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Amidst rows of federal townhouses sits this prestigious and stately mansion. This enduring residence embodies Georgian-Colonial architecture. Built in 1916, this home of gracious width and breadth draws on the best building practices of the day. Completely detached, this approx.

8000 sf home boasts striking entertaining spaces. $5,990,000 | sothebysrealty.com/id/dc7921959 Michael Rankin | 202.271.3344

Elegant residence, built in 1921, expanded with a contemporary flare and renovated in 2009. Spacious first floor plan, incl. large family room w/ vaulted ceiling and skylights. Master suite w/ extensive closets, his-hers baths, plus 3 additional bedrooms, 2 full and 1 half baths. 20,000 sqft level lot, large rear patio, pool, and turn-court driveway. $2,750,000 Jonathan Taylor | 202.276.3344

Live in 21st-century stylish luxury at 22 West, the city’s most fabulous new condomimium in the convenient West End! The best of Washington is right here in this stunning duplex!

2BR + Den, garage parking, concierge, doorman, pool, privacy. Located opposite Ritz Carlton Hotel & Sports Club LA. $1,589,000 | sothebysrealty.com/id/dc7958790 Diana Hart | 202.271.2717

Georgetown Federal in East Village. Impeccably designed and restored. Double Parlours, Formal Dining Room, Full master suite w/ sitting room and en suite bath. Chef’s kitchen w/ French doors leading to private garden. 6 Fireplaces, original hardwood floors, 5BRs/4 BAs/2 Powder rooms, elevator. Tandem parking for 2 cars. $3,695,000 | sothebysrealty.com/id/dc7931014 Julia Diaz-Asper | 202.256.1887

This elegant bay front period 5BR house in the East Village is elevated off the street offering privacy and generous rooms for entertaining. This residence has been completely restored with new systems and features grand architecture including high ceilings and large scale rooms. Completing this residence is an in-law suite with separate entrance. $2,250,000 | sothebysrealty.com/id/dc7938066 Michael Rankin | 202.271.3344

Elegant move-in ready townhouse after an extensive renovation. Numerous original architectural features, including heart of pine floors and millwork. New eat-in kitchen w/ granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Renovated bathrooms offer marble and ceramic tile. LL features media room w/ wet bar. Off street parking. $1,449,000 | sothebysrealty.com/id/dc7971648 Russell A. Firestone III | 202.271.1701

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Prestigious Embassy Row townhouse, limestone façade, porte-cochere entrance, w/ 1-car garage plus parking for 4 more vehicles. Nearly 6,000 sf, 4BR plus au pair suite, 4.5 BA. High ceilings, exquisite architectural detail throughout, 4 fireplaces, elevator, library, and entertaining room w/ roof terrace overlooking yard, Rock Creek Park, and the city. $3,295,000 | sothebysrealty.com/id/dc7921599 Jonathan Taylor | 202.276.3344

Charming brick 1812 Federal in West Village. Elegant hall entrance, Den, Kt. DR, Staff Qrts. 2nd level LR opens to terrace and garden. 2BRs, BA. 3 fireplaces w/original mantels. Random width floor boards, abundance of sunlight. Terrific location close to The village ammenities: Parks, stores, restaurants, cafes and galleries A beauty. $1,950,000 | sothebysrealty.com/id/dc7771792 Julia Diaz-Asper | 202.256.1887

Terrific investment! Best value in Wesley Heights. Tons of upgrades:ebony floors, wood double hung replacement windows & doors, Travertine foyer & flagstone patio with fireplace. Walk to sought-after Horace Mann School, shops of Foxhall Sq. American University.

Mature landscaping offers complete privacy. $999,990 | sothebysrealty.com/id/dc7962008 Liz D’Angio | 202.427.7890

This Beaux-Arts masterpiece steeped in history was constructed for U.S. Congressman George E. Foss in 1909.

This 7000 sf, 7BR 6BA residence includes 6 functional fireplaces, an au-pair suite, roof terrace, and parking, all abound with period detail and charm. $2,799,000 | sothebysrealty.com/id/dc7966725 Jeff Lockard | 202.246.4433 Joseph Poduslo | 202.487.6225

A new concept in luxury residences, these extraordinary homes include amenities like 10’ ceilings, crown moulding, real hearthstone fireplaces and private elevators that open onto your own foyer. Floor plans of over 4,400 sf and 4BRs are available. Now preselling!

Starting at $1,800,000 Zelda Heller | 202.257.1226 Michael Moore | 202.262.7762

This Stately Federal Townhouse boasts 2 levels with 2 wonderful Georgetown gardens, perfect for entertaining!

Updated with an open plan, hardwoods, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, two spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, walk-in closets, exposed-beam loft with built-ins, skylights, cozy fireplace, 2-car off-street parking and more!

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MEET THE PRESS THIS WEEK Emily Lindstrand Originally from California, Emily is a junior English and political science major at the University of Portland and was participating in American University’s Washington Semester this term. She will return to the West Coast having covered many interesting stories in the Georgetown and DC areas. One of her favorite moments this semester was meeting Dame Stella Rimington, the former head of MI5, at the press preview for the James Bond exhibit at the Spy Museum.

Hayley Markovich Hayley Markovich is currently a freshman at American University, here in Washington DC. She hopes study both Literature and Public Communications during her time in college. She interned with the Georgetowner during the fall semester this year. By interning at the Georgetowner, she has gained a great deal of valuable experience in both communications and journalism. She oftenwrote for the Thursday online newsletters and wrote a couple of print articles as well. Being involved in the publications and being able to contribute to them is definitely something she will remember about her time here.

Casey O’Brien Casey O’Brien is a junior studying Journalism and Political Science at Lasell College in Boston, and is studying in D.C. for the semester with the Washington Semester Program at American University. She has enjoyed interning with The Georgetowner and is so thankful she had this opportunity.

The article O’Brien is most proud of was about Lebanese designer Basil Soda, where she was fortunate enough not only to interview him, but attend a gala at the Ritz Carlton where he was having a fashion show. O’Brien will miss D.C., but just might find her way back some day.

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UP & COMING Georgetown Lutheran Church Christmas Sing-along The Georgetown Lutheran Church is hosting a community Christmas sing-along with organ accompaniment on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to all. For questions or concerns, call 202-3333642. Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave., NW.

DECEMBER 16

Georgetown Business Association Yoga Fundraiser & Reception Join the GBA in raising money for the Georgetown Senior Center by taking a Restorative Yoga class at Georgetown Yoga on Dec. 16 at 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. The suggested minimum donation is $10 for the class and reception. Not sure you are ready for yoga?

All are welcome to attend the reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Georgetown Yoga, 2603 P St., NW.

recently adapted acclaimed short story Apples from the Desert is playing at the DCJCC’s Theater J in December and January. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information, please visit washingtondcjcc.org. 1529 16th Street NW

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Joshua Eli Plaut Discusses Latest Book A Kosher Christmas: ‘Tis the Season to Be Jewish at Washington DCCJCC In his latest book, A Kosher Christmas: ‘Tis the Season to Be Jewish, Joshua Eli Plaut explores the creative and innovative responses

Best-Selling Israeli Author Savyon Liebrecht Comes to Washington for Evening of Literary Discussion Washingtonians will soon have the opportunity to speak with best-selling Israeli author Savyon Liebrecht as part of Savyon Liebrecht: From the Page to the Stage at the Washington D.C. Jewish Community Center on Sunday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m. Liebrecht’s

and will discuss his findings on Monday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m., at the Washington D.C. Jewish Community Center. Part of the DCJCC’s Authors Out Loud series, the event brings Washingtonians together for evenings of entertainment and stimulating conversation with great authors and fellow readers. For more information, visit washingtondcjcc.org.

1529 16th St., NW. Tickets are $10.

DECEMBER 21

The 13th Hour The Duke Ellington School of the Arts senior class of 2013 presents “The 13th Hour”, an exhilarating variety and fashion show, featuring musical performers, poets, dancers and runway models. The show is a modern mix of New York Fashion week, Broadway and “American Idol” fused into one fantastical evening. Tickets are $15; purchase tickets at www.ellingtonarts.org. Duke Ellington Theatre, 3500 R St., NW.

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Salute to Vienna Celebrate the New Year with “Salute to Vienna,” returning with a fresh, new program at the Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, Dec. 30, 3 p.m. For information and tickets, call 301-581-5100. Featuring a new cast of over 75 musicians, stellar European singers and dancers in beautiful costumes, this light-hearted blend of popular Strauss waltzes, polkas and famous operetta excerpts has become a favorite holiday musical tradition throughout North America. For more

information and tickets, please visit www. salutetovienna.com. 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852.

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Enewyearseve.com Presents: Sin City New Year’s Eve at Lucky Strike Washington, D.C Enewyearseve.com is producing this epic event which will feature four hours of an open bar, passed food and a Sin City theme that will have folks decked out to the nines.

Considered to be the best New Year’s Eve event in Washington, D.C., this year, chances are you’ll have to get your tickets as soon as you can. It’s never too early to plan your NYE night when there’s entertainment like this awaiting. Tickets starting at $32.50. See website for different ticket packages. Please visit enewyearseve.com. Lucky Strike DC, 701 7th Street NW.

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29th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast Proceeds from the breakfast support the Joseph A. Beavers & the Adult Construction Trade and Nursing Scholarships. The Joseph A. Beavers Scholarship provides five deserving high school graduates a $10,000 scholarship, bringing them closer to their higher education aspirations. For ticket pricing and more information, please visit www.upo.org.

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In the spirit of Christmas and in remembrance of those …

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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PHOTOS AND TEXT BY JEFF MALET WWW.MALETPHOTO.COM 1. Ephraim Kaufman, dressed as Dreidelman, entertains children. A special lighting ceremony took place for the National Hanukkah Menorah, the world’s largest, on the Ellipse, just across from the White House on the second night (first day) of the eight-day Jewish holiday on Dec. 9. A dreidel is a small top spun in a game during Hanukkah.

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2-3. Barack Obama and the First Family flicked the switch to light up the National Christmas Tree before an estimated crowd of 17,000 on the Ellipse on Dec. 6.

4. David Bosco and son James (age 3) get a gift from Santa.

The Norwegian Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Union Station was held on Dec. 4.

5. On Dec. 7, the U.S. Navy Memorial hosted the Pearl Harbor 71st Anniversary wreath-laying ceremony. Pearl Harbor survivor Frank Yarnick, Sr. and Rear Admiral Patrick J. Lorge, Commandant of Naval District Washington placed the wreath.

Yarnick, took part in 10 major battles in the Pacific.

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6. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony took place on the West Front Lawn on Tuesday December 4. This year's tree is a 73-foot Engelmann Spruce from the White River National Forest, near Meeker, Colorado. Ryan Shuster, an Eagle Scout from Colorado Springs, pushes the button to light the tree. Speaker John Boehner looks on.

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EDITORIAL / OPINION

Fiscal Cliff: How Did It Come To This?

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uppose you owed $15,000 and earned $15,000. (Multiply those figures by a billion, and that’s almost what the US economy looks like.) In two weeks, your loan payments are going to increase, and your salary is going down.

That’s a personal fiscal cliff – less income, more expenses.

In federal government budget speak, the fiscal cliff is about taxes going up and spending going down at the same time. Unless something is done to stop it, this will happen in the U.S. on New Year’s Day. How did this happen?

