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UP & Coming January 19

The Baroque in the New and the Old World Thomas Colohan directs a performance of baroque music and dance featuring sopranos Laura Stuart and Meghan McCall.

The program includes early New World opera “Venid Deidades,” Alessandro Marcello’s oboe concerto and baroque dances from Peru. The event is produced by Teatro Lirico of DC in partnership with the Embassy of Peru. Tickets are $30-60.

For details, visit www.teatroliricodc.com.

The Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St., NW.

visit www.omansion.com. 2020 O St., NW. “Let Freedom Ring” on Millennium Stage The Kennedy Center and Georgetown University host a musical celebration featuring the Let Freedom Ring Choir and other special guests - including Grammy Award-winning artist Dionne Warwick – to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. This Millennium Stage event is free, but tickets are required. Up to two tickets per person will be distributed the day of the event starting at 5 p.m. For details, visit www. kennedy-center.org. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St., NW.

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Choral Evensong at Christ Church Christ Church, Georgetown, continues its Choral Evensong series on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 5 p.m. The service, with the professional Choir of Christ Church performing works by Richard Ayleward, John Blow and Johannes Brahms, is free and open to the public.

For details, call 202-333-6677. 31st and O Sts., NW.

Dave Wilson Quartet at Twins Pennsylvania-based saxophonist Dave Wilson performs his individualistic compositions and unique arrangements of jazz standards with nationally and internationally known personnel. Tickets are $12. For details, visit www. twinsjazz.com. 1344 U St., NW. Georgetown Village Lecture Georgetown Village is hosting a lecture on the early signs of dementia by recognized expert Dr. Anya Parpura, 6 p.m., in Blake Hall at St. John’s Church, 3240 O Street, NW.

January 25

Gustafer Yellowgold at Jammin Java Groovy Gustafer Yellowgold, a small, coneheaded fellow who came to Earth from the Sun, finds himself neck-deep in absurd situations as he explores his new life in the Minnesota woods. Equal parts pop-rock concert and animated storybook, the concert is a multimedia experience that will entrance children and adults alike. Tickets are $10. For details, visit www.jamminjava.com. 227 Maple Ave. East, Vienna, Va.

January 20

Martin Luther King Day Power Lunch The Mansion on O Street celebrates the life of the visionary leader with a gourmet buffet lunch. After they dine, guests are invited to explore the museum’s 100 rooms, displaying art, memorabilia and more than 50 signed guitars. Tickets are $45. For details,

January 23

Paul Pfau at Gypsy Sally’s Singer-songwriter and guitar player Paul Pfau, a Baltimore-Washington native, brings his authentic, soulful sound to Georgetown.

Also appearing are the Morrison Brothers and Kenny Kohlhaas. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the show. For details, visit www.gypsysallys.com. 3401 K St., NW.

January 29

Washington Ballet’s Jazz/Blues Project The music of Etta James and Charlie “Bird” Parker comes together with world-class dance in Trey McIntyre’s “Blue Until June” and Val Caniparoli’s “Bird’s Nest.” The program also includes the world premiere of “PRISM” by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and guest appearances

by Helen Hayes Award winner E. Faye Butler and the Howard University Jazz Ensemble.

Tickets are $35-125. For details, visit www. washingtonballet.org. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St., NW. Diane Marino at Blues Alley Diane Marino is an accomplished vocalist, pianist and arranger. A graduate of New York’s High School of Performing Arts and Mannes College, she will give two performances at Blues Alley on Jan. 29, at 8 and 10 p.m. For details, visit www.bluesalley.com. 1073 Wisconsin Ave., NW.

January 30

Shipwrecks Beer Tasting The Capitol Archaeological Institute and Heavy Seas Ale House present “Ancient Ales and Archaeology,” a beer tasting with tales of shipwrecks and music provided by a DJ. Scuba lessons will be raffled off at the event, which starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 ($45 at the door). To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.eventbrite.com. The Powerhouse, 3255 Grace St., NW. ★

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Trial Underway for Accused Mayoral Debate: in Search of Killer of Viola Drath Gray and of Issues The trial of Albrecht Gero Muth, accused of killing his 91-yearold wife Viola Herms Drath in August 2011, has begun at D.C. Superior Court.

Delays to the trial start date were due in part to Muth’s failing Viola Drath -- photo courtesy of heath because HomicideWatch.org. of his decision to restrict his eating.

Judge Russell Canan ruled that the trial start Jan. 6 and have the defendant participate from his hospital bed via video conferencing -- and not be at the courthouse, a first for the D.C. court. The jury will hear Muth speak but not see him in his deteriorated condition.

During testimony this week, Drath’s daughers, Connie and Francesca, talked about Muth’s money arrangements with his wife and of his emails to them about items he wanted upon her death.

Claiming he is innocent, Muth faces a charge of second-degree murder in the death of Drath.

A veteran journalist and married previously to an Army colonel, Drath was found dead in a bathroom of her home on Q Street on Aug. 12, 2011, after being strangled and beaten. She and Muth were known around town for their dinner parties at her home with a mix of political, diplomatic, military and media VIPs. Drath was 44 years older than Muth.

Seen around Georgetown in faux military garb, Muth was perceived by neighbors and shopkeepers as, simply, a oddball. In recent years, he said that he was a member of the Iraqi Army -- which the Iraqi government denied. He went so far as to have arranged a 2010 ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery for Iraqi Liberation Day. Muth was also known around government and foundation lobbying circles as Count Albi of the EPG (Eminent Persons Group).

Muth’s hunger strikes began in December 2012 after he was ruled competent to stand trial.

In March 2013, a doctor deemed Muth too weak to stand trial. His fast continued, and a judge postponed the trial until Jan. 6.

The District of Columbia’s Democratic mayoral primary is coming up faster in your rearview window than a speeding motorcade. It’s on April 1 in less than 76 days.

With a crowded field, it remains an unsettled and unsettling race—at least if the Jan. 9 mayoral debate, held at Dumbarton House in Georgetown and co-sponsored by the Georgetown Business Association and the Citizens Association of Georgetown, was any indication. The forum also got a bit of a stir when an uninvited candidate came forward and joined the panel.

Candidates: Christian Carter, Jack Evans, Reta Jo Lewis, Vincent Orange, Andy Shallal and Tommy Wells (Muriel Bowser left before the forum ended).

Before a packed, standing-room-only audience, a total of seven candidates showed up to debate a variety of issues, some of them Georgetown-centric as befitted the location.

Nevertheless, the whole process still resembled seven candidates in search of a dominating issue.

While the District Council candidates for mayor—Ward 2’s Jack Evans, Ward 4’s Muriel Bowser, Ward 6’s Tommy Wells and at-large Vincent Orange—jockeyed for leader-of-thepack position, Busboys and Poets owner Andy Shallal and State Department veteran Rita Jo Lewis went some ways in establishing their bona fides as legitimate candidates.

But there was confusion on two fronts at this debate. Due to a scheduling conflict, Mayor Vincent Gray did not show, depriving his competition and moderator Davis Kennedy, publisher of the Current Newspapers, from asking him once again about his role in his heavily investigated 2010 campaign for mayor. If that wasn’t enough, the debate at times threatened to turn into the Carter-Kennedy show, after latearriving (by more than 15 minutes) candidate Christian Carter, a 31-year-old businessman in the District, was told by Kennedy that he had not been invited and would not be asked questions.

Community Calendar Wednesday, 7 p.m., Jan. 15 -- monthly meeting of the Citizens Association of Georgetown, Evermay; presentation by the S&R Foundation.

Thursday, 6 p.m., Jan. 23 -- Georgetown Village is hosting a lecture on the early signs of dementia by recognized expert Anya Parpura, M.D., at St. John’s Church at 3240 O St., NW.

Carter, who throughout the proceedings sounded both refreshing and outrageous at turns, pulled up a chair, even after Kennedy said only the council candidates and two candidates— presumably Shallal and Lewis—who were considered to be plausible long shots had been invited. That was mildly insulting enough. Then, Carter asked, “Isn’t it hard enough to run for mayor without dealing with you,” and declared, “I am a free African American man.” He then asked Kennedy, reluctant to recognize him: “Is this slavery?” Kennedy replied, “Yes.” By this time, there were shouts from the audience along the lines of “Let him speak”—meaning Carter, not Kennedy.

Friday, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Jan. 24 – symposium on black playwright and artists at Davis Performing Arts Center, Georgetown University; reception afterwards. Call 202-687-2787 for details.

