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Palisades, DC
$1,795,000
A steal at this price! Over 7200 sq ft of true luxury in exquisite 2003 custom built 6BR/5.5BA home! Entertainers dream home w/ chef’s kitchen, grand family room, sumptuous master suite, 2 frplcs, & additional rooms, custom landscaping, & garage parking. Woodley Park Office 202.483.6300 (O).
Georgetown, DC
$2,500,000
Grand Victorian. Recently updated. First level perfect for large scale entertaining. Kitchen w/ butler’s pantry FR adjoining garden. MS w/fireplace and alcove. Upper level is reminiscent of a studio apartment of its own. Nancy Itteilag 202.905.7762/ 202.363.1800 (O).
Bethesda, MD
$1,149,000
Westmoreland Hills, private wooded surroundings. Patio/porch make this home a wonderful escape from the city. 4 BRs & 2 FBs upstairs, incl. master bath en suite. Renovated kitchen, LR with FP, separate DR, FM and fin. LL. 1 Car Garage. Chevy Chase North office 202.966.1400.
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Townhouse in Hillandale with an attached 2 car garage and elevator. Wide floor plan, hardwood floors throughout, 2 fireplaces, high ceilings and patio. 3 bedrooms up and lower level den or 4th bedroom. Nancy Itteilag 202.905.7762/ 202.363.1800 (O).
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Wesley Heights
$1,350,000
Handsome 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath Colonial home in the prestigious community of Kent an established neighborhood of lovely tree lines streets. Gracious rooms, fine architectural details and excellence in quality and design await you in this wonderful property. Miller Spring Valley Office 202.362.1300.
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Chevy Chase, MD
Washington , DC
$1,425,000
4800 sq ft new construction in a classic package! 6BR, 6.5 BA, sensational cook’s kitchen & sep breakfast rm, vaulted MBR suite w/sep study, double walkins, luxury BA & 2nd flr terrace. Big Home Theater, huge terraced lot, 5 car pking. Doug Ford 202.210-FORD(3673)/ 202.364.1300 (O)
Chevy Chase, MD
Georgetown, DC
Tenley/AU Park
$925,000
Terrific two unit townhouse w/sunny & sleek first floor 1BR/1BA unit w/LR, Galley kitchen & large patio. Spacious second & third floor duplex unit w/two bedrooms, 2.5 BA , LR w/wall of sliding doors, eat-in kitchen, two car parking! Stephen Vardas 202.744.0411/ 202.944.8400 (O).
$1,279,000
Renovated kitchen & renovated 3.5 Bath! Large LR & sliding glass doors to deck. Huge Master Bedroom, walk-in closet. Park off street. Lower Level huge rec room, daylite walkout, + separate guest area with private. Exquisite verdant quiet street! W.C. & A.N. Miller 301.229.4000.
Arlington, VA
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Arlington, VA
$1,100,000
$1,595,000
A private oasis in the city! An entertainer’s dream home with over 4200 square feet, large room sizes, great flow and tasteful updates throughout, including a heated pool. Five bedrooms and three and a half renovated baths. Nathan Carnes 202.966.1400
Architecturally designed corner Penthouse Condo with panoramic views and over 3000 SF of elegance including a private elevator. Elegantly appointed full service building with valet parking, concierge, pool, spa, fitness center and social room. Chevy Chase 202.363.9700
$1,029,000
2BR, 2.5BA condo on the 7th floor with over 2,000sf of living space! Gracious marble foyer with two closets, generous LR, separate dining room, master bedroom suite with luxury private bath and walk-in closet & fantastic views! Friendship Heights 202.364.5200.
$945,000
Beautifully maintained 1900 Victorian on one of Georgetown’s quaint cobble stone streets. Recently renovated 2 bedrooms/2 baths. Steps to all of the conveniences of historic Georgetown. Margaret Heimbold 202.812.2750.
Nine foot ceilings, wide crown molding, Large rooms, great natural light & a circular flow are just a few of the attributes of this custom home that makes it special. Just 5 minutes from Georgetown & a short walk to over 100 acres of Parkland. Carol McEwen 703.622.4441/ 703.522.0500 (O).
Leesburg, VA
$1,265,000
Overlooks fountain on fifth-hole-lake w/views sweeping across golf course. Every amenity is built right in & Country Club privilege is right outside. Located seconds away from Leesburg’s new town & Greenway. Lilian Jorgenson 703.790.1990/ 703.407.0766 (O).
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Styling Night Open House at Hitched If you’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed—or underwhelmed, for that matter—by the selection of bling and baubles you’ve seen so far, stress no more! The Hitched gals would love to help you put the final touches on your bridal look at their next Hitched Styling Night on Thursday, Aug. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. All accessories purchased during the event will be 10% off. No appointment is necessary, but an RSVP is needed for the Open House. Call 202.333.6162 or email info@hitchedsalon.com
AUGUST 26
Georgetown Walking Tour with Cupcakes Join Dwane Starlin, member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides, for a delightful walking tour of Georgetown with history and cupcakes. The tour will begin at Dumbarton House (2715 Q St. NW) and make stops at three cupcake shops in Georgetown: Baked & Wired, Sprinkles, and Georgetown Cupcake. The ticket price includes one cupcake from each shop. Please note, the tour will not return to Dumbarton House, but will end at Sprinkles. Comfy walking shoes are a must! Meet at the corner of Q and 27th Streets, NW. The tour will begin at 10 a.m. sharp, rain or shine. Cash or check only, or prepaid. Prepaid reservations are encouraged to ensure that cupcakes can be reserved for event attendees. RSVP at http://augustcupcaketour.eventbrite. com/
21515 Trappe Rd. Upperville, VA Luncheon begins at 1:00 p.m. Polo match to follow. For information about sponsorship opportunities and ticket prices, please contact Holly Johnson at
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2nd Annual AT&T Nation’s Football Classic Weekend The AT&T Nation’s Football Classic is a football game featuring Historically Black Colleges and Universities held annually at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. This year, the Classic is hosting Howard University and Morehouse College. The Nation’s Football Classic was created to celebrate the tradition of the college football experience, recognize the history of service to others by the students, faculty and alumni of HBCUs, and highlight the unity of African American culture. Tickets to the game are $25-50. For more information, visit nationsfootballclassic.com, Howard University and RFK Stadium.
SEPTEMBER 6
Music on the Lawn: Sir Alan and the Calypso Ponzi Schemers Music on the Lawn is taking place every Thursday evening in September between 5 to 7 p.m.. Guests are invited to bring picnic blankets, food and beverages; chairs will also be available. In case of inclimate weather the performance will be moved indoors. Sir Alan and the Calypso Ponzi Schemers are a classic calypso music trio who play calypsos from the two great hubs of calypso music—the Caribbean and New York City. The performance is free to the public. For more information, visit gracedc.org. Grace Episcopal Church Georgetown, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Fashion’s Night Out Georgetown Georgetown is D.C.’s official regional host of Fashion’s Night Out, the annual global celebration of fashion started in 2009 by Vogue magazine and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Presented by the Georgetown Business Improvement District, last year’s event was an epic evening in D.C.’s most fashionable neighborhood
as over 105 Georgetown stores, restaurants and salons opened for extended shopping hours and hosted an exciting evening of spectacular, splurge-inspiring fashion events and promotions. This year’s event, to be held on Thursday, Sept. 6, is expected to be bigger, better, and hopefully drier. For more information, visit www.fnogeorgetowndc.com for more information.
SEPTEMBER 7
Vintage Crystal: Wine in the Water Park Wine in the Water Park brings together the mood-setting, ambient music of DJ Adrian Loving, wine and beer carefully selected by the Washington Wine Academy and free snacks from Jaleo to the Crystal City Water Park. Expert noses from WWA help guests select and enjoy the perfect wine for an after-work beverage to kick off the weekend right amidst the calming sounds of falling water. This event will take place Friday evenings in September giving residents, office workers and visitors a great place to unwind after the workweek. Wines are $5 and beers are $4. For more information, call 703.412.9430. Crystal City Water Park is across from 1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA.
SEPTEMBER 8
The Opera Camerata of Washington present Mozart’s Don Giovanni Under the Gracious Patronage of His Excellency, The Ambassador of Portugal and Mrs. Nuno Brito, The Opera Camerata of Washington Cordially invites you to a production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni directed by Roger Riggle and narrated by Stefan Lopatkiewicz. The performance will be in the Ambassador’s Garden at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8. Reservations can be made at Instantseats.com or 202.386.6008.★
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The National Sporting Library and Museum located in Middleburg, Virginia, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the literature, art and culture of equestrian and field sports. Founded in 1954, the institution has over 24,000 books dating from the 16th - 21st centuries. The John H. Daniels Fellowship program supports the research of visiting scholars. The Museum, a newly renovated and expanded historic building on the Library campus, houses exhibits of American and European fine animal and sporting art. Information is shared through exhibitions, lectures, seminars, publications and special events. The NSLM is open to researchers and the general public. For more information about the National Sporting Library and Museum, please visit www.nsl.org. 8/16/2012 4:14:34 PM
TOWN TOPICS
News Buzz BY ROBERT DEVANEY
Women Groped on Cherry Hill Lane; Park Police Question ‘Person of Interest’ Metropolitan Police reported that a woman was walking in the 3200 block of Cherry Hill Lane around 4 a.m. Aug. 12, when “an unknown male suspect approached her from behind and groped her. The suspect then fled.” Police described the man as a white or Hispanic male between 5 feet 9 inches and 6 feet tall, with a slim build, last seen wearing a dark shirt and khaki pants. MPD asks anyone with a tip on this crime to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411. (Cherry Hill Lane is south of Grace Street; located parallel between the C&O Canal and K Street, west of Wisconsin Avenue.) In a separate incident, the U.S. Park Police questioned a person along the C&O Canal Aug. 13 around 4 p.m. The individual appeared to match the description of a suspect who sexually a woman near the canal in July. The pursuit brought out officers, detectives, members of the SWAT team and a K-9 team as well as a helicopter which circled above the vicinity of Key Bridge and the canal. After the show of force, most Park Police officers left the scene as detectives continued to question the individual. Officers declined to say whether the “person of interest” was suspected of being involved in the July 25 incident along the Capital Crescent Trail where a female jogger was choked and molested in the area north or Three Sisters Island or the July 7 sexual assault where the suspect led the victim onto the C&O Canal towpath just off of 31st Street and pushed the victim down into the bushes. The victim was able to get away from the suspect.
