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IN THIS ISSUE

ABOUT THE COVER

PUBLISHER Sonya Bernhardt

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Robert Devaney

SENIOR CORRESPONDENT Peggy Sands

MANAGING EDITOR Christopher Jones

FEATURES EDITORS Ari Post

NEWS · 5 - 7 Town Topics

FASHION & BEAUTY DIRECTOR Lauretta McCoy

EDITORIAL/OPINION · 10

GRAPHIC DESIGN Troy Riemer

Editorials Letters to the Editor

PHOTOGRAPHERS Philip Bermingham Jeff Malet

THE VILLAGE · 11

ADVERTISING & MARKETING Kate Oczypok Kate Sprague

Feed the Fight’s Gets Award

BUSINESS · 12 Ins & Outs

FALL ARTS PREVIEW · 13 - 18 Performing Arts Visual Arts Worth Mentioning The Kennedy Center at 50 The Smithsonian at 175 Wolf Trap at 50

FOOD & WINE · 19 Paying Tribute

REAL ESTATE · 20 - 23 Creative License July 2021 Real Estate Sales

CLASSIFIEDS · 24 Service Directory

BOOK CLUB · 26

Kitty Kelley Book Club

SOCIAL SCENE · 27 Gala Guide

Fred Maroon: GEORGETOWN’S AND THE WORLD’S PHOTOGRAPHER “The highest art of the camera lies in its ability to extend to all the vision of the gifted,” said photographer Fred J. Maroon, who lived in Georgetown for decades and roamed the world for all of us. Twenty years after his death in 2001, the legacy of his photographs maintain their power, truth and beauty. Maroon was — and remains — well known throughout Washington and was a friend of The Georgetowner. He allowed the newspaper to use his spectacular images from time to time. The newspaper ran his photos, did features on him, especially a 1999 cover story, which was delayed because of John Kennedy, Jr.’s death. He let the newspaper run a cover photo of John and Caroline for that unexpected issue. A graduate of Catholic University and its yearbook editor, Maroon began his photo career after getting a degree in architecture. The renowned Edward Steichen influenced his decision to become a photographer full-time. So, began Maroon’s trips to remote sites, dragging gear, assistants and models. With his golden eye and renaissance range of vision, the results were the photos he took in Afghanistan in the 1960s, when he also ventured to Mongolia and the Soviet Union. Maroon’s work appeared in Life, Look, The Saturday Evening Post, Reader’s Digest, Paris Match, Holiday, Esquire, Smithsonian and National Geographic. His books included “These United States,” “The Egypt Story,” “Keepers of the Sea,” “Maroon on Georgetown,” “The English Country House,” “Jean-Louis: Cooking With the Seasons,” “The United States Capitol” and “The Supreme Court of the United States.” His images of Europe in the early 1950s, the U.S. Navy, scenes of America, monumental Washington and its politicians and personalities as well as the Nixon years are epic. To his neighbors — Maroon lived on the 2700 block of P Street NW for years — he was the artist who captured that famous snowfall scene along Wisconsin Avenue in the late 1970s. In this issue, The Georgetowner displays his images of Afghanistan, 7,000 miles away, from a time that has long slipped away. Photos by Fred Maroon will be on display at the George Town Club during Georgetown Art All Night, 5 to 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 24. https://www.georgetownmainstreet.com/art-all-night-2021 TO READ THE FULL APPRECIATION ON FRED MAROON, VISIT GEORGETOWNER.COM

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CONTRIBUTORS Mary Bird Susan Bodiker Allyson Burkhardt Evan Caplan Didi Cutler Donna Evers Michelle Galler Amos Gelb Wally Greeves Christopher Jones Kitty Kelley Rebekah Kelley Jody Kurash Shelia Moses Kate Oczypok Linda Roth Alison Schafer Mary Ann Treger

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TOWN TOPICS

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ANC Resolved Against Widened and Cemented Sidewalks BY PEGGY SAN D S Before a record number of online participants – 140 – the Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission on Aug. 30 amid a packed agenda, spent a good proportion of the time on several issues, two concluding with unanimously approved resolutions. Both measures having to do with sidewalks in Georgetown received full approval from all commissioners present. One resolution opposed the extension of the sidewalk expansion platforms on M Street and Wisconsin Avenue in their present form. The second resolution requested that the city’s illegal application of a tar-looking surface called Porous Flexible Pavement (PFP) covering four large sections of historic brick sidewalk in Georgetown, be removed and the walkway repaired in the original brick as required by historic district codes. The elimination of some 200 parking spaces on Wisconsin Avenue and M Street NW was one of the bases of the opposition to the sidewalk widening project that the Georgetown Business Improvement District had proposed last spring and implemented on a temporary project basis during the summer. In the animated discussion over whether or not the project should be extended if not expanded or reduced in 2022, most speakers and commissioners made a clear distinction between the platforms put up for streateries — the platforms designed and laid down for approved eating establishments up and

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down M St and Wisconsin Ave — and the sidewalk widening areas. Most comments seemed to support the streateries as expanding business and enlivening the commercial parts of Georgetown, despite their taking away dozens of parking spaces. But the platforms that merely expanded the sidewalk in front of stores – even those that are empty – in order to facilitate social distancing during the pandemic, were not so positively supported during the discussion. The unanimously-passed ANC resolution states that “in the ANC’s opinion, it is not in the interest of the Georgetown community to exchange parking spaces that were always full for empty platforms that are seldom used by pedestrians.” The BID plans some fall town hall meetings to elicit more opinions about the project. The matter of the porous pavement covering sections of historic brick sidewalks has become a real thorn in the side of ANC 2E Chairman Rick Murphy it seems. An attorney, he has been involved in several legal advisories to prevent DDOT from pouring the distinctly brown tar-looking substance over sidewalks without advising the ANC first, something always done in the past. Now DDOT has acted in preemptory ways that violate their own regulations, according to the ANC resolution. The document was addressed to Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto for action.

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Proposed Bike Lanes, N Street One-Way Animate ANC Meeting BY PEG GY SA NDS Two informal proposals to install marked contra-traffic-flow bike lanes on busy residential Georgetown streets intersecting Wisconsin Avenue produced animated conversation during and after the Aug. 30 meeting of the Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission. According to ANC 2E Chair, Rick Murphy, the proposals generated a historic number of attendees at the virtual meeting. As conceptualized, the D.C. Department of Transportation plan would add two-way bike lanes to both Dumbarton Street NW (between 31st and 28th Streets) and N Street NW (between 28th Street and Wisconsin Avenue). Vehicular traffic flow on Dumbarton Street would continue to flow east on the one-way street, while N Street would be converted to a one-way street, allowing only westernflowing auto traffic and the two-way bike lane. The design concept is intended not only to cut down on side-swiping auto accidents on

N Street, but to reduce automobile speeding while increasing the city’s bicycle pathway infrastructure. Georgetown residents expressed heated pros and cons to the ideas as well as heard moderating opinions by a number of former advisory neighborhood commissioners and community leaders, many of whom had lived through similar proposals by DDOT in years past. This is only a preliminary proposal, an idea, not a done deal, DDOT official Will Hansfield who presented the concept said repeatedly. Formerly the transportation development planner with Georgetown’s Business Improvement District, Hansfield is well acquainted with the views of many of Georgetown’s outspoken residents and seemed eager to let them be expressed. Most commentators seemed to believe that encouraging biking on the mostly one-way Dumbarton Street was natural. There is plenty

Vehicular traffic narrows at N Street.and Wisconsin Avenue. Georgetowner photo. of room even with parking on both sides of the street for bikes to travel safely with or without an official lane. A well-marked bike path could perhaps make it more orderly if there were more bikers, but right now it’s not a problem, several noted. No parking for residents would be lost in the bike lane proposal. Photos of other areas in the District showed ample room for parking on both sides of the street, a marked bike land and one lane of traffic. However, making several blocks of N Street one-way was met with more questions. Most agreed that the 3100 block of N Street with drivers turning onto or off Wisconsin Avenue

or trying to cross the avenue from a jammed N Street narrowed further with a streatery serving Café Georgetown, was probably a good idea. But many longtime residents questioned the sudden proposal to make the entire eastwide street one-way going west. “This surprise idea is typical of the increasing non-transparency of the Department of Transportation,” said commissioner Lisa Palmer, seconded by former Citizens Association of Georgetown president Pamla Moore. Commissioners did not entertain any resolution about the bike lanes or N Street one-way proposal at this time.

