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GEORGETOWNER VOLUME 59, NUMBER 11

FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 12, 2013

Spring Arts

SOCIAL SCENE Heart Ball Gets Pumped Up

BUSINESS Washington Harbour Up for Sale

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kent, DC

$6,400,000

Italianate Mansion across from Battery Kemble Park.

State-of-the-art kitchen with top of the line appliances, 3-car garage, exquisite Brazilian flooring, unparalleled finishes throughout. Eight zone heat/ac. Cascade waterfall, fountain, pool.

Owner/agent.

Beli Nasseri 202.277.0677/ 202.363.1800 (O).

Chic East Village, DC

$1,069,000

Live the perfect day in this grand, sundrenched 4 story, 3BR TH. Great home w/ everything: sunny, open living rm & dining rm w/frpl, MBR w/en suite BA, private garden, hardwood flrs, 2 car parking & so much more.

Close to Metro.

Georgetown Office 202.944.8400 (O).

$1,025,000

Elegant 4-story townhome handsomely renovated in 2005.

Beautiful LR w/FP, marble eat-in kitchen, sep DR. Sun-filled FR/ BR w/bay window, built-in bookcases.

Total of 4 BR’s 3FBs 1HB. Finished in-law suite on LL, CAC, parking for 1 car.

Linda Low 202.232.4733/ 202.363.1800 (O).

City, State

$1,395,000

Lovingly updated, detached 4+ BR, 3½ BA home. Living rm w/FP, formal dining rm, gourmet kitchen, large family rm, huge backyrd, great MBR suite, inlaw suite w/ private entrance, garage + parking.

Miller Spring Valley Office 202.362.1300.

#1 in Bringing Together Buyers and Sellers Bethesda, MD

$1,249,000

Charming brick & stone 4 BR, 4 BA one of a kind home on 18,000+ sf lot with many special amenities. Perfect for casual family living and elegant entertaining.

Situated on a cul-de-sac. A must see!

Miller Spring Valley Office 202.362.1300.

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Colonial Village, DC

$1,750,000

Elegant, custom colonial surrounded by the beautiful scenic nature of Rock Creek Park. 5 BR, 4 Full BA, 2 Powder Rooms. The house is in a picturesque setting that affords the homeowner with sights and sounds of the woods.

Leon Williams 202.437.6828/ 202.944.8400 (O).

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$1,250,000

Elegant 4-level colonial, gorgeous 2-story addition, ideal quiet location just blocks to Tenley Metro, restaurants and shops! 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths.

Best-trained, best-equipped agents

$1,149,900

Marvelous formal & casual spaces! 5BR/4.5BA. Updated KIT opens to FAM RM w/Frpl. MSTR Suite w/ spa BA & private BALC; office/den w/1/2 BA; finished LL w/ FAM RM, Frpl & BA & walkout to slate patio.

Solid reputation for more than 40 years Full service from contract to closing with mortgage, title, insurance and property management services

Gordon Harrison 202.557.9908/ 202.237.8686 (O).

Washongton, DC

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$1,795,000

Gorgeous light filled home surrounded by fabulous water views. 5 Bedrooms, 5 ½ baths, 3 decks, stainless and granite kitchen, 2 car garage and incredible sunsets.

Bridgit Fitzgerald 202.812.8281 Roby Thompson 202.255.2986/ 202.363.9700 (O).

Silver Spring, MD

$345,000

Washington, DC

$324,500

Suburban living in the city. Nice 3 BR, 1Full BA brick home in Cul-de-sac. Take in outdoor entertainment at Carter Barron. Short commute to downtown DC, Silver Spring and Takoma Park.

Close to Takoma Station and Fort Totten Metro.

Leon Williams 202.437.6828/ 202.944.8400 (O).

Miller Bethesda office 301.944.8400.

Kent, DC

Brightwood, DC

$870,000

Historic details, cutting edge design & new-tostuds interiors. Stainless, granite,hwd flrs. Sunlit turreted condo on two open levels. MBR/BA on each lvl, plus 3rd BR & FB. Pets OK. 2 car gar pking.

Dodie Butler 202.643.6343/ 202.363.9700 (O).

Rarely available, light-filled 1 BR with flexible open floor plan, large balcony and spectacular scenic views!

Enjoy all the amazing amenities The Colonnade has to offer – from heated pool, the salon, drycleaners and more!

Bridgit Fitzgerald 202.812.8281.

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$1,300,000 Spacious 4BR, 3.5BA, luxury townhome offers European ambiance in park-like setting in sought-after Hillandale. Renovated eat-in Kit, LL rec room and expansive terrace makes this perfect for entertaining & everyday living.

John Plank 703.528.5646/ 202.483.6300 (O).

$599,900

2 condos converted to 1-unit with about 2,180 SF. 3BR/2.5BA, 2-balconies & 2-GARAGE SPACES! Open floor plan is great for entertaining. Master Suite has a sitting area, Walk-in closet + area for a small office.

Close to METRO & shopping.

Umekki Curry 202.415.8982/ 202.363.9700 (O).

Waterfront, DC

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Charming 4 bedroom, 2 baths with classic front porch, new Chef’s kitchen, flat back yard and finished basement. Plenty of storage, newer roof, windows, and furnace, hardwoods, fireplace and driveway.

Friendship Heights 301.652.2777/ 202.364.5200 (O).

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AZADIA-a 1926 4 level Martha Washington Sears home in Dutch Colonial Revival style! 6BR/5BA/2HB/2CAR GAR, office and in-law suite, each with own entrance!

Gorgeous new custom interior and exterior finishes. Fenced yard with wrought iron gates.

Nathan Carnes 202.966.1400 (O).

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Foggy Bottom, DC

$662,500

4 bed/3.5 bath/ParkingBrand new from the ground up! j o h n . m e n t i s @ l n f . c o m .

John Mentis 202.549.0081/ 703.522.0500 (O).

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$1,350,000 New 2006! LUMINOUS! UNIQUE! Dramatic 2,560 sf of ULTRA Modern space designed by owner architect. 3 BR, 3.5BA. Only det home in area with rare roof deck! Made with top of the line materials, inside and out. Close to METRO/Gtown/ Dntn/ West End/Kenn.

Ctr.Nathan Carnes/ Friendship Hights Office 202.966.1400.

Burleith, DC

Berkly, DC

$2,250,000 Dashing Colonial on R Street in fashionable East Village. Beautifully decorated with a gracious flow for entertaining. 3BR’s, 3 1/2 BA’s. Elegant lower level w/family rm, guest rm w/bath, laundry and entrance from the garage.

Georgetown Office 202.944.8400.

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$3,500,000

RARE OPPORTUNITY! PRIME LOCATION in QUIET CULDE-SAC! Grand residence on ½ acre. 7BR’s, 7BA’s & 2, ½ BA’s. Master Bedroom/ over-sized baths.

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Woodbridge, DC

$1,425,000

Amazing space & value. Bright, open 5000 SF Georgian. 6BR’s, 4 ½ BA’s. MBR suite, 4 fpls, grand piano-sized LR, library, great rm w/cath ceiling, open kit, brkfst bar. Flagstone terrace. 2 car gar.

Private 16,000 sf lot w/ panoramic park views.

Georgetown 202.944.8400.

$475,000

NEW ON MARKET! Custom renovated, sunny 2 – 3 bedrooms (or family room), 2 bath townhome in park-like setting. Has a wonderful kitchen with granite and stainless appliances. Two baths/ one with Jacuzzi.

Beautiful hardwood floors, private, fenced patio/garden.

A must see! Friendship Heights Office 202.364.5200.

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Forest Hills

Forest Hills, DC

$899,000

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Daniel Nagata 202.306.6263/ 202.497.1700 (O).

$1,195,000 Spacious, renovated 3BR, 3.5 BA TH in sought-after gated Hillandale. Open, welcoming floor plan.

Family room, stunning master bath with dual vanities. Large two car garage and patio.

24 hour security, pool, tennis, tot lot and clubhouse all included!

Patrice Angle 202.360.8087/ 703.522.0500 (O).

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BY AL ISON T. SCHA F E R The festival begins March 12. The theme of this year’s festival is rivers in human lives. For Washingtonians, the festival looks at the city’s own rivers.

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‘PUMP ME UP’ OPENING REVELS IN ‘80S SUBCULTURE

BY NICO DODD Scenes collided at the Corcoran’s “Pump Me Up: D.C. Subculture of the 1980s” which will be on display at the Corcoran Gallery of Art through April 7.

Flyer from Smash!, the punk rock record and clothing store that was open on M Street in Georgetown from 1984-2006.

A TASTE OF THE OSCARS: PARTYING IN L.A. FOR D.C.

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On the Cover: Called a “folk-rock goddess” by the New Yorker, this Boston-based singer-songwriter stretches musical boundaries with poetic, uplifting lyrics. Catie Curtis will perform at the Barns on Thursday, March 28.

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1-2. President Barack Obama delivered the State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol Feb. 12. The president called for Congress to vote on a variety of gun control proposals that are currently up for debate. Sitting next to first lady Michelle Obama were the parents of Hadiya Pendleton, a young woman recently shot and killed by a gang member in Chicago.

3-4. An estimated 40,000 activists gathered

on Sunday, Feb. 17, for a rally and march to the White House to urge President Obama to reject the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline.

5. Adele (age 3) from Vienna, Va., tries her

hand at Lincoln Logs on Presidents’ Family Day at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Feb. 16.

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UP & COMING MARCH 1

Tamra Barney and Cuca Fresca Cocktail Sampling and Bottle Signing Join your favorite housewife, Tamra Barney, and Cuca Fresca Cocktail for a “Girls Night Out” cocktail tasting and bottle signing.

Tamra Barney will host a night to remember at West Dupont Circle Wine & Liquors. She will be meeting and greeting with guests, signing bottles of Cuca Fresca, taking pictures and offering samples of delectable cocktails. For more information, email info@pstreetwines.com or call 202-2939463. West Dupont Circle Wine &Liquors , 2012 P St., NW.

