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DISTRICTLINE Emergency Rooms

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The D.C. Council is set to sidestep a crucial analysis on the road to a new hospital in Ward 8 and at the same time deliver some redemption for Councilmember Vince Gray.

By Mitch Ryals and Cuneyt Dil The GeorGe WashinGTon University Hospital has the District over a barrel. And the D.C. Council is thinking of giving away one of the city’s biggest bargaining chips.

Last week, the Council gave initial approval for a bill that sweetens the deal for GW to operate a new hospital to be built in Ward 8. It would serve an area that desperately needs one, with about 150,000 people living in about 20 square miles, and virtually no specialty care services. The bill waives the project’s Certificate of Need, a monthslong regulatory process that evaluates whether a proposed health facility is, well, needed.

The Bowser administration backs this bill.

The city chose GW to run the new hospital in August, and the new waiver would naturally accelerate the opening of a 150-bed hospital on the St. Elizabeths campus.

But the deal comes with a significant and

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controversial caveat: That same waiver would apply to GW’s existing operation at its Foggy Bottom hospital. The university says it needs 270 more beds there to finance the Ward 8 hospital, stat—or the whole deal is off.

That’s riled up some activists and councilmembers, who liken GW’s bargaining tactics to “blackmail.”

Critics argue that moving forward without a Certificate of Need could push the District’s health care inequities further out of whack, adding a significant number of beds in Foggy Bottom, and with no public study of the need there. Supporters say that the dire health care situation in Southeast D.C. is a crisis in need of an immediate solution.

In the middle stands Ward 7 Councilmember Vince Gray, who is casting for a legislative triumph to cement his record. The Council’s 10-2 initial approval of his bill is a step toward establishing a health care system in wards 7 and 8 that he tried to build during his one-anddone term as mayor.

“Had I still been the mayor, this hospital

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would have been finished next year,” Gray says.

He’s now rolling the dice on an issue that could establish his legacy either as the man who built a health care system east of the Anacostia River, or the one who gave one medical corporation an inordinate amount of power in shaping health care for the whole city.

“There’s got to be a sense of urgency about this,” Gray says. “People are dying, moms don’t have a place to have their babies. It’s completely unacceptable.”

When you ask Vince Gray “what happened with the new hospital after you lost the mayoral election?” he’ll correct you. Four years after voters traded Gray for Mayor Muriel Bowser, the defeat still stings the 76-year-old lawmaker.

He didn’t lose, Gray will tell you; the election was stolen from him—and along with it the momentum to build a new hospital east of the Anacostia River.

Currently, the United Medical Center is the only hospital located in Ward 8. And it’s crumbling. The District purchased UMC in 2010 at

a foreclosure auction. By 2014, as problems with the public hospital mounted, then-Mayor Gray had set aside $336 million in his proposed budget for fiscal year 2015 to build a replacement.

But Gray lost the election after his mayoralty was tainted by a shadow campaign in 2010 that involved upward of $660,000 in off-thebooks spending and ended with guilty felony pleas from six people connected to his campaign. Then-U.S. Attorney Ronald Machen ended the investigation in 2015 without charging Gray. But Gray believes his 2014 re-election campaign was doomed by the specter of criminal charges that never materialized.

Bowser rode the shadow campaign scandal to victory, and her administration and the Council shredded Gray’s hospital plans.

In a 2014 letter to Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, Gray criticized the Committee on Health’s decision to cut money he’d set aside for the new hospital as “inexplicabl[e]” and “arbitrary.”

“Make no mistake, any councilmember who votes to cut funding from this project is voting to deny the residents of wards 7 and 8 access to a nearby hospital,” Gray wrote.

Yvette Alexander, the former Ward 7 councilmember, who chaired the health committee at the time, tells LL that the funds were never attached to any concrete plans, nor was an agreement with a hospital operator in place. So they decided to address more immediate needs.

In the meantime, UMC has been haunted by mismanagement, layoffs, and deaths that Gray believes were potentially avoidable. In late 2017, the D.C. Department of Health decided to permanently close UMC’s maternity unit, leaving women east of the Anacostia River without access to obstetrics care.

Since his return to elected office, Gray has been sharp in his criticisms of Bowser’s tenure. Yet with the ball rolling on a new hospital to be built in Ward 8, Gray is more tepid in his rebuke, declining to name names.

“I think whoever was making decisions at that stage concluded that there was not going to be a new hospital, and we’ll just keep moving along,” he says.

And whose decision was that?

“I guess the current administration,” he says with a grin. aT a healTh committee hearing on Oct. 26, Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans asked Kimberly Russo, CEO of the George Washington University Hospital, if she had been in discussions with the District about the regulatory waiver.

“I did not expect this waiver or request this

DISTRICTLINE expedited timeline,” she said, then assured Evans one more time. “I did not.”

Amid discussions over the proposal, District officials told GW that the hospital needed to seek the waiver through the D.C. Council.

Gray ultimately introduced the bill to waive the requirement in September. Russo supports the waiver, telling Evans a Certificate of Need is “very tedious.”

Interim Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Wayne Turnage says that he is also supportive of the Council’s exemption.

How the city came to pick George Washington is another story. The city enlisted health care consultants Huron for $996,000 in May 2017 to search for a new operator. The firm approached top area hospitals to solicit proposals, eventually turning up two top bids for the city: the George Washington University and a joint bid from Howard University and Sibley Memorial Hospital, run by Johns Hopkins, according to a person with knowledge of the proposals.

The city sought an operator with a reputable name, one that could attract patients from all wards. George Washington fit the bill.

“To be frank, the differences in the quality of the proposal were striking,” said a District official involved in the negotiations, speaking on background. “GW had an extensive proposal,” while the joint bid was “thin” and “demanded more of the city and offered little in return.”

A team of District officials—led by the office of City Administrator Rashad Young—received the bids last spring and reviewed them throughout the summer.

Russo testified that the hospital would not be able to financially support running the Ward 8 hospital without expanding its Foggy Bottom facility. Despite co-introducing the four-page bill, Evans—who admits he did not fully read it initially— calls the move to sidestep the Certificate of Need “unprecedented.” But he knows why George Washington wants it.

“These are the money-making beds,” he says, pointing out that the GW University Hospital is a subsidiary of a Fortune 500 company, Universal Health Services. “So, it’s a windfall for this hospital, for this corporation, to get those 270 beds.”

The Council has already approved over $325 million to build the new facility. Gray’s plan also includes urgent care and ambulatory facilities in wards 7 and 8. The Bowser administration plans to finalize and deliver its agreement with GW to the Council early next year.

The hospital is on schedule to open by 2023, but Gray wants it by the end of 2021.

When it came time for the initial discussion to waive the Certificate of Need for the new hospital facilities, councilmembers generally landed in one of two camps.

On one side, stood councilmembers Evans and Elissa Silverman and Chairman Men-

delson. No other ward pol wanted to oppose a project outside their ward, a council staffer noted, and few at-large members want to be seen as against building a hospital in a health desert—even if they oppose the waiver for Foggy Bottom.

Silverman points to the 2017 Health Systems Plan released by the Department of Health, which shows gaps in specialty services “particularly for low-income residents,” many of whom live in wards 7 and 8. She supported failed amendments to the bill that would have removed the Foggy Bottom waiver, but ultimately voted in favor of the whole bill.

“GW has every right to negotiate to its benefit, but the District needs to negotiate for the public good, and this should raise red flags for us,” Silverman says. “Why does GW want to avoid the proper analysis and public input?

This process would ask them to give us clear and convincing evidence that the proposed hospital in Ward 8 and the expansion in Ward 2 meets not only the health needs of residents, but is accessible, high quality, and has continuity and coordination of care.”

She also points out the irony that the Council is trying to enforce a Certificate of Need to slow the imminent closure of Providence Hospital in Northeast, but is waiving it for GW. “This inconsistency makes us look silly,” she says.

On the other side of the debate are Gray and Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White, who say the abysmal state of health care in their wards is a crisis that has festered for too long. Essentially, human lives must trump bureaucracy.

“Just now, at 5:56 p.m., in the 1800 block of Alabama Avenue Southeast, there was someone shot,” White said from the dais Nov. 13.

“Now that person has to travel from Alabama Avenue to Northwest or to [Prince George’s] County … to get treatment, and the reality is the more we wait, the more people … are losing their lives … because we are letting the bureaucracy of what happens down here get in the way.”

For all his support of the new hospitals, Gray tells LL that he has so far been excluded from negotiations between GW hospital and the administration, though he has promised fellow councilmembers he will hold a health committee hearing to evaluate the final proposal. (Though by then, the deal will have been finalized, and it’s unlikely any changes will be made.)

“I think anything of this magnitude with this great of a need, if it’s accomplished, it’s going to be a legacy item,” says Jimmie Williams, chair of Ward 7 Democrats. “Just because it’s a major item that the community needs.”

Gray, for his part, says he’s focused on solving the health care problem, not his legacy.

“It’s one of the reasons I came back: To focus on these issues and get a solution to them,” he says. “It didn’t seem to me we were moving in the right direction at all.”

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DISTRICTLINE Tossed in the Shuffle

As hypothermia season begins, shelters across the city are in flux. renegotiating the contracts for two motels on New York Avenue NE, which for years have served as emergency overflow shelter space for DHS clients. D.C. has placed families in at least five different motels, including Howard Johnson, Holiday Inn Express, Motel 6, Days Inn, and Quality Inn and Suites.

The city also has “letters of intent” with other motels, or pre-negotiated rates for blocks of rooms, should it need to contract the beds for shelter. “Our hope is that we’re not placing new families in hotels,” Zeilinger says.

“Our hope is that we’ll be able to keep pace with need in our new programs, and we will be, over time, continuing to reduce the number of families who are served in our overflow locations in hotels.”

Zeilinger tells City Paper that DHS is not currently making new placements in motels where there are letters of intent, and that DHS plans on renewing its contract with only two of the motels, the Days Inn and Quality Inn and Suites, next year.

The next big project on the District’s agenda is the construction of family shelters in wards 3, 5, and 6, which are all tentatively scheduled to open by the end of 2019.

Legal challenges to those shelters, filed by neighbors, delayed the contract procurement phase of their development. And in mid-November, Bowser officials announced that then-director of the Department of General Services, Greer Gillis—who oversaw much of the development of shelters in wards 4, 7, and 8—would be replaced by Department of Parks and Recreation chief Keith Anderson.

“Keith is always a director who, whenever I reach out to him, is always willing to assist, and that’s certainly been true so far. I have huge respect for Director Gillis, and she’s also been a tremendous partner as we’ve been through this incredible journey together around getting these buildings from concept to really, actually here. I have no doubt that Keith will continue that work,” Zeilinger says. “I don’t have concerns.”

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Community for Creative Non-Violence Shelter

By Morgan Baskin As the yeAr winds down and winter inches closer, the District’s human services officials prepare for hypothermia season, making maintenance fixes to shelters in the city’s homeless services system and finalizing contracts for overflow space in motels.

After a series of construction delays pushed back the opening date of a homeless shelter in Ward 8, District officials hosted a ribbon-cutting for the 50unit site—called “The Triumph”—last week on 6th Street SE. It was the last of three shelters scheduled to open in 2018, part of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s plan to close the ailing DC General shelter and replace it with smaller counterparts in almost every ward.

The Ward 8 shelter will open to families in about two weeks, while close to 50 families now live between the other two sites in wards 4 and 7. Its opening comes shortly after the beginning of hypothermia season, when temperatures begin to drop, making conditions dangerous for unsheltered homeless people. (D.C. guarantees a legal right to shelter during hypothermia season.)

“You walk into a throwaway place, and it

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feels demoralizing,” Department of Human Services Director Laura Zeilinger says. “We are able to balance this really difficult tension between creating a space that feels intentional and dignified and really supportive, yet is also a setting that is temporary, so we can support a family’s movement toward permanency, and have the capacity to serve the next family.”

Zeilinger says there has been no noticeable spike in demand for the city’s homeless services since hypothermia season began on Nov. 1.

The opening in Ward 8 comes as building maintenance issues hit the Patricia Handy Place for Women, a 213-bed shelter in Ward 2 for single women. An elevator outage in the building, which serves dozens of elderly and physically disabled women, forced human services officials to coordinate the transfer of 30 women to the Adams Place Day Center in Langdon.

Women who human services officials would normally place at Pat Handy, but who are physically unable to climb stairs, will stay in Adams Day until Pat Handy is repaired. (District officials don’t plan on opening a new family homeless shelter in Ward 2 as part of the DC General closure.)

And in Ward 6, on 2nd and D streets NW, about two dozen women say they were un-

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ceremoniously evicted from the Community for Creative Non-Violence, the decades-old, volunteer-run homeless shelter with 1,350 beds and a low barrier to entry. The District contracts 48 beds for hypothermia season at CCNV. (When City Paper called CCNV, longtime case manager John Cleveland refused to disclose how many people were staying in the shelter, saying only that he does not trust the media. Cleveland denies that anyone was evicted, and noted that “you don’t hear any men complaining.”)

The group of women who were evicted say they were asked to sign contracts upon entering the shelter that required residents to leave the site on Nov. 1, the beginning of hypothermia season. When City Paper visited CCNV that day, residents were clustered outside with garbage bags full of their belongings.

One woman, 56-year-old Iris Hicks, told City Paper that she was looking for bus fare so that she could move to another shelter, but wasn’t sure where she would go. Shortly into that conversation, a male employee of the shelter came over to Hicks to tell her that the event had been a misunderstanding. The staff had just been cleaning their rooms, the employee said, before telling Hicks that she could return that evening.

District officials are also in the process of

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No Vacancies The Council has passed a watereddown measure to strengthen rent control and reduce vacancy increases.

By Morgan Baskin The D.C. CounCil voted unanimously this afternoon to move forward a bill that would aim to strengthen rent control laws in the city, reducing the amount by which a landlord can increase a unit’s rent after its occupant moves out.

This figure, called a “vacancy increase,” currently sits at 30 percent, allowing a property owner (with units under rent control) to increase rent up to that threshold if they can point to a comparably priced unit in the same building. Its intent is to help property owners make rent increases that are commensurate with inflation.

Under the law passed yesterday afternoon, that figure would move down from 30 percent to 10 percent in most cases.

Supporters of the bill, which include organizations like the Legal Aid Society, say that landlords who take these significant vacancy increases when pricing a new unit can, over time, drive up prices in entire buildings. That in turn chips away at rent control protections, moving a significant number of the 80,000plus rent-controlled units in D.C. closer to market value.

At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds on Tuesday argued that 30 percent vacancy increases “render rent control moot. Most rent-controlled apartments can be raised to market rates with a 30 percent increase.”

Legal Aid’s Beth Harrison tells City Paper that “rent-controlled units are such a large piece of the city’s housing inventory that if rents are going up so much across the city, they must be going up in the rent-controlled units, too.”

When Bonds first introduced the bill in June 2017, it would have reduced the vacancy increase to five percent. But sustained lobbying against that bill, in large part by the Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA), prompted Bonds to compromise. A version of the bill the Council was set to vote on would have lowered the vacancy increase in all cases to 10 percent, but an amendment Bonds introduced on Tuesday introduced a caveat: Landlords may increase the rent by 20 percent on units whose previous tenant occupied it for 10 years or more. (Bonds cited a statis-

tic from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer showing that about 88 percent of rentcontrolled units have an average turnover of fewer than 10 years.)

Representatives from AOBA, who have met with Bonds and Council Chairman Phil Mendelson to discuss their concerns with the bill, argue that lowering the allowable vacancy increase would reduce owners’ ability to clean and repair units in between tenants.

They also argue that higher vacancy increases, which allow property managers to collect more in rent, help to subsidize the cost of other rent-controlled, below-market-rate units in a building. (“When you’ve got some folks saying 0 percent increase and other folks saying 30 percent, it’s going to be impossible to find true consensus,” Mendelson told City Paper before the Council vote.)

“The concept behind the vacancy increase was to allow the housing provider to capture greatly needed income when a unit became vacant. The extra rent on this one unit would provide a little more needed cash to keep up with the overall building’s expenses and in so doing, preserve a key part of the District’s existing rental housing stock—a benefit to the District’s rental residents,” Kirsten Williams, an AOBA lobbyist who focuses on D.C. policy, wrote to City Paper in an emailed statement.

The premise that underpins this argument is that, as inflation makes maintenance costs more expensive, keeping rent-controlled units in a building eats into the owner’s profits. But advocates of reducing the vacancy increase disagree sharply with AOBA on this point.

“If that’s true, show us,” Legal Aid’s Harrison says. “Produce data that shows us you’re not making a profit. It’s a problem which we don’t believe is true anymore in D.C.” A report issued by the Council’s housing committee appears to agree, concluding that “it is clear that both the 30 percent allowable vacancy increase and the fact that comparable and noncomparable units are differentiated in District housing law were not based on policy, but rather were based on politics.

The Committee must question a policy that is arbitrary in its application and without any ‘dollars and cents’ justification.”

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Unintentional Grounding History repeats itself for the local NFL team—in more ways than one.

By Matt Terl It’s hard to remember now, but going into Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans, the big local NFL story had nothing to do with any on-field action.

In those long-ago days, Alex Smith’s leg hadn’t shattered, the Dallas Cowboys hadn’t resurrected themselves and become a threat, and the entire improbable season wasn’t teetering on the edge of abject disaster.

