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Please turn out on the 24th of December for a new “Georgetown Tradition” at Dusk as a bagpipe player leads a procession of all who wish to join in making his way along R Street from Oak Hill Cemetery to High Street (Now Wisconsin Avenue) and down to St. John’s Episcopal Church along Beall Street (O St.). The bagpiper will be greeted by the parishioners of the Church at a little after 5:00 PM at a reception to play a couple Christmas tunes. …Dunbartonshire was a part of Georgetown where many a Scotsman and Scotswoman came to become citizens and to help build this great City & Nation!

On Christmas Eve 1846 Henry Clayton Copperthite was christened at Saint John’s on Antigua. Shortly thereafter his parents who were indentured servants made their way to America. Henry was stationed during the Civil War at Georgetown College as a 14 year old Wagon Driver for the 79th Highlanders of NY. Penniless but a newly minted American Citizen he returned to Georgetown and along with his wife Johanna O’Neil Copperthite established the largest Pie Baking concern in the Country. Henry worked to build the Speedway now part of the Mall and West Potomac Park, co-founded the Humane Society, helped restore St. John’s Church, and many other historic landmarks in the city. He was an inventor, and an advocate for worker rights, and by 1914 the Connecticut~Copperthite Pie Baking Company of Georgetown employed 15,000 workers, had 230 wagons, 600 horses, and was turning out over 50,000 pies a day. He is but one of hundreds of Scottish Americans buried in Oak Hill who fought in the Civil War, the Spanish War, The Great War and WWII. These people were policemen, firefighters, shop keepers, laymen, statesmen, & community leaders who helped make up the fabric of our society. We honor Henry and all of those citizens of the greatest city and ask you to remember and pay tribute to those who came before us on this the eve of all eves.

Two Thousand Thirteen marks the One Hundred and Twenty Fifth Anniversary of the Connecticut~Copperthite Pie Baking Company of Georgetown.

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GEORGETOWNER’S HOLIDAY BENEFIT & BAZAAR 2012

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Want to see more pictures from this year’s Holiday Benefit and Bazaar? Check out Jeff Malet’s photos from the event, who knows maybe there is a picture of you.

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PHOTOS AND TEXT BY JEFF MALET WWW.MALETPHOTO.COM 1. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) greets Mexican President-Elect Enrique Peña Nieto at the Capitol on Nov. 27. Peña Nieto's July election victory marked the return to power of the former ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) after a 12-year absence. He would also visit the White House and meet with President Barack Obama, just a few days before he takes office on Dec. 1. 2. The annual Downtown DC Holiday Market offers seasonal outdoor shopping with a festive atmosphere from Nov. 30 thru Dec. 23. The Gomez Family from Glen Burnie MD meets the Ginger Bread Man on the Market’s opening day. 3. The popular National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday-Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays. Skating lessons are available. 4. Macy's Downtown celebrates its fifth year of its 'Believe' campaign in its annual holiday windows. The campaign is based on the New York Sun's famous 'Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus' editorial, and invites children to drop off letters to Santa Claus in letter boxes at the Macy's store. 5. Workers erect the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree, a 73-foot Engelmann Spruce from the White River National Forest, near Meeker, Colo., at the Capitol in Washington on Nov. 26. 6. Stocks slumped on Nov. 27 when Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) said he was frustrated by the lack of progress in talks over the U.S. budget impasse.

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UP & COMING DECEMBER 6

The Berrette Family Foundation Official Launch and Keystone Dinner The Berrette Family Foundation announces its first cohort this winter with a fundraiserlaunch event. The inaugural theme, “The Beginning of a Community Staple,” showcases the desire to inspire and transform the communities in which we live. Co-hosted by ABC7’s Jummy Olabanji and poet and entrepreneur Beny Blaq, the fundraiser will include a performance by Grammy-nominated songwriter Kyonte Vincent. Tickets are $45 per person. Visit bfflaunch.brownpapertickets. com. Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St., NW. 40th Annual Landon Greens Sale & Holiday Boutique Celebrate the holiday season at the 40th Annual Greens Sale and Holiday Boutique at Landon School on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 6 and 7, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shopping features specialty wreaths, artful greens and boxwood, as well as the Holiday Boutique with 40-plus vendors. Stop by the bake sale and café and visit the historic Landon Farmhouse. Proceeds benefit financial aid and faculty enrichment. Landon School, 6101 Wilson Boulevard, Bethesda, Md. 20817.

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Cuba + World Holiday Poster Sale This is an annual holiday sale on Saturday Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering more than 100 silk-screen movie posters from Cuba and

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more than 100 cultural and social cause posters from the U.S., Asia, Middle East & Latin America. Cubans design a silk-screen poster for every movie shown on the island, whether it is from the United States, Europe, Japan or Latin America. These beautiful 20-by-30-inch posters are highly collectible and make fabulous holiday gifts. For more information, email CubanPosterGallery@msn.com. 3319 O St., NW. Toys for Tots Drive at Rhino Make a donation to Toys for Tots and have your holiday gifts wrapped by Rhino elves. Get your photo taken with Santa and sample sweet treats from Sweet Events Design. Rhino Bar & Pumphouse, 3295 M Street, NW. For more information, visit www.rhinobardc.com. Rhino Bar & Pumphouse, 3295 M Street, NW.

DECEMBER 9

Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Concert Music at National presents: “King of Kings: Our Coming Savior” in “Messiah” by G.F. Handel, featuring The National Presbyterian Church Festival Choir & Orchestra. No tickets required; ample free parking available. Located a short walk from the Tenleytown stop on the Metro red line. The event is free to the public. Visit www. nationalpres.org/messiah for more information. The National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave., NW.

DECEMBER 11

Bowen McCauley Dance Holiday Concert Come see the BMD dancers perform on the Millennium Stage. Rounding out the program are guest performances by Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company, BMD’s Dance for PD participants, and a holiday musical finale culminating in an audience sing-and-dance-along. Join us at Rivers at the Watergate restaurant for a celebration immediately following the performance. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.bmdc.org/upcoming. 2700 F St., NW.

DECEMBER 12 Hurricane Sandy Relief Toy Drive The celebrity chefs of the District Hogs motorcycle gang David Guas, R.J. Cooper and Robert Wiedmaier will be collecting toys to support the children in New Jersey on behalf of Wiedmaier’s employees of Mussel Bar & Grille at Revel, Atlantic City, and others displaced by Hurricane Sandy. Drop off an unwrapped gift to the motorcycle-paper covered box at any of the restaurants below on Wednesday and received a free chocolate treat. Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & EateryArlington, Va.

Rouge 24, Washington, D.C. Mussel Bar & Grille, Bethesda, Md. Mussel Bar & Grille- Atlantic City, N.J.

DECEMBER 15

Georgetown Lutheran Church Sing-along The Georgetown Lutheran Church is hosting a community Christmas sing-along with organ accompaniment on Saturday, Dec. 15, 5 p.m. The event is free and welcome to all. For more information, call 202333-3642. Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave., NW.

DECEMBER 16 GBA Yoga Fundraiser and Reception Join the Georgetown Business Association in raising money for the Georgetown Senior Center by taking a Restorative Yoga class at Georgetown Yoga on Dec. 16, 4 p.m., followed by a wine reception at 5:30 p.m. All donations will go to Georgetown Senior Center with GBA matching funds up to $500. Suggested minimum donation $10 for the class and reception. Not sure you are ready for yoga? You are welcome to attend the reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Georgetown Yoga, 2603 P St., NW.

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In & Out BY R OBE RT DEVANEY

IN: Bonobos Guideshop, a menswear business which originally started online, is coming to Cadys Alley. Customers can stop by and check out the shop, then order online to get the clothes in a few days. It is another example of cyberbusinesses -- like Tuckernuck clothing -- setting up a brick-and-mortar presence, to increase their consumer base. It already has other shops in Bethesda and New York. Alex and Ani, a small jewelry shop at 3070 M St, is ready to open for holiday shoppers. Founded by Carolyn Rafaelian in 2004, the business is named for her two children. Offering necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings, the business is also distributes licensed products, such as those for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps and Major League Baseball. Amazon Andes, a shop at 1419 Wisconsin Ave., NW, is selling cashmere products from South America, we are told.