MARCH 2

Kids in the Kitchen Kids in the Kitchen is an annual Healthy Eating and Fitness Activity Fair, designed for kids ages 5 to 13. Hosted by Junior League of Washington, the event showcases ways for kids to eat smart and make healthy lifestyle choices. Celebrity chefs will host healthy cooking demonstrations, fitness experts will lead kids in high-energy exercise sessions, and certified nutritionists will be on hand.

This fun-filled day will offer games, crafts, and raffle prizes. For more information, visit, www.jlw.org. YMCA National Capital, 1711 Rhode Island Ave., NW

MARCH 3

Choral Evensong series

Christ Church, Georgetown presents the music of Herbert W. Sumsion, George Dyson, and John Goss. Sung by the professional Choir of Christ Church, event is free to the public. For more information, please call 202-333-6677. 31st & O Streets, NW.

MARCH 5

Dumbarton House and Tudor Place: Snooping with the Curator Tours Join Dumbarton House (2715 Q St. NW) to snoop with the curators. See the hidden drawers of a cylinder desk, observe the strings of a piano forte, and peek inside a linen press. This behind-the-scenes tour will allow visitors to view the rarely seen interiors of some of the important objects in the Tudor Place and Dumbarton House collections, including the piano forte, Baltimore desk, linen press, and the Washingtons’ chest-on-chest. 15 person maximum, register early. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St., NW.

MARCH 6

Exhibition Opening at Heurich Gallery Boston Properties is proud to present an exhibition of works by local artists Michael Iacovone and Carly Witmer.

Michael Iacovone’s panoramic photographs record the photographer’s mapping of Washington, D.C. Email info@efronart.com for more information. The Heurich Gallery at Boston Properties, 505 Ninth St., NW.

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MARCH 10

Washington Bach Consort Presents ‘Honor and Remembrance’ Rich sonority, sublime harmony, and complex instrumentation characterize this program that includes a deeply-felt funeral ode written to honor a beloved queen. Schütz’s Exequien, a tribute to a friend and patron is one of the major works of the German choral repertoire before Bach. Bach looks back to the past with his arrangement of a motet originally attributed to his colleague Kuhnau.

The mood of reflection is carried over in the most introspective and beautiful of the Brandenburg concertos. Tickets $23 to $65, Students 18 and younger; $10; pay your age, 18-38. Visit www.bachconsort.org for more information. National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave., NW.

MARCH 12

Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital The 21st annual Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital, March 12 through 24, presents 190 documentaries, archival, experimental and children’s films selected to provide fresh perspectives on environmental issues. The vital role of rivers and watersheds in the global environment is a special theme of the 2013 Festival, which features cinematic work from 50 countries and 110 D.C., U.S. and world premieres. Some 196 filmmakers and special guests will discuss

St. John’s Church 3240 O St., NW Washington, DC Since 1982 The Georgetown Senior Center has provided a home for seniors in and around the Georgetown area to meet three times a week for exercise, a hot lunch, and a variety of stimulating programs. If you are interested in learning more about opportunities to become a member, a volunteer or donate to a worthy cause, please call Janice Rahimi at (202) 316-2632.

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

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Embassy Chef Challenge Cultural Tourism DC presents the 5th Annual

Chef Carla Hall, one of the judges for this year’s Embassy Chef Challenge.

Embassy Chef Challenge. Embassy chefs from D.C. show off their international culinary skills in this annual competition, judged by a panel of celebrities and more than 400 guests. Guests can look forward to silent and live auctions, five star global cuisine and a top shelf open bar. Cost of the event is $250 per person. For more information, visit www. embassychefchallenge.com. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. ★

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

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BUSINESS

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H.L. Poling & Sons Closer to a Georgetown Reality

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Washington Harbour Goes Up for Sale

More details have been revealed about the soon-to-be-opened Georgetown haberdashery H.L. Poling & Sons, namely about the individuals behind the retail concept. The duo, prep-revivalists Drew Poling and Scot Meacham Wood, now of San Francisco, Calif., were available for a few questions from the Georgetowner last Thursday. Drew Poling is an alumnus of Georgetown University who worked at the Georgetown University Shop from 1984 to 1986. Since then, he worked as a buyer for Bloomingdale’s in New York City and in social media at UNICEF. His partner, Wood, is an interior decorator and has done visual work for Ralph Lauren. He boasts more than 500,000 followers on Pinterest. According to Poling, the two began developing the store about a year ago. The location of the Georgetown store has not been disclosed.

The concept of the store is that it is a continuation of the original “Poling’s” menswear shop in Ottumwa, Iowa, founded in 1910 by Poling’s grandfather. The shop was taken over by his father and closed in the mid-1990s. The two describe the store as “old Ivy for modern times,” with customer service being a top priority. “We want it to be a welcoming place,” said Poling.

H.L. Poling & Son’s website, hlpolingandsons. com, lists the store as “coming to Georgetown Fall 2013.” ★

MRP Realty and investment partner, Rockpoint Group LLC, will put Washington Harbour, the Georgetown retail, office and residential landmark on K Street and the Potomac River up for sale in March or April, as first reported by Washington Business Journal.

“The Potomac River property could fetch well in excess of $250 million,” according to the Business Journal. “MRP and Rockpoint teamed up in June 2010 to buy the two-building center for $244.5 million, or about $459 per square foot. One real estate expert familiar with the property estimated it could go for as much as $400 million.”

“When we purchased the asset three years ago we saw some phenomenal opportunity at the Harbour. It is an irreplaceable landmark asset,” Bob Murphy, managing principal of MRP Realty, told the Journal. “We really love the project. We really have put our heart and soul into it, and we’re excited when we see value created.”

Along with $50 million in renovation and getting past the April 2011 flood, Washington Harbour premiered the ice skating rink at its center fountain last November. The ice rink and renovated restaurants made the riverside complex a year-round destination.

Heating Plant Bid at $15.8 Million The West Heating Plant, the two-acre government property continues to get bids between two or three bidders. As of Feb. 26, the winning stood at $15.8 million, with bidding extended another 24 hours. Advised the General Services Administration: “We are now with the soft-close period. Bidders are encouraged to check back frequently to the remaining auction time.” If no one bids on the plant for more than 24 hours, the GSA will then decide if the auction is to be concluded.

Fiola Mare Signs 15-Year Lease With Washington Harbour Chef Fabio Trabocchi signed a 15-year lease last week with MRP Realty for a new restaurant

Washington Harbour

in Georgetown, according to the real estate group, which owns Washington Harbour, the popular multi-use complex between K Street and the Potomac River. Trabocchi plans to open the 9,000-square-foot Fiola Mare by the end of 2013; he already operates Fiola in downtown D.C. To be located on the west side of Washington Harbour, the fish-happy eatery will have inside and outside dining along with a raw bar.

“Fiola Mare will be exceptional complement to the restaurant tenant mix we have at Washington Harbour,” said Bob Murphy, managing principal of MRP Realty. “Having recently completed a significant renovation project at Washington Harbour, Fiola Mare will add to the level of sophistication that we are bringing to our tenants, residents and the community.”

District board of directors vice president, John Asadoorian of Asadoorian Retail Solutions, represented MRP Realty during the transaction, according to MRP.

IN: Roosters Barber Shop is coming to 1815 Wisconsin Ave, at the new retail mix, south of the Georgetown Safeway. The 1,400-square-feet shop is near DryBar, Joseph A. Bank and Noodles & Co. Roosters, a retrostyle men’s barber shop, founded in 1999, has more than 50 locations across the U.S. The Capella Hotel at 1050 31st St., NW, is set to open March 22. Helmed by chef Jakob Esko, its Grill Room and Rye Bar will also open March 22.

Alex and Ani opened at 3068 M St., NW, on St. Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, appropriately

enough, for the eco-friendly, socially responsible bracelet shop: its motto is “Made in America With Love.” Alex and Ani’s creator and designer Carolyn Rafaelian named the fastgrowing and Rhode Island-based small business after her daughters. Founded in 2004, Alex and Ani has 28 stores and also has counters within 80 other shops.

GNC, the nationwide vitamin and sports nutrition store, formerly with a shop in Georgetown Park Mall, will relocate to 1336 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, once the locale of Coogi, a clothing store.

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Obama and Congress: Get It Together

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he news—on the net, in the morning paper, on television—always gives you pause.

I just walked down to the corner on my way to get coffee, and even that gave me pause. We have an Exxon station on Calvert Street there, which is usually a pretty good barometer of just how far oil companies will push the envelope on prices.

For months, the station’s price for regular stayed steady at $4.05 per gallon, which was still about 30 cents or so higher than everywhere else in the region. Still, that little sign didn’t move a half cent until last week. That’s when it jumped to something like $4.25. Yesterday it went up another ten cents. Seriously?

The jump reflects a sudden surge and spike in gas prices nationwide, with the average pushing toward $3.70 or $3.80 by yesterday. Some media types are reporting prices above five bucks in California, which is a good bellwether state for bad news these days.

All sorts of reasons have been given for this surge, which usually doesn’t start until the summer travel bug bites everyone. Now gasoline prices are biting everyone. Experts—who knows who they are—say it’s the Chinese buying up all

the oil, after first hacking into all our corporate web sites. They say it’s refinery repair costs, Russia, the turmoil in the Middle East, that it’s, I don’t know, Lindsay Lohan or Charlie Sheen and the decline of the Western World. These things would appear to be signals of trouble in the oil industry, and I’d go along with that, except for one thing. Whatever quarterly earnings reports come out on Exxon, Shell, BP and the rest, they’re going to come in under the heading of “record profits reported.” Just like they have before. If those profits come from the record prices at the pump, then something’s rotten in Denmark. Given that the U.S. economy is still sluggish, jobs are tough to find, grocery prices are going up, and you know what’s coming up March 1, shouldn’t our venerable oil folks take a little break from those record profits—at the expense of people who can’t afford to give them—and do something patriotic like keep the prices where they are (or were they were last week)? Just saying.

Speaking of sequestering, it’s enough to make you spit.

The media dutifully reported that 31 percent of American folks polled blamed the president, and 49 percent blamed the Republican congress.

