes;Recliner;Rese rved;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 2:55-5:50-8:50 The Favourite (R) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 7:00-10:00 The Hate U Give (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:25-3:50-7:05-10:20 Green Book (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 12:303:30-6:30-9:40 Nobody's Fool (R) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 4:007:00-9:50 National Theatre Live: Antony & Cleopatra 2D;No Pass/SS;Recliner;Reserved;ReservedSelected;Stadium: 7:00 Burn the Stage: The Movie (NR) 2D;Korean;No Pass/SS;Recliner;ReservedSelected;Stadium;Sub-Titled: 7:00 Ralph Breaks the Internet: The IMAX 2D Experience (PG) 2D;CC;DV;IMAX;No Passes;Reserved;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 1:20-4:10 A Star is Born: The IMAX 2D Experience (R) 2D;CC;DV;IMAX;No Passes;Reserved;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 7:00-10:15 Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) 2D;CC;DV;Recliner;Reserved;Reserved-Selected;Stadium: 7:20-10:15

Xscape Theatres Brandywine 14 7710 Matapeake Business Dr

www.xscapetheatres.com

Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) AD;CC;SS: (!) 9:40-10:20-11:00-12:20-1:00-2:00-3:003:40-4:40-6:00-6:40-8:40-9:20 Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (PG) AD;CC;SS: (!) 10:40-1:10-3:30-6:30-8:50 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (PG-13) AD;CC;SS: (!) 9:30-12:40-3:457:10-10:15 Robin Hood (PG-13) AD;CC;SS: 11:50-2:40-5:20-8:00-10:40 The Possession of Hannah Grace (R) AD;CC;SS: (!) 11:40-2:50-5:30-8:10-11:00 Widows (R) AD;CC;SS: (!) 10:50-1:40-4:30-7:30-10:20 Instant Family (PG-13) AD;CC;SS: (!) 10:30-1:30-4:10-6:50-9:40 Creed II (PG-13) AD;CC;SS: 9:50-12:10-12:50-3:10-3:50-6:20-7:00-9:30-10:10 Green Book (PG-13) AD;CC;SS: (!) 11:30-2:30-6:10-9:10 Schindler's List 25th Anniversary (R) AD;CC;SS: (!) 7:20

VIRGINIA

AMC Courthouse Plaza 8 2150 Clarendon Blvd.

www.amctheatres.com/

Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 1:30-4:15-7:00 Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (PG) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 2:00-4:30-6:50 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (PG-13) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 1:004:10-7:20 Widows (R) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 1:10-4:10-7:10 Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 1:15-4:20-7:30 Creed II (PG-13) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 1:00-4:00-7:00 Instant Family (PG-13) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 2:00-4:50-7:45 Ralph Breaks the Internet in Disney Digital 3D (PG) CC/DVS;RealD 3D;Recliners;RS: 3:00 Schindler's List 25th Anniversary (R) CC/DVS;Recliners;RS: 7:00

commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. It explores the Pilot District Project (PDP), a local experiment in community policing, through a collection of PDP posters, maps and other materials, through Jan. 15; “Evicted”: Created with the help of eviction researcher and author Matthew Desmond, this exhibition is an immersive experience that introduces visitors to the experience CONTINUED ON PAGE 46

(!) No Pass/No Discount Ticket AMC Hoffman Center 22 206 Swamp Fox Rd.

www.amctheatres.com/

National Theatre Live: Antony & Cleopatra Alternative Content: 7:00 Schindler's List 25th Anniversary (R) CC/DVS;Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime;Recliners;RS: 7:00 Burn the Stage: The Movie (NR) Alternative Content;English Subtitles: 7:00 A Star is Born: The IMAX 2D Experience (R) RS: 7:00-10:15

