Volume 63 Number 4
November 23 - december 6, 2016
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what to wear, where to dine & where to shop
2017 realities to smack ANC JosÉ Coming to georgeTown Haute & Cool: Our Favorite Gifts Holiday Arts Preview Smokey Gets His Gershwin
GEORGETOWN $4,250,000
Detached brick Federal located in Georgetown that features elegance and sophistication on a grand scale. The home has spacious rooms, abundant natural light, and high ceilings throughout. There are 4 fireplaces, a beautiful master suite, 6 additional bedrooms, and a fully finished lower level with private access. There is a private garden and attractive terrace. 2 car parking.
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GEORGETOWN $2,149,000
Elegant East Village 4 bedroom/3.5 bath townhouse with parking for two cars. South facing light filled living room with 10 foot ceilings, hardwood floors and fireplace. Updated, large eat-in kitchen opens to impressive landscaped garden. Beautiful master suite with updated master bathroom with skylight and double vanities. Renovated lower level with new bathroom and new kitchen. Easy walk to Dupont Circle Metro.
SPRING VALLEY $2,990,000
GEORGETOWN $2,750,000
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GEORGETOWN $1,595,000
GEORGETOWN $1,395,000
Fantastic 7 BR, 5.5 BA light filled home in Spring Valley. Over 5,000 sq ft est. Open kitchen with granite counters, cathedral ceiling and skylights. Incredible backyard with large pool, lawn and outdoor dining/entertaining area. Master suite floor with new marble master bathroom, walk-in closet and separate office/den. Outstanding large, wide and flat .410 acre lot.
Gorgeous renovated, detached Georgetown townhouse. Home features three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, private patio with built-in grill for cooking, ample outside entertaining space and off-street parking. Hardwood floors throughout the main level living room that includes a fireplace, dining room with exposed brick, updated kitchen and powder room. Master bedroom features an en-suite bath and balcony.
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GEORGETOWN $1,174,900 Sensational tri-level condo with approximately 2,600 sq ft in Logan Circle. Dramatic main level floating staircase, new granite/stainless kitchen breakfast bar and baths. Enormous master suite and luxurious bath. Walk-out lower level family room with 2nd kitchen area, full bath, bedroom, and office. Tons of storage. New deck patio and direct access to private parking. One block to metro, I-395 entrance, minutes to The Hill, shopping, and restaurants.
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Magnificent East Village Victorian row home. Six bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms. Elevator to all four levels. Lower level in law suite has 2 bedrooms and front/rear entrances. 2 parking spaces.
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This stunning residence at the Ritz-Carlton affords sweeping views of the Potomac River. Awash with natural light from its southern exposure, the unit offers gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, elegant moldings, and premium finishes in every room. The preeminent address is complemented by the adjoining hotel’s exceptionally high caliber of service.
Fantastic semi-detached Federal on a cobblestone street in Georgetown. Three bedrooms with three renovated baths featuring marble tile and glass doors. Two fireplaces and hardwood floors throughout. Private garden perfect for entertaining.
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WEST END PRICE UPON REQUEST Rarely available 1 Bedroom/Den with 2 full baths and balcony in the design award winning 22 West. Hard wood floors, 9’6’’ ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, gourmet kitchen with Poggenpohl cabinetry, Bosch and Sub-Zero appliances. Both bathrooms have natural slate and marble finishes. Roof top pool and gym. JULIA DIAZ-ASPER +1 202 256 1887 DANIELLE NAEVE +1 202 679 9254
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25 Murphy’s Love Ins & Outs 25 No-Pain Holidays With Liquor License Ban Lifted, More Restaurants A r t s Pre vie w on the Way in 2017 27 Visual Arts Preview 12 The $475 Facial: Is It 28 Noël Onstage — and We Worth It? Don’t Mean Coward 29 Theater for the Holidays REA L ESTATE 13 Politics and Your Good Work s & Portfolio Good Time s 14 Featured Property 30 Gala Guide 30 Korean Embassy DOW N T OW N ER D C Salutes Dance Company 15 Town Topics 30 Dialogue Awards C OV ER 30 Wharton Club 18 Georgetown Holiday Honors D.C. Alums 31 Celebrating Diane Rehm Fa shion 31 Smokey Robinson Gets 21 Haute & Cool: Our the Gershwin Favorite Things 10 11
Bowser Taps Oakland’s Antwan Wilson as Next School Chancellor By G a ry T i s c h l er
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Tuesday that Oakland Schools Chancellor Antwan Wilson will serve as the next chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools, beginning Feb. 1. Antwan Wilson. Courtesy Oakland United School District.
Washington, D.C., as a Sanctuary City: What’s Next? By P eggy S a n d s
How will Washington, D.C. — reaffirmed as a sanctuary city by the mayor — deal with the Trump administration? Mayor Muriel Bowser at a downtown Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting last week. Courtesy Office of the Mayor.
Why We Go to the Theater: Miller’s ‘A View From the Bridge’ By G a ry T i s c h l er
At the Kennedy Center, a classic American tragedy gets a powerful production by Ivo van Hove. Alex Esola and Frederick Weller in “A View From the Bridge.” Photo by Jan Versweyveld. Courtesy Kennedy Center.
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Claire De Regge of New York Models shot by Oriana Layendecker on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and K Street at Georgetown Waterfront Park.
Protesters Confront Alt-Right White Nationalists By J eff M a l e t
Demonstrators gathered in front of the Ronald Reagan Building Nov. 19 to protest the conference of the National Policy Institute, an ultra right-wing group.
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Protestor on 14th Street during Nov. 19 protest against ultra-right groups. Photo by Jeff Malet.
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UP & COMING NOV. 29 AND 30 AND DEC. 1 Art Garfunkel to Storm the Barns
The much-taller member of legendary ’60s vocal duo Simon and Garfunkel, who acted in “Catch-22,” “Carnal Knowledge” and other films, will return to Wolf Trap for three rare and intimate performances. Tickets are $80 and $90. For details, visit wolftrap.org. Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia.
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DECEMBER 1 Voodoo Manoir
This immersive experience of artistry, style, music, cuisine and mixology is a creative and festive interpretation of Haiti's diverse identity. Chef Stephan Berrouet Durand will prepare a five-course tasting menu paired with cocktails curated by K Street’s new French Quarter-themed bar, Vieux Carre. Tickets are $225, each of which provides a locally built, fuel-efficient stove for Haitian families in need. For tickets, visit voodoomanoir. eventbrite.com. Josephine Butler Parks Center, 2437 15th St. NW.
DECEMBER 3 Deck the Halls at Tudor Place
Tudor Place invites young visitors to explore the historic mansion as a history detective, nibble on cookies, write a letter to Santa, sing with carolers, make yuletide crafts and enjoy refreshments during a festive afternoon. The event is for families with children of all ages. Tickets are $10 for children under 12, $5 for 12 and older (including adults). For details, visit tudorplace.org. 1644 31st St. NW.
DECEMBER 3 AND 4 Smithsonian Holiday Festival This year’s festival will feature screenings of “The Muppet Christmas Carol” and “The Polar Express” and a musical performance by the U.S. Air Force Band High Flight. Other highlights will include Mars chocolate demonstrations, a “Muppets and Puppets” exhibition showcasing the evolution of puppetry, astronaut food sampling, family holiday photo opportunities and seasonal drinks and treats such as gourmet marshmallows. Smithsonian Castle, 1000 Jefferson Drive SW.
A Celtic Christmas
The Barnes and Hampton Celtic Consort will perform at an evening of merrymaking in Dumbarton Church’s candlelit hall featuring Celtic harp, lute, guitar, winds by Joseph Cunliffe, percussion by Steven Bloom and readings by Robert Aubry Davis, including “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.” Tickets are
$35, $30 for seniors and students. For details, visit dumbartonconcerts.org. Dumbarton United Methodist Church, 3133 Dumbarton St. NW.
DECEMBER 4 Nutcracker Family Day
At the Nutcracker Family Day, children of all ages can discover what it takes to create the Washington Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.” Family Day activities — scavenger hunts, craft stations and the opportunity to watch a rehearsal — immediately precede the matinee performance. Tickets (including admission to Family Day activities and the performance) are $30 to $140. For details, visit washingtonballet.org. Warner Theatre, 513 13th St. NW.
Jackson Art Center Open Studios
Visitors to the historic Jackson School can explore 30 active art studios, where paintings, pottery, textiles, metalwork and art donated by Jackson artists will be available for purchase to benefit the DC Homeless Children’s Playtime Project. There will also be an exhibition of assemblage art and paintings by D.C. children. Admission is free. For details, visit jacksonartcenter.com. 3050 R St. NW.
Christmas with the Consort
The Washington Bach Consort will celebrate the season with choral and instrumental music by some of the most renowned German composers of the 17th and 18th centuries. The program features the Consort Chorus
in collaboration with the Washington Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble. Tickets are $25 to $69, pay-your-age for 18 to 38 and $10 for 18 and under. For details, visit bachconsort. org. National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW.
‘Rhapsody in Blue’
Angel Gil-Ordonez conducts a free, familyfriendly performance by the Georgetown University Orchestra of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” with pianist Burnett Thompson and narration by award-winning children’s book author and GU music professor Anna Celenza. Also on the program is Leonard Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.” For details, visit performingarts.georgetown.edu. Gaston Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O Streets NW.
DECEMBER 6 Rocking for Earthquake Victims Italy’s heartland has been hit with more earthquakes and, with winter fast approaching, more than 4,500 people are still living in tents. Ristorante i Ricchi has joined with local band Misspent Youth and former Hungarian Ambassador Andras Simonyi to present a rock concert to benefit earthquake victims. Proceeds go to the Italian-American Relief Fund. Tickets, including refreshments, wine and beer, are $165. For details, visit iricchidc. com/events. Ristorante i Ricchi, 1220 19th St. NW.
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New Commissioners, New President Around the city, Election Day brought few surprises — except that most significant vote of all, nationally at least: for the next occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, in our own Ward 2. For the Georgetown-Burleith-Hillandale Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC 2E), the following commissioners were elected for two-year terms: Only two ANC spots were contested. The following are statements from Georgetown's contested local campaigns. Ed Solomon, ANC-2E01 — 75.3 percent (561 votes) Joe Gibbons, ANC-2E02 — 74.61 percent (479 votes) Rick Murphy, ANC-2E03 — 54.35 percent (356 votes) Mara Goldman, ANC-2E04 — (no candidate filed) Lisa Palmer, ANC-2E05 — 52.16 percent (254 votes) Jim Wilcox, ANC-2E06 — 75.53 percent (636 votes) Monica L. Roaché, ANC-2E07 — 75.96 percent (730 votes) Zachary Schroepfer, ANC-2E08 — 80.8 percent (258 votes). Elected: Rick Murphy, ANC2E-03 On the occasion of my election to ANC 2E03, I would like to thank my wife, Karen, my many supporters, nine of whom took turns greeting voters on Election Day, and, most especially, all of our neighbors who saw fit to vote for me. I would also like to congratulate my opponent, Greg Miller, on the civil and issues-oriented campaign he conducted. My hope is that Greg will stay active in the neighborhood and lend his perspective to the issues our community will face in the coming years.
