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Craft 2 Wear The Smithsonian Craft2Wear show will be take place at the National Building Museum this weekend. This year’s event will feature over 50 artists from across the nation. Jewelry, clothing, and accessories for men and women will be featured at the fall show and sale. Visit craft2wear.smithsonian.org for more information.

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Fall Fun Day at Mitchell Park Come in costume for the annual Kalorama neighborhood fall event. Fall Fun Day at Mitchell Park will have something fun for all ages. This event is put on by Friends of Mitchell Park and will feature live music, a haunted house, face painting and more entertainment. There will also be a bake sale, popcorn machine, hot dogs and candy. The city recently finished renovations and will celebrate a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. with Mayor Vincent Gray. The event goes from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Adoption Coldwell Banker is partnering with Operation Paws for Homes to host a special Halloween themed pet adoption event, going on at the Washington Harbour in Georgetown. All dog visitors that come in costume will receive pumpkin biscuits. There will also be prizes for the best pet costume and cutest companion. The event runs from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Fashion Art Design The D.C. premiere of Fashion Art Design is coming to celebrate the area’s creative culture. The event starts during the day and will run into the night, taking place at over 40 Georgetown retailers. There will be street style photo shoots, art, music and more. Visit fadgeorgetown.com for more information.

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Night of the Living Zoo The Smithsonian National Zoo’s annual Halloween event is back this year. Night of the Living Zoo will have entertainment such as carousel rides, fire breathers, stilt walkers, illusionists, and animal exhibits. There will also be live music, craft beer, food trucks, a costume contest and glow in the dark lawn games. Tickets are $30 and $20 for Friends of the Zoo. The event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

OCT. 31

GlobeMed Benefit Brunch GlobeMed at Georgetown is holding its 4th annual benefit brunch, catered by Booeymonger. The brunch is a forum for discussion to boost awareness about international health and to raise funds for GlobeMed’s partner organization in Guatemala. A panel of professionals in the field will be in attendance to

Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon Mount Vernon is opening its doors to trickor-treaters this Halloween for the first time. Learn about the history of chocolate in colonial America and taste test chocolates from the period. There will be a scavenger hunt, wagon rides and more. At 6 p.m., there will be a children’s costume parade around the Mansion, with prizes for the best “George” and “Martha” costumes. $10 for adults and $5 for children. Doors are open from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

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Fall Foliage Boat Tour Take a 90-minute tour up and down the Potomac on a 65-foot double decker boat at

this event put on by the 20’s & 30’s Going Out Group. The boat will go past the National Mall and all the monuments on the way up to the protected Potomac Gorge. Early bird tickets cost $20 but prices will go up to $25 closer to the date. Check-in is at 3:30 p.m. and the boat ride is from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The boat will leave from Washington Harbor at 3100 K St. NW. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com.

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Fall Harvest Tea and Tour Tudor Place Historic House and Garden is hosting its Fall Harvest Tea and Tour. Try traditional Victorian tea blends along with tea sandwiches, scones and desserts. After the tea, guests will depart on a guided tour through the National Historic Landmark mansion, which was built in 1816. Event goes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members. 1644 31st St. NW. Book Talk with Professor Archie Brown Author Archie Brown, a professor at Oxford University, will be holding a discussion on his recent book, “The Myth of the Strong Leader,” which is about political leadership in the modern age. In this book, Brown looks at the achievements and failures of important figures in the 20th century and challenges commonly held beliefs about political power and strength. The book talk is from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mortara Center (3600 N St. NW).

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CRIME REPORT Sexual Assault in and near Georgetown

Rabbi Barry Freundel Charged with Voyeurism

On Sunday Oct. 19, a number of sexual assaults and sexual assault attempts occurred in and near Georgetown. At 3:30 a.m., the first reported incident occurred near the corner of 24th and I streets, where a woman said she was grabbed and nearly pulled into the bushes by an attacker before fleeing. Another sexual assault was reported nearby 30 minutes or so later. (Police arrested homeless man Mustapha Kone in the area for charges related to the assaults). Then, at 3:45 a.m. a woman was pulled in a vehicle (police are looking for a silver-colored sedan) and allegedly assaulted by an assailant wearing khakis and dreadlocks. Lastly, at approximately 6:00 a.m., an adult female was sexually assaulted in the 3300 block of Prospect Place NW. The victim described the suspect to police as a Hispanic male of average height, in his twenties, cleanly shaven and wearing a black leather jacket. The Metropolitan Police Department is requesting help from the public in the search for the assailants still at large. Also, DC Crime Solvers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the assaults. Anyone with information regarding the assault can help solve the case by texting the tip line at 50411 or calling the police at (202) 727-9099.

Rabbi Barry Freundel of Kesher Israel Congregation was arrested at his O Street home in the early hours of Tuesday, Oct. 14 and charged with six charges Rabbi Barry Freundel of misdemeanor voyeurism by the Metropolitan Police Department. Prosecutors say that video retrieved from Freundel’s computer and hard drive substantiates the voyeurism allegations. According to prosecutors, Freundel used a camera hidden in a clock radio he placed in the women’s bathroom near the synagogue’s mikvah – an Orthodox-required ritual bath used for conversion – to spy on female congregants bathing themselves. Victim Leah Sugarman of Silver Spring told the Washington Post that Freundel, who acted as a rabbi-guide for her conversion, pressured her to bath more frequently in the mikvah to speed up the process. Other young female converts complained to Kesher’s leadership that Freundel was commenting on their looks in an inappropriate way.

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TOWN TOPICS Continued from page 5 Kesher Israel’s board of directors, which immediately suspended Freundel, issued this statement: “This is a painful moment for Kesher Israel Congregation and the entire Jewish community . . . Upon receiving information regarding potentially inappropriate activity, the board of directors quickly alerted the appropriate officials. Throughout the investigation, we cooperated fully with law enforcement and will continue to do so.” The synagogue removed information about its rabbi soon after Freundel’s arrest On Oct. 20, the Rabbinical Council of America said it had received similar complaints, and some that were more salacious (one detailed that Freundel co-signed a checking account with a woman who was not his wife), that went back to 2012. He was involved in the council, leading its group on protocol for conversions. While the council reprimanded him, he was not removed from the position and “made assurances these behaviors would discontinue.” Freundel was the leader of Kesher Israel, a modern Orthodox synagogue, at 2801 N St. NW, five blocks from his home. Since 1987, Freundel has been with the synagogue, which counts among its members former Sen. Joe Lieberman and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew. Neighbors of Freundel on O Street like Carol Joynt reported on social media that the arrest took place. “Interesting goings on across the street,” wrote Joynt. “Neighbor hauled off in cuffs. Detectives swarming, hauling out hard drives. Police cars here and there. Ah, Georgetown.”

In other voyeurism news, on Oct. 9 the D.C. Superior Court dropped charges against Christopher Cleveland of Springfield, Va., for taking “upskirt” photos of women walking up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. In the decision, Judge Juliet McKenna claimed that women do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in a public area if they are positioned in a way that makes their private parts viewable to passersby.

Increased Property Theft in Georgetown So far this October, property crime is up in Georgetown. Most notably, there have been six home burglaries in Georgetown since Oct. 1. (Last year during this period, there were zero burglaries.) Several break-ins occurred on Q Street in Georgetown across the Dumbarton Bridge and on Thomas Jefferson Street leading to the waterfront. In addition, two vehicles were stolen in the area, one on K street by the Waterfront Park and one on Thomas Jefferson Street. Another car was stolen north of the university campus, on 38th Street in Burleith. Two burglaries occurred in the aforementioned hot spot around the university and another near the corner of Prospect Street and Wisconsin Ave. Street theft and pick pocketing are slightly down compared to the first few weeks of October last year, with most instances occurring on and around M Street and Wisconsin Avenue. There were some thefts near the university campus as well, on O Street between 34th and 37th streets. This area has become a theft hot spot in recent months.