What we knew was that Washington was 6-3, first in its division with full control of its playoff possibilities, and that two of the team’s highest-profile defensive players had decided this would be the optimal time to throw the hometown fans under the nearest Metrobus.

Coming off a genuinely baffling win in Tampa, during which the Washington defense gave up 500 yards but only three points and the offense managed to eke out just 16 points against one of the worst defenses in the league, cornerback Josh Norman thanked the large contingent of Washington fans in Tampa by way of completely slagging off the (larger) contingent of fans back in the DMV. “It just seems like the true fans … they really be with us on the road. We feed off of that,” Norman told reporters. “We go into the home stands and it’s like an open bubble. Like the other team’s turf or something. You hear more of them than you do us. Then if something bad happens, they suck. They sit back in their seat and they boo. I don’t know. This year, I’m starting to see that.”

Safety D.J. Swearinger went on the Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan and backed up Norman’s point. “I’ve played on four different teams,” Swearinger said, among many other things. “Never seen it that bad, you know, with other teams’ jerseys in the stands, with the boos, whatever it may be. I’ve never been a part of nothing like that.”

This, predictably, did not thrill the hometown fans. (It also presumably didn’t thrill the team’s brass in Ashburn, who have brought in proven outside executives this year to improve the stadium experience and generally repair the team’s fan relationship across the board.)

But it was actually a completely appropriate

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way for the team to celebrate being 6-3 for the first time in years. The last 6-3 mark came a decade ago, after the Steelers routed Washington on FedExField on a Monday night in 2008. The enduring image of that game wasn’t from the field but from the stands—a humiliating Pittsburgh takeover that finally killed the myth of the Washington home field advantage and the beginning of the end of Jim Zorn’s tenure as coach.

The plurality of opposing fans in FedExField is so familiar now—again, see the fact that the team disavowed their precious season ticket waitlist and brought in specialists to bring Washington fans back to the stadium—that it’s hard to remember how shocking it seemed at the time, on national television, to have Pittsburgh’s signature yellow Terrible Towels swirling in the background of almost every shot.

But it was notable enough for The Post’s D.C. Sports Bog to dedicate a whole bunch of posts to collecting player reactions. Notable enough for Michael Wilbon to snark, in an otherwise unrelated column, “It really gets a little tiresome hearing how great [Washington] fans are, only to see fans of the Cowboys or Steelers or Eagles commandeer FedEx Field. Really, they’re a very average lot, at best.”

“In my whole career I have never seen fans of our opponents outweigh the home crowd,” defensive end Andre Carter told TheHogs.net at the time, as if hearing Swearinger’s words waft

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through the timestream to a decade earlier. “In my mind, I was thinking to myself: ‘What has the world come to?’ It felt like 49 percent of the fans in our stadium were Steeler fans.”

No one really thinks about Zorn’s strong start anymore, the few weeks where it seemed—to the outside, at least—like maybe he was a quirky genius who would revitalize the team, and that’s because all that promise ended in a whirl of yellow towels. After building up to a 6-2 record, that loss was pretty much the moment when a decade of trending downward suddenly accelerated and the team turned into a clown show held in a burning dumpster next to a goat rodeo. In some ways, you can draw a straight line from that Steeler fan invasion through all the other catastrophes to come, to include but not be limited to suing grandmothers, banning signs, hiring a guy out of a bingo parlor to get advice on improving the offense, firing Zorn, firing a hated general manager, undergoing the Albert Haynesworth ordeal, undergoing the RGIII experience, dealing with the extended Kirk Cousins experience, firing a well liked GM under a whisper campaign of character assassination, and so on and so forth.

It’s a nifty coincidence that, almost exactly a decade later, after the team finally gets to 6-3 again—this time by winning on the road to stay hot, rather than losing at home to start a

skid— the players have come out and thrown decade-old shade at the D.C. fans. In so many ways, this marks the inversion of that 2008 season, so it seemed like the most important thing in watching Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans was seeing how the team responded, and how the fans responded, and how the team responded to the fans. It felt like that would tell more of the story of this team’s long-term future than one more win or loss.

By that metric, everyone involved acquitted themselves well and the future looks bright.

Norman and Swearinger managed to massage their critique into an exhortation of the hometown fans (almost as if they were coached by some smart guys brought in for this exact purpose), and the fans took it as a challenge. An announced crowd of 61,593 showed up for the game against Houston, and then the defense rewarded them with compliments and appreciation in the (losing) postgame locker room.

“What an atmosphere, right? Thank you [‘Skins] nation, you guys showed out in a big way,” Norman told ESPN’s John Keim. “That was huge for us. Oh my goodness; applauded y’all for sure. That was big time.”

Unfortunately, it turned out that it wasn’t echoes of 2008 that were going to most dramatically affect this game, but echoes of another November night exactly 33 years earlier, when Joe Theismann suffered a gruesome leg injury that ended his career—an injury eerily similar to the one that Smith suffered on Sunday.

At this point, how much fan support the team gets matters a whole lot less than what kind of play they get from their backup quarterback. It would be depressing and seem like doom for the entire campaign, unless you look for even more echoes, this time of Washington’s playoffs runs of 2007 and 2012, both of which required extensive contributions from the backup quarterbacks. Colt McCoy will start behind center this Thursday against the Cowboys.

We’ve reached the point in Washington sports fandom where time is a flat circle and literally all of this has happened before. The only hope now is that maybe some of the good parts will happen again, instead of just misery repeating itself, an unbroken chain of players berating fans and quarterbacks’ legs snapping, stretching into infinity.

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As 2018 draws to a close and we pause to reflect on all that happened this year, the memories can be daunting. From battles over the Supreme Court to elevated anti-immigrant and racist sentiment, it became hard at times to focus on the good things people were doing locally to make D.C. a place better for its residents.

City Paper’s annual giving guide, presented in partnership with the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington, allows us to focus on the different organizations serving the District. “We must not lose sight of other pressing needs simply because they cannot as easily be seen,” says Barbara Harman, founder and president of the Catalogue. “There is quiet work happening every day in this city—in programs that are reducing the devastating infant mortality rate, providing after-school enrichment activities, making college a reality for underserved students, offering music and dance in community arts centers, and providing basic needs to those without.”

In the following pages, you’ll learn about dozens of organizations that assist Washingtonians throughout the year and how you can help them succeed. The Catalogue for Philanthropy staff vets each of them to make sure they’re in good financial order and well managed, and doesn’t take a cut from your donation. Visit cfp-dc.org/citypaper2018 to make a contribution and learn more.

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ENVIRONMENT Common Good City Farm In the LeDroit Park community, where Common Good City Farm is located, one in three residents lives in poverty, one in five is overweight, and nearly one in 10 has diabetes. One of the only full-fledged urban farms in the District, Common Good distributes free and lowcost food to at-risk adults and families and teaches residents valuable skills like container gardening, composting, and serving their families healthier meals on a budget. Adults can also volunteer for 12 weeks in exchange for rigorous farm training or vouchers that can be used to purchase farm produce.

The Farm also offers educational opportunities, after-school science lessons, and programs for children 18 months to 3 years old. cfp-dc.org/cityfarm Potomac Riverkeeper Network Six million residents live along the Potomac River watershed, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. But instead of a clean and healthy river, they find swimming prohibitions and fish consumption advisories lining the banks. Potomac Riverkeeper is a grassroots, on-the-water organization dedicated to fighting pollution and creating healthy rivers and streams. In partnership with pro bono at-

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torneys, it works to correct violations of environmental law and promote government accountability. Its network of citizen monitors reports on the health of fish in the rivers and it uses their input to direct enforcement and advocacy work, using the legal system to force polluters to clean up their act. cfp-dc.org/riverkeeper

PERFORMING ARTS Anacostia Playhouse The Anacostia Playhouse brings arts presentations, performances, exhibits, and instruction to an underserved neighborhood, and provides a venue for local artists to create, perform, and display their work. Located in a place rich in history and great in promise, the Playhouse is uniquely positioned to serve the local community east of the river while it also introduces the neighborhood to members of other communities and helps restore nighttime vigor to historic Anacostia and its economy. In addition to mounting three annual productions, it regularly partners with Theater Alliance (its resident company) and Restoration Stage, Inc. (one of the only professional, producing African-American theater companies in the metro area) and hosts a range of performers, from jazz musicians to puppeteers. cfp-dc.org/playhouse

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Do the Write Thing Foundation of DC Kids have the best chance at success when they feel listened to, empowered, and respected. That’s why Do the Write Thing designs its arts-based after-school programs—reaching 250 students in D.C.’s most underserved wards— with the help of the youth themselves.

Younger children write and produce their own books, casting themselves as the heroes and proudly presenting their creations, while middle and high school students use poetry, songwriting, and music production to raise their voices about issues that matter to them. The Kindness Project uses art and literature to encourage little and big acts of kindness, while Fashion Against Bullying spreads positivity through a fusion of fashion, stage production, writing, and entrepreneurship. Your support teaches kids to fight hate with creativity and compassion. cfp-dc.org/writething

Washington Bach Consort For 40 years, this premier Baroque choral and orchestral group has delighted audiences with historically informed performances of 18th-century music, promoting an appreciation of Bach’s music at every major venue in greater Washington and through subscription series concerts. But just as important as performing Bach is “giving Bach,” so a range of free or low-cost enrichment activities bring high-caliber music to new and diverse audiences.

Bach to School enhances listening skills and teaches basic music theory to underserved elementary school students, while the Wunderkind Projekt aims to inspire and shape the next generation of conductors, musicians, and artists. A free Noontime Cantata Series attracts students, local business owners, homeless individuals, and seniors alike. All

told, the Consort helps 6,000 listeners appreciate the beauty of Baroque music each year. cfp-dc.org/bach Washington Improv Theater In a serious town that is often tightly scripted, WIT plays a valuable role: engaging audiences with unscripted performances and igniting the spirit of play through intensive training programs. The faculty brings passion and skill to teaching the craft, and 1,500 students a year learn active listening, brainstorming, collaboration, and self-awareness—and unleash their inborn creativity. WIT also offers classes and workshops in every ward of the city, in D.C. public schools, and at the Kingman Boys and Girls Club, and it participates in the mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program. cfp-dc.org/improv

One Common Unity Using the power of the arts, One Common Unity builds resilient, compassionate young leaders, empowering them to break the cycle of violence and become positive forces for change. Its flagship program, Fly by Light, utilizes an intensive, multi-layered arts curriculum—including after-school workshops, weekend field trips, healing nature retreats, violence prevention events, and citywide art showcases—to build participants’ social and emotional competencies. Youth learn to express themselves creatively and nonviolently, gaining lifelong skills to better cope with trauma, peacefully resolve conflicts, and build healthy relationships. Many become “ambassadors,” organizing open mic nights, performances, and workshops for their peers and for younger children. cfp-dc.org/unity The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts Homeless women in recovery from addiction, expelled youth working toward a GED, young men in juvenile detention, seniors in assisted living: Everyone has a story to tell, a voice that needs to be heard, a life that is waiting to be transformed. At Theatre Lab they get to tell those stories, transforming their personal narratives into film or theater. And the self-esteem that comes from creating original works of dramatic art is lifechanging. The pioneering, tuition-free Life Stories (and Life Stories Institute) program teaches hundreds of children, youth, and adults facing particularly challenging circumstances to create original dramatic work from their personal experiences. Hundreds more are

able to participate in classes and summer camps in acting, directing, playwriting, and musical theater. Instruction comes from local actors, directors, and playwrights, and each year more than $110,000 in additional scholarships is granted to a third of those enrolled. cfp-dc.org/theatrelab Capitol Hill Arts Workshop The arts create challenge; the arts create common ground; the arts must be accessible to all: These are the rallying cries of CHAW, which serves all ages and provides tuition assistance for youth and adult classes. Photography, writing, visual arts, ceramics, acting, and dance are all on the menu in after-school classes for elementary and middle school students in Ward 6 (with transportation provided), along with private music lessons for a range of instruments and voice and arts adventure summer camps. Committed to bridging the city’s vast income gap, CHAW never turns a child away for inability to pay. For adults, there are juried artist shows, lectures, dance and music concerts, and other community events. CHAW is also administering several public arts projects in Southeast D.C. cfp-dc.org/chaw

YOUTH EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT Jubilee JumpStart Nestled in the heart of Adams Morgan, Jubilee JumpStart offers affordable, high-quality early childhood education to young children (ages 0 to 5) from primarily low-income families. Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., this dual-language program works to ensure that all of its students, regardless of socio-economic background, are prepared for success in kindergarten and beyond. Through a partnership with the Washington Center for Psychoanalysis, analysts offer pro-bono mental health support, helping teachers and parents to address each child’s emotional or developmental needs. A comprehensive family engagement program includes an intensive 12-week parenting course alongside weekly coffee hours and social gatherings. And for struggling families, Jubilee JumpStart serves as an invaluable resource, providing support and referrals for legal assistance, housing, domestic violence programs, and other social services. cfp-dc.org/jubilee Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys As the first African-American Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, The Right Rev. John Thomas Walker took to heart his parents’ belief that education is the door to opportunity. That belief now informs the spiritual, intellectual,

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social, physical, and artistic development of boys in kindergarten through fifth grade at the school that bears his name.

A tuition-free, rigorous academic program on the campus of THEARC, it provides boys of all faiths with a 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. program, three meals a day, and 11 months of academic, cultural, and recreational activities—an essential combination given that 50 percent of children east of the river live below the poverty line. cfp-dc.org/bishopwalker City Kids Wilderness Project Each year, 130 youth from D.C. communities experience life-changing adventures, build resiliency, broaden their horizons, and learn skills that will ensure success. They begin in sixth grade and progress as a cohort through seven years of activities and challenges— day and weekend excursions that acquaint them with our region’s natural wonders, from the Potomac River to the Shenandoah Mountains. The Middle School Program offers after-school tutoring, outdoor living skills, environmental education, and art and peacemaking activities, while the High School & Alumni Program provides job and leadership training, mentoring, and help with postsecondary plans. In the summer, kids head to Jackson, Wyoming, for overnight camping trips, mountain climbing, and white-water kayaking, which double as lessons in self-confidence, self-respect, and teamwork. cfp-dc.org/citykids Live It Learn It Students at DCPS Title I schools rarely experience the enriching, out-ofclassroom learning enjoyed by their more affluent peers. LILI believes this injustice—the “experience gap”—contributes greatly to the achievement gap between students of different racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.

In response, it ignites student potential through field trips to D.C.’s historical, cultural, and natural resources. Students investigate the effects of erosion along the Anacostia River; get inspired while exploring Frederick Douglass’ former home; and analyze the challenges of the Great Migration while contemplating the paintings of Jacob Lawrence.

LILI provides materials, arranges transportation, and facilitates instruction, including pre- and post-trip lessons.

A professional development program builds teachers’ capacity to lead experience-driven lessons in the classroom.

Your support makes history, science, art, and culture come alive for over 2,100 children each year. cfp-dc.org/liveit Mikva Challenge DC Mikva Challenge DC develops the next

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generation of civic leaders, civil servants, and community organizers by empowering young people to drive real change in their lives. At 25 middle and high schools across the city, students engage in hands-on problem solving: Classes select, research, and analyze a community issue, develop civic action strategies, and take concrete steps to affect policy. Mikva trains teachers in the curriculum, provides classroom coaching, and hosts citywide “challenges” where students showcase their ideas before community judges. During election season, young people raise their voices in local and national politics, discussing political debates, registering voters, working the polls, and even hosting public forums about key youth issues. Select participants become summer fellows, exploring future careers while interning with D.C.’s elected and appointed officials. cfp-dc.org/mikvadc Asian American LEAD With minimal education and limited English proficiency, immigrant parents often endure long hours at low-paying jobs, so helping their kids with homework and communicating with schools are daunting tasks. AALEAD makes sure their children don’t get lost. Elementary school students receive academic support and enrichment activities; middle and high schoolers receive academic, social, and college prep support, as well as leadership and civic engagement opportunities. Mentors encourage responsible behavior, strong life skills, academic success, and positive self-iden-

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tity for youth from first grade through community college. And for the past six years, AALEAD’s Youth Council has facilitated the region’s only Asian Pacific American Youth Summit. Last year 100 percent of students moved on to the next grade level or to graduation. cfp-dc.org/aalead

Girls Inc. of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Simply being female holds inherent risks (just think of the #MeToo movement), and for many girls in D.C., these risks are exacerbated by racism, discrimination, and poverty. But at Girls Inc., girls learn to develop their strengths and navigate life’s

toughest challenges. Located in a safe, girls-only space, it hosts a range of programs: Daily after-school sessions offer mentoring and homework help alongside a specialized curriculum (health and wellness, financial literacy, media literacy) for grades six to nine; high schoolers gather monthly for college prep, career exposure, and personal development sessions; and a six-week summer STEM & Leadership Academy further prepares girls to take charge of their futures. cfp-dc.org/girlsincdc Washington Urban Debate League In greater Washington, high-quality debate programs (and the associated academic benefits) have traditionally been available only at private schools. So WUDL levels the playing field, creating debate programs at public schools in D.C. and Prince George’s County, and supporting them with expert teacher-coaches, curricular resources, and monthly tournaments … all at no cost. Students develop grit and perseverance alongside skills in critical thinking, research, and effective communication; meanwhile, test scores, attendance, and Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington

graduation rates begin to climb. The most successful participants travel to regional tournaments where they display their skills and compete for college scholarships. A summer institute introduces students to the new debate topic for the coming year, boosting competitive success. cfp-dc.org/wudl

Beacon House In Ward 5’s Edgewood Commons community, where the average annual household income is just $12,000, Beacon House shines a powerful light. Each weekday, more than 150 children and youth ages 5 to 18 gather at this afterschool education and youth development organization for healthy meals, academic tutoring, and enrichment programs. Trusted adults from the local community and nearby universities serve as volunteers and mentors, providing students with academic support while fostering a sense of stability and belonging. Results are transformational: More than 90 percent of high school seniors graduate each year, and 75 percent of graduates enroll in college or a technical training program within four months. Many students also take part in Beacon House’s award-winning athletics program, which attracts more than 300 youth from all over the city. cfp-dc.org/beaconhouse Generation Hope With one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the nation, D.C. is home to thousands of young families living in poverty because the parents lack an education: Fewer than 2 percent of teen mothers earn a college degree before age 30.

