The Northwest Current Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Serving Communities in Northwest Washington Since 1967 Vol. XLIX, No. 10

Ward 3 critics thinking about tomorrow Assessment gains show of shelter seek D.C. market’s strength transparency 2.96 percent was barely half the ■ Real estate: Rise in values rate of the next-slowest ward — By CUNEYT DIL Ward 2, whose values grew by Current Correspondent highest in city’s eastern wards 5.74 percent. Ward 8 in far South- By BRADY HOLT east and Southwest led the growth Opposition to a proposed Current Staff Writer with a whopping 13.54 percent homeless shelter in Ward 3 has increase compared to last year, grown louder, as residents and Ward 3 homebuyers know that followed closely by Northeast’s community leaders call for more the market there is tight, with Ward 5 (11.45 percent). scrutiny of Mayor Muriel Bows- houses typically selling quickly Overall, the agency found that er’s plan for replacing the dilapi- — and often for more than their the District’s real estate market dated D.C. General family home- asking prices. has remained steady, with an aver- less shelter. But the District’s Office of Tax age increase in residential proper- Last Saturday hundreds of resi- and Revenue saw relatively little ty values of 6.60 percent and an dents squeezed into Stoddert Ele- increase in the ward’s residential average increase in commercial mentary School, about an eight- property values in the last year, property values of 5.11 percent. minute walk from the proposed according to data the agency Ed Krauze, CEO of the Wash- facility’s site at 2619 Wisconsin released last week. An increase of See Assessments/Page 5 Ave. NW, to hear from city lead- ers. Many who spoke had ready opposition for the Department of Human Services chief, Laura Zeil- AU likely to miss deadline inger, also a Ward 3 resident. Grievances addressed the scale of the proposed building — which for East Campus housing would need zoning relief to build 38 units on a vacant lot, currently zoned for three town homes, Brian Kapur/The Current ■ Development: University across from the Russian Embassy The Janney Players presented the classic Broadway musical will arrange off-campus sites — and the lack of transparency in “Annie” at Deal Middle School over the weekend. The cast the site selection process. Stoddert of Janney Elementary students performed hit numbers like By MARK LIEBERMAN parents also said additional chil- “It’s the Hard-Knock Life” and “Tomorrow.” Current Staff Writer dren from the shelter would over- See Shelter/Page 18 American University’s East Campus project might not be fin- ished in time for the start of the fall 2016 semester, university rep- resentatives conceded at a com- Brian Kapur/The Current Senior facility set for apartment conversion munity meeting last Wednesday One of three East Campus dorms By MARK LIEBERMAN term rentals would also be avail- — meaning that the school would is two months behind schedule. Current Staff Writer able for as few as 30 days. be out of compliance with a key Some community members are component of its 10-year campus the university to extend construc- Early last year, residents of The asking Holladay to account for the plan. tion hours using “minor modifica- Georgetown, a senior living facil- expected increase in foot and vehi- After a long-fought battle, the tion” applications to the Zoning ity at 2512 Q St. NW, moved out cle traffic at and around the build- university in 2012 received per- Commission. temporarily to accommodate a ing, and to drop its short-term mission from the Zoning Commis- The school now intends to ask large-scale renovation of the lease plans. sion for a series of development the zoning panel for another modi- 41-unit building. Regarding the project’s broader projects. As part of that process, fication, this time to waive the fall Demolition of the facility’s Brian Kapur/The Current change from renovation to new the commission ordered the school 2016 housing deadline, officials restrooms began shortly after the Former residents of the Q Street apartments, Holladay’s Jessica to ensure it could house 100 per- reported to Advisory Neighbor- residents moved out — but the building will stay in Chevy Chase. Sterchi told The Current that the cent of its freshmen and sopho- hood Commission 3D last week. rebuilding process never began. decision came because of a per- mores and 67 percent of its total (ANC 3D includes Foxhall, the And last month, the Holladay borhood Commission 2E (George- sonnel shortage, not because the undergraduate population on cam- Palisades, Spring Valley and Wes- Corp., which owns the property, town, Burleith). corporation was looking for some- pus by fall 2016. The commitment ley Heights.) announced that it would instead The proposal calls for 96 apart- thing more economically viable. was crafted in response to com- “The conditions under which convert it into a conventional ments at an average size of 535 In 2013, the head of Holladay’s munity complaints about off-cam- we’re operating leave us with no apartment building. square feet, including several in retirement division retired him- pus student conduct. other options,” Linda Argo, the The company revealed more the basement, and 11 parking spots self, leaving a void in the compa- But the four-building East university’s vice president for details about its plans at the Febru- on the premises. In addition to six- ny’s oversight abilities, according Campus project has repeatedly external relations and auxiliary ary meeting of Advisory Neigh- month and one-year leases, short- See Georgetown/Page 5 fallen behind schedule, prompting See Zoning/Page 3

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“This legislation will help low ing to gather 100 volunteers for Pinehurst Tributary, according to which also includes Lincoln Mul- Bill aims to convert to moderate income residents the event, as well as “Pinehurst Casey Trees. California Tortilla ticultural Middle School. vacant properties afford to live in the District while Partners” who will commit to will be donating lunches for the A new D.C. Council bill is simultaneously ridding our com- watering the trees throughout the volunteers that day. Furniture shop leases aimed at helping convert vacant, munities of chronically vacant summer. Those interested in par- blighted and condemned proper- and blighted properties,” Bonds ticipating can contact John Bur- Bell seniors raising space at Cady’s Alley ties in the District into livable says in a news release, citing fig- well at [email protected]. Resource Furniture, a show- affordable housing. ures listing thousands of vacant The planting is part of Casey funds for graduation room of modern European- Under the proposal, the mayor buildings and hundreds of blight- Trees’ Pinehurst Project, a volun- The senior class at Bell Multi- designed furnishings, will mark would acquire the rights to the ed or condemned properties in the teer initiative to restore the mead- cultural High School in Columbia its grand opening in George- vacant or blighted properties and District as of last November. ow and forest of the narrow 1.5- Heights is working to raise funds town’s Cady’s Alley next month. transfer those rights to a resident, The bill has been referred to mile Pinehurst Tributary, bounded for students to buy caps and The company has signed a nonprofit or for-profit venture to the council’s Committee on by Western Avenue, Beech Street, gowns for their graduation cere- long-term lease to occupy a rehabilitate the buildings, with Housing and Community Devel- Aberfoyle Place and Beach Drive mony, as well as to take part in 2,097-square-foot retail space at help from loans from the D.C. opment, which Bonds chairs. NW in northern Chevy Chase. the senior prom and senior class 3340 Cady’s Alley NW, part of Housing Finance Agency. Over the past three years, hun- trip. the Georgetown Renaissance The bill would require 75 per- Tree planting planned dreds of volunteers have worked A campaign at the GoFundMe portfolio of the EastBanc and cent of a property’s total square to remove invasive plants that fundraising website, set up at Jamestown firms. footage to be sold or rented to for Pinehurst area threaten wildflowers and oak gofundme.com/griffins_2016, as This will be the first D.C. low- or moderate-income individ- A Casey Trees community trees along the tributary, accord- of Tuesday had netted about showroom for Resource Furniture, uals or families with a 40-year event on March 26 will plant 100 ing to a release from Casey Trees, $1,320 toward its overall goal of which has locations in New York, covenant. trees along the Pinehurst Tribu- which has teamed up with the $21,000. Los Angeles, San Francisco, Can- At-large D.C. Council member tary of Rock Creek Park, as part National Park Service and Rock In total, the fees associated ada and Mexico. Launched in Anita Bonds introduced the legis- of a longer-term restoration proj- Creek Conservancy for these with graduation activities amount 2000, the company is known for lation on March 1 along with ect. efforts. to $300 per student, not including importing and distributing space- Ward 1’s Brianne Nadeau and at- The D.C. nonprofit, which The March 26 planting will the $350-per-student cost of the saving furniture from high-end large colleagues David Grosso focuses on restoring and protect- mark the start of a three-year planned senior class trip to New European designers, including and Elissa Silverman. ing the city’s tree canopy, is look- riparian restoration project along Jersey and New York, according Italian-made beds and sofas. to the GoFundMe site. The fund- A release from EastBanc and raising campaign, spearheaded by Jamestown notes that the deal is Bell’s student government, hopes one of many recent leasing agree- to make up the difference for ments in the Georgetown Renais- many seniors who can’t afford the sance, with other retailers includ- fees by the May 20 deadline. The ing Donghia, Baker Furniture, campaign notes that more than 80 Calligaris and Circa Lighting. percent of the 211 students in The two firms are working on Bell’s graduating class this year an additional 30,000 square feet receive free or reduced lunch and of new leases within the George- other public benefits. town Renaissance portfolio, “Although our Senior Class which also includes boutique fees have decreased over the office space and 16 luxury apart- years through fundraisers, dona- ments, according to the release. tions, and etc., we refuse to sim- ply sit around and pout! … Unfortunately we are struggling Former DPW official economically, and thus apprehen- heads private firm sive about the possibilities of A former official in the D.C. graduating with this debt,” writes Department of Public Works has Saba Amare, the senior class taken the helm at the private president at Bell. waste-removal company Tenley- Bell Multicultural is part of the town Trash, according to a news 38%/,&127,&( Columbia Heights Education release. 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GLVFXVVLRQRIWKHSURMHFWSXUSRVHDQGQHHGDQGWKHGHVLJQDOWHUQDWLYHVGHYHORSPHQWSURFHVV$OOLQWHUHVWHG Advertising published in The Current Newspapers is PHPEHUVRIWKHSXEOLFIHGHUDOVWDWHDQGORFDODJHQFLHVDUHLQYLWHGWRSDUWLFLSDWHLQWKLVVFRSLQJSURFHVV accepted on the premise that the merchandise and ser- vices as offered are accurately described and are available Correction 3XEOLFFRPPHQWVZLOOEHDFFHSWHGGXULQJWKHPHHWLQJDVZHOODVRQOLQHIRUDSHULRGRIGD\VIROORZLQJWKH to customers at the advertised price. Advertising that does not conform to these standards, or that is deceptive or The March 2 article “Wardman PHHWLQJGDWHDWZZZSDUNSODQQLQJQSVJRY misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any Current neighbors bemoan loss of trees Newspapers reader encounters non-compliance with these standards, we ask that you inform us. for condominium complex” /RFDWLRQ)RUW6WHYHQV5HFUHDWLRQ&HQWHU All advertising and editorial matter is fully protected  9DQ%XUHQ6WUHHW1: and may not be reproduced in any manner without permis- misattributed the following quote: :DVKLQJWRQ'& sion from the publisher. “There’s a huge hole. It looks like the building’s going to fall into a 'DWH 7XHVGD\0DUFK Telephone: 202-244-7223 7LPH SPWRSP E-mail Address pit.” Local resident Jessica Was- [email protected] serman said it, not Advisory ,I\RXKDYHVSHFLÀFDFFHVVLELOLW\RUFRPPXQLFDWLRQUHTXLUHPHQWVRUKDYHJHQHUDOTXHVWLRQVDERXWWKH Street Address Neighborhood Commission 3C 5185 MacArthur Blvd. NW, Suite 102 PHHWLQJSOHDVHFRQWDFWWKHLQGLYLGXDOEHORZZLWKLQÀYH  GD\VRIWKHPHHWLQJ Mailing Address member Gwendolyn Bole. Post Office Box 40400 The Current regrets the error. 0U+DLOH7VHKD\X Washington, D.C. 20016-0400 As a matter of policy, The '&:DWHU3URMHFW0DQDJHU Current corrects all errors of sub- 3KRQH stance. To report an error, call the (PDLO+DLOH7VHKD\X#GFZDWHUFRP managing editor at 202-567-2011. The Current n ch Wednesday, March 9, 2016 3 Pepco, Exelon submit new proposal to city in attempt to salvage merger Pepco and Exelon tried once more on was who should allocate a $25.6 million they would support an alternative that would how those benefits are allocated for the Dis- Monday to persuade the D.C. Public Service proffer that Bowser extracted from Pepco to still dedicate money to residential custom- trict,” Joe Rigby, chairman, president and Commission to allow the power companies offset residential rate increases. Public ser- ers, by shifting money from elsewhere in a CEO of Pepco Holdings, says in a news to merge. vice commissioner Joanne Doddy Fort said $78 million settlement that also would have release. The $6.8 billion deal has won approval in her panel should be responsible for allocat- funded environmental initiatives. They are City officials hadn’t yet commented on all jurisdictions involved except the District, ing such money, which could allow benefits also open to either the agreement they the latest proposal yesterday. The utilities where the three-member commission recent- to go instead to commercial and government worked out with Bowser or the commis- asked the commission to rule on its options ly split 2-1 on a compromise that Mayor ratepayers. One other commissioner is sup- sion’s approved order. by April 7, extending a previous self- Muriel Bowser and other key stakeholders portive of any merger deal; the third says the “The Commission and the settling parties imposed deadline that would have terminat- said they would oppose. merger isn’t in the public interest regardless are in agreement that the value of the overall ed the merger proceedings if no deal had The biggest sticking point between city of the terms. benefits we have committed to the District is been reached by March 4. officials and the independent commission The power companies said Monday that appropriate — it’s essentially a question of — Brady Holt

ZONING: Implementation delayed The week ahead From Page 1 before, and many more of the Wednesday, March 9 meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the undercroft of All Souls university’s upperclassmen choose The Sheridan-Kalorama Combined Neighborhood Memorial Episcopal Church, 2300 Cathedral Ave. NW. services, said at the ANC 3D to live there because of its proxim- Annual Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Woodrow Wil- meeting. ity to the main campus. The uni- son House, 2340 S St. NW. Participating groups include Tuesday, March 15 Argo said inclement weather versity is in talks with other near- the Sheridan-Kalorama Neighborhood Council and the The Chevy Chase Citizens Association and the North- west Neighbors Village will host a panel discussion on “Be caused the delays to the construc- by apartment buildings to fill out Sheridan-Kalorama Historical Association. the remaining housing. ■ The D.C. Public Library will host a panel discussion on Smart — Don’t Be Scammed at Home or Online.” Expert tion schedule. panelists will include Philip Ziperman of the D.C. Office of ANC 3D member Tom Smith “District of Change: Immigrants Wanted?” at 7 p.m. at the The East Campus project — on the Attorney General, Kim Cauthen of the Washington DC expressed frustration that the uni- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. the site of an expansive parking Participants exploring the impact of immigration on D.C. Jewish Community Center and Bruce Maliken of Up and versity will be asking for its fourth lot at Nebraska and New Mexico will include moderator Hanna Rosin, an Israeli immigrant; Running Computer Services LLC. The meeting will begin at avenues NW — has divided the minor modification to the campus Andy Shallal, artist, social entrepreneur and owner of Bus- 7:30 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Community Center, 5601 community since its inception and plan, as well as skepticism that boys and Poets; José Alberto Uclés, a Ward 5 member of Connecticut Ave. NW. throughout its construction. Resi- this request would in fact qualify the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities; and dential neighbors objected to the as a “minor modification,” Mayra Canizales, principal of Oyster-Adams Bilingual Wednesday, March 16 visual impact of new buildings, described in the zoning rules as a School. To RSVP, visit dclibrary.org/node/52169. The D.C. Office of the Tenant Advocate will hold the the noise impacts of the construc- matter of “little or no importance first of several “Renters 101” training sessions. Topics will tion work and the risk that its or consequence.” Thursday, March 10 include an overview of tenant rights and responsibilities, underground garage would disrupt Argo conceded that the option The D.C. Real Property Tax Appeals Commission will as well as discussion of leases, rent increases, rent con- the water table. And last week, the is “undesirable” and attributed the hold a workshop to inform property owners on how to file a trol, evictions, housing code problems and security depos- delayed opening joined neighbors’ zoning issues to the construction real property tax appeal. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. its. The training will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the agen- list of concerns, though ANC 3D delays as well as the university’s in the Old Council Chambers, One Judiciary Square, 441 cy’s office in Suite 300N, Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. hasn’t yet taken a formal position recent unplanned enrollment 4th St. NW. NW. To RSVP, call 202-719-6560 or email delores.ander- on the matter. boom. American decreased its ■ Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets will hold its seventh [email protected]. Argo reported that the new aca- acceptance rate from 46 to 35 per- annual “Spring Fling” silent auction and buffet dinner from demic building complex on the cent from 2014 to 2015, but still 6 to 9 p.m. at the Washington Hilton Hotel, 1919 Connecti- Wednesday, March 23 East Campus, along with Consti- saw an increase in students enroll- cut Ave. NW. Tickets cost $20 per ticket or $30 per cou- The Citizens Association of Georgetown will host an tution Hall — the largest of three ing, according to school represen- ple; visit dupontcirclemainstreets.org. oral history panel discussion at 7 p.m. at the City Tavern planned new residence halls — tatives at the meeting. ■ The Woodley Park Community Association will hold a spe- Club, 3206 M St. NW. Participants will include moderator Tom Birch and panelists Ellen Charles, Billy Martin and might not be done until October, Commissioner Michael Gold cial meeting with JBG to discuss the development firm’s future plans for the Marriott Wardman Park hotel. The Sarah Yerkes. more than a month after the school asked the school’s officials to year begins. focus on the enrollment issue. However, she said the parking “We’re dancing around here garage and the two other residence talking about the symptom,” Gold halls, Congressional and Federal, said. “I’d like to talk more about are slated to be completed in the cure and the disease, which is August. The structures of those that AU is on an upward trajectory buildings are already finished, every year, and you have been with facade and interior work unable to hit your admission tar- remaining. gets.” The university’s David Dower The university’s vice president said the construction team will of campus life, Gail Hanson, said prioritize those buildings, given at the meeting that the rapidly ris- that Constitution would almost ing number of students accepting certainly be late regardless. admissions offers has far outpaced In the meantime, the school has expectations, prompting internal formulated a contingency plan to discussions on how best to accom- account for the 279 beds that modate the growing population. won’t be available in Constitution “Predictive accuracy is not Hall for the fall semester as previ- what it was,” Hanson said. “We’re ously expected, as well as the 311 having to adjust a lot of things and beds that might not be available if do it very quickly with an eye Federal and Congressional aren’t towards this obligation.” finished by August. Half of those Gold implored the university to students would move to on-cam- overhaul its admissions procedure pus “triples” — three students in a rather than trying to solve the room designed for two — and the problem after an influx of students other half would move to universi- has already been admitted. He ty-provided off-campus housing. also asked that the university bring Argo said the university an admissions representative to its expects that roughly half or a little next meeting with ANC 3D. more of the off-campus contin- At that April 6 meeting, ANC gency residences would be at the 3D would likely take a formal nearby Berkshire Apartments, stance on the university’s campus 4201 Massachusetts Ave. NW. plan modification request with the The university has provided hous- Zoning Commission, if the uni- ing in that apartment building versity proceeds with that path. 4 Wednesday, March 9, 2016 n The Current Police Report