Twelve years ago, the U.S. economy was generating surpluses – more revenue than spending – for “as far as the eye could see.” In 2001, President George W. Bush pushed a tax cut through Congress that was set to expire in ten years. Why expire? Because a ten year tax cut “costs” less than a permanent tax cut. The tenyear cost was $4 trillion. A permanent tax cut would have cost a lot more. It was the largest tax cut ever. Government revenues decreased. Not

until 2006 did income tax revenues catch up to what they were in 2000.

Then, the world changed. The country entered two wars that have cost $1.5 trillion.

Congress also expanded Medicare to pay for medications for seniors, another $1 trillion.

The Great Recession that began in 2008 was costly. The Bush bank bailouts cost $800 billion, the Obama stimulus mostly to state and local governments facing massive tax decreases cost another $800 billion, and recession driven unemployment and other safety net costs increased $500. Revenues also declined. Tax receipts declined more than $1 trillion compared to 2007.

In fact, in 2012 tax revenues were still lower than they were in 2007.

In 2010, because of the fragile economic recovery, the Bush tax cuts were extended for along with a new payroll tax cut. Price tag for two years: $1 trillion.

The total: $6.5 trillion. A lot of money to be repaid when income tax revenues are only $1.1 trillion per year.

In 2011, Congress imposed a “sequester”

automatically cutting $1.2 trillion in spending over the next ten years beginning Jan. 1, 2013.

Congress thought it would replace that with a better plan within a year, but it couldn’t.

When New Years 2013 arrives, the Bush tax cuts expire taxes and the sequester spending cuts kick in. $500 billion more revenue. $100 billion less spending. That’s the cliff.

That was the plan, but, now, no one wants it.

Economists say that raising taxes and reducing spending – the ways to resolve the deficit and the debt – that much in one year may cause a recession because 70% of the economy is consumer spending, and people will have less to spend.

Democrats and Republicans agree that the deficit must be reduced by $4 trillion over the next ten years. They don’t agree how to do that.

Since doing some now and more later hurts less, that’s what will happen. Taxes will increase a little on the rich and spending cuts will be reduced.

Like pulling off a band-aid slowly, this is going to be painful for a long time.★

12/12/12: Not for Another 100 Years

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ednesday is a big day. It could be a really, really, really big day.

It’s 12/12/12. Or dozen, dozen, dozen, doing the dozens, or December 12, 2012, the 12th day of the 12th month of the 12th year of the 21st century. Don’t you wish you’d been around on 12/12/12 of the 12th century? Just Google it.

In any case, this sort of convenient, coincidental but easy to plan for date doesn’t happen often—this particular series won’t occur again for a hundred years, when the great-great-grandson of the last official member of the tea party goes to his grave, whispering “no new taxes.”

For some, it is also a date in the Mayan calendar, and some people believe that this date, or Dec. 21, will signal the end of all things, or in the very least, no new taxes, and a new hairdo for Miley Cyrus. Dramatic things could occur tomorrow including: the end.

As it is, we’re heading over the cliff, or so it seems, although rumors abound that a deal is in the making, that the key people in the negotiations are having lunch, holding secret meetings that are apparently not secret, and, you know, joy to the world, don’t you worry about a thing, even if it ain’t got that swing.

Tomorrow will see the most significant rock concert in quite a while-the Concert for Sandy Relief, by which New Jersey rock stars Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and (Gov.) Chris Christie will show up with a few of their friends like Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, the wonderful Alicia Keyes, Stevie-Is It Any-Wonder, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, the Who less two original

band members and a host of others, including Brian Williams—who will not sing— at Madison Square Garden. It could be the greatest rock concert ever—and also the last if we believe the people who believe the Mayans. It could be true: there is evidence of a recent archeological find of what are believe to be statues of Mayan or Aztec High Priests, one of whom resembles the current incarnation of Keith Richards, with of an inscription advising believers to go to higher ground.

This could, of course, be a spiritual admonition, and certainly should not be taken as a sign to get high.

Be that as it may, it seems 12-12-12 is an encouraging date for wedding planners, who have indicated that it’s a day many more people than usual decided to get married. Possibly, it’s because it’s a day easy to remember which means you cannot ever, ever forget your anniversary.

Oh, happy day, then, tomorrow for brides, grooms and bridesmaids and the makers of “Bridesmaids II” which is bound to happen. Or maybe not, if we go over the cliff, or, if per the Mayan believers, the cliff goes over us. What a honeymoon.

Now how does all this play out in the ongoing cliff debate and the politics of the day.

Well, let’s see: Dateline—12/12/12. The White House phone is ringing. No answer. The president’s hot line is ringing. No answer. Eric Cantor’s phone is ringing. No answer. Nancy Pelosi’s phone is ringing.

No answer. Grover Norquist’s phone is ringing.

Taylor Swift’s phone is ringing, and gets only a recording setting out the rules for any future PUBLISHER

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boyfriend. No answer, not even a dial tone. It’s as if the rapture has already begun.

House Speaker John Boehner leaves a message: “Hey, where is everyone? I’m really starting to worry. We’re going over the cliff, if we don’t do something. I’ll do anything. I’ll even raise taxes on Trump … and be glad to do it.

You’re fired, my butt. But hey, seriously. Where are you guys? What’s happened? Somebody locked the door to my office, and I can’t get out.

What the hell is happening? Somebody call me, please.”

At the White House, President Barack Obama, Eric Cantor, Nancy Pelosi, all the Republican tea party members, the Democratic as well as Republican senators, and Grover Norquist and Taylor Swift are listening to the message. They are all laughing their heads off. “I can’t believe he bought it,” Cantor says. “That was the deal,” the president says. “I’m glad you guys finally agreed. Let’s get this done.” “You mean, you don’t really want us to raise taxes on the rich, right?” Norquist says. “The hell I don’t,” the president says. “You all agreed and you signed the legislation.” Norquist and the rest hem and haw and start to argue.

“That’s it,” the president says. “I’m out of here. Do you want to go to the Sandy concert or not?” They all agree and sign the agreement, which even has a name called The Screwtape Agreement.

They all head out the door. The building starts to shake a little. “What’s that noise?” they all ask.

It’s 12/12/12.

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Jack Evans Report: Looking towards 2013

BY JACK EVANS We have one more legislative session in Council Period 19, on Dec. 18, and then our year will be over. I wrote in my last article about the dangers of considering over 70 bills at a single sitting, but I think at this point the field has been sufficiently narrowed for a more careful consideration of just a few bills with outstanding items needing resolution.

As I write this, I am also gearing up for another oversight hearing involving our Chief Financial Officer and the Lottery. The hearing will focus on real property issues, the implementation of a newly-created central collections unit, the lottery contract and other matters. Before we know it, we will start a new year and begin our official oversight process in advance of the mayor’s budget submission in March. I am particularly focused on funding additional library hours this year, as well as making sure all our schools have a full-time librarian, music teacher, art teacher and physical education teacher.

While I am the first one to say that the District needs to act in a fiscally responsible manner, I want to reiterate that I do not support any public education plan that involves closing Garrison Elementary School or Francis-Stevens School.

Even though I’m elected to be a legislator, I always say half my job is working in the neighborhoods—perhaps the more important half and often the most rewarding. In addition to my focus on education, working to facilitate projects such as the Georgetown Waterfront Park, streetscape enhancements throughout the ward, the convention center hotel, the O and P Streets project in Georgetown, and responding to a tremendous volume of constituent requests is something I really enjoy. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office, if there is anything we can ever do for you.

Thank you for your support in reelecting me to my Council position. My swearing in will take place on January 3, 2013, at the Washington Convention Center.

In closing, my family and I, as well as my staff, would like to wish you and yours a happy holiday season. This is always a wonderful time to spend with friends and family and to be thankful for all the blessings we enjoy. This is the last Georgetowner for the year. Happy New Year, and we will see you again in January.★ Jody Kurash Ris Lacoste Stacy Notaras Murphy David Post Alison Schafer Shari Sheffield Bill Starrels

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Jack Wills Union Jack Doormat ‘Disrespectful’

This is written to express my concern that a business on Wisconsin Avenue, the first block south of M Street, chooses to use as their doormat at their front entryway, The Union Jack, the national flag of Great Britain. I am writing to say I think this is disrespectful and distasteful — and should be replaced.

Perhaps my point could be better made if the reader considers this: suppose a business in the heart of Georgetown were to use a Stars & Stripes as its front doormat. How

long do you think that would last?

Maybe the merchant could shrug in response and reply, “We were trying to complement the historic feel of [Francis Scott Key] Park just up the street.”

Whereupon, I rest my case. Now come on, guys. Really! Doormats are for trodding upon. National flags for honor.

Trevor S. Goodchild Washington, D.C.

Near-Death Experience Exposes Healthcare Abroad

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heavy dizziness like a black cloud engulfed me in a matter of seconds.

“Dad, are you ready?”

Blackout.

“Mom, he’s dead. Wait, he opened his eyes. He’s breathing again.”

A stretcher. An ambulance. The siren.

Rolling through a hospital strapped to a bed.

A sign that said “Triage” passed above.

Two IV tubes, one in each arm. Connected to machines measuring my heart rate, the oxygen in my blood, respiration, blood pressure (74/36). How low can that go?

An electrocardiogram. Blood being taken from both arms.

A brain scan. A chest X-ray. An abdominal X-ray.

Six hours later, another electrocardiogram. More blood tests.

Two doctors examined me. A half dozen nurses.

Talking to my daughter, Sasha, in Italian.

My daughter, Sasha, is studying art history in Florence, Italy. I visited her and rented an apartment about a half mile from her apartment. (Incidentally, www.homeway.com is the most incredible website if you want to consider an apartment instead of a hotel.)

We had walked six to eight hours a day all over Northern Italy and Paris for two weeks. My legs were sore. Our plan for my last day was to walk the hills around Fiesole, a famously scenic area overlooking the magnificence of this two thousand year old city.

With a sip of orange juice, I took an Aleve to ward off the soreness that was sure to follow. My head started itching. Then my body started itching. I glanced in the mirror.

My face was flush red. My hair looked white.

Sasha called at that precise moment. “Dad, are you ready?”

Blackout.

I knew I was dying and was out before I hit the floor. She heard my phone drop, ran down three flights of stairs, called an ambulance, found a policeman, and ran the half-mile to my apartment. She was in a panic but didn’t panic. Proficient in Italian after ten

weeks, she convinced the police to break the door down.

A medic gave me a shot and I awoke out of anaphylactic shock. Had Sasha called two minutes earlier or one minute later, instead of packing to come home that night, I would have been the baggage.

My doctors in the U.S. are terrific, but my experience in Emergency Rooms has never been good. I’ve waited in pain or nervously four to eight hours to see a nurse or a doctor . . . or to do paperwork. In Italy, the attention was immediate.

The U.S. healthcare system is the only private-insured, employer-based in the world.

We seem intent on keeping this system though less than half of U.S. citizens are now covered by employer insurance. In fact, an increasing number of employers are dropping or reducing or shifting the cost of healthcare to their employees.

What nation would create a system that costs almost twice as much as every other nation on earth and expect employers to pay for it – and wonder why its companies face competitive disadvantages in world markets?

And results in shorter lifespans? Only the U.S. With average wages in the U.S. being $42,000, few employers can afford to pay $6,000 per employee, or $15,000 for an employee’s family health cost.

Luck smiled on me twice. First, my daughter was alert and decisive. Second, my medical care was incredible.

When we left the hospital ten hours later, the same woman who directed patients entering the hospital prepared my bill. She was embarrassed by how much it was – $525.

Frankly, I’d rather pay cash in Italy than deal with insurance in the U.S. Twelve hours later, I boarded a plane to come home. When I landed in the U.S., I suddenly started to cry. Sasha had saved my life and was now 6,000 miles away. I needed to be near her and couldn’t stop crying.