Greg Miller, ANC2E-03 Although I did not win the election, I do not consider this a loss for myself or for our community. I know that Rick, Lisa and the other new and returning commissioners will serve our community well, and I look forward to having them as my local representatives. I consider my candidacy successful because I was able to foster a dialogue around the issues I campaigned on, demonstrate that there is a younger generation of Georgetowners that cares deeply about our community and earn the support of over 150 of my neighbors. Elected: Lisa Palmer, ANC2E-05 While many of you have already heard, I am delighted to share that we won our ANC seat last night. I’m excited to get to work in advocating for all of us — both in our SMD as well as Georgetown, at large (and I've already had some preliminary calls about next steps). We live in such a fabulous neighborhood. I know that we will continue to make it better, in partnership with our other advisory neighborhood commissioners, Citizens Association of Georgetown and the Georgetown Business Improvement District and other organizations working to make our neighborhood wonderful. I’m very appreciative of all of your support — whether you made introductions to your neighbors, shook my hand on the street, planned or hosted meet and greets, phone banked, canvassed, supported our campaign via social media, wrote letters to the editor, worked at the polling stations or just VOTED! I’ve already said this to many of you — but this was a true team effort. It would not have happened without your support. So, thank you again for everything. And now ... it's time to get to work. Bill Starrels, ANC2E-05 It has been an honor and pleasure to serve as an advisory neighborhood commissioner for the Georgetown community for the last 16 years. The ANC has a strong record of accomplishments in that time. Looking back over my tenure, significant milestones
include bringing the Department of Motor Vehicles to Georgetown and working with the Friends of the Waterfront Park to build and maintain the popular park. I spent a good deal of time building a strong partnership with the residential and business community. The benefits of this partnership resulted in an agreement that ended the liquor license moratorium. This was the result of long and successful negotiations that included Commissioner Tom Birch and myself along with representatives of the Citizens Association of Georgetown and the Georgetown Business Improvement District. Just announced for Georgetown are two new restaurants headed by star chefs Jose Andres and Johnny Spero (who has worked with Andres). This helps validate the decision to lift the moratorium. I wish my successor Lisa Palmer and the other new and returning commissioners the best, going forward. I hope they can build on the strong foundation we built in serving this fine community. It will be my pleasure to continue as a longtime resident, and I will stay involved in the civic life of our wonderful community. More Local Results Citywide, the vote for president was: Donald Trump-Michael Pence — 4.02 percent (11,553 votes) Hillary Clinton-Tim Kaine — 90.54 percent (260,223 votes). In Ward 2, the vote for president was: Donald Trump-Michael Pence — 6.93 percent (2,040 votes) Hillary Clinton-Tim Kaine — 86.2 percent (25,375 votes). Two At-large Council members were chosen: David Grosso at 17.84 percent (102,544 votes) and Robert White at 37.9 percent (217,834 votes). Ward 2 Council member Jack Evans had no opponent and received 24,864 votes — 84.47 percent. Washington, D.C., voters approved Advisory Referendum B, which calls for making D.C. a state, by 79.18 percent (227,562 votes).
The December ANC 2E public meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Georgetown Visitation Prep, 35th Street at Volta Place, main building. For details, visit anc2e.com.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Hyde-Addison, Duke Ellington Schools The Citizens Association of Georgetown will host a meeting on the future of Georgetown’s two public schools — with Mayor Muriel Bowser and Council member Jack Evans in attendance — at St. John’s Church Parish Hall, 3240 O St. NW. Reception 7 p.m., program 7:30
p.m. Tours of Hyde-Addison will be offered during the 7 p.m. reception. For details, visit cagtown.org.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 Georgetown-Rosslyn Gondola Discussion International and domestic experts will speak about urban gondola systems to inform a discussion about the proposed Georgetown-Rosslyn gondola from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. For details, visit nbm.org.
Georgetown Glow Opening Reception The eight artists whose works will be part of the
A standing-room-only crowd, including Georgetown’s many planning wonks, gathered in Pinstripes Bistro on Wisconsin Avenue Nov. 17 for another meeting for those of us who love engineering details. Two weeks ago, the subject was airborne gondolas over the Potomac River, presented by the Georgetown and Rosslyn Business Improvement Districts. This week it was D.C. streetcars between Georgetown and Union Station, presented by experts from the District Department of Transportation. The focus was on K Street, from Washington Circle in the West End to where K Street becomes Water Street. Nothing is decided. The operative words were “eventual,” “probable” and “maybe.” But in this third public planning stage for the project, experts dug deep. A variety of options — including several that had been rejected — were explained in charts, slides, graphs and an energetic oral presentation by Federal Highway Administration and Transit Administration officials. They first presented various ideas for streetcar placement. Should the lanes be dedicated, semi-dedicated and/or shared with buses, shuttles and cars? Should the rails and stations be in the middle of the street? Along one side? Other considerations were the visual impact and other advantages/disadvantages of fully wired, wireless (an option being tried in various cities of Europe, with some problems due to weather and energy grid overloads) and limited-wire systems — the latter a new third way involving recharging bars at stations that the cars touch when they stop to load and unload. Storage of the streetcars when not in use was also a factor, the suggested site being the open area on the north side of K Street between 30th and Thomas Jefferson Streets. The biggest concerns on the part of the public seemed to be placement of the route and rails within other vital elements of Georgetown’s streets. Width of sidewalks as small as seven feet were considered, as well as whether or not sidewalks were “noisy” — placed next to traffic — or “quiet” — furthest from traffic
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Community Calendar MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E
Streetcars in Georgetown? It’s Complicated
third Georgetown Glow, which lights up Dec. 2, will be at the reception, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pinstripes Bistro, 1064 Wisconsin Ave. NW. RSVP to events@georgetowndc.com.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 Breakfast With Santa at Volta Park Meet Santa Claus early and enjoy coffee, donuts, crafts and more — 10 a.m. to noon, Volta Park Playground, 34th Street and Volta Place —presented by the Friends of Volta Park and sponsored by Nancy Taylor Bubes and Washington Fine Properties.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 Lighting of the GU Christmas Tree
All are invited to attend the official lighting of the Georgetown University Christmas tree at 5 p.m. at Dahlgren Quadrangle, 37th and O Streets NW. Hot cocoa and snacks will be provided.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 Santa Claus Comes to Rose Park Another chance to meet Santa before Christmas, 3 p.m., Rose Park, 2609 Dumbarton St. NW — presented by Friends of Rose Park.
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TOWN TOPICS Continued from page 5 lanes, with parking spaces (or not), bike ways and landscaping in between. The health of growing trees was considered. The trade-offs almost always seemed to be the loss of parking spaces or space for bike lanes. Representatives from community interest groups asked questions (though no answers were provided) in the “listening” portion of the program. Concerns were expressed about space for bikers, runners, children, dog walkers and parents crossing the multiple car, bus, shuttle and streetcar lanes. David Alexander of the D.C. Bicycle Advisory Council wanted planners to take special care concerning the many bicyclists who use K Street as a commuter route. Bob vom Eigen, president of the Citizens Association of Georgetown, said that he found it “very inappropriate” that there was not an earlier opportunity to review details. He added that five minutes to make comments is “ridiculous.” Some even asked the perennial question: “Why?” Is all this worth a greater (maybe two times) and faster (maybe by 20 minutes) public transportation capacity than buses? One neighbor wondered aloud if the streetcar would make traffic worse on K Street. DDOT will present more details and answers at the next public meeting in early spring 2017.
Expanded Georgetown Glow to Make December Bright Artists have begun installing illuminated works along the C&O Canal and parts of
The C&O Canal is under reconstruction at Lock 3 and Lock 4. Photo by Tyler Hetu. Wisconsin Avenue in preparation for the opening of Glow, the third annual interactive holiday light-art show that will “light up” Georgetown between Dec. 2 and Jan. 1. “The 2016 exhibition encourages contemplation of, and interaction with, the natural environment,” according to the show’s presenter, the Georgetown Business Improvement District. “Each work has an element of interactivity allowing the viewer to walk in, on, and around the piece; while other works ask the viewer become part of the artwork.” This year’s event, the third, has been expanded to feature larger commissioned art and run throughout the month of December instead of just 10 days. The light displays, illuminated nightly from 6 to 10 p.m., include a wide variety of materials, themes and visual and audio nighttime experiences. The show is
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In the midst of her first season as artistic director of the Washington Ballet, former American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Julie Kent will talk about how she and her husband, Associate Artistic Director Victor Barbee, are reimagining the company on its 40th anniversary. The Washington Ballet Julie Kent photo by Dean Alexander
JULIE KENT Artistic Director The Washington Ballet
at Book Hill, at 28th and M Streets and at Washington Harbour at 3000 K St. NW. The show is funded by a combination of grants from the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, an agency supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, and by various business partnerships. An opening reception, with the artists on hand, will take place Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at Pinstripes, 1064 Wisconsin Ave. NW. RSVP to events@georgetowndc.com.
Funny But Scared Maureen Dowd at Q&A Café It was the 15th anniversary of news producer Carol Joynt’s Q&A Café Nov. 10, and the former owner of Nathans, where the monthly lunch and live interview began in 2001, landed a big “get” for her event at the George Town Club. Her guest: Maureen Dowd, the infamous and feisty redheaded New York Times columnist and author of a new book, “The Year of
New York Times columnist and Georgetowner Maureen Dowd was interviewed by Carol Joynt at the Q&A Cafe. Photo by Peggy Sands.