Monday, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 4 – monthly meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC2E), Georgetown Visitation Prep, 35th Street.

The two would spar a little later when Kennedy asked what he called a serious of tough, even “rude” questions of each candidate, including Carter, when he questioned his knowledge about D.C. issues, and whether, given that fact, he should be running at all.

Wells fared not much better when Kennedy, citing an unnamed colleague of Wells, said that Wells hadn’t accomplished much during his tenure, a charge which Wells appeared to refute without much of a sweat.

Evans was asked about his initial refusal to strip Ward 8 Councilman and former Mayor Marion Barry of a committee chairmanship.

Evans responded it was enough that Barry had admitted to wrongdoing and that stripping him of the chairmanship would not allow him to be an effective representative of his ward.

The fate and future of a Georgetown Metrorail Station and the Whitehurst Freeway appeared to be hot button topics—almost everyone seemed

to be for a new Metro stop—part of the Metro’s long-range plans as well as that of debate sponsors CAG and GBA and the Georgetown Business Improvement District’s long-range plans. Shallal, a trolley car enthusiast, threw in a word of caution: “Imagine the traffic jams around that project in Georgetown, because it will take a long time to complete and will be disruptive.”

Nobody particularly likes the Whitehurst, but only Lewis outright suggested that it should be torn down. As Evans noted, quoting someone else, that “people hate it when they look at it and love it when they use it.”

The problem, however, remains the same in this campaign: incumbent and candidate Gray— absent or present—was and is the elephant in the room, precisely because of the cloud that hangs over him about his previous campaign and the fact that the investigation is ongoing. It’s an issue that now hangs over this campaign. The media won’t leave it alone—nor should it—and it’s fodder for his rivals.

In a city which appears to be economically strong and prosperous, which is, in fact, on its way to becoming that world-class city everyone talks about, other issues remain to be dealt with—liveable wages, low income housing, the homeless, fair tax breaks, the plight of seniors and children, a still wobbly education system increasingly charter-heavy, ethics problems, the disparity between highest and lowest earners, none of which by themselves seem to find clear visibility or traction.

All of those issues made an appearance in the debate, but not so much that the earth shook noticeably.

Real Estate Agent Anne Doyle Dies at 97 Anne Doyle, a longtime resident of Georgetown, passed away Dec. 27, 2013, at the age of 97. Doyle was well known for her short stature and her larger-than-life personality, filled with opinion and straight-forwardness. Doyle lived alone with a succession of little terrier dogs, which she faithfully walked around her eastside neighborhood.

Doyle moved to Washington, D.C., shortly after her husband was killed while reporting during World War II. She became a real estate broker as a way to support herself, becoming one of the most prominent, successful realtors of her time. She was discreet, a wonderful negotiator and a friend to many. ★

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BUSINESS

Ins & Outs: A New 7-Eleven

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7-Eleven on Wisconsin Avenue to Open in March

While objected to by some neighbors, the convenience store 7-Eleven at Wisconsin Avenue and O Street erected its low-key signage and moved closer to completion. It will be Georgetown’s second 7-Eleven and will be located in the historically significant building, which housed clothing or antique stores in recent years. Plans call for a March opening.

The 1344 Wisconsin Ave., NW, location is best known as the place owned by Harry “Doc” Dalinsky who ran the Georgetown Pharmacy.

After more than century in operation, the pharmacy closed in 1988. Dalinsky died in 1992.

The Georgetown Advisory Neighborhood Commission sought to keep store designs low-key and appropriate to the neighborhood, and the Old Georgetown Board agreed.

Nearby architect Robert Bell -who purchased the Georgetown Theater property across the street -found the original designs for the store “degrading to the historic character of the building.”

The other Georgetown shop is at 2617 P St., NW.

A Bit of Ireland, Ri Ra Opens on M Street Rí Rá Irish Pub opened Dec. 30 in the former space of Mie N Yu and, before that, Hamburger Hamlet -- and fills the place with all things Irish, giving the old M Street building a special new shine and authenticity.

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Meaning “the king of good times,” Ri Ra is a chain with spots in Arlington, Atlantic City and Las Vegas among other places. The Wicklow, Ireland-based company, cofounded by David Kelly and Ciaran Sheehan, prides itself in its antique furnishings and fixtures, whether from the Royal Bank of Ireland or the Royal Theatre of Dublin -- as well as above-average pub fare, such as “the beetroot and Irish cheddar tart, mussels steamed in Guinness with crisp streaky bacon, cream and herbs, or the Roast Pork Roulade . . .”

One of the pub’s centerpieces is a statue of St. Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint, said to be saved from a fire in Cork, Ireland, during the 1920s. The sacred statue eventually made its way to an estate sale in 2011, whereafter it was refurbished and brought to Washington, D.C.,

by Ri Ra. Among the revamped rooms are the theatrical space and the upstairs Whiskey Room with special drinks and special food pairings. The Whiskey Room with its unique stairway fixtures and specially made bulb-and-barrel chandelier is only at the Georgetown Ri Ra. Ri Ra is still in its soft opening phase, says manager Angela Grogan, who hails from County Mayo, with weekday hours, “4 p.m. until late”; weekends, it opens at 10 a.m. A grand opening party is planned for Jan. 23. And, yes, you will get the feeling that you might not be far from the River Liffey or Trinity College.

IN: Little Birdies Children’s Clothes Nestled on charming P Street -- 3236 P St., NW -- across from Ella-Rue and Fleurir Fine Chocolates, Little Birdies offers an array of children’s new and consigned clothing, accessories and affordable luxury items. A few things that set them apart are their children’s fine arts for sale, cozy cashmeres and D.C.-inspired gifts perfect for the out-of-towners.

Owner Shanlee Johnson, comes from an apparel design, interior design and retail management background, having worked for companies that include Tory Burch, Catherine Malandrino and St. John Knits.

Check in with Little Birdies about its grand opening party happening in late March or early April -- ShopLittleBirdies.com.

OUT: Qdoba Known for its student half-price specials, the Mexican restaurant at 3303 M St., NW, closed suddenly last week. There are two remaining Qdobas downtown.

OUT: Bloomers The “best basics undergarment and garment solutions store” at 3210 O St., NW, has closed after six months. ★

EDUCATION

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eorgetown University is giving adults the chance to go back to school with short non-credit courses at their Georgetown campus. People ‘55 or better’ can take part in the university’s School of Continuing Education to engage in courses ranging from current political hot topics, literature, and the sciences.

Preregistration is required with limited class-sizes. Registration fees are $30 for one course and $50 for two or more courses. Dues-paid members (and their spouses) of The Association of MainCampus Retired Faculty, The DC Alumni Club, The GU Library Associates, and present or past GU Learning Community faculty can register for at no charge.

Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Ellen Henderson, Professor of Biology, Emerita Wednesdays, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Feb. 26, March 5 and 12.

Human trafficking is now the second largest money-maker among illicit international criminal activities. This short course will look first at the international situation and the role of the U.S. government in efforts to prevent global trafficking, as well as on a national level and within the District.

F. Scott Fitzgerald: More Than Ever Paul Lilly, Professor of English, Emeritus, SUNY Binghamton Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; March 13, 20, 27 This course will focus on reading and discussing some of Fitzgerald’s great works such as The Great Gatsby (1925), “The Rich Boy” (1926), and “Babylon Revisited,” and Book I

through III of Tender Is the Night (1934). As well as addressing relevant information about Fitzgerald’s life.

The Social Impact of the Internet Now and in the Future Professor: Lee Rainie, Director, Pew Research Center’s Project on The Internet and American Life Tuesdays, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; March 18, 25 and April 1 The lectures for this course will explore the rise and impact of the Internet, the development of “mobile life,” and the future of the Internet.

All classes will be held in The Murray Room, Fifth Floor, Lauinger Library. Parking ($3/hour) in the South Parking Garage, enter from Canal Road. For additional information on more courses and descriptions about the instructors, visit emeriti.georgetown.edu, email ccpeprograms@ georgetown.edu, or call 202-687-7000. ★

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THe REVEALING LIFECYCLES OF Politicians

By Gary Tischler

W

atching politics is sometimes like watching the kings and would-be kings in Shakespeare’s histories and tragedies—on the throne, on the way to the throne, looking behind them, scheming and warding off rivals or overcoming them.

