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This custom-built 2 BR, 2.5 BA 2,700 sf penthouse offers an expansive floor plan, a deck with stunning views, and 2-car parking.

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This renovated 6 BR, 5.5 BA home features eat-in kitchen, finished LL, and master suite with walk-in closet and study. A patio, outdoor kitchen, putting green, and garage complete this offering.

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Newly Priced Victorian semi-detached home on coveted block features expansive living and entertaining spaces and offers 5 BRs and 3.5 BAs.

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Artini Feature Nights

and tastemakers, and continue our tradition of sharing the art, culture and fun of food and wine. Tickets $120. Visit foodandwinedc. com for a complete schedule and to purchase tickets. Ronald Reagan International Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW.

schedule for a complete list of the week.

FEBRUARY 19-23

D.C. Independent Film Festival

The D.C. Independent Film Festival showcases a variety of feature, short, animation and documentary films by local, national, and international filmmakers. Afgter each session, a question and answer discussion follows with top executives from AOL, Discovery Communications, National Geographic and PBS, among others. All events take place at the US Navy Heritage Center and the Goethe Institut. For more information and film schedules visit dciff-indie.org.

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In anticipation of the seventh annual ARTINI event March 22, join the Corcoran’s 1869 Society in celebrating this year’s 10 participating venues. Each mixologist will host a Feature Night happy hour during which the public can sample the artini, meet and greet with 1869 Society members, and enter raffles for great prizes. Feature Nights are free to the public, and following each event, guests can cast a vote for their favorite artini. For a complete list of Feature Night locations visit corcoran.org/artini.

FEBRUARY 13-15

15th Annual Washington D.C. International Wine & Food Festival The 2014 International Wine and Food Festival provides a little bit of everything for guests including a celebration of tastings, food pairings, and wine education.

Guests will sample high quality food and wine, meet and greet winemakers, chefs

Woo at the Zoo This year’s adults-only event emphasizes the mating habits of giant pandas and how science stepped in to help create the zoo’s newest baby panda, Bao Bao. Enjoy one complimentary drink and light snacks and visit a Valentine Fortuneteller A cash bar with specialty drinks will also be available. All festivities start at 6:30 p.m. 3001 Connecticut Ave NW. Tickets and info: nationalzoo.si.edu/ activitiesandevents/celebration/woo KABIN “Anti-Valentine’s Day” All the single ladies will be treated to a two hour champagne open bar from 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. and complimentary chocolates. DJ Heat will be on hand spinning the latest hits at Dupont’s alpine-inspired lounge. 1337 Connecticut Ave. NW, kabindc.com. 202-810-2770.

FEBRUARY 15

Cupid’s Undie Run Find your favorite Valentine themed undies.

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FEBRUARY 15

“Pure,” by Manuel Pandalis “Pure,” by Manuel Pandalis, opens in the Leica Store Gallery. The images take gallery-goers on a “visual exploration of human physiognomy.” Pandalis used models without makeup or any touch-ups where he explores the personality and character of his subjects. An opening reception will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Leica Store Gallery at 977 F St. NW.

FEBRUARY 17-23

DC Fashion Week The 20th annual D.C. Fashion Week featuring local designers kicks off with a reception and Eco Fashion Show at 7 p.m. on Feb. 17.

Washington Harbour – Georgetown, 3050 K Street, NW. Free Admission. Doors open at 6 p.m., Shows continue at various D.C. venues through Feb. 23. Check out dcfashionweek.org/

FEBRUARY 21

Kings of Leon Mechanical Bull Tour Kings of Leon embarks on the first leg of their North American tour supporting their latest album, Mechanical Bull. Gary Clark, Jr. will open for the American rock band at the Verizon Center at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21. Tickets available at Ticket Master.

FEBRUARY 22-23

Adventures in Travel Expo The annual Washington Convention Center show focuses on “activity based leisure travel”.

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Speed Cameras Reduce Crashes

Instacart launches in parts of D.C., a delivery service that has a ten dollar minimum from Harris Teeter. Locations in D.C. east of the Anacostia River, both Wards 7 and 8, will not be served. The initial launch area could later include other neighborhoods. Two-hour delivery costs $3.99, while one-hour delivery costs $14.99. Instacart delivers between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m, and deliveries can be placed through their website or mobile app. In addition to adding neighborhoods, Instacart says they’ll add grocery stores in the coming weeks.

A study released by the D.C. Department of Transportation reveals that speed cameras are reducing crashes and injuries at locations where they’re installed. The review found that crashes are down by as much as 20 percent at the 87 locations where there speed cameras in D.C., a reduction from 2,240 before installation to 1,863. Injury crashes are down from 841 to 673 post-installation, while injuries fell to 996 from 1,251. In D.C., there are 87 speed cameras, 39 are planned and 169 are proposed.

Nats Expand Ballpark Food and Drink Options

The Washington Nationals and Levy Restaurants have extended their partnership with an array of new food and drink options, including hand rolled sushi, stir-fry to order noodles, house made jumbo lump crab cakes and new vegetarian and gluten-free options, like fresh salads, sandwiches and veggie burritos.

Leveraging a season-long study of fan behaviors, Levy and the Nationals targeted many stands around the park for redesign, adding points of service to get fans in and out of lines and back to the action quickly through faster purchase times and optimized event day flow.

Fans will also experience new digital menu boards introduced throughout the ballpark for enhanced service and real-time information on offerings and promotions. District Drafts, which feature DC Brau, 3 Stars Brewing Company and Port City Brewing Company, also will expand

Nationals Park by two park locations.

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New Buildings and Parks The old HSDC building at 5th and H Street NE will become apartments with three floors of retail stores totaling 9,730 square feet. Groundbreaking could start in early 2016.

Around 32 units will be included, with no parking. According to Douglass Development, there will be studios to two-bedrooms, and the earliest work would start would in two years.

A nine-story office building will be built at 16th and Eye Steets NW, where the existing Third Church of Christ, Scientist and Christian Science Monitor currently stands. The current building will be torn down for the new. In Columbia Heights on 15th Street, new condos are coming with roughly 3,000 square feet of retail including a 7-Eleven.

Wondering what will happen to Franklin Park? The National Park Service and the D.C. Office of Planning will present design alterna-

16th and Eye Street NW tives Feb. 19 at a public meeting hosted by the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. Franklin Park spans nearly five acres stretching from K to I Streets and 13th to 14th Streets, NW. ★

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Little Acre Flowers: Locally Sourced With Love BYNIC OL E CUS ICK

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lifelong love of flowers turned into a career opportunity for former international relations consultant Tobie Whitman.

Whitman recently launched Little Acre Flowers, D.C.’s first and only locally sourced, online based florist. All bouquets and arrangements come from farms in the D.C., Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland area, bringing the ever popular “farm to fork” experience from the garden to vase. Every order is unique to whatever is freshest that day to guarantee a more fragrant, natural arrangement than other commercial offerings.

“A lot people don’t think about where their flowers come from-- it’s an extension of the local food movement,” Whitman said. “People are thinking about where their food is grown and we are making them aware of where their flowers come from now.”

During her her part-time policy work she found time to work in the floral industry and realized how much she enjoyed working with her hands in a more creative and colorful profession.

After reading “Flower Confidential: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful” and the “Fast Food Nation” of the floral industry, Whitman learned the history of flowers, what goes into importing them and how it affects the quality of the product. The books served as part of her inspiration for pursuing local products. She also has a personal connection to flowers. As a child she loved to visit her grandmother’s garden

and one of her first memories is visiting the Kunkenhof tulip garden in Holland.

Before launching Little Acres, Whitman visited farmer markets in search of partnering with local farmers in her new business venture. She

Little Acre’s arrangements come from local farms

Little Acre’s owner Tobie Whitman

also plans to return to markets like the DuPont Farmers Market and conduct floral arrangement demonstrations to make more of a presence in the community. Little Acre Flowers does not have a brick and mortar store, but is a thriving web-based shop.

Little Acre Flowers’ web-based business has been booming since its launch in the last month.

According to Whitman, Valentine’s Day orders were rolling in and this time of year is a busy one. Currently, Little Acre delivers to the area they source from. Exact zip codes of delivery can be found on their website.

Each arrangement is one of a kind and comes wrapped in reused burlap from Mayorga coffee or reusable glass vases. The arrangements come in a variety of sizes and price points.

A great amount of detail at Little Acre is put into sustainability, an effort Whitman feels passionate about. Her husband owns Opower, an energy efficient software company and has made her very aware of the options a company has to be green. One example is the personal notes that

can be added to arrangements written with soy based ink on recycled paper. Not having a store front also saves a lot of energy since the floral industry is conveniently online based.

“There’s so much growing in the MidAtlantic region as a whole and it seems like there is a need for a locally grown and sourced florist,” Whitman said.

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B Y L ISA G I LLE S P I E H&M Continues D.C. Expansion One of the world’s largest fashion retailers known for affordable fashion-forward apparel and quality basics announced its newest location in The District at 1133 Connecticut Ave. The new store, measuring approximately 27,000 square feet, is set to debut in the spring of 2014.

The new store fills the vacancy left by Filene’s Basement and joins Nordstorm Rack, Blowout Bar, Sarar and LouLou as the major retailers in the Farragut neighborhood.

In the last year, H & M has expanded quickly around D.C. with new locations in Chevy Chase, Union Station, National Harbor, and a revamped Georgetown store. The company markets clothing for the whole family including full-priced collections for ladies, men, young ladies and young men, with separate “store within store” sections for accessories, lingerie, H&M Sport, Trend, its high fashion collection, and its plus-size line, H&M+.

The other two former Filene’s Basement spaces acquired new tenants at the end of last year. TJ Maxx took in Friendship Heights, and Marshall’s at 14th Street.

Pinstripes Rolls into Georgetown A 14-lane bowling alley has opened in Georgetown at Pinstripes, an Italian-American restaurant that also has six bocce courts. Lcated within the Shops at Georgetown, a 4,000 square

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Calypso St. Barth Opens The Georgetown shop of Calypso St. Barth -- a “women’s & home store” -- opened Feb. 7 at 3307 M St., NW. Calypso St. Barth was founded in 1992 as a modest resort-wear luxury brand. Since then, the boutique has grown into a luxury lifestyle brand. The highend clothing store features pieces with rich textures, exotic colors and embellishments that appeal to modern women consumers.

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The Cameras Lack One Element

BY TIM OT HY RIET HMI LLE R

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come from a rural area that at this moment is getting pounded by the “Arctic Vortex.” Indiana to be exact.

Coming from a place where roughly half a mile or more spans between intersections, it was startling to drive half a mile and hit 6 - 8 of them. I wasn’t used to this stop-start type of driving, but I caught on quickly when I noticed police at almost every intersection.

Then I noticed the cameras…

Most people in D.C. Metro know by now the “all seeing” traffic cameras have turned on and are watching our every move. We need to get something understood right off the bat, though. These new traffic cameras are looking for license plate numbers when an automobile violation occurs. These violations include: speeding (fine $50$300), failing to clear an intersection (fine $50), failing to yield to pedestrians at an intersection (fine $250) and overweight trucks in restricted truck weight zones (fine $150-$250). With all these automated cameras we (as drivers) need to understand the cameras do not hold the human elements of compassion and empathy. In fact, these cameras see nothing but violations. So if you think you may be reimbursed a fine or two for waiting for a cross-walker don’t hold your breath, the cameras don’t care.

The United States Census Bureau claims D.C. holds a population of 632,323

residents. In 2010, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated that 25 pedestrians were killed in D.C. from vehicle strikes. NHTSA then released that the fatalities had dropped to 19 deaths in 2012. That is a mere 0.003 percent of D.C.’s population. Although deaths from traffic accidents have dropped to a very low number, that number still has not reached zero and it may never do so. This is due to the “human element,” a factor of mistake and error.

What these numbers do not show is how many people illegally crossed the street and expected traffic to stop for them. These numbers don’t show how many drivers stopped, when they had the right of way, to let a mother and her child cross the street to

get out of the rain. These numbers do not indicate the honest mistake that a driver can make when approaching an intersection and someone runs out from between two parked cars only to be met by an oncoming vehicle.