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free and open to the public. Included in the show is a large display of illuminated origami butterflies at Grace Church lawn, a “modern ice palace of six-foot tall pivoting prisms triggering intense bell music” at the Georgetown Waterfront Park and a Neon Treehouse in the Wisconsin Avenue front garden of Georgetown Lutheran Church. Inside the historic C&O Canal, now dry due to construction work, six figures made of LED bent wires will “create a clan of glowing people” within the canal. Stacks of lights will make up two glowing towers of constantly moving visuals and “deep resonating harmonies” at the plaza next to Dean & DeLuca. An “inhabitable sculpture of truncated cones” made from reusable materials from the National Building Museum’s 2016 summer exhibition, “Icebergs,” will be illuminated in the courtyard of design firm HOK at 3223 Grace St. NW. A series of diamond-shaped LED sculptures will act as Glow gateways into Georgetown
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TOWN TOPICS Voting Dangerously: The Derangement of American Politics.” The lunch took place less than 48 hours after the stunning Brexit-like upset win of Donald Trump for president over Hillary Clinton, who was predicted to win by all elite media pundits, including Dowd. Joynt skillfully led Dowd through a professional and personal interview, but it wasn’t easy. Dowd barely smiled; her expected snarky remarks were funny and non-partisan but almost rote. She used words like “terrified” and “scared” at least five times. “I’m still dumbfounded, but I’ll get there,” Dowd said somewhat glumly. “I always do penitence after these things.” Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Dowd is a graduate of Immaculata High School and Catholic University. She started her journalism career on the Washington Star and then joined the New York Times as a Washington correspondent before becoming a columnist. She is known for her acerbic commentary, colorful nicknames and exaggerated caricatures of presidents and high officials. She calls President George W. Bush “W” and has referred to President Barack Obama as “Barry.” She cherishes the personal notes she has received from Bush Sr., along with his openness to her and other Democrats. During the 2008 campaign, at the height of the “birther” attacks on candidate Obama, the Bushes told her that they really liked him. And they said they loved Bill Clinton. “He’s my brother from another mother,” W would say. Dowd predicts the Clintons will be back in political power in the future. Meanwhile, Hillary may become a university president or the like. But Dowd hasn’t quite got her ground game yet on Trump. “He cut my access off two or three months ago,” she said. “But I was disappointed that he did not call me a clever name as he did Chuck Todd ['Sleepy Eyes’] and Sen. Elizabeth Warren [‘Pocohontas’].” “No one knows what he is going to do,” said Dowd in response to Joynt’s question about the president-elect. “That's hard for us pundits to say because we are paid to know and tell what is going to happen. But we don’t. He owes no one, not even Fox News. No one even knows what character he is going to take on.” A Georgetown resident who lives in an N Street house once occupied by Jack Kennedy when he was a bachelor, Dowd admitted to being focused on urban centers, especially D.C. and New York City, which she describes as “being like Oz” to her, the Emerald City. Despite the fact that Trump is one of the New York elite, Dowd said, “He hears the [rural] crowd and goes with it.” “It’s terrifying being a columnist who has to cover all this,” Dowd said. “Sometimes I wake up at night wondering why I do this.” She said she increasingly feels that way because the Times no longer even looks at a columnist’s writing, much less edits it, for fear of being accused of censorship. There is no safety net for a columnist any longer, she lamented. “We are alone,” she said. Dowd admitted to Joynt that she is a nervous public speaker. When Joynt asked her what the writing process was like for her, she immediately responded, “It starts with pure fear.”
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Maureen Calls Melania ‘Most Moisturized Woman’ New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd, who writes about serious political stuff, is also famous for her snarky asides. When Carol Joynt interviewed her at the Q&A Café at the George Town Club Nov. 10, the still-in-shock-about-theelection Dowd commented on Melania Trump’s skin care, calling the future first lady the “mostmoisturized woman in America.”
Ivana Wants In on America’s Greatness President-elect Donald Trump’s ex-wife Ivana wants to be ambassador to the Czech Republic, the Hill reported. She told the New York Post she believes she’s a good fit for the job since the Czech Republic is her native country. Furthermore, Ivana said, she is so well known that she’s referred to by her first name alone and never really needed the surname Trump.
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owner Denise Hicks Instagrammed her star-studded moment, hashtagging “generous tipper.” Telling The Georgetowner she was unable to discourage Harrelson from leaving a hefty gratuity, Hicks said, “I've always liked him, but now I'm an even bigger fan.” Postmodern wasn’t the only stop on Harrelson’s dine-around; he and Reiner had a late-night dinner at Fiola on Pennsylvania Avenue Nov. 14.
Trump’s Granddaughter Goes Viral in China The president-elect may have an unlikely ally in his relations with China: his five-year-old granddaughter Arabella Kushner. An Instagram video of Arabella reciting Tang Dynasty poems in Mandarin in honor of the lunar new year — posted last February by proud grandmother Ivana — has gone viral in China, AOL reported. Perhaps young Kushner will accompany her grandpa on his first presidential trip to the country with the world’s second-largest economy. Send your news tips to Editorial@Georgetowner. com or call 202-338-4833.
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With two court cases involving celebrity chefs — Geoffrey Zakarian and local favorite José Andrés — President-elect Trump may have a hard time deciding who will sizzle his steaks come January. Names that have been floated since the election include current White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford (behind the burners since 2005, during W’s administration) and David Burke of BLT Prime at the Trump Hotel. Or will Melania’s personal chef don the toque sporting the presidential seal?
Rob Reiner in D.C. Helming ‘Shock and Awe’ This sure isn’t “When Harry Met Sally Again.” Director Rob Reiner was filming scenes for “Shock and Awe” outside the National Press Building earlier this month. The movie, which stars Woody Harrelson, Alec Baldwin, James Marsden, Jessica Biel and Milla Jovovich, is about the lead-up to the Iraq War. The Washington Post reported that the scenes take place right after 9/11, when papers with headlines like “America Attacked” plastered newsstands. Some who spotted the filming thought it was more Trump protests at first. Reiner was seen lunching at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown Nov. 15.
Woody Harms No Animals at Postmodern, Fiola Actor Woody Harrelson visited the organic, vegan, gluten-free and raw café Postmodern Foods on M Street Nov. 13. An ethical vegan and raw foodist named PETA’s Sexiest Vegan in 2012, Harrelson was in town filming scenes for Rob Reiner’s new movie (see above). Postmodern
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ll right, all right, all right. Let’s take a deep breath, here in Washington, D.C. Stop whining. Stop your crying and yelling and complaining and your tossing and turning in the night. We voted almost to a man and woman, rich and poor, black and white, Hispanic, Asian and any and all other categories, for Hillary Clinton. And it looks like we’re never going to be a state. The “deplorables” have spoken. Those who voted for Clinton had their say but not their victory. President-elect Donald Trump is coming to town. Be sure to send a letter to your hometown and apologize for forgetting them and where you came from. After all, President Barack Obama and the president-elect sat down and talked for much longer than expected, a sure sign that things can’t be all that bad. As for the protesting, maybe we should chill a little. Remember when everybody was anxious when contemplating what the Trump base might do if he lost? Let’s be fair and be nice. If you’re demonstrating, demonstrate about something you can do something about. Trump won fair and square — accept it and move on (not to Canada, we hope). As a wise man once said: We’ve got to go along to get along. And that means you, Bill Maher, and you, folks in Georgetown and Adams Morgan and, well, the whole city, come to think of it.
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Be nice to your guests when they come to town for the inauguration. Let’s go high, not low, and wish — as did the current president and Clinton herself — President-elect Trump success in office. Let’s not follow the example of Mitch McConnell when faced with a victorious Obama, but rather embrace the new administration, offering criticism when warranted. If you look up in the sky, there is no bubble to be seen. This is a good thing. The air can get stale in a bubble, stale with old ideas and bad assumptions. If Trump and Obama can talk for an hour and promise to talk again, so can we. Let’s wait and see what happens before we pass judgment and make predictions. Face it: the age of Clinton has passed and the age of Obama is coming to a close, although the Obamas will remain in the city while their youngest finishes school. We will have to wait a little longer for the new first lady to move into the White House with her son Barron, who is staying in school in New York. Out with the old, in with the new. Be not afraid, liberals and progressives and Jill Stein voters. What’s the worst that could happen? What’s that you say? Trump made Stephen “Darkness Is Good” Bannon one of his closest advisers? Hmm. But we still think the nation’s going to be all right, not alt-right.
“But we still think the nation’s going to be all right, not alt-right.”
Be Grateful and Take Time to Reflect By Jac k Evan s
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t’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is upon us. Maybe it was the presidential election, but 2016 seemed to move at a different pace than other years. The holiday season is an excellent opportunity to slow down, spend time with family and loved ones and appreciate all the things we have to be grateful for. On the eve of my triplets’ 20th birthday, I’m incredibly grateful for the wonderful young women and man that Katherine, Christine and John have become. All three are in their sophomore year at college and setting the world on fire. I can’t wait to have them all home for Thanksgiving to hear about the things they are learning and doing in college. I’m very grateful for the trust you all placed in me earlier this month in reelecting me to the Ward 2 seat on the Council of the District of Columbia. Serving the residents of Ward 2 on the Council has been a tremendous honor, and I’m looking forward to building on the progress we’ve made for another four years. I’d also like to congratulate my current and future Council colleagues on election victories. Robert White and David Grosso will continue as At-large members of the Council. Brandon Todd was reelected to a full four-year term as the Ward 4 member. Vincent Gray was elected to the Ward 7 seat, which he held from 2005 to 2007 before serving as Council chair and then mayor. Trayon White was elected to serve as the Ward 8 representative. I have spoken personally
with each of these individuals and am eager to work with all of them to improve the District. We’ve made enormous strides over the past 20 years to make Washington, D.C., the city it is today. I’ve written many times about the strong financial position we are in, and we continue to use that financial strength to help fund school modernizations, infrastructure investments and more affordable housing units through the Housing Production Trust Fund. A superior credit rating won’t fix the problems we continue to experience as a city, but it is an essential tool, making this work more efficient and feasible. I will continue to fight for the kind of financial management that will make D.C. both stronger and more affordable for all residents. Soon I’ll have the chance to join residents at Thanksgiving celebrations — like the Feast of Sharing and the Turkey Bowl — and at Christmas tree and menorah lightings across the District. At a time when the nation seems more divided than ever, this year I’m grateful for the chance just to spend time with friends and family to reflect on all the things that bring us together. I hope all of you find opportunities to slow down and reflect during the coming holiday season — and enjoy some turkey and good cheer. We have much to be grateful for as a community, and we all need to recharge for the work that remains ahead. Jack Evans is the District Council member for Ward 2, representing Georgetown and other neighborhoods since 1991.
Trump’s Bad Appointments, Clinton’s Assumptions By M a rk P l ot k in
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et me start by saying that I’m very scared for our country. We have elected a person who is singularly unprepared, unqualified and truly unfit to hold the highest office in the land. Donald Trump does not possess the intelligence, temperament and, most of all, judgment to be President of the United States. His campaign was crass and crude. It was devoid of substance. He appealed to the worst in all of us. There was a segment of the population that was always susceptible to Trump’s racist,
xenophobic, misogynistic strokings. They did not care what he said. They were not offended by his language or by his divisive, ugly tactics. They thought he was on their side and that was good enough for them. His early appointments to important positions in our government surely do not hold out hope. Stephen Bannon has been selected to be his prime advisor in the White House. This is an individual who ran a website that sought to incite and inspire hate. Its white supremacist angle should offend and repel any decent person. The appointment of Jeff Sessions as attorney general is a terrible choice. Sessions has a history of anti-civil rights statements and a very
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in the bag. Bernie Sanders beat her in Michigan during the primaries. That should have been taken into account. Wisconsin has voted repeatedly for Scott Walker. That says it all about that supposedly progressive state. Clinton did not deserve the venom directed at her. Her concession speech was dignified and classy. I deeply worry about the next four years. So should all of us. Speak up, always.