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ANC 2E Notes BY STEVE H OLTON The Mayor’s Office announced the Test Yourself DC program has been expanded to 11 new sites where free Covid-19 testing kits are offered. The program’s goal is to give residents the option to take the test at home without waiting in line and to have every citizen within a 20-minute walk of a cityprovided test kit. The 11 new site locations and the existing 16 D.C. public libraries, which offer the kits, are listed at testyourself.dc.gov. Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto’s office discussed budget funding priorities for next year. Funding will modernize a Georgetown recreation center and place an electric vehicle charging station at the site of the former Exxon gas station located across from the Key Bridge on 3607 M St. NW. A potential Welcome Center along the C&O Canal as well as funding for the Glover Park Clean Team were discussed. Putting unhoused residents into homes will be addressed, and public safety will be bolstered by enrolling more MPD cadets. A DC Water representative of the DC Clean Rivers Project attended the ANC 2E’s meeting to discuss the different work phases to occur throughout the project’s duration. Currently, phases one through three are ongoing at 31st and Water Streets NW and are expected to be completed in late September. Phases four through seven will start in October on 31st Street which will have traffic flow one-way in the southbound direction with sidewalk closures. Access to businesses and residential properties will be maintained and project closure is expected in January of 2022. Covid safety masks will be required to be worn by all D.C. Public School students and staff. Students will be enrolled in Covid testing programs and can choose to opt out. Virtual school will be offered to those with qualifying health reasons.

The proprietor of Brasserie Liberte, located at 3152 Prospect St. NW, requested support for an increase in inside seating of 64 to a total of 280. The restaurant’s representative said that the nearby parking garage can accommodate the extra diners and also noted that a significant portion of the current traffic walk-in locally or use Uber so residential parking shouldn’t be impacted. The commission passed a motion to support the increased seating. The owner of the restaurant Afghania requested support for a stipulated Class D liquor license so that his establishment can serve beer, wine, and cocktails. The new establishment will occupy a vacant parcel on 2811 M St. NW and serve Afghani cuisine. Afghania will only operate Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is discussing offering lunch on the weekend. It is a women-run business, and the owner expressed the importance of this in the current context of Afghanistan where women’s rights are severely restricted. A motion passed to communicate support of the Class D license in writing to ABRA. The commission motioned support for a Public Space Application offered by the Kesher Israel Congregation of Georgetown for the installation of four bollards required for impact resistance. The bollards will be located at 2801 N St. NW and will not take up public space. The commission motioned support for a Board of Zoning Adjustment application to construct a two-story rear addition to an existing two-story commercial use building located at 1218 31st St. NW. The BZA applicant noted that the design has the neighbor’s approval.

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It is estimated that cities and counties in the path of this new line could project 37 percent more people, 30 percent more jobs, and roughly 180,000 weekday trips by 2040, according to a two-year study conducted by WMATA. With development flourishing, other new stops are expected to be implemented at Buzzard Point and near St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. It will cost between $20 to 25 billion to build with an estimated $175 to $200 million in annual operation costs. A cheaper alternative is to increase bus line activity to eliminate the option of building onto the Blue, Orange and Silver Lines. An analysis was presented to the Metro Board this week and later open to public comments throughout the fall. In the winter of 2022, the board will vote on the preferred new route.

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EDITORIAL

Up in the Air BY SU SAN BOD IKER

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These Bike Lanes Might be Sensible, But DDOT Needs to Keep ANC Informed Bike lanes and new traffic patterns were much on the minds of the attendees of the Aug. 30 ANC2E meeting, attended by 140 people -- the most ever on an ANC Zoom community meeting. Fortunately, the plans as presented by D.C.’s Department of Transportation (DDOT) and discussed so far do not appear to pose detrimental effects on the neighborhood, though it is clear that DDOT needs to improve its communications with the ANC and local residents. Many residents expressed concerns about the presentation of DDOT’s thus-far “informal plan” to create two marked contra-flow bicycle pathways -- one on N St. NW and the other nearby on Dumbarton St. NW. The plan would designate N St. a one-way street going west while Dumbarton St. would remain a one-way street going east. Under the plan, bicyclists and scooters could travel in either direction within the marked bike lanes. On the call, ANC Chair Rick Murphy expressed frustration that there was “no demonstrated need” for such a plan and asked whether DDOT has “ever seen a problem it doesn’t think it can fix by plunking a bike lane down?” He also echoed the voices of many in attendance concerned that DDOT has not provided any study data or statistics to warrant such a plan. One caller expressed consternation

that no public meeting exclusively for the purpose of discussing the plan was called. Several participants also expressed concerns over the possible loss of neighborhood parking, hazards presented by swiftly-moving bicyclists, interference with delivery truck patterns, and whether changes in traffic flow might further congest the neighborhood and hurt businesses. In the meeting, however, it became clear from the presentation by Bicycle Program Specialist Will Handsfield of DDOT that the proposed plan might not be so odious. He assured that no parking spaces are likely to be lost on either street. Side-swiping accidents and driver confrontations – long a problem on N St. -could be reduced. Automobile speeding could be slowed by narrowing car lanes. Adding to the bike lane infrastructure could lower citywide traffic congestion. And, enhanced micromobility could reduce car traffic from the many commuters to and from Georgetown University and the Georgetown Medical Center, two of the biggest employers in the city. Representing the Citizens of Georgetown (CAG), Tara Sakraida Parker offered a moderate position, suggesting a study and pilot project on the plan. A sensible approach, as would be DDOT’s better communication and collaboration with ANC.

Letters to the Editor WHY NOT A COMMUNITY MEETING? On Monday, Aug. 30, I participated in the ANC2e zoom meeting. It was reported there were 140 individuals on the call – a record, I believe. I write for two reasons. First, to thank Commissioners Rick Murphy, Elizabeth Miller, Gwen Lohse and Lisa Palmer for alerting residents to the two DDOT presentations made that evening. Their communication with their constituents and sharing of residents’ concerns with the DDOT presenter for N St. NW and Dumbarton St. NW (N St. one-way west and bike lanes on both streets) is of critical importance to the future of travel in Georgetown. For many years Georgetown has grappled with transportation and parking issues. It is clear these issues and the possible solutions seem to vary block by block. For that reason, and being an historic community with many residential streets, there is usually a Community Meeting held. In the past a D.C. government agency would schedule such a meeting, advertise the 10 SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

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time and place and present (often to a packed room) their plans, listening to concerns voiced by the attendees. It was of interest that the DDOT presenter said NO statistics or studies had been done prior to their plan. DDOT did not schedule such a meeting and had the ‘audacity’ to say that this August ANC2e meeting was “the community meeting.” Hopefully, DDOT will make clear to us taxpayers what they -- from a distance and with input only from several residents on N St. between Wisconsin and 31st Street -- are considering. Georgetowners are reasonable, smart, engaged people. Solutions most likely can be found. But not when there is no engagement with those of us who live here. Again, thank you to our Commissioners mentioned above. And I hope The Georgetowner will assist in informing our community of these important issues. – Pamla H. Moore Dumbarton St. NW

The Georgetown BID is all in favor. Ditto the mayor and the D.C. Council, which has allocated $10 million to the project in the 2022 budget (versus the $14 million our very own Brooke Pinto requested). And, if you can believe the Georgetown Rosslyn Gondola coalition, so are countless businesses, companies and other advocates dedicated to “improving public transit to under-served areas; access to Georgetown’s jobs for the region’s workforce; congestion relief; and pollution reduction.” Yes, the Georgetown Rosslyn Gondola claims it will be all things to all people and urban interests, all provided at a “lower capital cost than other fixed guideway transit options” (e.g. Metrorail). To which we reply, remember the H Street streetcar? That, too, was designed to boost development, revitalize neighborhoods and minimize pollution. After almost a decade of delays, political back-and-forth and significant cost overruns, the jury is still out on the benefits it has conferred. It’s likely that the gentrification on the H Street corridor would have happened

anyway and as a “transit option,” it has not exactly lived up to its promises. We fear that this is the fate of the gondola. High hopes and lofty aspirations aside, we question whether the gondola is even necessary. It will connect two already well-developed urban areas (certainly not underserved or in need of new transportation alternatives) at a cost and timetable we can only assume will exceed their estimates. True, it is far less expensive and complicated to build a gondola and supporting infrastructure than a new metro station (historically a nonstarter, but now, who knows?) and will allegedly require a “lower subsidy than any other public transit in the region because of its projected high ridership and low operating costs. [Italics ours.] We shall see. Admittedly, it’s got an undeniable wow factor, it could help the environment and could be fun. We’ll await the results of the coming studies before we commit either way. Tell us what you think of the gondola plans -- for or against and why. Send your comments to editorial@georgetowner.com.