People are going to make mistakes and as much as we want to punish them for making those mistakes, we need to also realize there are other factors that can come into play. I’m sorry Washington, but people are not all the same nor the situations. I vote that these violations be reviewed by a human prior to being administered to a fellow human. Sounds like that could take a good deal of time, doesn’t it? Maybe the city will then learn we as residents are more than just voters, tax payers and law abiders.

As for the drivers, I suggest popping in a favorite CD or tuning into a favorite radio station. Enjoy the traffic, it comes with living in a city. I also would like to challenge every D.C. driver to make a point to smile and wave the next time a pedestrian crosses the intersection in front of you. Who knows, you may just be the person on the crosswalk next time. Oh, and if we all start driving safer and crossing intersections with more caution those “all seeing” cameras may just disappear, but it’s a team effort. ★

When Firefighters Fail to Respond

BY GA RY T ISCHL ER

There don’t seem to be too many facts in contention here.

Medric Cecil Mills a 77-year-old District Parks & Recreation employee for most of his life, was walking with his daughter along Rhode Island Avenue, NE, when he collapsed. She ran into a store to ask them to call 911, and while others approached a firehouse which could be seen from the sidewalk where Mills collapsed. They knocked on the door, but the people inside refused to come. Several people knocked on the door. A dispatcher in the meantime reportedly sent another fire engine to an address in Northwest.

The critical issue was simple. Mills died.

The D.C. firefighters in the firehouse did not come to his aid. A lawsuit seems likely.

People were appalled. Firemen in the house, including the probationary fireman who apparently said he could not do anything without asking his superior, are being questioned. Fire Department officials as well as Mayor Vincent Gray called Mills’s family to express their concerns. Paul Quander, the D.C. Deputy Mayor for Public Safety,

said that he was”quite disturbed and disappointed by what appears to be an inappropriate response.” Gray said, “... frankly, on its face, it’s really hard to accept what happened here.”

Something should be done, someone should be held to account. Mills did not deserve this kind of neglect and apparent negligence. Nobody does.

But there’s more to it than that, sad as that is. There’s an issue of trust here in a fire department that has been steeped in controversy over the last year or so. In almost any city, any neighborhood, people love, admire and trust the firemen who work for the city.

They are underpaid, put their life at risk for the rest of the citizenry, and often, too often, die doing their impossibly difficult jobs. We count on them for help.

I live in a neighborhood which has a firehouse almost as its center, a seamless part of the streets, the sirens rushing out to fires and dangers, the firemen known and respected well enough to greet. We just assume they’re there to help. I’ve watched them come to a local fire with speed and courage.

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s I wrote in my last article, around this time every year we conduct a performance analysis of the agencies within our committee purview and make recommendations regarding future programs and funding levels. Another crucial aspect of the oversight and budget process is the completion of our audit, the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (“CAFR”), which was recently released.

The District of Columbia has a lot to be proud of.

This is the 17th consecutive year in which the District has received a clean audit opinion on its annual financial statements. Once again, there are no reported material weaknesses, which is also commendable. Not only have we continued to maintain our strong bond ratings, and even achieved an upgrade by S&P from A+ to AA-, but we have also managed to increase our fund balance by $242 million to $1.75 billion.

In short, our finances today are a far cry from the desperate straits we faced in the mid-1990s. This is an encouraging outcome. I believe that we should use this opportunity to save our surplus until we attain the full two months of operating dollars in our reserves that the bond rating agencies prefer and our auditors recommend.

Our auditors also prepare a report, known as the Yellow Book, that discusses their analysis of the District’s internal controls over financial reporting and gives the results of their tests of the District’s compliance with certain laws, regulations, contracts, grant agreements and so on. With regard to these findings, we have good news and bad news. First, I want to recognize the Office of Tax and Revenue for resolving the issues that got them into the Yellow Book last year. This year, they are out of the Yellow Book. It’s a real achievement.

In other areas of the government, however, we have ongoing weaknesses that need to be addressed.

Our information technology systems continue to have problems. Our procurement offices still fail to maintain and produce basic documentation needed for our auditors to verify that fraud is not present. Reconciliations aren’t happening in a timely manner. Something as large as a $14 million deposit can be made twice, and nobody gets to the bottom of it for months.

Maintaining our fiscal health has been no small accomplishment during the past few fiscal years, when so many governments have struggled financially. Our goal for the coming year must be to plan for our long-term needs, live within our means and not look to immediate fixes that have only a short-term impact.

We should think of the findings of the CAFR – which was completed on time, resulted in a clean audit and reflects a balanced budget – not as the end of a process, but as starting points for a renewed effort: to delve deeper into the reports, to continue to perform oversight on the identified areas of concern and to move forward with our budget for fiscal year 2015.★

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On one occasion, when I suffered a deep cut on a finger which bled profusely, I couldn’t think of anything else to do except to run to the firehouse a block away. Two EMS personnel happened to be there Medric “Cecil” Mills Jr., 77, sufand cleaned fered a massive heart attack and and washed my collapsed right across the street wound and ban- from a D.C. firehouse, but no one came to help. daged it.

I’ve never forgotten that even though the personnel have changed in the firehouse. I just assume they’ll be there unless they’re out on a call, that they’ll help when asked, or even when not.

This time they were asked.

No one came.

That hurts everybody.

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REAL ESTATE

908 Independence Ave SE Washington, DC 20003

Heather Parness: Right Woman, Right Job, Right Time

Circa 1977, this contemporary home is just steps from Eastern Market. This dramatic two story features soaring ceilings and fireplaces. The elegant dining room features floor to ceiling windows which leads to a chef’s dream table space kitchen. The outdoor Zen Garden is perfect for entertaining and outdoor dining.

Listed price: $1,595,000 Features: 3 full bedrooms 3 full baths 3 fireplaces Built –in bookshelves Outdoor patio Parking Prudential PenFed Realty Judi Seiden 202-547-4419 judi.seiden@penfedrealty.com ★

Vice President of Long and Foster, Heather Parness Photo by Tim Riethmiller

BY R OB E RT DEVANEY

E

veryone is talking about the dynamism of Washington, D.C.; its new growth in neglected neighborhoods, the influx of the younger generation and of investors’ money.

There is opportunity all around, whether for jobs, in politics -- or in real estate.

Such an opportunity is why the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States hired Heather Parness in July.

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., went across the country to get its regional senior vice president for the Washington, D.C., market. It created that new position for Parness.

The 40-year-old native of Greeley, Colorado, now lives in a very Washingtonian place -Washington Harbour in Georgetown -- next to very Washingtonian neighbors, such as House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Washington Nationals’ owner Mark Lerner.

Parness, who began working in real estate in 1992 at the age of 18, says the reason she got into real estate was that she was raised by a single mother and had to pay for college. “I got a job in a real estate office and fell in love with the industry.”

More specifically, she says, “I fell in love with the entrepreneurial spirit of real estate agents. … You can do what you want … how you want to do it … and make as much as you want. The sky’s the limit.”

“I am more personally drawn to the management side of the company,” says Parness, who adds she is methodical and loves the legal side of the business. She has done everything in real estate -- “I have grown up in it,” she says -- from being an assistant to an agent, to doing office technology and moving into management.

In Denver, she headed up Perry & Co. Real Estate and then Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty. As a number one, she got the attention of Long & Foster.

“I have a huge amount for respect for Wes Foster and the company he built,” Parness said. Long & Foster Real Estate president Gary

Scott first contacted her. Then, she came to Washington to meet him, Jeff Detwiler, president of Long & Foster Companies, and Wes, himself.

Parness is well aware of the “amazing opportunity” to learn from them. “You don’t get that opportunity very often,” she says. “You do not often get access to a position like this.”

In the Washington, D.C., region, there are 13 offices, including W.C. & A.N. Miller Co. But it is the Logan Circle office, which is about to open, that has her excited. “There are amazing parts of Washington, D.C.,” says Parness, who sees smaller-scale offices opening down the line.

“After all, it is all about servicing the agent.”

There will be more luxury events via Christie’s International Real Estate. It is also about art, she says. Someone buying such an expensive home will likely have quite an art collection. Art shows, wine tastings and appraisal events are planned for March or April and the months ahead.

Meanwhile, Parness has adapted to East Coast traffic, D.C.’s easily called snow days and the pleasant surprise of “a diverse, educated demographic.”

“D.C. is an exciting, growing town” -- with a younger crowd, too. “People are pleasant and fun to talk to,” she says. “As you might expect, there seem to be more political discussions here than elsewhere.”

Parness is studying the changing and improving demographics of D.C. -- checking out downtown, City Center, Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District and all the way to Anacostia. She is part of the plan of growth that Long & Foster perceives as being ahead of the curve.

“There’s a lot of strategic pieces that we’re putting into place right now,” she says. And Parness seems like the perfect member of that strategic team for Long & Foster, fitting in well with its energy and ambition. ★

Kathleen Battista

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Cathedral Realty LLC and Kathleen Battista had an exceptional sales history in 2013 closing more than $10 million at The Westchester.

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2013 REAL ESTATE WRAP UP

Featuring the High and Low Sales of 2013

Ma ss

Ave N

E

H St NE

SOLD

$605,000 Priced: $599,000

Pen n

sylv a

nia A ve N W

SOLD

Independence Ave SW

$1,280,000 Priced: $1,299,000

SOLD

$252,000 Priced: $269,000

SOLD

$505,000

SOLD

$528,000 Priced: $489,500

Priced: $510,000

Sout h

east

SOLD

$310,000 Priced: $359,000

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M St SW

Fwy E

1629 L ST NE #005

$189900

$189900 H STREET, NE

1751 L ST NE

$110000

$123400 TRINIDAD

ilt M ate Bu t eD Sqf Year DOM Clos 1440

389500

$383000 CAPITOL HILL

1953

96

9/30/13

80 15TH ST NE #80

369900

$377000 CAPITOL HILL

1980

2

9/30/13

1312 STAPLES ST NE

$295000

$311000 TRINIDAD

1937

2

9/30/13

700 7TH ST SW #821

$314900

$304000 WATERFRONT

s res Add

315 EVARTS ST NE #206 56 R ST NE

$280000

$278000 BROOKLAND ce

n Pri rice atio se tP Loc Lis 475000 $475000 Clo ECKINGTON

1454

1967

2010

163

1/1/13

1320 NORTH CAROLINA AVE NE

865000

$865000 CAPITOL HILL

1559

1912

1926

2

1/2/13

2115 3RD ST NE

575000

$575000 ECKINGTON

1550

1920

$89426

$92192 BRENTWOOD

1942

60

1/3/13

266 KENTUCKY AVE SE #266-B

479000

$472000 CAPITOL HILL

1301 DELAWARE AVE SW #N-202

$105000

$93000 SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT

1962 255

1/8/13

224 R ST NE

299000

$415000 ECKINGTON

1755

1911

122 V ST NE

$299000

$340000 BROOKLAND

1912

14

1/10/13

1356 LEVIS ST NE

359900

$363000 TRINIDAD

2236

1939

302 TODD PL NE #2

$264750

$272750 ECKINGTON

1927

124

1/10/13

909 E ST SE ##3

$295000

$295000 CAPITOL HILL

1935

1706 WEST VIRGINIA AVE NE #4

$89000

$93500 BRENTWOOD

1931

80

1/10/13

700 7TH ST SW #807

$289000

$287000 SW/WATERFRONT

1967

2005

2010

144

1/10/13

1008 15TH ST SE

509000

$509000 CAPITOL HILL

2410 2ND ST NE

$329500

$344200 BROOKLAND

1540

1923

7

1/11/13

1025 1ST ST SE #101

499900

$477500 VELOCITY CONDOMINIUM

2009

201 BRYANT ST NE

$315000

$265000 BROOKLAND

800

1922

11

1/11/13

1 14TH ST NE #1

409000

$399999 CAPITOL HILL

1980

1392

1304 GALLAUDET ST NE #102

1835 PROVIDENCE ST NE

$89426

$92000 WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

$75000

$75000 BRENTWOOD

1391 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #313

$349900

$350000 CAPITOL HILL

324 DOUGLAS ST NE

$280000

$272000 BROOKLAND

500 25TH PL NE #101

$199850

$195000 H STREET CORRIDOR

1814 CORCORAN ST NE

$76700

$76700 BRENTWOOD

909 E ST SE #7

$299000

$285000 CAPITOL HILL

334 ADAMS ST NE

$295000

$260000 BROOKLAND

2367

1233 17TH ST NE

$255000

$255000 TRINIDAD

1947

1020 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #104

$312000

$307000 CAPITOL HILL

334 ADAMS ST NE

$250000

$260000 BROOKLAND

1245 4TH ST SW #E310

$139000

$135000 WATERFRONT

1827 L ST NE

$140000

$155000 TRINIDAD

1329 MONTELLO AVE NE

$300000

$262000 TRINIDAD

1502

1949

1905

7

1/14/13

2436 2ND ST NE

$329900

$300000 BROOKLAND

2007

69

1/15/13

1435 4TH ST SW #B201

$199990

$199900 (SW)WATERFRONT

1925

24

1/15/13

127 QUINCY PL NE

350000

$451000 ECKINGTON

1605

1907

1930

20

1/15/13

58 Q ST NE

739000

$730000 ECKINGTON

1575

1900

1929

25

1/17/13

66 G ST. ST SW #119

489500

$528000 RLA (SW)

