Georgetowner's December 2, 2015 Issue

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December 2 - december 15, 2015

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up & coming December 5 and 6 Smithsonian Holiday Festival This year’s festival is the Smithsonian’s largest holiday festival to date, with 10 participating museums.

Highlights will include familyfriendly concerts, Mars chocolate demonstrations, a Star Wars C3PO costume exhibit, the world’s largest LEGO American Flag exhibit, film screenings, trunk shows, book signings, free gift-wrapping and festive foods. For details, visit si.edu. Smithsonian Museums on the National Mall.

December 5 Holidays Through History

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Period installations from the Federal period to the 1960s will be on view at three historic museums: Dumbarton House, Anderson House and Woodrow Wilson House. A shuttle bus will take visitors from one museum to another.

Tickets are $20 ($16 in advance, half-price for museum members).

For details, visit dumbartonhouse. org. 2715 Q St. NW.

Pineapple Christmas Tree Lighting At the Pineapple Christmas Tree Lighting, guests can taste items from Whole Foods Market’s holiday menu and decorate a free holiday ornament with Anna Banana

Arts and Crafts. The Sophisticated Ladies from Duke Ellington School of the Arts will sing a festive set.

For details, visit facebook.com/ events/1480967795544588/. 2323 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

December 6 Breakfast with Santa at Volta Park

Visitors can sit and take photos with Santa at this free event, which will also feature coffee, breakfast foods, crafts and carolers. Those arriving early can view Santa’s magical sleigh. For details, visit voltapark. org. Volta Park Playground, 1555 34th St. NW.

Holiday Wreath Workshop

Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm will conduct this Dumbarton House workshop, in which participants will create a 10-inch aromatic wreath out of dried herbs. Greens, forms and fragrant herbs such as silver king, sage, rosemary and lavender will be provided. Tickets are $60 ($55 for members). Parties of 15 or more should email education@dumbartonhouse.org. 2715 Q St. NW.

December 9 Winternational

At Winternational, the 4th Annual Embassy Showcase, visitors will

have opportunities for one-on-one interviews with diplomats, embassy exhibitors, sponsors and attendees. There will be displays of visual arts and handcrafts, travel and tourism information and samples of national specialties. For details, visit itcdc.com/Upcoming-Events/Winternational. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.

between mothers and their young across the animal kingdom. Festival admission is $8 for adults in advance and free for children under 12. For tickets, visit sugarloafcrafts. com/festivals. Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, Virginia.

December 10 ‘A Family’s Reaction to Death’

Author, historian and tour guide Garrett Peck will talk about his new book, “Walt Whitman in Washington, D.C.: The Civil War and America’s Great Poet.” For details, email jerry.mccoy@dc.gov. Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Peabody Room (3rd floor), 3260 R St. NW.

Dr. Anne S. McKnight, director of the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family, will talk about the predominant theories of grief work in Western culture and in the world of grief therapy, as well as the new research on bereavement based on the concept of resilience. These ideas will be contrasted with those in family systems theory. For details, visit thebowencenter.org. 4400 MacArthur Blvd. NW, #103.

December 11 and 12 Wildlife Photographer Ken Conger Author and photographer Ken Conger will be at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival with his new book, “Wildlife’s Greatest Connection: A Mother and Her Young,” a compilation of stunning images celebrating the diversity of the special bond

December 12 Walt Whitman Book Talk

Building Museum’s 35th Birthday

Thirty-five years ago, an Act of Congress established the nation’s only museum dedicated to the history and impact of the built environment. To celebrate its birthday, the National Building Museum is offering free admission to all and birthday festivities throughout the day. For details, visit go.nbm. org/35years. 401 F St. NW.

Cathedral Choral’s Family Joy

Cathedral Choral’s Family Joy. cluding a kids-only sing-along. The special guest performers are the Children’s Chorus of Washington and the American Youth Philharmonic Brass Ensemble. For details, visit cathedralchoralsociety.org.

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December 13 Lessons and Carols at St. John’s St. John’s Episcopal Church in Georgetown will hold this beloved holiday service of readings and music in the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge. Admission is free and childcare is available. For details, visit stjohnsgeorgetown. org. 3240 O St. NW.

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Austin Kiplinger: 1918 to 2015

Journalist and philanthropist Austin Kiplinger was a champion of Tudor Place in Georgetown. Photo courtesy Tudor Place Austin Huntington Kiplinger — journalist, publisher, as well as civic and cultural leader — died of cancer at the age of 97 on Nov. 20 in Rockville, Maryland.

A journalist since his college days at Cornell University, Kiplinger worked at newspapers, magazines, newsletters, radio and television between the 1930s and the 1980s. He ran the family business, founded in 1920 by his father W. M. Kiplinger, Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc., for almost 35 years, known for its finance publications, website and expertise.

Recognized in and around the nation’s capital for his philanthropy, Kiplinger was born in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 19, 1918. He is beloved in Georgetown for his devotion to the Tudor Place Historic House and Garden located on 31st Street, where he served as trustee and president. He was a graduate of Western High School, now the Duke Ellington School for the Arts.

“Working with him for 15 years, I found him to be gracious, ebullient and generous in sharing his love for the history he knew so well of this city and of Tudor Place,” said Leslie Buhler, who recently retired as Tudor Place’s executive director. “He connected the past to the present in very real terms,” she added, praising his “extraordinary memory, sparkle in his eyes and thirst for knowledge.”

Kiplinger served in governance leadership at Cornell University, the National Symphony Orchestra, Historical Society of Washington, Federal City Council, WETA, National Press Foundation, Tudor Place, Washington International Horse Show and other local institutions — and the Kiplinger Foundation, according to Kiplinger Washington Editors.

His wife, Mary Louise “Gogo” Cobb Kiplinger, died in 2007. His older son, Todd Kiplinger, died in 2008. He is survived by his son, Knight, and daughter-in-law, Ann Miller Kiplinger, of Washington, D.C.; daughter-in-law, Dana Stifel Kiplinger, of Weston, Connecticut; six grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; and his companion of seven years, Bonnie Barker Nicholson, of Bethesda, Maryland.

Georgetown Students ‘Feel the Bern’

Democratic presidential contender Senator Bernie Sanders spoke to a packed room at Georgetown University’s Gaston Hall Thursday, Nov. 19, in what was billed as “a talk on democratic socialism in America.” What followed was a reiteration of points Sanders has made throughout his campaign for the presidency about wealth inequality and an explanation of how he would deal with terrorism and the problems plaguing Syria.

Anticipation for Sanders ran high at the Catholic and Jesuit university. Students waited in long lines in the rain to see the independent senator from Vermont, and the excitement only ramped up once they made their way inside Gaston Hall. When Mo Elleithee, the head of the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service, a part of the McCourt School of Public Policy that was established in June, made his way to the stage to commence the program, students whooped and chanted, “Feel the Bern,” a Sanders-derived meme that has almost become slogan to the senator’s supporters.

Sanders received a standing ovation on his way to the podium before beginning his speech by harking back to the times of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Smattered in between the policy proposals, all of which Sanders has raised before, were bits attacking the GOP, Wall Street and industries that profit from fossil fuels — and expressing his support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

In the end, what was billed as a big speech defining Sanders’ campaign ended up being a long, winding speech featuring a smorgasbord of past policy proposals and talking points in addition to fresh foreign policy details. This was not the star-quality charisma or soaring rhetoric of President Barack Obama’s campaigns in 2008 and 2012, but Georgetown University students seemed pretty pumped nevertheless.

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Love Letter to France

By G ary T ischler

As we stand with France and the French after the terrorist attacks which shook the world, we think about the things our peoples have shared — and the indelible French contributions to our cultural memories and treasures. Merci.

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‘Kiss Me, Kate’: As Fresh as a Slap in the Face

By Gary T isc h l er

Alan Paul of the Shakespeare Theatre Company knows his way around a Broadway musical. “Kiss Me, Kate” is a hands-down love letter to show biz — and to those who holler, “Hey, I know, let’s put on a show.”

Photo Caption: Robyn Hurder as Lois Lane and Clyde Alves as Bill Calhoun in “Kiss Me Kate.”

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‘Keep It in the Ground!’ Say Climate Activists Pho to s b y Jeff Malet

On Sunday, activists from the U.S. and other nations demonstrated at the White House in support of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Le Bourget, France.

Presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders at Georgetown University’s Gaston Hall. Photo by Patrick G. Ryan.

Photo Caption: Evoking the famous poem by Emma Lazarus, engraved on a plaque within the Statue of Liberty. Photo by Jeff Malet.

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Obamas Serve Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Luke’s

Joined by friends and extended family, the first family served Thanksgiving dinner to homeless veterans Nov. 25, around 5 p.m., and those gathered at Friendship Place, part of St. Luke’s Church on Calvert Street, near Wisconsin Avenue in Glover Park.

During a quick visit and mildly disruptive shutdown, police blocked the street, as the long motorcade arrived from the White House after President Obama had just pardoned turkeys, Abe and Honest.

According to the White House press pool, “The first family was lined up behind a long table giving out the traditional Thanksgiving fare. Marian Robinson ladled out the macaroni and cheese. Sasha was charged with stuffing and cranberry sauce. FLOTUS, unsurprisingly, handled veggies. Malia stood between her mom and dad and gave out fluffy mashed potatoes.