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poor record on this issue. In 1986, the Senate Judiciary Committee refused to confirm him as a Federal District Court judge. This man should not be entrusted with enforcing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He obviously is being chosen because he was the only Senator to endorse Trump. Loyalty should never be a substitute for qualifications for office. The Senate should soundly not confirm this appointment. Hillary Clinton took a great deal for granted. Just because 18 states and D.C. had gone Democratic in the last six presidential elections did not mean the same formula would hold a seventh time. As I wrote in my previous column, Pennsylvania was the key. I thought, as Clinton must have, that Michigan and Wisconsin were
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2017 Realities to Smack ANC By Peggy S a nds
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he election is over. New national and local officeholders have been chosen. Come January, they will be inducted, inaugurated or otherwise ceremoniously given the official reins of their elected offices. Many will be new to the job. On the Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission, five of the eight members will be new. Some come with their own agendas — new and old. Most Georgetowners feel that, at least locally, the next year could be exciting and productive, fueled by the new energy of so many who want change and action on local issues. While many of the issues are the same, it’s the approach that could change. Here is a list of issues and questions that have been on the ANC’s table for months (sometimes years). The Georgetowner will be watching how they are handled by the new ANC. Transportation and Traffic Issues of traffic congestion and mobility are always on the table. But Georgetown’s population is changing and so are its transportation needs. There are more families with young children living here now; some own two cars, most have at least one big SUV. There are also more healthy singles, young and older, devoted to walking, biking and exercising their dogs — sometimes halfway into the streets. Increasingly, Georgetowners summon taxis,
Ubers and Lyfts that stop to load and unload in the middle of the road. Some Georgetown entries and exits approach gridlock, mornings and evenings. Should more of Georgetown’s small streets be made one way? Should alternatives to cars — such as Metro, a gondola, electric streetcars, more shuttle buses — be provided, especially up the hill of Wisconsin Avenue? Should parking patterns be changed? And what to do about tour buses, particularly on the renovated waterfront? Shunting them to off-the-waterfront parking has been suggested.
population of college students, professional families and downsizing empty-nesters, as well as seniors staying in place, has stimulated new shops and services of all kinds to fulfill their needs. How will the ANC deal with issues of licensing, parking, physical expansion, hours and noise? What agreements will have to be made with utility, government and security agencies to expand and upgrade their services? How can the new businesses be more engaged in community projects for environmental, quality of life and town enhancement? What assurances should Georgetown get from the city for repairing aging sewage, water and drainage systems? Meanwhile, construction disrupts the living
“While many of the issues are the same, it’s the approach that could change.” Speaking of the waterfront, more boats and ferries will be visiting the dock at Washington Harbour. There will be a need for better coordination for the array of visiting boats. Whose responsibility is that? Business and Services Growth Georgetown’s business scene is experiencing a steady increase of new small businesses as millennials and second-career boomers and seniors decide to be entrepreneurs. The longsought-for end of the liquor license moratorium already has visibly encouraged a new crop of restaurants and eateries. The diversifying
space of Georgetown’s perennial inhabitants, rats. What can be done to mitigate the rodent population in addition to the usual rules for waste disposal? (The Citizens Association of Georgetown offers some good advice, especially for residents, on its website.) What about the uptick in crime, shoplifting, purse- and phone-snatching and even sexual assault? How can that be dealt with better and more quickly? What kind of partnerships should there be between the public sector, the private sector and residents to support the deployment of surveillance cameras, alarm systems,
hotlines and faster emergency response teams? Hot Issues There are a number of issues that our ANC will have to work to make a priority in a city that generally thinks of Georgetown as affluent and far from needy (and in a community of high-achievers, many of whom are more attentive to national than neighborhood issues). One is poignant: the renovation and upkeep of the abandoned Mount Zion Cemetery, the historic burial ground of African Americans. Another is the establishment of more spacious voting venues, with the needs of Georgetown voters in mind. In the just-past election, both Christ Church and the Georgetown Public Library experienced long lines and waiting times of over an hour. The multiple staircases and lack of seating showed inadequate consideration for Georgetown’s many seniors with canes and walkers who vote during the day. Then the hottest of all: the swing site for Georgetown children during the planned twoyear renovation of our town’s only public preand elementary school, Hyde-Addison. Why is the city insisting that children as young as three years old be moved to a distant site when a local school is available? Georgetown’s ANC will be engaged in all these issues and more. Let us know which issues you think should be given priority at Editorial@ Georgetowner.com. We wish our representatives energy, civility, efficiency and success in involving the community and reaching good decisions.
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Ins & Outs By R ob e rt De vaney
In: Ubiq Lands on M Sacré bleu! A Ubiq sneaker store has moved into the space that once housed a classic Georgetown restaurant, Bistro Français, at 3124 M St. NW. The Philadelphia-based retailer sells fancy sneakers for hundreds of dollars. Just how fancy? “Because of the high demand and limited quantity each customer is allowed only one pair per style and per gender for each release.”
in December. This will be the first D.C. location for the company, which has 88 stores worldwide. “Duxiana’s arrival in Cady’s Alley adds to the wide array of home furnishing offerings in Georgetown,” EastBanc’s Philippe Lanier said in a company statement. “In conjunction with our other recent design openings, Duxiana brings Cady’s Alley ever closer to becoming a fullservice hub for home goods and décor.”
In: DWR Expands Its Reach The contemporary furnishings store Design Within Reach — with items for bedroom, office, patio and other rooms — has expanded into the storefront once home to City Sports at 3338 M St. NW.
In: Curio on T.J. In: Duxiana, Swedish Sleep Master Sweden’s Duxiana, a luxury bed retailer, will hold a grand opening at 3307 Cady’s Alley NW
Curio, a women’s boutique at 1071 Thomas Jefferson St. NW, opened in an old townhouse next to the Graham Hotel, calling itself, “The Fresh Concept Store.” Its unusual inventory includes such things as a $675 Charlotte Simone candy-cane scarf and a $950 bomber jacket with fur sleeves, along with candles, earrings, shoes and thousand-dollar clutches.
In: Aesop from Australia It’s no fable. An upscale Melbourne-based skincare company will soon occupy the former Subway sandwich shop space at 3275 M St. NW. Established in 1987, the far-flung Aesop says “our objective has always been to formulate skin, hair and body care products of the finest quality; we investigate widely to source plant-based and laboratory-made ingredients … Alongside our commercial activities, we explore and support the arts as an avenue through which to inspire, learn and communicate.” There’s more to that story, and there’s already an Aesop on 8th Street in Shaw.
In: H&M’s COS (Collection Of Style) Sweden’s H&M is bringing another clothing store in Georgetown. This one is COS, as in Collection Of Style, which will open in the former Benetton building — three floors and 4,940 square feet — at Wisconsin and M (1200 Wisconsin Ave. NW). The collection is refined, classic, minimalist and an upscale cousin to the
Celebrating Small Business Ana Harvey of D.C.’s Department of Small and Local Business Development and Philippe Lanier of developer EastBanc headlined the Georgetown Business Association’s monthly networking reception at District Doughnuts in Cady’s Alley Nov. 16. Harvey announced the kickoff of a Georgetown Main Streets initiative, part of a program within her department. Photo by James Brantley.
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The $475 Facial: Is It Worth It? BY M ARY A NN T RE GE R
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ust between us (please don’t tell my husband), each year I spend a lot of money on facial rejuvenation. Charges for pricey peels, injectables, IPL treatments, microdermabrasions appear on my credit card bill right alongside other essentials such as food, water and, of course, chocolate and wine. My bathroom vanity is topped with so many bottles of promises that it could easily be mistaken for a chemistry lab. Looking my best is a priority. When I learn that the exclusive brand Biologique Recherche is now available at the Mandarin Oriental spa in Washington, D.C., my desire to experience the spa’s anti-aging, one-hour-and-50-minute Absolute Facial is equal to the intensity of an addict’s need for a fix.
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Politics and Your Portfolio By John E. Giroua r d “Democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.” — Winston Churchill I am an economist schooled in supply-side economics — as opposed to the theories of Keynes, Marx or Friedman — which is the new and untested theory that propelled Ronald Reagan to the White House and has been the driving force behind the Republican movement ever since. As a supply-side economist, I studied models predicting that the lowering of taxes would raise disposable income, thereby increasing consumption and savings and leading to more job creation and federal revenue. However, I constantly argue with all my Republican friends and colleagues about whether or not supply-side economics has ever truly been tested. I often surprise them when I point out that President Reagan actually increased taxes more than any other president. Yes, he did lower income taxes, but the political compromise required the nation to compensate for the loss in revenue by increasing corporate taxes and eliminating major deductions on individual tax returns. In other words, the outcome violated the premise of supply-side economics. George W. Bush attempted it again, but simultaneously increased spending on the war (rather than financing it with a temporary war tax, historically the norm). Next year, Republicans will control all three branches of government. So perhaps we can finally test this 37-year-old theory by low-
ering taxes, decreasing spending and finding out once and for all if lower taxes indeed trickle down to the greater economy. So, what can you do? Age 56 and under: Frankly, if you are 10 years or more away from retirement, this will be a blip on your financial-planning radar. Forget Trump, you already own the best asset for any investor: time. Age 56 and over: If you don’t already have a plan in place for this type of event, you should. For my clients, we implement the Income Generation Conversation. This is a “bucket” strategy in which your first five years of income are compartmentalized from your overall portfolio, and the broad market, to insulate you from the market’s daily volatility. Every five years’ worth of income, based on conservative rates of return, has an increasing level of volatility and growth potential. Cash: While you are working, you should have three to six months’ worth of expenses in liquidity: your emergency fund. When you are retired, you should have three to six years’ worth of expenses in liquidity: your Trump fund. Regardless of your opinion on the election, you’re only in trouble if you don’t have a plan.
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Mayor Releases Housing Preservation Report
The final report from the D.C. Housing Preservation Strike Force was released by Mayor Muriel Bowser Nov. 9. The report outlines a strategy for D.C. to use in preserving its supply of affordable housing. Its six key recommendations include creating a public-private preservation fund and working on programs for low-income seniors to “age in place.” The mayor also announced the selection of 13 projects to preserve or create more than 1,200 housing units across the city.
Bartenders Compete for Cancer Research
All Set Restaurant and Bar in Silver Spring, Maryland, hosted a “DMV Smackdown” cocktail competition Nov. 21 sponsored by Absolut Vodka. Ten bartenders from the D.C. metro area vied to see who could make the most flavorful drink with Absolut. Competing bartenders could select their own mixers and tools but use no more than two homemade ingredients. Proceeds from the event benefited cancer research foundation Driven to Cure, established by Silver Spring resident Andrew Lee, 20, who has a rare kidney cancer.
Seasonal Menu from Vinoteca’s New Executive Chef
Anna Miller, who took over as executive chef of Vinoteca this summer, has launched an entirely new menu that focuses on autumn fare. Formerly Rogue 24’s sous chef, Miller created internationally inspired sharing plates and family-style dishes such as grilled romaine with furikake Caesar and bonito, vegetarian smoked tofu arancini and chili miso wings for the U Street restaurant.
Decades.
Nostalgic Nightclub Opens on Connecticut Avenue
Decades, a new nightclub offering hits from the 1980s through the present, is serving up a bit of nostalgia on Connecticut Avenue between Farragut North and Dupont Circle. Each floor of the four-level building is dedicated to an era of music. Drinks also have a nostalgic touch, with Orange Crush cocktails, Jell-O shots and Goldschläger. The club is the brainchild of Antonis Karagounis (Echostage, Soundcheck, L8, Ultrabar, Barcode).
