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Volume 59, Number 15

Homes & History

Georgetown House Tour Marc Schappell and Tom Anderson of Washington Fine Properties

food & wine Blue Duck Tavern

Wandergolf

Spring at Pinehurst

Social Scene

Smithsonian Craft Show

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Photos and Text by Jeff Malet www.maletphoto.com 1. Assistant Drum Major SSG Jonathan DeWitt of the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps marches down Pennsylvania Ave. in the Emancipation Day Parade on April 16.

2. Members of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteers reenactment group parade down Pennsylvania Avenue on Emancipation Day. The group commemorates the service of nearly 180,000 black soldiers in the Civil War. 3. Aubrey Little of the Optimists Club of Baldwin County Alabama participates in the Cherry Blossom Parade on April 13.

4. On April 11, in a day of action aimed at drawing attention to the plight of prisoners at Guantanamo, Cuba, demonstrators wearing orange jumpsuits demanded President Barack Obama close the jail.

5. Hundreds came out to celebrate the 449th anniversary of William Shakespeare's birth at the Folger Shakespeare Library on April 21. Juggler Nick Newlin teaches 6-yearold Georgetown resident Eliza to balance a spinning ball.

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6. Victoria Myers is dressed as "Captain America."

Awesome Con D.C. brought together fans of comic books, animated movies and other forms of pop culture to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on April 20.

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AND THE WINNER IS...DISTRICT COUNCIL AT-LARGE VOTING RESULTS

BY GWENDOLYN SHEARMAN

On April 23, a special election was held in the District to select an at-large Council member for a vacated seat. Scan to find out the winner of this election.

ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF SPIRITS OF THE AMERICAS

PHOTOS BY ERIN SCHAFF

On April 19, Organization of American State hosted “Spirit of the Americas,” and through donations and silent and live auctions, OAS plans to reconstruct an operating theater at Maternite Hospital for women in Cite Soliel, Haiti.

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad-Bissessar

CELEBRATING SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHDAY AT THE FOLGER

PHOTOS BY JEFF MALET

Hundreds came out to celebrate the 449th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birth at the Folger Shakespeare Library under sunny skies on April 21.

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Let’s Do Lunch: Blue Duck Tavern

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ON THE COVER: Marc Schappell and Tom Anderson, hosts of the Georgetown House Tour Patrons Party, at their P Street home in Georgetown.

Photo by Philip Bermingham.

UP & COMING Georgetown House Tour 2013 Come to Georgetown on April 27 for the Georgetown House Tour featuring ten of Georgetown’s most beautiful homes. Every home on the Tour will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Included in your ticket price is a not-to-be missed Parish Tea in Blake Hall at the historic St. John’s Church from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets range from $45-50. To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit www.georgetownhousetour. com.St. John’s Church, 3240 O St.

APRIL 28

Washington Bach Consort presents “Mass in B Minor” featuring Agnes Zsigovics The Washington Bach Consort ends their 35th Season with the monumental Mass in B Minor, a work Bach returned to again and again during his life. Bach scholar Christoph Wolff describes the B Minor Mass as “…a summary of his writing for voice, not only in its variety of styles, compositional devices, and range of sonorities, but also in its high level of technical polish ... Bach’s mighty setting preserved the musical and artistic creed of its creator for posterity.”| Tickets $23-$65, Students 18 and younger $10, Pay Your Age 18-38. www.bachconsort.org. National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Avenue, NW.

MAY 1

Opening of The Kreeger Museum Reflecting Pool and John Dreyfuss Exhibition This inaugural exhibit around the Museum’s new reflecting pool includes several large-scale works from the sculptor’s Inventions series and marks a new exhibition space for the Museum. In honor of The Kreeger Museum’s 20th anniversary in 2014, three additional pieces will be fabricated and installed next spring to complete this exhibition. For more information, visit www.kreegermuseum.org. The Kreeger Museum; 2401 Foxhall Road, NW. Washington Jewish Music Festival Presents: Mika Karni & Kol Dodi Led by Israel’s acclaimed female vocalist Mika Karni, this ensemble of Israeli, Moroccan, Yemenite, and Ethiopian musicians and singers combines traditional Jewish melodies with African ethnic rhythms and a dash of folk.Mika Karni and KolDodi re-interpret one of the world’s most beautiful love songs, the Song of Songs.Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For more information, washingtondcjcc.org.Sixth & I, 600 I Street NW.

MAY 3

60th Annual Landon Azalea Garden Festival Come celebrate the 60th Annual Landon Azalea Garden Festival, May 3-5, 10 a.m.5 p.m. daily. Tour the 2 1/2-acre azalea garden and shop the bountiful Plant Sale.

FunLand offers rides/fun foods for kids.

The over 60 vendors at Specialty Boutiques, and antiques/collectables at Bearly Used Collection provide great shopping.

Please call (301) 320-1014 for more information. Landon School; 6101 Wilson Lane; Bethesda, MD 20817.

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APRIL 27

‘Once Wild: Isadora in Russia’ Never one to miss a revolution, Isadora Duncan arrived in Russia in 1921, determined to ignite its children’s minds through a new school of dance. Her story, as dramatic as its surrounding history, comes to life in this unique collaboration that weaves Duncan’s own dances with a newly commissioned play, world-premiere choreography, and original score. Post-performance reception on May 3 and discussion with artists on May 4. $25 General/$18 Faculty, Alumni, Senior/ $10 Student for more information please call (202) 687-ARTS (2787). Davis Performing Arts Center, Gonda Theatre; 37th & O Streets NW, Washington, D.C.

MAY 4

Book Sale The Friends of the Georgetown Library present a spring Book Sale. Saturday, May 4, 10-3PM. Special features: Large collection of books about Washington; large collections of art and gardening books; complete works of Freud; strong history and kids selections. Lots of fiction.CDs, DVDs, and VHS too. Free admission.

Georgetown Library at Wisconsin & R. Passport DC 2013 Cultural Tourism DC is presenting the sixth annual Passport DC—a month long celebration in May comprising international programs and events around the city.

Visitors and residents have the opportunity to travel around the world without ever leaving the city with tours of more than 70 embassies and hundreds of other international cultural activities that include street festivals, performances and exhibitions.

The festivities kick off on Saturday May 4, 2013, with the Around the World Embassy Tour. The Event is open to the public. For more information, please visit passportdc. org. Washington, D.C. and surround neighborhoods Choral Evensong Music of Philip Radcliffe, Thomas Tallis, and John Rutter. Sung by the professional Choir of Christ Church this series is free and open to the public as a gift to the community. For more information, please call (202) 333-6677. Christ Church, Georgetown, 31st & O Street NW.

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Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure The Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure is an annual run/walk event in Washington, D.C. that raises funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle. The heart of this event is you, its participants—and we need your help to make the biggest impact possible against this disease.For more information and to register, visit globalrace. info-komen.org. The National Mall, Washington, D.C, 900 Ohio Drive, SW. ★

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Key Bridge Boathouse Replaces Jack’s Boathouse; NPS Continues Study of Another Boathouse “We look forward to working with Boston Outdoor Recreation as they continue on the tradition of providing a valuable service to visitors,” said the National Park Service’s Rock Creek Park Superintendent Tara Morrison said in a press release. “Visitors to the newly renamed Key Bridge Boathouse will find the same or similar services offered as before.”

With those words, Jack’s Boathouse is gone.

The NPS awarded the new contract in March.

“At some point, you can’t fight the Feds,” said Jack’s Boathouse owner Paul Simkin earlier this month. The new boathouse opened April 20. As for Boston Outdoor’s commitment to hire all of the old Jack’s Boathouse employees, that promise appears to have hit a snag.

Meanwhile, the NPS continues its study of a new boating facility on Potomac in Georgetown.

The NPS states: “The National Park Service is examining the feasibility of implementing a non-motorized boathouse zone along the District of Columbia’s side of the Potomac River waterfront upstream of the Georgetown Waterfront Park. This study represents an opportunity for the NPS to identify specific ways to enhance access to the river for user groups, as well as complement the river-

side experiences provided by the Georgetown Waterfront Park and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. This is particularly challenging, given that there is limited space for and a high amount of demand.

“The NPS will be studying what structures and facilities can be accommodated within this non-motorized boathouse zone that are related to waterfront, access to the river, and are consistent with the necessary and appropriate uses for this zone. This study will lay the groundwork for future decision-making regarding (1) scenarios for development/improvement of NPS facilities and (2) further planning and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)/National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) compliance as necessary to implement the non-motorized boathouse zone.”

The NPS will host a public meeting on this study, May 22, from 6 to 8 p.m., May 22, at the West End Public Library, 1101 24th St., NW. For more information, contact: Tammy Stidham, National Capital Region at 202-619-7474 or tammy_stidham@nps.gov.

Body Found in Potomac April 17 A body was found floating in the Potomac April 17, west of Key Bridge. It was the fourth body found in the Potomac’s waters this month.

According to the Washington Post, “Wednesday’s discovery came about 12:20 p.m., when fire officials said two kayakers pulled the body of an adult male to the shore from a spot about 400 yards west of Key Bridge. Police went to the 3700 block of Water Street, NW, near the Washington Canoe Club. Authorities

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Mike Naeve, Bob Laycock, Cheryl Naeve and Julia Diaz-Asper at Book Hill Fundraiser

would not give additional details.” Observers feared that it might have been Changquing Yang, who was, according to the United States Park Police, “reported missing by his family and last seen on April at 11 a.m. on the bank (Maryland side) of the Potomac River in the area of Chain Bridge Road . . . was last known to be wearing a red sweater or jacket, a white t-shirt, and grey pants. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Chiangquing, please contact Detective Bumbray at United States Park Police Criminal Investigations Branch at 202-610-8730, reference Case #13-00145 or contact the United States Park Police Tip-Line at 202-610-8737.”

Book Hill Fundraiser Close to Goal An April 10 fundraiser at the home of Cheryl

and Mike Naeve helped to raise $25,000 for the complete the trident fence at Book Hill, according to the Friends of Book Hill Park. The charity needs $8,000 more to reach its goal.

Attempted Sexual Assault Near Rose Park The Metropolitan Police Department arrested Matthew Gabramadhin, 23, of Springfield, Va., April 15, and charged him in connection with kidnapping and assault with intent to commit first-degree sex abuse and said he grabbed a woman and “forced her to an area nearby and attempted to sexually assault her.” The incident was in the 2600 block of O Street, NW. A month ago, a man was seen exposing himself in the same area.

Town Topics Georgetown Honors ‘Boston Strong’

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IN-HOUSE PERIODONIST Ryan Samuel, co-owner of Booeymonger’s

Community Calendar Saturday, April 27 & 28

Bonhams Appraisals, Auction Highlights Bonhams will exhibit auction items and offer free appraisals during its the Spring Exhibition Weekend, April 27 and 28, at the Four Seasons

Monday, April 29

ANC2E Monthly Meeting Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E will meet 6:30 p.m., April 29, at Georgetown Visitation Prep, 35th and Volta Place, Heritage Room.