Angelika Film Center Mosaic 2911 District Ave

At Eternity's Gate (PG-13) AA;CC;DA;No Passes;RS: (!) 10:45-4:25 A Star is Born (R) AA;CC;DA;RS: 1:25 Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13) AA;CC;DA;RS: 10:55-2:00-5:00-8:00-11:00 Widows (R) AA;CC;DA;No Passes;RS: (!) 10:40-1:40-4:40-7:40-10:40 Creed II (PG-13) AA;CC;DA;No Passes;RS: (!) 10:15-1:15-4:15-7:15-10:15 Free Solo (PG-13) AA;CC;RS: 9:45-12:40-3:10-5:40-8:10-10:40 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (PG-13) AA;CC;DA;RS: 10:00-1:00-4:007:00-10:00 National Theatre Live: Antony & Cleopatra RS;AA: 7:00 The Favourite (R) CC;DA;No Passes;RS- AA: (!) 9:55-11:15-12:05-2:00-2:50-4:45-5:357:30-8:20-10:15-11:00

Regal Ballston Quarter Stadium 12 671 North Glebe Rd

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National Gallery of Art: “Sense of Humor”: An exhibition of Renaissance caricatures, English satires and 20th-century comics, including works by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Jacques Callot, William Hogarth, James Gillray, Francisco Goya and Honore Daumier, as well as later examples by Art Spiegelman, Richard Hamilton, Andy Warhol, John Baldessari and the Guerrilla Girls, through Jan. 6;

“Corot Women”: An exhibition of figure paintings by 19th-century artist Camille Corot, best known for his landscapes, through Dec. 31; “Dawoud Bey: The Birmingham Project”: An exhibition of four large-scale photographs and one video from the artist’s series, a memorial to the victims of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Ala., on Sept. 15, 1963, through March 24; “Rachel Whiteread”: An exhibition of about 100 works by the British sculptor, including archival and documentary materials, on public projects, drawings, photographs and sculptures comprised of a wide range of materials including plaster, rubber, concrete, resin and paper, through Jan. 13; “The Chiaroscuro Woodcut in Renaissance Italy”: An exhibition of Chiaroscuro woodcuts — color prints made from the successive printing of multiple blocks — which flourished in 16th-century Italy; the exhibit also explains how they were created, in what sequence they were printed and why, through Jan. 20; “Gordon Parks: The New

Tide, 1940-1950”: An exhibition of 120 of Parks’ photographs, magazines, books, letters and family pictures, through Feb. 18. Sixth Street and Constitution Avenue NW.

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Folger Shakespeare Library: “Churchill’s Shakespeare” features photographs, posters, theater programs, personal letters, manuscripts and rare books from the Churchill Archives Centre at Cambridge, the Folger Shakespeare Library, Churchill’s home Chartwell and other collections that demonstrate Churchill’s love of Shakespeare. The objects can be seen through Jan. 6.

“Tomb of Christ: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre Experience “: An immersive 3-D experience of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Built in the fourth century by the Emperor Constantine, the church sits on the site where many scholars believe the crucifixion of Christ took place, through Jan. 6; “Titanic: The Untold Story”: An exhibition about the evolution of deep-sea exploration that links the 1985 discovery of the Titanic with a topsecret Cold War mission, through Jan. 1. 17th and M streets NW.

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National Museum of Women in the Arts: “Rodarte”: An exhibition of

rights movement, the history of AfricanAmerican music and other cultural expressions, visual arts, theater, sports and military history, through Jan. 1. 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW.

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“Good as Gold: Fashioning Senegalese Women”: This exhibition of gold jewelry — a 2012 gift from art historian Marian Ashby Johnson — looks at the production and circulation of gold in Senegal, through Sept. 29. 950 Independence Ave. SW.

National Museum of American History: “City of Hope: Resurrection City & the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign”: An exhibition that marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. with photographs and original artifacts from Resurrection City, the small community set up in the District for the nation’s poor, through Jan. 6. 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW.

National Museum of the American Indian: “Americans” features 350 objects and images that explores the prevalence of American Indian names and images throughout American culture, including the Trail of Tears, baking powder cans, Thanksgiving, the Tomahawk missile, and stories of Pocahontas and the Battle of Little Bighorn. They’re on display through Sept. 30.