That was six days ago. Each time I’ve woken since, I’m surprised. Wow. I’m alive.★

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magine my surprise.

I was sitting in the lobby of an elegant hotel in Florence, Italy enjoying a glass of wine, listening to a pianist who could make his grand piano sound like an entire orchestra, and reading the International Herald Tribune.

On the front page was an attractive woman, a chiropractor, wearing a forlorn expression. She lives in McLean, Virginia, the Washington, DC suburb where Ted and Bobby Kennedy lived and where finding a condo or house for less than $1 million (or $2 million) is challenging.

She and her husband were worried that taxes on their taxable income above $250,000 might increase by 3.6%. They were wondering whether to close their practice temporarily and take a vacation to avoid higher tax rates that might take place next year.

I thought, “Huh?” until I saw the next paragraph quoting a friend of mine – let’s call him Edward. Edward owns a successful company that his father started 60 years ago. His parents and he have contributed deeply to the fabric of Salisbury, Md. Edward is a really smart guy with a great education. He worked with one of the nation’s largest financial institutions before returning to the family business. He has testified before Congress, served on national boards, and written articles in Washington newspapers about the hazards of regulations and taxes.

Edward said that he wanted to hire four new employees but that he was only going to hire three because his tax bill will increase $100,000 if the Bush tax cut expires.

Come on, Edward. You know better than that.

First, an employer hires a new employee only if that employee produces more than he costs. If a new employee’s salary is $50,000, an employer will only hire her she produce at least $50,001 in benefits.

Second, taxes are admittedly complicated.

I was a college professor for almost 40 years.

Student often thought that “saving taxes”’ was the answer to any question about corporate strategy.

I’d ask, “Do you have $1.”

“Sure.”

“Give it to me.” The student would hand me $1. I’d give him 35 cents, put the $1 in my pocket, and say, “Thanks.” Then I’d ask the class, “Anyone else want to trade $1 for 35 cents?”

No one would. No one trades $1 for 35 cents.

Students always asked for their $1 back. “No,” I’d say. “That’s the best $1 you’ve spent on your education.”

Edward must be earning over $3 million per year. Here’s the math: how much income multiplied by 3.6% equals $100,000? The answer: over $2.75 million. Since Edward’s taxes won’t increase on his first $250,000, his net income (after expenses) must be over $3 million.

Edward is undoubtedly a terrific businessman. He probably doesn’t want the world to know that he’s making over $3 million per year. But if his taxes are really going up $100,000, he is.

Come on, Edward. Hire that fourth employee. If he’s good, he’ll make you more money than you pay him. And if you’re netting $3 million, you can afford it.★

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News Buzz

BY RO B E RT DE VANEY

Top Democrats Name Anita Bonds Councilmember Top D.C. Democratic party leaders met Dec. 10 at Catholic University – in a conclave of sorts, as other media quipped – to select an interim councilmember. Filling the vacancy created when Phil Mendelson became District Council chairman because of Kwame Brown’s resignation, the group of elite Democrats named Anita Bonds, the chair of the D.C. Democratic State Committee – that’s the name for D.C. Democratic Party apparatus – an at-large councilmember. Bonds has with several mayors, beginning with Marion Barry in the 1970s. Other Democrats under consideration were former shadow representative John Capozzi and Doug Sloan, a Ward 4 advisory neighborhood commissioner.

According to WAMU, Bonds won 55 of the 71 votes. WAMU added: “Bonds currently works as an executive at Fort Meyer Construction, one of the biggest city contractors. She doesn’t plan to step aside from her role in that job, she said after the vote last night, but she will cut back on her hours. She also said questions about her outside employment bordered on chauvinistic.

‘Because in the past I’ve never heard a conversation about some of the council members — I’m not going to name names,’ she said. ‘You don’t ask those questions, how much they make in their law practice … how much they make as vice presidents of companies. But you’re very concerned about me … little old me.’ “

Conan O’Brien Visits Martin’s, Cafe Milano, Four Seasons

Comedian Conan O’Brien with Martin’s Tavern proprietor Billy Martin Dec. 8. Photo courtesy of Billy Martin.

With Sunday’s TNT taping lined up for “Christmas in Washington,” and participant South Korean hip-hop artist Psy getting most of the advance attention because of his antiAmerican comments made eight years ago, show host Conan O’Brien had a chance to chill in Georgetown. The comedian, who has his own show on TBS, was first spotted at the bar in the Four Seasons Hotel. Later, O’Brien was at Cafe Milano and finished up the night around the corner at Martin’s Tavern on Dec. 8. Staged at the National Building Museum, the annual Yuletide show benefits the Children’s and includes attendance by the president and the first family.

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This year’s other performers included Diana Ross, Demi Lovato and “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery. The show will air Dec. 21.

You Get to Choose the Colors for D.C. Taxis Four different color schemes for District taxis were announced by Mayor Vincent Gray Dec. 10, as part of the new taxi law, passed by the Council. The four choices are on display on vehicles that can be viewed at the Verizon Center and will later be seen at Washington International

At Georgetown University’s neighborhood holiday party at Riggs Library Dec. 10: University president John DeGioia and wife Teresa DeGioia greet Mayor Vincent Gray. Photo by Robert Devaney.

Auto Show. Visit the Taxicab Commission website for more information: DCtaxi.dc.gov.

least five to protest any liquor license application. An increase in the number of ABC inspectors is proposed as well as new training programs for bartenders and waiters. The council also approved the use of growlers – half-gallon refillable containers used to carry beer home from a brewery or bar.

Ward 1 Councilmember Jim Graham led on the alcohol bill changes especially the compromise on Sunday sales instead of extending bar hours to 4 a.m, all in a bid to increase sales tax revenue for the District. Nearby Arlington and Montgomery counties already have sold liquor on Sundays for a few years now.

Council Approves Sunday Liquor Sales, Greater Say for Neighbors

D2 Bus Operator Caught Reading Newspaper While Driving

Three of the nine proposed designs for DC taxi cabs.

You can see more designs at the District Department of Transportation Facebook page.

as he operated the vehicle. The rider contacted the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority, responsible for the bus in question, and then posted this entry on blog, Unsuck D.C. Metro: “During my commute last Monday morning on the D2, the bus driver was reading a newspaper for a long stretch of the route, both while the bus was stopped and while it was in motion. I emailed WMATA about this and asked for a specific response, which I thought was reasonable given the seriousness of the safety issue (I mentioned that I’d like to provide them with the attached photos and video). This was a westbound D2, leaving Dupont at 7:30 a.m., bus #3077. [It took a while, but WMATA finally got back to the rider.] I got a call from someone in WMATA customer service this morning, telling me they’d started a proceeding against the driver in question. The guy gave me the name and number of the person in charge of investigating the driver, and an email to send photos and video to.

So, at this point I’m satisfied with the response.

It sounds like they’re actually taking this seriously, and I’d like to give them credit for that.★

Soon, after attending Sunday mass at Holy Hey, we love to see people reading a newsTrinity in the new year, you will likely be able paper . . . but safety first, right? Traveling west to stop at nearby Dixie Liquor and buy that spe- of Dupont Circle into Georgetown on Q Street cial cognac. The District Council has approved Dec. 3, a commuter at Metrobus’s D2 route Sunday sales at D.C. liquor stores among other photographed the driver of the bus reading the changes to the alcohol beverage control bill. newspaper (looked like the Washington Post The move to open on Sunday is resisted by or Post Express) with it on the steering wheel some stores because they are small business run by families. Sunday is the only day they can take off, as Steve Feldman of Potomac Wine & Spirits told the Washington Examiner: “Basically, none of us want to work on Sunday. By Sunday, people have already done most of their partying for the weekend. . . . How much scotch and vodka are you going to buy on Sunday when you already have a hangover from Saturday night?”

“If they are going to let us open, we will open,” said Sean Clark of Dixie Liquor at 35th and M Streets.

“If I don’t open on Sunday, I might lose a customer who comes in during weekdays.”

While advisory neighborhood commissions have priority in governmental or legal comment, D.C. residents may At St. John’s Church’s 58th Annual Greens Sale & Christmas Baazar in Blake Parish Hall Dec. 8: organize into a group of at Martha Wilson, Laura Ivey, Julie Cooke, bazaar chair Katie Boehret and Rebecca Sandler. Photo by Robert Devaney.

BUSINESS

2012 Laureates Honored at Washington Business Hall of Fame Dinner

BY NIC O DODD

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ast Tuesday, Dec. 4, the Washington Business Hall of Fame honored its five 2012 Laureates at a dinner at the Washington Hilton Ballroom. The 25th annual event was co-presented by the Greater Washington Board of Trade, Junior Achievement and Washingtonian Magazine and chaired by Robert P. Pincus, vice chairman of EagleBank.

Fox News’s Bret Baier emceed the event.

The event had a record attendance of approximately 1,400 people and raised more than $1.3 million for Junior Achievement of Greater Washington. Proceeds will go towards financial literacy programs for area youth. Junior Achievement serves 52,000 youths during the academic year through 525,000 hours academic programs.

The 2012 Laureates are Thomas Hale Boggs, Jr., chairman, Patton Boggs LLP; Giuseppe Cecchi, president, the IDI Group Companies; John R. Darvish, founder and president, Darcars; M. Charito Kruvant, president and CEO, Creative Associates International, Inc.; and Ronald D. Paul, chairman and CEO of EagleBank. The Washington Business Hall of Fame recognizes business leaders for their lifetime achievements through the private sector economy in Greater Washington. Laureates must demonstrate and had outstanding business accomplishments, visionary leadership, integrity and strong core values and passionate community engagement. Past laureates include Ted Leonsis, Ted Lerner and Katharine Graham.

Recently, 2012 laureate Ron Paul visited Junior Achievement’s Finance Park. “Walking off Finance Park gave me the hope that our children will have a better feel for the responsibilities they’ll have in volatile, difficult times.”

Paul was pleased that the park teaches “real life experience, not theoretical.” ★

Ins & Outs

BY R OB E RT DE VANEY

Does Secondhand Rose Have An Imposter on Wisconsin Avenue?

OUT -- Secondhand Rose of Georgetown, the well-regarded vintage, consignment clothing store at 1516 Wisconsin Ave., NW. Although the sign on the building has remained, the business itself, owned by Lynn Boynton, continues as an online business. The Wisconsin Avenue retail space appears to continue as “Secondhand Rose,” and that has created confusion and a problem.

Owner of the business, Secondhand Rose, Lynn Boynton, contacted this newspaper last week. In an email, she wrote, “I purchased the business 11 years ago from four women who had owned the business for 25 years. I had become weary of the condition of the building and decided it was time for a new location. I gave notice and moved on Nov. 14. The landlord Bok Hwang advertised the space in the Korean

1. John Darvish, 2012 laureate, being escorted to stage by Shaneka Jones, Forebee-Hope Elementary School, D.C. 2. John Tydings, 2003 laureate with 2012 laureate Giuseppi Cecchi and his wife Mercedes. 3. Charito Kruvant, 2012 laureate, and student escort Jamar Curley, Ferebee-Hope Elementary School, D.C. 4. (left to right) Ed Grenier, president and CEO, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and 2012 laureate Ronald D. Paul, chairman and CEO, EagleBank. 5. ABC News political commentator Cokie Roberts and Tom Boggs, her brother and 2012 laureate. 6. Tom Boggs and his student escort Zaquia Jean, Ferebee-Hope Elementary School, D.C.

newspaper and found a new tenant, Susan Ro. Ms. Ro is using the name Second Hand Rose.

