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1927 stone-constructed Colonial, 8,900 interior sq ft, grand foyer, large public rooms and elegant spaces. Large master suite with his/hers baths and dressing room. 5BR/6 full and 2 half baths. Flagstone patio, swimming pool, and spa. Lower level designed as modern flexible office space, but configured to allow for potential au pair suite.

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Built in 1923, this residence has been meticulously renovated to exacting standards by Crone & Associates. The renovation married the home’s historic character with contemporary amenities and spaces. The interior boasts gracious rooms that are filled with natural light. There are custom finishes and systems throughout, including moldings, floors, cabinetry, AV, and landscaping.

Custom built in 2004, this incredible home is sited perfectly at the entrance of Little Aberdeen Creek off the South River. The 5,580 sq ft 4BR,4.5BA main residence is surrounded by 3.81 acres of tailored gardens, a tennis court, a pool house, a swimming pool and hot tub, and an outdoor kitchen. Deep-water dock 230 ft from the home.

McLEAN, VA $2,300,000

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Set back from the street, this Georgetown East Village Federal offers wide rooms, high ceilings and original period details. This residence features an open plan with a renovated kitchen, large master suite with sitting room and lower level guest suite. The rear garden, accessed through French doors, is large and private and includes a terrace for outside dining, a lawn and mature plantings.

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2 gorgeous homes remaining in this new Arlington community. Built to the highest standards, this 5,200 sq ft residence with state-of-the-art kitchen and baths, wide plank hardwood floors offers an open floor plan consistent with well known builder Ditto Residential.

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This sublime one bedroom with loft penthouse apartment is arranged on the fifteenth floor of an exclusive building and features high-specification contemporary interiors, generous outside space and breathtaking panoramic views. The property comprises a generous living room, contemporary kitchen with an openplan dining space, spacious wall space for art and renovated high-end bathroom.

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4-level gorgeous stone and hardiplank Colonial, close-in to DC. Spectacular light-infused open plan, 10’ ceilings, over 7,800 sq ft of luxurious features, 6+ spacious bedrooms, 6 granite baths, 2 half baths, 3 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen and beautiful private level lot! 5 minutes to Chain Bridge.

The opportunity of a lifetime in McLean/Arlington’s Gold Coast. This incredible townhome features four levels of breathtaking Potomac River views, with over 8,485 finished interior square feet, and multiple terraces directly facing the river. Additional features: 2-car attached garage, swimming pool, guest wing, private enclave location.

Charming semi-detached home on desirable E. Village block. Front porch, open floor plan with original pine and oak floors. Master bedroom with sun lit sitting area. Lower level in-law suite with large windows and separate entrance. Wood burning fireplace, dining room, wet bar, glass sliding doors to wooden deck, patio, and fenced garden.

MICHAEL RANKIN +1 202 271 3344

Watergate West corner penthouse with 2,595 sq ft features a 1,420 sq ft roof terrace with sweeping views of the Potomac River and DC. 9’ ceilings, marble floors, living room with wrap-around windows and fireplace, separate dining room. Amenities include outdoor heated pool, full-service front desk and doorman, post office, florist, and pharmacy.

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GEORGETOWN $455,000

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Luxurious 2-level loft-style unit w/ private balcony. Open floor plan, 1,068 sqft, w/ 20-ft floor-to-ceiling windows. 1BR w/ 1.5 BA, wood floors. Loft BR includes walk-in closet and bath w/ travertine tile and 2 separated vanities. The kitchen is finished w/ granite counters and stainless steel appliances, gas cooking. 7-day front desk and gym.

This elegant condo located in the E. Village of Georgetown is formally 2 bedrooms, but arranged as a 1 bedroom and den with built in bookshelves and 2 full baths. It features an open floor plan with beautiful hardwood floors, separate dining room perfect for entertaining, and a comfortable living room. This condo also features windows with Eastern and Southern exposure and views of Dumbarton Oaks.

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Hope Documentary Film Premiere Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure is hosting the D.C. premiere of this inspiring documentary, Hope, featuring record-setting cyclist Maria Parker’s story of determination and her battle with terminal brain cancer. Proceeds will go directly to brain cancer research. 7 - 10 p.m. Tickets are $35 - $100. GoetheInstitut, 812 7th St., NW. For details, visit dchopescreening. splashthat.com/.

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D.C. Restaurant Week Over 200 of D.C.’s finest restaurants will offer 3-course lunch and dinner specials for seven days only. Each year, the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) holds this event to give local foodies the opportunity to experience the region’s best restaurants at affordable prices; prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus are priced at $20 and $35,

respectively. D.C. landmark Old Ebbitt Grill, in addition to Dupont’s Bistro Bistro and Sushi Taro, will feature 3-course lunch and dinner options, among many other restaurants across the city. For more information about Restaurant Week and participating restaurants, visit ramw.org/restaurantweek.

American security. Devine uses wit, candor and wisdom to set the record straight about one of the most important government organizations in the world. Noon to 2 p.m. Admission is free. International Spy Museum, 800 F St., NW. For details, visit spymuseum.org/.

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Global Terrorism, Espionage and Cybersecurity Monthly Update Be the first to learn about the latest intelligence news with David Major, retired FBI agent and former director of Counterintelligence, Intelligence and Security Programs, for a briefing on the hottest intelligence and security issues and breaches. Noon to 2 p.m. Admission is free. International Spy Museum, 800 F St., NW. For details, visit spymuseum. org/.

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Washington Project for the Arts SynchroSwim D.C.’s performance art explosion is taking to the pool with SynchoSwim 2014, the 4th presentation of WPA’s synchronized swimming performance art competition. At this event, six teams will perform short, unique routines set to musical compositions. Past performances have included a critique of BP’s role in the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and a celebration of the music of Van Halen. 5 - 7 p.m. Admission is free. Capitol Skyline Hotel Pool, 10 I St., SW. For details, visit wpadc.org/synchroswim/.

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6th Annual Lowering the Cost of Government with IT Summit The FedSchoop is putting on their 6th annual Lowering the Cost of Government with IT Summit held at the Newseum. The summit brings together top government and IT leaders to discuss the best ways to improve government efficiency through the use of innovative technology. This year’s keynote speakers include HP’s public sector vice president Suparno Banerjee, Xerox’s senior vice president Don Dixon and DISA’s CIO Dave Bennett. 7:30 a.m. Tickets are free for government attendees. 555 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. For details, call 202-735-5224.

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allowed pre-tax transit deduction, transit subsidies or employer-provided vanpools to employees, require a new regulatory scheme for urban beekeeping that will encourage responsible maintenance of bee hives and require land developers to pay for quick replacement of removed trees.

ShopHouse Opens In Union Station

ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen is offering a free bowl of food on Sundays for Capital Bikeshare members in any of their Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Chinatown or Bethesda locations. ShopHouse is also opening a new location in Union Station in September.

Cardozo High School Pool Restored

The Cardozo High School swimming pool will soon be open to the public again starting in October after a multi-year closure for a million dollar renovation. The pool was built in 1915, and will offer both early morning and evening hours. A new personal training gym has also opened -- Level Up has opened in the former florist space at Georgia and Allison St, NW, offering personal and group training at 4424 Georgia Ave. NW. The gym will also offer in-home training.

Styrofoam To Be Banned In D.C.

Restaurants, carry-outs, food trucks and other entities will not be able to use Styrofoam starting January 1, 2016. The Sustainable D.C. Omnibus Act of 2014 was signed into law by Mayor Vincent Gray last month, similar to laws passed in other cities to preserve the environment, including Seattle and San Francisco. Gray also kicked off a multi-million dollar, multi-year effort to clean up the Anacostia River, called, “For a Cleaner Anacostia River.” The project will sample and analyze sediment in the river bed to determine the extent and source of contamination and provide recommendations for the best approach to clean up the river. The law contains other provisions that will require public utilities to provide electronic and aggregated data for energy reporting, expand access to transportation, invest money into environmental education for children, require employers in D.C. with more than 20 employees to offer access to the IRS

Brunches & Restaurants Abound

Tico restaurant is now serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dishes will include duck confit and green chile hash with poached eggs and hollandaise, pork belly, potato, oaxaca cheese and green chile sauce omelets and caramelized banana pancakes. The restaurant, at 1926 14th St., NW, will also serve cocktails like bloody chancho with bacon infused reposado tequila, and coffee cocktails. Maple in Columbia Heights is also launching a Saturday brunch beginning in August. The revamped menu includes panko-crusted cod and potato cakes served with sunny-side-up eggs and a mixed green salad, Brioche French toast with blackberry compote and whipped mascarpone cream and short-rib hash. The restaurant is also expanding, which will double seating capacity to 40 additional seats. The Oval Room, which originally opened in October 1994, will reopen in August after a million dollar renovation changing both the menu direction and the design scheme. In addition to a new a la carte menu, Executive Chef Tony Conte will be introducing a fourcourse, fixed price offering at $60 or $90 with complementing wine pairings, selected by Oval Room’s new sommelier Alek Milford. The restaurant will also introduce a $20 lunch special at the bar including one beverage, an entrée selection and a dessert sorbet. Those in the neighborhood will also want to drop by for happy hour, Monday through Friday from 5 PM to 6:30 p.m. Finally, Simon Stilwell is moving from Rasika to be the opening general manager. The Oval Room, located at 800 Connecticut Ave., NW., is one block from Farragut West Metro station. Timber Pizza, D.C.’s on-the-move pizza, can now be found at Columbia Heights Farmers Market, the USDA Farmers Market, Union Market Drive-in and New Vintage Jazz and Wine Festival. The wood-fired pizza comes from a local chef using local ingredients.