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works by the founders of the American luxury label Rodarte, sisters Kate Mulleavy and Laura Mulleavy, through Feb. 10; “Ambreen Butt: Mark My Words”: An exhibition of works that explores the Pakistani-American artist’s Persian miniature painting and range of techniques, including drawing, stitching, staining, etching and gluing, through April 14. 1250 New York Ave. NW.

National Museum of the American Indian: “Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations”: An exhibition exploring the relationship between Native American nations and the United States, through April 1; “Our Universes: Traditional Knowledge Shapes Our World”: The exhibition focuses on indigenous cosmologies, worldviews and philosophies related to the creation and order of the universe and the spiritual relationship between humankind and

Our Past in a New Light, Ken GonzalesDay and Titus Kaphar”: An exhibition of works by the contemporary artists, who address the under- and misrepresentation of minorities in American history and portraiture, through Jan. 6; “Black Out: Silhouettes Then and Now”: An exhibition that studies the silhouette, a form of portraiture popular in the 19th century, featuring the gallery’s extensive collection including works by Auguste Edouart, who captured the likenesses of John Quincy Adams and Lydia Maria Child, through March 10. Eighth and F streets NW. Blooms: Flowering Plants on Stamps”: An exhibition that highlights the variety of flowering plants commemorated on U.S. postage stamps during the past 50 years. It includes some 30 pieces of artwork used to produce at least 28 flora stamps, through July 14. 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE.

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Independence”: This ongoing exhibition is of the first newspaper printing of the Declaration of Independence as it appeared in the Pennsylvania Evening Post, July 6, 1776, through Dec. 31; “Pulitzer Prizes at 100: Editorial Cartoons”: To mark the 100th anniversary of the Pulitzers, this ongoing exhibit features work from the portfolio of Jack Ohman of the Sacramento Bee, the 2016 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning, through Dec. 31; “1968: Civil Rights at 50”: An exhibition of historic images and print news items that explore the events that shaped the civil rights movement when leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, through Jan. 2; “The Marines and Tet: The Battle That Changed the Vietnam War”: An exhibition of 20 largeformat photographs by John Olson, a photographer with Stars and Stripes who spent three days with the Marines at the 1968 Battle of Hue of the Vietnam War. Hue was one of more than 100 cities and villages that North Vietnamese forces struck with a surprise attack on CONTINUED ON PAGE 50

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the holiday known as Tet, through Jan. 6; “Pictures of the Year: 75 Years of the World’s Best Photography”: An exhibit of a selection of more than 100 awardwinning news images from the archives of the photojournalism competition Pictures of the Year International, through Jan. 20. 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.

Renwick Gallery: “No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man”: An exhibition of artwork created at Burning Man, the annual desert gathering and major art event, that includes immersive, roomsize installations, photographs, jewelry, costumes and archival materials from the Nevada Museum of Art, through Jan. 21. 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.

Smithsonian American Art Museum: “Diane Arbus”: An exhibition of a box of 10 photographs by Arbus, four of which she sold during her lifetime. Two were purchased by Richard Avedon, another by Jasper Johns. A fourth was

purchased by Bea Feitler, art director at Harper’s Bazaar, through Jan. 27; “Trevor Paglen: Sites Unseen”: An exhibition of photographs, sculptures and new work with AI by the activist/artist. Paglen’s photographs show a tapped communications cable, classified military installation, a spy satellite and a drone — items generally hidden from the public, through Jan. 6; “Between Worlds: The Art of Bill Traylor”: An exhibition of 155 works by the artist, a black man born to an enslaved family in Alabama, who was an eyewitness to history: the Civil War, Emancipation, Reconstruction, Jim Crow segregation, the Great Migration and the steady rise of African-American culture in the South, through March 17; “21st Century Consort: Between Worlds”: SAAM’s ensemble-in-residence dedicates a concert to the exhibit “Between Worlds: The Art of Bill Traylor,” through Dec. 8. Eighth and F streets NW.