DCRA has assured she cannot use my name. I am a corporation in good standing, and I have filed an official complaint. I am curious as to why Ms. Ro cannot give her business a unique name and feels a need to pose as Secondhand Rose. I worked hard for 11 years and have a faithful following. My customers became my friends and are confused and upset by this turn of events. I am still doing business, and my name is Secondhand Rose. Krista Johnson, owner of Ella Rue on P Street, went into 1516 Wisconsin Ave., and Ms. Ro told her she had purchased the business and it is under new management. Ms. Ro did not purchase my business. She offered me $5,000 and told me ‘That is my number, think about it.’ One item in my shop is worth more than $5,000, so there was nothing to think about. The landlord and his wife have told me on many occasions how important they believe the name Secondhand Rose is. I know he has encouraged his new tenant to use the name.”

OUT -- Yves Delorme, the classic bedding and bath linens shop, that seemed to fit in per-

fectly with Georgetown, will be leaving Cady’s Alley. It has other nearby locations in Bethesda, Md., and McLean, Va. The store’s 1,000-squarefoot space will serve as a Bonobos Guideshop location, opening late January.

MOVED -- Alessi, the equally classic Italian-designed houseware store has left its space near Cafe Leopard and L2 and moved into Contemporaria a few doors east in Cady’s Alley.

It is now known as Alessi at Contemporaria -202-338-0193; alessi@contemporaria.com.

IN -- As reported in our previous issue, online men’s clothier Bonobos Guideshop will arrive at the south end 3320 Cady’s Alley retail space in late January. EastBanc, Inc. and Jamestown confirmed last week that the “popular online men’s clothier Bonobos has signed a long-term lease. ... Bonobos is the largest apparel brand in the U.S. that sells its product exclusively over the Internet, and the company prides itself on offering exceptionally tailored apparel to fit men and their lifestyles. Bonobos’s brick and mortar Guideshop sites were conceptualized to transform the customer shopping experience with personalized, realistic impressions of online

inventory and to register clothing measurements for future Internet purchases. Currently there are six Guideshop locations in the U.S., including a holiday pop-up in Bethesda.”

IN -- Also in Cady’s Alley is the pop-up clothing store, Muleh, in the old Alessi space next to the entrance of L2 lounge. It plans to be there until April 2013. Reports the company: “Established in 1999, Muléh is a highly curated, fashion and home furnishings showroom with locations in New York City and Washington, D.C. ... In addition to carrying well known labels, such as 3.1 Philip Lim and Mulberry, Muléh’s design selections of out-ofthe-mainstream brands attempt to expand the availability to obtain such critically acclaimed but hard to find designers such as Vivienne Westwood’s Anglomania and Red Label, Jean Paul Gautier, Smythe, MM6, Ter et Bantine, Sea, Hache, By Malene Birger, Faliero Sarti, LD Tuttle, Chie Mihara, Lizzie Fortunato, Paula Mendoza, Coclico, and foundation-building knit lines Majestic and Autumn Cashmere.” ★

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hen George Washington rode off to war in June 1776, he told Martha he would come back home in the fall. Instead, he didn’t return to Mount Vernon until December 1783, eight years later.

The war went on much longer than General Washington, or anyone else, had thought it would. Even the British felt the skirmish with renegade colonists could be settled in months. During this long and hard-fought war, Washington proved to be a brilliant military strategist, a man of impeccable integrity and a gifted leader who was able to rally his troops during even the bleakest weeks and months of the long war.

In the fall of 1783, when Washington got word that the Treaty of Paris was A snowy day in Mount Vernon he was going home to Mount Vernon. Some of signed, he and his troops waited outside of New York City until the ships carrying the his officers formed the Society of the Cincinnati, remaining 20,000 British troops and the thou- in honor of Washington, who like the Roman sands of colonists loyal to the king set sail for General Cincinnatus, after his great war victoEngland. Then, they rode into the city for a ries, resigned as wartime consul of Rome and triumphal march and a series of celebrations and went home to his farm and “his plough.”

When it came the time to say goodbye to the parties in their honor. Washington’s many fans urged him to declare himself king or emperor, “band of brothers” who prevailed with him in but he reminded them of the freedom they had victory against incredible odds, Washington set just fought so hard to win, and instead told them up a farewell party at Fraunces Tavern in New

York City. He got up to make his farewell speech and his voice broke. “With a heart full of gratitude,” he said, “ I now take leave of you. I devoutly wish that your later days may be as prosperous and happy as your former ones have been glorious and honorable.” Each man, one by one, embraced their leader and parted with tears in their eyes. Washington resigned his commission in Annapolis and attended a ball in his honor, making sure to dance every set, so that the ladies could say that had danced with him. Then, he set out from Annapolis on horseback and reached Mount Vernon as the sun was setting on Christmas Eve. He and Martha were sure that they would settle down to farm the plantation and grow old together at Mount Vernon, but six years later, he was unanimously elected as the first president of the new republic he fought to create.

When the Treaty of Paris was signed, King George asked an American visitor what General Washington planned to do after the war. When the man replied that the general would probably go back home to his farm, the king said, “If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world.”★

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Hitched for the Holidays

Winner of 2012 Holiday Window Competition

BY G ARY T ISCHL ER ow do you know it is Christmas?

Parties, sure. Santa Claus ringing bells, sure. Shows and plays, sure. All the Christmas trees around the city, at the White House, on Capitol Hill, in the tree yards being sold, sure. The mailboxes stuffed with catalogues, the caroling, sure.

How do you know it is Christmas?

Windows, and we don’t mean the new Windows software.

Walk up and down streets and blocks, and look at the store windows. People, here and everywhere, have childhood memories of Christmas store windows and displays. Back in the day, people will say, there was an array of what was once called department stores with displays that could go from Winter Wonderland, Santa’s North Pole, a Nativity scene, or the most wonderful trains, going around mountains past the water towers, town halls and football fields of small towns that live on in our memories. You would shop and catch the holiday spirit and fever reflected in the store windows.

When the Georgetowner newspaper holds its annual windows display competition, it tries to reflect the season also, to encourage merchants and to promote the village in these seasonal times by rewarding their best efforts in reflecting and displaying the season for all of us. Those displays are like beacons for all of us, those who live and work in Georgetown, and our blessed visitors who come to dine, to soak up the holiday like a feast of hot cider and crumpet and tea, who come to skate, to shop, to do a holiday walkabout.

You might, in the course of your travels through our village, pass by a Santa Claus or two, an elf, some spirits from seasons past. If you should happen to see a boy named Tim, being carried on his shoulder carried by his father, well, you know what to say: God bless us, every one.★

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A Peek Into Some of Our Favorite Windows

BY NIC O DODD The Georgetowner was thrilled that so many businesses decorated their windows for this holiday season. We talked to the decorators of some of our favorite, windows, including our winner, Hitched.

Special thanks to our judge, Georgetown-based architect Christian Zapatka. To the right, we included many of the bright windows around the neighborhood. Don’t miss the chance to see these for yourself.

Hitched Glamorously Bedecked Hitched’s tinsel-and-ornament-covered wedding gown is simply elegant. The display is beautiful, but not overpowering. We love how the dress is beautiful enough to wear.

Annie Thompson and Amber Chislett were the two Hitched employees who created the display.

Thompson said that creating the dress took about seven hours, and that materials include staples, hot glue and “love.”

This bauble-covered beauty is not the first creation of its kind on display in the window of Hitched, which also created a dress for Fashion Night Out. Although the bridal and stationary boutique will be celebrating its seventh anniversary next week, the store will not be taking a break to rest on its laurels.

According to Levine, many couples in the area get engaged during Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, and one of the first things brides-to-be do are shop for their dress because the “gown sets the tone for the wedding.”

Jonathan Adler Deliberately Kitsch The retail space, formerly known as Gap Kids, has made a huge splash in Georgetown already with its amazing holiday windows. Because the store has so many windows, we were impressed at how well decorated they all were as a whole. All the paper chains in the windows are hand-made by the salespeople themselves. The brand’s “Style Craft Joy” theme is a clear influence.

that macaroons and doilies, things customers can find inside Patisserie Poupon, were used in the display. To celebrate the holidays, Patisserie Poupon will be having a raffle on Dec. 23 for a gift basket.

Christmastime is one of the bakery and café’s busiest times of year, as the bakery sells “hundreds” of buches de Noel on Christmas Eve, says Cotignola.

The English Rose Garden Festive Flora “The bird is the word” for the florist near Wisconsin Avenue and O Street’s window, which is filled with feathers, birch branches, owls and amaryllises. Florist Tarameh Dadmarz says that it took about 40 minutes to decorate the window. With a wreath on every window, this is one of the most beautifully decorated buildings in Georgetown.

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Patisserie Poupon

Phoenix

Macaron Bee

There are many beautiful windows that are not here. Be sure to see all of them for yourself. The Georgetown BID is hosting its own holiday window contest.

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The Georgetown BID’s theme for the holiday shopping season in Georgetown is “Deck the Halls, Forget the Malls”.

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Participating stores are decorating their windows with up to four different materials of the store’s choice.

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Photos of stores’ windows will be posted on the Georgetown BID’s official Georgetown Facebook page from Dec. 3. Facebook fans are invited to critique and like their favorite windows through Dec. 16

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The store’s window with the highest amount of Facebook “Likes” will win.

Patisserie Poupon Deliciously Festive Patisseries Poupon’s larger than life window display was created by manager Martin Cotignola.

He refers to the figure bedecked in cookies in the window as the “macaroon lady.” We loved the way

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The English Rose Garden

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FOOD & WINE

Wine-Lover’s Luxury Gift Guide

BY SH ARI S HEF F IE L D

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f you have an especially good wine lover on your holiday shopping list this year, here are some luxurious wine-themed gifts to present to the discriminating wine lover this holiday season. Why not spoil them or yourself with a little bit of luxury? Cheers and Happy Holidays!

Cristofle Silver K+T Collection 2-Bottle Wine Cooler Made for two champagne bottles or one magnum. Born out of a collaboration of chef Thomas Keller and architect Adam Tihany for the venerable French house of Cristofle. Stands 8.5 inches and silver-plated. Price: $1,700. Contact www. fxdougherty.com or www.cristofle.com; 800-834-3797.

Agassi Venetian Wine Tumblers These whimsical colorful hand blown Venetian wine glasses, a.k.a. gotos, come in a set of six and are designed by Italian artist Massimo Lunardo. The tumblers feature undulating shapes and confetti swirls making each glass unique and the set one of a kind.

These are available at online at www.uncommon.goods.

Price: $330 for a set of six.

Surcouf Steamer Trunk Bar This croc-embossed leather steamer trunk will be the center of attention in any room. It is sure to impress your wine lover. It is made with a rosewood finish on the wood, bone drawer pulls and brass hardware. The bar features noble, sustainably sourced materials by Starbay. Available online through www.onekingslane.com Price $3,199.

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William Yoeward Lead Crystal Engraved “Camila” Wine and Champagne Glasses Coveted crystal of William Yeoward marries English and Irish crystal tradition, modern sensibility and an antique aesthetic. The small intricate floral pattern with the vertical cuts in its “Camilla” stemware makes it one of the house’s most popular. Sizes to gift include goblets, large wine glasses and champagne flutes. Made in England. Prices for the “Camila” design start at approximately $260. Available at A Mano, 1677 Wisconsin Ave., NW -- 202-298-7200. Also at Neiman Marcus stores. Visit www.neimanmarcus.com for specific store information.