OUT: Streets of Georgetown, a clothing store concept by the HMX Group which sells such iconic American suits as Kickey Freeman and Hart Schaffner Marx, will close next month because of the parent company’s Chapter 11 filing. Meanwhile, check out the store for some great discounts. The swanky men’s store at 1254 Wisconsin Ave., NW, has been open for little more than a year. (Its address is a former location of the Georgetowner offices in the 1980s.)

It’s a family affair for MRP Realty at the Dec. 1 grand opening of the ice skating rink at Washington Harbour, the complex it owns: Chloe Wade, MRP Realty principal Ryan Wade, Tucker Wade, Brodey McGrath, MVP Realty senior vice president Charles McGrath, Declan McGrath and Rayna McGrath. Photo by Robert Devaney

The Watergate Exxon -- that expensive gas station at the corner of Watergate West at Virginia Avenue and Rock Creek Parkway -- has closed temporarily. Owner of the property, D.C. gas czar Joe Mamo had disagreements with the former operator. The tony petrol stop will be renovated. As to paying top dollar for premium

gas, we shall see if that returns, too.

at the Georgetown-Tennessee basketball game at the Verizon Center Nov. 30. As seen on TV, the Dixie Liquor employees endured the prank at what was considered a truly terrible game for the Hoyas -- even coach John Thompson III said that it was the worst basketball game he had been a part of. ★

Businesses post-notes: Dixie Liquor employees, Sean and Court, were photographed by Georgetown University students at their place of business and then had their images blown up into masks for students

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EDITORIAL/ OPINON

Over the Cliff—With the Parties of Lemmings and Lemons

Jack Evans Report: Bills, Bills, Bills

ow long has it been since the 2012 Election? Two weeks, a month, a year, an eternity? It feels as if the election isn’t really over. Remember all those debates, including the one that President Barack Obama snoozed through? Remember—try, try real hard—to remember what was actually discussed or settled? Neither do we. At least, not so much. In foreign affairs, it’s not so much that there’s nothing happening. Israel almost invaded Gaza before the President of Egypt helped negotiate a very tentative truce between Israel and Hamas, the warring factions which were hurling missiles at each other for days. Over a hundred Palestinians lost their lives and only a few Israelis. Hamas and its allies fired guns into the air as if it was TGIF day on their strip. Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi used the occasion of getting some international accolades to make a bold sort of I-am-king power grab, over-riding judicial authorities. Thousand of opponents rushed into the streets. Morsi insisted the powers were temporary, which is dictator-speak for “Once I get the power, I’m not giving it back.” In Syria, the government at one point shut down the Internet. Hundreds more have died as the conflict continued, with rumors that President Assad might be contemplating using chemical weapons. In Afghanistan, the war continued apace. Israel announced plans for further settlements in the West Bank, in the aftermath of a United Nations vote that gave nominal, nonvoting and symbolic recognition and status to a so-called Palestinian state. As of press time, the truce is still holding. Meanwhile, our president has taken a

look around and seems to think he can get a permanent tax cut for the middle class as well as a tax increase on the wealthy without giving up too much. The Republicans are still peddling tax reform, closing loopholes and the like, as a way of actual revenue increases. While rumor has it that that some progress has occurred this week, if those are the talking points it’s going to be a bleak Christmas in Washington. We are not economic or national budgetary experts, but we can stick our thumb into the air with everyone else. Here’s the deal: we think that the election results, while not conclusive, did suggest that Americans want to see taxes raised on the wealthy, and they’re in agreement with the president on that. What citizens are not in agreement with is both sides still playing political games with the goingover-the-cliff issue. Most Americans think that the cliff option is not an option. It would bring disaster not only to the economy as a whole—that big picture thing—but immediate and dramatic impacts on individual American wallets in the form of $2,000 plus for the folks who can least afford it, that fabled middle class or below, we the American people. Some of the folks on Capitol Hill are talking almost casually about letting the cliff option happen which should require some remedial tarring and feathering. Tea partiers are standing steadfast shoulder-to-shoulder with Grover “No New Taxes Unto Death” Norquist. Two of them managed to get kicked off the House budget meeting because they failed to vote for Paul Ryan’s budget plan as they believed it wasn’t conservative enough. Television stations here have taken to running a clock ticking—x amount of weeks, days, hours, minutes, seconds—to cliff time.

BY JACK EVANS

This lets them run constant cliff stories, how much “average” American would pay in more taxes and so on, all of it dreadfully depressing to hear. None of them—anchors, reporters and pundits—ever say how much they would have to pay and what loopholes would close for them, something we’d love to know before they start once again to fulminate about the fairness of this plan or that plan. There is no way to make the two parties—the president and Congress—to actually sit down and negotiate non-stop until they’ve got a deal or lose control of their bowels. But we are guessing most of us are tired of this dilly dallying, this refusal to back down. There is nothing to win here except our good will of which there is precious little left. We the people, we suspect, are running on fumes. We’re close to out of patience. We’re close to out of money. So, forget that silly phrase consumer confidence. We’re close to out of hope. If these guys—Democrats and Republicans, alike—go home for Christmas they will have abdicated their responsibilities for political gain, for ideological fanaticism masquerading as principles, or just plain stubborn idiocy. If that happens, if we go over the cliff, we have a two-party system, the party of the lemmings and the party of the lemons, impossible to tell apart. They should be forced to show evidence that having embarked on a journey over the cliff that they can fly, as least as well as pigs. If they can’t, then we should lock all the doors to all the congressional buildings and government offices and never let them return.★

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like . . .

hristmas . . . in Georgetown . . . in Washington. The town is beginning to look a lot like that. Georgetown’s business street lamps are decked out in greens and gold trees with the centerpiece of the Georgetown Business Improvement District’s effort to brighten up at the center of Wisconsin Avenue and M Street, an ornament with bows floating above the traffic. The silver trees shine at the eastern and western edges of our town. The new ice skating rink at Washington Harbour is attracting large crowds to the waterfront, a place not normally filled with visitors in wintertime. Everyone there, restaurants and management company, worked

together to make a complex beset by a flood more than a year ago into a greeting, meeting and eating space where people want to go. The restaurants are offering seasonal specials. Order a dish you’ve never eaten before. The stores are becoming busy with customers checking their lists or looking for something unexpected or unique. Managers of new shops and old favorites hope they linger here and buy. Shop at a place you’ve not stopped at before. Buy an impractical gift The churches of Georgetown have begun the advent season and are filled with musical programs to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Temples are ready to light the menorahs to celebrate freedom from oppression and the PUBLISHER

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grace of the Lord. It is the reason for the season in the first place. The homes of this old town are receiving their Christmas trees, many bought from local non-profits and church sales. Residents are gearing up for parties, whether with friends, business colleagues, charities or just fun. The Christmas tree lightings at the Capitol and the Ellipse are happening. Families have a few weeks before their winter break trips, just as the first family is set for Hawaii. Take time to take it all in. We live in a special place. Walk through your town and your city, and see the world refreshed by the joys and wishes of this season. ★