Restaurant Week comes to D.C. again starting August 11 at more than 200 eateries. Three-course lunches are offered at $20.14, and 3-course dinners for $35.14. Restaurants include Ambar, Ardeo+Bardeo, El Centro D.F., Toro Toro, Agora and Bastill.

DC Beer Week Returns

DC Beer Week returns to the nation’s capital this summer with a variety of beer-focused events. The annual event is for craft beer lovers and celebrates the breweries, restaurants,

bars, distributors and beer aficionados in the region. Hundreds of venues in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland will host a variety of beer related events, including beer dinners and tastings. DC Beer Week, started by local distributor Jeff Wells and chef Teddy Folkman, began in 2008 to celebrate the local craft beer community. On August 17, there will be a beer week kick-off cruise, departing from 600 Water St. SW. Brewery Ommegang and Boulevard Brewery in conjunction with Odyssey Cruises will have unlimited beer samples and food. On August 19 at the Longview Gallery, there will be a beer sampling paired with food for $55.

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New York Ave. Presbyterian Church Gets A Facelift

New York Avenue Presbyterian Church at 1313 New York Ave. NW is currently surrounded by eight stories of scaffolding, netting and workers as part of a $1 million exterior restoration effort begun in July. The project

aims to enhance the 19 stained glass windows on the church’s exterior, which are currently concealed behind aging Plexiglas, and install new energy-efficient windows; deep clean and restore the building’s masonry and limestone; gild the crosses, clock faces and other decorations on the clock tower and steeple; update exterior lighting; refinish architectural elements; and carry out lead paint removal. These will be the first exterior improvements since the church was built in 1951.The church is home to an active “Community Club” program, which includes a one-on-one high

Carter Barron Amphitheatre Hosts Free Summer Concert Series

The Carter Barron Amphitheatre kicks off a summer concert series with its 3,700 seat outdoor concert venue in a wooded setting in Rock Creek Park. The facility opened in 1950 and is run by the National Park Service. Concerts coming up include reggae, Latin, classical, gospel and pop music. The shows are free and no tickets are required. On August 8, reggae

night will feature Junior Marvin’s Force One, Ruth-Ann Brown and Deep Band. Gates open at 7 p.m. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. August 15 is Neo Soul night, while August 16 is the D.C. Poetry Festival. Two movies will be screened August 21 and 22.

National Book Festival Hits D.C. Again The National Book Festival comes again with 100 award-winning authors, illustrators and poets who will talk about and sign their books, held in the Washington Convention Center. In addition to author talks, booksignings and children’s activities, there will be an evening panel discussion with experts and film-industry figures, followed by a screening of a classic movie that was made from a classic book. The festival is free and open to the public. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on August 30. Featured writers include Jonathan Allen, Amie Parnes, Peter Baker, Ishmael Beah, Kai Bird, Billy Collins, Francisco Goldman and Henry Hodges. The festival for the first time in its history will hold evening hours, with special events between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., including a poetry slam, a session featuring “Great Books to Great Movies” and a “super-session” for graphic-novel enthusiasts.

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More Bike Racks Coming To D.C.

Downtown cyclists will find many more places to lock up this fall following the installation of 195 new, black U-racks. Throughout the summer, contractors from BicycleSPACE will themselves arrive by bicycle at targeted sites between 11th and 16th streets NW in downtown. They’ll be towing U-racks, tools and all the equipment necessary to perform installations. After securing four concrete anchors into the ground, each new bike rack, with the capacity to lock two cycles, will be ready for all to use. This summer’s installation, which spans from July through September, comprises the second phase of a three-year plan to double the number of bike racks in the downtown area’s 138-blocks. In 2013, 145 racks were installed between 6th and 11th streets as part of the plan’s first phase and the third phase will be carried out next year east of 6th Street.

D.C. Marijuana Decriminalization Law Now in Effect

The new marijuana law decriminalizing marijuana took effect July 17 in D.C., after a 60-day congressional review period, making the District’s marijuana possession penalties among the lowest in the country. Approved by the District of Columbia Council and signed by Mayor Vincent Gray last March, the law will loosen criminal penalties for possession of marijuana to a fine of $25, similar to a parking ticket, to any individual who possess one ounce or less of pot. Up until today, possession of any amount of marijuana was considered to be a criminal offense punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Police can no longer take action because they smell marijuana nor can they demand the presentation of government-issued ID to anyone who carries less than an ounce. Despite the changes, a person can still be arrested for use of any amount of marijuana in a public space, selling any amount of marijuana to another person and operating a vehicle or boat under the influence of marijuana. While many in D.C. applaud the lower penalties for possession of small amounts of pot, the new legislation does have its critics. Delroy Burton, the chair of the D.C. Police Union, has criticized the law for being too vague and confusing on when an officer may search or arrest someone with marijuana. “This is not a simple issue,” Burton told the Washington Post. “It’s about enforcement and decriminalization and where you draw the line of what officers can do and cannot do. Our officers are going to have to go out there and enforce a convoluted mess.” The Marijuana Policy Project, the nation-wide organization that lobbied in support of the legislation, has expressed joy in the recent change. “Public support for ending marijuana prohibition is at an all-time high nationwide,” said Robert Capecchi, deputy director of state policies for the Marijuana Policy Project. “It is only fitting that our nation’s capital will have some of the lowest penalties in the country for adult marijuana possession. Criminalizing adults for using marijuana is quickly becoming an antiquated policy in the United States.” Capecchi also argued that the new marijuana laws will make D.C. safer due to law enforcement officials spending more time in addressing serious crimes. “Adults in the District will no longer face potentially life-altering criminal penalties simply for possessing a substance that is less harmful than alcohol,” Capecchi said. “Our law enforcement officials will be able to spend more time addressing serious crimes. This law will make D.C. safer.” Meanwhile, marijuana advocates have submitted petition signatures seeking to have D.C. residents vote in November on whether or not to follow the path that Colorado and Washington has taken in legalizing marijuana for casual use. Town Topics continued on Page 9

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Leadership (Part 2): the Impeachment Whisperers Psst. The “I” word is back. That would be impeachment, specifically the impeachment of President Barack Obama. It has been out there for some time now, of course, and Rep. Steven King, R-Iowa, is not the first to offer up the possibility. And, of course, the word has been bantered about for many a president -- including President James Madison during the War of 1812. It was called “Mr. Madison’s War,” after all. This time, King suggested that the House might go there— impeachment—if President Obama chose to issue an executive order that would defer deportation of millions of illegal immigrants already in the United States. Speaker of the House John Boehner has repeatedly said impeachment is not on the table. He also said once upon a time that he would never allow a government shutdown on his watch, but we know what happened there. Boehner has initiated and pushed through legislation that the House would sue the president over the use of executive actions as a kind of abuse of power. The good and faithful public servant Sarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska and vice presidential running mate of Senator John McCain, has loudly and repeatedly urged the impeachment of the president, as in “We must impeach.” McCain has stoutly maintained, “I do not agree with her. Boehner has insisted that the House would not do such a thing and argued that all the impeachment talk is a scam by the Democrats to raise money for the November mid-term election campaign. If the president should pursue some sort of solo policy and executive action on immigration, why then that would be impeachable. Doing nothing about immigration except to deport immigrants is apparently not impeachable. Still, this has been the do-nothing House of Representatives that has set a new standard in nothing doing. As for Palin, well, speaking of dereliction of duty, the governor quit her governorship in the middle

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of things because she had other, more important things to do—conduct a fact-finding bus tour as to whether there were enough people who wanted her to be president (there weren’t) and to cheer her daughter’s efforts on “Dancing with the Stars”. Still, impeachment is a serious matter, even if it should only be yelled out by six drunks in a bar. What’s being suggested here, there and in all things Republican is that the president be impeached and, if convicted, be removed from office for “high crimes and misdemeanors,” which, among other things, include the Benghazi controversy, the 24-7 career maker for Rep. Daniel Issa, the Health Care Act, the immigration crisis at the Texas border, the releasing of terrorists, and various matters, including , well, just because. What would happen if the House moved forward, as well they might if they gain control of the Senate? If you think the country is divided and the government is paralyzed now, watch what happens then. It’s happened only two times in American history. In the aftermath of the Civil War, when Lincoln’s Vice President Andrew Johnson, who took over as president, was impeached for—essentially—pursuing Lincoln’s goals of reconciliation with the South and, in the 1990s, when President Bill Clinton was impeached in the aftermath of the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Neither was convicted or left office. The only president who resigned his office and left was President Richard Nixon. Forty years ago, he resigned on Aug. 9, 1974, because of the Watergate scandal, even as the House appeared to be preparing impeachment papers against him. According to a CNN poll, two thirds of the American people are opposed to going forward with an impeachment of the President Obama. Over 50 percent of Republicans apparently favor impeachment, John Boehner notwithstanding. Can’t we just impeach the entire government, or at least the House as a whole? Is “doing nothing at all” an impeachable offense? Wait and see.

