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October 2016
From the Bay to the Blue Ridge
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NORTHERN FAUQUIER COUNTY Wine & Dine Dining Out
SOCIETY FAIR Devoted to Food … to Go! Personality Profile
MIKE CRITZ
Legendary Bartender & DJ Business Profile
GOSSYPIA
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Go Fish
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he first week of Fall has come and gone and the weather has cooled a bit. The leaves are beginning to show a little color with the yellows showing first. This is the time of the year to get outside. This month we have three destinations for you. First, it is Virginia Wine Month. Our road trip this month will take you to some of the best wineries in Northern Fauquier County. The trip begins at Pearmund Cellars and the town of Warrenton and then we travel across the mountain on Leeds Manor Road to beautiful wine country. If oysters are one of your favorites, don’t miss the 50th annual St. Mary’s Oyster Festival in St. Mary’s County Maryland, October 15-16. See their back cover ad for all the details. If your taste for seafood goes beyond oysters, check out the Harvest of Solomons on October 22. See their ad on the Calvert page (25) for details. This month’s issue doesn’t include Julie Reardon’s To the Blue Ridge column. She made the trek across country with four of her beloved Chesapeake Bay Retrievers to compete in trials in Big Sky Country Montana. I am sure she will fill us in when she returns. Also taking a break is Open Space writer Lori Welch Brown. Lori turned the big 5-0 in September and she celebrated with a two week trek to Italy with XXL. Filling in for her is the witty and fun Bonnie Browning. This may be the last month for any decent warm-air sailing so I am going to get out on the water. I hope that you have a chance to visit our waterways or the beautiful Shenandoah this month. Have a safe and fun Halloween and enjoy the fruits of this fall weather!
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Alexandria OCTOBER TOURS, EXHIBITS, EVENTS
THROUGH OCTOBER 8 2ND ANNUAL ALEXANDRIA LIVE MUSIC WEEK Admission: Varies by venue Various locations throughout Alexandria 703-439-8487 www.LiveMusicWeek.com The 2nd Annual Alexandria Live Music Week, presented by Alexandria Live and On Tap Magazine, is a citywide music event featuring Alexandria’s diverse music scene and musicians, as well the clubs, bars, restaurants, shops and venues that feature and promote live music in Alexandria. There will be over 50 participating venues and over 300 performances, including a full schedule of music during Del Ray’s Art on the Avenue. Venues include Alexandria’s legendary
The Birchmere, Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub, Bilbo Baggins, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Nick’s Night Club, The Durant Arts Center, Daniel O’Connell’s, La Tasca, FireFlies, Chadwicks, MetroStage and many more. The event will include national acts such as The Funky Meters and El DeBarge and renowned local bands such as The Free Flowing Musical Experience, Judge Smith, Janna Audey, Farley Granger and legendary Irish guitarist Rocky Guttman. Other events include a children’s music program, German oompah music, jazz, acapella, bluegrass, blues, R&B, and much more. Also, look for a music-themed motion picture viewing party courtesy of the Alexandria Film Festival. THROUGH OCTOBER 9 BLACKBERRY DAZE Admission: $55 for Wed-Thur 8 p.m. and Sun 7 p.m. $60 for Fri-Sat 8 p.m. and Sat-Sun 3 p.m. Metro Stage 1201 N. Royal St. 703-548-9044 www.MetroStage.org USA Today called Blackberry Daze by Ruth P. Watson & Thomas W. Jones II, “A powerful deeply moving story of triumph and tragedy, love and family…a journey straight into the center of the human heart.” The play, which runs September 1-October 9, 2016, features music by William Knowles. 1 21ST ANNUAL ART ON THE AVENUE 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: Free Mount Vernon Ave. Del Ray Old Town Crier
www.VisitDelRay.com Art on the Avenue is a multicultural arts festival celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts in the Del Ray neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia. This festival is held on the first Saturday in October, rain or shine.Every year, over 50,000 visitors stroll down Mt. Vernon Avenue in Del Ray between Bellefonte and Hume Avenues. People are greeted by over 300 artists (jewelers – silversmith & beaders, woodworkers, pottery makers, soap crafters, glass makers, unique painters, sculptures, fabric artists), musicians (Irish, folk, rock n’ roll, country and more), and food vendors (hot dogs, BBQ, Indian, crab cakes, chocolate bananas dipped on a stick, and homemade cider donuts). Activities for children include stuff your own scarecrow, paint a pumpkin, lotus flower design and weave screen art to name a few. 7-9 20TH ANNUAL FALL WINE FESTIVAL AND SUNSET TOUR 6-9 p.m. Admission: Friday, October 7: $40 Saturday, October 8: $48 Sunday, October 9: $36 Mount Vernon Estate 703-780-2000 www.MountVernon.org Visitors learn about the successes and failures of our Founding Father’s wine endeavors, enjoy live blues music, and meet “George and Martha Washington” on the Mansion’s piazza. Guests experience an evening tour of the Washingtons’ home and are invited to visit the basement where he stored his wine. To accompany the wine tasting, fruit and cheese boxes are available by advance purchase for $29.99. VIP tables start at $1,100 and include admission for 12 people, three bottles of Mount Vernon house wine, a dessert platter from Alexandria Pastry Shop, a fruit and cheese tray from the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, and private waiter service. Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour takes place rain or shine. 8 21ST ANNUAL ART SAFARI Noon-4 p.m. Admission: Free Torpedo Factory Art Center 105 N. Union Street 703-838-4565 www.TorpedoFactory.org An Alexandria family tradition, Art Safari returns to the Torpedo Factory Art Center for its 21st year. Resident and visiting artists lead young visitors in an afternoon full of hands-on creative activities such as papier-mâché, fiber, and printmaking. Enjoy the Alexandria Archaeology Museum’s special activities featuring their collection of 18th- and 19th-century
pottery and china, as well as The Art League’s popular Gallery Scavenger Hunt. Children should wear clothing that can get a little dirty. All activities are free, with most appropriate for children ages 5-11. Some activities require parental assistance. STABLER-LEADBEATER APOTHECARY OPEN HOUSE 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Admission: Free Apothecary 105-107 S. Fairfax Street 703-746-3852 www.AlexandriaVA.gov/Apothecary In recognition of October’s designation as National Pharmacy Month, the StablerLeadbeater Apothecary Museum will host a free open house.Visitors are welcome to enjoy free tours. 14 PORT CITY BLACK VEIL HAPPY HOUR | FEMALE STRANGER MYSTERY QUEST Happy Hour 6-8 p.m. Quest 8-10 p.m. Admission: TBA Gadsby’s Tavern Museum 134 N. Royal Street 703-746-4242 Join Port City Brewing Co. and Gadsby’s Tavern Museum as we celebrate the release of the Long Black Veil, a special craft beer inspired by the famous tale of the Female Stranger. Proceeds from this special happy hour and event, held on the 200th anniversary of her death, help support the museum’s educational programs. Happy Hour: Enjoy Port City’s Long Black Veil IPA in the Gadsby Courtyard for a special happy hour. Other Port City beers will be available through a cash bar. $25 per person (includes one drink and light appetizers, and dinner is available for purchase through Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant). Quest :This year only, dive deeper into the Female Stranger story as you try to unravel the mystery! Join us for the happy hour then come inside and meet major players in the story. Reach your own conclusions about her identity as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of this local legend. Space is limited in this onetime event. 15 “WE’VE BEEN BURNED: FIREFIGHTING IN CIVIL WAR ALEXANDRIA” FRIENDSHIP FIREHOUSE WALKING TOUR 1 p.m. Admission: $6 adults; $4 ages 10-17 (best for ages 10 and up) Begins at Friendship Firehouse 107 Alfred Street 703-746-4994 (weekdays) 703-746-3891 (weekends) shop.alexandriava.gov When Virginia joined the Confederacy, Union troops occupied Alexandria and many municipal functions were taken over by the U.S. Army. This walking tour will explore firefighting during the Union occupation. Were firefighters allowed out after curfew? What happened to the firehouses and
equipment? These questions and many others will be answered as tour participants visit the sites of four local fire houses, and learn a great deal of firefighting and Civil War history. 22 A MANSION HOUSE WHISKEY TASTING 7-9 p.m. Admission: $50 for tasting and tour Carlyle House 121 N. Fairfax Street 703-549-2997 www.CarlyleHouse.org Come join history lovers and fans of the new hit PBS show “Mercy Street” for an inspired evening of Mansion House Hotel elegance. This bourbon tasting will harken back to the Civil War era and include a delicious menu of small bites and cheese pairings. Must be 21+ to attend. 22-NOVEMBER 12 A PARTY TO MURDER Admission: $22 The Little Theatre of Alexandria 600 Wolfe Street 703-683-0496 www.TheLittleTheatre.com It’s Halloween and six people have come to play a murder-mystery game hosted by writer Charles Prince at a rustic island cottage in Italy. This play is a fast-paced farce, so what could go wrong? As the characters embark on a weekend of fun, ghosts from the past begin to haunt the proceedings, and it becomes clear that they are both playing for laughs and their lives. Audiences are treated to rising tensions, secret passageways, incriminating letters, unexpected corpses, and a 25-year-old unsolved mystery that will propel the audience to…well, we don’t want to give away the unexpected and terrifying conclusion. 24 CAN’T WE GET ALONG? GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BREAK WITH THREE FAMOUS VIRGINIANS 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) Admission: $12 $10 for society members and volunteers Gadsby’s Tavern Museum 134 N. Royal Street 703-746-4242 shop.AlexandriaVA.gov/Events.aspx While many people look back to the “good old days” when everyone was patriotic and got along, it is interesting to note that over time George Washington completely severed his relationship with five famous Virginians. In this talk the focus will be on three of them: James Madison, James Monroe and Edmund Randolph. Professor Henriques will exam these breaks and see if there is a common thread between them. 28 BARK OR TREAT CANINE CRUISE 5:30-7 p.m. Admission: $16 adults $10 children Dogs ride free Alexandria City Marina
1 Cameron Street 703-684-0580 www.PotomacRiverboatCo.com Come out with your costumed canine and cruise to some Halloween tunes along the Potomac. We will have Halloween treats on board. Be sure to have your four legged friend in their best costume. THE GADSBY’S TAVERN GHOST TOUR 7-9 p.m. Tours start every 30 minutes Admission: $20 adults $10 ages 7-17 Gadsby’s Tavern Museum 134 North Royal Street 703 519 1749 www.AlexColonialTours.com You’ll follow your colonial-costumed guide through the eerie Alexandria streets, visit a cemetery, and enter one of the most haunted buildings in Old Town. You’ll hear the tragic story of the Mysterious Female Stranger, and visit the very room where this mysterious woman was transformed into a ghost! Portions of the proceeds benefit Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. 29 CARLYLE HOUSE WALKING DEAD FOOTSTEPS ZOMBIE EVENT 6-9 p.m. Admission: TBD Carlyle House 121 N. Fairfax Street 703-549-2997 www.CarlyleHouse.org Visitors will experience firsthand some encounters with zombies from the 18thcentury, a-la-Walking Dead-style. Where in Old Town could a person have more zombie fun than in the garden and vaults of Carlyle House? After navigating your way through the zombie-filled garden, visit our dark, dank tunnels for a spooky experience. Then, join the zombies and their very lively hosts for a party on the front lawn. A ghost tour of Alexandria is also included in the price of admission. Reservations required for the tour. 30 20TH ANNUAL DEL RAY HALLOWEEN PARADE 2-4 p.m. Admission: Free Mount Vernon and Commonwealth aves. Del Ray www.VisitDelRay.com One of Del Ray’s favorite traditions—the Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade—is coming soon on Sunday, October 30. The parade begins at Mt. Vernon Ave., south of E. Bellefonte, and continues down to the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center play fields at Mt. Vernon and Commonwealth Avenues. Children, pets and strollers in costumes are invited to march and show off their finest and scariest Halloween garb. The parade and all activities are free! Please note that both judging for Best Decorated Stroller and registration for Best Pet Costume will begin at 1:30 p.m.
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PERSONALITY PROFILE BOB TAGERT
Mike, today, in Old Town Alexandria, and 1980s Mike, tending bar.
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f you had been in the metro area restaurant and bar scene in the late 70s into the 80s you would have no doubt had your favorite go-to establishment and a favorite bartender. Back in those days, bartenders were king. The places themselves were different. The Wharf restaurant had a huge island bar upstairs and a stage where acts such as Mary Ann Redmond, Mary Blankemeier, Al Williams, Johnny Artis and Eva Cassidy would perform.
the beer you could drink. Soon this was so popular that it was hurting the other bar business in the area. The general manager of the Gold Rush restaurant hired Critz at $10 an hour to DJ and promote his place. With a stack of 45s and 33s, he moved in. “It was great,” he tells me, I lived on mustard sandwiches and beer.” So, about the name “Sperm Whale.” The owner of the Gold Rush, Michael Romanchuck, upon introducing him the first night told Critz, “You look like a
MIKE ‘SPERM WHALE’ CRITZ DJ, Bartender & Event Impresario Where the Starbucks now stands at the corner of King and Union was the Seaport Inn Restaurant where you could listen to Rodger Henderson. The bars were different then as well. Bullfeathers was where O’Connell’s now sits and there was a bar upstairs at the Warehouse that had Margarita Tuesday specials. Where the Columbia Firehouse Restaurant sits on North St. Asaph Street was everyone’s go-to late night place — Portners. In the early 80s Mike Critz began to make an impact in Alexandria. Critz graduated from Fort Hunt High School in Alexandria in 1978 and entered the Air Force. He served as a Security Specialist and was stationed at Malstrom AFB in Great Falls, Montana. Critz had the idea to start Keg Night at the Rainbow Hotel, so he bought 20 kegs of beer and charged $5 to get in that included all 4 | October 2016
beached whale!” “Well, if I am going to be called a whale, I want to be a Sperm Whale,” he responded. The name stuck. When he was discharged from the service he moved back home. In 1982 he got a job tending bar at the main bar in the Fish Market Restaurant in Old Town. “I went home the first day and complained to my mother that I had only made $2.80 that day in tips,” he remembers. “Don’t worry, it will get better.” And better it did. Soon he was moved to the Raw Bar that stood on the corner of King and Union streets. “The crowds were huge and we had to have four bartenders on Sundays just to keep up,” he says. “Friday nights were keg roll night,” he continues. “The beer trucks would arrive late Friday night and the bartenders would help unload the kegs and roll them into the walk-in box for the weekend.” The camaraderie of the restaurant
people crossed over state lines. Greg Shiner, then part owner of Pierce Street Annex in DC, and today still a close friend, brought the whole staff to the Raw Bar for an afternoon of “socializing.” “What a day,” Critz says. As the bar scene exploded in Alexandria and the DJ became more popular, Critz expanded his horizons. “I started bartending at Bullfeathers and spinning tunes on the weekend.” He would play music at the popular costume party at Portners every Halloween, s well as entertaining folks at King Street Blues. About this time, Mike Anderson and Tom Jackson opened two restaurants in the west end of Alexandria. Shooter McGees and Eastport Raw Bar were doing pretty well but the two owners wanted to add a little entertainment, so they called Critz. “It took three interviews with Anderson and Jackson as well as their bar manager Christe Harsey,” he says. “It was intense.” A great relationship was formed, that lasts to this day, and Critz remained at Shooter McGees for three years. As his reputation and following grew, the general, Manager Mr. Critzberg at the Old Town Holiday Inn (now the Monaco), called Critz with an offer. On North Royal Street and attached to the hotel, they had a bar/restaurant that was going unused. The offer was accepted and he opened The Whaling Company with bands and DJs most every night. The place was packed. “We were a huge success for a few years and then one day Critzberg tells me that he has to close the place,” Critz tells me. Seems that the Whaling Company was making too much noise for the hotel
guests and complaints began to surface. The hotel had to put the guests first, and Mike Critz now has the distinction of running the only club that was closed because it was too successful. In the 90s Critz attended the Night Club and Bar Trade Show in Las Vegas. After listening to a few speakers, he decided that he could do this too. He began a seminar based on Wild & Wacky Promotions, which became a big hit. He was invited back for the next 10 years with his last seminar being The Dying Art of Bartending, something he feels is happening today. Malcolm Scott, one of the regular attendees, was so impressed with Critz that he wanted to hire him. Scott was the food and beverage at the Breckenridge and Keystone resorts in Colorado. In October of 2002, Scott called Critz and said, “Don’t say no.” Critz flew to Colo. and was met by Scott and put up for the weekend. They were opening a new venue called The Green Light and they wanted Critz to run it. “They offered me anything I wanted and it took off,” he says. “We would sell coffee and donuts at the slopes in the morning and hot dogs and brats in the afternoon and soon were taking in more than a $1,000 a day.” When the skiing was finished for the day, everyone went back to The Green Light. He was soon DJing at The Paradise, and with a simulated radio station set up, he became the “Voice of the Village.” After three years, Critz moved to Jackson, Wyo. where he ended up working at the Mangy Moose, but with PERSONALITY PROFILE > PAGE 10
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BUSINESS PROFILE KRISTI GUILLORY REID
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hen I walked into Gossypia to chat with the owner, Amanda Lasker, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I found the name “Gossypia” a bit different for a store and didn’t know what the name meant or referred to. Was it a play on words having to do with “gossip?” What I found out was that the name “Gossypia” is Latin for “cotton” so she chose the name because she sold clothing with all natural fibers. There is an interesting array of clothing, art and jewelry that I hadn’t seen anywhere else and in some circles, if you were to wear or buy these items, it would surely lead to good “gossip” for the purchaser. You would be the talk of the town.