Losing Focus BY C H R ISTOPH ER JON ES As a people we have lost our focus. Upon the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001, many seem to have forgotten the lesson of the “failure to connect the dots.” The horrendous terrorist attacks on that day might have been prevented had our intelligence and security agencies been more observant and communicated more effectively, the axiom holds. Now twenty years on, our collective ability to observe, assess and communicate vital national security information appears to be in sharp decline. While our national security apparatus has indeed -- for the past two decades -- stepped up to “connect the dots” sufficiently to prevent another major strike on American soil, the vigilance and attentiveness of our citizenry appears to wither by the day. For a republic to survive, its voting citizens need to be informed on the major issues affecting national security. Our ability to read and absorb vital news, however, has eroded markedly since the early days of the 21st century. In those heady days of the new millennium -- before the creation of the iPhone, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and the rise of distracting social media -- we focused intensely for a time on how it was possible for the deadliest attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor to have been planned and carried out from the mountains and “caves of Afghanistan.” We must ask ourselves now, however, how much focus and attention we have given to the very real threats to our republic lurking over the horizon. In our last presidential election, each of the candidates tried to appeal to voters’ concerns over domestic rather than foreign policy concerns. However, much of

the country is dotted by “news deserts” where local newspapers have collapsed, political demagoguery is on the rise as never before, and Americans have grown accustomed to selecting media that caters to personal biases. Foreign actors have found fertile ground to exploit such divisions and erode confidence in American democratic institutions. For our survival, let us not lose our focus. Let’s read the news more carefully. Consider these over-the-horizon developments: Russia’s seizure of Crimea and half of Ukraine, its expanding presence in the Middle East and North Africa and its support for extremist factions in European politics -not to mention its manipulation of our last two presidential elections and major ransomware attacks on critical American targets. China’s aggressive expansion in the South China Sea, its absorption of democratic Hong Kong and threats to Taiwan, its genocidal treatment of the Uighers, and its aggressive Belt and Road initiative to gain control of strategic resources and markets around the globe. And let us not kid ourselves that the threat of major acts of terrorism against the United States has disappeared. Though it’s unpleasant to consider, Isis has metastasized into countless regions and countries far beyond simply Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and Syria. It is now deep into Sub Saharan Africa, parts of Indonesia and making inroads wherever vacuums of power can be exploited. Following such developing threats is unnerving, but let’s not put ourselves in the position of asking why we didn’t “connect the dots” earlier before the next major crisis falls upon us.

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Feed the Fight’s Elena Tompkins to Receive Georgetown Ministry Center Award BY C AR RINGTON C. TA R R Georgetown resident Elena Tompkins could never have predicted that her idea to provide healthcare workers with donated meals from area restaurants during the pandemic would benefit not only these two groups but, eventually, homeless individuals in her own community as well. But now, because of her efforts to help feed clients of the Georgetown Ministry Center (GMC) – a day center for people experiencing homelessness -- Tompkins is being honored at GMC’s annual Spirit of Georgetown benefit on October 6th. Back in March, when Tompkins first conceived of using donations to purchase meals for overworked medical staff, she didn’t think of it as anything beyond a neighborly effort. “I sent an email to a bunch of people on the 16th, and sent the first lunch to Sibley [hospital] on the 17th,” she recalled in a phone interview. “I thought of it like meal trains for people who’ve had babies.” On Instagram, she posted a picture of Millie’s taco boxes going to staff at Sibley Hospital, and within a few days, donations were pouring in. She was inundated with meal suggestions and connections to hospitals, and decided to create her own organization — Feed the Fight, a tax-exempt entity housed under the Greater Washington Community Foundation. A healthcare lobbyist by day, Tompkins also received publicity from various TV, radio and print outlets, including CBS’ Norah O’Donnell, whose husband owns Chef Geoff’s, a Feed the Fight partner. Soon Tompkins was talking to people around the country who wanted to start their own branches. “I got calls from Boston, Austin, Texas, New Mexico, Charlotte — all over the place. That was really cool. They would ask, How’d you do it? I’d say, ‘Call a restaurant, order food, and send to a hospital.” She laughs. “That’s it, people!” After so much success in helping various restaurants stay afloat — she’s had “more than one emotional restaurant owner” — and feeding literally thousands of medical workers, a new opportunity arose. The Georgetown Ministry Center, founded by the Georgetown Clergy Association, occupies a small building at 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW next to Grace Episcopal Church and provides space for homeless individuals to shower, use computers, and get lunch during the day. In winter it operates a shelter housed in area churches, but, due to Covid, had to cancel last year’s program.

In talking with her friend Richard Riddell, a GMC board member, Tompkins learned about the winter shelter cancellation. “He had been trying to think of other creative ways to help GMC clients,” Tompkins said. “I thought, oh, hospitalizations [due to Covid] are slowing down. What if we did this?” Once again, what began as a simple concept expanded organically. A representative at Capital One told Tompkins the company wanted to contribute to Feed the Fight, but there had to be a community aspect to it. “I said, ‘Funny you should say that. I just got off phone with the Georgetown Ministry Center,’” Tompkins said. “So, I applied for a community grant with Capital One, and they gave me a $10,000 grant for GMC.” GMC’s executive director, Kelly Andreae, said that through Feed the Fight, GMC’s clientele received more than 1,000 meals from Chef Geoff’s, Peacock Cafe, Surfside, the Georgetown Club, Jetties and DC Harvest. “Feed the Fight was the key partner to making the pilot of GMC Extends a success,” Andreae said. Restaurants didn’t hesitate to help when they learned who would be receiving their meals, Tompkins said. “I called Peacock [Cafe] and Chaia, and they were over the moon to be helping GMC. Everybody loves that organization. A lot of their guests walk past these restaurants all the time.” “It’s so important to be able to do something immediate for people who are part of our community,” said Shahab Farivar, co-owner of Peacock Cafe. “This shows how Georgetown came together through Feed the Fight and Elena’s leadership to offer restaurants an opportunity to do what we do best — serve people.” Tompkins plans to continue working with the GMC Extends program as needed and helping wherever she can, noting that she is “just trying to connect the dots,” and the rest has resulted from the generosity of the community. “I feel like in Georgetown people put their money, time and effort where their mouth is,” she said. “What also strikes me, in this day and age, is the foundation that GMC is built on. All the different religious communities coming together as one. I found that to be such a heartwarming part of GMC.”

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IN: AFGHAN RESTAURANT PLANNED

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GLOVER PARK WHOLE FOODS TO DEBUT JUST WALK OUT TECHNOLOGY, OPEN NEXT YEAR

While Whole Foods lovers will have to wait a little longer for their Glover Park store to reopen, excitement is building that it is one of the first that will use Just Walk Out technology for check out. “We are excited to announce that Whole Foods Market will open two stores featuring Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology as an option for customers. The stores, one in Washington, D.C.’s Glover Park neighborhood and one in Sherman Oaks, California, are expected to open next year,” said Jamie Forrest of Whole Foods Market in a statement last week. Here’s how it works, according to Whole Foods: “Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology is made possible by a combination of computer vision, sensor fusion, and deep learning— similar to what you’d find in self-driving cars—and adds convenience to customers’ grocery shopping experience by giving them the option to come in, pick up what they want, and skip the checkout when they’re done.

“Anyone will be able to shop at these Whole Foods Market stores using self-checkout – customers do not need to be Amazon Prime members or have an Amazon account. “Once inside, customers can shop like normal. Anything they take off the shelf is automatically added to their virtual cart, and anything they put back on the shelf comes out of their virtual cart. “After customers leave the store, those who use the Just Walk Out experience will receive a digital receipt, which will be available in the Whole Foods Market app. Customers who use self-checkout will receive a paper receipt.” The Whole Foods Market at 2323 Wisconsin Ave. NW will reopen next year with a 21,500 square foot sales floor, according to the company.