1961

1935

57

1/18/13

412 19TH ST NE #202

$215000

$215000 CAPITOL HILL

1940

1923

177

1/18/13

424 7TH ST SE

1049900

$1108000 CAPITOL HILL

1927 345

1/19/13

36 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE

660000

2007

5

1/22/13

425 20TH ST NE

407000

1923 363

1/22/13

401 13TH ST NE #208

$259900

$260000 CAPITOL HILL

2007

1964

73

1/24/13

414 SEWARD SQ SE #105

249000

$244000 CAPITOL HILL

1928

1911

1926

44

1/25/13

705 A ST NE

799500

$799500 CAPITOL HILL

1180

1900

1292

1905

43

1/28/13

624 15TH ST NE

600000

$600000 CAPITOL HILL

1600

1910

2570

1700

2367

802

1923 1965

1459

1890

$600000 BROOKLAND

1710

1909

$407000 CAPITOL HILL

1650

1941

314 V ST NE #2

$90000

1926 444

1/28/13

1630 E ST SE

624000

$600000 CAPITOL HILL

800

1916

607 H ST SW

606500

$606500 RLA (SW)

1560

1965

10

1/30/13

1531 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE

549900

$550000 CAPITOL HILL

1212

1913

3 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE

545000

$535000 ECKINGTON

1318

1910

87

1/30/13

1654 GALES ST NE

539900

$539900 H STREET CORRIDOR

3321

1925

257 15TH ST SE #C

525900

$510123 CARRY LOFTS

2009

32

1/30/13

410 11TH ST NE #2

399900

$399900 CAPITOL HILL

627 3RD ST NE

798500

$856000 CAPITOL HILL

1551

1890

6

1/31/13

1106 OATES ST NE

$234000

1007 E ST SE

825000

$822500 CAPITOL HILL

2317

1900

121

1/31/13

1301 DELAWARE AVE SW #N607

$142500

$145000 RLA (SW)

530 N ST SW #S109

449900

$445000 WATERFRONT

1965

10

1/31/13

647 8TH ST NE

855000

$870000 CAPITOL HILL

1420 ORREN ST NE

$299500

1243 OWEN PL NE

499950

90 15TH ST NE #90

$323000

$341000 CAPITOL HILL

1206 MARYLAND AVE NE

599000

$599000 CAPITOL HILL

14 S ST NE #102

$270000

1301 DELAWARE AVE SW #N625

$152000

219 5TH ST NE 1110 EAST CAPITOL ST NE

$81500 ECKINGTON

25

3/1/13

314 11TH ST NE

879777

$870000 CAPITOL HILL

1712

1919

1927

1

3/4/13

228 11TH ST SE

719000

$715000 CAPITOL HILL

992

1908

1980

6

3/5/13

921 9TH ST NE

599000

$605000 CAPITOL HILL

1935

1913

1913

60

3/6/13

914 3RD ST NE

589000

$582500 H ST CORRIDOR

1075

1909

$265000 ECKINGTON

1925

8

3/6/13

311 9TH ST SE

599000

$652000 CAPITOL HILL

896

1900

$145000 RLA (SW)

1962

55

3/6/13

1815 BENNING RD NE #4

$305000

$305000 H STREET

1288 NEAL ST NE

$290000

$321000 TRINIDAD

$96000

$94000 RLA (SW)

1962

792

$792000 CAPITOL HILL

2102

1965

6

3/7/13

$1250000 CAPITOL HILL

1645

1890

68

3/8/13

799999

$799999 CAPITOL HILL/NOMA

2014

1916

9

3/8/13

$500000 ECKINGTON

1575

1900

6

3/8/13

309850

$360000 CAPITOL HILL / KINGMAN PARK

854

1939

6

6/20/13

1250 4 ST SW #W701

$359000

$310000 WATER FRONT

1965 106

6/20/13

1350 E ST NE #1

$319000

$305000 CAPITOL HILL

1932

55

6/20/13

608 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE

969000

$979000 CAPITOL HILL

1698

1908

8

6/21/13

923 9TH ST NE

748750

$793000 CAPITOL HILL

1935

1913

7

6/21/13

919 E ST SE

729000

$726000 CAPITOL HILL

1328

1900

8

6/21/13

617 PICKFORD PL NE

598555

$650000 CAPITOL HILL

1111

1900

3

6/21/13

1228 DUNCAN PL NE

629900

$643775 CAPITOL HILL

1086

1900

29

6/21/13

2751 4TH ST NE

549900

$549900 BROOKLAND

1916

1925

13

6/21/13

29 17TH ST SE

529900

$540000 CAPITOL HILL

848

1940

12

6/21/13

1305 MONTELLO AVE NE

499000

$500000 TRINIDAD

832

1917

5

6/21/13

311 DOUGLAS ST NE

449000

$475500 BROOKLAND

2505

1926

3

6/21/13

1702 MONTELLO AVE NE

450000

$424000 TRINIDAD

1523

1927

58

6/21/13

822

228 CHANNING ST NE

399900

$415000 BROOKLAND

1924

6

6/21/13

400 O ST SW #305

399900

$395000 RLA (SW)

1965

27

6/21/13

560 N ST SW #N312

$295000

$295000 HARBOUR SQUARE

1966

16

6/21/13

1425 4TH ST SW #A716

$220000

$223500 RLA (SW)

1965

81

6/21/13

305 TENNESSEE AVE NE

649000

$650000 CAPITOL HILL

1203

1912

5

6/24/13

620 3RD ST NE

1100000

$1100000 CAPITOL HILL

1674

1900

4

6/25/13

1004 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE

949000

$959000 CAPITOL HILL

1194

1900

6

6/25/13

1804 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE #B

738800

$750000 CAPITOL HILL

2013

20

6/25/13

1347 QUEEN ST NE

519000

$500000 TRINIDAD

629 CONSTITUTION AVE NE #203

399900

$399900 CAPITOL HILL

400 3RD ST SE

1099000

$1150000 CAPITOL HILL

527 10TH ST SE

979000

$1145000 CAPITOL HILL

717 E ST NE

849000

116 8TH ST NE 1459 A ST NE #C

1938

3

6/25/13

1908

7

6/25/13

1833

1978

6

7/17/13

1743

1903

6

7/17/13

$830000 CAPITOL HILL

1964

1900

20

7/17/13

730000

$785550 CAPITOL HILL

801

1900

4

7/17/13

360000

$366500 CAPITOL HILL

1980

3

7/17/13

637 3RD ST NE #206

$329000

$320000 CAPITOL HILL

1927

9

7/17/13

1403 TRINIDAD AVE NE

$288000

$288000 TRINIDAD

1925

0

7/17/13

920 EAST CAPITOL ST NE

769000

2011

1925

740000

$332900

1962 1435

1415

398000

326 8TH ST NE #102

1925

1298

1299000

599500

2091

$518083 TRINIDAD /NOMA/CAPITOL HILL

325 K ST NE

427 12TH ST SE

1940

$297000 TRINIDAD

28 Q ST NE 2030 E ST NE

$255000 TRINIDAD

$620000 CAPITOL HILL

2207

1550 816

$332900 CAPITOL HILL $836400 CAPITOL HILL

1900 2003

1384

4 6

7/18/13 7/18/13

1953

4

7/19/13

1340 D ST NE

698870

$733500 CAPITOL HILL

1280

1910

6

7/19/13

1019 FLORIDA AVE NE

598500

$630000 CAPITOL HILL

1200

1900

9

7/19/13

1429 G ST NE

599000

$585000 CAPITOL HILL/H ST

1125

1919

52

7/19/13

520 E ST NE #202

469500

$485000 CAPITOL HILL

1908

5

7/19/13

1861 KENDALL ST NE

499900

$475000 BRENTWOOD

3600

1950

71

7/19/13

1612 F ST NE

435000

$425000 ROSEDALE

1035

1927

11

7/19/13

440 12TH ST NE #301

395000

$380000 CAPITOL HILL

1900

54

7/19/13

350 G ST SW #N-113

349900

$355000 RLA (SW)

2004

7

7/19/13

520 N ST SW #S-218

239900

$239900 RLA (SW)

1966

5

7/19/13

1301 DELAWARE AVE SW #S-745

1914 2553

1924

730 11TH ST NE #404

$283500

$284000 CAPITOL HILL

1989

414 SEWARD SQ SE #402

$299900

$292000 CAPITOL HILL

1928

1000 NEW JERSEY AVE SE #701

$349701

$343500 CAPITOL HILL

321 U ST NE

$385000

$340000 ECKINGTON

1746

1928

170 TODD PL NE

$365000

$226524 ECKINGTON

1836

1913

$88400

$87000 RLA (SW)

1301 DELAWARE AVE SW #N515

16

9/30/13

te ilt Bu MM se Da r qft 1905 a O 3 10/2/13 o l S1620 D Ye C 1936

1304 GALLAUDET ST NE #101

2000

2013 SALES

s res Add

n rice ce eP Pri atio s t o s Loc Li Cl

1628 C ST SE #303

2006

1962

21

9/30/13

75

10/3/13

6

10/3/13

19

10/3/13

6

10/3/13

12

10/3/13

12

10/4/13

1

10/4/13

4

10/7/13

95

10/7/13

23

10/7/13

16

10/7/13

85

10/7/13

13

10/8/13

30

10/22/13

10

10/22/13

14

10/22/13

9

10/23/13

33

10/23/13

46

10/23/13

95

10/23/13

0

10/23/13

1

10/24/13

11

10/24/13

68

10/24/13

6

10/24/13

19

10/24/13

78

10/24/13

0

10/24/13

16

10/24/13

94

10/25/13

22

10/25/13

16

10/25/13

23

10/25/13

4

10/25/13

7

11/4/13

28

11/4/13

2

11/8/13

9

11/14/13

6

11/15/13

14

11/20/13

65

11/22/13

6

11/22/13

17

11/22/13

10

11/25/13

14

11/26/13

355 I ST SW #S-506

$355000

$350000 RLA (SW WATERFRONT)

2005

414 SEWARD SQ SE #303

$204900

$204900 CAPITOL HILL

1928

2200 R ST NE

$255000

$270000 WOODRIDGE

800 4TH ST SW #N-215

$349000

$349000 RLA (SW)

1820 H PL NE

$299555

$310000 TRINIDAD

2365

1941

1743 L ST NE

$199500

$220000 TRINIDAD

2005

1926

4

12/2/13

1622 MONTELLO AVE NE

$249999

$210000 TRINIDAD

1283

1949 108

12/3/13

1330

4140

1936 1959

220 RANDOLPH PL NE

$280000

$285000 ECKINGTON

334 14TH PL NE #4

$314900

$312500 CAPITOL HILL

1115 HOLBROOK TER NE

$289000

$289000 TRINIDAD

1831 2ND ST NE #206

$199900

$199900 ECKINGTON

1237 16TH ST NE

$175000

$173250 TRINIDAD

300 M ST SW #N805

$219000

$219000 RLA (SW)

1967

311 7TH ST NE #3

$299900

$297000 CAPITOL HILL

1937

18 9TH ST NE #205

$299500

$306000 CAPITOL HILL

1927

350 G ST SW #N-526

$229980

$224000 RLA (SW)

2004

638GARAGEONLY G ST SE

$89500

$80000 CAPITOL HILL

1914 1928

1038

1900 1929

1600

460

1951

1900

1831 2ND ST NE #506

$249900

$249900 ECKINGTON

1929

1417 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE ## 5

$350000

$350000 CAPITOL HILL

1890

1250 4TH ST SW #W215

$349900

$349000 RLA (SW)

1967

700 7TH ST SW #710

$284000

$282000 SW/WATERFRONT

1967

240 M ST SW #E107

$225000

$225000 RLA (SW)

1967

2625 3RD ST NE #102

$110000

$115000 BROOKLAND

1935

1831 2ND ST NE #205

$334400

$334400 ECKINGTON

1929

2615 4TH ST NE #201

$209495

$225500 BROOKLAND

1940

355 I ST SW #S-116

$349900

$340000 RLA (SW)

2005

1213 18TH ST NE

$185000

$168310 TRINIDAD

1301 DELAWARE AVE SW #N-808

$99000

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The Auction Block

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POTOMACK COMPANY Foxall (Foxhall) Late Fall

By Benson Bond Moore (1882-1974) 1923 Auction Date: Feb. 22 Estimate: $2,000 to $3,000 A group of American paintings with local interest will highlight Potomack’s February Catalogue Sale. Notable among these works is Benson Bond Moore’s “Foxall Late Fall.” A native Washingtonian, Moore lived in the city for 70 years and depicted regional scenes in some some of his greatest paintings. Foxall, as originally spelled, was one of Moore’s favorite areas to set up his easel. This particular rendition of Foxhall was painted in 1923 when Moore turned to his impressionistic style. www.