Founded by a former teen mother, Generation Hope surrounds these young parents with the support they need to thrive in college … and to help their little ones enter kindergarten ready for success. The Scholar Program provides parents with a mentor, crisis support, and up to $2,400 a year in tuition assistance.

Meanwhile, Next Generation Academy offers home visits, parenting support, learning materials, and access to highquality childcare for scholars’ children ages 1 to 5. Next year, Generation Hope will support 101 Scholars and 20 children, and provide college-readiness workshops to 300 parenting high schoolers. cfp-dc.org/generation Access Youth Improving educational outcomes for vulnerable youth in D.C. begins with something basic: keeping the kids in school and out of the juvenile justice system.

And that means addressing the things that cause them to drop out in the first place: chronic truancy, suspension, and first-time arrest. Access Youth tackles all of this. At Ballou, Anacostia, and Eastern high schools, two program managers per school build trusting relationships with students, enrolling them in ninth grade and continuing for four years. A truancy prevention program provides encouragement, motivation, and support for attending school, while a restorative justice program works on relationship building, goal setting, progress monitoring, and life skills development. Rooted

in conflict resolution and mediation, not punishment, these programs will serve 700 students next year. cfp-dc.org/accessyouth Teens Run DC Based at D.C. middle and high schools, Teens Run matches low-income youth with mentors who challenge and guide them both in school and in after-school programs throughout the academic year.

Within this supportive community they train for progressively longer races and participate in a social and emotional learning curriculum: Responsibility, discipline, perseverance, and goal-setting are key. They improve cardiovascular capacity and overall health and, importantly, gain the confidence, resilience, and life skills they need to succeed, often in the face of significant challenges. By year’s end, students have formed strong bonds with their mentors and teammates, participated in monthly, community-wide social activities or volunteer opportunities, and—impressively—completed up to six distance races. (Some even run marathons!) cfp-dc.org/teensrun College Bound College Bound targets underserved eighth to 12th grade public school students who have the drive and desire to attend college. Students meet weekly with mentors to work on math, SAT prep, and the college admissions process. CB also sponsors career and college fairs, takes students on college tours, and offers over $125,000 annually in scholarships. Its Virtual Mentoring Program (VMP) helps students navigate college life once they’re there. For the last eight years, 100 percent of seniors have graduated high school and been accepted into college. Over the last two years, VMP helped 88 percent of them return to college for their second year, a key indicator of success. With seven locations throughout the city, and 150 additional enrichment opportunities for students during the academic year, College Bound is making college completion a reality for D.C.’s young people. cfp-dc.org/collegebound Resources to Inspire Students and Educators (RISE) Whether tutoring struggling ninth graders to achieve grade-level reading, or prepping juniors for their Advanced Placement exams, RISE provides highquality educational resources to low-income D.C. students, helping them to graduate from high school and prepare for a successful future. Its programs fill the gaps where D.C.’s most under-resourced schools fall short: one-on-one tutoring for at-risk students and children with learning disabilities; college and career readiness; an intensive summer

math program; and a Saturday Academy that offers extra support for students who have fallen behind and extra challenges for those ready to surge ahead.

Since 2003, RISE has raised the academic skills and performance of over 1,500 students; 95 percent go on to graduate from high school (citywide, the average is much lower) and 90 percent of graduates enroll in college. cfp-dc.org/rise

ADULT LITERACY AND LEARNING Everybody Wins! DC Here in D.C., only 23 percent of fourth graders and 17 percent of eighth graders read at the proficient level or above—and they are at risk of failing academically and socially. Annually serving more than 5,000 children in 36 low-income elementary schools in the District, EW!DC’s Power Lunch Program pairs kids with adult reading mentors (from Capitol Hill, government agencies, and businesses) who introduce them to literature, serve as caring role models, and inspire in them a love of reading. Many pairs stay together for years, and below-grade-level reading decreases annually from a dangerous 61 percent to an improved 34 percent. StoryTime introduces kids to authors and illustrators who help them see behind the pages and discover how stories come to life. cfp-dc.org/everybodywins DC Special Education Cooperative In D.C., 15 percent of all students are children with disabilities and about half attend public charter schools. The DC Special Education Cooperative equips these schools with tools and support to give students with disabilities a high-quality education. Its flagship ELEVATE program helps charters design, implement, and improve special education services to meet or exceed federal standards of quality. Because few classroom teachers have formal training in special ed, the Co-op provides professional development and networks that build teachers’ capacity to teach every student effectively. Administrative services, such as securing Medicaid reimbursements, relieve logistical burdens that individual charters would struggle to bear. And direct programs for students with disabilities (career fairs, job-readiness training) boost opportunities for post-graduation employment. With 55 charter members, the Co-op serves 5,000 D.C. students with disabilities each year. cfp-dc.org/specialeducation The Washington Literacy Center For 90,000 of D.C.’s functionally illiterate adults, low literacy skills are a barrier to just about everything—completing

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an education, getting a decent job, staying out of poverty. WLC removes the barrier by teaching basic literacy, reading, math, and even workforce development skills to adults who read below a fifthgrade level. It also works with individuals who are not literate either in their native language or in English. Professional, part-time educators provide individual attention in groups of eight to 10, while a case manager connects students with the next steps in their long-term education. Research shows that individuals with reading deficiencies need 200 to 250 hours of practice to begin closing the gap and at WLC they are well on their way. cfp-dc.org/wlc

MENTORSHIP AND COLLEGE ACCESS Capital Partners for Education Since 1993, CPE has placed hundreds of motivated, low-income students on the path to high school graduation, college completion, and career success. Eighty percent are first-generation-to-college students; 99 percent are students of color; all are from low-income families that face systemic barriers to education. Starting in 10th grade and continuing through college, CPE offers a continuum of one-on-one mentoring, academic support, career preparation, and workforce development services.

This intensive, long-term approach does wonders: 97 percent of students who have completed the high school mentoring program have enrolled in college and gone on to graduate at more than double the rate of their similarly situated peers, prepared to be successful in their careers and to improve their economic security. cfp-dc.org/cpe The Posse Foundation Posse identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who might otherwise be overlooked in the college admissions process, and places them in multicultural teams (“posses”) of 10 that act as support systems on campus and beyond. It expands the pool from which top universities recruit students, helps create more inclusive campus environments, and ensures that scholars (an astonishing 90 percent) persist and graduate so they can take on leadership positions in our diverse nation. Fifty from the D.C. area are chosen annually and scholarships are awarded by partner institutions (Bucknell, Lafayette, Sewanee, University of Rochester, University of Wisconsin-Madison). Pre-college training prepares students for what lies ahead; an on-campus mentor tracks their progress; a career program offers counseling

The Posse Foundation and workshops that lead to internships and jobs. cfp-dc.org/posse

BASIC NEEDS, FOOD, AND HOUSING DC Greens Thousands of Washingtonians living in wards 5, 7, and 8 have acutely limited access to the resources necessary for daily life—including affordable, healthy food. DC Greens places racial justice and health equity at the center of its mission to create a strong and resilient food system in our city. It is the lead implementer of Produce Plus, which provides close to 30,000 low-income D.C. residents with healthy farmers market produce annually, and the Produce Prescription program, which enables physicians to write prescriptions for free, fresh fruits and vegetables to patients coping with chronic diseases. A farm-to-school program fosters healthier school environments through school gardens, equips teachers to put food education on the classroom menu, and engages 20,000 District schoolchildren in health and food-system education each year. cfp-dc.org/dcgreens D.C. Hunger Solutions More than one in four children in D.C. households experience “food hardship”— their families lack money to buy the food they need. This is the fourth highest rate nationwide. But here is the irony: Child nutrition programs are underutilized.

Providers often don’t know about them,

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are unsure how to access them, or encounter bureaucratic roadblocks. D.C. Hunger Solutions educates the public about District hunger, poverty, and obesity; expands the understanding of “food deserts,” which are neighborhoods without full-service grocery stores; and promotes awareness of, and access to, federal nutrition programs. It works closely with city government to make sure that food policies are effective, and collaborates with others to coordinate resources. Since 2002, it has catapulted D.C. from 20th to third in the nation for the number of low-income students starting the day with school breakfast. cfp-dc.org/hungersolutions Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington Ken needs a home and help with addiction. Margaret, grieving her mother’s death, needs a home and a job. A handout isn’t enough; they need a hand up.

Samaritan Ministry works with homeless, unemployed, or hurting neighbors to transform their own lives. At five locations, caseworkers coach participants to take small, manageable next steps toward their life goals. In home-like environments with telephones, computers, and high-speed internet, volunteers provide computer training, resume writing help, and tutoring. Participants receive hygiene items, food, interview attire, and Metro cards. They can create email addresses and get phone numbers. Intensive, personal training transforms unemployed individuals into job-ready employees. Samaritan Ministry aids any-

one in need, regardless of religious affiliation. Last year, more than 300 volunteers gave 15,731 hours to support over 1,800 people taking their next step. cfp-dc.org/samaritan Mi Casa Founded in 1992 to address the serious lack of affordable housing in D.C.’s Latinx neighborhoods, Mi Casa helps tenants organize and purchase their apartment buildings when they come up for sale, renovates and builds housing for families, and leases apartments at affordable rates. It also trains clients in the skills they need to keep their homes—balancing a budget, reading financial statements, hiring and supervising a property manager. One of D.C.’s most innovative developers—it recently partnered with the city to pilot a housing program serving young mothers who have aged out of foster care and seniors living on fixed incomes—Mi Casa has taken the lead in addressing one of the principle problems facing low-income residents in the District. cfp-dc.org/micasa Hope and a Home We’ve all read about the need: skyrocketing rents; families at risk of losing their homes, or in shelters with no home to lose; children at risk for low academic performance. Hope and a Home is changing that story. Working with 214 families across three programs—Transitional Housing, Independent Housing, and Higher Education—it offers reduced rental rates, moving assistance, finan-

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plans, complemented by holistic support and resources. From connections to healthcare and food assistance, to oneon-one financial coaching and career development, these services improve financial stability and equip parents to provide a better future for their children. Since 2000, 8,000 LIFT-DC members have made significant gains on their road out of poverty. cfp-dc.org/lift Hope House DC The impact of mass incarceration, and its effect on boys and men of color, makes Hope House’s work more pressing than ever. For children whose fathers are incarcerated—5,000 D.C. residents in over 100 prisons from here to California—displacement has grave consequences.

Contact may be lost, family structure weakened, and reintegration made very difficult. But through Hope House programs, children visit their fathers online, do homework with them as mentors, watch and listen to bedtime stories that dads record, participate in week-long camps behind bars (a model for camps in five states), and meet with others who struggle with the stigma of incarceration.

Older kids participate in a college challenge as they seek out resources to support their college dreams. An antidote to despair, the program has expanded to 16 state and federal prisons. cfp-dc.org/hopehouse

cial literacy training, and savings plans, so that families can clear up credit, save money, graduate from the program, retain their independent housing as 94 percent of participants do, and watch their income soar. Supported by dedicated volunteer mentors and tutors, Higher Education provides assessment and advocacy services for 133 children in 61 families in the program. And the results speak for themselves: Last year, every high school senior graduated and continued on to post-secondary education. cfp-dc.org/hopeandahome Open Arms Housing Some 800 single women are among the District’s chronically homeless. Many live on the edge, with physical, medical, and mental disabilities, so traditional housing programs—with rules requiring participation in social services—can be a significant challenge. Open Arms uses the “housing first” model, providing safe and comfortable places to live, and then supportive services as an option. Twenty efficiency apartments provide a sense of security and community for women liv-

ing together, and case management is available to 63 women living in scattered, coed sites across the city. Signing a lease, paying rent, and maintaining the property are accomplishments that generate a sense of pride. As a result, 65 percent of residents voluntarily optin to Open Arms’ mental health and substance abuse services. cfp-dc.org/openarms

CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES LIFT-DC When parents are empowered to pursue their dreams, their children are better prepared to lead healthy, successful lives. This belief is at the core of LIFT-DC, which helps low-income parents with young children achieve economic mobility. Here’s how it works: Families first hear about the program through trusted early childhood education providers. Members (parents) are then matched with coaches (highly trained Master of Social Work student interns), who work with them to break down goals into concrete action

The Grassroot Project In 2009, after learning that D.C. had the highest HIV rate in the country, a Georgetown varsity athlete decided to recruit and train his peers—NCAA student-athletes—to deliver sexual health education at area schools. And The Grassroot Project was born. In under a decade, more than 1,500 athletes have provided more than 50,000 hours of free sexual health education to 5,000 low-income D.C. teens. Three programs aim to significantly improve students’ health outcomes: an eight-week school health education program delivered during health and PE classes; a two-session parent workshop focused on improving communication about sexual health within families; and a community health fair that directly links students and families to health service providers. The athletes who provide their services at no cost are people to whom kids look up— and listen. cfp-dc.org/grassroot Healthy Babies Project D.C.’s poorest wards have the highest teen pregnancy rate in the nation, and the infant mortality rate is nearly twice the national average. The Healthy Babies Project fights the odds, providing pregnancy prevention classes to vulnerable youth and offering wraparound care to

pregnant teens and young parents. Case managers work one-on-one with each mom, providing comprehensive prenatal, parenting, and childbirth education while addressing other needs—healthcare, housing, food, transportation, and more. Services begin prenatally and are offered long term, for three to five years after a baby is born, as parents work on completing their education and building healthy, self-sufficient families. Last year, all 223 moms had healthcare and a safe place to live; just 3.8 percent of clients had premature births, compared to 10 percent District-wide; and not one baby was lost to infant death. cfp-dc.org/hbp Mentors, Inc. Economists predict that, by 2024, the U.S. will have a workforce shortfall of one million STEM professionals. So Mentors, Inc. celebrated its 30th anniversary by reinventing its model to engage more youth—particularly students in grades eight to 12—in STEM careers. Drawing on three decades of mentorship experience, staff carefully match students with mentors that best meet their needs and interests, and together they define their goals and expectations. Throughout the one- to four-year mentorship, Mentors, Inc. offers a series of activities to encourage STEM career exploration, including site visits to employers in a range of industries and occupations, college tours, and a scholarship workshop. Staff provide tailored support, monitoring progress, troubleshooting challenges, and offering incentives for success. The program focuses on students who need mentors most, igniting their interest in 21st-century careers. New mentors, and resources, are welcome. cfp-dc.org/mentorsinc Special Olympics District of Columbia Special Olympics began in the early 1960s when Eunice Kennedy Shriver started a day camp for people with mental retardation, and everyone realized that the participants benefited in far more ways than many experts had believed possible. In 1969, SODC began its fledgling program with a handful of athletes—now 1,500 annually. An eight- to 10-week training schedule, competition, and awards ceremony, gives all athletes the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy. Sites in wards 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 offer aquatics, basketball, bocce, bowling, golf, soccer, speed skating, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. The entire program—athletic uniforms, transportation, equipment, and awards—is free. cfp-dc.org/specialolympicsdc Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena The “friends” succeeded—not just in saving the only ice rink in D.C., but also

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in creating a vibrant community resource in Ward 7. Today, FFDIA reaches more than 2,500 youth, many receiving free or subsidized lessons. And the benefits extend far beyond the ice.

The arena is an incredibly diverse place for children to learn life lessons while having fun and creating relationships.

They build self-confidence, self-esteem, character, and a sense of accomplishment both on and off the ice. Group classes teach respect and responsibility; hockey teams build sportsmanship and collaboration; advanced figure skating helps young people grow in fitness and confidence. City schools integrate skating into their physical education curriculum, while summer camps ensure that children have an engaging (and cool) destination. cfp-dc.org/fortdupont

GIRLS AND WOMEN Suited for Change At the core of SFC is a simple concept: Provide low-income women with professional attire so that they can seek employment. But clothes are only the beginning. Clients include domestic violence survivors, homeless and immigrant women, and former offenders.