These past few days we’ve had a chance to see the human, unbending, self-repeating political process unfold right in front of us. In Virginia, Democrat Terry McAuliffe was formally anointed, if you will, as governor amid the usual ruffles and flourishes and speeches, congratulations and plans brewing in the background, his political future ahead of him, unblemished as yet by scandals or defeat.

In New Jersey, Governor Chris Christie, a Republican with very big and real presidential ambitions, only recently re-elected in a landslide, found himself mired in a scandal apparently sparked by misdeeds by some of his top aides, the kind of thing that, from a distance looks both arrogant and stupid, but threatens his plans for Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey higher office. The Christie presidential bandwagon has hit a pothole, or, better yet, is stuck in traffic.

In Washington, Mayor Vincent Gray made it official with his re-election kickoff event in front of mostly supporters, an event markedly different from that of his first campaign. These days the mayor remains burdened by the investigative cloud hanging over his 2010 campaign. Four of his campaign aides have been convicted of felonies in connection with the scandal. It is a difficult and ironic time for Gray, and for the city, for that matter, as he embarks on a campaign which seems to be based on putting the past behind him at a time when neither his opponents—of which there are many—or the media, or even the Attorney General may allow him to do that. While he may want to put the past behind him and run on his record and the future, many D.C. residents want to know what happened in 2010.

Both Gray and Christie once stood where McAuliffe stood for the first time Saturday — triumphant, with the campaign behind them, an era of duty and achievement ahead of them, a moment that all elected officials can enjoy, with no guarantees of what the future will bring.

Almost immediately after his inauguration, Gray became entangled in reports of the possibly illegal doings of his campaign heads and of a shadow campaign run by businessman Jeffrey Thompson which allegedly helped finance the Gray campaign. That shadow has dogged Gray until this day.

President Obama, after a convincing re-election win and a promising inauguration, has been hit by a scandals, including the NSA wiretap revelations, the horrible rollout of the Obamacare website and the Republican-led shutdown of the federal government.

Christie’s bridge scandal has as yet not been linked directly to him, but it brought up anew Christie’s alleged reputation for the use of the bully pulpit with the accent on bully. In the aftermath, Christie has shown a side he’s displayed before—the victim side, the land populated by ME, as if the damage of huge traffic jams was merely a nuisance that got in the way of the more serious blows of his betrayal by friends. He apologized, and then apologized some more to the Democratic mayor of Ft. Lee, who was apparently being punished by Christie staff for not endorsing him in his re-election bid.

Gray, too, has apologized, but in a way that appears not to have satisfied the media, toward whom he’s getting edgy, not always a smart thing to do. The media has been frustrated by a lack of answers on what Gray knew about the misdeeds in his 2010 campaign, and Gray is frustrated and apparently angered by the repeated questions from the media about them. But in an ethically challenged political atmosphere, it’s bound to happen again and again. The media will ask, his opponents will insinuate and make an issue of it. Perhaps nothing more will happen. But apologies, of course, don’t answer questions so he can look forward to a rough campaign.

That too is part of a politician’s life. McAuliffe got a taste of it during a generally combative election campaign against Ken Cuccinelli, the naturally abrasive Virginia Tea Party darling. McAuliffe gave as bad as he got and he won, but being governor—just ask Bob McDonnell—is part living in the mansion, part living in the media bubble.

Mayor Vincent Gray You look at McAuliffe now, and it’s a refreshing sight, the face of a happy man, reaching across the aisle, eager to DO something. The future looks bright, tomorrow, tomorrow. It’s the face of Bill Clinton who, with Hilary Clinton, was in the audience in Richmond. IT’s the face of Marion Barry, who was once called Mayor for Life. The recent contretemps between Gray and members of the press have a familiar feel to them, too and the mess in Jersey has its fathers and grandfathers in every state and city of the union.

In politics, sometimes it’s not just how elected kings feel and former elected kings feel. Sometimes it’s more like “the thrill of victory, followed by the agony of real life, the media and scandal.”

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Jack Evans Report: Goals For the New Year

By Jack Evans

H

appy New Year, everyone! This week I want to discuss a few of my New Year’s resolutions. The year 2014 is now well underway, and we will soon be swept up in our oversight and budget season. Before that happens, I want to lay out some of my top priorities for the year. In addition to keeping our finances in good order, as chair of the committee on finance and revenue my other top areas of focus include the following: Our public education system continues to be one of my top areas of focus. I was pleased to work with the community in helping to advocate that the chancellor keep Garrison and Francis-Stevens open. Fortunately, the chancellor took note of what we already know well in Ward 2: demographic trends in our neighborhoods require our city to provide residents with the educational and other resources our new children will need. I hope families will continue to decide to stay in the District, unlike in past years, when so many young families would move to the suburbs once they started having children.

Next, public safety is a continuing priority of mine. As the District’s population – not to mention the daytime commuter population – continues to grow, we need an expanded police force to continue to keep us safe. While I applaud the chief for her great work in making the city safer, we have to give her the resources she needs to continue this trend. When I first moved to D.C., we had 5,200 officers on the police force. When I joined the Council, we had 4,800. Would you believe that just last year we had only 3,890 sworn officers? I introduced a bill last year that would mandate that the mayor fund 4,000 officers as a minimum staffing level. That is not a magic number, but in my judgment, after 20 years of service, it is a first step in the right direction. We also need to fund overdue pay raises to the officers currently on the force, and I introduced a bill recently to force that issue. When you don’t give pay raises for several years, retention starts to become a problem.

Third, I want to continue to focus on providing access to quality health care for all our residents. Hopefully, it is well known by now that we have the second-highest state insurance coverage rate in the country, with only Massachusetts consistently outscoring us. Isn’t it nice to finally be at the top of one of those state ranking lists? I am excited about the implementation of the District’s new health care exchange, one of the few in the nation that seems to be working, which should be making it easier for individuals to avail themselves of private health insurance options. I want to make sure, though, that this is not done in a way that increases insurance costs for our small businesses.

Fourth, I want to continue to fund affordable housing. I was one of the original creators of the Housing Production Trust Fund, and I still support it because it is one of the relatively few government programs that consistently exceed our performance expectations. I also believe it is critical to subsidize private developments so that they include affordable housing components.

All of these priorities lead to my fifth goal: more jobs for District residents. When you provide a world-class education system, a safe environment and affordable housing, as well as health care, to all our residents, jobs will follow. While many parts of our city are doing well, other parts of our city still have very high levels of unemployment. They deserve our best efforts in facilitating job creation in the District. Helping to incentivize the creation of construction jobs through city projects prepares our residents for long-term career paths via apprenticeship programs. Once the developments are completed and businesses occupy the new spaces, permanent hospitality jobs result. We receive many dollars in expanded tax revenue for each dollar we initially invest in subsidies.

Thank you for all your support and good ideas. Please keep them coming and don’t hesitate to reach out to my office if we can provide assistance. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are making progress on your own New Year’s resolutions. The holidays always seem to go by a little too quickly, but I am very excited about the year ahead. ★

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Real Estate Address

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Sales Provided by

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Year Built

BR

BA

Listed Price

ClosePrice

Day on The Market

Close Date

3150 SOUTH ST NW #PH1F

2003

3

3

$5,690,000

$5,200,000

421

12/11/2013

3268 P ST NW

1900

4

3

$3,295,000

$3,100,000

16

12/20/2013

1242 POTOMAC ST NW

1805

3

4

$2,675,000

$2,625,000

18

12/16/2013

3326 N ST NW

1776

4

4

$2,590,000

$2,525,000

21

12/20/2013

2720 N ST NW

1900

4

3

$1,995,000

$1,975,000

22

12/6/2013

3052 R ST NW #204

2013

2

2

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

27

12/12/2013

2703 P ST NW

1900

4

4

$1,410,000

$1,400,001

88

12/18/2013

3745 WINFIELD LN NW

1987

3

4

$1,395,000

$1,300,000

66

12/20/2013

2905 OLIVE ST NW

1900

3

3

$1,295,000

$1,295,000

33

12/20/2013

2516 Q ST NW #Q-201

1922

2

2

$1,235,000

$1,200,000

120

12/27/2013

1413 33RD ST NW

1900

3

1

$1,195,000

$1,075,000

275

12/30/2013

2238 39TH PL NW

1937

6

4

$1,150,000

$1,062,500

38

12/27/2013

3052 R ST NW #104

2013

2

2

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

0

12/5/2013

3408 O ST NW

1920

2

2

$995,000

$980,000

19

12/27/2013

1656 29TH ST NW

1910

2

1

$889,000

$975,000

4

12/18/2013

1015 33RD ST NW #610

1985

2

2

$975,000

$965,000

7

12/17/2013

1218 POTOMAC ST NW #T27

1980

4

3

$899,950

$898,000

44

12/9/2013

2103 HUIDEKOPER PL NW

1936

3

2

$879,000

$865,000

6

12/6/2013

3823 CALVERT ST NW

1936

3

3

$849,000

$835,500

20

12/2/2013

3843 BEECHER ST NW

1928

4

2

$779,000

$803,450

7

12/9/2013

2239 39TH PL NW

1938

3

2

$759,900

$800,000

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Houses in the Now:

Award-Winning Private Residential Projects

by Ro nal d O ’Rou r k e

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f you want to bracket the spectrum of current house design, you could do worse than to pair the generously sized Tred Avon River House with the Minim House by Foundry Architects—a house so small there was no room for the final two letters.