D.C. native Alex Clifford, and a rotating panel of D.C. wine experts, meticulously taste and select a case (12 bottles) of wine. It is then packaged beautifully and delivered to your home. Crates are seasonal and currently include the Grape Crate, Christmas Dinner Crate and New Year’s Eve Crate. Orders for December crates mentioned close Dec. 17, 2012. If you miss them, sign up for their email list and you’ll be right in line to enjoy 2013’s offerings. Kosher Crate and the Easter Brunch Crate are planned for 2013. www.grapecrate.com Price $200 per crate.

Screaming Eagle’s Cabernet Sauvignon, 1992 (Napa Valley, California) This wine is a powerhouse among Cabernet. This vintage is unfined, unfiltered and aged in 60-percent new oak. It was originally sold only via a mailing list. Lush dark fruit flavors like dark plumbs and cassis mingle with chocolate flavors. The 1992 vintage is cult-worthy. If the price tag is a little steep at $7,000 per bottle, just about any vintage of Screaming Eagle will delight a Cab drinker. Available at www.wine.com

Remember That One Time At Wine Camp?

A “Singular” French Burgundy One bottle of 2008 Domaine de La Romanee-Conti RomaneeConti. This French burgundy (Pinot Noir) comes from a producer and appellation that are among the very best in the world.

Vintages of Romanee-Conti are renowned. The 2008 is no exception. Note the Oriental spice, raspberry, and rose petal aromas as well as a long finish. Coveted and sought after, a bottle of the 2008 can be yours for approximately $3,099.00 or $38,000.00 a case (if you can find one). Try: www.thegourmetgrape.com

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Send your wine lover to a wine camp like Sonoma Grape Camp, Sept. 23 through 25, 2013.

According to its website, “You’ll spend three blissful days picking grapes and blending your own wine with your very own hands” in Sonoma, Calif.

Master winemakers will teach participants. Tours and dinning in a Michelin Star restaurant round out your stay. Contact Sonoma Grape Camp at 707-522-5864 to reserve. For more information, visit www.sonomagrapecamp.com Price: $2,000 per person.

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BY LIN DA ROT H CONT E ohn Fulchino of Johnny’s Half Shell and Ann Cashion of Taqueria Nacionale (next door) have come out winners, taking over the space at 1407 T St., NW. It was supposed to be the Post Office Bistro, operated by a New York company, but instead it will become a much bigger Taqueria Nacional. The old post office façade will remain, and the large space will be divided into three areas inside. It will offer favorites – authentic tacos, juices made fresh daily and tasty margaritas.

The current Taqueria Nacional, next to Johnny’s Half Shell, will now become a take-out place for Fulchino’s food. It should be open by the time you read this.

Chef Update: Juan Natal has been named executive chef of 14K Restaurant & Lounge in the Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel at 14th & K Streets, NW. Previously, he worked at Hawks Cay Resort and Villas in Duck Key, Fla. He was also executive chef for Pienza Italian Market at the Gaylord National Hotel…. Tony Conte has been promoted to group executive chef of Oval Room & 701 Restaurant. His has two new chefs de cuisine: Lucas Sousa will work with Conte at 701, and James Barton is at the Oval Room. Barton and Sousa graduated from the CIA in Hyde Park, N.Y. Correction (sort of): Without the “…” it’s hard to separate the Quick Hits so please know that the new Sprig & Sprout in Glover Park is a Pho and Vietnamese sandwich shop. It is not a Mexican restaurant, which was in reference to the next item in my October column about Riscatta.

America will always love hamburgers. Burger 21, a new fast-casual concept from Tampa-based Front Burner Brands, which also brought us the Melting Pot Restaurants, has signed franchisees to open four new Burger 21s in Fairfax and Montgomery counties. The franchisees: Joseph Yu, Bubuhai, Ray and Nick Patel, will develop the local outlets in Alexandria, Tysons Corner, Fair Lakes and Rockville. They know the franchise biz, as they also have Dunkin’ Brands franchises. There are 10 franchised restaurants in development along the East Coast.

Recent Openings: TAAN is now open in Adams Morgan… Hanoi House, a new Vietnamese concept in the U Street Corridor just opened where Blackbyrd Warehouse used to be. James Claudio, executive chef of Marvin, draws from the experience and talent of his Vietnamese grandmother, Lap Claudio, to bring a more extensive menu of authentic Vietnamese dishes. Brendan Murphy of the Gibson, created the cocktail menu, which incorporates Vietnamese influences.

Typically, a restaurant opens first locally, then enters the world of airport food service – but not this time. Vino Volo, a wine bar that opened its first location at Dulles in 2005, recently opened a wine lounge at Bethesda Row, its first location not at an airport. San Francisco-based Vino Volo or “wine flight” in Italian, operates in 14 airports, including Dulles and BWI/Marshall Airport. That’s not all. Vino Volo will open its second location not at an airport in Tysons Corner in early 2013.

Restaurateurs Paul Stratmeyer and David Levitt are on a roll. They just opened Black Lime Café, a Mediterranean concept, in Crystal City, and plan to open more Black Lime Cafés in the Baltimore-Washington area within the next five years. Levitt co-owned Tenderjacks in Leesburg; he and Stratmeyer bought the restaurant from Levitt’s partners. They converted Tenderjacks into DelMarVa’s Taphouse, which features locally

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BY JOD Y KU R ASH uring this festive season, Washington revelers will gather at holiday soirees and indulge in glasses of punch, eggnog and seasonal cocktails. The year 2013 will be rung in with Champagne toasts. But in Peru and other parts of South America, special occasions have been marked by drinking chicha, a tradition that dates back more than 1,000 years.

Chicha is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from corn that originated with the Incas, who used it during rituals and festivals. Mills in which chicha was made were found at Machu Picchu. Archaeologists from the United States uncovered an ancient chicha brewery in the mountains of southern Peru believed to be more than 1,000 years old. When I visited the ruins of the pyramid tombs of Sipan in late November, the unearthed buriel sites included, along with human remains, gold and semi precious adornments and idols, and ceramic pitchers used for chicha.

While chicha de jora, the traditional indigenous drink is forged from corn, across the Latin America chicha is made from many different grains and fruits including quinoa, apples, cassava and grapes. Another popular beverage in Peru is chicha morada, a deep purple non-alcoholic drink made from purple corn, lemon and spices.

Chicha de jora is prepared from a specific kind of yellow corn called jora. It has a pale yellow hue, a somewhat opaque milky appearance, and a somewhat acerbic and sour taste that some find similar to an unfiltered beer or a strong hard apple cider. While the flavor is a somewhat acquired taste, I found it to be quite refreshing when enjoyed outdoors under the powerful Andean sun.

Chicha is prepared by germinating corn, extracting the malt sugars, boiling the worth, and fermenting it in large vessels, traditionally huge earthenware vats for several days.

The process is similar to production of beer.

Traditionally, Inca women made chicha by chewing corn to a pulp and then spitting the mixture into a vat of warm water.

Once the corn was masticated and spit into the warm water, it would sit for a few days before it was ready to drink.

Today chicha is not commerically produced, it is generally an unregulated and

crafted beer and wine. There are plans to open a Taphouse in Sterling next month, with others coming to Arlington and Quantico next year. The duo also operates DelMarVa’s Southern Café, a traditional Southern restaurant, which has one location in Baltimore that opened earlier this year.

Potomac Mills is expanding. It will soon take over all of Prince William County (just kidding…)

The Cheesecake Factory has recently opened (its 12th location in the Baltimore/Washington area), the first of several new sit-down dining choices at Potomac Mills on its redeveloped south side.

Bahama Breeze is scheduled to open its first Washington-area location at Potomac Mills later this year. Bobby Flay’s Bobby’s Burger Palace is also slated to open early next year.

Ch-Ch-Changes: Even though Art and Soul in the Liaison Hotel is not very old, it is closing immediately following January’s inauguration for a makeover that will transform the modern interior into something better suited to the restaurant’s farmto-table southern menu. It is slated to re-open in mid-February. The change won’t affect the kitchen, which will continue to be manned by executive chef Wes Morton.

Brickside Food & Drink is slated to open on Cordell Avenue in Bethesda where Bubby’s Deli used to be. Villa Mozart (Fairfax) chef-owner Andrea Pace will be in charge of the kitchen. His business partner, Brian Vasile, a co-owner of Grand Central in Adams Morgan, will serve as general manager of the 85-seat operation. The interior is described as “Prohibition.”

Quick Hits: Gordon Biersch plans to open near Nationals Stadium on M St, SE, by the beginning of the 2013 season. They have five other locations in the metro area…Gypsy Sally’s Acoustic Tavern, has applied for a license to open in Georgetown at 3401 K St., NW. Opening Update: Frederik de Pue’s Azur on 405 8th St., NW, is slated to open by New Year’s Eve. The theme is European-style seafood. De Pue knows seafood, having cooked at the Michelinrated Sea Grill in Brussels. Pastry chef KieuLinh Nguyen will make desserts. Jon Arroyo of Founding Farmers is designing the cocktail menu.

Tea is provided by Teaism.

Beuchert’s Saloon on 623 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, will have five sections focusing on locally sourced vegetables, snacks, main courses called “Whole Meals,” side dishes and a dessert selection focusing on such retro treats as banana Foster Twinkies. The 47-seat restaurant is set to open Jan. 7. ★

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Shaman Illapa Naveda enjoys a glass of chicha served in a ceramic pitcher and traditional glasses made from gourds, near the Sipan ruins in Chiclayo, Peru.

unlicensed business similar to moonshine.

Many people make it in their homes or restaurants and it is often sold straight from the ceramic containers where it was brewed.

I was first introduced to Chicha, by my Shaman, Illapa Naveda. He purchased it from a small bodega, it came in a large unmarked recylced glass bottle sealed with a cork. He touted it to me as a healthier choice than other alcohol such as commerically produced beer or rum, since it is homemade from natural ingredients. There may some truth to his statement, at only about 2- to 3-percent alcohol, chicha is a better alternative than higher-proof potables.

Before drinking the chicha, he dripped a portion of on the ground while saying the word “Pachamama” which is Quechua (Incan language) for “mother earth.” This ritual is an indigenous tradition. He explained to me that the earth is hungry and the chicha was a ceremonial offering for the earth.

Today Chicha remains an important part of Peru’s history, and is often used to mark special occasiocns and celebrations such as weddings, baptisms or holidays. It is a communal drink and generally served in a small, hollowed-out gourd, called a pilche, and passed from person to person.

So this year, going with my “When in Rome” mantra, my holiday plans include, celebrating the Navidad season with my new friends and enjoying this unique and historical tipple. ★

NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA AT THE WASHINGTON CLUB Ring in the New Year with Dance Bethesda at the prestigious Washington Club in Dupont Circle, DC. Black Tie, Dinner, Open Bar, Champagne, Shows, Dancing, Valet Parking Early Bird Special Ends 12/16.

Event Time: 8pm - 1am

Dance Bethesda 301.951.3660 www.dancebethesda.com

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1789 RESTAURANT

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.

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CAFE BONAPARTE

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

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

(202) 333-4422

(202) 338-3830

(202) 333-0111

(202) 333-8830

CIRCLE BISTRO

CLYDE’S OF GEORGETOWN

DAILY GRILL

FILOMENA RISTORANTE

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.