Body Found in Potomac River A body of a man was found in the Potomac River Aug. 20, around 7 p.m., Metropolitan Police reported. Discovered near Thompson Boat Center, yards from Rock Creek and the Georgetown Waterfront, the body was that of an unidentified Hispanic man, police said. No other information was available at press time.
Citizens Expand Use of Cameras on the Streets The Citizens Association of Georgetown has expanded the use of security cameras in the neighborhood. Here’s CAG president Jennifer Altemus’s report: “In response to serious and wide-spread community concerns about public safety, the Citizens Association of Georgetown has broadened its Public Safety Program. We are installing security cameras in various locations throughout the residential community. We hope that the presence of these cameras will act as a deterrent to crime and assist the Metropolitan Police Department with criminal investigations. Right now we are focusing on the gateways into and out of the community, but we hope to expand the program within the year. “Georgetown resident, Bill Dean, CEO of M.C. Dean, Inc., has generously donated the cameras for our pilot program. His company will handle the camera installations and maintenance. “These cameras are just one of the elements our association has in place to keep us safe. Our private security guard program employs two guards in patrol cars policing our streets, escorting residents home, checking up on properties when residents are away, and
working with the police to deter crime and track down criminal suspects.” Visit CAG’s website to see how you can help and contribute: www.CAGtown.org.
For O & P Street Safety, Timothy Downs Honored With love and appreciation, Georgetown leaders gathered on P Street Aug. 16 to thank
Timothy Downs acknowledges the cheers of the crowd from his home’s second-floor window balcony.
Timothy Downs for his safety efforts during the reconstruction of O and P Streets on the west side of town as well as years of service to Washington, D.C., and its oldest neighborhood. Downs, who was battling cancer, is too sick to venture outside his P Street home to meet neighbors, construction workers, business persons, administrators at Georgetown University, members of the Citizens Association of Georgetown, local politicians and the Mayor of Washington, D.C., who wanted to thank him. So, just before noon, they stood in front his house and saluted Downs for his community work. Led by the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E and the citizens’ group, where Downs’s wife Barbara served as president a little over 10 years ago, the well-wishers offered a certificate of thanks, which was read by Mayor Vincent Gray: “As the historic restoration of Georgetown’s O and P Streets nears completion, we recognize and honor Tim Downs for his constructive leadership and engagement in this and many other community projects in Georgetown. With his customary cheerful vigilance and generous spirt, Tim guided the community toward a restoration project for O and P Streets that met the community’s concerns for safe navigation on the streets and sidewalks while at the same time meeting the highest standard of historic preservation. The Georgetown community and the many visitors who come here to enjoy the community will benefit from Tim’s involvement in this restoration project for years to come.” Gray then remarked one of his executive powers included the ordering of proclamations: “I proclaim today, Aug. 16, 2012, Timothy Downs Day in the District of Columbia.”
Councilman, BID Get Tour of Georgetown Park Construction; DMV Will Not Return Councilman-at-large Vincent Orange and staffer Elizabeth Webster and members of the Georgetown Business Improvement District, Crystal Sullivan, Nancy Miyahira and John Wiebenson, as well as a member of the press
were given a hard-hat tour Aug. 20 of the on-going reconstruction of the Shops at Georgetown Park by Vornado Realty Trust’s Jennifer Nettles, who is manager of the huge 3222 M St., NW, shopping area. According to Nettles, the Georgetown office of D.C.’s Department of Motor Vehicles -- which closed May 19 and was located in the lower level -- will not return to the property. The popular locale had been expected to be included in the re-do, as assured by Mayor Vincent Gray and Councilman Jack Evans. Required to wear hard hats and take no photos of the work, the group walked around what remained of the M Street level of the former Victorian-styled shopping area, now stripped down to its walls. Escalators are gone and so are the fountains on either side of the complex. Demolition is moving along, as plans call for the floors to be extended from front to back. The group looked out at the open space of the atrium which once provided a dramatic look and feel for the shopping center, opened in 1981. The atrium and its green railings will soon disappear. “This is the de-mallization,” Nettles said, as she guided Orange and others. Where once sat 132 stores, there will now be 15, she said. The largest one of them will take up 45,000 square feet, making it the largest retail space for Georgetown; another will be 31,000 square feet. Some will have multiple levels; all will have an entrance from the street, whether it is from M Street, Wisconsin Avenue or the remaining entrance next to Dean & Deluca. There will be no mall-like corridors for the public. (Georgetown Park’s total retail square feet, according to the Vornado website, is 316,822.) “I love Georgetown Park, and I’m excited about its rebirth,” said Councilman-at-large Vincent Orange. “However, I will miss and treasure the fond memories of the original mall which was enjoyed immensely with family and friends. In 2013, the joy returns.” Half of the space has been leased, Nettles said. Names of the lessees were not disclosed. Many observers have speculated or suggested such companies as Bloomingdale’s boutique shop, foodie paradise Eataly or even a Target locate there. Two or three new stores will open in early 2013. As of today, Georgetown Park can only boast a few shops that include H&M or J. Crew. The Washington Sports Club will stay open during the entire construction period.
See You in September: Tony & Joe’s, Nick’s to Re-open Fully After closing due to the April 2011 flooding and after months of serving customers on outside tables, Tony and Joe’s and Nick’s Riverside Grille are preparing to open their
interior spaces next month. Tony Cibel, owner of both restaurant, confirmed to the media that the eateries, with upgraded menus from chef David Stein, will open sometime after Sept. 1. Even Zagat has felt the need to opine on the changes: “Encircled by tall windows, with cascading water features, nautical wood, and stylish appointments, its newly remodeled dining room feels like a posh ocean liner. An eating bar faces the open kitchen. Popular seafood dishes from the restaurant’s past -- crab cakes, lobster, rockfish, mussels and shrimp cocktail -- will be menu staples, and specials featuring Chesapeake area ingredients will be introduced daily.” Bill Starrels, an advisory neighborhood commissioner whose district includes the Georgetown Waterfront, had this to say about the restaurants’ re-birth: “It brings us happiness to see the re-opening of Tony and Joe’s and Nick’s at Washington Harbour. After seeing the ravages of the Potomac and, now, the sparkling, newly renovated restaurants, it is a good day.”
Luke’s Lobster Opens
Owner Luke Holden in front of Luke’s Lobster with Lilly Schruben and her sister Darcy.
Luke’s Lobster, which specializes in authentic Maine seafood rolls, opened a Georgetown location at 1211 Potomac Street, NW. It is the same building which housed the ill-fated Philly Pizza & Co. and the Crave. The young company which has eateries in Penn Quarter and Bethesda, along with its five Manhattan spots, was founded by Luke Holden, who is a Georgetown University business school alumnus. His family owns a lobster-processing company in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Holden opened his first spot in Greenwich Village in 2009. ★ Next ANC2E meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m., Georgetown Visitation Prep, 35th Street and Volta Place.
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EDITORIAL / OPINION
Lou Roffman: Our Own American Hero
W
e all knew Lou Roffman at the Georgetowner. He had special standing here because he was our former publisher Dave Roffman’s uncle, hence the nickname Uncle Lou. He was Uncle Lou, also, to still more who had occasion to hear stories about him from Dave or to meet him on his occasional visits from out West. He was Uncle Lou at the Midway and World War II Memorial, and he was Uncle Lou at the Nats game a couple of years ago. Even if he had another name, but the same life and history, there’s more than enough to celebrate the life and mourn the passing of Lou Roffman Aug. 10 at age 94. A World War II veteran in the Army Air Corps, he made history, being one of the rare American soldiers to serve at both Pearl Harbor and Midway, the first a military tragedy for the United States, the second a battle that turned the tide against the Japanese in the Pacific. That wasn’t the whole story. Roffman was a flight engineer with B-17 bombers of the 31st Bomb Squadron at Hickam Field on Dec. 7 when the Japanese attacked. Later, he fought at the Battle of Midway. Later still, he was wounded in a bombing mission. He received a Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions in mission in which he
landed a plane after the pilot had been killed. Reading Uncle Lou’s obituary, you can sense the full life well and long-lived, something of a true and wonderful life which might have made an inspiring movie. He served in the military until 1968, retiring from the Air Force with the rank of senior master sergeant. During retirement, he and his wife Irene began a whole new life in Riverside, Calif., where he owned a pool hall and three bars, was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Elks Club and Hollywood’s Magic Castle and perhaps more fittingly the Optimist Club, of which he should have been president. In California, he practiced magic, a passion of his. He would perform for children in children’s hospitals, regale then with stories and magic tricks and remind them of the stories of the greatest generation of which he was an honored member. Around here, we remember Uncle Lou, slowed a little by age in his latter years, a smiler and laugher and story teller. We remember him at the Midway commemoration, where former sailor Tony Curtis, the movie star at 80, wearing cowboy boots and hat, kissed a female autograph seeker. Lou came up behind him and Curtis asked him “Do you want a kiss, too?” Lou said, emphatically, “Hell, no! Just the autograph.” But we do remember Uncle Lou accept-
Terry Pierson/the Press-Enterprise ing kisses from the girls at the restaurant after the dedication of the World War II Memorial. We remember when his nephews Dave, Randy and Phil gathered here to fete Uncle Lou at the new Nationals Park, where his name sparkled
on the scoreboard. We remember Uncle Lou, an old soldier and airman whose memory will not fade away. ★
Egypt’s President Morsi, Firmly Behind the Wheel BY J OHN F E NZ E L
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n his excellent Middle East travelogue, “Baghdad Without a Map and Other Misadventures in Arabia,” Tony Horwitz writes: “In Egypt, aggression and impatience are frowned upon. The unofficial Egyptian anthem, ‘Bokra, Insha’allah, Malesh’ (‘Tomorrow, God Willing, Never Mind’), isn’t just an excuse for laziness. In a society requiring millennial patience, it is also a social code dictating that no one make too much of a fuss about things.” This sentiment seemed alive and well in Cairo as Mohammed Morsi was sworn in as Egypt’s president last month. Not even the first choice of the Islamist Group, the Muslim Brotherhood, Morsi was widely viewed as an accidental president of sorts, and therefore destined to be a figurehead president. It was widely believed that real power would continue to reside, as it always had, in the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces—or SCAF. But early last week, Morsi took everyone by surprise—including the United States. In a lightning-fast series of maneuvers and brokered deals that would make Machiavelli proud, Morsi removed his political and military rivals, and nullified a constitutional decree that gave the military council ultimate authority over Egypt’s administration, security and, significantly, the government’s purse strings. Simultaneously, Morsi issued a constitutional edict granting himself full authority over the executive and legislative branches of government. Knowing a bridge too far when he saw one, he left the judiciary alone. To preempt any potential dissent from the judiciary, Morsi appointed reformist senior judge Mahmoud Mekki as his vice president. The ostensible catalyst for the
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shakeup was the killing of 16 Egyptian soldiers in northern Sinai earlier in the week, but it seems obvious that this was only a convenient excuse for actions already planned. Morsi quickly exploited the incident, and replaced his defense minister, the army chief of staff and each of the service chiefs. It is the moral equivalent of a U.S. president firing his Secretary of Defense and all of his Joint Chiefs of Staff in one fell
the political power that the military had seized in the wake of the Arab Spring uprising last year. To calm those at home and abroad, Morsi delivered a radio address, insisting, “I never meant to antagonize anyone… We go on to new horizons, with new generations, with new blood that has long been awaited.” Assuming an apparent wait-and-see posture, the White House has yet to offer any
“I never meant to antagonize anyone… We go on to new horizons, with new generations, with new blood that has long been awaited.”