Merit Award for Architecture Minim House

“The Tiny House movement’s philosophy is based on living in the smallest possible footprint, often on land that would otherwise go unused or underused,” Currently located in a back yard in Washington, the 11-foot-by-22-foot Minim House is an exemplar of the Tiny House movement that is exploring strategies for designing minimally-sized houses.

“The Tiny House movement’s philosophy is based on living in the smallest possible footprint, often on land that would otherwise go unused or underused,” said Will Couch, AIA, LEED AP, a principal of Foundry Architects. “Tiny Houses are portable and must therefore meet the rigorous Department of Transportation standards and be able to resist additional forces not typically applied to stationary structures.”

“Minim House is a prototype built for a specific client, and is attached to a heavy duty trailer bed,” Couch added. “Its 210 square feet of interior space is meticulously designed and detailed to create a comfortable living space for two adults.”

The house includes several features that enable it to operate mostly off the grid, including a rooftop solar array and a system for collecting and filtering rainwater.

The design, one juror said, is “detailed to be evocative of a house,” and “raises a series of questions as to what makes a house a house, and not a trailer.” Another added, “There’s an enormous precision of geometry, and much invention.” ★ Washington, DC |

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Structural Engineers: Skarda & Associates, Inc.

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Contractor: Element Design + Build

Articles reprinted from the Winter 2013 Architecture DC Magazine.See Georgetowner.com for the complete stories.

Merit Award for Architecture Rappahannock Bend Summer House

Washington, DC | McInturff Architects The Rappahannock Bend Summer House—a pool house/guest house on the grounds of a historic country house in King George, Virginia—was designed by McInturff Architects.

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Landscape Architects: Crowther & Associates Structural Engineers: Neubauer Consulting Engineers

ture, the building is used as a guest house year-round and as a pool house in the summer. The project, the firm says, “attempts to revisit 18th-century concepts of comfort and sustainability in a 21st-century lan

“incredibly elegant little pavilion. It engages the pool, the trees—everything.”

guage.” It was previously covered at length in the Summer 2011 issue of ArchitectureDC. The building, one juror commented, “seems to be very comfortable in its site.” Another, noting the project’s

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Contractor: Bonitt Builders “progression of materials from the ground up to the sky,” praised it as an “incredibly elegant little pavilion. It engages the pool, the trees—everything.” ★

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The Auction Block

By Ar i Post

Sotheby’s A Child and Nurse in the Foyer of an Elegant Townhouse, the Parents Beyond Jacob Ochtervelt (1634-1682) 1663 Auction Date: January 30 Estimate: $3 - 4 million Sotheby’s sale of Important Old Master Paintings and Sculpture will be held during their annual Old Masters Week auctions. The sale is highlighted this year by a number of major paintings from the Dutch Golden Age, particularly this exciting rediscovery of Jacob Ochtervelt’s painting seen here, a previously unrecorded painting. This piece is tied to his series of “entrance hall paintings,” universally considered to be among the artist’s most innovative and interesting pictures. www.Sothebys.com

Freeman’s Allegory of Poverty and Vengeance Northern Italian School ca. 2nd half of the 16th Century Auction Date: January 28 Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 Part of their European Art & Old Masters auction, Freeman’s is featuring this Italian tempera on panel painting, originally from a private collection in Milan. Painted in the lunette in the second half of the 16th century, the painting features three large form figures in a manner that suggests it previously hung in a church spandrel. With its period frame of carved, gessoed and gilded wood, this is a remarkable piece for any historic collection. www.FreemansAuction. com

European Art & Old Masters Auction 01/28/14

The International Sale: Fine Antiques & Decorative Arts Auction 01/29/14

David Weiss 267.414.1214 dweiss@freemansauction.com

David Walker 267.414.1216 dwalker@freemansauction.com

Anselmo Gianfanti La Gourmandise $20,000–30,000 (detail)

Chinese export porcelain armorial famille rose plate bearing the Okeover coat of arms $4,000–6,000 (detail)

Josef Von Brandt On the Lookout $70,000–100,000 (detail)

Fine and Large English stained glass window James Powell & Sons $8,000–10,000 (detail)

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Bonhams Schooners from the New York Yacht Club Racing in the Narrows

By James Edward Buttersworth (1817-1894) ca. 1870 Auction Date: January 24 Estimate: $70,000 – $100,000 Bonhams will offer the distinguished maritime paintings of noted connoisseur Alfred “Fritz” Gold, a WWII veteran who received a Purple Heart for bravery, in the Important Maritime Paintings and Decorative Arts. The auction will feature more than a dozen pieces from Gold’s collection, including James Edward Buttersworth’s ‘Schooners from the New York Yacht Club Racing in the Narrows,’ which shows Fort Wadsworth in the distance. A matching Buttersworth composition, ‘Schooners from the New York Yacht Club Reefing off Sandy Hook,’ will also be offered. www.Bonhams.com

Real Estate Doyle New York Saint John the Baptist Roman School 17th Century Auction Date: January 29 Estimate: $6,000 - $10,000 Exemplified by this painting from the Roman School, Doyle New York will offer paintings from the Collection of Bayard Rustin (1912-1987), an important figure in the struggle for Civil Rights and one of the main organizers of the 1963 March on Washington. Rustin was recently in the news again when he was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama in November 2013. Part of their Auction of Important English and Continental Furniture and Decorations, the auction will feature a broad selection of furniture, porcelain, Georgian silver, tapestries and fine art encompassing the 17th to the early 19th centuries. www.

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Quinn’s Auction Galleries Confederate General Robert E. Lee letter and personal items, including lock of hair Auction Date: Jan. 18 Estimate: $20,000-$30,000.

Quinn’s, a local auction gallery in Falls Church,Va., will be auctioning a hand-written letter, together with a lock of Lee’s hair, his penknife and a Baltimore Sun newspaper article about the mementos, all of which Lee donated to a Baltimore orphanage in January of 1867. The items have been on loan to Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, for the past 18 years.

Bringing the Hammer Down

Final Selling Prices for last month’s featured Auction Block items

Doyle New York Platinum Very Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond, emerald and diamond ring Auction Date: December 12, 2013 Estimate: $80,000 – 120,000 Final Selling Price: $365,000

Bonham’s Diamond-set engraved and enameled gold singing bird snuffbox with musical movement and watch Auction Date: December 12, 2013 Estimate: $120,000 – 180,000 Final Selling Price: $233,000

Rare Books & Manuscripts Auction 04/11/14

Posters, Maps & Other Graphics Auction 04/11/14

Sotheby’s Egyptian Revival faience and jeweled brooch from Cartier Auction Date: December 11, 2013 Estimate: $300,000 - $500,000 Final Selling Price: $1,025,000

Freeman’s Lemuel Everett Wilmarth (American, 1835 – 1918) Still Life with Wrapped Orange 1893, oil on canvas Auction Date: December 8, 2013 Estimate: $50,000 – $80,000 Final Selling Price: $53,125

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Autograph Manuscript. Thomas A. Edison’s Laboratory Notebook.

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Original Photograph Signed.

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Thomas Wright. An Original Theory or New Hypothesis of the Universe. London, 1750.

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A pastoral 5 bedroom c. 1830 farmhouse and a grand stone pavilion • Elegant but unfussy • 103 acres of open farmland • The pavilion serves as a pool house, greenhouse, banquet room, and guest quarters • The result is refined, but maintains its understated sophistication.