(202) 333-2565

(202) 293-5390

(202) 333-9180

MAI THAI

PEACOCK CAFE

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

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

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

(202) 337-1010

(202) 625-2740

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BISTROT LEPIC & WINE BAR

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

www.bangkokjoes.com

(202) 965-1789

BISTRO FRANCAIS

Complimentary Parking www.seacatchrestaurant.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

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

(202) 944-4200

(202) 347-2277

NEW YEAR’S EVE NEW YEAR’S EVE

onon the thePotomac Potomac THE PERFECT PLACE TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR! Monday, December 31, 2012 9pm - 1am Must be 21 years of age to enter

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Starting at $109 per ticket Save $10 on groups of 10 or more *Ticket prices will increase, so be sure to get yours early!

Dinner, drinks, & live entertainment included with the ticket price

Tony and Joe’s Seafood Place Georgetown’s Washington Harbor 3000 K Street NW Washington DC 20007 www.tonyandjoes.com

Nick’s Riverside Grill Georgetown’s Washington Harbour 3050 K Street NW Washington DC 20007 www.nicksriversidegrill.com

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In Country Calendar: Wine, Music and Holiday Cheer

BY NIC O DODD

DECEMBER 12-23

Christmas at Oatlands Visit Oatlands during the holidays to see the mansion and grounds come alive with holiday spirit. The mansion will be decorated in historic and handcrafted decorations, some featuring materials from Oatlands’ gardens. The holiday decor will feature an abundance of greenery and beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Stocked with a variety of holiday gift items, the Carriage House Gift Shop has become an annual destination for many shoppers. Tours are every Monday through Friday every hour on the hour 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday every half hour 10 a.m. through 4 p.m.; Sunday every half hour 1-4 p.m. Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 adults age 60 years and older and children 6-16 years of age and free for children under 5 years of age. Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Ln. Leesburg, Va. 20175.

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sarena.com or by phone at 888-575-8497 or in person at the JPJ Arena Box Office. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd, Charlottesville, Va. 22903.

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The Oratorio Society of Virginia’s Christmas at The Paramount The Oratorio Society of Virginia will perform its annual Christmas at The Paramount concert on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the beautiful, festive Paramount Theater on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall. Music Director Michael Slon has created a program of holiday classics, including fun audience participation, and some fresh favorites as well. A brass quintet and string ensemble will accompany the nearly 100-voice chorus. In addition to traditional Christmas carols, the group will perform Pergolesi’s Magnificat, Tavener’s The Lamb, Rutter’s Candlelight Carol, Rachmaninoff’s Bogoroditse Devo and more. Admission is $15$55. The Paramount Theater, 215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, Va. 22902.

Dave Matthews Band is returning to its hometown after beginning its career in Charlottesville in 1991. Their most recent album, Away from DECEMBER 15 & 16 the World was released earlier this year in 2012 S’mores Weekend at Willowcroft and debuted at number one on the Billboard Willowcroft winery is hosting wine tastings, Charts. Watch, listen and enjoy the internation- s’mores, and hot chocolate every weekend in ally acclaimed DMB play at John Paul Jones December from 12-4 p.m. Call the winery at 703Arena on December 14Nov.14th and 15 atad_Layout 7 p.m. Tickets 777-8161or email for1 reservations. Admission is Goodstone - Georget.

1 10/31/12 11:26 PM Page are available for purchase at www.johnpauljone- $10 per person. Willowcroft Farm Vineyards

The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards will be opening its doors to local musicians. Photo Courtesy of Hamilton Station.

38906 Mt. Gilead Rd Leesburg, Va. 20175.

Keswick Vineyards Holiday Open House Come join winemaker Stephen Barnard on Dec. 15 and 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a first look at the new 2012 wines. The vineyards will be opening up their cellar for a FREE barrel tasting of our 2012 Chardonnay, 2012 Viognier Reserve, 2012 Cabernet Franc and 2012 Norton.

You will have the unique opportunity to buy “futures” on these wines at 25 percent off on these days only. Keswick vineyards is only

offering 25 cases of futures (300 bottles). If they reach that limit then, they stop offering the wine. Light fare will be available. This event is open to everyone, wine club members, barrel owners and general public. Visit www.keswickvineyards.com for more information or call 434244-3341. Keswick Vineyards, 1575 Keswick Winery Drive, Keswick, Va. 22947.

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Christmas Eve Dinner at Grandale Farm

Trip Advisor: 2012 Certificate of Excellence Wine Enthusiast Magazine: America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants 2012 Condé Nast Johansens: Most Excellent Inn USA 2011 Open Table: Top 100 Best Restaurants in the USA 2011

Our sprawling 265-acre estate gives your wedding room to bloom.

From intimate weddings at The Manor House to elaborate events on the Goodstone estate, our unique venues will make your wedding day truly memorable.

Please call to schedule a Goodstone wedding consultation.

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Grandale Restaurant is just the place for a special Christmas Eve meal. Come early to share a glass of wine in the 868 Tasting Room, then walk next door where a crackling fire creates an intimate setting for wonderful gourmet farm-totable fare. Make your reservations now at 540668-6000. 868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road Purcellville, Va. 20132.

5309 The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards, 16804 Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton, Va. 20158.

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Concertino Wine Tasting & Listening Room Concertino Wine Tasting & Listening Room in Berryville, Va., the satellite wine bar of JANUARY 4 Notaviva vineyards, hosts its monthly Bluegrass Friday Night Wine, Dinner and Live Jam, Saturday, Jan. 5 from 6-9 p.m., featuring Music at the Barns at Hamilton Station Ashby Gap. Admission is free, all skill levels are Vineyards welcome. Notaviva Vineyards wines and light Friday nights at Hamilton Vineyards offer wine fare will be available for purchase. For more and dinner with live music by local artists. Top information, call 540-955-2979. Concertino off your evening with s’mores. Dinner and music Wine Tasting & Listening Room. 1025 West Georgetowner_12.2012 (b)_Layout 1 12/4/12 4:45 PM Page 1 will be from 6-8 p.m. Dinner costs between $12 Main Street, Berryville, Va. 22611. ★ and $15. For more information, call 540-338-

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Exquisite details throughout this incredible 12 bedroom Georgian Revival manor home built in 1936. Situated on over 191 acres. This lovely home boasts a Reception Hall and a white Carrara marble Flying Staircase accessing 3 levels. Over 1/2 mile of Rappahannock River frontage, spectacular views, $9,750,000 springs, ponds and rolling pasture.

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BY STA CY NOTA RAS M U R P H Y DEAR STACY: We are facing a tricky holiday situation that’s only going to get worse every year unless we do something. Basically, my mom is very…difficult. She lives several states away and we had a major bust-up around my wedding a few years ago. I have tried to patch things up, but when one deals with a person who always chooses to look on the negative side of things, I’m never going to win. I had to make a hard decision to just stop trying to repair things with her once we had our daughter. It was too risky to go visit her (she refuses to visit us) only to wonder if our suitcases would be thrown out a window at any random moment when mom thought my husband looked at her wrong.

The current issue is that mom continues to send gifts to her granddaughter, now age 3. I need to know what to say when she asks who those presents are from. How do you explain “borderline personality disorder” to a preschooler?

-Fed Up in D.C.

that as an adult, it’s a hard concept to grasp, multiply that by 10,000 and you’ll get close to how impossible it would be for Daughter to truly understand.

What you can do, first, is to be proud of your decision to shield Daughter from what you experienced as a child – that could not have been an easy decision to make. Next, we can rest in the knowledge that Daughter is not old enough to understand the complexities of estrangement and healthy boundary-setting.

She will take her cues from you, so I’d put on my cheerful/gratitude face and follow a script along the lines of, “These are from your Grandma. She lives far away and we don’t see her very often. Let’s look at what she sent!”

If nothing changes with Mom’s approach to your family, you will have to have a more nuanced conversation in the future, but with the powers of redirection still at your fingertips (e.g., “Look! Shiny!”), I’d say you are off the hook for a few more years.

DEAR FED UP: I am so sorry you have to strategize for this.

The honest answer, which you already know, is that you don’t explain borderline personality disorder to a preschooler. I’m sure you agree

Stacy Notaras Murphy 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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he holidays are looming closer, with the promise of holiday parties, alcohol and copious amounts of food. Here comes the phenomenon known as “The Holiday Seven,” or the average seven pounds one gains over the holidays.

The Happiness-Project.com suggests figuring out if you’re a moderator or abstainer.

Moderators have an occasional indulgence, which keeps them satisfied with themselves.

An abstainer decides which foods are off-limits beforehand, as they may have trouble stopping once they’ve started.

So, before you go to the party and eat two handfuls of chocolate covered pretzels, it’s helpful to come up with a game plan. Start by deciding before you go which foods you will stay away from, and how many sweets you will have. By deciding to stay away from the stuffed mushrooms, and allowing yourself a maximum of two cookies, you will be ahead of the game, and have a better chance of not indulging.

When hosting parties or dinners, use smaller plates, so when you fill up your plate, you’ll have less food. While serving the food, dish out the food in the kitchen, and only bring serving platters of vegetables and salad to the table. Try to put everything you want to eat on your plate in the beginning so that you don’t get too much by grabbing seconds. Eat a bit slower so that you can tell more quickly when you’re feeling full, rather than eating at high speeds and feeling much too full.

The holidays don’t just bring food, but also stress, and stress causes us to eat. Another way to control our eating habits throughout the holiday season is to control our stress levels as much as possible. Besides the obvious cure of working out – we all know it works, even if we might not like the act of going to the gym – avoiding the main shopping centers and their crowds will alleviate some stress. Instead, buy gifts online, or if you have to go out, don’t go during a peak time, like when the stores first open.

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Adam Green Takes Puck for A Spin in ‘Midsummer’

BY GARY TISC H L ER his is another in a series of profiles and stories about actors who are performing iconic roles in and around Washington during Christmastime. In terms of Shakespeare, there are few characters more iconic than Puck, the henchperson to Oberon, king of the fairies, fly-by-night, magical creature, master of dreamscapes in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” now being performed at the Shakespeare Theater Company’s digs at Harman Hall and directed by Ethan McSweeny. We talked to actor Adam Green about Puck, the Shakespeare Theatre Company, working with Zelda Fichandler, being married to an actress, and a few other things in the Patron’s Lounge at Harman Hall recently. s Kermit the Frog once noted, it’s not easy being green. And for actor Adam Green, it’s not easy being Puck.

He’s practically become the logo for the Shakespeare Theater production of “Midsummer.” His face is on the downtown Shakespeare banners. Like a beguiling master of the revels, he’s in TV commercials and the cover of the “Midsummer.” Hair slightly askew, surrounded by sparkling stars, lit by a bulb of moonlight, he’s Puck to the world.

Well met by moonlight, you’d spot Green as a Puck in a crowd, partly because Puck, who could be Robin, could be a spirit of the night, elfish, puckish, could be and always is an actor, the audience’s connection to the land of illusion. Mostly, Puck is an actor, more of this world than that of the world of the fairies.

In this production, the fairies and Puck often appear as if by magic, often bolted out of an area underneath the sea by jumping on a trampoline.

Adam Green as Puck and Bruce Dow as Bottom in “A Being everywhere and being able to circumvent Midsummer Night’s Dream,” directed by Ethan McSweeny.

Photo by Scott Suchman. the world in seconds takes it out of you.

“It’s very, very physical,” Green says. “It’s a It’s new plays which open up new challenges wonderful part, but it’s really, really hard work. and old plays that open up new challenges.

With a week’s work, counting the matinees, you A New Yorker through and through, he’s can feel it.” familiar to Washington audiences going back a “I work out all the time a lot,” he says. “It little. Most recently, he managed to snag a Helen helps, and you have got to do it,” he says.