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SOTHEBY’S Marcelle Ferron Untitled Oil on canvas Auction Date: Selling Exhibition, Feb. 14 to March 9 Sotheby’s will present Canadian Abstraction, a selling exhibit of mid-century Canadian abstract art in New York. This is the first exhibit of its kind outside of Canada in decades, which will highlight some of the best examples of works by artists such as Jean Paul Riopelle, Jack Bush, Jacques Hurtubise and Marcelle Ferron, many of whom were exhibiting their work alongside the great midcentury Surrealists, Modernists and Abstract Expressionists in New York, London and Paris. www.Sothebys.com

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FREEMAN’S Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain ‘Boys’ Vase Daoguang mark and of the period Auction Date: March 15 Estimate: $30,000 to $50,000 Part of its Asian Arts auction, Freeman’s will feature a selection of exquisite porcelain and bronze artifacts, including this this rose porcelain vase decorated with a group of young boys.

Other highlights include a Tibeto-Chinese cloisonne enamel gilt bronze stupa and a Japanese Namikawa Sosuke cloisonne enamel vase. www.FreemansAuction.com SLOANS AND KENYON Selection of Exotic Skin Handbags from the Estate of a New York Lady Auction Date: February 22 Sloans and Kenyon’s Auction of Vintage and Contemporary Fashion, Couture and Jewelry will open with an exhibition from Feb. 19 to 21, and will feature vintage and contemporary fashion, couture and accessories by designers including Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, Oscar de la Renta, Yves Saint Laurent and many others, including signed vintage and costume jewelry. www.SloansAndKenyon.com DOYLE NEW YORK Set of Six Russian Gilt and Polychrome Decorated Porcelain Dessert Plates Krnilov Brothers Manufactory, St. Petersburg, ca. 1900 Auction Date: Feb. 19 Estimate: $15,000 to $20,000 Doyle New York’s Belle Epoque Auction will showcase 19th and 20th century fine and decorative arts reflecting the opulence of the bygone era. These featured plates are each decorated with a circular medallion depicting different historic versions of the Russian State seal, including a double-headed eagle with outspread wings clutching an orb and scepter surmounted by a crown. Other highlights include a Russian bronze by Nikolai Lieberich, a Tiffany canister lamp, and an elaborate Napoleon III gilt-metal ebonized side cabinet. www.DoyleNewYork.com

BRINGING THE HAMMER DOWN Final selling prices for last month’s featured Auction Block items: DOYLE NEW YORK Saint John the Baptist Roman School 17th Century Auction Date: Jan. 29 Estimate: $6,000 to $10,000 Final Selling Price: $11,250 BONHAMS James Edward Buttersworth (18171894) “Schooner’s from the New York Yacht Club Racing in the Narrows” Oil on canvas, ca. 1870 Auction Date: Jan. 24 Estimate: $70,000 to $100,000 Final Selling Price: $106,250 SOTHEBY’S “A Child and Nurse in the Foyer of an Elegant Townhouse, the Parents Beyond Jacob Ochtervelt” (16341682) 1663 Auction Date: Jan. 30 Estimate: $3 million to $4 million Final Selling Price: $4,421,000

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FREEMAN’S “Allegory of Poverty and Vengeance” Northern Italian School ca. 2nd half of the 16th Century Auction Date: Jan. 28 Estimate: $10,000 to $15,000 Final Selling Price: $17,500

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REAL ESTATE

The Power of Color

BY D EN A V E RRIL L AN D A LLA R O G E R S olor surrounds and enlivens our lives.

The appropriate use of paint color in the interior of our homes can give the illusion of elongating walls, reducing corners, raising ceilings and expanding the overall room size. The colors we select not only affect our sense of the space but can profoundly affect our emotional state. When working with color, note that paint is one of the least expensive ways to artistically set the stage of our interior spaces.

The natural light coming into a home through windows and glass doors make subtle changes in the colors in each room. In Georgetown, a pink-red hue is reflected into the rooms from the brick side walks and buildings. In suburban Maryland and Virginia, green is reflected into the homes from the larger green expanses of trees and shrubs.

Here are some questions that we receive most often from clients: Q. I am moving to a large house in this area.

I am worried that the rooms will look empty. Is there any remedy by using color on the walls and ceilings?

A. Absolutely. Color can effectively change our perception of the size of a space. One example is to use accent colors that are well lit to draw the eye away from empty space to the complementary color, making a large room cozier.

After looking at the furnishings and art already in their home, we ask about the clients’ color preferences. Warm grays or beige, and creams are the most popular neutrals for providing good backgrounds. An entire house using only these background colors, however, can be boring. If the main floor is large, we recommend that one of the rooms, such as the dining room, features a contrasting color that is complementary. For example, if the other rooms are beige, we might recommend a red or terracotta for the dining room. Green is also a good counterpoint color. From hunter to celadon and khaki, green is the best color to show off wood surfaces such as trim, molding, and wood furnishings. We might use accents of red and green (complementary colors) on upholstery and pillows in each of the other rooms to unify the entire space.

Q. How do I know what intensity of color to use in a room? How bold can I go?

A. How intense the color can be depends a great deal on the light in the room. Choose three close but different saturations of the color you want. Paint these colors on pieces of cardboard.

Place the colors close to the natural light by a window and also in a far corner that receives the least light. Then try your three different intensities of color on large patches on the wall opposite the windows. When the paint is dry observe the colors at different times of day and evening. This will save you time and money before you paint the entire room. Various finishes can be applied to enliven or soften bolder colors. Glazes can soften the color as well as give it liveliness and transparency. Sponging, ragging, and washes give texture to the walls.

Q. I love the architectural details in my apartment. It has great ceiling moldings and mill-work on the doorways. I would like to feature these elements without bold, garish contrasts. What colors should I use?

A. Ceiling moldings frame a room nicely,

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which is wonderful. The moldings work best when they are lighter than the wall color, although the contrast need not be great.

Similarly you can show off the mill-work with a contrasting color. Follow these rules and choose a wall color that pleases you.

Q. What about white? Should all ceilings be white?

A. Ceilings do not necessarily have to be white. When choosing a ceiling color, consider the color of your walls and the size of the room.

If the ceiling height is low, a soft white or cream can be the best choice. A bedroom with cream walls and blue furnishings can look lovely with a pastel sky blue ceiling. If you have a high ceiling, a faux finish such as tortoise shell or a textured color can add glamor and drama to a room for entertaining.

As for whites in general, be cautious. White is less neutral than you think. It contains all the colors of the spectrum. Art galleries paint their walls white to make a strong statement that says, “Come look.” In a residence, white is not as neutral as beige or gray. There are bluewhites, yellow-whites, pink-whites, and greenwhites. A brilliant white can create eye-strain and give off glare. Whites show up paintings and picture frames, and the eye is more aware of the rectangles and squares breaking up the wall. Warmer neutrals such as beige and gray say, “Come look, relax, and stay.”

If you love white on the walls, go toward the creams. Rooms using the natural palettes of cream, beige, warm gray, and taupe can be both sophisticated and calming. Plants and flowers will soften the neutral palette. Pulling in different textures for the rugs, upholstery, and accessories can make the room more interesting. Small accents of black and navy, can add to the elegance of rooms mostly defined by the neutral palate.

Dena Verrill and Alla Rogers are principals at Dena Verrill Interiors in Georgetown. Their practice serves the metro area and anywhere their clients take them. Both Verrill and Rogers are Georgetown residents. Contact them at dena@denaverrillinteriors. com or alla@denaverrillinteriors.com. Learn more at www.DenaVerrillInteriors.com.

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THE 2 0 1 4 C A M PAI G N :

THE NEW

‘ONE CITY’

BY Gary Tischler

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e all know this axiom as a political fact: every mayoral election in the District of Columbia is pivotal, the most important ever in the brief history of D.C. elections.

You can probably also say that about this year’s Democratic primary in the district. It’s taking place on April 1, April Fools’ Day, which, by the way is one month and 16 days away as of Wednesday, February 12.

This, however, is a very different sort of election for a very different sort of political and demographic landscape in Washington, D.C. It’s a primary campaign with lots of urgent political concerns, but few if any real issues that have captured the imagination of the electorate, which traditionally starts to pay attention to campaigns late in the game, which may be any now, It features runs by prominent members of the city council, all veterans to some degree.

None is more familiar than Ward 2 Councilman Jack Evans, whose sway over financial issues on the council on which he’s served since 1991

gives him the right to wear the mantle of most experienced.

He also deserves considerable credit for the changing landscape of the city and its relative stable and thriving economy.

Also making a strong bid is Ward 4 Councilwoman Muriel Bowser, former Mayor Adrian Fenty’s successor in a ward that straddles an economic and racial middle ground in the city. Bowser, in spite of a thin legislative record and recognition profile, has been running an effective campaign, recently winning but not enough to gain an endorsement, in two straw polls in her own Ward 4, and in Ward 8, which was seen as a Gray stronghold.

Tommy Wells, the Ward 6 councilman, has been running a strong campaign on ethics issues—the council lost three of its most promising and high profile members to ethical lapses, and on making the city livable and walkable.

A wildcard entry is D.C. businessman, Andy Shallal, the owner of a string of Busboys and Poets restaurants. A native of Iraq, Shallal is the one-ofa-kind, fresh kind of candidate who can draw a crowd and vocal supporters.

Almost the exact opposite is At-Large councilman Vincent Orange, who’s making his second run for mayor—he ran in the field during Fenty’s 2006 successful mayoral run. Other candidates include, former state department official Reta Jo Lewis, presenting herself as a fresh and effective force with national experience, and businessman Carlos Allen.

Businessman Christian Carter, who took part in an often contentious Georgetown candidate forum earlier this year, announced last month he was dropping out of the race.

Surprisingly, the elephant in the room for

any number of reasons is Mayor Vincent Gray.

His late entry suddenly and once again made him the No. 1 issue in the campaign for better or worse. Here’s why: Gray’s 2010 campaign, in which he handily defeated then incumbent Mayor Fenty, remains under a cloud, and is under investigation by federal prosecutors. They are looking into the existence of a so-called shadow campaign said to have been run by developer and contractor Jeffrey Thompson. A number of Gray associates who worked on the campaign have already been indicted or made plea bargains. This shadow hangs over his current run. Recent filings indicate efforts were made by the alleged shadow campaign on behalf of At-Large arge councilman Michael Brown, who admitted that illegal payments were made to his campaign.