Ann MacMahon

(540) 687-5588

Once known by the Southern elite as the “Queen of the Watering Places,” this sprawling estate in the lush foothills of the Appalachian Mountains

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Boyce, Virginia • $1,900,000

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

Paul MacMahon Helen MacMahon

(703) 609-1905 (540) 454-1930

WeSteRn Cottage

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Just west of Middleburg • Shows like a new home but built like an old house • 3 to 4 bedrooms • Updated kitchen • 3 full baths • Open living room w/ wood burning fireplace • Hickory floors • Lower level is fully finished w/ a family room, space for 4th bedroom & full bath • Upstairs bedroom has whole floor & private bath • New septic.

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

Middleburg, Virginia • $575,000

Helen MacMahon

(540) 454-1930

Middleburg, Virginia • $525,000

Helen MacMahon

(540) 454-1930

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in country is one of the premier getaways on the East Coast.

With the very best of comfort and accommodations, spa treatments, leisure pursuits and worldclass cuisine, The Greenbrier brings together all the luxuries of the world’s finest resorts with the distinctive history and character of the region.

In 1948, The Greenbrier teamed with another national institution, Dorothy Draper & Company, one of the country’s oldest and most established interior design firms, named for its founder, a doyenne of interior design from the 1920s to the 1960s. With Dorothy Draper, The Greenbrier once again reinvented itself, reconstructing its image at the forefront of haute design to meet the postwar era head-on.

As the Greenbrier evolved, so did Dorothy Draper & Co. The two institutions have been working and growing together for over 60 years to ensure that guests receive the very best.

Along the way, they have enjoyed a relationship immersed in bold colors, elegant patterns, and The Greenbrier’s signature green and white stripes.

During the weekend of Jan. 24-26, guests will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes of The Greenbrier’s signature style with one of the most highly regarded interior designers in the country, Carleton Varney. Owner and president of Dorothy Draper & Co., Varney is a protege of Draper herself.

4 p.m. – Afternoon Tea with Carleton Varney in the Main Dining Room

sive cocktail reception with “Mr. Color” himself.

With Varney on hand, guests will discover why The Greenbrier’s look is truly one of a kind.

“We are thrilled to launch our new Discovery Series at The Greenbrier, which will allow guests to experience a different side of the resort while learning from, and interacting with, our diverse group of assembled experts in the fields of art and antiques, design, food and wine and more,” said Jeffrey Kmiec, president of The Greenbrier.

“It’s only fitting that we should inaugurate this exciting new annual series of fascinating personalities with a weekend with Carleton Varney, the legendary interior designer and our good friend, who has been with The Greenbrier for 50 years, carrying on the extraordinary legacy of Dorothy Draper.”

The Varney design philosophy stresses “the use of bright colors and the rejection of all that is impractical, uncomfortable and drab.” Here is a listing of weekend highlights, sure to attract the attention of any and all tastemakers, from those looking for inspiration to redecorate their living room to design-industry professionals.

Live piano music and dancers will provide entertainment as guests savor tea and delicacies.

Varney will be available to sign copies of his books, CDs and DVD.

6-10 p.m. – “Happy Birthday Carleton Varney!” Dinner Party

Friday, January 24 6-7 p.m. – “Cocktails with Carleton” in the State Suite Carleton Varney invites guests to join him for cocktails in The Greenbrier’s highly acclaimed State Suite. The State Suite boasts one of the most impressive entrance foyers found anywhere on the estate, showcasing The Greenbrier’s traditional black and white marble tile. Cocktails and dry snacks will be served as guests mix and mingle with Varney.

Saturday, January 25 10:30 a.m. – “The Decoration History of The Greenbrier” in the Upper Lobby The elegant interior and exterior décor of the current hotel is traced from its 1913 beginnings during this fireside chat hosted by Varney.

Though the hotel is well known for the dramatic transformation of the 1940s, contributions to the unique dimensions and ambience have been witnessed each decade.

During this landmark event, the first-ever Carleton Varney weekend, guests will have exclusive access to Varney. The weekend schedule includes seminars and talks, private walking T& T_Georgetowner_1_Layout 1 1/7/14 4:43 PM Page 1 tours, book signings, afternoon tea and an exclu-

Guests will celebrate in style in the Main Dining Room with Varney and his family members and friends. The Greenbrier’s timeless classics will be served beneath Dorothy Draper’s dazzling custom-made chandeliers. Live music and dancing complete the evening under the stately columns and magnificent arched windows that bring the ambiance of a dignified Southern mansion to life.

Sunday, January 26 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Interior Tour with Carleton Varney Carleton Varney’s design philosophy continues the tradition of Dorothy Draper, embracing the imaginative use of vibrant colors, floral patterns and bold contrasts. Varney and Brinsley Matthews lead this Sunday morning tour through the hotel, discussing all things Dorothy Draper.

For more information about the listed events, call 877-684-5060.

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Exquisite stone and stucco Greek Revival country estate surrounded by beautiful gardens on 98 acres sGrand entrance foyer opening into double drawing room s Pool with 2 Bedroom Pool House s 2 Bedroom Guest Cottage. s Magnificent views $2,900,000

Extraordinary country estate on over 17 acres of manicured grounds, with over 7000 square feet of spectacular living space. Stone & stucco has been exquisitely updated and features soaring ceilings, 5 BR’s, 5 Baths, elegant rooms & heated floors. Gourmet kitchen & sun room overlooks free form pool & brillant gardens. 2 Guest houses, 8 stall centeraisle stable. Private yet easy access to Dulles Greenway. $2,490,000

Charming historic property, circa 1750, on approx. 7 acres with brilliant gardens, charming guest house, & fabulous 5 stall stable with office, kitchen, exercise room, crafts room & pine floored loft, ideal for Hunt Breakfasts & entertaining. Main residence was renovated with meticulous care & boasts a gourmet kitchen, premier appliances, 3 fireplaces, gracious rooms & an idyllic setting. $1,550,000

Beautiful custom Colonial, built with handsome Flemish bond style brick, encompasses over 11.5 acres just 10 minutes from historic Miiddleburg. Ideally located in the Piedmont Hunt Territory, this home boasts over 4500 sq.ft. of spectacular living space with hardwood floors,4 fireplaces, 10" ceilings, library with custom bookshelves. Attached 3 bay garage.Land is perfect for horses or pool. $1,395,000

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This charming historic residence, built in 1815, beautifully expanded and updated in 2004, is in a private country setting on 10 acres in the heart of horse country. It has a pond surrounded by pastures, a tree-lined driveway, and mature gardens.

The house, tastefully decorated in neutral tones, blends the warmth and charm of an antique home with modern comfort. $1,295,000

218+ acres just outside of Marshall with wonderful views of the mountains, privacy and easy access to I-66. Offered as 3 parcels. Great potential. Property is in a Virginia Outdoor Foudation conservation easement.

With Colonial home . 84.26 acres $1,075,000 81.73 acres - $845,000 52.43 acres - $535,000

TURN-KEY Training Facility-Wonderful small horse farm privately located on 14 acres between Middleburg &The Plains. Nestled in a small valley, farm includes main house, log cabin/guest house & barn apartment. 7-stall center aisle barn, 68’ x 200’ indoor arena with heated observation room, storage & machine shed, fenced paddocks, small pond & creek. Lovely pool & gardens. $995,000

Beautifully remodeled and absolutely charming home in move-in condition, minutes west of Middleburg.

One level living with kitchen, living room, dining room and 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on upper level. Walk out lower level with stunning family room with fireplace, full bath, office and mudroom. 4.33 Acres including fenced paddock and small barn, ready for your horse. $665,000

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Spa Treatments in the Country: Winter Getaways

By Nic ol e C us ick hat could be more “New Year, new you” than a spa visit? It’s time to plan your getaway for a long weekend, Valentine’s Day, or just a simple reward for surviving the polar vortex. Venture out of Washington and take some time to enjoy life outside of the city and inside of a cozy spa.

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Family Friendly Hershey, Pa., is known for being rich in farmland and in chocolate. It calls itself “the sweetest place on earth.” The Spa at Hotel Hershey indulges the body with their specialty coca massages, chocolate sugar scrubs and many other candy inspired treatments. The Spa offers different customized treatments for women, men and teens. Check out their complete menu, www.chocolatespa.com/treatments/. While you are in Pennsylvania with the kids visit the spa at Nemacolin Woodlands resort in Farmington.

They offer a variety of kid-friendly services in the Kidz Spa great for ages 5-15. There are lots of other treatments available for parents as well,

Sago Spa and Salon at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay The Greenbrier Spa

www.nemacolin.com/spa/.