Wasn’t sequestering—proposed by the president

and approved by the same congress—supposed to avoid this?

Now, both sides are blaming and predicting catastrophe—lost government and defense jobs, a weakened U.S. defense and military, furloughs, hits to public safety, a crippling of a slowly improving economy. No one will be able to afford the next incarnation of iPad or Chilean sea bass at Whole Foods or a ride on the Metro. If all this— the sky already fell in Siberia last week—is going to happen, shouldn’t both the administration and congress get their heads out of their hands and sit down and do something beyond kicking it down the road a few months.

To Mr. Boehner, Tea Party die hards and champions of the filibuster: the election is over.

There will be no recall. Get your butts together and work.

To our president: the election is over, you won. Enough with the victory laps. They treated you bad the last time, which is not enough reason to rub it in.

Most people don’t even know what sequester means, but you all do. Do something about it, like, yesterday. Show that you’re a leader who can get things done, even when you’re dealing with demons, both yours and theirs. ★

Possible Austerity Poses Threat to Slow-Moving Recovery

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glimpse, by definition, is a brief preview of what lies ahead.

The last quarter of 2012, last October through December, provided a glimpse of what happens when federal spending is cut.

The economy shrunk. Not much – only 0.1% – but it shrunk. When the economy shrinks for two straight quarters, a recession is declared.

That doesn’t have to happen unless we make it happen.

During the third quarter of 2012 (last July, August, and September), the economy grew at 3.1%, almost the nation’s average of 3.2% since the end of World War II. Over the past three months, the private sector did pretty well. Consumer spending went up.

Durable goods like appliances and furniture almost doubled. Investment in equipment and software increased six times. Even housing investment increased.

What went down? Federal government spending declined at a 15% rate due to a drop in defense spending. In fact, government spending has declined in 10 of the last 12 quarters slowing the country’s overall economic growth.

Government spending has kept the economy

out of recession since 2009. The United States is the only economy on earth, of any size, that has grown in the past three years. Austerity – reductions in government spending – hasn’t worked anywhere in the world except arguably in two small countries.

Greece and Spain are getting a great deal of attention for their economic woes. Their budget cuts have led to downward spirals and 25% unemployment. Great Britain adopted an austerity plan last year and just entered its THIRD recession in five years.

The poster children for “austerity works” are Estonia and Latvia, two Baltic states tucked between Russia, Poland, and Scandinavia and together about the size of Ohio. Their combined population is about 3 million, a little more than half the D.C. metro area. Though their economies are now growing, they are still suffering with unemployment rates of 12-15%.

Government spending matters. Reductions in unemployment benefits, food stamps, and social security hurt small businesses and grocery stores.

When housing assistance is reduced, the pain is felt by both landlords with more vacancies and lower rents and by local governments with lower PUBLISHER

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property values and reduced tax collections. Reduced highway construction today puts construction workers out of work and reduces economic growth tomorrow.

Nonetheless, Congress is currently focused only on cutting spending with several deadlines quickly approaching. In two weeks, the “sequester” – automatic across-the-board spending cuts that Congress imposed on the nation when it couldn’t agree on what to cut – take effect. In late March, the nation hits the debt limit – like a credit card limit – that would not allow the government to pay the bills it promised to pay a few months ago. That’s like buying a car and then telling the bank you’re not going to make the payments.

By disagreeing on budget priorities, Congress has kicked the can down the road for three years. Oddly, that’s probably been best for the economy.

The last few months both in the U.S. and Great Britain provide a glimpse into the future.

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Jack Evans Report: Sunset Sales Tax Now

BY JACK EVANS wrote in my last column about the new Council period and a number of my priorities, such as education, public safety, and affordable housing. One of the things these goals have in common is that they are substantially impacted by the budget decisions that the Mayor and the Council will make over the next several months. As Chairman of the Finance and Revenue Committee, this half of the year is often my busiest.

I am hopeful that the Mayor’s budget will include funding for these items as well as for expanded library hours, and that it will include sensible tax relief now that we can afford it. This is a time when everyone is expecting hundreds of millions of dollars of “new” revenue to our government to be announced due to higher-than-expected tax collections as our economy improves. In light of that information, it simply doesn’t make sense to continue our plan to begin to tax out-of-state municipal bonds this year, a tax which largely impacts seniors. I believe I have the Mayor’s support on this issue, but it will help if he and my colleagues on the Council hear from you prior to and during budget considerations.

I am also hopeful that the Mayor will finally sunset the supposedly temporary increase in the sales tax. In case you don’t know the story, the government raised the sales tax from 5.75% to 6% several years ago with the promise that it would sunset by now. Unfortunately, when the government thought it needed the money, it simply repealed the sunset provision. Now that everyone knows we have the money, we should keep our promise to lower this tax. All my colleagues should be able to agree on this, as the sales tax is regressive, disproportionately impacting those who have the least disposable income.

Before the budget is released, we first go through the performance oversight process. Over the past two weeks, I have sent a number of questions to the agencies under my purview to collect data on agency structure and recent spending. After I review what has worked and what has not, I will be in a better position to make recommendations on adjustments to the agency budgets for next year. I am also pleased to welcome the Commission on Arts & Humanities and Destination DC as new additions to my committee oversight responsibility this year. Thanks for your support during this process, and please feel free to reach out to my office as well as to my colleagues to share your views. ★

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D.C. Council Rebukes Jim Graham

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ell, the District Council went and did what Chairman Phil Mendelson said it was going to do. They reprimanded Councilman Jim Graham, D-Ward 1, over accusations that he attempted to intervene in a city lottery contract dispute four years ago. The vote was 11-2; Graham and Ward 8 Councilman Marion Barry were the lone nay votes.

Yet, it probably didn’t settle the issue, except to put a stain on Graham’s council record. Graham was also stripped of his power to oversee District liquor licenses and alcohol issues on the Human Services Committee, which he chairs. They did not strip him of his chairmanship.

The reprimand followed several investigations of Graham and the D.C. Lottery contract. The D.C. Board of Ethics and Government Accountability concluded that they had found “substantial evidence” that Graham had broken the District’s code of employee conduct but did not sanction him, according to a Washington Post report.

Another independent investigation by the Metro board, of which Graham was then a member, concluded that Graham had improperly mingled his Council and board duties. In addition, there’s an ongoing investigation of the lottery contract process by the U.S. attorney, not to mention numerous negative editorials in the Washington Post about Graham’s activities and roles.

Graham promised to fight the reprimand at the hearing but remained relatively silent, indicating that the issue was now closed.

“There’s the saying, ‘All’s well that ends well,’ ” he told WRC 4 reporter Tom Sherwood. “Well, all’s well that ends.” Graham sounded more than anything relieved and argued that the voters would have their say on him

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in the 2014 elections, when apparently he will run for his seat yet again.

Mendelson chose to have Graham reprimanded it seem from here because quite a bit of how Graham operates in his various roles give not so much the fact of wrong doing or ethical wrong doing, but the appearance of them.

Often, Graham’s defense has been to claim loudly that has not been indicted or that he was not the target of an investigation, as in the taxi commission bribe scandal which involved his chief of staff.

Ward One voters have repeatedly voted Graham back into office. Newly elected At-large Councilman David Gross said he would not support him next time around.

It seems though that there was little substance behind a public reprimand or even taking away his committee duties. The act smacked a little bit of grandstanding on the Council’s part, designed to do nothing more except perhaps to give the appearance of a serious smackdown and the appearance that the Council is finally serious about ethical matters, given Kwame Brown, Harry Thomas, Jr., Mayor’s Gray’s campaign and other matters.

This is not to suggest that Graham is innocent of everything he’s been accused of, but rather that he should be proven guilty of something. In the very least, the Council might have ordered an investigation of its own—by a legal entity or attorney—as it did in the case of Marion Barry, who was censured after such an investigation of his role in a legal services contract in 2010.

That hearing, conducted and ordered by then Council Chairman Vincent Gray had the gravitas it and Barry deserved. Not, apparently, going to happen. ★

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he Roman Catholic Church will soon be without a pope. Pope Benedict XVI renounced his absolute powers as if a last lesson to his flock: for them and the church, the Bishop of Rome freely released his grip on the papal crosier because of his failing health.

The 265th pope succeeded the popular John Paul II. While both are seen as high intellects, Benedict often seemed to play Truman to John Paul’s FDR. The seemingly mild-mannered pope, nevertheless, pursued his goals, sounding conservative or liberal in his speeches and readings because he thinks on a different moral scale than mere secular political observers.

Read Benedict’s encyclical on love or his essays on Jesus Christ.

As the Vatican is vacant of its leader, all manner of rumors, accusations and grief are let loose. One can imagine a scene from “Angels & Demons.”

The revelation of pedophile and perverted priests -- and the sinful cover-up by superiors -- has poisoned the church.

Indeed, for this alone, some condemn the oldest followers of Western Christendom. Regardless, a comprehensive solution must be applied now.

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The College of Cardinals is set to do its primary duty. Whom will it choose? Ask the Holy Spirit.

For us, some of whom are Catholic, it is a time of reflection, supercharged

by Lent, looking forward to a new pope for Easter.

For all of us living in Washington, look to your Federal City, bookended by high-powered Catholic institutions -- Georgetown University on the west and Catholic University, Trinity University and the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the east.

These educators are impressive influencers, grounded in religion and guided by art and science, that look toward the masonic overlay of Washington’s architecture. They know more than you know, and there is a reason that they are here.

In the coming weeks, much speculation will be offered about the papacy and the church. Reserve your own judgement, and let some prayers and thanks come into your own thoughts.

Hail and farewell, Benedict XVI. Auf wiedersehen, Joseph Ratzinger.

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ANC 2E to Meet March 4 on Glover Park Traffic The main agenda item for the March 4 meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E will take on the new Wisconsin Avenue traffic pattern, just north of Georgetown in Glover Park. Members of the District Council and D.C.’s traffic department will attend.