Hayes award nomination for supporting acting Green walks in with back pack, street in David Muse’s version of “The Liar.” He was clothes, and while he isn’t back lit, you see the seen in “All’s Well That Ends Well” and “Two Puck in him right away. He’s slight, looks lots Gentleman of Verona,” all at the Shakespeare younger than he is (38-years-old) with a thin Theatre. beard, trailing curiosity, as opposed to fairy dust.

In New York, the plays get edgier and “You try not to think about other people modern: “None of the Above” at Lion’s who’ve done the part,” Green says. “It’s iconic, Theatre, “Bone Portraits” at Soho Rep; regionbut there’s lots of ways to do it. I saw that old ally in “Peter and the Starcatchers” at La Jolla Mickey Rooney movie from the 1930s. That’s Playhouse and “My Name Is Asher Lev” at really strange. Sure, there’s a lot of history in Barrington Stage Company. the part, in the play. It’s done so often. This is “I guess you could say I’m sort of a gun for the play that young people, kids, even children, hire,” Green says. seem to love. You think of him as first, this Theater is history—present and future. In Robin Goodfellow, who’s sent on this mission, 2005, Green had a part in Clifford Odets’s which he messes up. Of course, given that he’s “Awake and Sing,” directed by Zelda Fichandler, the king of mischief, that may be on purpose. the Arena Stage founder, and also featuring the He’s the chaotic element in the play. He goes late Robert Prosky. “That was quite an experiback to the olden days. He can be Cupid; he can ence for me,” he says. “To work with Zelda and be Eros.

Prosky.”

In this production, Green plays the parts of By the way, a young actress named Miriam both Puck and Philostrate, the king’s butler. “He Silverman was also in it. Green and Silverman, represents order and structure, he knows the who is also something of a fixture at the rules, the exact words in the play the mechani- Shakespeare Theatre company, began dating cals do, he’s the exact opposite of Puck who is and soon thereafter married in a ceremony at the prince of disorder.”

Circa 1799 Barn, a farmhouse and event venue “I think audiences really get into this,” he in Ancramdale, New York. says. “Some performances you can really feel Silverman, a luminous, gifted actress, is it. They get what’s going on, the little jokes, the well remembered here for a finely crafted perasides, the way it’s being done, and sure, a lot of formance in the difficult role of Helena in “All’s Well That Ends Well,” managing the considerit is about theater itself.”

You can say the same for Green. All actors able accomplishment that the smart, gifted, set out to be a success but that means—every- funny and courageous heroine is in pursuit of thing from being a movie star which sometimes, a dolt.

“We were in that play together and in “The but not often, rarely happens, to doing defining roles, to matching contemporary plays with clas- Liar”,” Green recalls. “Somehow, we weren’t on the stage at the same time. That’s a trick that sical theater—any number of things.

For Green, it’s the stage. It’s Shakespeare. Puck could have probably pulled off.”★

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ant to go to China?” asked a media colleague. On his airline points, no less, so that he would rack up miles for premier status. Barely able to say, “Ni Hao,” with passport in hand, I applied for a visa on the Chinese Visa Office on Wisconsin Avenue in Glover Park.

Regarding my business buddy — whom I’ve known since our days at Georgetown University and worked with at conventions — I foresaw not only a dizzying week of movement and sightsee- The train ride from Beijing to Shanghai — about 820 miles in five hours — was a real eye-opener, revealing a huge amount of cranes erected in the cities en route. This nation of contrasts is ing, but a busman’s holiday. “We’re going to the in a rush to maintain its economic growth. Photo By Robert Devaney. warehouse,” he quipped.

China, a day trip, with sections of the wall just 40 Metropol. Nanjing Road stores are also lighted Concession, Jade Buddha Temple, Jesuit Village Aloft from Dulles Airport, the pilot informed miles north of Beijing. We bypassed the touristy at night and have all that is offered on Fifth or more. In the future-is-now category, the us that the 14-hour, non-stop flight, fewer than wall at Badaling with its Starbucks and ascended Avenue or Rodeo Drive as much as Xin Tian MagLev (magnetic levitation) train zips 19 miles 7,000 miles, would take us over Greenland, to the Mutianyu section, riding in a cable car; Di looked like it could be in Scottsdale or Santa to the airport at a maximum of 431 kilometers the Arctic Ocean and Russia to Beijing. Snow- Bill Clinton used number 26, a sign assured. The Monica. Near the Sightseeing Pedestrian Tunnel, per hour (268 mph) at just over seven minutes. capped mountains north of the capital, as the views and epiphany-of-place reward the trek, if the Super Brand Mall looked like home with its Had to try that. plane flew south from Siberia, was the first you can get past the souvenir hawkers. Standing “Merry Christmas” signs.

Saying bye-bye to China, we flew to Los glimpse of China. “On your left, you may see atop the wall is one huge check on anyone’s “Buy, buy, Shanghai,” they say. This city Angeles — 6,500 miles in less than 13 hours. parts of the Great Wall,” the pilot said in her bucket list. Here is one of those worldly sites is a shopper’s paradise. A fine scarf, perfect After those shiny, big stations and airports, LAX wake-call. necklace or leatherware — perhaps a Hello Kitty seemed a little tired. “It’s not the MagLev,” where the reality exceeds the dream.

After customs check-in, officers simply After the jade and enamelware (cloisonne) pencil case or an Angry Birds slingshot — at intoned my fellow globetrotter. To combat jet waved us past luggage detectors. Amid info outlets, we stopped at the Olympic Park for the No. 1 Department Store? “What are you looking lag, we spent a day in Los Angeles. Back in boards and ads, we noticed a display of items, 2008 games and finished the day at Dr. Tea, for?” said an unwanted street shopping guide. “I Washington, it had been a complete circumnavisuch as weapons and drugs, not permitted to sampling and buying a bit of all the tea in China. can find it for you.” How about a Mao ashtray gation of the earth in one trip. ★ bring into the country that included a can of Vladimir Putin took some tea here. Before meet- or watch at the Dongtai Road antique market?

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“Welcome to Beijing,” said the friendly next morning, we shopped on a wholesale street There is so much to this cool, cosmopolitan China at www.Georgetowner.com. couple, walking near the City Wall Marriott. few visitors frequent. city of 23 million: from the past, the French The street was filled with food stores, some The train ride from Beijing to Shanghai slightly familiar, others quite local. First dinner — about 820 miles in five hours — was a real in Beijing? Why, Peking Duck, of course. It was eye-opener, revealing a huge amount of cranes curious that there erected in the cities are no fourth or en route. This nation 13th floors at this of contrasts is in a Marriott but smokrush to maintain its ing allowed in some economic growth.

GOOD TIMES  GREAT COMPANY  LIFETIME MEMORIES rooms. Bells at the Coming into old city wall were Shanghai, we felt a heard at certain little lost at the stahourly intervals. tion before catching A first day in a cab to the Hyatt China demanded on the Bund. Nearing a walk through the Embankment, we Tiananmen Square. stared at the buildDuring the offings and then skyseason, we seemed scrapers of Pudong a bit out-of-place: across the Huangpu two big, white guys River. The colors from the West. A and brilliance were few persons took potently, artfully photos with us. electric and excited Another at the hotel the mind’s eye. asked if we were The view from in town for the my 27th floor hotel Communist Party Antique markets, just like in Georgetown, minus the mid-century mod- room offered the Congress. Not so, ern furniture. Photo by Robert Devaney. iconic Oriental Pearl but my fellow travTV Tower, Jin Mao Tower and cityscape, and the eler recalled his visit to Beijing 30 years ago as Vue bar and restaurant atop the Hyatt is a perch WHERE: full of bicycles not cars, and much more haze. not to be missed with its hot tubs — and all of At the square is Mao Zedong’s tomb, the Shanghai before you.

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BY EM ILY L INDS T RA N D n addition to exchanging gifts with family and friends, helping the less fortunate is another great way to spend time during the holidays. D.C. is filled with many volunteer opportunities that can enrich your holiday season.

Georgetown Ministry Center Coat Drive. Georgetown Ministry Center, located at 1041 Wisconsin Ave., NW, serves the homeless in the winter. Several Georgetown businesses, including the Georgetowner, have teamed up to warm up the community with a coat drive. Winter coats can be dropped off at the Water Street Gym, 3255 K St., NW. You can also organize a drop off at your own place of employment – contact trish@waterstreetgym.com. Water Street Gym will be collecting coats through Jan. 31, 2013. Last year, the drive collected over 90 coats for the homeless, according to the Georgetown Ministry Center’s blog. Hats, gloves, scarves and other warm winter items are also welcome donations. Please help homeless people in our community by supporting this worthy cause.

Steve and Susan Kostorowski (right), along with Patricia Peva, of Water Street Gym presided over one of the largest coat drives in Georgetown history this year in February. Georgetown Ministry Center director Gunther Stern is seen on the left.

The Holiday Project, a nonprofit serving DC, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware, brings cheerful holiday spirit to those in nursing homes and hospitals. You can get involved by donating funds or participating in a one of their Christmas visits. For a list of dates and more information, visit www.holidayproject.org.

teers as well as monetary donations. For those wanting to do even more, the Food Bank also has information about organizing your own food drive. More information can be found on their website, www.capitalareafoodbank.org.

The Cathedral of St. Matthew is once again sponsoring their Adopt-a-Family program.

This program has given helped hundreds of families over the years by providing them with clothing, household items, furniture, and toys.

Volunteers are needed to interview families, organizes wish lists and help wrapping and distributing gifts. To get involved, email socialjustice@stmatthewscathederal.org.

The Morris Cafritz Center for Community Service is organizing a day of volunteering on December 25. Opportunities include visiting seniors, organizing Christmas parties, preparing food, serving meals, caroling or playing music, donating blood and spending time with Children. There are special projects for both families and small groups. Visit www.dcjcc.org to sign up.

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he trees are trimmed, the lists are made and the holiday party planning is underway, but what some might call the most wonderful time of the year can be a hardship for others less fortunate. The good news is that 24 percent of U.S. households report that they give during the holiday period according to Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy, a time when many organizations need the most support.

I’ve spent this year coining the Beltway of Giving to encourage each of you to make giving a part of your life throughout the year. We’ve introduced you to some well-deserving nonprofits and advocacy organizations across the District, from Fair Chance to Brain Food, and many more.

To conclude the year, I thought it was appropriate to ask the most charitable ladies I know in D.C. – businesswomen, mothers, social butterflies and philanthropic mavens who commit to giving 365 days a year through their charity work and fundraising for organizations – what local nonprofits they will support this holiday season and why. These women are giving the gift of philanthropy.

“I plan to support the Washington Jesuit Academy. There are so many issues concerning the plight of young men of color and they do an excellent job preparing them to be positive citizens. They engage men across the city to support their efforts through volunteerism. Most people lead busy lives and these men are committed to helping young boys excel in school.”

Christal Jackson, Share Our Strength www. wjacademy.org “I am passionate about the DC Metro Chapter of the Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc. We have a direct impact on children in our community.

Without us, the children we serve would not have school supplies during the school year or gifts at Christmas.” Nicole Venable, Bockorny Group www.twelvedaysofchristmasinc.org “Cancer Prevention is a year-round journey.