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t has been a busy couple of weeks. Council Period 19 is wrapping up, and my colleagues use this time to finish moving forward all the bills they haven’t gotten around to moving earlier in our two-year legislative session. While I understand this tendency, I frankly grow concerned about rushing through more than 70 bills in a single legislative day without the time and deliberation they may deserve. On the other hand, I understand the desire to complete the work on bills and reports that have already received the benefit of a large amount of staff time, rather than having to start all over in a new year. For better or for worse, we have a particularly long committee of the whole and legislative meeting scheduled for today, Dec. 4 (which is in the future as I write this, though I realize it will be over by the time the article is printed). A couple of particularly controversial items are on the agenda. First, a comprehensive alcoholic beverage regulation bill is up for a vote. While many of the provisions in the long bill seem to have consensus support, there are at least seven provisions that some of my constituents have found objectionable, and I intend to support several amendments that I understand will be brought today. Another controversial bill on the agenda today is being brought by Councilmember Barry in an attempt to protect ex-offenders from discrimination in the workplace. After the well-publicized irregular nature of Mr. Barry’s markup vote – recessing and then reconvening only after opposing councilmembers had left the room – I understand the chairman is going to rule this bill out of order. While it may be preferable to have an up-or-down vote on the merits of the bill, that does not appear to be possible today. In my committee, I marked up ten measures of my own recently, including revenue bonds and tax abatements for a number of important projects in our city, such as the Elizabeth Ministry project on 55th Street, SE, in Ward 7, the Israel Senior Residences project near the Rhode Island Avenue Metro station in Ward 5, and the Howard Town Center project at Georgia Avenue and 8th Street, NW, in Ward 1. In my oversight capacity, I am holding a hearing on our CFO and lottery on Dec. 13. While I continue to be concerned about the recent news reports and SEC inquiry, I am pleased to share that our recent issuance of tax revenue anticipation notes and income tax secured revenue bonds was extremely successful – the former garnered a rate of 0.19 percent (compared to 0.27 percent last year) and the interest rate for the latter is 3.16 percent (compared to last year’s 3.77 percent). The proceeds of the FY13 TRANS fund the District’s governmental expenses, and the proceeds of the FY13 ITSBs implement the District’s FY13 capital improvement plan that includes school modernization, renovation of public parks, transportation improvements and many other projects that benefit the citizens of the District. Please reach out to my office if you have any questions or concerns.★

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Washington Harbour Ice Rink Inaugurated The oldest neighborhood in Washington, D.C., now sports the newest and largest ice skating rink in the region at Washington Harbour down by the Potomac River. Along with its festive store fronts and nicely lighted homes, the intersection at Wisconsin Avenue and M Street is also sporting an illuminated ornament and bows above the traffic. Whether business receptions, parties or persons meeting at a restaurant after shopping, Georgetown has been the place to meet for decades. This year, the venues have only apped up their seasonal cheer and flair. The ice skating rink at Washington Harbour held its own inauguration of sorts Dec. 1 with strolling entertainers, ice skating performances, choral singers, a St. Lucia procession and lighting effects, along with special food and beverages served outdoors by Washington Harbour restaurants. At 11,800 square feet, the Washington Harbour ice rink is D.C.’s largest outdoor ice skating venue, larger than New York City’s Rockefeller Center rink. It is managed by the complex's owner, MRP Realty. The rink will be open through February for recreational skating every day, including all holidays. For more information, visit TheWashingtonHarbour.com/ skating.

Conservancy are grateful for your generosity in helping save the treasure that is Dumbarton Oaks Park. Since Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss first donated the park to the American people in 1940, it has been a true gift. Designed as a private Garden of Eden, it is today a national park in the heart of Washington, a bucolic escape from city life." Your gift will help ensure the strength and longevity of the Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy. Visit www.dopark.org/Donate.html

Zoning Regulations Revisions Meeting, Dec. 11 The District of Columbia Office of Planning will be holding a community meeting in each Ward of the city to discuss draft proposed changes to the existing Zoning Ordinance (11 DCMR). OP has been working on revisions and reorganization of the The Dec. 1 crowd at Washington Harbour celebrated the grand opening of the ice rink. Photo by Robert Devaney. zoning regulations for the last four and delicious desserts in the stately 1870s Dower Fri., Dec. 14 -- 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Anna years and has already made many significant Townhouse at Tudor Place. Members, $25; non- Banana Arts and Crafts Studio Open House, a modifications to previous drafts based on commembers, $30; www.TudorPlace.org. Creative Space for Children Age 2 to 8, 3270 ments received at the more than 200 meetings S ST., NW; www.annabananaartsandcrafts.com and hearings held so far. It still seeks your input. Wed., Dec. 12 -- Georgetown Business Ward 2 meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 11, 6:30 Association Annual Meeting and Holiday Soiree, Sat., Dec. 15 -- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Anna p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 421 7th St., NW (2 blocks Dumbarton House, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; free. Banana Arts and Crafts Studio Open House, a south of Gallery Place Station on the Red, Green Celebrate Georgetown businesses with an eve- Creative Space for Children Age 2 to 8, 3270 and Yellow Lines). Find more information on ning of awards, dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres S ST., NW; www.annabananaartsandcrafts. the Zoning Revisions Review website - www. and seasonal cocktails. Cocktail attire; free; com.★ DCZoningUpdate.org -- or contact OP staff at rsvp: hello@otimwilliams.com 202-442-7600.

Community Calendar Thur., Dec. 6 -- Tudor Nights: Deck the Halls, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; members, free; nonmembers, $15 (21+). Enjoy spiced ginger punch and a historic holiday celebration at Tudor Place; www.TudorPlace.org. Fri., Dec. 7 -- Wreath-Making Workshop, Tudor Place, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. (also offered Dec. 15).Members (per wreath), $38; non-members, $48; www.TudorPlace.org.

Greg Casten of Tony and Joe’s Seafood Place with Olympic speed skater Nathaniel Mills, director of D.C. ICE. Photo by Robert Devaney.

How About a ChristmasHanukkah Gift for Dumbarton Oaks Park? Now it can be your turn to play Kris Kringle (or Hanukkah Harry) for a great, local cause: the Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy, which strives to protest, preserve and enhance our favorite park on R Street. Here is a message from Rebecca Trafton, the conservancy's board president: "As we announced in October, Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy has been awarded a $50,000 challenge gift from the National Park Foundation toward our Signature Project. By late October, we had raised $25,000 toward that challenge. Since then, we've raised an additional $6,270. Now, we need your help. In order to receive this generous award, we must raise an additional $18,730." "We at the Dumbarton Oaks Park

Sat., Dec. 8 -- Toys for Tots Drive, Rhino Bar, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Make a donation and have your holiday gifts wrapped by Rhino elves; take your photo with Santa. For more info, visit www. RhinoBarDC.com. Sat., Dec. 8 -- Join St. John's Episcopal Church (3240 O St., NW) in Georgetown for the 58th Annual Greens Sale and Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get everything you need to prepare your home for Christmas this year. Sale items include homemade wreaths, sprays, Christmas decorations, delicious baked goods, homemade eggnog, vintage collectibles and a hearty lunch. Shop while your kids make crafts at the Kid's Corner and sing along to your favorite Christmas carols with St. John's live pianist. Admission is free. 202-338-1796 . Mon., Dec. 10 -- Georgetown University Holiday Open House, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m; Riggs Library, third floor, Healy Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O Streets, NW; 202-687-5677; neighborhood@georgetown.edu. Tues., Dec. 11 -- Holiday Tea, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (also offered December 18). Enjoy historic tea blends served with tea sandwiches, scones, MD.202 GT.750Unico.89 4.875x6.125 FINAL.indd 1