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swoop. Morsi’s stunning consolidation of power followed a sequence that caught the occupants of Washington’s “C” suites and cabinet secretaries completely off-guard. Reluctant to admit a lack of advance knowledge of Marsi’s power-play, State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said: “We obviously did know that there were discussions ongoing about a new defense team — with regard to the precise timing, less so.” In retrospect, the move should have been fully anticipated. The obvious historical examples of past presidents Anwar Sadat and Hosni Mubarek are clear evidence that staying power in Egyptian politics requires strength. Morsi was understandably motivated to reclaim
substantive reaction to Morsi’s dramatic powergrab, except to issue non-specific diplomatic statements about “shared interests” and the new appointees being “well known” to them. Their silence on the real issues at hand is what’s so significant. Indeed, if the aim of the White House’s long-range goal was Egypt’s “full transition to civilian rule,” as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has articulated it, the end result has been hardly worthy of celebration. Any vision of a secular democracy in Egypt has been relegated to virtual-mirage status. While the administration would like to calmly portray Morsi as doing what is necessary to place Egypt back on the road to democracy, it should be worried. Morsi’s actions point to a far more
ominous course now underway. A judge in Egypt’s Higher Constitutional Court (HCC), immediately responded to Morsi’s actions, saying, “A president does not have the power to abrogate a constitution, even a temporary one….” With his newfound authorities in place, and with the ability to rewrite the new constitution, the process of Islamizing Egypt’s domestic policy is almost sure to follow. Despite Morsi’s personal assurance to media chiefs that press freedom would not be restricted, actions to suppress media criticism against Morsi are now fully underway. The day after Morsi’s “Sunday Coup,” police attempted to confiscate all copies of newspapers critical of the Muslim Brotherhood and suspended the broadcast license of a television station that has actively criticized Morsi in the past. Last week, Egypt’s upper house of parliament appointed new editors for the country’s 50 state-run newspapers, effectively placing the media under Brotherhood control. Morsi now has control of all executive and legislative levers of powers, and has reinforced his authority by imposing control of the media. In such an environment, and given the stated long-term goals of the Muslim Brotherhood, the implications for Israel’s security and the future of the Camp David Accords are obvious. To even the casual observer of Egyptian politics, Morsi is now fully in the driver’s seat as president. As such, Horowitz’s continued observations of the “Bokra, Insha’allah, Malesh” anthem seems entirely, metaphorically, relevant: “Egyptians undergo an odd personality change behind the wheel of a car. …But put an Egyptian in the driver’s seat, and he shows all the calm and consideration of a hooded swordsman delivering Islamic justice.” ★
EDITORIAL / OPINION
Veep Power: Romney Clears a Future Ryan Presidential Run
Examining Tax Office Settlements BY JACK EVANS
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itt Romney was right when he introduced Paul Ryan as the “next President of the United States” in Norfolk, Va., Aug. 11. Ryan is not the “next” president, but Romney handed him the keys to the White House in the future. At the very least, Romney likely handed Ryan the Republican nomination for the presidency -- unless Ryan doesn’t want it or something totally unpredictable happens. Not all vice presidents become president, but they have the best shot. Almost one-third – 14 out of 43 U.S. presidents – were vice presidents before they became president. Vice presidential candidates make little difference in the outcome of an election, but they do make a difference in future elections. For that reason alone, the vice presidential selection is among the most important decisions that all presidential candidates make. George Washington’s vice president was John Adams, who became the nation’s second president. Adams’ vice president was Thomas Jefferson, the third president. The presidency is like an Olympic relay race. President Barack Obama, number 44, is the 12th president during my lifetime. There have been 43 individuals who have held the office; the non-consecutive, two-term Grover Cleveland is counted twice. I wasn’t there when Adams and Jefferson rose from vice president to president, but here’s what happened during my life. 1948: Harry Truman, President Franklin Roosevelt’s vice president, was president when I was born. In fact, in 1948, the year before I was born, another of Roosevelt’s former vice presidents, Henry Wallace, ran for president against Truman. 1952: President Dwight Eisenhower’s vice president, Richard Nixon, later became President. 1956: Candidates appear to feign interest in being a vice presidential nominee. John Kennedy understood the importance, was unapologetic and made no secret of his desire to be Adlai Stevenson’s running mate, even while he knew that Eisenhower was going to crush Adlai Stevenson. Kennedy didn’t get the nomination, but his effort catapulted him onto the national stage. Four years later, he won the nomination and the presidency.
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1960: Kennedy’s veep, Lyndon Johnson, became president. 1964: Johnson’s vice-president, Hubert Humphrey, became the Democratic nominee in 1968. 1968: Though Humphrey lost his bid for the presidency, his vice presidential running mate, Ed Muskie, was the original front runner for the Democratic nomination in 1972. President Nixon, a former vice president who lost in the 1960 election, won in 1968. 1972: Nixon’s second vice president, Gerald Ford, became president. 1976: Ford’s running mate, Bob Dole, became the Republican nominee two decades later. Jimmy Carter won in 1976 but lost to Ronald Reagan in 1980. 1980: President Reagan selected George H. W. Bush as his vice president. Bush 41 was elected president in 1988. 1984: Carter’s vice president Mondale was the Democratic nominee. 1988: Like Kennedy, Bill Clinton made known his vice presidential interest known in 1988. He didn’t get it, but also like Kennedy, he won the nomination and the presidency four years later. Lloyd Bentsen, the Democratic vice presidential nominee in 1988, ran and lost in 1992, but did become Treasury Secretary. 1992: President Clinton’s vice president, Al Gore, was the Democratic Party’s nominee in 2000. PUBLISHER
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1996: Bob Dole, Ford’s running mate, ran against President Clinton and lost. 2000: President Bush’s vice president, Dan Qualye, ran for president though he could not overcome his legacy as a tonguetripping vice president. George W. Bush (number 43), never a VP, but the son of a president, defeated Al Gore who had been vice president for eight years. Gore’s running mate, Joe Lieberman, ran for president in 2004. 2004: The Democrats’ losing nominee, John Kerry, tapped John Edwards who became a leading candidate in 2008 until his personal life imploded. 2008: John McCain’s vice presidential pick, Sarah Palin, energized the McCain campaign, electrified the nation and breathed life into the Tea Party. Had she run this year, she may have won the nomination. Palin is still drawing larger crowds and has raised more money for statewide races than Romney has. She may continue to do so. The vice presidency or vice presidential nominee is undoubtedly the best platform from which to launch a presidential campaign. Ryan is serious, smart, and young. By tapping him, Romney put him on the front row of the national stage. Within the next decade, Ryan will run for president. He will begin that race as the frontrunner, and the presidency will be Ryan’s to win or lose. ★
read with great concern a recent Washington Post article, “Surge in D.C. tax office settlements reduces commercial property owners’ bills.” In case you missed the article, the major premise was an assertion that our tax office was unjustifiably lowering tax assessments of major commercial developments in the city, costing us as much as $48 million in lost tax revenue in 2012. Since the tax office falls within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Finance and Revenue, which I chair, I asked for a substantial volume of data right away and will be continuing to review it in coming weeks. The CFO’s initial response has been that if these cases had gone to trial, the judges would have set the assessments even lower overall, resulting in further lost revenue for the District. I will be seeking to determine whether the CFO’s response can be substantiated, or whether something in the process is broken. I intend to hold a hearing on the issue if I suspect the latter. Initial anecdotal evidence seems to suggest that the article is a bit off base. For example, the article cites Gallery Place, which apparently received a 24 percent reduction from its proposed assessment value, cutting its bill to the city by $1 million. Information I am receiving, however, suggests that the initial assessor used an estimator of likely rent collected by the owners in coming up with an initial assessment. In general, this is a good practice, since we have a relatively small number of assessors to cover a tremendous volume of real estate. In the case of Gallery Place, however, the timing of the development as an anchor in what was then a transitional area means that actual rents collected, as dictated by long-term contracts, are meaningfully lower than the market rate. Thus, it would seem reasonable that a tax supervisor would notice and correct the error during the appeal process rather than forcing the owner to go to trial – this is how we want our government to work. Even after correcting the error, the Gallery Place development was assessed a 6.5-percent increase from 2011, which is encouraging. Those who park on the street are well aware that, despite any other weaknesses in our government, our ticket writers are “the best in the business.” In the same vein, I have found that our tax office is quite zealous in identifying and collecting all tax revenue due to the District, sometimes to my constituents’ chagrin. At times, mistakes happen, but I am hopeful that my continued review will reveal that these settlements were made for principled reasons that were in the best interests of our residents. As I said in my article on Natwar Gandhi’s re-nomination as the District’s chief financial officer a couple of months ago, the ultimate judge of the success and stability of our tax office is in the rating agency assessments of our bonds, which determine the costs we have to pay to build schools, libraries and parks. Particularly during this time of instability in our government, it is critical to have an independent CFO that inspires confidence on Wall Street as well as on Capitol Hill, and Dr. Gandhi uniquely meets this description. ★
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he summer of 2012 was one of the hottest on record, and mortgage rates were almost as hot as the weather. Mortgage interest rates have established or flirted with record lows for most of the summer months. Thirty-year fixed rate mortgages have been in the mid 3-percent range for purchase mortgages and closer to 4 percent for refinance money. Fifteen-year money has been below 3 percent on purchase mortgages and slightly higher for refinance transactions. The closely watched interest rate on 10-Year Treasury notes has been trending up in recent weeks as the stock market has been moving higher. The rates on the 10-Year note have most recently been around 1.85 percent as of late August. This has been a direct result in traders taking a more bullish sentiment on recent news. The 10-Year note has moved up around 40 basis points since early July. The yield on the 1-year LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) actually went down slightly in August to 1.05 percent. The low watermark for the 1-Year LIBOR was 0.78 percent in January 2011. The 1-Year LIBOR is the most important index for most mortgage holders. This is because most adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) are tied to the LIBOR index. The LIBOR index has been kind to holders of ARMs. A typical loan carries a margin of 2.25 percent. In order to figure out the newly indexed rate on an ARM, you
take the index value and add that to the margin.