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Wednesday, May 8

Trees for Georgetown Annual Party The annual Trees for Georgetown Spring Celebration will be at 1611 29th St., NW, May 8. Hosted by Shelley and Bruce Ross-Larson, the reception will launch “Georgetown Initiative for Family Trees,” a program to care for and sponsor trees. For more information, email GIFTrees@gmail.com.

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The terrorist Boston Marathon bombings on April 15 were a horrific shock to those on the scene and across America. Our prayers are with the dead, maimed and injured. The racers will return.

For two Georgetowners, the marathon and its after-effects were personal and shocking, of course.

Marsha Ralls, a business leader and owner of the Ralls Collection, ran the race until its last miles just as the bombs went off.

“I was at Mile 22 and saw all the runner looking at their phones,” Ralls said. “That was unusual, to say the least. At Mile 23, they told us they would stop the race at Mile 24. I did not yet know there had been a bombing.”

“My first reaction to all this is anger and shock,” Ralls said. “I will go back in honor of those killed.”

For runners tired, but happy to be close to the finish, “it was emotional,” she said. “No one could reach me at first. I didn’t know anyone’s number. Next time, I will have my boys’ numbers on me. My friends were going to the finish line to meet me.”

It was doubly emotional for Ralls, as she was running “for my mother and a little boy who died.”

The Boston Marathon is a race for elite runners. Ralls was stopped at Mile 24. (Her qualifying time is 4:05.) She is pictured at the top of Heartbreak Hill, about four miles from the finish line. Ralls plans to return for a third time to the marathon: “I am with you, Boston, and will be back next year.”

For Ryan Samuel, co-owner of Booeymonger’s on Prospect Street, the race was over in just over three hours. He had run with a friend, keeping his pace. The two were back in their hotel by the time of the bombing. Samuel, too, was angry and shocked but had no doubt the marathon would continue next year.

Hotel in Georgetown. The exhibition is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 27; noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 28. Complimentary appraisals are available on April 27 by appointment. Contact Martin Gammon at Bonhams, at (202) 333-1696.

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Bring a friend — leave with a treasure The Georgetown Office of Doyle New York and the Georgetown House Tour are hosting a presentation and book signing by New Yorkbased architect Gil Schafer in Blake Hall at St. John’s Church on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m.

Schafer’s presentation is titled “The Ingredients of a Great House.” Tickets for this event can be purchased on www.GeorgetownHouseTour.com -- or call (202) 338-2287 or (202) 338-1796.★

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EDITORIAL/ OPINON

Is April the Cruelest Month?

BY GARY T IS CHL ER

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All in all, it’s been a tough week,” President Barack Obama said in the wake of the capture of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, which ended the week-long trial by terror of a proud, historic American city stunned into shock by the bombing attacks Monday at the finish line of its beloved annual Boston Marathan on Patriot Day. “But we’ve seen the character of America once more.”

Throughout the week, there was enough hard and difficult news to make many hearts buckle— flood waters in Mississippi, in the Midwest, in Missouri; the dramatic defeat of the background check amendment in the United States Senate, making the defeat of any sort of gun control legislation inevitable; poisoned letters sent to a U.S. Senator and the President by an Elvis impersonator; a huge fire and explosion that demolished the town of West, Texas and killed 19 people at last count, including firefighters.

In the end though, it was Boston where all attention flew, where our emotions were engaged most fully, where drama of the kind that had a 9/11 feeling to it unfolded for days from the moment of the seen-over-and-over-again explosion that knocked down a runner near the finishing line until the killing of Tamerlan Tsarnaev and the capture of his 19-year-old brother Dzhokhar, two Chechen brothers and Boston residents who had perpetrated an act of terror by placing backpacks filled with deadly bombs in two different locations near the finish line of the marathon.

Three people were killed—an 8-year-old boy, a 23-year-old student from China and a 29-yearold restaurant manager. Their names were Martin Richard, Lu Lingzi and Krystle Campbell. Some 170 more were injured and hospitalized, some with injuries that required amputation.

The scenes at the scene—ambulances roaring in, people rushing to help, bodies flailing on the sidewalk, police with guns drawn, along with the accompanying sounds of sirens, screams, the yelling of officers, victims, bystanders, the energy that saw people running from and to the scene in confusion, seemed as familiar as any old dream of disaster, a particular disaster from a perfect fall morning nearly 12 years ago, when smoke, disaster and unimaginable horror and tragedy ruled New York.

Boston’s travail, the ruination of its proud day of celebration and of Patriot Day and all the frustration, confusion—one network anchor called it the fog of war—was in the end not 9/11 but 4/15 in the year 2013. It was something different, particular to the times, the place, and the people, including the perpetrators of the bombings, which hinted again at the unfamiliar culture of the others. Who and why could do such a thing, we all asked, and when we found out who, we still didn’t really know why, although it clearly carried a whiff of the cultural animus against America that permeated the horrors of 9/11.

It was not the same story—that needs to be clear. We caught the whiff of the terrorist bomb in the air, with random victims victimized again.

But we live in age now that includes the wrath of Mother Nature and its Sandy, its earthquakes in Japan and Haiti, Katrina and New Orleans. We live now in the age of mass murderers and shooters, full of rage visited upon their own families, themselves, co-workers and bosses, but also most hurtfully to all, children and people in the wrong place at the wrong time. We live now in the age of terrorists, angry Jihadists, as well as home grown killers.

The end result of such events is random death and destruction and loss which can never be made up for with abstractions like blame, revenge, justice, rationale, ideology or psychosis. They are essentially senseless events which are utterly unfair in how and whom they victimize. The rest of us become spectators, left with a hunger to know what happened, to know and commemorate the lives of the victims, identify the causes and causists, the time of day, the temperature of the air that hour, the life stories of both the perpetrators and their victims.

It is always different, with an overlay of the memories of previous tragedies. Boston was about innocent victims, about a historic city rocked to its knees, its people forced into a kind of lockdown in their homes while a huge law enforcement and military presence sought the two brothers. It was also about the city itself which other Americans hold dear for the origin history of our revolution which it contains on cobbled sidewalks, in stores and museums, for its Irish and ethnic overlays, its rough politics, its New England patina of intellectualism, poetry and education, its sports teams and rivalries.

It’s also about the media itself which went into its almost reflexive full court press, which is to rush to any and all bits of information and often report it unchecked, anchors, bloggers, freelancers, television and print reporters and gawkers mixing freely. In that sense, the usual happened—mistakes were made, the most egregious and unapologetic being that of the New York Post who ran a picture of a man on the front page of its tabloid, which suggested he was one of the men being sought. Hints of conspiracy flew through the air like bugs, including false reports of arrests.

When the bombers were finally identified— by way of an unprecedented appeal to digital and internet watchers to help find them in thousands of photos taken that day—it became a different story, a way of trying to figure out the torturous path that led these two brothers who had been in Boston since their early youth to the moment when they made these bombs and picked up and set down those backpacks. It was a complicated story, fueled by the anger of one of their uncles living in Maryland, who was furious at what he PUBLISHER

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the editor: Re: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s Mother’s House The house at 3044 O St., NW, across from the east side of Christ Episcopal Church, was never known as Bouvier House [Georgetowner, April 10] and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s mother never used the name Janet Lee Bouvier after her marriage to Hugh (not High) Auchincloss. Janet Auchincloss used to sit in the pew in front of me when I was a member of Christ Church. All of the Auchincloss family were in church on the Sunday after the November 22, 1963, assassination of President John Kennedy.

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saws as a betrayal, by tentacles reaching to Russia and the Muslim republics, and the bloody battles of Chechnya. It ended with a cold-blooded killing of a Cambridge police officer, a running gun battle late Thursday night in which the older brother was killed and finally after a nerve-wracking day of lockdown and speculation, in the discovery of a bloody, wounded but still dangerous younger brother who had hidden for the better part of a day under the tarp of a boat in a yard in a house just outside of an established perimeter.

Politicians tried to butt in—it is in the nature of the beast—on what to do with the captured bomber and how to treat him. Questions remain, stories abounded. Boston—the citizens thereof— celebrated the end of their ordeal in ballparks and stadiums in the streets in cheers for police, firemen and EMS personnel. They became “Boston Strong”, a slogan that was well on its way to copyright.

No one, of course, cheered in West, Texas, where firemen rushed bravely to their deaths, and not a single resident was left unaffected. But it was not Boston, no full court press here, perhaps understandably. Americans were left in grief, here, too, and reporters on television remembered to put the comma between West and Texas on the air, that pause, that identified the place. Soon, they too will be holding commemorations for those lost, and the unimaginable loss of life, and place.

West was not Boston and Boston, in the end was not 9/11 these years ago. It was the memory of 9/11 which touched Boston, if not West, a hint of smoke and fire and terror in the air. But it was April, a spring week, and the mornings came regularly after the Friday night.★

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Jack Evans Report: Keep Our Libraries Open

BY JACK EVANS

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wrote in the last issue about the Mayor’s budget proposal, which I am largely pleased with subject to certain exceptions, such as the lack of sufficient funding for the arts. Today, though, I want to focus on one of the items I strongly support in the Mayor’s proposal, which is increased funding for our libraries.

As I mentioned before, I have been advocating for quite a while that our libraries be kept open longer. I introduced a bill to mandate that libraries be open seven days a week, and for longer hours. The District has spent millions of dollars renovating our libraries, and it is a shame that our now award-winning libraries have been closed on Sundays for years. Evidence has shown that after our libraries are renovated, circulation demand increases 30% - we’ve certainly seen that in Georgetown - all the more reason to expand our hours. Sundays are great opportunities for individuals and families to enjoy our libraries, as well as for students to finish last minute homework assignments. The libraries also house public meeting rooms, which are a great resource for nonprofit and community groups. Job-seekers regularly use the computers in our libraries.

Now, down to the details. I was so pleased that the Mayor included allocations in his budget proposal to largely fund my legislation. While I had asked for $10.5 million to fully fund the hours I proposed, the budget includes $8 million toward new hours and an additional $2 million for new books. On paper, this looks like a substantial increase in the library’s budget, from $42 million in fiscal year to $52.1 million in 2013. In some agencies, I would be concerned about this volume of an increase, but the library system is one of our best working D.C. agencies.

The public library system has a track record of being consistently on budget, and library management staff have assured me that they will have the time needed to hire the additional staffing required in order to meet the deadline of October 1, the day fiscal year 2014 begins.

Now it is up to the D.C. Council to keep this money in the library budget rather than divert it for other uses. I hope you will support me in this goal. The Council will be making its own recommendations regarding the budget in coming weeks, so please share your views with me and with my colleagues.★

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EDITORIAL/ OPINON

Animal Instincts

BY DAV ID P OS T nimal laws are challenging.

Especially when elephants start making new donkey and dog laws.

Elephants are worried that 600,000 donkeys could destroy their neighborhoods even though there are virtually no reported neighborhoods destroyed by donkeys. But the donkey population is growing, and elephants don’t like that.

Certainly, donkeys could cause damage. In my yard, they might eat my tulips and daffodils or the blossoms on my magnolia trees. Maybe a donkey would be frightened by the eye lashes on my little yellow cat and kick it. A herd of donkeys plundering our neighborhoods could change our way of life.

What really bothers the elephants is that the donkeys may kick them out of their homes, so they are trying to stop the donkey population growth.