More than 100 social service agencies refer these women to SFC because, along with new clothes, they gain confidence, dignity, and self-esteem. During free, individualized suiting sessions, women receive one-on-one mentoring and two full professional outfits in advance of a scheduled interview. Once they land the job, clients return to round out a full week’s wardrobe. Suited for Success Workshops offer training in soft skills like communication, conflict management, teamwork, and more, helping women to improve their job readiness and retain employment. Women begin to see themselves as professionals, many for the first time. cfp-dc.org/sfc DC Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment At DC SAFE, survivors of domestic violence find a comprehensive, coordinated network of care—one that empowers them to achieve safety, stability, and freedom from fear. Through 24/7 bilingual services, survivors access critical information and referrals, as well as immediate direct support, such as lock changes, emergency transportation, and shelter placement. Within hours of a violent incident, families can move into apartment-style units, thanks to SAFE Space, a 24-hour emergency housing program. Advocates work closely with each client, helping them navigate next steps—filing civil protection orders, securing long-term hous-

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ing, connecting with mental health care, and more. And for those at highest risk for re-assault or homicide, DC SAFE collaborates with numerous city agencies to ensure expedited support. Last year, more than 10,000 survivors accessed these life-saving services. cfp-dc.org/dcsafe Mamatoto Village An infant born in D.C.’s poorest ward is 10 times likelier to die than one born in the wealthiest. Committed to serving low-resourced families of color, Mamatoto Village fights this and other staggering disparities in maternal health care. Throughout pregnancy, and for the first three months of the child’s life, mothers receive comprehensive, culturally relevant services—health education, care coordination, labor and breastfeeding support, counseling— that empower them to make informed decisions about their health, their parenting, and their lives. Inspired by the care they received, clients often return to complete the Perinatal Workforce Training Program, learning to serve their community as trained community health workers and lactation consultants, thereby increasing the number of women of color employed in maternal health and having a positive effect on the local economy. cfp-dc.org/mamatoto

LEGAL SERVICES AND JUSTICE PROGRAMS Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia Our neighbors who live with daily injustice—injustice rooted in poverty, disability, and discrimination—are the least likely to have the resources they need to defend their rights. NLSP locates its offices in neighborhoods where they are needed most, offering free civil legal services to low-income D.C. residents. Together with staff lawyers, tenants fight substandard

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housing conditions; clients with disabilities secure affordable, accessible shelter; domestic violence survivors win protections from their abusers; job-seekers eliminate unfair barriers to employment.

Outreach and educational seminars in places like public libraries, the VA Medical Center, and local nonprofits bring services to clients who might otherwise miss out. And at every opportunity, NLSP joins with other community stakeholders to advocate for policies that uphold justice and equality—for our neighbors in need, and for us all. cfp-dc.org/nlsp Tzedek DC In 2017, the total U.S. household debt hit an all-time high. Countless families are struggling, but when it comes to predatory lenders and debt collectors, communities of color are disproportionately targeted. Tzedek addresses this injustice, safeguarding the rights of low-income and working-class D.C. residents— primarily African-American and Latinx households—facing debt-related crises. Staff and partner lawyers provide free legal counsel and direct representation, helping to negotiate affordable payment plans, secure debt forgiveness, and obtain dismissals in cases of identity theft. Preventative education encourages residents to address financial problems head on instead of fearing the system. And in partnership with Legal Aid and anti-poverty groups, Tzedek fights systemic injustice, working to reform local policy. cfp-dc.org/tzedek Voices for a Second Chance Most justice-involved citizens will return to a community very different from the one they left, but VSC is there to prepare them to rejoin the world—facilitating communication with families, attorneys, and therapists while they are incarcerated and, after release, connecting them to critical programs and servic-

es. And the needs are great: job training, mental health support from felonfriendly organizations, substance abuse and chronic disease treatment and, of course, secure housing to facilitate a smooth transition. After release, clients can drop by to use the office phone and internet, pick up bus tokens, find shelter, have a grilled cheese sandwich, or get funds to secure a birth certificate.

Maintaining family ties and creating positive relationships with the community means justice-involved citizens are better prepared for their release into the world we all share—to raise their children, to work, and to live. cfp-dc.org/vsc

LIFE SKILLS, TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT Art Enables Art Enables is the District’s only nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for adult artists with disabilities to make, market, and earn income from their original and compelling visual artwork. This innovative art studio and gallery provides artists with the creative space, materials, and vocational support they need to become proud, professional artists. Since its founding in 2001, over 100 artists have created countless pieces of artwork; shown work in over 200 exhibitions locally, nationally, and internationally; and generated nearly $1 million in sales. In addition to earning income from selling their art, participants build the skills, relationships, and experience important for a successful artistic career. Each year, more than 25,000 D.C.-area residents take part in exhibitions, workshops, and other community-based events celebrating the artists’ work and talents. cfp-dc.org/artenables Byte Back Technology plays an essential role in today’s workforce, yet thousands of Washingtonians lack even basic computer skills. Byte Back combats poverty by providing free computer training and career preparation to low-income individuals and placing them into living wage careers. Through digital literacy classes, adults with low or no tech skills learn the basics of how to use a computer, the internet, email, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Free industry-recognized tech certification courses prepare clients for careers in IT and business services. Graduates then get the career support they need, including job search assistance and mock interviews, to build soft skills and secure new jobs.

Last year, Byte Back helped 60 graduates move into jobs, increasing their annual income by $24,000. cfp-dc.org/byteback

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EXHIBITORS ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES

Far East Antiques #43, Nov 26 (M)-Dec 2 (Su) iconsDC #25, Dec 6 (Th)-Dec 13 (Th) www.iconsDC.com Jentz Prints #7, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) Tom Rall #13/14, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 5 (W)

CERAMICS

Kerri Henry Pottery #16, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 6 (Th) kerrihenrypottery.com/ Kuzeh Pottery #5, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 6 (Th) www.kuzeh.us

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CLOTHES & ACCESSORIES

Aria Handmade #32, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) ariahandmade.com Art Inca Native #9, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) Bailiwick Clothing Company #19, Dec 13 (Th)-Dec 16 (Su) bailiwickclothing.com Black Bear Leather #21, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 13 (Th) blackbearleather.com

CAMBO3 #25, Nov 26 (M)Nov 29 (Th) etsy.com/shop/cambo3 Celena Gill Design #19, Dec 20 (Th)-Dec 23 (Su) celenagilldesign.com Cho-pi-cha #59, Nov 23 (F)-Nov 29 (Th) De*Nada Design #30, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) www.denadadesign.com Fuzzy Ink #8, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) fuzzy-ink.com Handmade Especially For You #18, Dec 18 (T)-Dec 23 (Su) www.clydelleco.com

Hero Heads - Inspire Us Designs #19, Dec 6 (Th)-Dec 9 (Su) heroheads.com Inka Treasure Shop #2, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) inkatreasureshop.com Jonathon Wye, LLC #34, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) jonwye.com Kiwi Exquisite #60, Dec 20 (Th)-Dec 23 (Su) Kora Designs #43, Nov 26 (M)-Dec 6 (Th) Lil’ Fishy #38, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) lilfishy.com LittleTibetBoutique #12, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su)

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Mirasa Design #52, Nov 28 (W)-Dec 16 (Su) mirasadesign.com Mistura Timepieces #10, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) mistura.com Padhma Creation #51, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 12 (W) padhmaknits.com Pook #60, Nov 26 (M)-Dec 6 (Th) www.pook.ca/ Slant Apparel #19, Nov 23 (F)-Nov 25 (Su) slantevolution.com Stitch & Rivet #59, Dec 17 (M)-Dec 19 (W) shopstitchandrivet.com

The Buffalo Wool Co. #39, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 17 (M) thebuffalowoolco.com Winthrop Clothing Co. #17, Nov 30 (F)-Dec 6 (Th) etsy.com/shop/ Yikes Twins #52, Nov 23 (F)-Nov 27 (T) #24, Dec 21 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) www.yikestwins.com

CORPORATE/ GOVERNMENT DC Lottery #15, Dec 6 (Th)-Dec 12 (W) dclottery.com Made In DC #19, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) thisismadeindc.com

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Canimals #46, Nov 23 (F)-Nov 29 (Th) getcanimals.com Fancy HuLi #17, Nov 30 (F)-Dec 6 (Th) fancyhuli.com Had Matter #60, Nov 23 (F)-Nov 25 (Su) #13, Dec 6 (Th)-Dec 9 (Su) hadmatterart.com Hope’s Journals #59, Dec 3 (M)-Dec 16 (Su) Infinity Lights #31, Nov 26 (M)-Dec 6 (Th) mazelights.com J’s Paper Fantasies #29, Dec 4 (T)-Dec 6 (Th) Rebound Designs #54, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) rebound-designs.com Relojearte #33, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 6 (Th) Sassafras Designs #25, Nov 23 (F)-Nov 25 (Su) Holston Mountain

Cardinal Chocolates Inc. #15, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 5 (W) #15, Dec 13 (Th)-Dec 23 (Su) cardinalchocolates.com Chocotenango #60, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 19 (W) chocotenango.com Chouquette #29, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 13 (Th) chouquette.us J. Chocolatier #29, Dec 14 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) jchocolatier.com Oh-Mazing Granola #19, Dec 10 (M)-Dec 12 (W) ohmazingfood.con Schokolat #55, Nov 23 (F)-Nov 29 (Th) schokolat-us.com Sweetdele’s Sweet Treats #19, Nov 29 (Th)-Dec 2 (Su) sweetdelessweettreats.com The Capital Candy Jar #64, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) thecapitalcandyjar.com Whisked! #57, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 9 (Su) whiskeddc.com

FIBER ART Holston Mountain Hat Project #22, Nov 23 (F)-Nov 28 (W) holstonhats.com Range of Emotion #36, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) rangeofemotion.com Scarvelous #54, Nov 23 (F)-Nov 25 (Su) #16, Dec 14 (F)-Dec 19 (W) facebook.com/Scarvelous Seeing In Fabric #24, Dec 12 (W)-Dec 17 (M) seeinginfabric.etsy.com The Mouse Works #20, Nov 23 (F)-Nov 26 (M) themouseworks.com

GLASS Bow Glass #30, Dec 2 (Su)-Dec 6 (Th) bowglass.com Cecil Art Glass #22, Dec 17 (M)-Dec 23 (Su) englerglass #43, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) englerglass.com

GlitzyGlass #40, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) www.glitzy-glass.com Homegrown Glass Art #20, Dec 4 (T)-Dec 23 (Su) ryaneicher.etsy.com Joy of Glass #25, Nov 30 (F)-Dec 5 (W) joyofglass.com New World Glass #30, Nov 27 (T)-Dec 1 (S) www.newworldglass.com

IMPORTED CRAFTS Baby Alpaca #45, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) Colombia Handmade #23, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 13 (Th) etsy.com/shop Colombia Hand Made Organic Art #23, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 13 (Th) www.etsy.com/shop/ ColombiaHandMadeArt Dorjebajra Tibet Shop #51, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 6 (Th) www.mytibetshop.com GingerBandar #22, Dec 3 (M)-Dec 6 (Th) www.gingerbandar.com Harun’s African Art #51, Dec 13 (Th)-Dec 23 (Su) Marigold Way #46, Nov 30 (F-Dec 13 (Th) marigoldway.com Mundo Handmade #24, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 11 (T) www.mundovillage.com Souvenir Arts #61, Dec 14 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) russian-classics.com

Toro Mata #6, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) www.toromata.com Tunisian Touch #63, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) tunisiantouch.com Valley of Gems #26, Dec 10 (M)-Dec 13 (Th) Vida Dulce Imports #14, Dec 6 (Th)-Dec 18 (T) vidadulceimports.com Waters Woods #26, Dec 21 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) waterswoods.com

JEWELRY Amanda Hagerman Jewelry #22, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 11 (T) amandahagerman.com American Princess #56, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 16 (Su) Amy Abrams Designs #17, Nov 23(F) – Nov 29 (Th) Amyabramsdesigns.co Andrea Haffner #28, Dec 20 (Th)-Dec 23 (Su) ARTICLE22 #54, Nov 26 (M)-Dec 6 (Th) www.article22.com August Nine Designs #39, Dec 18 (T)-Dec 23 (Su) augustninedesigns.com Be You Fashion #61, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 6 (Th) beyoufashion.com Black Black Moon #5, Dec 14 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) blackblackmoon. carbonmade.com

FOOD & DRINK Alexa’s Empanadas #1, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) Migue’s Minis #47, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) miguesminis.com The Taste of Germany #62, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) thetasteofgermany.com Vigilante Coffee #48, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) vigilantecoffee.com

View a daily schedule at DowntownHolidayMarket.com.

Find unique and wonderful items offered by over 150 exhibitors. Please note, exhibitors may rotateand/or not be at the Market every day. See the Exhibitor Categories above for the participant list, booth numbers, and days of participation. See the SITE MAP for booth locations.

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Chelsea E. Bird Designs #17, Dec 21 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) chelseaebird.com Courtney Gillen #56, Dec 17 (M)-Dec 23 (Su) D Collections #3, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) David Conroy Art #27, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 9 (Su) davidconroyart.com/ Deco Etc. #58, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) www.decoetcjewelry.com Drabo Gallery #19, Dec 3 (M)-Dec 5 (W) www.DraboGallery.com Leah Staley Designs #59, Dec 20 (Th)-Dec 23 (Su) www.leahstaley.com Leah Sturgis Jewelry Art #44, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) www.leahsturgis.com Mann Made Designs #35, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) mannmadedesigns.com Maruxi Jewelry #56, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 6 (Th) www.maruxivintage.com Moya Gallery #23, Dec 14 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) moya-gallery.com nonasuch vintage & craft #17, Nov 23 (F)-Nov 29 (Th) instagram.com/nonasuch/ Southwest Expressions #25, Dec 14 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) nativecraftsworld.com Stio Design #29, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 3 (M) #27, Dec 14 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) ancientcoindesigns.com Taber Studios #52, Dec 17 (M)-Dec 23 (Su) taberstudios.com Terry Pool Design #17, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 20 (Th) www.terrypooldesign.com Tigerlillyshop Jewelry #27, Dec 10 (M)-Dec 13 (Th) Tigerlillyshop.com Turtles Webb #13, Dec 10 (M)-Dec 23 (Su) turtleswebb.com

PAINTING Golshah Agdasi #28, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 19 (W) HOMETOWN GO #20, Nov 27 (T)-Dec 3 (M)

hometowngo.com Jonathan Blum #33, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) Jonathanblumportraits.com Joseph Snyder #46, Dec 14 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) josephharrisonsnyder.com Kessler Art #44, Nov 23 (F)-Nov 25 (Su) #14, Dec 19 (W)-Dec 23 (Su) kesslerart.com Marcella Kriebel Art & Illustration #5, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 6 (Th) marcellakriebel.com QuestSkinner #57, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 6 (Th) www.questskinner.com Rayhart #22, Dec 12 (W)-Dec 16 (Su) worksofrayhart.com Thomas Bucci #53, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) www.thomasbucci.com Tsolmon-Art #4, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) www.tsolmonart.com Turbopolis #26, Dec 14 (F)-Dec 20 (Th) www.turbopolis.com Washington Watercolors #26, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 9 (Su) marybelcher.com

PHOTOGRAPHY Avner Ofer Photography #41, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) avnerofer.com Chandler Art and Images #16, Dec 20 (Th)-Dec 23 (Su) Images By Lucas Bojarowski #19, Nov 26 (M)-Nov 28 (W) Italy In Color #59, Nov 30 (F)-Dec 2 (Su) #31, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 11 (T) www.italyincolor.com Joe Shymanski #50, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) joeshymanski.com MacroFine Photography #5, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 13 (Th) MacroFinePhotography. com Tom Wachs Photography #23, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 6 (Th) tomwachs.com

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Black Lab #18, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 5 (W) FemalePowerProject.com Cherry Blossom Creative #55, Nov 30 (F)-Dec 16 (Su) cherryblossomcreative. com EWBA #11, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) www.ewba.net Fancy Seeing You Here #22, Nov 29 (Th)-Dec 2 (Su) fancyseeingyouhere.com Grey Moggie Press #22, Nov 29 (Th)-Dec 2 (Su) greymoggie.com Katharine Watson #42, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) katharinewatson.com Typecase Industries #16, Dec 7 (F)-Dec 13 (Th) typecaseindustries.com

BAMI Products #43, Nov 23 (F)-Nov 25 (Su) #21, Dec 14 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) bamiproducts.net Black Oak Grooming Company #19, Dec 20 (Th)-Dec 23 (Su) blackoakgrooming.com Coastal Home & Body #49, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 23 (Su) coastalhomeandbody.com Freres Branchiaux Candle Company #19, Dec 20 (Th)-Dec 23 (Su) freresbranchiaux.com Geeda’s Hand Poured Candles #24, Dec 18 (T)-Dec 20 (Th) candlesbygeeda.com Handmade Habitat #55, Dec 17 (M)-Dec 23 (Su) HunnyBunny #19, Dec 17 (M)-Dec 19 (W) hunnybunny.boutique Joyful Bath Co. #21, Nov 23 (F)-Dec 9 (Su) joyfulbathco.com Pure Palette #43, Dec 3 (M)-Dec 6 (Th) purepalette.etsy.com

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The Market Stage presents a musical feast of more than 65 shows by some of the area’s best blues, rock, jazz, soul, country, world, and contemporary artists. And of course, it wouldn’t be a “holiday” market without some of your favorite seasonal standards. Check the daily performance schedule below, and find more information about all of the performers in the Musical Entertainment section of DowntownHolidayMarket.com

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 23 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:00 PM

Cooking With Gas The Sweater Set The Fuss

SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 24 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:00 PM