J. Crew Rolls Out New Men’s Shop
J. Crew’s head of menswear design Frank Muytjens was on hand earlier this month for an exclusive first-look party at the chain’s new Men’s Shop at Logan Circle on 14th Street. Cocktails, whiskey and snacks were served and guests could get their Billykirk leather goods hand-embossed by the founders. Muytjens came to J. Crew in 2008 from Polo Ralph Lauren.
9/11 Photographer Sues Newseum
Woodrow Wilson High School in Northwest D.C. left class to meet at Metro Center at 1 p.m. then march to the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue, WTOP reported.
Woman Throws Hot Soup on Bus Driver
Authorities are searching for a woman who boarded a Metrobus earlier this month and refused to pay the fare, cursing at the driver. That is only part of the reason authorities are on the lookout. WUSA9 reported that when the woman exited approximately 20 minutes later she tossed hot soup at the driver. The driver was released from the hospital and is expected to be okay.
Columbia Heights Gets Main Streets Grant
The Columbia Heights Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the community’s quality of life “by creating local events and programming where residents and visitors can connect,” was awarded a $200,000 DC Main Streets Grant to expand its impact in the community. The award is another reason to celebrate at the first Columbia Heights Night gala fundraiser Dec. 2. The Columbia Heights/Mount Pleasant Main Street program will join 11 similar programs in the District.
Washington City Paper is reporting that Richmond-based photographer Khue Bui has accused the Newseum of violating a copyright authorization contract. The museum celebrating all things journalism signed the contract with the photographer to display Bui’s 9/11 photo of then-AP correspondent Sonya Ross. According to the lawsuit, Bui — Newsweek’s White House correspondent at the time — agreed to a limited authorization but the Newseum displayed the photo in a YouTube broadcast.
High School Students Walk Out to Protest Election
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Eight hundred students from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, walked out of class Nov. 14 to protest Donald Trump’s election to the presidency. The following day, D.C. students held a similar protest; high schoolers from
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By Allys on Burk h a r d t The holiday season is underway. It’s time to make your list, and check it twice. Don’t forget to add a few of your favorite things. Online shopping continues to surge. But haven’t we all spent enough time in front of the screen? There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than a magical stroll through Georgetown. Shoppers will be tempted by illuminated displays as merchants deck the halls for the Holiday Window Competition. So, let’s take it to the streets and support our local businesses. We’ve put together a guide of top shops that may be the best gift you've ever received.
A MANO
1677 Wisconsin Ave. NW. A luxurious shop with an exciting assortment of designers who handcraft their work.
ALEX & ANI 3068 M St. NW. Fill your jewelry box with baubles that adorn the body, enlighten the mind and empower the spirit.
RELISH
TORY BURCH 1211 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Women’s premium lifestyle brand of upscale favorites and bold accessories.
GANT
3251 Prospect St. NW. This super chic store showcases its eponymous clothing and accessory designs as well as carefully curated pieces.
3239 M St. NW. Expect a full range of lifestyle clothing and accessories for both men and women. The wool, waxed and leather jacket selection is enough to make women jealous.
ANTHROPOLOGIE
IKE BEHAR
BLUEMERCURY 1427 P St. NW. Hometown favorite that went big-time. Tops in skincare offerings, and the store smells great.
CALYPSO ST. BARTH 3307 M St. NW. Presents an eclectic mix of comfortable and colorful women's clothing, accessories, fragrance and home décor.
FRANCESCA'S 3128 M St. NW. All that glitters is gold. Shop for everything from flirty party dresses and shimmering cocktail rings to crystal headbands and clutches.
INTERMIX 3300 M St. NW. A fashion mainstay with a compelling point of view. You can shop for everything from street fashion to upscale items and more.
LiLi The First 1419 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Specializes in a variety of collections from local and international emerging designers that empower women through fashion and style.
$95 Ike Behar
Rose Gold Charm Bracelet $98 Alex & Ani
Let’s not forget the men in our life…
Georgetown Tobacco
3210 M St. NW. Everything at this store is on-trend. Bonus: The staff is here to help you style your look.
Braided Leather Wrap Bracelet
1514 Wisconsin Ave. NW. A third-generation family business committed to providing products that empower artisans and fashions that are classic and timeless.
3303 M St. NW. A fashion-forward favorite with a bright and playful aesthetic.
BCBG MAX AZRIA
$625 Alice & Oliva
The Phoenix
ALICE & OLIVIA
3222 M Street NW. Features unique and feminine pieces. This store’s environment is as intriguing as the collection.
Halle Crosta Boot
3312 Cady’s Alley NW. Houses a fusion of high-quality minimalist collections and hardto-get international brands. Whether you stop in to peruse the designer selection or just to browse the unique displays, you’ll be inspired.
3144 M St. NW. A world-class tobacco shop supplying a huge variety of cigars, pipes, tobacco and even the occasional Venetian carnival mask.
ANN MASHBURN
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CARVEN Fur Vest
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$895 Ann Mashburn
$495 Tory Burch
2900 M St. NW. Offers the brand’s signature collection of slim-fitting shirts, custom-tailored suits and graphic neckties.
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And for the little ones…
$274 GANT
Little Birdies 1526 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Upscale children's clothing, shoes and accessories in rich fabric, design and detail. Allyson Burkhardt is owner of Let's Get Dressed! Image and Style, a Washington agency. Reach her at Allyson@letsgetdresseddc.com.
PET PORTRAITS The subjects of artist Ari Post’s latest portraits haven’t a leg to stand on. They’ve got four. These are not greeting-card animals; they are so individualized they could be characters in a Pixar feature. The process takes about two weeks from start to finish, so now is the time for holiday orders. To arrange for your dog or cat to sit for Post (or your bird to perch), email art@aripost.com or call 703-5934093. Proceeds are donated to the Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation and Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue.
Connor Faux Leather Cargo Leggings $178 BCBGMAXAZRIA
Sequins Tumbler
FLOREAT Wintergarden Sleepwear
$20 Francesca's
$136 Anthropologie
MIGUEL ASES Chandelier Earrings
Sahara Spice diffuser
$325 Calypso St. Barth
$42 Bluemercury
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Your Dining Guide to Washington DC’s Finest Restaurants
THE OCEANAIRE
1201 F St., NW 202–347–2277 theoceanaire.com Ranked one of the most popular seafood restaurants in D.C., “this cosmopolitan” send-up of a vintage supper club that’s styled after a '40’s-era ocean liner is appointed with cherry wood and red leather booths, infused with a “clubby, old money” atmosphere. The menu showcases “intelligently” prepared fish dishes that “recall an earlier time of elegant” dining. Lunch Mon.–Fri. 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Dinner Mon.–Thu. 5–10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5–11 p.m., Sun. 5–9 p.m.
Filomena Ristorante
1063 Wisconsin Ave., NW 202–338–8800 filomena.com Filomena is a Georgetown landmark that has endured the test of time for over 30 years. Our old-world cooking styles and recipes brought to America by the early Italian immigrants alongside the culinary cutting-edge creations of Italy’s foods of today executed by our Executive Chef and his team. Open 7 days a week 11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Free salad bar with any lunch entrée Mon-Sat and try our Sunday Brunch Buffet with carving and pasta stations!
ENO Wine Bar
2810 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., NW 202–295–2826 enowinerooms.com
DAS Ethiopian
THE GRILL ROOM
CAFE BONAPARTE
Grill from Ipanema
DAS Ethiopian offers a cozy twostory setting, with rare outside dining views and al fresco patio dining. DAS is located at the brilliant historic corner of the shopping district of Georgetown.
Tucked along the historic C&O Canal, a national park that threads through the Georgetown neighborhood, The Grill Room at Rosewood Washington, D.C., specializes in hand-cut, bone in, artisan meats, bracingly fresh seafood and tableside preparations. Framed with a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and fluid geometric lines, the ambiance is one of relaxed refinement.
Captivating customers since 2003, Cafe Bonaparte has been dubbed the “quintessential” European café, featuring award-winning crepes and arguably the “best” coffee in D.C.! Other can't-miss attractions are the famous weekend brunch every Saturday and Sunday until 3 p.m. and our late-night weekend hours serving sweet and savory crepes until 1 a.m.
Family-owned restaurant serving authentic Brazilian food in Washington, D.C., for more than 23 years. Our Executive Chef, Alcy de Souza, cooks with the heart and soul. Live music on Thursday nights is a romantic blend of bossa nova, jazz, samba, choro and forró.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday - Sunday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
We look forward to calling you a “regular” soon!
TOWN HALL
Clyde’s of Georgetown
1201 28TH ST., NW 202–333–4710 dasethiopian.com
A tent under which all come to feast is the very Amharic definition of DAS. From neighborhood diners, nearby students and journalists to international visitors and performers, all enjoy the casual but refined atmosphere that serves up the freshest Ethiopian dishes from local and sustainable food sources.
MARTIN’S TAVERN
1264 WISCONSIN AVE., NW 202-333-7370 martinstavern.com Fifth generation Lauren Martin learns about the family business from her dad, Billy Martin, Jr. The warm atmosphere of Martin’s Tavern welcomes neighbors and world travelers looking for great food, service and years of history within it’s walls. Fourth generation owner Billy Martin. Jr. continues the tradition of Washington’s oldest family owned restaurant. Serving Brunch until 4 p.m. 7 days a week!
SEA CATCH Restaurant
1054 31st St., NW 202–337–8855 seacatchrestaurant.com
HAPPY HOUR: Offered nightly Tuesday - Thursday from 5 – 7pm & Sunday from 4 – 6pm. Enjoy select $5 wines. Join us on Sundays for 30% off bottles, Wednesdays for College Nights from 9 – 11pm, & Thursdays for live music starting at 6 pm. Our delightful wines are best enjoyed with local charcuterie, cheese and small plates.
Overlooking the historic C&O Canal, we offer fresh seafood simply prepared in a relaxed atmosphere. Beautiful waterside outdoor dining available.
Tues - Thurs 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Fri - Sat 4 p.m. - 12 a.m., Sunday 4 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Lunch / Mon - Sat 11:30 - 3:00 Dinner / Mon - Sat 5:30 - 10:00 Happy Hour Mon - Fri 5:00 - 7:00
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1050 31ST ST., NW 202-617-2424 thegrillroomdc.com
1522 Wisconsin Ave., NW 202–333–8830 cafebonaparte.com
2340 Wisconsin Ave., NW 202-333-5640 townhalldc.com Situated just north of Georgetown on Wisconsin Ave, Town Hall has been a neighborhood mainstay in Glover Park since 2005. Whether you’re popping in for dinner, drinks, or weekend brunch, Town Hall is the spot you’ll want to call home to Gulp, Gather & Grub. Free parking is available nightly after 7 p.m., and during warmer months, our outdoor courtyard is one of DC’s best kept secrets.
3236 M St., NW 202–333–9180 clydes.com
This animated tavern, in the heart of Georgetown, popularized saloon food and practically invented Sunday brunch. Clyde’s is the People’s Choice for bacon cheeseburgers, steaks, fresh seafood, grilled chicken salads, fresh pastas and desserts.