Gray has steadfastly refused to talk about the investigation or his first campaign in specific term. But after announcing his candidacy for re-election in mid-January, he did issue an apology for the “pain and suffering caused

VINCENT GRAY

JACK EVANS

TOMMY WELLS

VINCENT ORANGE

The current incumbent candidate is running to continue to develop the progress he brought to D.C. in creating jobs, reducing unemployment, expanding economic development, improving education and making a safer city.

Ward 2 Councilmember with two decades of experience in D.C. Evans is running on his longstanding relationship with D.C. and furthering his community engagement and if elected, plans to increase affordable housing and strengthen D.C.’s education system.

Ward 6 Councilmember is running on thirty years of community engagement in D.C. and plans to revitalize the schools, challenge public officials to work with integrity, and make the city more accessible, affordable and safe.

Former Ward 5 Councilmember, now a Member At-Large, Orange is running on a campaign to bring D.C. back to the people as well as pursue initiatives to raise the minimum wage and build a new football stadium to bring the Redskins back to D.C.

by his 2010 campaign. He insisted that it was “time to turn the page” and focus on the issues at hand. Since then, he has often been assailed at candidate forums, as well as being repeatedly asked about the investigation by reporters, which has resulted in sometimes confrontational and testy encounters with the media. It’s obvious that Gray intends to run on his stewardship of the city, a kind of repeat of his “One City” campaign, taking credit for the dramatic surge in demographics and population. The arrival of thousands of newcomers has resulted in a building boom and a surge in the construction of condos. Dramatically renovated and changed neighborhoods in the downtown areas, include Shaw, Columbia Heights, NOMA, New York Avenue, the H Street Corridor, the areas surrounding the baseball stadium and parts of Southwest.

At a recent Jack Evans event at Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street, one reporter surveying the scene, which included a big crowd of people, made up almost equally of whites and African Americans, wondered where and what the issues where. Evans acknowledged that there were no burning issues which could make or break a campaign. He has not tackled the issue of the Gray campaign or criticized the mayor, partly because Gray’s prosperity is also Evans’ prosperity. He is counting on his experience, his steadfastness and his organizational abilities

to win the day. He has been a high-profile councilman through good times and bad for 23 years.

New residents streaming into the city may be hard put to know exactly who Marion Barry is and was to this city; why the city’s former Chief Financial Officer, then mayor, Anthony Williams had such a big effect on the city; or why to many older residents the late Walter Washington, the city’s first elected mayor under home rule in 1974, is still fondly remembered.

But those names—and personalities like the late David Clark, the city’s iconoclastic city council chairman, or Carol Schwartz, an outspoken and longtime Republican member of the city council who sometimes seemed more liberal than her majority Democrats on the council—are still talked about.

Mayors come and go—council members less so—but the city changes and the times change.

This election reverberates with echoes from both the 1998 and 2010 elections. In 1998, after long consideration, Mayor Marion Barry, once called mayor-for-life until his drug troubles landed him in prison for a short while, and governing weakly under the restraints of a control board, decided not to run again. This left the field to Evans, and two other council members, Harold Brazil and Kevin Chavous. Very late in the game, Anthony Williams, a political novice but an effective Chief Financial officer, was persuaded to run. He

won handily and was re-elected four years later.

It was Williams who set in motion effective plans to increase the city’s dwindling population, helped bring in the Washington Nationals and increased development for a downtown area that is still growing.

Gray, a life-long resident of Washington, who rose late in the game to become a councilman from Ward Seven and chairman of the city council, ran on the theme of “One City.” He pledged to unite a city that was racially and economically divided, create more jobs, provide quality education and make communities safe.

That term these days may have taken on an ironic tone. Gray can make an argument that his administration has been successful, and he can even argue that the “One City” theme is coming true, although in ways no one had foreseen. For the city’s long-time residents in Wards 8, 7, 6, 5 and even 4, the fruits of prosperity have been difficult to pick for many. All of the candidates, for instance are running on increasing affordable housing, but no one has yet to clearly define just what that means. The mayor’s homeless policies have come under fire recently.

There are of course issues—just not dramatic, overarching ones. There have been mini-scandals in both the police and fire departments, although crime stats have improved under Police Chief Cathy Lanier. Education reform remains a work in progress, although some improvements haves

evidenced themselves.

The big issue may well be how candidates define the new prosperity, the new city that’s emerged, and how to administer the changing landscape fairly. This is a matter of jobs, quality of life, gentrification and major, rapid, dramatic changes, the rise of condos, the question of who can afford to live in the city, and who cannot , and what, if anything, should be done about it.

The last major poll conducted by The Washington Post, showed that Gray had a double digit lead over his rivals on the council, with Bowser, Evans and Wells bunched fairly tightly together. But the poll also showed that the potential electorate was concerned about the 2010 campaign and that they had trust issues with the mayor on that score. It’s not likely the issue will go away—opponents will talk about it and the media will continue to ask questions.

Although the time is short, there remains an atmosphere of a waiting game in the campaign, as if some major drama was about to explode, or a candidate would suddenly make a surprise showing, or a poll would reveal an unexpected development. It’s a race that’s hard to predict, polls and straw polls aside.

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DAVID CATANIA

ANDY SHALLAL

As a fifth generation Washingtonian and Ward 4 Councilmember, Bowser hopes to expand early childhood education, encourage infrastructure investment, create a more open government for the people of D.C. and develop economic fairness through raising the city’s minimum wage.

D.C. Councilmember At-Large who has chaired committees on education, healthcare and a driving force in D.C. Marriage Equality. Catania is in support of economic development specifically by bringing technology companies to D.C.

social entrepreneur and founder of Busboys and Poets and Eatonville Restaurant.

Shallal is running on the plan to help small businesses prosper in D.C., make affordable housing for all income levels, fund adult literacy programs and reduce wasteful spending, as well as a number other reform efforts.

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Classic 1880’s Virginia farmhouse • Lovely setting • Private 1st floor master suite • 2 bedrooms on 2nd floor • 2 additional rental houses • Large stable & storage building • Fencing for horses & cattle • Property is protected

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First built in 1850 as a manor house, Windrush Farm is located in the historic district of Rectortown, Va., just minutes from Middleburg.

Known for its Civil War history, with historic battle and grave sites, many of its residences date back to the 18th century.

“The home sits right on the edge of Rectortown where there are little hamlets people aspire to live in because it’s very quaint with very historical homes,” said Dunn.

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Unlatch a door and you can easily step into a lush paradise in the garden.

The couple bought the home in 2000 from Michael Sullivan and his late wife Beverly Biffle, both prominent socialites in Georgetown.

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Mountain top retreat with 60 mile panoramic views of the Shenandoah Valley • 215 acres • 1/3 pasture • Main house circa 1787 • 3 BR, 1 BA • 2 fireplaces • Random width pine floors • 2 BR, 1 BA guest cottage • Stone & frame barn circa 1787 • Remnants of formal garden • Old cemetery • Spring fed pond • Gazebo.

Custom home on 10 well maintained acres • Beautifully decorated • Hardwood floors, high ceilings, 4 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen • Large screened porch • In-ground pool and spa surrounded by brilliant garden • 4 stall barn/3 paddocks • Full house generator • Irrigation system for garden

Beautiful farm on 55.24 acres • Lovely views • Contemporary home with 4 bedrooms • 2 1/2 baths • 3 fireplaces • 2 car garage, very private • European style stable with 6 stalls • Tack room • Office, wash stall & apartment • Owner licensed real estate broker in Virginia.

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UPPERVILLE BUNGALOW

Quintessential Virginia farm house • Storybook setting amid large parcels of protected land • Older log cabin with 1800’s clapboard farm house attached • Master bedroom with updated en suite bath with handsome upgrades • Charming gardens among peaceful 7+ acres • Perfect for horses • Two stall barn with water and electric.

Two separate houses on 2 acres just south of Middleburg in Halfway • Both houses have been renovated & offer plenty of options • Live in one & lease the other or space for additional family • Back house all on one level & easily expanded • Great location & a unique availability • Nice large storage building.

Cute bungalow in the village of Upperville • 3 BR • Hardwood floors & built-in china cabinet • Remodeled in 2001 with many important updates such as new septic in 2006, new well pump in 2009, new furnace & water purification system in 2011 and new standing seam metal roof in 2012 • Nice fenced yard and garage shed.

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beautiful wood floors. Wood burning fireplaces are located in the den, library, living room and master bedroom making it a cozy home for the winter months.

It is also perfect for the warmer months with most main levels opening to the outdoors. The breathtakingly beautiful views can be taken in from the comfortable smooth stone foundation of the terraces. Meals can be enjoyed half outside half inside with a dining table surrounded on three sides by the house walls, and the fourth wall a screen door. A large outdoor patio is ideal for barbeques or cocktail parties on warm summer nights. Unlatch a door and you can easily step into a lush paradise in the garden.

With an attached two-car garage and an additional three-car garage as apart of the barn complex, parking is no problem for grander events.

Aspects of the historic home still resemble the Manor style with its traditional floor plan, front entrance foyer, and the butler’s pantry.

Updates to the home were made by Bill Turnure, an architect from Middleburg, who did the redesign and renovations for both the current and previous owners.

Turnure’s expansions over the years have included a 40-by-18-foot indoor pool with a Jacuzzi; tennis courts; pavilions with an outdoor kitchen and lounge area; a green house with a gardener’s room; an extensive garden; a barn used as an office-studio; and an exercise room with access to the pool deck.

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Paul MacMahon

(703) 609-1905

The Plains, Virginia • $525,000

Helen MacMahon

(540) 454-1930

Paul MacMahon

(703) 609-1905

Upperville, Virginia • $225,000

Helen MacMahon

(540) 454-1930

110 East Washington Street | Middleburg, VA 20117 (540) 687-5588

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you feel as though you are entering a secret oasis. Drive slowly as you’ll want to take in the beautiful views of the countryside. “The most compelling thing besides the house itself are its views and privacy,” Dunn said.

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The Pelham property is a traditional brick home with forest green painted shutters and roof.

Built in 1878, this home is a historically significant brick home, recognized officially by the Preservation Society of Loudoun County in 1992 for its authentic preservation. This home is praised as an “exceptional example” of a Virginian manor home. Known for its magnificent scale with its high ceilings, nine-foot tall and floor-to-ceiling windows, T &doorways, T_Georgetowner_2_Layout 1 2/5/14 12:38the PM

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The exquisite Oakfield estate sits an hour away from D.C. in Upperville, Va. With 86 acres of land, this estate is surrounded by natural beauty with stone walkways and terraces winding through the perennial gardens. The home is built in a traditional style combining the classic details of an older home with up-to-date features.

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Spectacular custom home built in 2005 with over 6000 sq ft and old world, quality finishes. Fabulous entertaining house with gourmet kitchen, five bedrooms, four and ½ baths, finished walk out basement with tv viewing area, work out room and craft center. Swimming pool, stable and detached garage complete the offering. Ninety acres of pasture and woods in two parcels. Conservation easement and tax benefit potential. $3,400,000

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Spectacular 17 room custom brick Colonial boasting over 9,500 Sq Ft. of living space on a private lane s 25 gorgeous acres sPalladian windows s Wood floorssGrandly scaled rooms with high ceilingssExtordinary quality throughout sFabulous pool surrounded by flagstone terraces s Brilliant gardens sBoard fenced paddocks sIdeal for horses. Minutes to Middleburg. $2,400,000

Expanded through the years, Takaro has wonderful entertaining areas both inside and out, many overlooking the pool. Two separate suites are wonderful for guests or home office. A dramatic main level apt. is attached to the handsome 7 stall barn.

This 14.73 acre property offers a carriage barn, air conditioned dog house, paddocks and pond. $1,550,000

Beautiful all brick custom built home just N. of Middleburg on 12 private acres in unparalleled tranquil setting.

Main level Master with fireplace, Luxury Bath, Formal LR & Formal DR, 2 story Great Room, Library, 2nd Master Suite & 2 Guest Bedrooms up, full basement with room for In-Law Suite, Game Room & Workout Room. Rear 1200 sq ft brick terrace overlooks stunning pool. Mature landscaping, gardens & attached 3 car garage. $999,999

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Historic c. 1700’s, 4 level stone residence on .37 acres.