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Listed Price

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GEORGETOWN

Federal

1818

$2,275,000

$1,900,000

1507 33RD ST NW

GEORGETOWN

Federal

1900

$2,100,000

$1,972,500

3327 O ST NW

GEORGETOWN

Federal

1900

$1,825,000

4021 MANSION DR NW

BURLEITH

Federal

1990

$1,450,000

$1,460,000

3982 GEORGETOWN CT NW

GEORGETOWN

Colonial

1981

$1,290,000

$1,260,000

227

1313 35TH ST NW

GEORGETOWN

Federal

1910

$1,250,000

$1,150,000

3259 PROSPECT ST NW

GEORGETOWN

Federal

1865

$1,225,000

$1,150,000

194

5358 MACARTHUR BLVD NW

PALISADES

Contemporary

1979

$1,200,000

$1,175,000

3970 GEORGETOWN CT NW

BURLEITH

Federal

1981

$1,150,000

$1,035,000

2716 O ST NW

GEORGETOWN

Federal

1900

$1,149,000

$1,110,000

124

3932 GEORGETOWN CT NW

HILLANDALE/GEORGETOWN

Federal

1981

$1,145,000

$1,135,000

166

3423 Q ST NW

GEORGETOWN

Federal

1904

$999,000

1339 27TH ST NW

GEORGETOWN

Colonial

1900

$995,000

$1,000,000

4737 MACARTHUR BLVD NW

PALISADES

Colonial

1939

$875,000

$835,000

4831 RESERVOIR RD NW

PALISADES

Colonial

1939

$849,000

2208 38TH ST NW

GLOVER PARK

Federal

1931

$839,000

$822,000

3831 T ST NW

BURLEITH

Tudor

1931

$829,000

$844,000

141

5309 ARIZONA AVE NW

PALISADES

Colonial

1979

$799,999

$760,000

1621 33RD ST NW

GEORGETOWN

Victorian

1943

$799,000

$787,000

120

3803 BENTON ST NW

GLOVER PARK

Federal

1928

$795,000

$805,000

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s far as real agent Jamie Connelly is concerned, the property for sale at M Street and Potomac Street is a “beautiful, hidden gem.” It sits across from Dean & Deluca an other prime Georgetown spots, one block from the historic Washington intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and M Street. Connelly is right, of course, as the property units sit atop a corner of Eton Court and have an unobstructed of the M Street bustle below. And, as the owner Lincoln Property Company makes clear, “this commercial property is centrally located in Georgetown’s prime business on the west side and a very short walk to all the fine restaurants and boutiques of Georgetown.” The units in question -- 1200 Potomac St., NW, as well as 3277 M St., NW -- are three floors of office space, totaling 7,800 square feet, with one unit sporting windows on three sides. There may be bigger, newer spots in town, but these Eton Court units provide proof to the real estate adage: “Location, location, location.” After all, the new occupants will get a chance to check out all the new retail along M Street, including the new stores at the former Georgetown Park, and also go to Prospect Street for a taste of Peacock Cafe, Morton’s Steakhouse, Cafe Milano or even Booeymonger’s.

Units at Eton Court are located at 1200 Potomac St., NW, as well as 3277 M St., NW. Photo Courtesy of Lincoln Property.

“Currently used as executive offices for 30 to 35 staff persons, this property is an incredible opportunity to reconvert the office spaces back into four luxury townhouses with parking in the heart of Georgetown,” Connelly says. “Built in 1980, this building has wonderful light-filled interior spaces ready for your business or livework, in-town retreat.” Whether the units at 1200 Potomac St., NW, are sold or leased, someone or business could get a very nice Christmas bonus this year and a new

place to move into in 2013. To add to his seasonal appeal, Connelly and his colleagues at Lincoln Property Company are hosting a Dec. 6 reception, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the property to benefit Georgetown Ministry Center, led by Gunther Stern. (GMC is located at 1041 Wisconsin Ave., NW.) ★ For more information, call Lincoln Property Company and Jamie Connelly at 202-491-5300.

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he loan limits for single-family home mortgages were announced on Nov. 29. For the Washington metropolitan area, loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac backed mortgage loans remain unchanged. In most of the country, the loan limit will be $417,000 for one-unit properties. The loan limits are established under the terms of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA), and are calculated each year. The limits for most selected high-cost areas remains at $625,500. The Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is designated as one of the high-cost areas in the contiguous United States where mortgage loan limits are $625,500 for one-unit properties. The areas in our region that qualify for the high-cost loan limits include Washington, D.C., Arlington, Va., Alexandria, Va. (metropolitan area) along with counties in Maryland — Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George’s — and in Virginia — Arlington, Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Warren. In Virginia, the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fredericksburg, Manassas and Manassas Park also qualify. In these areas, the limits are: 1-unit; $625,500; 2-unit, $800,775; 3-unit, $967,950; 4-unit, $1,202,925. For FHA loans, the loan limits for 2013 will be the same as those for conventional loans.

The new limit will be $625,500 reduced from $729,750, the 2012 limit. FHA loans enable a homebuyer to buy a property with as little as a 3.5-percent down payment and unlimited gift money from family members. There are no income limits for those desiring FHA loans. Housing in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area appears to be stabilizing. Mortgage interest rates as of the end of November were near historic lows. According to the Freddie Mac survey of purchase money mortgage rates, the rate for 30-year fixed rate money was 3.32 percent and for 15-year fixed rate money was 2.64 percent — both with just under one point in discount fees. The economy is moving forward at a steady, slow pace. The prospects of the fiscal cliff still looms, House Speaker John Boehner still says he “doesn’t want to go over the cliff” but will do “whatever it takes to deal with the debt problem.” If no deal is done, rates may go lower. If severe austerity programs are invoked, the economy is likely to slow which means rates would not rise. There are no catalysts on the horizon for higher mortgage rates. 2013 should be a good year for mortgages.★ Bill Starrels lives in Georgetown and is a mortgage loan officer. He can be reached at 703625-7355 or bill.starrels@gmail.com.

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Sotheby’s (London) James Bond’s Walther gun, used by Sean Connery

Auction Date: December 12 Estimate: $160,370 to $240,555

Sotheby’s of London will be auctioning off the famous pistol Sean Connery used in promotion pictures for his James Bond films. The Walther air pistol, LP Model 53, comes with the manufacturer’s case, as well as letter of provenance from the original owner and photograph of Connery with the pistol. The shots with the gun were used in promotion for “From Russia with Love,” “Goldfinger,” “Thunderball” and “You Only Live Twice.” www.Sothebys.com

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Auction Date: December 7 Estimate: $300 to $500

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Auction Date: December 8 Estimate: $600 to $800

Up for auction is a handwritten letter from Britain’s legendary Prime Minister Winston Churchill, dated shortly after the end of WWII in 1945, who wrote to Dale Taylor, general manager of one of the first U.S. radio stations. The letter on House of Commons stationary reads “I thank you sincerely for your…kind message to me…I have received and read with great pleasure. Winston Churchill.” The letter comes with its original envelope. www.PotomackCompany.com

Doyle New York Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace with clasp, Schlumberger, France

Auction Date: December 12 Estimate: $10,000 to $15,000

Doyle New York’s Important Estate Jewelry auction will auction off hundreds of stunning jewels, including this cultured pearl necklace. The three-strand necklace is platinum with 18-karat gold and is finished by an oval platinum class containing an oval emerald, surrounded by 72 single-cut diamonds. www.DoyleNewYork.com

This mantel clock will be auctioned off by Weschler’s on December 6 at 10 a.m. The Ormolu mantel clock has a two-train movement, striking a bell on the hour and halfhour. The movement is stamped “C Detouche F’seur de L’Empereur” and is 16 inches in height. www.Weschlers.com

Quinn’s Auction Galleries Bone netsuke, depicting a sennin grasping a mokugyo Kyoto, mid-18th century.

Auction Date: December 7 Estimate: $12,000 to $18,000

Quinn’s Auction Galleries will be auctioning off the Netsuke collection of the late D.C. diplomat Jack A. Mang and his wife, Helen Randall Mang on Dec.7. Netsukes are the miniature carvings used in Japan as ornamental fasteners on boxes and silk robes, often made of bone, ivory and wood. The Mangs had an extensive collection of netsukes and founded the D.C. chapter of the International Netsuke Society. The auction of the 1,100 piece collection will take place at 360 South Washington Street, Falls Church, Va., and online through www.LiveAuctioneers.com. www.QuinnsAuction.com

Christie’s New York Rare handwritten letter by George Washington, dated November 30, 1792, in which he writes about the establishment of Washington, D.C.

Auction Date: December 7 Estimate: $250,000 to $400,000

The letter will be a top offering in the Dec. 7 sale of Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts Including Americana. Addressing David Stuart, one of the commissioners charged with the design and construction of the newly established capital. Washington pointedly questions Stuart, “Have you yet decided on a plan for the capitol?” and asks “is anything done towards the foundation of the President’s mansion?” A year later, Washington would lay the cornerstone of the Capitol in 1793, and six years later, the United States government took up permanent residence in the city of Washington, D.C. www.christies.com

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The non-stop, ever-present Paul Simkin owns Jack’s Boathouse on the Potomac but embraces and teaches digital imaging for the future.

views Simkin as a great resource for photography students. Schaff, who is from Red Hook in upstate N.Y., graduated from Kenyon College in May 2011 with a B.A. in political science and came to Washington to pursue a career on Capitol Hill. After working in the office of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and other jobs, Schaff began working part-time at Jack’s Boathouse in June and fell in love with the river. “I had a full-time job, and I quit to work for him full-time,” says Schaff of Simkin. “It was kind of a big leap for me, because everything was kind of stable. Everything was going very well in the direction I thought I wanted to be going. So, it was a big leap, but it has totally been worth it.” As someone who runs two large operations, it is no surprise Simkin needs someone to help keep him organized. Schaff provides that structure.

