Georgetowner's February 25, 2015 Issue

Volume 61 Number 10

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perform. Tickets, which include a wine and dessert reception, are $50. For tickets, visit thercas.com. Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Court NW.

G. K. Butterfield, Representative of North Carolina’s 1st District and Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, will speak on his experiences as a student leader, Civil Rights attorney, judge and Congressman.

The program will also include inspirational readings and musical interludes. For details, visit lincolncottage.org. President Lincoln’s Cottage, 140 Rock Creek Church Rd. NW (at Upshur Street).

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Russian “Ballades, Fantasies, and Satires” Soprano Natalia Kraevsky and bass Grigory Soloviov will sing songs in Russian accompanied by pianist Vera Danchenko-Stern, founder and artistic director of the Russian Chamber Art Society, at this third concert of RCAS’s 2014-2015 season. DanchenkoStern’s Peabody Conservatory colleague, pianist Alexander Shtarkman, will also

Jamie Stiehm, a columnist for Creators Syndicate and a contributor to usnews.com, will give a free 1 p.m. lecture: “The Intriguing Aaron Burr: Vice President and So Much More.” The third vice president of the United States, Burr served under Thomas Jefferson from 1801 to 1805. For details, email jerry. mccoy@dc.gov. Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Peabody Room (third floor), 3260 R St. NW.

Paintings, Calligraphy and Ceramics by Stephen Addiss

Four-Course Wine Dinner 701 Restaurant invites guests to celebrate one of Napa Valley’s finest wineries, Crosby Roamann, while enjoying executive chef Benjamin Lambert’s four-course feast.

Winemaker Sean McBride will orchestrate pairings. Tickets are $90 (plus tax and gratuity). For details, visit www.701restaurant. com. 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.

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February 28 DC Design House Bare Bones Tour Tour the 2015 DC Design House before the designers work their magic. See the 27 empty rooms in this new home in McLean, Va., built by Artisan Builders. Then come back from April 11 to May 10 to see the beautiful designs. All proceeds benefit Children’s National Health System. Tickets are $5 (included in $30 DC Design House ticket). For details, visit dcdesignhouse.com. 956 Mackall Farm La., McLean, Va.

Robert Brown Gallery hosts an opening reception for an exhibition of work by painter, poet, ceramicist, musician and Japanese art historian Stephen Addiss. A professor for thirty-six years, Addiss retired in 2013 from a position at the University of Richmond. He began studying calligraphy and ink painting in 1969 with Asian scholars, later studying in Japan and Taiwan. For details, visit robertbrowngallery.com. 1662 33rd St. NW.

March 3 Lunch with Kristin Beck Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind presents guest speaker Kristin Beck (born Christopher Beck), a former U.S. Navy SEAL who gained national attention when she came out as a trans woman. Kristin was featured in the

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March 6-7 40th Annual Washington Antiquarian Book Fair Seventy-five distinguished dealers offer rare books, maps, prints, autographs and more.

There will also be lectures and appraisals during the two-day fair. Tickets are $8 (Saturday only) or $14 (both days). For details, visit wabf.com. Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge, 1900 North Fort Myer Dr., Arlington, Va.

March 12 Cultural Leadership Breakfast: Martin Wollesen As part of the series presented by Georgetown Media Group and sponsored by Long & Foster, Martin Wollesen, executive director of the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, will share his plans and goals for The Clarice, the six-venue centerpiece of the University of Maryland’s College of Arts and Humanities. Admission is $20 ($15 for George Town Club members). To RSVP, email richard@ georgetowner.com. George Town Club, 1530 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

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“This is a clear violation of the District of Columbia Whistleblower Protection Act,” said Metropolitan Police Department officer Hilton Burton, as he initiated a lawsuit against MPD Chief Cathy Lanier and the District in August 2012.

Jerry McCoy, special collections librarian, in the flooded Peabody Room at the Georgetown Library.

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This time, it’s ice, not fire. Friday the 13th proved unlucky for Georgetown Neighborhood Library, the site of a devastating building fire in April 2007.

Due to the cold snap, on Feb. 13 a sprinkler pipe burst on the top floor of the public library at 3260 R St. NW. Water damaged the Peabody Room with its historic collection of Georgetown artifacts on the third floor and poured down the walls to the second and the first floors.

“When the sprinkler pipe ruptured, the fire alarm went off immediately and the building was evacuated,” said library spokesman George Williams. “The water did not seep through to the lower floors until several minutes after the evacuation.”

At this time, there appears to be minimal damage to the Peabody Room and its collection, he added.

“While the library makes repairs to the building and takes steps to reduce the risk of mold, the building will be closed,” Williams said. “We expect the closure to last approximately three weeks. During this time, patronplaced holds will be available for pick up at the Palisades Library. In addition, books can continue to be returned at the Georgetown Library book drop.”

The Peabody Room was closed that Friday, and the library staff had no idea that water was leaking until it hit the ceiling of the second floor and the stairwell, according to Jerry McCoy, special collections librarian and head of the Peabody Room.

“By time I got to the library there was threequarters of an inch of water in 90 percent of the reading room,” McCoy wrote to a colleague.

“Water had started to seep under the walls into the west archives storage room. Several boxes of collections siting on the floor absorbed water.

The good thing is that none of the artwork hanging on the walls was damaged.”

McCoy added that, coincidentally, Feb. 18 was the 220th birthday of banker and philan-

thropist George Peabody (1795-1869), namesake of Georgetown’s unique room of history and its archives of books, photographs, maps and manuscripts, some of which date back to the 18th century. The collection was established in 1935.

According to the D.C. Public Library, “the few items in the Peabody Room that were damaged have been moved to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library to be treated by library staff. All damaged items from the Peabody Collection will be recovered and eventually returned to the Georgetown Library.”

When it’s 25 degrees below freezing, it’s hard to believe that Memorial Day Weekend (the unofficial first day of summer) is only 86 days away. But it is, so start preparing with winter workouts to shape up your beach bod.

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MacArthur Boulevard Safeway Safe for Now Members from the Palisades Citizens Association recently met informally with Safeway officials and others involved in the proposed project at the MacArthur Boulevard supermarket site. They were told that redevelopment plans are on hold. PCA offered its neighbors the following report: “We have been cautioned that while Safeway may reconsider redevelopment in the future, the sale of the property to a developer was cancelled and that we should expect to see the property and grocery store exactly as it is currently operating for the immediate future.

None of this has officially been confirmed by Safeway and instead has been communicated off the record and through third parties. Reasons cited for shelving MacArthur Safeway re-development include: bids submitted for the property in response to Safeway’s September 2014 tender were rejected and the sale was shelved; the acquisition of Safeway stores by Cerberus Capital, scheduled to take place the end of December 2014, has not been completed; . . . Cerberus reportedly does not need to create as much cash to pay off shareholders as part of the acquisition itself as had been thought. Last week, it announced the sale of 168 Safeway and Albertsons stores west of the Mississippi; this sale appears to have diminished the need to sell assets in Safeway’s Eastern District.”

David Carr, media columnist for the New York Times and former editor of the Washington City Paper passed away in the Times’ newsroom on Feb. 12.

Support for Glen Echo Trolley Trail Upgrades Peter Murray

A survey conducted by the Palisades Citizens Association shows local support for minor upgrades in the old Glen Echo Trolley line trail that runs between Georgetown and Glen Echo Park.

Power Outages, Smoke and Fire Hit Metro, Streetcar Over Snowy Weekend By peter murray Smoke and power outages plagued Metrorail the weekend of Feb. 20, while on the H Street corridor, a flash fire ignited atop a streetcar during service simulation late Feb. 21.

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Legendary Newsman Arnaud de Borchgrave Dies at 88

The late newsman Arnaud de Borchgrave and his wife, Alexandra Villard de Borchgrave, at an event last fall.

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rnaud de Borchgrave, former editorin-chief of the Washington Times and foreign correspondent for Newsweek for 30 years, died of cancer Feb. 15 at the age of 88.

Known about town and around the world for his access to international leaders, as well as for a stylish, high-profile manner, de Borchgrave was one of the last of the great, on-the-scene, hands-on journalists. He actually was where he said he was. At Newsweek, he personified and lived the life of the foreign correspondent, later putting his charismatic and journalistic stamp on a young Washington Times.

He was born in Belgium on Oct. 26, 1926.

During World War II, his father, Count Baudouin de Borchgrave d’Altena, was director of military intelligence for the exiled Belgium government. His mother, Audrey Townshend, was the daughter of a British general.

De Borchgrave escaped the Nazi invasion of southern France only to return to France with Canadian forces at Juno Beach during the D-Day invasion.

In 1949, de Borchgrave worked for the United Press news agency and succeeded Walter Cronkite as its Belgium bureau chief.

By 1951, de Borchgrave was head of the Paris bureau for Newsweek and later hired his successor, Ben Bradlee, who would go on to become executive editor of the Washington Post.

The list of places and persons de Borchgrave reported on is a long one, including leaders of Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Libya and Syria and wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan and

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the Middle East. While renowned for his foreign reporting, de Borchgrave was also known for his sartorial style, his expense accounts and his seemingly perpetual tan.