One of the original homes of Upperville. Large rooms on the main level, with open kitchen and dining room combination. Kitchen replaced in 2000, new roof in 2001, replaced the oil furnace in 2011, finished the thirs level including a full bath, and updated the main level powder room and upper level bath. $599,000

Updated c. 1909 traditional VA stucco farm house on 4+ acres. Lovely front porch, original hardwood floors, 2/3 bedrooms, full bath on each floor, country kitchen, separate LR & DR, rear screened porch & detached 1-car garage. Large fenced pasture with small shed/barn ideal for horses. Orange County Hunt territory with great ride out. Only minutes to Middleburg, Marshall, I-66 & Rte. 50. $395,000

Completely remodeled open concept one level ranch style on .26 acres in quiet location. 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Bamboo floors and cathedral style open beam ceilings throughout. Nice yard with large flagstone patio for entertaining. Walk to town, library, school and shopping.

Backs to secluded views of hills and woods to the north. Large Garden Shed in back. New Roof in 2013. $349,000

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1789 RESTAURANT

1226 36th St. NW With the ambiance of an elegant country inn, 1789 features classically based American cuisine – the finest regional game, fish and produce available.

Open seven nights a week.

Jackets suggested.

Complimentary valet parking. www.1789restaurant.com

BANGKOK JOE’S

3000 K St. NW (One block from Georgetown AMC Loews Georgetown 14) Georgetown introduces Washington’s first “Dumpling Bar” featuring more than 12 varieties.

Come and enjoy the new exotic Thai cuisine inspired by French cooking techniques. Bangkok Joe’s is upscale, colorful and refined. Absolutely the perfect place for lunch or dinner or just a private gathering.

CHADWICKS

CAFE BONAPARTE

1736 Wisconsin Ave. NW Come and see for yourself why Bistrot Lepic, with its classical, regional and contemporary cuisine, has been voted best bistro in D.C. by the Zagat Guide.

And now with its Wine bar, you can enjoy “appeteasers”, full bar service, complimentary wine tasting every Tuesday and a new Private Room. The regular menu is always available. Open everyday. Lunch & Dinner. Now Serving Brunch Saturday and Sunday 11-3pm Reservations suggested. www.bistrotlepic.com

(202) 333-4422

(202) 338-3830

(202) 333-0111

(202) 333-8830

CIRCLE BISTRO

CLYDE’S OF GEORGETOWN

DAILY GRILL

FILOMENA RISTORANTE

3205 K St. NW A Georgetown tradition for over 40 years, this friendly neighborhood restaurant/saloon features fresh seafood, burgers, award-winning ribs and specialty salads & sandwiches.

Daily lunch & dinner specials.

Late night dining (until midnight Sun.-Thu., 1am Fri.-Sat.) Champagne brunch served Sat. & Sun. until 4pm Open Mon.-Thu. 11:30am - 2am Fri.Sat. 11:30am - 3am. Sun 11am.2am. Kids’ Menu Available.

Overlooking the new Georgetown Waterfront Park ChadwicksRestaurants.com

One Washington Circle. NW Washington, DC 22037 Circle Bistro presents artful favorites that reflect our adventurous and sophisticated kitchen.

(202) 333-2565

(202) 293-5390

(202) 333-9180

MALMAISON

PHO VIET & GRILL

SEA CATCH

Featuring Happy Hour weekdays from 5pm-7pm, live music every Saturday from 8pm-12 midnight, and an a la carte Sunday Brunch from 11:30am-2:30pm.

3236 M St. NW 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. www.clydes.com

Open dailyfor breakfast, lunch and dinner.

1310 Wisconsin Ave. NW Reminiscent of the classic American Grills, Daily Grill is best known for its large portions of fresh seasonal fare including Steaks & Chops, Cobb Salad, Meatloaf and Warm Berry Cobbler.

Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.Visit our other locations at 18th & M Sts NW and Tysons Corner. www.dailygrill.com

www.circlebistro.com

3401 K St. NW 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). . www.malmaisondc.com

1639 Wisconsin Ave. NW Established in 2013 Opened in August 2013, Pho Viet and Grille is a family owned Vietnamese style restaurant who caters primarily to Georgetown residents, students, and local business owners. Our family has over 20 years of restaurant ownership experience. Our goal is to bring homemade traditional Vietnamese dishes to Georgetown.

We strive to offer Georgetown the best quality Vietnamese and authenticity with a relaxed atmosphere and ambiance. Come visit us once and you’ll be ours forever! www.PhoVietGrilleDC.com

(202) 817-3340

(202) 333-0009

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BISTROT LEPIC & WINE BAR

3124-28 M St. NW A friendly French Bistro in the heart of historic Georgetown since 1975. Executive chef and owner Gerard Cabrol came to Washington, D.C. 32 years ago, bringing with him home recipes from southwestern France. Our specialties include our famous Poulet Bistro (tarragon rotisserie chicken), Minute steak Maitre d’Hotel (steak and pomme frit¬es), Steak Tartare, freshly pre¬pared seafood, veal, lamb and duck dishes and the best Eggs Benedict in town. In addition to varying daily specials. www.bistrofrancaisdc.com

www.bangkokjoes.com

(202) 965-1789

BISTRO FRANCAIS

1054 31st St. NW Lovers of history and seafood can always find something to tempt their palette.

Overlooking the historic C&O canal, we offer fresh seafood simply prepared in a casual relaxed atmosphere.

Join us for happy hour Monday – Friday from 5:00pm-7:00pm featuring $1.00 oysters and half priced drinks.

Lunch Mon-Sat 11:00am-3:00pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm Complimentary Parking www.seacatchrestaurant.com (202) 337-8855

1522 Wisconsin Ave. NW Captivating customers since 2003, Cafe Bonaparte has been dubbed the “quintessential” European café featuring award winning crepes & arguably the “best” coffee in D.C.! Other cant miss attractions are the famous weekend brunch every Sat. and Sun. until 3 p.m. and our late night weekend hours serving sweet and savory crepes until 1 a.m. We look forward to calling you a “regular” soon! www.cafebonaparte.com

1063 Wisconsin Ave., NW Filomena is a Georgetown landmark that has endured the test of time and is now celebrating 30 years. Our old-world cooking styles & recipes brought to America by the early Italian immigrants, alongside the culinary cutting edge creations of Italy’s foods of today, executed by our award winning Italian Chef. Try our spectacular Lunch buffet on Fri. & Saturdays or our Sunday Brunch, Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner. www.filomena.com

(202) 337-4900

(202) 338-8800

SEQUOIA

THE OCEANAIRE

3000 K St. NW, Suite 100 Washington, DC 20007 Eclectic American cuisine, Coupled with enchanting views of the Potomac River make Sequoia a one of a kind dining experience.

Offering a dynamic atmosphere featuring a mesquite wood fire grill, sensational drinks, and renowned River Bar. No matter the occasion, Sequoia will provide an unforgettable dining experience. www.arkrestaurants.com /sequoia_dc.html

1201 F St. NW 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. What’s more, “nothing” is snobbish here.

Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-5pm.

Dinner: Mon-Thur 5-10pm, Fri & Sat 5-11pm, Sun 5-9pm. www.theoceanaire.com

(202) 944-4200

(202) 347-2277

FOOD &WINE

Roofer’s Union Opens Restaurant Happenings in Adams Morgan

BY L ISA GIL L ESPIE

BY PAUL INA P HEL PS

District Taco

District Taco is expanding into breakfast tacos, and a new location at 20th and M Street NW. The new store will have full coffee service from M.E. Swing and Co. and will open within the next three months. M Street will be the third store in the District, after one on F St. and another on Pennsylvania Avenue SE. District Taco opened their Capitol Hill location in the former YES! Organic Market space last year, and have applied for a liquor license.

Alero first opened in the former Rumberos space in the Tivoli on 14th Street north of Park in 2010. The space is now El Tio Tex-Mex Grill. According to El Tio’s website they also have three Virginia locations.

Chez Billy is launching a bar menu this

month featuring deviled eggs with capers, honey roasted almonds, kalamata olives and a burger with gruyere cheesee. Prices range from $4 to $15.

Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab at 750 15th Street NW is now open as an offshoot of Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami.

The new restaurant will have 450 to 500 seats with private dining rooms and event space.

Stone crab is sweet and firm and served by the claw. Only one claw is removed from crabs before they are thrown back in the water to regenerate. The D.C. location is housed in the original Union Trust Bank building within the original 1907 structure. The restaurant also features a 150-seat main bar and lounge, and employs 180 people.

Chez Billy located on 3815 Georgia Ave NW

Interior of Roofer’s Union located on 2446 18th NW.

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oofer’s Union is an exciting new addition to the lively area of Adams Morgan.

The building, famous for its spectacular rooftop view gives the updated venue its name.

The former occupant of 2446 18th St. NW, The Reef, sold space after a series of incidents in 2012. The first involved a stabbing, which resulted in the arrest of one of the bar’s guards who was later charged with assault of a deadly weapon. Other incidents involved serving alcohol to a minor and serving alcohol after hours putting The Reef in danger of losing its liquor license and leading them to close.

The new restaurant owned by Roger Marmet features chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley who was nominated for The Rising Culinary Star of the Year at last year’s RAMMY Awards. Before Roofer’s Union, Meek-Bradley served as executive chef at Ripple in Cleveland Park.

In providing locally sourced meats and sustainable ingredients, Meek-Bradley plans to pay the same attention to the locally sourced standards as Ripple. Roofer’s Union will also include all of the impressive and well-loved aspects of Ripple’s bar menu and will showcase Meek-Bradley’s unique take on casual fare including Andouille corndogs served with cheese sauce and various dips, merguez with harissa and lentils made with house-made sausages, vegetarian snacks such as cauliflower with mint pesto.

Carnivorous snacks including crispy pig ear salad and Denver lamb ribs with curry.

The pricing is just as casual as the fare rang-

ing from $12-$24. Roofer’s Union will be open every evening at 5 p.m. for dinner and drinks.

This spring Meek-Bradley plans to feature a weekend brunch menu.

Ripple sets another precedent for Roofer’s Union which features an impressive wine list from which people can select reasonably priced international wines.

Another highly anticipated aspect of the restaurant and bar is the interior. The three-story building will be decorated by Ripple’s designer and combines industrial and classic style to help give the space a neighborhood feel with rich colors and ornamental bits and pieces.

Each level of Roofer’s Union features a different the interior providing various atmospheres. Stay on the first floor to enjoy a cocktail and other drinks at the cozy, laid-back bar. Up on the main level enjoy a delicious meal with great views of 18th Street with floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the restaurant. The third floor rooftop holds the most characteristic part of the space.

With floor heating and covered area, this space can be enjoyed year-round. Rooftop visitors can enjoy a full bar of drinks as well as options from the main dining menu.

Great food, drinks and views make Roofer’s Union a welcomed newcomer to Adams Morgan.

3251 Prospect St. NW. Washington, DC 20007

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Cocktail of the Month

BY J ODY KURA S H aming cocktails after current events is nothing new, especially in a wonky city like Washington. Whether it’s an election, scandal, debt ceiling, snowstorm or government shutdown, there is always a cocktail commemorating something in D.C. Two of my favorites in recent years have been the “Binders Full of Women,” a Mitt Romney-themed election tipple from the Mt. Vernon Square bar and restaurant The Passenger, and BLT Steak’s “Gun to a Snowball Fight,” named after the 2009 incident in which a cop in plainclothes pulled a gun during a snowball fight on U Street.

What about naming a cocktail after an international court ruling? This occurred in Peru last month after the International Court of Justice gave Lima economic rights over a slice of Pacific Ocean maritime territory in a 100-yearold dispute with neighboring Chile.

The new elixir, called the La Haya Sour (The Hague Sour) after the Dutch city where the ICJ is based, is a variation on the Pisco Sour, Peru’s national drink. According to Agence France Presse, the cocktail was unveiled on the eve of the country’s Pisco Sour Day. Peruvians are so crazy about pisco, they have not one, but two national holidays commemorating their flagship spirit: National Pisco Sour Day (the first Saturday in February) and National Pisco Day (the fourth Sunday in July). The official website of the Peruvian government has a link to a site called “Pisco es Perú.”