Mayor’s Race: Is Muriel Bowser a Shoo-In? BY MARK PLOTKIN Muriel Bowser should be a shoo-in for mayor. The main reason is that she is the Democratic nominee. Democrats are 76 percent of the registered voters of Washington, D.C. Thus, anyone who runs with that banner starts with an enormous advantage. This cannot be repeated enough. But Bowser’s support is soft, even amongst loyal Democrats. Her Democratic Primary victory was not attributable to overwhelming fervent support but because she became the plausible alternative to the vulnerable and damaged incumbent, Mayor Vincent Gray. Even when you ask voters who voted for her in the Democratic Primary they struggle to muster any enthusiasm for their own vote. The very best thing that has happened to Bowser’s candidacy is that Carol Schwartz jumped into the race. This is the fifth time she has run for the office. She has been elected to

the School Board and the District Council. Her name recognition is high, and there is a good deal of genuine affection for her. But Schwartz cannot win! What she does do is cut into David Catania’s support amongst D.C. Republicans and most of all with Independent voters who are not registered in either party. The Independent vote is key. There are 80,000 voters registered as Independent. In all previous elections, they were not a factor. But in the 2014 mayoral election, if they come out in force, Catania’s candidacy becomes very viable. Independent voters have not been courted before. In this election, they will be by all the candidates. Bowser desperately needs a definition. By this, I mean that she needs to give voters a reason to vote for her. Catania is going after Democrats, even though he is not one of them. You have seen the signs -- Democrats for David.

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Bowser needs to remind voters that Catania was a Republican. That’s a dirty word in D.C. Catania is running a highly visible, smart campaign, so far. His persona needs to be re-shaped. There are too many stories concerning his temper and arrogance. Will he be able to do a personality transformation or a modified make-over? The campaign will take twists and turns. I’ll be here to chronicle them in the issues ahead. A race that should not even be close at this early point appears to be taking that shape. Mark Plotkin is a political analyst and contributor to the BBC on American politics.

Our Walkable City, Local Farmers Markets BY JACK EVANS

One of the best parts of living in a city is how accessible everything is. From grocery stores to retail to restaurants, D.C. more than lives up to recent reports that it’s the most walkable city on the planet. One way we’ve made it even more walkable over the years is all the farmers’ markets that bring fresh, local, healthy food to neighborhoods all across the District. The Arcadia Farm is taking the mobility of farmer’s markets one step further with the Arcadia Mobile Market that operates all across the city via a 28-foot converted school bus. The mission of Arcadia’s Mobile Market is to improve access to healthy, affordable food, regardless of where you live or how much you earn. The Mobile Market makes 18 stops across the city during the week, including the recently introduced market at Garrison Elementary at 1200 S St., NW, in Ward 2, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays. The Arcadia Mobile Market takes advantage of the D.C. Government’s “bonus bucks” program that utilizes local funds to increase food access for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as Food Stamps), WIC (Women, Infants and Children), and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) recipients. I’m proud to say that I championed this program on the Council and worked to secure the necessary funding in the District’s budget. In addition to the Arcadia Mobile Market, the “bonus bucks” funds are available to SNAP/ WIC/FMNP recipients at the many participating farmers’ markets across the city and Ward 2. The program allows participants who redeem $5 of benefits to purchase $10 worth of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables at participating farmers’ markets. I highly encourage everyone to visit their local farmers’ market. In addition to bringing delicious, healthy foods to nearly every neighborhood in Ward 2, these wonderful organizations are working with farmers, communities, the city government, and others to improve food access and make the city even more walkable for all of our residents. I would also like to congratulate a member of my Council staff, Ruth Werner, on her recent marriage. Many of you know Ruth as my liaison to Georgetown civic associations. She also serves as the Director of the Finance and Revenue Committee, which I chair. I can only imagine that she timed her wedding to coincide with the summer recess that the Georgetown civic associations and the D.C. Council take in August. Be sure to congratulate Ruth and her husband Mark the next time you see them!

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Update on 90-Day Stay: D.C. Ban on Handguns Carried Outside the Home Struck Down BY JOSEPH PARK U.S. District Court Judge Frederick Scullin ordered a 90-day stay on his ruling that D.C.’s total ban on carrying handguns in public is unconstitutional. Scullin relied on the fact the plaintiffs in the lawsuit did not oppose the stay so that the District Council can have the time to re-write the gun law. Of his decision, Scullin wrote, “. . . An immediate 90-day stay is appropriate to provide the city council with an opportunity to enact appropriate legislation consistent with the court’s.” On July 28, D.C. Attorney General Irvin Nathan asked for a stay on the ruling until the D.C. decides on a potential appeal for the ruling or 180 days which will give the city lawmakers enough time to approve a new legislation that will regulate public gun carry within the District. The stay will be in effect until Oct. 22 for the District Council to come up with new regulations or appeal the judge’s ruling to a higher court.

Below is the original news story. The D.C. ban on handguns carried outside the home was struck down as unconstitutional on July 26 by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. District residents are now permitted to carry legally registered pistols in public. Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy Lanier sent out an instructional memo telling officers not to arrest individuals carrying legally registered handguns. The ruling came after five-year long lawsuit, Palmer vs. District of Columbia, and was brought by the Second Amendment Foundation and four licensed gun owners in the District. The legal started when three licensed gunowners had their gun registration denied by the MPD because they intended to carry their guns in public. The fourth plaintiff in the lawsuit is a New Hampshire resident who was charged with illegal gun carry after he was stopped for speeding. He later applied for a legal permit which would allow him to carry his handgun when he traveled through the city but had his gun licensing application rejected by the MPD. “Congratulations, Americans, your capital is not a constitution-free zone,” wrote attorney Alan Gura, who represented the gun owners in this case, on his blog in response to the ruling. “Obviously, the carrying of handguns for selfdefense can be regulated. But totally banning a right literally spelled out in the Bill of Rights isn’t going to fly.” Ted Gest, a spokesman for the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia,

which defended the city’s ban, told the Washington Times that the city is studying the opinion and its options, which would include appealing the judge’s ruling and asking the judge to stop his ruling from going into effect during any appeal made by the city.

Silver Line Opens With Pols and Fanfare The first phase of Metrorail’s Silver Line opened to riders July 26 after an opening ceremony with politicians from Virginia and Washington, D.C. The new Metro links for Tysons Corner and Reston represent the first major addition to the Metrorail system in more than 20 years. The nearly $3-billion project connects new stations -- McLean, Tysons Corner, Greensboro, Spring Hill and WiehleReston East to the Orange Line and to downtown D.C. and Maryland. The nearly 12-mile length of the first phase of

Metrorail’s Silver Line -- which will connect D.C. to Washington Dulles International Airport by 2018 -- is the first new line since 1991 when the Green Line opened. Metrorail first opened in 1976. The Silver Line’s inaugural day drew nearly 10,000 riders, according to Metro. The line will likely transport 25,000 riders a day.

Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Rep. Jim Moran, D-Va. Photo by Paul Simkin

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EASY, BREEZY: FURNISHING THE OUTDOORS PH OTOS B Y PAUL SIM K I N

A trend over recent years has the indoors moving outside to create inviting spaces on patios, terraces or in the garden itself. Expressed lavishly, an outdoor living room might have an outdoor flat screen television and fully equipped kitchen with grills and refrigeration. A simpler design could feature a furniture grouping for cocktails and dining.

The availability and wide selection of all-weather furniture, fabrics, rugs, screens, trellises and lighting enable Washingtonians to enjoy the outdoors from early spring to late fall. In addition, present-day outdoor furniture and accessories are so attractive they can move inside and complement your indoor pieces.

Furniture Your choice of furniture sets the design style for your outdoor space. If the space is visually adjacent to the indoor living area, you will want the two areas to be compatible in style and color. Here are some options to consider:

Teak: Teak furniture continues to be a classic design style for outdoor living. Its golden brown color can be preserved throughout its lifetime with annual coats of outdoor wood oil, or you may allow it to slowly age to a soft gray.

Aluminum: Originally made for kitchen furniture, new tubular designs are stylish and modern. The durability and light weight of aluminum combined with outdoor fabric pillows make this material an easy-care way to go.

Outdoor Wicker: Outdoor wicker is woven from synthetic hard fibers to have a textured look similar to natural wicker. Whereas teak furniture may be too heavy and aluminum too casual for indoor use, wicker easily makes this transition. The quality of outdoor wicker varies so check out the anticipated lifetime of the furniture pieces and buy the best quality wicker your pocketbook will allow. It will pay off in the long term. Kati Pope, manager of Janus & Cie on M Street in Georgetown, offers advice on caring for outdoor wicker: “Our handwoven synthetic and combination fibers require minimal maintenance. Simply vacuum loose dirt and apply a mix of dish detergent and lukewarm water with a soft sponge or cloth and allow to air dry. The fibers are colorfast, UV and stain resistant and 100-percent recyclable.”