This is a listing of reports ■ 2400-2798 block, Calvert St.; 5:27 p.m. March 1. taken from Feb. 29 through PSApsa 201 201 St.; 5:55 p.m. March 4. ■ 1612-1699 block, 18th St.; 8db^c\hddc March 6 in local police ser- ■ chevy chase ■ 2241-2318 block, Wiscon- 6:57 p.m. March 1. vice areas. Theft sin Ave.; 6:30 a.m. March 5. ■ 1613-1699 block, 21st St.; ■ 3400-3599 block, Quesa- 10:15 p.m. March 1. da St.; 11:59 a.m. Feb. 29. Theft from auto ■ 2000-2099 block, Q St.; PSApsa 101 101 ■ 3600-3699 block, Macomb 8:08 a.m. March 2. 9LVLRQDU\(\H ■ downtown Theft from auto St.; 1:48 p.m. March 2. ■ 2100-2199 block, P St.; Robbery ■ 3300-3399 block, Ste- ■ 3100-3199 block, 35th St.; 11:54 a.m. March 2. ■ 700-749 block, 10th St.; phenson Place; 1:21 p.m. 10:30 p.m. March 5. ■ 1300-1321 block, 15th St.; 3:21 a.m. March 4. March 2. 3:40 p.m. March 2. 'RFWRUV ■ 3800-3899 block, Livings- ■ 1500-1599 block, New Assault with a dangerous ton St.; 3:17 p.m. March 6. psa 205 Hampshire Ave.; 9:38 p.m. weapon PSA■ palisades 205 / spring valley March 2. RSHQLQJLQ Wesley Heights / Foxhall ■ 1000-1099 block, F St.; ■ 1700-1799 block, 20th St.; 5:29 p.m. Feb. 29 (with psa 202 Motor vehicle theft 10:02 p.m. March 2. ■ Friendship Heights knife). PSATen le202ytown / AU Park ■ 4585-4699 block, MacAr- ■ 1300-1379 block, 20th St.; thur Blvd.; 2:16 a.m. March 10:15 p.m. March 2. 9DQ1HVV&HQWHU Theft Assault with a dangerous 3. ■ 1800-1899 block, N St.; ■ 700-723 block, 14th St.; weapon ■ 4461-4529 block, MacAr- 10:33 p.m. March 2. 8:11 p.m. March 1. ■ 4500-4599 block, 40th St.; thur Blvd.; 12:17 p.m. March ■ 1300-1699 block, Connect- ■ 500-599 block, 12th St.; 6:41 p.m. March 1 (with 6. icut Ave.; 11:39 p.m. March 11:31 p.m. March 1. knife). 2. &RQQHFWLFXW$YH1:6XLWH:DVKLQJWRQ'& ■ 1200-1299 block, G St.; Theft ■ 1700-1799 block, 20th St.;  12:39 p.m. March 2. Theft ■ 4100-4199 block, Massa- 11:10 a.m. March 3. ■ 1200-1299 block, G St.; ■ 4700-4799 block, Alton chusetts Ave.; 10:44 p.m. ■ 1300-1349 block, 17th St.; 12:41 p.m. March 2. Place; 1:01 p.m. Feb. 29. March 2. 3:06 a.m. March 6. ■ 1000-1099 block, 14th St.; ■ 5300-5399 block, Wiscon- ■ 1200-1221 block, 17th St.; 4:04 p.m. March 2. sin Ave.; 7:17 p.m. Feb. 29. Theft from auto 4:47 a.m. March 6. ■ 1000-1099 block, I St.; ■ 5200-5223 block, Wiscon- ■ 4432-4499 block, Green- 9:18 p.m. March 2. sin Ave.; 6:40 p.m. March 2. wich Parkway; 10:32 a.m. ■ 700-799 block, 12th St.; ■ 5300-5399 block, Wiscon- Feb. 29. PSApsa 301 301 12:34 p.m. March 3. sin Ave.; 9:28 p.m. March 4. ■ 5210-5299 block, Lough- ■ Dupont circle :[7H[YPJR»Z7HYHKLVM ■ 1300-1399 block, F St.; ■ 5224-5299 block, Wiscon- boro Road; 10:44 a.m. March Assault with a dangerous 6:37 p.m. March 3. sin Ave.; 3:57 p.m. March 5. 1. weapon >HZOPUN[VU+* ■ 1000-1099 block, H St.; ■ 4500-4599 block, Lowell ■ 1600-1699 block, R St.; 4HYJO 9:23 p.m. March 3. Theft from auto St.; 1:56 p.m. March 2. 2:35 a.m. March 2. 5VVUWT ■ 1300-1399 block, I St.; ■ 4540-4599 block, 42nd *VUZ[P[\[PVU(]L 9:09 p.m. March 4. St.; 7 a.m. March 2. Theft MYVT[O[V[O ■ 4900-4909 block, Wiscon- psa 208 ■ 1821-1899 block, 15th St.; .YHUKZ[HUK;PJRL[Z Theft from auto sin Ave.; 2:15 p.m. March 3. 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Road; 10:20 a.m. March 4. ■ 1700-1799 block, P St.; 9:41 p.m. Feb. 29. ■ 600-699 block, New York ■ 2200-2299 block, Hall 4:54 p.m. March 1. ■ 100-199 block, Carroll St.; Ave.; 4:35 p.m. March 5. Place; 1:12 p.m. March 4. ■ 1400-1499 block, Church 6:55 p.m. March 5. The Current Wednesday, March 9, 2016 5 GEORGETOWN: Senior residence set to become rental apartments From Page 1 according to Sterchi. But she said managing “This could be very damaging to the historic a conventional apartment building are less fabric of the community,” one resident said. to Sterchi. Francis Manderscheid had spent daunting than managing three senior homes. The Citizens Association of Georgetown three decades in the position, overseeing “It was a time to look in the mirror and also has concerns about the move-in and The Georgetown along with the company’s say this was not the best interest for us as a move-out process and the lease duration, two other senior facilities, the Chevy Chase company,” she said. according to John Lever, an association House at 5420 Connecticut Ave. NW and As part of the change in direction, Hol- board member and chair of its historic pres- the Country House in Yorktown, N.Y. laday is also in the process of selling the ervation and zoning committee. Holladay had intended to reopen The Chevy Chase and New York senior homes to “They’re long-term owners of this build- Brian Kapur/The Current Georgetown as originally promised a year a national firm that owns approximately 100 ing, and we wish them success in develop- The Georgetown’s owners have decided to ago, according to Sterchi. She said all but comparable residences nationwide, Sterchi ment that is sensible for the community and get out of the senior living business. five or six of the 41 residents were moved said. She expects the sale to go through by sustainable for them. Economically we want Holladay’s other D.C. facility, the Chevy May. The 100-plus residents at the Chevy them to succeed,” Lever said. “But the way vehicles will be coming more frequently Chase House. Chase House won’t be forced to move or that they’ve presented it is not very effec- because of the short leases. And the fact that But after months of interviewing candi- otherwise be affected by the sale, she said. tive, and they would have gotten much more the property has just 11 parking spaces dates to fill Manderscheid’s oversight posi- “I’ve already moved people once; I’m feedback if they were more collaborative.” means that dozens of additional cars will tion with no success, Sterchi realized the not doing it again,” Sterchi said. Eileen McGrath has lived on P Street park in the neighborhood, she said. company wouldn’t be able to find the staff Regarding the conversion of The George- NW behind the building for 14 years. She “It’s taking a part of the historic village necessary to maintain its senior residences. town, ANC 2E voted unanimously on Feb. has generally found The Georgetown’s of Georgetown and turning it into an art “I really wasn’t going to be able to attract 29 to urge Holladay to work with neighbors community “nice, sweet and quiet.” She farm,” McGrath said. “This is not the nature somebody to run three facilities to have a on protecting against truck damage in the doesn’t expect The Georgetown’s new of that part of the neighborhood.” best-in-class operating platform,” said Ster- alley, managing trash pickup, restricting apartment residences — many of whom she Sterchi said the company has no plans to chi. “It’s such an intricate business and it large moving trucks to Q Street only, reduc- predicts will be Georgetown University and create a hostile relationship with the com- has such high needs that you really need the ing the number and increasing the size of George Washington University students — munity with its new plans. best person.” the apartment units, and increasing lease will be as respectful. “I think those who’ve worked with us in With The Georgetown, the consultants requirements to a minimum of 12 months. The plans for the new building show a the past have found us very flexible and who advised renovation said the senior resi- Neighbors of The Georgetown said at the back door and a bike room against the alley friendly neighbors,” she said. “We hope to dence business would be more lucrative for meeting that they’re worried about the new between The Georgetown and the homes on continue that and do our best to work with the company than an apartment facility, building’s impact on their quality of life. McGrath’s block. McGrath thinks moving the communities like we always do.” ASSESSMENTS: Values increase across District From Page 1 growth elsewhere. ing $26 billion in exempt proper- NOW OPEN “First-time homebuyers might ties, generally those owned by the at Cathedral Commons ington DC Association of Real- not be your Palisades, Upper city or federal government or by Le Village Marché Northwest folks,” he said. “Maybe nonprofits. tors, said the assessment trends Parisian-Inspired Home Decor & Gifts reflect what real estate agents have it will be their second or their third The new property value assess- Named one of Washington’s Best Gift Shops! seen anecdotally. Property value house.” ments will go into effect for 2017, increases across the board, and Looking at single-family homes along with corresponding increas- spikes in some areas, are a positive in particular, the trends are similar es to tax bills. The Office of Tax sign for the D.C. market, he said. to the broader residential market. and Revenue is now mailing out “It is heartening to see that Only two suburban-style Upper new values to property owners, folks are looking in all parts of the Northwest assessment neighbor- who will have until April 1 to area,” said Krauze. “It looks hoods saw gains of more than 5 appeal the values. Regardless of healthy that people are looking percent: Ward 3’s North Cleveland the assessed value of a property, Park (5.65 percent) and Ward 4’s tax bills generally don’t increase 3318 Wisconsin Ave. NW Store Hours: into new areas, and even the more Washington, DC 20016 10 – 8 pm Mon – Sat mature areas are still growing.” Brightwood (7.93 percent). The more than 10 percent per year Tel: 202.362.4444 11 – 6 pm Sunday Indeed, no neighborhood’s resi- leader was Brentwood in Ward 5 unless the property changes hands. levillagemarche.com dential values fell compared to last (17.37 percent) followed by Con- year, but the increases ranged from gress Heights in Ward 8 (16.71 just under 1 percent in Ward 3’s percent). Forest Hills brought up Forest Hills and Garfield assess- the rear citywide (0.43 percent) ment neighborhoods to nearly 18 followed by Ward 3’s Wesley percent in Ward 5’s Eckington. Heights (1.27 percent). Of the roughly 60 neighbor- Krauze expects the trends to hoods designated by the tax office, continue. “I wouldn’t be surprised 12 saw double-digit increases to if it’s more of the same, in which their residential tax bases. Just one people continue to look at markets of those, LeDroit Park, is in North- that have been overlooked in the west, but three Ward 4 neighbor- past,” he said. “I think instinctive- hoods in the Georgia Avenue cor- ly people have gone to the more ridor did see increases of more mature markets, and then realizing than 9 percent: 16th Street Heights, that might not be a first-time Brightwood and Petworth. opportunity, they think, ‘Where The assessment values reflect else can I go to find a first-time stabilization of past growth in homebuying opportunity, or where neighborhoods that have been can I get into the District or stay in transformed in recent memory — the District?’” such as Columbia Heights; Pet- Meanwhile, the city’s commer- worth; Old City II, which includes cial assessments also rose in all parts of Dupont Circle and Logan but two neighborhoods: Congress Circle; and Capitol Hill. This year, Heights (down 0.62 percent) and the biggest changes came along Ward 3’s Foxhall (down 2.75 per- the District’s eastern and southern cent). Trinidad saw by far the big- borders and in eastern sections of gest increase (29.12 percent), but a the city’s core. number of Northwest neighbor- Krauze said it stands to reason hoods saw just over 10 percent of that growth would be more steady commercial value growth: Chevy or modest in areas of wards 2 and Chase, Glover Park, Old City II, 3 where values are already high. the Palisades and Petworth. Meanwhile, buyers seeking some- Citywide, the District’s proper- thing less expensive are driving ty tax base is $238 billion, includ- 6 Wednesday, March 9, 2016 n ch The Current The Northwest Caution … crumbling ahead! eally? Really? direct. “When you talk about the bridge being so Are we really discussing how the iconic bad it has to close,” we said to her, “that’s a heck urrent RMemorial Bridge may have to be shut of a decision to make.” C down by 2021 because it’s crumbling before our She responded, “It is [a big decision] and it’s Davis Kennedy/Publisher & Editor eyes? Yes, we are. not one we take lightly. But what’s most impor- Chris Kain/Managing Editor It needs a $250 million makeover. That’s tant is for drivers and pedestrians to be safe.” almost the entirety of the National Park Service It’s hard to imagine the bridge being allowed capital improvement budget for all of its proper- to crumble into disuse. But would a new Memori- ties nationwide. And the Park Service, as we al Bridge look anything similar? noted in our recent column on Beach Drive, has “That’s one of the things that are going to be Fillmore flap almost $12 billion in really important, main- At the Fillmore Arts Center, five elementary schools and the D.C. unfunded infrastructure taining the historic Public Schools’ central office pool their resources to provide a more needs. TOM SHERWOOD’s character of the comprehensive arts education than any one school could provide in- Now, let’s pause bridge,” Anzelmo-Sar- house. The program is wildly popular among students, and we have while we review the les said. “Our intent is long believed in the great importance of arts education. recent presidential Notebook to make sure that it Sadly, the school system has proposed drastic funding cuts that debates. still looks and is just would strip Fillmore of its viability, arguing against “disproportionate The Republicans last week got into an awk- as iconic as it always has been.” investment at such a small number of schools.” ward show of hands. If you missed it, the Note- ■ Pepco-Exelon, continued. At the start of the It is true that even after Key, Ross, Marie Reed, Hyde-Addison and book is not going to explain it. But it wasn’t about week, Pepco and Exelon formally filed a new Stoddert elementaries give Fillmore the $1 million they collectively the size of our national infrastructure problems. request before the D.C. Public Service Commis- receive in city arts funding, Fillmore receives another $600,000 for staff That wasn’t a topic. sion. The two parties are trying to salvage their $7 and supplies. And it is true that the system would need to spend about On Sunday night, Democrats Hillary Clinton billion merger. The commission approved the $250,000 next year to bus students to the center in Hardy Middle School. and Bernie Sanders met in Flint, Mich., and talked merger but set several conditions that have caused We fully support equity in education funding. We would hate to see about its water crisis. Flint is a stain on America’s support for the plan to unravel. Now the power the District allocate its resources to children in Northwest at a rate that conscience, but it’s just one drop in the corroded companies are asking the commission to reconsid- students wouldn’t see in wards 5, 7 and 8. public policy that has left our country’s infrastruc- er those conditions. It’s unclear when — or if — But there are two ways to provide equity. D.C. Public Schools seems ture in near ruins. the commission will act, leaving the merger as to believe the best path is to take away funding from Fillmore. We “It’s raining lead in Flint,” Clinton said. uncertain as ever. would argue that this program has proved itself valuable and desirable, When Sanders described the infrastructure ■ Joslyn Williams stepping down. Longtime and that it should be emulated — not eliminated — even if additional needs for water, highways, bridges and other labor leader Joslyn Williams will be praised and investment is necessary. foundations nationwide, Clinton readily agreed, roasted Saturday night. Williams — the first Afri- It’s also possible that D.C. Public Schools can identify savings with- saying, “Amen to that.” can-American president of the Metropolitan in Fillmore that aren’t central to its function. Parents, not the city, iden- In its most recent report card in 2013, the Washington Council, AFL-CIO — has led the tified roughly $350,000 in savings per year by recommending that the American Society of Civil Engineers said there regional group since 1982, re-elected every three city use its own school buses to bring students rather than chartering have been some efforts at tackling infrastructure years since. coaches. We expect other relatively painless cost savings are possible. at city, state and federal levels, but overall there’s Williams has participated as chairman in city, The abruptness of this drastic change to the educational offerings is been modest investment compared with need. county, state, national and international union also objectionable. Current plans call for eliminating the arts center in “It is clear that we have a significant backlog activities. He’s been a voice of reason and activ- the upcoming school year. Even if officials did find it unworkable to of overdue maintenance across our infrastructure ism for labor unions across the spectrum. And he continue the program indefinitely, it’s unconscionable that schools systems,” the report said, citing “a pressing need has served on various boards and commissions for would receive so little warning. Of the five schools that participate in for modernization, and an immense opportunity to a variety of mayors. Of course, everything good Fillmore, four are over capacity and the fifth is preparing for a disrup- create reliable, long-term funding sources to avoid done in his name actually has been done by long- tive modernization project (as is one other). Who thought it was a good wiping out our recent gains.” time executive director Kathleen McKirchy. (See, idea to force these schools to find space for an arts program by August? The group’s next report card isn’t due until the roast already has begun.) The District isn’t facing an urgent crisis here. Officials have a duty to 2017. But we don’t need to wait on more depress- A tip of the hat — union label included — for meticulously review the Fillmore program for potential savings, careful- ing reports. Given the nature of our national poli- Williams. Your Notebook, who emceed the DC ly study the pros and cons of continuing it, and — only as a last resort tics, it not clear any real action will occur. Chamber of Commerce dinner a year ago, is happy — wind it down after providing ample notice to the schools it serves. And that brings us back to the Memorial to be ecumenical and emcee of Saturday’s Evening We’re hopeful that a close examination would reveal the Fillmore Bridge. Opened in 1941, it happens to be your With Labor event at the Washington Hilton. Arts Center to be the sort of program that D.C. Public Schools can pro- Notebook’s favorite in the Washington region. We ■ Cuba, sí! The Washington Post reported on vide to more students across the city. And any action against Fillmore point it out to visiting interns. Its nine arches Monday that Cuba’s national baseball team and should be postponed by at least a year. gracefully span the river, with elegant North Car- the Washington Nationals could play games here olina marble flanking its sides. We never tire of and in Cuba next year. If there is any common driving along the Potomac River looking at it. cord between the U.S. and Cuba, it is baseball. Outwardly beautiful, yes, but it is rotting on The discussion comes as United Airlines has AAA for H2O the inside. Concrete decks don’t need resurfacing; reported it wants to fly from Dulles to Havana. District residents who were around back in the ’80s and ’90s may they need to be replaced completely. Iron supports Our trip to Cuba last year showed us that com- remember the D.C. government diverting water bill payments into the are rusting and endanger the middle of the struc- merce and culture could soon find many outlets in city’s general fund, shortchanging the city’s infrastructure needs. This ture, a draw span that has not opened since 1961. this new world. Watch for more. sort of budget-balancing trickery is a large part of the reason we now In our NBC4 interview with the National Park Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a have our pipes managed through the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority, Service, spokesperson Jenny Anzelmo-Sarles was political reporter for News 4. an independent agency known as DC Water. And DC Water recently demonstrated how far it has come since its inception, receiving a AAA rating from Standard and Poor’s Investors Letters to ting, talking on a cellphone or ous a habit to ingrain in this Service for senior lien revenue bonds. That’s the first time DC Water’s tuning out to earbud music. bustling city. bonds have received the top score from a rating agency, and it demon- the Editor Sadly, many young cyclists and In my eight years of dedicat- strates the highest level of investor confidence in the agency’s finances. pedestrians have displayed nar- ed cycling and walking to and That means when DC Water issues bonds for its major infrastructure Area cyclists should cissistic attitudes of entitlement from work when I lived closer projects, it can pay a lower interest rate — saving money for its water to roadway supremacy. in back in the ’80s before the customers here in the District. The high bond rating also inspires confi- show more courtesy We need to move toward current cycling boom hit, I often dence in the agency’s management, which is greatly appreciated for any The Dec. 30 letter to the edi- ingraining habits of cooperative waved motorists in intersections entity that provides the District with a vital service. tor supporting less compliance coexistence with one another at to go on before me. They “DC Water’s AAA rating is an affirmation of the strength of our by cyclists with traffic safety intersections, not ingraining always showed appreciation and credit, fiscal management and governance structure,” CEO and general rules moves D.C. in exactly the habits of free-for-alls there. as often as not would return the manager George Hawkins says in a news release. “The rating upgrade is wrong direction. Were this the Wild Wild West, gesture and wave me on to go also a testament to our operational excellence and to the value of the A welcome surge in our pop- that might be one thing. But first. service we provide to our customers.” ulation has also added more we’re not. And the silly justifi- Ingraining that effortless We agree. The agency certainly hasn’t had a perfect record — we’ll pedestrians, bikes and cars to cation for letting cyclists ride exchange of courtesy will yield never forget the lead scandal of the early 2000s, and complaints about our intersections. Too many through stop signs in empty a spirit that will take us much overbilling crop up on neighborhood listservs from time to time. But continue to develop the bad intersections because it saves farther as a city. even the finest make mistakes, and DC Water is right to be proud of its habit of moving through inter- effort and time is just as true for Richard Roberts current fiscal management. sections while distracted by tex- motorists — and just as danger- Washington, D.C. The Current Wednesday, March 9, 2016 7

munities, including those that again that we could not risk slow- Letters to attend Fillmore, in a reasonable ing down traffic on a major thor- the Editor timeframe and start a discussion oughfare between Maryland and — with the first question being, D.C. with anything that might “Where would you hold arts work, such as a speed bump or Patterson Mansion instruction in your school build- island. So a rubber yellow “slow” isn’t being gutted ing?” sign was put up — until it was I was president of the Patter- This suggestion seems sane run over and destroyed within son House Preservation Founda- versus what happened this year. months by a rushed driver. tion as well as a member of the Here’s a summary: Announce The Murch plans call for a ser- THE DC REPUBLICAN PRIMARY FOR THE Washington Club, which made its over a conference call to the five vice entrance on Reno Road, OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED home in Patterson House. principals and Fillmore that all where trucks would regularly STATES IS


 I want to assure Jim McGrath funding will cease to exist for back in or out to drop off or pick [“Heurich museum is Dupont’s next year. Then fail to tell the arts up lunches, packages and gar- rock,” Letters to the Editor, education specialists at the Office bage. The adjacent entrance/exit 2016 DC PRESIDENTIAL March 2] and your readers that of the State Superintendent of for a parking lot with 20-plus cars this beautiful house has not been Education about the decision. would create havoc on a busy and PREFERENCE & gutted; the grand rooms are being Then drop the budget the next dangerous two-lane road. restored. day and give the five schools Reno Road/34th Street has DELEGATE SELECTION Prior to the sale, we received about two weeks to figure out a embassies and other schools, but several offers. We accepted the solution with a threat of pay-to- the entrances are on side streets CONVENTION offer by the present owners play or lose it all. All this while because Reno cannot absorb the because we recognized that they Chancellor Kaya Henderson traffic disruptions and increased had the greatest respect for the leaves the country for 10 days, danger. SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016 history and architecture of house. only to be quoted about the The Murch community spent 10:00AM TO 4:00PM I look forward to seeing it come importance of arts instruction years working on the moderniza-  
 
 






 back to life. while visiting Cuba. tion plan, consulting and working Amy Ballard We urge Chancellor Hender- with national, city and federal CONTACT: [email protected] Washington, D.C. son and Mayor Muriel Bowser to stakeholders. NO ADMISSION FEE stop treating arts instruction as It’s absolutely shameful to the bottom rung of the ladder make such drastic changes now Filmore Arts Center while giving lip service to its that would ruin well-thought-out *NO ABSENTEE BALLOTS fills important role importance. Actions speak louder plans to utilize the small lot of *THIS IS THE ONLY WAY FOR DC REPUBLICANS TO VOTE IN than words. Reinstate Fillmore land to its fullest potential for the THE PRIMARY FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE Thank you for your March 2 UNITED STATES article highlighting the defunding funding, and give parents a seat 650 to 700 children who attend at the table to actually discuss Murch from all over the city. To *IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST BE REGISTERED of the Fillmore Arts Center — the REPUBLICAN WITH THE DC BOARD OF ELECTIONS BY second attempt in two years by arts education standards and how make it a more perilous walk to FEBRUARY 29, 2016 to implement them in the wide school with ill-conceived parking D.C. Public Schools. Then, just *A DC REPUBLICAN VOTER CAN VOTE ANYTIME BETWEEN this past week, the school system variety of D.C. school buildings. lots and service entrances is 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM sent out an email to the commu- Maria O’Donnell heartless. I wonder how many Co-president, Stoddert Elementary more children need to be hit nity highlighting the importance 
 

  

