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Freedom: Art as the Messenger WHAT’S GOING ON BY SOPHIE MINDES

“It’s hard to be individual.” These words, printed across the staircase at the Cato Institute, encompass some of the themes of the organization’s upcoming art exhibit, Freedom: Art as the Mes- senger. Through a blind jury pro- cess, curators Harriet Lesser and June Linowitz narrowed a selec- tion of over 2,000 submissions of art down to just 90 pieces from 76 artists. Knowledge Breaks Down Walls Artist: Richard Foa Medium: Wood, wood compos- The Cato Institute, a libertari- ite, acrylic paint and ribbons. 10.5” x 20” x 5.5”. 2019 an think tank that values limited government and individual lib- “Individual freedom is at the Each artist submitting a piece erty, at first seems an unlikely basis of what Cato believes. I am was tasked with answering the space for an exhibit. Recalling not a libertarian, but there are same question: what does free- her first experience visiting the areas where I agree with them dom mean to you? Lesser was Institute, artist and curator Har- completely—freedom of the indi- struck “by the incredible varia- riet Lesser “was surprised to see vidual, freedom from individual tion in the media chosen”— a that there was virtually no art on oppression, women’s rights,” says diversity in texture, size, and in any of the art-inviting walls or Lesser. “I mean, that was a big the interpretation of the word Image credit: Tyrone Holmes spaces.” This is the first time in deal that they would do this. It itself. Despite the call for submis- Jarran Muse and Krystal Drake play Marvin Gaye and Anna Gordy in the its history that the organization has never been done before. musical debut of PRIDE & JOY – THE MARVIN GAYE MUSICAL at the has ever held an art exhibition. Never. [We’re] sort of starting off National Theatre, running from May 1-12, 2019. with a bang here.” See FREEDOM/Page 3 DC entrepreneur gets help from FLOC ‘helps children ‘Sharks’ to build water filter business caught in quicksand

BY KATHERINE RIVARD to get on solid ground’ BY KATE MICHAEL who has also been a FLOC Odds are, your tap water is board member for 7 years. “So filled with contaminants. You For Love of Children this is all about giving inner do all you think you can — (FLOC), a nonprofit that pro- city kids in DC opportuni- splash your water into a Mavea, vides educational support ser- ties.” or other filter, and naively gulp vices to help students succeed, While DC Public Schools it down in hope that it has been started in the height of the has a graduation of rate of purified. But for one D.C. Civil Rights movement in around 69%, 100% of youth entrepreneur, a Pür filter wasn’t 1965. At its annual breakfast who go through FLOC’s pro- pure enough. Eric Roy and his fundraiser last week at the gramming graduate, and most D.C.-based company, Hydroviv, Marriott Wardman Park, the go on to higher education. recently featured on Shark organization — which now This happens through FLOC’s Tank, are on a mission to make operates in the District as well “family like” atmosphere, your water cleaner with person- as West Virginia — celebrated one-on-one guided tutoring, alized water filters that go far Image credit: ABC/Eric McCandless historic achievements and special technological pro- Roy’s customized household product ensures the safety of your family. beyond the Brita. future ambitions. grams, and mentorship. To begin, it is important to you move and then actually to create a product that could “They’ve got the secret Among those in attendance note that Roy is a do-gooder, a does, sans complaints. In 2017, help residents in Flint, MI, who sauce,” said Colin Kimpel, at the breakfast were Director certified “nice-guy.” Speaking this altruistic attitude prompt- at that time were still recovering Partner at Veritas Financial. “I of the Department of Energy with him for just half an hour, ed Roy to use his experience as a know it takes a lot of helping you come away feeling that he’s hands and guidance,” said the chemist and self-identified nerd See SHARKTANK/Page 3 See FLOC/Page 4 the friend who offers to help father of three young children,