IN: IKE BEHAR ADDS OUTLET ON M

The Ike Behar shop at 2900 M St. NW has expanded next door to the former Hu’s Shoes (2906 M) and set up an outlet space for itself and other Georgetown businesses. The newly opened space already offers Ike Behar clothing, along some Hu’s Shoes inventory as

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well as garments from Amina Rubinacci on nearby Pennsylvania Avenue. “Consider it a warehouse sale with prices marked down 30 to 70 percent,” Alan Behar said. “We’re also looking for other businesses to get in on the action.” The outlet will be open through 2021.

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Taking over the former space of Don Lobo’s Mexican Grill which closed May 31, 2020, after 16 years, Afghania will be another restaurant by Omar Masroor at 2811 M St. NW. His Bistro Aracosia on MacArthur Boulevard gets high marks for serving the likes of sabzi turnovers, lamb chops and beef tenderloin, qabuli palou and veal ryehaan. The new restaurant is situated between Taj of India Cuisine and La Chaumiere. Masroor’s other spots are in McLean and Springfield.

OUT: LEDO PIZZA DONE

Looks like the last slice has been eaten for Ledo Pizza at 1721 Wisconsin Ave. NW. However, whether you liked them or not, there are other Ledo locations in D.C. The property and adjacent space will be redeveloped into condominiums.

IN: ALL ABOUT BURGER ON TRACK

The folks who bought you the ill-fated Mono Diner at 1424 Wisconsin Ave. NW plan to reopen the space as an All About Burger, which has other locations in Glover Park, downtown and Arlington.

COMING: BUCK MASON, GORJANA, PRESSED … FROM CALI

Apparently, California loves Georgetown. The straightforward menswear store, Buck Mason, founded in 2013 by Sasha Koehn and Erik Allen Ford in Los Angeles, is setting up a store at 3128 M St. NW. Across the street and one block east, specialty jewelry store Gorjana — started in Laguna Beach by former models Gorjana Reidel and Jason Griffin Reidel in 2004 — is set to debut at 3029 M St. NW. Also coming is Pressed which says it began in 2010 as a 25 square-foot “juice closet” in Los Angeles and included a food truck in Malibu. Now expanding through the U.S., Pressed

offers its signature cold-pressed juices along with plant-based foods. It will open in the former Papyrus card store location at 1300 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

OUT: 7-ELEVEN SHUT BY DC HEALTH, RATS

The 7-Eleven at Wisconsin Avenue and O Street NW remains closed after being shut down by the DC Health Department because of “imminent health hazard(s)” on July 7. About to enter its third month, the long closure is due to a rodent problem, according to several sources familiar with the property. There’s a lot of work to do at the place.

OUT: POLICE CLOSE CHARCOAL TOWN

After several years of problems with DC Health and with nearby residents and businesses, Charcoal Town Hookah and Shawarma at 1027 31st St. NW was ordered shut by the Metropolitan Police Department on Aug. 21. The Mediterranean food and falafel spot is subject to a hearing by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. MPD wrote: “The Chief of Police finds that continued operation of this establishment will present an imminent danger to the health, safety and welfare of the public; that there is an additional danger to the health and welfare of the public by not closing this establishment; and that there is no immediately available measure to ameliorate these findings.” No further comment necessary.

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Along the Silk Route in Afghanistan 1968

BY FRED MA ROON

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Fall Arts Preview BY KAT E OCZ Y P OK In these challenging times, the arts feed our souls, whether we’re hearing a new song for the first time, watching a dramatic scene play out on stage, or gazing at a spectacular painting. Perhaps more anticipated than ever, the D.C. fall arts scene is back and looking to thrive. As the autumnal season arrives, we’re celebrating the return of in-person performances and exhibits and plenty of outdoor arts activities. With so many major arts institutions in our area celebrating milestone anniversaries, keep an eye out for special offerings. Here are a few highlights for the visual and performing arts as well as events worth mentioning. As always, don’t forget to check each venue’s Covid policies before visiting. Enjoy the season!

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THE PERFORMING ARTS THE KENNEDY CENTER IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER The Kennedy Center is celebrating 50 years with an abundance of performances and live music. Coming this October, the critically acclaimed “Hadestown,” winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Hadestown is playing from October 13-31. Proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 is required to attend all indoor performances and events. Masks are always required in all indoor areas for patrons and visitors regardless of vaccination status.

The Washington Ballet. Photo by Theo Kossenas.

ANOTHER PRE-BROADWAY RUN COMES TO THE DISTRICT In November, another musical comes to town for a pre-Broadway run (see “Mean Girls” circa 2017) with the premiere of “Once Upon a One More Time.” The Shakespeare Theatre Company is producing the pre-Broadway run of the musical based on the hits of pop icon Britney Spears. This upcoming holiday season, the show will provide a family-friendly entertainment option. For those wondering

about the show’ premise, viewers will follow princesses such as Cinderella and Snow White on their feminist journeys — “smashing the glass slipper” is a tagline for the show.

THE WASHINGTON BALLET PREMIERS AT THE NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM On October 21 and 22, the Washington Ballet is hosting their season opening hourlong performance at The National Building Museum. Following the Thursday evening performance, a special event will be held.

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Lillian Bassman, American (2917-2012). Translucent Hat c. 1950 gelatin silver print. National Gallery of Art.

THE VISUAL ARTS THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION’S SPECIAL EXHIBITION ON DAVID DRISKELL The Phillips Collection is celebrating 100 years and this October 16, a special exhibit is featured through January 9, 2022 only. The exhibit pays homage to David Driskell (19312020), recognized for his vibrant art rooted in the American landscape and connection to the African diaspora. His work is crucial to remembering that the art of Black people is essential to the history of American art.

THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART CELEBRATES MID-CENTURY FEMALE PHOTOGRAPHERS From October 31 through January 30, 2022, the National Gallery of Art is hosting an exhibit featuring over 120 international photographers. “The New Woman Behind

the Camera” looks at the women who took on photography as a mode of professional or personal expression from the 1920s through the 1950s. The women—independent, stylish and confident—had a huge impact on modern photography.

THE NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY REMINDS US OF THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING OUR CITY Knowing the history of where you live is so vital, and the National Portrait Gallery is helping us on this journey. Their exhibit “Block by Block: Naming Washington,” takes viewers on an adventure exploring the namesakes of D.C.’s streets, neighborhoods and public places. Sixteen reproductions of portraits drawn from the museum’s collection are showcased. The gallery’s curator of photographs, Leslie Ureña, hopes the exhibit gets visitors to see and experience D.C. a bit differently, and with a bit more curiosity.

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Kennedy Center Rainbow 2019.

The Kennedy Center:

A Fresh Look for its 50th Anniversary BY C H R ISTOPH ER JON ES

Filene Center Pavilion. Courtesy of Wolf Trap.

WORTH MENTIONING WOLF TRAP’S FALL PERFORMANCES Fall is the ideal time to visit Wolf Trap -- located in the nearby woods of Vienna, VA -- and an official performing arts partner with the National Park Service. Celebrating their 50th anniversary, Wolf Trap will host the Indigo Girls and Ani DiFranco, the Avett Brothers, Jim Messina and many more major acts outdoors as the leaves are turning.

THE BARNES FOUNDATION HOSTS THE FIRST MAJOR U.S. EXHIBIT OF SUZANNE VALADON’S PAINTINGS Take a weekend trip to Philadelphia’s Barnes Foundation – one of the quirkiest and most impressive art collections in the world -for “Suzanne Valadon: Model, Painter, Rebel.” The exhibit opens September 26 and celebrates the French painter and her contributions to the 20th-century art world.

THE SMITHSONIAN CRAFT SHOW IS BACK AGAIN FOR A FALL RUN The Smithsonian Craft Show will once again be held virtually from October 23-31. The show will feature an exhibit and sale of the finest American contemporary craft and design. Expect to see works in glass, jewelry, metal and more.