 
 Parent-Teacher Organization before the city recognizes the of arts education. WWW.DCGOP.COM Why the crossed messages? value of a well-thought-out plan. Because D.C. Public Schools Murch traffic plan Michelle Cochran administrators aren’t against arts Wakefield TED CRUZ JOHN KASICH necessarily. They just want a shouldn’t be nixed “push-in” model where all arts I am a lifelong D.C. resident, a instruction takes place in schools. parent of four D.C. public school Newspaper confused However, this doesn’t change the students and a resident of Reno Chinese dragon, lion fact that five schools currently Road. The modernization of We are PK1 students from St. participating in Fillmore lack Murch Elementary is long over- Patrick’s Episcopal Day School. physical space for even the most due (80-plus years, in fact), but We saw your newspaper from basic arts and music instruction. the newly proposed, budget- Feb. 17. There was a photo of a We are unsure of the exact sta- slashed plan presents major safety lion on the front page of The MARCO RUBIO DONALD TRUMP tistics, but we cannot imagine concerns due to the proposed Northwest Current (from the that all D.C. public schools have parking lot and service vehicle annual Chinese New Year Parade dedicated arts and music rooms. entrance on Reno Road. in Chinatown). But the words say Stoddert specifically does not This is already a dangerous “dragon.” have enough classrooms for its area due to aggressive driving. We studied Chinese lions, and current student population, much My son was hit by a car while we know that your picture is less any rooms for instruction that crossing Reno Road in the cross- mixed up. We know this is a lion requires mess, noise or move- walk at Reno and Ellicott Street because only two people can fit ment. Storage for supplies is also on his way to kindergarten. Since in it. The people go underneath an issue — there is none. then, at least two other children the costume, and you can only We understand that as a result have been hit at the same corner. sometimes see the head, but THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS the 1,700-plus students who I spent approximately 18 mostly you see the legs. A dragon attend Fillmore might receive months trying to get a little speed has lots of people hold on to PLATINUM more of an arts education than control bump put in the road sticks under it. A lion has eyes 
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We ing many things. In science, we Key Elementary School don’t have Spanish every day, but have been learning about light Last Friday at Key we held our so far this year, we’ve learned and sound. We learned that sound yearly science fair. It is one of how to count in Spanish (we travels in waves and is made our more popular events at Key. know a song with the Spanish when things vibrate. Students in third, fourth and fifth numbers from one to 10), we To learn more, we went to the grade are required to participate. know all the colors, and we know SPARKlab at the Smithsonian For the younger grades it is how to say “please” and “thank National Museum of American optional. “The science fair is an you.” The hardest part of Spanish History. At the SPARKlab, we institution at Key; it’s been class is that sometimes the words took turns exploring the exhibits around and for as long as I’ve are not like English at all! We do and the experiment stations. All been here,” said Miss Amy John- word searches to practice our the exhibits used sound and light son, beloved science teacher and Spanish vocabulary. and you could invent lots of one of the chief organizers. We have special holiday cele- things. At one station we used All the students get to choose brations in Spanish class and we squares and light to make a sound their science fair topic and wheth- have learned vocabulary words music box. At another station, we er they work by themselves or for Halloween, Thanksgiving and had to find out how to keep a pair with a partner. This year 120 sci- Christmastime. This winter when of magical shoes safe. We created ence projects were presented, it was so cold and we had snow an alarm with light and sound to including 40 from the younger we learned about the season of alert burglars. At another station, grades. winter and vocabulary for winter we had to draw a solution to No matter what age, the stu- clothes, snow, and building a make a better alarm clock. At dents are supposed to have fun. snowman. Next for us comes St. another, we had to match sounds There were 14 judges so the par- Patrick’s Day and then Easter. to a silent video. We also made ticipants had to practice their Whenever someone in our sounds with colors on a record speech for the judges. class has a birthday we sing the player. In the end, five winners were “Happy Birthday” song in Span- The SPARKlab was very cre- chosen: Sydney Goldman and ish. It’s the same melody as Eng- ative and unique. Our class got Joana Marroquin-Aguiler for lish, even with a “cha cha cha” at our brains working and had a “Gray Water,” Holger and Otto the end! great time. Moeller for “Light and Reflec- — Sonya Goldberg and Owen tion,” Constanza Cohen for Most of all, we are learning Brian Kapur/The Current that even though it is different Carpenter, first-graders “Blow It Up with Fungus,” Nata- The Janney Players presented the hit Broadway musical from English, Spanish is fun! lie Braun for “The Stroop Effect” Hyde-Addison Elementary and Clio Blum for “Tsunami “Annie” at Deal Middle School on Friday night and did a — Caleb Acuna, Grace Bowers, Saturday matinee. The cast performed hit numbers like Kausar Burks, Stephane Cantuti, School Effect.” Francesca Centanni, Jasmine This past week has been a very “I was amazed at the creativity “Tomorrow” and “I Think I’m Going to Like it Here.” Destry, Babacar Diop, Leilani exciting week for Hyde-Addison. and knowledge of the scientific Kiptoo, Melanie Ondara, Alex Last Friday, we had our annual process that kids are learning at Ouzts and Matteo Scano; school Talent Night at St. John’s. Key through our science pro- second-graders My favorite Talent Night tradition gram,” said Tricia Duncan, co- have a happy spirit week! couple of students have written a is when the PTA dances to a pop- chair of the Science Fair Commit- — Alison Cheney, fifth-grader petition. Our purpose is to reach Blessed Sacrament School ular song as the final act of the tee, who has worked tirelessly out to get the whole school to Safety Patrols is one of the night and they let the kids in the year after year to organize the Our Lady of Victory School sign all of their names on the programs at Blessed Sacrament audience get up on the stage and event. Science makes us all At OLV our sports teams are petition. This was in hopes that that is both good for the students dance with them! Other acts smarter and there was plenty of it organized through the Archdio- Fillmore will stay open. and the community. Students in included: the Hyde-Addison to go around this year. The win- cese’s Catholic Youth Organiza- On Tuesday, Girls On The Run sixth through eighth grades are cheerleaders (the “H2 Squad”), ners will go to citywide science tion (CYO). We just finished a started. But apart from that, it was eligible to volunteer for this posi- the Hyde-Addison Brownie troop championships on June 4. fantastic Blue Hawks basketball an ordinary Tuesday. tion each fall. A student serves on doing a tarantella dance, sing- — Sofia Turley and Robert Swift, season. Wednesday was Read Across the patrols for the entire school alongs, comedy acts, and singing second-graders, and Mary Ellen The 14U boys team won the America Day. We celebrated Dr. year. Our faculty advisor, Ms. and musical instrument solos. Youtcheff, fourth-grader Division 4 Championship, the Seuss’ birthday. There were a Ryan, holds a meeting of all Also on Friday, the fifth grade 12U girls won the Division 2 bunch of Dr. Seuss books on the patrols in the beginning of the hosted its annual Black History National Presbyterian Championship and the 16U boys shelves — all over the library. year to give us our orange belt, Month “Wax Museum,” where School won the City Silver Champion- Mr. Flanagan, our librarian, read discuss our duties, our responsi- each fifth-grader pretended to be I’m guessing that anyone who ship. The 14U girls were the some Dr. Seuss books like “Green bilities and to review safety. On a famous African-American per- noticed that the kids at NPS wore Division 3 runners-up. The 18U Eggs and Ham” and “Hop on the first day of each month we are son, such as George Washington some pretty wacky clothes during girls displayed grace and team Pop.” Special Dr. Seuss prizes assigned to a new post in the Carver, Sgt. William Carney and the first week of March. Just in spirit throughout the season, and like postcards and bookmarks vicinity of the school. We are Michelle Obama. The other class- case you didn’t, you have me to the 12U boys exceeded expecta- were given out. Some of the assigned to a morning post or an es came to the Wax Museum and explain it. During the first week tions and won two straight tour- younger kids got to wear and afternoon post. We are responsi- tapped on the figures to bring of March, NPS had spirit week. nament games to make it to the keep Dr. Seuss hats. ble for helping students safely them to life. Spirit week happens every year, semifinals. Thursday was uneventful. But cross the street and assist motor- On Wednesday, the fifth grade but the themes will vary. A few All the teams practiced and on Friday, our pre-K3 and pre-K4 ists in seeing the pedestrians. went to see the movie “An Amer- years ago we had inside-out day, played with heart, perseverance did Discovery Theater. Each day the American flag is ican Ascent” at the DAR Consti- which was pretty interesting, and and commitment to the CYO val- We are having our eighth raised and lowered by one of the tution Hall, which was about a another time we had mix-match ues of sportsmanship and faith. annual Ross Auction at 7 p.m. patrols. We have found that most group of nine black mountaineers day where you can’t wear any- Next up: CYO spring baseball! March 19. It will take place at the students opt not to walk to school who climbed North America’s thing that matches. For example, Go Blue Hawks! Human Rights Campaign. It’s when the temperature drops highest peak, Mount Denali in students wore different colored — OLV CYO teams free and open to the public. below 20 degrees so on these Alaska. I enjoyed the movie and socks and different shoes and that — Ellen Lurie and Lucy Mencimer, days the patrols are not on duty. thought it was very exciting but kind of thing. But we usually Ross Elementary School fourth-graders Each May, the patrols enjoy a some kids fell asleep! After the stick to the classics: crazy hair On Monday we went Fillmore party at Hershey Park to celebrate movie, we met Tyrhee Moore, and hat day, wacky tacky day, Arts Center to learn more about St. Albans School a successful patrol season. one of the climbers, who is from retro day and, the best of all, the arts. The D.C. Public Schools On March 2, eight students — Patrick Williams, D.C., and Andrew Adkins, the pajama day! By the way I don’t chancellor is planning to close from St. Albans lower school seventh-grader producer. We were able to ask know if I mentioned it before, but Fillmore Arts Center. Students are traveled to the Middle School them questions such as how they I’m writing this article in my angered at her choice. Students Student Diversity Leadership Hearst Elementary School filmed the climbers on the moun- pajamas. Anyway, you get the will do what they can to try to Conference at All Souls Church, In our first-grade classroom at tain and how they felt climbing it. idea and even if it is a bit late, prevent that from happening. A See Dispatches/Page 31 n ch g Northwest Sports Athletics in Northwest Washington The Current March 9, 2016 ■ Page 9 Back on top: Cadets topple Cubs to take DCSAA championship By BRIAN KAPUR smile after the game. “It feels great overall.” Current Staff Writer For Scribner, the chance to have a full roster at his disposal in March was the big- When the St. John’s girls basketball team gest key to victory. warmed up for the D.C. State Athletic Asso- “Every year that we’ve had full strength ciation championship game on Sunday, — without a starter out — we have won the junior guard Aisha Sheppard was missing. city or WCAC since I’ve been here,” the The sharpshooter had a little trouble in coach said of his team’s turnaround after the traffic and by the time she arrived at George disappointing 2015 campaign that was Washington University’s Smith Center, derailed by injuries to Amari Carter, who warmups were over and the Cadets were graduated, Beverley and others. already in the locker room. St. John’s coach While the seniors enjoyed the high of Jonathan Scribner accompanied the junior winning their final high school game, it was back to the court during the final minutes Sheppard who gave the Cadets an edge with before tipoff, helping her practice by pass- a trio of three-pointers to build the team’s ing her the ball and rebounding her shots. 16-12 lead by the end of the first quarter. “She came walking in after everybody “She was on fire,” Scribner said of the had their shoot-around, and I wanted her to sharpshooter’s hot start. get 25 shots up to get a feel,” the coach said. Visitation tried to rally before halftime, The impromptu shooting session proved but found itself down 30-20 at the break an effective warmup for Sheppard, who hit while being called for nine fouls, while St. four three-point buckets in the first half of John’s was charged with just one. The pen- the title game to help spark the Cadets’ alty disparity limited Carroll, who played 59-47 victory over Visitation for the DCSAA just a few minutes while being in foul trou- crown. ble for the majority of the contest. The “It’s incredibly special,” said Sheppard. junior was the Cubs’ best hope to break “It was our first championship together for down the Cadets’ defense by creating a our group, and we felt that we needed to go presence in the post. out with a bang.” “[The referees] took her out of the game The Cadets finished their season with a — one of our two best players, they took her 26-7 record and defeated Bell and Anacostia out,” said Cubs coach Mike McCarthy. “It in the DCSAA tournament to earn a spot in was so one-sided; I don’t normally say that, the title game. but the refs were horrible.” St. John’s had several players stand out Despite the adversity, the Cubs started in the final game of the year. Sheppard fin- the second half strong and went on an 18-10 ished the contest with a game-high 22 scoring run to trim the Cadets’ advantage points, senior guard Kayla Robbins had 20, down to 40-38. and junior Niya Beverley scored eight. “I loved the way we fought and we never Senior forward Sarah Overcash scored one gave up,” McCarthy said of his team’s resil- bucket, and she was a force in the post for iency. St. John’s while grabbing a slew of rebounds But in the fourth quarter, Robbins’ strong and constantly forcing the Cubs into diffi- offensive performance — scoring eight of cult shots in the paint. the team’s 19 points in the period — helped Meanwhile, for the Cubs, senior guard slam the door on any Cubs comeback. Alexis Gray led the team with 16 points, “K-Rob did what she does and got her junior forward Maeve Carroll added 11, buckets the way that she gets them,” said senior forward Maddy Reed added eight, Scribner. “That last shot was huge — with junior guard Sydney Love-Baker scored the shot clock winding down, she kissed it four and senior guard Keelyn Leonard hit a off the glass and got it in.” three. While Robbins lit up the scoreboard, For St. John’s, Sunday was an opportu- sophomore guard Sydney Wood was locked nity to finish the season with hardware after in on Gray and held the Cubs’ best offensive dropping the Washington Catholic Athletic weapon to just three points in the final Conference title game 70-66 to Paul VI on period. Feb. 22. “We played the trap and sped them up to Scribner said the players prepared by get them out of their comfort zone,” said refocusing themselves on their final task of Scribner. “Syd Wood’s performance against the season after that loss. “We took four or Alexis in the fourth quarter was phenome- five days off,” he said. “We came back and nal.” had a meeting to decide if we would ramp ourselves back up. We had two or three DCSAA girls tourney recap really good preparation practices this week. In the DCSAA girls basketball bracket, For the most part they executed everything Maret defeated National Cathedral 46-44 on the way that we wanted them to.” Brian Kapur/The Current Feb. 29 in the opening round before being The Cadets also sought to redeem them- St. John’s seniors Sarah Overcash, top left and bottom left, and Kayla Robbins, top right eliminated by Visitation 67-34 on March 1 selves from last year, when injuries scuttled and bottom right, gave the Cadets a boost on both sides of the ball to propel their in the quarterfinals. their title hopes and they lost out to the squad to the DCSAA title. Overcash was the backbone of the team’s interior defense, In addition, Bell defeated Georgetown Cubs in the DCSAA finals. while Robbins generated 20 points. Both will play in the Big Ten Conference next winter. Day 66-60 on Feb. 29 in the first round “We lost to Visitation twice last year, and before being knocked out by St. John’s on it’s just a great feeling to beat them our of Michigan next winter — and embraced ner. March 1 by a score of 61-30 in the quarter- senior year going out,” said Robbins. “This them as time expired. Robbins, who suffered an ACL injury in finals. year, going out winning is great.” “I told them that they are 101-32, two 2013 and was still not quite herself in last Bell’s public school rival, Wilson — the Scribner was proud of his senior stars city titles, one WCAC [title], three WCAC year’s title game, earned a different three D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association — Overcash, who will play at the Univer- [finals] appearances, and they’re going to letters for her performance on Sunday — tournament champions — got knocked out sity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the Big Ten [Conference] to play basketball MVP. by Friendship Collegiate 62-58 on March 1 Robbins, who will suit up for the University — I’m really happy for them,” said Scrib- “It’s way better letters,” she said with a in the quarterfinals. 10 Wednesday, March 9, 2016 n ch g The Current Northwest Sports KROLVWLF IDFLDOUHMXYHQDWLRQ 5('8&(3$,15(/,(9(675(665(&29(55(9,7$/,=( Playoffs roundup: Warriors go undefeated 5RELQ*HOOPDQ/$F By BRIAN KAPUR 1DWLRQDO%RDUG&HUWLÀHG$FXSXQFWXULVW Current Staff Writer 5480 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite LL-8 202.669.2680 | www.GellmanAcupuncture.com A Northwest team has man- In-network with Federal BlueCross BlueShield & BCBS policies. aged to find its way into the D.C. Ask about other insurance. State Athletic Association boys basketball championship game each year since the tournament’s inception in 2013. That streak j3373921;<9B4 came to an end this year, as H.D. h ÊÈÉ&MMÉcLTNb Woodson knocked Gonzaga out of the DCSAA semifinals on 3Ê#+& É"+ $%3ÇÇ$1ÊÈ  Thursday 105-102 in a double- h%ÊÊ&Æ$1 É% É$4É$  overtime thriller. hÉ%½3ÇÇ$ÉÊÈ+ K In that semifinal game at the Verizon Center, Gonzaga junior 1++$$8+$É$ÉÊÈ1++È&8É &$ + £MQ Chris Lykes scored a team-high gÉ:É %ÊÇ-"ÉÉK 31 points, senior guard Nigel -Ê-  ÉÊDÉ" Ê -Ê-  ÉÊBÉ$$ K Stewart added 25, sophomore Prentiss Hubb chipped in 20 and junior forward Eddie Scott added 13 more. But the Warriors rallied from a 22-10 first-quarter deficit to stun LbLcPSRcD-:hZSLRR[ the Eagles. LLbb:ÊÊ$&"ÉÊÉ-"Ê 9j ÆÊjÉ$ ÊÇ+ÊB ÉLLÊÈh  H.D. Woodson went on to defeat Friendship Collegiate 60-47 in the DCSAA finals on Sunday afternoon at George 6--0*,:7(*, Washington University’s Smith Center. The Warriors finished the season with a 33-0 record and became the first D.C. public -693,(:, school team since 1985 to com- plete a perfect season. Brian Kapur/Current file photo Upsets shake up DCSAA H.D. Woodson, led by senior forward Antwan Walker, left, posted a The DCSAA boys’ bracket saw perfect 33-0 record en route to the DCIAA and DCSAA titles. In the  4HJ(Y[O\Y)S]K5> a slew of upsets. St. John’s, which state tournament, the Warriors knocked out Northwest stalwart entered the tournament as the No. Gonzaga in the DCSAA semifinals. Meanwhile, H.D. Woodson defeated 1 seed, was upset in the second Roosevelt, shown above, for the DCIAA title. round by Friendship Collegiate 77-70 on March 1. with 14, and sophomore guard three familiar WCAC foes — In that game, senior guard Saddiq Bey added 11 more. DeMatha, Paul VI and St. John’s. Anthony Cowan scored 25 points Sidwell started the game slug- while fellow senior guard Jeffery gishly and fell into a 19-9 hole by Landon thrashes Gonzaga Dowtin Jr. added 21 and senior the end of the first period. The rest for hockey championship forward Kylia Sykes chipped in of the game was just about even as Gonzaga, which entered the 13. the Saints outscored the Quakers Mid-Atlantic Prep Hockey League Maret also saw its title hopes 15-14 in the second, the teams tournament as the top overall seed, dashed in the second round, losing each scored 11 in the third quarter, was thrashed by Landon 8-1 in the to Gonzaga 68-52 on March 1 in and the Saints edged Sidwell championship game on Feb. 19 at the quarterfinals. 23-21 in the fourth. The Gardens Ice House in Laurel, The Frogs’ Mid-Atlantic Con- Md. ference foe, Sidwell, was bounced Eagles fall in WCAC semis The Eagles fell behind the from the tournament on Feb. 29, Gonzaga’s bid to defend its Bears 3-0 in the opening minutes (]HPSHISL when IDEA Public Charter School Washington Catholic Athletic and never recovered as they edged the Quakers 70-65 in a first- Conference boys basketball cham- slumped into a 6-0 hole by the 3V^LY3L]LS\W[V ZM round matchup. pionship ended on Feb. 21, when start of the third period. 6ɉJLZ4LKPJHSVɉJL3HI?9H`HUK:[VYHNL St. Albans was also eliminated the Eagles fell to DeMatha 79-66 Gonzaga’s lone goal was scored in the first round when the Bull- at American University’s Bender by senior forward Jack Sanborn on UK-SVVYZMHUK ZM dogs were knocked out by Cesar Arena. an assist from senior forward Paul Chavez 61-53 on Feb. 29. Junior guard Chris Lykes, who Weise and junior forward John 7YPTLVɉJLVU-YVU[VM)\PSKPUN In addition, Roosevelt saw its was named WCAC player of the Cardellicchio. >HSR[V9LZ[H\YHU[ZHUK9L[HPS time in the DCSAA tournament year, led the Eagles with 28 points. end in the quarterfinals when Gonzaga also had senior guard 6U:P[LHUK:[YLL[7HYRPUN IDEA beat the Rough Riders Nigel Stewart and junior forward 78-62 on March 1. Eddie Scott chip in 13 and 12 4L[YVI\Z:[VWPUMYVU[ points, respectively. Sidwell drop MAC finals But the Eagles’ season isn’t The Quakers’ boys basketball over yet. The team will compete team saw its bid to capture the in the annual Alhambra Catholic Mid-Atlantic Conference title end Invitational Tournament at Frost- on Feb. 28 in a 66-57 defeat to burg State University’s Bobcat Saint James from Hagerstown, Arena in Frostburg, Md. The event Md. begins on Thursday and wraps up Brian Kapur/The Current ^^^Z\TTP[JYLJVT Junior guard Jelani Williams Saturday. The Eagles are one of Gonzaga fell to Landon in the led Sidwell with 23 points, fresh- eight teams competing in the Mid-Atlantic Prep Hockey League   man guard Jason Gibson finished bracket. They will be joined by finals 8-1 on Feb. 19. The Current Wednesday, March 9, 2016 11