In 1985, de Borchgrave became the editorin-chief of the then three-year-old Washington Times and quickly put it on the map, going up against the city’s biggest paper, the Washington Post, which at the time owned Newsweek.

Owned by the Unification Church, the Times remains a conservative voice in the nation’s capital. Nevertheless, de Borchgrave denied that Unification Church founder Sun Myung Moon or the church directly influenced editorial policy at the newspaper. De Borchgrave left the Times in 1991. Later, he worked for United Press International and stayed on as a columnist until his death. He was also director of the Transnational Threats Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

De Borchgrave’s survivors include his wife of 45 years, Alexandra Villard de Borchgrave; a daughter by his second wife (Eileen Ritschel), Trisha de Borchgrave; a sister; and two granddaughters. A son by his first wife (Dorothy Solon), Arnaud de Borchgrave Jr., died in 2011.

A small church service was held last week at St. Paul’s Church at Rock Creek Cemetery. A larger memorial service – date to be announced – is being planned by CSIS.

Crime scene with alleged assailant’s car in front of Washington Harbour on Sept. 8, 2013. Photo by Bill Starrels.

Community Meetings Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m. – Georgetown Business Association is holding a February Networking Reception on Wednesday.

Feb. 25 at Malmaison. Registration can be found at www.georgetownbusiness. org.

March 2, 6:30 p.m. – Georgetown’s Advisory Neighborhood Commission holds its next monthly review on Monday, Feb. 2 in the Heritage Room at the Georgetown Visitation School.

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March 25 – The next Citizens Association of Georgetown meeting will be located at Malmaison, 3401 K Street NW. Topic is traffic. Representatives from Metro, the city’s transportation department and the BID will be on hand to talk about the transportation challenges Georgetown faces and what various groups and agencies have planned to address them.

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Following a Sept. 8, 2013, incident in front of the Washington Harbour retail-condo complex at Thomas Jefferson and K Streets NW, where a fight between two potential riders and their for-hire driver escalated into an alleged stabbing, one of the riders “is suing Uber for $2 million in federal court after claiming a driver stabbed him,” according to Legal Times. Erik Search is making that claim concerning Uber driver Yohannes Deresse, who was arrested by the Uniformed Division of the Secret Service Police, who happened to be in the 3000 block of K Street NW; the Metropolitan Police later arrived to assist.

Legal Times reported last week: “Deresse was charged with assault but a judge dismissed the case ‘for want of prosecution.’ Search originally sued in D.C. Superior Court last year, but Uber moved the case to federal court on Friday.

Neither Uber nor Search has responded publicly.” (Town Topics continue on page 9.)

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BY CAIT L IN F RANZ increased sexual assault training. The task force will include the Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council and Panhellenic Association.

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Helping the homeless Students and staff work to help protect the homeless during the coldest time of the year through Hypothermia Outreach Team. Their volunteers have increased from 20 to 180 for this year’s program. The group distributes sock, blankets, gloves and other items for warmth.

March 6 & 14, 10- 2 p.m.

So Others Might Eat Bowl-A-Thon The community is invited to the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design’s 5th Annual project to support So Others Might Eat. The goal of the Bowl-A-Thon is to make 500 bowls. Beginners are welcome. 500 17th St. NW.

Feb. 26, 6-7:30 p.m.

A Crank-Shaped Lecture: The Hip-Hop in Go-Go’s Pocket The lecture will explore the importance of go-go as a tool of resistance in the movement toward equality, home rule and statehood in the nation’s capital. Additionally, the relationship between go-go lead talkers and hip-hop MCs as news-givers, entertainers and artists will be discussed. Howard University Bookstore, 2nd floor.

Beginning Feb. 27 In Motion: The African American Migration Experience

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Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Two Works in Progress, A Lecture by ChristoThe influential artist Christo will be discuss two of his ongoing projects with his wife. “Over the River, Project for the Arkansas River, State of Colorado” was conceived in 1992 and includes 5.9 miles of translucent fabric panels suspended above the water. Christo will also talk about a project conceived in 1977 for Abu Dhabi called “The Mastaba” Project for the United Arab Emirates. 3700 O St. NW.

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Discord over potential tuition increase The Undergraduate Senate unanimously passed a to advocate for a 2.7 percent increase in tuition and to join the Education Not Debt coalition. The Education Not Debt coalition absolutely opposes the tuition increase. The Student Government will not adopt the coalition’s request for a complete freeze on tuition prices.

The exhibit tells the story of men and women forcibly removed from Africa and transported to the deep American South. It goes on to explore the fleeing of their southern birthplaces to find safety and economic opportunity. It also presents the trend of African Americans relocating to the places in the south from which their ancestors fled. MoorlandSpingarn Research Center Gallery, Founders Library, Howard University, 500 Howard Place NW.

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Student leaders of Greek life develop sexual assault task force

The university is sending all of its waste to landfills. AU’s composting program with a Prince George’s County composting facility ended in November. No renewal date has been determined.

The president of the Panhellenic Association, Mollie Bowman, at the university is advocating for chapter presidents to received

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EDITORIAL/ OPINON

Time for a D.C. College Basketball Big 6

Forums to Prioritize Mayor’s Budget Back in the waning days of January, Mayor Muriel Bowser – after having to deal somewhat shakily with the aftermath of a L’Enfant Plaza Metro blaze that resulted in injuries and a fatality and revealed glaring communication problems between Metro and first-responders – proclaimed the following month Fresh Start February.

This might have been decided on one of those days when the sun came out and there weren’t constant dire predictions from the various local storm centers.

Whether or not there was a meteorological (or astrological) trigger, the mayor announced that she and staff members would attend at least 30 events throughout the District over the course of the month. These included a successful open house and three Budget Engagement Forums, the first of which was held Feb. 19 at Woodrow Wilson High School. The scheduled Feb. 21 forum at Anacostia High School was moved to Feb. 28 due to the weather. Another meeting was held at Dunbar High School earlier this week.

The Wilson High School event was packed in spite of bitter cold, according to attendees, which says something about residents’ budget concerns. The meetings were intended to gather community input on priorities, with the comments aggregated by budget planners as part of the budgetary decision process. They seemed to be a small-scale version of the citywide community town halls initiated by Mayor Anthony Williams during his tenure.

On the face of things, the forums are a laudatory idea, though they have yet to reveal what’s really on the mayor’s mind when it comes to the budget or, for that matter, her ability to make tough calls on budget matters and on other nagging, won’t-go-away issues (such as affordable housing and homelessness, the continuing safety problems with Metro and the stop-and-go status of streetcars).

One of the decisions she did make – to drop plans to turn the former Franklin School into a contemporary art museum – has been met with anger from many cultural leaders.

We look forward to the results of the community budget meetings and applaud the effort. However, so far, the process seems to be presenting another face and version of Bowser the candidate. She’s handled weather, school closings and snow removal issues well, but when it comes to making other decisions, Mayor Bowser can stop running for the job. She already has it.

Mayor Bowser speaks to forum participants at Wilson High School about budgetary issues on Feb. 19. Photo by Erin Schaff.

February is an exciting time for college basketball. Conference play is well underway. Rivalry games are taking place. And while Georgetown vs. St. John’s in Madison Square Garden and Maryland vs. Wisconsin are sure to be exciting games, February will also mark the end of another season without a great local basketball rivalry.

I first proposed a Ward 2 Championship (Georgetown vs. George Washington at the Verizon Center) in 2006, then wrote about the benefits of a regional basketball rivalry – like the Philadelphia Big 5 of Penn, Temple, St. Joseph’s, LaSalle and Villanova – in a Washington Post column a year later.

Nine years later? Still no D.C. Big 5.

To be sure, the recent addition of George Mason to the Atlantic 10 Conference and annual games with George Washington have begun to bring our local schools together, but Georgetown, Maryland, American and Howard are still out of the picture. Think about it: We have the makings of an even greater Big 6.

I believe we’re missing the opportunity to unite our region through our shared love of college basketball. In

BY M AR K PL OTKIN

David Axelrod started off as a journalist, then became a political consultant and then a senior advisor to a president. Now he’s telling his own story – as an author. Paired with CBS News analyst John Dickerson at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, Axelrod charmed and delighted hundreds who came out on Feb. 11, a cold Wednesday night.

Axelrod does not suffer from George Will disease. He’s never stuffy, stiff, pedantic, arrogant, haughty or humorless.

In fact, he’s very funny, with a Borscht Belt timing that comes naturally. This likable raconteur has loads of stories, and he tells them with a twinkle in his eye and deadpan delivery. He reminded the audience that “nobody watches ‘House of Cards’ as a documentary.” And when they hissed at the mention of former client Rod Blagojevich, he instantly commented, “That’s the usual reaction.”

The crowd of millennials and older suburban liberals listened intently, almost with reverence. Most of all they wanted to hear about their president, Barack Obama.

Axelrod was the man behind the candidate when Obama won his first big race, for the U.S. Senate, in 2004. He described how in a seven-candidate field this black man with a strange name came out on top. Axelrod told his wife that Obama was a long shot, and other candidates would pay him more, but he would go with Obama and “that would be something he could be proud of for the rest of his life.”