1.05% 1-Year LIBOR (as of 8/22/12) + 2.25% margin value 3.30% is the new rate Many homeowners have done just fine after their adjustable rate mortgages have reset. Many times, the mortgage holder has enjoyed the maximum allowable adjustment, which resulted in a savings of hundreds of dollars. If a mortgage holder has an ARM at 5 percent for $200,000 their principle and interest payment is $1,074. The new payment at 3.3 percent would be $875 which represents a savings of $199.00 a month. Everyone wants to know where the markets and interest rates will be as students repopulate Georgetown, and everyone comes back from vacation. A lot hinges on the September employment report and what the Federal Reserve Board of Governors does in its September meeting. If they do more to stimulate the economy, then expect to see the yield on Treasuries and mortgages to come back to early July ranges. The Fed will not act in its October meeting as the presidential election is only two weeks away from that meeting. If one steps back from the volatility, one thing is clear, mortgage interest rates are in a great zone for homeowners, and rates are likely to stay in this level for some time to come. ★
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Many people believe that if one sticks to the basics in dressing, you cannot go wrong. But this is not always the case. This woman’s outfit is a classic example. Her khaki skirt is too long for her frame. The jean jacket is too short for the skirt and wrong for the highnecked top, and white socks and sneakers never go with a long skirt. My suggestion would be: A knee-length khaki skirt, a V-neck top, and jean jacket that hits the waist, with colored flats for a pop of color.
This man must be from out of town, because everyone who is from D.C. knows you do not wear flannel and heavy jeans in August in D.C. It is just too hot. I guess he realized that he did not have right outfit on for the very hot day and that is why he walked the streets of DC with his flannel completely unbuttoned and open. Next time he is in town, I suggest he bring a tee shirt and shorts.
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The Streets of Georgetown party on Aug. 8 was all about “Old Fashion, New Look,” and Kevin Gray got it right. He was edgy, yet sophisticated in his royal blue Zara blazer, light blue Alton Lange shirt, light tan Zara pants and skinny colorfully striped tie from Aldo. Whiskey brown Aldo shoes completed this strong look.
Adra Williams and Beth Webster are women who know how to get noticed at this men’s clothing store event. Williams surprised us all in her men’s Hickey Freeman jacket. She paired it with a wide black belt, black leggings and black heels by BCBG. Webster was super sexy in her red-hot dress from Banana Republic and red & white bowed heels from Nine West.
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OLD SCHOOL Paul Beirne takes preppy to the next level at “Old Fashion, New Look.” I love how he put together his navy Breuer blazer, blue and grey Hugh & Crye shirt with rolled Unis khakis and white old-school Tretorns. Now, this is some comfort with style!
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all—inevitably, surprisingly—is coming. Do you want to know how we can tell? No, it is not all the training camp stories about the Redskins, tres banality. It’s not all the back-to-school commercials. It’s fall preview time. As in, it’s August we’ve got to put together a fall preview issue (or two). It’s that time of year when the media which cover such things notice that they’ve run out of comic book movies and that “The Addams Family” has left town. It’s almost September, which must mean that fall is coming, which must mean that its fall arts—performance, visual, and many other categories—preview time. So, to that end, this is the Georgetowner fall preview issue—the first of two—which, in addition to the visual side of the arts, concerns itself with Washington area theater. Back in the day, theaters and performing arts venues used to do what everybody else did: they closed pretty much for the whole month of August which meant the end of summer and that fall was coming. People went to the beach, or to the Hamptons or on an educational trip to the Galapagos Islands. They packed their white navy jackets and unfiltered Gitanes and went away. Nowadays, the performance arts and theater seasons do not fold themselves into the four seasons as neatly. Nowadays, it’s basically one long season with not much let-up. We noticed this trend, especially this year. Companies are starting their seasons earlier and earlier so that you can’t just leave town for fear of missing something. And with theater, there is no premium channel to catch up. We’re giving you a peek on the theater headstarts. Signature Theater has already started its season with a production of “The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas,” a terrific musical that mixes sex with politics and big boots and hats, a revival of a musical that refuses to date. In addition, we’ll take a closer look at what’s becoming a godsend for Washington theatergoers and bard acolytes, the annual Shakespeare Free For All, which this year gives us a production of the ironically titled “All’s Well That Ends Well,” in which a smart, beautiful young girl is smitten with a prince who’s blind to her charms because she’s not to the manor born, among other sundry things. It’s at the Harman Theater until Sept. 2. Tickets? They’re free. Last, but not least, we have among us the presence of two larger-than-life, by-God big personality and big gift women—the one, being the brimming with magnetism and unforgettable voice actress Kathleen Turner, and the other, being the brimming with sharp, pointed and passionate opinion and humor political columnist Molly Ivins. On stage at Arena, they are one and the same in “Red Hot Patriot: The Kick Ass Wit of Molly Ivins,” a play by Margaret Engel, in which Turner manages the not inconsiderable feat of bringing Ivy, who died of cancer several years ago, back to life. “Patriot” runs through Oct. 28. We had occasion to talk with Turner on the phone and to witness her in action at a special, full-house event at the Newseum that gave us
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D.C. Arts Preview: Fall 2012 B Y G A RY TISC H L ER an opportunity to give you both a preview and a flashback. In addition, we’ve selected as many theaters—and there are many theaters here—and previewed their season-openers which occur late this month, through September. Look carefully at this list and see what you like, choose and go. Go to all of them, if you can. Everything you will see, if you let it, will stay in your mind forever, because really, that’s the way you remember an evening or afternoon at the theater. There is no adequate video, no rerun, no recreation, and if you go back, well, it will not be the same. That’s the special part of plays in performance, it’s why they make you shut off your smart phones, and open up your heart and mind. No need to multi-task. Let the words wash over you like fresh, clean water. Plays, it should be noted over and over again, are not movies. If you see a movie over again, it will be the same thing: blue people in “Avatar,” people who get the blues in a Woody Allen movie, the sharks in the “Deep Blue Sea.” Looking at the plays that are being performed, we can say that we’ve seen “Whorehouse” at least once on stage with Ann Margaret in the role of a madam, and the movie version featuring—Lord, have mercy—Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds. We know for darn sure that the Signature version won’t be anything like either. We’ve seen “All’s Well That Ends Well” a number of times and as happens so often with Shakespeare, each time is different, something emerges that was lost before, and someone, a Marsha Mason here, a Philip Goodwin there, brings out a different queen, a different Parolles than I saw in Teresa Wright or Floyd King. Looking forward to things on that list, we know someone and some thing some word or whisper will surprise you, even in a familiar way. Perhaps they’ll do the Texas two-steps in three steps. Or one of playwright Annie Walker’s (she has two plays upcoming in town) characters will move in an unexpected way. Look: there’ll be a Hamlet from the Globe, wrestlers, Russians, a strangely silent Dr. Hyde, Scots in Iraq, a toilet seat made of gold, World War II, modern super heroes, a French balladeer. On and on it goes. These are our players, and our plays, and directors and theaters and the hours we will spend with them. Get out and enjoy.
KENNEDY CENTER—2012 Page to Stage Festival, Sept. 1-3. It’s the 11th annual such festival, in which theater artists show off their upcoming wares in various stages of development. It’s a three-day event of free readings, open rehearsals of plays and musicals developed by local, regional and national playwrights, librettists, and composers.
“War Horse,” Oct. 23 to Nov. 11, in the Opera House. The Broadway play about a boy and his horse and World War 1, which won the Tony Award for best play and features stirring, magical life-size puppets.
THE DRUID THEATRE COMPANY—Oct. 17 to 20, “Plays By Tom Murphy.” One of the most admired and critically acclaimed Irish theatre companies return with “Conversations on a Homecoming,” “A Whistle in the Dark” and “Famine” by Tom Murphy, one of today’s best playwrights.
ROUND HOUSE THEATRE BETHESDA—4545 East West Highway. Season opener: “Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo,” Sept. 5-30. A new play by Rajiv Joseph, in what is a growing literature of our Middle Eastern wars (see “Black Watch”). It is directed by Jeremy Skidmore and involves “the intertwined lives of a quick-witted tiger, two homesick U.S. marines and a troubled Iraqi gardener as they roam the streets of war-torn Baghdad in search of meaning, redemption and a toilet seat made of gold. A Broadway hit and Pulitzer Prize finalist.
SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY—Sidney Harman Hall,
610 F St., NW. “Black Watch,” Sept. 19 to Oct. 7. A special event, this riveting, blood-pounding, energetically choreographed play about a group of restless, tough members of an elite Scottish unit in Iraq sold out its run at Harman last year and remains a must-see.
AT THE LANSBURGH THEATRE—450 7th St., NW. The Shakespeare Theatre Company begins its season with “The Government Inspector,” a satiric comedy by Nikolai Gogol, the first Russian play to be a part of an STC season, directed by Michael Kahn, with an all-star cast of Washington actors, including Floyd King, Nancy Robinette, David Sabin and Sarah Marshall. Sept. 13 to Oct. 28.
FORUM THEATRE—Roundhouse Silver Spring, 8641 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, Md. Season opener: “Holly Down In Heaven” by Kara Lee Corthron, a story about a 15-year-old born again Christian who becomes pregnant and banishes herself to her basement. Sept. 27 to Oct. 20. OLNEY THEATRE CENTER—2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney, Md. “Over the Tavern” by Tom Dudzick, directed by John Going. The line: “Sometimes, a boy just wants to have a little fun.” Sept. 26 to Oct. 21.