Wine & Body in Virginia The mind and body will become completely relaxed with The Keswick Reserve at the Keswick Club Spa. After a red wine greeting, grape seed oil massage, shiraz body scrub and pinot noir facial you will see why Keswick Hall has so much to offer. To book appointments, visit, www.keswick.com/spa_body_treatments.aspx .

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The luxurious Aqua Thermal Suite at the Homestead of Omni Resorts in Hot Springs, Va., takes advantage of the natural powers of water. They offer several hot and cold hydro experiences to relax and refresh. Find out about their Thermal Heated Lounges and The Chill treatments and other ways to relax here, www.thehomestead.com/aqua_thermal_suite.

The spa at The Greenbrier also specializes in Hydrotherapy. At the West Virginia destination indulge in their specialties like the Mineral Mountain Bath. Check out their other spa options at www.greenbrier.com/Spa/Treatments/ Hydrotheraphy.aspx .

Spa Package Deals While many other spas offer spa bundles, Spa Minérale at the Landowne Resort is an ideal getaway for those who enjoy group getaways. They offer several spa package deals for weekends with a significant other, girlfriends or golfing partners. For those who like to make their travel plans simple these package deals might save some money and help plan the perfect weekend in just minutes. Check out their options here, www.lansdowneresort.com/vacations/virginia-spa-packages.

Enjoy the gifts of the Chesapeake Bay at the Sago Spa and Salon at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay. The spa offers several different treatments that feature sago, a strong underwater grass found in the Chesapeake Bay, which provides nourishment to the bay and your body.

Look at the other sago and salon treatments here, chesapeakebay.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas/about/ features.jsp. Linden Spa at The Inn at Perry Cabin also makes use of Maryland’s natural treasures with their linden trees that grow right on the premises. The Linden Intensive is a natural massage that could involve one therapist for a longer massage experience, or two therapists for a shorter massage. They have a comprehensive list of massages on their treatment menu that includes deep tissue, hot stone and herbal to name a few. www.perrycabin.com/web/omic/ linden_spa.jsp. ★

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Food &Wine

Cocktail of the Month

Winter Restaurant Week

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By J ody Kura s h s Washington – and much of the United States – thaws out from one of the biggest cold spells in recent memory, I have been relishing my new tropical home on the tranquil island of Bali. Enjoying an average daily temperature of 85 degrees and a 10-minute commute to the beach, just looking at the cold weather on CNN sends shivers down my spine.

But if you can’t move to Polynesia, one of the best ways to bring the beach to you is with a tropical umbrella drink. While a hot toddy may warm your soul, nothing quite says sunshine and happiness like a tiki bar.

The original tiki bar was Don the Beachcomber, created by Ernest Gantt in 1933 in Los Angeles. (Author Wayne Curtis tells the story in “And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails”). Gantt, who had spent much of his youth rambling about the tropics, rented a small bar and decorated it with items he’d gathered in the South Pacific, along with driftwood, nets and parts of wrecked boats scavenged from the beach.

Gantt stocked his bar with inexpensive rums, available in abundance after Prohibition, and invented an array of faux-tropical drinks using fruit juices and exotic liqueurs. His bar became incredibly fashionable, attracting celebrities and prompting Gantt to legally rename himself Donn Beach.

The other iconic tiki bar was Trader Vic’s, founded in 1934 in Oakland, Calif., by Victor Jules Bergeron, Jr. Originally called Hinky Dinks, Bergeron’s small bar and restaurant soon morphed into a Polynesian-themed spot with tropical drinks. It was renamed Trader Vic’s at the suggestion of Bergeron’s wife, who thought it would fit because her husband was always involved in some type of deal or trade.

According to Curtis, Bergeron admits he swiped the tiki concept from Gantt.

Both bars expanded to multiple locations, sparking a nationwide craze that spawned dozens of imitators, all rushing to replicate each other’s colorful tipples.

Gantt was a talented mixologist who crafted complex drinks with lengthy ingredient lists, including multiple rums, homemade syrups and fresh fruit. But as more tiki-themed bars opened and Trader Vic’s turned to franchising, the intricate cocktails became watered-down and simplified.

Perhaps the most duplicated tipple is the quintessential tiki drink: the mai tai. Both Gantt and Bergeron claimed to have invented it, but their recipes vary wildly. The name is derived from “Maita’i,” the Tahitian word for “good.”

Though it later fell out of fashion, the mai tai was one of the most popular cocktails in the 1950s and ’60s. It featured prominently in Elvis Presley’s chartbuster movie “Blue Hawaii.”

In their heyday, tiki bars were popular places to celebrate a big occasion. Trader Vic’s at the Washington Hilton was a hot spot for power lunches. It was a favorite of Richard Nixon, who had a fondness for mai tais.

According to Curtis, a mai tai was the first thing requested by Patty Hearst, the Symbionese Liberation Army kidnap-victim turned conspirator, when she was released on bail in 1976.

Eventually the tiki bubble burst. With scores of cheap imitators and poor locations, the Polynesian fad began to lose its luster. None of the original Don the Beachcombers are still

in existence and Trader Vic’s has only a few remaining outposts. Perhaps the trend’s last stand came in 1989, when the ever-brash Donald Trump closed the venerable Trader Vic’s in New York’s Plaza Hotel, calling it “tacky.”

Tiki crawled back into the spotlight over the last decade and a half as retro-hipsters embraced its kitschiness. Its comeback has continued with the recent cocktail renaissance. Modern mixologists have begun to uncover some of the original tropical recipes with their multi-layered rum profiles, fresh juices and handcrafted syrups.

The craft tiki cocktail movement arrived in full force at the Georgetown waterfront in 2009 with mixologist Jon Arroyo’s extensive list of authentic cocktails at Farmers Fishers Bakers.

Imbibers can sample homemade mai tais based on the recipes of both Bergeron and Gantt.

Another option is Hogo, a Caribbean-themed rum bar on 7th Street, NW, featuring highend island cocktails. The man behind Hogo, launched just over a year ago, is Tom Brown, a partner in Washington’s craft cocktail palace The Passenger.

So when the January frost is nipping at your nose, remember the words that Donn Beach would tell his customers: “If you can’t get to paradise, I’ll bring it to you.” ★

Don the Beachcomber’s Mai Tai 1 1/2 oz. Myers’s Rum 1 oz. Cuban rum (use a medium-bodied rum such as Appleton or Barbancourt) 3/4 oz. lime juice 1 oz. grapefruit juice 1/4 oz. falernum syrup 1/2 oz. Cointreau 2 dashes Angostura bitters Dash of Pernod

Trader Vic’s Mai Tai 2 oz. aged Jamaican rum .5 oz. orgeat syrup .5 oz. orange curacao .25 oz. rock candy syrup Juice from one fresh lime For both drinks: Shake everything with ice and strain into a double old-fashioned glass full of crushed ice. Garnish with pineapple spear, lime shell and a sprig of fresh mint.

By C or r i Dy k e ay goodbye to your New Year’s resolutions of eating less. Winter Restaurant Week 2014 kicked off on Monday with a record-breaking 250 restaurants participating in the bi-annual week dedicated to eating your way through the region.

Winter Restaurant Week features special prices coinciding with the year with a prix-fixe three-course lunch for $20.14 and three-course dinner for $35.14 through Sunday, Jan. 19.

The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington represents members of the growing restaurant industry in the District, Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland and showcases Restaurant Week every summer and winter encouraging diners to “Dine Out. Eat Up.” Most restaurants feature special menus for the seven-days of foodie heaven, giving diners a unique chance to try an old favorite or explore a new option.

“Restaurant Week is a great time to take a ride into town to try something new,” said RAMW marketing and communications director Kyle Rees.

New for Winter Restaurant Week 2014 is a guidebook full of reviews from Open Table on the participating restaurants. The book is available at a number of D.C. hotels and can help narrow down the overwhelming number of choices for the week.

If looking for something new, a few restaurants in the District are making their debut to Restaurant Week including; Mike Isabella’s

Kapnos and G (2201 14th St NW), Alba Osteria (425 “I” St NW), The Arsenal (300 Tingey St. SE) and Teddy & the Bully Bar (1200 19th St. NW).

“Restaurant week offers a great promotion for our regional diners to dine out and try many new and existing restaurants around town,” said RAMW president and CEO Kathy Hollinger.