He said this with real emotion and genuine conviction. It rings true. He wants you to believe he is a “Believer” – the title of his book, subtitle: “My Forty Years in Politics” – not just a hired gun who will work for anybody. Candid and

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Philadelphia, the entire city comes together on one Saturday in December to support their teams and play for bragging rights for the entire year. Sports have a powerful way of uniting people and communities.

John Feinstein wrote a Washington Post column in December about bringing our local teams together for a D.C. series. He highlighted some of the history that ended the Georgetown-Maryland annual challenge in 1979, and explained how the Philadelphia teams overcame scheduling problems in the 1980s to keep the Big 5 going. Despite the challenges, his message was clear: Just Play.

We saw regional interest from individuals connected to all our local universities in a D.C. 2024 Olympic Bid. While that bid was unsuccessful, those leaders should use the bonds of community and sports that brought them together to encourage the universities to commit to a regional basketball tournament – perhaps through a modified BB&T Classic.

As conference realignment and television contracts make college basketball an increasingly national competition, now is the time for our local institutions to come together and create a D.C. Big 6 tournament for seasons to come.

Jack Evans is the Ward 2 Councilmember, representing Georgetown since 1991.

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revealing, he told the crowd that Obama was unhappy in the Senate, so unhappy that he was seriously thinking about leaving Washington and running for governor of Illinois.

One day, the senator came off the floor and ran into Axelrod.

With a disgusted look on his face, Obama muttered that “all they do is yack, yack.”

The presidential campaign of 2008 was Axelrod’s main focus. He said the 2008 campaign was “willing to take risks” and to “raise our sights.” The Rev. Wright controversy “tested his mettle” when it “brought race screaming back into the campaign.”

Axelrod claimed that Obama as president wants to “take on hard things.” The fight for health insurance for all was a prime example. When asked why Obama has not done more for D.C., his response was meandering but really comes down to: we had to do more important things. He said he “hopes” Obama will do more in the time remaining, but this was not spoken with any passion or force.

He spoke movingly of his own personal struggles, especially his daughter’s epilepsy. Axelrod paid tribute to his wife and all she has done as a caring and loving mother. He closed saying that in politics “you never get the perfect.”

This is a substantive, smart guy who is honest about his trade and tells his story with a savvy Chicago style. He is a welcome departure from the people with whom I’ve dealt in the Obama camp who are – unfortunately and almost universally – arrogant, unpleasant and unattractive in every way. There is more than a little hero-worship of Obama that is sometimes a bit much to take. Axelrod is a fierce Obama loyalist, but that should not stop you from reading his book.

Political analyst Mark Plotkin is a contributor to the BBC on American politics and a contributor to TheHill.com.

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Mayor Bowser’s Office Answers Marijuana Questions

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Smoking marijuana is legal in the District as of Feb. 26.

Initiative 71 goes into effect on Feb. 26, legalizing marijuana possession and cultivation in the District.

If only it were that simple.

The law goes into affect in light of Congressional inaction to block it during a 30-legislative-day window in which they have to privilege to do so. The law legalizes the possession of up to two ounces of marijuana and six marijuana plants (two of which can be mature).

It also allows for the gifting of up to one ounce but includes no provision for sales. However, Congress in its latest spending bill has forbidden the Council from using funds to “enact” any legislation easing marijuana prohibition or establishing a legal market in the District.

Mayor Bowser’s office released the guidance below to help District residents and police navigate the complexities of D.C.’s new marijuana laws. The following is an abbreviated transcript of the District government’s “Initiative 71 and D.C.’s Marijuana Laws: Questions and Answers” document:

will remain a crime for anyone to: Possess more than two ounces of marijuana; Smoke or consume marijuana on public space or anywhere to which the public is invited; Sell any amount of marijuana to another person; or Operate a vehicle or boat under the influence of marijuana.

Q: When will Initiative 71 become law?

A: 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2015.

Q: Where can marijuana be bought for personal consumption?

A: Marijuana can be grown at home or shared; it can’t be sold. Home grow; home use. Home cultivation is permitted of up to 3 mature plants or 6 mature plants in a household with multiple adults who are 21 and over. Up to one ounce of marijuana can be shared so long as there is no exchange of money, good or services.

Q: What is legal under Initiative 71and D.C.’s Marijuana laws?

A: It is legal for adults 21 years of age or older to: Possess two ounces or less of marijuana; Grow within their primary residence up to six marijuana plants, no more than three of which are mature; Transfer one ounce or less of marijuana to another person as long as: (1) no money, goods, or services are exchanged; and (2) the recipient is 21 years of age or older; and Consume marijuana on private property.

Q: What will the law still prohibit?

A: Even with the enactment of Initiative 71, it

Q: What is the impact of Initiative 71 on persons under 21?

A: Anyone under 21 years of age is still prohibited from possessing any amount of marijuana.

If marijuana is found in the possession of a youth under 21, police will seize the marijuana. If the person has more than two ounces, the person can also be arrested.

Q: How will Initiative 71 apply to federal property in the District?

A: It doesn’t. It will continue to be illegal to use marijuana in public anywhere in the District of Columbia. Under federal law, federal law enforcement officers may arrest anyone in the District for possession of any amount of marijuana.

Q: I thought the District was going to tax and regulate marijuana?

A: Congressional interference means the District can’t enact any regulatory framework for the sale or taxation of marijuana. So, for now, marijuana cannot be sold, or taxed.

Letter to the Editors What About Residents’ Windows?

I’m a 26-year resident of Georgetown who loves this neighborhood’s character and people.

I appreciate the efforts to keep it a distinctive and special part of our nation’s capital. Yet, I’m troubled by the overreach of local officials (i.e., the Old Georgetown Board) who are denying residents permission to make their homes more energy efficient (i.e., replacement windows).

While at the same time I see many businesses

actively modernizing and upgrading their properties in Georgetown (i.e., the Georgetown Business Improvement District’s Georgetown 2028 15-Year Action Plan). However, I do not believe enough has been done to explore how Georgetown homeowners can make their residences more sustainable, while preserving the historic integrity of the area.

-- Katherine Molloy, Q Street resident

A screenshot of the BID and MPD’s GroupMe public safety message board.

Georgetown residents, police and retailers have come to rely on the Business Improvement District’s GroupMe messaging account to get up-to-date information on thefts, fires and other

safety concerns in the neighborhood. The BID and the Metropolitan Police Department launched the “Georgetown Business Public Safety” GroupMe account last March as a way for the community to stay in touch with law enforcement. The BID is in charge of adding new members to the messaging group.

When the group started, most messages came from police officers alerting community members and retailers about things to watch out for. But as the group has evolved, more and more messages come from people working at local shops reporting “suspicious activity,” theft and general disorder in the area. Sometimes these messages are accompanied by photos of those suspected to be causing trouble.

To such messages, police officers on the message chain usually reply ‘omw’ (on my way) or tell the retailers to call 911 for immediate assistance. (As with most messaging media these days, spelling and grammatical errors abound and abbreviations – like ‘bolo’ for be on the lookout – are plentiful.)

Rachel Cothran from the BID says the message board has “been enormously helpful to the merchants. They’re better connected to one another, and they get immediate responses from officers.”

It is unclear what happens when the police arrive at these scenes, but it’s likely that their presence wards off thefts and in some cases arrests have been made. Sales associates at local stores frequently ask for police walk-throughs to deter “suspicious” characters from committing theft or other crimes. Cothran says an exact number of thefts precluded or arrests is “hard to quantify.”

GroupMe was launched in 2010 and acquired

by Skype in 2011. Having purchased Skype, Microsoft now owns the app.

Construction Coming to Fillmore School, Domino’s Pizza Sites Keep an eye out for construction crews at 3255-59 Prospect St. NW, a Domino’s Pizza location, and 1801 35th St. NW, formerly the Corcoran’s Georgetown campus in the historic Fillmore School building. According to the agenda for the March 2 meeting of the Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission, the Domino’s site will undergo new construction for a future mixed use.

At the old Fillmore School property (although purchase offers to TTR Sotheby’s International Realty still have a deadline of March 31 and are not final), there will be alterations to the school and new townhouse construction. Both projects are in the concept stage and will also be presented to the Old Georgetown Board.

The Fillmore School property was up for sale five years ago and looked ready to go to condo developer EastBanc, which re-did the Georgetown Post Office, among other buildings. The Fillmore parking lot – it is large and extends to 34th Street– will likely follow the example of the Phillips School on the east side and the Wormley School on the west side: townhouses will likely occupy those spaces.

Stay tuned.

The old Fillmore school on 35th Street NW. Photo by Paul Simkin.

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New Visitor Center Seeks Ambassadors The Georgetown Business Improvement District plans to open a visitor center on M Street in April, in the southwest corner lobby of the Georgetown Park retail entrance, across from Dean & DeLuca.

To give visitors an orientation to and suggestions about Georgetown, the BID is looking for volunteers to serve as “Neighborhood Ambassadors.” The BID notes: “Ambassadors provide exemplary customer service and enhance the visitor experience in Georgetown. They will greet visitors, answer questions, provide directions (walking, driving and public transit) and offer suggestions for culture, recreation, shopping and dining in Georgetown.”