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ith dizzying energy, Jack’s Boathouse owner Paul Simkin teaches students to move with the latest technology as the director of Boston University’s Center for Digital Imaging Arts, located in Georgetown. In his own way, he instructs them to stay current and focused on the big picture. Because of the many media outlets in the nation’s capital and the digital media explosion, the center was established to meet the needs of 21st-century creatives. The center offers professional studies certificates in 3D animation, audio production, digital filmmaking, graphic and web design, digital photography and web development. The approximately 300 students enrolled in the programs are registered as full-time students or take classes at night as part-time students. The other programs include locations in Atlanta, Ga. and Waltham, Mass., west of Boston University’s main campus. In addition to his work as a photography professional and educator, Simkin also manages and owns Jack’s Boathouse next to Key Bridge. Simkin, who bought the boathouse in 2006, rents out approximately 70,000 boats per year, he says. An avid kayaker, the Chicago native says the idea to buy the boathouse came to him while taking a conference call in the middle of the Potomac River. As with anything in Georgetown, there is a historical context. Boston University’s CDIA D.C. campus is located in the Foundry building on Thomas Jefferson Street, in the space formerly occupied by the Foundry Cinema, which closed in 2002. The original Foundry building dates back to 1856. 16

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Never Getting Old Boston University began opening its three CDIA campuses as film photography was being replaced by digital as the de facto medium for professional photographers. “When we started five to six years ago, it was the end of film,” Simkin says. “It was the end of the dark room. These folks had the vision to make great photographs but at the same time to realize the end was there -- and that it was not a defeat. It was a great opportunity to make great art.” The school was founded on the principle that technology is constantly changing. This means that the center’s curriculum is continually changing. The center’s classes resume in January. “Two years in digital stuff is huge,” Simkin says. “So, if we just stuck to the same one [process], we’d be in big trouble.” This dedication to technology has been a constant for Simkin. When he was 24 years old, he was working as a photo editor at the Associated Press. Then, he made a decision about photography. “I’m editing photos, when I see these dark room guys. These are guys in white jackets who would print photos,” Simkin says. “I ask one of these guys, who were about as old as I am now, ‘How much background is there to being a dark room guy?’ It turns out that the guys were photographers earlier, and they had shot on 4 by 5, the kind of stuff you’d shoot Marilyn Monroe with in the ’50s and the ’60s. Those pictures were great. The quality was great. So, when the 35 millimeter [film] came out, they didn’t want to shoot 35 millimeter, because it was so small and the pictures were grainy. They held on to their 4-by-5 view of things, and then the world passed them by. And they were printing my pictures.” “I made the decision I was never going to get old as it related to the image.” ★ The center’s spaces consist of administrative offices, computer labs and photo studios. Simkin’s office is on the ground level next to the C&O Canal, but the first thing you might notice is the skeleton that he uses as a coat rack. Equipment is everywhere. He has not yet fully moved in. One characteristic about Simkin is that he seems like he’s ready for anything. “I can go anywhere in the world and shoot anything with that,” says Simkin, as he points to a pile of photography equipment. Even though students pick one major on which to focus, multidisciplinary study is the name of the game. “If you can show that you can put a site together, that you can put the illustration for your intention, whatever it is, you’re worth a million dollars to [people],” said Simkin. “It puts you light-years above all the other people of a similar ilk. That’s what we’re dedicated to.” For Simkin, it is important to balance the practical and creative aspects. “That creates a problem,” says Simkin, “because we aren’t teaching people to fix air conditioners and transmissions. We’re teaching art. So, on the one hand, we’re training people to make money, but on the other hand we have to nurture a vision in someone.” Instruction — and Structure While at the center on Friday, Paul was approached by one of his students, Nouf Mallouh. She was working what the center calls her “Practicum.” Practicum is a student’s final project that requires them to provide work for nonprofit, socially responsible organizations, which otherwise

would not be able to afford such highly skilled digital work. Mallouh is from Saudi Arabia. She’s studied both graphic design and photography at the center. For her practicum, she is working with the Literacy Lab, a non-profit organization that teaches reading to low-income students in Washington, D.C. She has a series of about 50 photos from a recent shoot and wanted Simkin’s opinion. As Mallouh goes through the photos, Simkin gives both positive and constructive criticism. “Nice shot,” he says. “That’s a beautiful shot. Thank you. You’re very good at capturing faces. Take a compliment when you get it. She’s mugging for the camera. Next, please.” Simkin gives Mallouh a lot of tips about where to crop photos but compliments her ability to capture faces and hands. After about 20 minutes, we leave the computer lab. Moments like those are what make the job for Simkin, who became director of the center in September. “One condition I made when I accepted the job was that I get to do stuff like that,” Simkin says. As the center’s director, Simkin might not be expected to be as available to his students as he is and that he would leave that sort of work to professors. “When they kick my ass like that, it makes me a better photographer,” Simkin says. “She had a very good sense of feeling, of kids. I freeze up around kids. I can’t just get in and be tight and be part of a scene. She has a natural inclination for that. So, I get to see a point of view that I would otherwise miss.” “I really couldn’t imagine a better mentor,” says Erin Schaff, assistant director at CDIA’s D.C. campus, and who

Boston University’s Center for Digital Imaging Arts will be partnering with the Georgetowner for its fourth annual photography contest. Email submissions to photography@georgetowner.com by Jan. 8. Winners will be honored at a Jan. 17 reception. For more information, visit www.Georgetowner.com.

Photo by Philip Bermingham.

Above, center director Paul Simkin and assistant director Erin Schaff at the Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts in Washington, D.C. Photo by Philip Bermingham.

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iddleburg, Va., is revered and beloved as the heart of hunt and horse country, and the area’s burgeoning wine market only furthers the rustic, pastoral charm of this historic Virginia town. From world class dining to unparalleled antiquing, and surrounded by awardwinning resorts, the Middleburg area has quietly become one of the premier travel destinations on the East Coast. Each December, more and more travelers find themselves fancying the holidays in country, during Middleburg’s unparalleled annual Christmas celebration. Last weekend, on Dec. 1, 12,000 guests made it out for the most moving Christmas in Middleburg yet. As always, residents and guests flocked to Middleburg Elementary School for Breakfast with Santa and a silent auction to kick off the festivities. Throughout the day, the craft fair at the Middleburg Community Center offered audiences of all ages a chance to experience traditional and contemporary craft traditions, and the Middleburg Garden Club hosted a successful sale of Christmas greens and wintry flowers at its Christmas Green Sale. Of course, nothing compared to the annual Hunt Review, Middleburg’s celebratory Christmas Parade, with the longstanding tradition of horses and hounds parading

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Near Foxcroft School • Understated elegance prevails • Grand stone pavilion and 5 BR c. 1830 Virginia farmhouse. • Built of native field stone & antique Honduran mahogany floors • Extensive millwork • Extraordinary structure serves as a banquet room, pool house, greenhouse & guest quarters • Large spring fed pond • Beautiful setting • 103 acres.