Thefts from vehicles are also up this October, with nine instances since the beginning of the month. Six of these thefts happened along and around Wisconsin Ave., with one on K Street and another parked next to Oak Hill Cemetery. Police recommend that whether you’re parking on a crowded street like Wisconsin Ave. or a quiet Georgetown corner, be sure to bring valuables with you or hide them so passersby cannot seen them inside the vehicle stating that all it takes is fifteen seconds for potential thieves to steal a valuable possession from your car by breaking a window.

New Barriers Erected on M Street and Key Bridge to Foil Lane Cheaters Lane cheaters have been brought to a halt with the addition of barriers at M Street and

Key Bridge. In what is an already a heavy traffic spot, blockades have been placed to deter drivers from making last-minute left turns from Key Bridge. The District Department of Transportation was called upon to address the issue, which in turn resulted in the barriers. DDOT’s traffic engineer James Cheeks told Fox 5 News, “This will last for a little while. People will begin disregarding them and then we’ll have to think of some other measures.” However, left turns are not the only traffic issue drivers face; at the very same intersection people heading east on M street into Georgetown deal with a similar problem. “Clearly that’s human behavior, that’s bad driving,” Cheeks said to Fox 5. “And so we’ll try to do something to keep them in their lanes. It’ll be similar to this.” So, be on the lookout for more partitions in the near future.

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Ben Bradlee, Lion of American Journalism, Dies at 93 trusting and pushing the work and harried investigation of young reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, snared the Watergate scandal and rode it all the way to the president’s resignation and beyond. Jason Robards, who played Bradlee in the film version of “All The President’s Men,” had nothing on him. Born on Aug. 26, 1921, Benjamin Crowninshield “Ben” Bradlee, who had gone into hospice in the past few weeks, died at home Oct. 21 at the age of 93. The images and what he and the Washington Post accomplished in those times will endure just about forever for as long as there are newspapers, or in the future, files and folders of newspapers on the internet. His memory endures in Georgetown, where he and his wife Sally Quinn and son Quinn Bradlee made their home, where they graced the covers of our publication, and where they were large presences in the village at their N Street residence. Like Graham, Bradlee died on The Georgetowner’s A photo of Ben Bradlee with wife Sally Quinn taken October 2009 for a cover story in deadline night, Tuesday, prompting editors to change The Georgetowner. Photo by Jeff Malet. pages at the last moment before sending final pages to the printer. BY G ARY T IS CHL ER His wife was a star reporter, often for the Style e looked every inch the man who was managing editor section, an innovation which Bradlee turned from the women’s of the Washington Post, the powerful newspaper pages to a lively, readable section, full of lively, stylized writing which brought down Richard Nixon, the President of by gifted writers. the United States. In many ways, he had some of the quality and back story There are a myriad of photographs of Ben Bradlee in the of his friend, John F. Kennedy, both Boston-raised, U.S. Navy newsroom—sometimes feet up on a table, the high-end striped heroes and combatants in World War II in the Pacific. Both had shirt, the suspenders, the aristocratic-but-craggy handsome face, aristocratic style, mixed in with sometimes profane Hemingwaythe gray hair, the kinetic look—that document the years of Waterstyle manly and intellectual cool. Both lived in Georgetown—on gate, when Bradlee, backed up by publisher Katharine Graham, N Street. They had a way about them. Women found them more

than attractive. Men wanted to work with and for them, and to be like them. When Bradlee became managing editor, he and Graham -- by hiring well, hanging tough, and pursuing their goals as journalistic holy grails -- pushed the Washington Post into the forefront of national newspapers alongside the New York Times. He called his autobiography “A Good Life: Newspapering and Other Adventures.” Bradlee could have called it a wonderful life, but we can be sure that goes without saying. He had style and gravitas, and he was loved by friends and family and respected in the village and honored by his peers. A good life, indeed.

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End Traffic Enforcement That Puts Revenue Before Rights “One of the beauties of parking [is] it’s like the [Internal Revenue Service]. If you get a parking ticket, you are guilty until you have proven yourself innocent… That has worked well for us,” a senior city transportation official is quoted as saying in the D.C. Inspector General’s report on parking and automated traffic enforcement tickets. The official’s attitude about the ticketing of District residents is unacceptable. But it seems to be widespread within our city government. The full report called out a lack of accountability in ticketing at three agencies: the Metropolitan Police Department, the Department of Public Works and the Department of Transportation. Parking tickets, in particular, are an almost constant threat in Georgetown, where paying through the ParkMobile app doesn’t guarantee a ticketless windshield upon return to your vehicle. We support the enforcement of our city’s traffic and parking laws. Automated red light and speed cameras discourage reckless driving and parking enforcement makes sure locals can do business without the risk of someone taking their spot or blocking traffic. But these laws are increasingly fattening the city’s

purse (parking and automated traffic tickets brought in almost $90 million to city coffers in 2013) with little to no oversight. The report’s release has forced the relevant city departments to make changes already. For example, MPD has changed its policy so that it no longer instructs personnel to approve tickets when the license plate on the vehicle does not match Department of Motor Vehicle records. In addition, the Department of Transportation will be replacing confusing parking signs in D.C. We support these steps but urge the city government to do more. Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh has led an effort on the Council to streamline parking practices, holding two hearings on the IG report and proposing a bill that would, among other things, streamline the issuance of parking tickets and create a transportation authority to manage the city’s transit options. We urge the Council to consider not only these options, but also other measures that would bring due process and justice back to the city’s enforcement of traffic and parking laws. The government’s prioritizing of revenue over citizens’ rights needs to come to an end.

Muriel for Mayor There is an often-noted lack of enthusiasm in the electorate considering the choices in the 2014 race for mayor of the District of Columbia. We share some of that feeling when looking at the three top candidates on the ballot, all of whom present voters with a mix of positives worthy of commendation and worrisome negatives. In the end, after due consideration, the Georgetowner endorses the winner of the Democratic Party primary, Ward 4 Councilmember Muriel Bowser, for mayor. This is not done without some misgivings, but they outweigh both the positive qualities she would bring to the job and some of the concerns we have about her opponents.

Improper Question and Several Endorsements BY M AR K PL OTKIN

Before I begin my analysis and express my personal endorsement in the D.C. mayoral race, I have to take care of some other matters. At the recent WAMU mayoral debate, hosted with typical charm and elegant restraint by Kojo Nnamdi, one of the panelists seriously marred the event by a question that was totally irrelevant, improper and alien to the political discourse we cherish in America. Panelist Tom Sherwood addressed his comment to all three mayoral candidates. He remarked that he had noticed that none of them had listed where they attended religious services. (This is a paraphrase.) Maybe Sherwood needs to be reminded that in this country we have separation of church and state. In 1960, John F. Kennedy memorably said that no one who runs for president should be judged by their religion. To bring up this subject is absolutely outrageous and poisonous to the political process. The three candidates should have refused to answer the question. Moving on to other topics: there are several contests for political office, which D.C. voters will have to make a choice. For the first time, D.C. will have an elected attorney general. This election itself would not have taken place at all, if it were not for one individual. That individual is Paul Zuckerberg. He enhanced Home Rule by taking on the District Council and the entire political establishment by personally going to court and making sure that voters would get a vote on this office. Zuckerberg is experienced, feisty and funny. But most of all he is qualified. We have two positions to vote on for At-Large Councilmember. One of them should go to Elissa Silverman. She is smart and sassy. Extremely well informed and a fighter for those who usually don’t have a champion, she