of time living abroad. After college, she moved to New York and served as a guide at the United Nations. In terms of the Latin American influence, she said that she has lived and worked in the region. She lived in Mexico at various times and her family lived in Guatemala at one time. Many of Gossypia’s wares are imported from Mexico and Central America. Clothing remains her biggest sellerHer items commemorating the Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, are also big sellers as well. Surprisingly, men are the largest purchasers of the Day of the Dead. I also spied a lot of items with Frida Kahlo’s image on them. Amanda referred to those items as “Frida Mania.” Many customers clamor for
GOSSYPIA Old Town’s Eclectic Boutique Lasker has operated a business on Cameron Street in Old Town for at least forty years. She describes Gossypia as a source for these types of items: Latin American folk art, “arty clothing,” one of a kind jewelry. During high school and college, Amanda spent a considerable amount Old Town Crier
items with Kahlos’ image. Aside from the art and clothing, Gossypia also carries an array of unique pieces of jewelry. She has turquoise jewelry by a designer called Federico. She also acquires a lot of her jewelry from Israel which is a growing center for artistic jewelry. She has a
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huge selection of earrings. Locally, she is active in her community and raises money for local organizations. She has been active in fundraising campaigns for Alexandria INOVA Hospital and was part of an effort to raise money for the TWIG Pavilion at the hospital, which is sixteen-bed single patient unit. Over her forty plus years in Old Town, Amanda has witnessed many changes come to Old Town. Like an old pro looking at the new kids on the block, Amanda looks back at her time in Old Town with a wistful eye toward the past and a hopeful eye toward the future. She recalled both the positive and negative changes in Old Town. She noted that there is increased congestion and possibly a loss of small town appeal that has occurred. But,
she has also noticed that Old Town has gained a more cosmopolitan feeling and become more nationally known. To her, a key factor in Old Town’s success is if it can manage to keep its individualism. She remarked that one of the best things about Old Town is the Torpedo Factory. As she put it, the Torpedo Factory is a complement to Gossypia as both businesses feature hand-made art work. Gossypia carries art that is made by hand usually by someone in another country and the Torpedo Factory has artisans in house. She said that a place such as the Torpedo Factory doesn’t exist anywhere else in the United States which is a plus for Old Town. She noted that the creation of the Torpedo Factory is a really unique idea and “one of the best things to happen in Old Town.” Lasker is particularly impressed with what she terms as the “new blood,” a crop of new female entrepreneurs who have opened business in Old Town. She said that they are “injecting life” into the area and “livened up the town.” She is grateful for what these new entrepreneurs have done for Old Town. Amanda Lasker is bringing Latin America to Old Town. You may leave with a paper mache doll from Mexico, a picture of Frida Kahlo, or a linen dress for the summer. October 2016 | 5
FINANCIAL FOCUS CARL M.TREVISAN, CFP© & STEPHEN M. BEARCE
Comparing IRA Choices: Roth vs. Traditional Which One Is Right for You?
With the decline of corporate pensions and the aging U.S. population putting stress on the Social Security system, the burden of saving and planning for retirement falls increasingly on individuals. This is especially true for younger Americans. Yet, navigating the retirement savings account options as well as investment choices can be a daunting task. But taking the time to understand these choices can go a long way toward paving the way for a more secure retirement down the road. Most financial planning experts agree one of the most important retirement savings steps to take is to fully fund your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. If you’re not able to contribute the maximum amount, consider contributing as least as much as the employer’s matching amount, if available. Otherwise, you’re leaving free money on the table. If your employer doesn’t
offer a retirement savings plan or you’re able to save more, consider contributing to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Many people don’t realize you can contribute to an IRA even if you already partially or fully fund your 401(k) — you just may not be able to deduct your contribution. There are two main types of IRAs — Traditional and Roth. One is not better than the other — each offers distinct features.
Traditional IRA
With a Traditional IRA, you must be under age 70 ½ to contribute and you or your
spouse, if married filing jointly, has earned income. Contributions may be tax deductible and earnings grow tax-deferred, meaning you pay taxes at the time the money is withdrawn or distributed, presumably in retirement. If you make nondeductible contributions, a portion of each distribution will not be taxable based on the percentage of before-tax
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and after-tax amounts in your Traditional IRA. Please note that distributions taken prior to age 59½ may be subject to a 10% IRA tax penalty. There are no limits on income in order to be eligible to contribute, but account owners must begin taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) at age 70½.
Roth IRA
With a Roth IRA, there are no age restrictions for contributions. But you or your spouse, if married filing jointly, must have earned income. Contributions are not deductible. However, earnings may be withdrawn tax and penaltyfree provided: (1) the Roth account has been open for at least five years and you are age 59 ½ or older; or (2) the distribution is a result of your
death, disability, or using the first-time homebuyer exception. Unlike Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs have no RMDs. Please note that distributions taken prior to age 59½ may be subject to a 10% IRA tax penalty and ordinary income tax. There are, however, limits on income in order to be eligible to contribute. If your income is too high to contribute to a Roth IRA, you can always contribute to a Traditional IRA, assuming you are eligible. Even if you can’t deduct your Traditional IRA contribution, you can take advantage of tax-deferred growth potential.
How Taxes Affect Your Decision Now that you have an understanding of Traditional and Roth IRAs, you can decide which one works best for you. And, remember,
you can contribute to both types of IRAs in any given year, as long as your total contributions don’t exceed the annual maximum. The primary driver of your decision is taxes. Assuming you’re eligible to contribute to both a Traditional and a Roth IRA, you need to decide if you’d prefer to get a tax break now for contributing to a Traditional IRA or put aftertax dollars into a Roth IRA and take tax-free withdrawals later, assuming you have met conditions to do so. If you believe you will be in a lower tax bracket in retirement or live in a state with no income tax, you may prefer to fund a Traditional IRA. If you expect your tax rate on withdrawals will be higher than or the same as your current tax rate, a Roth IRA may be the better choice. FINANCIAL FOCUS > PAGE 26
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A BIT OF HISTORY SARAH BECKER©
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n June 23, 2016 more than 30 million British voters participated in a referendum, an electoral review of Great Britain’s 43-year membership in the European Union. They chose to exit 52% to 48%. Not unlike America’s 2016 election campaign, voters’ decision-variables included: national identity and culture; income and wealth; immigration, borders and security; and life-style. Readers now ask. Will the State of Texas, whose economy is the world’s 15th largest, follow Brexit’s lead? Will Texas secede from the United States? On June 25 Daniel Miller, head of the Texas Nationalist Movement, sent a tweet to Gov. Greg Abbott requesting a statewide referendum on Texas independence. As my May column explained, Robert E. Lee & the Mexican War, Texas became “a free, Sovereign, and independent republic” in 1836; America’s 28th united State in 1845. “Texit is in the air,” Miller told CBS News. Texas last seceded from the Union on February 23, 1861. In November 2012 a qualified petition for Texas secession was received by The White House. The mobilizing moment: President Barack Obama’s reelection. Only “maggots” backed Obama and Texas signatories wanted to “protect their standard of living.” The Texas Republican Party, in December 2015, rejected a proposed, non-binding ballot initiative that would have let voters consider secession during the March 1, 2016 presidential primary. State GOP leaders also abandoned a 2016 party platform plank that would have supported a secession referendum. The issues are complex, neighborly relationships are complicated, and in Great Britain Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron resigned. Voters are angry, both here and 8 | October 2016
abroad. The British are dissatisfied with the changes EU membership has imposed. Texans argue “the beliefs of the founding fathers are no longer being reflected by the federal government.” The Texas Nationalist Movement claims a quarter of a million followers. Nationalism is defined as “devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation.” Nation is defined as a “relatively large group of people organized under a single government.” Globalization is transnational, in contradiction to the nationalist’s need for self-determination. The EU offers differential integration. Great Britain, for example, rejected the EU’s only currency, the euro. It also did not sign the Schengen Agreement, a geo-area Agreement which enables more than 400 million EU citizens to cross internal borders without passports. That said independence was incomplete. The most threatened worker: the white, working class male. The combined effects of immigration, free trade and technology have made their jobs less secure. Immigrants and robots, such workers claim, negatively impact wages. The Middle East refugee crisis; illegal Hispanic immigrants are in addition. It was a Texan, Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson who signed the Immigration Act of 1965. “This bill says simply that…those wishing to emigrate to America shall be admitted on the basis of their skills and their close relationship to those already here,” Johnson explained. “Men of needed skill and talent were denied entrance because they came from southern or eastern Europe or from one of the developing continents,” Johnson said. “Families were kept apart because a husband or wife or child had been born in the wrong place.” “The accent on reuniting families… has drastically altered the immigration
mix,” The Washington Post reported in 1966, “so much so, in fact, that an American-Irish Immigration Committee was formed recently in New York City to protest the unaccustomed difficulty that the Irish were having getting in.” Immigrants increasingly are of color. In 1981 President Ronald Reagan described the U.S. relationship with Mexico as “special. A number of our states [Texas among them] have special labor needs.” In 1986 Reagan signed legislation which legalized approximately 3 million undocumented aliens who had been continuously, unlawfully present since 1982. Legalized aliens’ families had to otherwise “wait in line.” In 1990, on Texas Republican President George H.W. Bush’s watch, Congress approved broad immigration changes including a permanent “Family Unity” provision. Approximately 1.5 million relatives benefited. The downside: by 19951997 the educational level of new immigrants was lower, immigration applications for Supplemental Security Income higher. In 2013, the U.S. Census American Community Survey estimated that 29.6% of Alexandria’s population was foreign-born. This compares to 13% nationally, 3.2% locally in 1960. Today the means test relates more to family reunification than job skills. The Immigration Act of 1965 “changed the racial narrative in
America.” In 2008 Presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Barack Obama [D-IL] spoke of cultural diversity, of heritage and “a new generation of Americans.” By the time of his 2012 reelection, residents in more than 40 states had voiced their disapproval; filed secession petitions. Most expressed opposition to the Obama administration’s “We the People” program; Texas more vigorously than others. To what extent is America’s first African-American President taking the heat for low-wage work-related policies, especially agricultural policies which started with Texas and now, perhaps two generations later, must be resolved by Congress? The question asked the Texas economy makes it “practicably feasible for Texas to withdraw from the union.” “I see history as a book with many pages,” President George H.W. Bush said in his 1989 Inaugural Address. “The new breeze blows, a page turns, the story unfolds.” Fifty-one years later the Immigration Act of 1965 is hardly mentioned when recounting the high points of 1960s liberalism. The dangers associated with Britain’s EU departure are many. Great Britain is the European Union’s second largest economy. Yet the referendum has been years in the making, the geographicaldivide great. London, Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to stay. Almost all other shires, including England’s industrial cities, chose to leave. London, a financial capital, risks thousands of job losses. Working men in particular face an unexpected world. It was Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who upon taking office in 1979 crushed the British unions. She, like Prime Ministers John Major and Tony Blair who followed, favored globalization. Thanks to the PMs free-market gamble, Great Britain is [or was] on the economic rise. A BIT OF HISTORY > PAGE 12
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CIVIL DISCOURSE DOUG COLEMAN
Nathan Bedford Forrest Confederate Badass
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n the course of making his iconic series on the Civil War, Ken Burns interviewed historian Shelby Foote. Foote recalled Nathan Bedford Forrest as quite the compelling character, stating, “ I think the war produced two authentic geniuses. One of them was [Nathan Bedford Forrest]. The other was Abraham Lincoln.” In his interview with Ken Burns, Foote was of the opinion that Forrest “was born to be a soldier the way John Keats was born to be a poet.” Today, Forrest is remembered for his extraordinary physical courage, his genius as a cavalry commander, but mostly as a white supremacist. Bedford Forrest was born in Chapel Hill, Tennessee in 1821, the eldest of 12 children of a poor Scotch-Irish blacksmith. His father died when he was 17. At the age of 20 he went into business with his uncle. After his uncle was killed in a fight, Forrest confronted the killers. He shot and killed two and wounded two more with a knife. At age 24 and 6’2”, he was every bit as tall and formidable as a young Andrew Jackson. Reading Faulkner’s Absalom, Absalom, Forrest
Fort Pillow Massacre, from Harper’s Weekly
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gives us a real-life peek at Thomas Sutpen — fearless, ambitious, brilliant, and, when required, brutal. Forrest prospered accordingly, becoming a businessman, a slave trader, and a river boat captain. He owned several plantations and over 100 slaves to work them. He had become one of the richest men in the South. Nonetheless, in July of 1861, one day after his fortieth birthday, the millionaire enlisted in the Confederate cavalry along with a brother and his 15 year-old son. Noting that his comrades were woefully ill-equipped, he began supplying them out of his own pocket. His commitment, generosity and leadership were quickly noted. The Confederacy had better use for such a man than a common soldier. The Confederacy gave Forrest the opportunity to form his own cavalry unit, again financed in part by his ample fortune. Going from private to lieutenant colonel in 90 days, he was put in charge of a regiment of mounted rangers — troops akin to our modern mechanized infantry who could move quickly, then fight either as cavalry or dismounted. A number of his slaves fought with him: “When
I entered the army, I took forty-seven negroes into the army with me, and forty-five were surrendered with me. I told these boys that this war was about slavery, and if we lose, you will be made free. If we whip the fight and you stay with me you will be made free. Either way, you will be freed. These boys stayed with me, drove my teams, and better Confederates never lived.” Forrest’s recruiting poster advertised for horsemen who “wanna have some fun and kill some Yankees.” This was not a guy who trafficked in safe space and micro-aggressions. As he said in his farewell to his troops in May 1865, he never asked them to go anyplace he wasn’t going too. He killed 31 Yankees at close range with revolver, shotgun and saber (sharpened on both sides as a working weapon, not a symbol of command). He had 30 horses shot out from under him and was able to quip: “I was a horse ahead at the end.” In his debut at Sacramento, Kentucky in December 1861, he may have killed nine men, some with his saber; at one point he was engaged with four at once, killing three and capturing the fourth. This modern berserker astounded his men with his fury and physical courage — and they knew they had the right colonel. He was himself wounded three times, the first was on April 8th 1862, right after Shiloh. Forrest’s troopers were acting as rearguard for the Confederate withdrawal. As Federal infantry approached a Confederate camp and field hospital, Forrest led a mounted charge to push them back. His troopers had the good sense to halt when they realized the Yankees were there in force. Forrest forgot to look over his shoulder and hit the Yankee line all by himself. Emptying his pistols and swinging his doubleedged saber, he managed to extricate himself from the mob, but not before taking a musket ball to the lower back.
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Then, in June 1863, in a dispute with a junior officer named Gould. Gould shot him in the hip. Immobilizing Gould with one hand, Forrest opened a pocket knife with his teeth and mortally wounded Gould. (The “Tennessee way” is not “the Chicago way” — you bring a revolver to the fight and some guy just loads meaner than you guts you with a penknife.) Finally, Forrest was shot in the foot at the battle of Tupelo in July 1864. Attached to the Army of Tennessee, not famous for inspiring leadership, Forrest was always a bright spot. In February of 1862, when Grant offer “no terms but unconditional surrender” to the roughly 12,000 men trapped near Fort Donelson, Forrest growled: “I did not come here to surrender my command.” He led his horsemen out of the trap on a cold night through the bed of a shallow creek. Forrest would subsequently take part in Shiloh and the first battle of Murfreesboro, CIVIL DISCOURSE > PAGE 12
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URBAN GARDEN JIMMY DEATON
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illandsia Bromeliads, also known as air plants, or the lesser known name sky plant, are the rootless wonders of the plant world. Some of the species do have roots, but these are used primarily to anchor the plants in place. Air plants take up moisture and their nutritional needs through the leaves, and only one species, the Pink Quill (Tillandsia Cyanea ) can be grown in a pot. When doing so with this variety, use a potting medium made for orchids. They can be found in various garden centers but check to make sure they are potted up in the proper medium. If not, I would steer clear. All other air plants can be displayed by various methods. They can be placed in shallow bowls, glued to a piece of drift
wood, placed around larger cacti in a pot. The possibilities are endless and a search on Google will give you so many examples that it’s rather mind boggling. A good read on the care and various ways to display them is Air Plants, The Curious World of Tillandsias by Zenaida Sengo. Air plants prefer very bright light from an east or west window with some direct sun in the winter. I like to keep mine next to a south facing window but out of the direct rays of the sun. While they can handle morning or late afternoon sun, rays from the mid-day sun is usually a death sentence. Also when placing your air plants in a space to get the proper amount of light, it’s important to take in consideration that they are not in the direct flow of air from your
air conditioning and/or heating unit — this can dry them out quickly. When it comes to watering your plants there are various methods. Some folks like to mist them by spraying all the plants surfaces with a spray bottle once a day. The one drawback to this method is that it does not rehydrate a thirsty plant enough. Other folks like to do a dunking method where the plant is briefly immersed in water for just a few minutes about three times per week but, like misting, this will not really rehydrate a thirsty plant. I like to soak my plants in a bowl of water once a week for a minimum of 1 hour. When soaking or dunking the plants in water it’s important to shake off the excess water and then turn them upside down for a couple of hours.