ANC 2E reports: “Councilmember Jack Evans and Councilmember Mary Cheh and DDOT Director Terry Bellamy have kindly accepted our invitation to join us at this meeting for a discussion at 6:30 p.m. of the effects of the Wisconsin Avenue reconfiguration north of Georgetown and Burleith (Calvert to Whitehaven).”

Comments abound on community forums.

Indeed, there is a Facebook page for venting: www.facebook.com/GloverParkTrafficJam. ANC 2E will meet at Georgetown Visitation Prep, 35th Street and Volta Place, 6:30 p.m., March 4.

S&R’s Overture Series and Easter Egg Hunt at Evermay Headquartered on 28th Street at historic Evermay, the S&R Foundation produces the Overtures Series, beginning March 21 and ending May 31, with musical performances at its mansion as well as the Kennedy Center. Foundation heads Sachiko Kuno and Ryuji Ueno direct Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, a sponsor of the 101st National Cherry Blossom Festival that

French Market Returns April 19, 20 The10th annual Georgetown French Market returns to Book Hill along the sidewalks of Wisconsin Avenue, April 19 and 20,10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Open-air shopping, complimented by the scent of fresh coffee and the sounds of strolling musicians, immerse the Book Hill neighborhood of Georgetown every spring,” says sponsor, the Georgetown Business Improvement District.

“This event takes place along upper Wisconsin Avenue, NW, between P Street and Reservoir Road, and features over 40 Georgetown boutiques, antique shops, restaurants and galleries offering savings up to 75-percent off designer goods, art and antique home furnishings. Enjoy strolling mimes, children’s activities, live music and French cuisine from Georgetown cafes and restaurants.”

Georgetown House Tour, April 27 Stephanie Bothwell and Frank Randolph return as tour co-chairs for the 82nd George-

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starts March 20. S&R Foundation will also host an Easter egg hunt on March 30 at Evermay.

The foundation says it invites adults and their children “for a few hours of fun, beginning at 2 p.m, including an egg hunt, games, crafts and treats, as well as a special concert and art exhibition. . . . The gardens at Evermay are the perfect place to welcome spring by surrounding yourself with nature at its most beautiful.”

Tickets for adults are $15; tickets for children, aged 12 and under, $5. Visit OverturesSeries.org for details -- and SandR.org.

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town House Tour to be held Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bothwell and Randolph co-chaired last year’s tour and were profiled and photographed in an April 4, 2012, Georgetowner cover story, “Getting to the Heart of the Georgetown House Tour.”

Organizers have this to say: “The Georgetown House Tour, celebrating its 82nd year, is the oldest, most prestigious house tour in the country. The Georgetown House Tour gives locals and out-of-towners alike the opportunity to visit 18th and 19th century historic homes graciously opened for this event. Attendees are also invited to the Parish Tea in Blake Hall at St. John’s. The tour attracts more than 1,600 attendees, and is sponsored by St. John’s Episcopal Church. Over 300 dedicated volunteers from the community, including organizations

like the Junior League, come together each year to make this event a success. Proceeds from the Georgetown House Tour support the ministries of St. John’s.”

This year will feature nine showcase homes with looks from federal to contemporary; homes on the tour are not yet listed. The popular Georgetown House Tour Patrons’ Party will be held Thursday, April 24; individual tickets, $175. Tour tickets: $45 until April 21; $50, thereafter.

For details, visit www.GeorgetownHouseTour.com or call 202-338-2287.

Update on Jack’s Boathouse “We’ve filed in Federal court,” said Paul Simkin, owner of Jack’s Boathouse, whose eviction by the National Park Service in December was changed last month to a wait-and-see. “The following is a statement I’ve put out to supporters.” “. . . We are suing the NPS and National Park Foundation to stop them from taking Jack’s—and to have the court determine whether the NPS or the NPF even have the right to try to get rid of Jack’s. . . . All of this legal stuff goes against our primary philosophy of providing a laid-back experience where you can paddle, use the grills, and maybe just lower your blood pressure a little.

“While this may not be the fight of the century, it sure is a big deal to our employees and customers and is likely to take several years to resolve unless the NPS and the NPF come to their senses. . . . In the meantime, enjoy the water, enjoy Jack’s and we will do our part by making sure the experience remains one worth fighting for.” ★

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he walls of Anna Banana’s colorful studio are lined with the artwork of famous and influential artists alongside mini replicas crafted by the small hands of her students.

Georgetown’s newest arts and craft studio opened Jan. 7 and provides hands-on art lessons for children ages 2-8 taught by owner Anne Freeman.

“I was an art dealer for 20 years, but I really wanted to find something that would marry my love of art with my desire to teach,” said Freeman.

Before opening Anna Banana’s Arts and Crafts on S Street, the enthusiastic Freeman taught art privately for two years and was also the instructor at the Art Resource Program at Chevy Chase Bethesda Community Children’s Center and at the Art Resource Unit at Metropolitan Students paint coffee filters to emulate Georgia O’Keefe’s flowMemorial United Methodist Church Nursery ers at Anna Banana Arts and Crafts. Photo by Nico Dodd.

School.

Each class begins with a short lesson about a It’s supposed to be fun, but educational at the different artist and the importance of their work. same time,” said Freeman.

Then, Freeman allows her students to recreate The small classes of up to ten students are the artist’s work using their own imagination. also introduced to the basics of art, like color For example, students learn about Josef combinations, the color wheel, and dimensions, Albers, the German artist known for his color through the use of different materials and techexperiments, or Alexander Calder, the American niques, such as clay, watercolors, and paper sculptor famous for his mobiles, and get to recre- pulp. Students also create seasonal crafts, such ate those experiments using colors and shapes of as Valentines for their parents. their choice.

When Freeman decided to expand her private “I try to keep it simple. I don’t overwhelm business, she was excited to find the Georgetown them with information. I give them an idea, I location, “I’ve worked and lived in this area for show them examples, and I have them go at it. a long time and when I saw the space, I had to

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Anne Freeman (aka “Anna Banana”) teaches young artists about Georgia O’Keefe. Photo By Nico Dodd.

have it” said Freeman of her S Street location.

“It’s just a great place. Parents can go get coffee or go for a walk during class. So, it can give them a little break.”

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BY BIL L STAR R EL S he state of the metropolitan area’s economy reminds me of a story my mechanic told me about many years ago when I drove an Audi. He said a nice lady came in for service. He asked her, “What is wrong with your car?” She replied, “Nothing.” The mechanic replied, “We can change that.” My old mechanic would have made an excellent 21st-century Member of Congress.

The overall economy in the D.C. metropolitan area is running well these days. This includes real estate. People are working and spending money. The job market has been building. Residents are buying homes, paying healthy rents and enabling others to do the same.

Well, there is one potential storm brewing over the Capitol that will affect the entire metropolitan area. The storm has already been named.

It is called “sequestration.” Sequestration is set to hit on Friday, March 1, and the effects will be felt for a while.

The Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, which includes the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, are most vulnerable due to how dependent the areas economy is on federal workers and contractors. The District’s economy is also heavily dependent on federal programs.

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Washington, D.C. is growing to the tune of 1,100 new residents every month, making it one of the fastest growing cities. D.C. also posted a budget surplus of $415 million. Most recently the Washington Post featured an article on how Montgomery County, Md., is concerned about losing 25- to 35-year-old professionals to Northern Virginia and D.C. The Washington metropolitan area is resilient to severe recessions because of the area’s dependency on the Federal Government, military and related work. These are the same fundamental reasons why our area is more vulnerable then other areas will be due to sequestration.

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Wolf Trap: New Season, New Leader

BY N ICO DODD e are lucky that lovers of the performing arts have so many venues to choose from, especially for outdoor concerts. Wolf Trap, in Vienna, Va. is special for its breadth of programming and sincerity of space. This year, the Wolf Trap Foundation has a new President and CEO. Arvind Manocha has spent the majority of his career with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Hollywood Bowl.

One of Wolf Trap’s distinguishing characteristics is that “it’s in the company of one,” Manocha said. “There is one national park for the performing arts. There are a lot of great national parks in this country obviously, hundreds if not thousands, but only one that was created expressly to celebrate and nurture the performing arts.”

Manocha grew up in northeast Ohio and graduated with honors from Cornell University.

He went on to study literature at Cambridge University in England, where he was a Marshall scholar.

As an arts institution, Wolf Trap creates its season from every musical genre. At The Barns, a week of programming can include artists who play music as varied as zydeco to jazz to folk.

Round that out with National Symphony Orchestra, the Wolf Trap Opera Company and musical theater productions, and persons have about any choice they could think of.

“To have a commitment to embracing music across a spectrum was, I think, very forwardminded of Mrs. Shouse and how this place was set up, and very much reflects the reality of how

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people consume music now,” said Manocha, reflecting upon the legacy of Wolf Trap founder Catherine Filene Shouse.

Manocha has a soft spot for design. In Los Angeles, he was a member of the advisory board of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design and has served on multiple national design juries for the American Institute of Architects.

“I love architecture,” Manocha said. “You can go to a lot of soulless arenas that are designed to be hockey rinks that now have music in them, and patrons know that. They can tell when it’s not really intended for what it’s being used.

When you come here, and you’re in a perfectly naturally beautiful spot with this amazing facility, it’s very clear that this was designed to be enjoyed as a concert venue.”

Driving up to the Filene Center, the wooden amphitheater rises from behind a hill. It has a striking presence on a clear winter’s day -- or summer one, for that matter.

“It’s kind of monumental,” said Manocha, who succeeds another kind of Wolf Trap monument, Terre Jones.

Jones, who served as president and CEO of Wolf Trap for 17 years, is now president emeritus. He and his wife Polly moved to Santa Fe, N.M. For such a multifaceted arts operation, a change of leadership could be a difficult change.

Wolf Trap’s board chairman John Lee IV is happy with how things have progressed.

“I couldn’t think of anything to do over again,” said Lee, who has been on the board for four years and lives with his wife at the Watergate Apartments. “The whole thing’s been very seamless. The former CEO, Terre Jones, gave us a year’s notice.

So, the transition of his leaving and Arvind’s coming in was as smooth as can be.”