1858 Columbia Road, NW 202-986-0757 thegrillfromipanema.com
Mon – Thurs 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fri 4:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sat 12:00 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday noon to 10 p.m. Parking validation available for breakfast, lunch and brunch.
Malmaison
3401 K ST.,NW 202–817–3340 malmaisondc.com Malmaison opened in June 2013 and features elegant French dining in Washington D.C’s historic Georgetown waterfront. Housed in a majestically refurbished industrial warehouse reminiscent of NYC’s Meatpacking District, the modern restaurant, pastry shop and event lounge features the culinary talents of legendary 2 Michelin Starred French Chef Gerard Pangaud and Pastry Chef Serge Torres (Le Cirque NYC).
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When time permits, fine dining is a present unto itself. Sometimes, though, more casual spots are what you need the most to pack in all the presents. Chaia Tacos bring veggies to the forefront in its chic new space. (There’s even a cool Georgetown Glow sculpture next door.) The service is quick and friendly and the corn tortillas are handmade containers for countless plantbased delights. The offerings are seasonal and local, so right now you’ll encounter sweet potato hash or cumin-roasted cauliflower tacos. Pick up a few to go and make the holidays a bit healthier.
in Georgetown By Evan Capl an
“Shop till you drop” is the wrong strategy when picking out presents for the in-laws. A thoughtful gift requires refueling, and plenty of it. When Georgetown is your holiday shopping destination, it’s important to treat yourself as well. Remember that there’s world-class dining (and drinking) here, along with the excellent wares. Tacos at Chaia DC.
The Classics
First, there are always the classics. Georgetown staples like Clyde’s, Martin’s Tavern, Café Milano, Filomena Ristorante and Peacock Café are all warm, sophisticated spots that know how to feed crowds — great places to take the parents or other family members if you’re picking up something together.
Next door, you’ll find Via Umbria, a bright and festive Italian place. Lucky for shoppers, it’s also a market, carrying fine Italian wines and everything from artisanal pasta to olive oil to ceramics. Be sure to visit the gallery next door. Finally, when Italy is calling but time is short, stop by just-opened &Pizza, the D.C.based mini-chain of quick, tasty, endless-topping pizzas. Stick with the classic margherita or go crazy and create your own pie with everything from jalapeño to arugula to fig balsamic sauce. You can take the ’za with you and snack while window-shopping for next time.
The Flavorful
Via Umbria.
The New
Sometimes, though, you want to try dishes you’ve never had before. The Georgetown dining scene is dynamic, so there’s no scarcity of brand-new spots. After a boutique find up Wisconsin, travel across the Pacific to Korea at the new Zannchi, a stylish space with exposedbrick walls and striking wood furnishings. The owner’s family ran a restaurant in her native Korea, and she’s brought that expertise to the table, crafting bibimbop, bulgogi, rolls, mandu and hearty rice bowls.
Bright and exciting, these restaurants have the internationally inspired flavors you’re looking for — along with a resting place for tired feet. On Wisconsin is Café Bonaparte, famous for its crepes and brunch (if you’re around on the weekend). Francophiles will love the wine selection and the big windows are perfect for taking in your fellow shoppers. It’s also easy to pop in for a quick café au lait and croissant or pain au chocolat. Bangkok Joe’s, down at the waterfront, is a festive restaurant that brings the exotic flavors of Southeast Asia to Georgetown. Recently updated, its water views are also postcard-pretty. Speaking of water, Sea Catch is a favorite restaurant right on the canal, offering a fantastic raw bar. The best time to go, if you can brave the crowds, is for oyster happy hour. The historic, centuries-old building is a feast for the eyes.
The Latest Dish: Quick Hits By L i nda Ro t h Opening in Shaw: Hakim Hamid, Kwame Bissie, Stone Emanuel and Malik Fall will open 1230 Restaurant & Champagne Lounge at 1230 9th St. NW, featuring French-American nouveau cuisine as well as offering over 100 different varietals of Champagne and sparkling wine. Fall will be executive chef. He was most recently executive chef of Ken & Cook in Manhattan’s Bowery neighborhood. Hakim will run the front of the house. He was previously general manager of Oya Restaurant & Lounge. A November opening is scheduled. Lance Smith and Eric Wildman, both alumni of Carrabas and Grady’s (Brinker International) will open Steelfire Kitchen
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& Bar in Maplelawn Town Center in Howard County near Columbia, where Wildman resides. The 240-seat restaurant (50 of those are on the outdoor patio) will feature American favorites, including build-your-own hamburgers and salads. Smith most recently hails from Chuy’s, where he managed the region. Wildman also worked with Houston’s, so both have significant cred. The opening is planned for this month.
At the Eastern Gateway
When the shops at Georgetown’s eastern end, on M Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, are calling, there are a few hidden gems that shine through the sea of bags. Staying with the French theme, the old-world style of La Chaumiere transports diners back to an earlier time, when elegant Parisians escaped to the countryside. A few doors away on M is Das Ethiopian, where the fine Ethiopian cuisine, including favorites like doro wat, makes use of local and sustainable ingredients. White-tablecloth Indian food is also nearby at Taj of India, where servers plate fragrant tandoori dishes and hearty curries, just right when the temperatures dip and something hearty is necessary. After all, finding that perfect gift is naan too easy. At the end of your day, Eno Wine Bar will lift your spirits with excellent flights that accompany fine cheeses and charcuterie. Next to the Four Seasons Hotel, its warm, cozy atmosphere also pairs well with a truly extensive list.
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Across the street is Dog Tag Bakery, where you can do good while getting lunch. Disabled vets bake cakes, bagels, scones and more under a dog-tag chandelier, which you can admire before getting on your way, munching on something for a quick and socially conscious pick-me-up. And just like the galleries and shops take you around the world, so does Sundevich — but with sandwiches. Eclectic tastes inspired by foreign locales are piled high between fresh bread. Journey to Buenos Aires, Moscow, Seoul and other delicious destinations, right here on your plate in Georgetown. Whether you need a morning boost, a midday meal, an afternoon pick-me-up or a decadent après-shopping dinner, these Georgetown spots will sate any appetite.
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Hunt Review, Christmas Parade in Middleburg, Dec. 3 BY P EG GY S A N D S
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hen a Georgetowner considers celebrating some of the Christmas holidays in a charming nearby country town, Middleburg, Virginia, immediately comes to mind. Just getting there is relaxing. Fifteen miles out, the road narrows and you slow down to enjoy the drive. This bountiful country of rolling hills, expansive green pastures, sleek grazing horses and cattle, low stone and wood fences and gracious residences, many historic, continues right to the edge of Middleburg’s main drag, Washington Street. Its 20 or so blocks are home to specialty boutiques and cozy restaurants with names like the Red Horse, the Red Fox Inn and the Side Saddle Cafe. Middleburg, after all, is known as “The Horse and Hunt Capital of the United States,” and Christmas in Middleburg reflects that tradition. Among dozens of Christmas events and activities, its annual holiday Hunt & Hounds Review stands out. Midmorning the first Saturday of December — this year, Dec. 3 — some 100 members of the Middleburg Hunt Club ride their toned and gleaming horses (mostly thoroughbred hunters and jumpers) in full regalia down Washington Street with their hunt master and a pack of 40 foxhounds, give or take.
The Middleburg Hunt dogs join the Christmas parade along Main Street.
“It’s really something to see how the hounds are perfectly controlled just by the commands of the master as they proceed in
close formation together down the street in the midst of moving horses, celebrating riders and crowds of viewers,” said Emily Pettis-Ristau, a 20-some-year resident of Middleburg and an avid participant in the sport of fox hunting. “After the parade review, the hunt riders in their pink coats [red to most non-hunters] and shiny boots gather for refreshments before riding off to the hunt at a nearby hunt territory [course],” she explained. Meanwhile, in Middleburg itself, Christmas activities are livening up. Between 8 and 10:30 a.m., there is a breakfast with Santa and a silent auction at the Middleburg Charter School. Hot chocolate is served between 10 and 11 a.m. at the Middleburg United Methodist Church to warm up those waiting for the Hunt Review. Afterward, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the church offers a traditional hunt lunch of ham
stew and biscuits. At the same time, hayrides in wagons pulled by some of Middleburg’s most handsome draft horses take place at the Pink Box visitor center. The annual Christmas parade steps off at 2 p.m. “It’s a wonderful community parade of holiday-festooned horses, ponies and dogs, floats and, most specially, restored and beautifully maintained horse-drawn family carriages from the 1900s,” said Emily, glowing. “Traditionally they are open-aired. The passengers wear elegant but practical wool blazers and hats, with thick lap rugs that match the tooled leather trappings of the coaches themselves.” All these events are grounded by a juried craft fair open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Middleburg Community Center and holiday displays and sales at the town’s gift, clothes and vintage shops. From 3 to 6 p.m., establishments from one end of town to the other will host a “progressive” walk of the “Spirits of Middleburg.” The area is fast becoming as well known for its more than two dozen vineyards and wineries — along with cider makers and distillers — as for its horses. On Saturday evening, the Piedmont Singers of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church will present Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” for choir and strings, as well as baroque selections and a sing-along medley of traditional Christmas carols. On Sunday at 2 p.m., the Foxcroft School offers its annual student-performed Christmas pageant of classical and pop music and musical comedy numbers. Other concerts and performances are also scheduled for the remaining December weekends at various Middleburg venues. Georgetowners should not be surprised to see familiar faces among the residents of Middleburg. Some, like Pettis-Ristau, have homes in both towns. “It’s a wonderful contrast of two completely different environments and life styles,” she said. “I love being active in both.”
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No-Pain Holidays BY M AT T H E W DA N I E L his week I’m coming at you with tips to prevent or ameliorate neck and knee pain. For some of my clients, these pesky aches and pains are commonplace. Other clients might only experience them while traveling. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and many people have long car rides, plane travel and pullout-sofa sleeping on the horizon. Muscle tightness can be a main contributor to neck and knee pain, so read on for four ways to rid yourself of these nuisances. Get a foam roller. I like to tell clients that a foam roller is like your own personal masseuse. Applying pressure with a foam roller improves blood flow to the soft tissue and helps rid your muscles of adhesions, which produce tension and inflammation. The foam roller is fantastically versatile, but I encourage our clients to at the very least focus 30 seconds to a minute on their hips and butt, as well as on upper back areas. It’s so easy to lose sight of self-care in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, especially when traveling, but the foam roller is worth its weight in gold. Take the few minutes to treat your muscles to some tender love and care. Be prepared. Drills, stretches and corrective exercise can also be taken to the next level with the help of a lacrosse ball or a tennis ball.
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Pack these small items along with your foam roller to stop muscle tension in its tracks. Take a moment to stretch and move. Stretching helps restore tight muscles to a normal length, increases blood flow and can make aches and pains fade away. Sitting, particularly in a cramped car, can wreak havoc on your posture and your glutes. If your butt is “asleep,” then aches and pains will pop up in your knees. Make time for a few minutes of walking, squats, stretches and mobilization drills during your travels and you’ll be amazed at the relief a few moments of movement can bring. If you can, try to walk and move during plane trips as well.