When fertilizing them — which should be done monthly with a highphosphorous (low nitrogen) fertilizer — use a good organic fertilizer such has Espoma Liquid Grow or Nature’s Source, mixing it at half strength. Just mix the proper ratio for the amount of water you’re using for the method you’ve chosen and feed away. If you are looking for a low maintenance, easy to care for plant that can be displayed in countless ways, you can’t go wrong with air plants. Until next month, have a good one.
PERSONALITY PROFILE FROM PAGE 4
immediately found work DJing at weddings and events. One of his best contacts was Martha Boltz, who was manager of Texas Old Town. Mexi Mart, as Martha was known, soon became a great friend of Critz. “She was my drinking buddy, road trip pal and true friend,” Critz tells me. The friendship would continue. Critz eventually moved to St. Petersburg, Fla. where he had some friends and slowly began to work again. In October of 2015 Critz stepped on a tack, which he pulled out and never thought about. “I had been
in diabetes denial and should have been taking better care of myself,” he admits. The wound became infected and soon spread to his ankle. He was admitted to the VA hospital in Bay Pines, Fla. December 31, 2015. There was concern that the infection could become too severe and he may lose his foot. After 5 months of care and attention, Critz was finally discharged from the hospital with all body parts intact. He had lost 30 pounds and moved in with his sister in Charlotte, N.C. to recuperate. He returned to Alexandria once
again this September. His health is good and he hasn’t had a drink in 9 months. He is currently working with Jon Paul at Mega Watt, where he does what he does best — entertaining people. He hopes to get back behind a bar soon, and I am sure he will. He gives credit for his success to restaurant owners Mike Anderson, Tom Jackson and Stephen Mann. “They made it easy,” he says. “They had my back. I just want to bartend again, you know, like the guys at Cheers, where everybody knows your name!”
housing in short supply, he returned to Billings, Mont. He worked as a restaurant manager at the Flying J Truck Stop in Bozeman, Mont. Soon he got a call from Bruce Sandground, the owner of the Sign of the Whale in Fairfax saying he was opening a Sign of the Whale in Tempe, Ariz. and asking if Critz work there. He took the job. After 18 months the recession hit in 2009 and the place closed. Wanting to stay in warmer weather, he drove to Austin, Texas where he 10 | October 2016
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HIGH NOTES CHRIS ANDERSON
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t’s funny to think of a time when there was no Phish, and no promise of any Phish to come. But indeed that’s how it was come August 2004. After 21 years, the king of jam bands threw in the towel, overwhelmed by success, and its trappings. They insisted they were done but we held out hope. Hope that they could regroup, and hope that they could get over whatever it was that needed getting over. The Phish that took the stage at Hampton Coliseum on March 6, 2009 was not the same Phish that limped into the clouded sunset in 2004. This new Phish was healthy, rehearsed, and possessing of a renewed sense of purpose. Their new album was called Joy, and it was indeed a joy having them back. The new songs quickly joined the ranks of the band’s go-to numbers, and these in turn resulted in inspired new arrangements of their classics. The only way to go was up. In the seven years that have passed, Phish has toured every summer, as well as occasional fall tours, the obligatory New Year’s run, and other festival and destination shows. They continued their storied Halloween traditions by covering albums such as Exile On Main Street (Rolling Stones) and Waiting For Columbus (Little Feat). In 2013, they debuted a set of all-new original material, which formed the basis for 2014’s, Fuego. The following Halloween saw Phish perform a Vegas show, setting an old Disney sound effects album to an original instrumental soundtrack, with costumes, sets, and zombie dancers. Now, it’s one thing for a band to reunite after calling it quits. Bands do it all the time. To reunite, however, and enter into one of your most creative phases…that is another beast altogether. Phish continued to debut new material over the next two summers, most of it pretty fantastic. A new album was inevitable. Regrouping with the legendary Bob Ezrin, who produced Fuego, Phish took this road-tested material into the studio, along with a number of pieces not-yet-performed. Known for his cinematic production on albums by Pink Floyd and Peter Gabriel, Ezrin manages to capture the Phish lightning in a superhip, vinyl-shaped bottle. And it sounds fantastic. Kicking off with Jon Fishman’s Who-
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inspired “Friends” is an audacious move, but it works. Exploding in a cacophony of power chords and monster drum fills, this track gets the mood going right. Already a favorite live song, here it is perfected. Next up is Trey Anastasio’s “Breath And Burning”. A groovy song about appreciating the moment, this sounds more like something he would reserve for his solo band, especially in the use of horns, but Phish nails this track like only they can. One great thing about this era of Phish is the rise of Page McConnell as a songwriter and this album features three songs from the Chairman. First up is “Home”, heard here for the first time. Page has a very distinct writing style and this song finds him finally finding his place, absolutely nailing what he is all about as a writer. Without a doubt, his crowning achievement. Ever since its debut last year, Trey’s funky “Blaze On” has been a favorite. This swampy groove reflects a Little Feat influence, and it’s clear they are having a blast. This groovin’ business is followed by the old soul vibe of “Tide Turns”. Another one that sounds more like solo Trey than Phish but it’s good to hear it here. This performance is right in the pocket and, thanks to Ezrin, sounds fantastic. Page offers up the goofy “Things People Do”. While the live version is a full-band bluegrass rave-up, the album version is Page’s home demo and is pretty weird. But it leads well into Mike Gordon’s only contribution, the dark, spacey “Waking Up Dead”. While Mike’s songs are never straightforward, this goes all over the place. The studio version shines – totally spot-on. It’s a bummer that more of Mike’s songs didn’t make it. Especially “Let’s Go”, one of my favorites from this summer.
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A BIT OF HISTORY FROM PAGE 8
Texas, a former Confederate agricultural state, is harder to analyze. Is the answer as simple as mid-19th, 20th century southern conservatism; low wage laborers of color? Mexico is, as some politicians claim, the largest source of unauthorized U.S. immigrants. Mexicans are also 28% of all U.S. immigrants. This despite a 2009-2014 U.S. Census Bureau report which claims more U.S. families left the United States for Mexico than Mexican nationals left Mexico for the United States. Perhaps the problem is one of manly pride; declining salaries and the growing need for two income families. Or maybe it is the rise of populism, a political philosophy which opposes the concentration of power especially in the hands of government and or the capital class. The 2016 Republican presidential nominee is of the latter class. Yet pro-Brexit Brit Nigel Farage, in Mississippi in August at the Republican Governor’s request, acknowledged Trump as America’s Mr. Brexit. Former Texas Governor and 2012
Republican Presidential candidate Rick Perry considered secession. While he shares the Texas Nationalist Movement’s frustrations, Perry believes nothing should be done “to change the greatness of our Union.” Miller, on the other hand, is “buoyed by the British vote” and plans to introduce another secession petition in 2018. Great Britain meanwhile adjusts. Theresa May is now Prime Minister. She voted to remain in the EU as did Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon, a longtime proponent of Scottish independence. The pound recovers but caution is advised. Britain’s banking regulations, its trade policies are still EU connected. By 2018 we should know how well Great Britain disengages. The Treaty of Lisbon’s Article 50, the EU’s exit clause, has never before been activated and May has requested a planning delay. Email: abitofhistory53@gmail.com
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Chickamauga, Paducah, Fort Pillow, Brice’s Crossroads, Tupelo (one of his losses), Spring Hill, the disaster at Franklin, the third battle of Murfreesboro, the disaster at Nashville, and Selma (his other loss), before surrendering about a month after Lee’s surrender. Of course there were innumerable skirmishes, but the point is Forrest was there for the duration of the war in the west. The essence of his success was to appreciate strategic topography and move as many of his mounted troops to the critical place as quickly as possible (the origin of the apocryphal “get there firstest with the mostest” quote: Forrest was a smart guy and did not talk like Forrest Gump). Once there, Forrest would act with unbelievable aggression and violence of action, usually overwhelming even superior forces. He and his troopers knew what cavalry was for. His extreme aggression got him (and a bunch of Yankees) in a lot of trouble at Fort Pillow, an event now generally known as “the Fort Pillow Massacre.” Forrest had surrounded the fort, whose garrison included United States Colored Infantry, turn-coat Tennessee Unionists and Confederate deserters. His sharpshooters were taking their toll and it was clear that the fort would fall as the snipers crept closer. He offered the same terms as Grant had at Fort Donelson and Vicksburg: unconditional surrender or annihilation. The Yankees hemmed and hawed, then decided not to surrender. Forrest’s men overran the fort in minutes. What happened next is controversial. The Yankees claimed that Federal troops tried to surrender after the fort had fallen, but were cut down with their backs to the river; the Colored Infantry suffered disproportionately, supporting the argument that they were deliberately massacred because they were black. Forrest himself wrote to his commander right after the battle: “ The river was dyed with the blood of the slaughtered for two hundred yards. The approximate loss was upward of five hundred killed, but few of the officers escaping. My loss was about twenty killed. It is hoped these facts will demonstrate to the Northern people that Negro soldiers cannot cope with Southerners.” Forrest likely bears blame for the massacre to the extent he threatened the Black Flag if the fort fought on. The Yankees bear some blame as well: while some men in
the mob at the river were trying to surrender, others were still shooting back. Finally, remember that Forrest put himself between the Yankees and his men and ordered the killing stopped - even he seemed horrified once he realized what was happening below the bluff. Afterward, U.S Colored troops would wear “Remember Fort Pillow” badges - but many removed them when an encounter with Forrest was actually likely. Post-war, Forrest faced financial difficulty — the slave trade and big plantations were a thing of the past. He tried running a railroad, but this went bankrupt. He ended his days running a prison farm. Today, he is mostly remembered as a Grand Wizard of the Klu Klux Klan. While there is no doubt he was a member of the Klan, he distanced himself from it in 1869 as it became increasingly violent. When he testified before Congress in 1871, he denied membership. Forrest ended up being denounced by Southerners after an 1875 speech before a black audience where he said: “I came to meet you as friends, and welcome you to the white people. I want you to come nearer to us. When I can serve you I will do so. We have but one flag, one country; let us stand together. We may differ in color, but not in sentiment. Use your best judgment in selecting men for office and vote as you think right.” Forrest died young in 1877, aged 56. In 1904, he and his wife were disinterred and moved to a Memphis city park named in his honor. In 2015, in keeping with the attack on all things Confederate, the Memphis City Council voted to disinter Forrest and his wife and remove his monument. They may want to reconsider — if one must disturb the dead, best pick on a more timid spirit.
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• The Civil War, Geoffrey C. Ward, Kenneth Burns, Richard Burns • Nathan Bedford Forrest; www.historynet. com/nathan-bedford-forrest Doug Coleman is an attorney and amateur historian in Alexandria; comments and corrections are welcome at dcoleman@colemanlawyers.com. Old Town Crier
THE LAST WORD MIRIAM R. KRAMER
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he past is never dead. It’s not even past.” Literary genius William Faulkner was a figure dour and frightening enough to scare any costumed child on his doorstep asking for candy on Halloween. That youngster might have gotten a few nasty surprises in her box of Bertie Botts’ Every Flavor Beans instead of the usual Fun-Size Milky Way bars prevalent among the Potter World’s Muggles. Faulkner’s quotation represents the literal and figurative background for the long-awaited J.K. Rowling collaboration, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The unexpected eighth installment of the Harry Potter series takes the form of a play, based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, playwright John Tiffany, and director Jack Thorne. Opened on July 30, 2016 in London’s West End, when the Special Rehearsal Edition Script was released in bookstores worldwide, it has brought Rowling’s readership back to Harry’s world. There spooks, jokes, dangerous spells, and eerie truths lurk like the terrible spiders from the Forbidden Forest bordering Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry and his wife, the former Ginny Weasley, have been sending their children to Hogwarts. He now works for the Ministry of Magic as the Head of Magical Law Enforcement, while Hermione Granger-Weasley, Ron Weasley’s wife, is Minister of Magic. In Act I, Scene I, Harry’s second son, Albus Severus Potter, is going to Hogwarts for his first year, along with older brother Old Town Crier
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child James. When Albus meets Scorpius Malfoy, the son of Draco and Astoria, on the Hogwarts Train, they strike up an immediate friendship. Their kinship discomfits Albus less than the Sorting Hat, which sorts him, the first Potter, into Slytherin House instead of Gryffindor. Scorpius, suspected of actually being Voldemort’s child, suffers from the Malfoys’ reputation for practicing the Dark Arts and wants friendship and acceptance as much as Albus. Albus gets little of either at Hogwarts, feeling like an angry misfit as much, if he could realize it, as Harry himself ever did. The misnamed Scorpius, who follows Albus’s lead, is his only true friend and companion there and in Slytherin. When sullen, unhappy Albus eavesdrops on his father several years later and finds out that one of the infamous, illegal Time-Turners has been confiscated, he makes the acquaintance of strongminded Delphini Diggory, who tells him that she is the niece of Amos Diggory, Cedric Diggory’s father. Amos, a retiree now, has been asking his father to turn back time to rescue Cedric from Voldemort, who had killed Cedric at the Triwizard Tournament in the book Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. When Harry Potter regretfully refuses, teen-aged Albus begins to see a way to perform a noble act, rebel against his father, gain his own glory, and use the help
of Delphini and his best friend, Scorpius, to keep Cedric alive and safe from co-winning the tournament that killed him. All he has to do is find the TimeTurner wherever Minister GrangerWeasley has hidden it in her office and plan a way to save Cedric with his best friend and follower, Scorpius. Millennials, or anyone who loved J.K. Rowling’s world, grew up absorbing Harry Potter books as a part of themselves. Most have been thrilled to welcome a new story about Harry Potter and his best friends. They will greatly enjoy seeing heroes long gone even within the story’s timetable. Although child connoisseurs of Harry’s world have matured and now face their own problems with love, work, and life, they will look at this new set of child characters and recognize the problems any parents have with children who wish to grow, separate themselves, and make a name for themselves alone. The fans from the 1990s and 2000s are no longer the only flaw-filled heroes. It is time to pass that torch on to the next generation not only in the wizarding world, but also in the Muggle adult readers’ intersecting universe. So in this play, the past is theoretically changeable, and not even past, as the adults, and Harry in particular, try to understand their children and turn back time. When Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy find the newest Time-Turner, they plot with the charming
but unknown Delfini Diggory, care-taker for her uncle, and learn the dangers of trying to go back in time and alter events even slightly to create a different future. The world the children want to live in is an ideal, a world they want in part because of the perceived injustices that the past has spawned for them, not only Cedric Diggory. It takes work on the part of many beloved heroes, and misunderstood villains, of the past and present
Hogwarts universe to help those in the present Potter world understand one another better. When they experience diverse versions of “what could have been,” they also reconcile themselves to the necessity for the mistakes and suffering of their past. As in Jimmy Stewart’s classic film It’s A Wonderful Life, those events have created a flawed, but perhaps absolutely necessary, present.
MYSTERY READING AT ITS BEST by Virginia author Jeffrey Roswell McCord
CARIBBEAN MYSTERY AND INTRIGUE A dead Marine washed ashore on a Caribbean island leads investigators to otherworldly perpetrators in historic pirate waters and high level abuses in Washington. An intrepid maritime historian working the case for U.S. Naval Intelligence discovers a 60-year record of extraterrestrial activity in the Caribbean basin. History and national security politics meet science fiction in this mystery based on exhaustive factual research and informed conjecture.
CARIBBEAN hISToRY AND ADvENTURE Where did the villain General Santa Anna of Alamo infamy retire? Is time travel possible? What was it like on the ground in the worst hurricane of the 19th century? Can a band of rogue sailors from Coral Bay, St. John, defeat ruthless corporate mercenaries? These questions and more are answered in Jeffrey Roswell McCord’s new fact-based novel “Santa Anna’s Gold in a Pirate Sea.”
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GALLERY BEAT F. LENNOX CAMPELLO
LIFE OF AN ART DEALER
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ince I opened my first gallery in 1996, as an art dealer, I had rarely worked with “art consultants” or “interior decorators” via the physical gallery space That changed dramatically once I started doing art fairs about a decade ago, but even then, the “art consulting” business, at least in my empirical experience, has yielded little result from the many opportunities that have presented themselves at the art fairs. Overall, the experience, with one or two notable exceptions, has been quite a waste of time (such as the time that we wasted months dealing with then rookie Senator Hillary Clinton’s Georgetown-based interior designers to select a work by New York painter David FeBland for her home. Because the focus of what I usually tend to like is contemporary representational work (“realism with a bite”), it seldom agrees with the bland, “cannot afford to insult anyone”, art selection process of most major corporate and business buyers (and all public art projects). And thus, I know that my somewhat negative experience 14 | October 2016
All work by David FeBland, clockwise from left: Rosy Picture, oil on linen, 32x42 Keystone, oil on linen, 36x84 Well of Joy, oil on linen, 40x30
in dealing with art consultants and such has been colored by the type of work that I tend to exhibit. As an example, about 15 years ago I was asked to participate in an artwork selection process (by an art consultant) for a local DMV law firm. I delivered work by several of our artists whom had been selected by this art consultant to possibly hang in her client’s new meeting room in a beautiful building in downtown DC. “Come in, get a badge, drive to the loading dock, and start delivering work to the 9th floor,” she requested. As soon as I got there, and saw the kind of work that hung on the walls of the business (a major law firm), I knew that our chances were slim to none — it was nearly all abstract work. And the very nice and professional art consultant was horrified to see that I had brought a somewhat surrealistic work by South American artist Javier Gil, depicting DC as a twisting, almost alive “thing” to the viewing. “Get that out of here before anyone sees it,” she advised. “Nothing like that can even be considered and it may poison their minds about the rest.”