To apply to become a visitor center volunteer, visit georgetowndc.com/VCVolunteer.

IN: Beard Papa’s Coming to Town While cupcakes still rule, macarons have staked a claim and frozen yogurt is cooling its heels, there is a new contender coming to Georgetown: the cream puff.

Specifically, Beard Papa’s – an international chain of cream pufferies named for Yuji Hirota’s grandfather – will be setting up shop at 1332 Wisconsin Ave. NW, formerly a yogurt store.

Having begun in 1999 with an Osaka location, Beard Papa’s now has more 250 stores in Japan and 300 worldwide. Its main product is a choux pastry shell filled with whipped cream custard, available in flavors including vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, green tea, hazelnut and coconut cream. Beard Papa’s reports that it has served, as of this week,

“453,418,099 cream puffs.” Think of the popular sweets café as the Japanese version of Krispy Kreme.

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French Market Returns, April 24 and 25 A springtime tradition, the 12th annual Georgetown French Market will return to the Book Hill neighborhood Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

According to the presenting organization, the Georgetown Business Association, the open-air market features merchandise discounts up to 75 percent, French food and live music. Book Hill

boutiques, antique stores, restaurants, salons and galleries will display their wares, evoking the outdoor markets of la Ville Lumière.

Martin’s Holds Its Annual Thank You Martin’s Tavern, established 1933, threw its annual employee and customer appreciation party Feb. 17, as chef Gregorio Martinez brought out lamb chops, shrimp, quesadillas, roast beef and more. Addressing the happy partygoers, fourth-generation owner Billy Martin, Jr., said, “Georgetown has gone through a transformation in the last couple of years. So have we.”

The Beard Papa’s mascot with cream puffs at the ready.

IN: Illusions of Georgetown After Ispa for Hair closed at the beginning of February, a new comer is already on the scene at 1629 Wisconsin Ave. NW: Illusions of Georgetown. It will be run by the founder of Illusions of Shirlington, Irma Wheeler, who opened her salon more than 20 years ago in Arlington. Joining Wheeler at the new in-town location will be her son Justin. In Ispa alumni news, Bryan Winter has moved to Salon Leau, just down the avenue at 3240 P St. NW.

Totaling 125 years of service, Billy Martin and a few of his longest-running waiters give a manly salute to the Wisconsin Avenue landmark: Mikas Theodosiadis (38 years), Nasirul Islam (31 years), Billy Martin (33 years) and Solomon Rufael (23 years).

OUT: Amazon Andes Clothing Store The clothing, jewelry and accessories boutique, Amazon Andes, at 1419 Wisconsin Ave. NW, is closing. Discounts are being offered, especially on alpaca fashions. The store was a

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Salon Ilo’s Aaron Lichtman: 1962-2015 Aaron M. Lichtman, 52, passed away Feb. 8.

He was born May 3, 1962, in Washington, D.C., and worked as a hair stylist at Salon Ilo for the past 30 years.

He and his husband Gary Walker, who hails from Edinburgh, Scotland, met 31 years ago through Walker’s brother. Walker is one of the owners of Salon Ilo with Terry Bell. Walker and Lichtman were legally married last year and lived in Wesley Heights.

Lichtman loved to travel, Walker told The Georgetowner. The two visited Egypt, Israel, Russia and the Galapagos Islands and went on luxury cruises. “His passion was cooking,” Walker said of Lichtman. “He had eight godchildren. He loved children.” They especially enjoyed taking kids sledding at Battery Kemble Park.

Lichtman went to high school in Silver Spring and was a graduate of the Vidal Sassoon School in London.

In addition to Walker, he is survived by his mother and father, Jane and Seymour Lichtman; his sister Judy Sebring; and his nephews and niece, Evan, Jordan and Justine Polk.

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For Sweet Sixteen, WFP Invests in Tech Edge

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ith 16 years of success under their belts, Tom Anderson, Dana Landry, Bill Moody and Marc Schappell at Washington Fine Properties are marking their “Sweet Sixteen” with tech savvy and style.

In business since 1999, the firm has made waves in Washington’s real estate market by brokering deals on some of the most luxurious homes in the District. During that time, the internet experienced explosive transformation, transitioning from just another means to communicate to a vast source of data and information utilized by businesses and individuals alike.

The internet revolution hit the real estate market in a big way. “Statistics show that 98 percent of people buying homes use the internet as a tool in their search process,” Landry points out. He goes on to say that the web has revolutionized the house touring process.

Prospective buyers’ “first appointment is all online and if they like what they see on the web, they’ll come see the house.”

So WFP fine-tuned their site, gearing it “towards the properties, not the agents,” by blowing out their photography, embedding video (sometimes filmed by drones flown by ex-military pilots) and information about nearby schools and, most impressive, bringing Google Street View technology to virtual tours of homes on the market. Landry describes it,

The interior of Washington Fine Properties’ listing at 2221 30th St. NW using the firm’s new Matterport 3-D touring technology.

saying, “If you click on circles in the pictures, it takes you right through the room and you can walk through the whole house.”

Then, he says, there’s the “dollhouse version” feature on the new site, allowing pro-

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spective buyers – or just those with high aspirations or a lot of curiosity – to look through the house in “layers,” with a simple click putting you inside any room in the house. Landry boasts that no other real estate firm in the area is using

this technology (yet).

In addition, four weeks ago WFP launched a new in-house app that connects their team, bringing brokers together to better serve the firm’s clients.

Landry says, “When we can get our whole team working on an assignment for one of our clients, the power of the team is incredible.” He compares it to Facebook, saying that agents can push notifications to one another about new listings or a client’s specific needs.

The app also stores “critical information” previously only accessible by PC, such as essential forms and lists of home inspectors, appraisers and settlement attorneys.

Landry notes that WFP’s tech upgrades weren’t cheap, but that they have paid off with regard to bringing in and streamlining business. With a relatively small 130-person team, Landry says, “We’ve always prided ourselves on being agile and able to implement effective tools for our agents.” WFP is doing just that with their new web tools.

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2015 Mortgage Rates Looking Good

By Bil l Star r els hen it comes to predicting mortgage interest rates, during certain years economists are the smartest persons in the room.

2014 was not one of those years.

In 2014, economists theorized that when the Federal Reserve stopped its program of buying longer-term treasuries and mortgage-backed securities, rates would rise. Freddie Mac’s deputy chief economist Len Kiefer said that he expected the average rate to rise to 5.1 percent by the end of 2014. Later in 2014, he pulled back his prediction to 4.3 percent. This prediction was still too high.

For 2015, Freddie Mac’s chief economist Frank E. Nothaft – who is also a lecturer at Georgetown University – said he expects to see interest rates climb throughout 2015, averaging about 2.9 percent for 10-year treasuries and 4.6 percent for 30-year mortgages.

Some economic forecasters think the Fed’s board of governors will not raise rates in 2015.

Their rationale is that the euro, which is racing toward parity with the strengthening dollar, is making U.S. goods expensive for our trading partners. If the Fed raises rates, the dollar would get even stronger, harming the U.S. economy.

Because of this and other factors, it seems unlikely that rates will be raised in 2015.

Local real estate has benefited from the strengthening economy and low interest rates.

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Georgetown real estate market, Michael Brennan Jr. of the Georgetown office of TTR Sotheby’s said, “One of the most remarkable events in Georgetown real estate in 2014 was the rollout of 1055 High. In just seven days’ time, all seven units sold, all cash, all over list price.”

Looking at the start of 2015, Brennan said that, as of early February, “There are only three houses listed for sale in Georgetown below $2 million. With available inventory this low, buyer demand will remain strong for our neighborhood in 2015.”

The most notable listing so far – the Fillmore School building and property – was just listed by TTR Sotheby’s for $14 million.

Clearly, Georgetown continues to be one of the hottest addresses in Washington and in the county. A well-balanced community with strong residential, business, restaurant and workspace components, it also continues to be one of the safest neighborhoods in D.C. With mortgage interest rates flirting with two-year lows, the affordability index is at one of its highest points ever. It looks like 2015 will be an excellent year for real estate and mortgage rates.

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Continued from Page 15 Other inventive venues include the Belle Vue Room at the Dumbarton House at 2715 Q St. NW, with 13-foot white coffered ceilings and tented outdoor space, or the Meridian House with an welcoming limestone façade with two large oak doors and a stone wall that provides intimacy.

The Heurich House Museum at 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW, is another, intimate local venue, with a conservatory and gardens that are perfect for receptions. In addition, guests can explore all three floors of the museum with a docent as guides come with event rentals.

Tudor Place at 1644 31st St. NW, would make for an elegant wedding setting with the

potential for couples to get married in a living “garden room” or in the manor’s historic interior. But the Newseum, with its massive glass windows and sweeping views of D.C.’s towering architectural monuments (pictured in this feature) would be better for a more modernthemed wedding.

On general trends of the day, Jarrett says, “Weddings took on a very DIY and shabby chic approach after the recession. We are finally seeing a return to formal, glamorous weddings, sparkle, bling, glamour and black tie are back in vogue.” Nothing brings glamour to a wedding like an original, elegant and personalized setting that reflects a couple’s tastes and creativity.