POTUS used his presidential prerogative to serve the turkey and top it off with gravy for hungry visitors.

The annual “Feast with Friends” is for individuals and families that participate in the church’s programs, including homeless and atrisk veterans from the organization’s Veterans First program. Veterans First is a leading provider of housing stability to veterans and their families in the Washington, D.C., metro area — serving 550 households.

Washington’s granddaughter — and husband Thomas Peter in 1816, the estate at 1644 31st St. NW is a treasure trove of America’s first first family.

Taking up five-and-a-half acres in the city, Tudor Place opened to the public in 1988. It has an array of programs for 2016 — from a Presidents’ Day open house, a Peters family reunion, its annual garden party (Tudor Place is the honoree) and a birthday party for the estate on July 2. There will be an 1816 Dinner in October.

Tudor Place’s new executive director Mark Hudson and curator Grant Quertermous. Photo by Robert Devaney.

Tudor Place Gets Ready for Its Bicentennial

One of this town’s, Washington, D.C.s and America’s great houses and gardens, Tudor Place, will celebrate 200 years of life and history in Georgetown next year.

“This is a remarkable and dynamic place,” said Mark Hudson, the new executive director of Tudor Place. “We’re making new discoveries every day, learning about life and culture in the capital city over two centuries.”

“America’s story lives at Tudor Place,” as the landmark museum officials say, “animated by the lives of six generations of the Peter family, their community and the enslaved and free people who worked for them.”

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Georgetown Heritage Names Terrie Rouse Director

Georgetown Heritage, the new nonprofit “with the mission of promoting and presenting the history of Washington D.C.’s oldest neighborhood,” named Terrie S. Rouse as its executive director.

“Rouse is a seasoned museum and nonprofit professional with experience in startups, museums, interpretive centers and visitor centers,” according to Georgetown Heritage.

“Previously, she served as chief operating officer for the launch of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta and was CEO for Visitor Services at the United States Capitol Visitor Center.

Georgetown Heritage says its first priority is “to restore and revitalize the Georgetown section of the C&O Canal National Historical Park,” and adds, “In recent years budget cuts have forced the National Park Service to eliminate educational programming and defer important maintenance work in Georgetown, leaving canal infrastructure in disrepair. Georgetown Heritage was created by local business leaders and residents to address these issues.”

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Key Bridge Exxon Robbed at Gunpoint

Key Bridge Exxon at 36th and M Streets NW. The Key Bridge Exxon gas station at 3607 M St. NW was held at gunpoint around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. No one was injured, and the suspected has not been captured.

The cashier of the Exxon said that a 5’11” black male, according to a police source, “wearing all black clothes with a hoodie up over his head, entered the establishment and walked around to the cashier booth while brandishing a silver handgun demanding money.”

The suspect opened the cash register drawer and grabbed an undisclosed amount of money — and left some on the floor of the gas station mini-mart, as he made his get-away. He was last seen headed westbound on M Street NW, where it becomes Canal Road NW. Immediately west of the Exorcist Steps, the gas station and its property is slated to become a condominium complex by Eastbanc Development.

D.C. Police Chief’s New Rule: Civilians Can ‘Take Gunman Down’

By now, we are well aware that we live in dangerous times, and we have become familiar with the police and security official admonition to American citizens in a time of terror and violent crime: “If you see something, say something.”

That familiar plea, usually accompanied by admonitions not to get involved in active crime

town topics scenes, or “active shooter” situations, may be changing. It appears to be heading toward “If you see something, do something.”

Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy Lanier took part in a “60 Minutes” segment that aired Nov. 22 entitled “Active Shooter,” in which CBS News reporter Anderson Cooper interviewed Lanier, as well as New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton and detective Raymond McPartland, a lead trainer with the NYPD Counterterrorism Division.

Lanier said — after describing the aftershocks of the 2013 Washington Navy Yard shootings, in which a shooter killed 12 persons before being shot by law enforcement officers — that civilians who are a part of an active shooter situation have three options.

“Your options are run, hide or fight,” Lanier told Cooper, who noted that “according to the FBI, 60 percent of active shooter attacks are over before police ever arrive, so now law enforcement agencies throughout the country are trying to educate the public on how to survive on their own.”

Asked by Cooper if that’s what she would tell people to do, she said yes. “What we tell them is the facts of the matter are that most active shooters kill most of the victims in 10 minutes or less, and the best police department in the country are going to be about a five-toseven minute response,” Lanier said.

Lanier said, “If you can get out, getting out’s your first option, the best option.” She added, “If you’re in a position to try and take the gunman down, to take the gunman out, it’s the best option for saving lives before police can get there. And that’s kind of counterintuitive to what cops always tell people, right?

We always tell people, ‘Don’t — you know — don’t take action. Call 911. Don’t intervene in the robbery.’ … We’ve never told people, ‘Take action.’ It’s different. This is a different scenario.”

“You’re telling them that now though?” asked Cooper of Lanier’s advice to intervene.

“We are,” Lanier said.

When questioned by Cooper if she worried about overreaction, Lanier replied, “You can be prepared, and you can have a society that is resilient and alert and conscientious and safer without scaring people.”

“You don’t want people to be afraid?”

Cooper continued. “No,” Lanier said, “that works against you. If you educate people on actions they can take to reduce their risk, then you can save some lives. And I think it’s irresponsible for us not to do that. I’m not worried about an overreaction. I’m more worried about a numbness to what is potentially a reality. …

Just ignoring it and not preparing yourself.

That’s not an option anymore.”

Lanier did not elaborate during the “60 Minutes” interview what form of action civilians should take and whether this meant people should carry weapons.

It was plain from the interview that the nightmarish situation of the Paris attacks — seemingly random shootings and bombings in several locations — haunts police.

Lanier was blunt in her assessment of what happened in Paris — and as far back as the 1999 Columbine school shootings. “I don’t think you’re going to stop the shootings,” she said. “I think that a person who’s committed to carrying out an act of violence like this is going to carry that act out. How successful they are and how many people they kill, we can try and intervene on.”

30 Teens Rob Diesel Store: $13K in Merchandise Stolen

A flash mob of teens — about 25 to 30 — robbed the Diesel clothing store at 3033 M St. NW around 6 p.m., Nov. 24, according to the Metropolitan Police Department, which estimated that about $13,000 in merchandise was stolen.

The group — which MPD only described as juveniles — was last seen running along M Street. There were no injuries, and there are no arrests. The Diesel shop is next to the Junior League of Washington headquarters and near the Old Stone House.

Crime Report

The following are reports from the Metropolitan Police Department, containing information (with some abridgment) about recent crimes reported in MPD’s Second District, which includes Georgetown, Burleith, Glover Park, Foggy Bottom and the West End and neighborhoods beyond.

• Theft second degree (all other larceny): 3200 block of M Street NW (commercial / office building); Nov 28, 8 p.m.

• Theft second degree (all other larceny): 1100 block of 24th Street NW (specialty store); Nov 28, 3 p.m.

• Theft second degree (theft from motor vehicle): 3100 block of S Street NW; Nov 27, 1 p.m.

• Theft second degree (all other larceny): 1200 block of Wisconsin Avenue NW (specialty store); Nov 27, 12:30 p.m.

• Theft first degree (all other larceny): 3100 block of M Street NW (department / discount / store); Nov 27, 7 p.m.

• First degree sexual abuse: 900 block of 14th Street NW (bar / nightclub); Nov 27, 2:30 a.m.

• Theft second degree (all other larceny): 3000 block of M Street NW (specialty store); Nov 25, 4 p.m.

• Theft first degree (motor vehicle theft): 1500 block of 35th Street NW (school); Nov 25, p.m.

• Theft second degree (all other larceny): 1300 block of Wisconsin Avenue NW (convenience store); Nov 24, 2:30 a.m.

• Theft second degree (all other larceny): 1200 block of Wisconsin Avenue NW (specialty store); Nov 24, 12:45 p.m.

• Theft first degree (theft from building): 3000 block of M Street NW (specialty store); Nov 24 5:45 p.m.

• Theft first degree (shoplifting): 1100 block of Wisconsin Avenue NW (specialty store); Nov 23, 10 a.m.

• Theft second degree (all other larceny): 1200 block of Wisconsin Avenue NW; Nov 23, 3:30 p.m.

• Theft second degree (all other larceny): 3800 block of Reservoir Road NW (drug store / doctor’s office / hospital); Nov 23, 7 a.m.

• Theft second degree (theft from building): 3200 block of M Street NW (Specialty store); Nov 23, 6 p.m.

• Theft second degree (theft from building): 3000 block of M Street NW (Specialty store); Nov 23, 7 p.m.

Community Calendar

Dec. 9 — West Heating Plant Meeting, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; residents can view alternative designs for the West Heating Plant building on 29th Street. RSVP to 202-337-2058 or WHP.update@gmail.com. Georgetown Public Library at 3260 R Street NW.

Dec. 9 — GBA Holiday Party, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Celebrate the Yuletide with the Georgetown Business Association — rsvp@ georgetownbusiness.org. The George Town Club, 1530 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

Dec. 10-11, Dec. 17 — Tudor Place Candlelight Tour, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; mansion and its glittering holiday decor; Tudorplace.org/events.

Dec. 11-20 — Georgetown’s festival of lights: Glow. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Presented by the Georgetown Business Improvement District.