Her favorite from our four artist selection was the work of our then best-selling artist David FeBland. I explained that David’s works had been selling very well, especially since the Europeans had discovered his work. Since his prices had been skyrocketing (law of supply and demand), we both doubted that they’d be interested in his work, since he was by far the most expensive artist in what was being presented. Note: Since this was over a decade ago, FeBland’s works have continued to climb, so in retrospect, those prices were a great deal! But I schlepped all the work over, including a massive, framed photo by DMV master photographer Maxwell MacKenzie. After a few trips, I returned to the gallery van, which had been parked in the loading dock, as directed, to find it blocked by a truck delivering paper supplies. I asked the driver nicely if he can please move a foot so that I can leave. He then cussed me out for parking the van in the loading dock. I then wasted 10 minutes of cussing and yelling and threatening the very large truck driver, near getting in a
fist fight with a guy who looked like a young George Foreman. This all before another huge guy came in and broke up the argument... all that happened just during the morning delivery process, and thus left me in a total black mood for the rest of the day. I then returned to DC around 3:30PM to pick up the work. Backed up again into the tiny loading dock, where I managed to put a huge gouge on the left side of the new gallery van (less than 800 miles on it). Then I get a large smear of grease from one of the dumpsters on the back of my new suit, which I had naturally just worn for the first time this morning. Things are going great uh? Up to the 9th floor, which for some strange reason, in this building is actually a few steps below the 7th floor? Not too surprisingly, none of our work had been selected for the firm’s collection. And what was picked could best be summarized as “big, bold, large abstract art,” mostly by names that I had never heard of… this is a region full of spectacularly talented abstract painters. GALLERY BEAT > PAGE 15
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I can’t say that I blame corporate art buyers, especially in selecting work for their public meeting spaces. We’re at a juncture in our history where anything that could remotely be offensive to anyone, is not part of the PC art process. When was it the last time that you saw a nude in an American airport? On one of the trips up to the 9th floor, I ran into a very tall woman who had been the head of the “art pickers” from the law firm; she sees me packing the David FeBland. “That was our favorite among all the artists”, she says. “He’s our best-selling painter”, I replied, too tired to inquire as to why he wasn’t selected (I already know: price). On the massive table I see the work selected; around 20-30 pieces of mostly abstract, large, work… mostly framed reproductions (cheap wall décor). End result of that epic venture a decade ago? Waste of my time; scratch on my new van; a ruined suit; and near fist fight with a huge burly truck driver... another day in the life of an art dealer.
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Curzon Hill Antiques 108 South Columbus Street
Susquehanna Antique Co. 608 Cameron Street
The Hour 1015 King Street
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A Galerie 315 Cameron Street
Verdigris Vintage 1215 King Street
Random Harvest 810 King Street
Cavalier Antiques 400 Prince Street
Acme Mid-Century + Modern 128 South Royal Street
Sumpter Priddy III 323 South Washington Street
Van Bommel Antiek Hous 1007 King Street
Henry Street Antiques 115 South Henry Street
Lloyd’s Row 119 South Henry Street
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Torpedo Factory Art Center 105 North Union Street Principle Gallery 208 King Street Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery 105 North Union Street St. George Gallery 105 North Alfred Street The Art League 105 Union Street Local Colour Old Town 218 North Lee Street Icon Galleria 101 North Union Street
B&B Art Gallery 215 King Street
Johnston Matthew 105 North Union Street
Gallery West 1213 King Street
Huddy Studio 105 North Union Street
Enamelist’s Gallery 105 North Union Street
Mezzanine Multiples 105 North Union Street
Printmakers, Inc. 105 North Union Street
Silverman Galleries 110 North St. Asaph Street
Kelly’s Art & Frame 510 North Washington
Cochran David 105 North Union Street
Oerth Gallery 420 South Washington Street
Betty Grisham Studio 105 North Union Street
Jeffrey Winter Fine Arts 110A South Columbus Street
Imagine Artwear 112 King Street
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POINTS ON PETS SARAH LIU & STEPHEN SELICE
KING STREET CATS ADOPTION CALENDAR OCTOBER 2016 FOR DETAILS & MORE INFO website: www.kingstreetcats.org email: contact@kingstreetcats.org
Welcome Home! How to introduce a new pet
King Street Cats is looking for foster homes! You provide the spare room and TLC and we provide food, litter and all vetting. Please email for our Kitten Fostering FAQ at: contact@kingstreetcats.org KING STREET CATS 25 Dove Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Every Saturday & Sunday 1:30 - 4:30 pm PRO FEED Bradlee Shopping Center 3690 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 Every Saturday & Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 pm PETCO UNLEASHED AT PENTAGON ROW 1101 S. Joyce Street Arlington, VA 22202 Saturday, October 1 Saturday, October 15 Sunday, October 16 1:00 - 4:00 pm THE DOG PARK 705 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Saturday, October 8 1:00 - 4:00 pm ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW FREE DURING WEEKDAY MORNINGS? King Street Cats is looking for weekday morning caregivers and vet taxis to transport our cats to the vet. Email contact@kingstreetcats.org for details.
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umans who love their pets often want more than one. How can we help our animals make new friends at home so everyone will be happy? To learn about how to handle pet introductions, we talked with Janet Velenovsky, an animal behavior consultant who lives in Virginia. Janet is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and past president and board member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She shared some tips on how to bring new pets home, focusing on dogs and cats. Janet, as an animal behavior expert, what do you ask about when you first meet humans and their pets? Before I meet with clients, I ask them to complete a behavior questionnaire. It gives me important details about all members of the household—both humans and animals—and the daily schedule, diet, and activities of each pet. Not only does this give me a chance to plan a strategy for a good first consultation, but I can also give the humans directions to ensure we keep everyone safe for my arrival. The excitement of someone new in the household often puts everyone on high alert and could potentially complicate things. I also ask questions about any potential problem behaviors—things the humans don’t care for, though these are often
“normal” pet behaviors. These often let me know how the humans in a household feel about their pets in general. What would you recommend a new adopter do about vet services, pet products, and other support for a new pet? It doesn’t always happen this way, but I recommend planning ahead for a new pet. This includes interviewing a veterinarian ahead of when you’re adopting (if you don’t already have one); buying necessary supplies; and setting aside extra time for doing introductions to other pets, family members, and the environment the new pet will have to get used to. If you’re adopting from a shelter or a rescue group, get as much information about the pet from them as possible. Take advantage of support services that the organization might offer as well. Some have behavior experts and printed materials to help ease the transition. What else can we do to prepare for a new pet in our home? I recommend that you put precious items away for a while when bringing a new pet home. Be reasonable about the pet’s understanding of your things. Puppies don’t know that shoes aren’t chew toys until we help them understand. Kittens don’t understand that a Christmas tree is not for climbing. To a kitten, everything looks like a toy! Work to set everyone up for success—both human and canine, feline, etc. —by taking potential dangers or points of conflict away.
It’s wise to restrict the movement of your new pets when they first arrive home. It’s easier to supervise your new pet, and you can more easily restrict things the dog or cat could get in to. Giving them the opportunity to explore the whole house means they might have inappropriate elimination, chewing, or eating. This might lead to unpleasant interactions with something or someone. We don’t let human babies wander around unsupervised. The same should be true for our new pets. Each pet deserves his or her own food and water bowls, space, and privacy to establish good eating and bathroom habits to begin with. It can be highly stressful when an animal is moved from one housing situation into a new home. You can help reduce that stress by keeping things calm and quiet, which reduces chances for conflict or anxiety. Be a good “host” for your new pet. What do you recommend we do—and what should we expect—when we’re introducing a new pet to our established animals? I like to remind humans that we probably wouldn’t be keen on a new housemate we hadn’t met before— especially if someone just surprised us and then asked us to start sharing space and belongings right away. Add to this that cats and dogs do not have the language skills we have, so we cannot explain or negotiate details that would make things better. Cats especially need a good bit of time to adjust to new situations. I recommend that the humans set up “dates” for the established pet to have short, pleasant periods of time to be exposed to some aspect of the new animal. That might mean allowing the established pet to sniff a towel or bed the new pet has slept on, or maybe just hearing the new pet playing behind a closed door. The goal is to keep both animals calm and happy during these “dates”. The humans can use crates, baby gates, leashes, or other tools to maintain space between the animals. It’s not necessary—and not even preferable—for the pets to meet face to face on the “first date”. It’s better to build interest and trust by restricting interactions to future “dates”. After these managed interactions, the new pet can be POINTS ON PETS > PAGE 17
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returned to a separate room. To improve these interactions, offer small bits of something enjoyable to each animal. This might be tiny bites of a special treat, or possibly toys, play, petting, or brushing— whatever the pet likes. The idea is to make the sight or sound of the other animal “predict a good thing”. Perhaps one human has catnip and treats handy when another human brings a new kitten into the room. One human puts the catnip down on a favorite blanket while the other wiggles a wand toy for the kitten. Keeping plenty of distance between the two pets, the new adopters keep each cat busy during the few minutes they are in the same room. One human removes the kitten and puts her into a separate room, and both humans ignore the cats for a while. This may help each cat look forward to the next “date”, because the fun stuff happens when that other cat is present. Repeat this and after a while gradually allow the cats to be closer to each other as long as the cats remain calm. If the introductions involve a dog and a cat, remember that allowing the dog to lunge forward will trigger the cat to run. The dog may think this is a fun game, and the cat may learn that dogs are frightening and dangerous. You can ensure a better outcome by putting the dog on leash or behind a barrier. It’s helpful if the dog understands “sit” and “down” and can be encouraged to remain calm during the introductions. Use treats to both reward the position and calm behavior and to make the presence of the cat a good thing. What might we avoid doing when we’re introducing a new pet? The biggest mistake I see and hear about is rushing things. Not all dogs and cats can make
“friends” instantly with other pets. If they are feeling shy or fearful, those introductions may not go as well as we would like. There’s no hurry! Give each animal time to observe and learn about the other. For dogs, this should be done over a few days, depending on each dog’s response to the other. For cats, the process often takes much longer. It’s not unusual for cats to need months to warm up and accept another pet as “safe” and worth playing or sleeping near. We must learn from each pet to know how quickly to proceed. Remember: It’s hard to overcome a bad first impression. Helping your pets take time to learn from one another is worth it, for your happiness and theirs.
Resources
Janet Velenovsky, CPDT-KA, CDBC, KPA CTP, ACCBC, animal behavior consultant Montpelier, VA 23192 804-241-8405 www.velenovsky.com YouTube has hundreds of videos on how to introduce a new pet into your home. Not all animal behavior experts may agree on how to conduct certain introductions, but many of these videos are still useful and fun to watch. Here are a couple to check out: • Jackson Galaxy: “The Best Way to Introduce Your Two Cats” www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZrwcoiy_gY • Hannah Pet Society: “How to Introduce a New Dog to Your Existing Dog” www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCqc7Pq6K5Q Sarah Webber Liu resides in Alexandria and is a long-time volunteer at King Street Cats. She is devoted to her cat, Mrs. Huggins, and loves animals of all kinds.
PETS OF THE MONTH
BOWSER (A068612) It’s about time you met Bowser! Bowser is a neutered male American Pit Bull Terrier mix, estimated to be about one year and seven months old. This handsome boy has a lot of energy and will need an owner who can keep up with him. He came to us as a stray this August so we don’t know a whole lot about his background, but we have discovered just how much fun he is! Bowser loves to play fetch with tennis balls and has a smile bigger and brighter than any JackO-Lantern’s!
FELIX (A067868) This ferociously handsome feline is named Felix! Felix is a neutered male Domestic Medium Hair, estimated to be about seven years old. He is timid around new people and new feline friends, but after some “tuna time” bonding he warms up and becomes super affectionate (as you can see by him snuggling one of his office foster mom’s in this photo). While many people are superstitious of black cats around Halloween, Felix promises to always be your “treat” and never your “trick”!
THANKS TO A GENEROUS SPO NSO MY ADOPTION FE R E HAS BEEN PAID! HERMAN (A065331) Hi, Herman! Herman is a neutered male Domestic Short Hair, estimated to be about two years old. He is a curious and active kitty who needs a home ready to take on all his quirks! We have discovered a lot about Herman since he came to the AWLA as a stray in August 2015- he sometimes likes to play rough and needs to work on his manners, and he has successfully lived with both dogs and other cats!
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CARIBBEAN CONNECTION JEFF McCORD
Cruz Bay, St. John: A Quiet Town of Refuge for 250 Years
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eeking refuge from winter, tens of thousands of visitors arrive each year on the U.S. Virgin Island of St. John. Most come on car and passenger ferries from St. Thomas, disembarking at the small, charming port town of Cruz Bay. From there, they travel onward to hotels, vacation villas or the Virgin Islands National Park campground at Cinnamon Bay, among other destinations. Cruz Bay was founded 250 years ago this year as a rescue station for European sugar plantation owners and managers who feared slave uprisings in St. John’s interior. They wanted a safe place to hurriedly board boats and depart for nearby St. Thomas. Both islands were then in the Danish West Indies and planters and colonial authorities were well aware of the successful (albeit temporary) takeover of St. John by rebellious enslaved Africans in 1733. In that year, a combination of severe drought, a devastating hurricane and “a merciless slave code” led 1,087 enslaved people to rebel against the 208 Europeans 18 | October 2016
scattered among the island’s 109 plantations, St. John author Gerald Singer tells us. Little wonder that three years later the relative handful of St. John’s remaining European plantation owners and overseers petitioned the Danish authorities “to establish a fortress as a place of refuge and protection on the western side of St. John,” Virgin Islands historian David Knight, Sr. explains in his postings at davidwknightsr.com. It was not until 1765, however, that Danish authorities planned the first official buildings, fortification and street system in the town supposed to be called Christiansbay (to honor Denmark’s King Christian, VII). Ground was broken in 1766. Today, the most visible buildings from that era are located on a rocky peninsula jutting into Cruz Bay’s harbor that are collectively known as “Cruz Bay Battery.” Danish cannons still sit in the embrasures atop the white walls of this small fort. As explained by Danish Royal Army Lieutenant Peter Lotharius Oxholm in his 1780 report, “the intention [was] to improve the defense and [opportunity for] assistance in the event of future
occurrences [of revolt by the enslaved] with an open passage to St. Thomas.” Originally known as Christiansfort, the picturesque peninsular structures are the product of an 1825 expansion and reconstruction project when a Danish courthouse and jail were added to the battery. For more on the Cruz Bay Battery and an illustrated history of St. John as told by eyewitnesses, see the book “St. John Backtime” available in the Virgin Islands National Park Visitors Center store in Cruz Bay or by contacting the Friends of the VINP at 340-693-7275.
Danish colonial architecture may still be found within modern Cruz Bay. The Elaine I. Sprauve Public Library is located on a small hill top. Originally the Enighed Estate plantation great house, this classic yellow-walled masonry building with green window shutters and red-tiled roof was constructed in the mid-1700s. Although the Danish word “enighed” can be translated as “harmony,”64 enslaved Africans labored on the plantation’s 225 acres to produce sugar cane for export and food for those living on the estate.