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The Washington Ballroom is a stunning circular space with a vaulted ceiling, distinctive and modern complete with a contemporary chandelier. The ballroom connects to a unique foyer space offering a multitude of options for your conference or special occasion. Our culinary and catering team is committed to tailoring an event based on your vision. Choose from our irresistible menu items and meet with Noelle Jumaili, your dedicated wedding specialist, to create a custom experience designed to impress.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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Open every day for lunch and dinner.

Now serving brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

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ENO Wine Bar

2810 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (202) 295-2826 enowinerooms.com Visit ENO Wine Bar and enjoy wine flights, charcuterie, cheese, chocolate & seasonal small plates. ENO offers 100 bottles under $50 & 45 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Malmaison

3401 K ST.,NW 202–817–3340 malmaisondc.com Malmaison opened in June 2013 and features elegant French dining in Washington D.C’s historic Georgetown waterfront.

Housed in a majestically refurbished industrial warehouse reminiscent of NYC’s Meatpacking District, the modern restaurant, pastry shop and event lounge features the culinary talents of legendary 2 Michelin Starred French Chef Gerard Pangaud and Pastry Chef Serge Torres (Le Cirque NYC).

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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.

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Pier 2934

2934 M ST., NW 202–337–4536 pier2934.com Pier 2934 is a family owned establishment that wants to share with the Nation’s Capital the same values we hold: having fun, eating good food, and bringing people together. So come in and enjoy a Cajun boil on a warm summer night with the family on our spacious, yet cozy patio, or meet up with friends at the bar for happy hour and some fried finger food and oysters.

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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. Beautiful fireside dining 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.

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The outdoor patio will seat 45.

C-C-Changes: Could Robert Wiedmaier’s culinary tribute to fine dining, Marcel’s, possibly get better? In design: yes. Local designer Charles W. Craig, who worked with Robert and Polly Wiedmaier on their own home, was tasked with creating a new design that is lighter, brighter and festive. There’s new carPage_Grill peting, newCAP_DC sheer Ad_Quarter curtains, framed silk Room.pdf scarves

designed and signed by Art Deco master Erté, plush high-back leather chairs, starburst chandeliers and new Rosenthal china bearing the familiar logo of Marcel’s. The popular private table 28 is now completely enclosed by floorto-ceiling drapery.

Mike Isabella is expanding his Greek concept, Kapnos, into Bethesda. Kapnos Kouzina (kitchen) will open this summer at 4900 Hampden Lane, where Vapiano used to be.

The Bethesda outpost will feature more homestyle Greek platters meant for two to four people.

Quick Hits: Seven Hills Pizza is slated to open in D.C.’s Palisades neighborhood near BlackSalt, where Marvelous Market was…

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A Greek-themed charcuterie plate from Kapnos Kouzina.

Ave. SE…Brixx Pizza is slated to open in Clarendon next to Nam Viet…J ‘n G Tavern, a burger place with lots of beers on tap, will open in Petworth, from the folks who brought you Jackie’s and Bar Charley…Another fast-casual pizza concept, Mod Pizza from Seattle, will open at Silver Spring’s Ellsworth Place…Kin Da Thai and Sushi will open

in Takoma Park where Takoma Bistro used to be. The owners also operate Aroi Thai in D.C.’s Bloomingdale neighborhood.

Openings Update: Ted’s Bulletin opened its Gaithersburg location earlier this month, making it the second Matchbox Food Group restaurant in Montgomery County. There is a Matchbox open on Rockville Pike. This

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Dessert pizzas from Pizza Studio.

160-seat Ted’s features a train theme inspired by the original Gaithersburg train station, a historic landmark built in 1884. The restaurant also has a 40-seat outdoor patio…SER (stands for Simple Easy Real), a Spanish-themed restaurant, has opened in Ballston, as the winners of the Ballston Restaurant Challenge…Pizza Studio, the fast-casual, build-your-own pizza concept, plans to open by early March in Baltimore’s Charles Village and in Dupont

Circle, its first D.C. location, at 1333 New Hampshire Ave. NW…Orange Anchor at Georgetown’s Washington Harbour, where Cabanas used to be, is now open…The Alex, a lounge and restaurant (named for Alexander Graham Bell) in the Graham hotel in Georgetown, has reopened.

Stanton & Greene will open at 319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, where Pour House was, on Capitol Hill. The owners include Sonoma’s Eli Hengst and Jared Rager as well as August Paro of Beuchert’s Saloon. The menu is brought to you by executive chef Josh Hutter and chef de cuisine Damian Brown.

The cocktail program was created by Erik Holzherr of Wisdom and Church & State.

The 180-seat restaurant is named after Capitol Hill’s Stanton Park and the Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene statue. A firstquarter 2015 opening is planned.

Founding Farmers plans to open its next restaurant in Tysons Corner at 1800 Tysons Blvd. this month. The 262-seat restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, is designed

by GrizForm Design Architects. It’s owned by a conglomerate that includes the North Dakota Farmers Union and the National Farmers Union.

Chef & Ops Execs Update: Table’s chef de cuisine, Patrick Robinson, will now run the kitchen in the Shaw neighborhood restaurant, taking over from Frederik de Pue. Table will continue to emphasize seasonal dishes. Pizza Studio has hired regional operations veteran Scott Black to oversee the Washington and Baltimore locations. Black previously worked as vice president of operations for &pizza and regional director of operations for Noodles & Co.

A sliced beef dish from Marcel’s.

An ice cream sundae from Sette Osteria.

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Georgetown’s Bistrot Lepic will offer a special prix-fixe menu for 20 consecutive days, from Monday, March 9, to Sunday, March 29. Guests will also enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne.

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Capri was even more breathtaking than I imagined, and I thought to myself: remember this.

Remember the incredible picnic at the Colosseum that our Destination Concierge arranged just for us. The poolside talks we had on board about first crushes and best friends. And, how just being together (even without a hot air balloon) is enough to make your spirit soar.

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A sunny day by the pool at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida.

s winter’s wrath continues here in D.C., places like Palm Beach, Fla. – with its warm breezes, bright sunshine and lush greenery – have never looked better. For a last-minute escape, this idyllic, palm-filled destination is a good option.

Flights to Palm Beach are as low as $400, and once you arrive you can rest assured that there will be no shortage of glamour and grandeur.

This week alone, the Honda Classic is at the PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens and the 58th annual

International Red Cross Ball, Feb. 28 at the Mar-a-Lago Club, will welcome ambassadors, dignitaries and philanthropic leaders from around the globe.

There is always something to do and someone to see in the Town of Palm Beach, not to mention glorious weather to be enjoyed.

This roundup of ideas will help you plan a memorable getaway.

On arrival, drop your bags at one of the town’s premier hotels. The legendary and historic Breakers Hotel sprawls beautifully

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on the Atlantic oceanfront and features a classic Italian-Renaissance style with numerous pools, restaurants, a spa and countless other amenities. If you’re looking for more of a boutique property, try The Colony Hotel, which has been home to notable visitors for more than 60 years and just last summer completed an $18-million renovation. This cozy hotel, with its British Colonial architecture, doesn’t skimp on style. Guests enjoy pillow top mattresses, 350-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, European duvets, great food and entertainment. The Brazilian Court Hotel, with its lush courtyards, its delightful Café Boulud restaurant and its soothing Frédéric Fekkai Salon and Spa, is another option for undisputed luxury. For budgetfriendly lodging, consider The Palm Beach Historic Inn. The Town of Palm Beach is a magnet for the lover of sports and the outdoors. Whether you’re playing golf or tennis at one of the many clubs, or spending the day shopping, the town will shine for you. The Palm Beach Par 3, on 39 acres between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, is open to the public.

It’s a popular and picturesque place to work on your golf game.

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Palm Beach is also home to many memorable restaurants, several the creations of true gastronomic visionaries. James Beardnominated chef Clay Conley opened Buccan in 2011 along with partners and friends Sam Slattery and Oliver “Piper” Quinn. Today, it continues to be one of Palm Beach’s year-round hot spots, with its small plates, big flavors and great ambiance. For classic French cuisine and glamorous dining, head to Café L’Europe, a staple since 1980. For decadent Northern Italian food, stop at the consistently delicious Bice and sit on the back patio for an unforgettable al fresco dinner. Michael McCarty’s on Cocoanut Row is another gem, serving everything from soufflés to seafood since it opened in 2002. McCarty’s is renowned for its socializing prowess as well as for its food and drink. After dinner, it becomes a popular watering hole for late-night cocktails.

The Town of Palm Beach is beloved for its Old World charm and glamour, its quiet streets, its beautiful architecture and its ritzy scene. Escape the winter slush and retreat to Florida for a short respite. The warm winter sunshine, the soft clatter of palm fronds in the breeze and the fresh, salty smell of ocean air await you.

SUMMER camps

Make Your Plans Now

By Linnea Kristiansson

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, we are all looking to get out and about.

It’s time to start planning for your kids’ summer.