Gina DeSimone & The Moaners Kiss and Ride The Radiographers

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:00 PM

Clear Harmonies Carolers DC Mudd Jelly Roll Mortals

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

Erin Harpe Duo GrooveQuest

Blues, Swing, Jazz Folk Pop Ska, Reggae Swing, Blues Blues, Jazz, Soul Indie Rock

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

Jim Stephanson Janine Wilson & Max Evans

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:00 PM

Flo Anito Jonny Grave Dave Chappell Duo

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A Cappella Holiday Old School Blues Eclectic Roots

New Students 2nd Class FREE Acoustic Blues Classic Rock, R&B

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

All New Genetically Altered Jug Band Jug Band Nina Casey Trio Swing, American Songbook

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

Alligator Pears Ian Walters & Friends

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

Flo Anito & Seth Kibel Bill Baker Band

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:00 PM

Jim Stephanson Jonny Grave Kentucky Avenue

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:00 PM

Split String Soup Alpha Dog Acoustic Blues Stacy Brooks Band

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:00 PM

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

Patty Reese Runakuna

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

Seth Kibel Duo The 19th Street Band

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

Tritone Jazz Duo Moose Jaw

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Country Blues Blues, Roots Jazzy Holiday, Classics Original Roots Americana

American Songbook Slide Blues Modern Americana Bluegrass Acoustic Blues Blues, Jazz Vintage Blues, Jazz Classic Rock Carribean Dance Music Acoustic Roots Andean Traditions Jazz, Klezmer, Holiday Folk Rock, Americana Jazz Bluegrass, Americana

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American Songbook Roots, Americana Jazzy Pop Slide Blues Roots of Blues

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:00 PM

Howard U. Jazz Choirs, Afro Blue Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes Surf Jaguars

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:00 PM

Karen Collins & Backroads Band Blue Panamuse The Lovejoy Group

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

Patty Reese Swangbang Quartet

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

Carly Harvey & Dave Gorozdos Judge Smith

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

Billy Coulter Duo Roquois

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

Smokin’ Lounge Kiti Gartner & Zachary Sweeney

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:00 PM

Maureen Andary Painted Trillium Afro Nuevo

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:00 PM

Big Lunch Christylez Bacon King Street Bluegrass

Vocal Jazz Choirs Blue-Eyed Soul Surf Rock Honky Tonk Blues, Swing Jazz, Holiday Acoustic Roots Swing & Twang Blues, Jazz Roots, Rock Acoustic Rock, Americana Pop, R&B Pop, Rock, Jazz Western Swing, Rockabilly Jazz, Pop Celtic, Folk Latin Jazz Americana Progressive Hip Hop Bluegrass, Country

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:00 PM

Sol Roots Trio Djangolaya The Gayle Harrod Band

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

Emma G Jesse Palidofsky

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

Patty Reese Snakehead Run

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

Jim Stephanson Cooking With Gas

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

Elsa & Tito Bill Baker Band

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:00 PM

Dave Chappell Duo Maureen Andary Project Natale

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:00 PM

Music Pilgrim Trio Miss Tess & The Talkbacks Kiss and Ride

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:00 PM

Domenic Cicala & Thensome Lilt Ian Walters & Friends

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Rock, Blues, Funk Gypsy Jazz Blues, Soul, Motown Acoustic Soul Eclectic Roots Acoustic Roots Jug Band American Songbook Blues, Swing, Jazz Latin American Original Roots Americana Roots of Blues Jazz, Pop Jazz World Music Americana, Blues Blues, Jazz, Soul Roots Rock, Americana Irish, Step Dancers Blues, Roots

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Season’s Eatings

A look at vegetarian dishes in the District that all should try

and wild boar ragu over homemade pappardelle pasta. He recommends pairing these dishes with his restaurant’s heartiest Italian red wines. “The fall and winter time in Italy is the ideal time to enjoy rich meats and game,” he says. Fabbri is slowly introducing the winter dishes on the menu.

Pappe 1317 14th St. NW If you struggle to choose when faced with a multi-page menu at an Indian restaurant, thalis are the answer. Breakout Indian restaurant Pappe rolled out the sampler trays for diners to enjoy daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. In creating a thali, a chef will incorporate sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and spicy flavors into small bowls arranged on one plate. Pappe offers four to choose from ($14-$20), two of which are vegetarian. The Maharaja thali is the most luxe with lamb, chicken, vegetable curry, daal (lentils), raita, pickles, rice, and a choice of naan. The restaurant also introduced a new set of seasonal cocktails that lean heavily on

San Lorenzo 1316 9th St. NW Shaw’s new taste of Tuscany from Massimo Fabbri has game. The chef, formerly of Tosca and Poste, is working with local farms to put pheasant, duck, and lamb on the menu. Diners can also expect short rib ravioli, braised lamb shank,

Nevin Martell

Are You Gonna Eat That?

The Dish: Veal Cheek Parmesan Price: $35 Where To Get It: Officina; 1120 Maine Ave. SW; 202-747-5222; officinadc.com What It Is: To make this dish, chefs

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Poca Madre 777 I St. NW Chef Victor Albisu is launching a taco omakase menu on Dec. 4. Borrowing the word from the Japanese, which translates to, “I’ll leave it up to you,” the modern Mexican restaurant will serve a 12-course taco tasting menu on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for $90 per person. It will include up to seven tacos, along with other masa-based dishes like sopes and tlayudas. Drink pairings include beer, tequila, and mezcal. Albisu’s goal is to show guests the variety of ways Poca Madre uses corn, and the flavor they’re able to coax out by grinding and cooking the masa in house.

Warren Rojas

A strong class of new restaurants opened during D.C.’s sleepy summer months. Now that winter’s announced its arrival, these eateries are worth revisiting as they swap out refreshing cocktails for stronger mixtures and serve dishes that will warm you up from the inside out. Here’s why the following four restaurants will be even better in the colder months ahead.

—Laura Hayes

braise veal cheeks in red wine with tomatoes, carrots, celery, and onions.

Once the cheeks have softened, they chop up the meat and season it with oregano before laying the mixture into a terrine mold, pressing it, and chopping it into hearty squares book-ended by thick slices of mozzarella. Next the squares are breaded and deep fried, creating a golden packet lavished with the tomato-rich braising sauce and plenty of olive oil.

The Story: Executive Chef Nicholas Stefanelli developed the dish a year ago at

warming spices, like the “Sweet By and By” with rye, house-made mango chutney, allspice dram, Cocchi Dopo Teatro, and bitters ($12).

America Eats Tavern 3139 M St. NW Georgetown’s home for American comfort food and barbecue is converting its back patio into a cozy space that will feature live music shows on Nov. 28, Dec. 6, Dec. 12, and Dec. 19. During the shows, diners can order off of the “social hour” menu of discounted food and drinks until 9 p.m. On the regular menu, winter comfort food additions include a rich mushroom soup with cranberry walnut toast and cornbread pudding with eggnog ice cream for dessert. Since winter is brown liquor season, note that America Eats has an impressive whiskey list.

Sample them in monthly flights. “One of the whiskeys we’re most excited about is a pre-Prohibition style whiskey from J. Rieger’s Kansas City Whiskey, which actually has some sherry in it,” says beverage director Chrissy Wilson. his sister restaurant, Masseria, but kept it in his back pocket because he thought it would work best at Officina. There’s an in-house butchery at his new threestory, multi-concept at The Wharf, so he highlights a number of off-cuts on the menu, including tripe and sweetbreads.

What It Tastes Like: It has the same crunchy crust and melted mozzarella middle as chicken parm, but the veal cheeks add a meaty richness that goes way beyond poultry’s milder flavor. Consider splitting the dish, unless you need to eat your feelings.

—Nevin Martell

Where to Get It: Valor Brewpub, 723 8th St. SE; (202) 547-8459; valorbrewpub.com Price: $12 What It Is: Homey pasta bolstered by aged Italian cheese and neon-colored florets. The kitchen coats hollow noodles in a velvety brown butter sauce that clings to them and to the bright purple and yellow cauliflower clusters.

The hey-check-me-out cousin to cabbage isn’t there by accident.

The Story: Valor Chef Ryan Hackney says he designed the dish as an ode to his grandfather, a World War II veteran who kept a young Hackney well fed around Christmas with plates of broccoli drenched in melted cheddar cheese.

Hackney dresses up his take on the Midwestern staple with seasonal cauliflower—a nod to the Purple Heart his grandfather received from Uncle Sam—shaved Grana Padano, chopped basil, and the tubular pasta. An extra creamy sauce binds everything together, while a smattering of edible flowers adds color.

Why Even Meat Eaters Will Like It: Hackney has plenty of fun with bar food here, sending out regionally inspired seafood chowders, Cuban sandwiches doctored with rotisserie chicken, and fried rice spiked with zesty half-smokes.

It’s fitting, then, that vegetarians aren’t stuck with a slapdash meal of sides. The first bite delivers on the staff’s promise that cheddar-broccoli soup will immediately come to mind. Roasting grants the cauliflower a crisp crust while the brown butter adds nuttiness. Ribbons of basil inject garden freshness. Hackney says the pasta, which has been served at the new Barracks Row brewpub since day one, is an instant hit. “The bucatini is one of our top sellers right now because it is just delicious, hearty, and a gorgeous fall dish,” he says. —Warren Rojas

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At the Greater Reston Arts Center, Caitlin Teal Price aims her camera through her children’s lens. washingtoncitypaper.com/arts

Voodoo Chile

Renée Stout channels totems from this universe and other realms for a singular exhibition of otherworldly art.

When 6 Is 9: Visions of a Parallel Universe

At Hemphill Fine Arts to Dec. 15

By Kriston Capps Many Minds lurk behind Renée Stout’s work. Over the years she has summoned mystics and mediums to guide her bewitching paintings and sculptures. Stout’s alter egos include a rootworker named Dorothy, a fortune-teller named Madame Ching, and an herbalist named Fatima Mayfield—essences who channel different facets of the artist’s personality and process. Her latest body of work teases out the same mystery that she’s been weaving for years, but this time around, Stout left her fellow travelers behind. Anger is her totem instead.

When 6 Is 9: Visions of a Parallel Universe, Stout’s expansive solo show at Hemphill Fine Arts, is a cauldron of fire and fury. Blood flows and numbers swirl in paintings that appear to be willing a different path into existence. Her rage is specifically political: “SunRa & Posse Put Pence in Check” (2018), a graphite drawing of Sun Ra, the cosmic bandleader, versus Mike Pence, the gay-bashing vice president, sets the mood for the show. A Cryptkeeper-esque Pence looks like he’s going up in a cloud of vape smoke emanating from the glowing empty eye socket of a black cowboy.

Pure fan-girl wish fulfillment colors Stout’s fantasy.

Other contours of Stout’s brave new world are harder to follow. Stout establishes her parallel universe through abstraction, numerology, and private allusion. In fact, Stout offers a key to her exhibit, a sketch that explains figures such as Damballa and Aida Wèdo, twin serpent loa (or spirits) in voodoo.

She outlines Elegba, the Yoruba god of messages and portals, and lays out his veve, a cosmogram that symbolizes him in Nigeria and across the diaspora. Stout’s key even unpacks the show’s title—it’s a nod to Jimi Hendrix’s “If 6 Was 9”—but anyone looking for explicit guidance may not get much further.

Unwieldy and opaque but still satisfying, When 6 Is 9 is far from an allegory. That’s important for viewers to understand: Stout’s parallel universe isn’t a clean literary departure from our own, like Gilead in Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Stout’s alternate dimension feels more like lore, a puzzle she is solving by piecing together elements of her private mythology, from Aretha Franklin to an animated Baoulé mask. The show makes clear

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“Sun-Ra & Posse Put Pence in Check” by Renée Stout that Stout herself feels like a guest here. “What I Saw in the Parallel Universe” (2017) is a text drawing that reads like a recounted dream. “Damballa was coiled around a cloud.” “John Brown, apparently still raisin’ holy hell, was in a deep discussion with Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, and Shirley Chisholm.”

A series of sculptures that Stout calls “passports” helps to convey that this work is personal and personally felt—not merely lofty, Tolkien-esque backstory told through an Afro-futurist lens. Four of the five “passport” pieces are old-school flip phones,

on which she’s attached graphite drawings of various friends or loved ones. “Passport #12” (George)” (2018) features art dealer George Hemphill’s mug. “Passport #9” (Kevin)” (2013) appears to be an elaborate handheld radio. These phone-a-friend lines might be tethers to this world for when she finally passes over or tools that ease her passage.

Danger abounds in When 6 Is 9. Erzulie Yeux Rouge— one aspect of Erzulie, the name for a family of loa in voodoo, it gets complicated—appears as a portrait of a black woman with dreads and blood-red irises. “Erzulie Yeux Rouge, the Empath [Erzulie Red Eyes]” (2018) is the only realist figure painting in a gallery filled with abstraction. “Blood Beast vs. Haint Blue” (2017) refers to the shade of blue that some southerners use to paint porch ceilings in order to ward off ghosts in Gullah folktales. Other abstractions, namely a series of paintings that Stout calls “escape plans,” lend an element of scientism to the artist’s fantasy by introducing the grid. Figures scrawled all over “Obatala Sent the Coordinates” (2018) might be futuristic formulas or arcane nonsense.

Some of Stout’s paintings need no explanation.

“Blood in the Land Not Yet Dry” (2018) and “Blood Still Spilling” (2018) speak squarely to the violence and oppression that African-Americans still face.

“Rearranging My Molecules to Deal with this Bullshit (Study)” (2016) is self-care that takes the form of pseudo-scientific atmospheric abstraction. “Red House in Black Rain (for Jimi Hendrix)” (2017)—a painting of a floating heart inside a house-shaped form, which seems to be made of fire, rain, blood, smoke, and tears all at once—is a punch in the stomach.

“In past shows, Stout has showcased the symbols of Santería for their visual impact. Bottles from the botánica or the neon of the fortuneteller’s window were elements in her visual vernacular. Stout is on another level now. “Escape Plan D, With High John Root (Connecting the Dots)” (2018) is a collage combining a drawing of High John the Conqueror root, a hoodoo essential, (2018) with fragments of numbers and a paranoid diagram. Instead of an object, she is depicting a process. Instead of highlighting the parts of spells, it’s more like she’s casting them.

When 6 Is 9 belongs to an Afrosurrealist conversation spanning decades, from Léon Damas and the Négritude movement of the 1930s to Sun Ra and his Arkestra and the cosmic rebirth that is yet to come. Maybe Stout is looking for a pocket dimension, an escape from our contemporary horrors, a hideout, a break. But she’s building a much bigger world.

CP 1515 14th St. NW, #300. Free. (202) 234-5601. hemphillfinearts.com.

THEATERCURTAIN CALLS their toes to the title number while they’re doing the dishes days later. —Stephanie Rudig 1101 6th St. SW. $51–$105. (202) 488-3300. arenastage.org.

MOMMIES AND ME Cry It Out

By Molly Smith Metzler Directed by Joanie Schultz At Studio Theatre to Dec. 16

TIGHT SHIP Anything Goes

Music and lyrics by Cole Porter Original book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse New book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman Directed by Molly Smith At Arena Stage to December 23 Times have changed, as the titular number from Anything Goes attests, and modern audiences prefer musicals with an innovative form or an unexpected genre twist, if they prefer them at all. Anything Goes premiered in 1934, in the midst of the Great Depression, and served up pure escapism with its stunning tap choreography, jazzy numbers, and peppy comedy. Arena Stage’s production of Cole Porter’s all-time great musical is a reminder of what makes those old shows timelessly entertaining.

People claim to not like musicals because nobody in real life bursts into song and dance while walking down the street. Realism is hardly the point of Anything Goes, which is about as grounded as an episode of Looney Tunes, and just as fun and zany. The show follows the foibles of the passengers traveling from New York to London on the SS American, among them a machine gun-toting mobster, Christian “converts” who’d rather shoot dice, an evangelist-turned-nightclub singer, a choir of angels, a debutante and her mother, a drunken stockbroker, an Englishman with a flimsy grasp on American slang, and a dog wearing a life jacket.

All of these assorted characters appear to be thoroughly enjoying themselves, and each of them works to milk their laughs and stand out among a crowded bench of talent. Nowhere is this more evident than the number “Friendship,” sung by old pals Reno Sweeney (SoaraJoye Ross) and gangster Moonface Martin (Stephen DeRosa), in which the pair seems to be just barely containing their giggles as they

banter with the crowd and toss out groan-inducing one liners with increasing eagerness.

These two are the anchors of the show, and generate sparks no matter who they share a scene with, but the rest of the cast more than holds their own.

D.C. audiences have every right to be wary of the stars who come from out of town with a handful of TV guest spots to their name, but despite the fact that Arena Stage has heavily played up the casting of High School Musical’s Corbin Bleu, he is more than up to the part of leading man and lovable scamp Billy Crocker. Jimmy Ray Bennett reliably earns laughs with his line readings as the somewhat daffy Lord Evelyn Oakleigh, and Maria Rizzo brings the perfect brassy sensibility to mob girlfriend Erma. Lisa Helmi Johanson’s portrayal of debutante Hope Harcourt is sweetly sincere, and her vocals help to elevate a part that can sometimes fall into humdrum girlfriend territory.