Outdoor/Indoor Fabrics

Top quality fabrics, resistant to rain and sun fade, will serve you years longer than cheaper brands. Sunbrella has long been the standard for outdoor fabric, offering variety in patterns beyond the solids and stripes of the past. Perennials, a relatively new brand in outdoor fabric and furnishings, is becoming another popular choice with a selection ranging from faux suedes and velvets to playful, casual patterns. Myra Hines, owner of Hines & Co. showrooms and a resident of Georgetown and New York, says, “Beyond its durability for outdoor use, the Perennials fabric selection has become just as popular for indoors as it is for patios and gardens.”

Outdoor Rugs

Top: Outdoor seating from Georgetown’s JANUS et Cie. Bottom: Architect, Christian Zapatka’s Georgetown Garden.

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Outdoor rugs act to define the space and make it more inviting by adding a splash of color and texture. Rugs reduce noise and slippage and simply feel good underfoot. The durability of an outdoor rug depends on the type of material used and how the rug was made. Ben Tabar, manager at Georgetown Carpet, recommends synthetic fiber rugs such as polypropylene for unprotected outdoor areas. “Any outdoor rug should be made of a material that will allow hosing down,” says Tabar, who also warns that

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natural woven fabrics, such as sisal, seagrass and coir, show water marks and are not stain resistant. He recommends the natural fiber rugs for indoors and protected areas only.

Lighting Don’t underestimate the impact of outdoor lighting to create an intimate and enchanting atmosphere. Lights can be permanently installed on tree branches, screens and trellises in a variety of designs. LED technology allows you to select the hue of light from white to pink, yellow, blue and green that best complements the furnishings.

Privacy Screens and Accessories Whether used for defining space, shielding your outdoor room from prying eyes or protecting people and furnishings from sunlight, privacy screens are an invaluable accessory. You can choose screens that match other furnishings or that provide a needed contrast of color, material or texture. Adding live or dried plants arranged in antique or reproduction urns or pots soften the décor. Overhead fans provide a cooling breeze and deter flying insects while adding a stylish accent to the room. For Questions or Inquiries: Dena Verrill and Alla Rogers, principals at Dena Verrill Interiors – DenaVerrillInteriors.com

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An Array of Asian Art in September BY R ICHARD S E L DE N PH OTOS COURT E S Y O F S O T H E B Y ’ S N E W Y O R K Calligraphy, formerly in the collection of General and Mrs. Zhu. The Chinese-owned Gianguan Auctions, at Madison Avenue and E 41st Street, has an auction of Fine Chinese Paintings, Ceramics, Bronzes and Works of Art on Sunday, Sept. 14. On Friday, Sept. 19, concluding the week of intense contemplation – and competition – the Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art auction wraps up at Christie’s. Just prior to the New York auctions, on Saturday, Sept. 13, Freeman’s in Philadelphia holds its fall auction of Asian art. Skinner in Boston has an Asian art auction on Wednesday, Sept. 17, with a preview in New York at The Culture Center on Friday, Sept. 12. Asia Week New York, the even bigger spring series of sales and exhibitions, will take place March 13 to 21, 2015. Total sales at last spring’s event were $200 million, $25 million more than in 2013, due both to the rising interest in Asian art among museums and to the increasing number and wealth of Chinese buyers.

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Zhang Daqian Portrait Of Avalokitesvara From Dunhuang Buddhist Cave ink and color on silk, hanging scroll Est.: $2.6/3.2 million The fall auctions of Asian art are lined up in New York like the panels of a painted screen, beginning Monday, Sept. 15, with Asian Works of Art at Doyle New York and Chinese Art at Bonhams. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Bonhams has a Fine Japanese Works of Art auction and Christie’s has two auctions: Indian and Southeast Asian Art and Fine Chinese Paintings. Sotheby’s also has two that day: Chinese Art through the Eye of Sakamoto Goro: Song Ceramics, and Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. The sole auction on Wednesday, Sept. 17, is at Sotheby’s: Images of Enlightenment: Devotional Works of Art and Paintings. On Thursday, Sept. 18, Christie’s has an auction of Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art and Sotheby’s has two auctions of Chinese paintings: Fine Classical Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy and Chinese Paintings and

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Pennsylvania Avenue’s Facelift Begins Trumps, D.C. Officials Break Ground on Old Post Office Redevelopment BY ROBERT DEVANEY

Courtesy the Trump Organization

Left: a before-and-after photo montage shows the timelessness of the Old Post Office, completed in 1899, on Pennsylvania Avenue, which awaits a new rehabilitation plan. Above: a rendering of the 3,500-square-foot Historic Library. It will serve as a junior ballroom, large boardroom or informal meeting space. Right: the Old Post Office at night; photo by Carol M. Highsmith. Right, below: a rendering of the Grand Ballroom, which at 13,000 square feet will be the largest ballrom among the city’s luxury hotels.

Pennsylvania Avenue will soon be getting a major facelift – and “a new flavor,” as Eleanor Holmes Norton said. With a new Trump Hotel coming and the National Capital Planning Commission’s set up of the Pennsylvania Avenue Initiative, upgrades are afoot for “America’s Boulevard.” The first of two major redevelopments expected on Pennsylvania Avenue broke ground July 23 as construction began to transform the Old Post Office into the Trump International Hotel. The Trump family, including Donald J. Trump, Donald Trump, Jr., Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump, was joined by Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, Mayor Vincent Gray, Councilmembers Marion Barry, Anita Bonds, Muriel Bowser, Jack Evans and Vincent Orange, as they broke ground on the ultraluxe hotel at 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, which is less than four blocks from the White House. The event moved the Wall Street Journal to write, perhaps condescendingly: “Washington is no longer just a sleepy Southern government town; it’s becoming a 24/7 cosmopolitan metropolis on par with London, Paris and New York as a destination for the rich and powerful. . . . the nation’s capital is finally getting its due …” Trump signed the $3-million annual lease in August 2013, after being selected by the General Services Administration to make over the building in February 2012. The Old Post Office was almost torn down in the 1960s, but a preservation movement saved it. In the 1980s, it was rehabbed for offices and a food court put on the ground level.

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A block away and across the avenue, the F.B.I. is pondering a new headquarters outside the District, thus providing the second key location for redevelopment and re-energizing Pennsylvania Avenue. “We are absolutely thrilled to break ground today on what will be . . . one of the finest hotels anywhere in the world,” said Donald J. Trump, head of the Trump Organization during the ground-breaking ceremony in front of the entrance to the Old Post Office. “Throughout the next two years, we will work to restore this magnificent building to even well beyond its original grandeur . . . and it will be completed prior to November of 2016—a very special date.” Ivanka Trump, lead developer for the $200-million conversion project, said, “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to redevelop one of this country’s most historic buildings, and we will spare no effort to ensure that the hotel, once completed, lives up to the legacy and integrity of this iconic landmark.” She also thanked all the right people. In her remarks, Eleanor Holmes Norton said to Ivanka Trump, “I can’t believe you gave birth to a baby and a building in the same year.” Among the crowd was Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., who chairs the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and is known for urging the GSA to redevelop or sell underused federal properties. He was thanked by Donald Trump, who asked him to speak. Mica simply went to the microphone and said, “Thank you.”

Mica has been a proponent of converting the Federal Trade Commission building on Pennsylvania Avenue across from the National Gallery of Art into a third building for the art institution. With Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Calif., Mica held a hearing in the West Heating Plant on 29th Street, below the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown, to argue quicker conversion of unused federal property into private hands. The plant and adjacent property were sold soon thereafter and now await redevelopment. During the event, Mica also opined on the question of D.C. statehood. He said that most of the city could be given back to Maryland (as Alexandria and Arlington used to be part of Washington, D.C.) and a federal core could serve as the capital. Also stepping up to the podium was Councilmember Muriel Bowser, Democratic nominee for mayor and chair of the District Council’s Economic Development Committee, who turned to the elder Trump and said, “Donald, I know you make no small plans.” Bowser added, “And that’s exactly what we see in our future: No small plans.” And the Old Post Office is no small place. According to the Trump Organization, the new hotel “will feature 270 richly luxurious guest rooms, averaging more than 600 square feet, making them the largest in Washington, D.C. Additionally, two extraordinary presidential suites, located in the historic former offices of the Postmaster General and averaging 3,500 and 5,000 square-feet, will be among the largest in the country. The property will also offer 36,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including a 13,000-square-foot grand ballroom, the largest among D.C. luxury hotels. Guests of Trump International Hotel, Washington, D.C. will also experience a 5,000-square-foot Mar-a-Lago Spa by Ivanka Trump and state-of-the-art fitness center, luxury retail and renowned restaurants.” It was not all superlatives and glad-handing during the groundbreaking of gold-plated shovels. At-large Councilmember David Catania tweeted, “Never been happier to NOT be there.” Outside the 12th Street entrance to the groundskeeping stood members of Unite Here Local 25, a hotel worker union, which asserts, “Donald Trump is constructing a palace for the rich and keeping District residents poor at the same time.” The union fights for middle-class wages and has urged employers to fight inequality. The Trump International Hotel is expected to involve 1,000 construction workes, to create jobs for 300 permanent hotel workers and to generate $100 million in taxes to the District of Columbia over 10 years. Discussions on the future of Pennsylvania Avenue continue through the National Capital Planning Commission. It has launched with the General Services Administration and the National Park Service the Pennsylvania Avenue Initiative “to study the near- and long-term needs of the Avenue and surrounding neighborhoods, identify a governance framework, and develop a vision for how the Avenue can meet local and national needs in a 21st century capital city,” the NCPC says. A bit of history from the NCPC notes that “after decades of deterioration along the north side of Pennsylvania Avenue, the area was redeveloped through the vision of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation, created by Congress in 1972. The PADC oversaw the development and implementation of the 1974 Pennsylvania Avenue Plan, which had been fully implemented by 1996. Congress then disbanded the PADC and distributed ongoing management responsibilities to GSA, NPS, and NCPC. The District also has responsibilities for maintenance and transportation along the avenue.” Having held public work shops already, the NCPC will host a Sept. 19 Speaker Series on the Pennsylvania Avenue Initiative at the Newseum.