Aging, Health & Wellness 2016 Boutiques, branded fitness on rise in D.C. By LEE CANNON Current Correspondent

he days when Jack LaLanne reigned supreme over fitness and Texercise now seem quaint, compared to today’s booming workout scene. The market has since branched out from one-size-fits-all sports gyms in a multitude of directions, from smartphone apps to brand-name workouts like CrossFit. It’s all part of the rise of “boutique fit- ness,” which is experiencing a heyday here in D.C. as specialty studios proliferate — and tradi- Brian Kapur/The Current tional gyms innovate in response. An instructor leads a “Piloxing” class at Glover Park’s Where a traditional, one-stop Balance Gym, located at 2121 Wisconsin Ave. NW. gym gives clients a little of everything, a boutique fitness ently. It seems all you need to about their performance and how At SweatBox, the group will classes appealing to those who studio does one thing and does it start a fitness trend is two words they measure up to their class- move through the routine together like metrics, and to challenge the well. The trend appears to have pressed together, fashionable gear mates. — using bikes, TRX system idea that classes are only for sprung from fitness style prefer- and a lot of buzz. One newcomer to the boutique straps suspended from the ceiling, women. “We’re using metrics to ences becoming more and more Technology is also a big part fitness market — SweatBox, a free weights and mats — and at track performance and make the focused, along with the increas- of the scene. SoulCycle has its part of the Urban Adventures the end, each participant will experience relevant to everyone,” ingly social function of gym own proprietary equipment, group and due to open its first receive printed charts showing he said. memberships. designed for the specific class location in late April at 1612 U their performance minute-by-min- The boutique fitness model is Those who speak the lingo of structure. Flywheel and Oran- St. NW — will use heart-rate ute. doing so well that more tradition- boutique fitness discuss SoulCy- getheory Fitness use heart-rate monitor belts as well as consoles Founder and president David al gyms are also jumping on cle, FlyWheel, BootCamp, Cross- monitors worn around the waist on cycles to closely measure per- von Storch says the goal is to board, offering some of the same Fit and Orangetheory Fitness flu- to give clients concrete statistics formance. make SweatBox group fitness See Fitness/Page 14 Area programs aim to develop seniors’ tech interests into enhanced skills By DEIRDRE BANNON are very interested in technology and they collective thinking of the village — what youngest: a student from Edmund Burke Current Correspondent know they don’t know it all, but that’s the one doesn’t know, another person does, and high school just down the street. He was a lure of Tech Tuesdays — hearing about we pull each other along.” big hit.” hen it comes to older adults software that does things you might like to At the Cleveland and Woodley Park Vil- Deeming that event a success, the vil- and technology, there’s a do or that you hadn’t thought you would be lage, requests for help with technology are lage now hopes to offer tech fairs quarterly, common misconception that able to do.” second only to those for transportation to Ohnmacht said, though a date for the next seniors not only don’t know The group started as a forum for mem- doctor’s appointments or the grocery store, one hasn’t been set. W bers to ask each other questions and share said executive director Mark Ohnmacht. In Georgetown, the local aging-in-place what they’re doing, but also don’t want to know. likes and dislikes of various devices or soft- As in Dupont, village volunteers provide village hosts a biweekly “Portable Elec- But many older adults, including those ware and “to let people talk about their one-on-one help to members. Ohnmacht tronics Support Group” and also offers in Northwest, are debunking those myths. concerns, questions and thrills — what they says he gets about two to three requests per periodic technology classes. The most From technology classes to drop-in ses- found that’s working effectively,” Cardille recent class provided an overview of how sions to talks, seniors of all skill levels in added. ❝There really isn’t as much fear to use Craigslist, aimed at members who the District are getting involved in every- Discussion topics have ranged from are looking to downsize or sell items they thing from learning computer fundamentals exploring the newest gadgets to analyzing as there is curiosity.❞ no longer need. One previous class, called and setting up online bill paying to getting different phone-cable-Internet packages for “Travelling Through Cyber Space,” gave advanced tips on cyber security from for- the best deals to learning how to print a — Kathy Cardille members tips on how to research the best mer National Security Agency executives. photo book. A recent talk on computer and prices and book travel and accommodations Like people of any age, older adults are Internet security was led by a member who week for technology help, ranging from online; another focused on cybersecurity using technology to stay connected, and the is a former NSA executive with 25 years’ assistance setting up email to online bill and protecting one’s identity online. rates are increasing. A recent study from experience in coding and encryption. paying. “A recurring theme from members A certain synergy happens in the the Pew Research Center found that 59 per- Tech Tuesdays also inspired members to is that they received an iPad or Kindle as a biweekly classes, said Lynn Golub-Rofra- cent of people ages 65 or older use the start a Google group so they can continue gift from family members and they want to no, the Georgetown Village’s executive Internet, up from 14 percent in 2000. the conversations online. In addition, the learn how to use it,” Ohnmacht said. director. Members help one another with At the Dupont Circle Village, one of village has organized group classes at the The village also recently hosted a tech- their mobile devices, and if no one knows many community networks across the Apple Store in Georgetown, and village tutor fair at the Cleveland Park Library, an answer, they go online together to find country that help residents age in place, volunteers provide one-on-one help to where local seniors could stop by and get one, she said. During one recent gathering, “Tech Tuesdays” have become a popular members who need assistance setting up a one-on-one help with any mobile devices members were helping one woman down- monthly gathering. Members and their new computer, connecting a printer or pro- they brought in or ask questions about load a YouTube video and in the process guests meet to discuss the latest develop- gramming a DVR, for example. products they were thinking about purchas- found a video interview with author Claire ments in electronic devices and online “The thing about the village is that it’s a ing, like smartphones, tablets or laptops. Tomalin, which coincidentally was perti- applications. The village launched the connectedness, not just socially but educa- About 20 people attended the drop-in ses- nent to the village’s upcoming book club group after surveying members and seeing tionally, prompted by the needs and sion, which was a pilot program for the vil- meeting. a strong interest in technology. demands of members, and technology has lage. Golub-Rofrano said the technology “There really isn’t as much fear as there always been on the forefront,” Cardille “It was an opportunity for people to get knowledge works to “prevent isolation and is curiosity,” said Kathy Cardille, activities said. “It’s great to have volunteers help an free on-site consulting,” Ohnmacht said. keep our members engaged,” so they can coordinator at the village. “A lot of people individual, but it’s also great to have the “One of our best volunteers was also our See Tech/Page 17 12 Wednesday, March 9, 2016 The Current 2016 Aging, Health & Wellness Spring Valley resident cured of rare, deadly eye disease by local specialist By MARK LIEBERMAN tumor with the help of no more stave off the tumor, which is most Current Staff Writer than physical appearance and common in patients with green ultrasound pictures. But ocular eyes and light skin, according to oanne Barlia woke up in her melanoma is rare compared to Deegan. But there’s always the Spring Valley home one other forms of cancer, with only possibility for metastasis else- November morning in 2012 five to seven cases per million where, he said. to a surprising sight: little people in the United States each When Barlia sought Deegan’s J year. help, he walked her through treat- spots dotting the field of vision. She closed each eye in turn and The field is so specialized that ment options: a radiation therapy discovered the problem was in the Retina Group’s Dr. Bill called plaque brachytherapy, or a her right eye. She now knows the Deegan is the metropolitan area’s more challenging last-resort pro- spots are called floaters, but at the only ocular oncologist, with offic- cess called nucleation, which cul- time, she had no idea. She’d minates in removing the eye per- never had a problem with her ❝That’s pretty much a manently. Deegan determined eyes before — never even need- quickly that the first option would ing glasses or contacts. shock when you get a be feasible. “I had no clue what it was. diagnosis like that.❞ “That’s pretty much a shock You think, oh, it’ll just go away,” when you get a diagnosis like Barlia said. “I got a little suspi- — Joanne Barlia that,” Barlia said. cious after a weekend and it Barlia describes what happens Brian Kapur/The Current didn’t go away.” es in Capitol Hill and Fairfax, Va. next in clear procedural steps: A Bill Deegan of the Retina Group of Washington is the region’s only When she took a nighttime Until last fall, he also worked out month after diagnosis, she went ocular oncologist. Post-surgery, he removed the patch covering drive and found the problem was of an office in Chevy Chase. to Sibley Memorial Hospital, Joanne Barlia’s eye in his home during the Christmas holidays. growing even worse, Barlia real- The profession is uncrowded, where Deegan and his team surgi- ized she had no choice but to take Deegan said, because “fortunately cally sutured a radiation disc onto was feeling constant discomfort. Now Barlia sees Deegan every action. The next day she saw her there’s not a lot of eye tumors.” the wall of her eye. To limit Following the removal of the four or five months to check in eye doctor, who pointed her to the He found his way into the field exposing the outside world to plaque, Deegan typically helps on the progress of the shrinking Retina Group of Washington. after working with A. Linn Mur- potentially harmful radiation, she his patients take their patches off, tumor. She also gets regular CAT Barlia assumed that she had phree, a nationally renowned eye stayed in the hospital for four but because Barlia’s surgery hap- scans to monitor whether the scratched her eye and that a sim- cancer specialist, during a one- days, wearing the disc or pened shortly before Christmas, tumor has spread to her liver and ple prescription of eye drops for a year stay in Los Angeles. “plaque” the entire time. Then he wasn’t going to be in his lungs. In her spare time, the stay- few days would fully restore her “I wanted to do more than just she went home. office. Instead, Deegan offered to at-home mother hosts fundraising vision. What she found out was regular retinas,” Deegan said. “I But it wasn’t actually that sim- remove the patch at his Foxhall events for the Ocular Melanoma more troubling: She had contract- wanted to do kids and tumors.” ple. Barlia’s husband stayed with Village home the day after Barlia Foundation. ed ocular melanoma, one of the Now he treats everyone from her through much of the four-day left the hospital. Barlia took him “It was just a way for me to do only potentially life-threatening teenagers to senior citizens, per- hospital stay, but she didn’t want up on that, with Deegan perform- something good, and to make me eye diseases and an offshoot of forming one or two surgeries per any other visitors — including ing the task in his own kitchen, as feel good, and also for those skin cancer. month. Ninety-eight percent of her four children, ages 20, 18, 16 his 14-year-old daughter watched. around me, my friends and fami- A doctor can usually spot the surgeries like Barlia’s effectively and 11 at the time — because she After the procedure, Barlia ly, a way to help support me,” spent the next few weeks taking Barlia said. Since she didn’t numerous eye drops. experience chemotherapy or long- “I had stitches in my eye. It term treatment, she wasn’t in I   basically felt like a piece of sand need of constant aid, but people CREEKSIDE in your eye for 10 days,” she said. she cares about still want to help. “It’s crazy, so crazy uncomfort- For Deegan, working with a able.” patient like Barlia can be particu- And while the surgery was larly resonant, since he’s in her An Ingleside Community successful, one consequence is peer group and a father of two distorted vision. Barlia waited for himself. “We’re relatively close a month after the hospital stay to in age,” Deegan said. “You just drive, and even now she likens get a little bit more sensitive to the view from her right eye to the the disruption and the potential experience of opening one’s eyes for problems when you’re dealing underwater. with someone like Joanne.”

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Aging, Health & Wellness 2016 As we age, how much exercise is really enough? Local experts weigh in By LEE CANNON majority of the day sitting and Specifically, a recent study vices, a local nonprofit, to raise of imbalances in muscle systems, Current Correspondent reclining,” said DiPietro. “You DiPietro conducted with col- awareness and fitness levels in which lead to weakness, which need a lot of exercise to offset the leagues links better 24-hour gly- the community. Reynolds has leads to fear. First, you get them t’s common knowledge that 12 to 14 hours of sitting people cemic control with walking 15 been in business for 35 years, and to do something they can do with regular exercise is crucial to do every day.” minutes after every meal. In fact, his focus has gradually shifted no fear,” he said. longevity and good health. The U.S. Department of the benefit of exercising moder- toward seniors because he per- Reynolds says this can be as But how much exercise is Health and Human Services rec- ately three times for 15 minutes ceives particular need in that simple as rolling the shoulders in I ommends 150 minutes of moder- each proved to be greater than the demographic. a circle or stretching the hips and enough? And what methods are most beneficial? Not surprisingly, ate aerobic activity per week, or benefit of exercising once for 45 “A person’s needs and how moving them with isometric experts say the answers change as 75 minutes of vigorous activity. minutes. their body functions changes over movements. Then, when the cli- a person ages. DiPietro contends those numbers Another conclusion the health time,” he said, “but some things ent is comfortable and confident, “For people in their 20s, represent a bare minimum, not a and exercise field has recently we think of as age-related are he challenges them with different pounding it out on the elliptical target. reached is that the same exercise actually deconditioning. People movements and body positions. or treadmill is popular,” said Dr. “People need to do moderate routine over and over is not reach a point of discomfort with Among Reynolds’ clients, Anastasia “Stacey” Snelling, exercise five days a week and do enough. Variety is key. As Dr. stairs or stepping off curbs or “many in their 80s and 90s are chair of the Health Studies two days of strength training. I Victoria Bown, a physical thera- reaching upward, so they avoid it, doing better now than a few years Department at American Univer- tell people to reduce their sitting pist at Arthritis & Rehabilitation then lose the function.” ago,” he said. Reynolds helps sity. “But as we age, strength and time by two hours a day,” she Therapy Services (ARTS), puts it: Reynolds works with patients them achieve results by unlearn- flexibility become more impor- said. “When people are watching “Variety in frequency, intensity, to reset foundational muscles, ing the habituated movements tant.” TV, they can even get up and amount and type of activity is key those that support the spine. “A they use to compensate for weak- Snelling said the need for hard march in place during commer- to promoting good health in all deconditioned state is the result See Exercise/Page 17 cardio workouts gradually cials.” body systems — no matter your declines because a person’s maxi- DiPietro is also an expert on age or exercise goal.” mum heart rate also declines, the effects of exercise on glucose Dave Reynolds, owner and making it easier to challenge the in the blood, so her research has manager of Dave Reynolds and cardiovascular system. Addition- implications for the many seniors Associates Fitness and a certified ally, whereas 20-year-olds need to who suffer from Type 1 and Type specialist in medical exercise, fit- strive to reach 80 percent of their 2 diabetes, conditions more com- ness and posture alignment, also maximum heart rate during a car- mon among seniors. While exer- stresses varying exercise routines. dio workout, 60-year-olds don’t cise doesn’t have the direct “Do something every day, need to hit that high a target. impact of lowering blood sugar, whether it’s a walk or stretches or Dr. Loretta DiPietro, chair of there is a strong indirect relation- alignment exercises, but muscle George Washington University’s ship. Exercise enables the body to strength is vital to overall health,” Department of Exercise and better handle blood sugar, which Reynolds said. “Only aerobic Nutrition Sciences, boils all the helps control diabetes. This effect exercise is not enough. Even thinking on exercise and aging in turn lowers blood pressure and some marathon runners can’t lift down to this: “Move more, sit cholesterol. “Physical activity is and carry easily.” less!” basically helpful for all aging ail- Reynolds works with private “As people age, they spend the ments,” DiPietro said. clients and with Iona Senior Ser- 14 Wednesday, March 9, 2016 The Current 2016 Aging, Health & Wellness FITNESS: Experts see diverse array of classes as a way to maintain interest in exercise From Page 11 west Sport&Health in Tenleytown Les Mills classes, like making it one of the few gyms offers an array of popular and BODYPUMP and BODYJAM. that has integrated the program classes, equipment and experienc- brand-name classes, such as Balance Gym in Glover Park has — and now offers classes using Sampling local es as the boutique studios. North- Barre, Zumba and a selection of a dedicated CrossFit space — the cutting-edge Lagree Megafor- fitness classes mer machines used in Pilates. On a quest for deeper “Consumers look for polished knowledge of the topic, programs, so it forces us to inno- this reporter dropped in on vate,” said Devin Maier, manag- a few different exercise ing director of Balance Gym. “We classes to see what the can take cues from [boutique fit- buzz is about. ness studios] and offer studio-cal- SoulCycle lived up to Don’t let back pain iber classes at gym-membership the reputation described in prices.” the company’s mission Balance Gym began with boot statement: “The experience keep you from camp classes, but the gym has is tribal. It’s primal. It’s expanded to include a full range fun.” The experience was, of equipment, classes and spaces indeed, fun, while still a for circuit training. It offers class- challenging workout. 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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICE ON AGING NEWS Spotlight on Community Living

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Serving D.C. residents who are age 18+ with a disability or age 60+ and their caregivers Vol 5, No 4

Acting Executive Director’s Message Laura Newland

Last Month, I had the pleasure To address long-term care ac- edge exchange opportunities gramming of presenting testimony before cess issues, DCOA strengthened to the entire DC-based village specific to se- the Committee on Housing and its partnership with the Depart- network. niors within Community Development and ment of Health Care Finance. To address concerns about the District. Chairperson Anita Bonds on the Through our partnership, we accessing senior transportation, Core pro- Performance of the District of improved communication and DCOA replaced “Call-N-Ride,” a gramming Columbia Office on Aging in outreach to seniors, people with subsidized paper coupon system needs will be Fiscal Year 2015 and Fiscal Year disabilities, caregivers, and other for low- to moderate-income identified to 2016 to date. Because I want professionals about long-term residents, with the Connector- drive fund- you to know what we’ve ac- care options; streamlined access Card, which is a DCOA-subsi- ing alloca- complished in 2015, and where to long-term care; and expand- dized debit card. ConnectorCard tion decisions we’re headed in 2016, ed person-centered planning for is an award-winning program across pro- I’m providing a brief overview Medicaid recipients. recognized as an innovative grams and of my testimony. To address the desire for peo- transportation mode that offers by ward. The Through the unwavering ple to age-in-place in the com- choice, flexibility and broader assessment support and leadership of munity, DCOA has improved its access without a reservation. will serve as Mayor Muriel Bowser, the agen- relationships with nursing homes In alignment with the Bowser a strategic cy has had significant success in and hospitals, helping to con- Administration’s goals and road map Fiscal Year 2015 and has set an nect people to resources as they priorities, DCOA will review to help ambitious agenda for Fiscal transition from institutional set- internal and external account- meet seniors Year 2016. tings back to a community-based ability measurements this fiscal where they I’m proud to say that we’ve Our major accomplishments in setting. DCOA also provides con- year. Everything that DCOA are, rather than requiring them done so, and the District is once Fiscal Year 2015 involve improv- sultations to nursing homes and does including grants, contracts, to meet us where we are. again an innovator and leader in ing collaborations and partner- hospitals on discharge planning and staffing will be reviewed to This year, DCOA partnered senior services. ships with private and public issues – particularly for people improve efficiency and effective- with the Department of Housing I am pleased with the accom- entities in order to better meet with complex medical needs or ness of our programs and ser- and Community Development plishments from last year, and I the needs of District seniors and other issues that might make vices that our residents rely on. (DHCD) to provide a grant of know we still have serious work people with disabilities. the discharge planning process We must first find out the true up to $10,000 for accessibility ahead to make sure that we are To address nutrition needs for more difficult. needs and wants of our seniors, modifications to reduce the risk meeting the needs of District seniors most at risk of hunger, To promote and enhance the and then ask whether those of falls and reduce barriers that residents. With the support of DCOA formed the Nutrition Task development of senior villages needs and wants are being met limit mobility for District seniors Mayor Bowser, I am confident Force, comprised of government across the District, DCOA pub- by the District – by DCOA or and adults with disabilities. Since that we are well-positioned to and community stakeholders. lished the first ever “how to” another sister agency. the launch in January, over 300 meet the needs of the District’s Through the Task Force, DCOA guide to support organizations To that end, DCOA has issued calls were received from resi- seniors and people with disabili- was able to implement a city- interested in replicating villages a request for a needs assess- dents and caregivers. ties, and we look forward to our wide priority scale to categorize in the District. We also provided ment to review current aging Mayor Bowser gave us a very continued partnership to make current clients and new referrals technical assistance, tools, re- programs, senior centers and clear mandate: make this pro- DC an age friendly city! by need and risk of hunger. sources, and peer-to-peer knowl- wellness facilities, and other pro- gram work. And make it nimble.

NW. Email Leila.peterson@schooltalkdc. at the VA Hospital, Room C-236, 30 Irving COMMUNITY 8th • 11 a.m. – There will be a 17th • 10 a.m. to noon – A pro- org for more information. St. NW. For more information, call Maurice EVENTS CALENDAR presentation about the National Museum gram called Safe at Home will be hosted of African American History and Culture by the D.C. Office on Aging and the Home- Harrison at 202- 745-8000 ext. 55707. 11th • 11 a.m. – Seabury Resources Presentation Kibar, 1519 4th St. NW. For land Security & Emergency Management MARCH EVENTS for Aging Ward 5 presents a cancer 22nd • 11 a.m. – Seabury Resources more information, call Norma Hardie at at Zion Baptist Church, 4850 Blagden Ave. prevention workshop with MedStar Wash- for Aging Ward 5 presents an obesity 202-529-8701. NW. For more information, contact Alice 15th, 29th • noon – The D.C. ington Hospital Center at Petersburg, 3298 prevention workshop with MedStar Wash- Caregivers Online Chat at Noon is a Thompson at 202-535-1321. 9th • 1 to 2 p.m. – A presentation on Fort Lincoln Dr. NE. For more information, ington Hospital Center at Sr. Village I, 3001 great resource for caregivers. Log on for the D.C. Office on Aging’s Resources will call Norma Hardie at 202-529-8701. 17th • 10 a.m. to noon – Are you Bladensburg Rd. NE. For more information, advice, resources and tips to assist you be made at North Capital at Plymouth, interested in making a difference in your call Norma Hardie at 202-529-8701. with your caregiving responsibilities. On 15th • 11 a.m. – A seminar on senior 5233 N. Capital St. NE. To learn more, con- community? Train to become a DCOA March 1 the topic is “Tips for Caregiving financial fraud will be presented by the 23rd • 11 a.m. – Seabury Resources tact Julia Hutcherson at 202-541-0553. Ambassador, and help connect your neigh- for Someone with Multiple Sclerosis.” U.S. Postal Inspection Service, in conjunc- for Aging Ward 5 presents a kidney disease bors, friends and family members to DCOA The March 16 topic is “Caregiving for tion with the 5th District Community prevention workshop with United Health- 10th • 11:30 a.m. – Seabury programs and services. DCOA has valuable Someone with Traumatic Brain Injury.” The Prosecution Team. The event will be held Care at North Capital at Plymouth, 5233 Resources for Aging Ward 5 presents a programs, services and resources to help March 29 topic is “A Caregivers Personal at Vicksburg, 3005 Bladensburg Rd. NE. N. Capitol St. NE. For more information, cancer prevention workshop with MedStar residents age 60 and older remain in Story on Caregiving for Someone with an For more information, call Norma Hardie at call Norma Hardie at 202-529-8701. Washington Hospital Center at Kibar, 1519 their communities and assistance for their Intellectual/Developmental Disability. If you 202-529-8701. 4th St. NW. For more information, call caregivers. Resources are also available for are not available at 12 p.m., check back at 30th • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Norma Hardie at 202-529-8701. persons living with disabilities age 18 and your convenience and hit replay to see the 16th • 11 a.m. – Seabury Resources Family Matters of Greater Washington older. Call 202-724-5622 to register. entire chat. Join the discussion at www. 11th • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – The for Aging Ward 5 presents a kidney hosts a spring fling at the Bald Eagle dcoa.dc.gov/page/caregiver-chat. For more 7th Annual Moving Forward Together disease prevention workshop with United 21st • 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Recreation Center, 100 Joliet St. SW. HealthCare at Edgewood Commons, 635 For more information, call Cherelle information, contact Linda Irizarry at 202- Secondary Transition Community Forum – The D.C. Office on Aging will make a Edgewood St. NE. For more information, Fennell 202-562-6860. 535-1442 or [email protected]. will be held at the Walter E. Washington presentation on its resources and services Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Pl. call Norma Hardie at 202-529-8701.