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down Washington Street. Treading on the coattails of the hunt, floats, bands and troops passed by, with plenty of animals and the signature antique fire trucks—and, of course, Santa, who closed the procession as he rode in on an ornate horse-drawn coach. Guests stayed warm while waiting for the parade to ride by thanks to hot chocolate and baked goods from the Middleburg Methodist Church. After the parade, children were offered the chance to take hayrides towed by local draught horses, which took them around town in unique fashion and with great excitement. For parents and other adults, the Wine Crawl was a special treat, where local wineries set up in town from end to end, providing tasting flights as you go. At the day’s end, the Piedmont Singers rung in the holiday season at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, spreading song and merriment throughout the town to close the ceremonies. It was a day of community, laughter, merriment and joy, perfect to welcome in the 2012 Christmas season. The holidays have not yet even arrived, but already we cannot wait for next year’s Middleburg Christmas celebration.★

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Tastes Great, More Filling: Guide to Washington Area Wine Dinners BY SH ARI S HEF F IE L D

ype “Wine Dinners D.C.” into an Internet search engine like Google, and a surprising number of hits come up. You wouldn’t have guessed it, but Washington, D.C., and Georgetown are wine dinner havens. Consider yourself lucky to have a wide range of multiple course dinners paired with various wines for each course available to the area diner. Essentially, that is what a wine dinner is: a dinner thrown by a host or a restaurant consisting of different food courses paired with wines set at fixed price. Sometimes, the menu is offered to individual parties as part of a regular dinner service menu, and other times, it is a special event held in a private room of the establishment. I had the opportunity to spend a pleasant evening at one such private wine dinner at 901 Restaurant and Bar on 9th Street, NW, several weeks ago. Washington state based winery Saint Michelle had dropped by to show off some of their latest offerings. 901’s chef Thomas Hall paired them with his new wine dinner menu. My dining companion and I were the first to arrive in the private dinning room featuring a long table set with many place settings. This is usually the case at a private wine dinner with a host or wine educator. Attendees usually sit

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at one long table in sort of a family dinning room table manner. This setup facilitates talking among the attendees who may not know each other. As we waited on the other unknown guests to arrive, 901’s dashing bar manager Dean Feddaoui served us some perfectly chilled sparkling wine. Soon, we were joined by some bubbly 20-something-year-olds from a local event company. Once all the introductions where made and they took their seats, the conversation turned to food and Washington’s booming restaurant scene. These girls were foodies, and we soon were discussing weekend-long girlfriends’ food road trips and debated who made the best hot sauces (Frank’s, Krystal or Tabasco). When Fran “Pineapple” Schmitz (and yes, that’s the name that’s actually on his business card), Saint Michelle’s business development manager, took his place at the head of the table and began discussing the night’s wines, the conversation ceased. Everyone was eager to taste, not talk. We were first served the white wines as Pineapple told us about the history of the vineyard, the terroir of its north Western American wineries and basic wine tasting techniques. Once the Ste. Michelle Pinot Grigio as was served, we

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discussed the classic characteristics of Pinot Grigio and Pineapple Schmitz instructed us to look for pear and apple aromas. The chef paired it with the first course “Tuna Two Ways.” This dish was beautifully presented and consisted of versions of two of 901’s tuna appetizers. The standout among them is the yellow-fin tartare with Japanese aioli Wine dinners have been popping up all over the D.C. Metropolitan area. and crispy wontons. This Pinot Grigio CITY ZEN paired nicely with the Asian flavors and will 1330 Maryland Ave., SW, 202-787-6006 also go well with South Western fare. American Other notable wine and entrée pairings were 6-course meal, vegetarian option available Citrus XO Shrimp with lemon, sesame oil and $85 per person dried chili threads paired with Saint Michelle’s Gewurztraminer. The sweet “jelly doughnut with KOMI the jelly” flavors of the wine were a great foil 1509 17th St., NW, 202-332-9200 to the spicy hot “chili threads” that adorned the Greek/Mediterranean shrimp. Another menu and wine pairing standout $135 per person, $70 extra for wine pairing is the Hoisin Duck with Asian Five spice glove and apple paired with their Artist Series wine is PROOF a Cabernet blend that just begs to be drunk with 775 G St., NW, 202-737-7663 food.★ American 4-course tasting menu with wine pairings, $95 If the wine dinner concept appeals to per person you, here are some more wine dinners in the District, to check out:

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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

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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

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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

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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. Reservations suggested. www.bistrotlepic.com

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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.

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3251 Prospect St. NW Established in 1991, Peacock Cafe is a tradition in Georgetown life. The tremendous popularity of The Peacock Happy Day Brunch in Washington, D.C. is legendary. The breakfast and brunch selections offer wonderful variety and there is a new selection of fresh, spectacular desserts everyday. The Peacock Café in Georgetown, D.C. — a fabulous menu for the entire family. Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 10:30pm Friday: 11:30am - 12:00am Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00am Sunday: 9:00am - 10:30pm

1054 31st St. NW Serving the community for 25 years 1 ¼ pound lobsters $18.95 Grilled fish specials staring at $20.00 Lunch Monday – Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm Dinner 5:30pm – 10:00pm

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1522 Wisconsin Ave. NW Captivating customers since 2003, Café Bonaparte has been dubbed the “quintessential” European café featuring award winning crepes & arguably the “best” coffee in D.C.! Other can’t miss attractions are, the famous weekend brunch every Sat. and Sun. until 3pm, our late-night weekend hours serving sweet and savory crepes until 1 a.m., Fri-Sat evenings and the alluring sounds of the Syssi & Marc jazz duo every other Wed. at 7:30pm. We look forward to calling you a “regular” soon! www.cafebonaparte.com

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3251 Prospect St. NW Authentic Thai food in the heart of Georgetown. The warm atmosphere, attentive service, and variety of wines and cocktails in this contemporary establishment only add to the rich culture and authentic cuisine inspired by Thailand. With an array of authentic dishes, from Lahb Gai (spicy chicken salad) and Pad Thai, to contemporary dishes like Panang soft shell crab and papaya salad, the dynamic menu and spectacular drinks will have you coming back time and time again. HAPPY HOUR 3:30PM - 6PM www.maithai.com

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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

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3000 K St. NW, Suite 100 Washington, DC 20007 Eclectic American cuisine, Coupled with enchanting views of the Potomac River make Sequoia a one of a kind dining experience. Offering a dynamic atmosphere featuring a mesquite wood fire grill, sensational drinks, and renowned River Bar. No matter the occasion, Sequoia will provide an unforgettable dining experience. www.arkrestaurants.com /sequoia_dc.html

1201 F St. NW Ranked one of the most popular seafood restaurants in D.C., “this cosmopolitan” send-up of a vintage supper club that’s styled after a ‘40’s-era ocean liner is appointed with cherry wood and red leather booths, infused with a “clubby, old money” atmosphere. The menu showcases “intelligently” prepared fish dishes that “recall an earlier time of elegant” dining. What’s more, “nothing” is snobbish here. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-5pm. Dinner: Mon-Thur 5-10pm, Fri & Sat 5-11pm, Sun 5-9pm. www.theoceanaire.com

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DEAR STACY, My family needs some help navigating the holidays. We are a newly blended family. I have two kids from a previous marriage, and my new husband has two kids from his. All the kids are teenagers and we both have full custody. We are making plans for our holiday gatherings this year, and I am frustrated with my husband’s complete unwillingness to shift his “traditions” and create a new plan at our home with his new family. They always travel with extended family on Christmas, but I thought that with a new family come new plans – at least plans as a “ family.” Am I wrong? Whenever I bring this up, I get the speech about accommodating the kids’ wishes and being patient until they are out of the house. I think they all should want to spend time with the rest of us – we should be creating new traditions, together. -- All I Want for Christmas Is My Family DEAR ALL I WANT, You have left out a few key details. For instance, how long, and to what extent, have your families blended prior to your marriage? More importantly, why you aren’t planning to travel with him and his kids? As such, I can’t be sure if you are meeting his “complete unwillingness” with some stubbornness of your own, but let’s break this down. Right now, you are combining households and assuming

a completely new set of traditions will follow. This might have been possible if you were the parents of four kids under age 5, but you are the parents of four teenagers. Four teens with their own experiences and individual senses of displacement due to the new formation of your family. While all the storybooks would suggest that with just enough baking, decorating and general Christmas spirit, you might achieve the perfect holiday, the truth is that your goal should simply be enjoyable connection (at best) and overall survival (at worst). This is not the time to assert yourself as the new matriarch. This is the time to be thoughtful with Husband, New Kids and with yourself. As long as you are communicating your feelings before/during/after, rest assured that this year’s schedule is not going to be the standard by which all future holidays are planned. Your attitude about being flexible, however, will be something they will remember. See how this goes and then have a gentle debriefing in January. ★