Arena’s in-the-round format works exceptionally well for this show, with the ship’s crew frequently doubling as stagehands, constantly working in the periphery just as real sailors would. The set pieces being spun around give the sense of being seabound and in constant motion. An elevated platform occasionally emerges from the floor to change the scenery, and is used to cleverly dramatic effect throughout. Conductor and Music Director Paul Sportelli even peers out from the submerged orchestra pit via a hole in the stage, looking every bit like a skipper in a crow’s nest.

The best part of the show is of course the songs themselves. In Anything Goes, Porter introduced a whole heap of classics to the Great American Songbook, and even musical haters will already know and secretly enjoy numbers like “You’re the Top,” “It’s De-Lovely,” and “I Get a Kick Out of You.” The company gamely commits to each number, enunciating every last line of Porter’s quippy, tonguetwisting dialogue so the jokes pop, and executing each shuffle and tap with aplomb. Even if you’re somehow unfamiliar with these when you enter, it’s practically a guarantee that audience members will find themselves tapping

PlaywrighT molly smiTh meTzler wants new moms to look up from their baby monitors and feel seen.

For that to happen, those tired, hard-laboring women will need their infants to stop screaming and talk someone else into caring for said child. Then they can come see Metzler’s 2017 so-worth- changing-out-of-momjeans-for play Cry It Out. It only runs 90 minutes, so even a mom from the ’burbs has time to get downtown, see the play, and get home before her breasts start leaking.

In Cry It Out, not only does Metzler nail the comical challenges of lactation, she lays bare the big-picture adjustments faced by parents in the United States. In one scene, a nursing mom dissolves into embarrassed laughter because she accidentally greeted the FedEx guy with

“one tit hanging out.” But it’s not funny that she has to return to work so soon, and that another mom is facing a health insurance roadback and that all three partnerships in this play seem one more sleepless night away from splitsville.

Few plays so accurately depict the aftermath of birth, for good reasons, like playwrights having historically been dudes and babies making terrible scene partners. Metzler deftly dodges that issue with a clever premise: Cry It Out is about new moms who meet up while their infants sleep. They clutch (decaf?) coffee mugs in one hand and baby monitors in the other.

The play is set in Port Washington, a gentrifying Long Island neighborhood where Met-

zler herself moved as a new mom. Lina (a fantastic Dina Thomas, akin to Marisa Tomei in My Cousin Vinny) is a hospital receptionist from a working class enclave where her babydaddy delivered pizza. In lieu of daycare, they move to the run-down rental where he grew up, and hope his mom sobers up enough to help care for the baby.

Jessie (Emjoy Gavino, sweetly and sincerely giving everyone neighbor FOMO) is a corporate lawyer who left her Lexington Avenue one-bedroom for a suburban duplex. Her husband makes the 35-minute rain ride to Penn Station. And theoretically she will too, should she return to work for the law firm where she’s up for partner.

If infants were better conversationalists, these two would never become BFFs. “It’s a lot of me and her alone in Room,” Jessie analogies. “Do you know that novel, Room?

It won the Booker Prize? It’s a beautiful story about a woman who’s held captive for years.”

“Oh, Room. The movie!” Lina says, giant hoop earrings jangling as she nods.

These are immensely likable characters who against all socio-economic odds realize they have much in common. As Lina puts it, “We’re held hostage all day in dirty yoga pants by little larval creatures who would literally die if we checked our email.”

(For the record, only Jessie owns Lululemon. Lina wears knock-off Juicy velour.)

This perfect support group for two is interrupted by a third mom who is indeed checking her email. Adrienne (Tessa Klein) arrives wearing leather leggings and with iPad in hand. A high-end jewelry designer, she pays a nanny instead of staring at a monitor, and only shows up because her husband Mitchell (Paolo Andino) insists she leave the studio in their nearby mansion. (The fantastic set by Chelsea M. Warren juxtaposes panoramic photos of the Manhattan skyline with homes from all income brackets.) Adrienne is not likable, nor does she seem real.

Her heartlessness is extreme, and her contempt is a tough sell in a play that otherwise champions empathy.

When Klein is not onstage degrading the other three characters, Cry It Out is a beautiful, believable picture of how imperfect new parents strive to cope in a society that offers little support. While audiences can’t give these characters single-payer health care or paid parental leave, we can offer applause for a play that puts all these problems on stage while insisting that a liberal sense of humor is the only way to survive on so little sleep.

—Rebecca J. Ritzel 1591 14th St. NW. $20–$104. (202) 332-3300. studiotheatre.org.

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FILMSHORT SUBJECTS special, without his editing or rhythm creating a sense of inertia. Real boxing requires ongoing commentary because no one quite knows the outcome of the fight. Creed II has a predetermined ending, so a filmmaker should be able to make choices so that we could hypothetically follow who is winning and losing sans commentary. In Creed II, the action is so aimless that the commentary is not just helpful. It is mandatory.

Sylvester Stallone supposedly loves these characters, and yet each easy, predictable narrative choice leads to a depressing realization: In this latest effort, the Rocky formula matters more than the characters in it.

—Alan Zilberman Creed II opens Friday in theaters everywhere.

RING OF DIRE Creed II

Directed by Steven Caple Jr. Rocky BalBoa defeated Ivan Drago at the end of Rocky IV, and his punch-drunk victory speech—where he talked about warming relations between the Americans and Soviets—was a hamfisted metaphor for the possibilities of perestroika. Creed II also features the Drago family, and if it had followed suit, it would have involved Ivan attempting to blackmail Rocky with a pee tape. Unfortunately, the screenplay co-written by Sylvester Stallone is nowhere near that playful or subversive. This sequel to the singular Creed is a Rocky movie in the worst sense of the word. At every possible turn, it forces otherwise complex characters into a clunky, by-the-numbers sequel. And when it is time for the boxing action, the safe formal choices drain the victories of any real sense of triumph.

You will recall that Creed was written and directed by Ryan Coogler, a talented young filmmaker who went on to make Black Panther. Coogler is back in this film, but only as a producer, and his absence is acutely felt. Now Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) is one-dimensional, driven by his sense of pride. After winning the heavyweight boxing title, Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) and his son Viktor (Florian Munteanu) emerge from obscurity to challenge Adonis. This is a grudge match, since Ivan notoriously killed Adonis’ father Apollo (Carl Weathers) in the ring. Adonis accepts, ignoring the caution from his trainer Rocky (Stallone), and without really consulting his fiancée Bianca (Tessa Thompson).

The first bout with Viktor ends brutally, but without a definitive conclusion, so Creed II is about whether Adonis can overcome his hardships and step into the ring with Viktor again.

Ivan and Viktor Drago are compelling

characters because they say so little. They are driven by hatred and resentment: we learn that Ivan’s country and wife abandoned him after he lost to Rocky. They are not sympathetic, exactly, but their motivations are recognizably human. Adonis, on the other hand, has little semblance to the person he was in the first film. The cracks start to show when he accepts the first Viktor fight. Here he is bullheaded and foolish, but Coogler had originally written Adonis to be a thoughtful, sensitive, even kind. Not only does Adonis not consult Bianca before accepting the fight, but his decision barely registers with her. There is no argument, and the couple are hardly seen as equals. Not even strong actors like Jordan and Thompson can elevate this rote material.

Stallone, along with his co-screenwriter Juel Taylor, also misunderstand the nostalgia surrounding the Rocky character. He has been a part of the cultural landscape for over 40 years, and while he is a welcomed face, there is little to explore with an ex-fighter in the twilight of his life. There are several moments in Creed II where the story cuts away from ostensibly dramatic Adonis moments, just so we can see another lumbering, tortured scene about Rocky and his lifetime of regret. Not only does this approach stretch Stallone’s limited talent, but it slows down Creed II to a crawl. Perhaps the subtext behind these frequent Rocky scenes are due to Stallone’s inherent vanity: Now that Coogler is out, he has an opportunity to make the sequel more about him.

All these missteps and failed opportunities would be immaterial if the film delivered the goods with its training montages and fight scenes, but director Steven Caple Jr. lacks the imagination or patience for any real suspense.

Rocky IV had a memorable cross-cutting training montage, with Rocky in the Russian forest and Ivan using high-tech gym equipment.

There is a similar contrast in Creed II—now Adonis is in the dessert—but the thrust of the montage suggests little change to his resolve or conditioning. The fight scenes are downright perfunctory: Caple Jr. films them like an HBO

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GROAN APPÉTIT Chef Flynn

Directed by Cameron Yates It’s a lIttle disconcerting to watch a kid wielding a cleaver. But the kid in Cameron Yates’ Chef Flynn is a bit ahead of his time.

Consider this: 15-year-old cooking prodigy Flynn McGarry has already appeared, bedecked in his chef ’s coat, on the cover of The New York Times’ Sunday magazine. How many other teenagers can say that? How many other teenagers can even boil water?

Flynn does that and much, much more in his California “kitchen”—which is actually his bedroom, but tricked out with all the accouterments a chef might need so he can experiment in peace. That last part is important, for a reason that is immediately clear at the start of the doc: Flynn’s mother, Meg, is a filmmaker, and she seemingly always has a camera in his face while commenting or asking questions to tease out a narrative. “Mom, NO,” is Flynn’s frequent response, even though he must be relatively used to this. His father is no longer around, but he’s a photographer, and Flynn says that while growing up, “Everything was being documented in one way or another.”

Meg is as large a presence in the film as Flynn is, helping not only to record every moment of his nascent career but trying to manage it as well; call her a kitchen mother. She does everything from taking care of the books for the teen’s intimate supper club, Eureka, to doing damage control on the disastrous opening night of his New York pop-up to straightening the ties of his apron (oh mom!).

And, of course, she’s the wallet, a detail that isn’t explicit here and that you don’t really think about until a trolling Twitter user ties Flynn’s “privilege” to his opportunities. “People think I bought my way into this,” Flynn says, and it’s not an unreasonable thought. That bedroom kitchen can’t have been cheap, and they didn’t always charge for the supper club Flynn started when he was 11, offering fancy, multicourse meals to a houseful of friends and family gratis.

To compare: They eventually impose a price tag per person of $160, and they still barely come out ahead.

So, yeah, privilege has a little something to do with the exposure Flynn received that let him guest-chef in fine restaurants and make the necessary connections to keep going forward instead of being, well, a flash in the pan. Flynn commanding his home kitchen seems like no big deal—though it’s a tad precious when the footage is of him as a freckle-faced tyke—but watching him shout, “I need, like, a thousand fucking hands!” in a buzzing restaurant kitchen does make the matchup feel a little ridiculous. But the proof is—sorry!—in the pudding: Flynn’s dishes are elegantly composed and bursting with creativity, and the audience reactions (at least those we’re privy to) are typically rapturous. The kid’s got something, and that can’t be bought.

Throughout the otherwise delicious film, though, you get the impression that, besides the pop-up gone awry, Yates is showing only the McGarrys’ flattering sides. Meg is a pill, make no mistake, and Flynn protests often, but how likely is it that his resistance stops at his first sing-song “no?” This is an unusual mother-son relationship, to be sure, but they’re both still human beings who seem to be constantly up in each other’s face.

On top of the culinary side of things, Flynn is home-schooled, having shut out his high school classes in favor of daydreaming about dishes. Meg refers to him as “my strange son, who figured out his life so early.” And people repeatedly ask him whether he feels that he missed out on just being a kid. “I had 10 years of childhood,” Flynn says. “I think that that’s enough.”

—Tricia Olszewski Chef Flynn opens Friday at Landmark E Street Cinema.

MUSICDISCOGS

DO YOU USE HEROIN OR OTHER OPIATES? YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A RESEARCH STUDY The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is looking for volunteers who use opiates regularly or who are receiving treatment for opiate use.

The purpose is to learn how opiates affect brain function.

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Up to four study visits Medical exam and personal interview All study procedures and transportation at no cost Compensation is provided

You can participate if you are:

• 18-65 years old • Using opiates daily or almost daily • Receiving or not receiving treatment for opiate use

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• Have a serious medical condition, such as HIV • Have a psychiatric condition, such as schizophrenia that requires medication or hospitalization • Are pregnant or breastfeeding

Location: The NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD, is located on the Metro Red line (Medical Center stop).

SOLE SINGER Obrigada

Alison Crockett Sol Image It’s easIer to catch lightning in a bottle than to catch D.C. singer Alison Crockett’s riveting, forceful command of the stage on a record. But Obrigada comes remarkably close. It marks a turning point for the jazz and neo-soul songstress, who on the six-song EP has reshaped her music to accommodate the bossa nova she fell in love with while working in São Paulo. That’s the party line on Obrigada, anyway: In reality, just as often as the reverse, it’s the Brazilian music that’s reshaped to fit Crockett.

Witness the standard “O Cantador,” the single, whose very title—the only one in Portuguese—marks it as the most overtly Brazilian.

Not so. Crockett smooths out the rhythm, sings in English, and floods the ballad with her own nuances. At her touch, the melody’s sudden wide intervals—often rendered as impassioned showpieces—become tender and graceful sweeps; and nobody, surely, has ever sung the line “Let it be me” with a longing so palpable. It’s a few ridecymbal subtleties here and there from Paulinho Vicente that signify its bossa origins.

Most of the other tunes get to keep the familiar Brazilian cadences. Even then, though, Crockett often subserviates them to her artistic personality. Her original “Every Song” is already a manifesto of sorts (“Every/ Song that I sing/ Seems to/ Have a message/ About/ What I have to do”).

The line breaks form into rhythmic patterns that all but have MADE IN BRAZIL stamped on them, yet it takes concentrated listening to even notice

them. Instead, Crockett’s velvet voice and masterful time make them into thrillers: She pulls the ear to precipice after precipice, threatening to fall over but always landing the jump.

That same sense of time and rhythm lets her make some canny connections. In the children’s song “Each of Us Is a Flower”—written as a chacha-cha—she hears the transposition into bossa, but also the hidden depths she can bring to its facile melody. The longer leap is on “Something Wonderful,” the Rodgers and Hammerstein aria from The King and I. It’s not a song one immediately associates with playfulness, but Crockett manages to inject the newly grooving lyric with grit—and a charming scat break in the middle that’s followed by an equally charming piano solo from Felipe Silviera.

The thing about all of these songs, however, is that they all follow the opening “You’re Everything,” which means that all expectations have been dashed away by the time they come up. Crockett begins on a flowing ballad, her multi-tracked harmonies floating over the gentle lilt of Silviera’s piano, then inevitably kicks up a notch—not into bossa, but into lowkey funk. Then it kicks up another notch, and Crockett’s soul chops roar forth like a lion on the bridge: “Days are so much fun/ For those who know in love all life’s a game.” Silviera solos again while Crocket whispers to herself in multi-track counterpoint, then she scats over a live-wire funk breakdown. It’s disarming in nearly a literal sense: The singer breaks us down completely, so that what would be a change-up anyway now strikes where there is no armor.

—Michael J. West

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CITYLIST

AN EVENING WITH

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Music

OU T NOV 23

CITY LIGHTS: FRIDAY

FRIDAY

ALL GOOD PRESENTS

GHOST LIGHT

FRIDAY CABARET

DC ARTS CENTER 2438 18th St. NW. (202) 462-7833.

Jeffrey Higgins: A Deafening Sound. 7:30 p.m. $35– $37.22. dcartscenter.org.

SATURDAY NOV

KENNEDY CENTER TERRACE THEATER 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. The Choir of Man. 2 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. $59–$99. kennedy-center.org.

SUN, NOV 25

KENNEDY CENTER CONCERT HALL 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. NSO Pops: Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. 7 p.m. $29–$79. kennedy-center.org.

THURS, NOV 29

YASMINE HAMDAN

COUNTRY

BIRCHMERE 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria.

(703) 549-7500. The Seldom Scene. 7:30 p.m. $39.50. birchmere.com.

FRI, NOV 30

CRASH TEST DUMMIES W/ TODD WRIGHT

ELECTRONIC

Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe 2477 18th St. NW. (202) 450-2917. oOoOO and Islamiq Grrrls. 8 p.m. $13–$15. songbyrddc.com.

SUN, DEC 2

EMMYLOU HARRIS:

AN INTIMATE PERFORMANCE BENEFITING BONAPARTE’S RETREAT W/ SPECIAL GUESTS

FUNK & R&B

Pearl Street Warehouse 33 Pearl Street SW. (202) 380-9620. Funky Miracle. 8 p.m. Free. pearlstreetwarehouse.com.

THE RED DIRT BOYS, PHIL MADEIRA, WILL KIMBROUGH, CHRIS DONOHUE, BRYAN OWINGS

JAZZ

BLUES ALLEY 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW. (202) 3374141. Alex Bugnon. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $30–$35. bluesalley.com.

OPERA

KENNEDY CENTER EISENHOWER THEATER 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. Washington National Opera: Silent Night. 7:30 p.m. $35–$199. kennedy-center.org.

SATURDAY BLUES

BARNS AT WOLF TRAP 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. (703) 255-1900. Janis Joplin & Jimi Hendrix Tribute. 8 p.m. $25–$29. wolftrap.org.

CABARET

DC ARTS CENTER 2438 18th St. NW. (202) 462-7833.

Jeffrey Higgins: A Deafening Sound. 7:30 p.m. $35– $37.22. dcartscenter.org.

KENNEDY CENTER TERRACE THEATER 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. The Choir of Man. 2 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. $59–$99. kennedy-center.org.