THEATER ALLIANCE—H Street Playhouse, 1635 H St., NE—opener: “Reals,” a hip, tough new play about superhero wannabes in a world premiere by Gwydion Suilebhan, directed by Shirley Serotsky, Aug. 27 to Sept. 16. (Watch also for Christmas co-production with Hub Theatre “Wonderful Life” and Alliance’s own “Black Nativity.”) Jose Joaquin Perez, Shawn T. Andrew. Photo by Stan Barouh.
SPOOKY ACTION THEATER—1810 16th St., NW. Season opener: “Reckless” by noted playwright Craig Lucas involving Christmas Eve, “a cheery suburban mom thrust into a a looking glass journey to a place where it is always Christmas Eve.” Oct. 4 to 28.
WOOLLY MAMMOTH—641 D St., NW. “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” by Krisoffer Diaz, directed by John Vreek, kicks off Woolly’s Season 33, “My Roots, My Revolution.” Diaz’s play explores the volatile, testosterone world of professional wrestling with a fall guy named Macedonio “Mace” Guerra and the charismatic champ Chad Deity. Sept. 3 to 30.
Jose Joaquin Perez, Shawn T. Andrew. Photo by Stan Barouh.
KEEGAN THEATRE—1742 Church St., NW. “Osage County” through Sept. 2. Traci Letts’s Pulitzer Prize-winning and quite savage family saga. Beginning Sept. 21: “A Couple of Blaguards,” the McCourt (Frank and Malachy) brothers’ entry into wonderful Irish blarney and remembering. METRO STAGE—1201 North Royal St., Alexandria, Va. “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris,” directed by Serge Seiden, Aug. 30 to Oct. 21. The area’s liveliest cabaret and musical stage company does the Frenchman who embodied the spirit of cabaret. SYNETIC THEATRE at Crystal City, 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington, Va. Opener: “Jekyll and Hyde,” Sept. 20 to Oct. 21. The gifted, mostly silent movement theater group, headed by Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili, takes on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic horror story of conflicted identity in its own inimitable fashion. Look also for Jules Verne’s “A Trip to the Moon” on Dec. 6. SIGNATURE THEATRE—4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, Va. “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” is a tried and true musical about social shenanigans and political bull in a Texas town where politics and sex get together in a little house but not on the prairie. Directed with new verve by Eric Schaeffer, based on a true story, a Broadway hit musical and a movie, it runs through Oct. 7. “Dying City,” a contemporary new drama about Americans and Iraq, by Christopher Shinn; Oct. 2 to Nov. 25. THEATER J—at the Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St., NW. Opener: “Body Awareness” by the rising young playwright Annie Baker, whose “Circle Mirror Transformation” was a big hit at the Studio Theater two seasons ago. It is part of Theater
J’s “Beginnings, Belonging, Becoming and Breaking Through” season and is directed by Eleanor Holdridge; Aug. 25 to Sept. 23. Arriving on Nov. 8 is “Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie.”
FORD’S THEATRE—514 10th St., NW. Season opener, “Fly” by Trey Ellis and Ricardo Khan and directed by Ricardo Kahn, is the story of four African American officers and fighter pilots in World War II, based on the experience of the famed Tuskeege Airmen; Sept. 21 to Oct. 21. The season also includes the traditional “A Christmas Carol,” “Our Town” and a co-production with Signature Theater, “Hello Dolly.” FOLGER THEATRE—in the Folger Elizabethan Theatre at 201 East Capitol St., SE Its opener is direct from London and a stripped down, mean and lean version of “Hamlet”
from Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, directed by Dominic Dromgoole and Bill Buckhurst; Sept. 8 to 22.
THE STUDIO THEATRE—1501 14th St., NW. Opener: “Invisible Man” (begins Sept. 5), adapted by Oren Jacoby, based on the landmark, lyrical novel of identity in America by the great African American novelist Ralph Ellison (“Juneteenth”), co-produced with the Huntington Theatre Company. An upcoming highlight: “The Aliens” by Annie Baker (See “Body Awareness” at Theater J), Nov. 14. ARENA STAGE—1101 6th St., SW. “One Night With Janis Joplin”, written and directed by Randy Johnson, starring Mary Bridget Davies; Sept. 28 to Nov. 4. Upcomer to watch: “My Fair Lady,” directed by artistic director Molly Smith; Nov. 2.
GALA HISPANIC—3333 14th St., NW—“In Spite of Love” from Spain’s Golden Age, a romantic comedy about reluctant lovers by Agustin Moreto, directed by Hugo Medrano; Sept. 13 to Oct. 7. TEATRO DE LA LUNA—Gunston Arts Center, 2700 South Lang Street, Arlington, Va.—The 15th International Festival of Hispanic Theater, the best of the Americas and Spain; Oct. 9 to Nov. 17.
Children’s Theater ADVENTURE THEATER—7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, Md.—“If You Give a Moose a Muffin,” based on the popular series of books by Laura Numeroff, starring Michael Russotto; through Sept. 2. Beginning
Sept. 21, “Big”, the much-anticipated Theater for Young People-Adventure Theater musical production of the popular Tom Hanks comedy, with a book by John Weidman, music by David Shire and lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr., and directed by artistic director Michael Bobbitt; through Oct. 28.
IMAGINATION STAGE, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, Md. “P. Nokio: A Hip-Hop Musical” marks the return of a hugely popular musical, written by hip-hop theatre artist and playwright Psalmayene 24, a show that updates the Pinocchio story with a brand new and flamboyant beat; Sept. 29 to Oct. 18. It was a world premiere at Imagination Stage and was recommended by the Helen Hayes Award. Upcoming on Nov. 14: “Seussical.” ★
Turner and Ivins, ‘Red Hot Patriot,’ a Perfect Match BY G ARY T IS CHL ER
Kathleen Turner in Philadelphia Theatre Company’s production of “Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins.” Photo by Mark Garvin.
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t’s hard to doubt that somewhere in the course of a long career of jabbing Texas politicians and officials with the writtenword equivalent of a cattle prod that some state senator or party chairman or Bush family hanger-on, with teeth-clenched respect, allowed that she had a set of male equipment, the highest compliment a man can pay a woman he’s not trying to sleep with, but who makes him nervous anyway. Whatever the case, Molly Ivins didn’t need it. She had something better—flat-out, unrepentant courage. Now, she’s got something almost as good to help keep her memorable wit and entirely human qualities alive: She’s got Kathleen Turner, who stars as Ivins in “Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-ass Wit of Molly Ivins,” now at Arena Stage’s Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle Theater through Oct. 28. It’s as if Ivins, who died in 2007 from breast cancer, was once again delivering political thunderbolts that made you proud, laugh, or squirm,
depending on who you were, with her syndicated column, in a long career as a journalist from the New York Times to the Texas Observer. Turner—movie star, outspoken supporter of liberal and progressive causes, mother, awardwinning stage actress, and a still hot memory in the minds of many male movie goers of the 1980s for her performance as the femme fetale in the noirish “Body Heat”—is a perfect fit to march onstage and be Molly Ivins. If Turner’s famous voice—a rough shade deeper than in her “Body Heat” days, but just as impossible to ignore—has an equivalent somewhere, the words in Ivins’s column fit the bill, so it’s terrific that Turner’s speaking her words out loud. They’re going to echo loudly. There’s a I’ll-do-it-my-way quality to both women. You can hear it over the telephone in an interview with Turner, or the way she tackled a glaring spotlight—“Whoa…can you give me a break here?”—as she sat down for a Newseum event, “An Evening with Kathleen Turner,” moderated by Shelby Coffey III, remembered here as the former Post Style section editor, and in the company of Margaret Engel, who co-wrote “Red Hot Patriot” with her twin sister Alison. “That was fun,” she said of the Newseum event, “I like having fun.” Over the phone, the voice is down to a light roar, like a mother bear in a relaxed mode. “I think we share some things. We have, I know, the same outlook, similar causes and political tendencies,” she said. “I am, if you did not know it, a member of People for the American Way. I am a chairman for Planned Parenthood. I support Amnesty International, among other causes.” Ivins wore her politics, which was liberal mixed in with a little verbal rage and lots of passion and in-your-face-humor. Verbally, or on paper, both women share a common outspokenness, a big life story and a bigger-than-life-persona. They could make an impression one way or another: Ivins with her 6-foot-1 presence and bright red hair; Turner with her physical sensuality, her voice, her acting chops, her movie star quality and directness. They both have led somewhat turbulent lives. It’s the nature of the beast when you become a movie star early on, although Turner objects to the “overnight” description. “I’d been working for quite a while. So, it’s not like I hadn’t been around,” she said of her, well, overnight rise to mega-stardom in “Body Heat.” “It was disconcerting, sure, with all the attention, the movie star thing, and it’s
tough to handle.” Her body of film work contains more unforgettable gems, which overrides the dross. You couldn’t get a better jump stardom jump start than “Body Heat,” “The Man With Two Brains” (in which she was as funny as Steve Martin), “Crimes of Passion,” “Romancing the Stone”, the hit woman to Jack Nicholson’s hit man in “Prizzi’s Honor,” and the remarkable movie about a marriage gone bad and mad, “The War of the Roses.” “We [Michael Douglas and director Danny DeVito] were all proud of that,” she said. “That ending, the three of us had to fight for that, we battled with the studio on it and won.”In “Roses”, the movie took itself to where it was headed all along, and it was not a happy ending. If you look for both women on YouTube, you see something else, the quality of sharp humor, insistence that attention must be paid. It’s mixed with tough honesty, evidence of big lives lived richly, with wind warnings. “Molly could fill a room. She had presence. She cared passionately about politics. She had a huge heart,” Turner said of Ivins. “It’s important to me that I do her justice when I’m on that stage being her. The humor has to be there, and it is. Doesn’t matter where you are, people respond to that. I admired her immensely, no question.” Ivins was no question, liberal-left, or as she’s quoted as saying in the press materials: “I am a liberal and proud of it. Fish gotta swim, and hearts gotta bleed.” To her, work was everything: she left the New York Times, or was let go, depends who’s talking, to return to work in Texas, a base from which she blasted Texas politics and political figures. Listen to Turner talk about the stage—where she was a triumphant Martha in a revival of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” by Edward Albee—you can hear some of the passion that Ivins must have felt when the words were rolling sharply and perfectly. “There is nothing like it,” she said of being on stage. “There’s a connection, a kind of conspiracy with the audience, that you are here at a moment that will never be repeated, that this is special, original, one-ofa-kind. I feel that way every night. It’s always fresh.” For Ivins, Turner said she did not do any special research. “The words are already there, and you have to trust that. But I want the humor to be out there. I like making people laugh, making them crack up.”Things were not always top-of-
the-world for Turner. In 1992 she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, a debilitating disease which left her in constant pain. “I was told I might not walk again,” she said. Still, she’s persevered. She remains in the ring, on stage, active in politics, and here in Washington, you can expect to see her at numerous events. And until the end of October, you can find her on stage at the Kogod Cradle, resurrecting Molly, making people think, making people laugh as the 2012 election campaign rolls on to its conclusion like a severe weather warning. ★
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hat do you most look forward to as the month of August folds into a weave of warm rainstorms and cool, damp evenings? Perhaps the turning of the leaves. The hearty stews and fall squash that will soon grace our dinner tables. It can be as grand as reconnecting with your loved ones, or as satisfyingly banal as walking from the Metro to your office without breaking a sweat. The fall season brings with it many wonders, both large and small. Culturally speaking, fall is the mother of all seasons. Between the galas and fundraisers, football and film releases, holidays and election cycles, it’s like Washington tries to fatten itself up each year before the winter hibernation. And, of course, with every fall season, museum and gallery walls come vibrantly to life, like the foliage of the Shenandoah. The arts, like the trees, are inspiring and beautiful, often times joyous, sometimes even heartbreaking. They stir something deep within us. In keeping with autumnal sentiments, there is a bracing immediacy, a feeling of here and now, exemplified in the visual arts—something transient but everlasting, the way golden, sunspattered leaves remain with us long after they fall from their branches. Maybe this is why fall art openings are so popular. Nothing satisfies our craving for life like the sensory immersion of art and nature. This year, there should be plenty to keep us all satisfied. We will rediscover the Renaissance in Ausburg, a small city in southern Germany. We will immerse ourselves—literally—in a visual environment of language. We will learn why women truly do rock. We will see another dimension of visual creativity of renowned choreographer John Cage. We will see the textile wonders of the Ottoman Empire. Here is a list of Washington’s most anticipated museum openings this fall season. And this is only the first part of two. Catch our second round of visual—and performing—art previews next issue. Either way, you’re going to feel very much alive. And that’s a good feeling.
