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Vol. 12, No. 23 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper JUNE 9, 2016 UpCycle relocates to Durant Arts Center .... Nonprofit utilizes recycled Alexandria. The nonprofit fo- materials educationally cuses on collaboration and a and artistically in projects belief that people of all ages BY CHRIS TEALE are capable of being creative, Local creative reuse non- and as such they see moving profit UpCycle recently cel- to a new space as beneficial to ebrated its expansion and that mission. relocation to the Durant Arts “We’re a relatively new non- Center at 1605 Cameron St. profit, and we really see our role The group officially opened as this community outreach or- it’s new doors on May 25, af- ganization,” said Organek. “Not ter three years on Mount Ver- only are we collecting materi- non Avenue in Del Ray. als, but we want to get them Co-founders Susan Miran- back out in the hands of the da and Kelley Organek started community and we want to en- the organization after visit- gage the community in the arts. ing creative recycling center We saw the Durant Center as an PHOTO/JENNIFER POWELL PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE ReMida in Reggio Emilia, It- opportunity to utilize city space City nonprofit UpCycle officially moved into its new headquarters at the Durant Arts Center May 25, where it intends aly in 2010, and were inspired to expand its programming and resources for its mission of creative and artistic recycling of used materials. to do something similar in SEE UPCYCLE | 6

PLAY BALL Mayor Allison Silberberg delivers the cere- Casa Chirilagua to manage monial first pitch Tuesday night at the Alexandria Aces’ first game of the 2016 Four Mile Run Conservatory Center season at home against the Gaithersburg Giants at Frank Mann Field. It is the Aces’ ninth season in Arlandria nonprofit signs the Cal Ripken Collegiate five-year lease agreement Baseball League, and this marked the first of 20 for city facility home games. To find out what happened in Tues- day’s game, go to page 12. PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE DEL RAY CREATES PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE UNITY Passersby Liz Nonprofit Casa Chirilagua is set to take over management of the Conservatory Center at Four Mile Run Davis, Jen Atkins and Park, a move officials said will be mutually beneficial for the city and the organization. Susan Harris stop to discuss the ongoing BY CHRIS TEALE serves around 90 children a uses space donated in-kind by collaborative exhibit Since its formation in 2009, week, a process that is com- two churches, with offices cur- titled “Unity.” Started the Arlandria nonprofit Casa plicated somewhat by the lack rently located in Fairlington. by area artist Nancy Chirilagua has seen its proof a centralized space for the But that is all set to change Belmont at Del Ray’s First Thursday, the gramming, budget, staff and organization. in September, as Casa will exhibit site will host the number of families served Casa — a faith based organi- assume management of the five more nights for steadily grow. Executive direc- zation devoted to building com- Conservatory Center at Four hands-on contributions tor and co-founder Dawnielle munity among Alexandria’s PHOTOJENNIFER POWELL throughout June. Miller estimates it currently Latino population — currently SEE FOUR MILE RUN | 7

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THE WEEKLY BRIEFING Final EIS released for Potomac Yard Metro station City officials announced EIS were addressed; incorpo- the 30-day review period of the Monday that the final envi- rates further design and refine- final EIS, and FTA will respond ronmental impact study for the ment of the project to minimize to any new, substantive com- planned Potomac Yard Metro community and environmental ments received regarding the Gorgeous Flowers Delivered station is available for public re- impacts; and describes mea- document in its record of deci- NATIONWIDE & COMMUNITYWIDE view until July 11. sures for avoiding, minimizing, sion. NEW showroom location The EIS is required under or mitigating adverse impacts. The final EIS is available 4406 Wheeler Ave, Alexandria, Va. the National Environmental “The Potomac Yard Metro- online at www.alexandriava. Policy Act as it is a major proj- rail Station is one step closer gov/potomacyard and can also ect seeking federal funding. It to reality,” said Mayor Allison be reviewed at the office of the describes and summarizes the Silberberg in a statement. “The city clerk, Duncan and Beatley potential environmental impacts final EIS reflects extensive libraries, the Cora Kelly Rec- of the proposed new Metro sta- community input and staff ex- reation Center, Aurora Hills tion. The draft EIS was issued in pertise and is the culmination of library in Arlington and the % spring 2015 and evaluated the no many years of coordination with Washington Metropolitan Area 10 OFF build alternative and four con- the public, federal agencies and Transit Authority’s office of the mention this ad struction options. City council other partners.” secretary. Comments may be 703-310-6746 • www.conklyns.com selected Alternative B in May Project partners the Federal submitted to comments@po- 2015 as its preferred choice. Transit Administration and the tomacyardmetro.com or mailed The final EIS compares the National Park Service have ap- to: Potomac Yard Metrorail sta- no build alternative with the pre- proved the final EIS for public tion EIS, P.O. Box 16531, Alex- ferred option; states how public review. Both agencies will issue andria, VA 22302. ADOPTADOPTABLEABLE PETPET OFOF THETHE WEEKWEEK comments received on the draft a record of decision following - Chris Teale Pat Miller wins FOX5/Geico Hometown Hero Award Del Ray Business Asso- She co-chairs the association’s nity Partners for Children and ciation treasurer Pat Miller was special events committee, the Torpedo Factory Arts Cen- honored last week with the which plans First Thursday, ter; and is a former chairwoman FOX5/Geico Hometown Hero Taste of Del Ray, the Hallow- of the Alexandria Commission Award during FOX5’s ZipTrip een Parade, the Thanksgiving for the Arts; among numerous to Del Ray on June 3. Turkey Trot and the Holiday other volunteer roles. The station broadcast sev- Tree Lighting. She was named an Alex- eral segments from the neigh- Miller also serves as market andria Living Legend, a slate borhood, and honored the 30- manager of the Del Ray Farm- of awards to honor residents year resident for her work in the ers Market; is chairwoman of making a difference in the city, community with the award. Art on The Avenue; serves on and the Farmer’s Market lot in Miller is a past president the Alexandria Police Founda- Del Ray was recently renamed of the Del Ray Business Asso- tion Board; served on the Kelly “The Pat Miller Neighborhood ciation and has served on the Cares Foundation board; is a Square” in her honor. ~~~ ~ CanineCanine ~SpecialSpecial Cat HealthHealth Lovers NeedsNeeds CareCare ~ ~~ ~~ board for more than 20 years. board member of the Commu- - Chris Teale ExtraExtra patiencepatience is maymay hoping bebe requiredrequired for a tohometo adoptadopt soon. 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Swings Coffee for its Nitrogen- ceeds from the competition www.diannhicks.comwwwww.w.diannhicks.codiannhicks.comm In the judges’ choice catego- fused lattes in third. fund events in the neighbor- ry, Del Ray Cafe came first for Taste of Del Ray is held hood throughout the year. its chocolate beignets, followed each June, and showcases the - Chris Teale 4 | JUNE 9, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES CRIME Man dead after shooting in North Old Town An adult male is dead after Clark, 28, of no fixed address, micide in the city this year. The being shot multiple times along was transported to a local first took place in April, when the 1000 block of Montgomery hospital, but police later an- Melaku Abraha was assaulted St. just after noon Wednesday. nounced he had succumbed to and robbed on the 200 block Officers from the Alex- his injuries. Deputy Chief David of S. Alfred St. and later died andria Police Department re- Huchler told reporters that after- of his injuries. In May, Shakeel sponded to calls from the area noon the man suffered multiple Baldon, 43, was stabbed on Lin- in North Old Town at around gunshot wounds. colnia Road and died from his 12:57 p.m. after reports of a fe- As a precaution, all Alexan- injuries in the hospital. lonious assault. Police spokes- dria City Public Schools build- Police announced April woman Crystal Nosal said inci- ings and the central office went 12 that George McGee II, 22, dents such as those are reported on lock-in due to police activity of Capitol Heights, Md., was as felonious assaults until inves- at 12:44 p.m. The lock-in was charged in connection with tigators determine the cause. lifted at 1:44 p.m. the murder of Abraha. Nosal said the victim, Pierre The slaying was the third ho- - Chris Teale Police arrest juveniles after alleged robbery at skate park The Alexandria Police De- tersection of Duke Street and Nosal had no further details partment apprehended five ju- South Quaker Lane at 6:27 p.m. on where the suspects were appre- veniles in connection with an after reports of a robbery. Police hended. There were no injuries. alleged robbery at a skate park spokeswoman Crystal Nosal Anyone with further infor- Tuesday evening. said a group of five juveniles mation is asked to contact the Officers responded to the robbed three juvenile victims of APD’s non-emergency number Alexandria Skatepark at the in- personal items. at 703-746-4444. - Chris Teale No criminal charges sought in Duke Street bicycle accident Commonwealth’s Attorney Porter said in a statement referred to as accidents for the Bryan Porter announced this that an extensive investigation simple reason that their occur- week that his office will not seek by police revealed that the driver rence is not intended by either criminal charges in the case of a of the vehicle, 80, was properly person involved. Furthermore, bicyclist being struck by a car on licensed and remained at the the fact that a person was in- Duke Street last month. scene of the accident. He said volved in an accident in which GRACE Ryan Brown was hit at the there was no evidence that she a serious injury occurred is, intersection of Duke Street and was intoxicated, and that she co- standing alone, an insufficient STRENGTH West Taylor Run Parkway at operated fully with authorities. basis upon which to initiate around 5:15 p.m. May 5. He suf- “As a prosecutor, I must criminal charges.” DISCIPLINE fered serious head trauma and make charging decisions that Porter said there is not was taken to George Washing- are consistent with the evi- enough evidence that the driver ton University Hospital. Offi- dence in the case and the ap- acted in a criminally negligent PRE-BALLET AUDITIONS cers from the Alexandria Police plicable standards of proof that manner, although he said that (boys and girls ages 4–7) Department responded to the are required under the crimi- the matter still could be adjudi- 2016.2017 NW & Alexandria Campus School Year area and closed the eastbound nal law,” Porter said. “These cated through the civil process. lanes of Duke Street. horrible situations are often - Chris Teale JUNE 11, JULY 17, AND AUGUST 13, 2016 POLICE BEAT “Growing in poise, grace The following incidents occurred between June 1 and June 8. and strength, my girls have THEFTS DRUG ASSAULTS VEHICLE blossomed at The Washington 33 10 CRIMES 16 8 THEFTS School of Ballet.” ~Dania Lee ROBBERIES SEXUAL AGGRAVATED BURGLARY Register for an audition online at: 5 0 OFFENSES 4 ASSAULTS 1 washingtonballet.org/ *Editor’s note: Police reports are not considered public information in Virginia. The Alexandria Police school-year-programs-auditions Department is not required to supply the public at large with detailed information on criminal cases. Source: raidsonline.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM.... JUNE 9, 2016 | 5 The 395 Express Lanes Extension Project

Extend Express Lanes close Extending the 95 Express Lanes for eight miles north to the D.C. line, the 395 Express to the DC line Lanes would significantly reduce congestion in the I-395 corridor, increase capacity by Add capacity with third HOV lane adding an additional HOV lane to make three reversible lanes on I-395 and extend the and better traffic management benefits and travel options of the 95 Express Lanes farther north. Dedicated funding for transit

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UPCYCLE FROM | 1 buying new, and to do so in cre- people, plus a great deal of com- ative ways. munity outreach that’s free.” to do just that.” “We offer all sorts of pro- While the Durant Center A large part of UpCycle’s grams to engage the public,” opens for city-run program- offerings are its classes, which Organek said. “People can reuse ming at 5 p.m., UpCycle has it teaches in conjunction with on their own. And creatively, we the facility during the day for collecting materials to use as want to be a source of inspira- use. Organek explained the supplies for crafts. The idea tion but also people who like to organization has plans beyond is to get people to think about do it along with us, we offer all just offering classes. reusing what they have before sorts of classes for all ages of “The space that we’re set-