Years ago, donkeys only counted if they could read and pay money. Many neighborhoods didn’t allow donkeys. Those laws were tossed out, but elephants are worried again, and believe the best way to protect us (or them) is to require donkeys to carry government-approved photos.

The idea is that it’s better to keep ten thousand good donkeys out than to let one bad donkey in.

This picture law may be tough on many donkeys. There are very few donkey photo shops, and many donkeys will have difficulty getting there. The elephants want the donkeys to pay a fee to have their picture taken, and many donkeys don’t carry much money with them.

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because they hate donkeys. Requiring donkeys to carry photos should keep the donkeys away from them.

At the same time, dogs are running wild everywhere.

Dogs are different than donkeys. They roam in masses, mess up yards, and carry bugs. They also scare cats away, and cats scare mice and other rodents away. Worse, bad dogs bite, and their bites can kill. The dog catcher is constantly chasing bad dogs, and occasionally catches one.

If the dog is really bad, the dog catcher may put it down.

Over 80% of people think we should do a better job keeping track of dogs. After all, if soldiers have to wear dog tags, shouldn’t dogs wear them?

Responsible dog owners don’t think that dogs are a problem. They love their dogs and say that they need their good dogs to protect them from bad dogs. They point out that Old Yeller didn’t have a dog tag and protected his family from a bad dog. And Lassie solved a new problem every week for years. No one asked Lassie if she had a dog tag.

Most people believe that if dogs were tagged, fewer bad dogs would bite them. Elephants point out that Old Yeller wasn’t tagged 200 hundred years ago so it would be wrong to tag good dogs now.

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Dahlgren Chapel Vandalized Dahlgren Chapel, a place of worship at the center of Georgetown University’s main campus and campus ministry, was vandalized April 14.

Chairs were tossed and broken as was a crucifix, according to university spokespersons. The organ was also damaged. The university said it would increase security at the historic chapel, built in 1893, which was been the site for many Georgetown alum weddings.

Georgetown University President John DeGioia issued a statement on the vandalism: “The preliminary investigation indicates that there was no desecration of the Blessed Sacrament or any religious symbols. The prima-

ry damage was to furniture and other fixtures. . . . I must underscore that acts of vandalism, especially of sacred places, have no place in our campus community. As a Catholic and Jesuit university, we are committed to fostering a community that is welcoming to people of all religions, races and ethnicities and that values understanding, inclusion and respect. While we do not know the motivation of the person or persons who committed these acts, nor whether or not they are members of the university community, they are of great concern.”

Rev. Kevin O’Brien, S.J., vice president for mission and ministry, told the student-run Georgetown Voice that “the crucifix was damaged in a minor way, though it did not constitute ‘desecration,’ which is property damage with intent to religiously offend.”

Nevertheless, the damage was enough to force the sudden relocation of the 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sunday Masses. The 5 p.m. Mass was celebrated at Dahlgren.

University spokesperson Rachel Pugh told the Georgetowner: “Georgetown University’s Department of Public Safety is working closely with the Metropolitan Police Department in investigating this crime. Security has been increased. Currently, no other details are available to be released as this is an ongoing active investigation.”

The university urges anyone who may have information related to this incident to contact DPS at 202-687-4343. ★

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Third Edition to Become El Centro Well, you have heard about the change and now it sounds official: replacing the longtime Third Edition, the Mexican restaurant El Centro will open its second D.C. location at 1218 Wisconsin Ave. NW, the former home of Third Edition, according to DC Eater. El Centro plans to open in June.

Nike Women’s Half Marathon, April 28; Expo to Close Thomas Jefferson Street, April 27 The inaugural Nike Women Half Marathon, a race to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, will take place in Washington, D.C. April 28. More than 45,000 persons will visit Georgetown, April 25 through 27, as runners will bring along their friends and families to visit the Nike Women Half Marathon D.C. Expotique, hosted at Washington Harbour, and 3050 K St., NW. The Nike Women Race Series has helped to generate more than $128 million dollars for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and provides a premium event experience that annually celebrates the strength, determination, and accomplishments of women worldwide.

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Bergerie Decorating Co., longtime furniture upholsterer and repairer, appears set to change into a yoga place. It is on the ANC’s April 29 meeting’s agenda: “3343 Prospect Street, NW, BZA Application No. 18555, Application for special exception to change a nonconforming use of “upholstering furniture” to a “yoga studio, apparel/accessories/home goods/furnishings” use.”

J. Crew Makes Its Bigger Move J. Crew closed April 18 to move a few doors down to its larger reconstructed retail space. It plans to reopen April 24 and is still part of the Shops at Georgetown Park. It entrance is just across from Dean & Deluca. The other tenant remaining open in the old mall is Washington Sports Club on the second floor; it never closed.

Dr. Martens to M Street Dr. Martens, the boot and shoe store, plans to open a store at 3108 M St., NW, replacing P&C Art, an art gallery in Georgetown for almost 40 years. Expect a sale at P&C Art until its June departure.

Georgetown BID Test: Return Traffic Officers to Return to Wisc. & M? Relief for drivers and pedestrians alike is coming to the intersection of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Those who cross the intersection daily, both in their vehicle and on foot, know all about the congestion, headaches and danger that it can cause, but there may be a pos-

sible solution in sight.

The Georgetown Business Improvement District has teamed up the District Department of Transportation to test the use of traffic control officers at the intersection to respond to recurring concerns regarding pedestrian safety as well as commuter and bus delays.

Also named Joseph Pozell Square, the intersection is the most famous one in Georgetown and one of the busiest in Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Reserve Officer Joseph Pozell was struck by a sport-utility vehicle, while working May 14, 2005, at the corner.

Pozell was well known in Georgetown for his civic work and as superintendent of the historic Oak Hill Cemetery on R Street, NW. The volunteer traffic officer died from his injuries three days later on May 17.

“We are hoping that intersection management will improve conditions for everyone, including bus riders on the two D.C. Circulator Routes and five Metrobus routes that traverse this spot,” said BID transportation director Jonathan Kass.

Five traffic control officers tested out the idea on April 5 and quickly eased and increased the flow of traffic and eliminated pedestrian congestion at M Street and Wisconsin Avenue.

Upon completion of the trial run, the BID will collaborate with DDOT to determine whether permanent deployment of traffic management officers should be put into place at the intersection.

Residents, business owners and visitors to the area are encouraged to comment on the impact traffic officers have on conditions to info@georgetowndc.com.

Biz Group Meets at Smith Point The Georgetown Business Association met April 17 for its monthly networking reception at Smith Point, one of Georgetown’s celebrated prepster, 30-something hot spots which made headlines when first daughters Jenna and Barbara Bush made the scene in 2005. Owner Bo Blair -- whose other ventures include Surfside, Jetties and Fairgrounds and the Bullpen -- was the host.

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he employment report for the month of March released March 5, was as ugly as it gets. The consensus among economists was that around 200,000 new non-payroll jobs would be created. The number released was 88,000. Lipstick would not help this report.

Not that much could be more troubling then the report; the numbers released on labor participation were equally unpleasant. Labor participation gages the percentage of potential workers that are actively looking for work. 500,000 people were estimated to have stopped looking for work. This is the largest one-month decline since December of 1979.

This explains why the unemployment rate dropped to 7.6 percent If 500,000 workers had not stopped looking for work, the unemployment rate would have either stayed stagnant at 7.7 percent or even gone higher. It is not unusual in a

Effects of the sequestration are about to come on stage. growing job market to see the unemployment rate tick higher when the job market grows. This is because the available labor market gets larger when unemployed workers get more optimistic and start actively looking for work. This is one of the reasons this job report coupled with the labor participation numbers is troubling.

Some economists are pointing to the payroll tax rise, not the sequester, as the catalyst for this job report. As part of the fiscal cliff deal in Congress earlier this year the Social Security payroll tax was allowed to revert back to 6.2 percent from the temporary level of 4.2 percent. This cost the average tax payer around $100 a month is income, which is less money a lot of consumers have to spend in the economy.

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Bad news can be good news for bonds, and ultimately mortgage interest rates. Before the jobs report, some economists and talking heads were debating when the Federal Reserve would take its foot off the accelerator, implying that this would happen sooner then what the was being stated. Well, the “experts” will have to find something to talk about on CNBC or on the internet. This report clearly reaffirms that the stimulus by the Federal Reserve, including keeping rates low is not going away anytime soon.

The bond markets reflected this when 10-Year Treasury notes were trading at their lowest point since May of 2012. Mortgage rates are close to historic lows.

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Love of History & Home Georgetown House Tour 2013

BY N ICO DODD & ROB E RT D E VA N E Y

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he country’s oldest house tour, often called “the glue that holds Georgetown together,” comes again this Saturday, April 27. This year, longtime supporters and Georgetown residents Tom Anderson and Marc Schappell open their historically preserved home, five years in the making, for this year’s Patrons’ Party.

The Georgetown House Tour is a celebration of what makes our neighborhood great. This Saturday’s annual tour will provide the best opportunity to experience what Georgetown is all about.

This year, ten Georgetown homes will be open to the public to view their interiors as a benefit for St. John’s Church’s outreach programs. The homes range from contemporary to traditional, but all are beautiful examples of what is here.

The preservation of these historic Washington homes is one of the things this community safeguards. An example of the importance of this devotion is the home of the hosts of this year’s Patron’s Party, Tom Anderson and Marc Schappell.

Anderson and Schappell have had a love affair with Georgetown for the better part of their adult lives. After his undergraduate studies, Schappell moved to Georgetown to attend George Washington University and completed his Ph.D. Anderson was drawn initially to Georgetown to help his friend Sam Pardoe start a real estate company in Georgetown, but instead opted to move to New York City to become part of the founding group of Sotheby’s International Realty, when it was under the ownership of the art auction house bearing its name.

Both flipped back and forth between New York City and Washington and Georgetown several times over the next decade for various positions: Anderson with Sotheby’s; Schappell in various general management consulting roles, before settling into New York City for almost 25 years. Anderson became the executive vice president for Sotheby’s International Realty, while Schappell became co-head of the United States, and Managing Partner of New York for Egon Zehnder International, one of the “big 5” executive search firms globally.

Then, back to Georgetown they came again: Anderson in 2005 and Schappell in 2007 to join a firm they had helped found in 1999, Washington Fine Properties, one of the premier residential real estate firms in and around D.C. “Coming back to Washington in 2005 was in many ways like coming full circle,” Anderson

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said. “I had always loved living in Washington, and we had so many great friends here.” Schappell agreed: “We had incredibly fond memories of having lived here before. So, we were really excited about it.”

In moving back, their first house they bought sight unseen -- thanks to their partners at WFP Dana Landry and Bill Moody. That home hardly had its paint dry before their current home came on the market, which they bought immediately.

“It was one of three homes in Washington that I had admired most since my graduate school days, never dreaming that I might live in it one day,” Schappell said. “It just spoke to both of us,” Anderson said.

Then came the restoration, all five years of it.

“Talk about the wonderful community of neighbors that Georgetown is all about,” Anderson said. “We really put it to the test.”

“It’s a true Federal,” said Schappell, who still manages to sit on the Board of the New York Landmarks Conservancy in New York. “What was so special to us was that the house still had so many of its original features, such as its staircase, its windows and its moldings.”