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AU COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES TO TAKE PLACE YOGA IN THE GALLERIES MAY 11, 12, AND 19 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10 a.m., Katzen AU Museum Led by certified Kripalu Yoga teacher Eva Blutinger, AU schools and colleges will hold their 2019 graduation ceremonies in Bender this yoga class provides mental clarity and relaxation Arena on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12. The Washington College of Law in the peaceful surroundings of our art galleries. commencement will take place on Sunday, May 19, also in . The Please bring a mat. Cost is $10 for non-members, university anticipates increased activity around campus, as families and friends $5 for museum members, and free for members at visit for the occasion. the Associates level and above. www.tinyurl.com/ aumtickets. All parking areas on campus will be open for commencement with extra shuttle buses added from the Tenleytown metro and Washington College of Law. All participants have been encouraged to use public transportation and reminded AU FARMERS’ MARKET of AU’s Good Neighbor parking policy. AU Public Safety will assist with traffic May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10 a.m., Quad at MGC control at several key locations including the Katzen Arts Center garage, the Quad Space in front of Mary Graydon Center intersection of Nebraska and New Mexico Avenues, NW, and . Every Wednesday, the quad space around the Mary Graydon building buzzes with activity as students, awarded its first degrees (two doctorates and one faculty, staff, and neighbors browse goods ranging master’s degree) in 1916 at a commencement ceremony held in the university’s from farm-fresh vegetables to homemade breads and amphitheater. AU commencements have grown over the years as the university desserts at the AU Farmers’ Market. The market is has become larger and more diverse. More than two thousand students from a coordinated effort between AU and Pennsylvania- AU’s six schools and colleges participate in commencement ceremonies each based Agora Farms. Girardot’s Crumbs Bakery also year. For additional information on AU’s 2019 commencement, please visit offers a variety of fresh breads as well as chocolate https://www.american.edu/commencement/. chip cookies, mini pies, and cobblers.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW FOR “JUNE MINIS” AU MUSEUM DOCENT-LED TOUR May 4, 2–3 p.m., Katzen AU Museum STUDY GROUPS A docent-led tour of one or more of our current The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute invites neighbors to enroll in the June exhibitions. No RSVP required. Please meet at the Minis. Minis are 90-minute study groups held once a week for four weeks from front desk. June 3–28. The enrollment period is between now and May 20. SPRING COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES This year, 28 different Minis will be offered and subject categories will include All ceremonies to be held in Bender Arena Politics, Law, and Government; Psychology, Sociology, and Culture; Economics; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math; Visual Arts and Music; Literature School of Public Affairs, May 11, 9–11 a.m. and Language; and History and Geography. The cost is $100 for up to three Minis. School of Communication, May 11, 1:30–3:30 p.m. College of Arts and Sciences, May 11, 6–8:30 p.m. To view a listing of the study groups offered in the June Minis and to register, , May 12, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. visit https://bit.ly/2XM8ywN. You also may register by calling the OLLI office at (202) 895-4860, or by stopping by the office to fill out a paper registration School of International Service, May 12, 2:30–5 p.m. form. If you would prefer to print and mail in your registration, a form is Washington College of Law, May 19, 1–3 p.m. available at https://bit.ly/2DyFZeC.

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quality blog with information SHARKTANK on the topic to grassroots Continued from page 1 advocacy through word of mouth, Roy and his team hope to inform more people about from a major water crisis. Unfortunately, Flint’s water the water they’re drinking crisis is not so unique. From each day. They also speak with city to city, and from home to elected officials on Capitol home, tap water changes. Hill with the goal of making According to testing, Portland information about tap water and Pittsburgh have worse more available and digestible water today than Flint, and no for the wider public. matter where you are, old infrastructure can result in D.C. has its own array of lead contamination. water issues. Roy sees similar Hydroviv responds to these problems in most large cities: differences with filters specifi- “Old cities have old infrastruc- cally created for the consum- tures.” If you have lead pipes, er’s distinct water. The com- or are not sure what material pany’s team checks numerous your plumbing is made of, DC databases based on zip code, Water suggests homeowners then cross references this information