David Catania, an Independent At-Large councilmember, gave up his powerful slot on the council to run for mayor, for which he should be commended. However, he brings with him a reputation for confrontational, highhanded tactics and arrogance in dealing with opponents, other members of the council, the media and peers. Council member Catania has said that he admits to being passionate in the pursuit of goals and issues, and that he is often “impatient.” The issue of his temperament has become increasingly prominent in the few debates that have been held. Ultimately, that disposition offsets Catania’s love for the city, his wealth of detailed ideas for improving the city and his broad, detailed policy expertise and intelligence. Carol Schwartz, who entered the campaign as an Independent, has carved out a career as a heartfelt advocate for the city’s less fortunate,

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is truly independent, un-bought and un-bossed. Now, let’s turn to the main event. Carol Schwartz is well known and well liked. She has served the city dutifully in the past, but I do not see the rationale for her candidacy. Many people have said that she’s doing this because she craves the attention. Her campaign talks about what she’s done, not what she is going to do. Let me not mince words. The election of David Catania would be a catastrophe. His entire career is motivated by ego. His overriding concern is his own political advancement -- devoid of principle. His temperament alone disqualifies him for this high office. There are countless examples of his behavior being ugly and abusive (even from former staff members -- read the Oct. 13 Washington Post profile of him). Being mayor requires working with people you disagree with and finding common ground. Catania is only interested in scoring points, not making progress. He is not progressive in any sense, and when he doesn’t get his way he becomes petulant and toxic. Is this what we want for our next mayor? I sincerely wish I could summon up some degree of enthusiasm for Muriel Bowser. But I will be voting for her under the “do-no-harm” concept. She is knowledgeable and interested in the operation of government (unlike her former mentor Adrian Fenty). She is a Democrat and is of this place. Muriel Bowser was nominated because she was not Vince Gray. She will be elected because she is not David Catania. I sincerely hope she can grow in office and has the capacity to pick good and able people to serve with her. This is Mark Plotkin’s final column about the mayor’s race for the Georgetowner. He is a political analyst and contributor to BBC on American politics.

around education and labor issues, as a school board member, a long-time at large city council member and a frequent candidate for mayor. But she has been out of office for six years, a gap we feel is too large. We have some caveats about Muriel Bowser’s candidacy, which was begun and built with the support of mentor Mayor Adrian Fenty. Like many observers of this campaign, we were put off by her pronouncement that she would participate in only four debates, which effectively cut out many wards and neighborhoods in looking at the candidates up close and personal. We also, like some of her opponents, question the depth of her legislative output. Yet, we have also seen that she has grown in the course of her years on the council with regard to achievement and expertise. Over the course of the campaign, she has taken on a surefooted, appealing confidence. She has shown

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that she can negotiate, compromise and work effectively with her peers on the council and in the wake of political scandals that wounded Mayor Vincent Gray and ousted council members Kwame Brown, Michael Brown and Harry Thomas Jr. She addressed the issue by putting forth a broad ethics reform bill which, while met with some skepticism, was a notable improvement over the system in place. In the end, in a city in which politicians always talk about the concept of “One City,” we feel that Bowser, with her strong roots in the community (she was born and raised in D.C.) is the strongest candidate. She holds a broad appeal across the city among both black and white voters, and we admire her zeal for affordable housing and her ability to work with a broad spectrum of people, especially in a city in the midst of major changes. Bowser should be the next mayor of Washington, D.C.

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Concealed Carry Controversy BY PAU L S IMK IN t is clear and absolute. A Federal court has ruled that residents be allowed, for the first time in 40 years, to carry a concealed handgun within the confines of the District. The question at hand now is which citizens will actually be allowed to carry a gun when they venture outside the home. The city has chosen to operate as a “may issue” jurisdiction on guns, one in which an applicant must demonstrate a specific “need” for carrying a concealed weapon. This differs from the “shall issue” rules presiding in a majority of states, where simply desiring a permit to carry a handgun is reason enough. In D.C., the “may issue” roadblocks appear to be virtually insurmountable. To obtain a permit an applicant must prove that they face a preexisting and personal threat such as stalking or domestic abuse. A generalized fear for personal safety is not reason enough, nor is living next to a drug-house, or even being the past victim of a burglary. Additionally, the city has made the police the sole arbiters of who may and who may not carry. They claim, as the chief did recently, that only the police are best situated to “use reasonable, sound judgment in evaluating what the person articulates as a threat.” Certainly, it makes sense to place some well thought through hoops for any applicant to jump through before letting them stuff a Glock into their waistbands, but

POINT making it almost impossible to do so is spitting in the eye of the Court. One well-trod justification for such heavy-handed restriction is the nature of the city itself. The worry is that guns in close proximity to political leaders will inevitably lead to tragedy. Another concern frequently voiced is that a licensed gun-carrying citizen can easily enter a school or political demonstration and wreak havoc. While the thought of another shooting tragedy is horrible to consider, is it likely that such a suitably unhinged person will really be terribly concerned with carefully following the permitting process? While the very fact of fear for one’s personal safety should carry great weight in the permitting process, it doesn’t. The law’s requirement that you must have already been victimized seems a bit like closing the barn doors after the cows have left. Such logic is backwards. We are arming a citizenry of victims that may be far more likely to react impulsively and badly in a desperate situation. As many of us did, I sat glued to the news when the Virginia Tech, Columbine, and Aurora, Co. movie theatre shootings took place. The misery, sorrow and devastation made me wonder after each event if the numbers of those killed would have been less if someone had stopped the rampaging killers by being armed, trained and ready to respond. We live in a truly maddening time. The police do what they can, but their real job is to respond and by then, it is frequently far too late. As for me, I’ll be in line when applications for concealed-carry are taken.

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B Y GARY TISC H L ER s a result of a ruling by a Federal judge in July that the District – which once had the strictest gun restriction laws in the nation – violated the 2nd Amendment with its “no-carry law.” The judge ruled the law unconstitutional then stayed the execution of the ruling until October 22. In the meantime, the D.C. Council – plainly reluctant to do so, but trying to come up with legislation that would comply with the judge’s ruling – crafted a dense and imperfect law that allowed registered gun owners to carry a weapon, but not openly display it. The law contained a set of restrictions that plainly did not sit well with the attorney for the plaintiffs of the suit. In addition to geographical restrictions on where hand guns could be carried – not near a church, public building, schools or in bars – the legislation makes gun owners who want to carry a gun in public apply to the chief of police and show a need and reason for being allowed to carry a gun, such as a viably perceived and actual threats to their safety. Opponents don’t want such restrictions – they’ve said the no carry law violates the constitution, and gun owners should be allowed to carry guns, period. It’s another variation on an ongoing national and local debate about guns, about the kinds of guns that can be restricted, registration, background checks, concealed carrying or not carrying, and so on. Often, but not always, these debates are sparked by mass shootings in the work

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COUNTER POINT place, on military posts, or at schools. Alan Gura, the attorney for a suit against the government is not happy with the restrictions. I can see where he might be unhappy, especially with having to provide a reason for wanting to carry a gun in public. The stated reason has always been self-defense. But defense against what or who? That’s a fundamental question, because it allows the gun owner – who is not a public safety professional – to decide when he or she feels threatened, which presents can of legal, social and cultural worms. It comes uncomfortably close to the potentially violent mischievousness of “stand your ground” laws in other jurisdictions. Do we really need more people toting guns at the many mass demonstrations that are held in this city? Confronted with terrible mass shootings, especially those in schools, it’s fair to ask how those shootings might have been prevented. It’s fair to think that if armed citizens were in proximity, or if armed teachers at schools might have been in place, that those shootings might not have happened. It’s also fair to think that the shootings might have been prevented if gun restrictions and laws were not constantly being diluted, or allowed to die, like the Brady bill. The council’s restrictions in responses to the judge’s orders may seem cumbersome and difficult to advocates for the right to carry and carry openly, but they should be difficult. Carrying a gun in your pocket or a holster is no light matter in terms of consequences. It ought to weigh a ton. Gun rights advocates and NRA officials often use that tired old phrase “guns don’t kill people. People kill people.” They got it half right – most of the time, people with guns kill people.