The exhibition includes Martha, the last known passenger pigeon; the Pinniped fossil, an early member of the group of animals that includes walruses, seals and sea lions; and the “Blue Flame,” one of the world’s largest pieces of lapis lazuli, through Jan. 1; “Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend”: An exhibition on the research and collaboration by Inuit and scientists on the narwhal reveals the latest in scientific knowledge on the animal and illuminates the interconnectedness between people and ecosystems, through Jan. 1; “Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World”: An exhibition that examines the human ecology of epidemics to mark the 100th anniversary of the Great Influenza, a pandemic that took the lives of up to 100 million people, as much as 5 percent of the world’s population at that time, through Jan. 1. 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: “Objects of Wonder”:

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contemporary holdings highlighting paintings by American and European modernists and a collection of West African masks, through Dec. 31. 2401 Foxhall Road NW.

The Phillips Collection: “Intersections: Richard Tuttle”: An exhibition that juxtaposes the artist’s 41-verse poem with 41 visual works he created, one for each verse, through Dec. 30; “Nordic Impressions”: An exhibition that surveys Nordic art spanning nearly 200 years and features works by 62 artists from Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, the Aland Islands, the Faroe Islands and Greenland, through Jan. 13. 1600 21st St. NW.

U.S. Botanic Garden: “Season’s Greenings: All Aboard!”: An annual holiday exhibition featuring re-creations of iconic train stations from across the United States along with heirloom and newly developed poinsettia varieties, on display throughout the conservatory, through Jan. 1. 100 Maryland Ave. SW.

Stage ‘A Christmas Carol’: Actor Craig Wallace plays Ebenezer Scrooge in Dickens’ Yuletide classic, adapted by Michael Baron. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW, through Dec. 30.

‘A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas‘: Paul Morella performs a solo rendition of the classic Christmas story. Olney Theatre Center, 2001 OlneySandy Spring Road, Olney, Md., through Dec. 30.

‘A Christmas Carol, the Musical’: In this Broadway version of the classic Christmas story, Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas. Music by Alan Menken (“The Little Mermaid”). Center for the Arts, 9419 Battle St., Manassas, Va., through Dec. 7.

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‘Billy Elliot’: The Tony Award-winning

Jean Shepherd movie of the same name, young Ralph pines for a BB gun for Christmas. Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, Md., through Dec. 9.

musical about a boy who gives up boxing to pursue dance. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, through Jan. 6.

‘A Civil War Christmas’: The holiday

the classic fairy tale with Cinderella, her mean stepsisters and a smitten prince. Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, through Jan. 6.

‘Cinderella’: A family-friendly version of

pageant, written by Pulitzer Prizewinning dramatist Paula Vogel, follows President Lincoln and two runaway slaves in Washington on Christmas Eve in 1864. 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, McLean, Va., through Dec. 23.

‘Cry It Out’: A corporate lawyer and a nurse, both isolated at home taking care of infants, strike up a fast friendship in this play by Molly Smith Metzler. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW, through Dec. 16.

‘Adventures With Mr. Bear’: A young girl and her favorite stuffed animal play a game of hide and seek that evolves into a series of exciting adventures in this family-friendly production. The Lab at Convergence, 1819 N. Quaker Lane. Alexandria, through Dec. 15.

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‘Anything Goes’: Cole Porter’s 1934 musical comedy, set aboard an ocean liner, features some of Porter’s most wellknown songs. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW, through Dec. 23.

‘An Inspector Calls’: In J.B. Priestley’s classic murder mystery, an inspector calls on the upper-middle-class Birlings to question the family about the death of a young woman. Shakespeare Theatre Company, 610 F St. NW, through Dec. 23.

young Nancy decides to decorate the Christmas tree in this all-ages play, based on the book of the same title. Adventure Theatre MTC, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, Md., through Jan. 1.

‘Gem of the Ocean’: August Wilson’s play about the African-American

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experience, set in 1904. Round House Theatre, 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda, through Dec. 23.