Although outside the original precincts of “Christiansbay”, one of St. John’s most beautiful example’s of
William Wood, the British owner, died there in 1757 and his grave can be CARIBBEAN CONNECTION > PAGE 19
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found in the small cemetery next to the library/ great house. The building was restored in the 20th century and admitted to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Ironically, the town founded as a refuge for fleeing plantation owner/operators, became populated mostly by freed people of African descent in the years prior to emancipation in 1848. Until the era of tourism in the 1960s and 70s, Cruz Bay was a small, quiet town populated mostly by people of African descent. Writing in 1888, St. Thomas physician and author Charles Edwin Taylor in his “Leaflets on the Danish West Indies” described Cruz Bay as “consisting of a few detached houses . . . called a town.” Taylor said that “only a judge and a couple policeman” were based there to “represent the majesty of the law in this peaceful and well-ordered island.” Twenty years later, Luther K. Zabriskie, the former United States vice-counsel in Danish St. Thomas, described Cruz Bay and St. John at the time of the 1917 purchase of the islands by the U.S. “Reached by sloops [operating] from the East End of St. Thomas,” visitors to St. John would disembark at the Cruz Bay dock and from there walk or hire a horse or boat to enjoy the island’s “always delightful surroundings.” It was an island “where magnificent views are everywhere.” Then as now, “the lover of natural scenery will find much to reward him [or her] on this picturesque island.” Cruz Bay has grown to a town of 2,866 fulltime residents, the 2010 census reports, while St. John has a population 4,170. Though small by any standards, Cruz Bay is St. John’s biggest town and hosts many fine restaurants, bars and
stores serving the needs of visitors located in buildings consistent with the island’s Danish and West Indian heritage. To help preserve that heritage, the U.S. Virgin Islands’ legislature is considering official recognition of the Cruz Bay anniversary in a move that many hope would hasten the town’s addition to the National and Territorial Registries of Historic Places. That would give Cruz Bay the same status as the irreplaceable structures in the historic districts of Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas, and Christiansted and Frederiksted on St. Croix. In a recent hearing, Sean Krigger, the Virgin Islands’ acting Historic Preservation Office Director, said “Cruz Bay holds substantial historical and cultural significance on both the national and territorial level,” according to St. John Source. The 250th anniversary of Cruz Bay’s founding is a splendid time to ensure the town’s charm as a quiet refuge is preserved for future generations of residents and visitors. Jeffrey R. McCord is a free-lance journalist whose work on international economics and consumer protection has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Gannett newspapers and Truthout.org, among other publications. For more than 20 years, he’s called Northern Virginia his home. Jeff is the author of two fact-based Caribbean novels: “Undocumented Visitors in a Pirate Sea,” which was a quarterfinalist in the 2014 Amazon Breakthrough Novel contest; and, “Santa Anna’s Gold in a Pirate Sea,” a finalist in the 2016 Next Generation Indie Book contest. He now divides his time between Virginia and St. John, USVI.
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ROAD TRIP BOB TAGERT
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ith the first touch of Fall in the air, we decided to take a trip to northern Fauquier County here in Virginia and visit a few of the towns and some of Virginia’s best wineries. After all, October is Virginia Wine Month. This year will mark the 28th year we have been celebrating Virginia Wine Month, a month long celebration that encourages folks to enjoy the beautiful Fall foliage, discover a new dining spot and, of course, enjoy world class wines. In Virginia there are more than 250 wineries. This makes
it impossible for us to mention all of them, so we have chosen to focus on northern Fauquier County with its splendid wines and spectacular views. We will also touch on a few of the towns that offer a pleasant diversion from the wineries as well as places to eat and shop. There are few scenic roads to Fauquier County unless you really go out of your way, however, once in the county there are many connecting roads to the major arteries, and it is these roads that are worth exploring. The quickest way to get to northern Fauquier County is to take the Beltway to I-66 south and then take route 29 South at
Destemming and pressing grapes (above); Pearmund Cellars tasting room (below)
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Gainesville, which eventually joins Route 15. Before you get to Warrenton you will come to Georgetown road on the right and this road will take you to Pearmund Cellars, our first winery to visit. Chris Pearmund came on to the Virginia wine scene with a bang, and out of nowhere became one of Virginia’s most widely recognized and wellrespected winegrowers and makers. Chris has mentored many new wineries and has opened others beside his flagship winery. Vint Hill Craft Winery opened in 2006 on a former Army post in Warrenton known as Vint Hill Farms Station. The winery is located in a historic dairy barn that military personnel came to call Monitoring Station #1, also the name of their classic Chardonnay. Pearmund is now in the process of opening another location, Effingham Manor Winery. The winery is located down a winding road and sits in the midst of other farms and farmhouses. The tasting room is roomy with tables outside on the patio as well in the adjoining side lawn. The tasting room is set in the middle of the vineyard. Wines range from a 2013 Ameritage, 2014 Petit Verdot and the 2014 Viognier. After leaving the winery we drove into Warrenton, the home of the Virginia Gold Cup and International Gold Cup office. There are many unique shops including The Town Duck, Christine Fox, Inc and Vallie’s Vintage Jewelry where you can find anything from gifts and wines, to
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fashionable ladies wear to vintage and designer jewelry. If you are looking for a bite to eat there are a several restaurants with Claire’s at the Depot and The New Bridge Wine Bar & Restaurant among my favorites. New Bridge has a retail wine store masquerading as a wine cellar. Be sure to check out their top deck dining this Fall and the expansive view. Leaving Warrenton, take Route 211 west about 5 miles to Leeds Manor Road. This beautiful road winds its way over mountains, past horse farms, vineyards and great mountain views and through the little hamlet of Orlean, which is about half way to the town of Hume. At Hume, turn left onto Hume Road and continue to Desert Rose Ranch & Winery on the right. Owners Bob and Linda Claymier met in Bob’s native Oregon on a large cattle ranch. Three generations grew the ranch into several thousand acres, and remains in the family today. After marriage Bob and Linda traveled the world where
they were exposed to other cultures. Since retiring from the Federal Government and then relocating to the Hume area, they started a successful horse operation that included breeding, boarding and training. After growing a small plot of grapes for personnel consumption, the hobby took on a life of its own, and Desert Rose Winery was born. They continue to run the ranch operation and everywhere is a western theme waiting to be discovered. The winery offers twelve fanciful named wines ranging from the 2012 Starboard Port to the 2014 Covert Cab, to the 2014 Desert Delight, Fiery Run Cab Franc, Wild Seed Norton (a grape that is indigenous to Virginia), 2015 Ole Moo Moo (a good ol’ porch sittin’ wine). These wines have a fun name and a great taste. Now it is time to retrace our steps. Turn left out of the winery and head back to Hume where you will turn left on Leeds Manor road. About four miles down the ROAD TRIP > PAGE 21
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road is Philip Carter Winery. “In 1763, royal Governor Francis Fauquier, current governor of the Colony of Virginia, certified that the Carter family was successfully growing European vines at their estate. This is the first recorded history of successful grape production in Virginia with European vines.” “Our country’s Founding Fathers and Sons of Virginia, Charles Carter, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, all contributed to the development of a wine industry in Virginia…” In 2008, Philip Carter Strother, a direct descendant of the Carter family, founded Philip Carter Winery. The winery offers about eight current wines ranging from the 2013 Corotoman and 2014 Nomini Hall Cabernet Franc to the 2013 Shirley Chardonnay made from 100% chardonnay aged in 80% French Oak. They also offer a
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Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards
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100% Vidal Blanc, a Rose and a Viognier. The winery also operates the Inn at Vineyards Crossing in Hume. The Inn offers a Virginia Wine Camp experience: a 3-day, 2-night immersion in Virginia’s Wine Country. Limited to twelve people, the camp features wines, dining and exploring. The next camp will run November 11-13. Leaving the winery and turning right, the road will take you down the mountain, across a small stream to Route 55 right before I-66. Turn left on 55 and proceed to Linden and turn right on Freezeland Road and prepare to climb. Fox Meadow Winery is at the top of the mountain, and it is quite a climb! Situated on what once was the Freezeland Orchard, Fox Meadow commands some of the most majestic views. On a clear day, yup, you can see forever. Their wines range from traditional Old World-style
dry wines like their Reserve Cabernet Franc or Le Renard Rouge to a selection of light refreshing aromatic fruity white like the Pinot Gris or Blue Mountain Mist. There are seven white wines and range from a sweet Freezeland White to their European style 2014FMV Oak Chardonnay. There are also seven red wines from a sweet red to the 2012 Owner’s Select Meritage. Fox Meadow also offers previous vintages from their library that are available for purchase. This is probably the direct result from a practice that owner Dan Mortland has shown over the years. No matter how great one of his wines are, he will allow anyone to purchase it, but in small quantities, which can lead to some being held back. In 2011 Fox Meadow won Virginia’s premier wine competition, The Governor’s Cup with their 2008 Le Renard Rouge Meritage, and I was able to buy two bottles. Some other wineries, if they win the Governor’s Cup, will only sell to members of their wine club, which I think is not what the Governor’s Cup is all about. Our next stop will be retracing your path. Go back to where you picked up Route 55 from Leeds Manor and turn left. Follow the road about a mile until you come to Naked Mountain Winery and Vineyards. Long known for producing the best Chardonnay in Virginia, new owner Randy Morgan has kept that tradition alive. On a recent visit and taste, this classic may be better than ever. Former owner Bob Harper came up with the slogan “Drink Naked”, which pretty much put Naked Mountain on the map and in everyone’s head. In addition to their Chardonnay’s, they also offer four reds, a desert Riesling and Port. On the lighter side, wines with names like, Make Me Blush, Red Light, Skinny Dipper and Birthday Suit encourage you to…”Drink Naked”. For the next winery you need to back track again back to Route 55 and make a left. Follow this road until you come to the second stop sign and turn left at Route 17. Proceed across the railroad tracks and then turn left into Three Fox Vineyards. This winery is set halfway up a small mountain with terrific views from the sky over the ROAD TRIP > PAGE 29
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FROM THE BAY… OCTOBER 1-30 SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
OCTOBER 6-10 THURSDAY-MONDAY
OCTOBER 7-16 FRIDAY-SUNDAY
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 12:30 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
HOMESTEAD GARDENS 32ND ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sundays, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Homestead Gardens 743 West Central Avenue Davidsonville Admission: Free, includes free parking www.homesteadgardens.com 240-447-2378 Homestead Gardens’ Annual Fall Festival is the largest in the area! Enjoy a family tradition featuring 15 rides and attractions, demonstrations, entertainment, food and beverages – including Homestead’s world famous apple cider doughnuts. Thirty acres of Homestead Gardens is alive with the color and bounties of the season. Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and pick a pumpkin; wind your way through their two-acre corn maze; ride the pumpkin express; or stroll through the iconic showroom adorned for fall.
U.S. SAILBOAT SHOW 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. City Dock Annapolis Admission: Adult, $18-$48; Child, $5; 6 and under, free www.annapolisboatshows.com 410-268-8828 Now in its 47th year, the Annapolis Sailboat Show brings together the largest in-water selection of sailboats representing major builders from around the globe. An ever-changing offering of activities and features includes Brokerage Cove, presenting an array of pre-owned boats and East Coast brokers; a Take the Wheel program of classes and boat demos; Vacation Basin to present charter companies, destination resort locations, and charter boat ownership; tasting and hospitality areas; a Preview Day gala; and a Premier Launch Party.
3RD ANNUAL NORTH COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK Glen Burnie, Ferndale, Pasadena, Millersville, Hanover and Severna Park Admission: Varies by location www.northcountyrestaurantweek.com 410-766-8282 More than 20 restaurants from the Glen Burnie, Ferndale, Pasadena, Millersville, Hanover and Severna Park areas will be offering price fixed lunch and dinner menus to highlight the diverse, highquality dining experiences available in northern Anne Arundel County. Participating restaurants will be offering regional seafood as well as a variety of cuisines, including American, Caribbean, Irish, Italian, Japanese and Mexican. Foodies will be able to view the selections online beginning September 26th. As a prelude to North County Restaurant Week, the Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce will present its 5th Annual Taste of North County on Thursday, October 6 at La Fontaine Bleue in Glen Burnie from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
U.S. POWERBOAT SHOW 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Dock Annapolis Admission: Adult, $18-48; Child, $5; 6 and under, free www.annapolisboatshows.com 410-268-8828 Now in its 45th year, the nation’s oldest and largest in-water powerboat exhibition features everything from luxurious motor yachts and trawlers to high-performance boats and offshore fishing machines. The show includes family cruisers, center consoles, inflatables and the world’s largest power catamaran section. Attendees will also find a wide selection of marine equipment, high-tech electronics, accessories, gear and related services.
OYSTER FESTIVAL Captain Avery Museum 1418 East West Shady Side Road Shady Side Admission: Adults, $6; children 12 and under, $2 www.captainaverymuseum.org 410-867-4486 Enjoy food, live music by local artists, unique crafts, face painting, and demonstrations showing the vital role oysters play in maintaining the health of the Chesapeake Bay. Seafood lovers are invited to feast on raw and fried oysters, oyster stew, fried oyster roll sushi, cream of crab soup, Maryland crab soup, and much more. Hamburgers, hotdogs and homemade desserts will also be available. VAAAC is a nonprofit, membership-based destination marketing organization that generates revenues for the local economy by promoting Annapolis and Anne Arundel County to leisure and business travelers across the country and around the world.
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This dog costume parade will take place on the waterfront. Owners will walk their furry friends along the parade route where they will be introduced and judged by our panel of judges. The prize categories include BEST DOG COSTUME, BEST DOG/OWNER COSTUME COMBO, FUNNIEST COSTUME, SCARIEST COSTUME, and BEST OVERALL HOUND OF THE TOWN. Prizes will be awarded on October 29th at the end of the parade. ONLY DOGS CAN BE ENTERED IN THE DOG PARADE.
Children’s Costume Contest
Questions.
Call 410.535.9300 [CAWL] or 301.855.6681 [TOWN OF NORTH BEACH].
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RAIN DATE: OCTOBER 29, 2016 3 TO 5 PM
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Complete an entry form and mail with your payment or hand deliver to CAWL DOG COSTUME PARADE, P.O. Box 1660, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. YOU MAY PRE-REGISTER FOR $5 PER DOG THROUGH OCTOBER 22. YOU MAY REGISTER THE DAY OF THE EVENT FOR $7 PER DOG.
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Registration from 2:15 to 3:00 pm on the pavilion. Parade and judging to follow. Trick-or-treat at local businesses after judging.
October 29, 2016 Drive-In Movie at dusk
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BEHIND THE BAR
Karin Huffman Karin concocts the Classic Manhattan Up. She is behind the bar Monday-Thursday nights and Friday day.
How did you get started in the bartending business? In college a new bar opened up and I applied to be a cocktail waitress. At the “Grand Opening” both bartenders were fired on the spot for stealing. The owner comes up to me and says, “Can you make a drink?” I replied, “I do for myself all the time!”. He said,”Alright then, sink or swim girl!’ I swam....That was 20 years ago. From the get go I was in my element. What are your biggest bartender’s pet peeve? I don’t have just one, as you can imagine. I will give the top three: 1. What’s on tap? As they are standing right in front of the taps. 2. What’s the cheapest thing you have?
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3. When a patron compliments your skills and then asks you if you went to bartending school! What is the most clever line anyone has used to get a free drink? Sorry, no such thing as a clever way to get a free drink. What is the best and/or worst pickup line you have encountered? BEST LINE: I had to handle a little altercation one night at the end of the bar. No tolerance for young and entitled show boats. I said my piece and defused the situation and went back to making a drink. A young man sitting adjacent to the load of show boats says quietly, “Excuse me ma’am?” I turned and said “Yes, what can I do for you dear?” He says. “You
frighten me and I am slightly turned on by it. Marry me?” WORST LINE: I was helping some slightly drunk young men get to their cab when one of them turns and walks back from the cab. He walks up to me and says, “You are beautiful and I love you” and then throws up on my foot! Tell us an interesting encounter you have had with a customer(s). I have been fortunate to have worked with the same owners for the last 13 years. We have expanded from one location to now four in that time period. We are a small team and are more like family now. This attitude flows over into our pubs. We are a neighborhood pub and we make lifelong relationships. I have grown up
KARIN HUFFMAN IS BEHIND THE BAR AT TJ STONE’S GRILL HOUSE & TAP ROOM 608 MONTGOMERY STREET OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA 703-548-1004 TJSTONES.COM with my work family and my patrons. I still see a lot of the same folks I served from my first days. I know their successes, their failures and I have met their families. If you could sit down and have a drink with anyone in the world, past or present, who would it be? If I could sit down with anyone and have a good chat and a glass of wine it would be myself from 20 years ago. That’s a conversation to be had ! If you would like to see your favorite bartender featured in this space, send contact information to office@ oldtowncrier.com.
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Barrel Oak Winery (above) and the Barrel Oak Farm Taphouse (below).
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hilltop to the meandering Cedar Creek in the valley. This winery is our featured winery article this month
and I encourage you to read it, as there will be a lot of information there. For our final stop, once
again retrace your route back up Route 17 where it merges with Route 55 for a short distance then take a left on Route 17 then a quick right and proceed to Barrel Oak Winery (BOW) on the left. BOW is one of Virginia’s larger producers of wine with a production of over 11,000 cases. Needless to say, if you are looking for it, BOW probably makes it. There are so many wines that I don’t have the space to run them down, but you can check out their website as with the other wineries as well. Opening the first of October will be the only brewery that is part of a winery in Virginia. The Barrel Oak Farm Taphouse has been in the works for months and is finally brewing beer that will be offered for sale in October. After all of this wine drinking, it might be the perfect time for a beer. Check out their Kolsch, IPA, Orange-infused Wit, or Belgian Doubei with an ever so slightly sweet finish. So what does the 2016 vintage look like in the long run? Randy Morgan (Naked Mountain) and Brian Roeder (Barrel Oak) both agree that the strong summer heat has ripened the fruit perfectly and the rains over Labor Day did no damage. “If the fruit is clean…a little weather is no problem,” Says Roeder. John Todhunter (Three Fox) went a little further, “A hot, dry summer saved the wine grape harvest from a cool, wet spring that gave a late start to the growing season. In spring wine growers were worried about
being able to ripen a crop this year. At the end of summer we’re all hot and sweaty but looking at a great vintage and a slightly early harvest.” At most wineries all whites have been picked with the reds to follow in the next few weeks. “So far Brix have been in the 2425 range, slightly higher than usual for our area. If the wine making is as good as the wine growing, 2016 could be one of Northern Virginia’s great vintages,” Todhunter tells me. Note: Brix is the measurement level of sugar in grapes that ultimately determines how much alcohol a wine will have. When leaving Barrel Oak, turn left on 17 and it will take you to the towns of Marshall and then The Plains.