D.C.’S ART ALL NIGHT, NEIGHBORHOOD CELEBRATIONS OF ALL ART FORMS Taking it to the streets. September 24 and 25 from 7 p.m. until midnight, check out art 16 SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

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activations in all eight wards of the District and 16 different neighborhoods. Over 100 artists’ works will be displayed and events like painting demos, a silent disco, jazz night and more will be yours to enjoy.

“A STRANGE LOOP” AT THE WOOLLY MAMMOTH The 2020 Pulitzer Prize-winning show about a Queer Black writer composing his own original musical comes to the Woolly Mammoth from November 22 through January 2, 2022.

WASHINGTON CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS The Washington Choral Arts Society is celebrating the holiday season with Christmas music December 20 and 24 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall and are offering addon experiences of “A Family Christmas” December 18 or 24.

SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM CELEBRATES VENETIAN HISTORY OF GLASSMAKING Beginning October 8 through May 8, 2022, the Smithsonian American Art Museum will present “Sargent Whistler and Venetian Glass: American Artists and the Magic of Murano.” The Venetian island of Murano has been a leading place for glass-making since the Middle Ages. Today’s glass industry stems from a glass-making burst, or shall we say glass-making craze from 1860 to 1915.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this September, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts deserves a fresh look. As the nation’s preeminent “national cultural center” it has served for fifty years as a unique global institution. No other arts enterprise has done as much to showcase, preserve, celebrate and educate the public about the most splendid and varied features of American arts and culture. And, no other has done so much to spotlight and connect international artists, creators and cultural leaders from around the world. At the heart of its mission, the Center has also served for half a century as the only “living monument” to JFK -- the nation’s 35th president -- allowed in the nation’s capital. Many view the Kennedy Center as a more traditional -- albeit monumental -- venue for the performing arts in Washington, D.C. Its impressive Parthenon-inspired complex of theaters and performance spaces at 2700 F St. NW always provides a grand venue from which to take in a concert, ballet, opera, or play. Few of D.C.’s monuments are as iconic as the Kennedy Center’s marble Formalist/ Modern design (with a little Frank Lloyd Wright thrown in) perched along the Potomac within acres of parkland just downstream from the shores of Georgetown and the Watergate. However, the Center’s wide-ranging approaches to its core missions have evolved with the times, and its facilities, capabilities and influence in the new media age continue to expand far beyond what its founders originally envisaged. Today, the leaders of the Kennedy Center embrace the inspiration of the Kennedy legacy much more than one might imagine a half century since its launch. And that legacy continues to drive the institution’s mission to celebrate American arts and culture as directly as possible with the American people and with audiences around the world. The origins of the founding of the Kennedy Center go back to the height of the U.S.Soviet Cold War rivalry following the Second World War, a war in which young U.S. Navy

Lt.(j.g.) Jack Kennedy proved extraordinarily courageous in the Pacific. In 1958 -- the year after Sputnik -- President Eisenhower signed a bill to establish a “National Cultural Center” in the nation’s capital. Soviet leader Krushchev -- ever active in the global battle over hearts and minds -- had said “we will bury you” to western diplomats in 1956. Now two years later he was insisting on the removal of western-allied troops from Berlin, behind the Iron Curtain. The possibility of a nuclear showdown between the superpowers heightened tensions and put a sharp spotlight on who might be elected the next American president. Running for the presidency in 1960, Kennedy, now a Democratic Senator from Massachusetts, had to fight an uphill battle. He would be the youngest president ever elected to office, at 43, and the nation’s first Catholic chief executive. And Nixon, the rival Republican nominee, had served two terms as Vice President. But Kennedy harnessed his compelling personal narrative -- replete with war stories of saving sailors’ lives and securing rescue off a Pacific island -- to craft a set of political themes to inspire a generation: youthful idealism, democracy in action, civic engagement, scientific and cultural progress, public service, and U.S. leadership of the western democratic alliance. His powerful charisma and telegenic looks as well as his glamorous marriage to Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy helped lift the nation’s aspirations. Kennedy’s 1955 book “Profiles in Courage” had not only garnered a Pulitzer Prize but helped reframe senatorial politics as a place of civic heroism. After defeating Nixon for the presidency by the slimmest of margins, Kennedy famously invoked the duty of public service as a democratic ideal in his 1961 Inaugural Address: “Ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country.” VISIT GEORGETOWNER.COM FOR THE FULL ARTICLE.

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175 years ago President James Polk signed legislation that established the Smithsonian Institution

The Smithsonian Celebrates 175 Years BY KAT E OCZ Y P OK In 1846 -- the year the Liberty Bell was cracked and James K. Polk was a president -a quintessential feature of our nation’s capital and of our young republic’s life of learning was born, The Smithsonian Institution. Today, it is the world’s largest museum, research and educational complex and we wish it a happy 175th birthday. The Smithsonian Institution began as a gift from Englishman James Smithson, to a place he never managed to make it to. Lonnie Bunch, Secretary of the Smithsonian, said Smithson’s grand bequeathment was an act of imagination and faith. Smithson was the illegitimate child of a wealthy Englishman who never made it across the Atlantic to visit the United States he admired from afar. According to the Smithsonian Institution’s website, he gave the entirety of his estate, which totaled a half million dollars (1/66 of the U.S.’s federal budget at the time). Some say Smithson decided to donate this money to a place unfamiliar to him because he was denied his father’s legacy. Others say he felt inspired by

America’s “experiment with democracy.” Smithson, whose crypt now lies on the first floor the Smithsonian’s Castle, never wrote or spoke about what is today the world’s largest museum complex. The Smithsonian Institution encompasses 19 museums, nine research centers and The National Zoo. The institution worked tirelessly over the last yearand-a-half to allow guests to view exhibits virtually, or participate in museum talks or film screenings online. To celebrate the Smithsonian’s 175th anniversary, the Arts and Industries Building is reopening for the first time in 20 years. The featured exhibit there will be FUTURES, the first building-wide exploration of the future on the National Mall. It will be opening in November this year with many fascinating exhibits. Guests can smell a molecule, become an emoji, meditate with an artificial intelligence robot and more in the exhibit that asks people to dream big. Dreaming big is exactly what James Smithson did 175 years ago. Who knows what the next 175 years will hold in store?

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Mrs. Catherine Filene Shouse breaks ground on the Filene Center on May 22, 1968 as Secretary of the Interior Steward L. Udall and Lady Bird Johnson look on.

Wolf Trap Celebrating 50th Anniversary BY KAT E OCZ Y P OK This summer marked 50 years for Wolf Trap, the country’s only national park for the performing arts. The venue is unique, sitting on 117 acres of Northern Virginia landscape in Vienna. It is a respite from the often-chaotic urban settings of most performing arts venues in the D.C. region. The Filene Center, which holds around 7,000 people (half indoors, half outdoors on a lawn), plays host to all kinds of performances. This year alone, there are Broadway shows, family events, pop acts and more. Over the last 50 years, huge names have stopped by Wolf Trap, including Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, the Beach Boys, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald and countless others. Some of the shows in highest demand in recent years included the ballets “Romeo and Juliet” and “Swan Lake,” starring ballet phenom Misty Copeland.

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Wolf Trap began with Catherine Filene Shouse, who was awarded a National Medal of Arts in 1994. If you’re wondering about the “Filene” in her name, her grandfather was indeed William Filene, founder of the now closed department store chain Filene’s Basement. In 1966, Shouse donated 100 acres of her farmland to the Department of the Interior to build an outdoor amphitheater and as they say, the rest is history. Wolf Trap’s formal opening was in the summer of 1971. The Barns at Wolf Trap, two restored 18th-century barns, serves as Wolf Trap’s indoor spot during the colder months. It is celebrating a milestone as well, 40 years this year. The barns are more intimate, seating 382 and the season runs from October through May. During the summer, the barns are home to the Wolf Trap Opera. This fall, expect to see The Second City comedy troupe, pianist Jim

Brickman and Broadway star Laura Benanti among others. Wolf Trap has managed to overcome hardships over the years, including a 1982 fire of which the cause was never determined. Miraculously, Wolf Trap built another 6,500seat venue to temporarily house performances until the Filene Center was repaired just two years later. This year presented entirely new challenges with the ongoing health pandemic. Wolf Trap

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Stately brick manor house c.1844 | 4 bedrooms, lovely kitchen, multiple porches, pine floors, 7 fireplaces, original mantels, large windows and detailed millwork throughout | c. 1810 log cabin used as the pool house & a converted barn now serves as a guest house | 2 ponds, miles of trails, 178 acres | Separate workshop and 5 car garage

Gorgeous 71 acre parcel in a wonderful location between Middleburg and The Plains | Rolling land with stone walls and 2 ponds | Enchanting property | Property is in conservation easement and may not be divided further

Butterland Farm circa 1790 Quaker farm house in the village of Unison on 8.16 acres | Beautiful floors throughout, 3 fireplaces, 2 bedrooms plus den, 2 1/2 baths | Lovely gardens, mostly open land, board fencing | Improvements include barn, garage, studio and secluded garden swimming pool.