The feeling is mutual for the crosscountry transplant. Manocha only arrived in Washington on Dec. 30, and his first day was Jan. 2.

“John is a great partner and turning into a great friend actually,” Manocha said. “He’s a wonderful person, who’s making this transition really smooth.”

In terms of the upcoming summer’s programming, Manocha is most excited for ColomWolf Trap Foundation president and CEO Arvind Manocha and chairman John bian superstar Juanes.

Lee IV at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center. Photo by Philip Bermingham.

“He is an unbelievable performer,” Manocha said. “He is one of the most few, not pictured, were taken on the Filene Cenimportant Latin artists of today. We also have the ter’s stage, the second largest in the country.

Wolf Trap debut of Josh Groban, who’s coming Admiring the architecture of the Filene Cenlater in the summer.” ter from the stage, Lee commented about ManoThe photo here with Lee and Manocha were cha’s personal box up in the balcony. taken on a on a cold, breezy Wednesday. A few “There’ll be time for that,” Manocha. “On a were taken in the seats of the amphitheater, and a warmer day.” ★

Two Divas to Open Washington National Opera’s Season

BY G ARY T ISCHL ER pera singers are identified by voice—as in soprano, mezzo-soprano, bass, tenor and so on, as if it’s part of their birth name—as in Soprano Patricia Racette and Soprano Angela Meade. That’s one thing both singers have in common.

Another is that Racette and Meade will open the Washington National Opera spring season— Racette beginning Saturday, May 2 in the title role of Puccini’s romantic early master work “Manon Lescaut”, Meade in the title role of Bellini’s hallmark bel canto work “Norma” beginning March 9.

One other touchstone—besides the fact that both women are shining stars in the opera firmament—is that neither knew early on that opera stardom, an opera singer’s life, would be their destiny as is more common in the world of classical music, where prodigies are the norm, not the exception.

“I think, early on, I had my heart set on becoming a cabaret or jazz singer, doing the Great American Songbook works, that kind of thing,” Racette, who grew up in New Hampshire, said.

“Then along came this teacher in college, who heard me, and said, nope, you are an opera singer and that was that. I cried for a couple of days and then I set on my path.”

Meade, who is known an uncommonly beautiful natural voice, did not clearly know what she wanted to do or what gifts she had until in her late teens, growing up in Centralia, Washington State, another teacher at Centralia College, told her pretty much the same thing. “You’re an opera singer, I was told, and my immediate reaction was ‘What does that mean?’”

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meant and albeit possibly considered late bloomers, found their way to stardom, through different routes, paths and roles. Racette is a familiar presence as a star, with a thick resume of star turns, most notably her highly praised turn in “Madame Butterfly”. She is known for her acting ability, and the emotional clarity and detail she brings to her performances. “I think acting—the emotions, the character—are equally if not more important than voice and technique. I don’t like when technique is solely emphasis, I want to know how audiences feel, I want to make them feel. Certainly you can’t have one without the other.”

Both will find challenges and its expected fulfillment in the roles they’re taking on for the WNO spring season. “With Manon Lescaut, it’s a tricky thing,” Racette said. “The music is beautiful, but the part is a little dangerous because on the surface

she’s in that line of courtesan types—Violetta in ‘La Traviata’ is a shining example, but there are others. Manon is young. She doesn’t quite know what she wants. She’s obviously attracted to the young, romantic student Des Grieux, but she’s also forced by her situation to live in the house of the much older and rich Geronte, who providers her with a lavish life style. She can be thoughtless and a little bit of a young girl interested in fine things, the material world. She is in the end a tragic heroine, and you have to make the audience see and hear that she has substance, and deep feelings of love.”

This is a first portrayal of Manon for Racette, who’s had her share of tragic as well as strong female characters in her repertoire, Mimi in “La Boheme”, Nedda in “Pagliacci”, Ellen Orford in “Peter Grimes” and the title role in “Madama But-

terfly”, Violetta in “La Traviata”, She was last seen and very much heard in a powerful, passionately brave performance as “Tosca” at the Washington National Opera where she navigated the bel canto storms adeptly. At the WNO she also appeared in “Iphigenie at Taurid”, “Peter Grimes” and “Jenuva”.

Meade’s appearance as “Norma” has been highly anticipated by audiences, but it’s also a role she has wanted to perform, in terms of a challenge, in terms of the fact that “Norma” is a kind of check point when it comes to the great bel canto roles, one of which—“Anna Bolena” which she has already conquered. “I’ve done a concert version but not a production,” Meade said, “Ever since, I’ve just been dying to do the role. It’s just such a challenge and such a complicated role. There’s a lot of anger and fury here— this is a high priestess in ancient Britain who’s had a long love affair with the Roman ruler, had children with him and then he basically leaves her for a younger woman. There is a point there, yes, she resembles Medea, although maybe not quite so bad.”

There are some big shadows in the history of “Norma”, as there were in “Bolena”, Callas and Sutherland among them, speaking of high priestesses of a different sort. “You know, you can’t go into something comparing yourself to others.

You’re aware of all that, but you have to do the best that you do, bring to it your own gifts and abilities.” ★ An extended version of this article with more information about these performers and operas can be found on our website, www.Georgetowner.com.

Performing Arts Calendar

Eugene O’Neill’s

BY G ARY T ISCHL ER

STILL HERE, BUT NOT FOR LONG Here are our selections of some eclectic, shouldn’t-miss offerings now at local theaters which will be ending their runs in March.

Metamorphoses

Spring Awakening A Broadway hit musical about feverish young students in love and lust in 19th Century Germany has a rock beat, and its thumb on adolescence angst of both current and past kinds and seems a perfect play to start the Olney Theatre Center’s new 75th Anniversary season.

Olney Theater artistic director Jason Loewith calls the play “effervescent, thrilling, artistically rigorous, emotionally charged and designed like nothing I’ve seen at Olney Theatre Center before.” Steve Cosson directs through March 10.

The House of the Spirits Based on the novel by famed Chilean writer Isabel Allende and directed by Jose Zayas is a generational play in Spanish with English subtitles at the Gala Hispanic Theatre through March 10 at the National Center For the Latino Performing Arts in the Tivoli Theater in Columbia Heights.

Directed by Doug Hughes Featruing Richard Schiff

continues at the Studio Theatre, a red-hot production of Adly Guirgis’s profane, dangerous new play directed by Serge Seiden with a top-notch cast of characters trying to make sense of their often rage-filled lives.

There’s still a chance to get a double-dose of David Mamet—the classic kind in the Round House Theatre production of “Glengarry Glen Ross” through March 3, where you can soak up the lives of competing, desperate real estate agents, and in “Race” at Theater J, the current controversy conscious incarnation of Mamet in a play about murder and race through 17.

“ ” DC Metro Theater Arts “Splendid; a deep, full evening of theater.”

Shakespeare’s R&J In which four young students discover a forbidden copy of “Romeo and Juliet” and act it out is Signature Theatre’s first-ever in-theround production. Directed by Joe Calarco, it runs through March 3.

Coming Up Later This Spring Shakespeare at the Folger Theatre

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I hear the word amazing all the time—but here’s something that’s truly amazing—the amazing writer-director and visionary interpreter of classic stories Mary Zimmerman’s take on ancient myths and stories based on Ovid’s classic text. You’ll laugh, weep, be astounded and moved by this production, and maybe get wet as the production is set in and around the perimeter of a large pool full of churning, emotional water and terrific actors acting out scenes from ancient myths. No intermission, at Arena Stage’s Mead Center for American Theater through March 17.

Also at Arena Stage, and entirely different and contemporary is the applauded new play “Good People” by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire which won Best Play honors from the New York Drama Critics’ Circle in its Broadway run. The production stars Johanna Day as a single mother in South Boston struggling to make ends meet, and includes Andrew Long as her long-lost boyfriend.

Through March 10.

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Robert Richmond will direct the Folger Theatre’s production of “Twelfth Night”, one of the Bard’s most popular romantic comedies April 30-June 9. Notwithstanding the play, there’s also Shakespeare’s annual birthday celebration at the Folger Shakespeare Library April 21.

The Return of “Fannie and Alexander” “Fannie And Alexander” was probably the sunniest, most optimistic and warm movie ever made by the late and renowned director Ingmar Bergman (of “Persona”, “The Magician”, “The Virgin Spring” and “Cries and Whispers” fame. Now it’s become a play and a part of the expansive multi-arts Nordic Cool Festival throughout the Kennedy Center through March 17. “Fannie and Alexander” reappears as a production of the Royal Dramatic Theater of Stockholm directed by Stefan Larsson in the Eisenhower Theatre March 7-9.

Hello Dolly!

Part of the Clarice Smith Repertory Series

The Convert A powerful play about subjugation, colonialism and cultural identity and loss by the terrific young playwright Danai Gurira at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre is studied, emotionally and electrically charged, and features a powerhouse performance Nancy Moricette as a young woman struggling between competing cultures and religious beliefs. Through March 10.

Hughie

Henry V William Shakespeare’s rip-roaring, grand play about power, war and politics in action as a young English king invades France. Starring Zach Appelman as Henry V and directed

by Robert Richmond, it’s been extended at the Folger Theatre through March 10.

Photos by Scott Suchman

Eugene O’Neill’s late-life study of a man named “Erie” Smith searching for new meanings in his life stars Richard Schiff of “West Wing” fame in the title role and is directed

by Broadway veteran Doug Hughes through March 17 by the Shakespeare Theatre Company at the Lansburgh Theatre.