Stacy Notaras Murphy is a licensed professional counselor and certified Imago Relationship therapist, practicing in Georgetown. Her website is www.stacymurphyLPC.com. 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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n the theater, there are great roles, and, then, there are iconic roles. This seems especially true around the holidays, when yearly to-do shows mix in with plays and shows accessible as holiday fair. As always, we have “A Christmas Carol,” “The Nutcracker,” variations of Santa Claus tales and, sometimes, Langston Hughes’s “Black Nativity.” This year, we have more. At the Kennedy Center, there’s the stage version of the classic holiday movie, “White Christmas,” featuring Irving Berlin’s classic holiday songs, as well as “Million Dollar Quartet,” where the likes of Elvis Presley

and Johnny Cash walk (and make music) on the stage. During this festive season, the Georgetowner will highlight some of the performers performing some of the classic roles on stage in Washington: Ed Gero doing a fourth turn as Ebenezer Scrooge at Ford’s Theater (profiled in this issue), for instance, and Adam Green as Puck in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Sidney Harman Hall as well others. Over the next holiday weeks, look for more profiles in our publication, our newsletter and on our website. -GT

Gero’s Take: Saving E. Scrooge Each and Every Christmas “I BY G ARY T ISCHL ER

think it’s getting into my DNA,” said Ed Gero, as we talked on the phone. Gero, who’s been a vivid presence as an actor, teacher, performer and good theater citizen on the Washington scene since 1981, was talking about his fourth gig playing Ebenezer Scrooge at Ford’s Theater, the theater’s yearly contribution to Washington holiday traditions. “Sure, it’s familiar, and it gets easier,” Gero said. “That doesn’t mean that you can sort of ease your way through it, that it doesn’t remain fresh. My family knows I’m one of the people that works during the Christmas holidays.” “You know, we’re talking six days a week plus matinees, and the people always come from

all over the country,” Gero said. We were talking about Scrooges, references to Greek tragedy, Lear, and Joseph Campbell and the idea of the hero in humanity drift in naturally. Gero is one of these guys—doesn’t matter whether the subject is, be it Mark Rothko, American art, the classics, Shakespeare, teaching theater—who’s a great talker and a good listener. Interviews, no matter what the length, end up being conversations. “You always find new things in Scrooge,” Gero continued. “I mean Dickens is like Shakespeare in that sense. He creates enduring characters, and Scrooge is always present in our minds no matter how you do it.”

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As for the character in question, Gero said: “He’s a man who’s lost his way. He’s losing his humanity. He’s incredibly lonely and a loner and so that’s how this journey—with the ghosts, in time—begins. It’s a journey of renewal, self-discovery. He’s come to this state entirely of his own making: he is the pitiless, all alone and bitter man he is because of the decisions he’s made. What’s true for Lear is true for Scrooge -- and Oedipus Rex for that matter.” Gero has played the Scrooge role four times. “I look forward to it each time,” he said. Here is an actor, who somewhat later in his career has suddenly launched himself into the big roles, and Scrooge, no matter what you might say of its popularity, is a big, demanding piece of work. At Arena last season, Gero commanded the stage in “Red,” a twocharacter play about the giant American Expressionist artist Mark Rothko, which he first performed at the Goodman Theater in Chicago before it was Edward Gero as Scrooge and James Konicek as the Ghost of Jacob brought to Arena. Before that, Gero Marley in the Ford’s Theatre production of “A Christmas Carol.” was an astonishing Gloucester in a Goodman production of “King Lear” (Stacey Keach was Lear) at the Shakespeare The- was more in the contemporary vein (“Skylight”, atre Company. for which he won a Helen Hayes Award, “ShinHe’s done Richard Nixon, Solieri in “Ama- ing City” and “American Buffalo, among many) deus,” Chekhov, Bolingbroke twice in “Richard and Round House Theatre. II” at the Shakespeare Theatre Company. He was His stage work has grounded him here where a haphazard and addled member of a group of he’s raised a family and lives in Maryland with drunken Irishmen in Martin McDonagh’s “The his wife Marijke, a special education teacher. Seafarer.” The Ford connection for Gero is getting “You can’t get lazy just because you’ve deeper. He will take on the role of Horace Vandone a part for a long time,” Gero said. “For one dergelder opposite Tony Nominee Nancy Opel as thing, we always haves children in the cast, and Dolly in the Ford’s Theatre production—co-proeach year, they’re a different group. Sometimes, duced with Signature Theatre—of “Hello Dolly” there’s a new Tiny Tim, as well as new actors. To in March. them, it’s completely fresh. You can take some “It’s not a departure for me, and I’m really cures from that, plus it has the effect of making looking forward to it,” Gero said. “I’ve done it new for you. There’s the added fact that there’s ‘Sweeney Todd.’ So, I’m comfortable in a musialways a new audiences, a new group, new visi- cal. Actually, I played the same part in a version tors, more kids and families. You’re keenly aware of the Thornton Wilder play, “The Matchmaker.” they’re out there and that to many of them, it’s a It’s another addition to what has by now befirst time.” come a hefty gallery of roles, getting larger, later. Gero’s career in the D.C. area began in 1981 We didn’t ask about Macbeth or Lear, which at the Barter Theater at George Mason University he has not done yet. where he now teaches classical theater. Nor did we ask whether he would do Scrooge He has been a stalwart performer at the again next year. It’s gotten so that it’s hard to Shakespeare Theatre Company but also has been imagine a Scrooge without Gero.★ a regular at the Studio Theatre, where his work

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hanksgiving came early this year, and the Christmas lights went up faster than you can say “Black Friday.” The season is upon us—the season of parades, of family, of thanks, of beauty and of giving. We understand that artwork makes an exemplary gift for its beauty and uniqueness. What is most transcendent about a truly magnificent work of art is its generational permanence. It carries with it an innate history, story and feeling that few other objects can. A painting is created by its artist, but it is not brought to life until it is displayed and appreciated by its owners. The Georgetown galleries on Book Hill, clustered among a few blocks of Wisconsin Avenue, enliven our community with art. This group of galleries offers a great variety of works to explore, from renowned glasswork to master prints to the contemporary and avant-garde. Their collective neighborhood holiday event last weekend was an unforgettable occasion, and one we hope becomes an annual Georgetown tradition. Here’s a look at what’s happening in Book Hill this month. For more information on the Georgetown galleries on Book Hill, visit www.GeorgetownGalleries.com. ★

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1662 33rd St., NW. www.NeptuneFineArt.com

ROBERT BROWN GALLERY Gallerist Robert Brown specializes in 20th-century and contemporary works as well as rare Chinese advertising posters from the early 1900s and Chinese antiques. Currently on exhibit is a show of drawings and prints by renowned Scandanavian artist Per Kirkeby, which informally but powerfully complements the artist’s retrospective at The Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle. This is Brown’s first exhibit of Kirkeby’s work, which illuminates Kirkeby’s sophistication of line and form while detailing his fascination with objects and natural elements that spawns from his training as a geologist. This is a chance to experience Kirkeby on an intimate and internal level, through Dec. 15. 1662 33rd St., NW. www.RobertBrownGallery.com

HEINER CONTEMPORARY Through Jan. 5, Heiner Contemporary is hosting the exhibit Housebound, a group show exploring the depiction of home environments and domestic spaces, featuring work by Rachel Farbiarz, Bella Foster, Allison Gildersleeve, Allison Reimus, Ann Toebbe and Augusta Wood. Working in a variety of media, these artists address “home” as a reflection of the self, where rooms become extensions of one’s personality, where memories are held and lives are recorded. Augusta Wood memorializes her grandparents’ former home by projecting family snapshots in layers onto the walls of the now vacant house. Her haunting photographs provide an interesting comparison to Ann Toebbe’s cozy, created-from-memory cut paper and painted rooms.