“The Hermitage is where I’ve finally Enjoy the Carefree found my family.” —Helena Scott Lifestyle You Deserve iscover why many people like you have come to call the Hermitage home—the chance to experience a new Dlifestyle with an array of services and amenities. The residents at the Hermitage stay busy. Just ask Helena Scott, We offer all sorts of programs who was confined to wheelchair for 30 years because of Multiple to engage the public. People can Sclerosis and with regular physical therapy at the Hermitage, can reuse on their own. And creatively, now walk a mile a day when the weather permits. In her spare we want to be a source of inspiration time, Helena knits scarves for fellow residents, volunteers in the but also people who like to do it along beauty salon, sits on the Health Center Committee and delivers with us, we offer all sorts of classes for mail. Our residents also rave about our superb dining service, our courteous and helpful staff, and an overall feeling of caring all ages of people, plus a great deal of and security that comes with living at the Hermitage. community outreach that’s free.” - Kelley Organek You’ll also gain peace of mind knowing that health care Co-founder and managing director, UpCycle and supportive services are available right here, if you ever need them. ting up right now is a com- resources in the classroom, munity craft closet,” she said. and officials want the facility h For more information, call 703-797-3814. “You can come and get ma- to be accessible as an educa- Call terials at a very low price. So tion center for young people. people tend to join us, or there Organek said the organiza- 703-797-3814 are other options to be able to tion has undertaken an exten- to schedule a tour buy materials by the bagful.” sive grant-writing process, ask- That new community craft ing for federal, state and local of our beautifully Alexandria, VA closet will serve as a focal funding. Among those UpCycle appointed www.Hermitage-Nova.com point for UpCycle’s latest proj- has approached include the Vir- apartments. ect, which is to expand its work ginia Commission for the Arts into city schools. Organek said h teachers can use the closet for SEE UPCYCLE | 16 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 9, 2016 | 7

FOUR MILE RUN FROM | 1 Our success revolves around relation- made that if some community and workforce development ships, and we’re community-led organization that really had a de- that would serve even more of Mile Run Park on Mount Ver- sire to get a space and was will- the community. non Avenue under a five-year and community-driven. We do our best to ing to make a commitment to She said the new space also lease. The city’s department of listen to the surrounding community and develop that space for enhanced will enable more partnerships recreation, parks and cultural community use, it would be with other organizations, as activities announced the new serve alongside the community where we good for that purpose,” Chesley Casa looks to build on collabo- arrangement, which goes into are. We’re very passionate about people said. “At this point as a city, we rations it has already fostered, effect September 1, last month. and about the place. We love Arlandria would continue to use it season- including with the Alexandria At that time, the building ally and year-round for special Police Department and Sher- will be closed temporarily and want to really see this be a hub in the events that we just use the con- iff’s Office. while Casa installs an HVAC neighborhood for bringing people together servatory for staging purposes.” “At the center of every- system and makes improve- Miller said the centralized thing we do, we really believe ments to the interior. Under for holistic change.” space will allow it to offer even in the power of relationships to the agreement, the building - Dawnielle Miller, Co-founder and more programming, including transform communities,” Mill- still will be available for pub- executive director, Casa Chirilagua courses in literacy, finances er said. “We just really need lic use and rental, and it will to get to know each other and continue to host events like the ly our department, we believe understand one another, and Four Mile Run Farmers and it’s a win-win opportunity for Fathers on June 19 if we have more face-to-face Artisans Market. the residents, particularly in interactions between members Casa began by offering an the Arlandria community.” after-school program, and has Currently, the facility of- SEE FOUR MILE RUN | 16 since grown to include offerings ten is used for events beyond for all ages. Now, it offers men- the farmers market on a sea- toring, community activities and sonal basis, although its lack summer programs among others. of an HVAC system means the for DAD “Our success revolves around building is not conducive for Have brunch Father’s Day relationships, and we’re commu- use in the middle of summer in the Bistro! BBQ Bag-to-Go (703) 683-3247 nity-led and community-driven,” or winter. It was previously a Featuring Miller said. “We do our best to paint store that was acquired Pulled Pork, Potato Rolls, and Purple Coleslaw listen to the surrounding com- and retrofitted for community BBQ Chicken • Summer Corn Salad munity and serve alongside the use by the city, which felt it Potato Salad • Honey Cornbread $75, serves 4 community where we are. We’re should eventually be leased to very passionate about people and another organization. Reserve now! store.societyfair.net about the place. We love Arland- “The determination was ria and want to really see this be a hub in the neighborhood for bringing people together for ho- Christianity & Law listic change.” The city reached an agree- The New Challenge to Religious Liberty ment with Casa after issuing (and why you should care even if you’re not religious) a request for proposals last thursday, June 16, 2016 | 7:00pm spring to solicit organizations interested in taking over man- 1801 North Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA agement of the facility. The conservatory remains under city ownership, and parks officials see it as a mutually beneficial agreement. “There’s considerable opportunity to partner with Casa Chirilagua on community programs, so it gives us a better ability to do that with programs and services in the Arlandria community,” said deputy department director William Chesley. “We’ve part- GREGORY S. BAYLOR KIMBERLEE COLBY nered with Casa Chirilagua on Senior Counsel, Director, some programming in the past, Alliance Defending Freedom Center for Law & Religious Freedom and we expect to do even more, particularly in that Arlandria For more information, visit ctkalexandria.org/events area. For the city and especial- 8 | JUNE 9, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Let’s Eat A special advertising feature of the Alexandria Times Try our terrific Thai The rise of Thanida dishes at ThanidaThai! Thai Restaurant Royal Thai and Sushi Res- to enhance the taste of all the we also focus on our hospitality taurant has been reborn as items on the menu. and service since we believe it Thanida Thai Restaurant at the Deedanklang has more than is one of the most important as- same location it was situated at 15 years of experience working pects of your dining experience 835 North Royal Street 835 N. Royal St. Thanida Thai in Thai restaurants in the D.C. at Thanida Thai.” Alexandria VA 22314 acquired the Royal Thai busi- area. Some of his past culinary For June and a portion of 703-535-6622 ness and kept its best loved ventures included gigs at Bang- July, Thanida Thai is holding recipes. kok Thai Dining Restaurant, a soft opening and the grand With the restaurant’s reopen- Sawatdee Restaurant and Pasa- opening will be in July. ing, Thanida Thai added its own Thai Restaurant and Bar. The restaurant will deliver dishes to a selected menu of the This venture is a dream come and provide take-out for resi- former Royal Thai favorites. true for Tantiyangkul. He was dents and offices around Old Thanida Thai plans to also carry born in Thailand and arrived in Town. Royal Thai’s customers www.thanidathai.com on the tradition of making the Alexandria as a child, attend- relied on take-out and delivery dishes as spicy or mild as pa- ing Francis Hammond Middle for late night working sessions, tronsCALENDAR request. School and T.C. Williams. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COMstaff luncheons and office par- JUNE 2, 2016 21 At Thanida Thai, owners After graduating from T.C. ties as well as dinner at home. Whole Maine Lobster Jaruvan and Songyodh Tan- Williams, Songyodh worked in Thanida is continuing these toric Site, 4301 W. Braddock Road non-residentsDinner if bought in advance. learn when and how to prune your trees, tiyangkulJune 2 and chef Wanchai a varietyJune 3 of restaurants and real- Information:services. Yet, 703-746-4848 new customers The Provazek Quartet of Mia Lunati, shrubs and perennials to maintain plant Deedanklang are excited about ized that his passion was to own and old patrons alike should not Leah Nickelsburg, Eliza Medearis and health and beauty. Weather permitting FIRST THURSDAY An event FAMILY FUN NIGHT Bring the D-DAY COMMEMORATION Join Kristianson Dillon will perform. $18.95the workshop will be outside looking at sponsoredthe expanded by the Delmenu. Ray Business They rec- wholehis own family toThai Family restaurant. Fun Nights for His miss out on an enjoyable time the Alexandria-Caen Sister Cities Com- Time: 11 a.m.Not to 1 valid p.m. with other offersactual landscapesand vouchers and demonstrating Association in which businesses along swimming and fun for all ages. Pool mittee for the sixth annual D-Day com- ommend the Thanida Thai wife, Jaruvan, shared that goal. dining in at Thanida Thai. Location: Durant Arts Center, proper techniques. Admission free. Mount Vernon Avenue have different games include beach ball relays, water memoration. Activities include World 1605 Cameron St. Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. monthlymoo ping, themes crispy to promote duck Del Raysalad, as basketball, “We arediving excited for prizes aboutand fun ouron War II re-enactors and memorabilia; Information: Location: achoo great placechee to live,salmon, work and ka shop. prao thenew “Aqua restaurant,” Challenge” floating Songyodh obstacle 1940sFor swing more band informationmusic and dancing; or to a cherylanne.colton@ Mount Vernon Recreation alexandriava.gov, or www.alexandriava. Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. Thismoo month’s grob, theme duck is curry Paint Del and Ray. pad course.said. “Like Participate Royal in swimming Thai, we skill use as- commemorationorder pick-up ceremony or delivery, with special go to Time: 6 to 9 p.m. sessments for youth, learn pool safety guests; the U.S. Army Old Guard Color gov/arts Information: 703-228-6414 Location:Thai. Deedanklang Mount Vernon Avenueand his tipsfresh and and more. high quality ingredi- Guardwww.thanidathai.com and Fife and Drum Corps; or and call a TASTE OF DEL RAY An event to Information:team have worked703-258-4516 very or hard Time:ents to 6 prepareto 9 p.m. our dishes. Plus, children’s scavenger hunt.703-535-6622. promote Del Ray businesses and res- June 10 [email protected] Location: Chinquapin Park Recre- Time: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. taurants, with establishments providing ation Center & Aquatics Facility, Location: Market Square, 301 King St. food samplings in the parking lot. FAMILY FUN NIGHT Bring the LECTURE: REMEMBERING 3210 King St. Information: 202-203-0177 or alex- whole family to Family Fun Nights for THE PAST Lyceum director Jim Mack- Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Information: 703-746-5435 or [email protected] Location: 2401 Mount Vernon Ave. swimming and fun for all ages. Pool ay will highlight some of the buildings [email protected] and the history behind them discovered WOMEN’S HISTORY TOUR Information: 703-258-4516 or by Dr. James Goode in a “virtual walking The Alexandria Commission for Women [email protected] tour” of Alexandria’s lost architecture. June 4 invites you to attend the 2016 women’s Time: 7 to 9 p.m. June 5-September 4 CROQUET DAY Stop Child Abuse history tour, which will cover several Location:Call for catering.Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Now hosts its annual croquet day, sites to inform attendees of the his- 134 N. Royal St. SPECIALFrom CIVIL the founderWAR APOTH of Au- Pied de Cochon a backyard tournament for all ages. tory and achievements of women in Information: 703-746-4554 Alexandria. A small reception with light ECARY TOUR A 30-minute tour Spectators can also enjoy food, carnival that will feature235 Swampthemes similar Fox to Road, Alexandria VA 22314 $2.00 OFFgames, face painting and live music refreshments hosted by the Friends of LECTURE: Any purchase U.S. RANGERS of $8.00AT or more the Commission for Women will be held PBS’s “Mercy Street.” Topics include POINTE DU HOC The Alexandria- among other activities. abolitionism Acrossin the Quaker from community, Eisenhower Metro Station Time: Noon to 3:30 p.m. after the tour at the Lloyd House Caen Sister Cities Committee presents Time: prescriptions from the Civil War era, and Location: Hensley Park, 4200 Eisen- 1 p.m. a lecture with wine$5.00 and dessert OFF Location: Gadsby’s Tavern, the Leadbeater703-329-1010 family during the war. • Open 7 Days a Week reception Any in purchase commemoration of the $15.00 hower or Ave.more Tickets cost $6 per person. Information: www.scanva.org 132 N. Royal St. 72nd anniversaryKids eat of D-DayFREE by on LTC Sunday Tom & Monday Information: www.alexandriava.gov/ Time: 12:15 to 1 p.m. Cunningham, seniorMany historian items under for the 250 caloriesCIVIL WAR CAMP DAY women Location: Stabler-Leadbeater Apoth- secretary of defense. Union and Confederate reenactors interpret Civil ecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. War military activities in camp settings, June 5 Information: 703-746 -3852 Location: The Lyceum, Every Thursday Night present drills, infantry and artilleryStarting dem- next week, LET’S EAT will have a 201 S. Washington St. onstrations, and civilian impressions. BAGELS AND BACH CON- Information: 202-203-0177 or new design and be located within our just- June 6 Program is weather dependent. CERT SERIES Enjoy classical [email protected] launched Times Living section. Our new Enjoy music while your children learn how to SUMMER PRUNING Virginia Coop- Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. format will enable local restaurants to share Location: Fort Ward Museum & His- appreciate it. Light brunch provided. erative Extension and Alexandria Beautifi- their latest Tickets innovations cost $10 through for residents, text $15 and for cation Commission invite1/2 you to comePrice and on a photo presentations. Be sure to check it out! Bottle of Wine EAT A SPECIAL RESTAURANT REPORT IN THE ALEXANDRIA TIMES What’s cooking at Restaurant EVE Dublin native, Chef Cathal ability, and showcase the from our own garden and ev- (silent “t”) Armstrong, his best hand-fed, farm-raised, erything on our menu has a wife Meshelle, and part- story, every ingredient is ner Todd Thrasher have special. From the various created a restaurant based offerings of house-made on gracious service, su- products (which in- preme ingredients and clude 7-9 various breads resolute focus. baked daily and artisanal Restaurant Eve has one cheeses); to the roster intention: to bring ev- of craft cocktails, by erything together in per- cocktail authority Todd fect harmony—ingredi- Thrasher; to our care- ents, cooking techniques, fully chosen ingredients, presentation, and that everything signals a se- ephemeral, indescribable riousness and reverence characteristic that we call organically grown bounty for the farmers, crafters, and soulfulness. We purchase Virginia and the surrounding all the culinary professionals PHOTO CREDIT NEEDED FOR BOTH PHOTOS PLEASE Here is a picture of Restaurant Eve’s Chef Cathal Armstrong competing from farms that share our countryside have to offer. who wish to bring you beauti- in a cooking competition and to the left is a delicious concoction of his. values of quality and sustain- Herbs and fruits are gathered ful food. Please keep captions to approximately 36 words. Thanks!