Dec. 12 — Tea With Santa, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; after the tea, children decorate their own gingerbread cookies to take home. DumbartonHouse. org. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW.

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Editorial/opinion Evans Report Pepco-Exelon Merger: Jack Every Day Is Small Business Day More to Discuss

By Jack Evans

Like the man (Yogi Berra, that is) said: “It ain’t over till it’s over.”

The controversial proposed $6.4 billion merger between Pepco, the District’s venerable energy company, and Exelon, the huge Chicago-based power company, appeared scuttled back in August, when the deal was rejected by the Public Service Commission. The proposal triggered a public battle that continues, with members of the business and political establishment on one side and community organizers and environmentalists on the other.

At the time, Mayor Muriel Bowser applauded the commission’s actions. Soon thereafter, she and her team went into negotiations with representatives of the two companies and other parties. They emerged with a settlement agreement that includes promises of protections for ratepayers, new jobs and a nod to solar energy.

A majority of the Council has joined with the mayor in support of this settlement agreement, which goes back to the Public Service Commission in mid-December after a public-comment period.

Ward 3 Council member Mary Cheh — along with Ward 6 Council member Charles Allen and At-large Council members David Grasso and Elissa Silverman — remain strongly opposed to the merger.

Proponents, including former two-term Mayor Anthony Williams, have argued that the merger will be largely beneficial to the District. The biggest argument for the proposal has been the claim that in the absence of a merger energy rates would take a big jump; a merger, advocates say, would allow Pepco to keep rates where they are.

There has been a lot of back-and-forth talk about side deals and political shenanigans. None of this should be germane to the issues at hand. It appears that some of the governmental considerations relate to the rapid growth and demographic changes in our city, which the merger could impact, perhaps critically, in one way or another.

The merger is a very complicated deal to us (and to many residents). It deserves a longer hearing and more forums like the ones held recently in the District. We need to hear from our elected officials as well as from D.C. officials with direct decision-making power on the issue. In an atmosphere where rumors seem to part of the conversation, transparency is a big and necessary plus.

It might be a wise idea for the Citizens Association of Georgetown, the Georgetown Business Association or other groups to hold a joint forum — or separate forums — on the issue before it comes before the commission. More knowledge and information would, one hopes, lead to a more informed debate during the intervening time.

Through Dec. 18, the Public Service Commission is accepting written comments on the merger: mail to 1325 G St. NW, Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20005 or by email at psc-commissionsecretary@ dc. gov.

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Police Should Live in the City They Serve

By Mark Plotkin

“Community Policing” is a hallowed term in fighting crime. I do not profess to be a criminologist, but what I think it means is that the police become part of the community.

Right now, the police are a collection of individuals who are in no way viewed as part of the community. Let’s be literal.

To be a member of the community means you live in the community. But in D.C., that is hardly the case.

Only 18 percent of the police force actually lives in the District.

The other officers do their jobs then go back to their homes in Maryland, Virginia and even as far away as Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

The advantages of living in the city they service are many.

I spoke to Doug Gansler about this issue. Gansler previously served as an assistant U.S. attorney for the District, state’s attorney in Montgomery County and, for eight years, attorney general of Maryland. He noted that having a police car parked in front of an officer’s home is definitely “important and helpful.”

But beyond that, when police choose to live in D.C., said Gansler, it shows a “commitment to their city.” In his words, “policemen and policewomen are people”; they care about the neighborhood they live in.

Another practical benefit, according to Gansler, is response time. If members of the force live here, the response time is dramatically improved.

Council member Jack Evans calls police “the backbone of the community.” By living in the city, they represent the “solid middle class. That helps all neighborhoods.” Evans has

introduced in the D.C. Council a bill that would require all new hires in the police force to live in the city. (It would also apply to firefighters and teachers.) The co-introducers of the bill are Vincent Orange, Anita Bonds and Yvette Alexander. The mayor has not taken a position on the bill, which will go to the Judiciary Committee, chaired by Kenyan McDuffie.

D.C. has seven police districts. Each district has a commander, the person in charge. I sought to find out if any of them live in the city. When questioned, Chief Cathy Lanier said she did not know. I was promised a response, but, to this day, I have not received the information.

The mayor should instruct the chief that each and every one of the commanders must live in the city they serve. It should be a requirement, not an option. The mayor’s very first obligation is to ensure that citizens feel safe and are safe in their neighborhoods.

The recent rise in homicides is of concern to everyone. I believe that Evans’s bill would contribute to a safer city. But the police unions are against it and Congress might seek to overturn it.

The mayor should be actively supporting this measure; no more sitting on the sidelines and remaining silent. The citizenry of D.C. should speak out in favor of the bill (Jobs for D.C. Residents Amendment Act of 2015, B21-0364) and push for its ultimate passage. The same way of doing things is not the answer to reducing crime.

Political analyst Mark Plotkin is a contributor to the BBC on American politics and a contributor to TheHill.com. Reach him at markplotkindc@gmail.com.

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historic Anacostia, small businesses are thriving in D.C. With the help of BIDs, committed residents and business owners, and a lot of hard work, we’ve build stronger communities and a broader tax base.

Readers who have heard me speak recently have probably heard me say that the District of Columbia is in a better financial position than any other city, county or state in the country.

The substantial growth in the number of small businesses has certainly helped.

I have the firm belief, however, that we would be doing even better if we had a more straightforward business regulatory structure. We’ve made great strides in the past two years to lower the tax rates on nearly every resident and business in the city, but we have to keep working to roll back some of the administrative barriers and tax burdens facing those who want to start a business here.

As we work to make it easier to start a business in D.C., we must continue to support the businesses in our neighborhoods.

This past Saturday was a great day to focus on small businesses, but every day should be a small business day. So, as you are enjoying the holiday season, remember to visit the wonderful holiday markets filled with local vendors and artisans and our great small and local businesses.

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I always enjoy this time of year.

The holidays bring everyone together (something particularly important to the father of a college freshman). And even as the temperature drops, decorations, good cheer and holiday markets are popping up to keep the city vibrant.

I also enjoy the end of the year because it provides an opportunity for a little reflection. As I saw neighbors and visitors patronizing businesses in Georgetown and all across the city on Small Business Saturday, I couldn’t help but reflect on the changes the District has experienced over the past several decades.

A few weeks ago, I attended a celebration of the 20th anniversary of business improvement districts in D.C. The BIDs are associations of property owners who have joined together to revitalize, maintain and enhance neighborhood business areas.

When I introduced the legislation to create the BIDs 20 years ago, the role of these organizations was very much to revitalize our neighborhood business areas. The District government was nearly bankrupt, our communities were suffering and more businesses were closing their doors or leaving D.C. than looking to open.

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BID Votes to End Liquor License Moratorium; ANC, CAG Agree (Mostly) Soon — early next year, in fact — it looks like the Georgetown liquor license moratorium, in effect since 1989, will cease to exist.

The Georgetown Business Improvement District took the first step in officially supporting the end of the moratorium that capped liquor licenses in Georgetown.

On Nov. 24, the Citizens Association of Georgetown, and on Nov. 30 the GeorgetownBurleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission, agreed with the BID to end the ban that many have said is stifling business growth in Georgetown, although CAG added a few details, and the ANC wants the moratorium extended 60 days for the extra time needed, it says, to wrap up the groups’ deal before the expiration.

The three groups — about to reach a final decision on liquor license protocol — are talking with the Alcohol Beverage Control Board on how to implement the three-way agreement, including a “Georgetown Settlement Agreement Template.”

Georgetown BID CEO Joe Sternlieb issued the following statement Nov. 19: “I just want to update you on the action taken this afternoon by the Georgetown BID Board to

support ending the cap and moratorium on new restaurant liquor licenses in Georgetown when it expires on Feb. 3. The BID Board passed a resolution that supports a three-way agreement between itself, ANC 2E and the Citizens Association of Georgetown that was negotiated by representatives of each organization.

“For the last several months two representatives from each group have been meeting to seek a consensus position that would allow the moratorium to expire while addressing the community’s concerns about potential negative impacts on residents from some types of restaurants.

“Our mutual goal has been to encourage more, and more high-quality, restaurants to locate in Georgetown without creating new, undue negative impacts on residents. We believe ending Georgetown’s restaurant liquor license cap and moratorium, which is the only remaining such moratorium in the District, will send a positive message to restaurateurs that Georgetown wants them.

“The draft agreement has three parts. First, we ask the Alcohol Beverage Control Board to pre-screen CR and DR (restaurant) liquor license applicants for appropriateness under the law by holding a fact-finding hearing for questionable applications prior to placarding. This is the same protocol the ABC uses for Adams Morgan applications. Second, we ask the ABC to review a Georgetown Settlement Agreement Template for legal sufficiency. The group developed this tem-

plate as a set of general terms that the Georgetown community would like new restaurants to adhere to with respect to noise, trash, and hours of operation (the new template would not apply to existing restaurants). It is very similar to templates used in other D.C. neighborhoods and would be negotiated, as needed, on a case-by-case basis. And third, the group agreed to meet at least every six months to review the restaurant situation in Georgetown to determine if any problems have been created by the community’s new approach to liquor licensing that the group can work to fix.

“The Georgetown BID sees the collaboration with CAG and the ANC representatives as a very positive development in creating a friendlier climate for new restaurants to open in Georgetown.”