‘It’s a Wonderful Life: Radio Theater’: In this play set on Christmas Eve in 1945, four radio actors have braved the blizzard to perform that evening’s broadcast of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, Md., through Dec. 9.

‘Kings’: The world premiere of this Washington-centric play about Capitol Hill corruption and a freshman congresswoman who tries to fight it. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW, through Jan. 6.

‘The Crater Sisters Christmas Special’: A demanding star attempts to make a TV comeback after her cast and crew resign in this holiday musical comedy by John Morogiello and Lori Boyd. Best Medicine Rep Theater, 701 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, Md., through Dec. 16.

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‘Black Panther’ sets sights on Oscars The box office hit could be the first superhero film up for best picture FILM “Black Panther” has, in a way, already been to the Oscars. Much of the film’s cast was eagerly highlighted at March’s ceremony in a welcome splash of blockbuster luster at an Academy Awards that largely lacked it. “Black Panther” had at the time already been in theaters for a few weeks, leading host Jimmy Kimmel to note: “Our plan is to shine

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a light on a group of outstanding and inspiring films, each and every one of which got crushed by ‘Black Panther’ this weekend.” As Hollywood’s awards season properly gets underway, “Black Panther” is poised to return to the Academy Awards, but this time as a nominee — and potentially a major one. All of this year’s contenders have by now screened, and Oscar prognosticators generally have Ryan Coogler’s box office juggernaut in, comfortably, as a best picture nominee. Unless something drastic happens, “Black Panther” will next month

become the first comic book film to be nominated for best picture. T h at ’s ve r y good news for Coogler A BC’s Feb. 24 telecast, which is coming off an all-time low of 26.5 million viewers. For the makers of “Black Panther,” it’s a new chapter for a film — with more than $1.3 billion in ticket sales, the third-highest all-time domestic gross — that has already filled record books. At the Oscars, the film also figures to be in the running for Ruth

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Carter’s costume design, Rachel Morrison’s cinematography, Hannah Beachler’s production design, Coogler’s direction, the script by Joe Robert Cole and Coogler, Kendrick Lamar’s song “All the Stars,” and Michael B. Jordan’s supporting performance. What does Coogler think of “Black Panther” as an Oscar movie? “Fortunately, I don’t have to think about it that much,” he says. “It’s always nice when people are recognized for their work. But beyond that, I really don’t worry about it.” JAKE COYLE (AP)

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A worthwhile challenge story takes place in an unnamed town in an unnamed country, though it appears to be the author’s native Belfast in the 1970s. All of this renders the story intense but dreamlike, full of familiar shapes that remain indeterminate. The whole plot is compressed into the novel’s first sentence, but it’s such an enigmatic declaration that we won’t understand it for more than 300 pages: “The day Somebody McSomebody put a gun to my breast and called me

Booker Prize winner ‘Milkman’ is the last great novel of 2018 BOOK REVIEW We’ve waited almost two months to get our hands on Anna Burns’ “Milkman,” the novel that won the Man Booker Prize on Oct. 16 in London. It finally arrived Tuesday in America, and it’s the last great novel of the year. Possibly the most challenging one, too. None of the characters in “Milkman” is named. And the

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a cat and threatened to shoot me was the same day the milkman died.” That tragicomic voice belongs to “middle sister,” an 18-year-old woman who walks the streets of her town reading 19th-century novels. Despite taking place 40 years ago, “Milkman” vibrates with the anxieties of our own era, from terrorism to sexual harassment to blinding divisions. Lovers of modernist fiction by William Faulkner, Virginia Woolf, James Joyce — “Milkman” is for you. It’s also for now.

“To be able to join the legendary list of host[s] that have graced that stage is unbelievable.” KEVIN HART, announcing Tuesday

on Instagram that he will host the 2019 Academy Awards. “This has been a goal on my list for a long time,” he said. The ceremony will be broadcast live Feb. 24 on ABC.

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