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Chevy Chase, Washington, DC

$1,475,000

Stunning 2BR, 2FB + den Penthouse unit w/loft & private terrace with views to Ft. Reno Park! Chef’s kit w/Viking SS appl, granite counters & large island. Dining area open to the living space defined by walls of windows. Nathan Carnes/ Miller Chevy Chase Office 202-321-9132

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Palisades , Washington, DC

$1,095,000

This is the home you always wanted to own - charming 4BR, 3.5BA, center hall colonial. White picket fence on a corner lot. Design, award winning kit. Spacious LR/DR. Family rm Den, Screen porch. Lovely yard, flagstone patios, garden. Fully finished bsmt. Scott Polk/Georgetown Office 202-256-5460/202-944-8400

Palisades, Washington, DC

Wes Foster, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of The Long & Foster Companies is no stranger to military service. A veteran himself, Wes has chosen to demonstrate his gratitude to those who serve in the US Military by providing active duty personnel, honorably discharged veterans and the spouses of both groups with scholarships for real estate licensing classes so they can benefit from a career in real estate. To learn more about the P. Wesley Foster Military Service Scholarship, contact your local Long & Foster office. We can’t think of anyone we’d rather have on our team.

Columbia Heights , Washington, DC

$620,000

Stone Colonial 4BR,1BA TH .LL Front Entrance & inner stair access. Close Columbia Hghts, GA Ave/Petworth & Shaw Metro Stations. Leon Williams 202-437-6828 Georgetown Office 202-944-8400

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$2,495,000

STUNNING NEW CONSTRUCTION! Gorgeous water views! 5,000sf on large 8,000sf lot, close-in location! 5BR, 2 Family rooms , Open floor plan! Janet Whitman 202-321-0110 Georgetown Office 202-944-8400

Georgetown, Washington, DC

$850,000

Stunning 2BR ,+ den, in sought-after Sheridan Garage located in Georgetown’s East Village. Min to Dupont Metro or the shops on M Street. Features 2 lvl living, lofty ceilings, contemporary finishes, hardwood flrs & open-plan kit. Benton Snider/ Georgetown Office 703-298-2443/ 202-944-8400

Cleveland Park, Washington, DC

$5,250,000

“The Wedding Cake House” on ¼ acre lot in the most coveted location! Exquisite 1898 Victorian has been carefully restored and offers 7BR and over 6,200 sq. ft. of comfortable living area. Terri Robinson 202-607-7737 Georgetown Office 202-944-8400

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YOUR DINING GUIDE TO WASHINGTON DC’S FINEST RESTAURANTS

1789 RESTAURANT 1226 36TH ST., NW 202–965–1789 1789restaurant.com

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.

BISTRO FRANCAIS 3124-28 M ST., NW 202–338–3830 bistrofrancaisdc.com

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. In addition to daily specials, our specialties include our famous Poulet Bistro (tarragon rotisserie chicken), Minute Steak Maitre d’Hotel (steak and pomme frites), Steak Tartare, freshly prepared seafood, veal, lamb and duck dishes and the best Eggs Benedict in town.

BISTROT LEPIC & WINE BAR

1736 WISCONSIN AVE., NW 202–333–0111 bistrotlepic.com 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 every day for lunch and dinner. Now serving brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Reservations suggested.

CHADWICKS

3205 K ST., NW 202–333–2565 ChadwicksRestaurants.com A Georgetown tradition for over 40 years, this friendly neighborhood restaurant/saloon features fresh seafood, burgers, award-winning ribs and specialty salads and sandwiches. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Late-night dining (Sun.-Thu. until midnight, Fri.– Sat. until 1 a.m.). Champagne brunch served Sat. and Sun. until 4 p.m. Open Mon.–Thu. 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Fri.– Sat. 11:30 a.m.–3 a.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Kids’ menu available.

CLYDE'S OF GEORGETOWN 3236 M ST., NW 202–333–9180 clydes.com

This animated tavern, in the heart of Georgetown, popularized saloon food and practically invented Sunday brunch. Clyde’s is the People’s Choice for bacon cheeseburgers, steaks, fresh seafood, grilled chicken salads, fresh pastas and desserts.

Overlooking the new Georgetown Waterfront Park

I-THAI RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR

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I-Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar offers a taste of authentic Thai cuisine and Thai noodle dishes, where quality is never compromised. Using only the freshest ingredients, each dish is carefully prepared by our talented house chefs. With their extensive knowledge and expertise they are able to transform each dish with the perfect blend of herbs and spices into a delightful experience with the boldest and most genuine flavors possible.

Malmaison opened in June 2013 and features elegant French dining in Washington D.C’s historic Georgetown waterfront.

3003 M ST., NW 202–580–8852

Sun.–Thu. 11:30 a.m .–10:30 p.m. Fri.–Sat. 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.

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3401 K ST.,NW 202–817–3340 malmaisondc.com

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).

DAS ETHIOPIAN 1201 28TH ST., NW

202–333–4710 dasethiopian.com DAS Ethiopian offers you a cozy twostory setting, with rare outside dining views and al fresco patio dining. DAS is located at the eclectically brilliant historic corner of the internationally renowned shopping district of Georgetown. A tent under which all come to feast is the very Amharic definition of DAS. From neighborhood diners, nearby students and journalists to international visitors and performers, all enjoy the casual but refined atmosphere that serves up the freshest Ethiopian dishes from local and sustainable food sources.

MARTINS TAVERN

1264 WISCONSIN AVE., NW 202–333–7370 martinstavern.com Don't let the beer fool you, it's a compliment to your dining experience. Since 1933, the warm atmosphere of Martin’s Tavern has welcomed neighbors and world travelers looking for great food, service and years of history within its walls. Fourth generation owner Billy Martin, Jr., continues the tradition of Washington’s oldest familyowned restaurant.

Serving Brunch until 4 p .m. 7 days a week!

THE GRILL ROOM 1050 31ST ST., NW 202-617-2424 thegrillroomdc.com

Tucked up along the historic C&O Canal, a national park that threads through the Georgetown neighborhood, The Grill Room at Capella Washington, D.C., specializes in hand-cut, bone-in, artisan meats, bracingly fresh seafood and tableside preparations. Framed with a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and fluid geometric lines, the ambiance is one of relaxed refinement. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

ENO WINE BAR

2810 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., NW 202–333–4710 enowinerooms.com Visit ENO Wine Bar and enjoy wine flights, charcuterie, cheese, chocolate & small plates. ENO offers 100 bottles under $50 & 30 wines by the glass starting at $9. The ENO Experience is perfect for a pre-theater meal or try our dessert wine & chocolate flights after. Outdoor seating available.

Enjoy select bottles of wine 50% OFF Sunday & Monday WINE DOWN Sun –Thurs from 5 pm -7 pm & sip wines on tap for $5. Mon- Thurs 5 pm - 12 am Fri & Sat 4 pm – 1 am Sun 4 pm - 11pm

SEA CATCH RESTAURANT

1054 31ST ST., NW 202–337–8855 seacatchrestaurant.com Overlooking the historic C&O Canal, we offer fresh seafood simply prepared in a relaxed atmosphere. Outdoor dinning available. Join us for Happy Hour, Mon.-Fri. from 5 to 7 pm, featuring $1 oysters and half-priced drinks

Lunch Mon.–Sat. 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 5–10 p.m. Complementary Valet Parking

CAFE BONAPARTE

1522 WISCONSIN AVE., NW 202–333–8830 cafebonaparte.com Captivating customers since 2003, Cafe Bonaparte has been dubbed the “quintessential” European café, featuring award-winning crepes and arguably the “best” coffee in D.C.! Other can'tmiss attractions are the famous weekend brunch every Saturday and Sunday until 3 p.m. and our late-night weekend hours serving sweet and savory crepes until 1 a.m.

We look forward to calling you a “regular” soon!