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Sapphire and Diamond Ring Tiffany & Co. Auction Date: December 8 Estimate: $400,000 – $600,000 This glowing, opalescent rare sapphire and diamond ring from Tiffany & Co. is part of Bonhams upcoming Fine Jewelry auction. The ring centers a cushion-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 8.05 carats, flanked by old European-cut diamonds, which continue to a plain mount.

Weschler’s Serpentine Chest of Drawers, c. 1800–1805 Attributed to Nathan Lombard (1777–1847) Auction Date: December 4 Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000 A Federal inlaid cherry serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Nathan Lombard, is one of the highlights of Weschler’s Capital Collections Estate Auction. The chest features trailing floral inlay along its leafage-carved concave quartercolumns, as well as Lombard’s distinctive cuspand-spur feet and signature applied beaded strip along the back edge of the top.

Doyle New York Platinum, Gold and Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Auction Date: December 16 Estimate: $100,000 – $150,000 Part of Doyle New York’s upcoming Important Jewelry auction, this marvelous 18-karat ring centers one old European-cut fancy yellow diamond of approximately 8.02 carats in a ring signed Tiffany & Co. The diamond is not original to the mounting.

Freeman’s “Two Old Men and a Dog: Checkers,” 1950 Norman Rockwell (1894–1978) Auction Date: December 6 Estimate: $60,000 – $100,000 This iconic drawing by Norman Rockwell is one of four seasonal studies (also to be offered are “Spring,” “Summer” and “Fall”). Other lots in Freeman’s American Art and Pennsylvania Impressionists sale are stunning watercolors

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hops are the lifeblood of Georgetown business, a place that has engaged in commerce for centuries.

Along with the village’s restaurants, its retail shops put on their yuletide best this time of year.

With newcomers like Via Umbria, Mashburn and LiLi The First, as well as the beloved Georgetown Tobacco, Phoenix and Keith Lipert Gallery, shoppers can immerse themselves in the spirit of the season.

Read about Sid and Ann Mashburn’s story and store — and their passion for experiential retail. Then, follow along as a Georgetowner spends her Saturday shopping for the holidays, from her home to the edge of the Potomac and back.

Also, see Le Décor on page 18 for gift ideas for your home, as well as page 20 for a sampling of Via Umbria.

Of course, we can’t cover everything (there’s more to come in our Dec. 16 issue). Even as we present these Georgetown originals, we urge you to enjoy the rest of what this special village has to offer, including a cozy meal accompanied by a winter beverage — spiked or unspiked. We recommend chef Frank Ruta’s cuisine at the Capella Hotel’s Grill Room, where you can dine memorably and have your parking validated. Who says there’s no parking in Georgetown?

Mashburn Retail Therapy New Georgetown Clothing Store Is an Experience in Itself

By Peter Murray Fashion is the Mashburn family business, and it just keeps growing, as evidenced by the brand’s new store in Georgetown. Husband-and-wife team Sid and Ann are behind the operation, and they bring every bit of their background — his in retail, hers in writing for fashion publications — to the new digs at Georgetown Court, with entrances on N Street and Prospect Street, and to their other stores in Atlanta, Houston and Dallas.

Sid started young in retail, working at a shop outfitting men and boys in Mississippi, starting at age 15. After college, he says, “I tried to talk my dad into letting me go to design school but he laughed it off.” Sid continued in retail anyway, moving to New York and, ultimately, meeting Ann, a self-proclaimed Yankee and a young editor for Vogue and Glamour magazine. “You know the ‘Devil Wears Prada’?” Sid asks before blurting, “She was the Anne Hathaway character.”

Sid jumped from retail to design with a designer job at J. Crew, then a little-known start-up catalog brand operating out of New Jersey, in 1985. He went on to work for some of men’s fashion’s biggest names, designing for Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Lands End. In those positions, Sid says he began to miss the intimacy of dealing with customers. “The DNA of being a retailer is in my blood,” he says.

He began to think more about starting his own brand in which he would not only design the apparel, but also tailor the shopping experience to customers wants and needs. “The concept has been a germ in his head since I met him,” Ann says.

Sid opened the first Mashburn store in 2007, offering a combination of self-designed-and-produced clothing and curated men’s style classics, in a sun-soaked space on the west side of Atlanta.

“The men’s concept was so different and so fresh, and it came as men began really taking time and care with what they wear,” Ann says, adding, “I give Sid a lot of credit for that movement.”

Ann’s concept for women came next. “The business wouldn’t be what it is without her, so we thought, ‘Let’s try it,’” Sid recalls.

The duo’s five daughters, who Ann left the professional world to raise, also had a say in expanding the family business. “The girls really pushed, telling me ‘You do so much work and you don’t get enough credit,’” Ann says. “Once we did do it, it was so creative and so satisfying. It was fantastic to be able to open a shop and figure out what I wanted to put with it. It’s basically like curating an editorial story.”

For Sid and Ann, Mashburn stores are where the rubber hits the

in our stores,” Ann says, “but the customers’ first contact is with my employees.”

Sid describes Mashburn employees as kind and ambitious.

“They want to take care of people and they desire the best,” he says. Ann injects, “They need to know about fashion.”

Commission isn’t a factor for sales staff at Mashburn, and Sid and Ann say that taking commissions out of the equation is for the best. “There’s no pressure on our staff to sell,” Ann says. “We can give you really great advice, and we’ll do it for nothing.”

On the clothing side, Sid and Ann have laid out a fairly simple mission: to dress men and women for every day of the week. Their inventory includes not only the basics, like comfy women’s sweaters and men’s button-down shirts, but also specialty jewelry and a wide collection of men’s dress shoes. “Once you see the mix,” Sid says, “it starts to make sense.” Touching on the brand’s demographics, Ann says, “We’ve got a few little things for everybody.”

Also included in every Mashburn store is an open-air tailor shop where customers can watch tailors customize their clothing in realtime. Sid says the tailor shop is “super important” for building a shopping experience. The Georgetown Mashburn shop will enhance that experience further in January. A Dancing Goats Coffee Bar is being built into the store’s extra space — where Neyla Restaurant once stood on N Street — and onto the building’s terrace that looks into the center of Georgetown Court.

“We want to make a memory,” Ann reiterates for the duo. “You can buy anything anytime anywhere online, but the edge we have is a sincere effort to make a memorable experience.”

Ann and Sid Mashburn. Photo courtesy Sid Mashburn. road. After designing, manufacturing and curating items for their eponymous outlets, they have to display and sell them. And that’s where customer experience comes in.

“We love controlling the environment,” Ann says of the stores, before Sid adds, “When you come in, we love to treat you like you’re walking into our home.”

That means bringing in “really exceptional people,” Ann says. “I can put a ping pong table or scented candles or fantastic furniture

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By Carolyn Landes he holiday season arrived in Georgetown right on time this year, manifested in festive lamppost adornments, shopwindow displays filled with snowflakes and cheer and the unmistakable bite in the air from Old Man Winter himself. My boots hit the cobblestone sidewalk with a peppy clickity-clack as I stepped outside the Dolcezza on Wisconsin Avenue on a recent Saturday afternoon, fueled by an aromatic cup of joe.

My mission? Complete the remainder of my holiday shopping list in one hour. Good thing I’m pretty well versed in this shopping-in-Georgetown thing.

First stop? The new Georgetown Olive Oil Company store, to pick up something for my boyfriend’s parents. I first popped into the shop a couple weeks ago after work. I had just picked up a French baguette from the Foggy Bottom Trader Joe’s and was looking forward to finding something yummy to complement it. Upon entering, I was blown away by the vast variety of olive oils that not only exist, but are available in this beautiful shop. The owner, Emil, spent time educating me on the varied health benefits that oils from different regions of the world offer. I sampled a dozen different flavor varieties (a fraction of the 165 in the store).

If this sounds like olive oil overkill, do yourself a favor and go see for yourself why it’s not. After doing a side-by-side taste test of any oil in the store versus a moderately priced bottle you might pick up in Safeway (Emil keeps a supermarket bottle on hand for this purpose), you will become a believer. The three-bottle packs that Georgetown Olive Oil Company is currently offering in hemp gift bags of festive hues make the perfect holiday gift, as a stand-alone or paired with complimentary sea salts, jams and chocolates. Gift Number One, checked off my list.

My trek continued all the way down Wisconsin Avenue to the corner of K Street. Barre3, the studio offering classes designed to balance, strengthen and lengthen the body with moves inspired by ballet, yoga and Pilates, is here. The gorgeous space, defined by hardwood and exposed brick, exudes warmth and a sense of community. Studio owner Jill Warren first invited me to try a class more than two years ago. The Georgetown studio has been a spot for me to rebalance, reboot and embrace mental and physical well-being ever since. I’ve been dying to get my stepmom to give it a try, so what better time to purchase a set of classes for gifting? Gift Number Two — check.

With gifts for my three sisters in mind, I head back up to M Street to the beauty-product store Lush. Lush’s whole philosophy centers around creating products for the hair and skin using fresh, natural ingredients. I stumbled upon the brand a few years ago when I was looking for an effective hair mask that wouldn’t break the bank. Naturally, I consulted with a college sorority sister (who has the healthiest, shiniest locks I’ve ever seen). She recommended Lush’s “Jasmine & Henna Fluff Eaze” mask.