In Marshall you will find the Red Truck Bakery and new a popular butcher shop, The Whole Ox. If you are really hungry, stop in at Joe’s Pizza for all kinds of Italian eats… and lots of it. About five miles down the road is The Plains where there is casual great dining. The Rail Stop is popular as is The Front Porch and Girasole. Each is different and each is pretty darn good. I hope you have enjoyed this road trip and have the chance to experience it yourself this month. October, also Virginia Wine Month, is your opportunity to see the harvest, de-stemming and crushing of potentially one of Virginia’s greatest vintages.
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DINING OUT LANI GERING
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e are stepping “outside of the box” this month. Instead of making a reservation and ordering a full course meal with all of the white table cloth dining fanfare, we decided to check out what our friends at Society Fair aka The Fair have in their picnic bag to go. We thought this was very fitting considering October is a big month for area steeplechase races where tail gating is the norm as well as Virginia Wine month where we celebrate the many wonderful wineries we have here in the Commonwealth. This means that a picnic bag/basket may be in order. We realize that our local grocery store chains may offer similar options but we are all
Society Fair’s Picnic on the Run about supporting locally owned and operated businesses. We decided to introduce you to the Society Fair “Picnic Fair”. For those readers not familiar with Society Fair, it is the brain child of Cathal and Meshelle Armstrong of the popular Old Town Alexandria eatery, Restaurant Eve. They describe the Fair as “a boutique emporium of epicurean delight, where everything we do is Devoted to Food”. It is indeed a visual food circus; a restaurant, market, bakery and butchery, all under one enchanted roof! On a recent stop in the market, I saw a flyer that was promoting their Picnic Fair — the ultimate To Go Picnic Bag. The bag is packed for two people and
includes: • House Made Spiced Nuts (4 oz) • Olive Assortment (4 oz) • Seasonal Society Fair Dip ( 4oz) • Three Cheeses: Manchego, Cashel Blue and Creamy Chevre (2 oz of each) • Three Meats: Prosciutto, Salame Casalingo and Sweet Coppa (10 slices of each) • Lavosh and Crostini for 2 • An Apple • 4 Chocolate Chip Cookies • 1 Bottle of sommelier-selected wine with a screw cap top • 2 Govino Wine Glasses (stemless, reusable plastic) • 2 Small plates (recycle friendly) • Plastic utensils and napkins for 2 DINING OUT > PAGE 42
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Dining Guide AMERICAN ASHAR RESTAURANT AND BAR 116 South Alfred St. 703-894-6356 BILBO BAGGINS 208 Queen St. 703-683-0300 BITTERSWEET 823 King St. 703-549-2708 BLACKWALL HITCH 5 Cameron St. 571-982-3577 CARLYLE CLUB 411 John Carlyle St. 703-549-8957 CHADWICKS 203 Strand St. 703-836-4442 chadwicksrestaurants.com An Old Town tradition since 1979 and an original Georgetown pub and restaurant since 1967. CHART HOUSE One Cameron St. 703-684-5080 CITY KITCHEN 330 South Pickett St. 703-685-9172 fatcitykitchen.com USA City inspired menu choices that bring together traditional American and global cuisine with their own personal touch. Casual dress. $30 and under. Lots of free parking. Open 7 days a week with brunch on Sat & Sun 11-3. AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa COLUMBIA FIREHOUSE 109 S. St. Asaph St. 703-683-1776 EVENING STAR CAFÉ 2000 Mt. Vernon Ave. 703-549-5051 FIN & HOOF 801 N. Saint Asaph St. 703-836-4700 FIRE FLIES 1501 Mt. Vernon Ave. 703-548-7200 FOSTERS GRILLE 2004 Eisenhower Ave. 703-725-1342 GADSBYS TAVERN 138 N. Royal St. 703-548-1288 HARD TIMES CAFE 1404 King St. 703-837-0050 HUNTING CREEK STATION 1106 King St. 703-836-5126
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RAILSTOP GASTROPUB 901 N. Fairfax St. 703-683-8793
ASIAN ASIAN BISTRO 809 King St. 703-836-1515
JACKS PLACE 222 North Lee St. 703-684-0372
RAMPARTS 1700 Fern St. 703-998-6616 rampartstavern.com
JACKSON 20 480 King St. 703-842-2790
REYNOLDS STREET CAFÉ 34 S. Reynolds St. 703-751-0830
MAI THAI 9 King St. 703-548-0600
JOE THEISMANNS 1800 Diagonal Rd. 703-739-0777
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RED MEI 602 King St. 703-837-0094
KING STREET BLUES 112 N. St. Asaph St. 703-836-8800 LAPORTAS 1600 Duke St. 703-683-6313 LOST DOG CAFE 808 North Henry St. 571-970-6511 MACKIE’S BAR AND GRILL 907 King St. 703-684-3288 MAGNOLIA’S ON KING 703 King St. 703-838-9090 MAJESTIC CAFÉ 911 King St. 703-837-9117 MASON SOCIAL 728 Henry Street Old Town Alexandria 703-548-8800 mason-social.com MOUNT VERNON INN Mount Vernon, Va 703-780-0011 MURPHYS IRISH PUB 713 King St. 703-548-1717 murphyspub.com Old-world Irish pub featuring a roaring fireplace, serving a variety of imported, domestic and non-alcoholic beers in a friendly atmosphere. Serving robust American-Irish meals at fair prices. Favorites include fish and chips and Irish stew. Irish-style entertainment nightly. NICKELLS AND SCHIFFLER 1028 King St. 703-684-5922 NINAS DANDY Potomac Party Cruises Zero Prince St. 703-683-6076 dandydinnerboat.com OCONNELLS RESTAURANT & BAR 112 King St. 703-739-1124 danieloconnellsrestaurant.com OVERWOOD 220 North Lee St. 703-535-3340 PORK BARREL BBQ 2312 Mount Vernon Ave. 703-822-5699
ROCK IT GRILL 1319 King St. 703-739-2274 RT's RESTAURANT 3804 Mt. Vernon Ave. 703-684-6010 rtsrestaurant.com SAMUEL BECKETTS IRISH GASTRO PUB 2800 S. Randolph St. Villages of Shirlington 703-379-0122 SHOOTER MCGEES 5239 Duke St. 703-751-9266 SOCIETY FAIR 277 S. Washington St. 703-683-3247 SONOMA CELLAR 207 King St. 703-966-3550 SOUTHSIDE 815 815 S. Washington St. 703-836-6222 T.J. STONES GRILL HOUSE & TAP ROOM 608 Montgomery St. 703-548-1004 tjstones.com American cuisine with libations from around the world. Bar specials Mon-Fri, 4-7 pm. Brunch served Sat & Sun. TRADEMARK 2800 Jamieson Ave. 703-253-8640 UNION STREET PUBLIC HOUSE 121 South Union St. 703-548-1785 unionstreetpublichouse.com Old Towns favorite neighborhood tap and grill. Distinct southern style menu, fine steaks, fresh seafood. Sunday brunch, private parties, happy hour. VERMILLION 1120 King St. 703-684-9669 VIRTUE GRAIN & FEED 106 South Union St. 571-970-3669 VOLA’S DOCKSIDE GRILL & THE HI-TIDE LOUNGE 101 North Union St. 703-935-8890 THE WAREHOUSE BAR & GRILL 214 King St. 703-683-6868
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STREETS MARKET AND CAFE 3108 Mt. Vernon Ave. 571-431-6810 THAILAND ROYAL 801 N. Fairfax St. 703 535-6622 TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 66 Canal Center Plaza 703-683-8878 CAPHE BANH MI VIETNAMESE 407 Cameron St. 703-549-0800 SANG JUN THAI 300 King Street 571-312-3377 KAI ZEN TAVERN 1901 Mt. Vernon Ave. 703-836-1212 CONTINENTAL BRABO by Robert Weidmaier 1600 King St. 703-894-3440 BRABO TASTING ROOM 1600 King St. 703-894-5252 CEDAR KNOLL INN GW Parkway at Lucia Ln. 703-799-1501 RESTAURANT EVE 110 S. Pitt St. 703-706-0450 TEMPO 4231 Duke St. 703-370-7900 temporestaurant.com Northern Italian, French provincial and American cuisine featuring fresh seafood, meats and pasta served in a contemporary, romantic atmosphere. FRENCH BASTILLE 606 N. Fayette St. 703-519-3776 bastillerestaurant.com LE REFUGE 127 N. Washington St. 703-548-4661 FONTAINES CAFFE & CREPERIE 119 S. Royal St. 703-535-8151 LA MADELEINE 500 King St. 703-729-2854 TWO NINETEEN RESTAURANT 219 King St. 703-549-1141
YVES BISTRO 235 Swamp Fox Rd. (in Hoffman Ctr.) 703-329-1010 LA BERGERIE 218 N. Lee St. 703-683-1007 labergerie.com ITALIAN BERTUCCIS 725 King St. 703-548-8500 BUGSYS PIZZA RESTAURANT 111 King St. 703-683-0313 bugsyspizza.com FACCIA LUNA 823 S. Washington St. 703-838-5998 GERANIO RISTORANTE 722 King St. 703-548-0088 geranio.net Still Old Towns highest-rated Italian restaurant (Zagat). Discerning Old Towners flock here for refined cuisine in this comfortable, yet sophisticated restaurant. With entrees from $14, there is no reason not to enjoy a selection from their Wine Spectator award-winning list, while being attended by the friendly staff of seasoned professionals. Reservations recommended and casual attire welcomed. HANKS PASTA BAR 600 Montgomery Ave. 571-312-4117 IL PORTO RESTAURANT 121 King St. 703-836-8833 LANDINI BROTHERS 115 King St. 703-836-8404 landinibrothers.com Elegant, classical Italian cuisine served in a lovely historical setting. Fresh veal, homemade pastas, and fresh fish are some of the daily choices. An extensive list of wines and champagnes served in a sophisticated and friendly atmosphere. LENA’S WOOD-FIRED PIZZA & TAP 401 East Braddock Rd. 703-960-1086 PARADISO 124 King St. 703-683-5330 PINES OF FLORENCE 1300 King St. 703-549-1796 RED ROCKS FIREBRICK PIZZA 904 King St. 703-717-9873 TRATTORIA DA FRANCO 305 S. Washington St. 703-548-9338 MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA 529 East Howell Ave. 571-970-1006 LA TASCA 607 King St. 703-299-9810 “Spring into Spain and Feast Like a King.” Offering unlimited tapas at lunch
and dinner. Choice of dessert included. Lunch 11:30 am - 4:30 pm for $20.07; dinner 4:30 pm - close for $30.07. Eat a little, drink a little, have a lot of fun! TAVERNA CRETEKOU 818 King St. 703-548-8688 tavernacretekou.com PITA HOUSE 719 King St. 703-684-9194 thepitahouse.com Family owned and operated; carry out available and free delivery. DELIAS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 209 Swamp Fox Rd. Alexandria, VA 703-329-0006 BISTRO DU SOLEIL 1116 King St. 571-312-2754 SEAFOOD HANKS OYSTER BAR 1026 King St. 703-739-HANK RTS RESTAURANT 3804 Mt. Vernon Ave. 703-684-6010 FISH MARKET-OLD TOWN 105 King St. 703-836-5676 fishmarketoldva.com Internationally known and locally owned! We serve shrimps, a few crabs, tall people and lots of nice people, too! Live music and lively food! ERNIES ORGINIAL CRABHOUSE 1743 King St. 703-836-0046 THE WHARF 119 King St. 703-836-2834 wharfrestaurant.com "Its All About the Seafood," traditional and creative coastal cuisine. FISH MARKET-CLINTON 7611Old Branch Ave. Clinton, MD 301-599-7900 INDIAN BOMBAY CURRY COMPANY 2607 Mount Vernon Ave. 703-836-6363 DISHES OF INDIA 1510A Bellview Blvd. 703-660-6085 MEXICAN LATIN SOUTHWESTERN DON TACO TEQUILA BAR 808 King St. 703-988-3144 LOS TIOS GRILL 2615 Mt. Vernon Ave. 703-299-9290 LOS TOLTECOS 4111 Duke St. 703-823-1167 TAQUERIA POBLANO 2400-B Mt. Vernon Ave. 703-548-TACO (8226) CASA FELIPE 835 N. Royal St. 703-535-7868
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When did you first become interested in cooking? Why did you decide to pursue a culinary career? At the age of 14, I started cooking. I belonged to a poor farmer family with 7 kids and being the eldest in the family, I helped with daily house chores and one of the common everyday chores was helping my mom with cooking. She was the best cook
and I loved her cooking. I was amazed at the kind of magic she could produce with only limited items in her hand. I decided to master that magic and I am sure where ever she is, she is proud watching a great magician working in the kitchen from above. Who has been the biggest inspiration for your career? My mother by far. I watched her feed us the best meals she could make from whatever was available to her at that time. It is not the ingredients, it is the magic one must to do with them to produce a great dish. What dish on the menu are you most curious to see how it’s received? Murg Makhani, aka butter chicken, is a dish that requires high proficiency and delicate mixtures of different spices. If not done precisely right, the guests will know right away. So I pay attention to what my guests have to say about it. What do you do to insure that the food going out to your customers is of the highest quality? I always make sure we are getting the best quality of raw materials from our suppliers. I focus on consistency as lots of my guests have been coming
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hef Ramanand Bhatt’s culinary journey began when he was 16 years old in New Delhi, India cooking at a roadside cafe. At age 25 he continued cooking in Spain at a prestigious Indian restaurant. Returning to India, he worked for the Air India flight kitchen until he moved to the U.S. Chef Bhatt and his sons, Naresh and Gopal Bhatt opened Dishes of India in 1997. Their focus is traditional, authentic Indian cuisine from the heart using only the freshest ingredients and best spices. Chef Bhatt says “The secret to our success is the extraordinary gift of happiness our family has received from God. That flows out of all we do.” As a true family restaurant, a few days a week you will also find Naresh’s son and daughter working alongside their dad, uncle and grandfather!
Chef Ramanand Bhatt presenting his Tandoori Murg (Roast Chicken)
to Dishes of India since they were little children and all of them are quite familiar with our food. Any slight variation will set off the alarm. My staff is well trained and I am constantly looking over. If any chef in the world could prepare you a meal, who would it, be? I love to have my son prepare a meal for me — he assists me at the kitchen of Dishes of India. I think he will keep
the flame burning for quite some time after I am gone. What’s your guilty food pleasure? I am fond of spicy food, so anything that has lots of hot spices will make my day. If you would like to see your favorite chef featured here, send contact info to chester@chestersimpson.com.