AUGUST & SEPTEMBER THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
www.nga.gov Shock of the News Sept. 23–Jan. 27, 2013 Soon after the turn of the 20th century, visual artists began to think about the newspaper more broadly—as a means of political critique, as a collection of ready-made news to appropriate or manipulate, as a source of language and images, as a typographical grab bag, and more.
THE HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN www.hirshhorn.si.edu Barbara Kruger: Belief + Doubt Now Until 2014 Part of an initiative to bring art to new sites within and around the building, this installation by Barbara Kruger will fill the Lower Level lobby and extend into the newly relocated Museum bookstore. Famous for her incisive photomontages, Kruger has focused increasingly over the past two decades on creating environments that surround the viewer with language. The entire space of this exhibit—walls, floor, escalator sides—will be wrapped in text-printed vinyl, immersing visitors in a spectacular hall of voices, where words either crafted by the artist or borrowed from the popular lexicon address conflicting perceptions of democracy, power and belief.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS
Edward Burra, Composition Collage, 1929, collage and ink on paper, Private collection
The Serial Portrait: Photography and Identity in the Last One Hundred Years Sept. 30–Dec. 31 From its inception in 1839, photography has been closely connected with portraiture, expanding its scope and redefining its cultural, aesthetic, commercial, and technical possibilities. Arranged both chronologically and thematically, the exhibition features approximately 150 works by 20 photographers who responded to older portrait conventions and imagined new ones. Imperial Augsburg: Renaissance Prints and Drawings, 1475–1540 Sept. 30–Dec. 31 Focusing on the drawings, prints, and illustrated books they created as well as the innovative printing techniques they used, this exhibition—the first of its kind in America—serves as an introduction to Augsburg, its artists and its cultural history, during the Renaissance period.
www.nmwa.org Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power Sept. 7 – Jan. 6, 2013 NMWA will host a groundbreaking and provocative new exhibition, “Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power,” that illustrates the important roles women have played in rock and roll, from its inception through today. A Museum of Their Own: 25 Years of NMWA History Sept. 3 – Dec. 21 The Betty Boyd Dettre Library and Research Center will host “A Museum of Their Own: 25 Years of NMWA History,” which illustrates the history of the museum through documents, printed matter, and photographs selected from the institutional archives.
THE KATZEN CENTER – MUSEUM www.american.edu/cas/museum John Cage’s STEPS: A Composition for a Painting, Selected Watercolors and Ephemera Sept. 1 – Oct. 21 Known primarily a composer, John Cage’s idiosyncratic diversity and daring as an artist led him into theater, writing, and visual art. This exhibit includes five enormous watercolor works resulting from Cage’s STEPS project and a room showing the
progression of graphically inventive musical scores — from original manuscripts through publication including never-before-exhibited items from the archives of Cage’s publisher, C.F. Peters Corporation, New York. This exhibition is presented as part of the citywide celebration of the 100th anniversary of his birth. Occupy This! Sept. 1 – Oct. 21 “Occupy This!” combines art, photojournalism, historic documents, and films to consider — in a broad, historic context — the causes, activities, and representation of the Occupy Movement. Includes large collection of work by Facing Change: Documenting America, a non-profit photo collective comprising acclaimed photographers and writers who produce and publish underreported aspects of America’s most urgent issues. Platforms: Washington Sculpture Group Sept. 1 – Oct. 21 Platforms is an outdoor sculpture exhibition presented in the Myrtle Berlin Katzen Scupture Garden curated by Jeff Spaulding. In his curator statement, Spaulding poses the following: “Although the function of a platform, broadly defined, is to provide support and focus, its value lies in what is supported. What is now possible? This exhibition is meant to address what that might be.”
THE TEXTILE MUSEUM www.textilemuseum.org The Sultan’s Garden: The Blossoming of Ottoman Art Sept. 21 – March 10, 2013 Ottoman art reflects the wealth, abundance, and influence of an Empire which spanned seven centuries and, at its height, three continents. “The Sultan’s Garden” chronicles how stylized tulips, carnations, hyacinths, honeysuckles, roses and rosebuds came to embellish nearly Loom-width of ogival-layout all media produced kemha Istanbul Third quarby the Ottoman court ter 16th century; TM 1.50 beginning in the midAcquired by George Hewitt Myers in 1951 16th century. ★
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Jewel (Nova Y. Payton, center) shows the girls at the Chicken Ranch just how “Twenty Four Hours of Lovin’” are done. The musical comedy, “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” plays at Virginia’s Signature Theatre through Oct. 7. www.signature-theatre.org. Photo by Scott Suchman.
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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. www.bangkokjoes.com
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BISTROT LEPIC & WINE BAR
1736 Wisconsin Ave. NW Come and see for yourself why Bistrot Lepic, with its classical, regional and contemporary cuisine, has been voted best bistro in D.C. by the Zagat Guide. And now with its Wine bar, you can enjoy “appeteasers”, full bar service, complimentary wine tasting every Tuesday and a new Private Room. The regular menu is always available. Open everyday. Lunch & Dinner. Reservations suggested. www.bistrotlepic.com
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3205 K St. NW A Georgetown tradition for over 40 years, this friendly neighborhood restaurant/saloon features fresh seafood, burgers, award-winning ribs and specialty salads & sandwiches. Daily lunch & dinner specials. Late night dining (until midnight Sun.-Thu., 1am Fri.-Sat.) Champagne brunch served Sat. & Sun. until 4pm Open Mon.-Thu. 11:30am - 2am Fri.Sat. 11:30am - 3am. Sun 11am.2am. Kids’ Menu Available. Overlooking the new Georgetown Waterfront Park ChadwicksRestaurants.com
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The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. 3100 South Street, NW, Degrees Bistro features a traditional French bistro menu with an innovative cocktail and wine list. The restaurant design complements the industrial chic style of The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown, and welcomes diners to unwind in the simple, modern comfort of a neighborhood eatery while enjoying a savory lunch or dinner at the hip bar or in one of the stylish banquettes. www.ritzcarlton.com/ georgetown (202) 912-4110
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. Open dailyfor breakfast, lunch and dinner.
(The Latham Hotel) 3000 M St. NW Internationally renowned chef and restaurateur Michel Richard creates magic with fresh and innovative American-French Cuisine, an exceptional wine list and stylish ambiance. Open for Dinner. Valet parking.
3236 M St. NW This animated tavern, in the heart of Georgetown, popularized saloon food and practically invented Sunday brunch. Clyde’s is the People’s Choice for bacon cheeseburgers, steaks, fresh seafood, grilled chicken salads, fresh pastas and desserts. www.clydes.com
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CAFE BONAPARTE
1522 Wisconsin Ave. NW Captivating customers since 2003, Café Bonaparte has been dubbed the “quintessential” European café featuring award winning crepes & arguably the “best” coffee in D.C.! Other can’t miss attractions are, the famous weekend brunch every Sat. and Sun. until 3pm, our late-night weekend hours serving sweet and savory crepes until 1 a.m., Fri-Sat evenings and the alluring sounds of the Syssi & Marc jazz duo every other Wed. at 7:30pm. We look forward to calling you a “regular” soon! www.cafebonaparte.com (202) 333-8830
DAILY GRILL
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
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2811 M St., NW Serving Washington since 1992, Don Lobos offers authentic Mexican cuisine. We use only the finest and freshest ingredients when making our traditional menu items. Famous for our Mole, and adored for our tamales. We also offer a wide range of tequila and the best margarita in Georgetown. Now serving Brunch Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm. Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 11am-11pm Sun 10am- 10pm (202) 333-0137
1063 Wisconsin Ave., NW Filomena is a Georgetown landmark that has endured the test of time for almost a quarter of a century. Our old-world cooking styles & recipes brought to America by the early Italian immigrants, alongside the culinary cutting edge creations of Italy’s foods of today, executed by our award winning Italian Chef. Try our spectacular Lunch buffet on Fri. & Saturdays or our Sunday Brunch, Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner. www.filomena.com (202) 338-8800
GOOD GUYS Fine Dining & Exotic Entertainment in Glover Park since 1966. Monday-Thursday 11am-2am Friday-Saturday 11am-3am Sunday 4pm-2am The kitchen is always open!