One try and I became a devoted convert. In addition to their top-notch hair masks, the shop is chock-full of natural soaps, lip glosses and face masks.

This time of year, it is overflowing with an array of perfectly edited holiday gift sets. A basketful of products later, this gift-shop stop is complete.

As I head back up Wisconsin toward home, I make a final stop at finestationary store Just Paper & Tea on P Street. The assortment of beautifully crafted cards within make this an effortless one-stop-shop for all of the holiday card recipients on my list. Owners Nick and Carolyn are the embodiment of warm and affable; I feel cheerier and more filled with holiday spirit just for having stopped by.

As I stroll homeward amid groups of bustling holiday shoppers, I look to my left and pause, suddenly seized by the idyllic scene before me. Candlelit tables, crowded by families, friends and lovers, are visible through the windowpanes of tiny Café Bonaparte, creating a postcard-like display.

I am struck for a moment by the beauty of the season in Georgetown. The gifts I’ve purchased for loved ones were chosen with care, yet the spirit of the season expressed in smiles exchanged is truly the greatest gift of all.

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3 Via Umbria

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Yoana Baraschi Nikky Victory dress, $395

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5 Tugooh Toys 1355 Wisconsin Ave. NW Wonderful, educational, well-made and wooden toys (Even Brad Pitt has shopped here.)

Ella Rue 3231 P St NW

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Celine Paris gold clutch bag, $350 (Where the cool gals shop.)

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(Items we always want.)

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Sid MashBurn 3206 N St. NW Ann Mashburn Gold python classic-ballet flat, $225

Georgetown Tobacco Davidoff Entreacto cigars, box of 20, $162 (Truly original and beautifully old school.)

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Hu's shoes 3005 M St NW

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2824 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Halcyon Days bangles, $110-195 (An editor’s favorite: Anglo-American love.)

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Your Dining Guide to Washington DC’s Finest Restaurants

1789 RESTAURANT 1226 36th St., NW 202–965–1789 1789restaurant.com

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

Open seven nights a week.

Jackets suggested.

Complimentary valet parking.

DAS Ethiopian 1201 28TH ST., NW

202–333–4710 dasethiopian.com DAS Ethiopian offers you a cozy twostory setting, with rare outside dining views and al fresco patio dining. DAS is located at the eclectically brilliant historic corner of the internationally renowned shopping district of Georgetown.

A tent under which all come to feast is the very Amharic definition of DAS. From neighborhood diners, nearby students and journalists to international visitors and performers, all enjoy the casual but refined atmosphere that serves up the freshest Ethiopian dishes from local and sustainable food sources.

Bistro Francais 3124-28 M St., NW 202–338–3830 bistrofrancaisdc.com

A friendly French bistro in the heart of historic Georgetown since 1975.

Executive chef and owner Gerard Cabrol came to Washington, D.C., 32 years ago, bringing with him home recipes from southwestern France. In addition to daily specials, our specialties include our famous Poulet Bistro (tarragon rotisserie chicken), Minute Steak Maitre d’Hotel (steak and pomme frites), Steak Tartare, freshly prepared seafood, veal, lamb and duck dishes and the best Eggs Benedict in town.

THE GRILL ROOM 1050 31ST ST., NW 202-617-2424 thegrillroomdc.com

Tucked up along the historic C&O Canal, a national park that threads through the Georgetown neighborhood, The Grill Room at Capella Washington, D.C., specializes in hand-cut, bone-in, artisan meats, bracingly fresh seafood and tableside preparations. Framed with a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and fluid geometric lines, the ambiance is one of relaxed refinement.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

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ENO Wine Bar

Filomena Ristorante

Visit ENO Wine Bar and enjoy wine flights, charcuterie, cheese, chocolate & seasonal small plates. ENO offers 100 bottles under $50 & 45 wines by the glass starting at $9. The Cellar is an intimate lounge perfect for a date night or private events. Monthly ENOversity: Sunday Wine Classes $50 & Wednesday meet local producers for free tastings.

Happy Hours: Sun-Thur from 5pm7pm with a extended hour on Sunday starting at 4 pm along with nibbles and select wines on tap for $5 Mon-Thursday 5pm-11pm , Fri-Sat4pm-12 am, Sunday 4pm-11pm

Filomena is a Georgetown landmark that has endured the test of time for over 30 years. Our old-world cooking styles and recipes brought to America by the early Italian immigrants alongside the culinary cutting-edge creations of Italy’s foods of today executed by our Executive Chef and his team. Open 7 days a week 11:30am11:00pm. Free salad bar with any lunch entrée Mon-Sat and try our spectacular Sunday Brunch Buffet complete with carving stations, pasta stations!

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1063 Wisconsin Ave., NW 202–338–8800 filomena.com

CAFE BONAPARTE

1522 Wisconsin Ave., NW 202–333–8830 cafebonaparte.com Captivating customers since 2003, Cafe Bonaparte has been dubbed the “quintessential” European café, featuring award-winning crepes and arguably the “best” coffee in D.C.! Other can't-miss attractions are the famous weekend brunch every Saturday and Sunday until 3 p.m. and our late-night weekend hours serving sweet and savory crepes until 1 a.m.

We look forward to calling you a “regular” soon!

Clyde's of Georgetown 3236 M St., NW 202–333–9180 clydes.com

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.

Grill from Ipanema

Malmaison

Family-owned restaurant serving authentic Brazilian food in Washington, D.C., for more than 23 years. Our Executive Chef, Alcy de Souza, cooks with the heart and soul. Live music on Thursday nights is a romantic blend of bossa nova, jazz, samba, choro and forró.

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

1858 Columbia Road, NW 202-986-0757 thegrillfromipanema.com

Monday – Thursday 4:30 to 10:30 pm Friday 4:30 to 11:30 pm Saturday noon to 11:30 pm (brunch until 4 pm) Sunday noon to 10 pm (brunch until 4 pm) Parking validation available for breakfast, lunch and brunch.

3401 K ST.,NW 202–817–3340 malmaisondc.com

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1264 Wisconsin Ave., NW 202–333–7370 martinstavern.com Don't let the beer fool you, it's a compliment to your dining experience.

Since 1933, the warm atmosphere of Martin’s Tavern has welcomed neighbors and world travelers looking for great food, service and years of history within its walls. Fifth generation Lauren Martin learns about the family business from her dad, Billy Martin, Jr. and continues the tradition of Washington’s oldest family-owned restaurant.

Serving Brunch until 4 p .m.

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SEA CATCH Restaurant

1054 31st St., NW 202–337–8855 seacatchrestaurant.com Overlooking the historic C&O Canal, we offer fresh seafood simply prepared in a relaxed atmosphere. beautiful fireside dining available Join us for Happy Hour, Mon.-Fri. from 5 to 7 pm, featuring $1 oysters and halfpriced drinks. Book your holiday parties now. Available for 20-300 people.

Lunch Mon.–Sat. 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Dinner Mon.–Sat. 5–10 p.m.

THE OCEANAIRE 1201 F St., NW 202–347–2277 theoceanaire.com

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.

Lunch Mon.–Fri. 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Dinner Mon.–Thu. 5–10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5–11 p.m., Sun. 5–9 p.m.

TOWN HALL

2340 Wisconsin Ave., NW 202-333-5640 townhalldc.com Situated just north of Georgetown on Wisconsin Ave, Town Hall has been a neighborhood mainstay in Glover Park since 2005. Whether you’re popping in for dinner, drinks, or weekend brunch, Town Hall is the spot you’ll want to call home to Gulp, Gather & Grub.

Free parking is available nightly after 7PM, and during warmer months, our outdoor courtyard is one of DC’s best kept secrets.

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Food & wine

Eat, Drink and Cook Like an Umbrian

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ast of Tuscany, in the Apennine Mountains, Umbria is known as il cuore verde d’Italia: the green heart of Italy. Since the fall of 2014, when the Via Umbria store first appeared in Georgetown as a pop-up, that green heart has been beating at 1525 Wisconsin Avenue.

Owners Bill and Suzy Menard (who met while working on Walter Mondale’s presidential campaign) recently launched the store’s galleria, a renovated second-floor space equipped with a professional kitchen, where they hold events to complement the other facets of their Umbria-obsessive business.

On the first floor, the emporio offers a carefully curated selection of Italian wine, olive oil, pasta, specialty foods (including chocolate), kitchen items, linens, glassware, jewelry and — notably — the hand-painted ceramics known as maiolica from Deruta in Umbria, a ceramics center since Etruscan times.

Examples of food and kitchen items are: Verrigni spaghetti with squid ink ($8), Il Boschetto Grigliata sea salt ($12), Mancino flavored olive oil ($16), a pasta slicer ($22.50), bread cutting boards ($50 and $90) and copper two-handled pots ($110, $140 and $165).

For those what want to try living like an Umbrian in Umbria, the Menards rent La Fattoria del Gelso, their eight-bedroom, 18th-

century farmhouse in Cannara, a village near Assisi famous for its onion festival. Saturday-to-Saturday rentals go for 3,000 euros in low season and 4,000 in high season.

The Menards, who maintain a kind of cultural dual-citizenship, first bonded with Italy after spending a summer in Fiesole when Bill was a student at Georgetown Law School.