left to right: Murg Karahi, Vegetable Biryani, Murg Tikka Tandori, Mango Lassi, Naan & Basmati Rice
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GRAPEVINE FRANK BRITT
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t the entrance to Three Fox Vineyards are three stone foxes —Giovanni, Della and Milano. Why Italian names? Because the winery is a bit of Tuscany in the heart of Northern Virginia’s hunt country, offering visitors a taste of La Dolce Vita. The winery is just off Route 17 going north towards Paris in Fauquier County’s historic Mosby Heritage Area. Cross the bridge over Crooked Run (which parallels Route 17), and wander up the lane to Three Fox Vineyards. Continue on for about half a mile and you will arrive at the charming cottage-like Tasting Room which is surrounded by gardens, patios and fountains, just like in Italy. Three Fox, with an Italian focus and a bit of the south of France thrown in, is a 15-acre vineyard planted in the Italian varietals Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Pinot Grigio, as well as Viognier, the main white wine grape of the Rhone Valley. Cabernet Franc and
Merlot, both of which are grown in many parts of Italy and France, are also estate grown at Three Fox. The vineyard was first planted in May 2002 and annual production is currently around 2700-3000 cases. The estate grape harvest comes in at between 3035 tons. Three Fox is in the prestigious “Middleburg Virginia” American Viticultural Area (or “AVA”). At Three Fox Vineyards, you can relax and enjoy award-winning wines in the large picnic meadow alongside Crooked Run or at one of many outdoor tables close by the Tasting Room. Some are actually in the vines, or on the two patios that are tented and heated in the winter. For those enjoying the meadow there are picnic tables and creekside hammocks. The tasting room offers a number of different wines for your selection, including: • Leggero Chardonnay (a non-oaked, crisp Chardonnay) • Calabrese Pinot Grigio (made in a modern, flavorful style now popular
in Italy) • La Boheme Viognier (a silky, tropical fruit laden, old world style Viognier) • Gatto Bianco (off dry, crisp white blend, citrus center, and tends to finish dry) • Cano Pazzo Rosé (dry Sangiovese based Rosé)
In addition, Giacosa Springlot Reserve Chardonnay by the bottle is available for purchase. This is a recent platinum medal winner (90+ points) and an absolute delight on the palate. Three Fox also has a “guest wine” which is Claude Thibaut’s outstanding Thibaud — Jannison Virginia Sparkling Chardonnay. Tasting it blind, one would swear it’s a French champagne. Maggie
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• Signor Sangiovese Reserve (pure Sangiovese from the best barrel batches) • Volpe Sangiovese (a smooth, flavorful super-Tuscan style blended Sangiovese) • Piemontese Nebbiolo (rich, supple, complex with red fruit and spice notes) • Trovatella Merlot (a “right bank” Bordeaux styled blend of Merlot and Cab Franc) • Alouette Cabernet Franc (pure Cab Franc as it’s meant to be — rich, robust and elegant) • Rosso Dolce (a “split” size of a semiported Chambourcin, a black forest cake in a glass)
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Three Fox’s founders, John and Holli Todhunter, have a love of food, wine, and travel. John is the winemaker and Holli is the vintner (wine grower). After study and hands-on training in various venues, they designed and planted their first commercial vineyard involvement on a friend’s land in Upperville in 1998. In 2001 they acquired the undeveloped property that became Three Fox Vineyards. The winery is just a short drive (about 1 hr 20 min) from downtown Washington, DC or about 45 minutes from the I-495 / I-66 interchange. Hours of operation for public tastings are 11 AM to 5 PM daily, except Tuesday and Wednesday, and 12 Noon to 5 PM on Sundays. “Last call” is typically around 5:15. Three Fox welcomes organized groups by reservation. They are dog and child friendly, so bring the family! Light fare is available for purchase (sausages, cheeses, crackers) for an impromptu picnic. Guests may bring your own food, but as required by ABC, no alcohol is permitted except Three Fox wines. The many tables and other seating facilities are reserved for guests who are enjoying Three Fox wine. Most Saturdays and holidays in season there is live music. Check the website or their ad in this section for a schedule of special events. You can find some Three Fox wines at Wegmans in Gainesville and Dulles Town Center. October is Virginia Wine Month and Three Fox Vineyards is annually the “winery of the month” at the luxurious Salamander Resort in Middleburg. On Sunday afternoons in October enjoy a tasting in their Gold Cup Bar. Frank Britt is the publisher of the Official Virginia Wine Lover, an online newsletter that promotes the Virginia wine industry. He was the co-founder of Virginia Wine Lover Magazine and consults with a number of wine festivals. Britt can be reached at frank@brittmarketing.com
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VISITING VIRGINIAS WINE COUNTRY Its always a good idea to call before visiting. Many Virginia wineries are small, family-owned operations and may be closed during the time you are planning to visit. If you are a group of eight or more, call ahead to help the winery prepare for your visit and to make sure they can accept groups. Most of our wineries have grape cluster highway signs within a ten-mile radius pointing the way to the winery. Many of these signs also tell you how many miles to go before reaching the winery. October 2016 | 37
EXPLORING VIRGINIAWINES DOUG FABBIOLI
Growing Our Sip
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acreage planted has gone up substantially as well as the number of wineries to around 250. Also, last month the governor announced that Virginia wine sales hit a new high in 2015 at over 550,000 cases. These kinds of increases happen because of a number
of factors, but I feel the most important one is quality. Because Virginia vineyards and wineries are smaller than many in the world, more attention and effort is put into each batch of wine. It is a crafted product that shows the care and importance of each
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batch. Also, we have a rather knowledgeable and sophisticated wine market and they want world class wines. Through leadership at the state level and investment of effort and funds from the wineries, we have been able to continue our quality growth curve to attain that level of stature. This year we have started the Virginia Wineries Research Exchange, where wineries are doing different experiments with their vineyards and winemaking processes and comparing and sharing the results with each other. This is a Virginia Wine Board funded project with the wineries taking on the brunt on the work. It is coordinated through 5 regional research leaders to keep scientific protocols in order and experiments relevant as well as non-redundant. This effort will keep our quality moving forward and we will be learning as an industry, not just individual businesses. As you have heard me before, not all wines are perfect. If you do not like a wine, DON’T BUY IT! In our free capitalist society, we vote every day with our dollar. Remember that local dollars go a lot farther to influence your community, region and state. But if you find a wine that you do like, PLEASE BUY IT! Farm wineries commit many thousands of dollars to each acre of grapes it farms. That commitment keeps the land green, keeps the housing developers focused on building in
the more residential areas, and keep the regenerating force of Mother Nature working on our soils, water and air. Remember that in order to farm, we also need people to do the work! I had a friend who was considering working in the industry say to me the other day, “You want me to work harder, and get paid less?” Well, I guess there is no better description for what we do! There is no guaranteed paycheck, the days don’t end when the clock says so, but when the work is done. There is no government contract guaranteeing payment and employment. But, there is physical work, brain power, real people, always something to do, problem solving, leadership opportunities, collaborative spirit, selfmotivation, teamwork and many other buzz words that actually come from our truly oldest profession….farming! So as I return to the vineyard to continue our 2016 vintage harvest, support your local farmers, buy the wines you like, and recognize that we always need crazy, driven people to do this endless, earthy job of growing stuff for others, whether it be grapes, corn, cattle or grains. Thanks for listening to today’s thoughts. Doug is the proprietor and winemaker of Fabbioli Cellars in Loudoun County and has been penning this column for several years. He has been instrumental in the success of many of the Commonwealth’s vineyards and wineries. Old Town Crier
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atch and Return or no fishing areas were defeated in last month’s Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MDDNR) Black Bass Advisory Subcommittee (BBAS). On the table were possible open-ended closures of entire creeks like Piscataway and portions of other Potomac and Upper Chesapeake Bay creeks. Closures could have been year round or only during spawn. However the BBAS said NO to all options with an 8-4 vote, as MD DNR was unable to
demonstrate the effectiveness of area closures or how to reasonably measure results. BASS and FLW voiced solid opposition. The meeting was well attended by local tournament anglers concerned with possible closures, but also with the decision reached by the BBAS in August to impose a 4 fish 12-15 inches and only one fish over 15 from June 16 to March. Many saw the waivers as unreasonable and the slot limit unfishable. MD, DC and VA fishing organizations presented letters voicing
Bassing IN OCTOBER POTOMAC RIVER
Cooler water has the fish moving! Mann’s spinnerbaits with white skirts on 12 pound test GAMMA Edge fluorocarbon line can cover water and snapped out of scattered grass remnants. Also Mann’s Baby 1-Minus will hook up with fall bass. Change the hooks to Mustad KVD Short Shank Triple Grip trebles. Also on 12 pound Edge.
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fairly represented. Guides recounted their impartiality and split over the closure vote. ASA Director of Keep America Fishing Liz Ogilvie also appeared in support of preserving fishing opportunities. An electrifying performance in August’s Bassmaster Elite Series tournament, the winner bringing in an astounding 18 pounds a day with many 20+ pound bags brought in, confirmed what pros and locals have experienced, the Potomac River is producing a lot of fish. Virginia
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) biologist John Odenkirk maintains, that in a fishery with a high voluntary release rate (over 99%), and a low total annual mortality rate, restrictive regulations would only inconvenience anglers. He also took exception to being misquoted at the August BBAS meeting, corrected at the September meeting. Bottom line he says, “...black bass populations in the southeast US are driven by variable recruitment based on environmental variables, GO FISH > PAGE 42
their concerns and sense of urgency to set 2017 schedules. Many indicated they’d fish elsewhere. Anglers have been told this was only a recommendation to the Sport Fish Advisory Committee. While literally true, this downplays the path to approval being a step closer. Of concern to many anglers including BASS Conservation Director Gene Gilliland was Subcommittee membership composition. Of 13 members, 6 are guides, giving the appearance tournament anglers are not
Topwater fish are eating! Look for the warmest part of the day and keep baits moving as baitfish are scattering. Lucky Craft G-Splash Poppers and fast walking Gunfish can cover water on 10-pound test GAMMA Copoly. Finding small clumps of grass or leftover edges, use Mizmo tubes on 3/0 Mustad Mega Bite hooks on 12-14 pound Edge. A good soaking in garlic Jack’s Juice Bait Spray. Wood comes into play. Docks and laydowns are good Mann’s Stone Jig targets. Seeing the cover this time of the year is tough. Top polarized sunglasses like Maui Jim HT lenses allow the fish targets to be seen.
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FITNESS NICOLE FLANAGAN
Staying Fit for the Start of the Holiday Season
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ctober marks the beginning of the holiday season. This is the time of year when we start making all those yummy baked goods and delicious homemade soups. Instead of letting all this wonderful food catch up to us this year, let’s make a goal to maintain our fitness. Last month I said how fall is the best time to get yourself back into a fitness routine and gear up for the cooler months ahead. Well, it has been thirty days since then and hopefully everyone has been able to stick with his or her fitness routines. In case you are starting to falter from your schedule, here are some tips to keep you motivated for the next month. I’m sure that some of you have had a little extra time to set aside for your workout now that the kids are back
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in school. Just remember that dedicated workout times are great but you can get your exercise other ways as well. You don’t necessarily have to set aside a whole hour to workout. Exercising can actually be a lot of fun. Wondering what to do on a Saturday afternoon? Look for an activity that suits the whole family! Check out a local climbing wall or hiking trail. Push your kids on the swings or climb with them on the jungle gym. Plan a neighborhood kickball or touch football game. Find an activity you enjoy, and go for it. If you get bored, try something new. If you’re moving, it counts! Exercise helps us deal with stress and can increase the energy we need to deal with all of our daily activities. Exercise stimulates various brain chemicals that may
leave you feeling happier and more relaxed than you were before you worked out. You’ll also look better and
feel better when you exercise regularly. This will boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem. Exercise reduces feelings of depression and anxiety. Use regular exercise as a way to improve your own well-being and as a way to keep up with your busy life. If your weekdays are anything like mine, you are running around from the minute you wake up in the morning until you climb into bed at night. While exercise can help you have more energy throughout the day, it can also help you sleep better at night. Regular exercise can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. The timing is up to you. If you’re having trouble sleeping, you might want to try late afternoon workouts. The natural dip in body temperature five to six hours after you exercise should help you fall asleep. When you sleep better at night, you wake up feeling more energized
for the day. Having a good night’s sleep can improve your productivity, mood and concentration. As if all of the above aren’t enough good reasons to exercise, here is yet another one that will keep you motivated through the cooler months. Exercise helps improve your immune system. We are exposed to viruses and germs every day. As the weather gets cooler we tend to spend less time outdoors and more time inside. The average adult will get sick with a cold about two times a year. Some people are less susceptible to becoming sick because their immune systems are stronger. More and more research is finding a link between moderate regular exercise and a strong immune system. Regular exercise has been linked to a positive immune system response and a temporary boost in the production of macrophages, the cells that attack bacteria. It is believed that consistent exercise can lead to substantial benefits in immune system health over the long-term. With the holidays right around the corner and things becoming more hectic, we can all count on exercise as one way to de-stress and stay healthy. Aside from the many benefits I have mentioned already, I’m sure you have come to find that exercise is something that can help the many aspects of our busy lives. Whether you work out to distress from work, keep with your family, or simply for the feeling of a good hard workout, exercise is something that you can always fall back on.
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try scanning from your toes, along the floor and up the wall to the ceiling directly above you and back down. Sounds easy, right? This third exercise will test your dynamic balance: You will need something to set in front of you such as a cone or basketball. Stand about two feet away from your object and start by lifting one foot off the ground. Lean forward toward your object by bringing your opposite leg behind you and keep your stance leg straight (knee not locked out). Bend from your hip and avoid rounding the back by keeping great posture. Continue to reach until you are able to touch the object with your opposite hand
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access to equipment or want the ultimate challenge, try these exercises with your eyes closed. The best time to perform balance exercises is at the very beginning of your workout or as part of your warm-up routine before you get too fatigued. Unverzagt holds a BS in Wellness Management from Black Hills State University. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), and a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
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alance is the foundation for nearly every movement. We rely on it so much without even thinking twice about it. Balance is utilized during sitting, standing up, walking, climbing stairs, running, and not to mention….exercise, which is why I want to share a few ways to test your balance this month. Let me start off by explaining about the two types of balance, static and dynamic. Static balance is the ability to hold a position without excessive movement for a certain amount of time, such as standing on one leg. Dynamic balance is being able to maintain control while performing a movement, such as walking a tightrope. Now, I don’t expect you to be able to actually walk a tightrope, you can leave that up to Barnum & Bailey’s Circus performers!
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and slowly come back to the start position. Your back leg should also remain straight to help counter-balance your torso during this exercise. Try 10 reps on each leg. You can increase the challenge by grabbing a dumbbell. These are very basic exercises to test your balance skills. Remember to keep movements slow to remain in control. If you lose your balance at any time during the exercise, just place the opposite foot on the ground to regain control. Do not hop around on one leg. You can always find ways to up the difficulty level by adding an unstable surface such as a BOSU trainer or Dyna-Disc. If you don’t have
Here is the first exercise to test your static balance: Stand upright with your feet together and arms at your sides. Slowly lift one foot off the ground by flexing your hip and knee and hold that position for at least 30 seconds. Switch feet to find out which leg has better control. The goal is to feel comfortable on each side in order to progress to more challenging exercises. The second balance exercise starts just like the first except that you will be looking over your left and right shoulders to increase difficulty. Start by looking at the wall in front of you then slowly scan the room toward your left shoulder without looking down at the floor. Once you’ve looked over that shoulder, scan back to the right side until you’ve looked over the other one. Repeat this 10 times on each leg. Once you’ve mastered this exercise,
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The afternoon that we got our picnic, the spiced nuts were some fantastic candied pecans and the dip was a very tasty Indian Dal that consisted of carrots, curry, yogurt, cilantro and lime juice. There wasn’t anything in the mix that we didn’t enjoy. The cookies were just like I like them – a little on the brown side and very buttery. I love that flavor. Since we weren’t going to be able to head to a winery during the week, we decided to take a drive down the
GW Parkway and picnic on the banks of the Potomac River. We travel with a picnic blanket so once we picked up the bag we were ready to go. We wanted to experience the set up just like you get it at the market. We had everything we needed after we added two bottles of water to the mix. I think this is something they might want to add to the bag in the future. There was plenty of food for both of us. My picnic partner isn’t a big fan of olives so I got to enjoy all of them. I let him have a few more slices of the salame to make up for it. When we do it again,
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I think we might put the “parts” in a real picnic basket and take cloth napkins and real wine glasses and some upgraded utensils — similar to the photo accompanying this write up. Makes the event a little more refined. Even if you aren’t on your way to Hunt Country or a Virginia Winery, the picnic bag is a no muss, no fuss way to enjoy some light fare and a nice bottle of wine anywhere your vehicle might take you. The contents would fit nicely in a back pack as well – take it on your next bike ride or hike. The cost of the Picnic Fare is $50.
and they request a 48 hour notice but I bet they can pull it together in a shorter period of time if need be. You can order it online or by calling the market. Society Fair is a very customer service oriented place. They also have other Bags-to-Go that include a Southern BBQ Picnic for 4 at $55 (I think we will try this next) and their popular Friday night Date Night bags that change weekly. You will have to check online to see what is cooking in that department.
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much, much more than social factors including angler behavior.” MD and VA surveys show completely different results. Recent VA surveys look very good. Often cited as further evidence of the demise of the Potomac was the absence for several years on the Bassmaster Top 100 fisheries list. However, at the meeting it was exposed as an informal popularity contest among fisheries managers, writers on fishing junkets, and BASS Nation officials. Enabling Bassmasters to promote appearances and generate web site clicks, this list carries very little weight. If the slot limit and waiver make it through the MD General Assembly, Potomac tournaments must follow weigh-in requirements with tubs and release tubs and returning bass to designated release areas. Losing local small events, unable to comply with the waivers, will impact area economies. Charles County reports tournament generated revenues range from $75,000 to $900,000. The Potomac River’s premier fishing reputation continues to bring events for 2017. However, Charles County had not been made aware of the possibility of tournament deterring restrictions. Also overlooked was the impact of closures. Not contacted for input regarding potential loss of business, Piscataway’s Fort Washington Marina small boat and kayak anglers would not be able to fish there. Worst yet is the real impact on local charity tournaments. The Real American Heroes Foundation (RAHF) has afforded military members a day on the water and supplies for our overseas troops. Many of the aftertournament requirements are beyond their
capacity and budget. With uncertainly of whether they would qualify for a waiver, as the BBAS slot limit recommendation moves forward, RAHF is pursuing alternative fisheries, at the risk of losing anglers and sponsors. Another charity mainstay unable to qualify for a waiver is the St. Jude Children’s Hospital tournament, raising over $250,000 in 21 years. Anglers surveyed revealed 70% would not fish a slot limit event. Last month the BBAS modestly modified the waivers. The requirement to carry fish over 5 pounds in separate bags has been deleted. For VA anglers, MD DNR will approve nearby sites to make fish release more accommodating. A slight loophole has been created. “Additional (and alternative) Special Conditions may be (arranged) by Regional Fisheries staff as deemed necessary.” Contact MD Tidal Bass Manager Joe Love to start a conversation. Love admits things look better now with better SAV growth and fish reproduction, but also feels better fish care makes sense. Possible plans might lead to MD sitting down with VA to discuss the management of the river with a focus on tournament management. Commercial haul seine fishing, considered to be destructive to SAVs and bass spawning, will be discussed by the BBAS. Capt. Steve Chaconas is a Potomac bass fishing guide and contributing writer for BoatU.S. (BoatUS.com) Potomac River reports: nationalbass.com. Book trips/purchase gift certificates: info@NationalBass.com.