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — MURIEL BOWSER, MAYOR 16 Wednesday, March 9, 2016 The Current

Aging, Health & Wellness How we sorted through our senior living options +(/36833257',$%(7(6 We made a deposit two years before our moving VIEWPOINT date, which allowed us to visit several times to meet MARTÍ villarreal residents, get an idea of the available activities and 5(6($5&+ ('8&$7,21 sample the food. That last activity is very important, y husband Claude and I loved our house on since monthly charges include at least one meal a day. Huntington Street NW. It was the right size When I spoke with Ingleside at Rock Creek’s execu- Mfor us and convenient to everything we need- tive director, the first benefit she pointed out was com- $QQXDO'LDEHWHV ed, and we were in excellent health with very active panionship, especially for single residents. “You don’t lives. So why did we sell that house and move into a have to eat dinner alone,” she told me. She added that continuing care retirement community (CCRC)? meals are healthy and the menus varied. I remember %DVK Claude had spent 25 years as a financial adviser, how my mother used to worry about my grandmother, helping others plan their post-retirement lives, and it who lived alone in an apartment and often did not feel was time for us to implement our own plan. We wanted like making meals for one person. 7R%HQHÀWWKH'LDEHWHV5HVHDUFK to make such a move while still able to take an active Activities include fitness classes, games of bridge or (GXFDWLRQ3URJUDP part in our new community. Scrabble, jigsaw puzzles, knitting groups, a chorus, a After checking out various local possibilities, we monthly concert series, regular trips to museums and *HRUJHWRZQ8QLYHUVLW\ chose Ingleside at Rock Creek, a not-for-profit CCRC other cultural institutions, a speakers’ series and twice- in Northwest Washington. In many respects, Ingleside weekly movies. The community even arranges for &KLOGUHQ·V0HGLFDO&HQWHU is typical of most CCRCs, and we chose it for the same transportation to some activities. reasons as most residents of any such community. We take comfort that people are well cared for here. ,7,6127722/$7(72 To begin with, it was in the same area in which we I see this as the most important advantage to a CCRC: had lived for the previous 34 years. Like other CCRCs, Residents are safe, and they and their children know it. it offered a full range of living options, including inde- Of course CCRCs are only one of many available '21$7($8&7,21,7(06 pendent apartments, assisted living and skilled nursing options for active agers. Many people wish to remain in facilities. It was smaller than many other retirement their own homes and bring in help as their budgets communities, with just 128 independent apartments, so allow. 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Creek Resident Council. %OXHV$OOH\9RFDOLVW%HYHUO\ &RVKDP Collaboration, leadership key to healthy aging 7RR0DQ\'DYHéV%UDVV ties, Grand Oaks, The Senior Bea- welcoming and safe space that 6RXOéXWLRQ%DQG VIEWPOINT con, Johns Hopkins Medicine and showcases the newest and most marianna blagburn Senior Retirement Living. Other compelling practical tools and spiri- forum collaborators include the tual wisdom in the field of aging. any have said that “it Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Said Rabbi Skloot: “As a com- 7j[[Zi9^ccZg takes a village” when car- the Sibley Senior Association and munity of faith, we have a moral Ming for our young people, Iona Senior Services. obligation to help our members — /LYH$XFWLRQ,QFOXGLQJ9DFDWLRQV but this concept has rapidly grown Northwest Neighbors Village and our neighbors, too — to live to encompass seniors wishing to and Washington Hebrew Congrega- lives of dignity and meaning.” 5HVWDXUDQWV6SRUWV0HPRUDELOLD age in place. Living in your own tion each work with seniors in dif- Next month’s forum will empha- home and/or staying connected to ferent ways, but both organizations size active and positive healthy :KHUH7KH*HRUJHWRZQ&RQIHUHQFH&HQWHU your community minimizes isola- place a high value on ensuring that aging, providing tools and informa- *HRUJHWRZQ8QLYHUVLW\ tion, creates intergenerational net- seniors are treated with dignity and tion to help attendees enjoy a richer 5HVHUYRLU5RDG1::DVKLQJWRQ'& works of support, and is far less respect and that their talents are uti- quality of life as they grow older. 3DUNLQJDW/HDYH\&HQWHU(QWUDQFH expensive than other residential lized on behalf of the community. Expert-led workshops, many of options. Living a full, meaningful They also believe that seniors them interactive, will encourage and and healthy life as we grow older should remain connected, valued support living a life of health with :+(1$SULO — remaining actively engaged with and active in the community. This purpose, compassion and engage- 6DWXUGD\SP²SP family, friends and community, view of civic engagement and the ment. regardless of where we live — ability of seniors to contribute posi- Workshop topics will include 3DWURQV'LVFRXQWHG requires a personal openness, a will- tively to those around them is one navigating medical relationships &267,QGLYLGXDO$GPLVVLRQ ingness to embrace the changes that of the bridges between the two (doctors and systems); creative $GXOWV will occur and a desire to continual- organizations, as noted by North- aging, or telling your life story; ly learn and appreciate our chang- west Neighbors Village president movement and mindfulness; de- &KLOGUHQ8QGHUC;DGB6I>DC86AA76G76G6 Maryland. 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TECH: Senior groups debunking myth of technological disinterest Alzheimer’s trial at GU From Page 11 Andrea Saccoccia. King Jr. facility, for example, provides seeks local volunteers Like other local villages, volunteers also more than 20 free computer classes a Georgetown University’s Memo- keep up with the technology their children visit members’ homes for one-on-one help month, open to the public. Although they’re ry Disorders Program is looking for and grandchildren are using. “Being on on tasks like setting up email. For cases not specifically geared toward older adults, volunteers for an international clini- Facebook or using FaceTime, they can that require more specialized assistance, the training coordinator Desiré Grogan said all cal trial of a drug that, if effective, watch their grandchildren who might live village maintains a referral list for mem- age groups are welcome. could stem the mental deterioration across the country grow up.” bers. A “PC Basics” class for beginner and that comes with Alzheimer’s disease. She said sometimes members need more The Northwest Neighbors Village is also intermediate students is popular starting The trial will test the benefit and patience and confidence when learning new on top of the issue for its members. An IT point for older adults, said Grogan. She safety of the drug aducanumab in technology skills. expert will discuss cybersecurity as part of finds that many of the seniors who attend patients ages 50 to 85 with mild “If something doesn’t go right the first a panel discussion next Tuesday co-spon- the library classes want to stay in the loop cases of Alzheimer’s, according to a time, or if they type in a password and it sored by the Chevy Chase Citizens Associ- with the rapidly changing technology. news release. doesn’t go through, they think, ‘I can’t do ation. Speakers at “Be Smart — Don’t Be Like the technology itself, ideas for “We are excited to offer this clini- this,’” Golub-Rofrano said. “What I find is Scammed at Home or Online” will discuss training seniors are always evolving, said cal trial to our patients,” the univer- that they are quick to doubt their own abili- “the latest fraudulent schemes coming to Dupont Circle Village executive director sity’s principal investigator R. Scott ties, they don’t trust themselves, but I our homes and affecting personal safety,” Eva Lucero. On the horizon are Uber-style Turner says in a release. encourage them to try again, and they according to a description in the village’s apps geared toward older adults that would Participants will either receive a become more used to it.” newsletter. The event, open to the public, allow them to schedule home health aide low dosage, a higher dosage or a Meanwhile, the Palisades Village offers will take place March 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the visits and other medical care. That platform placebo drug, but they won’t know a tech camp at the neighboring Georgetown Chevy Chase Community Center, 5601 is now being tested in San Francisco. which one they’ve been given until Day School, where volunteers help mem- Connecticut Ave. NW. “It’s one way that health and aging and the conclusion of the study. Interest- bers with various technologies including The D.C. Public Library also provides technology are coming together, making ed volunteers can contact 202-784- computers, mobile electronics and televi- technology services that can be beneficial services accessible and allowing people to 6671 or [email protected]. sion services, said executive director for older adults. The central Martin Luther age in place,” Lucero said.

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SHELTER: Residents dispute aspects of Mayor Bowser’s plan for homeless facility in Ward 3 From Page 1 ters throughout the city’s eight D.C. General, we need alternative, new women’s shelter in place, is hearing on the shelter plan on wards, each providing 30 to 50 safe, and dignified spaces for fam- excluded from the plan.) March 17. whelm an already crowded ele- residential units. The Bowser ilies experiencing homelessness,” The mayor asked the council In the meantime, Advisory mentary school, although city offi- administration argues that smaller Bowser wrote to the D.C. Council. for speedy approval of the con- Neighborhood Commission 3B cials contend there would be a shelters, with wraparound services Bowser submitted to the D.C. tracts, as well as for support of the (Glover Park, Cathedral Heights) negligible effect. and programming, will avoid the Council a legislative package in zoning variances and exceptions and Advisory Neighborhood Com- The facility in Massachusetts problems plaguing D.C. General, early February, with the leases and the shelter sites need from the mission 3C (Cleveland Park, Mas- Avenue Heights would be a part of which houses approximately 250 contracts to build the seven shel- D.C. Board of Zoning Adjustment. sachusetts Avenue Heights, Wood- a network of new homeless shel- families a day. “In order to close ters. (Ward 2, which already has a Ward 3 Council member Mary ley Park) will both vote at meet- Cheh, who hosted Saturday’s pub- ings next week on resolutions ask- lic meeting, said she prefers that ing the council not to expedite the the council keep out of the zoning mayor’s shelter bill as emergency matters. “I’ve already expressed to legislation, as the administration the chairman and the mayor, I am has requested. Extra time would not getting involved in any zoning “allow oversight and other demo- thing,” she said. “Even if it’s cratic processes to go forward so phrased as a sense of the council that residents can learn more about resolution, it’s still bad business to the proposal,” the commissions’ put our thumb on the scale for the agendas read. Board of Zoning Adjustment.” The ANC resolutions reflect a Cheh is also concerned about shift in neighborhood views on the inconsistencies in the letter of mayor’s homelessness plan. Fol- intent signed between the District lowing initial positive reviews of and the builder for the Ward 3 site, the plan in early February, some Glover Park Developers LLC, a residents and community leaders part of MED Developers. That have grown more skeptical as agreement at one point says the more details become available. premises would have “a minimum For example, some are bemoan- of 50 sleeping rooms,” while ing the cost of the Ward 3 shelter. Bowser has said the shelter will The District estimates it would hold 38 units. Some, including pay an annual rent of $2.1 million Cheh, want clearer answers. to the landowner at that site, rising “When somebody says 38 — I 3 percent each year. That’s at a am a lawyer — I want to see 38,” monthly rate of roughly $3,500 Cheh said. “In fact I’ve asked for per unit — which residents say is fewer units,” she added, even more expensive than many multi- floating the idea of splitting the ple-bedroom luxury apartments. shelter over two sites in the ward. City officials disagreed, saying As currently planned, the Ward that the money will also fund 3 shelter would have a shared maintenance, repair, program Š74;*3 &70*9.3,97&9*,.*8 bathroom and shower facilities on space and other amenities. each floor, and one family bath- “Cumulatively the District will !"%9-97**9 479-<*89 Š=5*799&,.3,438:19&9.438 &8-.3,943N " room with a bathtub on the third pay over $300 million in leases for o: 202.491.1275 Š++*(9.;*39*73*9 &70*9.3, and fourth floors. Planned ameni- these shelter sites for, at most, 30 m: 301.943.0314 Š0.11+:1 *,49.&9.438 ties include common rooms, com- years,” said Malia Brink, a resi- puters, a warming kitchen and dent who lives two blocks from dining area, laundry rooms on the Ward 3 shelter site. “And then each floor, and recreation facili- what? Either the District must ties. Only one unit per floor would continue an exorbitant lease or we have a private bathroom. must go looking for a new shelter 7+,1.,1*2)'2:16,=,1*" Cheh encouraged Ward 3 resi- site.” dents to attend the council’s public ANC 3B chair Jackie Blumen- thal responded to shelter oppo- :HÚYHJRW\RXFRYHUHG nents in the Glover Park listserv on Feb. 13, writing that “whether or not the outreach on this project was handled correctly is one issue. :-?#  near a shelter is not necessarily a 2)),&( &ODXGLD'RQRYDQ 5LFKDUG6HDWRQ )'   ./ FGRQRYDQ#WWUVLUFRP UVHDWRQ#WWUVLUFRP problem if it is well run and have      a right to know more about how   the proposed shelter will be man-   aged.” Northwest Real estate A Look at the Market in Northwest Washington The Current March 9, 2016 ■ Page 19 Old City house offers apex of modern urban living he two-bedroom, two-and- which can run Spoti- a-half-bathroom Federal- fy and other pro- Tstyle row house at 1750 grams and play dif- Seaton St. NW is just entering the ferent music in dif- ferent sectors of the house. The house ON THE MARKET also comes wired for lEE Cannon Verizon FiOS activa- tion. Central heating market after extensive renovation, and air is controlled listed for $1,100,000. Though the through a Nest smart blue circa-1900 row house sits in thermostat, which the midst of several bustling areas can learn which tem- Photos courtesy of Compass Real Estate — U Street, 14th Street, Adams peratures residents This two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath row house at 1750 Morgan and Dupont Circle — prefer at different Seaton St. NW is priced at $1,100,000. Seaton Street itself is a one-way times of day and road off the beaten track, so the adjust automatically, while offer- take the stairs during a dinner gray marble and two farmhouse- hide the stacked Samsung washer location offers a rare convergence ing remote access and alerts party. style square porcelain sinks. The and dryer set and the water heater. of quiet and convenience. through a smartphone app. Also Simple and efficient white marble shower is fitted with a This home will suit the city The front door accesses the installed and ready to activate is a Ikea cabinetry offers ample space Grohe rainshower head and dweller who wants the best of open-floor-plan living, dining and Honeywell security system. for storage around the Bosch shower wand. everything — a quiet hideaway kitchen area, featuring an entire In the living area, a Moda gas appliances. The gas range and The second bedroom faces only steps from the action, and wall of fireplace sits hood provide helpful extras, such south for optimal light and is the charm of an Old City row exposed brick. ready for cozy as a retractable faucet over the served by a luxurious hall bath- house with the technology and The floor is evenings. The cooktop for filling pots. The sink room, a jewel of a room. A tiny contemporary updates that make done in a pew- dining area, is fitted with a long-reaching crystal chandelier and wall- for a relaxing environment, where ter maple hard- large enough to pull-down spray faucet. mounted glass bell lights illumi- everything is just so. wood that fit a table for The kitchen area opens onto nate the antique clawfoot tub with This two-bedroom, two-and-a- complements six, is lit with a the back patio, with space for a refurbished original hand-held half-bath row house at 1750 the contempo- south-facing small car and access to the wood- shower head and faucet. The Seaton St. NW is listed for rary color pal- window set en rooftop deck by way of a backsplash wall is done in gray $1,100,000 and has 1,304 square ette of soft gray tones and balanc- into the side where the house nar- brand-new staircase. It’s perfect marble, and the floor is tiled with feet of living space. For details, es with the brick. Light comes rows to the back. for watching the sun set over the soft gray and black marble in a contact the Mandy and David from north- and south-facing win- The kitchen is designed for rooftops of Adams Morgan. basket-weave pattern. The sink is Team of Compass Real Estate at dows as well as creative contem- those who love good food and Inside, the exposed brick con- a second iteration of the hand- 202-425-6417 for Mandy Mills, porary chandeliers and recessed drink, with a specially outfitted tinues up to the second floor and forged iron vanity with marble 202-557-5411 for David Getson, lighting. wine nook under the stairs and a into the master bedroom, which top. The final doors in the hall or [email protected]. The home is filled with state- Vissani wine refrigerator oppo- has two full closets and an en- of-the-art amenities, including a site. A half-bath in the kitchen suite bathroom. 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ANC 2C plans at 2144 California St. NW. ■ open forum. and other site tweaks, but reiterat- ANC 3E Downtown/PennANC 2C Quarter ■ consideration of a D.C. Depart- For details, email info@anc3b. ed that the location is final. TenleytownANC 3E ■ downtown / penn quarter ment of Parks and Recreation per- org or visit anc3b.org. Commissioners said there will American■ american University university Park park The commission will meet at mit for a wedding on the Spanish be time for further discussion on friendship heights / tenleytown 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 14, in Steps at April 16. ANC 3C the shelter at upcoming meetings. The commission will meet at Room A-3, Martin Luther King ■ open comments. ClevelandANC 3C Park ■ Sarah Fashbaugh from the Alco- 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. For details, visit anc2d.org or Woodley■ cleveland Park park / woodley Park holic Beverage Regulation Admin- in Claudio Grossman Hall at the NW. contact [email protected]. Massachusettsmassachusetts Avenueavenue hei Heightsghts istration announced that there are Washington College of Law, Cathedral Heights Agenda items include: 54 establishments within the com- American University, 4300 ■ consideration of a Historic Pres- ANC 3B At the commission’s Feb. 16 mission’s boundaries that are up Nebraska Ave. NW. ervation Review Board applica- GloverANC Park 3B meeting: for license renewal in the near Agenda items include: ■ Glover Park / Cathedral heights tion for reconstruction at the Sixth ■ several residents aired concerns future. License renewals for res- ■ announcements/open forum. & I Historic Synagogue, 606-608 I The commission will meet at about the new homeless shelter the taurants and hotels are due by ■ police report. St. NW, to build a glass exterior 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at District is proposing for 2619 Wis- March 31, while taverns have until ■ discussion of and possible vote and incorporate the adjacent build- Stoddert Elementary School consin Ave. NW. Malia Brink of Sept. 30. on a letter supporting the Janney ing into the new design. and Glover Park Community the Massachusetts Avenue Heights ■ commissioners voted 6-0, with 5K. For details, visit anc2c.us or Center, 4001 Calvert St. NW. Citizens Association presented Lee Brian Reba abstaining, to ■ discussion of and possible vote contact [email protected]. Agenda items include: commissioners a statement with oppose a Historic Preservation on a grant application for the Wil- ■ police report. opposition to the scale of the pro- Review Board application for new son Tiger Run. ANC 2D ■ consideration of a resolution posed facility. “It is a site zoned construction of a house at 3515 ■ discussion of and possible vote Sheridan-KaloramaANC 2D regarding proposed cuts to the for, at most, 3 single­-family Woodley Road NW. That lot pre- on a resolution regarding a traffic- ■ sheridan-kalorama Fillmore Arts Center program. homes, on which the city proposes viously held a contributing house calming audit in the vicinity of The commission will meet at ■ consideration of a resolution to house 38 families, as well as to the Cleveland Park Historic 46th and Fessenden streets NW. 7 p.m. Monday, March 21, at regarding proposed legislation on wrap­around services,” the group’s District that was razed with city ■ discussion of and possible vote Our Lady Queen of the Ameri- transitional homeless shelters for statement says. permission after a botched renova- on a resolution regarding an Alco- cas Church, California Street families, including a recommen- Some residents demanded more tion left it unsafe. Commissioners holic Beverage Control applica- and Phelps Place NW. dation that the mayor’s bill go transparency about the shelter want a covenant in place aimed at tion for a Class D license for a Agenda items include: through the normal legislative pro- selection process, and commis- preventing such an incident in the restaurant at Wagshal’s, 4855 ■ police report. cess, rather than being considered sioner David Valdez hoped Mayor future before supporting new con- Massachusetts Ave. NW. ■ reports from the offices of on an emergency basis, to allow Muriel Bowser “does a reset and struction. ■ presentation by the D.C. Depart- Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 2 opportunity for full council review begins to bring people into the ■ commissioners voted 7-0 to sup- ment of Transportation on the D.C. Council member Jack Evans. and public input. process.” Bowser’s Ward 3 out- port expanding the city’s inclu- Vision Zero program to enhance ■ consideration of 2016 commu- ■ updates, including a report on reach representative, Mike Mat- sionary zoning policy. A resolu- pedestrian safety. nity grant awards. the status of the proposed Pepco- thews, said public discussions will tion addressing the Zoning Com- ■ discussion of and possible vote ■ consideration of renovation Exelon merger. be held to hear feedback on design mission suggests increasing the on a resolution regarding a bill amount of units set aside for low- pending in the D.C. Council that to moderate-income residents would enhance training for special from 8 percent to 12 percent. The police officers and permit univer- commission also argues that a cer- sity police officers to enforce uni- tain percentage of inclusionary versity rules against students in zoning units in new developments nearby off-campus areas. should be multi-bedroom units. For details, visit anc3e.org. ■ commissioners voted 7-0 to sug- gest that the D.C. Department of ANC 3F Public Works invest in smaller ForestANC Hills 3F ■ Forest hills / North cleveland park snow-removal units to clear alley- ways. Commissioners said that The commission will meet at during the recent blizzard, clear- 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at ing snow for first responders was Forest Hills of DC, 4901 Con- an issue. necticut Ave. NW. The commission will hold a Agenda items include: special meeting at 7 p.m. Mon- ■ announcements, including dis- day, March 14, at the 2nd Dis- cussion of the procedure for a trict Police Headquarters, 3320 special election to fill the vacancy Idaho Ave. NW, to discuss the in the single-member district mayor’s proposed legislation on 3F01. transitional homeless shelters ■ police report. for families. The commission ■ open forum. will consider a resolution with a ■ update on Murch Elementary recommendation that the may- School modernization. or’s bill go through the normal ■ consideration of a grant for the legislative process, rather than Forest Hills Connection. being considered on an emer- ■ consideration of stipulated Alco- gency basis, to allow opportuni- holic Beverage Control licenses ty for full council review and for First Vine and R Squared, both public input. located at 4221 Connecticut Ave. The commission will hold its NW. next monthly meeting at 7:30 ■ consideration of a Board of Zon- p.m. Monday, March 21, at the ing Adjustment application for a 2nd District Police Headquar- variance at 3522 Davenport St. ters, 3320 Idaho Ave. NW. NW. For details, visit anc3c.org. ■ consideration of a zoning modi- fication to ban drive-thru busi- ANC 3D nesses in Van Ness. SpringANC V alley3D ■ consideration of updates to the Wesley■ sprin gHeights valley / wesley heights Tree and Slope Overlay. palisades / kent / foxhall ■ consideration of the Universal The commission will meet at Paid Family Leave Act of 2015. 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6. The ■ consideration of revisions to the location has not been deter- plans for the Chick-fil-A restau- mined. rant at 4422 Connecticut Ave. NW. For details, call 202-957-1999 For details, call 202-670-7262 or visit anc3d.org. or visit anc3f.com. The Current Wednesday, March 9, 2016 21