They started the shop Bella Italia in Bethesda in 2003, running it for 10 years and purchasing their Cannara farmhouse in 2008.

Among the upcoming events in the galleria are wine dinners on Dec. 7, 8 (Tabarrini vineyards) and 12 (medieval wine dinner with guest chef Robert Van Rens). On Dec. 9, there will be both a cooking class with Dorrie Gleason focusing on crostatas, tarts and fruit pies and a culinary mystery program, “Pasta, Passion, and Poison.” A book club next meets on Dec. 17 to discuss “Hunting Truffles” by Dick Rosano. Italian chef Simone ProiettiPesci will be in D.C. from Jan. 8 to Jan. 24.

Details, online ordering of emporio items and the Dolce Vita blog are available at viaumbria.com.

Above left: Jars of black and red olives. Above right: A wine tasting in Via Umbria’s new upstairs space. Right: Italian American chef Dorrie Gleason leads a class.

Photos by Nathaniel Bryce. Courtesy Via Umbria.

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Food & wine

Cocktail of the Month: Eggnog B y Jody Kurash

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he December holidays are a time for indulgence, and — though it’s been villainized in recent years by the calorie police — a glass of spiked eggnog is a sure-fire way to get into the spirit. Insist on counting calories? Then pass on the fruitcake (and the trays of same-old-same-old cookies), and enjoy a creamy nip of spiced nog.

Eggnog dates back to pre-colonial times in England, where it was popular with the aristocracy. Dairy products like milk and eggs were costly and scarce — as were the alcoholic ingredients mixed with them, such as brandy, sherry and Madeira.

Eggnog and its holiday associations began after the drink crossed the pond. Dairy products were plentiful in the colonies, and rum (which was inexpensive due to the triangular trade) was used to spike it. When the Caribbean rum supply dwindled after we declared our independence, domestically produced whiskey or rum was substituted.

According to kitchen records from Mount Vernon, eggnog was a popular drink for George Washington to serve his guests. His version was not for the fainthearted; it included brandy, rum, rye whiskey and sherry.

Today, with the craft cocktail revolution, creative versions of eggnog abound. Several D.C.–area locales are offering their own distinctive takes on this holiday-season classic.

The most potent version just might be the Egg-N-Grog at Capital Hill’s Balkan restaurant, Ambar. Mixologist Rico Wisner’s version is made from a combination of Hennessy Black, Ron Zacapa, Chairman’s Reserve spiced rum, Hidalgo Oloroso sherry, spiced syrup, whole egg and milk. It will be available until Serbian Christmas (Jan. 7, if you didn’t know).

If the cold weather of December makes you shiver and crave a tropical treat, the next best thing to an island getaway is Puerto Rico’s version of the seasonal staple. From the land that birthed the piña colada comes the coquito, an eggnog-like drink constructed from rum, coconut milk, sweet condensed milk, egg yolks and vanilla. Latin hot spot Cuba Libre makes a delightful version featuring coconut rum and cinnamon with a toasted coconut rim.

Perhaps the most well-planned version can be found at Magnolia’s on King in Old Town Alexandria. Way back in August, mixologist Zachary Faden bottled eggnog using bourbon, rum and rye and mezcal. These cocktails have been bottle-conditioned for four months, which allows the booze to break down the proteins, round out the drink and provide a silky mouthfeel.

Finally, for sheer holiday indulgence, hop a train to Metro Center and visit the ever-elegant Bibiana restaurant. Bibiana’s classic eggnog with a twist sports a unique combination of

Pedro Ximénez sherry, Bénédictine and Buffalo Trace bourbon. This tipple is part of the restaurant’s extravagant 25 cocktails of Christmas.

Bibiana began counting down to the holiday on Nov. 30, introducing a new, seasonally inspired

cocktail every evening until Dec. 24. Other festive tipples include the Fichi, made from Maker’s Mark bourbon, pureed figs, maple syrup and vanilla sugar, and the Hazelnut Old Fashioned, made from hazelnut-infused Filibuster bourbon, orange and cherry.

If you prefer to remain in your own abode, you can whip up a batch of eggnog presidentialstyle. In an article about the history of eggnog, Time magazine published George Washington’s recipe. Apparently the original did not specify the exact number of eggs, but Time suggested using a dozen.

George Washington’s Eggnog 1 quart cream 1 quart milk 12 tablespoons sugar 1 pint brandy 1/2 pint rye whiskey 1/2 pint Jamaica rum 1/4 pint sherry

The coquito cocktail from Puerto Rico, made with rum, coconut milk, sweet condensed milk, egg yolks and vanilla (cinnamon sticks on the side).

Mix liquor first, then separate yolks and whites of 12 eggs. Add sugar to beaten yolks and mix well. Add milk and cream, slowly beating. Beat whites of eggs until stiff and fold slowly into mixture. Let set in cool place for several days.

Taste frequently.

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IN COUNTRY

Three Virginia Towns That Light Up for the Holidays

BY G ARY T ISCHL ER

Dogs and horses participate in the mile-long Christmas parade in Middleburg. Photo courtesy ChristmasinMiddleburg.org.

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n spite of its hectic pace, the holiday season can sometimes bring out a town’s sense of place. In Virginia, the season lights up a number of towns that are central to the state’s identity: steeped in history while keeping up with the times.

That’s especially true for three Virginia towns. Alexandria, across the bridge on the

way to Mount Vernon, is something of a sister village to Georgetown. Middleburg, farther out in the country, celebrates the holiday season in high style. A frontier town bustling with an emerging nation’s energy, the place we call Little Washington was laid out by its namesake, a surveyor at the time.

Here’s a quick look at what’s coming up in

these three historic communities.

Alexandria is a classic example of a town that’s gone to great lengths to maintain its aura, while at the same time managing to seem modern, even a little (or a lot) chic. The town — with its charming side streets, a skyline of steeples and a street energy tempered by the centuries — abuts the mighty Potomac

River, which leads right up to Mount Vernon, decorated for Christmas. Visitors to the iconic estate will find a gingerbread Mount Vernon, 18th-century dancing, dinners by candlelight and no less a personage than Aladdin, George Washington’s Christmas camel. Holiday events continue through Jan. 6.

This weekend, Dec. 4 and 5, is Alexandria’s holiday weekend, including the Scottish Walk, a celebration hosted by the Campagna Center, when hundreds of members of Scottish clans gather in kilts. The bagpipes come out for the Scottish Walk Parade, Saturday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. in Old Town. The annual Parade of Lights will be held at 5:30 p.m.

The Alexandria Holiday Market at John Carlyle Square features shopping for arts and crafts items, entertainment and traditional European food, sweets, wine and beer. There’s also a shop that holds the spirit of Christmas the whole year round: The Christmas Attic at 125 Union St., which has a newly added gift shop.

Candlelight tours will be held at Mount Vernon, as well as at Gunston Hall and Woodlawn Plantation, where the proceedings proceed under the theme of “History and Chocolate.”

Friday through Sunday, December 4, 5 and 6, are big days in Middleburg, the bright starry town of horse country. Friday is a kind of Christmas prelude, with the Middleburg Club Christmas Greens Sale and Bazaar from 2 to

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At 2 p.m., it’s the annual Christmas Parade, with floats, displays, animals and all things Christmas headed down Main Street. From 3 to 6 p.m., food, wine, ciders and distilled spirits will be displayed from one end of town to the other. Wrapping up the weekend, a Christmas Pageant with live animals will be presented on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Foxcroft School.

Washington, nicknamed Little Washington, started out as trading post. It was officially established as a town in 1797, with a population of 200 (and growing). By 1835, its paper, the Gazetteer, noted that the town contained 55 dwellings, four stores, two taverns, one house of worship, one academy, 27 shops and two large flour mills.

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that we reserve for painters from about 1870 through the 1920s. No recent period in art history elicits as much untethered adoration in the popular consciousness as that from, say, Gauguin to Picasso.

At the Phillips Collection through Jan. 10, “Gauguin to Picasso: Masterworks from Switzerland” showcases a sensationally good collection of work that goes from Impressionism through early Modernism, never before exhibited in the United States. Centered around the collections of two pioneering supporters of the arts, Rudolf Staechelin (1881–1946) and Karl Im Obersteg (1883–1969), the show is rife with rare and famous masterworks from many of our favorite painters, as well as striking paintings by lesser-known artists of the time that will stake immediate claims in the territory of our memory.

To start with the heavy hitters, there are some breathtaking pieces by Van Gogh, Gauguin, Pissarro, Cézanne and Picasso, as well as by Chaim Soutine and Marc Chagall.

Van Gogh’s “The Garden of Daubigny” shows us one of his most intriguing and lovely compositions, which says a lot for an artist of such unparalleled sense for arrangement. In “The Red Herrings,” he pulls light from darkness with stunning visual force, and the scaly terrain of this dusky, greasy pile of fish comes to life in a way rarely seen from the painter.

What might be the centerpiece of the entire exhibition, Gauguin’s “When Will You Marry?

(Nafea faa ipoipo)” is a rather trance-inducing

portrait of two Maori women in a colorful, idyllic landscape. With the demure, statuesque, impenetrable faces of the mysterious greenskinned women, this is an exemplary representative of the artist's Tahitian paintings.