It is important to remember, even when the weather gets cold, and we’re not running around on the beach. Just a $10 donation can cover the cost of a prostate exam or $25 a skin cancer screening. The Prevent Cancer organization provides information on the eight preventable cancers and holiday contributions can help us stop cancer before it starts!” Katherine Kennedy, Availor Group www.preventcancer.org “Lucky Dog Animal Rescue rescues dogs from high-kill shelters in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and D.C. They have partnered with low-income and rural area shelters to save hundreds of highly-adoptable dogs that are euthanized each month due to overpopulation problems. The organization does not have a shelter so they solely rely on the volunteers to foster the pups until they are released to a good home. I truly believe in the organization, there is nothing better than saving the life of a defenseless, loving animal!” Lydia Arshadi, Capitalize LLC www.luckydoganimalrescue.org “Young Invincibles, led by D.C. resident Aaron Smith, is an organization that seeks to amplify the voices of young, low-income

Americans and expand opportunity for the millennial generation. They developed a free mobile app to help persons, aged 18 to 34, take control of their health, wherever they may be. They are one of the winners of the director’s choice prize for the IGNITEgood Huffington Post millennial impact. Many organizations are investing in engaging millennials, but few are tackling the issues facing millennials on a national level. YI is doing that and doing it well.” Natalie Braga, Ignite, goodyounginvincibles.org “I support the Adventure Theater - Musical Theater Center in Glen Echo, Maryland - the oldest children’s theater in the D.C. area. They recently celebrated 60 years, and not long ago, produced their first African American play ever - Mirandy and Brother Wind. The play is part of their African American Adventures series, created by the theater’s director after he discovered the theater had never produced a black children’s play.” Tracey Webb, Black Gives Back www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org “The Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation was founded by Michael Sapienza who lost his mother Christine to the disease. Since its inception, the foundation has fought from a grassroots level against this preventable cancer, starting in D.C. and expanding to other major markets. A few little known facts are that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths for men and women combined and that colonoscopies not only discover cancer, but can also stop cancer.” Pamela Lynne Sorensen, Pamela’s Punch www.chris4life.org “I work at CityDance as a dance and production instructor. What inspires me the most about CityDance is the high level of quality attained in all our departments. From our Community Programs, which span 24 sites in the area, to our School and Conservatory at Strathmore, which is home to nearly 500 students, CityDance aims to create opportunities to present, teach and educate about all genres of dance, at all levels, to our community, through our broad range of programs.” Sarah Ewing, City Dance. www. citydance.net “I support Horton’s Kids because they are an organization that nurtures the dreams and desires of children. I think success messages are very important to mental stability. Horton’s Kids makes sure that kids in Ward 8, one of DC’s most underserved communities, are confident and well rounded by exposing them to opportunities and programs.” Adra Williams, Otim Williams www.hortonskids.org “The Junior Council of Children is the perfect avenue for young professionals in our city to engage in philanthropic efforts. More importantly, it is a group in support of Children’s National Medical Center, where no sick child is ever turned away regardless of their ability to pay.”

Amanda Burke, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation www.dcchildrensfoundation.com ★ Jade Floyd works for the Case Foundation and is a frequent volunteer and host of fundraising events across the District supporting arts, animal welfare and education programs.

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Washington Performing Arts Ambassador Doer of Canada Society Presents Yo-Yo Ma Hosts Choral Arts VIP Cocktail

BY MARY BIRD WPAS launched the first of this season’s Stars Series with a sold-out concert by cellist Yo-Yo at the Kennedy Center Dec. 3. WPAS’s staunchest supporters enjoyed a pre-concert Silk Road buffet in tribute to Ma’s Silk Road Project, a nonprofit arts and educational organization. The performance was generously underwritten by Gary Mather and Christina Mather. The program included the first three Bach cellos suites and marked the 30th anniversary of Ma’s first appearance under WPAS auspices. The cellist conducted several workshops at the Savoy Elementary in Southeast Washington the following day.

WPAS board chair Reggie Van Lee and Lloyd Buckner

WPAS development officer Daren Thomas with president and CEO Neale Perl

BY M ARY BIR D Canadian Ambassador Gary Doer, the nonorary patron of this year’s Choral Arts Holiday Gala, hosted supporters at a Dec. 6 embassy reception. On behalf of the ambassador, Canadian Minister Deanna Horton and Choral Arts Executive Director Debra Kraft greeted guests who later joined the embassy’s holiday party in the Canada Room. Members of the Choral Arts Chorus serenaded guests following the festive tree lighting. Lyrics from a Canadian carol, “In the Moon of Winter Time,” inspired the theme of Choral Arts’ 32nd Annual Holiday Gala, which will take place at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 17.

Canadian Minister Deanna Horton, Choral Arts executive director Debra Kraft, board chair Barbara Rossotti and new board member Olwen Pongrace Photo by Russell Hirshorn

Kelley Charms the Crowd at Library Booksigning

BY R OBERT D EVAN EY The Georgetown Public Library on R Street had about a hundred extra readers past its regular hours Dec. 5 as supporters of the D.C. Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Georgetown Library waited in line to greet author Kitty Kelley and have her sign her latest book, “Capturing Camelot: Stanley Tretick’s Iconic Images of the Kennedys.”

Kelley, who lives six blocks from the library and is a longtime supporter herself, donated an outside bench in honor of her late husband Jonathan Tucker, M.D. Recalling her years growing up in “a noisy Irish-Catholic family,” the biographer said she always thinks of a library “as a haven of quiet.”

Kelley added that her mother would punish her by taking away her library card. She also thanked those at the reception who received a copy of the new book for their $100 donation to the foundation and also enjoyed food and refreshments from Martin’s Tavern, Clyde’s, Paolo’s, Manny & Olga’s, Macaron Bee, Patisserie Poupon, D.C chief librarian Ginnie Cooper, author Kitty Kelley and Georgetown Sprinkles Cupcake and Cafe Bonaparte. Library head librarian Lucy Thrasher. Photo by Robert Devaney

Mark and Terry McLeod with Charlotte Cameron Marshall

Rebecca Stauber and Eric Motley

Anne Fishman and WPAS general counsel Burt Fishman

Among the guests: Al Eisele, Jill Schuker, Wendell Rawls and John Seigenthaler.

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New Year’s Eve CALENDAR

BY C ASEY O’ BR IEN ew Year’s Eve and 2013 is fast approaching. You could attend a boring party or ring in the New Year with style. Check out these fun events around the capital region.

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NEW! Washington Harbour Ice Rink

TONY & JOE’S AND NICK’S RIVERSIDE GRILL NEW YEAR’S EVE ON THE POTOMAC Located near the Potomac and the new ice skating rink, Tony & Joe’s and Nick’s Riverside Grill will be hosting their annual New Year’s Eve party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be live entertainment from two local DJs and The Josh Burgess Band, and food and drink is inclusive with the ticket. Guests must be over 21 years of age, and should dress to impress.

Tickets prices will increase when there are 1,000 tickets left, so purchase yours today on either TonyAndJoes.com or NicksRiversideGrill.com.

FIRST NIGHT ALEXANDRIA

Public Skating Open Every Day & All Holidays!

November until March

Monday - Thursday, 12 - 9 pm Friday, 12 - 10 pm Saturday, 10 - 10 pm Sunday, 10 - 7 pm Lessons • Birthday Parties • Private Ice Rentals & More!

Cartoon Skate Rock-N-Skate College Night

Saturdays, 12 - 2 pm Saturdays, 8 - 10 pm Thursdays, 6 - 9 pm

Skating Hotline: 202.706.7666

On the Georgetown Waterfront

Dining & Retail American River Taxi • Bangkok Joe’s • The Best Sandwich Place Coldwell Banker • Café Cantina • Farmers Fishers Bakers Gelateria Dolce Vita • Nick’s Riverside Grill • Potomac Riverboat Co. Roche Salon • Sequoia • Starbucks • Tony & Joe’s

New! farm to table menus

Lunch. Dinner. Weekend Brunch.

TheWashingtonHarbour.com lower level

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This family event will be held at historic venues throughout Old Town Alexandria, including 100 live performances, the Annual Fun Hunt, kid’s entertainment and games, finishing with fireworks over the Potomac at midnight. The Fun Hunt begins at 2 p.m. and continues to 5:30 p.m., and prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place teams for both children and adults. For the full schedule and tickets, go to www.FirstNightAlexandria.org.

A JAZZ NEW YEAR’S EVE: FREDDY COLE & THE DIZZY GILLESPIE ALL-STAR BIG BAND The Kennedy Center will host this Jazz New Year’s Eve event, in the Terrace Theater. Freddy Cole, pianist and vocalist, will return performing with the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band, lasting 75 minutes with no intermission. After the performance, enjoy dancing, a countdown to the New Year, and a balloon drop in the Grand Foyer; all included with the concert ticket.

Tickets are $75 and still available on www.

Kennedy-Center.org

THE ACT AT HOWARD THEATER The Howard Theater will host their first New Year’s Eve party, “The Act,” a theatrical masquerade ball. The burlesque themed party will include dangling aerialists, pop violinists, fire breathers, and much more. Top 40, house, and hip hop tunes will be played by celebrity DJs DJ Biks & Spinser Tracey. The event will commence at 9:30 p.m., with a balloon drop and live feed to Times Square at midnight. Tickets can be purchased at www.NewYearsEveDC. com, and call 202-246-3362 for table reservations.

CAPITALE Capitale, which opened this past September, will be hosting a New Year’s Eve countdown party at their “Hogwarts-meets-Hollywood” venue. The event, starting at 9 p.m. with open bar, will feature DJ EPX spinning mash-ups of Top 40, dance, and house music. For more information, visit www.CapitaleOfDC.com or call 202-962-3933.

BIG NIGHT D.C. Tickets for Big Night DC are already on sale; last year more than 7,000 guests attended ringing in 2012. Located at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, the event will include several open bars, fifteen themed dance areas, five dance floors, party favors, food, world-class DJ lineup, and more. The event begins at 9 p.m. and lasts until 3:00 a.m. Purchase your tickets and book a room today at www.BigNightDC. com.

007 LICENSED TO THRILL THUNDERBALL D.C.’s only James Bond themed New Years Eve Gala will be hosted at the Washington Plaza Hotel; celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bond and 2013 in style, with martinis, a mock casino, a live band, DJ, open bars, and buffets and desserts. The event includes a “007 Alter-Ego” Singles Mixer from 9-10 p.m.

Purchase tickets and get more information at www.EuroNetInternational.com.

BOURBON STEAK NEW YEAR’S EVE DINER Bourbon Steak, located in The Four Seasons Georgetown, will be hosting two seatings on New Year’s Eve. The first seating will be a four course menu, from 5:30-10 p.m. The second seating is six courses, and the table is yours for the night from 8:30-10:30 p.m. which includes a champagne toast. Reserve your table on their website at www.BourbonSteakDC.com, or call the restaurant at 202-944-2026

PEACOCK CAFÉ 4-COURSE DINNER The Peacock Café, located on Prospect Street, NW, will be serving two set dinners of prix fixed 4 course dinner menu on New Year’s Eve. The first dinner set will begin serving dinner at 5 p.m. at $50 per guest. The second dinner set will begin at 8 p.m. and is priced at $65 per guest. Both dinner sets will offer special pricing on champagne. For reservations, please call 202-625-2740. For more information, visit www.peacockcafe.com

KESWICK HALL NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION Keswick Hall will have several things to do on New Year’s Eve, if you’re in their area. The Palmer Room will serve a four course tasting menu from 6-9:30 p.m., sparkling wine toast, and live music. The cost is $65 for adults and $20 for children aged four to twelve. Fossett’s will serve a six course menu, with sparkling wine toast, at $89 per guest from 6-10 p.m.

Reservations are required for both seatings, and can be made at 434-923-4363.★

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