According to the Peabody Room at the Georgetown Public Library, 3142 P Street, built between 1790 and 1800, was known as the Bodisco House in 1927. Russian ambassador Alexander de Bodisco married Harriet Williams, who was given away by Henry Clay. According to the article, “the marriage lifted the girl from obscurity to the highest round of the social ladder and the vast wealth of her husband adorned her with flashing jewels that became known the world over.” The article continues, “the most superb fete ever given in the District, according to some historians, was given in this house in honor of the birthday of the Emperor Nicholas, when 800 guests were invited.” Before the Civil War, 3142 P Street was the home of the Rev. Mr. Simpson, and later it became the residence of William H. Tenney, who owned a mill in Georgetown. There is, of course, another Bodisco House -- perhaps more well known -- at 3322 O St., NW, the home of Secretary of State John Kerry and Teresa Heinz.

Today, Anderson and Schappell’s home has a lot of features that its predecessors did not enjoy, but they are proud of the fact that they were able to preserve so much of the original fabric of the house.

“We had a great contractor, Danny Ngo, who, by the way, was the contractor for another home

Marc Schappell and Tom Anderson Photo by Philip Bermingham

on the tour this year, 3245 N Street,” Anderson said -- to which Schappell added, “And a great decorator, Susan Beimler, who helped us tremendously with color and textiles.”

Of the P Street house, Beimler said, “Their home has great bones, and I wanted to make sure we built on the wonderful foundation that was already in place. Tom and Marc are avid collectors of American and English antiques. So, it was a very easy collaboration for me.” “We couldn’t have done it without her,” Anderson said.

Anderson called the house’s restoration and preservation “a great journey.”

“At times, like when we were digging out the basement which didn’t exist beforehand, we wondered if we were ever going to see the end,” Schappell said. “But then we’ve put ourselves through this drill more than once.”

Anderson and Schappell also have a historic home in Southampton, N.Y. -- where they are hosting the Southampton Historic House Tour’s Patron’s Party next week -- as well as in Palm

Beach, Fla. The big secret is actually their cattle operation -- “Think Belted Galloway cattle that look like Oreo cookies,” Schappell said -- and sheep dairy in upstate New York (Meadowood Farms), where they make an artisanal sheep cheese which can be bought at Cowgirl Creamery here in D.C. “We are very, very pleased to open up our doors, contributing to the spirit of the community,” Anderson said.

At 3142 P Street, an old wisteria vine climbs the “front” of the house. Like many Georgetown homes, the side of the house facing P Street is actually the back of the house, the front of the house facing what was the Port of Georgetown, now with a view of Rosslyn, Va., and the Georgetown Inn. “The Georgetown House Tour speaks to the best of what Georgetown is all about, which is its architecture and the vibrant neighborhood that it is,” Schappell said. ★

The 2013 House Tour At a Glance

The Georgetown House Tour Patrons’ Party will be held at the home of Tom Anderson and Marc Schappell April 24. Tickets can be purchased online at www.GeorgetownHouseTour.com.

There is a tea at St. John’s Church parish hall (O and Potomac Streets), 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 27, the day of the tour.

In addition to the tour, the Georgetown House Tour and the Georgetown Office of Doyle New York are hosting a presentation and book signing by New York-based architect Gil Schafer in Blake Hall at St. John’s Church on Thursday, May 9, at 6 p.m. Schafer’s presentation is titled “The Ingredients of a Great House.” Tickets for this event can be purchased on the Georgetown House Tour’s website as well.

Houses Featured on the Georgetown House Tour This year’s varied selection includes nine places but 10 addresses, nearly evenly divided on the west and east sides. In a matter of hours, visitors will take in breath-taking designs and surprises of place and history. (Descriptions provided by the Georgetown House Tour.)

1671 34TH STREET

1601 31ST STREET

the South. The owners have a knack for finding things many would overlook and turning them into something practical and intriguing.

2817 N STREET This home was constructed in 1796, but has seen multiple additions throughout its history.

It is semi-detached with a guest house adjacent to the main building. Six original wood-burning fireplaces remain in the house. One of the most notable additions was a kitchen and an enlarged dining room, completed in 2000. Both rooms contain banks of windows and doors that offer garden views. The addition was commissioned by then-owner Michael Sullivan and designed

by Outerbridge Horsey Associates.

1300 30TH STREET

3245 N Street now has a sleek contemporary appearance since its just finished total renovation by Rixey-Rixey Architects of Georgetown.

The home’s modern and clean lines have been compared to that of a high-performance race car and the design and furnishings reflect the varied interests of its owners.

Originally built in 1807 as part of a freestanding house, this three-story Georgian-style brick home is one the earliest substantial houses in Georgetown. It originally included what is now 1302 30th Street, but the property was divided in 1887, when the mansard roofs were added.

Both properties are designated as contributing properties to the Georgetown Historic District and are National Landmarks listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

1316 AND 1318 33RD STREET

3138 P STREET

“The Stables,” as they are known, began life as a carriage house and stables. In the 1850s, Richard Perry, founder of Georgetown Gas Works and chairman of a local bank, built himself a suitable mansion (the large home at the corner of 33rd and O Streets) plus carriage house, stables and other temporary buildings. In 1923, Perry’s carriage house and stables were converted to residential use. The two houses (each about 1,700 square feet) contain puzzling clues to past residents: religious terra cotta tiles in the walls, stained glass windows and the ghosts of windows and doors on the exterior walls.

This elegant and spacious multi-level home is featured on the cover of the April issue of Veranda with a 12-page spread inside. The distinguished interior is by the owner, a nationally known designer who has a passion for classic architecture, tempered by a serene, neutral palette. Shots of brightly-colored upholstery, painted furniture and strategically placed canvases of contemporary art contribute to a relaxed, well-lived-in atmosphere that makes the grandeur of the rooms more inviting.

The site of 1687 34th Street was once part of the estate of heiress and socialite Evalyn Walsh McLean, famous, amongst other things, for being the last private owner of the Hope Diamond.

Mrs. McLean’s primary estate was on the site of what is now McLean Gardens. After she died in 1947, the property was sold to a developer who, in 1950 – 51, constructed custom townhouses on the site that reflected the look of the 19th century “period” homes of Georgetown.

Mrs. Lockland Phillips (“Betty”) purchased the house, where she resided for 40 years, during which time the house held an immense collection of 19th and 20th century art, considered to be the finest in Washington.

1687 34TH STREET

This baronial-style baroque Victorian mansion on the corner of 31st and Q Streets was built in 1889 for lawyer and developer W. Taylor Birch. In 1885, Birch purchased and subdivided three lots, on which he constructed this home and 1607 31st Street. The architect for 1601 and possibly 1607 was Thomas F. Schneider, who designed many houses in Washington, but is chiefly known for designing the Cairo Hotel near Dupont Circle. The hotel’s height of 12 stories caused a furor among Washington residents and was the impetus of the Height of Buildings Act of 1899 and subsequent acts that limit the height of buildings in Washington to this day.

1552 34TH STREET Built in the early 1930s as part of a WPA project to give work to unemployed architects, 1552 34th Street is one of a row of eight houses that share a common alley at the back. The entry door is recessed from the sidewalk through a walkway. The kitchen and dining room in the front of the house afford a view of Volta Park.

Most of the furnishings are family pieces from

3245 N STREET Bathed in light emanating from strategically placed skylights over the floating staircase and the central glass elevator shaft, the house at

The federal row house at 3138 P Street, with a classic brick front, was originally designed in 1911 by local architect J.W. McIntyre for then owner and builder Elie Fabrie, who moved to Washington after his property was substantially damaged in the San Francisco earthquake of 1906.★

Loving the Town and Its History “Why are historic towns so loved?” This question was posed by those working on the Georgetown House Tour in its tour booklet.

Here are their answers.

Buildings at the Street Edge: public and private space that is lined with buildings and sidewalks to give a clear distinction between each.

Density: enough population experiencing each

use to activate the neighborhood 24/7 and form a community.

Resiliency: a community with social and cultural activities that adapts and changes with the population and the generations.

Walkable, Navigable Streets: blocks and streets with a pattern that allow for pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles to get around safely and efficiently.

Diversity of Uses: homes, offices, shops, schools, civic buildings, religious facilities, parks and more within comfortable walking distance of each other.

Character of Place: quality buildings with human scaled details.

Story: a connection to the past with buildings, open space and museums that remind today’s generations of those who came before.

These items are all key tenants of New Urbanism, Smart Growth and the Main Street Movement, and these originated with historic towns.

(See cnu.org, smartgrowth.org, and mainstreet. org for more detailed information.)

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Wandergolf

Spring at Pinehurst

BY WAL LY GREE V E S

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he clickety-clack of rubber tires hitting highway cement separations is the only thing that I was really thinking about when, after hurtling through a couple of stillconfusing, identical-looking roadway roundabouts, the charming and mystical town of Pinehurst, North Carolina, appeared from the clouds out of nowhere.

“Field of Dreams,” “Bagger Vance,” and the two golfers (I mean hunters) that found Brigadoon came to mind. Far away-sounding French horns tapered off as we drove into the charming golf village that is busy readying itself for back-to-back men and women U.S. Opens in 2014. Non-chain bookshops, clothing boutiques and eateries line the streets of the small village business district, surrounded by stunning Carolina homes that busy local realtors rent for as much as $75,000 a week during the Open. On our visit, the Holly was our resort home away from home.

Christened in 1895, with dark oak passages and suck-you-in cute creaky hallways that cause women to grab you by the arm, the Holly was consummate in its décor down to its two restaurants that offer collar-only steak at night and mouth-melting banana strawberry smoothies in early a.m. pre-golf or spa attire.

Boasting nine golf courses, the Donald Ross-

Carolina Hotel at dusk

Intoxicating designed Pinehurst #2 is, by far, the most infamous and will host the Open in 2014. Teeing off at 8:40 a.m. in 39-degree rain weather may make it hard for me to recognize the audience-flocked fairways come Open time, but I will know that’s where they are by watching the momentarily

grief-stricken amazed looks on the faces of pro golfers as they watch their balls roll off perfectly groomed, innocent-looking, turtle-backed greens. Showering after my humbling round, the thought occurred to me that I had more of a chance of standing at the back of the tub and

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successfully tossing a wet bar of soap onto the elevated bathtub corner than I did of hitting any kind of iron shot that the #2 greens would hold.

Fortunate to play my round with a member of the 106-year-old, Pinehurst-based golfing fraternity, the Tin Whistles (think well-dressed, philanthropic Hell’s Angels of golf), I was treated to warm and funny stories in the history-laden clubhouse, complete with walls sporting action pictures of every who’s-who and who has been in the game of golf.

Creamy crab and sweet corn bisque with lightly toasted fritters floating in it, and the cheerful one-liner-offering staff at the resort’s anchor facility, Carolina Dining Room, helped me feel better about the damage #2 did to my permanent record and my golf-battered ego. Bellboys,

the people that dictate carefree afternoon naps or the cause of unsettling heartburn.