SUSAN CALLOWAY FINE ARTS The grid can be traced back to the beginning of human civilizations, and artists have often used grids as simple tools. Still others, like Sol LeWitt to Agnes Martin, used them as the objective in itself. For Natasha Karpinskaia, grids represent a structural and compositional device. Instead of working on a single surface, Karpinskaia creates separate paintings and organizes them in a grid format, turning individually functioning pieces into a unified element, where the pieces enrich each other and produce an even stronger statement. Sometimes, abstract and sometimes playful, her use of grids helps her to achieve a unique rhythm and elegance in her work. Her exhibit of monotypes and paintings at Susan Calloway Fine Arts, Variations on a Grid, is on view through Jan. 5. 1643 Wisconsin Ave. NW. www.CallowayArt.com

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The Georgetowner Holiday Benefit & Bazaar

The Georgetowner, with EagleBankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistance, put on its third annual Holiday Benefit & Bazaar Nov. 29 at the George Town Club to honor the Georgetown Senior Center. With hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres and wine tastings, the guests perused the tables, bought some great goods and did well by the silent auction. The host committee included Lolly Amons, Joe Clarke, Michele Conley, Michelle Evans, Jade Floyd, Jeanne Jennings, Krista Johnson, Cami Mazard, Victoria Michael, Nancy Miyahira, Bob Pincus and Lesley Steiner. The bazaar shops included Ella Rue, Queen Bee Jewelry, Sentsy, Ibhana, Traci Lynn Jewelry, Kamisol Accessories, J McLaughlin and Homayoun Yershalmi. Natalie Weygandt (Chloe & Isabel), Vicki Kobella and Adam Schlosser. Photo by Jeff Malet

The EagleBank crew: Scott Miller, Sarah Daley, Joe Clarke, Catalina Racu, Fahed Arekat, Andrew Peters and Tim Foster. Photo by Robert Devaney

Gigi McMillan, Simeaka Melton of Kamisol Accessories Photo by Jeff Malet

Katie Connell and Caitlin Maguire Photo by Jeff Malet

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Veronica Wilson, Robert Devaney and Margaret Chadbourn (Reuters). Photo by Jeff Malet

Denver, Michele and Brooke Conley. Photo by Robert Devaney

Brian Trigilio and Jen Merino Photo by Jeff Malet

Dania Johnson (age 2) and Stefan Bayoumi Photo by Jeff Malet

Anne Kelly from Washington Home & Community Hospices and Kelly Sullivan Photo by Robert Devaney

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Fairmont Tree Lighting

De Pizan Honors Gala

WTOP’s Bob Madigan was master of ceremonies at the Fairmont Washington D.C.’s ninth annual tree lighting ceremony Nov. 29. Mayor Vincent Gray and Councilmember Jack Evans, who encouraged holiday shopping in D.C., attended. Guests were asked to bring an unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots. There were crafts for children with American Girl, a raffle, entertainment and family photos with Santa and Rudolph in front of the gingerbread village created by Fairmont’s pastry chef Rebecca Kinsella, which took 120 hours to create.

On Nov. 14, the National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) honored living legends at the Second de Pizan Honors Gala in the Amphitheater of the Ronald Reagan Building. Named in honor of Christine de Pizan, the first Western woman to write about women’s history in 1405, this year’s honorees were legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz; renowned poet, author and playwright Dr. Maya Angelou; former U.S. Senator and former President of the Red Cross Elizabeth Hanford Dole, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Rhodes in recognition of his promotion of women’s rights. Joan Bradley Wages, CEO and President of NWHM, hailed the honorees as leaders “who represent the best in their respective areas in today’s world.”

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Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves’ Color Guard Richard Rhodes, Elizabeth Hanford Dole and Annie Leibovitz with Joan Wages Photos by Amy Sievers

American Girl Fashion Show BY M ARY BIR D, PH OTO S BY NE SHAN H. NALTCHAYAN

Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington presented the Fifth Annual American Girl Fashion Show at the Bolger Center in Potomac, Md. The event featured local models in a runway fashion show of historical clothing as well as a seated tea party reception with party favors, door prizes and special souvenirs. Guests had a photo and autograph opportunity with American Girl book authors Valerie Tripp and Sharon Cindrich. Proceeds benefited POB’s sight-saving children’s programs.

Scott McCrary with the Fairmont’s Mark Medrick

Josh Short and Mark Indre

Innocents at Risk BY MARY BIRD

Innocents at Risk (IAR), which Deborah Sigmund founded 2005 to combat the scourge of human trafficking, has had singular success due in large part to international support and the vigilance of airline personnel. Following a Nov. 28 performance of My Fair Lady at Arena Stage, sponsors were invited to a four course repast in the private Placido Domingo room at Café Milano. In her remarks Deborah hailed special guest Virna Luque, Secretary General of the Minister of Security in Panama, as “the voice of human trafficking” in her country. She acknowledged guests who included the Reeders, who had underwritten a fact-finding trip to Panama; the Carstens Family Fund; Pamela Johnson and Wes King as well as Patricia Vojack and Michael Kentor, Patricia Vojack and Michael Kentor who traveled from Austin, Texas.

Kate Reeder, Virna Luque and Ann Townsend

Ava Curley, Samantha Curley, Michele Hartlove, Anna Kronthal and Tatum Pilkerton with Georgetown Cupcake driver (center) say, “Thank you, Georgetown Cupcake, for participating in The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington’s American Girl Fashion Show.”

Guest speaker Heather Denchfield with daughter pose for a picture with American Girl author Valerie Tripp and Prevention of Blindness president Mindi Sauter.

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Washington Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Georgetown Jingle Pre-party BY R OBERT D EVAN EY

The Washington Business Hall of Fame brought together more than 1,000 business and civic leaders Dec. 4 at a black-tie gala and awards ceremony. It raises more than $1 million annually to support Junior Achievement’s financial literacy programs for Washington area students in grades K through 12. Founded in 1988 by Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, the Greater Washington Board of Trade and the Washingtonian, the Washington Business Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding business leadership and significant contributions to the quality of life in the National Capital Area.

The Georgetown Jingle held a pre-party Nov. 29 at the Four Seasons Hotel to ring up support and thank its supporters, as the hotel lobby was filled with Christmas trees and seasonal vignettes, created by designers and dedicated to cancer patients. The seventh annual Georgetown Jingle will be held Dec. 16 in two parts: “Act 1, Winter Wonderland,” 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., mainly for the children; “Act 2: Pamala Live!” 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., for the grown-ups. Georgetown Jingle was founded in 2006 by the Four Seasons Hotel and the design community to benefit pediatric cancer programs at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. Oh, yes, those trees and vignettes in the lobby are available for purchase.

Washington Business Hall of Fame 2012 honoree Ron Paul, chairman and CEO of EagleBank, and Roxanne Little, wife of Washington Business Hall of Fame co-chair Bob Pincus.

At the “Lego Tree,” patient Pete K with tree’s creator Samantha Friedman of Samantha Friedman Interior Design.

Upcoming Galas DECEMBER 16

Georgetown Jingle This year’s event with co-chair Donna Shank and design dhair Michel Roberson will showcase the talents of designers through holiday displays. Activities include an afternoon family fundraiser featuring Santa Claus and friends, holiday crafts, tasty bites, silent auction and raffles with fabulous entertainment. At 7 p.m., Pamala Stanley will take to the stage to celebrate the holiday spirit. Georgetown Jingle 2012 raises funds for the pediatric oncology programs directed by Dr. Aziza Shad at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Four Seasons Hotel. Please contact the Jingle office at 703-558-1370 or info@georgetownjingle.com .

‘East-West: The Art of Dialogue’ B Y M A RY BIR D

Following its London launch, Egyptian investor, art collector and philanthropist Shafik Gabr was in Washington as his eponymous foundation hosted “East-West: The Art of Dialogue,” a twopart symposium at the Mellon Auditorium on Nov. 27. The foundation draws its inspiration from the 19th-century Orientalist painters as a means to transcend stereotypes and engender empathy. At an evening reception, showcasing the superb art, Dan Shapiro, who moderated the morning program, emphasized the danger of exclusion, the need to build connections and the power of communication. The distinguished attendees included Princess Michael of Kent, Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., and former Chief of Protocol Selwa Roosevelt.

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Choral Arts Holiday Concert and Gala “In the Moon of Winter Time” under the honorary patronage of the Ambassador of Canada will take place at the Kennedy Center with a concert by the Choral Arts Chorus, followed by a silent auction and reception, dinner and dancing. The evening supports Choral Arts’ outreach programs. Please contact Amy Moore at 202-244-3669.

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Randa Fahmy Aboul-Nasi, His Excellency the Ambassador of Egypt and Mrs. Mohamed Tawfik, Sylvia Van Vliet Rughels

Laura and Ron Ivey

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