At a Glance: Chef: Cathal Armstrong 5:30PM - 10:00PM* Restaurant Name: Restauant Eve Year Opened: 2006 SAT: 5:30PM - 10:00PM Location: 110 S. Pitt St, Alexandrria VA 22314 Type of food: Amaxing Reservation number: 703-706-0450 Neighborhood: Old Town Price Range for Entrees: $$$ Who to contact for event info: Owners: Cathal and Mechelle Armstrong, Todd Thasher Hours of Operation: MON-FRI 11:30AM - 2:00PM, WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 9, 2016 | 9 Testimony ends in La Bergerie trial Judge to make decision to take the stand and testify at Plaintiffs I don’t care were not considered by the in coming months trial, but none did so. Instead, full city council. BY ERICH WAGNER AND testimony they gave under oath have picked when some- “Not every email between CHRIS TEALE in depositions was admitted a random series thing was added, a citizen and one city council Although testimony in the into evidence, except for those of emails to some as long as it was member goes in the legislative trial against city council fight- by City Councilor Tim Lovain individual council before council record,” Miller said. “And law- ing its decision to approve the and Vice Mayor Justin Wilson. yers are routinely involved with relocation of the La Bergerie Depositions submitted as members — not when they made creating the legislative record, restaurant to 329 N. Washing- evidence came from Mayor before all of council their decision ... and in fact it is encouraged to ton St. wrapped up last week, Allison Silberberg and City — and used them having a transcript protect the city from liability. the case is far from over. Councilors Paul Smedberg, “They are trying to discredit Attorneys for neighbors of Del Pepper and John Chapman to ask misleading is actually better. the legislative record, but you the proposed new location and along with former Mayor Bill questions and make In a lot of smaller can’t exclude what legislators for city council will file a se- Euille, administrative aide Mark a disingenuous jurisdictions, the say in a public session.” ries of legal briefs laying out McHugh and Alex Dambach, Judge William Shaw sided their arguments over the next division chief in the department argument.” clerk just writes with city council, admitting the several weeks, after which of planning and zoning. - Amy Miller out what they legislative record into evidence. Judge William Shaw will is- Also submitted as evidence City council attorney think people said, He said it makes sense for the sue his verdict. by council’s attorneys was the and that’s that.” clerk to accept documents on Opening briefs must be legislative record, which in- ney representing city council a rolling basis, to ensure a full filed by June 30 and be limited cludes all documents and pre- argued that Wilson was “disin- - Judge William Shaw and complete record. to 25 pages, with a response to sentations that had been pre- genuous” in his argument. “I don’t care when something be filed by July 21 with a 15- sented to council by the day of “The record is a true and — not before all of council was added, as long as it was be- page limit each for representa- their decision, while the plain- accurate representation of — and used them to ask mis- fore council when they made tives of city council and the La tiffs submitted a trove of emails what the city council had leading questions and make a their decision,” he said. “And to Bergerie owners. The plaintiffs involving city staff, neighbors, before it [when it voted on disingenuous argument.” be honest, having a transcript [of will have 30 pages to respond to councilors and La Bergerie de- this proposal],” Miller said. Miller said emails sent to the hearing] is actually better. In the defendents. velopment attorney Cathy Pus- “Plaintiffs have picked a ran- one or two councilors were a lot of smaller jurisdictions, the The new development came kar, staff reports and minutes dom series of emails to some not included in the record, be- clerk just writes out what they after three days of courtroom from two 2014 hearings of the individual council members cause those communications think people said, and that’s that.” testimony last week that in- traffic and parking board. cluded witness testimony from The legislative record was eight of the plaintiffs in the case a source of contention between and no witnesses from attor- the parties Thursday afternoon. neys representing city council. Bryan Wilson, an attorney rep- Neighbors of the proposed resenting the neighbors, tried new location sued city council, again to block the document arguing that councilors’ unani- from being admitted into evi- mous decision approving the dence, having previously failed Tradition with a Twist relocation was unreasonable, to do so in pre-trial motions. We’re refreshing our recently arbitrary and capricious, and Wilson argued that the city cleared showroom with new that it was done as a favor to attorney’s office improperly La Bergerie co-owner Marga- requested documents, like a colors, designs and furnishings! ret Ticer Janowsky, daughter of transcript of city council’s pub- former Mayor, City Councilor lic hearing on the La Bergerie Let us help you renew, and state Sen. Patsy Ticer. The proposal, be placed into the leg- proposal includes 100 indoor islative record, and that some refresh, and enhance and 50 outdoor seats, a bar, live emails were improperly left out your home, too! music and a five-bed inn. of the document. Store location: The complaint was first “Although the certification 210 N. Lee Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 filed on November 17, 2014 in [of the legislative record] appears 703-299-0145 Alexandria Circuit Court under to be OK, [City Clerk Jackie] www.TchoupitoulasFurnishings.com the name “Rettig, Shirley et al Henderson testified to the exact Store hours: v. City Council of Alexandria, opposite [in a deposition],” Wil- Monday–Friday: 10–6pm • Saturday: 10–5pm Sunday: By Appointment or Chance Virginia,” by 24 neighbors who son said. “[The] record was never live within a few blocks of the closed, and there was never any proposed new location. attempt to change, revise or qual- «Active Duty and Retired US Military ALWAYS receive an additional 10% off every sale. Observers expected cur- ify the initial certification.” INDUSTRY PARTNER rent and former city councilors But Amy Miller, an attor- 10 | JUNE 9, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES OUT OF THE CLASSROOM Education Section Saints mathletes conquer recent competitions This school year, teams of ninth and tenth grade honors geometry and honors algebra 2/trigonometry students at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School won the Independent School Division of the Junior Math- ematics League, sponsored by the Northern Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The team competed in six contests over the course of the year and finished in team’s dedication and accom- The students participated in first place. The team also plishments,” said math de- six contests over the course of Immanuel Lutheran School tied for second place out of partment chair Laurel Daly. the school year. In 2015, 2014, all of the 21 public and in- In 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2013 and 2009, the SSSAS celebrates 2016 graduates dependent high schools that 2009, and 2008, upper school team of advanced precalculus Last week, Immanuel for Excellence in the Fine competed this year. This is math teams came in first and AP calculus students fin- Lutheran School celebrated Arts was awarded to sixth the highest a SSSAS team place in the Fibonacci Junior ished first in the Alexandria its 71st annual graduation grader Marina de Cordre has ever finished. Math League and finished and Arlington division of the vespers service recognizing for interest and achieve- Students placing in the second in 2010 and 2013. Virginia Math League. the members of the eighth ment in the fine arts. 2015-2016 Junior Math In addition to placing first Students placing in the grade class of 2016, and Sixth grader Gabriella League competition are soph- in the Junior Mathematics 2015-2016 Alexandria and a variety of other student Tovares was honored with omore Elliott Karsten, who League, the varsity division Arlington Division of the achievements during the the Clifford Leroy Prosser finished in first place, and — a team of advanced precal- Virginia Math League com- 2015-2016 school year. Good Samaritan Award, tied for second place were culus and AP calculus students petition are Sammy Archer “It is incredibly reward- which is presented annual- sophomore Zach Morris and — finished first in the Alex- in first place, Eric Karsten ing to watch our eighth ly to a student who displays freshman Evelyn Perfall. andria and Arlington division in second place and Ann grade students graduate,” a benevolent, kindhearted, “We are very proud of the of the Virginia Math League. Bailey in third, all seniors. said upper school lead caring and Christ-like teacher Katherine Hull. heart. The Ralph and Lola “They are becoming strong Behrens Award for Chris- ACDS fourth graders shine on stage in students who clearly pos- tian Citizenship, which is sess academic virtue. given each year to a student class play “They display a vibrant who exhibits Christian love Fourth graders at Alex- faith in their daily lives and and service to their neigh- andria Country Day School serve as examples to our en- bor, was awarded to eighth took to the stage last week for tire student body. They evi- grader Alydia Ullman. a production of “The King’s dence humility by acknowl- “It is also incredibly re- New ‘Clothes.’” The stu- edging what they have left to warding to recognize our dents worked in their drama learn and asking questions. student achievements,” class on how to deliver lines They think deeply about Hull said. “From place- with clarity and expression, many matters and examine ments at the National Latin and that preparation showed complicated thoughts with Exam to winning oratory as their voices engaged the great enthusiasm.” competitions, to science audience without the use of In addition to announc- fair, fine arts and spelling microphones. ing student performance bee achievements, they fol- “All of our students, K on the A and A/B honor low in the graduates’ foot- through [eighth grade], take rolls for the 2015-2016 aca- steps of enthusiastic learn- This summer or fall, come take a trial lesson at Opal Music Studio! regular drama classes as demic year, several special ing and accomplishment. Opal offers private lesson instruction in piano, guitar, violin, one component of ACDS’ awards also were bestowed “A number of students viola, cello, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, and voice. comprehensive program to for Latin achievement, ex- were also recognized with- at develop exceptional com- cellence in the fine arts, in the community with a Students munication skills, and I was and Christian citizenship. select number of awards to of all ages so proud of the skill and per- Seventh grader Huit denote exemplary service welcome! formance level demonstrat- Blackmon was recognized and commitment to Chris- ed by our fourth graders,” with the award for outstand- tian character. We are so Opal invites you to attend our Faculty Showcase said head of school Scott ing Latin achievement. The blessed to work with such at the Lyceum, June 9th at 730. Baytosh. Rachel Erin Lewis Award wonderful young adults!” WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 9, 2016 | 11