FILOMENA RISTORANTE

1063 WISCONSIN AVE., NW 202–338–8800 filomena.com Filomena is a Georgetown landmark that has endured the test of time and is now celebrating 30 years. Our old-world cooking styles and recipes brought to America by the early Italian immigrants, alongside the culinary cutting-edge creations of Italy’s foods of today, executed by our award-winning Italian chef. Try our spectacular lunch buffet on Friday and Saturday or our Sunday Brunch.

Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

THE OCEANAIRE 1201 F ST., NW 202–347–2277 theoceanaire.com

Ranked one of the most popular seafood restaurants in D.C., “this cosmopolitan” send-up of a vintage supper club that’s styled after a '40’s-era ocean liner is appointed with cherry wood and red leather booths, infused with a “clubby, old money” atmosphere. The menu showcases “intelligently” prepared fish dishes that “recall an earlier time of elegant” dining. Lunch Mon.–Fri. 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Dinner Mon.–Thu. 5–10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5–11 p.m., Sun. 5–9 p.m.

FOOD & WINE

Chilling Out for the Rest of the Summer

BY N ICK MA S S E L L A One of the most unpleasant aspects of summer in D.C. is the heat and humidity, which makes getting around town without looking disheveled a struggle. While summer 2014 has yet to reach the point of unbearable, the possibilities that it will during August and September are likely. In an effort to remain cool, calm and collected, we pulled together a list of the best chilled drinks Washington has to offer. Located at the Georgetown Waterfront is one of Washington’s top restaurants, Farmers Fishers Bakers (3000 K St., NW; 202-298-TRUE), known for serving American fair with a farmhouse feel. While it’s food menus are expansive and gluttonous, brunch is to die for. So is its drinks menu made with homemade sodas and syrups and the freshest and often times local ingredients. Perfectly suited for the hottest summer day, try the super light and refreshing Organic Cucumber Delight, made with American Harvest Organic Vodka, ginger-flavored liquor Domaine de Canton, a splash of lemon juice and served with a cucumber slice and balled cantaloupe. Since opening in Georgetown and El Centro's Spicy Margarita, Photo by Erin Schaff at its original location on 14th Street, Richard Sandoval’s El Centro D.F. (1218 Wisconsin Ave., NW; 202-333-4100) is known as one of the District’s most popular Mexican restaurants with a lively nightlife scene. Whether you’re seated for dinner or there for cocktails, its margaritas are some of the best in town. Served by the glass or in half or full pitchers, go for the Traditional Margarita, made with Sauza Blue Agave Tequila, fresh lime and agave nectar, or add fruit flavor with fresh mango or strawberry purée. Or heat things up while still chilling out with the Spicy Margarita, a mix of Serrano pepper-infused tequila, fresh lime agave nectar and chili-ginger. New to 14th Street is Tico (1926 14th St., NW; 202-319-1400), at the southwest corner of U Street, impressing Washingtonians with its American fair influenced by Mexican and Spanish cuisines. Pull a seat up to the bar and order the Hibiscus Margarita on draft. Instead of Triple Sec, Tico uses Patron Citronge and pairs it with 100-percent Blue Agave Tequila, lime, lemon and its

namesake hibiscus. Served with salt on the rim, the lemon and lime produce a strong tart taste that pairs well with the floral component of the hibiscus. For hot summer days when you’re looking to grab a cold drink with a colleague during or after work, visit The Hamilton (600 14th St., NW; 202-787-1000) and order its White Peach Sangria. Hint: go for the pitcher if you and your plus one plan to each have at least two. Made with Spanish Cava sparkling wine, OYO Stone Fruit Vodka, white peach purée and tarragoninfused syrup, it’s bright color, fresh aromas and sweet taste will have you ordering it well into the fall. After a Saturday or Sunday stroll at Eastern Market, visit Ted’s Bulletin (505 8th St., SE, 202.544.8337) and add a kick to your dessert with one of its regionally-famous adult milkshakes. Their selection comes in a variety of flavors and best during summer is the Twisted Coconut that pairs vanilla ice cream with coconut rum and your choice of key lime pie flavored coconut rum or bananas foster flavored banana rum with crunchy shavings of toasted coconut. Not a fan of coconut? Try the Buzzed Berries, made with vanilla ice cream, raspberry schnapps, rum, and fresh blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. For the next time you’re poolside or on the patio looking to enjoy something refreshing, open a bottle of Moët Ice Impérial, champagne meant to be enjoyed over ice. Available at 1 West Dupont Circle Wine & Liquor, Barrel House Liquor Store and Sherry's Wine and Spirit, its best served over three ice cubes in a large cabernet-style glass. Dress it up with fresh mint leaves, lime zest or red fruits, and you’re set to chill in the summer sun. Should you want to go the non-alcoholic route, locally hand-crafted Thunder Beast Root Beer is a crowd-pleaser for both the young and old. It boasts maple and butterscotch flavors with notes of honey and botanicals on its finish. Pick up a six pack at Relay Foods in D.C., Virginia or Maryland. Thunder Beast Root Beer

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Latest Dish BY LIN DA ROT H

Tysons Corner Center will be the site of a new Indian restaurant this fall, American Tandoori, from a New Delhi, India-based company. The new concept launches in the U.S. in Northern Virginia. They also plan to launch a quick service version of the Indian concept, with a name to be determined. Chef Troy Williams plans to open two new Spots: The Spot Deli at 701 H St., NE, later this year, and The Spot on H restaurant and bar early next year. Williams currently runs food service at Howard University Hospital, but has previously worked at Georgia Brown's, J. Paul's and Old Ebbitt Grill. French- and Japanese-inspired Crane & Turtle restaurant opens in Petworth, brought to you by the folks who brought you Passenger and Room 11. Chef Makoto Hamamura, a sixyear veteran of CityZen, is creating a unique menu to complement the sakes, ciders, and large-format beers. Chef Update Restaurateur Manuel Iguina named Roberto Hernandez the new executive chef for Mio Restaurant. Hernandez has been a featured guest chef at Mio. Previously, he was at Blue Door Restaurant at the Delano Hotel in Miami… Clyde’s Restaurant Group named Samuel Kim the new executive chef for the iconic 1789 Restaurant at 1226 36th St., NW. He most recently served as the execu-

tive sous chef at Colicchio and Sons… David Lofgren has been named executive sous chef for härth at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. He joins härth's culinary team after working as a chef at the Ritz Carlton in Washington, D.C. Bar Dupont has hired Jonathan Yeronick as beverage program director. Most recently, Yeronick served as dining room manager at Le Diplomat… Art & Soul chef de cuisine, Douglas Alexander now becomes executive chef. He replaces Wes Morton, who is returning home to his roots in Louisiana to start his own restaurant. Just Opened Boss Shepherd’s debuted on July 21 in the Warner Theater building at 13th & E Streets, NW, with chef Jeremy Waybright at the kitchen helm, serving locally sourced ingredients. Three words: Pot Pie Fritters … Chaplin Restaurant & Bar, from mixologists Ari and Micah Wilder, is now open at 1501 9th St., NW, previously the location of Mandalay. The 83-seat Chaplin is named for the famous film comedian and designed to evoke the early days of cinema. Chef Jeremy Cooke, formerly assisting at Toki Underground on H Street, NE, oversees its Asian-inspired menu. His previous gigs include chef jobs at Argonaut, Elisir & Siroc. Sauf Haus Bier Hall, a German beer garden at 1216-A 18th St., NW in Dupont Circle opened its doors on July 24.

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Willie T's Lobster Shack on Connecticut Ave NW, is Dupont Circle’s latest addition, focusing on lobster and other seafood rolls … Bryan Voltaggio has opened his fast casual Frederick-born soups, salads and sandwich place, Lunchbox, in Chevy Chase Pavilion … Water & Wall's new pop-up Chinese lunch, 3811 N. Fairfax Drive in Arlington is serving reinvented takes on Chinese favorites …. GRK opened its doors on July 18 on 19th Street in the Golden Triangle, serving fast casual Greek yeeros (gyros) … Penn Commons, the newest restaurant from Passion Food Hospitality team opened on Aug. 4 at 6th & H Streets, NW,

serving classic American tavern food with 40 beers on tap. Openings Update Chef-owner RJ Cooper’s Gypsy Soul has opened his 135-seat restaurant in Fairfax’s Mosaic District. It reflects the chef’s travels through the South and mid-Atlantic. One of two sous chef positions has been filled by Allyson Lara, who comes from L’Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg … Jose Andres’ modern Chinese-Peruvian concept, China Chilanco, is slated to open this fall in the heart of Penn Quarter, featuring Chifa favorites–the cuisine known throughout Peru, melding Chinese style and native ingredients… Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House at CityCenterDC is slated to open in mid-September… Del Frisco’s Grille in Rockville at Pike & Rose is slated to open in mid-September as well… San-Francisco-based Tadich Grill is aiming for a late October opening at 10th Street & Pennylvania Avenue, NW, where Ten Penh used to be. Linda Roth is president of Linda Roth Associates, a public relations & marketing firm that specializes in the hospitality industry, providing creative connections through media relations, marketing initiatives, community outreach and special events. Reach her at: Linda@LindaRothPR.com or 703-417-2700. www.lindarothpr.com

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Blackberry Farm BY MARY ANN T REGE R

“It’s like discovering a pearl in the wilderness,” says a Versace-clad woman to her dinner companions while I sip a glass of Cabernet and savor a bit of eavesdropping at Blackberry Farm. It is the perfect description. Few would expect such refinement in the

foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in eastern Tennessee. Don’t bother looking for a sign on the main road to guide you to a place where chic and sheep coincide--gawkers are discouraged. In fact, the average tourist has never heard of this rural retreat and that suits

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FARAWAY FARM

Upperville, Virginia • $5,925,000

Middleburg Area • $3,350,000

118 acres • Main house is stone with slate & copper roof recently expanded to approximately 7,000 square feet • Amazing views • 2 bedroom guest house • 3 bedroom tenant house • 4 stall stable • Heated pool • 4-car garage & 2 ponds.