Another addition is the “Try Something New in 2014” contest. Through Restaurant Week’s partner NBC4, diners who “Like” NBC4 on Facebook will be entered to win a prize package including lunch for two at J&G Steakhouse and two “Blissage 75” massages at Bliss Spa, both located within the W Hotel on 15th Street, NW. Sponsors of Restaurant Week include Meat and Livestock Australia, Cuisine Solutions, Open Table and American Express with media partners NBC4, 94.7 Fresh FM and DC Modern Luxury. ★ For the full list of participating restaurants, visit ramw.org/restaurantweek.

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What’s Cooking, Neighbor?

Anthony Lombardo , 1789 Restaurant

By Walt er Nichol l s

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rom its opening in 1960 in a Federalperiod house near Georgetown University, 1789 Restaurant has always been known for excellent lamb. “When I came on, it was the first thing I noticed,” says Anthony Lombardo, who was appointed executive chef in 2011. (We got together for a chat at his favorite table, number 26 in the Manassas Room.) “It’s a signature dish by popular demand. So, I sourced the best lamb I could find, from a small Mennonite farm in Cumberland, Maryland.”

His seasonal American menu, with entrée headings of Sustainable Seafood and Humanely Farmed Animals as well as details of origin for the farm-goods purveyors, leaves no doubt of his locavore leanings and eco-consciousness. “You won’t see tuna or Chilean sea bass on our menu,” he says. “We’re looking at the big picture, the future of agriculture.”

Lombardo developed a love of the land and cooking from an early age. Growing up in the Detroit suburb of Sterling Heights, his family enjoyed weekend drives for seasonal produce sold at roadside stands. “In summer, it was Michigan corn every night for two months,” he fondly remembers. On yearly fishing trips

to Canada, teenage Anthony learned how to properly fillet and cook the catch of the day. At extended family gatherings of this Italian clan, it was his aunt Mary who “always destroyed everybody” with homemade angel hair pasta topped with fresh tomatoes and basil from her garden.

After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., in 2004, Lombardo was off to a four-month Slow Food program in central Italy, where he worked in a butcher shop taking apart whole animals.

He credits Luciano DelSignore, owner of the renowned Bacco Ristorante in Southfield, Mich., for his kitchen management skills. “He was my career mentor, who taught me how to run an efficient, effective restaurant.”

Such expertise serves him well at fine-dining 1789, the crown jewel of Clyde’s Restaurant Group. Expanded over the years to four townhouses, there are six dining rooms, decorated with early American antiques and historical prints. Tables are set with fine linens and giltedged Limoges china. Gas lights flicker. The restaurant’s numerical name honors the year when the land was first purchased by Archbishop John Carroll (Georgetown University’s founding father), the village of Georgetown was incor-

porated and the Constitution of the United States was adopted.

“We have customers who have come for their wedding anniversary for 30 years. They come for Christmas, for birthdays,” says the chef. “They have their favorite tables and servers.” A recent trend is the growing number of same-sex couples who choose the 55-seat Middleburg Room for their wedding receptions.

“That’s really cool,” he says.

For Restaurant Week 2014 (Jan. 13-19), chef Lombardo’s menu includes a choice of starters – Brussels sprout salad, pork terrine or oyster stew – and entrées – lamb shoulder with bone marrow grits, teres major beefsteak with roasted maitake mushrooms or scallops with oxtail ragu. For dessert, pastry chef Ryan Westover offers carrot cake with purple carrot sherbet or an ice cream sundae.

Calling his Brussels sprout appetizer “a nice, healthy, hearty winter salad,” Lombardo says, “It’s not cooked to death with bacon and oil, but rather the raw sprouts are shaved, saving the vitamins and minerals.” ★ What’s Cooking, Neighbor? visits with wine, food and entertaining professionals who work in the Georgetown area. Georgetowner dining columnist Walter Nicholls is the food critic for Arlington Magazine and a former staff writer for The Washington Post Food section.

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Brussels Sprout Salad Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 pound Brussels sprouts, shaved thinly 1 1/2 cups toasted pine nuts 3/4 cup shaved pecorino Toscano cheese 1 head Belgian endive, julienned For the dressing: 4 tablespoons grain mustard 3 tablespoons lemon juice 10 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Combine all ingredients

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

Open seven nights a week.

Jackets suggested.

Complimentary valet parking. www.1789restaurant.com

BANGKOK JOE’S

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

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

CHADWICKS

BISTROT LEPIC & WINE BAR

CAFE BONAPARTE

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

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

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

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(202) 965-1789

Bistro Francais

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

Daily lunch & dinner specials.

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

Overlooking the new Georgetown Waterfront Park ChadwicksRestaurants.com

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

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Malmaison

Pho Viet & Grill

SEA CATCH

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

3236 M St. NW This animated tavern, in the heart of Georgetown, popularized saloon food and practically invented Sunday brunch.

Clyde’s is the People’s Choice for bacon cheeseburgers, steaks, fresh seafood, grilled chicken salads, fresh pastas and desserts. www.clydes.com

Open dailyfor breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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

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

www.circlebistro.com

3401 K St. NW Malmaison opened in June 2013 and features elegant French dining in Washington D.C’s historic Georgetown waterfront. Housed in a majestically refurbished industrial warehouse reminiscent of NYC’s Meatpacking district, the modern restaurant, pastry shop, and event lounge features the culinary talents of legendary 2 Michelin Starred French Chef Gerard Pangaud and Pastry Chef Serge Torres (Le Cirque NYC). . www.malmaisondc.com

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

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

(202) 817-3340

(202) 333-0009

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

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

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

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

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

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

(202) 337-4900

(202) 338-8800

Sequoia

THE OCEANAIRE

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

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

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Murphy’s Love: Advice on Intimacy and Relationships

By Stacy Notaras M u r p h y Dear Stacy: This year I am resolving to do some things differently when it comes to my personal life.

I turned 30 last year and dated a few guys for a few months at a time (all after a big breakup the year before with a boyfriend I’d been with for four years). At first these guys seemed great, but soon, when we got to the stage of spending our weekends together and had met one another’s friends, I would start getting really irritated by basically silly things.

I would be highly critical of things they said (or wore), and wouldn’t hold my tongue, which sometimes led to an argument, but always led to hurt feelings.

Those breakups were mutual, but I know that my criticisms had an impact. I don’t want to be this kind of nitpicking girlfriend. I want to know if there is anything I can do to prevent this behavior, because I really do know it won’t get me what I really want, which is a husband and a family

in the near future.

– ISO Advice Dear ISO, Good news! You already may have answered your question about whether there is anything you can do “to prevent this behavior in the future.” From the start, it sounds like you recognize there’s a problem and you are taking responsibility for it. That’s an excellent first step – and one that is often hard-won. This is not going to be about avoiding these feelings, however.

It’s going to be about noticing them, recognizing what triggered them and taking some time to see where the roots lead you. You know, one of those basic, mindful, self-awareness quests. But I have a hunch about where this might lead, so I’ll give you a crib sheet.

If we were talking about one specific relationship, in which your criticisms of his

ever-present Caps jersey showed up on his Facebook wall for all to read, this would be different. Instead, we’re talking about a pattern of behavior occurring with all of Last Year’s Boyfriends. Here’s the identified pattern: when things start looking serious, your radar lights up with criticisms that usher in the end of the relationship. To me, that sounds like a highly effective defense mechanism, protecting you from getting in too deep – keeping you safe, for the most part. You get out while the separation is “mutual,” READ: no real hurt feelings, no real lingering pain. Are you sure you are ready to be in a long-term relationship right now? Four years with Ex-Boyfriend was a long time. Have you fully grieved that loss? It would be too simple to label you a critical nitpicker.

I think you might have a wounded heart that hasn’t quite healed enough to give someone else a true chance. ★ Stacy Notaras Murphy (www.stacymurphyLPC. com) is a licensed professional counselor and certified Imago Relationship therapist practicing in Georgetown. This column is meant for entertainment only and should not be considered a substitute for professional counseling. Send your confidential question to stacy@georgetowner.com.

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Art

Fine Arts: New Year’s Promises

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is a promising year for the fine arts in Washington, with exhibitions of European master Edgar Degas and American master Andrew Wyeth on the horizon, both at the National Gallery of Art. A show of 16thcentury Japanese tea jars at the Sackler will open a unique window of history onto our longtime adoration of this popular and ritualistic drink.

But while we wait for spring to usher in the first major exhibitions of the year, there is a great deal to keep die-hard devotees of museums and galleries happy through the winter. Here are a few things to see in the coming months:

A New Era at the Textile Museum The new year marks an exciting chapter for the Textile Museum, which begins its move to a new museum space on the George Washington University campus. Though the old S Street location is no longer open for regular visiting hours, as the nearly 20,000-piece collection is being made travel-ready, programs will continue to be offered at multiple venues during the transition.