A double-sided panel by Picasso sits like a throne in the center of the main gallery. On one side, “The Absinthe Drinker” is a comically glum and charming portrait. On the verso, “Woman at the Theater” is a rare treat of muddy, exploratory brushwork from our crown prince of Modernism, the subtle pomposity of her posture perfectly attuned to her character.

The works by Soutine are just great. Using a palette of evening sea foam and raw clay, “Dead Pheasant” recalls the shriveled, cold weight of dead game with brushwork and an inherent sense of suffering that would make Francis Bacon drool.

And, of course, Chagall. Is there anyone better, more stylistically precise, more endlessly creative in arrangement and color?

Chagall was so attuned to the joys of geometry that just to stand before his work is a treat.

Compounding Fauvism and Cubism into his own singular, exuberant expression of Judaic pseudo-iconography, his cultural specificity was both brave and innovative in his time. His three portraits of rabbis in the final gallery of the exhibition are worth the price of admission.

The exhibition also features works by less familiar artists that stand up admirably to the big names, most notably Ferdinand

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But when put alongside the names that have just been tossed around, any artist can look like small potatoes.)

Jawlensky's “Child” is a boxy, marionette-like seated portrait of a funny little girl. Like many children, she is severe in expression but made ridiculous by the very condition of her youngness. With overly rouged cheeks and a demeaning red bow fastened atop her straw-blond head like a cherry on a sundae, her entire existence up to this point amounts to following with aloof expectancy the dictates of her parents. Jawlensky was an Expressionist who moved from Russia to Germany as a young man Pablo Picasso, “Woman at the Theater” and, verso, “The Absinthe Drinker,” 1901. Im Obersteg Foundation, on permanent loan to the Kunstmuseum Basel. © 2015 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Courtesy the Phillips Collection. and became a member of the prominent Blue Rider group alongside Franz Marc and Wassily Kandinsky. In the she is shown lying in bed. They will remind weight of the body stretched across them with context of “Child,” his bold and sun-kissed anyone who has gone through a loved one's its hollow, bloodless face, make it devastating. colors take on new meaning. passing of the acrid tinge and fleeting jolts of Perhaps we should try to end on a lighter A trio of paintings by Hodler are the most pained hope that encircle the terminally ill. The note, but, alas, this is sometimes where art sobering in the exhibition, recording the slow final painting, “The Dead,” is immediate, blunt, takes us. Nevertheless, “Gauguin to Picasso” death of his lover and fellow painter Valentine austere and troubling. The stark accuracy of is a show that will refresh your senses in that Godé-Darel. In two, both titled “The Patient,” the hard mattress and chunky pillow, the dead particular way that only great paintings can.

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CO MPILED BY RICHARD SELDEN The older of the Smithsonian’s two interconnected museums of Asian art, the Freer Gallery of Art will close for renovations Jan. 4 through the summer of 2017. The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery will remain open. On Saturday, Jan. 2, and Sunday, Jan. 3, the public is invited to say goodbye-for-now to the Freer in person, visit the building and collections, don “a mask and a Peacock Room tattoo” and pose for selfies with Freer and Whistler.

You can buy tickets to “Shear Madness” performances at the Kennedy Center through March, but the days of the tour-group-pleasing comedy, in which a murder takes place above a Georgetown hair salon, may be numbered.

Senior Vice President for Artistic Planning Robert Van Leer is meeting this month with the producers of the show, which has occupied the Kennedy Center’s Theater Lab since 1987.

“Shear Madness” will be bumped by “The Second City’s Almost Accurate Guide to U.S. History” from June 19 to July 31.

A former church in Frederick, Maryland, will become the East Street Arts Center, with an art gallery, classrooms and a 180-seat performance space for the Landless Theatre Company. Led by Producing Artistic Director Andrew Lloyd Baughman, the 12-year-old company uses the tagline “Theatre for the Theatre-Challenged.” The soft opening is Dec. 5, with the grand opening Feb. 1.

“This compelling novel will hold you in its grip from beginning to end. Part mystery, part psychological thriller, Below the Line in Beijing is a terrific read and an auspicious debut by a gifted writer.”

—Dr. Theodore Jacobs, psychoanalyst, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and author.

“Readers of Saul Bellow’s literary classics of middle age and diminished powers will quickly appreciate the setting and concerns of this novel. The action in Below the Line in Beijing is largely internal and observational, but excels in its tone and approach. Steeped in the cultural atmosphere of China, the special circumstances of the Olympics, and the unique struggles of an aging man, Below the Line in Beijing is a solid recommendation for any who want a novel packed with introspection and cultural analysis.”

—D. Donovan, Senior eBook Reviewer, Midwest Book Review.

The novel’s plot line is fairly simple, though its structure, which includes dreams and fascinating footnotes, is atypical.

When the book begins the narrator, a 61-year old, Federal Government attorney, awakens next to his wife, Sheryl, with an erection pressed against her thigh. Though initially pleased by his desire—he’s had little sexual interest in her for some time—he discovers it comes packaged with an inability to speak. This peculiarity further confounds him when he finds that, while mute in English, he can communicate in the foreign languages he knows. Although he can only guess at it, he connects the muteness to three unrelated matters: a quirky stuttering problem; powerful fantasies about hookingup with young women; and fortuitously running into his friend, Jim, a philanderer and fashionista, after not having seen him for forty years.

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As Freud’s talking cure requires talking and the narrator’s psychoanalyst, Isaac Lutansky, only speaks English, they agree to suspend their work. Soon thereafter the narrator and Jim travel to Beijing for the 2008 Olympics. While the narrator, a proficient Mandarin speaker and expert on things Chinese, expects to dominate their relationship in Beijing, Jim immediately takes over and leads them on a quest for young women.

I won’t give the ending away, but will say that it is marvelously written. While the book’s most poignant erotic scenes might bring to mind Nabokov’s Lolita, its larger influence clearly is Freud. And right out of the Freudian book, the narrator’s story is one of a not-too abnormal mind gone awry and attempting to heal itself, both with and without Lutansky’s help.

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PERFORMANCE

Frog, Toad, Elephant, Piggie and a Lump of Coal

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is the season. Especially for young people.

This is all the more true in the world of theater and performing arts. As usual, Tiny Tims, Scrooges, Sugarplum Fairies and princesses abound. But kids (and adults) might want to check out something beyond the usual holiday fare for delightful stories and inventive stagecraft.

For the Christmas holidays, we give you: “A Lump of Coal for Christmas,” a world premiere by Norman Allen, after a book by Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler), starring the gifted young actress Erin Weaver as a lump of coal. The show runs at Adventure Theatre MTC in Glen Echo Park through Dec. 31.

We give you: “A Year with Frog and Toad,” an Imagination Stage production of the hit Broadway and Tony-nominated musical about the adventures of the two best friends, running through Jan. 10.

We give you: “Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!” in the Kennedy Center’s Family Theater through Jan. 3.

You wouldn’t think that anything involving a lump of coal could be right in the wheelhouse of the spirit of Christmas, or that a work by Lemony Snicket, famous for his series of children’s books called “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” would warm seasonal hearts and cockles. And if you peruse the Snicket book

titles, you might think you’re in for a dark ride.

What could be happy about “The Latke Who Couldn’t Stop Screaming,” “The Miserable Mill” or “The Vile Village”?

“A Lump of Coal for Christmas” may be off the well-worn holiday paths, but it has its own charms and inevitable rewards of joy.

How can you go wrong with a lump of coal that wants to be an artist and helps turn “a child’s worst nightmare into a dream come true.”

And that’s alive and pursuing its dreams with a series of adventures and encounters, including a very famous Christmas presence (if not present).

Norman Allen is the author, and Washington treasure and actress Holly Twyford is the director. Twyford has also performed at Adventure Theatre in “If You Give a Pig a Pancake.”

Wayne Chadwick is the music director, Deborah Wheatley does the sets and Frank Labovitz is the costume designer. Also in the cast are Elliott Kashner, Eric Messner, Sammy Strent, Rachel Hynes, Judith Ingber and Kevin Grieco.

“A Year with Frog and Toad” started out as a series of children’s books written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel and became a musical written by brothers Robert and Willie Reale. In 2003, after workshops and brief runs, it opened on Broadway and won a Tony nomination.

The charm of the musical and the books centers around the small, often funny adventures

Top: Judith Ingber and Erin Weaver in “”A Lump of Coal.”

Right: Judith Ingber as The Cook. Photos by Michael Horan. Courtesy Adventure Theatre MTC.

of woodland creatures, the main characters being Frog and Toad. When Frog learns that his best friend Toad doesn’t receive mail, he has a snail deliver a letter. The journey of the letter sparks adventures in which the friends “go swimming, fly a kite, bake cookies, tell scary stories, and go sledding down a steep hill.” Songs also ensue, including “Get a Load of Toad” and “I’m Coming Out of My Shell.”

Director Colin Hovde, who is producing director at Theater Alliance, calls it “a celebration of kindness and playfulness and, frankly, that is something that we can all stand to be reminded of these days.”

Jobari Parker-Namdar (Lyle the Crocodile) returns to Imagination Stage as the laid-back Frog, while Stephen Edwards Horst makes his debut here as the serious-minded Toad. The choreography is by Rachel Leigh Dolan and the music direction is by Deborah Jacobson.

In another friendship of opposites, there’s Elephant Gerald — slow, formally attired and said to be prone to melancholy — and his friend Piggie, who is, well, piggie-like: perky, always smiling and full of fun.