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MAI THAI
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 (202) 337-1010
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PEACOCK CAFE
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 (202) 625-2740
SEA CATCH
1054 31st St. NW Lovers of seafood can always find something to tempt the palette at the Sea Catch Restaurant & Raw Bar. Sea Catch offers fresh seafood “simply prepared” in a relaxed atmosphere. Overlooking the historic C&O Canal, we offer seasonal fireside and outdoor dining. Private party space available for 15 - 300 Complimentary parking Lunch Mon. -Sat. 11:30am -3pm Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm -10pm Closed on Sunday Happy Hour Specials at the Bar Mon. - Fri. 5-7pm www.seacatchrestaurant.com (202) 337-8855
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SEQUOIA
3000 K St. NW, Suite 100 Washington, DC 20007 Eclectic American cuisine, Coupled with enchanting views of the Potomac River make Sequoia a one of a kind dining experience. Offering a dynamic atmosphere featuring a mesquite wood fire grill, sensational drinks, and renowned River Bar. No matter the occasion, Sequoia will provide an unforgettable dining experience. www.arkrestaurants.com /sequoia_dc.html
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THE OCEANAIRE
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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he French Quarter of New Orleans conjures up visions of raucous partying, 24-hour fun and all-out craziness. While this can be a great way for the 20-something crowd to blow off some steam, those looking for a more sophisticated and tasteful drinking experience will have to veer a few blocks away from Bourbon Street. Unlike Washington D.C., New Orleans wears its quirkiness like a badge of honor. A classy bar does not necessarily mean stuffy or uptight. One of my favorite Crescent City spots to grab a drink is the Carousel Bar in the Hotel Monteleone. Tucked away on the corner of Royal and Iberville on the edge of the quarter, the Hotel Monteleone is steeped in history. It has been a preferred haunt of many distinguished southern writers including Eudora Welty, Tennessee Williams and William Faulkner. Truman Capote used to brag that he was born at Hotel Monteleone, but the truth of the matter was that Capote's mother had stayed at the hotel during her pregnancy and was transported to the hospital by hotel staff for the birth. The Carousel Bar itself is an attraction. The circular 25-seat bar is actually a rotating carousel, which makes a complete revolution approximately every 15 minutes. While I will admit that I’ve felt the room spin after one too many cocktails, I assure you that one drink, alcoholic or not, will do the same for you here. The carnival-like motif reminds visitors that despite the Monte Leone’s lofty setting and noteworthy past, they’re still in New Orleans, a destination that is able to combine history and fun with a shot of jazz and spice shaken up and served in a martini glass. Literary beasts aside, this bar has it earned a spot in the cocktail hall of fame. According to the Hotel Monteleone 1938, during the height of the Great Depression, head bartender Walter Bergeron introduced the Vieux Carré Cocktail at the Swan Bar, which was the original bar on site before the Carousel bar was built. The name Vieux Carre translates to “Old Square" the official name of the neighborhood known as the French quarter. The Vieux Carre is a mixture of rye whiskey, brandy, vermouth and Benedictine and bitters. Its
formula closely resembles two other legendary New Orleans tipples, the Sazerac, (which was declared the official cocktail of New Orleans by the state senate in 2008) and the La Louisiana. All three feature homegrown Peychaud bitters as a staple ingredient. According to the Hotel Monteleone, “It was created as a tribute to the different ethnic groups of the city: The Benedictine and cognac to the French influence, the Sazerac rye as a tribute to the American influence, the sweet vermouth to the Italian, and the bitters as a tribute to the Caribbean. Prohibition had been lifted only a few years earlier as a way of stimulating commerce.” The rye whiskey combines splendidly with the sweeter ingredients, like the cognac, Benedictine and vermouth, while the addition of two types of bitters, give it a nice spice. For me, a visit to the Big Easy is not complete without stop here. The bar serves as great meeting spot for locals as well as tourists. During my most recent visit in April, I was flanked on by a group of young professionals enjoying an after-office drink once one side and a professional native drinker on the other. For people watching, the bar has a magnificent big-window view of Royal Street. Because the bar rotates, you’re guaranteed a window seat every quarter hour. ★
THE VIEUX CARRE Recipe courtesy of the Hotel Monteleone ¼ oz. Benedictine ¼ oz. Cognac ½ oz. Sazerac Rye ¼ oz. Sweet Vermouth 3 Drops Angostura Bitters 3 Drops Peychaud Bitters Lemon Twist Place ingredients over ice in an eight-ounce rocks glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
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angkok Joe’s, a restaurant located in Georgetown for the past nine years, caters to finest Asian cuisine and sees itself as the best Asian restaurant in the DC area. "What makes this restaurant unique from any other restaurant?" you might ask. “We don’t use the same sauce for each dish. We incorporate different sauces for different dishes. That’s why it tastes so good,” said Jimmy Phomsivilai, Bangkok Joe’s general manager. If you’re looking to reserve a table over the weekend, keep in mind that Friday and Saturday nights are the busiest days of the week with an average of around 350 to 450 people a night. A reservation is highly recomended. Once you enter this fabulous restaurant, you’ll be overwhelmed by the fine décor. Bangkok Joe’s was decorated by Jordan Mozar, who also designed the Cheesecake Factory. The space is filled with a welcoming atmosphere. “Three things we are about—atmosphere, friendliness, and good food consistently,” said Phomsivilai. Unsure of what to order when you arrive? According to Phomsivilai, Pad Thai is the most popular dish for an entrée while dumplings come in first for an appetizer. What’s his favorite dish? “I really like the lobster and pine nut steamed dumplings and I would recommend the Grilled Salmon,” said Phomsiviai, “It’s a fusion of Salmon with lo mien noodles. We are fusion, not just Thai.” Still not convinced? Bangkok Joe’s is also home to “The best happy hour in D.C.,” according to Phomsivilai. “All beers, drafts, bottles, wines, martinis, and regular drinks are half priced. It’s from 4-7 every night, seven days a week.” Located at Washington Harbour, Bangkok Joe’s is perfect for fine dining or unwinding. From the friendly staff to the excellent happy hour, Bangkok Joe’s has it all. “Come see us at our happy hour!” said Phomsiviai. For more information visit Bangkok Joe's at 3000 K Street NW, or go online to www. bangkokjoes.com or call 202.333.4422. ★
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Beach Brewing Company, Virginia Beach
This microbrewery and tap room is open six days a week for hopheads to taste and shop their selection. The husband-and-wife team of Justin and Kristin McDonald have operated the brewery and tasting room. The Hammerhead IPA and Hoptopus Double IPA should provide the hoppy flavor enthusiasts vie for. The SeaDevil Stout is a darker beer to enjoy moving into the fall. Summer is coming to a close, but there are plenty of reasons to get back to Virginia Beach. Beach Brewing Company is located at 2585 Horse Pasture Rd. #204, Virginia Beach, Va. 23453. For more information, call 757-563BEER or go to www.beachbrewingcompany. com.
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Blue Lab Brewing Company, Lexington
Blue Lab Brewing Company is a brewery and tasting room that has the ultimate small town feel. The brewery periodically hosts live musicians and is deeply rooted in its Georgetowner.09.01_Layout 1 8/20/12 4:27 PM Page 1 community. Both founders are affiliated with
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Washington and Lee University. Tom Lovell is the assistant director of alumni affairs and Bill Hamilton is an associate professor of biology. The two are quick to discourage anyone under 21 years old from even thinking of drinking their beer, as they mention on their website.
Blue Lab’s chocolate coffee stout uses local coffee beans, chocolate and hops to create a delicious dark beer. Blue Lab Brewing Company is located at 123 South Randolph St., Lexington Va. 24450. For more information, call 540-5480146 or visit www.bluelabbrewing.com.
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Holy Brew Brewing Company, Leesburg
Holy Brewing Company is a rock-and-roll branded brewing company located in Leesburg. Its Honey Blonde Ale, Brown Ale and “Liquid Confession” are distributed around Virginia. Check them out at www.holybrew.com.
Beer Run, Charlottesville
This gastrobpub in Charlottesville is about as full-service as you can get. Serving lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and a gourmet brunch on Sunday, the restaurant carries hundreds of beers from around the world. The gastropub even sells kegs. Weekly events include Pint Night on Tuesdays, free beer tastings on Wednesdays, free wine tastings on Fridays, and Belgian beer night every Sunday. Beer Run is located at 156 Carlton Rd. Suite 203, Charlottesville, Va. 22902. You can reach the pub at 434-984-BEER or at www.beerun. com
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Horse & Hound Gastropub features a gourmet dinner and brunch menu that pairs craft beers with fine dining. The pub offers customers the option of ordering beers in six-ounce glasses to maximize the number of tastings during their meal. Chefs Luther and Brooke Fedora are the founders of the Horse and Hound. Both chefs trained at the Culinary Institute of America. Executive chef Luther Fedora worked for several years in London as a chef, and has served as a sommelier at classic London spots such as the Savoy and Drones. Brooke worked as a pastry chef in Manhattan before the couple moved to Charlottesville in 2003.