Helen MacMahon

(540) 454-1930

Solid stone home with copper roof on 70 acres • Original portions dating from the 1700’s • First floor bedroom & 3 additional suites • Original floors • 8 fireplaces • Formal living room • Gourmet kitchen • 2 ponds • Mountain views • Stone walls • Mature gardens • Pool • Primitive log cabin • Piedmont Hunt. Helen MacMahon & Ann MacMahon (540) 454-1930

Paul MacMahon

(703) 609-1905

Blackberry Farm just fine. They don’t advertise. Instead, word-of-mouth, articles in highend publications, top rankings on nearly every “best resort” list plus awards from the James Beard Foundation and Wine Spectator feed the momentum. Hollywood celebs, West Coast

LIBERTY HILL

LIONS LANE

Boyce, Virginia • $1,900,000

Boyce, Virginia • $1,299,900

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.

109 mountain top acres • Unbelievable western views • Potential to add horses • Over 2.5 miles of established walking, hiking, horse riding and/or ATV trials • 3 bedrooms • 2 fireplaces • Updated gourmet kitchen • 3 car garage • Energy efficient.

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Paul MacMahon Helen MacMahon

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HORSE & GARDEN

STONEWOOD

WASHINGTON STREET

Middleburg, Virginia • $995,000

Middleburg, Virginia • $985,000

Completely renovated country cottage with lovely kitchen & baths • French doors open to very extensive gardens, patios, porches & stone walks • 8 acres • 6 stall barn with wash stall • 2 stall run-in shed • 5 paddocks, riding ring & tremendous ride out • Studio/office • Efficient turn key property very close to town • A great find.

Helen MacMahon

(540) 454-1930

Charming stucco, log and frame home • 10 acres • 3-4 bedrooms • 3 1/2 baths • 2 fireplaces (one in the kitchen with antique brick floor) • Beautiful reclaimed pine flooring • Bright and sunny family room opens to bluestone terrace • Master bedroom opens to private balcony • 2 car garage • 4 stall barn with tack room with 2 paddocks • 2 recorded lots.

Paul MacMahon

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(703) 609-1905

techies and those in the know (rumor has it Oprah and Martha Stewart have stayed here) frequent this bucolic resort/spa/ gourmet getaway for exceptional and very private R&R. Even the word “resort” feels wrong; “experience” is a better description. With only 62 rooms and cottages on 4,200 acres (plus an additional 5,000 acres of private wilderness for fox hunting, horseback riding, fly fishing or hiking) this Relais & Chateaux working farm and gastronomic mecca offers perks that are far from its golf and ski alternatives (they don’t have either.) They do have a dairy, creamery, charcuterie and brewery plus a master cheesemaker, beekeeper, chocolatier and preservationist who oversees all jam making. Jams are sold on the farm as well as to fancy food emporiums throughout the U.S. (the blueberry is to die for). All vegetables served are grown on the farm and only heirloom seeds are used. Milk from the sheep is used to make their yogurt and cheeses. A butcher and baker are on staff and odds are, a candlestick maker is there, too. The sommelier and his team oversee a 221

Classic Virginia colonial • Circa 1926 • Stone and frame construction • 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths • Hardwood floors • High ceilings • Screened side porch on .65 acre in town • 2-car garage with apartment • Beautiful gardens and rear terrace.

Paul MacMahon

(703) 609-1905

Paul MacMahon

(703) 609-1905

Middleburg, Virginia • $700,000

Classic old Middleburg fixture • Zoned C-2 which allows retail, restaurant or personal services • Lovely large front porch and old stone walls - nice visibility one block south of the main street • Extensive plantings, room for expansion and full of charm • Approximately 2,300 sf building on .11 acre lot • Front portion dates from 1870’s.

Helen MacMahon

(540) 454-1930

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

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IN COUNTRY page wine list representing 160,000 bottles, including rare vintages such as a $14,000 bottle of Montrachet. There’s more. The farm is cultivating truffles. To hunt for them, assuming they materialize (there are no guarantees for this ten-year project), they breed rare Lagotto Romagnolo dogs imported from Italy. Fall in love with a puppy? They are for sale--$6,000 each, trained with commands given exclusively in Italian, of course. Untrained, the price is halved. Privately owned and managed by the Beall family since the early 70’s, Blackberry Farm employs a staff of 375 to care for its pampered guests. Room rates include three glorious meals each day and begin at $795; cottage suites from $1495. The place has been on my bucket list since before bucket lists became trendy. When the farm’s new spa, Wellhouse, opened I talked my husband into a three night stay. On arrival, our car is whisked away. We won’t need it again until we leave--each cottage comes with its own golf cart. If we want a lift anywhere, a fleet of new Lexus cars is available, with or without a driver. From the outside, our dark brown woodframed cottage tucked in the woods appears unremarkable. Inside, we find all the bells and whistles of a luxury hotel--soaring 17-foot ceiling in the living/bedroom, polished wood

clear trout stream, a tranquil lake and we linger at the boat house before putting a canoe to use. While there are plenty of activities—yoga, fly fishing, horseback riding, and archery for starters--there is something to be said for doing nothing. The only thing on my ‘to do’ list is visiting the spa. Face down on the massage table, my dings and dents are tweaked with warm poultices filled with healing herbs and flowers that are pressed into my body. The warmth and fragrance reduce me to Jell-O. Am I detoxed as the treatment promises? Who cares. I head to

floors topped with eclectic furnishings, Frette linens and robes plus a pantry stocked with complimentary snacks. The bathroom is big enough for a family reunion. Despite the temptation to hang out in the fancy digs, we head outdoors, winding our way through pastures dotted with horses and a dozen piglets following their mom. We discover a crystal

the outdoor pool and fantasize about our next hedonistic adventure: dinner. “Good evening” says the tall young man who swoops down upon us, ready to fulfill our every wish. I’m having trouble focusing on menu choices. Instead, I’m fixated on the room, a splendid turn-of-the-century barn with high ceilings and massive beams. I place the snowy white antique linen napkin on my lap and scan the French china and sterling silver. Given the game plan, we anticipate a hoity-toity menu. While there is plenty of haute cuisine, the forward-thinking chef creatively combines fancier fare with southern Foothills food. And, he doesn’t take himself too seriously--Guinea Hen Croquettes with White Truffle Sauce are served on a bed of “straw” topping a piece of tree bark. My husband’s pate is served on slate at the same time my Swiss Chard Salad is presented on white gold-rimmed china. Dinner may be the star each day but breakfast and lunch aren’t far behind. Both are served in a room you would expect to find in a private country estate. In

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IN COUNTRY our cozy banquette, surrounded by the owner’s impressive art collection and antique furnishings, we decide that the most beautiful art (and there’s plenty of it) is the daily vista of fog hanging over the Smokies as viewed from the sprawling stone terrace. By day three, we’re accustomed to being spoiled. At checkout, a perky young man appears with two boxed lunches for our trip home. Even they aren’t ordinary--turkey

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sandwiches with scallion mayonnaise on rosemary flatbread, containers of radish and stewed-apple salad and the most extraordinary chocolate chip cookies on the planet. As we drive down the country road, with windows wide open, a blast of fresh warm air whips my face. All I can utter is one word, ‘a-maz-ing.’ Maybe tomorrow I’ll think of something more poetic.

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Comparable to exquisite Kentucky Horse Farms, the gently rolling fields are lined with white board fencing. Features include a gracious 6 bedroom manor home, pool with house, 8 barns, large machine shop, 2 ponds, 9 tenant homes and at one of the entrances, the owner’s handsome office inclusive of conference and impressive trophy $7,500,000 room.

This extraordinary historic Inn (c. 1763)has been beautifully restored and updated ofering accomodations for events, guests, dining and private parties. A gorgeous setting on over 46 acres encompasses 4 private cottages, 9 suites, a ballroom, pub amd several dining rooms. The manicured grounds are spectacular, with gazebo, bridges & brilliant gardens surrounding the elegant stone Inn, overlooking a spring fed pond. $3,800,000

Magnificent country retreat on 30 acres with incredible privacy & beautiful views. The c.1850 manor home has been graciously expanded into a 7 bedroom home with separate entertaining venue & two-story office with T-1 capability. Pool, tennis court, gardens, greenhouse, 5 car $3,495,000 garage.