Protesters cross Key Bridge from Arlington to Georgetown on horseback on Oct. 16.

At the height of rush hour at Key Bridge and M Street, protestors on horseback from out West entered the nation’s capital Oct. 16 with a set of grievances against the Bureau of Land Management. Their right to assembly and protest was assisted by the Metropolitan Police Department and other federal police agencies with Homeland Security as cop cars and motorcycles blocked intersections for the group of 20 riders, a wagon and their horse trailers. The spectacle briefly stopped traffic and turned heads. Commuters were first surprised but then smiled and waved at the ranchers. Riding horseback from coast to coast, demonstrators from the Grass March and Cowboy Express made their way to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness for ranchers’ grazing rights. The group left Bodega Bay, Calif., on Sept. 26, riding more than 2,800 miles by horseback to deliver petitions to Capitol Hill.

Washington, D.C., Ranks in Top 3 for Rat Population Rats are no strangers to Georgetowners, notorious for their scurrying around the neighborhood’s streets and waterfront when the sun sets. The District was ranked the third rattiest city in the country according to a recent study completed by insect and pest control company Orkin. While the rankings are based solely on the number of rodent treatments the company carried out in 2013, it is not an all-encompassing rat census. According to the rankings, the District, which was grouped with Hagerstown, Md., came in just above New York City in terms of rat infestation. Chicago came in first and Los Angeles beat D.C. out for a close second. The study additionally reported that in the past year at lead one-third of Americans spotted rodents in their homes. In the past year, the city government has hired a rat consultant, Robert Corrigan, and held a number of workshops to help educate the public on how to lower the number of rodents in and around their homes. The best way to eliminate rats is to get rid of their food sources. Simple things like closing the lid on trash containers and scraping your grill when you are finished using it can be very effective.

Community Meetings WED. OCT. 22 FROM 4 P.M. TO 7 P.M.

D.C. Department of Transportation DC Streetcar System Plan Update DDOT provides the public with an opportunity to evaluate and discuss the DC Streetcar System Plan, which includes a planned route along the Georgetown waterfront. The meeting will be held at Van Ness Elementary School at 1150 5th St. SE.

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Citizens Association of Georgetown CAG’s Nov. 5 meeting will be held at Pinstripes at 1064 Wisconsin Ave. and feature a Q-and-A with Joe Sternlieb and Anthony Lanier, two of the most prominent figures in Georgetown real estate.

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IN: Carol Joynt Joins Foreign Policy Group as VP of Communications Carol Ross Joynt joined the Foreign Policy Group, a division of Graham Holdings Company, formerly the Washington Post Company, as vice president of communications, after three years

at Washingtonian magazine as editor-at-large. Here’s what Joynt’s new employer says about her: “Her extensive career is principally in broadcast journalism. Carol has been a producer for all the major networks and cable channels, in New York and Washington, and worked closely with Ted Koppel, Walter Cronkite, Charlie Rose and Larry King as a writer and producer on their nightly broadcasts. She started her career in print, with the wire services and then as a reporter for Time magazine in its New York bureau. She also directed films for the National Gallery of Art. Carol won the national Emmy Award for ‘Best Interview’ for a Charlie Rose prison interview with Charles Manson at St. Quentin. Her memoir, ‘Innocent Spouse,’ tells the story of the dozen years she spent away from journalism, owning Nathans, a Georgetown saloon.” Joynt continues her Q&A Cafe at the George Town Club, which began in 2001 at Nathans. Upcoming talks are Nov. 7 with Dan Rather and Nov. 18 with Bruce Allen of the Washington Redskins.

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Maureen Dowd couldn’t have been happy with our editorial last week urging voters to support recreational marijuana legalization in the District. Back in June, the Georgetown resident and New York Times columnist visited Colorado to report on legalization. After eating far more than the recommended dose of a marijuana-laced edible chocolate, Dowd criticized legalization. On the experience, she wrote in her column, “I felt a scary shudder go through my body and brain. I barely made it from the desk to the bed, where I lay curled up in a hallucinatory state for the next eight hours… I was panting and paranoid, sure that when the room-service waiter knocked and I didn’t answer, he’d call the police and have me arrested for being unable to handle my candy… As my paranoia deepened, I became convinced that I had died and no one was tell-

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s the Georgetown Gala makes the scene this Friday at the Italian Embassy, it joins other big-time soirees around the city at the height of Washington, D.C.'s social calendar. The gala's theme, "Fly Me to the Moon" evokes an optimistic 1960s feeling with Frank Sinatra, the Rat Pack, "Mad Men" and man’s first landing on the moon. Expect to see some Franks and Sammys walking around, some Don Drapers and Jane Harrises, too -- maybe even Buzz Aldrin, or one Georgetowner, who is, in fact, a retired space shuttle commander. Started in 2003 as the 125th anniversary celebration of the Citizens Association of Georgetown, the party has become the hot ticket in town, attracting about 400 partygoers to the association’s biggest annual fundraiser. Georgetown's advocate for residents and homeowners descends from D.C.'s first civic group, the Georgetown Citizens Association, formed in 1878, which merged in 1963 with the Progressive Citizens Association of Georgetown to form CAG. Past victories include the passage of the Old Georgetown Act in 1950 and saving the Old Stone House. Today, the group works with neighbors, businesses, Georgetown University, the Metropolitan Police Department and other groups. The association sees "Georgetown as a residential community, a historic treasure, an educational center and a vital component of the District of Columbia’s retail and tourism economy. The association seeks to maintain a unique mix of missions for the community . . ." Together, the list of what CAG does is impressive: tree plantings, concerts in the parks, an oral history project, a public safety program, historic preservation, town-gown relations, monthly

meetings and an online bulletin board and efforts on trash and rodents. It is all the more impressive that much of the work is done by volunteers from the community – and with an annual operating budget of $545,000. This year, the annual black-tie blowout will honor former mayoral candidate and Ward 2 Councilmember (since 1991) Jack Evans and his wife Michele Seiver Evans and their six children, who live on P Street (a modern-day Brady Bunch). Chair of the Committee on Finance and Revenue, Jack Evans is closely involved with decisions on D.C. taxes and budgets. He was in the forefront in pushing for approval of the Verizon Center and Nationals Park. Michele is very active in CAG, its Trees for Georgetown as well as Volta Park and the Georgetown House Tour – and, now, Dog Tag Bakery (more on this later). "CAG, for me as a newcomer, was such an inviting place," said Michele Evans. "When I married Jack, I'd forgotten which side was east or west. Georgetown is a village: everybody takes care of everybody." She echoed her husband's refrain: "This is the golden age of Georgetown." (How many years has Jack said this?) "The minute I got involved with CAG, they invited me on committees," Evans said. "It was my pleasure to help." Mentioning bicycling or jumping on the Circulator bus, she said that she liked that the town is so walkable. As for CAG's annual gala, it is a great time for "neighbors to catch up with neighbors," Michele said. The high-energy event -- with lots of hellos, hugs and dancing -- gathers residents, organizations, businesses and local politicos to celebrate Georgetown and CAG’s mission of historic preservation

Colleen Girouard and Robin Jones at the 2013 Georgetown Gala. Photo by Robert Devaney.