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Sibley ■ “Songs of Our Souls,” a midweek ry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. director Erika Memorial Hospital, 5255 Loughboro Lenten gathering of music, prayer and SE. 202-546-8412. Frankel. 8 p.m. $6.75 to $12. Avalon Road NW. 202-364-7602. The weekly meditation, will feature professional Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. classes will continue through April 27, guest singer Hayley Travers presenting Discussions and lectures 202-966-6000. with an additional session on Friday, music on the theme of “We Grieve.” ■ Sahana N. Kukke, assistant profes- April 1. 7:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Lutheran sor of biomedical engineering at Catho- Performances and readings ■ The D.C. Office of Human Rights Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202- lic University, will discuss “Making Sense ■ Laugh Index Theatre will present and the nonprofit Shoulder-to-Shoulder 337-9070. of Our Senses: Exploring Touch” as part “Three’s Comedy,” featuring stand-up, will present a workshop and discussion ■ Musician Dana Sipos will perform. of the “Women in Science” series. 5 to shortform improv and longform improv. on ways to combat Islamophobia and 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl 7 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Brookla- 7:30 p.m. $5 to $10. DC Arts Center, Thursday, march 10 bring communities together. 6 to 8 p.m. Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys. nd, 625 Monroe St. NE. 202-636-7230. 2438 18th St. NW. laughindextheatre. ■ Performance: The National Free; reservations requested. Old Coun- com. ■ A Bible study session will explore com. Symphony Orchestra, conductor cil Chambers, One Judiciary Square, 441 ■ Harpsichordist and pianist Andreas the issue of world hunger. 6 p.m. Free. ■ The Grapevine Spoken Word Christoph Eschenbach and pianist 4th St. NW. allyworkshop.eventbrite. Staier will per- Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Series will celebrate the timeless art of Jean-Yves Thibaudet (shown) will com. form works by Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-337-9070. storytelling with featured performers perform works by Liszt, Brahms ■ The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center d’Anglebert, ■ Shaka Senghor will discuss his Noa Baum and Michael Parent. 7:30 to and Picker. 7 p.m. $15 to $89. will host a weekly class on meditation. 7 Clérambault, book “Writing My 9:30 p.m. $10 donation suggested. Bus- Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. to 8:30 p.m. $6 to $12. Vajrayogini Bud- L. Couperin, Wrongs: Life, Death, boys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. 202-467-4600. The performance dhist Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. Fischer, Frob- and Redemption in NW. 202-726-0856. will repeat Friday at 11:30 a.m. 202-986-2257. erger and an American Prison” ■ Simply Sherri will host an open mic and Saturday at 8 p.m. Muffat. 8 p.m. Free; tickets required. in conversation with poetry event. 9 to 11 p.m. $5. Cullen Concerts Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, political activist, com- Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. ■ The Kennedy Center’s jazz educa- Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202- mentator and author NW. 202-789-2227. tion program “Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead” 707-5502. Van Jones. 6:30 p.m. weekly dance class designed for people Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Thursday, mar Marchc 10h 10 living with Parkinson’s disease and led Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387- Thursday by teachers trained by the Mark Morris 7638. Children’s programs Dance Group. 2 to 3 p.m. $10 to $13 ■ The Sibley Institute of Bone & Joint ■ “Preschool Series: Fanciful per class; free for an introductory ses- Health will present a seminar on hand Heroes” will explore a room in the Hill- sion. Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albe- pain, tendonitis, ganglion cysts and wood mansion with art projects and marle St. NW. 202-253-7946. other hand and wrist disorders with imaginative play. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. ■ Instructor Nina Dunham will lead a orthopedic surgeons Richard Barth and $10 to $12. Hillwood Estate, Museum “Gentle Gyrokinesis” class to improve David Moss. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reser- and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. posture, balance and agility. 4 p.m. vations required. Conference Room 2, 202-686-5807. Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Sibley Medical Office Building, 5215 ■ A U.S. Botanic Garden docent will Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. Loughboro Road NW. 202-660-6683. host a “March Snugglers” tour for par- 202-727-7527. ■ Harpsichordist Andreas Staier will ents and care providers with a tiny one ■ The Northwest One Library will discuss his craft. 6:30 p.m. Free. Whit- in a snuggly (no strollers or older sib- host a yoga class for adults and teens of tall Pavilion, Jefferson Building, Library lings due to narrow paths and the skill levels. 7 p.m. Free. Northwest One of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707- nature of the program). 10:30 to 11:30 Library, 155 L St. NW. 202-939-5946. 6SULQJ)OLQJ 5502. a.m. Free; reservations required. Con- ■ A weekly Introduction to Flamenco ■ Timothy Egan servatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic class will feature an intense, full-body will discuss his book Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202- warmup followed by a lesson in basic “The Immortal Irish- 225-8333. flamenco technique and choreography. man: The Irish Revo- ■ “March Movie Series: Miniature 7 to 8:15 p.m. $20 per session. Chevy 6LOHQW$XFWLRQ lutionary Who Worlds” will feature “Stuart Little.” 4 Chase Baptist Church, 5671 Western Became an American p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R Ave. NW. [email protected]. Hero.” 7 p.m. Free. St. NW. 202-727-0232. 7KXUVGD\0DUFKWK Politics and Prose, ■ Friends of the Cleveland Park Concerts 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364- Library will present weekly chess ■ The American Folklife Center will SP 1919. instruction for kids of all ages. 5 p.m. host the Anchiskhati Ensemble in a con- ■ The University of the District of Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Con- cert of Easter and Lenten music from Columbia’s “JAZZalive” series will pres- necticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080. the Orthodox paschal cycle in Georgia. ent Zev Feldman, executive vice presi- The event will include a lecture by eth- %XIIHW'LQQHUIURP dent and general manager of Reso- Classes and workshops nomusicologist John A. Graham on the nance Records, discussing the new ■ Housing Counseling Services Inc. theme of oral transmission and improvi- 2SHQ%DUIURP release “Larry Young — In Paris: The will present an orientation session for sational practice. Noon. Free. Whittall ORTF Recordings.” 7 p.m. Free. Recital prospective homebuyers. 11 a.m. Free; Pavilion, Jefferson Building, Library of Hall, Building 46-West, University of the reservations requested. Suite 100, 2410 Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5502. /LYH-D]]$OO1LJKW District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut 17th St. NW. housingetc.org. ■ Musician Tom O’Donnell will Ave. NW. 202-274-5803. ■ Occupational therapist Janet Platt perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s 6LOHQW$XFWLRQZLOOLQFOXGHLWHPV ■ Jim McDermott will discuss his will present a class on how to prevent Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. novel “Bitter Is the Wind.” 7 to 9 p.m. falls. 11 a.m. to noon. Free; reservations gypsysallys.com. JLIWVKRWHOVUHVWDXUDQWVDQGPRUH Free. The Loft, Busboys and Poets, required. Renaissance Meeting Room 2, ■ Musician Seán Barna and the 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. Sibley Memorial Hospital, 5255 Lough- bands Wester Green and Wild Coast will boro Road NW. 202-364-7602. perform. 8 p.m. $8 donation suggested. Films ■ The “Textiles at Twelve” series will Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. :DVKLQJWRQ+LOWRQ ■ Lisner Auditorium’s annual Fla- present “Resist-Dye Mini Workshop,” NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. menco Festival will feature Iciar Bollain’s about the processes common to adding ■ The Funk Parade Kickoff Show will &RQQHFWLFXW$YHQXH1: film “Even the Rain,” about an idealistic color and pattern to textiles. Noon. Free. feature Aaron “Ab” Abernathy with live 7LFNHWVDUHHDFKSHUFRXSOH director and his cynical producer who George Washington University Museum band Nat Turner; Cmpvtr Clvb; Drew Kid come to Bolivia to make a low-budget and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. & the Elevators; and special guests. 8 ZZZ'XSRQW&LUFOH0DLQ6WUHHWVRUJ revisionist epic about the conquest for 202-994-5200. p.m. $15 to $20. Tropicalia, 2001 14th Latin America. 7 p.m. Free; reservations ■ Occupational therapist Janet Platt St. NW. facebook.com/ suggested. Lisner Auditorium, George will present a seminar on “Arthritis and events/1692177971057875. Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. Your Hands.” Noon. Free. Renaissance ■ The Jon Stickley Trio and the Hello 202-994-6800. Meeting Room 1, Sibley Memorial Hospi- Strangers will perform. 8 p.m. $12. ■ The “Film in Focus” series will fea- tal, 5255 Loughboro Road NW. 202- Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. ture the 2015 documentary “King 364-7602. gypsysallys.com. Georges,” about Philadelphia restaura- ■ Iona Senior Services will host a See Events/Page 23 The Current Wednesday, March 9, 2016 23 Events&Entertainment Continued From Page 22 and Cinemax to over 127 million sub- scribers worldwide. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Free; ■ Deer Tick and Mutual Benefit will reservations required. Kenney Auditori- perform. 8 p.m. $25. Sixth & I Historic um, Nitze Building, Johns Hopkins Uni- Exhibit eyes American portraiture Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 800-745- versity School of Advanced International “The Outwin 2016: American Por- Located at 801 K St. NW on the 3000. Studies, 1740 Massachusetts Ave. NW. traiture Today,” an exhibit highlighting second floor, the exhibit space is ■ Hollertown will perform bluegrass sais-jhu.edu. the results from this year’s Outwin open Tuesday through Friday from 10 and contemporary music. 8 to 11 p.m. ■ Silas Kopf, a studio furniture Boochever Portrait Competition, will a.m. to 4 p.m. and this Saturday from No cover; two item per person minimum. maker and designer for over 40 years, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit will be Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylva- will discuss “Making Craftsmanship Rel- exhibit closed March 17, 18 and 22. nia Ave. SE. 202-546-8412. evant in a Digital Age.” 6 to 8 p.m. $10; On exposeddc.com. free for museum members. Reserva- ■ The Embassy of the Czech Demonstrations tions required. George Washington Uni- open Saturday at the National Por- Republic will open an exhibit of ■ Gardening and cooking writer Adri- versity Museum and Textile Museum, trait Gallery and continue through drawings and photographs by Alexan- enne Cook and nutritionist Danielle 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-7394. Jan. 8. Organizers culled more than dr Hackenschmied (aka Sasha Ham- Cooke will explain how to grow and pre- ■ Matthias Hollwich, co-founder and 2,500 entries to select 73 artworks mid) tomorrow with a lecture at 6 pare potatoes, radishes and turnips for principal of progressive New York archi- by 43 artists for the exhibit, which p.m. that highlights the career of the spring dishes. Noon and 12:45 p.m. tecture firm Hollwich Kushner and Archi- includes sculpture, mixed media, pho- Oscar-winning Czech-born filmmaker. Free. Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. tizer, will discuss “New Aging and Inno- tographs, paintings and drawings. The show will continue through Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. vation,” about architectural prototypes Located at 8th and F streets NW, March 31. RSVP by today for the lec- Brenda Zlamany’s oil on panel 202-225-8333. to better accommodate an aging popula- the gallery is open daily from 11:30 ture at sashahammid.eventbrite.com. ■ “Cooking Korean in America” will tion. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $10 to $35; reser- a.m. to 7 p.m. 202-633-1000. Located at 3900 Spring of Free- “Portrait #138 (David Hockney)” feature a conversation with Deuki Hong vations required. District Architecture ■ “The Journey,” presenting compos- dom St. NW, the embassy is open is part of the National Portrait and Matt Rodbard, authors of the forth- Center, 421 7th St. NW. aiadc.com. ite images by Cairo-born artist Marwa Monday through Thursday from 9 Gallery’s “Outwin” exhibit. coming “Koreatown: A Cook Book”; a ■ Mark Vanhoe- Adel that highlight the plight of a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. demonstration by Danielle Chang, nacker, a pilot for Brit- women in the male-dominated society to 3:30 p.m. 202-274-9100. Located at 2124 8th St. NW, the author of “Lucky Rice: Stories and Reci- ish Airways, will dis- in which she was raised, will open ■ “Turning 38… Continuing to Inno- gallery is open Monday through Satur- pes From Night Markets, Feasts, and cuss his book “Skyfar- tomorrow at vate,” a group day from noon to 6 p.m. 202-234- Family Tables”; and Korean-American- ing: A Journey With a Syra Arts with show celebrating 7103. inspired food and snacks. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Pilot.” 6:45 to 8:45 an artist’s the 38th anniver- ■ Studio Gallery opened three $40; reservations required. Wallace H. p.m. $30 to $45. S. reception from sary of Zenith shows last week and will continue Coulter Performance Plaza, National Dillon Ripley Center, 6 to 8 p.m. The Gallery, will open them through March 26. An artists’ Museum of American History, 14th 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633- exhibit will con- Friday with an art- reception will take place Saturday Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 3030. tinue through ists’ reception from 4 to 6 p.m., artists’ gallery talks americanhistory.si.edu. ■ The Rev. Michael Witczak, associ- March 31. from 4 to 8 p.m. will be given March 19 from 4 to 6 ate professor of liturgical studies at Located at An additional art- p.m., and a closing reception will be Discussions and lectures Catholic University, will discuss “Saints 1054 31st St. ists’ reception will held March 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. ■ “Women in the Middle East Politi- in America: Centuries of Faith.” 6:45 to NW in Suite A Messay Shoakena’s work is take place Satur- “Adam and Eve: The Ultimate cal Sphere” will feature Vickie Langohr, 9 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Cen- at Canal featured at Exposed DC. day from 2 to 6 Screw Up” features drawings and professor of political science at the Col- ter, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633- Square, the p.m., and the paintings by Amy Davis that explore lege of the Holy Cross; Marwa Shalaby, 3030. gallery is open by appointment only. show will continue through April 16. the expulsion of Adam and Eve from director of the Women’s Rights in the ■ Ellen Malcolm 703-944-3824. Located at 1429 Iris St. NW, the the Garden of Eden. Middle East Program at Rice University; will discuss his book ■ Hosted by the Historical Society of gallery is open Wednesday through “Pages and Prints” presents art- and Hind Ahmed Zaki, doctoral candi- “When Women Win: Washington, D.C., the 10th annual Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. 202- ist’s books, collagraphs and wood- date in political science at the University Emily’s List and the Exposed DC Photography Show will 783-2963. block prints by Elizabeth Curren that of Washington. Noon to 2 p.m. Free; res- Rise of Women in open tomorrow at the Carnegie ■ “Mirror Mirrored: Art Meets the reflect an interest in natural land- ervations required. Room 602, Elliott American Politics.” 7 Library with a reception from 6 to 10 Monsters,” a group show of contem- scapes and invented terrains. School of International Affairs, George p.m. Free. Politics and p.m. Featuring 47 photographs select- porary artworks that re-imagine the “Shadowplay” includes photo- Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. Prose, 5015 Connect- ed for their unique views of the Wash- fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, graphs by Jo Levine that explore the elliott.gwu.edu. icut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ington area, the show will continue opened last week at Washington many shapes and moods of shadows. ■ Dr. David Helms, an expert on ■ Panelists Joseph Ellis, Jack Rakove through April 1. Tickets for opening Project for the Arts, where it will Located at 2108 R St. NW, the gal- health care improvements through plan- and Kenneth Bowling will discuss the night, which will include beer from continue through April 15. A perfor- lery is open Wednesday through Fri- ning and the development of new initia- story behind the Bill of Rights, the ratifi- Bluejacket Brewery and dance tunes mance related to the exhibit will fea- day from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturday tives to expand coverage for the unin- cation of the Constitution and the First by DJ Neville C, cost $20 to $45; ture vocalist and writer Joseph Keck- from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 202-232- sured, will discuss “Getting to Universal Federal Congress. 7 p.m. Free. cocktail attire is suggested. ler on March 16 from 7 to 8 p.m. 8734. Health Care.” Luncheon at 12:15 p.m.; McGowan Theater, National Archives program at 1 p.m. $10 to $30. Woman’s Building, Constitution Avenue between National Democratic Club, 1526 New 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-6814. exhibition “Seeing Nature: Landscape benefit rebuilding efforts in communities operations at Hillwood, will lead a Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. ■ The Bowen Center for the Study of Masterworks From the Paul G. Allen destroyed during Cyclone Winston. 6 hands-on orchid workshop on “To Repot ■ Artist Cecily Brown will discuss her the Family will present a talk on “Emo- Family Collection.” 6:30 p.m. $15; reser- p.m. $20. Renaissance Washington or Not?” 1 to 3 p.m. $25 to $30. Hill- work in conversation with Harry Cooper, tional Process in Society” by Katharine vations required. Phillips Collection, Hotel, 1143 New Hampshire Ave. NW. wood Estate, Museum and Gardens, curator and head of modern art at the G. Baker. 7:30 p.m. Free. Bowen Center 1600 21st St. NW. folger.edu/poetry. fofiji.org/events. 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. National Gallery of Art. 3:30 p.m. Free. for the Study of the Family, 4400 MacAr- ■ The Kennedy Center’s World Stag- ■ “Tudor Nights: March Madness!” The workshop will repeat March 13 at East Building Auditorium, National Gal- thur Blvd. NW. 202-965-4400. es festival will feature “Happy Hour,” a will feature a cocktail evening centered 1:30 p.m. and March 26 at 10 a.m. lery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution new dance work by Monica Bill Barnes on the sporting life at Tudor Place, ■ Artist Will Fleishell will present a Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Films and Anna Bass. 7 and 9 p.m. $59 to including a display of early-20th-century drop-in figure drawing class. 6:30 to ■ Sherene Seikaly, assistant profes- ■ The DC Independent Film Festival $69. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. golf and tennis equipment. 6:30 to 8:30 9:30 p.m. $15. Capitol Hill Arts Work- sor of history at the University of Califor- will feature the local premiere of Rick 202-467-4600. The performance will p.m. $20; free for members. Tudor Place shop, 545 7th St. SE. 202-547-6839. nia at Santa Barbara, will discuss her Goldsmith’s “Mind/Game: The Unquiet repeat Friday at 7 and 9 p.m. Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st book “Men of Capital: Scarcity and Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw,” about ■ The Washington Improv Theater St. NW. tudorplace.org. Concerts Economy in Mandatory Palestine.” 3:30 a former standout for the Washington will open its 10th annual Fighting Improv ■ The Friday Morning Music Club will to 5 p.m. Free; reservations required. Mystics and her post-basketball strug- Smackdown Tournament, an Tour present a concert featuring works by Room 505, Elliott School of International gles with depression and mental illness. elimination-style competition with teams ■ Jason Gedeik, head of design Grieg, Falla and Spohr. Noon. Free. Cal- Affairs, George Washington University, 6:15 p.m. $11. Carnegie Institution for competing for audience favor. 7:30 and operations at Hillwood, will present “Gar- vary Baptist Church, 755 8th St. NW. 1957 E St. NW. elliott.gwu.edu. Science, 1530 P St. NW. dciff-indie.org. 9:30 p.m. $12 to $15. Source, 1835 dener’s Focus: An Orchid-Filled Green- 202-333-2075. ■ Physicist, neuroscientist and robot- The festival will continue through Sun- 14th St. NW. washingtonimprovtheater. house.” 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Included in ■ “Fringe Music in the Library” will ics mentor Bill Marks will lead a weekly day with events at various venues. com. The competition will continue suggested donation of $5 to $15 for feature Rogue Collective, a group that open discussion of science topics with ■ The West End Interim Library will through April 12. museum admission; tickets distributed explores the gap between classical students and adults over snacks in the present the 2014 film “Noah.” 6:30 p.m. ■ Contradiction Dance will present at 10 a.m. Hillwood Estate, Museum and music and other major art mediums Wilson High School Science Club. 3:30 Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Vir- “Code Switch.” 8 p.m. $20 to $30. Ana- Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202- through new collaboration, original com- to 6 p.m. Free. Room B101, Wilson High ginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707. costia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope 686-5807. The tour will repeat at vari- position, improvisation and perfor- School, 3950 Chesapeake St. NW. 202- Road SE. 240-475-7570. The perfor- ous times throughout March. mance. Noon. Free. Martin Luther King 329-8320. Performances and readings mance will repeat Friday at 8 p.m. Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202- ■ Richard Plepler, chairman and CEO ■ The Phillips Collection and the Fol- Friday,mar Marchc 11h 11 727-0321. of Home Box Office Inc., will discuss the ger Shakespeare Library will host a Special events Friday ■ Organist Hans Uwe Hielscher of operations of the world’s most success- reading by poets Mark Doty and Aimee ■ The nonprofit group Friends of Fiji Classes and workshops Wiesbaden, Germany, will present a “Fri- ful pay TV service, which provides HBO Nezhukumatathil in response to the will host a Kava Night & Fundraiser to ■ Jason Gedeik, head of design See Events/Page 24 24 Wednesday, March 9, 2016 The Current Events&Entertainment Continued From Page 23 cheon at 12:15 p.m.; program at 1 p.m. $12 to $25. Human Rights Campaign, inner light. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free; $10 to $30. Woman’s National Demo- 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW. reservations required. Science of Spiri- day Music at Midday” recital. 12:15 p.m. cratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. reelaffirmations.org. tuality Meditation Center, 2950 Arizona Free. National City Christian Church, 5 NW. 202-232-7363. ■ The DC Independent Film Festival Ave. NW. [email protected]. Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. ■ Society of the Cincinnati executive will feature the D.C. premiere of Paul ■ Local instructor Lauren Jacobs will ■ The local jazz ensemble Al Fresco director Jack Warren will discuss manu- Sapiano’s film lead a “Stretch, Sip and Stroll” restor- will perform. 6:45 to 8 p.m. Free. Guy scripts and printed materials in the “Driving While ative yoga class. A tea with light snacks Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert Anderson House collections that illus- Black,” a dark and a tour of the historic Dumbarton St. NW. 202-727-7703. trate how a scarcity of gunpowder comedy based House will follow. 1 to 3 p.m. $30 to ■ The Talea Ensemble will perform shaped the Revolutionary War. 12:30 on interac- $35. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. Brian Ferneyhough’s new commission p.m. Free. Society of the Cincinnati, tions with 202-337-2288. and other premieres. 8 p.m. Free; tick- Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts police growing ets required. Coolidge Auditorium, Jeffer- Ave. NW. 202-785-2040. up in Los Angeles. Star Dominique Purdy Concerts son Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st ■ Grigore Pop-Eleches, associate will attend. 7:15 p.m. $11. Burke The- ■ The Friday Morning Music Club will St. SE. 202-707-5502. professor of politics and international ater, Naval Heritage Center, 701 Penn- present the Ross-Roberts High School ■ Musicians Ben Cosgrove and Max affairs at Princeton University, will dis- sylvania Ave. NW. dciff-indie.org. Competition for Woodwinds, Brass and Garcia Conover will perform, at 8 p.m.; cuss “Conflict and Identity in Post-Revo- Percussion. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. and Crooks and Crows will perform a lutionary Ukraine.” 12:30 to 2 p.m. Free; Performances and readings National Presbyterian Church, 4101 blend of American, folk and country reservations required. Suite 412, Elliott ■ The Guy Mendilow Ensemble will Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-333-2075. music, at 10:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s School of International Affairs, George present “Tales From the Forgotten King- Friday, march 9 ■ The Kosciuszko Foundation and Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. dom,” a Pollin Music Shabbat selection the Washington International Piano Arts Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. ■ Discussion: Charles Duhigg will elliott.gwu.edu. of Sephardic songs arranged in sym- Council will present a concert by pianist gypsysallys.com. discuss his book “Smarter Faster ■ Composer Brian Ferneyhough will phonic style. 6 to 7 p.m. Free. Washing- Alexei Ulitin of Kiev, Ukraine. 1:30 p.m. ■ Baldwin Wallace University will Better: The Secrets of Being Pro- discuss his Library of Congress commis- ton Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Free. The Kosciuszko Foundation, 2025 present “Advance Always: A Celebration ductive in Life and Business.” 7 sion. 6:30 p.m. Free. Whittall Pavilion, Macomb St. NW. whctemple.org/pollin. O St. NW. 202-785-2320. of Frank Battisti and Garwood Whaley,” p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, ■ “Free Folger Friday” will feature a ■ The U.S. Army Chorus will perform an evening of music in honor of two Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364- 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5502. reading of Eric Hissom’s new play “The as part of its “Celebrating 60: Anniver- luminaries in the field of music educa- 1919. tion. 8 p.m. $25. Concert Hall, Kennedy ■ Karen Branan Tragical Comedy of Thyramus and sary Concert Series.” 4 p.m. Free. St. Center. 202-467-4600. will discuss her book Pisbee,” featuring the author and actors Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1514 15th St. ■ “Jazz on the Hill” will feature the “The Family Tree,” Adam Wesley Brown, Tom Story and NW. usarmyband.com. Kevin Cordt Quartet. 8 to 11 p.m. No about the hanging of Rachel Zampelli. 5 p.m. Free; NW. 202-338-3552. ■ The 21st Century Consort will pres- cover; two item per person minimum. four black people by a reservations required. Folger ■ National Symphony Orchestra ent “Icons,” featuring works by George Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylva- white lynch mob in Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol bassist Paul DeNola and violinist Heath- Crumb, Andrea Clearfield and others. 5 nia Ave. SE. 202-546-8412. 1912 and the role of St. SE. folger.edu. er LeDoux Green will present “NSO p.m. Free. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithso- ■ The Ron Holloway Band, Blue Mira- the local sheriff, ■ The Kennedy Center’s World Stag- Teddy Bear Concert: The String Thing,” nian American Art Museum, 8th and G cle and the 8 Ohms Band will perform. Branan’s great-grandfather. 7 p.m. Free. es festival will feature the East Coast featuring bite-size excerpts from Mozart, streets NW. 202-633-1000. 8:30 p.m. $12 to $14. Gypsy Sally’s, Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. premiere of composer-performer Vân- Copland, Rossini, Tchaikovsky and other ■ Members of the Kennedy Center 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. Ánh Võ’s “The Odyssey: From Vietnam to famous composers (recommended for Opera House Orchestra will perform ■ Alliance Française de Washington America,” using music, spoken word, ages 3 through 10). 11 a.m. and 1:30 works by Tchaikovsky, Gershwin, Rach- Discussions and lectures will host a talk by filmmaker and author live media and more to explore the jour- p.m. $20. Family Theater, Kennedy Cen- maninoff and Brahms, as well as tradi- ■ Mary Sarah Bilder will discuss her Rokhaya Diallo on “Afro!,” her portrait neys of the Boat People escaping war ter. 202-467-4600. The performance tional Azerbaijani folk music. 6 p.m. book “Madison’s Hand: Revising the series of Afro-Parisians who opt to wear and abandoning their lives in search of will repeat Sunday at 1:30 and 4 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. Constitutional Convention.” Noon. Free. their hair au naturél. 7 p.m. $10 to $15. freedom. 7 p.m. $49. Terrace Theater, ■ A park ranger will lead a planetari- 202-467-4600. McGowan Theater, National Archives Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The um program about the season’s bright- ■ Austrian multi-instrumentalist Building, Constitution Avenue between Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. performance will repeat Saturday at 7 est stars, planets and constellations (for Hubert von Goisern will perform. 7 p.m. 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-6814. p.m. ages 5 and older). 1 to 1:45 p.m. Free. Free; reservations required. Austrian ■ American landscape designer, his- Films ■ Stage and film actor Tom Blair will Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Cultural Forum, 3424 International torian, writer and lecturer Kathryn Aalto ■ “Lunch and a Movie” will feature a present a dramatic solo performance of Road NW. 202-895-6070. The program Court NW. acfdc.org. will discuss her adventures writing “The screening of Sydney Pollack’s 1982 film “The Gospel According to St. Mark.” 7 will repeat Sunday at 1 p.m. ■ The Capitol Hill Chorale and Voce Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh: A “Tootsie,” starring Dustin Hoffman and p.m. $20 suggested donation. St. ■ A park ranger will lead a planetari- Chamber Singers will perform choral Walk Through the Forest That Inspired Jessica Lange. Lunch at noon; film at 1 Alban’s Episcopal Church, 3001 Wiscon- um program about the solar system, the works by Monteverdi, Bruckner, the Hundred Acre Wood.” Noon to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required for sin Ave. NW. 202-363-8286. A discus- Milky Way and other deep space objects Mendelssohn, Rheinberger and Kevin p.m. Free; reservations required. Con- lunch. Guy Mason Recreation Center, sion with the actor will take place Satur- (for ages 7 and older). 4 to 4:45 p.m. Seigfried, the chorale’s composer-in- servatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Gar- 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7703. day at 9:30 a.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 residence. 7:30 p.m. $15 to $25; free den, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225- ■ Reel Affirmations XTRA will present ■ Aura Curiatlas Physical Theatre will Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. for ages 12 and younger. Capitol Hill 8333. Joseph Graham’s film “Beautiful present “Dream Logic,” an evolving col- Presbyterian Church, 201 4th St. SE. ■ London-based journalist Sonia Pur- Something,” about four diverse men as lection of magical short stories told Classes and workshops capitolhillchorale.org. The performance nell will discuss her book “Clementine: they navigate life during one sublime through movement, physical comedy, ■ Guy Mason Recreation Center will will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m. The Life of Mrs. Winston Churchill.” Lun- night in Philadelphia. 7 and 9:15 p.m. acrobatics and dance. 8 p.m. $20. Lab host a tai chi class and an exercise and ■ Dumbarton Concerts will present Theatre II, Atlas Performing Arts Center, dance class with Gayla April. 