Make sure to check out The Georgetowner’s summer camp guide to take your mind off the snow days.

Adventure Theatre MTC Camp

Adventure Theatre’s summer camps is a fullday musical theater program. Campers work with D.C. theater professionals and finish up their summer by performing in a main stage show. The adventure also offers a three week program for teenagers. Ages 5 to 18. $800$1,200. June 15 - Aug 21. Adventure Theatre, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. (301) 6342270, adventuretheatre-mtc.org.

Beauvoir Summer Camp

Beauvoir Summer Camp is a day camp for elementary school students that mixes outdoor exploration with science, sports and art. Ages 3 to 10. $285-$875. June 22 - Aug 7. Beauvoir School, 3500 Woodley Road NW. (703) 9450408, summer.beauvoirschool.org.

Camp Arena Stage

Camp Arena Stage is a D.C. day camp dedicated to theatre, music, visual arts and dance.

Campers choose their own activities, as well as attend a daily show featuring the work of faculty, guest artists and fellow campers. Ages 8 to 15. $950-$2,500. June 22 - July 31. Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, 1524 34th St. NW. (202) 554-9066, arenastage.org.

Camp Imagination Stage

Camp Imagination offers a range of day camp programs in drama, musical theatre, dance and filmmaking. Ages 1 to 18. $249-$1,195. June 8 - Aug 28. Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. (301) 280-1660, imaginationstage.org.

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Strathmore Fine Arts Camp

The Strathmore will offer two separate fine arts day camps for kids and teens this summer.

Older campers will improve their technique in a program focused on form and color. Ages 6 to 17. $382,50-$425. July 27 - Aug 14. Mansion

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Writopia Lab

Writopia Lab offers full-day and half-day summer camps for budding writers. Campers will participate in workshops with published authors and have an opportunity to read and publish their original work at the end of the program.

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know we are not modeling good behavior for our kids. So if I know that kindness is so important, why is it so hard for me to be kind to him?

I set my intentions to be nice, but it’s just hard to change things midstream. Any advice?

- Trying to Be Kind Dear Trying: First, I want to applaud something you already know, and already stated: you are trying. Trying is 90 percent of the battle sometimes. Getting past the strong defenses built up by years of frustration and resentment, just so you can try to be kind because a piece of you wants a better relationship? That’s hard, hard work. So you are trying. And you should keep trying! But I have just one question.

Does Husband know you are trying?

What I mean is, are you talking about how hard it is for the two of you to be kind right now? Are you talking about your efforts to improve things? Is he reading the same stuff online that you are reading? Is improving your marriage actually on the table right now?

If, instead, you are doing all of this covertly, hoping to improve things without ever coming clean about the impact of it all – well, I hate to be blunt here, but that’s not going to work. It’s like a crash diet: an extreme change in behavior without any of the support required to make it last. How about we come up with a real plan?

I suspect that your online research relates to John Gottman’s groundbreaking finding that stable, happy couples have an average of five positive interactions for every one negative interaction. Your attempts at kindness are an excellent way of boosting the plus column, but you need more. If you and Husband had a conversation about wanting to make things better in this way, he might be more tuned-in when you offer those kind words, and much more likely to reciprocate.

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.

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New Exhibitions at D.C. Museums

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Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum “How the Civil War Changed Washington” Feb. 2 – Nov. 15 This exhibition examines the social and spatial impact on Washington, D.C., of the Civil War, an era of radical population growth. The growth in the African American population continued until, a century later, African Americans became the majority in the District. This was also a time when women joined the federal workforce and neighborhoods were built out of the hilly terrain, expanding the city’s footprint. The exhibition contextualizes these and other changes while telling the stories of individuals who came to Washington during the Civil War. National Building Museum “Scaling Washington: Photographs by Colin Winterbottom” Opens March 21 Over 20 years ago, photographer Colin Winterbottom began taking dramatic, highly textured photographs of Washington, D.C.’s many architectural masterpieces. Always determined to create imagery unlike any he’d seen before, he quickly recognized the power of scaffolding to provide up-close – and highaltitude – access to these historic structures. As sole photographer for restoration efforts at the Washington Monument and National Cathedral following the August 2011 earthquake, Winterbottom blends documentation with artistic expression, crafting photographs that share his unusual access to remarkable vantage points.

Edward Hopper, “Ground Swell,” 1939, oil on canvas, Corcoran Collection (Museum purchase, William A. Clark Fund). Courtesy of the National Gallery of Art.

Smithsonian American Art Museum “Mingering Mike’s Supersonic Greatest Hits” Feb. 27 – Aug. 2 In 2013, the Smithsonian American Art Museum acquired a collection of artwork made between 1969 and 1976 by a self-taught local artist known only by his alter ego, Mingering Mike. This exhibition comprises artworks constructed as part of his youthful fantasy of becoming a famous soul singer and songwriter, including LP albums made from painted cardboard, original album art, song lyrics, liner notes and self-recorded 45 rpm singles.

The works are a window into a historical moment when black radio was new and Washington-based performers such as Marvin Gaye were gaining national attention and transforming American music.

“The Artistic Journey of Yasuo Kuniyoshi” April 3 – Aug. 30 This exhibition is the first overview of Yasuo Kuniyoshi’s work in more than twenty-five years. Born in Japan, Kuniyoshi (18931953) came to the United States as a teenager. He came into prominence during the 1920s through his distinctive modern figural style, original subjects and humor. Classified an “enemy alien” after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, he worked with the Office of War Information to create artworks indicting Japanese atrocities.

After the war, Kuniyoshi developed a compelling late style, with bitter subjects and paradoxically bright colors.

Restoration of Washington National Cathedral. Photo by Colin Winterbottom.

National Museum of African Art “The Divine Comedy: Heaven, Purgatory, and Hell Revisited by Contemporary African Artists” April 8 – Aug. 2 Curated by the internationally acclaimed writer and art critic Simon Njami, this dramatic multimedia exhibition reveals the ongoing global relevance of Dante Alighieri’s 14th-century epic as part of a shared intellectual heritage. Including original commissions and renowned works of art by approximately 40 of the most dynamic contemporary artists from 19 African nations and the diaspora, this visually stunning exhibition will explore the themes of paradise, purgatory and hell with video, photography, printmaking, painting, sculpture, fiber arts and mixed media installation.

National Portrait Gallery “Elaine de Kooning: Portraits” March 13 – Jan. 10 Elaine de Kooning’s gestural portraits of friends and family were much admired during her lifetime, and included such well-known Americans as poets Frank O’Hara and Allen Ginsberg, critic Harold Rosenberg, choreographer Merce Cunningham and painters Willem de Kooning (her husband) and Fairfield Porter. De Kooning made both abstract and figurative paintings and drawings during the height of Abstract Expressionism in New York City. In her portraits, de Kooning sought and worked to capture the “instantaneous illumination” of recognition.

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“Tent Life of the 31st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, Queens Farm, Vicinity of Fort Slocum.” From the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum exhibition “How the Civil War Changed Washington,” on view through Nov. 15, 2015.

Image courtesy of the Library of Congress.

National Gallery of Art “Piero di Cosimo: The Poetry of Painting in Renaissance Florence” Feb. 1 – May 3 A contemporary of Botticelli, da Vinci and Michelangelo, Piero di Cosimo was known in his day for his versatility as a painter of many different subjects, from the sacred to the profane, the latter often of beguiling meaning. His fantastic inventions rivaled the verses of the ancient poets whose myths and allegories he set out to transform in a wonderfully strange language all his own.

The first major retrospective exhibition of paintings by this wildly imaginative Italian Renaissance master features 44 of the artist’s most compelling paintings, including fanciful mythologies, powerful religious works (one on loan for the first time from the church in Italy for which it was created 500 years ago) and sensitive portraits.

“American Masterworks from the Corcoran, 1815-1940” Feb. 7 – May 3 In 2014, the National Gallery assumed stewardship of over 6,000 works of art from the Corcoran Gallery of Art’s renowned collection. Thankfully, they have wasted no time in getting that work back out to the public. Two installations featuring highlights from the Corcoran collection are now on view in the West Building, including such celebrated paintings as Frederic Edwin Church’s “Niagara,” Albert Bierstadt’s “The Last of the Buffalo,” Sanford Robinson Gifford’s “Ruins of the Parthenon,” Samuel F. B. Morse’s “The House of Representatives” and Edward Hopper’s “Ground Swell.” And of course there is Frederic Remington’s bronze sculpture of a lively depiction of cowboy revelry – for what American collection is complete without that?

Freer and Sackler Galleries “Seasonal Landscapes in Japanese Screens” March 7 – Sept. 6 Cherry trees bloom in this selection of folding screen paintings from the Freer Gallery. These landscapes from the 16th and early 17th centuries combine ink painting techniques assimilated from China with the vibrant color and gold of traditional Japanese paintings.

“Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints Peter, John the Baptist, Dominic and Nicholas of Bari (Pala Pugliese)” (c. 1481-85), by Piero di Cosimo.

Courtesy of the National Gallery of Art.