Breathe. There are incredible physical and mental health benefits to deep breathing exercises. We’ve extolled their virtues before, but they are worth repeating. If you are experiencing twinges in your neck and shoulders, you might be “stress breathing,” which involves your neck and shoulder muscles and ramps up your sympathetic nervous system (responsible for the fight-or-flight response). I encourage clients to do “crocodile breathing” to re-engage their parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) nervous system. To begin: Lay face down on the floor and get your head and neck into a comfortable position. Breath in so you feel your stomach push into the floor. The floor is your feedback; it helps you feel if you are doing it right. Breathe in deeply and exhale fully. Feel your stomach fill and empty as you relax into each breath. Your neck and shoulders will thank you. A few moments of self-care during travel and the holidays can save you a ton of time and discomfort in the future. Here’s hoping that you move and stretch your way to a happy and painfree holiday season. Matthew Daniel is head coach at True 180 Fitness in Georgetown. Information about his 14-day trial may be found at true180.fitness.
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— So irritated Dear Irritated: I hear you. We truly are in new territory here, so we will have to be open to working through this rather than following old rules about behavior. You say he is addicted to his phone. While that is a tough label to apply, we do know that the itch to check a phone may be more than just rudeness; it might be a reflection of how our brains are rewiring themselves as a result of having ever-ready access to technology. Husband’s compulsion to check his phone may be becoming automatic. I say this not to absolve him of responsibility for working with you on the issue, but rather to soothe your bruised ego. We don’t know yet that he
is deliberately doing it to be distant from you. Have you asked him? So what to do? Honestly, we can scratch out “phone use,” insert a variety of other household faux pas and apply the same strategy: boundary setting. If we are talking about videogaming, we have to set family rules about what’s acceptable. If we are talking about not replacing the empty toilet-paper roll, we have to recognize that we are part of a community in which there are norms to follow. If we are talking about phone use during family time, we have to create a plan that all can agree on. I would suggest a family meeting followed by a period of experimentation — for instance, locking up phones upon reentry to the house in the evening.
Create some policies. Are phones off during dinner, but okay during relaxation time? Not okay when playing games together, but okay as we fall asleep? Make your list and, after a decent number of days, reflect on the experience and make adjustments. When you have your final report, forward it to me. This problem isn’t going away and we all may need some good standards. Stacy Notaras Murphy is a licensed professional counselor in Georgetown. Visit her on the web at stacymurphyLPC.com. This column is meant for entertainment only and should not be considered a substitute for professional counseling. Send your confidential question to stacy@stacymurphyLPC.com.
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Portapak camera in the early 1970s, he realized that video would be his lifelong medium of expression. “The Moving Portrait,” on view through May 7, invites visitors to embark on a journey that begins with Viola’s raw and unnerving self-portraits and moves through poignant portrayals of the human life cycle. Ultimately, it opens our eyes to the way in which emerging technologies draw out our perpetual impulses toward self-representation and collective contemplation, asking us to reimagine what we know about portraiture.
“Arch Hotel,” 1929. Stuart Davis. © Sheldon Museum of Art. Courtesy NGA.
Stuart Davis: In Full Swing National Gallery of Art Stuart Davis (1892–1964) was an American original. Embracing high and low culture, abstraction and realism, image and text, Davis’s artistic vision was remarkable for its breadth and inventiveness. Drawing from the expressive colors and forms of modernists like Gauguin, Van Gogh and Matisse, Davis gravitated to the bustling life of ports and docks, streets and taverns of what he called, “the thing that [Walt] Whitman felt — America.” Displaying more than 100 of his most important works, “Stuart Davis: In Full Swing,” on view through March 5, highlights the artist's ability to assimilate the imagery of popular culture, the aesthetics of advertising, the lessons of Cubism and the sounds and rhythms of jazz into works that hum with intelligence and energy.
Bill Viola: The Moving Portrait National Portrait Gallery This is the National Portrait Gallery’s first exhibition devoted entirely to media art, offering a new interpretation of the work of pioneering video artist Bill Viola as a careerlong experimentation with portraiture. Born in 1951, from the moment Viola picked up the
“Grey Sun,” 1967. Isamu Noguchi. © The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum. Courtesy SAAM. Courtesy Phillips Collection.
Isamu Noguchi: Archaic/Modern Smithsonian American Art Museum Born to an American mother and a Japanese father, Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) spent his childhood in Japan and his teenage years in the American Midwest. He drew on his complex, global perspective to create artworks that confront both the positive and negative consequences of progress. Many of his sculptural designs were far ahead of his time; some even anticipate the Space Age by several decades. Yet Noguchi frequently found inspiration in ancient art and architecture, from Egyptian pyramids, Buddhist temples and Zen gardens to American Indian burial mounds. On view through March 19, this exhibition — featuring several monolithic basalt sculptures, fountains, designs for stage sets and playgrounds and floating Akari light sculptures — explores how the ancient world shaped this artist’s innovative visions for the future.
“Kin XLV (Das Lied von der Erde),” 2011. Whitfield Lovell. © Whitfield Lovell and DC Moore Gallery.
"Gallop," 2009. Clarise Smith. Courtesy Kreeger Museum.
Whitfield Lovell: The Kin Series and Related Works
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The Phillips Collection In 2008, American artist Whitfield Lovell began what has become a defining body of work, the deeply resonant Kin series. In each composition, Lovell, born in 1959, carefully juxtaposes an exquisitely drawn African American face with timeworn objects from everyday life. His rendering of such detailed, vivid faces, along with his selection of objects to accompany them, stems from countless hours of meticulous drawing and sustained contemplation of anonymous figures inscribed within faded old photographs. “African Americans were generally not aware of who their ancestors were, since slaves were sold from plantation to plantation and families were split up,” says Lovell. “Any time I pick up one of these old vintage photographs, I have the feeling that this could be one of my ancestors.” The exhibition is on view through Jan. 8.
The Kreeger Museum On view through Dec. 30, “Smith/Paley” is the first exhibition to feature a collaboration by artists Clarice Smith and Albert Paley. “Triptych,” a mixed-media piece from earlier this year, was the inspiration for the show, which comprises a selection of Smith’s paintings, including “Gallop,” a monumental, fivepanel equestrian scene, and Paley's sculptural works, including maquettes for the project documented in “Albert Paley on Park Avenue.” “Both artists have something to sayabout beauty and substance in good design,” says guest curator Lenore Miller. “They honor and study the past, yet continue to innovate toward future projects. ‘Triptych' is a unique collaboration that invites the viewer to experience a gateway into timeless design.”
Music Preview By RIC HA RD SE L DE N
We may as well begin at the cathedral… Handel’s “Messiah” will be performed at the National Cathedral Dec. 2, 3 and 4. The six virtuosic male vocalists known as the King’s Singers will appear there Dec. 18. Lessons and Carols will be presented Dec. 23 and 24 and on Christmas Day there will be a recital on the 10,647-pipe Skinner & Son organ. The National Symphony Orchestra’s “Messiah,” conducted by Laurence Cummings with the University of Maryland Concert Choir, is set for Dec. 15 through 18 at the Kennedy Center. But first, Dec. 1 through 3, Emil de Cou will conduct the NSO Pops in “Diana Ross: All the Best of Times,” with the legend herself, 72. The caverns are closed, but the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra will perform “A Bohemian Christmas” twice on Dec. 4 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. The program includes the entire Ellington and Strayhorn adaptation of the “Nutcracker.” Just as British but somewhat larger than the King’s Singers, the Tallis Scholars, Renaissance
music specialists, will make their debut at the Library of Congress Dec. 6. One of the most admired and longest running (40 years) string quartets, the Emerson, will perform works by Beethoven, Shostakovich and Grieg at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s Baird Auditorium Dec. 11. Back to Christmas, Julian Wachner will conduct the Washington Chorus’s “A Candlelight Christmas,” Dec. 11, 17, 20, 21 and 22 at the Kennedy Center and Dec. 19 at Strathmore. Scott Tucker will conduct “A Choral Arts Christmas” Dec. 18, 19 and 24 at the Kennedy Center, including “Go Tell It on the Mountain” and other spirituals with guest artist Ralph Alan Herndon. Finally, the Washington Revels will perform “The Christmas Revels: A Nordic Celebration of the Winter Solstice in Music, Dance and Drama,” Dec. 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 at GW’s Lisner Auditorium. Repeat after me: Glædelig Jul! Hyvaa joulua! Gledileg Jol! God Jul!
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Noël Onstage — and We Don’t Mean Coward By Ga ry T is chl er
retreated from theaters, leaving the ritual itself in the churches. The event took on the larger and more commercial aspects of the day. To begin with, blame Charles Dickens. Then blame Tchaikovsky. In 1843, Charles Dickens wrote (in six weeks) and published “A Christmas Carol in Prose, Being a Ghost-Story of Christmas,” a thin volume about the redemption of a miserly, cold-hearted man named Ebenezer Scrooge. It was adapted for the stage the following February. Other productions followed — including three-hour readings by the author in the 1850s — and the tale has been on the boards ever since, a staple of holiday fare. Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is famous for many things, but what puts his sneeze-like name on everyone’s lips at Christmas is the fact that he’s the man responsible for writing the music for the ballet “The Nutcracker,” first performed Dec. 18, 1892. Here in Washington, we can attest to the potency of both. When it comes to “The Nutcracker,” the most enduring version has been that presented by the Washington Ballet, the one created by former artistic director Septime Webre, which features George Washington in heroic form (Nov. 26-27 at THEARC and Dec. 1-24 at the Warner Theatre). It will also show up at the Kennedy Center Opera House in an electric new version from Cincinnati Ballet, created by Victoria Morgan, the company’s artistic director (Nov. 23 and
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Kevin Adams in "An Irish Carol." Courtesy Keegan Theatre.