18 acres in the heart of OCH Territory with a lovely 5.5 Bedroom Italianate Style home in a beautiful setting. Formal and informal spaces, high ceilings, wonderful kitchen, expansive rec room, full basement, private pool, extensive landscaping and more. Property is in a VOF Open-Space easement. $1,695,000

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A stunning 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath stucco home on 13.77 acres in prime location on a quiet lane only minutes to Middleburg. Exceptional quality and attention to detail throughout this lovely home. Mostly open with fencing, 3 stall barn, detached 1 car garage and more. Burrland Lane, Orange County Hunt Territory. $1,650,000

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Project 4 Gallery

1353 U St NW www.Project4Gallery.com Through August 16, Project 4 Gallery will present “Everyware,” a show dedicated to exploring handheld digital art by a group of three artists connected and sharing their work and ideas through social media. The works of Aaron Cahill, William Deegan and Lynette Jackson explore context with mobile technologies and reflect on these new, contemporary conditions. For instance, Cahill’s geometric, design-like work is created entirely on his mobile device, utilizing multiple photo-sharing and fine art apps.

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1515 14th St NW www.AdamsonGallery.org In her exhibit “Interconnected: Science, Nature, and Technologies” (through August 31), Yuriko Yamaguchi created a sculptural installation titled Cloud, which balances fantasy and dreams with the overlapping web of common forces that affect the human condition: ancestry, economy, religion, nature, time, technology and place. This mixed-media work reflects its namesake both literally and metaphorically: it is beautiful from a distance, and evermore difficult to see as we get closer, until suddenly we are lost inside of it.

Cross Mackenzie Gallery

2026 R Street NW www.CrossMackenzie.com The painter Mary Armstrong creates ethereal landscapes that shift between the ground, water and air, exploring the symbiotic relationship between the earth and it’s atmosphere, evoking a sense of both serenity and turmoil. Her abstract interpretations of a landscapes are informed by 19th century painting approaches, yet her method of scraping through luscious

with ancient artistic traditions. Throughout the year, Caroline has documented her progress, building layers of color slowly and sharing her struggles and successes through her Kickstarter site. The project has culminated in a wonderful, intimate exhibition of these fifty small landscapes, on view through August 30.

wax and oils on panel in order to reveal hypedup colors from underneath lend her work a decidedly contemporary resonance.

Jane Haslem Gallery

2025 Hillyer Place NW www.JaneHaslemGallery.com The renowned landscape artist Billy Morrow Jackson is on view through the end of September in “A Clear Eyed Poet of the Prairie.” Jackson is best known for his paintings of rural buildings and their environs, in which nearly all the canvas can be devoted to dramatically lighted sky. For those with a love of the American Midwest, this is truly an exhibit not to be missed.

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missioned by Woolly as part of its “Free the repeated phrase that Nina uses in Con’s little play. Beast” program, an ambitious ten-year project “Aaron found new forms, too, for contemporary theater,” that supports new plays (some 25 new works) Shalwitz said. “The actors talk to the audience. They’re selfthrough workshops, commissioning and aware of being in a play. They want involvement. They don’t research. want to be alone with their problems, and so it is a new form. And look what happened. That pathos in the original is here, too. I think it’s changed a It’s not every day that a regional theater little from where we started. With that, audience connections, it gives birth to a play that is so defiantly theatchanges a little every time out. “ rical that it succeeds beyond anyone’s wildThe language—pungent (life sucks, or the f-word like a loud est dreams. The play won two Helen Hayes intruder at a party) also manages to be poetic, a delicate balancawards for Best New Play and Best Resident ing act for actors. There are times when the play seems almost Play for the 2013-2014 season. Not only that too smart and hip by half, too inside-theaterish. But when you the play moved on to very successful- prohave a cast like this one—the same one that appeared in the ductions in Boston and Los Angeles. original—such a complaint can be reduced to a quibble. “We thought it would be great to look “It’s been some time for the actors and the designers, too, at it again, from the audience standpoint and so they don’t have the habit of doing the roles for some time,” from the artist’s—the actors, myself, Aaron Shalwitz said. “They’ve done other parts, and will move on to and the designers,” Shalwitz said. “And you other parts—Kimberly Gilbert, who plays Masha, is going to know, this whole thing has just been amazing. play the lead in ‘Marie Antoinette,’ our season opener.” It’s a kind of phenomena, yeah, sure. I mean, Gilbert, a Washington treasure, in fact, is one of the actRick Foucheux, Brad Koed, and Darius Pierc. you remember the thing where Con asks the ing standouts in this production, playing Mash, the cryptic, audience to give him advice on how to win depressed young woman, who’s smitten with Conrad—Con to back Nina’s affections, right? Well, the preus—but settles for Dev, a practical guy who thinks he has little That’s some bird, that stupid f-----g bird. view audiences were ready for it. This time, I think we saw a lot to recommend him, but ends up with Mash. Mash is a jewel, That would be “Stupid F------g Bird,” the play by directorof repeat attendees from last year’s productions.” albeit with some ash on her—she introduces the acts playing the playwright Aaron Posner, now getting resurrected in zingy, “I just think Aaron came up with something new, but it was ukulele, dressed in punk black and singing sad songs (“Life is audience-pleasing style for a late-summer run at the Woolly a trick thing, you know,” Shalwitz said. “I think he (and the disappointing”) in a kind of bright-eyed, knowing way that conMammoth Theater. It will be directed by Woolly’s stalwart ‘s whole production team) accomplished something very difficult tradict the content. Gilbert has a gift for understated emoting artistic director and founder Howard Shalwitz. to bring off. You can read this and not necessarily get the whole and emotion, which is perfect for Mash. You might remember that “SFB,” Posner’s deft, irreverent sense of it. 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Photos and Text by Jeff Malet www.maletphoto.com 1. Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Ca.) hold back-to-back press conferences on July 17 on Capitol Hill. Immigration reform and border security were topic one. 2. The Citi Open Tennis Tournament at the FitzGerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park concluded on Sunday August 3. Former Grand Slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia outlasted Kurumi Nara of Japan in a two hour and sixteen minute finale to take the WTA Championship trophy. 3. World’s 7th ranked Milos Raonic prevailed over his fellow countryman Vasek Pospisil in a historic all-Canadian Men’s Final. 4. Close to a thousand demonstrators marched to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission headquarters on July 13 to urge FERC to reject a permit for Dominion Resources’ proposed LNG export facility at Cove Point, Md. claiming it would pose a major threat to the environment. 5. Italian dancer and choreographer Mimmo Miccolis and Austrian dancer Gloria Benedikt perform “An Evening for Humanity” on the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage on July 23.

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James Brown Premiere BY ERIN SCHAFF

Comcast & NBC/Universal took over the Newseum on July 11 for a packed event celebrating the the movie; “Get On Up,” the story of James Brown. The evening started with a cocktail reception, followed by a screening of the film and a panel discusssion moderated by Touré, host of MSNBC’s “The Cycle,” and featuring the director Tate Taylor, star Chadwick Boseman and close friend of the late singer, Reverend Al Sharpton.

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Monaco Boy’s Choir Captivates BY MARY BIRD

To mark the 200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner, the Monaco Boys’ Choir, Les Petits Chanteurs de Monaco, gave a concert on July 15 in the National Museum of American History’s Flag Hall. A private reception hosted by Ambassador Maguy Maccario Doyle of Monaco and Museum Director John L. Gray followed. Now in its 40th year, the choir under the direction of Pierre Debat was on a U.S. tour from New York to Miami. The ambassador said “it is always very exciting when our cultural emissaries come to town.” The 30-member group ranging from 8 to 18 years of age also sang at the French Embassy on Bastille Day and at the Children’s National Health Center.

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Canadian Milos Raonic won the men’s and Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova the women’s final at this year’s Citi Open Tennis Tournament Aug. 4 -- and announcer and publicist Charlie Brotman was saluted for his years of service.

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Grace & Glamour

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540.554.8600 301.656.1800

urban flair

Penn Quarter. Updated 2 level unit w/2 BRs, 2.5 BAs at The Clara Barton. Marble floors, redone baths, fusion staircase system & Elfa closets. Full service bldg w/pool. $710, 000

John Nemeyer 202-276-6351

Just riGht

Georgetown. Totally renovated 1 BR w/granite & SS kitchen in the shadow of GU. Extra storage & bike room. Close to shops & restaurants. $299,000

Lynn Bulmer 202-257-2410

lakefront retreat

Boyds,MD. Stop for a dip in the pool & hot tub or walk down your backyard path to Little Seneca Lake. 5 BR, 3 BA full time residence included! Fam rm w/frpl., hrdwd flrs. Garage. $625,000

Kathi Kershaw 301-613-1613

sparklinG & sunny

Cleveland Park. Large light filled 1 bedroom. Updated kitchen & bath. New appliances, refinished hrdwd flrs. Roof deck, gym. 3 blks to Metro. $295,000

Laura McCaffrey 301-641-4456

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