We’re having a little Thorntown Wilder run at Ford’s Theater. “Hello, Dolly”, the super-sized hit Broadway musical courtesy of composer Jerry Herman—and based on Wilder’s play “The Matchmaker”—will appear as a co-production with Signature Theater, with Signature artistic director Eric Schaeffer, who staged a magnificent “Meet John Doe” here— taking the helm. Broadway veteran Nancy Opel stars as Dolly Levi, with Ed Gero as half-a-millionaire Horace Vandergelder. March 15-May 18.★

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Visual Arts: Now & Later Concert Calendar

BY ARI POS T

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fter a few sunless months holed away in electrically heated offices, and with the final weeks of winter testing both stamina and patience, the collective mind is caught in a temporal schism. It tries to propel itself beyond the current moment, projecting even its short-term plans and ambitions somewhere just past the wintry horizon, where the warm and ardent embrace of spring lies patiently waiting for adventure. Then the diet and exercise will commence, muscles and ligaments will be dusted off, and the adventures will be had. Spring is an opportunity for reinvigoration, and it has come early to the visual arts of Washington, D.C. Here is a look at what is on view NOW and a peek into what is coming LATER.

THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART NOW: The Pre-Raphaelites Through May 19 The National Gallery is taking things back to the 1850s with an expansive exhibition of the Pre-Raphaelites: Victorian Art and Design 1848 – 1900. Featuring sculptures, works on paper, and decorative objects, the exhibition details the influence of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.

LATER: Albrecht Dürer March 24 – June 9 The German artist Albrecht Dürer (1471– 1528) is widely considered one of history’s true artistic geniuses, prized across cultures and centuries for his transcendent integration of scientific and artistic innovation. While Dürer’s paintings are prized, his most influential works are his drawings, watercolors, engravings, and woodcuts, which allow scholars and viewers alike into his process of creation, executed with highly refined precision and breathtaking craftsmanship. Albrecht Dürer: Master Drawings, Watercolors, and Prints from the Albertina pulls together the finest collection of Dürer’s drawings and watercolors from the Albertina in Vienna, Austria.

THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION NOW: Angels, Demons & Savages Through May 12 With Angels, Demons, and Savages, The Phillips Collection constructs a visual narrative between the works of three renowned 20th century artists who helped dismantled the narrative tradition. The exhibit reveals an intimate story in the wild and furious tumult of American abstract expressionism, focusing on the relationship between Jackson Pollock (1912–1956),

French painter Jean Dubuffet (1901–1985), and a lesser known American artist and patron Alfonso Ossorio (1916–1990).

LATER: Georges Braque | The Laib Wax Room June 8 – September 1 | March 2 Georges Braque and the Cubist Still Life, 1928-1945 will be an in-depth study of Georges Braque’s (1882–1963) groundbreaking work with the still life—which he pioneered through cubism alongside Picasso in the first decades of the 20th century—framed within the context of Europe’s revolutionary political climate.

Meanwhile, the Laib Wax Room, opening March 2, will be the first permanent installation at the Phillips since the beloved Rothko Room opened in 1960. Lined with fragrant beeswax and lit by a single bare lightbulb, the Laib Wax Room, by German artist Wolgang Laib, will offer a small fragrant cubby in the original Phillips house, offering a personal meditative encounter that recalls the origin of painting with encaustics around 100 AD.

THE TEXTILE MUSEUM NOW: The Sultan’s Garden: The Blossoming of Ottoman Art Through March 10, 2013 Ottoman art reflects the wealth, abundance, and influence of an empire that spanned seven centuries and three continents. The Sultan’s Garden chronicles how stylized tulips, carnations, hyacinths, honeysuckles, roses, and rosebuds came to embellish nearly all media produced by the Ottoman court beginning in the mid-16th century. The Sultan’s Garden unveils the influence of Ottoman floral style and traces its continuing impact through the textile arts—some of the most luxurious and technically complex productions of the empire.

LATER: Out of Southeast Asia: Art that Sustains April 12 – Oct. 13 Historical textile artworks from The Textile Museum’s magnificent Southeast Asian collections will be displayed alongside the work of four contemporary textile artists and designers and weavers.

Catie Curtis, March 28 John Eaton, March 30 A Prairie Home Companion, May 24, 25 Looking Towards Summer Bill Cosby, June 15 The Temptations & The Four Tops, June 27 NSO @ Wolf Trap

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Bobby McFerrin, May 13 S&R Foundation Overtures Concert Series: Ori Kam, viola, Mar. 21 NSO Pops: Trey Anastasio / Steven Reineke, conductor May 22

George Thorogood, coming to the Birchmere March 12

Allen Toussaint, March 15 The Bad Plus, April 10

An Evening with Patti LaBelle, March 25

S&R Foundation at Evermay

Toots and The Maytals, May 22

Tamaki Kawakubo, Violin and Ori Kam, Viola, March 26

Strathmore

Yu Kosuge, Piano, April 1

Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell and Richard Thompson Electric Trio, March 29

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, March 20

Soichi and Kaori Muraji, Guitar, May 24 Diana Krall, April 10 Overtures Chamber Music Project: Tamaki Kawakubo and Friends, May 29

The Birchmere

Gladys Knight, April 25 & 26

Leon Redbone, March 10

Bela Fleck and The Marcus Roberts Trio, May 10

George Thorogood, March 12

Also Coming Soon

The Hamilton Live

Sweetlife Festival 2013, May 11

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, March 3

DC Jazz Fest, June 5-16

The Rebirth Brass Band, March 6

THE HIRSHHORN NOW: Out of the Ordinary Through May 19 Starting with Marcel Duchamp and his “Readymade” artwork of ordinary mass-produced objects, modern and contemporary artists have dealt head-on with this preoccupation of the banal, creating works that use the process of copying, faking and duplicating as strategies of artistic invention. With their current exhibit, Out of the Ordinary, The Hirshhorn uses sculptures such as Robert Gober’s oversized stick of butter and Christo’s sealed-off storefront to present the immaterial grandeur of life’s most common occurrences.

AMERICAN ART MUSEUM NOW: Nam June Paik: Global Visionary Through August 11 February 13, 2013 GMG, INC.

Wolf Trap Helen Reddy, March 7 & 8

LATER: Directions: Jennie C. Jones: Higher Resonance May 16 to Oct. 27, 2013 Music, art history, and African-American culture intermingle in the art of Brooklyn-based artist Jennie C. Jones (b. 1968), who creates audio collages, paintings, sculptures, and works on paper that explore the formal and conceptual junctures between modernist abstraction and black avant-garde music, particularly jazz.

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The artwork and ideas of the Korean-born artist Nam June Paik were a major influence on late 20th century art. Nam June Paik: Global Visionary offers an unprecedented view into the artist’s creative method by featuring key artworks that convey Paik’s extraordinary accomplishments as a major international artist as well as material drawn from the artist’s personal archive, which was acquired by the American Art Museum in 2009.

LATER: Thomas Day: Master Craftsman and Free Man of Color April 12 – July 28 Thomas Day: Master Craftsman and Free Man of Color fully examines the remarkable career of Thomas Day (1801–1861), a free African American who owned and operated one of North Carolina’s most successful cabinet shops prior to the Civil War. Day combined his own unique motifs with popular designs to create a distinctive style readily identified with his shop. Beginning in the 1820s, Day produced fine furniture for prominent white citizens, and was noted for both designing interior spaces and the furnishings. His surviving furniture and architectural woodwork still represent the finest of nineteenth-century craftsmanship and aesthetics.

CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART NOW: Pump Me Up: D.C. Subculture of the 1980s Through April 7 Pump Me Up: D.C. Subculture of the 1980s explores our city’s thriving cultural underground during the 1980s, giving visual form to the raucous energy of Go-Go music and a worldrenowned punk and hardcore scene, demonstrating its place in the history of street art as well as that of America’s capital city.

LATER: David Levinthal: War Games May 11 – September 1 David Levinthal (b. 1949) is a central figure in American postmodern photography.

His work stages uncanny tableaux using toys and miniature dioramas, which stand as a heavy critique of the way society deals with and perceives conflict. His groundbreaking project Hitler Moves East (1975–77), a series of imagined scenes from World War II’s Russian front, first established his reputation, becoming a touchstone for the iconoclastic generation of American photographers.★

IN COUNTRY

Gems Along the Chesapeake Bay’s Eastern Shore Top Left: St. Michaels, Talbot County.

Bottom Left: Schooner Sultana vessel in Chestertown, Kent Country, Md. Right: Taste of Cambridge Crab Cook-Off in Cambridge, Dorchester County, Md.

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e have all heard about the Eastern Shore. Area natives, especially, know it as a conglomeration of vacation destinations along the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay. Tourist spots. Fishing villages. Colonial towns. Communities that thrive in the summer months but are deserted for the rest of the year.

While there might be truth to some of these notions, there is infinitely more to say about the diverse areas of Maryland and Virginia that constitute this collective waterfront region.

The Eastern Shore is composed of distinct locales, which house residents and host visitors with their inimitable personalities. They are undoubtedly recognized for their summer appeal but should not be completely discounted leading up to the heat. Many of these towns are celebrated for their historical significance, tranquil quality and distinguishing identity – you should consider exploring some of them in the coming months.

Featured towns: Eastern Shore, Md. CHESTERTOWN, KENT COUNTY, MD. This colonial town on the Chester River entices travelers to experience its historic homes, shops, arts scene and restaurants.

As part of Kent County, it is surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay’s estuaries and farmland, and holds annual events and holiday functions throughout the year.

Chestertown is also home base to the Schooner Sultana, “a replica of a Boston-built merchant vessel that served four years as the smallest schooner ever in the British Royal Navy,” according to its website. The ship is known as the “Schoolship of the Chesapeake,” as it offers educational programming through sailing tours.

The Chestertown website offers additional suggestions for visitors, including self-guided tours, museums, theaters, scenic views and recreational activities. There are more than 40 lodging options in the vicinity, though it is known for its bed and breakfasts. www.chestertown.com.

ST. MICHAELS, TALBOT COUNTY, MD. You are likely familiar with St. Michaels, as its Bay presence has become less subtle over time, and it is now better known for its tourist draw. Its marina and boating opportunities contribute to its charm, but St. Michaels is equally beloved for its memorable attractions, dining, spas and special events.

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, the St. Michaels Winery, War of 1812 reenactments, the St. Michaels Fresh Farm Market, various cruise lines and fresh seafood meals are among the services that continue to bring visitors to the area. Vacation rentals and quaint hotels provide an array of lodging alternatives, and the website’s suggested itineraries aid with planning the ideal vacation. www.stmichaelsmd.org.