Encouraged by the staff at the clubhouse the next morning and heartily welcomed by the threesome and caddie I was paired with, my wife rode with us as we teed off at 8:27 a.m. on Pinehurst #4. The threesome we were golfing with was at Pinehurst celebrating one brother’s victorious bout with leukemia from the other brother’s marrow donation, and the son’s recovery from a double hip operation. This inspirational dynamic, our scratch-shooting caddie Bradley’s witty repartee, my wife’s presence and the sunny day all made up for the amount of time I spent in the course’s legendary Fazio-created 180 sand traps. This winter was a long one in Pinehurst, and I just missed seeing the blooming azaleas and dogwoods that #4 usually boasts at this time of year.

Nevertheless, the appealing monochromatic-magic created by pine needle boughs everywhere satiated my aesthetic appetite and made it easier to find wayward tee shots.

Manufacturing empathy and sensitivity for the nongolfer are wasted efforts at Pinehurst because of the number of other activities available to engage in as well as the interesting historical nature of the resort. My wife is still showing off a pedicure she received from a choice of more than 50 treatments at the spa, and there are sinful amounts of money-spending opportunities that include clothes, tennis, food, real-estate, antiques, alcohol, pottery and any item you ever thought of with the Pinehurst #8 Hole 15 Pinehurst “Putter Boy” logo or “U.S. OPEN 2014” imprinted shuttle drivers, caddies and other good time co- on them. The table butter imprinted with the putconspirators can play Pinehurst courses at their ter boy logo spawned the weekend long laughleisure with few restrictions, which says a lot to able request for “more putter butter, please.” Just me about a golf resort. It serves as a reminder to the fact that you find yourself requesting extra me that whatever multi-starred and architectur- butter is relaxation recognition. The front porch ally crisp resort you may wander into, it will be of the Carolina in the early evening is a loafer

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wearing, cigar-smoking, pre-dinner drink eruption of laughter experience dotted with expert bag pipe tunes, proffered by kilt-wearing musicians. In the early 1900s, Annie Oakley lived at Pinehurst for almost 10 years, gave shooting exhibitions at the Carolina and taught shooting to more than 125,000 persons. The Town of Southern Pines is five miles away, has a railroad track right through the middle of it, quaint cafes, antiques stores, many latte places,and little benches in the middle of town with non-stressed-looking people sitting at them and smiling at each other’s stories.

Pinehurst #8 is a full seven minutes away from the main clubhouse by pleasant shuttle and lays out where the Pinehurst Gun Club once did. Even in all its regalia and splendor, with en-

trance roads to Pinehurst nearby and abundant housing, the proximity of courses 1 through 5 can be overwhelming. Views of the adjacent fairways from the clubhouse showcase meticulously groomed areas of green expanse dotted with golfers swinging their clubs like bees beating their wings, expeditiously being herded toward green pollination by white-uniformed “bee-keeping” caddies. I had the first tee time of the day at #8 on Sunday, and I enjoyed all 420 acres of it. Paired up with the resort requisite cigar-smoking, beer drinking, long-ball hitting, loud Texan and his equally enjoyable Coloradan brother-in-law, we made shots that would have made Annie Oakley proud. The Natural wetlands combined with rolling hills through expansive pines and positively alone feel to this tract made it the favorite for me of the three courses I played in my weekend at Pinehurst.

Thanks to a certain colonel and his wife hailing from Pinehurst #7, we had a genuine Carolina barbecue open house to stop by after showering and checking out of the Holly. What a pleasurable way to end a great trip. I overheard the host say to my wife “Look at Wally, he is perfectly happy and doesn’t want to leave,” and at that moment he was right. I was truly lost in too much of a good thing.

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Wineries and a Stable Tour

APRIL 27

Oxford Day & WineFest Oxford Day is an all-day celebration in Oxford, Virginia that includes a parade, a 10K race, a dog show and dog walk, and a flower basket competition. This is the festival’s 19th year. For more information, call (410) 770-8000 or visit TourTalbot.org.

MAY 4

Kentucky Derby Party Join Paradise Springs Winery for derby day dressed in your best. Every purchase of a bottle of wine gives attendees a draw. There are prizes for winners. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.ParadiseSpringsWinery.com.

Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton, Va. 20124.

Wine Immersion Bootcamp Sped two hours at Little Washington Winery to become a certified wine geek. This session is given in plain English to let you know all about wine and ends with a molecular pairing sandwich finale. $20 includes lunch. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.

LittleWashingtonWinery.com. Little Washington Winery, 72 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington, Va. 22747

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta with a Twist On Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5, Narmada winery in Amissville, Va. is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Featuring samosas up with red and green hot sauce and empanadas.

Narmada Winery blends wine, food, culture and sounds of India. For more information, visit www.NarmadaWinery.com. Narmada Winery, 43 Narmada Lane, Amissville, Va. 20106

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BBQ at the Barn Visit Willowcroft Wine to taste award-winning wines with Misty’s BBQ. 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tastings are $7. Barbecue sold separately. For more information, visit www.WillowcroftWine. com. Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, 38906 Mt. Gilead Road.

54th Annual Hunt Country Stable Tour This Memorial Day Weekend, take a self-driven auto tour of thoroughbred breeding farms in Middleburg and Upperville, Va. presented by Trinity Episcopal Church. Tickets are $25, $30 after My 18. Children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit www.

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Open seven nights a week.

Jackets suggested.

Complimentary valet parking. www.1789restaurant.com

BANGKOK JOE’S

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

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

CHADWICKS

BISTROT LEPIC & WINE BAR

CAFE BONAPARTE

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

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

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

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

We look forward to calling you a “regular” soon! www.cafebonaparte.com

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CIRCLE BISTRO

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BISTRO FRANCAIS

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

Daily lunch & dinner specials.

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

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

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MAI THAI

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

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

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

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

Grilled fish specials staring at $20.00 Lunch Monday – Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm Dinner 5:30pm – 10:00pm

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(202) 625-2740

1054 31st St. NW Serving the community for 25 years

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

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SEQUOIA

THE OCEANAIRE

Complimentary Parking www.seacatchrestaurant.com

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

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

1201 F St. NW Ranked one of the most popular seafood restaurants in D.C., “this cosmopolitan” send-up of a vintage supper club that’s styled after a ‘40’s-era ocean liner is appointed with cherry wood and red leather booths, infused with a “clubby, old money” atmosphere. The menu showcases “intelligently” prepared fish dishes that “recall an earlier time of elegant” dining. What’s more, “nothing” is snobbish here.

Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-5pm.

Dinner: Mon-Thur 5-10pm, Fri & Sat 5-11pm, Sun 5-9pm. www.theoceanaire.com

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Cocktail of the Month Smell of Change: Wines for Spring W

BY J ODY KURA S H

BY SH AR I SH EFFIEL D

hen spring rolls around rebirth and change is in the air. Our palates desire change too. The heavy red wines of winter we so enjoyed when the temperature dipped give way to thoughts of lighter refreshing crisp white wines.

When spring comes fragrant flowers bloom.

Everything turns greener and our food menus do too. Selecting white wines to go the spring menus become a focus. There are plenty of options ranging from French style chardonnays to light pinot grigio. Properly chilled, sometimes there cannot be anything more refreshing and palate pleasing in warm weather then a glass of white wine.

Here are a few white wine recommendations to quench your thirst and please your palates and your nose this spring.

The small Tlalo Mezcal distillery near San Augustin, Mexico.

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nyone who has ever been to Mexico has probably been exposed to tequila.

Whether it was a watered-down margarita made with low-grade liquor and sour mix at an all-inclusive resort or a glass of quality handcrafted anejo at a high-end lounge, tequila and Mexico seem to go hand–in-hand.

What many outsiders don’t know is that in addition to tequila, Mexico has another similar spirit, and that depending on what state you’re in, is often the more popular option. This sister spirit is mezcal, which is often confused with tequila.

Most people’s exposure to mezcal in the States is limited. If you’ve ever drunk a bottle of “tequila” with a worm in the bottom, you’ve tasted mezcal. The worm is a marketing gimmick which is added to exported bottles. It is rarely sold that way in Mexico.

While I was traveling through the Mexican state of Oaxaca earlier this year, I had a chance to sample many varieties of mezcal.

Both mezcal and tequila are both distilled from fermented agave juice, but the preparation of these spirits is quite different. They are distilled in different regions – tequila in the state of Jalisco, while mezcal is made further south with the majority of it hailing from Oaxaca. Tequila is made from only one kind of agave –blue agave.

Mezcal is made from various types.

Mezcal is produced from the heart, or the pina of the agave plant. The pinas are cooked an earthen oven for about three days. This underground baking imparts a smoky flavor.

The pinas are later mashed and left to ferment.

The distilled liquid is later collected and aged in barrels.

Most mezcals are made by small producers, using recipes passed down from one generation to the next. Because of it hand-crafted nature, one can find a variety of flavor and complexity.

In Oaxaca, many brands are never sold outside the area where they were produced.

In small villages it is not uncommon to find people distilling and selling mezcal from their homes. These are often sold in recycled tequila bottles with hand-painted labels.

While staying at the laid-back beach haven of Zipolite, I watched one day when as the “mezcal” truck made a stop on the town’s only paved street. Locals formed a queue at back of the truck with empty containers waiting and

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have them filled. Now, that’s the type of food truck I’d like to see in D.C.!

The taste of mezcal can differ widely as many producers add flavoring agents such as cinnamon, or slices of apple, pineapple or other tropical fruits to the mash, which impart a slight, subtle flavor. (Nowhere near the powerful taste of the mostly artificially-flavored spirits popular in the U.S.) Often, at the end of the distillation, a piece of the flavoring agent is added to the bottle. For example, when I bought mezcal distilled with chobocano, the bottle contained seeds from the fruit. Another common practice is adding a piece of the agave leaf to the bottle.

The quality of mezcal also widely varies.

The age of both is measured the same way.

Either can be made from 100-percent agave or a majority agave mixed with other ingredients. A white or clear liquid indicates a spirit with little aging, while dark un-aged liquor with added coloring is called dorado.

Mezcal or tequila that has been aged between at least two months to a year in a barrel is called reposado while anything aged over a year is anejo. Some of the best are aged from 2-4 years.

The biggest difference between mezcal and tequila is its distinctive smoky favor, almost akin to smoky single malt scotch. Mezcal’s alcoholic proof is generally stronger than tequila, which is usually watered down to conform to the 80-proof standard in the States.

While most Mexicans prefer to drink mezcal straight, I found it to be a stimulating alternative to a tequila-based margarita. The strong smokiness works as an excellent complement to the tart lime.

In the U.S., the most popular brand of mezcal is Monte Alban, but if you have access to a quality liquor store there are much better alternatives. I recommend either Sacacuento or Mezcal Del Maguey.★

MEZCAL MARGARITA •1 1/2 oz mezcal

•1/2 agave nectar •1 oz fresh lime juice Mix ingredients well in a cocktail shaker with ice. If desired, salt the rim of your glass.

Pour contents, with ice, into glass. Garnish with lime wedge.

TORRENTES Torrentes is from South America. It is a moderate acidic and smooth textured white normally.