Art Museum of the Americas “Libertad de Expresión: The Art Museum of the Americas and Cold War Politics” Feb. 19 – June 7 Drawing from the Museum’s permanent collection, this exhibition surveys the taste and cultural diplomacy of founding director José Gómez Sicre, featuring artists who have worked in many of the influential styles at mid-century – Surrealism, Concretism, Art Informel and Abstract Expressionism – and who also experimented with forms and themes drawn from Pre-Columbian civilizations. Sicre lauded the diversity of expressions in Latin American art. This support also allied him with U.S. Cold Warriors, who used freedom of expression as a tool in the cultural and intellectual struggle against the Soviets.

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NW. A new Request for Qualifications, due March 23, has been After nearly 90 years in Kalorama, the issued, with a Request Textile Museum will open March 21 in a for Proposals to follow new Foggy Bottom facility as the George in the fall.

Washington University Museum and the ICE’s plan to create Textile Museum. The largest exhibition a space for the presentain the museum’s history, “Unraveling tion of cutting-edge art, Identity: Our Textiles, Our Stories,” will especially large instaldisplay more than 1,000 pieces through lation and multimedia Aug. 24. On the grand opening weekend, works – along with eduthere will be free activities at the new cation programs, a bookmuseum, 701 21st St. NW, as well as a texstore and a restaurant tile symposium on Saturday at the School

by José Andrés – was of Media and Public Affairs, 805 21st St. chosen by then Mayor NW. Vincent Gray’s adminThe design, by Hartman-Cox istration in February Architects, links a new 35,000-squareThe new home of the Textile Museum at 701 21st St. NW. Photo by Jessica McConnell Burt.

2014. The building, foot structure with the former university designed in 1865 by Adolph Cluss, the archiand grew to be one of the major collections of police headquarters, Woodhull House, which tect of the Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries non-Western textiles in the United States. The will become the home of a collection of Building, became vacant when it ceased to be struggling museum was taken over by George Washingtoniana – rare maps, drawings, docua homeless shelter in 2008. Several plans since Washington University a few years after a plan ments and correspondence – donated to the unithen for its reuse went nowhere. to open an annex in Penn Quarter was canceled versity by Albert H. Small in 2011. The director Collector Dani Levinas, executive direcin 2008. The university is also building a conof the two museums, also an associate professor tor of ICE, has said that he was not consulted servation and resource center on its Loudoun of Museum Studies, is John Wetenhall, a histoand his plan is solid. (Cost estimates vary from County, Va., campus. rian of modern art who got his Ph.D. at Stanford Levinas’s $13.2 million to more than $20 miland was executive director of the Ringling lion.) It is not known if ICE will respond to the Museum of Art in Sarasota, Fla., among others.

RFQ. In the meantime, there have been calls for The origins of the Textile Museum On Feb. 9, Mayor Muriel Bowser abruptly revisiting the decision, with a letter circulating were similar to those of the nearby Phillips announced the de-selection of the Institute for asking the mayor to “Please take this moment Collection. It opened in 1925 in the S Street Contemporary Expression as the developer, of public appeal to bring this matter back before mansion of George Hewitt Myers (a collecwith Anthony Lanier’s East Banc, of the landthe City Council.” tor of what were then known as Oriental rugs) mark Franklin School at 13th and K Streets

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Kogod Cradle, a smart, liberal Harvard Law grad is in a highly sought-after Supreme Court clerkship with Scalia. The result is a complicated, sometimes humorous portrait of an edgy court and human relationship. You’re likely to be in good hands what with Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith at the helm and Ed Gero – who’s shined in roles from Ebenezer Scrooge to Mark Rothko – starring as Scalia.

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Brazil’s internationally acclaimed dance company Grupo Corpo will perform opening night at the Kennedy Center’s “Iberian Suite.” Photo via Kennedy Center.

“Iberian Suite” at the Kennedy Center, March 3 – 24 The profound and far-reaching impact of Iberian culture – that is, the culture of Spain and Portugal – will be getting a thorough, almost month-long examination and celebration at the Kennedy Center in “Iberian Suite: Global Arts Remix,” continuing the center’s practice of focusing on specific world cultures.

“There has been a tremendous amount of cross-pollinating during the course of history, sparked by Portuguese and Spanish exploration and colonization in the 15th century which had rippled effects in North and South America, in Africa and Asia and all over the world,” said Alicia Adams, festival curator and the Kennedy Center’s vice president of international programming and dance.

One of the major components is a huge exhibition (150 items) called “Picasso, Ceramics and the Mediterranean,” organized with the support of Picasso Administration, chaired by Claude Picasso. There will be numerous performances, including Post-Classical Ensemble’s multimedia program “Iberian Mystics: A Confluence of Faiths” and concerts by the National Symphony Orchestra with Portuguese fado singers Carminho and Camané, Spanish singer Concha Buika with Cuban pianist Iván “Melon” Lewis and his Continuum Quartet, the Arakaendar Choir and Orchestra from Bolivia and a host of others.

Edward Gero as Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in “The Originalist” at Arena Stage. Photo by Tony Powell.

“The Originalist” at Arena Stage, March 6 – April 26 It’s hard to believe, but it looks like controversial conservative Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is about to enter the pantheon of theatrical and pop culture. At Arena Stage, he’s the focus of “The Originalist,” a new play by John Strand, who won the Charles MacArthur Award for best new play several years ago for “Lovers and Executioners.” In “The Originalist,” in Arena’s Arlene and Robert

“Uncle Vanya” at Round House Theatre, April 8 – May 3 Washington theater appears to have been dominated by Chekhov, American style, lately, with director-playwright Aaron Posner bringing his versions of “The Seagull” and “Uncle Vanya” to the stage with “Stupid F-----g Bird” at Woolly Mammoth and “Life Sucks” at Theater J, respectively. Plus, there’s the Christopher Durang play “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” a mashup of several Chekhov characters, which will be directed by Posner at Arena Stage April 3 – May 3.

But if have a taste and a desire for the real thing, you probably can’t do better than the Round House Theatre production of “Uncle Vanya,” although here too you’re getting an adaptation by Annie Baker, a Pulitzer Prizewinning playwright who brings a contemporary feel to the language. But what a cast, directed

by John Vreeke: Gabriel Fernandez-Coffey, the astonishing Kimberly Gilbert, Mitchell Hébert, Mark Jaster, Nancy Robinette, Ryan Rilette, Eric Shimelonis, Jerry Whiddon and the incomparable Joy Zinoman, founder and former artistic director of Studio Theatre.

Flemish Expressionism | A Modernist Vision March 13 – May 15, 2015 Guest Curator - David Gariff The Kreeger Museum is pleased to announce the opening of Flemish Expressionism | A Modernist Vision. Early modernist art in Flanders was dominated by an interest in expressionism comparable to similar investigations throughout the rest of Europe. The art and artists that represent the achievements of Flemish Expressionism, however, remain largely unknown to audiences outside Europe. Flemish Expressionism | A Modernist Vision seeks to address this imbalance in European art history. Drawing upon the rich holdings of a remarkable and never-before-exhibited private collection, the exhibition traces the history of Flemish Expressionist painting, sculpture, and graphic arts from James Ensor to the School of Sint-Martens-Latem and its successors.

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Gustave De Smet,The Pink Robe, 1917, oil on cardboard

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The company’s staging of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,� an opera dealing with crime, murder, seduction, love and death, comes complete with a new adaptation in English. The production has a 1920s religious-revival setting, a la “Elmer Gantry,� which, come to think about it, was all about hurly-burly and seduction. Tom Mallan directs, Stanley Thurston conducts a chamber ensemble and Andrew Thomas Pardini plays the Don.

Famed ballerina, Misty Copeland, will perform with the Washington Ballet in “Swan Lake.�

“Laugh� at Studio Theatre, begins March 11 Back in the 1980s, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Beth Henley was known for funny, heartbreaking plays about families in the modern South such as “Crimes of the Heart� and “The Miss Firecracker Contest.� Set in the Hollywood silent-film era, “Laugh� may be a different matter altogether, a play – billed as a slapstick comedy – full of surprises, adventures and maybe a little romance. It has live music by composer Wayne Barker and is directed by David Schweizer. The cast includes Helen Cespedes as the orphaned heroine Mabel and Creed Garnick as Roscoe.

In Series’ “Don Giovanni� at GALA Hispanic Theatre, March 14-23 One of Washington’s hidden treasures, the In Series – with a history of venturing into notalways-compatibles genres, going in a season from cabaret resurrections to opera evenings

Washington Ballet’s “Swan Lake� with Misty Copeland, April 8-12 That the Washington Ballet is staging Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake� shouldn’t come as a surprise – although it’s actually the first time the company has mounted the ballet – but there are additional reasons to see this classic tale of a princess, an evil sorceress and swans both white and black. For one thing, Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre’s star ballerina, will be dancing the starring roles of Odette-Odile, paired with Brooklyn Mack. One of America’s most celebrated ballerinas, Copeland is only the second African American ballerina to be promoted to soloist at ABT. The production also marks the launch of a creative collaboration between the Washington Ballet and the S&R Foundation’s Evermay Chamber Orchestra, which will perform the famous score.