According to AFP, which interviewed the drink’s creator, bartender Javier Perez, the concoction’s intense blue comes from a dash of Curacao, to “give it the color of the sea.” Says Perez: “It’s a drink that pays tribute to The

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back to the War of the Pacific (1879-1883), which pitted Peru and Bolivia against Chile.

During the conflict, Chile invaded Peru, occupying the capital, Lima, and delivered a crushing defeat to its Andean enemies. Peru, which lost the territories of Arica and Tacna, fared better than Bolivia, which lost its entire coastline to Chile. Tacna was returned to Peru in 1929.

Some Peruvians say that Chile stole the production of pisco during these years of disputed borders.

“Chile, they try to claim everything from Peru as their own,” says Lowell Haise Contreras, a musician from Villa María del Triunfo, a district of Lima that was on the front lines during the 1881 battle for the capital. “Pisco, ceviche, empanadas. . . . They don’t make anything of their own, so they try to take credit for the great creations of Peru.”

As for me, since I consider Peru my second home, I have to side with the land of Macchu Picchu.★ Hague ruling in favor of Peru and that puts an end to border problems with Chile.”

Naming a pisco drink after Peru’s court victory is a double smack in the face for Chile. Peru and Chile have been fighting for decades over who invented pisco (a grape brandy produced in winemaking regions of Peru and Chile). Both countries also claim the Pisco Sour as their national drink. While it may sound trivial, the debate can become fierce between these neighbors.

There is actually a town named Pisco in both countries, so each can lay international claim to an “appellation of origin,” a direct link between the product and the land. This is similar to France, where Champagne, Bordeaux and

Burgundy can only be labeled as such if they’re produced in those specific regions.

The Peruvian city by that name dates back to 1574, while the Chilean town was given its moniker in 1936, when then Chilean president Gabriel González changed the name of La Unión to Pisco Elqui. Many believe the name was only changed in an attempt to steal the Pisco name from Peru.

In 2013, the European Commission ruled that Peru will be recognized as the original home of pisco. The decision established the Peruvian village of Pisco as the geographical origin of the drink and protects the country’s right to claim its provenance in the European market.

The rivalry between these two nations goes

La Haya Sour (The Hague Sour) 1 egg white 3 ounces Peruvian pisco (I prefer Macchu Pisco) 1 ounce lime juice ½ ounce simple syrup ½ ounce blue Curacao Angostura bitters In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the first five ingredients. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds, then strain into a cocktail glass. Top with a few drops of bitters.

Garnish with a lime.

The Latest Dish

BY LINDA ROT H CONT E

Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro

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hef Update: Reston’s Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro has appointed JohnMichael Hamlet as its new executive chef. Previously, he was district executive chef at Compass Group USA. Katie Busch was named chef de cuisine for Bistro Vivant in McLean. Busch most recently worked as executive chef at Hospada, a Czech restaurant in New York. Mike Huff takes over the kitchen at Blacksalt for Black Restaurant Group. Todd Schofield has been named executive chef of Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, where extensive renovations to its restaurant, Wellington’s, were recently completed.

George Vetsch, former chef at C.F. Folks in Dupont Circle, has decided to work with Reza Akhavan, former general manager at Shaw’s Tavern, to open Silo in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Silo will serve modern American 22

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food with Swiss and French influences. The 60-seat Silo will serve dinner only.

Restaurants: The Walrus Oyster & Ale House, named for the Lewis Carroll poem “The Walrus and the Carpenter,” will open in the former Ketchup space at National Harbor with an Eastern Shore seafood theme, including a raw bar. The consulting chef is none other than Bob Kinkead. Only a stone’s throw from the waterfront, the restaurant will be open daily with full service as well as meals to go (think lobster rolls and crab salad sandwiches eaten as you stroll). After finalizing lease negotiations, the plan is to open in time for summer.

Republic at Arlington will open in Ballston where Leek American Bistro used to be. Executive chef and operating partner Alan Newton says there will be French influence in the modern comfort food he will prepare. The drink menu will be determined in part by public voting. A February opening is planned.

Amsterdam Falafelshop plans to grow in this region. The Annapolis franchisee has the rights to open a shop in Tysons Corner. A store on 14th Street in the District is slated to open by the end of the first quarter of 2014, with another D.C. location in the works, as well as a Reston location, say founders Arianne and Scott Bennett.

Peet’s Coffee & Tea shop has signed a lease for space at 1001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, in the former Citibank space that is also home to

Amsterdam Falafelshop

Michel Richard’s Central and the former Ten Penh restaurant (where San Francisco-based Tadich Grill will open). The region’s remaining Caribou Coffee locations will become Peet’s Coffee & Tea shops. The Caribou at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, is at the top of the list for conversion.

Quick Hits: Dean Vlahos is looking to open his Redstone American Grill at National Harbor, where Red Eye Grill was supposed to open…Woodley Park gets a Dunkin’ Donuts on Connecticut Avenue in the former Café International space.

Busboys & Poets will open in Northeast D.C.’s Brookland neighborhood in the Monroe Street Market mixed-use project, fall 2014.

Another Busboys & Poets will open in the second quarter of 2014 in Takoma Park. A beer-centric restaurant is also slated to open in the Monroe Street Market, as well as the QSR concept & Pizza.

Chef Bradley Curtis has been hired to create the menu to complement the wines at Flight Wine Bar at 777 6th St., NW, in Penn Quarter.

He previously worked at Graffiato, DGS Delicatessen, Bandolero and Zaytinya. Owners Kabir Amir and Swati Bose are new to the restaurant industry, but Swati knows her wines.

She was assistant cellar master at Balthazar in New York. The 60-seat European-style wine bar opened at the end of January.

Recent Openings: Ri Ra Irish Restaurant & Pub in Georgetown unveiled its Whiskey Room. Ted’s Bulletin opened in Reston and Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steaks & Stone Crabs opened downtown. Roofers Union, a casual restaurant opened in Adams Morgan. The Argentinian steakhouse that Jose Garces plans to open in the Loews Madison Hotel at 15th and M Sts., NW, is now slated to open in early April.

Calendar: Sips & Suppers to benefit Martha’s Table and DC Central Kitchen is Jan. 25 (Sips), at the Newseum and Jan. 26 (Suppers), at various homes in D.C. Hosts are Joan Nathan, Alice Waters and Jose Andres. Turn Up The Heat: A Celebration of Women Chefs to benefit the Ovarian cancer National Alliance is Feb. 19, at the Reagan Building. Taste of the Nation is Mar. 31, at the National Building Museum. ★ Linda Roth is president of Linda Roth Associates. Reach her at Linda@LindaRothPR. com or 703-417-2700. www.lindarothpr.com

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With Walhol & Carnegie

BY TERRY ROBE

Where Art, History and Romance Mingle

Make Mansions on Fifth Hotel your destination for a weekend spa getaway or cultural excursion in Pittsburgh. Located in Shadyside’s shopping and dining district, we are also just a short jaunt to the Carnegie Museum, home of the 2013 Carnegie International. Visit our website or call our concierge today.

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aul Warhola, Andy Warhol’s older brother, died last month at age 91.

On Pennsylvania Avenue in Pittsburgh, painted on the side of a garage-like building of buff-colored brick, are the words: "PAUL WARHOLA - WE BUY SCRAP METAL." That a hometown junk dealer and a worldfamous artist were brothers says a lot about the city of their birth, which a recent book calls “the Paris of Appalachia.” Soaking up immigrant labor and smoking up a picturesque landscape of rivers and hills, Pittsburgh’s industries made fortunes for Carnegie, Mellon, Frick, Phipps and Heinz, who became the city’s cultural benefactors.

Carnegie – Pittsburgh’s other Andy – launched an international art exhibition in 1896 (see article on page 28) and founded the Carnegie Technical Schools a few years later.

The schools evolved into the Carnegie Institute of Technology (now part of Carnegie Mellon University), where a coal miner’s son, Andy Warhol, studied commercial art.

In 1949, this shy, church-going gay man with prematurely white hair moved to Manhattan.

(His widowed mother joined him and stayed for two eye-opening decades.) Shoe ads and record album covers somehow led to paintings of Campbell’s soup cans, vivid silkscreened portraits of Marilyn and Jackie and an approach to art far ahead of its time.

The Warhol Museum – seven floors of paintings, ephemera, movies and taxidermy, entered through a hallway of cowhead wallpaper – opened 20 years ago on the north side of the Allegheny River. The largest single-artist museum in the country, it symbolizes the city’s pride in its contemporary art scene.

"Over the past 20 years, Pittsburgh has purposefully replaced its industrial smog with creativity in the form of world-class museums and festivals, coupled with neighborhoods infused with the arts,” explains Mitch Swain, CEO of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council.

The downtown cultural district’s 14 square blocks are home to seven theaters, including the Pittsburgh Symphony’s Heinz Hall, and a dozen galleries, notably Wood Street Galleries

and SPACE. The Agnes R. Katz Plaza, located at 7th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, is nicknamed “Eyeball Park” for the three pairs of eye-shaped granite benches by sculptor Louise Bourgeois, who also designed a mini-mountain of a fountain.

In a once abandoned Sterns & Foster warehouse on the city’s Northside (not far from the Warhol Museum and the National Aviary) is the Mattress Factory, dedicated to installation art.

Three light installations by James Turrell, who has been carving out an Arizona crater for more than 30 years, are encountered in disorientingly dark galleries. On another floor of the main building are two pop-inspired walk-ins by Yayoi Kusama, titled, “Infinity Dots Mirrored Room” and “Repetitive Vision.”

Across town at the Frick Art & Historical Center is “An American Odyssey: The Warner Collection of American Painting,” with works

by Gilbert Stuart, Mary Cassatt, Childe Hassam and others. It's on view from March 1 through May 25.

Two hotels provide glimpses into Pittsburgh’s Gilded Age: The Inn on the Mexican War Streets, built in 1888 for department store baron Russell H. Boggs; and the Mansions on Fifth, built in 1906 for Frick’s lawyer, Willis McCook.

The Mansions on Fifth is a Historic Hotel of America, as is the landmark Omni William Penn downtown, built in 1916.

Near the Warhol Museum is the Priory Hotel, originally a Benedictine monastery. The city’s newest luxury hotel is the Fairmont Pittsburgh, which opened in 2010 in the Three PNC Plaza office building.

Several resorts and inns are located near Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob, the two former residences designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the Laurel Highlands, about 90 minutes southeast of Pittsburgh.

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I actually do mean to be flip, but I will explain myself. You are very clear about how you feel about the holiday. Wife has done the same. Now you are pouting because she doesn’t agree with you. I’m not sure I don’t agree with you, actually, but you aren’t getting anywhere by grousing about it, not to mention the futility of trying to teach your best friend a lesson by ignoring her desire to celebrate your relationship.

Couplehood – partnerships of all kind, really – demands that we spend a lot of time considering things from the other person’s point of view and then acting on that knowledge. You haven’t described Wife’s Valentine’s wants as being totally bizarre or even unmanageable, just “annoying” (they sell those teddy bears just about everywhere). What about focusing on the positive–your best friend loves it when you acknowledge her on Valentine’s Day.

That’s a very easy way to make her feel cared for and loved. The memory of that feeling is the fuel that gets us through the inevitable rough patches in a relationship. Consider Valentine’s Day (and the ubiquitous, cheesy options for marking it) to be a foolproof, yet highly effective boost to your relationship energy and just get her the teddy bear. ★ Stacy Notaras Murphy (www.stacymurphyLPC. com) is a licensed professional counselor and certified Imago Relationship therapist practicing in Georgetown. This column is meant for entertainment only and should not be considered a substitute for professional counseling. Send your confidential question to stacy@georgetowner.com.

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he voice on the phone is clear and friendly, not unlike the singing voice. It’s conversational, the voice of a woman who seems well rested and comfortable.

It’s the voice of Rosanne Cash, who’s coming to town this Friday for a concert at Lisner Auditorium, singing songs from her new album, “The River & The Thread.” It’s a group of songs which seem at once personal and intimate, but also generously sung as stories we all can share in, songs of experience, passed on down or rediscovered.

The idea for the songs came from various road trips Cash took through several southern states with her husband, John Leventhal, who is the producer, arranger and a guitarist on the album.

“It’s not an exercise in nostalgia,” she said.