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PHOTO/CHRIS TEALE Aces shortstop Christian Adorno prepares to swing Tuesday night in Alexandria’s season opener at home against the Gaithersburg Giants. Adorno went 2-4 with a walk in the Aces’ 10-1 win. Offense catches fire late in then Jeffery Crisan and Hunter DeSilva said while he never 10-1 win at Frank Mann Field Wood hit RBI singles of their doubted the offense would click, BY CHRIS TEALE own to stretch the hosts’ ad- his players needed to be better at After a relatively slow vantage to 6-1. Pinch runner situational hitting to score run- start, the Alexandria Aces’ Micah Kaczor then scored on ners as efficiently as possible. bats woke up in the sev- a wild pitch later in the inning. “We didn’t do that early enth inning of their season In the eighth, the Aces com- in the game, we had bases opener Tuesday night against pleted their scoring as Huff and loaded with one out, we the Gaithersburg Giants and third baseman Alex Stephens popped up and grounded into came on strong the hosts won both stole home, then pinch balls for forces at the plate,” 10-1 at Frank Mann Field in hitter Drew Bene walked with DeSilva said. “We didn’t do a front of 173 fans. the bases loaded. It completed good job of situational hitting, The home team took an a dramatic turnaround for Al- and that’s something we just early 2-0 lead in the third in- exandria, which had stranded talked to the [players] about. ning after second baseman several runners on base and in You’ve got to get runners in Drew Huff got an RBI on a scoring position. from third when you have less groundout with one out, then “Hitting is contagious, and than two outs. We need to do shortstop Christian Adorno when one person starts to hit, a better job of that, then we’re came home on a throwing er- it all starts to go,” Stephens going to win a lot of games.” ror by the Giants third base- said. “We started off slow. Initially, it was a pitchers’ man Joel Paulino. It’s tough to adjust to a wood duel, as Lescher and Giants That lead was halved to 2-1 bat league when you’ve just starter Jacob Brewer battled the next inning, however, as come out of college, it takes hard. In the first three full in- Gaithersburg left fielder Alex some getting used to. We nings, the pair only allowed Ward scored on a balk by Aces started getting things going, three baserunners between pitcher Billy Lescher. things started going our way them, with Lescher throwing Things opened up in the and when you start catching a perfect first three frames on seventh, as right fielder Niko breaks, the big hits [come].” Hulsizer hit a 2-RBI single, Aces head coach David SEE ACES | 13 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM.... JUNE 9, 2016 | 13

ACES FROM | 12 tions, and for helping him gain Baseball League. confidence with early strikes. “We need positive energy the hill for the Aces. “I think we were good at in the dugout, and the players Lescher, returning to the working ahead,” Lescher said. to stay up and have fun,” said Aces for a second season after “I found myself ahead of a lot Hulsizer. “That’s really what playing in 2015, ran into dif- of batters, a lot of advantage tonight was: we had a lot of fun ficulty in the fourth as he gave counts for myself that left op- and went out there and played up the Giants’ only run of the tions to go to some off-speed the game.” Catch the Excitement of game, and then again in the stuff. I thought [Miller] was “I told them after our exhi- CatchAlexandria the Excitement Aces of fifth as he allowed baserun- spotting up my pitches pretty bition [a 5-1 win Sunday over Alexandria Aces ners at first and third with just well, and they were getting a the Herndon Braves], I said, AlexandriaBaseball Aces! C atch theBaseball Excitement! of one out. A popup to Adorno lot of weak contact, which kept ‘You know what, this is my Baseballtth ! at shortstop got the second the pitch count low through 6 fifth year with the Aces and Thurs, June 9 …...Herndon Braves ThursAlexandria, June 9th…...Herndon Aces Braves out and held the runners, then innings, which is nice, espe- this is the first time I can re- Thurs, Junet th9 …...Herndon Braves Lescher induced Ward to fly cially in the first start.” ally say that there’s something Sat, June 1B1taseballh……Vienna! R iverdogsiverdogs out to Liam McArthur in cen- The energy and intensity special and different about this Sat, June 11 t…h …Vienna Riverdogs ter field to escape the inning from the Aces’ dugout and on group,’” DeSilva said. “I’m T hurs(game, J umovedne 9 to….. Frank.Herndon Mann Field Braves) unscathed. the field was infectious, and not quite sure what it is yet, (game movedthtth to Frank Mann Field) Lescher would throw one was something that DeSilva but there’s three or four guys Sun, June 12th…Baltimore Redbirds more inning before exiting the said has already impressed in there that are leading the Sat, Sun, Ju nJuen e1 112…t…h…BViennaaltimore RRedbirdsiverdogs game, ending with 6 innings him and his coaching staff. charge, they’re taking the lead. th Mon, June 13th..Baltimore Dodgers of work, in which he notched 3 He and his players agreed that You can hear them calling (Mon,game Jmovedune 13 to.. BaltimoreFrank Mann Dodgers Field) Mon, June 13 ..BaltimoreManager Dodgers strikeouts, gave up 4 hits and 1 if they can keep up that ener- [Adorno] ‘Captain’ already, th Manager run on 75 pitches. He credited gy, the team could turn some just because he’s bringing a Manager Sun, June 12 …BaltimoreDavid Redbirds catcher Cody Miller for helping heads in the fiercely competi- little bit of extra to the dugout David DeSilvaDavid him navigate some tough situa- tive Cal Ripken Collegiate and to the field every night.” th DeSilva Mon, June 13 ..BaltimoreleadsDeSilva Dodgers the leads the Acesleads as the the AcesManager as the Acesteam as aims the T.C. Williams prepares for team aims teamDavid aimsst for its 1st Cal for itsDeSilva 1st Cal girls’ soccer state semifinals forRipken its 1 Cal Ripken The T.C. Williams girls’ In the first round of region- title, secured May 20 with a Ripkenleads the League soccer team will make its als on May 24, T.C. beat Chan- 4-1 win away against W.T. pennant!AcesLeague as the first ever appearance in tilly 10-9 in a penalty shootout Woodson. The Lady Titans’ pennant! pennant! the Virginia High School after the game finished 1-1 af- overall record this season is team aims st League’s 6A state semifinals ter overtime. A goal by Claire 19-3 at the time of writing. All Games Start atfor 7PM its 1 Cal Friday as it takes on Frank W. Constant was enough to se- The state final is slated All Games Start at 7PM Back for 2016: The DelRipken Ray Cox High School. The game cure a 1-0 victory over Patriot for Saturday at 2:30 p.m., Back for 2016: The Del Ray is scheduled to kick off at 10 in the regional quarterfinals with both games part of Pizzeria Concessions StandLeague a.m. at Robinson Secondary May 26, then Caroline Bates VHSL’s annual Spring Jubi- Pizzeria Concessions Stand Pizza, Half Smokes & pennant!More School in Fairfax. scored both goals in T.C.’s lee, in which state champions Pizza, Half Smokes & More The Lady Titans reached the 2-0 win against Oakton in the will be crowned across all final of the 6A North regional semifinals on June 1. six league classifications in DonAll ’Games’t forget to Start pick upat 7PMsome tournament, but lost 2-0 last T.C. entered the regional baseball, softball, lacrosse, Don’t forget to pick up some Friday away against Battlefield, tournament on the back of its soccer and tennis. BackAces for 2016: Merchandise! The Del Ray the defending state champion. first ever Patriot conference - Chris Teale RAcesegular SMerchandise!eason Ticket Prices: PizzeriaRReFrankgu llConcessionsar Se aMannson Tic kFieldet Pric e sStand: Frank Mann Field Pizza, Half Smokes & More at Four Mile Run Park AbyssiniaAbyssinia MartMart at Four Mile Run Park an Ethiopian Coffee Cafe Don3700’t forget Commonwealth to pick up Ave some • Fresh muffins and biscotti 3700 Commonwealth Ave • AcesAlexandria Merchandise! 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There’s great news about healthcare in Alexandria. Virginia Hospital Center, a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, now has three primary care practices nearby – in Old Town, Shirlington and Mark Center. That means that our Alexandria patients have access to the world-class expertise of Mayo Clinic along with our own unparalleled care, right here in the neighborhood. It’s all about getting better.