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Colleen Girouard, Jennifer Altemus and Nancy Taylor Bubes. Photo by Paul Simkin.

and improving the life of the community. The list of attendees and sponsors reads like a who's who of the town. The food will be provided, appropriately enough, by Cafe Milano, the Italian restaurant on Prospect Street that is a center of its own social scene in Washington. Honorary chairs are Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero and his wife Laura Denise, Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, Selwa “Lucky” Roosevelt, former Sen. Joseph Lieberman and his wife Hadassah, and John DeGioia, president of Georgetown University, and Kitty Kelley, who provides another gala tie-in. She wrote "His Way: An Unauthorized Biography of Frank Sinatra." The famous crooner, bon vivant and businessman was not pleased. Kelley was sued by Sinatra even before she began to write the book. The lawsuit was dismissed. Three hundred signed copies of her Sinatra book will be given away at Friday’s big party. It was gala co-chairs Jennifer Altemus, Colleen Girouard and Robin Jones who came up with the evening theme of “Fly Me to the Moon.” Written in 1954 as "In Other Words," the song was recorded by many artists and was made forever famous by Sinatra, who sang "Fly Me to the Moon" as a tribute to America's Apollo astronauts. The singer would have astronauts in his Las Vegas audience as they took a break from training at nearby Nellis Air Force Base. The song itself became the first music heard on the moon, played by Aldrin -- second man on the moon -- who told song arranger Quincy Jones about it later. With such music as a background, the gala's entertainment, Danny Meyers and his DC Love band, will step up. For the after party, disc jockeys Trophy Brothers will keep it moving. Gala co-chair Jones said, "Colleen and I have been a great team chairing the gala for the past two years -- and with Jennifer this year. We just want to create a memorable experience for party guests that keeps them coming back. This year is our best effort yet." She added, "Being involved with CAG is like having your finger on the pulse of Georgetown." After moving back to town, co-chair Girouard joined the association six years ago and found that "it was very best way to meet my neighbors."

Altemus, the group’s president from 2009 to 2013, said, "I am impressed with all that CAG is able to do with its mostly volunteer staffing. It really adds to the feeling that we live in a small town with all of the big city conveniences and benefits." CAG President Pamla Moore sees a safe neighborhood and historic preservation among top concerns and said, "If it wasn't for community members who actively give their time and talents, Georgetown would not be the wonderful place it is." Betsy Cooley, the group’s executive director for the last 10 years, said she has a great job, “because all I have to do is keep up with the volunteers.” Those involved with the group stay with it, such as past presidents Victoria Rixey, Barbara Downs, Ray Kukulski and Denise Cummingham, who began the annual gala, as well as Don Shannon and Kathleen Graff. Other names from years gone by include Ev Shorey, Louis Alexander Traxel, Grosvenor Chapman, Charles Poor, Olcott Deming, Peter Belin, Juan Cameron and Eva Hinton. The live auction at the gala will be called by Griff Jenkins of Fox News. Items include a Washington Nationals game package, a party for 25 persons at Evermay, a five-night stay in a Sicilian villa, a three-night stay at the Vail Four Seasons, a three-night getaway to the Landings on Skidaway Island in Savannah, Ga., and a weekend at the Georgetown Four Seasons with spa treatments, dinner and rooftop cocktails at the Capella. Silent auction items include dinners at Kafé Leopold, Unum and Peacock Café, plus glassware by A Mano, a wine package and more. So, raise a glass at the Georgetown Gala Oct. 24 to our kind of town. There are few strangers in the night here. And while CAG wants to "Fly [Us] to the Moon," we will always come home to Georgetown.

Gala honorees Michele and Jack Evans at Ford's Theatre Gala. Photo by Erin Schaff.

Fall Gala Guide OCT. 30

National Museum of Women in the Arts Fall Benefit The evening includes a reception, seated dinner and musical performance by cabaret star Karen Akers to support the Shenson Chamber Music Concert Series and the museum’s educational outreach programs. Held at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Call (202) 266-2815 for more information. MedStar National Rehabilitation Network Gala Victor Awards Annie Totah chairs the annual event featuring a seated dinner and awards ceremony. CNN’s Miles O’Brien is among the honorees. Proceeds benefit the new Nation Center for Brain Injury and Stroke Rehabilitation Research. Hosted by the Marriott Marquis. Contact Leslie Concha at (202) 877-1781 or lelsie.concha@medstar.net for more information.

NOV. 8

Washington Ballet: Noche de Pasion- The Tango Soiree The members of The Washington Ballet’s Women’s Committee, Jeté Society and Latino Dance Fund Host Committee are uniting to present Noche de Pasión: The Tango Soirée. This inaugural event will benefit TWB’s scholarship programs and the Latino Dance Fund. It will also celebrate TWB’s fall repertory program “Masterworks,” which showcases five Tangos by world-renowned choreographer Hans van Manen, among other works. Held at

the Organization of American States. Contact Alex Wetzel at (202) 274-4515 or awhetzel@ wshingtonballet.org for more information.

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Capital Food Fight Capital Food Fight brings the food industry's best talent together. Dozens of hot restaurants serve signature dishes to guests while top chefs battle on-stage. The event offers culinary specialties from over 75 of DC’s top restaurants. All proceeds benefit DC Central Kitchen and its mission to combat hunger and create opportunity in Washington, D.C. Hosted at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Call (202) 7895979 for additional information.

NOV. 12

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Spacious 962 sq ft 2BR, 1BA Condo with garage prkg, wood-burning fireplace, new kit appl, hardwood floors. Pet friendly. Close to Heller’s Bakery, Farmer’s Market & Columbia Heights Metro. Marjory Hardy/Leon Williams 202-256-8807/ 202-437-6828 Georgetown Office 202-944-8400

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Wonderful, bright 3BR, 2BA Tudor TH. Renovated, open kitchen/dining room. Lovely HW floors. Fireplace. Great architectural details. Fabulous deck & back yard. Nice in-law suite. Garage & parking pad. Excellent location. Scott Polk 202-256-5460 Georgetown Office 202-944-8400

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Commercial gallery space with exterior sculpture garden plus a separate 2BR, 2FB residential apartment with street & Potomac River views. Fully renovated 2010-2011. This gallery is the newest addition to the Georgetown Arts District on upper Wisconsin Ave. Roberta Theis 202-538-7429 Georgetown Office 202-944-8400

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 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.