EASTON, TALBOT COUNTY, MD. This seaside village invites people to discover its character year-round. In addition to crabbing, sailing, kayaking and canoeing, Easton is a relaxing town with outlets for exploration

and enjoyment – despite the weather. Its buildings represent a fusion of Colonial and Victorian architecture, and the town is renowned for its displayed appreciation of art and music. The Avalon Theatre presents comedy, art shows, theatrical performances and assorted concerts that make it a staple venue for both vacationers and locals.

Antiquing in downtown Easton, stargazing in the countryside and watching wildlife are just some of the many activities highlighted on the website. Other components of a visit might involve walking tours, community coffee shops, public golf courses, annual festivals and Victorian bed and breakfasts. An events calendar, which consistently outlines a plethora of activities for tourists, can be found on the website. www.eastonmd.org.

CAMBRIDGE, DORCHESTER COUNTY, MD. Situated on the Choptank River is Cambridge: it was settled in 1684, and is now one of the Eastern Shore’s prime destinations. The historic downtown, centered around Cambridge’s Main Street, is more than “beautiful buildings” and “one-of-akind shops,” as the downtown touts itself. Rather, it has a powerful presence that stems from its rich history and is apparent to any visitor.

Quirky celebrations add another dimension to the pulse: “Zip Code Day,” “Taste of Cambridge Crab Cook-Off” and “Summer Send-Off: Blues, Brews & BBQ,” to name a few.

Cambridge is home to several noteworthy attractions – the Brannock Maritime Museum, the Richardson Maritime Museum and La Grange Plantation – and other galleries, boutiques and art districts. Great Marsh Park, Sailwinds Park and the Choptank River Fishing Pier are other area favorites. www.choosecambridge.com.

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Featured Towns: Eastern Shore, Va.

ACCOMAC, ACCOMACK COUNTY, VA. As the County Seat of Accomack County, this small but significant town attracts people with its history and charm. It was originally established as the Town of Drummond in 1786 and, subsequently, Drummondtown. It did not receive its present name until 1893.

One of Accomac’s strongest tourist draws is perhaps its walking tour, during which people can gain understanding of the town’s evolution, through architectural changes in churches, cottages and houses. The Eastern Shore Public Library, Debtor’s Prison, Bloodworth Cottage and St. James Episcopal Church are among the notable points on the downtown tour. People live in the private residences, illustrating the community’s intimate nature and appreciation for historic preservation. www.co.accomack.va.us.

ONANCOCK, ACCOMACK COUNTY, VA. info@rhettassociates.com

po box 46, keswick, va 22947 434.296.0047

Originally serving as a port town, Onancock aided transportation for steamboats between Baltimore, Md., and Norfolk, Va., with the Onancock Creek leading to the Bay. It is now one of the Eastern Shore’s more heavily populated towns, with more than 1,500 residents.

Onancock has substantial marine- and wildlife populations and water travel opportunities.

Whether you bring your own boat, take a guided trip or just want to get a full taste of Onancock, the Town Wharf is a must-see. And, the Ferry to Tangier Island, a nearby fishing village, lets visitors to venture beyond the town.

As a self-described “rural waterfront village,” Onancock’s visitor-friendly atmosphere

and easily navigated downtown make it a desirable spot for tourists who enjoy biking and strolling. More information is listed on its website. www.onancock.com.

WACHAPREAGUE, ACCOMACK COUNTY, VA. Wachapreague is an appropriately named seaside town – its website defines “Wachapreague” as “Little City by the Sea.” Bird watching and biking keep people coming throughout the year, as do the fishing and seafood.

The Hotel Wachapreague, the town’s first hotel and one of the largest on the Eastern Shore, was constructed in 1902 and remains open today. A marine railroad and commercial fishing are some of the many draws to this charming fishing community. www.wachapreague.org.

CAPE CHARLES, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA. Cape Charles has a history that dates back to the 1880s. Following its colonization, it was predominantly comprised of farmlands and wetlands, but as stated on its website, it developed into a railroad region when the Bay Coast Railroad was constructed. It is the largest town in Northampton County with 1,000 residents and under 3,000 acres of land.

The Historic District of Cape Charles displays a variety of architecture, including Colonial Revival, Neoclassical and Victorian style homes. Golf clubs, horseback riding stables, wildlife refuges, state parks – plus the water, beaches and fishing – make this town a great place to investigate. www.capecharles.org.

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Top: St. James Episcopal Church in Accomac County, Va. Bottom: Ferry to Tangier Island.

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Murphy’s Love: Advice on Intimacy and Relationships

BY STA CY NOTA RAS M U R P H Y DEAR STACY: My life is a mess. My job, my relationship with my boyfriend, the house I try to keep up with while raising a soon-to-be teenager – it’s all one big mess, and I don’t know where to begin to get things back on track. I’m sure I could use couples counseling to make a decision about how to move forward with my boyfriend. It would be great to get some career guidance as well (I have a very good job, but it’s boring and frustrating most days). But honestly, any of those activities would take me out of the unbelievable mess my house has become. We moved two years ago and I still am living out of boxes. I would just end up feeling guilty about not using my time to finally get organized. For example, this is what happens when I go to the gym: I feel guilty about being there and leave halfway through, only to feel worse about myself once I get home and have no energy to clean. I just need some ideas about where to start.

-Under the Mess DEAR UNDER: Let’s begin with what you are doing right. It sounds like you have a fairly non-stressful job and a long term relationship with Boyfriend. No part of your question addresses the complexities of single-parenting Preteen Child, so I’m going to trust that things are going pretty well there, too. If none of those situations are in immediate

crisis, I’d say you have a lot going for you.

See what I just did? I prioritized the three most important relationships in your life and pointed out that you are doing a lot of things right already. That is prioritizing. When we get overwhelmed with the mess and can’t even allow ourselves a complete workout at the gym (you have a gym membership already – more points for you!), that suggests that our prioritizing skills need some work. The good news is that you already have the insight about what needs help, now focus on the momentumbuilding.

There is one, simple, comforting, sure-fire way to launch you out of paralysis and into that magical momentum: outsourcing. Seriously.

Finding the right people to help you get moving is taking charge. You don’t have to do this alone. Hire a house organizer to get a handle on those boxes (I recommend Lynne Mishele at CreativelyOrganize.com). Head to a weekend relationship seminar to help you and Boyfriend start that marriage conversation (check out the programs section at ImagoCenterDC.com).

Book some time with a career counselor who can help narrow down your job wish list (call me, I’m happy to help you find someone nearby).

Again, you do not have to do this alone.

My strongest advice is to start with the home organization. While your living space may not feel like the most important issue at hand,

When getting organized, it’s important to be focused. Don’t be afraid to declutter your life.

change in that area will have a huge impact by alleviating the stress you are putting on yourself every time you think about how deficient you are in this area. You will have a streamlined, organized space from which to make all those other choices.★

Stacy Notaras Murphy is a licensed professional counselor and certified Imago Relationship therapist practicing in Georgetown. This column is meant for entertainment only, and should not be considered a substitute for professional counseling. Send your confidential question to stacy@georgetowner.com.

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1789 RESTAURANT

1226 36th St. NW With the ambiance of an elegant country inn, 1789 features classically based American cuisine – the finest regional game, fish and produce available.

Open seven nights a week.

Jackets suggested.

Complimentary valet parking. www.1789restaurant.com

BANGKOK JOE’S

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

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

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CAFE BONAPARTE

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

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

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

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

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FILOMENA RISTORANTE

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

Daily lunch & dinner specials.

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

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

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MAI THAI

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SEA CATCH

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

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

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

Open dailyfor breakfast, lunch and dinner.

1310 Wisconsin Ave. NW Reminiscent of the classic American Grills, Daily Grill is best known for its large portions of fresh seasonal fare including Steaks & Chops, Cobb Salad, Meatloaf and Warm Berry Cobbler.

Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.Visit our other locations at 18th & M Sts NW and Tysons Corner. www.dailygrill.com

www.circlebistro.com

3251 Prospect St. NW Authentic Thai food in the heart of Georgetown. The warm atmosphere, attentive service, and variety of wines and cocktails in this contemporary establishment only add to the rich culture and authentic cuisine inspired by Thailand.

With an array of authentic dishes, from Lahb Gai (spicy chicken salad) and Pad Thai, to contemporary dishes like Panang soft shell crab and papaya salad, the dynamic menu and spectacular drinks will have you coming back time and time again.

HAPPY HOUR 3:30PM - 6PM www.maithai.com

3251 Prospect St. NW Established in 1991, Peacock Cafe is a tradition in Georgetown life. The tremendous popularity of The Peacock Happy Day Brunch in Washington, D.C. is legendary. The breakfast and brunch selections offer wonderful variety and there is a new selection of fresh, spectacular desserts everyday. The Peacock Café in Georgetown, D.C. — a fabulous menu for the entire family.

Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 10:30pm Friday: 11:30am - 12:00am Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00am Sunday: 9:00am - 10:30pm

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

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BISTROT LEPIC & WINE BAR

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

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BISTRO FRANCAIS

Complimentary Parking www.seacatchrestaurant.com

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

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SEQUOIA

THE OCEANAIRE

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

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

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

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

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

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Let’s Do Lunch

BY G EO RGETOW NER S TA F F

No one does lunch quite like our publisher, Sonya Bernhardt. With years on D.C.’s restaurant scene under her belt, she is quick with any reccomendation for a hungry foodie. Our new column, “Let’s Do Lunch” takes us to new venues for tastes and culinary experiences. For our first installment, our office went to Union Market in Northeast Washington, D.C.

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nion Market is the newest space for an authentic marketplace experience in the nation’s capital. Featuring over 40 different venders, the market is sure to have something for everyone.

Drawing from the market’s history, dating back to 1931, development firm EDENS renovated the market and reopened it in September 2012.

Shoppers can choose from many different organic and artisan wares, from fresh pickles to handsoap, which our publisher’s husband, Wally, proudly endorses. Not married yet? We think Union Market would be a fun place to go on a date. You can choose from flowers, chocolate, or many dessert choices to treat your special someone.