with toxicologi- take steps to minimize the Images from ‘Freedom: Art as the Messenger” at CATO Institute through June 14, 2019 cal data, and selects custom- potential for lead poisoning. blend filtration media. In fact, homeowners can even FREEDOM of eight black plywood frames dom is their common ground, “a When Roy first started this contact DC Water to receive a shaped like houses. In each door central concept that we can agree extensive project, he ques- free lead test kit. Another one Continued from page 1 frame there is an image of a on.” tioned whether it was worth it. of the city’s suggested solu- young, black man. Each stands in Ultimately, Lesser hopes that Having lived in the D.C. area tions? Water filters. different states of rest and unrest- the art on display will offer view- for years, his girlfriend sions from across the country, And although the public is -different poses, different stages ers “an alternative way of com- claimed she didn’t notice any Lesser noted that “it turns out able to access information of life. Emanating from these municating, an alternative way to difference in taste between the most of the artists are from the about the water supply young men are webs made of have a conversation which is not glasses he filtered and unfil- District, Maryland, and Virgin- through DC Water’s Annual thin pieces of string. One of the just taking one side or another.” tered water. Then, about two ia,” with many pieces created in photos is of Clayton Evans’ son. Her decision to embark upon this weeks into the experiment, the Consumer Confidence the past few years. Lesser explains, “what [Clay- project has to do with this idea of couple went out for dinner, Report, many chemicals and As soon as you walk into the ton’s] doing is he’s trying to pre- conversation: “It had to do with and the unfiltered water tasted contaminants, like chromium building, your eyes are immedi- pare him to survive and have a yelling…we pick sides, but we noticeably different. The tale 6 — the carcinogen made ately drawn to Melinda K. P. is a cautionary reminder that good life. He’s got stories from don’t have a conversation. We famous in the classic Julia Stees’ work, HOW MUCH HIGH- it’s easy not to notice the pres- lots of people, and all those don’t think in words. Most of the ER? The piece is over six feet tall ence of something you’re used Roberts film, Erin Brokovich, strings are lots of possibilities.” time we think in images.” If two and from across the room, seems to, but once its absence is rou- remain unregulated and While many artists explored people are standing and talking to be digitally printed. Up close, tine, the return is apparent. therefore unreported. darker themes on freedom, about a piece of art together, then you see that it is intricately knit- Readers may recognize In D.C, several small busi- humor is present throughout. the Freedom exhibit strives to ted yarn, the black and white Hydroviv as, on April 14, a Robin Harris’ small painting of promote a level of openness and nesses, including some com- threads forming an image of a five cheerfully-colored Lifesaver portion of Roy’s pitch was mercial spaces, coffee shops, figure holding a child, looking civility in their discourse. candies in their wrappers is ren- broadcast on Shark Tank, a and restaurants are already up at a wall that seems to go on The selected artwork is on dis- popular ABC show that allows dered so well that you can nearly play on the main floor as well as using Hydroviv filters. Home- forever. “The farther back you taste them. Stopping in front of entrepreneurs and startups to the lower level. The section owners interested in having a stand…it’s every wall that was the piece, Lesser laughs and says pitch their companies to a downstairs feels more like a tra- ever built,” Lesser paused. “And “people always say to me, what panel of wealthy “sharks.” Hydroviv filter installed can ditional gallery, secluded and every person that was behind do lifesavers have to do with free- After an in-person pitch far order online, after which their separate from the organization every wall that was ever built. dom? Well, the title is Let Me Be more in depth than the edited water will be reviewed, and a upstairs. On the main floor, the The message is so strong and the Your Lifesaver. So why isn’t free- clip reveals, Hydroviv received specialized water filter will be art blends in with the comings material is so soft.” dom your lifesaver?” $400,000 from businessman sent. Although the company Some of the works’ messages and goings of people unaffiliated Each work of art was chosen Mark Cuban in return for 20% reports that