CLASSICAL

TUES, DEC 4

A REDD CHRISTMAS

Imagine, if you can, a place so vile that literal garbage rolls down the street like tumbleweeds in the desert. A place where the mayor is so morally bankrupt that she authorizes the dumping of toxic waste where people live just to make a few extra bucks. Welcome to New Jersey. More specifically, welcome to Tromaville, New Jersey—the fictional, fantastical home of Melvin Ferd the Third. Based upon the 1984 cult classic film, the rock musical adaptation of The Toxic Avenger is about as silly and fun as the genre gets. It centers on Melvin, an environmentalist poindexter who vows to clean up New Jersey’s toxic goo and win the heart of Sarah, the town’s blind and beautiful librarian. The plan goes awry when Tromaville’s sleazy Mayor Babs Belgoody gets in the way and orders her goons to dispose of Melvin via a drum of toxic sludge. Instead of killing him, it transforms him into the hideously disfigured superhero, Toxie. The Greenbelt Arts Center’s production of this classic is endearing, a low-budget affair with a small cast, produced with creativity and a whole lotta love. Come for the sleazy shenanigans, but stay for its killer music, which sounds like Rock of Ages if it was written by John Waters and Meat Loaf. The show runs to Nov. 24 at the Greenbelt Arts Center, 123 Centerway, Greenbelt. $14–$25. (301) 441-8770. greenbeltartscenter.org.

—Matt Cohen

W/ THE REDD BROTHERS QUARTET TUES, DEC 11

JON McLAUGHLIN: THE 2018 THIS TIME OF YEAR TOUR W/ VILRAY

SUN, DEC 16

BONERAMA

MON, DEC 17

AN EVENING WITH

WHOSE HAT IS THIS? WED, DEC 19

AN EVENING WITH

EVERETT BRADLEY’S HOLIDELIC FRI, DEC 21

BLUES ALLEY 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW. (202) 337-

HIP-HOP

bluesalley.com.

JAZZ

MIRACLE THEATRE 535 8th St. SE. (202) 400-3210.

BLACK CAT 1811 14th St. NW. (202) 667-4490. No BS! Brass Band. 8 p.m. $18. blackcatdc.com.

AN EVENING WITH

THE TOXIC AVENGER

KENNEDY CENTER CONCERT HALL 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. NSO Pops: Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. 7 p.m. $29–$79. kennedy-center.org.

U STREET MUSIC HALL 1115 U St. NW. (202) 588-1889.

Yung Pinch. 7 p.m. $18. ustreetmusichall.com.

3pm & 7:30pm

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS WITH THE ERIC BYRD TRIO

CLASSICAL

KENNEDY CENTER MILLENNIUM STAGE 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. The Migrant Liberation Movement Suite. 6 p.m. Free. kennedy-center.org.

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4141. Alex Bugnon. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $30–$35.

POP Union Stage Presents Andy Shauf. 8:30 p.m. $20. themiracletheatre.com.

VIRGINA COALITION

ROCK

THE ANTHEM 901 Wharf St. SW. (202) 888-0020. The Front Bottoms. 7:30 p.m. $35–$55. theanthemdc.com.

W/ TIMMIE METZ BAND

BLACK CAT 1811 14th St. NW. (202) 667-4490. Romantic States. 7:30 p.m. $10. blackcatdc.com.

KENNEDY CENTER MILLENNIUM STAGE 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. Elliott Murphy. 6 p.m. Free. kennedy-center.org.

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CITY LIGHTS: SATURDAY

3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA • 703-549-7500

YOUNG AND NATURAL HAIR PAGEANT

For entire schedule go to Birchmere.com Find us on Facebook/Twitter!

Tix @ Ticketmaster.com 800-745-3000

THE SELDOM SCENE & DRY BRANCH FIRE SQUAD Jones 25 CHARLES ESTEN Point

Nov 23

26&27

Women and girls are not their hair. They are so much more. But there’s something to be said for black and brown women and girls wearing the hair that naturally grows out of their beautiful black and brown heads—because society has tried to beat all of us into submitting to Western beauty standards.

From girls in South Africa being told to “fix” and straighten their natural hair to women in the U.S. having their natural hair deemed unprofessional, the struggle to be ourselves is real. That’s why this year’s Young and Natural Hair Pageant for Girls at the Anacostia Arts Center is important for natural girls everywhere. On the surface, it’s a showcase of hair, but it’s also a showcase of strength and the courage of our convictions to say this is real and this is us. Since 2013, the community event has welcomed more than 100 girls to the stage. There will be vendors, raffles, and gifts, and local stylists on hand to teach about styling natural hair. So watch these proud cuties whip their hair back and forth and take in a display of follicles like you’ve never seen before. The show begins at 1 p.m. at the Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Road SE. $15. (202) 631-6291. anacostiaartscenter.com.

—Kayla Randall

Melissa Etheridge 'The Holiday Show' plus your favorites!

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An Acoustic Evening with

SHAWN COLVIN

30

Seth Glier

PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE & FIREFALL

Dec 1

Newmyer Flyer Presents

LITTLE FEAT Lauren 2 JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE Calve

A Tribute to

ROBERT GLASPER 5 A PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS 3&4

with RICK BRAUN & EUGE GROOVE

Rheault LISSIE Kathryn BEBEL GILBERTO SARA EVANS Fairground Saints "At Christmas"

6 7 8 9

CITY LIGHTS: SUNDAY

ROSEMARY’S BABY

11 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Benefit Concert featuring

JEFF “SKUNK” BAXTER

& The American Vinyl All Star Band with many special guests!

AVERY*SUNSHINE Liz 13 CARBON LEAF Longley Adam 15 SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE ASBURY JUKES Ezra 16 NORMAN BROWN'S JOYOUS XMAS 12

BOBBY CALDWELL & MARION MEADOWS

18&19

JUDY COLLINS "Holidays & Hits"

A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS 21 BILL KIRCHEN & COMMANDER CODY "Honky Tonk Holiday Show!"

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After a struggling actor (John Cassavetes) and his young wife (Mia Farrow) move into a spacious new apartment, they are befriended by an elderly couple—cute, dotty, and more than a little bit nosy. This is the seemingly benign domestic setting for one of the greatest horror movies ever, Rosemary’s Baby, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Obsessions and perversions fuel this precisely constructed fever dream, an anxious mélange of real estate, parenthood, and Satan. Mia Farrow is especially stunning as Rosemary Woodhouse, and the resolution to the film is just as haunting today as it was in 1968. With its vivid central performances, Krzysztof Komeda’s delicately haunting score, and the ornate gothPresented by ic locations of Manhattan’s celebrated Dakota apartments, this dark masterpiece is a near perfect movie. The film screens at 6 p.m. at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. $13. (301) 495-6700. afi.com/silver.

—Pat Padua

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SUNDAY CABARET

KENNEDY CENTER TERRACE THEATER 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. The Choir of Man. 2 p.m. $59– $99. kennedy-center.org.

CLASSICAL

BARNS AT WOLF TRAP 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. (703) 255-1900. John Eaton. 2 p.m. $25–$27. wolftrap.org.

KENNEDY CENTER CONCERT HALL 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. NSO Pops: Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. 2 p.m. $29–$79. kennedy-center.org.

COUNTRY

BIRCHMERE 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria.

(703) 549-7500. Charles Esten. 7:30 p.m. $55. birchmere.com.

GOSPEL

KENNEDY CENTER MILLENNIUM STAGE 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. Philadelphia Community Mass.

6 p.m. Free. kennedy-center.org.

JAZZ

BLUES ALLEY 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW. (202) 3374141. Alex Bugnon. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $30–$35. bluesalley.com.

PEARL STREET WAREHOUSE 33 Pearl Street SW. (202) 380-9620. Elijah Balbed & Isabelle De Leon.

7:30 p.m. Free. pearlstreetwarehouse.com.

OPERA

KENNEDY CENTER EISENHOWER THEATER 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. Washington National Opera: Silent Night. 2 p.m. $35–$199. kennedy-center.org.

ROCK

BLACK CAT 1811 14th St. NW. (202) 667-4490. Branch Manager. 7:30 p.m. $15. blackcatdc.com.

MONDAY COUNTRY

SONGBYRD MUSIC HOUSE AND RECORD CAFE 2477 18th St. NW. (202) 450-2917. Chris Wilcox. 8:30 p.m. $5. songbyrddc.com.

FOLK

CHERYL WHEELER & JOHN GORKA

with

PEARL STREET WAREHOUSE 33 Pearl Street SW. (202) 380-9620. Slade Run. 8 p.m. $12. pearlstreetwarehouse.com.

KENNEDY CENTER MILLENNIUM STAGE 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. VeVe & tha Rebels. 6 p.m. Free. kennedy-center.org.

FUNK & R&B

SONGBYRD MUSIC HOUSE AND RECORD CAFE 2477 18th St. NW. (202) 450-2917. Arin Ray. 8 p.m. $15–$17. songbyrddc.com.

ROCK

BIRCHMERE 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria.

(703) 549-7500. Melissa Etheridge. 7:30 p.m. $115. birchmere.com.

DC9 1940 9th St. NW. (202) 483-5000. Laura Gibson.

8 p.m. $15–$18. dcnine.com.

TUESDAY FOLK

KENNEDY CENTER MILLENNIUM STAGE 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. Frog Hammer. 6 p.m. Free. kennedy-center.org.

HIP-HOP

SONGBYRD MUSIC HOUSE AND RECORD CAFE 2477 18th St. NW. (202) 450-2917. Oliver Francis. 8 p.m. $15–$60. songbyrddc.com.

U STREET MUSIC HALL 1115 U St. NW. (202) 588-1889.

Freddie Gibbs. 7 p.m. $25. ustreetmusichall.com.

UNION STAGE 740 Water St. SW. (877) 987-6487.

Union Stage & Songbyrd Present Oliver Francis. 8 p.m. $15–$60. unionstage.com.

POP

BLUES ALLEY 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW. (202) 3374141. Shelby Blondell. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $22. bluesalley.com.

ROCK

BIRCHMERE 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria.

(703) 549-7500. Melissa Etheridge. 7:30 p.m. $115. birchmere.com.

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Merriweather Post Pavilion • Columbia, MD

Hot in Herre: 2000s Dance Party with DJs Will Eastman & Ozker • Visuals by Kylos.............................F NOV 23

All the Divas - A Dance Party with DJ lil’e ........................................... Sa 24

TRAIN/GOO GOO DOLLS w/ Allen Stone ................. FRI AUGUST 9 Ticketmaster • merriweathermusic.com • impconcerts.com

Lincoln Theatre • 1215 U Street, NW Washington, D.C.

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER (cont.)

Colter Wall w/ Vincent Neil Emerson .............W 28

GWAR w/ Iron Reagan & Against The Grain ....................Sa 29

ALL GOOD PRESENTS

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE CLUB!

Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds w/ The Rad Trads ......................Th 29

White Ford Bronco: DC’s All 90s Band Champagne Toast at Midnight ..........M 31

DECEMBER D NIGHT ADDED!

FIRST NIGHT SOLD OUT! SECON

Kurt Vile & The Violators w/ Jessica Pratt ............................Sa 1 Polo & Pan ................................Tu 4 Kodaline w/ Ocean Park Standoff .................W 5

JANUARY ALL GOOD PRESENTS

Ozomatli ...................................Th 3

Marcus King Band w/ Ida Mae ...................................Th 6 Gang of Youths w/ Gretta Ray . M 10 Phosphorescent w/ Liz Cooper & The Stampede..... Tu 11 THIRD NIGHT ADDED!

Thievery Corporation w/ The Suffers ............................Sa 15 Cat Power ................................Su 16 The Oh Hellos Christmas Extravaganza w/ The Family Crest ...................W 19 Hiss Golden Messenger .....Th 20 Snail Mail w/ Empath & Instupendo ..............F 21 ALL GOOD PRESENTS

Big Something & Too Many Zooz w/ Electric Love Machine ..........Sa 22 Margo Price w/ Lilly Hiatt ......Th 27 The Pietasters w/ Big D and the Kids Table • The Forwards • DJ Selah ..............F 28

MANY MORE SHOWS ON SALE!

9:30 CUPCAKES

w/ Atz, Atz Lee, Nikos Kilcher ............DEC 6

Story District’s Top Shelf . JAN 19 AN EVENING WITH

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AEG PRESENTS Bert Kreischer 9:30pm Doors . MAR 14

The Disco Biscuits............... JAN 25 José González Must purchase two-night pass (with 1/26 Disco Biscuits at The Anthem) to attend.

Neko Case w/ Margaret Glaspy . JAN 26

& The String Theory............ MAR 20

Norm Macdonald ................. MAR 21

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FIRST NIGHT SOLD OUT! SECON

ALL GOOD PRESENTS

FIRST TWO NIGHTS SOLD OUT!

D NIGHT ADDED!

Esperanza Spalding ..............DEC 1 LP .................................................... FEB 19 AEG PRESENTS Alice Smith ................................. MAR 9 Adam Conover .........................DEC 2 AURORA w/ Talos....................... MAR 10 Jewel - Handmade Holiday Tour

Noname w/ Elton .......................Tu 8 MØ w/ABRA ................................Tu 15 ALL GOOD PRESENTS

The Wood Brothers w/ Priscilla Renea ..........Th 17 & F 18 Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven ....Sa 19 Snail Mail w/ Empath & Instupendo ..............F 21 Super Diamond .....................Th 24 Guster w/ Henry Jamison Two-night passes available ....F 25 & Sa 26

Rainbow Kitten Surprise w/ Mt. Joy .......................M 28 & Tu 29 Poppy Early Show! 6pm Doors ......Th 31 Amen Dunes Late Show! 10pm Doors ....................Th 31

9:30 CLUB PRESENTS AT U STREET MUSIC HALL

Yung Pinch w/ Tyla Yaweh & Yung Manny .... Sa NOV 24 Freddie Gibbs w/ G Perico & Caleb Brown ..............Tu 27 Tall Heights w/ Frances Cone & Old Sea Brigade .....W 28 WHY? Plays Alopecia w/ Lala Lala .......................... Sa DEC 1 Flint Eastwood w/ Tunde Olaniran ...Su 2 Eyedress .................................Tu 11 Devotchka ................................W 12

The Slackers w/ War On Women ....Su 23 gnash w/ Mallrat & Gaurdin .... Sa JAN 19 Windhand w/ Genocide Pact ..........Th 24 Cautious Clay ...................... F FEB 1 KONGOS w/ Fitness ......................Sa 2 Ripe w/ Brook and the Bluff & Del Florida ......W 6 Cherry Glazerr .........................W 13 MadeinTYO w/ Thutmose & Key!...... M 18 Julia Holter .............................Tu 19

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Books

ANTONY BEEVOR Antony Beevor speaks about his book The Battle of Arnhem: The Deadliest Operation of World War II, a recreation and analysis of the important struggle. Politics and Prose. 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. Nov. 26. 7 p.m. Free. (202) 364-1919.

BEOWULF SHEEHAN Beowulf Sheehan, the foremost literary portrait photographer working today, speaks about his book, Author: The Portraits of Beowulf Sheehan, presents 200 of his finest portraits of prominent writers, playwrights, historians, journalists, and poets such as Roxane Gay, Patti Smith, Masha Gessen, Karl Ove Knausgaard, and J.K. Rowling. Politics and Prose. 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. Nov. 29. 7 p.m. Free. (202) 364-1919.

BERNIE SANDERS Senator Bernie Sanders chronicles the struggles he and his progressive colleagues are currently facing in his new book Where We Go From Here: Two Years in the Resistance. GW Lisner Auditorium. 730 21st St. NW. Nov. 27. 7 p.m. $10–$33.

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WOMEN PHOTOJOURNALISTS OF WASHINGTON

IA&A at Hillyer is doing its best to promote photography in November with three strong exhibitions. Contributors to the Women Photojournalists of Washington’s 12th annual juried exhibition offer a mix of domestic news features (Erin Schaff ’s awkward attendees at a pro-Trump “tea” and Evelyn Hockstein’s menacing image of the Charlottesville rally) and overseas reportage (Nora Lorek’s intrepid refugees in Uganda and Carol Guzy’s heartbreaking child sitting in a bombed-out street in Iraq). Less spontaneous, but still intriguing, is the Ibero-American Cultural Attachés Association’s Women Who Make IberoAmerica: Power Behind the Everyday. The exhibition documents such women as a Guatemalan dressmaker with Down syndrome and a truck driver from Spain relaxing against a big wheel with some home-brewed coffee. And finally, in Disenchanted, photographer Kaitlin Jencso tackles the aftermath of her family’s loss of two loved ones. In Jencso’s lens, even small details seem grim: A toy figure hanging behind a window blinds casts an eerie shadow. The exhibitions are on view to Dec. 16 at IA&A Hillyer, 9 Hillyer Court NW. Free. (202) 338-0325. athillyer.org.

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WEDNESDAY CLASSICAL

KENNEDY CENTER MILLENNIUM STAGE 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra. 6 p.m. Free. kennedy-center.org.

FOLK 9:30 CLUB 815 V St. NW. (202) 265-0930. Colter Wall.

7 p.m. $20. 930.com.

U STREET MUSIC HALL 1115 U St. NW. (202) 588-1889.

Tall Heights. 7 p.m. $15. ustreetmusichall.com.

HIP-HOP U STREET MUSIC HALL 1115 U St. NW. (202) 588-1889.