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re you lip locked with your lipstick or wish you were? Are you convinced there is a conspiracy to make your lipstick fade quickly? Well, you’re not alone. The most frequently asked questions are: HOW do I make my lipstick stay on longer…WHAT is the longest wearing lipstick? In reality we are all simply in the dark about the different types of lipsticks and their “wearability”. Let me shed some light. So, what is the longest wearing lipstick? Well, I wish I could say it is Brand X in so and so color. It’s just not that easy, but it is simple to understand how to find the longest wearing lipstick. Lip color is generally broken down into three categories — lip gloss, sheer lipsticks and matte lipsticks. Lip gloss does not wear long. It isn’t meant to and it usually doesn’t have enough color to stain the lips. They only offer a hint of color balanced with a lot of shine. They are perfect for the woman that doesn’t like
the look of lipstick or the trouble of putting it on, but wants a little color to brighten her lips. Lip gloss is also perfect for drier, chapped lips because all that ‘glossy shine’ instantly makes the lips look moist. Sheer lipsticks are the next category of lipsticks. These have really accelerated in popularity in recent years. Almost every major brand of cosmetics has a collection of sheer lipsticks. Sheer lipsticks come in a traditional lipstick tube, but they don’t pack as much color punch as a traditional matte lipstick. These sheer alternatives are usually lighter weight, moisturizing, and a lighter pigment than a matte counterpart. Sheer lipsticks wear a little longer than lip gloss, but not much. If you do have a favorite lipstick color but don’t always want the look of a severe lip, there is probably a sheer alternative. These sheer lipsticks also
make it easier to switch from the office to the soccer field without having to completely change your look. The last category of lipstick is the matte lipstick. Think of this as the gold standard of long wearing lipstick. Matte lipsticks are the longest wearing lipstick regardless of the brand. Since they don’t have any moisturizing ingredients, the color almost ‘sticks’ to the lips. The pigments are also typically deeper and richer. The deeper colors combined with a lack of moisturizing ingredients makes the lipstick last much longer on the lips. So, the longest wearing matte lipstick is one that is darker or deeper in color. A deep red matte will last longer than a bubble gum pink. The only problem with matte lipsticks is that they make the lip look dry. If you suffer from chronically chapped lips, you might want to consider layering your matte lipstick over a good lip moisturizer
and add a dab of lip gloss. Now that we all know which type of lipstick stays on longer, let’s now solve the mystery of HOW to make your lipstick stay on longer. The obvious first answer is to choose a matte lipstick. However, there are a few tricks to making any lipstick stay on longer. First, take a little face primer and pat it on your lips. Your foundation with a little powder over it will do the trick too. Next, line your lips with a lip liner that is the same color as your lipstick. Take that liner and color in your lips. Make sure to stay in the lines. Now, apply a matte lipstick over
the liner. Remember, if you choose a darker color, it has a better chance of lasting longer. The next step is to blot your lips with a tissue or, even better, a piece of paper. Paper is preferred because it won’t leave any tissue residue. Now, go ahead and apply another layer of your lipstick color. Finally, finish off your look with a little lip gloss to make the lips look less dry. Voila! You now know the trick to making lipstick stay on longer. Keep in mind, ladies, if you are a lip licker or can’t go five minutes without drinking something, you will have to reapply your lipstick, lip gloss, or sheer lipstick more often.
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Ending Miscommunication Using Palmistry
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e all have an innate style of communicating and it’s our wish or presumption that everyone else has the same style. Except they don’t. Other people have a way of communicating that is innate to them and can seem alien to us. This is where understanding your heart line type can help! Your heart lines show how you communicate. Your heart line also shows how you wish everyone would communicate with you! There are four heart line types and each has its own style.
The Passionate or Diva Heart Line requires speed. They don’t have time for details and the history of how you came to your conclusion – they simply want to know what it’s got
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to do with them! Whether you’re selling to a Diva or trying to convince him to clean his room, it’s in your best interest to present the highlights in a useful, quick manner. You can help them by writing down reminders or deadlines and popping in with quick check-ins to ensure that you’re still top of mind. The Passionate can get easily distracted by shiny objects and new adventures. In conversation, they may promise to do something but at the appointed time, they don’t show up. Don’t take it personally, they ran down a rabbit hole after something else interesting and lost track of time.
The Nurturer Heart Line requires your time.
They don’t like you to fastforward in conversations and
they enjoy learning all about your back story. They want to know how you feel and why you feel the way you do. Whether you’re selling to a Nurturer or want to get them to put down the phone and talk to you, it’s in your best interest to share your feelings. Tell them why you feel your product or service will make a difference in their life and let them know how they’ll feel once they’ve made the purchase. To get them off the phone and into conversation, tell them, from your heart, how it feels when you get to spend time together, really listening to each other. The conundrum here is that the Nurturer truly feels she is connecting when she is on the phone using social media, texting and emailing other people! Nurturers can lose
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The Strong and Silent or Hermit Heart Line requires time to process information.
This doesn’t mean he’s slow, it means he wants to have time to ingest what you’re sharing. He takes in information and lets it settle before he makes any decisions or responds. Whether you’re selling to a Strong and Silent or trying to determine how he feels about you in your relationship, it’s in your best interest to make specific statements, ask specific questions and allow them time to respond. Give them specific dates and times when you’d like to follow up or continue the conversation. They don’t need multiple reminders, once they have your appointment on the calendar; they are going to show up! Although they really appreciate it when you reach out and give them a 24 hour courtesy reminder — that way they know that you are serious and will follow through!
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track of time because they can get wrapped up in someone else’s story or drama. Don’t take it personally if a Nurturer shows up late because they were busy helping out a stranger who was lost. It’s their nature. However, it’s okay to call and let them know you’re waiting!
She likes to get things right and is often worried that she doesn’t have enough information to make a wise decision. She can come off as aloof and can seem distracted. Whether you’re selling to a Philosopher or trying to get her to pick a place
for dinner, it’s in your best interest to limit the options, give a specific deadline and let them know there is no wrong answer. Philosophers are notorious for wanting to research just a little longer — they spend so much time in their head weighing pros and cons! If you don’t give them deadlines and take the pressure off about the possibility they may be wrong, you could be waiting a long time for a decision. Rest assured a Philosopher will be happy once the decision is made, just allow the time to ask any questions they need to make an informed choice. These little snippets give you a quick overview of each heart line in real life. If you lean heavily to one of these types, note that if you’re having a hard time communicating with someone in your life, they may be coming from another heart line perspective! It doesn’t make them wrong, it makes them different. Peggie Arvidson, the Pragmatic Palmist is a healer, teacher and soul coach as well as the founder of The Profitable Alchemist Academy. She’s helped thousands of people connect with their life purpose and put it to work for them through private readings, small group classes and individual coaching programs. You can learn more & sign up to receive your free mini-reading at PeggieArvidson.com. She’s also available for private sessions at Rising Phoenix Holistic Center in downtown Manassas, Va.
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eferences to the theme of “Death as the Great Equalizer” abound throughout literature and history. Nowhere is it more relevant than in the purpose and meaning of the Mexican holiday we celebrate adjacent to Halloween, Dia de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead). As we approach this, my favorite of holidays, I’m reflecting on the similarities of a recent process unburdening my life and the themes of the holiday itself. The parallels are noteworthy and I am reminded that death is the one great equalizer; the one destination, regardless of our worldly accumulations, we all share. This year I made a conscious decision to stop accumulating; moreover, I began a material catharsis. I sold my home, most of its contents and the majority of my personal effects. After spending the past 12 years somewhat obsessively filling every inch of a 3000 sq. ft. home, 2-car garage and a 1-acre yard just outside of Austin, Texas, I’m now unencumbered in the best way. It’s all gone and I surprised even myself by never once crying or getting emotional over the changes and decisions that could not be reversed. I call it freedom but my friends and family jokingly use another term for my current state: homeless. But for me It’s been a without regrets sheading of sorts that is unexpectedly freeing and has me thinking a lot more these days about who we are without our “things” to maintain our identity. Our businesses, our cars, our houses and careers — possessions only relevant to the living which serve to create differences and judgments among us. Are we not more of our thoughts and actions? In either event, one truth rises above all else, in death we all have a commonality from which the spoils of this earth cannot separate us. All share a common destiny-the righteous and the wicked, the good and the bad, the clean and the unclean, those who offer sacrifices and those who do not … For the living know that they will die . Ecclesiastes 9:2-3, 12-13) Old Town Crier
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AND IN THE DUST BE MADE EQUAL It is entirely coincidental that the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos and our Halloween fall at the same time. They are not the same, or even similar; each holds distinct significance and origin. Growing up as a Texan, I celebrated both and can discern and cherish the meanings and purpose of Dia de los Muertos. The theme that most exemplifies my recent unburdening lies in the Mexican holiday’s most recognizable emblem “La Calavera Catrina.” I have a personal collection of La Catrina statues acquired over the years normally displayed with pride in the house I just sold. They now slumber gently in an assortment of carefully and painstakingly packed boxes stacked high in a storage unit out of harm’s way (a few of the limited items I allowed myself to keep after the big purge). The origin of the skeletons/skulls and the icon that is most commonly associated with the holiday is a circa 1911 etching by Jose Guadalupe
Posada, the famous Mexican printmaker and lithographer which he called “La Calavera Catrina” or Dapper Skeleton, Elegant Skull. Because she wears a dress and hat conforming to the European rich and fancy of the day, she is offered as a satirical portrait of those Mexican natives who, Posada felt, were aspiring to adopt European aristocratic traditions in the pre-revolutionary era. The image goes back to the ancient Aztec period, and Posada is said to have taken his inspiration from Mictecacihuatl, Goddess of Death and Lady of Mictlan, the underworld. La Catrina has come to symbolize not only Dia de los Muertos which celebrates death and allows us to commemorate and commune with gone loved ones, it also highlights the original Catrina, an elegant, well dressed skeleton with a magnificent hat who depicts the rich who show their wealth through material things. Since we need to be reminded of death’s equalizing nature, the holiday
No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don’t want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. Steve Jobs commencement speech Stanford University At points in our lives it is necessary to manage more material things, like homes for our families. I’m lucky that my daughters are happily grown and both live successfully on their own. As my life has evolved I have less need to acquire. “Sheading” has put me closer to “not of this world” states like the one in which I arrived — with nothing; and also closer to the way in which we will all commonly leave through death. For that, and for Dia de los Muertos arriving to serve as a reminder, I thank the universe. Death the Leveller The glories of our blood and state Are shadows, not substantial things; Death lays his icy hand on Kings; Sceptre and crown Must tumble down And in the dust be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and spade. James Shirley 1646 Publisher’s note: Regular Open Space columnist Lori Welch Brown took a break in order to properly celebrate her 50th birthday with a whirlwind trip to Italy. We are happy to have our friend Bonnie Browning fill in. Bonnie Browning is co-founder of AVID Productions with founder Glenn Morel. Bonnie is an "AVID" motorcycle enthusiast and entrepreneur. She is a Texan who splits her time between Austin and Washington, DC where AVID is based. For more information about AVID visit avidproductions.com
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NATIONAL HARBOR OCTOBER EVENTS
Visit www.NationalHarbor.com for more information and holiday itineraries. SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS THRU OCTOBER Farmers Market American Way 10 am - 5 pm Miller Farms Farmer’s Market returns to National Harbor with their wide array of fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, beautiful flowers and plants, and much more.
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Movies On the Potomac On the Plaza, FREE! Nothing like an evening under the stars – and no better way to enjoy one than a Date Night at National Harbor. Pack your chairs, grab food to go from one of our delicious dining establishments, and meet us at the Plaza screen for a FREE evening of fun! DATE NIGHT • 7 PM 6th: 10 Things I Hate About You 13th: Ghostbusters 20th: Save the Last Dance 27th: The Jungle Book (2016) 29th: SPECIAL MOVIE SHOWING 2 PM ON THE BIG SCREEN Forrest Gump 23RD HARBOR HALLOWEEN On the Plaza Join the in fun at the annual Harbor Halloween! Sponsored in part by DARCARS, enjoy candy, candy bags, photo ops and more from the “Trunk or Treating.” Noon – 2 pm: Trick or Treating at participating restaurants and stores. 12:30 pm: Hocus Pocus on the Big Screen on the Plaza 2:15 pm: The Black Dog’s “Howl-o-Ween” Party and “Paw-Rade” 2:30 pm: National Harbor Chef Pumpkin Carving Contest
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osie the Riveter, by Rosie The Riveter artist Ivan Schwartz, A gorgeous seventeen-year is the latest addition old became the 1940’s-incentive to the sculptures that of the later famous Rosie are popping up all the Riveter. Her name up and down American Way was Geraldine Hoff Doyle here in the Harbor. She joins and she worked at an Ann J. Seward Johnson’s “Forever Arbor, Michigan plant that BY LANI GERING Marilyn” sculpture of Marilyn manufactured metal. It was Monroe and other notables her picture on the huge posters including “The Awakening” displayed all over America. that graces the beach at the edge of the Later, Norman Rockwell’s interpretation water. I thought it would be fun to write of Rosie was part of the Saturday Evening about this new work of art since October Post in 1943. The best known image is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and of Rosie is probably the Westinghouse while we celebrate survivors as well poster that shows Rosie with a red and as those who have succumbed to this white polka-dotted bandana on a yellow terrible disease, I think it’s important to background with her shout-out “We Can acknowledge strong women of all walks. Do It!” is above her head. “Rosie” was a strong woman who made Rosie the Riveter represents the power history during World War II. women wield when necessary. While their I gathered a bit of history on the husbands, sons, fathers and brothers were real “Rosie’ from a fun history site — doing the physical part of fighting a war, the historynet.com — and came up with women would do their part on the home the following. front. At a time when no one has heard of Women’s Lib, these women fulfilled the
jobs normally held by men. The aircraft and ammunition factories had the largest female employee increase overall. The idea of having a “Rosie the Riveter” as a household name was intended to boost morale to keep production rate up rather than a call on women to do men’s jobs. However, once the idea of women working in factories came to life, it was hard to stop. After the men returned from war and metal products were not as much in demand, families had gotten used to this income. It also afforded women little more freedom than they had before the stereotypical mold was shattered. In 1942, 17-year-old Geraldine Doyle spent two uneventful weeks as a metal worker near Detroit. Though her fervent desire to become a cellist prompted her to quit when she learned the job might permanently damage her hands, four decades later Doyle became one of the most enduring icons of the war—and the face of feminism. During her brief stint pressing metal, a United Press photographer snapped photos of Doyle and her fellow workers; her arched eyebrows and full lips stood out when artist J. Howard Miller sought inspiration for a series of war-effort posters contracted by Westinghouse Electric. Like Doyle, the “We Can Do It!” poster only appeared in a factory for two weeks — and never resurfaced again during the war. But just as images like that one called women to action for the war effort, in the 1980s women’s rights advocates brought them out of the archives to encourage women in the workforce, and it was then the “Rosie the Riveter” moniker was hung on Doyle’s image. Doyle’s “Rosie” will forever epitomize the 18 million women who took on men’s jobs during World War II.” As you can see, Rosie was an icon celebrating the very first women to enter the male workforce. While it was an awful reason to be thrown into the working world of men, it was probably the start of the Women’s Liberation movement that came into full swing many years later with the introduction of journalist Gloria Steinem. Both my mother and grandmother were working women in the late 1930’s and 1940’s. I hope that this piece prompts you come to the Harbor and check out Rosie. She is in grand company with the other famous figures that adorn American Way! Old Town Crier
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50th Anniversary
US OYSTER FESTIVAL Saturday, Oct. 15th — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16th — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, just outside of Leonardtown
Featuring the US National Oyster Shucking Competition and the National Oyster Cook-Off
Food and fun on the half shell...
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Oysters any way you like them— raw, scalded, grilled, fried, on the barbie, oyster stew, and more. Other foods, brews and wine available Live bands and entertainment Children’s activities
St. Mary’s County is just a breeze south of D.C. and Baltimore. Find more info at visitstmarysmd.com and usoysterfest.com.
Leonardtown is just minutes from the Oyster Festival — make it a weekend!
Fall is a great time to visit
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Browse shops and galleries Dine in restaurants around the town square Taste new releases at the Winery Paddle the in-town water trail Enjoy Breton Bay sunsets
ONE OF THE NATION’S ONLY CO-OPERATIVE WINERIES!
Tasting Room | Weekend Entertainment
See us at the Oyster Fest!
Try our newest gold medal winners from the Atlantic Seaboard and Maryland Governor’s Cup Competitions.
301-690-2192 * polwinery.com
23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650