9:30 a.m. pianist Alon Goldstein, cellist Amit Peled 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org. The perfor- Free; reservations required. Guy Mason and clarinetist mance will repeat Saturday at 3 and 8 Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. Alex Fiterstein p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. 202-727-7527. performing ■ Busboys and Poets will present ■ The Mount Pleasant Library will works by “11th Hour Poetry Slam,” hosted by present “Saturday Morning Yoga.” 10 Beethoven, 2Deep the Poetess. 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. a.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 Brahms and $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122. Bloch. 8 p.m. 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■ Instructor Ann Richards will lead a $30 to $35. Dumbarton United Method- class on “When Good Patterns Go Bad: ist Church, 3133 Dumbarton St. NW. Tour /HIWWRULJKW)811<*,5/  $1,0$/&5$&.(56  .12&.('83  Avoiding and Fixing Knitting Mistakes.” 202-965-2000. ■ The American University Museum 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. $45 to $65. S. ■ The Tin Man will perform, at 8 will present a docent-led tour of one of Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson p.m.; and the band Hardworker will >OH[»Z5V[[V3PRL& its winter exhibitions. 12:30 p.m. Free. Drive SW. 202-633-3030. perform, at 10:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy American University Museum, Katzen ■ Heather Markowitz, founder of Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. /VSS`^VVK»Z3V]L(MMHPY^P[O Arts Center, American University, 4400 WithLoveDC, will lead a “Practice With gypsysallys.com. 1L^PZO/\TVY Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300. Love” yoga class. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. ■ The John E. Mar- Free. Conservatory West Gallery, U.S. low Guitar Series will Sun Mar 13, 7:30pm Saturday, March 12 feature classical gui- Saturday march 12 Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. is entertaining, clip-lled talk at the Avalon eatre examines the lasting— 202-225-8333. tarist David Russell. 8 and hilarious—impression Jewish humor has made on movie audiences Children’s programs ■ Yoga Activist will present a class p.m. $44; $22 for stu- through more than 100 years of American cinema. ■ Teaching artist Anka Zaremba will for beginners. 11 a.m. Free. Petworth dents ages 18 6SRQVRUHGE\WKH(G%HUNRZLW])LOP(GXFDWLRQ)XQG lead a Saturday art workshop on how to Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202- through 22; free for Hosted by Peter Stein  use magnifying glasses and viewfinders 243-1188. ages 17 and younger. )RUPHU'LUHFWRU6DQ)UDQFLVFR-HZLVK)LOP)HVWLYDO to discover signs of spring on the ■ The Science of Spirituality Medita- Westmoreland Congregational United Kreeger Museum grounds (for ages 10 tion Center will begin a three-week intro- Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland Circle. and older). 10 a.m. to noon. $15 to $20. ductory class on Jyoti meditation, a dis- marlowguitar.org. [OLH]HSVUVYNQL^PZOO\TVY | Box Office: (202) 966-3464 | 5612 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road cipline focusing on the experience of See Events/Page 25 The Current Wednesday, March 9, 2016 25 Events&Entertainment Continued From Page 24 with preference given to residents of the p.m. $350. Residence of the Ambassa- Christopher Park will perform. 4 p.m. 20016 ZIP code. Reeves Aquatic Center, dor of Colombia, 1520 20th St. NW. $15 to $30; reservations suggested. ■ Better Off Dead and Hypnotic Wil- American University, 4400 Massachu- facebook.com/ChamberDanceProject. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. lie will perform. 8 p.m. $10 to $14. setts Ave. NW. [email protected]. ■ The Welders, a playwrights’ phillipscollection.org/music. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysal- collective devoted to developing and ■ Capital City Symphony will present lys.com. Performances producing new work, will host its third “Haunted Topography, Heavenly Life,” ■ Musician Greg Dulli will perform an ■ GALita will present a bilingual annual theatrical gala and fundraiser featuring works by David T. Little and intimate solo show. 8 p.m. $30 to $33. adaptation of “El mundo es un pañuelo/ with live and silent auctions, specialty Gustav Mahler. 5 p.m. $25. Lang The- Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. The World Is a cocktails and the premiere of five short atre, Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 NW. 800-745-3000. Handkerchief,” new plays. 8 p.m. $30 to $130. H St. NE. atlasarts.org. ■ “Ladies of Jazz” will feature Kim a play by the Carnegie Library, 801 K St. NW. ■ Guest organist Karen Electra Scudera with Batida Diferente perform- late Chilean oldschoolrevolution.bpt.me. Christianson will present a recital. 5:15 ing Brazilian jazz. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; writer Jorge p.m. $10 donation suggested. two item per person minimum. Mr. Hen- Díaz about a Tours and walks Washington National Cathedral, ry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. clown who ■ The Chesapeake Climate Action Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues SE. 202-546-8412. becomes disenchanted with the circus Network will host a “Global Warming NW. nationalcathedral.org. and sets out on his magic handkerchief Walking Tour of DC,” a look at how Sunday, march 13 ■ Members of the Kennedy Center Discussions and lectures to see the world (suitable for the entire climate change is affecting the District’s ■ Concert: The Fry Street Quartet Opera House Orchestra will perform ■ Jamie Stiehm, a Creators Syndi- family but especially ages 5 through 12). forests and neighborhoods. 10 a.m. to will perform works by Amy Beach, works by Villa-Lobos, Kuhlau and Loef- cate columnist and contributor to 3 p.m. $10 to $12. GALA Theatre, 3333 12:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Laura Kaminsky, Libby Larsen and fler. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Ken- usnews.com, will discuss “Rachel Car- 14th St. NW. 202-234-7174. The perfor- Meet at the front entrance to the Joan Tower in honor of Women’s nedy Center. 202-467-4600. son: Bringer of Silent Spring,” about how mance will repeat March 19 at 3 p.m. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. History Month. 3:30 p.m. Free. ■ The Georgetown Concert Series Carson launched a major social move- ■ The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance NW. chesapeakeclimate.org. West Garden Court, National Gal- will feature “Compline by Candlelight,” a ment with publication of her book in Ensemble from Denver will perform. Pre- ■ The U.S. Botanic Garden will host a lery of Art, 4th Street and Constitu- 30-minute traditional service chanted by 1962. 1 p.m. Free. Peabody Room, show discussion led by Dance Place co- tour of its growing facility, the largest tion Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. the St. John’s Choir in an ancient rite of Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. director Deborah Riley at 7:45 p.m.; per- greenhouse complex supporting a public contemplation. 8 p.m. Free. St. John’s 202-727-0232. formance at 8 p.m. $15 to $30. Dance garden in the United States. 12:30, 1 Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish, ■ John Feinstein will discuss his Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. and 1:30 p.m. $5 to $10. Registration 3240 O St. NW. 202-338-1796. book “The Legends Club: Dean Smith, The performance will repeat Sunday at required. U.S. Botanic Garden Produc- “English Country Dance” workshop. Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Valvano, and an 7 p.m. tion Facility, 4700 Shepherd Parkway 12:30 to 2:45 p.m. $5. Dumbarton Discussions and lectures Epic Basketball Rivalry,” at 1 p.m.; ■ Lisner Auditorium’s annual Fla- SW. 202-225-8333. House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288. ■ Jim Wallis, president and founder Mitchell Yockelson will discuss his book menco Festival will feature Ballet Fla- ■ “Be an Animal Athlete!” will feature ■ A teacher from Yoga Activist will of Sojourners, “Forty-Seven Days: How Pershing’s War- menco de Andalucía revisiting five of the a 1.8-mile hike along the Rock Creek present a “Soothing Sunday Yoga” class will discuss riors Came of Age to Defeat the German most celebrated choreographies of its Park Healthy Parks Healthy People Track for adults. 1:30 p.m. Free. Watha T. Dan- his book Army in World War I,” at 3:30 p.m.; and repertoire in honor of the company’s Trail with a look at the adjacent bridges, iel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202- “America’s Iris Bohnet will discuss her book “What 20th anniversary. 8 p.m. $35 to $65. wayside exhibits, plants, animals and 727-1288. Original Sin: Works: Gender Equality by Design,” at 6 Lisner Auditorium, George Washington historic Peirce Mill. 2 p.m. Free. Meet in ■ ArtJamz will present a “Krazy Kan- Racism, White p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Con- University, 730 21st St. NW. 202-994- the west parking lot at Picnic Grove #2, dinsky Clovers” class (for ages 6 through Privilege, and necticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. 6800. Beach Drive and Broad Branch Road 10). 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. $27 to $29. Art- the Bridge to a New America.” 10:10 ■ Deaf Services librarian Janice ■ “Hexagon 2016: Red, White, and NW. 202-895-6070. The program will Jamz Brookland Studio, 716 Monroe St. a.m. Free. Washington National Cathe- Rosen will facilitate a “Book Club in Voters’ Blues” will feature original songs repeat March 26 at 10 a.m. NE. artjamzdc.com. dral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin ave- American Sign Language” discussion of with newly composed music and lyrics ■ A Umbrian cooking class will focus nues NW. nationalcathedral.org. Paula Hawkins’ thriller “The Girl on the about the primary elections and other Sunday,mar Marchc 13h 13 on Easter dishes from lamb to tradition- ■ The Amram Scholar Series will Train.” 2 p.m. Free. Room 215, Martin political fodder. Proceeds will benefit the Sunday al breads. 3 to 5 p.m. $75; reservations present a book talk by Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home. 8 Children’s programs required. Via Umbria, 1525 Wisconsin Georgetown Universi- St. NW. 202-559-5368. p.m. $30. Theater, Wilson High School, ■ U.S. Botanic Garden children’s Ave. NW. viaumbria.com/events. ty’s Center for Securi- ■ Avalon Theatre’s film studies pro- 3950 Chesapeake St. NW. 202-333- education specialist Lee Coykendall will ty Studies director gram will focus on “What’s Not to Like? 7469. Performances will continue lead a youth workshop on “Orchids in Concerts Bruce Hoffman, Hollywood’s Love Affair With Jewish through April 3. Focus” (for ages 12 through 16). 1:30 ■ The Chevy Chase Presbyterian author of “Anonymous Humor,” featuring a talk by Emmy- and and 3:30 p.m. Free; reservations Church will present the 39th annual Soldiers: The Struggle Peabody-winning producer Peter Stein Special events required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Bach Marathon, featuring the music of for Israel, 1917- that will include clips from various films. ■ As part of Smithsonian magazine’s Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. Bach in half-hour programs. 2 to 7 p.m. 1947.” 10:30 a.m. Free. Washington 7:30 to 10 p.m. $18 to $20. Avalon The- Museum Day Live! event, a self-guided 202-225-8333. Free. Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb atre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202- tour will feature correspondence among ■ A park ranger will lead a planetari- 1 Chevy Chase Circle NW. 202-363- St. NW. whctemple.org/amram. 966-6000. the women of the Heurich family, on um program on “Astronomy Stars: 2202. ■ Steve Harrigan will discuss his view to the public for the first time. 11 Women Who Changed the Night” (for ■ The Washington Bach Consort and book “A Friend of Mr. Lincoln,” at 1 p.m.; Family programs a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free. Heurich House ages 7 and older). 1 to 1:45 p.m. Free. organist J. Reilly Lewis will present “The and Patrick K. O’Donnell will discuss his ■ A family celebration will offer a day Museum, New Hampshire Avenue and Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Little Organ Book, Part 2.” Lecture at 2 book “Washington’s Immortals: The of live music, performances and crafts. 20th Street NW. heurichhouse.org. Road NW. 202-895-6070. p.m.; concert at 3 p.m. $10 to $69. Untold Story of an Elite Regiment Who 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Renwick Gallery, ■ The National Building Museum will ■ Children will hear a story about National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Changed the Course of the Revolution,” 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue present “Design and Build a New Ameri- Marian Anderson and then create a spe- Nebraska Ave. NW. bachconsort.org. at 5 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 NW. 202-633-1000. can Garden,” featuring a chance to help cial piece of art. 2 to 5 p.m. Free. ■ The Steinway Series will feature Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ A festival celebrating the stories of build a 2-D garden on the floor of the National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F David Hardy, principal cellist of the ■ “A Closer Look at Artists’ Practices young women and girls of color will fea- Great Hall. Noon to 3 p.m. Free. National streets NW. 202-633-1000. National Symphony Orchestra and a and Techniques” will feature Daphne ture music DJs, hip-hop performances, Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202- founding member of the Kennedy Center See Events/Page 26 conversations with successful business 272-2448. Classes and workshops Chamber Players, and Lisa Emenheiser, women, a food demonstration, poetry ■ The opening of the new mini-exhib- ■ The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center pianist of the 21st Century Consort and and student workshops, exhibition tours, it “The BND, the German Federal Intelli- will host a class on “Advice for Life.” 10 a 25-year member of the National Sym- 7+(:25/')$0286 games and inventor activities. 11 a.m. gence Agency: 60 Years” will feature and 11:30 a.m. Free; $5 to $12 dona- phony Orchestra. 3 p.m. Free. McEvoy to 4:30 p.m. Free. Wallace H. Coulter remarks by BND chief historian Bodo tion suggested. Vajrayogini Buddhist Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Performance Plaza, National Museum of Hechelhammer about the agency’s his- Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. 202- Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202- American History, 14th Street and Con- tory and its unique relationship with U.S. 986-2257. 633-1000. stitution Avenue NW. 202-633-1000. intelligence. 1 p.m. Free. International ■ The Dumbarton House will host an ■ German-Korean pianist Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393- Films 7798. ■ “Bolshoi Post-Modern: Innovative ■ The Tenley-Friendship Library will WKL^PSSWYV]PKL! 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, Street and Constitution Avenue NW. powers are as questionable as her judg- ‹(JJV\U[Z7H`HISL‹(JJV\U[Z9LJLP]HISL‹7H`YVSS 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. The sev- 202-737-4215. ment. 7:30 p.m. Free. Arts Club of Wash- ‹)\KNL[Z‹7YVQLJ[PVUZ‹*-6M\UJ[PVUZ en-week workshop series will continue ■ “New Political Trends? Germany’s ington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282. ‹*VU[YVSSLYM\UJ[PVUZ‹)\ZPULZZ*VUZ\S[PUN through March 28. States Vote” will feature a discussion by ■ Laugh Index Theatre will present ‹;H_7YLWHYH[PVUHUK-PSPUN‹;H_7SHUUPUNHUK:[YH[LN` ■ Poets on the Fringe will host a D.C.-based German journalists Ines “Improv Wars.” 7:30 p.m. $8 to $15. DC weekly poetry workshop. 7 to 9 p.m. Poehl and Ina Ruck on March 13 elec- Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. Free. Stoddert Recreation Center, 4001 tions in the German states of Baden- laughindextheatre.com. :(9,,5(5+(::6*0(;,: Calvert St. NW. [email protected]. Württemberg, Rhineland Palatinate and (-<33:,9=0*,*7(-094 Saxony-Anhalt. 12:30 to 2 p.m. Free; Sporting event Concerts reservations required. Goethe-Institut ■ The Washington Wizards will play >,(9,:4(33)<:05,::,?7,9;: ■ Pianist Azariah Tan will perform. 6 Washington, Suite 3, 1900 K St. NW. the Detroit Pistons. 8 p.m. $18 to $899. p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy goetheinstitutwashington.eventbrite. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-  ¶ Center. 202-467-4600. com. 3000. ■ Washington Performing Arts will ■ Northwest Neighbors Village will ¶ present a talk and slideshow on “Native present the Montreal Symphony per- Tuesday, mar Marchc h15 15 PUMV'ZHYLLU[H_JVT forming works by Debussy, Prokofiev Bees of North America” by retired biolo- Tuesday and Stravinsky. 7 p.m. $50 to $120. gist Jane Whitaker. 3:30 p.m. Free; res- Children’s programs 6\Y^LIZP[L! Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467- ervations required by March 11. Assem- ■ “Tudor Tots: St. Patrick’s Day” will ^^^ZHYLLU[H_JVT 4600. bly Room, Forest Hills of DC, 4901 Con- feature songs, stories and movement ■ The Washington necticut Ave. NW. 202-777-3435. (for ages 2 through 4). 10 a.m. $5; free 6\YNVHSH[:HYLLUHUK(ZZVJPH[LZPZ[VILHOPNOS`]HS\LKWYLTPLY International Piano ■ A symposium and discussion will for accompanying adults. Tudor Place I\ZPULZZYLZV\YJL[VZTHSSHUKTPKZPaLI\ZPULZZLZPU[OLHYLHZVM Series will feature focus on “Migration: From Humanitarian Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st [H_HJJV\U[PUNWH`YVSSHUKI\ZPULZZJVUZ\S[PUN Hugues Leclère per- Crises to New Opportunities.” 3:30 to 5 St. NW. tudorplace.org. The “Tudor Tots” forming works by Cho- p.m. Free; reservations required. Audito- series will continue weekly through April pin, Liszt and Musso- rium, Bunn Intercultural Center, George- 26. :7,*0(36--,9! 6--65(5@-09:;;04,)<:05,:: rgsky. 8 p.m. Free. town University, 37th and O streets NW. ■ The Palisades Library will present 6905+0=0+<(3;(?9,;<95>0;/;/0:(+ Recital Hall, Ward www.iicwashington.esteri.it. the Disney movie “Mulan,” about a leg- :(9,,5(5+(::6*0(;,: Hall, Catholic University, 620 Michigan ■ Justin Krebs will discuss his book See Events/Page 27 The Current Wednesday, March 9, 2016 27 Events&Entertainment Continued From Page 26 Drive SW. 202-633-3030. St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■ Via Umbria will host a class on dis- ■ The Osher Lifelong Learning Insti- covering Umbrian wines. 6:30 to 7:30 endary woman from ancient China. 3:30 tute at American University will present Special event p.m. $35; reservations required. Via p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. a talk by retired U.S. Foreign Service ■ So Others Might Eat will host an Umbria, 1525 Wisconsin Ave. NW. via- NW. 202-282-3139. officer and Smithsonian docent Manuel Empty Bowls soup supper. Attendees will umbria.com/events. Silberstein on “The Origins of Islam.” select and take home a handmade bowl ■ The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center Classes and workshops 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Free. Temple Baptist crafted by local artists, and enjoy a sup- will host a weekly class on meditation. 7 ■ A certified yoga instructor will lead Church, 3850 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202- per of soup, bread and dessert donated to 8:30 p.m. $6 to $12. Vajrayogini Bud- a walk-in class targeted to ages 55 and 895-4860. by local restaurants. 6 to 8 p.m. $25. dhist Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. older. 10 a.m. Free. Georgetown Library, ■ The D.C. Office of Aging will pres- Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 202-986-2257. 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ent a seminar on privacy and consumer 3630 Quesada St. NW. some.org/ ■ Susan Lowell will lead a tai chi ■ The Georgetown Library will pres- protection issues as part of its new “The events/empty-bowls. class. 7:30 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship ent a walk-in yoga class practicing intro- Art of Aging” series on topics such as ■ The Kombucha Kocktail Party will Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202- ductory viniyasa techniques. 11:30 a.m. health, legal matters, and caring for feature a talk by Hannah Crum, author 727-1488. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. loved ones with Alzheimer’s. 1 to 2:30 of “The Big Book of Kombucha,” as well NW. 202-727-0232. p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Cen- as food, drinks and a signed copy of the Concerts ■ Housing Counseling Services Inc. ter, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727- book. 8 to 9:30 p.m. $48.47; ■ Soul, dance and will present a refresher workshop on 7703. Tuesday, march 15 reservations required. Upshur Street pop singer and reverse mortgages. 2 p.m. Free. Suite ■ Adeeb Khalid, professor of Asian ■ Film: Opening night of the Envi- Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. Broadway star 100, 2410 17th St. NW. 202-667-7006. studies and history at Carleton College, ronmental Film Festival in the upshurstreetbooks.com. Frenchie Davis, a for- ■ ArtJamz will present an ”Intro to will discuss “The Making of Uzbekistan: Nation’s Capital will feature the mer “American Idol” Painting” class. 7 to 9 p.m. $32 to $35. Nation Making in an Age of Revolution.” D.C. premiere of the Australian Sporting event contestant, will pres- ArtJamz Dupont Studio, 1728 Connecti- 4:30 to 6 p.m. Free; reservations documentary “Sherpa,” about a ■ The Washington Capitals will play ent a pop/soul caba- cut Ave. NW. artjamzdc.com. required. Room 505, Elliott School of historic moment of tragedy and the Carolina Hurricanes. 7 p.m. $34 to ret. 6 p.m. Free. Mil- International Affairs, George Washington resistance when a deadly ava- $250. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. lennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202- Concerts University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/ lanche on Mount Everest killed 16 800-745-3000. 467-4600. ■ The Friday Morning Club will khalid. Sherpas. A discussion and recep- ■ The U.S. Army Chorus will perform present a chamber concert featuring ■ Thomas Wide, managing director tion will follow. 6:30 p.m. $30. Tours with the Kentucky State University Con- works by Bach and Mozart. Noon to 1 of Turquoise Mountain, and Sughra Root Auditorium, Carnegie Institu- ■ Biochemist Beth Burrous will focus cert Choir. 7 p.m. Free. St. Thomas More p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Hussainy, an Afghan artist and a tion for Science, 1530 P St. NW. on poisonous and medicinal plants dur- Catholic Church, 4275 4th St. SE. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. graduate of Turquoise Mountain, will dceff.org. The festival will continue ing a walking tour of the U.S. Botanic usarmyband.com. dumbartonhouse.org. discuss “The Fight for the Past,” about through March 26 at various ven- Garden Conservatory. Noon to 1 p.m. ■ New York Concert Artists & Associ- ■ As part of the Tuesday Concert efforts to revive Afghanistan’s traditional ues. Free; reservations suggested. Meet in ates will present pianist Simon Ghraichy Series, the Choir of St. Martin-in-the- crafts and regenerate a historic area of the Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. in recital. 7 p.m. $20 to $40. Terrace Fields from London will perform. 12:10 Kabul’s old city. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free; Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467- p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 reservations required. Room 662, Bunn 202-225-8333. 4600. G St. NW. 202-347-2635. Intercultural Center, Georgetown Georgetown University. 7 to 9 p.m. Free; ■ A U.S. Botanic Garden volunteer ■ “Songs of Our Souls,” a midweek ■ Students from Catholic University’s University, 37th and O streets NW. reservations required. Lecture Hall 1, will lead an afternoon tour. 2 to 3 p.m. Lenten gathering of music, prayer and Rome School of Music will perform the guevents.georgetown.edu. Ward Circle Building, American Free. Meet in the Conservatory Garden meditation, will feature professional “Kander and Ebb Musical Revenue,” an ■ Renwick Gallery curator-in-charge University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Mary- singers from the National Broadway Cho- exploration of the famous songwriting Nicholas Bell and scholar Lawrence NW. american.edu/cas/israelstudies. land Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. rus presenting music on the theme of duo’s Broadway hits. 6 p.m. Free. Millen- Weschler will discuss wonder and its ■ The Palisades Book Club will dis- “We Hope.” 7:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown nium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467- role in our lives. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. cuss “Genghis Khan and the Making of Wednesday,mar Marchc h16 16 Lutheran Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave. 4600. Grand Salon, Renwick Gallery, 17th the Modern World” by Jack Weatherford. Wednesday NW. 202-337-9070. ■ Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge will host Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 7:30 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 Children’s programs ■ Indie-folk musician Annie Stokes its weekly open mic show. 8 p.m. Free. 202-633-1000. V St. NW. 202-282-3139. ■ Steven Weinberg will discuss his will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. ■ Curator Wilfried Zeisler will discuss ■ A discussion on “The Power of Arts book “You Must Be This Tall” (for ages 5 Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. NW. gypsysallys.com. “Konstantin Makovsky: The Boyar Series Education to Transform Lives” will fea- through 8). 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and gypsysallys.com. ■ The Royal Southern Brotherhood in Context,” about the artist’s wedding- ture arts advocates and a screening of Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202- ■ Grammy-winning organist Paul featuring Cyril Neville will perform. 8 themed paintings as part of a broader the documentary “Big Voice.” Panelists 364-1919. Jacobs will p.m. $18 to $22. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K interest in wedding rituals in 19th-centu- will include Catherine Dehoney, presi- ■ “Homeschool History Day: Commu- perform a solo St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ry Russia. 5:30 to 8 p.m. $7 to $20. Hill- dent and CEO of Chorus America; Bran- nication Through Time” will feature a recital featur- wood Estate, Museum and Gardens, don Gryde, director of government look at letter writing and the way letters ing works by Discussions and lectures 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. affairs at Dance USA and Opera Ameri- were transported during the Federal Bach, Brahms, ■ “Islamic Political Thought After the ■ Nick Seeley will discuss his novel ca; and Nancy Jo Snider, director of the period, with students using reproduction Reger, Mozart Arab Spring” will feature Usaama al-Aza- “Cambodia Noir.” 6:30 p.m. Free. music program at American University. 8 quill pens to write their own letters. 1 to and Reubke. 8 mi, a doctoral candidate at Princeton Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Con- to 10 p.m. Free; reservations required. 3 p.m. $3 to $6. Dumbarton House, p.m. $15. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. University’s Department of Near Eastern necticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. Location provided upon registration. 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288. 202-467-4600. Studies; Emad Shahin, a visiting profes- ■ Philip Nel, a scholar of children’s thepowerofartseducation.eventbrite.com. ■ Miss Tess and the Talkbacks will sor at the School of Foreign Service at literature and a professor of English at Classes and workshops perform on a double bill with the Bum- Georgetown University and editor-in- Kansas State University, will discuss Film ■ Kripalu yoga teacher Eva Blutinger per Jacksons. 8 p.m. $12 to $15. Gypsy chief of The Oxford Encyclopedia of “The Purple Crayon and the Red Scare: ■ The “Film and Beer” series will fea- will lead a “Yoga in the Galleries” class. Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Islam and Politics; and Andrew March, More Than a Children’s Story.” 6:45 to ture Martin Frick’s 1941 comedy “The 10 a.m. $10. American University Muse- ■ Herb Scott will host a weekly Capi- associate professor of political science 8:45 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Blue Star Hotel.” 7 p.m. Free; reserva- um, Katzen Arts Center, American Uni- tol Hill Jazz Jam. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; and law at Yale University. 11 a.m. to Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202- tions required. Bistro Bohem, 600 Flori- versity, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. two item per person minimum. Mr. Hen- 1:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. 633-3030. da Ave. NW. [email protected]. 202-885-1300. ry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. Copley Formal Lounge, Georgetown Uni- ■ Former BBC investigative journalist ■ Artist Pattee Hipschen will lead a SE. 202-546-8412. versity, 37th and O streets NW. Dina Gold will discuss her book “Stolen Performances and readings spring landscape painting workshop. 10 guevents.georgetown.edu. Legacy: Nazi Theft and the Quest for ■ The Lannan a.m. to 1 p.m. $25 per session; $175 Discussions and lectures ■ Janet McKinney of the Library of Justice.” 7 p.m. Free. U.S. Holocaust Center author series for nine sessions. Reservations required. ■ Historian James Hutson and biog- Congress will discuss “Irish Stereotypes Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallen- will feature a reading Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. raphers Mary Sarah Bilder, David O. in Musical Theater.” Noon. Free. Whittall berg Place SW. 202-488-0460. by Namwali Serpell, [email protected]. The course will Stewart and Michael Signer will com- Pavilion, Jefferson Building, Library of ■ Adam Cohen will discuss his book winner of the Caine continue through May 11. memorate James Madison’s birthday Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5502. “Imbeciles: The Supreme Court, Ameri- Prize for African Writ- ■ A master class led by Christopher with a panel discussion on the fourth ■ A weekly seminar series will focus can Eugenics, and the Sterilization of ing. 8 p.m. Free. Cop- K. Morgan will feature phrase material president’s early life, his political and on topics related to exercise and nutri- Carrie Buck.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and ley Formal Lounge, from the upcoming world premiere of his personal partnerships, and his pre-emi- tion. Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Milken Insti- Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202- Copley Hall, Georgetown University, 37th evening-length solo “Pohaku,” a piece nent role at the 1787 Constitutional tute School of Public Health, George 364-1919. and O streets NW. lannan.georgetown. that integrates his modern dance vocab- Convention. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Washington University, 950 New Hamp- ■ “The Struggle for Israel: 1917- edu. ulary with movement and concepts from Mumford Room, Madison Building, shire Ave. NW. 202-994-5602. 1947” will feature Bruce Hoffman, ■ The Washington Improv Theater’s the Native Hawaiian dance tradition of Library of Congress, 101 Independence ■ Popular music lecturer Saul Lilien- director of the Center for Security “Harold Night” will feature longform hula. 10:15 a.m. to noon. $15. Dance Ave. SE. 202-707-6462. stein will focus on “The Exposition Uni- Studies at Georgetown University and a improv performances by various ensem- Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. ■ The Guy Mason Recreation Cen- verselle of 1878” as part of an eight- senior fellow at the U.S. Military bles. 8 and 9 p.m. By donation. Source, ■ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Rock ter’s Book Reading Club will focus on session course on “Paris: The Musical Academy’s Combating Terrorism Center, 1835 14th St. NW. witdc.org. Creek, will host a weekly tai chi class. 2 “Americanah” by Chimamanda Ngozi Magnet of the 19th Century.” Noon to and Benny Morris, professor in Middle ■ Mary Bowman will host an open p.m. Free. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Adichie during a monthly discussion led 1:30 p.m. $20 to $30 per session. S. East studies at Ben-Gurion University of mic poetry event. 9 to 11 p.m. $5. Cul- Rock Creek, 201 Allison St. NW. 202- by Jayanthi Sambasivan and Carole Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson the Negev and a visiting professor at len Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th 726-2080. See Events/Page 31