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Fermentation Trap, Barboursville
Many of the brewers here began their businesses when curiosity pushed them to brew their own beer at home. With some basic equipment and knowhow, you too can begin crafting your own signature beer. The Fermentation Trap sells starter kits, ingredients and more advanced equipment for making beer and wine. Everything in the store is also available online for those interested in browsing their selection. The website also hosts the GHRUB club— Grapes and Hops Unedited Banter. The club’s website hosts forums, newsletters and podcasts all devoted to the making of beer and wine at home. The Fermentation Trap is located at 6420 Seminole Trail #12, Seminole Place Plaza, Barboursville, Va. 22923. For more information, call 434-985-2192 or visit www.fermentationtrap.com ★
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ADVICE ON INTIMACY AND RELATIONSHIPS BY STACY NOTARAS M U R P H Y
DEAR ON MY OWN, Thank you for sending this and giving me the chance to use this space to walk you through this very common situation. It is my opinion that a person can be an active, non-sober, addict and still be a good person. It is also my opinion that a person cannot be an active addict and still be a good partner/ father/friend. That distinction is really tough, because we can see the good and the potential in Boyfriend, but we cannot trust him with anything of value. I always think counseling is useful, and a session or two with him and an objective third party might help him see some of the impact of his behavior. But that’s not going to be an effective, long-term option while he’s an active addict. Whenever I work with a couple with an active addiction in the process, I require that the addict be in a 12-step program and have his/her own counselor on the side. It won’t work without such rules. The hard part about addiction is that you cannot make him change. All the conversation and love and begging in the world will not make it stick. Boyfriend has to want to do it himself, and typically that does not happen until, as you note, everyone has given up on a person. “Rock bottom” is defined differently for every person. For some, that only happens when the one person they love the most – “the one who never will give up” on them – finally says, “I can’t take it anymore.” Having him move out could be part of what gets him moving toward actual recovery. I know it’s an unbelievably difficult choice to make. So if I’m giving advice, I’d say that you should pat yourself on your back for reaching the end of your own rope and making a decision based on the health and welfare of your heart and your kids. We can only control our own actions, so I’d say focus your energy on staying healthy, modeling good boundaries for those kids (who right at this moment are watching every move you make, and building their own foundations for what they will and will not accept in relationships for the rest of their lives). Meanwhile, also please be gentle with yourself when it gets hard. When you miss him. When you are nostalgic. We all want to be in
connection with another person – that’s what a difference your beat world we’re on earth to do. SoMake please do innot the way choose. yourself up for grieving the loss of you that in this It’s easy. person right now. That is what this is: grief. There are steps, there are stages, but at the core, Make a contribution, donate your the most effective healer is time, time distance. get and the kids involved. Stop telling yourself this is something/someone We’re here to help. to get over. This is more about just getting Use this Catalogue, visit our website, through. or contact our featured charities directly. We have no idea if Boyfriend will figure out his own side of this and develop into someone Spread the word. Tell your friends about capable of being all you us know he can be for you and share this Catalogue with them. and your family. All we know is that you have reached a limit and that’s sacred. to Together we will You create ahave more vibrant in our nation’s capital. trust that instinct and findcommunity supporthere where you can. Take advantage of that extended family. Alanon is also a great community to help loved ones get free peer support around this exact situation. Let me know if I can help you find a chapter. Use those resources and it will get easier.
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follow us on twitter at @cataloguedc DEAR STACY: I want to get engaged to my girlfriend of three years, but I just don’t have enough money to pay for a good enough engagement ring. I know she wants something spectacular. Right now I can only afford something small. I will be so embarrassed if she doesn’t like the ring, and I know that will start us out on the wrong foot for our marriage. I want us to have a good marriage and I think that a good ring will help start us out right. I’ve looked at fake diamonds – some of them actually look pretty good, I don’t think she would really know the difference. What do you think I should do? BTW, we are both 23 years old. – Blingfree in D.C.
DEAR BLINGFREE, Deep breath (for me). So many things are going on here that give me pause, I need bullet points: • Ring size has nothing to do with the quality of someone’s marriage. If you believe it does, you are not ready to get engaged. • Have you talked to Girlfriend about getting engaged? The days of shocking a girl with a ring in her champagne glass are over – no one should be totally caught off guard when they are asked to make such a monumental decision. Therefore, no one should be afraid to talk about a ring budget before making a purchase. If you are afraid of this conversation, you are not ready to get engaged. • Are you asking me if you should give Girlfriend a fake diamond and not tell her it’s a fake diamond? Are you also seeking advice about not starting the marriage out on the wrong foot? Can you see the dilemma here? If not, you are not ready to get engaged. • Again for good measure: ring size has nothing to do with the quality of someone’s marriage. If you still think so, you are not ready to get engaged. ★ Stacy Notaras Murphy is a licensed professional counselor and certified Imago Relationship therapist practicing in Georgetown. Her website is www. stacymurphyLPC.com, and you can follow her on twitter @StacyMurphyLPC. This column is meant for entertainment only and should not be considered a substitute for professional counseling. Send your confidential question to stacy@georgetowner.com.
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s August draws to a close, fundraising drives are sprouting up across the U.S. targeting old and new individual donors for support. As donors, we have hard decisions to make with more than 1.5 million tax-exempt organizations in the United States vying for our dollars. In fact, individual giving increased by 3.9 percent last year, according to Giving USA’s Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2011, accounting for nearly $218 billion in contributions to organizations.. Despite this positive influx in giving, nonprofits nationwide have struggled during difficult economic times leading to reductions in programs, cuts in staffing and sometimes shutting their doors for good. This can result from funding cutbacks and often lack of stringent financial oversight. Nonprofits are witnessing firsthand the struggles that come with budget shortfalls, and many are now in “the red”, carrying significant debts. It is a precarious situation that staff and boards of directors must quickly address so that future donors, foundations and corporations can have confidence in an organization and continue supporting programs without hesitation. As donors, we sometimes waver in our support of organizations for fear that our money may not be spent wisely or that we can truly solve a social problem. “No one wants to give their hard-earned money to an organization that isn’t financially sound,” says Barbara Harman, president and editor of the Catalogue for Philanthropy of Greater Washington. “We all want our gifts to have impact, but it isn’t just a question of financial stability. Donors should want to know whether the organization they are giving to is worthy, whether it’s doing a good job, whether it’s effective in meeting the needs of the community.” Supporting a non-profit that is truly in need can mean your dollar stretches father. “If donors only invested in healthy organizations, there would be very little nonprofits out there to support,” said Brett Norton, director of development for Fair Chance – a Washington D.C. based organization that works to identify promising community-based youth and family organizations in Wards 5 through 8 and increase the sustainability of their programs. “Donors should have realistic expectations for what their dollars can accomplish and realize they are only one piece of the solution.” Authors Thomas Tierney and Joel L. Fleishman in the book, “Give Smart,” address this same issue. They argue that a donor’s good intentions can lead to wishful thinking that they can solve complex problems with only a few dollars. Assuaging your fear as a donor is achievable. Donors can invest their dollars fully informed and to align themselves with causes where they then make a difference – both big and small. It is important to research the potential impact of your investment and the stability of a non-profit. You owe it to yourself and your hard-earned money to do your due diligence. With just a few clicks through online resources, donors can research potential organizations and understand how their dollars are utilized. G R E AT E R W A S H I N G T O N 2 0 1 1 - 1 2
DEAR STACY: My boyfriend and I have been together 4 years. We have had some major downs where his drinking is concerned. I love this man with my whole heart and can see all the good in the world in him, but the fact is that he has an addiction to pain killers and booze. Though he isn’t drinking everyday, when he binges, it’s bad. Recently, he passed out at a bar and did not come home. Another time, he spent the whole night out partying with a friend. At that point, I had had it, and I packed his things. It was over. But now, I miss him so much it is making me crazy. I do love him, and I know he loves me. But is it worth it to try counseling? Or do I cut my losses and keep it moving without him? I truly have no idea how to deal with an addict. Everyone else has given up on him, and in a sense, I guess I did too by sending him away. But he is a good person, a good father to my kids when he is sober, and a good mate when he gets out of his own way. –On My Own Again
The Beltway of Giving: Following Your Dollars C ATA L O G U E F O R P H I L A N T H R O P Y
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A number of resources are ready for your use, for example: •Guidestar: Donors can track down financials and nonprofits’ annual Form 990 which they are required to submit to the Internal Revenue Service each year. Form 990 provides information on the organization’s mission, programs, and finances – such as employee salaries and annual revenue. However, these forms are often more than a year old. Visit www.guidestar.org. •Charity Navigator: Analyzes financial data from Form 990 for organizations that acquire at least $500,000 in giving from individuals and have a total annual revenue of more than $1,000,000. Visit www.charitynavigator.org •Catalogue of Philanthropy: Working with Raffa auditing firm, audits nearly 250 metropolitan D.C. nonprofits each year for cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and financial transparency. They then select 70 who are featured in the Catalogue, a publication that enables donors to choose and donate to nonprofits by theme (i.e. education, human services, nature, etc.), region and the donors overall interest. Visit www. catalogueforphilanthropy-dc.org. •Twitter & Facebook: Nonprofits use social media networks to keep in contact with their supporters and attract new ones. Consider sifting through their posts, photos and tweets to learn more about programming, events and what messages they portray to the outside world. •Annual Reports: Review annual reports from the non-profits you are considering, and speak with the executive director and board president to learn more about the accomplishments, goals, funding needs and challenges the organization is facing. ★
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Third Annual Green Fair at Fairmont Touts Local Efforts BY M ARY B IRD
On Aug. 17, Fairmont Washington, D.C. held its third annual Green Fair in the hotel’s Colonnade Room showcasing the eco-efforts of many DC-based organizations as well as the hotel’s own green program. Exhibitors included Capital Bike Share, EcoFriendly Foods, U.S. Green Building Council and World Wildlife Fund and Zipcar. There were honey tastings from the rooftop hives of the hotel, which is committed to waste management, energy and water conservation.
Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Totem’ Splashes and Soars BY M ARY BIR D Cirque du Soleil’s latest extravaganza, “Totem,” burst onto The Plateau at National Harbor Aug. 15. The international troupe of Olympic stature defied gravity in breath-stopping feats conveying the “Totem” theme that life is born of water. The production traced evolution through myths that bridge earth and sky. First night attendees enjoyed complimentary circus treats as well as edible mini orchids holding chicken salad and platters of omnipresent cupcakes at intermission. The must-see wonderment continues through Oct. 7.
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Carlos Bachrach, Deborah Kalkstein, Lynda Eekiletian, Honi Borden, and Michelle Delino at Cirque du Soleil. Photo by Neshan H. Naltchayan
Fairmont sous chef James Phillips, chef Ian Bens and executive chef Jason Dalling.
The Washington Mystics Celebrates with Honors PH OTO B Y J E F F MA L E T
The Washington Mystics celebrated its 15th year in the league by honoring its All-Time team on Aug. 19 at the Verizon Center.
Allison Priebe Brooks with daughter McClain. Photo by Mary Bird
Dianne Murphy and radio personality Tommy McFly. Photo by Mary Bird
Chamique Holdsclaw, Nikki McCray, Vicki Bullett, Murriel Page and current Mystic Crystal Langhorne
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