When I think of the flavors of Torrentes, I think of peach and apple flavors and a wine reminiscent of Muscat or Gewürztraminer. Some top Torrentes is produced by Bodega Colome in Argentina. Try the 2011 vintage. This wine is floral. It will remind you of a fresh cut flower bouquet. The floral note will again appear upon tasting but the dominant flavors are orange, nectarine, white peaches, and lime. This wine has a long pleasing finish. It will pair beautifully with delicate white-fleshed fishes, shrimp, lobster and foods seasoned with Asian spices.

Also try Hermanos Torrentes. Its pale green tint and its delicate fruity aroma will draw you in. It will remind you of fresh cut grass. On the palate its quince, kiwi, lime zest flavors come through. Pair with grilled Mahi Mahi, pork loin, and white pizza.

ALBARINO Found predominantly in northwest Spain and Portugal this a lightly gold colored wine with a tinge of green. It is aromatic, high in acid and a full-bodied wine. It will pair well with heavier meat based spring and summer dishes or can be sipped alone.

Marques de Caceres Deusa Nai Albarino 2011 is a good example of Albarino. On the nose it will remind you of melon. Citrus flavors like lemon and lemon zest along with pineapple and slight minerality should please you. Finish is fairly long. Acidity is refreshing. Pair this with Serrano ham, shrimp, and grilled calamari and coconut cream pie.

SOAVE Soave is an Italian light, dry white wine. It is lighter then Albarino but also expresses floral notes. Soave is found in the Vento region of Italy and is comprised of traditionally a blend of two grapes, garganega and trebbiano. It comes in several levels of quality. Seek out Soave Classico or a higher quality for optimal enjoyment.

Pieropan, Soave Classico La Rocca is golden yellow in hue. Its keenly expressive floral notes persist to the palate upon tasting this wine.

This is a traditional styled Soave in that the classic honey, vanilla, almond flavors show up

along the peach and apricots notes. There is a slight mineral component to its taste that adds to this rather straightforward wine’s complexity.

Also try a higher quality Soave like Gini Soave Classico La Froscà. This Soave also expresses strong but pleasant aromatics immediately. You will taste that classic almond essence along with baked or dried fruits like baked apple and candied orange peel. There’s a flash of mineral essence that cuts through the fruit flavors and provides a nice complexity as well. Pair your glasses of Soave with cream of summer corn soup, chowders, flounder, trout, and clams.

So welcome in spring with these aromatic and refreshing whites and you will transition into a new season feeling lighter without comprising flavor. Cheers! Enjoy! ★

FOOD & WINE

Let’s Do Lunch:

Blue Duck Tavern

BY ROB E RT DE VANEY

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or lunch, we ventured to the Blue Duck Tavern at the Park Hyatt at 24th and M Streets in the West End. Just east of Georgetown and Rock Creek, the neighborhood’s name recalls when D.C. was divided into Washington City and Old Georgetown and other locales. Today, it’s an easy walk to the West End, which was until the late 1980s a nondescript place except for Blackie’s House of Beef.

Opened in 2006 by chef Brian McBride, the Blue Duck Tavern along with other restaurants and hotels reflect the upscale change in this part of Washington.

While in the ground floor of a hotel, the restaurant nevertheless works for both guest and neighbor. It contains different sections with Shaker-inspired tables and chairs, whether at the patio, near the open kitchen (sometimes noisy), along the M Street windows or at the very back, where we sat for lunch.

Executive chef Sebastien Archambault and chef de cuisine John Melfi continue Blue Duck’s culinary commitment to fresh, regionally sourced ingredients that become simple, carefully prepared, flavorful meals for the pleasure of eye and palate. But the taste is in the details and “cannot be controlled by law,” as Thomas Jefferson reminds on the menu, which indicates whence main ingredients arrived. Our attentive waiter was helpful, succinct and likable, and it was time to order.

Chilled lobster salad frisée, avocado, blood

orange honey citrus vinaigrette (from Viking Village, Maine): “tasty.” Mushroom tart, mixed greens salad, hazelnut oil vinaigrette (from Kennett Square, Penn.): “mustardy but delicious.” Jumbo lump crab cakes frisée and fennel, coral aioli (from Chesapeake Bay, Md.): “perfect, a total balance.” Wood oven roasted confit of duck leg, roasted baby vegetables, red wine apple butter (from Grimaud Farms, Calif.): “sauced up, moist, fell off the bone.” Crispy skin salmon, clam chowder, bacon, uni emulsion (from Skuna Bay, B.C.): “succulent.” Swordfish carbonara, egg, Parmesan cheese (a special that afternoon): “Unique, laced with complementary flavors.” For dessert: the highly regarded Apple Pie (“oh, man, yes”); the roasted pear, sun-dried cherries and pistachio crumble (“great”); and the honey vanilla ice cream with maple syrup (“the best … it’s a gift to be simple”). The starters averaged around $15; main dishes, $25; desserts, $9.

Get yourself and friends to the Blue Duck Tavern for straight-up American dishes that are memorable and live up to the Zagat’s compliments. Not bad for a street that once boasted a greasy-spoon dive called the Pumpkin Shell.★ Reservations for dinner and brunch recommended. The Blue Duck Tavern, 24 & M Streets, NW -- (202) 419-6755 -- BlueDuckTavern.com -- BlueDuck.Tavern@Hyatt.com.

The Latest Dish

BY LIN DA ROT H CON T E

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he Dublin, Ireland-based Ri Ra will add a new location and a new concept to its growing metropolitan D.C. base of operations. When it takes over the Mie N Yu space on M Street in Georgetown, it will bring not only its Irish energy, but an Irish chef who is developing a full service upscale menu, punctuating Ri Ra’s latest evolution into the restaurant scene. It will also feature a state-of-the-art whiskey bar featuring 150 different whiskeys, supplemented by an authoritative whiskey program.

Chef Update: Marjorie Meek-Bradley has taken over executive chef duties at Ripple in Cleveland Park. She worked previously with Mike Isabella at Graffiato and for Thomas Keller at Per Se in NYC. Chef Greg McCarty will head the kitchen at Ashok Bajaj’s newest venture, NOPA Kitchen & Bar where Zola’s was on F Street in Penn Quarter. McCarty’s credentials include Jean-Georges and Nobu Fifty Seven in NYC. La Tasca Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant has announced the appointment of Josu Zubikarai as their new executive chef, overseeing culinary operations for all five of the company’s restaurants: Washington, D.C., Arlington and Alexandria, Va., Rockville, Md. and Baltimore. Zubikarai was the opening chef for Taberna del Alabardero in Washington, DC in 1989. Ashley Soto has been named executive pastry chef at the new Farmers Fishers Bakers.

She used to work for Black Restaurant Group’s Pearl Dive Oyster Bar. She manages pastries

offered at the new FirstBake bakery and coffee shop within the restaurant. Carrie Jenkins, who briefly managed the pastry program at Farmers Fishers Bakers, has been promoted to executive pastry chef for Founding Farmers in downtown D.C. Karl Graham, of the defunct New York Avenue Beach Bar, is in partnership with Hogo and The Passenger owner Tom Brown (Derek’s brother) to open The Elroy, named for the young son in The Jetsons cartoon from yesteryear, so think “futuristic.” It will be in the ever burgeoning H Street corridor, as 1423 H St NE. Karl is a general contractor, so that should be a big advantage. A June opening is planned.

Aaron Tootill is the executive chef at The Bench restaurant opening at the Gaithersburg Marriott Washington Center in the Rio Washingtonian Center, this spring. The restaurant will be contemporary American. Tootill was opening chef for Fire & Sage at Marriott Metro Center in downtown D.C. A spring opening is planned.

Capitol Prague Restaurant will open where Morso was at M and Prospect Streets in Georgetown. It will also operate a coffee shop nearby. The cuisine is Czech and Slovak: think schnitzel and dumplings. It will offer Czech Republic beers hard to find anywhere else. An April opening is planned.★

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Should I be so bothered by the fact that they won’t make time for my husband or his family?

Should I encourage my husband to confront them about it?

––Feeling Exiled DEAR EXILED, I totally get this.

I know how hard it is to live far from family and feeling like we may only to see them (and, let’s be honest, enjoy their on-site support when raising kids) when we make the fairly complicated effort to export our family unit to theirs.

Knowing the cliché that grandkids supposedly are catnip for grandparents, it is surprising that these grandparents don’t travel to see their own, especially since you know of no financial or physical reason preventing them from making the trip.

But the truth is, we just don’t have enough data. We don’t know why they won’t travel – in fact, we don’t actually know that they won’t, just that they haven’t, so far. When we don’t have the facts, human brains tend to make up their own stories and then those stories take on a life of their own (e.g. They think we have a dirty house; they don’t like the food we prepare; they just don’t like us).

Unless I’m missing something, this probably doesn’t need to be a confrontation at all – although I’m sure it might feel like a charged topic on your end because you just haven’t been talking about it openly for so long. Help Husband take a deep breath and then launch a calm Q&A with Grandma or Grandpa about whether they’d like to come visit “this summer,” followed by the kind sentiment of, “We’d really love to see you.” If they deflect or make an excuse, there is nothing wrong with asking about it. The end result you want is that they feel like they can be close to you – that usually starts when people feel safe and comfortable communicating on that deeper level. Good luck! ★

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Franceesa Zambello Joins Washington National Opera

BY GARY T IS CHL ER

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rancesca Zambello, on the phone, at a table, in print, from a distance, and just from reading her resume, feels and sounds like a force of nature, a woman who isn’t daunted easily if at all.

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“Showboat”, which she created and directed at the Chicago Lyric Opera. As Artistic Director of the WNO, she succeeds Placido Domingo and still remains Artistic and General Director at the Glimmerglass Festival in upstate New York.

You could tell there was a fresh wind blowing just by dint of her personality, which is outgoing, forthright and direct. Earlier this year, she bounded onto the stage at the Kennedy Center Theater For Young Audiendces during the center’s annual season announcement for the media. With Zambello, it was as if she was opening up a rather large bag of Christmas presents: expanded roles for children’s theater, “The Magic Flute” in English, new commissioned American operas—there’s one in June—a neverin-Washington production of “Moby Dick”, an expanded role for the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists program, and the list went on considerably and still does.

Perhaps more significantly, during an opening night of one of the two earlier spring operas, you could see a woman greeting people as they came in past the ropes at the Opera House, an unusual sight at what is often considered the last bastion of tradition and decorum in American performing arts. It was Zambello acting very much like an enthusiastic greeter for the opera, there were hearty handshakes, hellos and even hugs amid introductions.

“I believe in putting yourself out there,” she said. “It’s not that unusual. We’re asking people to pay good money for what we’re putting on stage so we should make every effort to making that process a success, to be a part of this city and think about the audience for our work.”

There is in Zambello something of a populist streak, in the sense that while she’s worked on most of the great operas stages and companies which makes her a natural citizen of the world, she leans often toward American work, toward the unusual and cutting edge but also the accessible. She hasn’t always succeeded—there have been a few bumps in the road here and there— but her approach has always been an open armed stance, with which she hopes to capture larger and new audiences.

In that sense, “Showboat”, while familiar is in some way typical of that approach. “Some people will tell you its not really and opera, its

some sort of hybrid, but it is an opera in the sense there’s continual music, and that music and the songs by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein III are world class. And, like many operas as we understand them have big themes, big subjects—race, gender, the role of women, even the the business of show business, miscegenation and so on.”