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Man Ray, Shakespearean Equation, Julius Caesar, 1948. Oil on Masonite, 24 × 19 ž in. The Rosalind & Melvin Jacobs Collection Š Man Ray Trust / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY / ADAGP, Paris 2015

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Ari Roth: A Legacy on 16th Street, A Launch on H

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Sona Kharatian as the Queen of Hearts by Dean Alexander

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BY GARY TISC H L ER We caught up with Ari Roth, until December artistic director of Theater J, a few days before he spoke at Georgetown Media Group’s Cultural Leadership Breakfast last Thursday.

Now founder and artistic director of the Mosaic Theater Company of DC, he’d gone to New York exploring collaboration possibilities, seeking out new plays, new playwrights. He’s hitting the ground running after separating from Theater J in a series of events that were very public and often rancorous. Two months ago, Roth was “terminated abruptly” by the CEO of the D.C. Jewish Community Center, Carole Zawatsky.

Roth had also been thinking about issues of autonomy, of creating something different than what the atmosphere and very special situation at the JCC might have allowed.

The signs had been there all along. The JCC had decided to drop Roth’s brainchild, the annual “Voices from a Changing Middle East” festival, which included one mainstage play, readings, symposiums, discussions and interviews. The festival had often created controversy with some of its content: plays – almost always by Israeli or Jewish authors – which addressed conditions in Israel and its neighbors.

“Part of what happened was about, well, changing conditions,” Roth said. “We had done plays that had made some people unhappy and angry.”

One of them was “Return to Haifa,” staged by an Israeli-Palestinian company, about a Palestinian family returning to its old home, which they had been forced to leave in the 1948 war, and facing the Israeli occupants. It was performed in both Hebrew and Arabic. This writer remembers the heated discussions among some older members of the audience during intermission.

Roth had been thinking about something larger, though. “In this city, and everywhere else, things are changing, and I wanted to address some of that, be inclusive in a way that we could culturally and artistically talk about and create and stage plays that were about race, poverty, conditions and conflicts in the Middle East and Africa, and in our own neighborhoods in this city,” he said.

Roth had been at Theater J for 18 years, and in those years, in addition to controversies that had occurred, there was phenomenal growth for a theater that was Jewish-specific in its content and focus, but universal in its results, with plays that brought an expanded audience along. New plays – a few by Roth himself – were staged, along with the canon from great Jewish playwrights ranging from Clifford Odets to Arthur Miller to Neil Simon. Theater J’s production of Simon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Lost In Yonkers” was in this writer’s opinion every bit as good, if not better than, the Broadway version which had its first stop at the National Theatre.

You could expect often to be surprised by a Theater J production – like an original musical about the young Biblical hero David, or a recent production of a play about Bernie Madoff, or the works of the always original Tony Kushner.

“I think I have a legacy there,” he said. But, as he told the Georgetown breakfast attendees, “it was kind of a divorce. I will miss all those I worked with.

But they appear to have moved on, they’re doing the next play, looking for my replacement. I have an office at our new home at the Atlas Performance Arts Center on H Street, we are getting donations and funding and building a theater. In November, we plan to begin a full six-play season with the Voices from a Changing Middle East as well.”

March 1

Henryk Gorecki Concert

CUA Symphony Orchestra Church of the Little Flower, Bethesda, Md.

March 19–22

Verdi’s Rigoletto

Hartke Theatre, CUA Campus

April 12

50th Anniversary Gala Concert presented by Catholic University’s Benjamin T. Rome School of Music The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall Music by Bernstein, Copland, and Orff's Carmina Burana

Tickets on sale March 8 at the Kennedy Center Box Office, by phone at 202-467-4600, and online at kennedy-center.org.

For more information, visit music.cua.edu. For disability accommodations, please call 202-319-5414.

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Social Scene

Philanthropy,Fashion Meet at ‘An Affair of the Heart’

By m ary b ird The Women’s Board of the American Heart Association Greater Washington Region logged 1,000 hours in planning this year’s always anticipated event which drew 1,200 attendees to the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel on Feb. 9 to raise awareness of cardiovascular health issues, the number-one killer among women. Autria Godfrey of ABC7/WJLA-TV emceed and Barbara McConaghy Johnson produced the stunning fashion show of spring 2015 styles from Bloomingdale’s, Chevy Chase. In a special video greeting, news anchor Bret Baier hailed Richard Jonas, M.D., who has overseen their young son’s struggle with congenital heart disease.

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Emcee Autria Godfrey and fashion show producer Barbara McConaghy Johnson.

Capella owner Bruce Bradley with his wife Sharon Bradley and event planner Andre Wells.

Izette Folger, Kirsty Welch and Amy McLachlan.

Megan Leavy and Teresa Foss-Del Rosso.

Kristen Fistner, Roxana Hoveyda and Keia Brown.

The Georgetown Capella held a preview party for its clients, friends and neighbors Feb. 11 and formally introduced chef Frank Ruta and pastry chef Aggie Chin. Along with general manager Marco Bustamante, on hand was the popular Angel Cervantes, offering rum drinks, champagne and other drinks, as guests sampled Ruta’s specials, such as his truffle burgers.

Wegman at Lombardi Salutes Arts Children’s: Helping Kids Beat Cancer By m ary b ird William Wegman is best known for the enchanting photos of his Weimaraner dogs. On Jan. 29, he was at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center where he read to patients, signed his latest book, “Flo & Wendell Explore,” and donated five of his works in honor of his colleague Emily Heick, a breast cancer survivor. The reception hailed Julia Langley, who launched the Arts and Humanities Program.

By R ob e rt D evan ey The Seventh Annual Heroes Curing Childhood Cancer Gala -- raising a record-breaking $722,130 -- was held at the Four Seasons Feb. 21 for the benefit of Children’s National Health System’s pediatric oncology.

Childhood cancers are the number-one disease killer of children in the United States.

Louis M. Weiner, M.D., director of the Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center; Julia Langley, director of the Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program; Shadae Paul, assistant with the arts program; and artist William Wegman.

Michael Rankin and Amanda Bowker.

Gus DiMillo, Marco Gutierrez, one of the night’s heroes, and Jodi Lehr.

Concierges and an Oscars Party

By mary bird Les Clefs d’Or USA (the national professional association of hotel concierges...the Golden Keys Society) in conjunction with the Washington Area Concierge Association, celebrated Oscar Night on Feb. 22 at Josh Levin’s West End Cinema with a special red carpet walk and viewing of the nine-Oscar nominated “The Grand Budapest Hotel.”

Concierges Cynthia Van Zandt (Sofitel), Leslie Valtin (St. Regis), Milan Koviljac (Madison), Julie Saunders (Four Seasons) and Lynn Jason (Mandarin Oriental) on Feb. 22. Photo

by Neshan H. Naltchayan.

Mike and Kathy Williams with Alison and Kurt Newman, CEO of Children’s National Health System.

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GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC Stunning 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with garage and multilevel private flagstone patio located across from Montrose Park. Spacious floor plan, hardwood floors, and large windows throughout.

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POTOMAC, MARYLAND NEW PRICE! Never cut your grass again! Exciting opportunity to live in fabulous Merry-Go-RoundFarm! Custom-built Arts & Crafts, open floor plan, 7BR/6FBA/2HBA on wooded acre. Stables, trails, and canal access. Churchill cluster. $1,945,000 Adaline Neely 301-580-2214

POTOMAC, MARYLAND Time for a lifestyle change? Enjoy the best in turn-key living! Exceptional floor plan, incredible upgrades, new chef’s kitchen and master bath.

Sport court, renovated lower level. Almost nomaintenance exterior! $1,850,000 Anne Killeen 301-706-0067

NORTHERN FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA Lovely light filled, spacious 4BR, 5.5BA house.

53+ acre. 2 stall stable with electric and water, run-in shed, office/workshop, board fenced fields and paddocks. Lovely views. Piedmont Hunt. $1,650,000 Carole Miller 540-687-2233

GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC UNDER CONTRACT! Charming and spacious 3BR, 3.5BA with 1-car garage and spectacular deep garden. Hardwood floors, open living room and dining room, large master suite with sitting area, lower level family room and more! $1,650,000 Nancy Taylor Bubes 202-256-2164

GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC Spacious 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with lots of natural light, looks out at Rose Park. High ceilings, hardwood floors, double living room, newly added sun-room with views of multi-tiered deep garden. $1,595,000 Nancy Taylor Bubes 202-256-2164

MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA Circa 1750s stucco home with wide plank floors, exposed beams, multiple fireplaces and original hardware. Guest cottage, tenant house, barn and more on 20 acres. 1 hour to DC. $1,495,000

GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC UNDER CONTRACT! Lots of potential! Charming location with spacious rooms and large rear patio. 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath, upper level bonus room. Lower level with dining room, kitchen, storage and full bath. $1,095,000 Nancy Taylor Bubes 202-256-2164

BRIGHTWOOD, WASHINGTON, DC Stunning, sun-splashed Art Deco renovation of this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home featuring broken slate terraces, pink limestone copings, deck and new roof, baths and appliances. Parking. Owner/ Agent. $599,000 Marilyn Charity 202-427-7553

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