Prepare to be impressed - lovely floors, granite counters, high ceilings | 2 main level primary suites | Professionally decorated & landscaped | Over sized 2 car garage | Charming covered porch with iron railing, patio, trex decking, gas fireplace | Bright and open floor plan, easy to maintain, elegant finishes throughout | Endless upgrades.

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Joey Filosa with friend Chris Murray. Photo by Carlotta Hester.

Joey Filosa (1956-2021) BY KAT E OCZ Y P OK When we first sought out a standard obituary on Joey Filosa, it could not be found. Turns out, the longtime Georgetowner was far more worthy of something beyond your standard newspaper obit. After a battle with lung cancer, Filosa passed away earlier this summer. We spoke with Chris Murray, owner of Govinda Gallery (and a fellow longtime Georgetowner) who called Filosa his best friend. Murray first met Filosa in Georgetown at the now closed Peter’s Flower Land at the corner of Wisconsin Ave. and O Street NW. Filosa gave Murray’s son David his first job at 10 years old, filling up buckets of water for flowers. It was there Murray and Filosa became close. Filosa worked 15 years there. Filosa spent over 40 years working in Georgetown, beginning at Peter’s Flower Land, followed by Enzio’s Italian restaurant just north of Georgetown and ending as manager at Martin’s Tavern for 16 years. Filosa’s first job when he arrived in D.C., however, was at a shoe store on Wisconsin Ave. near Commander Salamander. The Italian Filosa had grown up in Queens, New York and found himself in Georgetown. Murray instantly felt connected to him, especially given Murray’s own Bronx roots. “Joey was a real New Yorker, he talked with a real New York accent and reminded me of the kids I went to parochial school with in the Bronx,” Murray said. “I didn’t know many people who were real New Yorkers here -- people like Joey who were really salt of the Earth, New York City guys.” At Martin’s, Filosa knew Billy Martin before Martin was the head of the restaurant. While Billy bartended at Martin’s, Joey would hang out with him. “A lot of us would hang out with Billy and Joey at Martin’s Tavern,” Murray said. “Those were the glory days of Georgetown in the ‘80s and ‘90s, it was wonderful.” While working as manager, Filosa often served luminaries such as Chip Reed of CBS, writer Maureen Dowd and the prime minister

of Ireland. “They all knew Joey and loved Joey, he was the epitome of the American character,” Murray added. Filosa was a great connector of people. When Enda Kenny, former prime minister of Ireland, would visit D.C. for St. Patrick’s Day (per tradition), he would stop by Martin’s Tavern. One year, Filosa called Murray to get down to the restaurant and bring the photo book he wrote and edited on Bruce Springsteen. Kenny was an avid Springsteen fan and when Murray presented him with the book, he invited Murray and his wife Carlotta to sit and have dinner with them. And the same thing happened the next year with a book on Bob Dylan. “Joey would do that kind of thing,” Murray said. “He knew the prime minister would enjoy the book and of course he did. Joey made that all happen.” Filosa was also an avid sports afficionado. He called himself a big Yankees fan, and so is Murray. The duo would go on a pilgrimage every year to New York to see the team. Filosa would also get season tickets to see the Georgetown Hoyas basketball team. He loved to travel as well. Filosa visited Ireland where Murray married (and has a summer home). Using his floral expertise, Filosa did the flowers for Murray’s wedding, going into the natural habitat of Ireland to create beautiful arrangements with country flowers. “We had a running joke that Joey was more Irish than Billy was!” Murray said, referring to the fact that the Irish Martin hadn’t visited the country, but the Italian Filosa had visited at least a half dozen times. Sadly, he had been planning on another visit to Ireland this summer but passed away before he had the chance. Filosa also visited Cuba with Murray when Govinda Gallery did a series of cultural exchanges with the National Photo Gallery in Havana. “He was really a presence here for his whole adult life,” Murray said. “He will be truly missed.” Filosa is survived by one brother, Peter, who currently lives in New York City.

Kevin Delaney. Courtesy Martin’s Tavern.

Beloved Bartender Kevin Delaney (1951-2021) BY R OBERT D EVAN EY Longtime bartender at Martin’s Tavern Kevin P. Delaney died Aug. 12. Born with the gift of gab and a heart of gold, Delaney “was an icon in the District,” said Billy Martin, owner of Martin’s Tavern. Tributes are pouring in over social media and phone calls from friends and patrons of many years and yarns. “Mr. Kevin P. Delaney was larger than life in a subtle way,” Martin wrote. “His friendship, wit, humor and attitude towards life made EVERYONE around him lucky to be in his presence. He had a way of ‘insulting’ people that had them laughing regularly, and we all enjoyed his humor. Kevin worked at Martin’s for 20 years and became part of the family. He was the quintessential Irish gentleman, and his memory and stories will live on forever! Rest in peace good friend.” Delaney worked at many D.C. watering holes, whether a few years or a few months. He was known to leave and show up at a new spot months later, where people would follow him. In the end, he chose the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and N Street and remained.

He was most at peace in the company of his friends whom he embraced with Irish abandon, his family said. He left life the way he left parties; without saying goodbye. Chef Ris Lacoste, owner of Ris restaurant, next to the Ritz-Carlton in the West End, had this to say about the Irish charmer: “In the throes of running the kitchen of Twenty-One Federal, I found myself one evening at Kevin P. Delaney’s bar at the newly opened Sam and Harry’s. It was 1990. I was taken by his service, professionalism and smile and have sat at every one of his bars since, enchanted to this day.” According to Lacoste, Delaney worked at the following establishments: Mr. Henry’s, Class Reunion, Old Ebbitt Grill, the Guards, Occidental, Red Sage, Sam & Harry’s, Kinkead’s, Vidalia, Tahoga, West 24, Martin’s Tavern, Starland Cafe. Kevin is survived by his sister, Mary Margaret Delaney, of Washington, D.C., and his brother, Timothy Delaney, of Edgartown, Massachusetts. A public memorial for Delaney is scheduled for Sept. 25 at Tommy Joe’s in Bethesda. GMG, INC.

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The Auction Block

AUCTION HOUSE: DOYLE, ONLINE AUCTION

AUCTION HOUSE: BONHAM’S, ONLINE AUCTION

BY KAT E OCZ Y P OK The auction block is back! We hope you enjoy some highlighted offerings from selected auction houses such as Christie’s, Bonhams, Sotheby’s and more. Noteworthy pieces include jewelry from HRH Princess Margaret, a note from Abraham Lincoln and ceramics from Picasso.

ITEM: CHARLES DORMON ROBINSON (1847-1933) PAINTING ESTIMATE: $1,000-$1,500 AUCTION DATE: NOV. 20 – DEC. 3 This painting is a view of Mt. Tamalpais and is 5 3/8” x 10 1/8” framed in an 8 x 12 5/16’ frame.

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ITEM: “GOTTFRIED KUMPF (AUSTRIAN, B. 1930), “FIREWORKS IN THE PARK” (WURSTELPRATER), OIL ON MASONITE, 21-1/2 X 18’

ITEM: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS DROPSHAPED CREAM AND GREY NATURAL PEARL EARRINGS

ESTIMATE: $20,000-$30,000 (STARTING BID $10,000)

DATE: CLOSES, SEPT. 17

AUCTION DATE: SEPT. 24, 10 A.M. EDT. Kumpf is an Austrian artist best known for his paintings and sculptures depicting landscapes of animals like cats, bears and scorpions. He is self-taught and politically minded, sometimes hiding dark or anti-establishment themes in his often colorful works. 20 SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

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ESTIMATE: 20,000-30,000 GBP Every woman has a piece of jewelry that makes her feel like royalty. These earrings are actually the real thing! They are formally in the collection of HRH The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. Suspended from a geometric openwork surmount set with single, rose, carré-cut, they are bullet-shaped with elongated hexagonal diamonds.