installation is easy are easier to interpret than oth- with the artwork, with elevator equity in the company. In because it told a unique and com- and quick, Roy was excited to ers. Jim Mckeon’s Isolation Theo- pelling story. It begs the question, doors chiming and people leav- addition to the generous offer, ry speaks for itself: a large acrylic why the Cato Institute, and why ing conference rooms. This Roy welcomed a plethora of share that the company does painting of an older man riding now? blending of the fine arts and tips and feedback from the offer an installation service for the subway alone, the red of his “Freedom and art have been political institutions calls back to panelists. residents in the District as the “Make America Great” hat a intertwined throughout history,” one of the video pieces in the Since the broadcast of the company is based here. stark contrast from the blacked- says Peter Goettler, CEO of the exhibit, Ryan Lewis’ Everted clip, Hydroviv has received 25 Finally, as my conversation Sanctuaries IV, a display of two out windows of the subway car. Cato Institute. “Cato hosting this times the number of orders with Roy drew to its close, I time lapse videos happening received before the broadcast’s Shanden Simmons’ The Profile exhibition is a natural fit. Free- just needed to know: is it really illuminates a moment of police dom of speech and expression simultaneously. When asked why publicity. The eight person the water that makes New brutality. Using charcoal and are among our most cherished she wanted to stop at this piece, company recently moved to a white conte charcoal with photo- values, and… art advances by Lesser explained, “because in 15,000 square foot location York City bagels so much bet- realistic precision, Simmons pushing limits that test whether one video, it’s a complete trans- near Union Market in North- ter than those in D.C. or any- shines light on two police officers we’re living up to these values.” formation. It’s organized, it’s east D.C. and is actively grow- where else? According to the beating a black man to the June Linowitz, co-curator for chaotic, it’s liquid, it’s solid. It ing its “small, but high impact water expert, it’s not the water ground while another officer this exhibit and president of Arts takes you on a journey.” team,” according to Roy, to to credit for NY’s better bagels: stands in the background, gun at on the Block, initially was hesi- Freedom: Art as the Messenger include more sales and mar- the water in New York has its opens Thursday, April 11 and keting. the ready. tant about collaborating with “an own problems. Nevertheless, Other standout pieces benefit organization that advocates will run until June 14, 2019. In Beyond providing custom- no matter which city you’re in, from some context, like Clayton political and social views notably conjunction to the artwork, there ers with cleaner water, Roy is Evans’ and Christopher Barclay’s different from my own.” Howev- will be three panel discussions proud of Hydroviv’s emphasis properly filtered water might Black Boys in Green Houses: er, she and Lesser agree that the throughout the duration of the on clean drinking water advo- be a healthier option to wash Green House Effects, a grouping strong belief in individual free- exhibit. cacy. From publishing a water down your next bagel. 4 Wednesday, May 8, 2019 The Current currentnewspapers.com

of the Civil Rights movement… School Dispatch FLOC has always helped chil- dren caught in quicksand to get on solid ground.” Honoring its past while shar- ing the future vision, FLOC was also proud to announce its new headquarters in Eastern Mar- ket, share new partnerships to expand its reach and serve more students, and introduce a new Executive Director, Brandelyn Anderson. “As the new Executive Direc- tor and first black women to hold this position, I want to shift the focus away from what our kids may or may not have and refocus on where they can Photo by Scott Henrichsen, scottFoto.com go,” Anderson said. “These FLOC Executive Director Brandelyn Anderson and Lifetime Achievement Award kids still need direction, they recipient Fred Taylor. need an ear, they need tissue for those tears … including tears of FLOC who was on hand to receive the joy,” she said, sharing stories organization’s first Lifetime about her own early college Continued from page 1 Achievement Award. mishaps. “No matter how many Image credit: Sheridan School. “I embody the history [of pivots in life you take, those Students learn math through business in Ms. Bland’s 2nd grade class at the FLOC] and it is my privilege to things are not a determining Sheridan School. and