Mike of Doom. 10:30 p.m. Free. ustreetmusichall.com.

JAZZ UNION STAGE 740 Water St. SW. (877) 987-6487.

Julian Lage Trio. 8 p.m. $20–$40. unionstage.com.

ROCK BLACK CAT 1811 14th St. NW. (202) 667-4490. Downtown Boys. 7:30 p.m. $15–$17. blackcatdc.com.

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MIA GARCÍA In author Mia Garcia’s new book, The Resolutions, four friends make New Year’s resolutions for one another—and a whirlwind of a year follows them. One More Page Books. 2200 N. Westmoreland Street, No. 101, Arlington. Nov. 28. 7 p.m. Free.

(703) 300-9746.

Dance

THE WASHINGTON BALLET’S NUTCRACKER This celebrated Christmas favorite is set in historic Georgetown, combining Revolutionary War-era historical figures with the traditional Nutcracker characters. THEARC. 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. Nov. 24. 1 p.m.; Nov. 24. 5:30 p.m. Nov. 25. 1 p.m.; Nov. 25. 5:30 p.m. $30–$55. (202) 889-5901. thearcdc.com.

Theater

ANASTASIA Based on the animated film of the same name, Anastasia, a young orphan, uncovers secrets about her past when two con men take advantage of her resemblance to the presumed-dead duchess Anastasia. Kennedy Center Opera House. 2700 F St. NW. To Nov. 25. $49–$149. (202) 467-4600. kennedy-center.org.

ANYTHING GOES This “gold standard” musical comedy with music by Cole Porter tells the story of ocean liner stowaway Billy Crocker, who seeks to win the love of heiress Hope Harcourt and stop her marriage to the millionaire Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Arena Stage.

1101 6th St. SW. To Dec. 23. $66–$105. (202) 4883300. arenastage.org.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL This Grammy-winning jukebox musical chronicles Carole King’s rise to stardom, from her partnership with lyr-

CITY LIGHTS: TUESDAY

THURSDAY BLUES

KENNEDY CENTER MILLENNIUM STAGE 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. Sunny War. 6 p.m. Free. kennedy-center.org.

CLASSICAL KENNEDY CENTER CONCERT HALL 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. National Symphony Orchestra: Britten’s War Requiem. 7 p.m. $15–$89. kennedy-center.org.

COUNTRY SONGBYRD MUSIC HOUSE AND RECORD CAFE 2477 18th St. NW. (202) 450-2917. Muscadine Bloodline. 8 p.m. $15–$18. songbyrddc.com.

FOLK BIRCHMERE 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria.

(703) 549-7500. Shawn Colvin. 7:30 p.m. $55. birchmere.com.

JAZZ BLUES ALLEY 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW. (202) 3374141. Stacey Kent. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $45–$50. bluesalley.com.

ROCK 9:30 CLUB 815 V St. NW. (202) 265-0930. Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds. 7 p.m. $20. 930.com.

BLACK CAT 1811 14th St. NW. (202) 667-4490.

Majeure. 7:30 p.m. $10. blackcatdc.com.

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FREDDIE GIBBS

Freddie Gibbs is your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper. The Gary, Indiana-bred, Los Angelesbased artist has been telling gangsta rap tales of guns and drugs for more than a decade, with a rugged, melodic rasp and a pristine, precise flow. While there will always be a market for the music that Gibbs makes, he hasn’t rested on his laurels and cashed his checks: He drops at least one fully realized project a year and selects his collaborators with care. Str8 Killa No Filla wasn’t just the title of one of his early mixtapes—it’s his way of life. That approach has allowed him to find gold, whether over productions by legendary beat conductor Madlib or upstart Kenny Beats, or by trading verses with just about anyone who’s anyone in hip-hop. Case in point: 2018 has seen the release of both the no-punches-pulled Freddie and the smoked-out Fetti, a collaborative project with rapper Curren$y and producer The Alchemist. The latter finds Gibbs in good company, alongside a couple of underground veterans leading the way for rap’s younger generation. Freddie Gibbs performs at 7 p.m. at U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. $25. (202) 588-1889. ustreetmusichall.com.

—Chris Kelly

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JULIAN LAGE TRIO

He’s a former child prodigy who’s not yet 31—which may explain why Julian Lage and his guitar show so much spunk. Don’t get him wrong, he’s got jazz chops and jazz vocabulary. That said, he also favors the same kind of pulsing rhythms that indie rockers rely on, and he delivers with a faintly distorted twang that emanates from somewhere between surf music and the big bad cowboy’s theme in a ’60s spaghetti western. In short, Lage is the kind of jazz guitarist that you can love even if you hate jazz. His new album Modern Lore not only knows that, but uses it as a core construct. Lage can get away with caustic, avant-garde licks on “Roger the Dodger” and runaway swing on “Look Book” not because he’s so good at it (although he is), but because he packages them in attitude. Julian Lage Trio perform at 8 p.m. at Union Stage, 740 Water St. NW. $20–$40. (877) 987-6487. unionstage.com.

—Michael J. West

icist Gerry Goffin to her successful solo career, using her hit songs including “I Feel The Earth Move” and “You’ve Got A Friend”. National Theatre. 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. To Dec. 30. $54–$114. (202) 628-6161. nationaltheatre.org.

CRY IT OUT This comedy by Molly Smith Metzler tells the story of next-door neighbors Jessie and Lina, who bond over their infant-rearing struggles during their maternity leaves. Studio Theatre. 1501 14th St. NW. To Dec. 16. $20–$80. (202) 332-3300. studiotheatre.org.

ELF In this heartwarming family musical adapted from the film by the same name, a young elf learns of his true identity as a human and travels to New York to find his father while spreading the Christmas cheer. Olney Theatre Center. 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney. To Jan. 6. $37–$84. (301) 9243400. olneytheatre.org.

GEM OF THE OCEAN This Timothy Douglas-directed production of August Wilson’s Tony-nominated play is the first in a ten-play series that dramatizes the African American experience. Set at the turn of the century in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, it centers on a young man who arrives at the house of 285-yearold soothsayer Aunt Ester in search of redemption.

Round House Theatre Bethesda. 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda. To Dec. 23. $36–$51. (240) 6441100. roundhousetheatre.org.

HOW TO CATCH A STAR Oliver Jeffers’ beloved children’s book about a boy who tries to befriend a star comes to life in this colorful Jared Mezzocchi-directed production. Kennedy Center Family Theater. 2700 F St. NW. To Dec. 16. $20. (202) 467-4600. kennedy-center.org.

INDECENT Pulitzer Prize-winner Paula Vogel’s deeply moving play tells the story of the Yiddish drama God of Vengeance, a work deemed “indecent” for themes of censorship, immigration and antisemitism when it premiered on Broadway in 1923, and the true story of the creators that risked their careers to bring it to the stage. Arena Stage. 1101 6th St. SW. To Dec. 30. $56– $76. (202) 488-3300. arenastage.org.

AN INSPECTOR CALLS Stephen Daldry’s Olivier-winning production of J.B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls, hailed as a staple of modern British theatre, comes to D.C. Set on one night in 1912, the play tells the story of an upper-class British family who is visited by a mysterious inspector seeking details about a workingclass woman who committed suicide. Sidney Harman Hall. 610 F St. NW. To Dec. 23. $44–$102. (202) 5471122. shakespearetheatre.org.

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KING JOHN This historic Shakespeare play dramatizes the life of King John of England, who wages war on France after the King Philip demands that he renounce the throne. Directed by Aaron Posner, this production features Kate Eastwood Norris as Philip the Bastard and Holly Twyford as Constance. Folger Shakespeare Library. 201 E. Capitol St. SE. To Dec. 2. $42-$79. (202) 544-7077. folger.edu.

WORLD STAGES: BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES Following its successful run at London’s National Theatre, this heartwarming play arrives in D.C. Set in six different cities around the world, Barber Shop Chronicles paints an intimate portrait of the barbershops where African men gather to discuss their lives. Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. 2700 F St. NW. To

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BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

The holiday season is upon us, as are visitors from out of town. What better way to entertain those loved ones whose interests may not completely overlap with our own than by sitting down and enjoying a big stage show? Christmas obsessives can seek out the many interpretations of The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol, but those seeking something secular should consider a trip to The National Theatre to take in a performance of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Yes, it’s played in D.C. before, but it’s a well documented fact that King’s songs are universally adored.

And since she started her career as a songwriter, you can rest assured that her music is meant to be sung by everyone, be they audience members or the performers. So go, listen to classic songs like “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” and “One Fine Day,” drink some wine from a sippy cup, then spend the journey home debating which work is King’s best. Here’s hoping the conversation doesn’t get too heated. The musical runs to Dec. 30 at The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. $54–$119. (202) 628-6161. thenationaldc.org. —Caroline Jones

Dec. 1. $29–$99. (202) 467-4600. kennedy-center.org.

Film

CREED II Michael B. Jordan reprises his role as boxer Adonis Creed in this sequel in which he competes against the son of Ivan Drago. Co-starring Sylvester Stallone and Tessa Thompson. (See washingtoncitypaper.com for venue information)

Chained dogs suffer day in and day out.

They endure sweltering temperatures, hunger, and thirst and are vulnerable and lonely. Keep them inside, where it’s safe and comfortable.

Photo: Don Flood (donfloodphoto.com) • Makeup: Mylah Morales, for Celestine Agency Hair: Marcia Hamilton, for Margaret Maldonado Agency • Styling: Natalie and Giolliosa Fuller (sisterstyling.com)

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DR. SEUSS’S THE GRINCH The mean, green Grinch tries to ruin Christmas cheer in the town of Whoville in this Dr. Seuss classic. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, and Pharrell Williams. (See washingtoncitypaper.com for venue information) FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD With the help of his friends, magizoologist Newt Scamander must try to thwart evil wizard Grindelwald’s plans to raise a pure-blood wizard army to one day rule over all non-magical beings. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, and Katherine Waterston. (See washingtoncitypaper.com for venue information) THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB Computer hacker Lisbeth Salander finds herself entangled in a web of lies, spies, and corruption while trying to save a young math whiz and get back stolen codes. Starring

Claire Foy, Sylvia Hoeks, and Lakeith Stanfield. (See washingtoncitypaper.com for venue information) GREEN BOOK A black American pianist goes on the road with an Italian-American bouncer on a tour of the American South in 1962. Starring Mahershala Ali, Viggo Mortensen, and Linda Cardellini. (See washingtoncitypaper.com for venue information) INSTANT FAMILY Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne star as a married couple who adopts three children.

Co-starring Isabela Moner and Octavia Spencer. (See washingtoncitypaper.com for venue information) A PRIVATE WAR Celebrated war correspondent Marie Colvin finds herself at the frontlines of conflicts across the globe. Starring Rosamund Pike, Tom Hollander, and Jamie Dornan. (See washingtoncitypaper. com for venue information) RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET Ralph and Vanellope discover Wi-Fi in their arcade—six years after the events of Wreck-It Ralph—and chaos and adventure ensue. Starring John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, and Gal Gadot. (See washingtoncitypaper.com for venue information) ROBIN HOOD Taron Egerton stars as the titular hero who mounts a revolt against the corrupt and powerful English crown. Co-starring Jamie Foxx and Ben Mendelsohn. (See washingtoncitypaper.com for venue information) WIDOWS During a time of turmoil, a group of Chicago widows conspires to finish the job their criminal husbands started. Starring Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, and Elizabeth Debicki. (See washingtoncitypaper.com for venue information)

SAVAGELOVE I’m a recently divorced single mom and full-time student. I’m really beginning to hurt financially and have decided to start working as an escort. I am at a point of great emotional stability, happiness, and confidence—all reasons that led to my decision—and I’m surrounded by people who love me and won’t judge me. (Not that I will be telling most of them.) I’ve been seeing a man who I like, but I’ve made it clear that I am not committed to him and can see him only once a week. I’ve explained that I don’t think I can ever be monogamous and I do not want a relationship. He has struggled with this and told me early on he was in love with me. We have AMAZING sex, and I think this causes him to have a hard time understanding why I don’t want a relationship. I do not want to tell him I am escorting. I feel the fewer people who know, the better. And I don’t know him that well, as I have been “seeing” him for only six months. I know he would want to know, and a huge part of me feels that the right thing to do is be honest with him if I am going to continue seeing him. I also know that cutting him loose would hurt and confuse him, especially without being able to give him a reason. How do I handle this?

What is the right thing to do? My site goes live in three days, and what’s keeping me up at night is not how best to verify clients, it’s what to do about the man in my life who I respect and love, even if I am not in love with him. —New To Escorting

night text messages from him. And a couple weeks ago, we hooked up sans penetration. We acknowledged that we both have feelings but neither of us is in a good place. He’s still dealing with the end of his LTR, and I am only just coming out as bisexual. I love this person and our friendship is important to me, but I can’t stop thinking of the possibility of us being together.

I’m confused by the timing and I wonder if this is real or just something I’ve allowed to distract me—or both! Also, what would this mean for my bisexuality? I’ve been to this rodeo before— meaning opposite-sex relationships—but what about the part of me I haven’t fully explored?

—Between Every Thorn Solitude Yearns

Let’s set the escorting issue aside for a moment.

You don’t want the same things (he wants monogamy and a defined relationship, you don’t want any of that shit), you don’t feel for him the way he feels for you (he’s in love, you’re not), and you’re a busy single mom and full-time student—all perfectly valid reasons to end a relationship, NTE. You aren’t obligated to tell him that something you were thinking about doing but haven’t yet done, i.e., escorting, factored into your decision to cut him loose.

While I definitely think people have a right to know if their partners are escorts, I don’t think people have an absolute right to know if their partners were escorts. So if the sex is really good, and you think there’s a chance you could one day feel as strongly for him as he does for you, and you’re planning to escort only until you get your degree, NTE, you could tell him you want to take a break. Explain to him that you don’t have the bandwidth for a boyfriend just now—kid, school, work—but you’re open to dating him after you’re out of school if he’s still single and still interested.

—Dan Savage

I find it hard to believe that a woman could possibly enjoy, say, a Donald Trump rally. But some women do, and we have video to prove it. The same could be said about anal.

I’m a 30-year-old single monogamist and I recently realized I’m bisexual. I feel much happier. Except I recently crossed a line with a very close friend of mine, a man I’ll admit to having some romantic feelings for. After he broke up with his ex, I started getting random late-

You describe yourself as a monogamist—so, yeah, entering into a committed relationship with this man would prevent you from exploring your bisexuality. And the timing feels off: He may be on the rebound, and you’re still coming to terms with your bisexuality.

So don’t enter into a committed relationship with him, BETSY, at least not yet. Date him casually and keep hooking up with him, with the understanding—with the explicit and fully verbalized and mutually consented to understanding—that you will be “exploring” your bisexuality, i.e. you’ll be getting out there and eating some pussy.

—DS

I’m a 37-year-old woman married for eight years to a wonderful man. We’re happy and GGG to the point where his kinks have become my kinks and vice versa. However, he loves anal sex and I cannot do it. No matter how much lube we use or how slowly we go, it’s not just uncomfortable, it’s red-hot-poker-in-my-ass painful. Can you give me any concrete, practical advice to get to a point where I can enjoy anal?

—Beyond Uncomfortable Tushy Trauma

P.S. Do some women actually enjoy anal? After my experiences, I find that really hard to believe.

If you’re still interested in exploring anal after all those red-hot-poker-in-your-ass painful experiences—and you are by no means obligated to explore any further—focus on anal stimulation, BUTT, not anal penetration. Try rimming, try a vibrator pressed against your anus (not shoved into it), try running his lubed-up dick up and down your crack (across your anus, not into your anus), and try all of these things during masturbation, vaginal penetration, and oral sex. Having a few dozen orgasms— or a few hundred—while your anus’s sensitive nerve endings are pleasurably engaged could create a positive association between anal stimulation and sexual pleasure.

It’s going to take some time to create a positive association powerful enough to supplant the negative association you have now—an association with echoes of regicide (google “Edward II and red hot poker”)—so your husband shouldn’t expect to get his dick back into your butt anytime soon, if he ever will at all. Some people, for reasons physiological or psychological or both, just can’t experience pleasure during anal intercourse. If you’re one of those people, BUTT, your husband will just have to grieve and move on.

—DS P.S. I find it hard to believe that a woman could possibly enjoy, say, a Donald Trump rally. But some women do, BUTT, and we have video to prove it. The same could be said about anal.

I am a 30-year-old hetero woman. Any ideas on how a person can build up to healthy intimate relationships again while recovering from trauma? I’m afraid in normal sexual situations. How can I get to a point where I can have sex for fun and not in a way where I’m triggering my fightor-flight response? Yes, I am seeing a therapist.

—Traumatic Experience Nullifying Sexual Energy Here’s an idea, TENSE, but please run it by your therapist before giving it a try: Find a guy you like and propose a different kind of friends-with-benefits arrangement. You will be in charge—you will do all the initiating— and while he can say no to anything you ask, he isn’t to ask for or initiate anything himself.

You set the menu, you make the rules, you give the orders. He’ll need to be someone you trust, and it’ll help if he’s someone who thinks following orders is sexy—and trust me, TENSE, those guys are out there. You said that normal sexual situations aren’t working for you. Maybe an abnormal one would?

—DS Email your Savage Love questions to mail@savagelove.net.

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