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Duncan - 2501James Branch Commonwealth M. Library Duncan - James2501 Branch Ave., Commonwealth M. Alexandria, Library Duncan - 2501Branch VA Ave., Commonwealth Library Alexandria, - 2501 VAAve., Commonwealth Alexandria, Ave.,VA Alexandria, VA FOUR MILE RUN and support these families and  Alexandria Office of City Clerk - 301 King St., Room 2300, Alexandria, VA  Charles E. Beatley, CharlesJr. Central E. Beatley,Library Charles - Jr.5005 Central DukeE. Beatley, Library St.,Charles Alexandria, Jr. - 5005 Central E. Duke Beatley, VA Library St., Jr.Alexandria, - 5005Central Duke Library VA St., Alexandria,- 5005 Duke VA St.,FROM Alexandria, | 7 VAto be able to connect them to  James M. 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FTA will respond toBy any email: new [email protected] email:comments [email protected] on Bythe email: Final EI [email protected] receivedBy email: by July [email protected] 11, 2016 at “Another thing that’s been “We’re not a group that de- the following addresses: expressed in our community is sires to reinvent the wheel, but By mail: PotomacBy Yard mail: Metrorail Potomac StationBy mail: Yard EIS Metrorail PotomacBy Station mail: Yard EIS MetrorailPotomac Station Yard EISMetrorail that Station many EIS students are saying we have some great existing ser- By email: [email protected]. Box 16531 P.O. Box 16531 P.O. Box 16531 P.O. Box 16531 they need a quiet space to study vices in the city of Alexandria, Alexandria, VA 22302Alexandria, VA 22302Alexandria, VA 22302Alexandria, VA 22302 so [they] can excel,” Miller said. and want to bring them into By mail: Potomac Yard Metrorail Station EIS “Additionally, some of our pro- the community so they’re even P.O. Box 16531 grams and children are in vul- more accessible,” Miller said. Alexandria, VA 22302 nerable situations and are fac- “We hope it’ll be a gathering ing hardship, and we want to space to bring people together as be present and provide a space we work together for the holistic to build a relational community building of our neighborhood.” WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 9, 2016 17 Times Living Waller devotes life to giving back Resident runs program he engaged through sports, par- clean the club,” he said. “Then I joined as child It was stressful, ticularly basketball. would go home, sleep and then BY ERICH WAGNER and it was hard “Sports were real heavy in go to my overnight job from 11 For local resident Alston work, but I learned my background at the club,” he p.m. to 7 a.m. I had a mental- Waller, the long road to becom- that at an early age. said. “Our basketball team went ity just to work. I like to have ing the branch director at the two years undefeated in the rec money but I knew some of my Alexandria location of the Boys There were days I league, and it just continued on friends were getting fast money, and Girls Club began when he didn’t want to go, but from there. It helped me with so to keep up with them, I had to was 5 years old. it paid off, and now staying off the streets and stay- work more hours. “I grew up on the 500 block ing focused. It helped me go to “It was stressful, and it was of N. Fayette St., one block away I look back at the college, since I had no experi- hard work, but I learned that at from the club,” he said. “I got in- money I saved and ence on how to fill out a FAFSA an early age. There were days I troduced to the club through my the grind I put in, or do college education.” didn’t want to go, but it paid off, cousin. He was 6, and my mom But it wasn’t just the struc- and now I look back at the mon- took me down, and I just never I tell kids about tured programs that made an ey I saved and the grind I put in. stopped. I’ve been there since I that now.” impact, Waller said. I tell kids about that now.” was 5 years old.” - Alston Waller “Just with the club being He describes Almond, now Waller, 31, said his involve- Director, Alexandria open — I didn’t have cable — acting CEO of the Boys and ment in the club, which provides Boys and Girls Club I could go and watch Monday Girls Clubs of Greater Washing- recreational sports, tutoring, Night Raw,” he said. “That was ton, as his biggest mentor, albeit summer camps, mentoring and don’t have a problem cleaning big for me, man. I just loved ev- one he hopes to upstage. other services to young people, toilets — I was just an eager erything, from the college visit “I want to take everything helped him succeed in school, kid who wanted to get paid.” trips out of town — we took a to another level,” Waller said. attend college at Virginia State As branch manager, Waller trip to Atlanta, and I had never “I see myself as in competition University and become a pro- handles most of the day-to-day been outside of Virginia before.” with my old mentor, Jim Al- ductive adult. operations of the local Boys and Before being promoted up mond. I want to do everything So it seemed only natural Girls Club, located at 401 N. the ladder — when Waller was better than what he did. I want that he give back to the organi- Payne St. He manages the build- still serving as a camp coun- people to remember me 30 zation in whatever way he could. ing itself, its staff and also does selor and de facto janitor — he years from now. I want people “I started as a summer budgeting and public outreach. worked a second job at night so to remember, ‘when Mr. Alston camp counselor and to get Waller said as a child with he could do what he was pas- helped me get into school, talk some extra hours [then-branch a single working mother, the sionate about while keeping up to girls or introduced me to director] Jim Almond was al- club helped to provide him with his friends. John Wall.’ lowing me to clean the buildwith father figures and men- “I worked from 10 to 6 and “It’s not about the money for ing,” Waller said. “Now, I tors and it kept him active and then would do another hour to me. It’s about those stories.” PROFILE 17 ARTS 18 CALENDAR 19 HOMES 20 ARTS ALEXANDRIA TIMES JUNE 9, 2016 18

down and contemporary stag- ings present it as a light-hearted A comedy of errors romp with Kate’s willfulness Shakespeare Theatre interpreted as her independent ‘Shrew’ adaptation feminist spirit. misses the mark But here Iskander offers up BY JORDAN WRIGHT Kate as a victim of Stockholm A curious production of Syndrome, subjugating herself Shakespeare’s “The Taming of and willing the other ladies of the Shrew” is currently show- her acquaintance to follow her ing at The Shakespeare Theatre lead, resulting in them genuflect- Company’s Sidney Harman Hall. ing side by side in the finale with I say curious, because it doesn’t palms upraised to God, giving have a real identity — unless themselves over to the demands you want to call this classic play of the men to be good, obedient a gender-bending musical with wives. I felt as though I’d been anti-feminist leanings. In another hurtled backwards into a time words, it’s all over the place in warp before women had the vote. terms of direction and cast. Under Iskander’s direction, Tapping into Shakespeare’s Loren Shaw’s costumes veer use of an all-male cast, director wildly from classical robes to Ed Sylvanus Iskander instead modern street wear, dressing has given us an ersatz drag show Bianca in a pink 1950s chiffon — I’ve seen far better — per- frock, the male roles in exagger- formed by an oddly uneven cast. ated codpieces and Hortensio The only thing worth hold- sporting silver sequined high ing your breath for is Tony Award-winning Jason Sher- male voices were gravelly, gar- PHOTOS/SCOTT SUCHMAN wood’s heart-stopping, gold bled or, far too often, off-key. Maulik Pancholy and Peter Gadiot gilded, rotating set, Seth Rei- Before I enumerate the (above) play Katherina and Petru- chio, respectively, in the Shake- ser’s intricate lighting design plethora of disasters this dis- speare Theatre Company’s all-male and Duncan Sheik’s rock music mal interpretation holds in store cast rendition of “The Taming of the score with a catchy backbeat. for lovers of the Bard of Avon, Shrew.” Although the production at- But trust me, you will never I must give credit to the two tempts to recreate Shakespeare’s hear a cast recording of Sheik’s performers who, despite all dis- all-male casts of old, it takes mis- terrific music, since the all- combobulations, kept this three- steps at every turn.

hour snooze fest from becoming heels after a make-out session even more intolerable. with one of the women’s suitors. Peter Gadiot’s portrayal of What’s the point? Petruchio is a marvel of tim- Ask the paparazzi that appear ing, delivery and believability. on stage to snap photos of Bianca Blessedly, he became the glue acting like Madonna. Maybe that held the plot, such as it is, they can explain. Let’s just move together. And Andre De Shields on, shall we? Unless you need exudes the classical training and an explanation for Lucentio in a timing of a true actor’s actor, 1970s pimp costume, or a reason most especially in a hilarious for Petruchio’s antlers. death scene. Modern day renditions of Through June 26 at the this comedy are more likely to Shakespeare Theatre Com- have the tongue firmly planted pany’s Sidney Harman Hall, in the cheek when it comes to 610 F St., NW, Washington, interpreting Petruchio’s male D.C. 20004. For tickets and dominance and Kate’s subservi- information call 202-547- ence. Nowadays the misogynis- 1122 or visit www.shake- tic elements are firmly tamped spearetheatre.org. CALENDAR WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 9, 2016 19

KIDS BIKE PARADE Bring out rounding the history of the black pres- FESTIVAL A festival to celebrate and Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. your bikes, trikes, scooters and wagons ence and the celebration of emancipa- highlight Arlandria’s Latino community Location: Alexandria Black History to the first annual Kids Bike Parade. tion in the Lone Star State in his lecture, featuring musical entertainment, food, Museum, 902 Wythe St. Decorate them and show off your creativ- “The Secret History of Juneteenth.” crafts and cultural vendors. Information: 703-746-4356 or ity as family and friends cheer you on. Time: 11 a.m. Time: Noon to 7 p.m. [email protected]. Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Location: Alexandria Black History Location: Four Mile Run Park, 3700 Location: Potomac Yard Museum, 902 Wythe St. Commonwealth Ave. June 23 Information: 703-746-5411 or ber- Information: 703-746-4356 or www. Information: 703-685-5697 or [email protected] blackhistory.org [email protected] MUSIC AT TWILIGHT CONCERT A city concert series with a performance CINEMA DEL RAY A community June 12 June 22 by the Alexandria Singers featuring pop family movie night on the recreation choral. Attendees should feel free to bring field, including food and beverage sales. MAGNOLIA TEA History buffs, chairs or a blanket and a picnic supper. Time: 7 to 10 p.m. CANAL CENTER CONCERT tea lovers and fans of the PBS series, Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Location: Mount Vernon Recreation A concert series with a performance “Mercy Street” will be welcomed with Location: Fort Ward Park Amphithe- Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. by The David Kitchen Band featuring true southern hospitality at this Civil ater, 4301 W. Braddock Road Information: 703-683-3560 or American roots/rock. Attendees should War themed tea, worthy of the finest Information: 703-746-5592 [email protected] feel free to bring a picnic lunch. patrons of the Mansion House Hotel. Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Admission costs $40 per person, reser- PAJAMA GLAM PARTY Don Location: Canal Center Plaza Amphi- June 24 vations required. your pink, purple or red pajamas and theater, 44 Canal Center Plaza Time: First seating at noon, second bring your daughters, nieces, sisters Information: 703-746-5592 FOUR MILE RUN MOVIE SERIES seating at 2:30 p.m. and friends, for a night filled with fun Movie lovers of all ages should head to the Now to September 4 Location: Carlyle House, 121 N. activities, including music, pampering June 23 Four Mile Run Park on the last Friday of Fairfax St. stations, glam stations, sweet treat the month this summer, when the park is SPECIAL CIVIL WAR APOTH- Information: 703-549-2997 or stations, wellness activities and more. PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP transformed into an outdoor cinema. This ECARY TOUR A 30-minute tour [email protected] Tickets available for purchase online. WITH GEORGE TOLBERT The month’s selection is “Goonies,” rated PG. that will feature themes similar to Time: 4 to 8 p.m. former U.S. Senate photographer pro- Time: Activities start at 6 p.m., film PBS’s “Mercy Street.” Topics include June 15 Location: Hotel Monaco, 480 King St. vides tips and techniques that will make abolitionism in the Quaker community, Information: https://secure.accep- the images you capture victorious. Par- SEE CALENDAR | 25 prescriptions from the Civil War era, and SENIOR SERVICES SPEAKER tiva.com/?cst=1c2a2a ticipants are encouraged to bring their ------the Leadbeater family during the war. SERIES Speakers from Visit Alexan- own images on a thumb drive or CD to Tickets cost $6 per person. dria, Carlyle House and the Office of June 19 garner tips on improvement during the Time: 12:15 to 1 p.m. Historic Alexandria talk about Alexan- session. Admission is free. ARLANDRIA CHIRILAGUA 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Location: Stabler-Leadbeater Apoth- dria’s historic sites and events taking Alexandria, VA • 703-549-7500 ecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St. place, including the making of the PBS For entire schedule go to Birchmere.com Information: 703-746-3852 Series “Mercy Street.” There will also Find us on Facebook/Twitter! be a discussion about local theatre from Tix @ Ticketmaster.com 800-745-3000 THE 2006 TONY- MetroStage and news about the Sep- June Solo Gary June 10 AWARD WINNER 9 Acoustic tember course of the Senior Academy. JOSHUA RADIN Jules FAMILY FUN NIGHT Bring the Time: 10 a.m. to noon FOR BEST PLAY! 10 whole family to Family Fun Nights for Location: Beatley Central Library, THE DAN BAND 5005 Duke St. swimming and fun for all ages. Pool The History Boys 6/4 - 6/25 Information: 703-836-4414 ext. 10 11 SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE ASBURY JUKES games include beach ball relays, water Gary Douglas Band basketball, diving for prizes and fun on or www.seniorservicesalex.org The History Boys focuses on an W/ the “Aqua Challenge” floating obstacle unruly class of gifted and charming CRYS course. Participate in swimming skill as- June 16 senior boys in a rather unimpressive 14 Presents JORDAN SMITH MATTHEWS sessments for youth, learn pool safety MUSIC AT TWILIGHT CONCERT boarding school. Provoking thought EMILY tips and more. A city concert series with a performance 15 BOY&BEAR HENRY Time: 6 to 9 p.m. about the purpose of education. by the U.S. Navy Band Commodores Mutlu Location: Chinquapin Park Recreation featuring big band jazz. Attendees should Coming soon 16 JOAN OSBORNE Center & Aquatics Facility, 3210 King St. feel free to bring chairs or a blanket and a Information: 703-746-5435 or picnic supper. 17 MAYSA [email protected] Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Cindy Lee Location: Fort Ward Park Amphithe- 18 AL STEWART Berryfield June 11 ater, 4301 W. Braddock Road Information: 21& 703-746-5592 22 OLD TOWN ARTS AND CRAFTS Buy tickets early at our FAIR More than 70 vendors set up shop June 18 box office or online! (Shawn Colvin & Steve Earle) for a day of fine arts and crafts, food and JUNETEENTH LECTURE 23 ANGIE STONE beer from Port City Brewing Company. Join 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria | 703-683-0496 Items for sale include jewelry, pet acces- historian C.R. Gibbs in a revealing look An Evening sories, art, pottery, soaps, children’s toys at the origins of and the real truth sur- w w w . thelittletheatre . co m 24 with 10,000 MANIACS and clothing and more. Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 26 THREE DOG NIGHT Location: Waterfront Park, 1 Prince St. Information: www.volunteeralexan- 30 BlueNote 75 Presents dria.org OUR POINT OF VIEW REJUVENATION WORKSHOP feat. ROBERT GLASPER, LIONEL LOUEKE, Learn to identify the various archi- DERRICK HODGE, MARCUS STRICKLAND, tectural styles in the Del Ray area of AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE Alexandria. See original and character- defining features during a walking tour July 1 VIVIAN GREEN of the neighborhood. Visit a 1911 center hall Colonial Revival house to learn how original windows and siding were 2 DONNELL RAWLINGS restored by the owners. The workshop presents concludes with light refreshments in the 3 BILL KIRCHEN & TOO MUCH FUN garden for registered participants. mint condition Time: 1 to 4 p.m. 7 The“Until CrossRhodes Next Time” Location: Department of Commu- (RAHEEMwww.mintconditionmusic.com DeVAUGHN & nity and Health Services, 2525 Mount Saturday July 16, 8pm Muhsinah Vernon Ave. WarnerWES Theatre,FELTON) Washington w/ DC Information: 703-746-4554 Tickets On Sale Now through Ticketmaster.com/800-745-3000! 8 YAHZARAH Purple Reign A Tribute to the Music and Life of Prince 9 10TH ANNUAL MIKE SEEGER COMMEMORATIVE OLD TIME BANJO FESTIVAL 10 LITTLE RIVER BAND 12 LOS LONELY BOYS 14 The Bird Dogs present THE EVERLY BROTHERS EXPERIENCE