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Cocktail of the Week: The Jungle Bird BY J ODY K URA S H

remember seeing the pictures when the Petronas Twin Towers opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in the mid-1990’s overtaking the World Trade Center for the crown the world’s tallest building. I was living in the big apple at the time and all New Yorkers were astounded that someplace else could now brag about having the world’s highest skyscraper. This was a period of great upswing for New York, it was a time when then-mayor Rudy Giuliani proudly boasted on David Letterman, “Our city can kick your city’s ass.” Suddenly, a small country on the other side of the globe had stolen a little bit of thunder from New York. With this memory etched in my mind, the Petronas towers were at the top of my mustsee list when I visited Kuala Lumpur in early August. For me, the best way to experience this architectural wonder was by enjoying a few cocktails while marveling at this architectural phenomenon. In New York, if you wanted to glance at the twin towers while enjoying a swanky drink, you headed for the legendary rainbow room in Rockefeller Center. In Kuala Lumpur, if you want an up-close view of the Petronas Towers in style, you go to Marini’s on 57. This upscale lounge on the cutting edge of KL’s evening scene is Malaysia’s highest rooftop bar. To arrive at Marini’s you are whisked up 57 floors in seconds by a highspeed elevator. You can choose to sit outside on one of the patios or imbibe from indoors where

floor-to-ceiling windows give you an almost dizzying view. The lounge wraps its way around the building, providing visitors with 360-degree views of the city skyline and an imposing view of the towers. While sitting there, you visualize Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta Jones, scaling across building like they did in the film “Entrapment.” Marini’s on 57 has an impressive list of signature cocktails, concocted by mixologist Jojo (one name only). I started off with a chocolate espresso martini. While I usually avoid cutesy candyflavored faux martinis, I found this one to be a cut above. Instead of being mixed with chocolate or coffee flavored vodka, this one featured Maker’s Mark Bourbon as its base spirit, which gave it a hearty full flavor. The next drink on my list was the Mellow Sundown cocktail, a tipple conceived by Jojo

to celebrate the lounge’s, sunset hour, when guests can enjoy watching the sunset between the towers. This drink had a sunny taste, which came from a mixture of fruits, including pineapple, apple, lime and predominantly passionfruit. Jojo mixes this cocktail with vodka to highlight the bright fruit flavors My favorite of the three was the 57 Sour, Jojo’s twist on the classic whiskey tipple. Like a proper whiskey sour, this one was shaken with an egg white to give it a frothy texture and sprinkled with bitters for added spice. What makes this drink stand out are the addition of grapefruit juice for a more rounded tart sensation and the use of honey as a sweetener, which provided a robust compliment to the semi-sweet Maker’s Mark bourbon. When Jojo heard I was a tiki drink enthusiast he whipped me up a Jungle Bird, a long-forgotten tropical drink that, according to lore, was created at the Aviary bar at the Kuala Lumpur Hilton in 1978. Jojo became familiar with this lost cocktail

after finding the recipe in one of Jeff “Beachbum” Berry’s tiki books. For me, this drink – a combination of 5-year-old rum, Campari, pineapple and lime juice – took the cake. Campari, a bitter Italian aperitif, may seem out-of-place in a tiki drink, but somehow this odd combo of sweet yet complex rum, tropical fruits and herbs melded perfectly together. As the day turned to dusk, I enjoyed these lovely cocktails as I watched the changing light dance across the towers. When the moon began to rise, I headed back to my hotel, knowing I’ve visited a KL’s signature landmark the way I wanted to see it – with a drink in hand. For an accompanying restaurant review by Jody Kurash, visit Georgetowner.com

THE JUNGLE BIRD Courtesy of Jeff “Beachbum” Berry 1/2 ounce simple syrup 1 1/2 ounces dark aged rum (JoJo uses Angostura 5-year rum) 3/4 ounce Campari 1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine all of the ingredients except the garnish. Shake until well chilled and strain into a glass filled with ice.

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Two New French-Inspired Concepts in Georgetown BY SALL IE L EW IS

Joe Reza, Interior Designer at Chez Billy Sud.

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xploring the culinary offerings of Southern France has never been easier thanks to the newly opened Chez Billy Sud at 1039 31st Street in Georgetown. As a sister restaurant to Petworth’s popular Chez Billy, the two will share Chef Brendan L’Etoile, with key differ-

ences in ambiance and menu direction. The elegant dining room at Chez Billy Sud, formerly Café La Ruche, is airy and fresh with light sea foam walls illuminated by gilded mirrors, gold leaf accents and windows. Bistro chairs and white tablecloths are classic and chic without pretension. In the warmer months, patrons can sip a glass of rosè and dine al fresco in the restaurant’s quaint courtyard. Chez Billy Sud lives up to its name with a menu driven by flavors from the south of France. Hors d’oeuvres range from frisee salads to warm olives fragranced with champagne vinegar, rosemary, fennel and oranges. Entrées vary from pan-roasted trout with lemon caper brown butter to mussels, beef bourguignon and duck confit. Desserts like spiced apple tarts and profiteroles glazed in chocolate satisfy the sweet tooth. Unlike Chez Billy’s large bar program, Chez Billy Sud has a small yet memorable hand crafted cocktail menu for imbibers wish distinguished tastes. Start off with one of five specially crafted cocktails, like an Armagnac old fashioned or a Negroni, to get your evening going. For dinner, pair your meal with a French vin from the venue’s impressive wine list, and let the culinary flair of Southern France come over you, if only for a night.

Chez Billy Sud is currently only open for dinner, but stay tuned in the coming months as they add brunch and lunch services. A Medley of Flavors at Mama Rouge

The interior of Mama Rouge.

he newly opened Mama Rouge at 3000 K Street features a medley of culinary influences, all of which come together to create an exceptional neighborhood dining experience. Located on the Georgetown waterfront in Bangkok Joe’s old home, this Southeast Asian French bistro has a flair for bringing out the best flavor profiles from various cultures’ cuisines, including Vietnamese, Thai and French. Aulie Bunyarataphan, the chef and owner (along with husband, Mel Oursinsiri) wanted to create a menu based on Southeast Asian and European cooking traditions that was thoughtfully tailored for an American palate and served in a contemporary French bistro setting. The lively dining room with its red and teal color scheme is subdued with sophisticated French tables and bistro accents. This is the perfect backdrop for the diverse and colorful

menu offering at Mama Rouge. Sample everything from pho, Pad Thai and dumplings to crab cake francaise, steak au poivre and duck a’lorange. Cocktails and wine have a French focus, yet Bunyarataphan’s Thai grandmother, the original Mama Rouge, inspires many of the menu items. This dichotomy between Southeast Asian and French influences is what gives Mama Rougea feel entirely its own.

A chocolate mousse dessert from Chez Billy Sud.

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wo of the 20th century’s greatest photographers were born in 1890 and died in 1976: Man Ray and Paul Strand. Man Ray was a man of the avant-garde. His stone in Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris reads (in English): “unconcerned but not indifferent.”

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The Philadelphia Museum of Art’s new retrospective, curated by Peter Barberie, seeks to place Strand as much in the modernist camp as that mad scientist Man Ray. “Paul Strand: Master of Modern Photography,” on view through Jan. 4, deepens our understanding of modernism as it traces Strand’s six-decade career. Two of Strand’s most famous images— “Wall Street, New York” of 1915, in which shadows stretch from tiny figures passing under the House of Morgan’s pharaonic facade; and “Blind Woman, New York” of 1916, a portrait of a peddler, her right eye half-shut, her left open and aimed farther left, the word BLIND on a sign on her chest—achieve a perfect balance of compositional power and social message. The image of the blind woman is one of eight striking portraits hung near some of Strand’s photographic experiments with cubism, also from 1916. “Abstraction, Bowls, Twin Lakes, Connecticut,” a composition of four ceramic bowls shot close up in soft focus, is as abstract as Strand’s work ever got. Photographer Alfred Stieglitz showed Strand’s work at 291, his Fifth Avenue gallery, and published it in his journal, “Camera Work.” Several paintings by other members of the Stieglitz circle—Arthur Dove, Marsden Hartley, John Marin and Georgia O’Keeffe—are included in the show. (O’Keeffe, who married Stieglitz in 1924, was also a romantic interest of Strand’s. Stieglitz was more than 20 years her senior and Strand was three years her junior.) In 1922, Strand married Rebecca Salsbury and purchased a hand-cranked Akeley motion picture camera. Perhaps representing the two sides of the photographer’s aesthetic, five tight close-ups of each—woman and camera—are displayed on one wall. In the early 1930s, having separated from both his wife and his mentor Stieglitz, Strand moved to Mexico for two years, drawn by the socialist government and related artistic activity. He photographed people in town squares, among other subjects then dropped still photography to make films. One of the exhibition’s two screening rooms presents a nine-minute segment from “Redes,” his 1936 film about a fictional Mexican fishing village, alternating with a segment from “Native Land,” his documentary about union busting, released in 1942.