When it suggested to her that opera has a culturally elitist reputation, she says, emphatically, “haven’t I made myself clear, that’s not what I’m about.” We were talking about perception, but even in a misunderstanding, we get a little closer to what she’s about. When it comes to the Washington National Opera, she’s interested in emphasizing all three words in that title.

“The WNO—and especially with being part of the Kennedy Center, is a national company and I want to emphasize that, because that makes it an American company, where American themes can breathe and resonate and we’re also a Washington company. To me that means we have to make a greater effort to be a part of the city, identify with the city, which is a city that’s about politics and great issues and history as well as all the people who live in it, ” she said.

Another word might be added, and that would be family. “I know many of us who love opera passionately first felt that way when we were taken to operas by our parents as children,” she said. “One of the things I intend to do is expand our family programs. We hope to make a tradition of a holiday opera for children and the whole family—we are doing “The Magic Flute” in English, next spring, we will also increase the use of and involvement our artists in the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists program.”

Almost anybody who’s familiar with Zambello’s artistic and professional history knows change is coming with her arrival—is already here in fact. But there is method to her changes. “Opera isn’t immune to that,” she said.

“For me, change is about the audience, finding out who your audience is and what it wants to see and hear,” she said. “I believe in new operas, in staging operas that haven’t been done often or not at all, without abandoning traditions, the

classic and great staples of operas. But what’s surprising is how often you find echoes of our times in Verdi, in Puccini, in Wagner and Bizet and Strauss. I do not believe there is one way to do a particular opera.”

Zambello’s connection to family opera and her passion to expand the audience comes in part from her connection to the American musical theater—she’s directed “The Littlest Mermaid” on Broadway. “American musicals are a true and popular American art form, much as opera was the European popular art form in the 18th and 19th century,” she said.

In the 2013-14 season, there will be a Verdi and Wagner celebration right off with Zambello directing Verdi’s “The Forces of Destiny” (La Forza del Destino”)which comes to the Opera House for the first time in 25 years, while the great soprano Deborah Voigt” will star in Wagner’s “Tristan and Isolde,” which kicks off the season. Zambello will also direct a world premiere production of “The Lion, The Unicorn and Me” in December, with a production of this family-friendly world premiere in the Terrace Theater.

The new American Opera Initiative begins with the promising “Approaching Ali”, a new opera by composer D.J. Sparr and librettists Mark Campbell and Davis Miller about a reporter’s meeting with boxing legend Muhammad Ali June 8 and 9, in the Terrace Theater, which is also an example of Zambello’s search for new American work and using all the available spaces in the Kennedy Center, not just the Opera House.

She’s already making her presence felt: young performers amid the stars and veterans, great operas rarely seen, the rise of a Washington company that’s a larger part of its setting—the Kennedy Center, the city, the country—than before and oh yes, lions and unicorns, and Tristan and Mozart, oh my. You could be forgiving for thinking that Francesca Zambello could be something of a forza del destino herself at least when it comes to the WNO. “Showboat” runs May 4 to 26 at the Kennedy Center Opera House. ★

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Albrecht Dürer: Tracing the Northern Renaissance

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in appreciation for drawing.

It is difficult to define exactly how or why this happened, but one look at the drawings on display reveals Dürer’s uncomplicated love for mark-making.

The delicacy with which he draws a pair of hands, for instance, weave his exploration of line variation and shading techniques like hatching with an exaggerated sense of the subject’s identity, which are the ancestral features of modern day caricatures and political cartoons.

“Mein Agnes” (My Agnes), a pen and ink sketch from 1494 of the artist’s future wife, is tender and simple, imbuing this shy young woman with extraordinary presence and great sensitivity. The quick pen strokes capture the demure gaze of her downcast eyes as she rests her head on her right hand and rubs the back of her neck with the other, lost in a light but serious thought (perhaps the contemplation of their life together).

In his drawings, Dürer’s focus on religious imagery of his day often mingled with natural and scientific subjects, replete with budding notions of a humanAlbrecht Dürer The Virgin and Child with a Multitude of Animals and ist and secular philosophy. “The Virgin Plants, c. 1503 watercolor, pen and ink 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. Albertina, Vienna and Child with a Multitude of Animals and Plants,” ca. 1503, is a watercolor and he defining name of the European ink drawing that alludes to the worship of Christ Renaissance is Leonardo da Vinci. His expressed in the glorification of nature, making omnivorous pursuit of knowledge in the the drawing both pious and worldly in the same arts and sciences has come to define more than breath. Madonna and child sit in a bucolic fairy just his period of history—his name is now part and parcel with the flowering of artistic endeavors. Though far from forgotten, Albrecht Dürer (1471 – 1528) too frequently drops off B Y J O H N BL EE this ticket; his work has become classified on its own terms as genius sequestered from time ttending a rehearsal of Dvořák’s and place.

“New World Symphony” with stuDürer stands noticeably apart from da Vinci dents from the Duke Ellington School and other Renaissance masters like Michelangelo of the Arts, Howard University and Georgeand Raphael, and in ways both reflected by his town University, with Angel Gil-Ordóñez of body of work and his geographic isolation, he truly was a man apart. Relatively secluded in the PostClassical Ensemble conducting, was the central German city of Nuremberg, far from an exciting experience. The openness and passion of the student musicians was evident in the renascent activity of Venice, Dürer was the their playing. I spoke with some of the stureigning genius of the Renaissance in Northern Europe. At the National Gallery through June 9, dents as well as Gil-Ordóñez and found all “Albrecht Dürer: Master Drawings, Watercolors, to be committed to music making in a very personal way. and Prints from the Albertina,” reminds us of Angel Gil-Ordóñez, who teaches at Dürer’s artistic legacy, emboldening the remarkable and expansive collection of his existing Georgetown University, is an extraordinary work with a contemporary understanding of art figure in the musical life of Washington, D.C., creating and producing musical festivals that that he continues to influence. bring in major figures. He was born in MaProbably the broadest example of this influence can be seen in his pursuit of drawing. drid and studied conducting with Sergiu Celibidache in Berlin. Outside the U.S., he has Drawing today is so fundamental to art that it performed with the Munich Philharmonic, is taken for granted. If an artist has not learned the Solistes de Berne, at the Sleswig-Holstein to draw, he or she lacks the fundamental tools Music Festival and at the Bellas Artes Naof their trade, like an accountant without basic tional Theater in Mexico City. He was Asmath skills. sociate Conductor at the National Symphony Prior to Dürer, however, drawing was considered little more than preparatory studies Orchestra of Spain. Gil-Ordóñez was awarded the Royal Order of Queen Isabella by the King for larger works. With Dürer, the art of drawof Spain. ing began to take on new importance as an Gil-Ordóñez has a boundless enthusiasm independent form of aesthetic expression—a for music and music-making and enjoys the process that would reach culmination in Italy fusion of the PostClassical Ensemble players four decades after his death with the founding of work with the Georgetown students. the Florentine Accademia del Disegno in 1563, “It is a magical combination,” Gil-Orwhich viewed drawing as the foundation of all the arts. He even traded drawings with Raphael dóñez said. “The students feel proud to work during one of his visits to Italy, which further and be seated next to extraordinary players from the best orchestras in the D.C area. For suggests the degree to which Dürer led the way PostClassical Ensemble players, it is a kind of

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tale pasture, surrounded by a community of animals that are childlike in their exuberance and abundance—owls, rams, swans, sheep, foxes, dogs, snails, dragonflies and a crab—while the divine child picks wistfully at a vine of wild berries from his mother’s lap surrounded by tulips and roses. This allegorical thread can be traced well into the 19th and 20th centuries, where painters like John James Audubon and the Transcendentalism of Emerson and Thoreau began using nature to stand in entirely for the symbolic representations of faith and divinity.

The items from Dürer’s sketchbook are marvelous, and a remarkably preserved legacy from a Renaissance master that is otherwise unprecedented. And this is no accident. The artist was well concerned with preserving his artistic legacy, and he kept meticulous records of his work; even the provenance of many small drawings and prints can be easily traced back all the way to his workshop in Nuremberg.

Inscriptions in his own hand on a number of sheets, often added later, reveal his continuing interest in his own holdings. After his mother’s death, for instance, he appended her charcoal portrait that he had made years before with her death date.

With his skill and intelligence in distributing his prints, he was also able to ensure the dissemination of his work throughout Europe. His transformation of art was thus spread not only through the few who could observe his limited painted altarpieces or portraits, but much more through the thousands who viewed and could

even own his woodblock prints.

The centerpiece of this exhibit is a multiple of three proofs for his seminal engraving of Adam and Eve from 1504, which exhibits his research on ideal human proportion and flaunts the bravura of his engraving techniques in depicting soft light and gradation, texture and tone. The three proofs, at different stages of completion, offer a rare glimpse into the painstaking and diligent process of Renaissance craftsmanship.

To execute his engravings, Dürer carved each section in great detail piece by piece, working from the background to the foreground and finishing the important foreground elements and lightest parts last (such as figures and animals).

He made trial impressions along the way to gauge each engraving’s success. These three trial impressions of “Adam and Eve” show just how far the artist pushed himself to achieve the balance of naturalism and compositional density for which his work so widely admired.

This exhibition presents a complex retrospective of one of history’s most renowned and influential artists. What it reminds its audience is not that Dürer was a great artist—for an audience needs not be reminded of that—but that his work has played an integral role in our perception and expectations of visual language, from the suggestive, fleeting beauty of a simple drawing to the rich divinity of our natural world.

“Albrecht Dürer: Master Drawings, Watercolors, and Prints from the Albertina,” is on view at the National Gallery of Art through June 9. For more information, visit www.nga.gov

Dvořák in Georgetown with Angel Gil-Ordóñez

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rejuvenation. What fascinates me in my work with Georgetown University students is that none of the Georgetown University Orchestra members are music majors. Even the soloist in the Dvořák Cello Concerto is a non-major.

All of them have had the privilege of playing an instrument for many years, and it is an essential part of their lives. Music helps them to excel in their other studies, and they attend rehearsals and perform because they love it.”

Gil-Ordóñez would like to build more bridges between his Georgetown University Orchestra/PostClassical Ensemble and the Georgetown community.

“Georgetown University Orchestra is an important part of the Georgetown neighborhood and community,” he said. “We will be involved with any activities that would help us to reach our Georgetown neighbors including children’s concerts, performing in churches, or small gatherings or other community events. I would like to encourage the Georgetown neighbors to join us for all our free performances on campus and elsewhere. Also, our rehearsals are open to anyone who would be interested in experiencing the process of preparing a performance.” For anyone who wants a taste of real music-making, attending a rehearsal can open up an understanding of the work performed as well as reveal the profound commitment of the musicians.

On Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. the Georgetown University Orchestra/PostClassical Ensemble will perform a concert of “Dvořák and America” at the Davis Performing Arts Center, Gonda Theater. It will be free.★ GMG, INC. April 24, 2013

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N Street Village Gala: ‘Addicted to Life’

BY R OBE RT DEVANEY

N Street Village held its annual gala at the Ritz Carlton in the West End April 10. The D.C. non-profit helps homeless and low-income women turn their lives around and work toward self-reliance. It honored N Street Village success stories -Patricia Birk, Shevanda Brantley and Lolita Mitchell -- with the Steinbruck Award. Honored with the Founders’ Award: Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and wife Abigail Blunt as well as Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., for their support of the efforts of N Street Village. Brantley summed it up: “I’m addicted to life!” The gala raised more than $675,000 for N Street Village.

Nancy Taylor Bubes and Alan Bubes with Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and Abby Blunt.

Former Rep. Jo Ann Emerson and Louis Finkel.

Easter Seals Raise Funds for Veterans

BY N ICO DODD

Easter Seals Serving Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia, honored Tom Brokaw, actor Gary Sinise and Citi for contributions to military, veterans and their families at its annual Advocacy Awards on April 16 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. The event focused on achievements in veterans employment and recognized individuals, corporations and foundations that have transformed the landscape for people with disabilities and special needs. The fundraiser generated more than $400,000 to support Easter Seals services, the highest total in the event’s history.

CNN’s Kate Bolduan, Allison Putala of KPPR and Jane Fishkin, board member of N Street Village

Ballet’s ‘Moveable Feast’ Gets Everyone Moving

BY R OBERT D EVAN EY

The Washington Ballet celebrated the upcoming world premiere of Septime Webre’s “Hemingway: The Sun Also Rises” with its gala, “Moveable Feast: Hemingway in Paris Ball,” at the Library of Congress in the Jefferson Building April 12. The ballet’s opening night is May 9.

Marnie Kenney and Jackie Clegg Dodd

Lincoln and Alexander Film

BY MARY BIRD In conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation on April 15, Librarian of Congress James Billington and chairman of the board of the American Russian Cultural Corporate Foundation, James Symington, screened “The Tsar and the President, Alexander II and Abraham Lincoln, Liberator and Emancipator” at the Library of Congress.

The exhibition by the same name was a joint project with Russian partners marking the 150th Anniversary of the Liberation Manifesto exhibited in Moscow in 2011. Symington hailed what transpired when a Russian tsar and American president “found themselves on the same page of history – freeing the slaves in both countries.”

Gen. Steve Kwast with wife Joni

Tom Brokaw and Gary Sinise

Gen. John F. Campbell and wife Ann.

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Bill Beyer and Laura Urgelles

Daniel Roberge and Beata Montes

ARCCF executive director Alexander Potemkin and James Billington, the Librarian of Congress.

Photo by by Kyle Samperton

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Sitar Arts Center’s ‘Paint the Town’ Benefit

BY M ARY B IRD

On April 11, Sitar Art’s Center’s annual event gathered supporters at the Mexican Cultural Institute to fund high-quality arts education to underserved children and youth. The Kalorama-based facility offers after-school, weekend and summer classes to more than 700 students annually. Participating arts organizations include the Washington Ballet, Corcoran Gallery of Art and Washington performing Arts Society. In 2009, First Lady Michelle Obama presented Sitar with the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award.

National Sporting Library & Museum Screening National Sporting Library & Museum “Summer in February” private film screening and preview of Munnings: Out in the Open exhibition, April 21, in Middleburg, Va.

Bryan Moll, Jim Bell of Beasley. Photo by Mai-Trang Dang

Susan Koch, Danielle Bradley, Sheila Johnson, Grace Bender, Mary Levkoff, “Summer in February” producer Jeremy Cowdrey and Giardy Ritz

Bridget Weiss and Dustin Weiss, Sitar Arts Center board president Steven Smith with spouse Nancy Smith, Sitar board member Kevin Lavin. Photo by Mai-Trang Dang

Partners for the Arts Spring Musicale

BY M ARY B IRD On April 18, Ambassador of Bulgaria Elena Poptodorova hosted Partners for the Arts’ spring musicale at her residence.

Leilane Grimaldi Mehler recently established the nonprofit to assist emerging performing artists not under professional management to interact with performing arts organizations, schools of music and opera companies in the mid-Atlantic region and to sponsor an annual competition with cash awards.

The musicale showcased mezzo-soprano Leah Hawkins accompanied by pianist Frank Colon, soprano Yeji Yoon and Bulgarian pianists Ralitza Patcheva and Ivo Kaltchev. The Ambassador invited the group to return to the residence for their September event. Guests enjoyed a plentiful pre- and post-performance buffet.

Gerry Parsky with Susan and Michael Pillsbury

Soprano Yeji Yoon, Kathie Truitt

Jacqueline B. Mars and Wilhelmina Cole Holladay

Jocelyn and Timothy Greenan

Leilane and Barry Mehler, Ambassador Elena Poptodorova and Faye Rokni

Vibeke Lofft and Partners board member Cyd Everett

Partners founder and president Leilane Mehler and Su Kim Eisenberg

Sonya Bernhardt, Manley H. Johnson and Jeremy Cowdrey

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The 58th Annual Corcoran Ball

BY ER IN SCHA F F

The Corcoran Gallery hosted its 58th annual black tie ball on Saturday, April 19. The ball provides scholarships for the Corcoran College of Art, underwrites the Corcoran’s award-winning community outreach and funds education programs throughout the metropolitan area.

Jack and Michele Evans and friend

Ed and Nell Shaprio with Steve and Tory Lombardo

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Helen Hayes Awards

Las Vegas Night

Washington honored its thriving theatre community at the 29th Annual Helen Hayes Awards at the Warner Theatre on April 8. Actress Ellen Burstyn, the first woman elected president of Actors Equity Association, accepted the Helen Hayes Tribute, sponsored by the late beloved Jaylee Mead to the AEA. Capital Fringe and Dizzy Miss Lizzie’s Roadside Review received special awards. Metro Stage’s Jacques Brel garnered several awards as did Imagination Stage and the Washington Ballet for their collaboration on "The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe."

Folger Theatre’s "Taming of the Shrew" took the evening’s final award for Outstanding Resident Play. Following the presentations everyone proceeded to the JW Marriott Hotel to “party hearty.”

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital Network hosted is 4th Annual Las Vegas Casino Night benefit at the National Museum of Women in the Arts on April 19. This year honored fashion icon and founding member of the MedStar NRH Board of Associates, the late Pat Skantze, the “Hat Lady.” Guests enjoyed a Latin buffet by Windows, took their luck at the tables of roulette, black jack, Texas hold’em poker and more, knowing that they were supporting programs for disabilities such as brain and spinal cord injuries and stroke.

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Washington Ballet’s David Palmer and Septime Webre Jovita Gross, Marsha Smith, Thomasa Burton and Leigh Adams Slaughter

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Victor Shargai, David Grasso (center) with his wife Serra Sippel and Craig Pascal. Photo by Neshan Naltchayan

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Gala Guide MAY 3

The Phillips Collection Annual Gala The Annual Gala attracts over 400 cultural, political, diplomatic and business leaders to dine among the Phillips’ masterworks. The evening continues with dessert and dancing in the piazza of the Italian Embassy. Call (202) 459-0867 or visit www.phillipscollection.org.

MAY 4

Virginia Gold Cup Races The Virginia Gold Cup is a spring tradition on the social calendar. Run in Fauquier County since 1922 and attended by over 50,000 spectators, this race is one of the largest and most popular sporting events in our area. Great Meadow, The Plains, Virginia. Call (540) 3472612 or visit www.vagoldcup.com.

Ball on the Mall Ball on the Mall features dinner and dancing under the stars with the stunning backdrop of the monuments at night. The Trust for the National Mall is the official non-profit partner of the National Park Service dedicated to restoring and improving the National Mall. Call (202) 407-9408 or visit www.nationalmall.org.

The Little Folks School 40th Anniversary Gala & Auction “Make Our Garden Grow” The beloved Little Folks School in Georgetown is hosting the 40th Anniversary Gala to raise funds for a spectacular new permanent home at 3247 Q Street, NW. Funds raised will support the purchase and renovation of its new building.

Reception and silent auction at 7 p.m. Live Auction at 9 p.m. Master of Ceremonies; Chi-

cago Tribune syndicated advice columnist and LFS Alumni Parent “Ask Amy”Amy Dickinson.

May 4, 2013 at 7 p.m., $250 per person ($175 tax deductible) LFS2013auction@gmail.com, (202) 333-657.

MAY 6

Will on Hill Will on the Hill, now in its eleventh year, is a bipartisan favorite for fans of theatre and politics. Proceeds from this event support Shakespeare Theatre Company’s many education, artistic and community engagement programs including in-school workshops. Sidney Harman Hall. Please call (202) 547-1122 or visit www. shakespearetheatre.org.

MAY 11

Tickled Pink X Sponsored by the Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown, the 10th annual mother-daughter fashion show and tea benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic. The Pink Palm at Bethesda Row, a Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store, provides the latest in spring and summer fashions for the celebrity mother-daughter duos.

Fairmont Washington, D.C. Please call (202) 457-5019 or visit www.midatlantic.wish.org.

MAY 13

Chef’s Best Dinner & Auction The Food & Friends signature fundraiser boasts a menu filled with one-of-a-kind delights with live and silent auctions. Sixty of the region’s top chefs will donate their time and talent to support those battling HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses. Call (202) 269-6826 or visit www.foodandfriends.org/chefsbest.

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ach year, the Smithsonian Craft Show provides the opportunity for discerning shoppers and craft-lovers to indulge their senses among many artisans. The annual event is run by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee, which works to provide financial assistance to support Smithsonian Projects. This year’s show will be open from Thursday, April 25, through Sunday, April 28.

Shoppers will be able to shop from artisans practicing in a wide range of mediums, including ceramics, jewelry, furniture, clothing, glass, textiles and wood. Many pieces are one of a kind.

Attendees of the Preview Night Benefit, Wednesday, April 24, will be able to have a chance to shop the craft show before anyone else. They will also be able to meet the artists, and enjoy cocktails and a dinner buffet. This year’s honorary chairman Martha Stewart will be attending this year’s benefit as well as presenting a lecture on her new initiative, “American Made” this Thursday, April 25.

In addition to Stewart’s lecture, the Craft Show will be presenting two panel discussions.

One, on collections, is at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, and on Sunday, April 28, at 1:30 p.m., interior designer David Mitchell will moderate a panel discussion with several Washington interior designers about decorating

Since 1982 The Georgetown Senior Center has provided a home for seniors in and around the Georgetown area to meet three times a week for exercise, a hot lunch, and a variety of stimulating programs. If you are interested in learning more about opportunities to become a member, a volunteer or donate to a worthy cause, please call Janice Rahimi at (202) 316-2632.

Address: P.O. Box 25800, Washington, DC 20027 St. John’s Church 3240 O St., NW Washington, DC around your art. Both events are free.

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Since 1982 The Georgetown Senior Center has provided a home for seniors in and around the Georgetown area to meet three times a week for exercise, a hot lunch, and a variety of stimulating programs. If you are interested in learning more about opportunities to become a member, a volunteer or donate to a worthy cause, please call Janice Rahimi at (202) 316-2632.

P.O. Box 25800, Washington, DC 20027 The Georgetown Senior Center, founded by Virginia Luce Allen, is a 501c(3) non-profit

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