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presents mint condition “Until Next Time” www.mintconditionmusic.com Saturday July 16, 8pm Warner Theatre, Washington DC Tickets On Sale Now through Ticketmaster.com/800-745-3000! HOMES ALEXANDRIA TIMES JUNE 9, 2016 20 The big bang: Get the most out of decor pieces cially upon closer observation, BY ELAINE MARKOUTSAS perhaps because of subtle de- Fashionistas know all about tails, like an unexpected mix of statement pieces — especially materials, a silky finish, a strik- accessories like the perfect ing trim or a quirky, seemingly piece of jewelry, scarf or hand- random painted foot on a chair. bag that totally makes an out- Introducing pops of bold fit. We don’t talk about them color usually spells drama, and as much in the context of home we see it time and again in an decor, but of course, they exist otherwise neutral space. But — and can be pivotal in kick- the impact of a violet sofa, for ing up the design of a room. example, is amplified in a de- And that’s the beauty of sign that trumps that color with shopping for a singular sensa- all kinds of shape — namely tion. It can be as large as a sofa “bubbles” that cover the entire or bed, a chair or side table, surface. The three-seat sofa, bedding, tableware, a faucet, designed by Sacha Lakic for tub or even hardware. Size Roche Bobois, is clad in 3-D or doesn’t necessarily matter. proprietary 4-D stretchy fabric The price can be high end — over padding that gives it shape. or not. The main thing is that A simple modern form in a the piece makes a difference. long, track-armed sofa called Furnishings may be stand- Grey, engages in colors like outs because of color, shape, turmeric or a rich teal/turquoise, pattern, texture or materials. further appealing in a tactile, PHOTO/LA CORNUE Some are unabashed showoffs; Pretty in pink: Designer Suzanne Kasler based her Couleur palette for La Cornue on hues she often sees in others quietly attract — espe- SEE DECOR | 21 Europe, which, she says, are classic. HOME OF THE WEEK A stunning home in Braddock Heights A gardener’s paradise, 800 for entertaining. The gor- upscale media setup — fan- Parkway Terrace is nestled geous, modern chef’s kitchen tastic for movies or catching a right off Timber Branch in a has cathedral ceilings, granite Nationals game. secluded yet conveniently lo- counter-tops, stainless steel A kitchenette will keep cated part of the city. appliances and a Wolf Six the guests happy. The walk- At a third of an acre, the burner stove and double oven. out basement also has an of- large lot has mature landscap- The owner’s suite is in a fice, an au-pair suite with full ing with beautiful terracing quiet, tucked away part of the bathroom and a laundry room. in the front and rear. Enjoy a main level, and features a pri- Upstairs are four bedrooms; game of cards in the pergola on vate door to a patio and yard. plenty of space for guests or a a summer evening. A waterfall The walk-in closet provides home office. sets a relaxing tone in the back, plenty of space, and the bath- This modern home was flowing into a koi pond next to room has an oversize shower renovated with the highest the flagstone patio — great and a separate soaking tub. quality design and materi- for those summer cookouts. The lower level also has a als. Its location is so close to Renovated in 2007, the great entertaining space, with D.C. that it is a commuter’s sophisticated, open, sun- a recreation room with a fire- dream. Come home to Park- drenched floor plan is great place, built-in speakers and an way Terrace. At a Glance: Square footage: 3,675 Location: 800 Parkway Terrace, Year Built: 1951, 2007 renovation Alexandria, VA 22302 Contact: Steve Hales, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Price: $1,199,900 PenFed Realty, PHOTOS/STEVE HALES Bedrooms: 5 703-836-1464, 703-725-8120, This home in Braddock Heights features beautiful, terraced landscaping Bathrooms: 3.5 (top). The open kitchen (bottom), complete with granite counters and [email protected] stainless steel appliances, is great for entertaining. HOMES WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 9, 2016 21

DECOR FROM | 20 Patterns inspired by nature collection of faucets by DXV are perennial hits, and this year (American Standard) are all textural felt. At Interior Define, palms are especially popular the more thrilling because a made-to-order e-tail company (they were a persistent theme in they actually are 3-D printed in Chicago (which also has a Parisian textiles). A bold-scale in stainless steel. brick-and-mortar showroom), print called Wild Thing from Our interest in natural ma- you can customize size, feet, Flavor Paper celebrates a jun- terials remains piqued, and arms, and fabric (from available gle-y vibe that can be as daring stone continues to offer enor- stock) at a lower price point than as you choose. Interior designer mous potential for designers. competitors. Kiln-dried hard- Ghislaine Vinas created a ver- A set of small brass side tables woods, quality foam and down sion of the iconic banana leaf by designer Kelly Wearstler is filling are standard. paper when she was research- so much more special with tur- Pastels also have been ing tropical Indochine style and quoise and quartz tops, whose making a mark in home decor couldn’t find her vision. natural veining rival anything from furniture to housewares. Butterflies also are favor- manmade. And the simple But imagine the impact of a ite subjects, and though they shape of a mushroom top is pink or blue in the kitchen, fill dinner plates and fabrics transformed with alabaster in especially with a large ap- in beautiful colors, one of the a lamp called Tartufo by Anna pliance. One of the most most enchanting treatments is New York. It’s available in buzzed about introductions at 3-D — a swarm that flutters brass or polished nickel. this year’s Kitchen and Bath from the canopy into the globe Sometimes it’s the simplic- show was from the French of the Nymph chandelier from ity of design that speaks vol- manufacturer La Cornue. The Koket. And beehives sparked umes. A bench by Brooklyn- company teamed up with At- a design of bookshelves for based Katy Spengler has an lanta-based designer Suzanne Roche Bobois, with the outlines almost Shaker-like, spartan Kasler, whose Couleur palette PHOTO/SERENA AND LILY constructed of black nickel. look. Its frame is unadorned for its super luxe classic range The medallion is a signature print, an original design by Serena (at Ser- Dimensional patterns add pale wood. But its upholstered includes pink, mint and a pale ena and Lily) that first was featured in her early block printed pillow another layer to design, and linen top (or your choice of blue-green. collection. It’s exuberant on a duvet cover and pillow shams in navy and metal offers a suitable medium. fabric) is plumped with down, Adding pattern creates an- white, and the designers love it teamed with solid white, so the pattern An art nouveau-inspired floral sectioned into “seats” with takes center stage, or with smaller prints for a fun pattern play. other dynamic. Again, it can design carved into the sides of leather straps attached with be explosive, as in a dominat- teaming of a geometric pattern one chair that stood out at the Bernhardt’s Sasha chair, then gold ball fasteners, creating a ing wallcovering pattern or im- with an overlay of florals, a de- spring High Point furniture clad in German silver, lend quartet of plump poufs that in- pactful as a piece of art. The art vice that has been cropping up market played them unexpect- lustrous beauty. Hardware like vite taking a load off. deco-influenced Victor lacquer in textile and rug designs. The edly — a pinstripe cladding the Lenny Kravitz-designed That such eye candy de- cabinet from Roche Bobois is effect of a watercolor of large- the upper frame of a tradition- Trousdale collection for Rocky lights goes without saying, such an example. The simple scale abstract florals adds soft- al chair, and cabriole-ish legs, Mountain, speaks an edgy but comfortable seating in a two-color version in red or bit- ness as well as movement to a one foot going totally rogue in language with deep carvings statement piece almost seems tersweet and cream is a show- fretwork backdrop. Jeff Leath- red paint. in hand-cast metal, and a new like a perk. piece, and the high-gloss finish am, the very highly regarded adds to its glamour. Variations floral designer at the George of the pattern are available, V hotel in Paris, designed a some in multiple hues, like two colorful range of silk and wool shades of orange and brown. carpets for Tai Ping. Geometry comes into play While a rug may anchor a in the form of dimensional room, it also can be a consid- objects, and one of the cool- erable expense. Bed linens, est introductions at this year’s on the other hand, are easier International Contemporary on the budget. Changing out Furniture Fair in New York monochromatic duvet covers is a clock by deconstructivist and pillows for patterns can architect Daniel Libeskind. shift the vibe from bland to The designer deviates from wow, particularly with large- conventional shape, alluding scale designs in high contrast to “the labyrinth of time,” on colors. A medallion print in his sketch for the angular, dis- navy on white from Serena arming timepiece: “Time is and Lily pops against a neutral not circular; it veers sharply to linen headboard. PHOTO/TAI PING mark the event as unexpected Stripes — either on walls or Overscale abstract flowers splashed atop a striking geometric design lend a romanticism to a graphic pattern — as the clock itself.” on furniture — are can’t miss, in a bold shade of cherry on beige. The Bloom Nexus rug is part of a collection by floral designer Jeff Leatham Equally intriguing is the kick-it-up-a-notch options. But for Tai Ping. 22.... | JUNE 9, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Creative partnerships between city and non- Opinion profits benefit everyone “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” This week’s Times features two stories about innova- - Thomas Jefferson tive alliances between local nonprofit organizations and the City of Alexandria that appear to be wins for the city, the nonprofits and the community writ large. In the first, Casa Chirilagua, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to building community among Alexandria’s La- tino population and beyond, has signed a five-year lease with the city to renovate and utilize the Four Mile Run Conservatory Center. The center currently is used for events and the Four Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Mar- ket. Under the agreement with the city department of recreation, parks and cultural activities, Casa will install a heating and air conditioning system and make other improvements to the building’s interior, including adding centralized office space for itself. The facility, which was largely unusable in winter and summer, still will be available to the public for event rent- als. In return, the nonprofit gets a single location in which to consolidate its offices and the ability to expand services to more children and families. The net result is an improved city facility, better services for an underserved segment of the city’s population, and a more efficient operation for a local nonprofit. It’s Your Views difficult to imagine a more beneficial partnership. The second collaboration is between the city and Up- Cycle, an organization dedicated to promoting creative re- Expand grandfathering to all use of all sorts of materials. This alliance seems a natural one, as the combination arts and recycling organization current students when redistricting has moved from its home on Mount Vernon Avenue into the Durant Arts Center at 1605 Cameron St. To the editor: in their schools, even moving in the interest of fairness, Perhaps symbolically, the organization’s new headquar- The Alexandria City School to these districts to walk to they should be polling par- ters is roughly equidistant between the innovative arts Board is planning to implement or attend these schools, opt- ents on who wants to stay at scene in Del Ray and Alexandria’s flagship arts organiza- redistricting to deal with ACPS ing into them. their school and wait until the tion — the Torpedo Factory. UpCycle will be able to ex- and city council’s poor man- So when many who moved planned 700 new seats are pand its class offerings in the new space, and also plans to agement of city schools and into the districts for the schools brought in before creating un- make its craft closet more of a community resource, par- their failure to ensure develop- are told, “Sorry your children necessary hardships. ticularly to local schools. ers contribute fairly to building won’t be able to go there,” a To be fair, they should The outcome of this partnership is greater community new schools in exchange for hardship is created. How can grandfather children already awareness of how to reuse unwanted materials, additional their new housing units. they find equivalence to the in the schools and their sib- creative opportunities for Alexandrians, a chance for a rel- Soon, the board will vote schools they invested in? lings in preschool in that dis- atively new nonprofit organization to expand its offerings on whether to limit grandfa- Particularly for Lyles- trict, as they are likely to be and better utilization of a city arts center. thering to those in fourth and Crouch, whose Core Knowl- families who are invested in These partnerships are helpful reminders that Alexan- fifth grades, and their siblings edge program is unique within these schools and opted in or dria’s resources are for everyone: city-owned properties and younger students will be both ACPS and Virginia and moved to the district to be in and services are funded out of the hard-earned tax dollars discriminated against. in combination with its great that particular school. Then residents pay. Many students and fami- teachers, Character Counts limit grandfathering. Thus, they are not the property of the city per se, but lies at Alexandria’s high- program, uniforms and the ex- But don’t create hardships rather it is the residents who have an ownership stake. est performing schools, like cellent leadership of Patricia for parents and students un- When those resources can be leveraged through outside- Lyles-Crouch Traditional Zissios, there is no equivalent necessarily because of the the-box partnerships with nonprofit or even for-profit or- Academy in Old Town, Mat- in the district. mismanagement of the schools ganizations to expand services and opportunities, every- thew Maury Elementary and Rather than voting on by city council and ACPS. one wins. Cora Kelly Elementary in limiting grandfathering to - Chris Hubbard Del Ray, are greatly invested fourth and fifth grades now, Alexandria WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 9, 2016 | 23