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Battelle-Tompkins Atrium, cus Zusak will discuss the publication of recession to implement an ambitious Columbia’s Center for Nutrition, Diet and American University, 4400 Massachu- 10th anniversary edition of his novel “green jobs” program to plant trees in Health will hold a Nutrition Fair with setts Ave. NW. [email protected]. “The Book Thief.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Deal underserved parks. A discussion with workshops and cooking demonstrations THE ■ Author Fred J. Martin Jr. will dis- Middle School, 3815 Fort Drive NW. director Brandon Kramer, producer on healthy eating, including the use of cuss his book “Abraham Lincoln’s Path 202-364-1919. Lance Kramer, film subject Steve Cole- herbs and spices to reduce salt intake. CURRENT to Reelection in 1864: Our Greatest Vic- ■ David Miller, associate director for man and U.S. Forest Service deputy 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Heritage Hall, Stu- tory.” 4 to 6 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Rec- academic programs at the Pellegrino chief James Hubbard will follow. 7 p.m. dent Center, University of the District of gets results! reation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. Center for Clinical Bioethics at George- $10; reservations required. Root Audito- Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-727-7703. town University, will discuss bioethics rium, Carnegie Institution for Science, udc-causes.blogspot.com. Call now to get your ■ Colombian writer Pablo Montoya, training for health professionals. 7 p.m. 1530 P St. NW. dceff.org. ■ The Women’s Committee of the business promoted: winner of the 2015 Rómulo Gallegos Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. ■ As part of the Environmental Film National Museum of Women in the Art Prize, will discuss his work. 4 p.m. Free; NW. 202-727-0232. Festival in the Nation’s Capital, the will present “Afternoon Silver Tea 2016,” 202-244-7223 reservations required. Mortara Center ■ Somini Sengupta will discuss her Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church will featuring a presentation on the art of Conference Room, Georgetown book “The End of Karma: Hope and Fury present Robert Kenner’s documentary the Japanese tea and a special viewing University, 3600 N St. NW. Among India’s Young.” 7 p.m. Free. Poli- “Merchants of Doubt,” about the shad- of Japanese tea utensils and Hester guevents.georgetown.edu. tics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. owy world of charismatic, silver-tongued Bateman silver. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. $100 ■ Ambassador Thomas Shannon, NW. 202-364-1919. pundits-for-hire who present themselves to $125; reservations required. Resi- U.S. undersecretary of state for political ■ Geoffrey Rinehart, coordinator of in the media as scientific authorities but dence of the Ambassador of Japan, affairs and former ambassador to Brazil, the Grass Roots Initiative at the U.S. have the contrary aim of spreading 4000 Nebraska Ave. NW. nmwa.org. will discuss “The Future of Latin National Arboretum, will discuss “Bay- doubt about well-studied public threats. America: Challenges and Opportunities Friendly Lawn Practices.” 7 p.m. Free. 7:30 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Presbyteri- Sporting events for the United States.” 5 to 7 p.m. Free; Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar St. NW. an Church, 1 Chevy Chase Circle NW. ■ The Washington Wizards will play reservations required. Fisher 202-576-7252. dceff.org. the Chicago Bulls. 7 p.m. $20 to $899. Colloquium, Hariri Building, Georgetown ■ Photojournalist Alysia Burton ■ The French Cinémathèque series Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745- University, 37th and O streets NW. Steele will discuss her book “Delta Jew- will feature Guillaume Nicloux’s 2015 3000. guevents.georgetown.edu. els,” a series of digital stories and pho- film “Valley of Love,” starring Isabelle ■ The 29th annual Home Court ■ A Bible study session will explore tos of elderly women from the Mississip- Huppert and Gérard Depardieu. 8 p.m. Charity Basketball, with members of the issue of world hunger. 6 p.m. Free. pi Delta who shared their experiences $6.75 to $12. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Congress facing off against Georgetown Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Wis- during the civil rights movement. 7 p.m. Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. Law faculty and staff, will benefit the consin Ave. NW. 202-337-9070. Free. Doyle/Forman Theater, McKinley Washington Legal Clinic for the ■ Artistic director Robert Eisenstein Building, American University, 4400 Performances Homeless. 8 p.m. $15 to $20. Gonzaga will present an early music seminar on Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-2220. ■ The Washington Improv Theater College High School, 19 I St. NW. the Folger Consort’s concert “Playing ■ The D.C. Public Library’s “Books & will continue its 10th annual Fighting homecourtdc.org. 32 Wednesday, March 9, 2016 The Current

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