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"Jeune Garcon, Charente, 1951" by Paul Strand.

Several galleries are devoted to Strand’s travels, which resulted in a number of collaborative “portraits of place.” Three that became books receive special attention: “Time in New England”; “Un Paese: Portrait of an Italian Village,” about Luzzara, the hometown of Cesare Zavattini, screenwriter of the Vittorio De Sica film “The Bicycle Thief”; and “Ghana: An African Portrait.” The three books, none still in print, have been digitized for browsing on computer kiosks. The last decades of Strand’s life were spent in France. He and his third wife, photographer Hazel Kingsbury, bought a house in Orgeval outside of Paris. The closing section of the exhibition shows photographs of the Strands in their garden and several of the still lifes of plants he grew there. “Paul Strand: Master of Modern Photography” is one of several good reasons for a trip to Philadelphia, also the home of the Barnes Foundation, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the Institute of Contemporary Art. Among the leading Philadelphia art galleries are Schwarz Gallery, next to Freeman’s on Chestnut Street, specializing in 19th- and early 20th-century paintings; Newman Galleries on Walnut Street, showing paintings by Eakins student Fred Wagner (Nov. 1-Dec. 31, reception Nov. 14); and contemporary gallery Locks Gallery on Washington Square, presenting “Thomas Chimes: The Body in Spirals” (Nov. 7-Dec. 13).

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Fall Fox Faire Check out the Fall Fox Faire for a day full of family fun. This fall day begins with a 5k race starting at 8:30 a.m., followed by a variety of attractions and entertainment. There will be pony rides, a bounce house, tours, food and more. The fair is free and goes until 3 p.m., taking place on the field behind the Middleburg Community Center. Parking will be available in the field across the street at 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg, Va. Birding the Blue Ridge Center Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy guides a free bird walk at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship on the fourth Saturday of each month. Blue Ridge Center is a 900-acre preserve of meadows and forested slopes located in northwestern Loudoun County. Walk begins at 8 a.m. 11661 Harpers Ferry Rd., Purcellville, Va.

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OCT. 30 TO NOV. 2

Middleburg Film Festival The Middleburg Film Festival starts next week and tickets are running low. Watch narrative and documentary films that have been carefully selected to screen at the festival, followed by Q-and-A sessions with filmmakers. Events are held at a number of locations throughout the town of Middleburg. Visit middleburgfilm.org for tickets and more information.

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NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY “Out of Many, One” by Jorge Rodriquez-Gerada Through Oct. 31, 2015 A grand landscape portrait by Cuban American artist Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada will be placed on the National Mall from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. “Out of Many, One,” the English translation of “E pluribus unum,” will stretch across six acres of land midway between the World War II and Lincoln memorials along the south side of the Reflecting Pool. The work, built out of dirt and sand, is a composite portrait of several people photographed in Washington. The portrait is an interactive walk-through experience, and is also viewable from the top of the newly reopened Washington Monument. Time Covers the 1960s Through Aug. 9, 2015 Time magazine covers from the 1960s were created by some of the foremost artists of the day. This exhibition of original cover art from the museum’s collection will explore the major newsmakers and trends that defined that era, from Kennedy’s inauguration and the civil rights movement, to “one giant leap for mankind.”

AMERICAN ART MUSEUM Untitled: The Art of James Castle Sept. 26, 2014 – Feb. 1, 2015 Since Castle’s work first came to light in the 1950s, attention has focused on his unusual life: Castle was born deaf, remained illiterate, and never acquired a conventional mode of communicating with others. “Untitled” seeks to appreciate the remarkable quality of Castle’s vision as an artist, with subjects that range from farms and family portraits, to snippets of popular culture, and even invented words and symbols, fantastical calendars, and books with cryptic pictorial narratives. Richard Estes’ Realism Through Feb. 8, 2015

premier painter of American cityscapes. “Richard Estes’ Realism” is the most comprehensive exhibition of Estes’ paintings ever organized, tracing his career from the late 60s to 2013. The exhibition features forty-six paintings spanning a fifty-year career. The Singing and the Silence: Birds in Contemporary Art Oct. 31, 2014 – Feb. 22, 2015 Since the dawn of humanity, birds have been a source of cultural, religious, and even political symbolism. “The Singing and the Silence” examines mankind’s relationship to birds through the eyes of twelve contemporary American artists. The opening of the exhibit dovetails with two significant environmental anniversaries—the extinction of the passenger pigeon in 1914 and the establishment of the Wilderness Act in 1964.

THE KREEGER MUSEUM Emilie Brzezinski: The Lure of the Forest Through Dec. 27, 2014 The Lure of the Forest is an exhibition of monumental wood sculptures by Emilie Brzezinski, which highlights the artist’s fascination with trees and adoration for the environment. The museum pays homage to this masterful sculptor, who for over thirty years has used chainsaws and hand chisels to carve discarded tree trunks into majestic forms.

FREER AND SACKLER GALLERIES Unearthing Arabia: The Archaeological Adventures of Wendell Phillips Through June 7, 2015 In 1949, Wendell Phillips, a young paleontologist and geologist, headed one of the largest archaeological expeditions to remote South Arabia (present-day Yemen) on a quest to uncover the ancient cities of Timna, the capital of the Qataban kingdom, and Marib, the reputed home of the legendary Queen of Sheba. Through a selection of artifacts, film and photography shot by the expedition team, this exhibit recreates his adventures and conveys the thrill of discovery on this great archaeological frontier. Fine Impressions: Whistler, Freer, and Venice

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In 1887, museum founder Charles Lang Freer purchased twenty-six atmospheric etchings of Venice by the artist James McNeill Whistler, marking the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership between collector and artist. “Fine Impressions” shows how this acquisition came to shape Freer’s legacy as a connoisseur and collector. Style in Chinese Landscape Painting: The Yuan Legacy Nov. 22, 2014 – May 31, 2015 Landscape painting is one of the most outstanding achievements of Chinese culture. Key

Paul Signac, Place des Lices, St. Tropez, Opus 242, 1893, Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh. Showing at the Phillips Collection. styles in this genre emerged during the Yuan dynasty (1279–1368) and are still followed today. This exhibition includes the earliest work in the Freer|Sackler collections together with later examples tracing the characteristics and evolution of six styles.

THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION Neo-Impressionism and the Dream of Realities: Painting, Poetry, Music Through Jan. 11, 2015 Famed pointillist painter Georges Seurat and his friends presented Neo-Impressionism, their new style of painting, for the first time in 1886 in Paris, where it drew immediate attention. That same year, a group of writers published a definition of “Symbolism” in literature that called for a focus on the inner world of the mind rather than external reality. This exhibit presents more than 70 works by 15 artists, including Seurat and Camille Pissarro, that reflect the Neo-Impressionist’s preoccupation with the idea, emotion, or synergy of the senses.