Alexandria must do more Alexandria in Action to protect the Potomac with John Porter To the editor: The Potomac Riverkeeper The Potomac Riverkeeper Network, the Friends of Dyke Network was encouraged to Marsh, the Sierra Club and A pat on the back for read that the City of Alexan- city residents all have brought dria is moving forward with this issue to the attention of Alexandria’s nonprofits plans to renovate its combined staff and city council while at- Does the name Dan to the cause?” is grossly mis- as instrumental in foster- sewer system. The statement tempting to have Outfall 001 Palotta ring a bell? Prob- placed, as it forces charities ing strong and visible col- that this is being done not only eliminated along with the city’s ably not, but to those of to forgo investment needed laborations among orga- because the Virginia Depart- other sewage outfalls. In ad- us in the nonprofit world, for growth and limits their nizations while meeting a ment of Environmental Quali- dition, a member of the city’s he’s the standard bearer opportunity to spend time broad range of needs for ty requires it, but also because own combined sewer citizens’ for promoting the value of and capital to make the non- the entire community. it’s the right thing to do, is also review committee presented nonprofits in our profit successful, The report concludes encouraging. city council with a very clear society. As an thereby better as- that “[Alexandria’s local But we are mystified by assessment of this egregious author, entrepre- sisting those they nonprofits], rather than be- the absence of any mention of omission: neur and humani- serve. ing regarded simply as the amount of sewage the city “The plan does not, for the tarian activist, In hopes of fur- charities, must be seen for still plans to dump into the Po- most part, touch Outfall 001 Palotta spends ther illuminating what they are: businesses tomac River for the next 30 to that spews its pollution directly much of his time this issue locally, that efficiently and reliably 40 years. Of the 130 million into the river from the foot of engaged in pre- the Alexandria produce valuable services, gallons of sewage-contaminat- Pendleton Street. That outfall senting reasons John Porter Council of Hu- worthy of continued and in- ed water the city dumps into annually carries the largest we, as a nation, man Service Or- creased investment of public the Potomac every year, more amount of CSS pollution, esti- need to be more support- ganizations, whose mission and private resources.” than half of it — more than 70 mated by staff variously from ive of nonprofits and the is to improve human servic- With poverty holding at million gallons per year — is 43 percent to 50 percent of the work they do. es through cross sector col- approximately 12 percent of dumped at the foot of Oronoco total. ... Moreover, there are no Dan is particularly con- laboration, commissioned a the population nationally for Bay Park into Oronoco Bay and serious plans to begin to deal cerned with the two differ- research study, which was the past 40 years and chari- thence the Potomac River by with Outfall 001 until after ent rulebooks we allow to released in 2014. table giving remaining fairly the city’s largest sewage out- the projects for the other three operate in our country — Entitled “Return on In- constant at 2 percent of GDP one for the nonprofit sec- vestment: Alexandria Non- since we began keeping such fall: Outfall 001. outfalls are completed in 2035 tor and one for the rest of profit Impact Report,” this data in the 1970s, it’s obvi- Unfortunately, VDEQ has and subsequently evaluated. the world. He views com- report highlighted the eco- ously time for a change. But neglected to test or monitor Then planning for that pollu- pensation for employees, nomic value and importance what should be done? Oronoco Bay for the exact tion source would begin, with advertising and marketing of Alexandria’s nonprofit I suggest the place to same harmful sewage bacteria the completion date suggested for the cause or product, community to the local start is with a well deserved that is contaminating Hunting as possibly 2048.” the taking of risks in pur- economy. Taking nothing pat on the back to Alexan- Creek. Hence, the city’s plan Ironically, Alexandria’s Eco- suit of new ideas, time and away from the social impact dria’s nonprofits — not — the one touted by city of- City charter explicitly commits the opportunity to attract value provided by local non- just for their service, but ficials — explicitly excludes the city to “eliminate all sew- risk capital as the major profits, this report more di- for their economic value Outfall 001 from its outfall age outfalls.” Yet, all attempts differences in the for- and rectly responded to the key to the community. Follow elimination plans. to have them honor this commit- not-for-profit sectors. role nonprofits play in the this with the understand- This deliberate omission is ment seem to have fallen on deaf He has a hard time un- economy of our city. ing that nonprofits are in- actually illegal under EPA reg- ears. derstanding why a for-profit Some of the findings deed businesses and need ulations for the management If city council is truly CEO would be praised and note that, annually, ACH- to be afforded some of the and alleviation of combined committed to doing the right heavily compensated for SO nonprofits: same understandings that sewer systems, and opens up thing, it must not attempt to producing and selling thou- • Provide more than are found in the business the city to the likelihood of fu- gain VDEQ approval for the sands of video games to kids 100,000 services; world. And lastly, get in- ture legal action. It also practi- current plan and instead: Live while the head of a nonprofit • Attract more than $206 volved in what you’re pas- cally ensures significant repu- up to its Eco-City promises; would not be equally praised million in revenues; sionate about and do what tational and economic losses stop flouting the EPA’s com- and compensated for work- • Have $198 million in as- you can to help others. for the city, as it becomes wide- bined sewer system regula- ing to solve major social or sets; In the words of Dan ly known that the entire rede- tions; quickly ensure that the health issues for our citizens. • Expend $182 million, in- Palotta, we don’t want the veloped waterfront is actually plan does not put the entire Dan takes particular is- cluding $60 million in sala- epitaph for our generation being built on what is essen- waterfront redevelopment pro- sue with our tendency to not ries and wages; to be “we kept nonprofit tially an open sewer. gram at risk, and plan for the want donations made to non- • Employ more than 2,000 overhead low,” but rather How does the city anticipate elimination of Outfall 001 profits to go for overhead, individuals; and we made a difference in the explaining to the hoped for along with its three other sew- but instead to go directly to • Raise or earn $4 for every lives of others, in the world. guests at its new luxury hotels age outfalls. the cause. He believes the $1 they receive in taxpayer that the sewage being dumped - Nick Kuttner standard question, “How funding. The writer is the into the river at their very door- Vice chairman, Potomac much of my donation goes The report further char- president and CEO step precludes any direct con- Riverkeeper Network Board of to overhead and how much acterizes local nonprofits of ACT for Alexandria. tact with the water? Directors 24 | JUNE 9, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

Denise Dunbar Publisher [email protected] All roads lead to, and around, Alexandria his section of a map pre- Erich Wagner pared by Maskell C. Ew- Editor-in-Chief ing in 1845 documents the [email protected] T north side of Alexandria, then a town within the boundaries of Jane Hughes D.C., stretching from Cameron Publisher & Sales Director [email protected] Street on the left all the way to what is now Monroe Avenue and Patrice V. Culligan Slaters Lane to the right. North Publisher Emeritus Washington Street, at the dead [email protected] center, terminates at Montgom- ery Street adjacent to the 90-de- EDITORIAL gree bend of the Alexandria- Chris Teale Georgetown Canal. The roadway Staff Reporter & Photographer then connects with the Alexan- [email protected] dria-Washington Turnpike, now called Powhatan Street. DESIGN & PRODUCTION The turnpike was built in Jennifer Powell 1809, six decades after Alexan- [email protected] dria was founded, to link the two ADVERTISING early counties that first formed the Federal District, Alexandria Marty DeVine County with Washington Coun- set by 1845, many streets were that created swampy condi- stream of Contraband refugees [email protected] ty on the opposite site of the Po- still not paved or totally con- tions near the shore, sometimes that came to Alexandria start- Jane Hughes tomac River in what was part of nected, resulting in rough, stretching all the way back to ing in 1862. [email protected] Maryland. Ultimately much of muddy pathways through open the intersection of Cameron and It was during this war- the turnpike, built over portions fields in what were then sparse- North St. Asaph streets. time period that several new Deb Riley of an early Native American ly settled rural areas around the This often contributed to African-American neighbor- [email protected] trail, was incorporated into what outer edges of the downtown. noxious smells wafting through hoods developed in this area Patrice V. Culligan today is part of U.S. Route 1 that Even the old Catalpa Lot at the area during warm weather, including “Uptown,” on the [email protected] stretches from Fort Kent, Maine North Washington and Wythe and ultimately forced the de- west side of Washington Street; to Key West, Fla. streets, named for the native velopment of King Street as “The Hump,” just to the north Margaret Stevens [email protected] This map shows a proposed trees that surrounded a two- the town’s major thoroughfare along the Alexandria Turnpike; parallel roadway to the north, block open field, still functioned due to often impassable condi- “Cross Canal,” adjacent to the Pat Booth indicated by the dotted lines after decades of use as the city’s tions along Cameron Street one canal locks; and “The Berg” Office/Classified Manager ending at Patrick Street, and unofficial parade ground and block north. These conditions, just to the south, named after [email protected] confirms that an additional militia drilling area. combined with over a decade the City of Petersburg where north-south route through Alex- The area detailed here was of major construction on the many refugees had fled from. CONTRIBUTORS andria was planned well before once such a location and while nearby canal project, led to the Although these sections were Abigail Jurk, the Civil War. Within two years streets are laid out all the way slow development of the area largely settled by refugees liv- Laura Sikes, Jordan Wright, after this map was prepared, westward to what was appro- until Union forces occupied the ing in tents and makeshift Kim Gilliam Alexandria County would be priately named West Street, city during the Civil War. homes within the open lots, Dr. Vivek Sinha retroceded back to the Com- streams and creeks still made Soon after the arrival of the over time more permanent monwealth of Virginia and be- their way hither and yon across Union Army in Alexandria in residences were built and real came an independent municipal the area. The curved shoreline at May 1861, attention turned to communities developed, with government once again. Oronoco Bay was the outlet of outlying sections of the city churches, schools and stores ALEXTIMES LLC Although the gridded street one of the largest streams that for new support facilities and being created beyond the tradi- Denise Dunbar Managing Partner plan for Alexandria was firmly ended at Ralph’s Gut, a feature the placement of the constant tional downtown core.