ITEM: JOHN QUINCY ADAMS LETTER TO THE EDITORS OF THE BOSTON ATLAS ESTIMATE: $20,000-$30,000 AUCTION DATE: SOFT CLOSE BEGINS SEPT. 23 AT 10 A.M. EDT. Doyle will hold a timed auction of Rare Books, Autographs and Maps closing on Thursday September 23 at 10 a.m. The auction includes books, manuscripts and maps in early printing, a note from Abraham Lincoln and this letter about slavery from John Quincy Adams.

AUCTION HOUSE: CHRISTIE’S, ONLINE AUCTION ITEMS: PICASSO CERAMICS ESTIMATE: 50,000-7,000 GBP AUCTION DATE: THROUGH SEPT. 22 AT 2 P.M. EDT This online-only auction includes ceramics that engage lots of energetic colors and forms. Estimates on items begin at just £500. This vase Azteque aux quatre visages by Picasso is estimated to be worth £50-£70,0000.

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Donald Judd, Untitled, 1955, Oil on canvas, 20 x 26 1/8 inches. Est. $200,000-400,000. Oct 6. Auguste Rodin, Le Baiser.The Estate of Marjory H. Cohen. Est. $250,000-350,000. Nov 9. Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Marble Top Console. A Palm Beach Gentleman. Est. $6,000-8,000. Oct 13.

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2850 Woodland Dr NW 3414 Lowell St NW 4949 Lowell St NW 2411 California St NW 4420 Edmunds St NW 3024 Dumbarton St NW 2208 Kalorama Rd NW 3013 P St NW 1155 23rd St NW #PH2E 2230 46th St NW 1826 12th St NW 1825 47th Pl NW 2913 P St NW 2358 Massachusetts Ave NW 4719 Brandywine St NW 3700 Quebec St NW 3825 Woodley Rd NW 3703 S Street NW 2218 Wyoming Ave NW 3203 Cleveland Ave NW 4801 Rodman St NW 5103 52nd Ct NW 1427 Rhode Island Ave NW #701 3825 Huntington St NW 4770 Reservoir Rd NW 1745 N St NW #313 3424 P St NW 1424 Longfellow St NW 4514 Harrison St NW 4830 Brandywine St NW 2122 O St NW #3 1938 Calvert St NW 1417 17th St NW 2128 Cathedral Ave NW 3802 Veazey St NW 2105 N St NW 3705 Winfield Ln NW 3711 Northampton St NW 1340 Montague St NW 5904 32nd St NW 2233 46th St NW 3932 Military Rd NW 2440 Huidekoper Pl NW

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE HEIGHTS CLEVELAND PARK KENT KALORAMA BERKLEY GEORGETOWN KALORAMA GEORGETOWN WEST END BERKLEY LOGAN BERKLEY GEORGETOWN KALORAMA AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK CLEVELAND PARK CLEVELAND PARK BURLEITH KALORAMA WOODLEY PARK SPRING VALLEY SPRING VALLEY LOGAN CHEVY CHASE BERKLEY DUPONT CIRCLE GEORGETOWN 16TH STREET HEIGHTS AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK DUPONT KALORAMA TRIANGLE DUPONT EAST GARFIELD NORTH CLEVELAND PARK WEST END GEORGETOWN CHEVY CHASE 16TH STREET HEIGHTS CHEVY CHASE BERKLEY CHEVY CHASE GLOVER PARK

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7 8 6 6 3 7 3 3 5 4 5 4 4 5 8 4 5 7 6 4 7 2 5 4 2 3 5 5 5 3 8 4 3 4 3 4 5 6 5 5 4 4

7 5 5 7 2 6 3 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 5 4 5 4 4 3 6 2 4 3 2 3 4 4 4 3 4 3 3 4 3 4 3 5 3 3 3 3

3 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1

$14,000,000 $6,500,000 $5,500,000 $5,250,000 $4,995,000 $4,995,000 $4,500,000 $4,200,000 $3,795,000 $3,200,000 $3,145,000 $2,799,000 $2,750,000 $3,250,000 $2,825,000 $2,495,000 $2,395,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $1,995,000 $1,995,000 $2,195,000 $2,249,000 $1,785,000 $2,050,000 $1,999,900 $1,995,000 $1,575,000 $2,090,000 $1,695,000 $1,799,900 $1,799,000 $1,849,000 $1,905,000 $1,595,000 $1,799,000 $1,795,000 $1,399,000 $1,500,000 $1,599,900 $1,700,000 $1,725,000 $1,449,000

$13,000,000 $6,500,000 $5,500,000 $5,250,000 $5,000,000 $4,500,000 $4,225,000 $3,900,000 $3,695,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,881,500 $2,850,000 $2,840,000 $2,825,000 $2,700,000 $2,600,000 $2,500,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,300,000 $2,145,000 $2,100,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,999,900 $1,995,000 $1,949,300 $1,900,000 $1,850,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $1,789,000 $1,779,000 $1,775,000 $1,737,500 $1,730,000 $1,721,000 $1,710,000 $1,700,570 $1,700,000 $1,700,000 $1,700,000

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On Cox’s Row, Federal Style Charmer and Mayor’s Home: 3327 N ST. NW BY KAT E OCZ Y P OK A spectacular early 19th century home with a rich historical past is a jewel on the market right now in west Georgetown. This 200-year-old Federal style home on N Street NW has been completely restored and updated by its current owner. It’s stylish and sophisticated and includes over 7,000 square feet of living space on five

separate floors. All for a cool $6.1 million. It’s hard not to notice the intricate details of the home, such as its Egyptian marble mantles and gorgeous crown moldings. “It has been lovingly restored and preserved so magnificently,” listing agent Margaret Heimbold of Long & Foster told Mansion Global earlier this summer.

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The home includes five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, three half-baths and six fireplaces. The master suite offers his-and-her baths and walk-in closets, perfect for couples who value their own space. There’s even an elevator to transport home dwellers to four of the five floors. While the home retains its historical charms, the kitchen is completely modern. Those who love to entertain will be pleased to hear there are two dishwashers, two microwaves, two fridges and two wall ovens. Exteriors are lovely as well. The gardens and on-site fishpond were featured in Georgetown’s Historic House and Garden Tours in years past (during pre-Covid times). Four garage-ways and two extra parking spaces are included—a

hot commodity these days! Of course, in D.C. most homes have a past, but at 3327 N Street the storylines are fascinating. The builder of the home, constructed in 1817, was Colonel John Cox, a real estate owner and merchant who was also a veteran of the War of 1812. History buffs may also know Cox as mayor of Georgetown from 1823 through 1845. He built five homes in Georgetown for himself and his sons, all next door to each other. The homes have since become known as “Cox’s Row.” The home is just blocks from the heart of Georgetown’s retail and restaurants and less than a mile from The Kennedy Center. More information on the home can be found at LongandFoster.com.

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ST. MICHAELS KITCHEN & BATH

Cabinets that bring joy! 1048 Potomac Street NW Locally owned by a Georgetowner, St. Michael’s Kitchen & Bath has everything your kitchen and bath needs or desires. Come see cabinetry, vanities, countertops, hardware, appliances, outdoor kitchens and grills. We’re the best place to find ultimate comfort for your place! Come see us at our new larger showroom at 1048 Potomac Street NW today! Full design Service www.stmkab.com Email: sales@stmkab.com Call: 202-455-4645 Georgetown: 1048 Potomac Street NW St. Michaels: 100 N. Talbot Street. St. Michaels, MD

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1052 Potomac Street NW Kitchen, Bath, Closet and More Kitchen cabinetry to live-edge river tables to bench-crafted furniture. We can provide cabinetry for the kitchen, bath, closet, hutch, dry and wet bar, home office, bookcase/library, entertainment console, laundry center, window seat, entryway and more. Elegance – Innovation - Craftsmanship www.stmichaelswoodworking.com Email: sales@stmichaelswoodworking.com Call: 202-455-4645 Georgetown: 1048 Potomac Street NW

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3010 CAMBRIDGE PLACE NW Meticulously maintained, four-level Victorian on sought after Cambridge Place. The house is detached on three sides and offers hardwood floors, three fireplaces, high ceilings, and large rooms. The top-level owner’s suite is beaming with light and has two walk-in closets, a primary bath with a double sink, a walk-in shower, a Jacuzzi bath, and heated floors. Two large bedrooms on the second floor with a shared hall bath. A family room on the lower level offers a fireplace and walk-out access to the back garden. Lovely back garden with flagstone patio and roof deck over the detached one-car parking garage.