One upcoming event is a curator-led tour of “Workt by Hand: Hidden Labor and Historical Quilts” at the National Museum of Women in the Arts on Friday, Jan. 24. Quilts have long been burdened by conflicting interpretations - revered as nostalgic emblems of the past, dismissed as women's work, yet hailed as examples of American ingenuity. This exhibition,

which showcases 35 18th- through 20th-century quilts from the Brooklyn Museum, examines quilts through the lens of contemporary feminist theory, revealing the medium's shifting cultural status. Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. To register, call 202-667-0441, ext. 64.

The first in a series of free Rug and Textile Appreciation Mornings begins on Saturday, Jan. 25. History professor Katrin Schultheiss will discuss the complexity of gender roles in textile production in the 19th century, when certain fabrics were deemed worthy of male craftsmanship and others were regarded as “simple” enough for women to produce. Reservations are not required.

New Editions at Adamson Gallery Opening with a public reception on Saturday, Jan. 18, 6-8 p.m., Adamson Gallery will show new editions of master photographic prints from a number of internationally acclaimed artists, including Marc Babej, Chuck Close, Roberto Longo and Gary Simmons. Close's portrait series of Brad Pitt, for example, shows the iconic actor in a new and uncomfortably close perspective, exposing every nook, cranny, wrinkle and pockmark on his face. The result is a fascinating examination of the nature of exposure, privacy and identity, particularly for those who live their lives in the public eye. The exhibition runs through Mar. 29, by appointment. For more

Chuck Close, Untitled (Brad), 2013, at Adamson Gallery.

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me - something I just have to paint,” he says. For more information, visit www.CallowayArt.com.

The Shenandoah Comes to Susan Goodbye to Heiner Contemporary After three prolific years in Georgetown, Calloway Fine Arts Painter Ed Cooper reflects the subtleties of early morning and late afternoon light and color in his plein-air landscapes, capturing the interplay of sun and shade on trees, water and grass. With an opening reception on Friday, Jan. 17, 6-8 p.m., "Ed Cooper: New Landscapes," on view at Susan Calloway Fine Arts through Feb. 15, explores the regional Shenandoah and Chesapeake landscapes through the tip of Cooper's reliably breathtaking paintbrush. A wanderer, Cooper carries as constant companions a pochade box for quick oil sketches and an easel for more elaborate paintings. “While wandering I am constantly looking for scenes or objects that evoke an emotional response in

Heiner Contemporary has moved to Farmington, Conn. While there will be no brick-and-mortar space for some time, the gallery will maintain an active online presence and continue to offer comprehensive art advisory services. In Connecticut, Heiner Contemporary will showcase work through pop-up exhibitions, participation in art fairs and via Artsy.net. Over the past few years, Heiner has brought an unforgettable body of contemporary artwork to Washington, and given Georgetown's Book Hill neighborhood a vibrant shot of life. We wish them prosperity and success in all future endeavors. ★

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Mark Your Calendar: Robeson, Brecht and More

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t’s the middle of January, and we’re a just few weeks into a new year in the performing arts scene in Washington, D.C. There’s lots to look forward to in the immediate future and beyond, and some things are already under way.

“Tribes,” a new play by Nina Raine which won the 2012 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play, is currently on stage at the Studio Theatre,

directed by David Muse.

Synetic Theatre is staging a zippy, musically styled but wordless production of “Twelfth Night” in its own inimitable style.

“Violet,” a gospel and bluegrass flavored new musical starts at Ford’s Theatre January 24.

Joshua Bell plays Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto at the Kennedy Center, Jan. 30 - Feb. 1.

Gore Vidal’s political drama, “The Best

Man” runs at the Keegan Theatre, Jan. 25 - Feb. 22.

“The Tallest Tree in the Forest,” a musicinfused play written and performed by solo-artist Daniel Beaty, is an intimate look at the life of actor, singer and activist Paul Robeson, at Arena Stage, Jan. 10 – Feb. 16 The fabulous Kathleen Turner will be back in town, also at the Arena Stage, in Bertolt

Brechts’s “Mother Courage and her Children.”

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Social Scene

Rising Stars Rejoice at Willard Hotel

By R ob e rt Devaney, P h o to B y La n c e Cu rry A Christmastime celebration of students and singing, "An Evening With the Stars," rang through the ballroom of the historic Willard Hotel Dec. 11. With great food and great decor, the get-together saluted those involved with Rising Stars -- a non-profit founded in 2012 by Oliver T. Carr, Jr., and corporate partner Carr Workplaces -- "that raises money to support organization which help at-risk children succeed in their education." Rising Stars adds that it "truly believes by helping children rise up through education and creating a lifelong love of learning, we will help our nation continue to grow and succeed." Other event sponsors included EagleBank and Colonial Parking.

The Boys Choir of Bishop Walker School.

Oliver T. Carr, Jr., who inspired the start of Rising Stars.

Bishop of Washington, the Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde.

The Jackets Off Choir of St. Albans School.

Students from St. Anthony School.

Party-packed Golden Globes

By R ob e rt Devaney The District Council's Elizabeth Webster -- staffer for at-large council member Vincent Orange, who is an advocate of small businesses in D.C. and film and TV production -- was in Los Angeles Jan. 12 for the Golden Globes and the many parties around town that included the W Magazine party at Chateau Marmount, the "12 Years a Slave" party at the Mondrian, the BAFTA party at the Four Seasons and post-award parties at the Beverly Hilton. Webster's and Joyce Chow's dresses were by Sue Wong; their friend and actor Vincent De Paul wore a tuxedo, designed by Yehuda Estreicher at D.C. area's JGB Clothiers.

Vincent De Paul, Leonardo DiCaprio and Sandro Manetti, board member of British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

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Actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Beth Webster of the District Council.

Actress Joan Collins and Beth Webster of the District Council at the BAFTA party at the Beverly Hills Four Seasons.

Golden Globes nominee Liev Schreiber with wife Naomi Watts and singer Reggie Benjamin. Photo by Iwona Burnat

Joyce Chow and actor Tom Hanks, called "a national treasure" during the awards ceremony.

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Design Show Goes Southern

By M ary B ird “Southern Celebrations Traditions Handed Down” was the theme of this year’s Washington Winter Show at the Katzen Arts Center at American University which began with a welcome to sponsors, benefactors and designers followed by a gala patrons and young collector reception on Jan. 9. The next day was highlighted by a lecture “Exploring the Charleston Kitchen” with awardwinning authors Matt and Ted Lee and a tasty Southern picnic lunch. On Saturday, Julia Reed spoke of “Ham Biscuits, Hostess Gowns, and Other Southern Specialties.” This year’s loan exhibit was “Celebrations at Stratford Hall Family, Food, and Festivities.” Forty-five premier American and European dealers participated in the show that benefited the Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys, Marc Schappell and Tom Anderson THEARC and the Founders Board of St. John’s Community Services.

Russian Ball Reinvents Itself

By M ary Bir d The Russian Ball reinvented itself this year. Without the presence of Prince Alexis and Princess Selene Obolensky there were few familiar faces but the princess would be pleased that the hope she expressed last year that “the young people will continue the ball” was realized. A young attractive crowd more attuned to social media than presentation at court gathered in the elegant rooms of the Cosmos Club Jan. 11. Proceeds benefited Russian American Community Services.

Rosemarie Bogley and Robert Heggestad

Washington Winter Show co-chair Dory Clark, executive director Jonathan Willen and Severina Mladenoba.

Ed McAllister and Paul Meyer.

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Saying Farewell to 'Man About Town' Bob Madigan

By M ary Bir d Bob Madigan was saluted by his legion of media pals and friends wearing sequined bowties at Carmine’s in the Penn Quarter for an afternoon reception on Jan. 11 as he leaves 50 years on the air to head for Maine.

Tommy McFly heralded Madigan’s support of nonprofits, restaurateurs and his many good deeds before leading a vocal tribute “with apologies to Billy Joel,” as “She’s Always A Woman To Me” was revamped to “Bob, Man About Town To Me.” Lyrics included “Fifty years on the air have gone by in a flash. There’s a hammock that’s calling him and his cat Max.” It was a well-deserved heartfelt appreciation of a special friend.

David Guas, Simone Rathle and David Hagedorn.

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