“I’m from there, I was born in Memphis, I worked there, my family is a part of all that— Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, but I had my growing up in California, and I’ve lived in New York for the last 20 years, so I’ve been in different places in different times. I’ve been here for twenty years now, so I guess you can say I’m a New Yorker.”

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now, who she was and what she’s a part of.

She is after all the daughter of Johnny Cash and his first wife Vivian, and stepdaughter of

June Carter Cash.

She started out as a sharp voiced introspective singer. In her twenties, she married countryfolk star Rodney Crowell.

There’s enough drama, history, threads and talent in her life to make for an epic musical series: two marriages, three daughters, and a son; the daughter of a weighty legend; bearing the weight of expectations that go with that; and a period of illness that began with brain surgery, after she announced that she had the rare brain disease, Chiari Malformation Type I. We don’t talk about her dad, her step-mother or her mother—all of whom died within a fairly short time of each other. Maybe it’s because it’s a conversation she’s had so many times and the residue is in so much of her music, that there’s no doing justice to it in the brief time we have.

Instead, we talk about the South, about working with her husband—“he wrote 98% of the music, I wrote most of the words,” and “it was really good for our marriage”—about her recent residency at the Library of Congress with Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey, and, of course about the album.

Those things are connected, especially in the music, which, because of her considerable gifts as a writer, seem to course out of the river that also contains poetry and the rich word lore of the South.

“I think the South is especially rich in writers and literature, it’s in the blood, in the history,” Cash said, who’s especially fond of Carson McCullers.

Although she had hit albums and records and was often consideredcby connection, if not necessarily by style—to be a part of the Memphis-Nashville musical community, Cash grew up favoring the California style music by the likes of the Eagles, and the musical intimacy of singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Some of her

early efforts reflected that influence.

These days if you Google her name, in terms of genre or music, it crops up in the all-encompassing halo of “Americana” music, which has its own Grammy category.

“I don’t know, I suppose its about singersongwriters, about folk-blues-and country,” Cash said. “Emmy Lou Harris has always said that she was Americana before there ever was such a thing.”

Crowell, with whom she had three daughters and with whom she remains friendly, recently won a Grammy with Emmy Lou Harris for best Americana album.

If there is an artist today that encompasses a kind of contemporary Americana, a voice with enough range and experience to speak to large parts of the country, it’s probably Cash. She is in her 50s now, and has dealt musically with her rich and sometimes troubling relationship with her father, in memorial concerts, in the great “Black Cadillac” album—which was highly personal, but also resonated with her father’s audiences—and with the “The List,” which features selections from “100 Essential Country Songs,” which her father compiled for her a long time ago.

But “The River & The Thread” is something different. It’s witchy, folky. It feels like someone traveling through her memories, but also keenly at home with herself. The songs are richly written—musically and word-wise. They have a way of making you want to rummage through them again, right away, and for sure later, like some fresh treasure trove found in the attic.

That’s especially true of “A Feather’s Not a Bird,” the first track, which is as simple as a modern incantation. Her voice is clear and mature in the way some of her early songs were not. Leventhal joins in from time to time, giving resonant timber to parts here and there, and his guitar-playing carries everything along like a boat on a river. The New York Daily News said her music translates “the passion and specificity of roots music into her own graceful language.”

Her voice is traveling here—but not staying—rummaging in her roots and her people.

It’s looking into the mirror out on the road. And it’s affecting because while it’s about particular people, journeys and stories, like a Virginia Civil War soldier, for instance, she sings for all of us.

We get it right away.

The refrain from “A Feather’s Not a Bird” seems like a riddle solved, but it’s also haunting: “A feather’s not a bird/the rain is not the sea/a stone is not a mountain/but a river runs through me.”

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LuPone, Patinkin, Cole Porter and ‘Moby Dick’

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hen you have a large performing arts community, as we are fortunate to have in Washington, diversity—and connections—make themselves felt during the course of a season.

To begin with, there’s “Moby-Dick,” Captain Ahab’s hunt for the great white whale, Herman Melville’s great American novel that has often seemed almost operatic in its themes and symbolism. And so it is as the Washington National Opera brings us Jake Heggie’s opera “Moby-Dick.” With Carl Tanner as Captain Ahab, evocative, powerful sets by Robert Brill and directed by Leonard Foglia, it’s the East Coast premiere of a production commissioned by the Dallas Opera Company. Evan Rogister conducts. At the Kennedy Center’s Opera House, February 22, 25, 28, and March 2, 5 and 8.

American theater and music legends Mandy Patinkin and Patti LuPone—aka Che Guevera and Evita Peron—reunite since their spectacular co-starring stint in Andrew Lloyd Weber’s 1980 rock opera, Evita. Both Patinkin and LuPone have had spectacular Broadway careers buttressed by appearances in television and films. Patinkin has had three hit television series, including “Chicago Hope” (doctor), “Criminal Minds” (FBI profiler) and “Homeland” (CIA spy). “An Evening with Patti Lapone and Mandy Patinkin” is at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater, February 18-23.

The theatrical and musical programing company, In Series, presents “The Cole Porter Project: It’s All Right With Me,” at the Source Theatre. The revue celebrates the words and music of the American master, February 22-March 9.

And there’s rock and roll on the horizon. The national tour of “American Idiot,” featuring the music of Green Day, with music and lyrics by lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer, comes to town next week. The show—a musical about the search for meaning in a post 9/11 world by three boyhood friends—runs at the National Theatre, February 18-23.

And, as they say, now for something entirely different....but then we’re talking about Woolly Mammoth Theatre, where different is a matter of course. This time it’s a play called, “We are Proud to Present...” (Full title: “We are Pround to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South West Africa, From the GermanSudwestAfrika, Between the Years 18841915).

The play by Jackie Sibblies Drury is about a company of idealistic actors, three black and three white—who try to tell the story of a centuries-old conflict in South West Africa, the extinction of the small Herero tribe at the hands of German colonizers. The story follows the actors and how their own feelings about race in contemporary times affects their work and the play they’re producing.

Directed by Michael John Garcés (who helmed “The Convert” at the Woolly Mammoth last year).

“We are Proud….” runs through March 9

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“Beaches” Signature Theater

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‘TIP’ and Lots of Play at Carnegie Museum

BY RIC HARD S E L DE N n 1974, the stark exterior of the Sarah Mellon Scaife Galleries became the new gateway to Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Museum of Art. Forty years later, it is still bracing to come upon this brutalist addition, designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes, to the Carnegie Institute’s neoclassical buildings.

It was an inspired notion, then, last fall, to install “TIP,” a chaotic exhibit of wooden poles wrapped in steel mesh and colorful strips of fabric. “TIP” is the work of British sculptor Phyllida Barlow. It runs 131 feet from the Forbes Avenue sidewalk to the museum entrance, welcoming visitors to the 2013 Carnegie International, the world’s second oldest international survey of contemporary art (the oldest, the Venice Biennale, began a year earlier, in 1895).

The 2013 Carnegie International, curated by Daniel Baumann, Dan Byers and Tina Kukielski, kicked off last October and continues through Mar. 16. Since the next Carnegie International is at least three years away, it would do well to get yourself to Pittsburgh as soon as you can.

As the Barlow piece suggests, this Carnegie International is serious about play.

One of the largest sections of the show, filling the museum’s Heinz Architectural Center, is called “The Playground Project.” An immersive environment by Tezuka Architects, it combines projects by students in the museum’s summer camps with documentation of innovative 20thcentury playgrounds from the United States,

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Europe and Japan. There is also a playgroundthemed “sci-fi road movie” by Ei Arakawa and Henning Bohl and – what else? – an actual playground.

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Though there is plenty to see, with 35 artists from 19 countries represented, the show is more manageable than most survey exhibitions.

However, with the decision to disperse the pieces

throughout the museum – even in the attached Carnegie Museum of Natural History, past the dinosaur bones – visitors have to do some navigating. Wear comfortable shoes.

In some cases, the pieces are site-specific.

But more generally this approach enables the curators to provide art-historical context and show off the permanent collection, including works from earlier Carnegie Internationals. It also adds a DIY sense of involvement and discovery.

Two of the most captivating installations are in the Hall of Sculpture, viewable both from “ground level” and a perimeter balcony.

“The Bidoun Library,” by Negar Azimi, Nelson Harst, Babak Radboy and Ghazaal Vojdani, is an extensive, mobile display of books, magazines, comics and posters, most in Arabic, dealing with “that vast, vexed, nefarious construct known as ‘the Middle East.’”

On the other side of the court is “Disarm” by Pedro Reyes: seven bizarre, self-playing musical instruments making an oval around a sort of drum set, all of which he assembled using 6,700 weapons repurposed from the Mexican drug wars. As visitors wander among them, they go off (so to speak), sounding like electric bagpipes, a xylophone, a rock bass and temple blocks.

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BY MARY B IRD The Washington Ballet’s “The Jazz/Blues Project,” appeared at Sidney Harman Hall, Jan. 29 – Feb. 2. Three ballets were performed to the music of Charlie “Bird” Parker, Keith Jarrett and Etta James. The jazz and blues themed work was choreographed by Val Caniparoli, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Trey McIntrye.The Howard University Jazz Ensemble and award winning vocalist E. Faye Butler added their talents to the dancing. A reception for the performers and major donors following the Jan. 30 program was hosted at the Embassy of Brazil. Ambassador Vieira said “the show was fantastic.” Board Chair Sylvia de Leon spoke of the “broad diversity” of jazz and led a toast to Artistic Director Septime Webre. ★

Mari Vanna DC’s One On February 5, 2014, over 150 notable Washingtonians and VIPs turned out to celebrate Mari Vanna DC's One Year Anniversary. The 6,000 square-foot, three-level restaurant opened in January of last year, serving up authentic, home-style Russian cuisine in a tea party-meets-grandma’s house ambiance. Managers Victor Star and Sergii Andriushchenko were joined by notable attendees ABC 7's Scott Thuman, NBC's Danielle Leigh, DC Vote Executive Director Kimberly Perry, newly appointed DC Office of Motion Picture and TV Development Director Pierre Bagley, Echostage Owner Antonis Karagounis, DC Senator Paul Strauss, WPGC 95.5's Sunni and The City and GILT CITY Senior Curator Marissa Schneider to celebrate the restaurant's first milestone. ★

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Bethesda, MD. Exciting new construction built w/old world style, classic finishes, charm & character. 6 BRs, 5.5 BAs. Close to downtown Bethesda Metro, NIH & Naval Hospital. $1,695,000

Marina Krapiva 301-792-5681

mountaIn retreat

Bluemont, VA. Magnificent 5+ acre estate w/views of Shenandoah Valley. Vintage 1910 home w/4 BRs, 3 BAs & sep. guest suite. Pool. Specimen plants, charming pocket gardens. Walk to Appalachian Trail. $1,275,000

Barbara Powell 540-303-2299

PIcture PerFect

Silver Spring, MD. Beautiful 3 BR, 2.5 BA in the heart of Highland View, close to dwntwn S.S. & Takoma Pk. Spacious rms, renov. kit, bright family rm. Office/den w/ built ins. Spa BA w/hot tub & steam shower! Fenced yard. $525,000

Kate Sheckells 301-806-4450

QuIet haven

Kent. Lovely brick home tucked away on a leafy cul de sac. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Redone kitchen, 2 frpls.

Delightful deck & terrace. Steps to shops & restaurants. $950,000

Leila Harrington 202-330-1717

terrIFIc FInd

Palisades. Amazingly spacious 1 BR + sleeping alcove, 2 BA condo. Light filled, Great updated kit w/SS, brkfst bar. Hrdwd flrs, huge walk-in closet. Unique custom features. Utilities & parking included. Pet friendly bldg.

Super location. $399,999

June Gardner 301-758-3301

urban savvy

Chevy Chase, MD. Stylish renovated Euro style junior 1 BR at the popular Willoughby. New BA, renov. kit. Huge windows, walk-in closet. Super location in the heart of Friendship Heights. $249,900

Ashk Adamiyatt 202-607-0078

heart oF the cIty

NOMA. Lovely one bedroom condo by Truxton Circle.

Hardwood floors, open kitchen w/island. Loads of windows, built-in closet. Near to Metro, shops & cafes. $230,000

Leslie Suarez- 202-246-6402

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