FOR LEASE: 1324 30TH STREET NW Charming federal with elegant spaces, historic details, beautiful random width pine floors, and a private garden. There are three bedrooms, one full bathroom, and two half baths. House cleaning service twice monthly and gardener is included in the rent. Sorry, no pets.

WATERFRONT LOTS IN LURAY VIRGINIA Lot 9A & 25A are opportunities to purchase a waterfront lot on the Shenandoah River. Both lots are located between the river and the GW National Forest. Both lots offer river access. Lot 9A is over 11 acres of land and lot 25A offers 1.2 acres of land and has a three-bed septic installed.

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KITTY KELLEY BOOK CLUB

‘First Friends: The Powerful, Unsung (And Unelected) People Who Shaped Our Presidents’ PRESIDENTIAL BFFS RECEIVE RECOGNITION IN A ROMP OF A READ REVIEW ED BY KIT T Y K E LLE Y Imagine you are a contestant on “Jeopardy!” and you select “Presidents and Their Female Friends” for $200. The host says: “This 20th-century president was known for his close relationships with women.” You hit the buzzer and choose either John F. Kennedy or Bill Clinton, both of whom had welldocumented extra-marital affairs.

Unfortunately, you don’t make it to Final Jeopardy because the correct answer, according to Gary Ginsberg’s “First Friends,” is, “Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt?” In Ginsberg’s enchanting hybrid work of history and biography, he describes FDR’s enduring relationship with Margaret “Daisy” Suckley in delightful detail as the person FDR

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held “closer to his heart than anyone.” Although Ginsberg doubts an affair between the distant cousins, he cites Roosevelt as the only president to have had a woman as his best friend. Previously, readers have been treated to books on first families, first ladies, first butlers, first chefs, first photographers, first dogs, and first cats. For his first book, Ginsberg, who served in the Clinton Administration, ingeniously presents bite-size biographies of U.S. presidents and their best friends — and how those friendships influenced presidential legacies and affected the country. The author wraps history and humanity in a sparkling package, concentrating on nine U.S. chief executives and their closest friends, from Thomas Jefferson and James Madison through Bill Clinton and Vernon Jordan. It’s an inspired idea that will thrill anyone who loves life stories woven into presidential history. Given the current age of tweets and texts, plus the nation’s diminished attention span, Ginsberg has devised a unique way to engage readers, fashioning 18 lives within 359 pages of narrative and perhaps sweeping into the dustbin the turgid 1,000-plus-page tomes of such as Robert Caro, who’s written four volumes to date on Lyndon Baines Johnson, with one more hulking in the wings. If Mies van der Rohe was right, then less is more, and brevity is to be celebrated, as is exemplified by: The 23rd Psalm (118 words) The Magna Carta (650 words) Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address (272 words) The Great Emancipator’s friendship with

Joshua Speed, who became a slave owner years after meeting Lincoln, is included in Ginsberg’s book and illustrates the bond between two men whose differing principles put a decade’s worth of distance between them before they mended their breach. Probably the most bizarre first friendship in the book is the one shared by Richard Nixon and Charles “Bebe” Rebozo, a Cuban exile who got branded as Nixon’s bagman during the Watergate scandal. Pat Nixon called Rebozo “Dick’s sponge.” In 42 years, the two men never talked politics but shared long silences together, drinking copious amounts of alcohol. By far the strongest chapter in Ginsberg’s book — and the chronicle of a relationship that changed history — was Harry Truman’s friendship with Eddie Jacobson, the son of a Jewish shoemaker and Truman’s former business partner in Missouri. It was Jacobson who prevailed on the president in 1948 to go against revered Secretary of State George Marshall and recognize the new state of Israel as the Jewish homeland. Since, according to the Bard, “Brevity is the soul of wit and tediousness the limbs and outward flourishes,” I will be brief in my conclusion: Gary Ginsberg has written in “First Friends” a romp of a read. Enjoy! Georgetown resident Kitty Kelley has written several number-one New York Times best-sellers, including “The Family: The Real Story Behind the Bush Dynasty.” kittykelleywriter.com

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Sept. 22 – Hosted by Southern Company w/ Sens. Kevin & Mrs. Kris Cramer, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Mr. Verne Martell, Rep. Tom and Mrs. Jacqueline Emmer, Sen. Jim and Mrs. Vicki Risch, and Rep. Salud and Mrs. Gina Carbajal. September 28 – Hosted by NACDS Foundation, Rep. Billy and Mrs. Barbara Long, Rep. Rick and Mrs. Robin Allen, Rep. Doug and Mrs. Jeannie Lamborn. Contact: Kate Leib, (571) 257-2309, kleib@marchofdimes.org

NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SEASON OPENING GALA

Sat. Sept. 25, 5:30 p.m. Cocktails, 7 p.m. concert, Gala celebration in The REACH to follow. This year’s Gala will shine a spotlight on the superb artistry of the NSO musicians, under the baton of our esteemed and beloved Music Director, Maestro Gianandrea Noseda. Before the concert, Sonata level sponsors and above can mix and mingle at the pre-concert reception. Following the Gala Concert, we will gather at The REACH for a private party where we’ll celebrate the homecoming of our NSO family and toast to the year ahead. Putting a twist on our traditional gala format, this festive celebration will feature a gourmet spread, cocktails, and music. We can’t wait to welcome you home! Contact: publicrelations@kennedy-center.org

OCTOBER 2021 SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY GALA

Mon. Oct. 4 – Live theatre is back! Come downtown to join celebrities, artists, and young people in a joyful evening celebrating D.C. and everything that makes our hometown unique. Co-directed by STC’s Director of Equity and Enrichment LeeAnét Noble and Associate Artistic DIrector Alan Paul. Contact: Colleen Kennedy, ckennedy@shakespearetheatre.org

WOLF TRAP 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

Sat. Sept. 25, 6 p.m. – This high-energy 50th Anniversary Gala kicks off with cocktails and an al fresco dinner on our newly renovated outdoor pavilions. After dinner, you will be treated to a private, unforgettable concert by The Avett Brothers. The night doesn’t conclude with the performance – after the curtain falls, make your way to the after-party for drinks and dancing under the stars spread out on the magnificent park grounds. 2021 marks Wolf Trap’s monumental 50th Anniversary of the Filene Center. For the past 50 years, music and community has been at the very heart of Wolf Trap Foundation. Your sponsorship will make this a truly epic occasion while supporting an array of arts, education, and community programs for all ages. Join us as we pay tribute to our past, honor the current landscape, and look to our future. Contact: Ann Marie Collins annmariec@wolftrap.org

KENNEDY CENTER 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONCERT Tues. Sept. 14, 8 p.m. – The Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary will officially kick off on September 14 with a 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert, a celebration and re-launch of live, in-person performing arts in America. Echoing “An American Pageant for the Arts,” the 1962 event conducted by Leonard Bernstein, this special evening will be curated and hosted by Michael Tilson Thomas and will bring together the NSO with preeminent artists of our time to recognize the great performance traditions that have enriched our varied cultural heritage and the bright future that lies ahead. Contact: publicrelations@kennedy-center.org

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HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCE 34TH ANNUAL BARK BALL

Sat. Oct. 16 – More information coming soon. Contact: Samantha Miller, Media Relations Manager, smiller@humanerescuealliance.org

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NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION GALA

Sat. Oct. 23 – For 46 years, the National Italian American Foundation has recognized Italian and Italian American achievements in business, art, science, finance, music and medicine. Join us as NIAF celebrates its 46th Anniversary in Washington, D.C. Contact: information@niaf.org

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