the Environment Tommy share that history,” Taylor said factor in how far you can go.” Wells, former FLOC leaders from the podium. “For many While totals are still be Cindy Gertz and Tim Payne, people, the Civil Rights move- counted, FLOC’s 2019 fundrais- and past board members and ment was ancient history, but ing breakfast brought in nearly Learning Math by volunteers, like Marty Scherr. for many in this room, it was $95,000 in crucial funds to ben- The annual fundraising event real. If there is any movement efit its Neighborhood Tutoring Forming T-Shirt Factories also served as a tribute to Fred that needs to be revved right Program and City Leaders Pro- Taylor, co-Founder of FLOC, now, it is the legacy of the vision gram. BY EBEN GOTTLIEB, QUINN POLLY- Adidas, Nike, Nordstrom, REEDER, AND KAIYAH SAINT FIRMIN Macy’s and others. District For each order, we looked at Digest In 2nd grade at Sheridan, we how many T-shirts we had in are learning to add and sub- the warehouse and how many dy Center for the Performing DC voters passed Initiative tract with numbers into the T-shirts were in the order. In Arts, with support from Events 71, which legalized adult pos- thousands, by pretending to the warehouse, our T-shirts are DC, Great Masters of Jazz cele- session and home use of mari- work in T-shirt factories. In organized into boxes that hold brates the life and work of the juana, in 2014. Congress, groups, we started a factory and 100 shirts, rolls that hold 10 legend Quincy Jones; the trail- imposing riders on DC’s appro- made a company name, like shirts, and loose shirts. Some- blazing trumpeter-bandleader priations bills, has since prohib- Landmark Tees, Imagination times we needed to reorganize Roy Hargrove; the highly influ- ited DC from using its local Tees, ALDQ, Fireballs, The the T-shirts before we could ential song stylist Nancy Wil- funds to enact Initiative 71. Lightning Bolts, and DMMK. make the sale. That means we son; and DC’s own peerless The first thing each factory regrouped our numbers by pianist-vocalist Shirley Horn Former Taylor Gourmet figured out was our T-shirt breaking up tens and hundreds. and saxophonist-educator Fred founder Casey Patton to open inventory. We got an envelope Then, we subtracted. We sub- Foss. Featured performers and new eatery with different amounts on it, mitted our orders for review by our company members and presenters include the Roy Har- and we had to figure out the Patton is set to open Grazie then our auditors (the teachers). Image credit: Creative Commons grove Big Band, Patti Austin, total. Then, we had to find how Grazie at The Wharf this week. Math feels more fun by hav- Kenny Garrett, Justin Kauflin, much money our company was The menu - very similar to his ing a T-shirt factory to do math. Uber and Lyft drivers Adam Clayton Powell III, worth if we sold our T-shirts for former Taylor Gourmet - Sometimes we forget that we’re contemplate May 8th strike Angela Stribling, Paxton Baker, a certain price. includes many Philadelphia- doing math, because we’re hav- Sharón Clark, Princess Mhoon After that, we were ready to Ridesharing drivers for the style Italian sandwich offerings. ing fun. This isn’t boring like, Dance Project, and more. take orders and sell our T-shirts. city’s top two services plan to Taylor Gourmet closed all loca- We pretended to take orders “What’s this plus this plus stop taking rides on May 8, tions in September and later from companies like Amazon, this?” We have fun with it. Mayor Bowser offers filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. 2019 as part of a protest to legislation to legalize demand better pay and working marijuana sales Metro says 2/3 of its tunnels conditions. Drivers want a min- now have wireless service imum wage of $28 an hour, The Safe Cannabis Sales Act The Current which they claim amounts to of 2019 – legislation that allows Metro and the nation’s lead- DELIVERED WEEKLY TO HOMES AND BUSINESSES IN NORTHWEST WASHINGTON, D.C. for the sale of recreational can- ing wireless carriers, AT&T, $17 after gas, tolls and other PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER ADVERTISING STANDARDS nabis in Washington, DC - David Ferrara expenses. 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5441 33rd St NW, On Autos Washington DC 20015 $1,375,000

Beautifully renovated and in turn-key condition, this outstanding side hall colonial features 5 large bedrooms, 3.5 baths, terrific chef’s kitchen with sitting area, screened porch and outstanding lower level. Lovely landscaped yard perfect for entertaining and play. Ideal location within 3 blocks of Lafayette school and playground.