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25-27). In both cases, there will be opportunities to see local children onstage, as members of youth choirs and sugar plum fairies and so on. Equally alluring but in a different way is Glen Echo’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” by the Puppet Co. Playhouse. “A Christmas Carol” has come here in many guises. A number of years ago, for instance, Arena Stage brought us a version set in Anacostia. Here’s a sampling of the broad range of stagings (“Scrooge on Ice,” anyone?). At Ford’s Theatre, “A Christmas Carol” is a Christmas tradition, for regulars and for visitors alike. Its appeal has only grown over the years. This year, Craig Wallace is taking over the lead role of Scrooge, after several years with Edward Gero in the role (through Dec. 31). A one-man version can be seen — one night only, Dec. 3 — at the Olney Theatre Center. A full-cast Irish version, called appropriately “An Irish Carol,” will be staged at the Keegan Theatre (Dec. 16-31), while the popular comedy troupe Second City will give us “Twist Your Dickens” at the Kennedy Center Theater Lab (Dec. 9-31). “Black Nativity,” by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes, is a true Christmas classic. It manages to tell and celebrate the birth of Christ while also connecting to “the birth of Blackness,” told with the sound of gospel, blues, funk, jazz and dance. This year’s Theater Alliance production, directed by Princess Mhoon, will be at the Anacostia Playhouse (Nov. 23-Dec. 31). The Christmas spirit of the medieval mystery and miracle plays has its own flavor,
markedly proletarian. It seems to want to get to the heart of the moment when ordinary humans are confronted with the spiritual. At the Folger Theatre, they’re recreating that world with “The Second Shepherds Play,” by an anonymous 16th-century author, in which the focus is not so much kings and glory, but shepherds, named Coll, Gib and Daw; a thief named Mak, who steals their prized sheep; and an angel, among other things. It’s the miraculous at ground level, with medieval music (Nov. 27-Dec. 21). A great deal of research and annotation — both theatrical and musical — went into this production, to arrive at a Middle English that could also be easily understood. It’s adapted and directed by Helen Hayes Award-winning Mary Hall Surface, while among the musicians are the Folger Consort’s Robert Eisenstein, who will give a talk about the show’s medieval English music on Dec. 7. Lest one thinks that religions, and Jesus, are steadily disappearing from the holiday theater scene, a play called “The Christians” — described as a “big play about faith in America” — is having its Washington premiere run at Theater J (through Dec. 11). The new play, by Lucas Hnath, is about the rise of a Christian pastor and what happens after he delivers a radical sermon questioning the church’s doctrine on a key article of faith. Especially worth noting is that a local choir will perform four gospel songs during the play, which has already won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play.
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ne thing you can say about theater during the holidays: it’s abundant and it’s diverse. Here are a few productions around town that look interesting to us for various reasons and matters of taste, good or otherwise. You are welcome to find others. We have the serious, and the very serious and the laugh-out-loud kind of thing. We have the exciting. We have a musical. There are, it seems, a significant number of angry white men out there, and so we bring you the play “Straight White Men,” probably but not necessarily related to them. It’s a new play by Young Jean Lee, directed by Shana Cooper at the Studio Theater, in which three brothers and their father gather for Christmas “to drink eggnog.” The New York Times described the playwright as “the ever-audacious Young Jean Lee” and called the play, billed as a comedy, “compassionate and stimulating” (through Dec. 18). Of a more visceral nature is the Young Vic production of Arthur Miller’s American Greek tragedy “A View from the Bridge,” with the Belgian and edgy Ivo van Hove directing. Van Hove gave a stark look and feel to last year’s production of “Antigone,” also at the Kennedy Center (through Dec. 3). You think you know something about “Moby Dick,” what with reading the book — abridged — and experiencing the opera version. But here, at Arena Stage, is “Moby Dick,” the play, from the Lookingglass Theatre Company, adapted and directed by David Catlin, termed “a acrobatic and aerial take” on the classic tale about the hunt for a great white whale (through Dec. 24).
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And who do you think is one of the most popular playwrights — as source material at least — these contemporary days? Why, it’s our lady of the Victorians Jane Austen, whose novel “Sense and Sensibility” just had a hugely successful theatrical version at the Folger Theatre. And now, Round House Theatre in Bethesda presents “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley” by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, reprising some of the central characters from “Pride and Prejudice,” including Mr. and Mrs. Darcy and the aforementioned Mary Bennet, looking for love in perhaps just the right place (Nov. 23-Dec. 18). You want musicals? We’ve got something special and unusual at the Shakespeare Theatre Company, and it’s not your typical Broadway blockbuster. It’s the return of “The Secret Garden,” co-presented by the STC and the 5th Avenue Theatre of Seattle, Washington. It’s been 25 years since the debut of the musical version of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s haunting children’s story, created by the powerhouse collaboration of composer Lucy Simon (Carly Simon’s sister) and the gifted playwright Marsha Norman of “’Night, Mother” fame. It’s set in the era of the Raj and it’s about a tenyear-old girl sent to live with her reclusive and grieving uncle in England (through Dec. 31). Want comedy? Check out the Second City’s “The Black Side of the Moon,” in which an AllAfrican-American cast from the fabled Second City comedy troupe of smart and gifted standup comics take on the current American moment at Woolly Mammoth. There’s plenty of material, every day and every way (through Jan. 1).
Joseph Flummerfelt, guest conductor
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December Gala Guide DECEMBER 1 ‘Goyescas’ In Series and Spain Arts and Culture present an exclusive preview of highlights from “Goyescas,” inspired by the paintings of Francisco de Goya and featuring Falla’s Spanish folksongs, which will be presented at GALA Hispanic Theatre. The evening includes a performance, a buffet and Spanish wines. Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain. Contact Anna Danielson at 202-204-7762 or anna@ inseries.org.
DECEMBER 2 Opera Camerata This gala evening features a cocktail reception and a dinner buffet followed by a performance of Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi” with dessert intermission. Residence of the Ambassador of Japan. Email info@operacamerata.org.
DECEMBER 6 American-Russian Cultural Foundation “America and Tolstoy: A Dialogue Quill to Tweet,” with special guests Count Leo Tolstoy and Count Pierre Bezukhov, is a black-tie evening with a reception, a program, entertainment and dinner. Cosmos Club. Call 202-496-5306 or email ARCCFrsvp@gmail.com.
Dialogue Awards By M ary B ir d
The National Press Club ballroom was at capacity Nov. 17 as the Sustained Dialogue Institute honored this year’s awardees. Librarian of Congress Emeritus James H. Billington presented the Associated Global Peacemaker Award to Susan E. Carmel Lehrman for her efforts towards greater cultural relations. Gala chair Judith Terra presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Founded by the late Hal Saunders, the stated mission of the SDI is to develop leaders able to transform differences into the strong relationships essential to effective decision making, democratic governance and peace. “We are different,” Ginsburg said. “We are one.”
Korean Embassy Salutes Dance Company B y M ary B ir d
Gala chair Judith Terra with presented Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg the 2016 National Dialogue Award at the Sustained Dialogue Institute gala. Photo by Neshan H. Naltchayan.
Global Peacemaker Award was presented to Susan E. Carmel (Lehrman) by James H. Billington, Librarian of Congress Emeritus. Photo by Neshan H. Naltchayan.
South Korean Ambassador Ahn Ho-young and his wife Seon Hwa Lee hosted a Nov. 4 reception to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the dance company founded by fourth-generation Korean-American Dana Tai Soon Burgess. Earlier this year, Burgess was named the Smithsonian’s first ever choreographerin-residence at the National Portrait Gallery where he premiered “Margin,” inspired by The Outwin 1916 portrait competition, currently at the gallery. The company has performed in more than 30 countries and across the U.S. and at the White House. Following a performance, guests enjoyed an array of Korean
DECEMBER 9 Washington Opera Society The evening will feature a chorus of international singing stars accompanied by the Washington Opera Society and Chorus. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be followed by the performance and an Indonesian buffet dinner. Embassy of Indonesia. Call 202-386-6008 or email washingtonoperasociety@gmail.com
Imagination Stage This is a theatrical night of entertainment with selections from Imagination Stage’s holiday musical “Disney and the Beast,” dinner by L’Artisan and dancing. Embassy of France. Email events@imaginationstage.org.
DECEMBER 11 Nutcracker Tea Party Andrea Rinaldi and Ginger Dietrich are co-chairs of every budding ballerina’s favorite event, which supports the Washington Ballet’s education and community engagement programs. Septime Webre’s “The Nutcracker” at the Warner will be followed by a tea party at the Willard. Contact Elissa Staley at 202-274-4518 or estaley@washingtonballet.org.
DECEMBER 14 Woodley House 20th Anniversary
Dana Tai Soon Burgess and South Korean Ambassador Ahn Ho-young. Photos by Dented Lens Photography.
Leslie and Howard Libby with Haris and Sue Vittas.
Wharton Club Honors D.C. Alums Ph otos by L awr en c e Fr en c h
The 46th Annual Wharton Award Dinner on Nov. 15 at the Park Hyatt honored Roman Macaya Hayes, ambassador of Costa Rica to the United States, David Trone and Robert Trone, co-founders of Total Wine & More, Nancy Itteilag of Washington Fine Properties and Bruce Lane of the Meridian Group & Meridian Real Estate Partners and others. The Wharton Club of D.C. picks its "Final Four" each year for its big event, and this year got five because of the Trone brothers.
Thais Gonzalez Carballada with her husband, Costa Rican Ambassador Roman Macaya Hayes.
Honoring Mary Margaret Valenti, a VIP reception hosted by British Ambassador Kim Daroch and his wife Vanessa at their residence will be followed by a special program and a screening of “Collateral Beauty” at the Uptown Theatre with master of ceremonies Bob Schieffer. Email woodley@ woodleyhouse.org.
DECEMBER 19 Choral Arts Society This holiday event begins with a concert followed by dinner, dancing and a special silent auction of luxury adventures. Proceeds fund the Choral Arts Society’s community outreach programs. Kennedy Center. Email Caryn Fraim at cfraim@choralarts.com. Visit Georgetowner.com for more social scene photos
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Honorees David Trone, Nancy Itteilag, John Steigerwald, Bruce Lane and Costa Rican Ambassador Roman Macaya Hayes.
Michelle Trone, who introduced her father, David Trone.
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Celebrating Diane Rehm Ph otos by J ame s B r a n t le y
Hometown gal Diane Rehm, one of National Public Radio's most popular show hosts, is signing off after working the airways for decades. Friends, family and colleagues gathered for a farewell party, emceed by Kojo Nnamdi, at the Willard Hotel, Nov. 10. WAMU began airing "The Diane Rehm Show" in 1979. The 80-year-old survived a disorder that affected her vocal cords, and, after her husband's death two years ago, became an advocate in the Right to Die movement.
Mary Haft and David Ignatius.
Diane Rehm, National Public Radio CEO Jarl Mohn and his wife Pamela Mohn.
Bill Plante and Roger Mudd.
Wife of the British Ambassador Vanessa Kim, British Embassy Social Secretary Amanda Downes and Diane Rehm.
Smokey Robinson Gets the Gershwin Ph otos by Shaw n M i lle r Motown legend Smokey Robinson received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song Nov. 16 and was honored with a tribute concert in DAR Constitution Hall. The concert featured appearances by Aloe Blacc, Gallant, Berry Gordy, CeeLo Green, JoJo, Ledisi, Tegan Marie, Kip Moore, Corinne Bailey Rae, Esperanza Spalding, the Tenors and BeBe Winans. The honoree also performed; Samuel L. Jackson was the emcee. “The Gershwins wrote music when the song was king,” the 76-year-old Robinson said. “For me to even be mentioned in the same breath with the Gershwins as a songwriter is just incredible.” Said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden of the iconic songwriter: “Like the Gershwins, Smokey Robinson has left the American songbook much richer than it was before.”
Corinne Bailey Rae performs "Ooo Baby Baby" at the tribute concert to Smokey Robinson.
Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson (center) at the end of the Gershwin Prize tribute concert at DAR Constitution Hall.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden presents Motown legend Smokey Robinson with the 2016 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, as House of Representatives Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy looks on.
JoJo and Gallant perform "Cruisin" during the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song tribute concert. Photo by Shawn Miller.
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