In “Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!” Elephant and Piggie are the best of

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friends in a musical romp that features such issues as how two friends play with one toy, what to wear to a fancy pool costume party and sharing (or not) your ice cream.

The show is based on a best-selling series of children’s books by Mo Willems. Joe Mallon as Elephant Gerald and Shayna Blass as Piggie.

The “nutty backup singers” are called The Squirrelles. Commissioned by the Kennedy Center, the play has a script and lyrics by Willems, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma and choreography by Jessica Hartman. Jerry

BODY & SOUL

Holiday Fitness Gift Guide

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emember: You can’t give the gift of fitness to someone who doesn’t want it. Giving a fitness gift to someone you think should work out is likely to backfire. But with these gifts you can support your friends and family members who have already made their own decision to pursue fitness — even if they’re just starting out.

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A glass water bottle. Staying hydrated is great, but plastic isn’t. There’s significant evidence that plastic — even BPA (Bisphenol A) free — has harmful effects on your health and weight. Glass and stainless steel are the way to go. BKR makes glass water bottles that are really cute and really durable. You can find them at Georgetown University Bookstore and Georgetown Running Company.

Better nutrition. I see two options for gifts. One is a membership to a local CSA (community-supported agriculture network), which generally runs $25 to $100 per week.

Getting fresh, organic fruits and veggies delivered to your recipient’s door helps him or her eat better. The other is a gift certificate to work with a local nutritionist, such as Julie DiBella at justbewellhealth.com.

My Zone. Wearable technology, especially for tracking movement, is hot, but most of the devices out there don’t give you feedback beyond how many steps you took while walking or running. They offer hardly any accurate data on intensity or calories burned outside of those two activities. My Zone makes movement measurable. It uses a very accurate heart rate monitor to let you know how hard you’re working relative to your own fitness levels.

Body work. Massage isn’t just for when something hurts or you’re feeling overwhelmed. You’ll get much more out of it if it’s part of your regular lifestyle. There are two ways to take advantage of the mental and physical benefits: self-massage and seeing a professional. For self-massage, pick up a foam roller from Georgetown Running Company and you can loosen up most parts of your body on your own schedule. But self-massage has its limits. Luckily Georgetown has some of the area’s best massage offerings at Aveda and M3 Massage, both of which have holiday giftcertificate specials.

A good sports bra. I used to wonder why some female clients would hug themselves during any bouncing exercises. It turns out that a well-designed, well-made sports bra is hard to find, and very important for a good workout.

I’ve received a lot of positive feedback about the many different brands and helpful staff at Athleta. A gift certificate to the Georgetown store would probably be best.

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Setting Boundaries With Relatives

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Dear Stacy, I am so sick of being asked if I'm dating anyone when I go home for the holidays. I am 27 years old, female and interested in a relationship with a man, but I am not interested in talking about it with my relatives. It seems to be the only topic of conversation they ever bring up with me. Yes, my sisters are both married — but they are also older and live in our hometown. I have avoided going home for a visit over the last year, but Christmas is nonnegotiable with my family. How do I take care of myself when these pointed, nosy questions come up?

— None of Their Business Dear Business, I imagine we could replace the question “Are you dating anyone?” with a number of other inquiries (e.g., “When are you and your live-in boyfriend getting married?” or “When are you ever having a baby?”) with the same irritating result. The bottom line is that many of us struggle when relatives we don't see very often want to know what's going on with us and seem to feel entitled to an answer.

I say seem to feel entitled because my belief is that these questions often come up when people who have known us since childhood realize they have nothing interesting to say to us as adults. It’s uncomfortable, so their brains immediately latch onto the most basic thing they know about us: our social status in terms of The Big Life Moments.

Usually, they have no idea how pointed their questions sound, not to mention how triggering they can be. If they did, it’s pretty unlikely they

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would ask, right? (If you disagree, and think Cousin Susan is just trying to antagonize you, then we need to start talking about alternate holiday plans for you from here on out.)

But back to the very appropriate (A+) question of how to take care of yourself. Boundaries are necessary and you actually can set them before taking the drastic step of not showing up.

Set your own boundary, whether it’s a concise response to the question and then a change of subject (e.g., “I'll let you know as soon as I know — but what I'm really interested in is how you keep your skin looking so glowing, Aunt Karen?”) or a rehearsed statement about how inappropriate the question is (e.g., “Wow, that's a

very personal question. I think I would prefer not to discuss it while doing the dishes, Grandma.”).

Then be prepared to set that boundary again. And again. And don't interpret the reset requirement as evidence that you’ve chosen a bad boundary; we humans respond to rulemaking, but need time and practice to truly adapt.

Stacy Notaras Murphy is a licensed professional counselor in Georgetown. Visit her on the web at stacymurphyLPC.com. This column is meant for entertainment only and should not be considered a substitute for professional counseling. Send your confidential question to stacymurphyLPC@gmail.com.

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Legendary Willie Nelson Snags Gershwin Prize The Library of Congress awarded 82-year-old Willie Nelson, country music singer and songwriter, the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song — its top musical award. Nelson is the seventh recipient of the prize. A stirring musical tribute was held Nov. 18 at DAR Constitution Hall.

Jamey Johnson and Alison Krauss perform “Seven Spanish Angels” at the Nov. 18 concert for Willie Nelson at DAR Constitution Hall. Photo by Shawn Miller.

Acting Librarian of Congress David Mao presents Willie Nelson with the 2015 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song Nov. 18. Photo by Shawn Miller.

Willie Nelson performs during the concert in his honor. Photo by Shawn Miller.

Rosanne Cash performs “Pancho & Lefty” at the concert. Photo by Amanda Reynolds.

Edie Brickell and Paul Simon (the first recipient of a Gershwin) — wife and husband — sing together for Willie.

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Neil Young performs “Whiskey River” at the concert. Photo by Shawn Miller.

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Sugar Plum Bazaar at the Washington Ballet Washington International Piano Arts Council Gala

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A studio at the Washington Ballet was turned into a shopper’s delight Nov. 20-22 as the Women’s Committee hosted the Sugar Plum Bazaar, with myriad temptations befitting Artistic Director Septime Webre’s “Nutcracker” to support the ballet's community engagement programs. Luxury vendors included Anna Weatherly porcelain china and jewelry, Dalton Brody gifts and

accessories, Sissy Yates Designs and Ibhana Creations ladies’ fashions. Silent auction items offered a one-hour salsa/meringue dance lesson with two company members. Andrea Rinaldi spearheaded Saturday’s cookies and cocoa for aspiring ballerinas. The Women’s Committee hosted their annual holiday party at the ballet on Friday evening with great success.

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The Washington International Piano Arts Council (WIPAC) celebrated the culture and music of the Americas at its annual gala held on Nov. 13 at the Organization of American States.

WIPAC’s Board Chair and Founder Chateau Gardecki expressed her appreciation to the co-chairs: OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro and Ambassador of the Philippines Jose L. Cusia, Jr. Proceeds from the annual gala benefit the Festival of Music and the Washington International Piano Competition for talented amateur pianists from around the world.

Sugar Plum Bazaar chairman Susan Vallon, former Washington Ballet managing director Arthur Espinosa, Jr., stewardship and special events coordinator Alexandra Whetzel.

Cookies and Cocoa chair Andrea Rinaldi, Jill Watson and Phoebe Eliopoulos.

Ambassador of Bulgaria Elena Poptodorova, honorary board member Tehmna Khan, George Petrov, Regina and Martin Donnelly.

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Honorary board member Austin Hay with board member Harriet Becker.

New Way of Walking: Athletes, Models Against Domestic Violence

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Deejay Neekola Gallub kept the show Athletes and models walked the runway.

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A Celebration of James W. Symington

‘Engaging’ Tommy McFly at Carol Joynt’s Q&A Luncheon

The American-Russian Cultural Cooperation Foundation (ARCCF) saluted its outgoing longtime chairman, James W. Symington, at the Russian Ambassador’s residence on Nov. 17. U.S. Ambassadors to Russia John Beyrle and Thomas Pickering were among the speakers on a program that also featured renowned Russian bass from the Mariinsky Theater Askar Abdrazakov. Recalling his student days singing folk songs in Russian parks, the honoree said “I was hooked on Russia before I went and ever since.” He capped the evening by performing “Moscow Nights” before guests departed with a signed copy of his recent book “Heard and Overheard: Words Wise (and Otherwise) with Politicians, Statesmen¸ and Real People.”

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Tommy shared his early roots in Scranton, and national prominence as first emcee at the White House Easter Egg Hunt. He also confirmed the recent announcement of his marriage proposal to partner Chrys Kefalas.

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Charlie Cerf and Cynthia Dunbar co-hosted with Katherine Field Stephen PEN/ Faulkner’s Nov. 18 Founding Fathers Literary Luncheon. Author Andrew Cockburn spoke of his book “Kill Chain: The Rise of High-Tech Assassins.” It takes the reader inside the world of national security. Cockburn opined that the present strategy of taking out the key person of a terrorist group by using drones and remote controlled technology has not yielded positive results. In his opinion, “Clearly, we’re not doing the right thing.” PEN/Faulkner initiatives include Writers in Schools, a literary arts outreach program committed to developing the next generation of readers.

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