ART MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAS Modern and Contemporary Art in the Dominican Republic Through Feb. 1, 2015 “Modern and Contemporary Art in the Dominican Republic: Works from the Customs Office Collection” showcases the consistency, quality and diversity of the Collection of the Directorate General of Customs, which sets the Office apart as an unlikely and important creative space. These works reiterate that the Caribbean is not vernacular, helping illuminate the deeper cultural and social resonance of the islands and its art.

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART A Subtle Beauty: Platinum Photographs from the Collection Oct. 5, 2014 – Jan. 4, 2015 With a velvety surface and extraordinary tonal depth, the platinum print played an important role in establishing photography as a fine art

during the late 19th century. This exhibition showcases outstanding platinum prints from the 1880s to the 1920s, including works by Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Steichen, Alvin Langdon Coburn. El Greco: A 400th Anniversary Celebration November 2, 2014 – February 16, 2015 On the 400th anniversary of El Greco’s death, the National Gallery of Art presents a commemorative exhibition of the artist’s paintings. A selection of devotional works illustrates El Greco’s role as artist of the Counter-Reformation, while others shed light on his commercial practices.

HIRSHHORN At the Hub of Things: New Views of the Collection In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Hirshhorn recently completed the first comprehensive renovation of their third level galleries, returning the sweeping spaces to architect Gordon Bunshaft’s original design. The first exhibition in the new galleries, “At the Hub of Things” reveals a fresh perspective on the museum’s collection, accentuating the museum’s role as a dynamic “hub” where diverse ideas converge. Included are favorite artworks that have not been on view in years, such as largescale installations by Spencer Finch, Robert Gober, Bruce Nauman and Ernesto Neto, as well as paintings and sculptures by Janine Antoni, Cai Guo-Qiang, Alfred Jensen and Brice Marden. Days of Endless Time In a world conditioned by the ceaseless flow of digital media and information, many artists are countering these tendencies with works that emphasize slower, more meditative forms of perception. “Days of Endless Time” presents fourteen installations that offer prismatic vantage points into the suspension of time. Themes include escape, solitude, enchantment, and the thrall of nature.

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Theater Shorts BY GARY T ISCHL ER

NOW PLAYING: The Taming of the Shrew—The Pellas Theatre Company updates Shakespeare’s classic battle of the sexes play to our times and in Louisiana, no less. At the Anacostia Arts Center through Oct. 26. The Island of Dr. Moreau—Synetic Theater original and silent company tackles H.G. Wells’ classic novel of a madman creating new men on an island. At Synetic Theater in Arlington through Nov. 2. Stuart Little—Director Colin Hoyde brings a new freshness to E.B. White’s classic children’s tale at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo through Oct. 26. Absolutely! (Perhaps)—For all you fans of the 20th Century’s great avant-garde playwright Luigi Pirandello (and we know you’re out there), here’s a Constellation Theatre production of his comedy about spies, love affairs and paranoia at Source Theatre. Playing through Nov. 9. Elmer Gantry—This musical version of the Sinclair Lewis novel about a huckster preacher in the 1920s has Eric Schaeffer at the helm at Signature Theatre. Plays through Nov. 9. Burt Lancaster won an Oscar for playing Elmer. Fetch Clay, Make Man—This new play by Will Powers explores the relationship of Muhammad Ali with the black Hollywood actor

Stepin Fetchit. At Round House Theatre in Bethesda through Nov. 2. Sex with Strangers—A love story of sorts— cross-generational—in a new play by Laura Eason in which an older woman becomes involved with a blogger. Starring Holly Twyford, a Washington gift to theatre. Through December 7.

Show and Sale of Wearable Art Clothing, Jewelry, and Accessories to benefit the Smithsonian Over 50 exhibitors previously juried into Smithsonian Craft Shows

Our War—A unique and varied take on the Civil War at Arena Stage in the Kagod Cradle in which 30 top playwrights showcase monologues performed by professional actors, with the participation of local notables, including Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Georgetown University President Dr.John J. DeGioia and council members Jack Evans and David Grasso. Runs Oct. 21 to Nov. 9

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The Wolfe Twins—A new, world premiere play by Rachel Bonds, in which a brother and sister experience dark adventures in Rome. Playing now until Nov. 2 at Studio Theater’s Studio Lab.

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Daily Admission $8 Saturday, October 25 10 am - 6 pm Sunday, October 26 11 am - 5 pm

COMING UP SOON: Julius Caesar—Speaking of political figures, the Folger Theatre takes on the making of the Roman Empire, in which self-proclaimed defenders of the Republic topple the man who would be emperor, then run afoul of empirestyle politics. Directed by Robert Richmond, playing Oct. 28 through Dec. 7

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SOCIAL SCENE

Night Nouveau Transforms Halcyon House With Surrealism

Care for Kids Kick off Party at Ann Hand and Peacock Cafe

S&R Foundation co-founder Sachiko Kuno with Maximilian Merrill.

Co-hosts Micky Farivar and Ashley Bronczek and Care for Kids Chair Anne Polk.

BY RO BE RT DEVANEY The second incarnation of Night Nouveau – “Not for the Quaint of Heart” – sought to evoke a surrealistic response from its attendees. Many were up to the challenge, as they met a maze with mimes in the backyard of Halcyon House which led to the downstair ballroom. The back driveway featured a projected fish tank, and guests danced in the ballroom and performance artists to the spins of DJ Dirty Hands. Daikaya and Sushiko provided savories with dessert from Dolci Gelati, Georgetown Cupcake and Peruvian Brothers; the after party was at Malmaison. All the fun and whimsy benefitted the S&R Foundation.

Kate Goodall, COO of S&R Foundation and David Gorodetski of Sage Communications.

BY ER IN SC H AFF The Care for Kids Card Program celebrated the start of its annual 10-day shopping event. The evening started off with cocktails at Ann Hand’s new store on Prospect St. and then moved to Peacock Cafe for dinner. All proceeds from the event will go to support the young patients of Children’s National Hospital.

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46th Annual Meridian Ball Sparkles

BY ERI N S CHA F F The 46th Annual Meridian Ball, held on Friday, Oct. 17, proved again to be one of Washington’s most elegant evenings. The ball was held at the Meridian House, Eugene Meyer’s home while raising daughter Katharine Graham, both past publishers of the Washington Post. The Meridian International Center’s mission of education on global leadership through the exchange of ideas, people and culture.

“House of Cards” actors – and husband and wife – Michael Gill and Jayne Atkinson.

Didi Cutler, Mandy and Mary Ourisman and Walter Cutler.

Allison Priebe Brooks and White-Meyer Dinner co-chairs Lindsay and Maxmillian Angerholzer III.

Alan Behar and Ambassador Stuart Holliday, President and CEO of Meridian International Center.

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Frank Islam and his wife Debbie Driesman.

Laura Denise Bisogniero and her husband Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero.

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Hirshhorn’s Melissa Chiu at George Town Club

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Chez Billy Sud was standing-room-only for its opening party in the former Cafe LaRuche space at 1039 31st St., NW. Owners Eric and Ian Hilton of the Thievery Corporation and executive chef Brendan L’Etoile greeted guests in the revamped French restaurant.

BY R OB E RT DEVANEY Melissa Chiu, the new director of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, spoke to fellow art lovers at the Georgetowner’s Cultural Leadership Breakfast Oct. 9 at the George Town Club. Chiu gave an outline of her perspective on the arts and added, “My trustees tell me that I must move to Georgetown.” Read full story online at georgetowner.com

The Hirshhorn’s Melissa Chiu with George Hemphill of Hemphill Gallery at the George Town Club Oct. 9.

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