Eaters can please their palates with a variety of cuisines, including quality treats at D.C Mediterranean Corner and eco-conscious oysters from Rappahannock Oyster Co. In addition, many of D.C.’s food truck favorites are offering their food indoors, like D.C. Empanadas, Curbside Cupcakes and TaKorean.

The operative word of Union Market’s offerings is “fresh.” If you like everything fresh, including your milk, this is the place to be.

Located at 1309 5th Street, NE, near Florida Avenue, the market is open Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit UnionMarketDC.com for more information.★ Know of a place we should visit? tell us by emailing letsdolunch@georgetowner.com

Neopol Savory Smokery. Get these shrimp into a sandwich or eat them alone. Either way, you can’t go wrong.

Steamed Outer Banks Shrimp from Rappahannock Oyster Bar.

Curbside Cupcakes and DC Empanadas. Truely a one stop shop!

Harvey’s Market has been family owned since 1931.

Luxury in a Glass

BY SHA RI SHEF F IE L D

T

he email’s subject read, “Invitation to a Champagne Conversation with Krug and Louis Vuitton.” I blinked at my computer screen and read it again. Yes, it did indeed contain the words invitation, Krug, champagne and Louis Vuitton. I thought I was surely dreaming.

Krug and Louis Vuitton together, in one setting?

I was all in!

Days later, on a rainy, cold January afternoon I slipped into the cozy environs of Quill at The Jefferson Hotel. Along with an exclusive group (less than a handful) of D.C. food and wine tastemakers, I was treated to a conversation and tasting by Krug and Vuitton. We were called together to discuss the current state of luxury. The two luxury brands are companies held under the LVMH Corporation and partially owned by Christian Dior. LVMH owns numerous luxury labels including Moet, Hennessey, Thomas Pink, and Fendi. Vuitton and Krug epitomize luxury brands that are evolving to capture the hearts of the contemporary luxury lover.

Krug’s ideal demographic consists in part of the 35 to 50 year-old entrepreneur (male or female) who doesn’t know about wine but wants the best and wants to be shown it without much fuss and fluff. They are contemporary and opti-

mistic. They have savior faire and a joie de vivre.

So does Krug champagne.

I often talk about styles of wines in relationship to human personalities. To me Krug represents contemporary freshness and finesse. The flavor profile of a Krug champagne is lemon or citrus, fresh bread, almond and richness without sacrificing freshness.

Their entry level, standard release, non-vintage champagne (basic level) is called Grande Cuvee. This retails around $60. Why the higher price for a non-vintage standard release champagne? It is a higher quality entry-level bottle than other champagnes. All of Krug’s champagnes are “prestige” and come from the harvest’s first pressing, i.e., the best juice. Also, it takes seven years to bottle Krug non-vintage champagne. Grande Cuvee can also include still wines from great harvests from 20 years ago.

This particular afternoon the Grande Cuvee did not disappoint with its classic citrus, honey, and almond croissant flavors. I was delighted to see that Quill lists Grande Cuvee by the glass, (one of the few, if not only, place in the city that does).

Quill also provided wonderful accompaniments for the champagnes we tasted. We were served shrimp cocktail with horseradish crème

fraiche, cheese plates with sweet “wine pearls” and seasonal fruit chutney; and local charcuterie.

All are currently available on the Quill menu.

When we tasted the rosé, my mind reeled at the thought of how good it will taste when it ages. Krug’s rosé is the only prestige rosé champagne that blends wines from all three traditional

champagne grape varietals. The use of all three grape varieties gives Krug rosé a richness unlike any other. It releases raisin on the nose and has a refreshing finish.

That stormy afternoon, we also had the opportunity to taste a quite appropriate treat in light of weather, the latest Krug vintage release.

The 2000 vintage is affectionately named, the “Gourmandise Orageuse.” Krug indicates it means “stormy indulgence.” The climate in Champagne, in 2000, was unusual and chaotic.

Hence, the grapes produced an extraordinary Krug vintage. Apple flavors and acidity make it very drinkable. However, the 2000 reflects the chaos of the climate the grapes were grown with a resulting rare style and elegance. But, isn’t that why we seek luxury? It provides a little needed comfort and elegance in our sometime chaotic, stormy contemporary world. Cheers to Krug!

And cheers to you! Enjoy. ★

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Heart Ball Gets Pumped Up

BY RO BE RT DEVANEY A N D K E LLE Y H U D A K The 15th annual Greater Washington Heart Ball filled the National Building Museum Feb. 23 with the region’s most prominent physicians, corporate, health care and community leaders -- along with music of the Persuasions and a live performance of Christopher Janney’s “HeartBeat” as well as a younger “Heart After Dark” party. Also honored was the U.S. military through the “Heart Heroes” program. Ball chair was Matt Voorhees, CEO and co-founder of Anybill. One item in the lively live auction included a 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, valued at $30,000. Proceeds benefitted the American Heart Association. Heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of people in the United States; it kills more people annually than the next five causes of death combined.

Right: “Heart Heroes” -- Retired Rear Adm. Jamie Barnett and Amy Dawson Taggart, director of Mission: Readiness, a nonprofit fighting childhood obesity.

Gala emcee WUSA’s Anita Brikman with Darby Gingery, AHA’s women’s board chair and Christine Swanson.

“Face of Heart” -- Holding heart patient Cooper Andrew, Julie Wixted with husband Lt. Commander John Andrew and older son Teague Andrew.

Dolorez and Brad Aris of Wells Fargo, lead and presenting sponsor of the gala.

Jen and Mike Barrette.

Tim Welch, CGI Federal’s Cheryl Campbell, AHA board member, and Alex Bustamante.

Celia Barnett and Retired Rear Adm. Jamie Barnett with Michael Orfini of Northern Trust.

The Washington Ballet Debuts L’Amour (Love, Baby…)

BY M ARY B IRD

Love was definitely in the air as the Washington Ballet chose Valentine’s Day to present associate artistic director David Palmer’s world premiere of “Dangerous Liaisons.” The program also included the company premiere of ballet master Elaine Kudo’s “Opposites Distract” and a second world premiere, Amy Seiwert’s “Under Covers.” The titles and costumes (some rather brief) conveyed the emotions. The audience at Sidney Harman Hall seemed inspired as couples hurried home.

Jack Lynch and Abby Olson

Dancers Sona Kharatian and Luis Torres

Ray Ciesinski, Lynn Coleman and Phoebe Eliopoulos

Kellie Payne, Tony Powell, Sarah Wimsatt and Megan Principe

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Board member Timothy Bork and Balletomane Society chair Evonne Connolly

Mathew Hollamby, Meredith Cymerman and James Alefantis

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Gala Guide

Lighting (and Skating) the Night to Cure Leukemia

BY R OBE RT DEVANEY The Light The Night Awards Party celebrated the outstanding achievements of volunteers who raised more than $2.23 million dollars during 2012 Walks throughout the Washington metropolitan area for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which funds blood cancer research worldwide and provides free information and support services.

Teams and sponsors met Jan. 31 at the House of Sweden and skated afterwards at Washington Harbour’s ice rink, one of Georgetown’s newest and most popular additions.

MARCH 2

2013 Night of Vision The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington’s gala honors Georgetown Cupcake with this year’s Community Service Award. The evening includes dinner, auctions and dancing to Bob Jenets UpFront. Four Seasons Hotel. Call 202-234-1010.

Brian Monday, regional president of TD Bank Bethany King Photography

MARCH 3

Wacky & Whimsical Tea for THEARC The fourth Annual Wacky & Whimsical Tea to Benefit THEARC offers high tea, a silent auction and creative games for all ages. All proceeds benefit the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus, which provides children in Wards 7 and 8 with access to high quality cultural and community services. Ritz-Carlton. Contact Janet Stone at 202-550-8528 or jstone@thearcdc.org

MARCH 12

Chris Zavadowksi and Mary McCusker, Light The Night campaign director -- Bethany King Photography

Noche de Estrellas GALA Hispanic Theatre’s annual Noche de Estrellas benefits GALA’s artistic and youth education programs.

The evening includes auctions and performances and will honor three artistic leaders. GALA Hispanic Theatre. Contact Silvia Thornton at 202-234-7174.

Skip and Katrine Shorb -- Bethany King Photography

MARCH 13

Latino Student Fund Gala Ambassador of Peru Harold Forsyth and Mrs. Forsyth are diplomatic chairs of this year’s gala which include Latin music, a silent auction, dinner and a live auction.

The evening enables LSF to help students of Hispanic/ Latino descent pursue higher education and achieve professional leadership. Organization of the American States. Visit www.latinostudentfund.org.

Karen Kyle, Bruce Kyle, Shawn Kyle and Dianne Kyle -- Bethany King Photography

Georgetown residents, Hollin Dwiggins with her son Wells Dwiggins Thomason, who has raised thousands of dollars for blood cancer research in support of his grandmother who continues to survive with leukemia. Wells began his efforts at age six, selling lemonade on Prospect Street.

Courtesy of Clark Thomason

APRIL 10 N Street Village, the social services agency that gives shelter and support to homeless, low-income women will held its annual gala at the Washington Ritz-Carlton. It will present Sen. and Mrs. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., with the Founders’ Award. -- www.nstreetvillage.org.

An Affair of the Heart REPO RT AND P HOTOS B Y M A RY B I R D

The Women’s Board of the American Heart Association Greater Washington Region held its 65th Annual An Affair of the Heart luncheon at the Marriot Wardman Park Hotel Feb. 11. The capacity crowd was again reminded that “heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined.” Kathleen Matthews officiated as mistress of ceremonies. Guests watched a video produced by Go Red for Women before enjoying a fashion show of Max Mara designs introduced

by Susan Cannaday of Bloomingdale’s Chevy Chase. Grants were awarded and special prizes drawn.

Betty Baird and Donna Marriott

Susan Cannaday and Heather Guay of Bloomingdale’s Chevy Chase flank Women’s board chairman Darby Gingery

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