The Ariail family Suzanne Brock William Dunbar Weekly Poll HOW TO REACH US Last Week This Week 110 S. Pitt St. Alexandria, VA 22314 Will you be attending a graduation Have you been following the trial between city council and neighbors 703-739-0001 (main) 703-739-0120 (fax) ceremony this spring? of the proposed new La Bergerie location at 329 N. Washington St.? www.alextimes.com 64% No. A. Yes. 36% Yes. 28 Votes B. No. Take the poll at alextimes.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 9, 2016 | 25

CALENDAR FROM | 19 about the daily life of the Civil War soldier. FILM: THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE USA/ALEXANDRIA BIRTHDAY June 28 The program will feature drill instruction Meet iconic civil rights activist Fannie CELEBRATION Celebrate Alexandria led by a Civil War reenactor, who will teach Lou Hamer, an often-overlooked heroine starts at dusk. and the country’s birthdays with a FAMILY FUN DAY: SHAPING young recruits the Manual of Arms and of the Civil Rights Movement. Director Location: Four Mile Conservatory program that includes pre-show en- OUR CITY Explore how shapes are basic drill techniques as well as a typical Robin Hamilton will discuss her work Center 4109 Mount Vernon Ave. tertainment, awards presentation, used in buildings, both in a classroom infantryman’s uniform and equipment. to shine a light on the life of this bold, Information: www.fourmilemovie- food sales, birthday cake distribu- and on the streets of Alexandria. The The cost per child is $25, which includes unlettered woman in this award-winning series.com program will look at and sketch buildings a Civil War kepi and snack. Registration is documentary film. A question and answer tion, a premier concert by the Al- AN EVENING WITH THE old and new to help build an Alexandria suggested as space is limited. session with Hamilton follows the film. exandria Symphony Orchestra and of the future. Families are encouraged to concludes with a fireworks display. CAPITOL STEPS D.C.-based comedy Time: 9 a.m. to noon Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. bring recycled materials to share during Time: 6 to 10 p.m. troupe The Capitol Steps have put politics Location: Fort Ward Museum and Location: Alexandria Black History the building workshop and should be Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Road Museum, 902 Wythe St. Location: Oronoco Bay Park, 100 and scandal to music since 1981, and will prepared for a short walk outdoors. lampoon various figures from both sides Information: 703-746-4848 Information: 703-746-4356 or Madison St. Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. [email protected] Information: 703-746-5592 of the aisle. Tickets cost $50 per person. Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Wash- Time: 7 p.m. ington St. Location: First Baptist Church, 2932 Information: 703-746-4994 or shop. King St. alexandriava.gov Information: 703-836-2427 or http://bit.ly/sa-tickets June 30 June 25 FILM: HOUSE MAID Set in The Gambia, West Africa, and written by LECTURE ON THE 18TH-CEN- Gambian Bubacarr Jallow, this 90-min- TURY SHIP Maritime archaeolo- ute culturally reflective and sometimes gist Jason Lunze illustrates how deep comedic film is about a wife who loses draft cargo vessels were constructed, her man to their maid. repaired and beached and broken dur- Time: 6 to 8 p.m. ing the 18th century in the Mid-Atlantic. Location: Alexandria Black History Emphasis is placed upon historic docu- Museum, 902 Wythe St. ments relating to Alexandria during the Information: 703-746-4356 18th century as well as the story the timbers tell. Reservations required. MUSIC AT TWILIGHT CON- Time: 10 a.m. to noon CERT A city concert series with a Location: Torpedo Factory Arts Cen- performance by the Reid Gravitte & Ly- ter, 105 N. Union St. ing Heart featuring country blues/rock & Information: 703-746-4399 or roll. Attendees should feel free to bring [email protected] chairs or a blanket and a picnic supper. Time: 7 to 8 p.m. June 26-September 4 Location: Fort Ward Park Amphithe- ater, 4301 W. Braddock Road SPECIAL FAMILY TOURS AT Information: 703-746-5592 GADSBY’S TAVERN Led by junior docents from grades four through seven July 6 families will be able to start a tour as soon as they arrive and move through the CANAL CENTER CONCERT A museum at their own pace, and children concert series with a performance by Cle- will be able to connect with the museum tus Kennelly featuring folk/pop. Attendees through their peer tour guides. Tour ends should feel free to bring a picnic lunch. with activities in the ballroom that explore Time: Noon to 1 p.m. the science behind the historic ice well, Location: Canal Center Plaza Amphi- including making and tasting ice cream. theater, 44 Canal Center Plaza Time: 2 to 5 p.m. Information: 703-746-5592 Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. BEN BRENMAN PARK CON- Information: 703-746-4242 CERT A city concert series with a performance by Wicked Olde featuring June 27 Americana traditional. Attendees should feel free to bring chairs or a blanket and MUSIC ON THE GREEN A city a picnic supper. concert series with a performance by Time: 7 to 8 p.m. 2nd Story Band Duo featuring world beat Location: Ben Brenman Park, 4800 blues. Attendees should feel free to bring Brenman Park Drive chairs or a blanket and a picnic supper. Information: 703-746-5592 Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Location: Montgomery Park, 901 N. July 9 Royal St. Information: 703-746-5592 CIVIL WAR KIDS DRILL DAY Children aged 9 to 12 can learn more 26.... | JUNE 9, 2016 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

47 Egg-shaped 50 Running back’s juke Obituaries 52 Napped leather Weekly Words 54 Swine enclosures LORETTA A. BOWEN (76), 55 Battery type of Alexandria, May 10, 2016 56 Tombstone’s place 57 Bundle binder ROBERT T. CATOR, of 58 Severs 60 Made a mistake Alexandria, May 28, 2016 62 Adds color to, as a windshield 64 Feel in the gut MARIETTA M. DIXON (79), 65 Sierra ___ (African nation) of Alexandria, May 29, 2016 66 Part of a football shoe 67 Fencer’s thrust 68 Wheels on the ocean? MICHAEL W. DOLAN (73), 69 Boot reinforcement of Alexandria, May 16, 2016 70 Kinshasa’s home 71 “Oui” and “si” MICHAEL F. KURUC (93), 73 Back of a flipped coin 74 Flim-___ (scam) of Alexandria, May 21, 2016 77 Periodical’s production period 79 Nothing major? JEAN K. NELSON (81), 81 Witchy woman formerly of Alexandria, 82 Flamboyant and extravagant 83 Very late riser June 1, 2016 84 Loved to excess (with “on”) 86 Make numb JEAN M.W. OSETH (96), 88 Bacardi product formerly of Alexandria, 89 Desires the property of another 91 Sired, in Biblical times March 23, 2016 93 “In case you ___ noticed ...” 94 Those in favor ELIZABETH H. TALCOTT, 95 Pre-Easter fasting period of Alexandria, May 26, 2016 96 Ancient Machu Picchu dweller 97 Agitated state MARIA R. VAN SLYKE (80), 98 “Party of Five” actress Campbell 100 Poker pay-in of Alexandria, June 1, 2016 101 Type of sweet cherry 102 Electric and moray RYAN WOJTANOWSKI, 104 Part of a nest egg of Alexandria, May 26, 2016 106 Bird’s beak

THE END IS NEAR By Timothy E. Parker ACROSS 64 Weighing machine DOWN 1 Riot spray 65 Hamilton of “The Terminator” 1 Catcher’s catcher 5 The brightest star in Virgo 66 Red table wine 2 Carpet coverage 10 Popular Caribbean island 68 Throw with might 3 Hartford’s st. 15 Iditarod vehicle 69 Polling revelation 4 Chess climaxes 19 Wrinkle eliminator 72 Pear-shaped Renaissance 5 Jam, for one instruments 20 End to a magician’s chant 6 Ducky places 73 Rookies 21 Remnant of the past 7 Drink cubes 22 Clone 75 Fawn’s mom 76 “National Velvet” novelist Bagnold 8 Part of a crescent moon 23 Feature of soft caresses 9 Type of rifle 25 Pricey meat cut 77 Chums 10 Without cunning or deceit 27 Snarled in knots 78 Camera’s attachment 11 Movie spools 28 Spanish restaurant staple 79 “... on the dead ___ chest” 12 Bone below the elbow 30 From that point on, old-school 80 Long, long ___ 31 Build up, as a fortune 81 Felonies, e.g. 13 Signal an auctioneer 83 Delicate edging 14 Nail polish remover ingredients 33 Instruments strummed at luaus Solution: Last Week’s 34 Hinged opening 84 Mourning song 15 Eyeball cover 35 Assaulted, a la “Ghostbusters” 85 Climbing plant parts 16 Bird in a crazy simile 38 ___ in comparison 87 ___ donna 17 Larger-than-life story 40 Hanging jewelry 89 Some time-share units 18 Fraction of a newton 44 Blade sharpener 90 Billion-year stretches 24 Bugs hunter Fudd 45 Closely confined (with “up”) 91 Baby boy’s color 26 Island that’s no island 46 Evening social event 92 Type of album 29 ___ out a living (scrape by) 48 “Eureka!” relative 94 Easily flexed 32 Loses one’s balance? 49 Elephant-carrying birds of myth 97 Navy recruit 34 Recently retired Jeter 50 Courier or Helvetica, e.g. 99 Batting statistic 35 Express indifference with one’s 51 They’re formed with two fingers 103 Portraits, e.g. shoulders 52 “I’m better than you” type 105 What a proposal may be made on 36 Relaxed in the fitting room? 53 1996 Olympics host 107 Twice from thrice 37 Ritual recitation 54 Returning, as a meal 108 Heep of Dickens 39 Dissenting one 58 Charlotte ___ (cream-filled dessert) 109 Huge social gathering, e.g. 40 Part of a jigsaw puzzle Offices in: Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Wytheville, Virginia 59 Science of heredity 110 And others, for short 41 Not accepted as normal 111 “The Man” Musial of baseball fame 61 Really angry 42 Neither these nor ___ 112 Dressed to kill 62 Be unsteady 43 Not drunk 113 Bankruptcy causes 63 Group of three 45 Explorer Juan ___ de Leon 114 Deep urges WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM JUNE 9, 2016 | 27

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