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BY BRADY HOLT and has an advanced powertrain that achieves some of the highest Last week, we tested the Honda EPA fuel economy ratings in its Civic — a spacious and fun to class: 34 miles per gallon in drive compact sedan that offers mixed driving on most models. wide appeal at affordable prices. And its new redesign shed the You could argue that the Civic old model’s anonymous curves is a bargain in some respects. in favor of a more upscale exte- Most cars with this much space rior. in the rear seat and trunk, and That’s not to say the Forte is such polished driving dynamics, fancy. A few competing compact are more expensive than this sedans ride more smoothly and popular Honda. quietly, and have richer interior But for bargain-hunters who materials, such as the Mazda3 are more focused on the bottom and the Civic. The Forte just line, two budget-friendly Korean costs several thousand dollars competitors might be even better less. options: the newly redesigned It’s not just about the money, 2019 Kia Forte and the updated though. The Forte also has more 2019 Hyundai Elantra. user-friendly controls than the FY20 These two compact sedans Mazda or Honda, with advanced equal, or at times even surpass, infotainment but a straightfor- the Civic for safety, technology, ward design with simple buttons APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE MAY 3 and everyday comfort and ease and knobs. It’s also roomier than of use. And while they’re not as the Mazda. Overall, it’s a highly downright delightful as the Civic sensible, economical compact can be, they’re more fun to drive sedan for folks who aren’t look- than you might expect. Best of ing for something that inspires all, they tend to sell for thou- great passion. sands less than a comparably Another choice in that vein is equipped Civic. the Hyundai Elantra, a mechani- The fully redesigned Forte cal cousin to the Forte that’s comes out swinging with a suite often even less expensive to buy, Applications for FY 2020 project-based grants for individuals and of advanced technology as stan- thanks to frequent discounts. dard equipment, even on the For 2019, Hyundai replaced the organizations will be available online May 3, 2019. base model that costs $18,715: a 2017-2018 Elantra’s classily con- For more information on upcoming grant programs, including technical forward collision warning, emer- servative front and rear ends assistance workshops for applicants, contact us at gency automatic braking, a lane- with edgier triangles. departure warning and automat- But the bigger difference for www.dcarts.dc.gov | 202-724-5613 ic lane-keeping steering assis- the new Elantra sedan is its tance. On the entertainment upgraded safety content. Until front, all models have a big now, most advanced safety fea- 8-inch touchscreen infotainment tures on the Elantra were system with Apple CarPlay and restricted to expensive fully Android Auto smartphone inte- loaded models. Now, all the gration. Forte’s standard safety features Although some folks still are included at no extra charge think little of Kia, the Forte isn’t on nearly every Elantra — all but merely about stuffing a lot of the base $18,120 SE model. features into a cheap, junky car. It earned top crash-test scores See ON AUTOS/Page 14 currentnewspapers.com The Current Wednesday, May 8, 2019 7 Police Blotter

age, wearing black pants with WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2019 n Suspect Sought in an Anyone who can identify or has knowledge of these inci- the words “Armani Exchange” in Unarmed Bank Robbery dents should take no action but call police at (202) 727- white lettering on the left pants n Arrest Made in Offense: 1700 Block of 9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at leg, a black Under Armor hoodie, Transportation for Illegal Connecticut Avenue, 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a black and white tennis shoes, Sexual Activity and Northwest rewards to anyone who provides information that leads to and a surgical mask with the Racketeering Offenses: 1200 Detectives from the Metropoli- the arrest and indictment of the person or persons respon- character Mickey Mouse on it. Block of K Street, Northwest tan Police Department’s Crimi- He was armed with a handgun. sible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia. Detectives from the Metropoli- nal Investigations Division and tan Police Department’s Youth the FBI Violent Crimes Task n Suspect Sought in a Robbery and Family Services Division Force seek the public’s assis- SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019 bers of the Second District of an Establishment Offense: along with Special Agents from tance in identifying and locating responded to the listed location 1800 Block of M Street, Federal Bureau of Investigation, a suspect in reference to an n Arrest Made in an Assault for the report of an unconscious Northwest Child Exploitation and Human Unarmed Bank Robbery that with a Dangerous Weapon person. Upon arrival, officers Detectives from the Metropoli- Trafficking Task Force have occurred on Wednesday, May 1, Offense: 3200 Block of Mount located an unconscious adult tan Police Department’s Second announced an arrest has been 2019, in the 1700 block of Con- male, suffering from multiple Pleasant Street, Northwest District seek the public’s assis- made in reference to Transporta- necticut Avenue, Northwest. Detectives from the Metropoli- sharp force injuries. DC Fire and tance in identifying and locating tion for Illegal Sexual Activity and At approximately 5:03 pm, the tan Police Department’s Third Emergency Medical Services a suspect in reference to a Rob- Racketeering offenses involving District have announced an arrived on the scene and found bery of an Establishment offense juveniles, which occurred in the suspect entered a bank at the arrest has been made in refer- the victim displayed no signs that occurred on Sunday, April 1200 block of K Street, North- listed location. Once inside, the ence to an Assault with a Dan- consistent with life. The dece- 28, 2019, in the 1800 block of west. suspect approached the teller gerous Weapon offense that dent remained on the scene M Street, Northwest. and presented a note demand- Since November 2018, the sus- occurred on Saturday, April 27, until being transported to Office ing US currency. The teller gave At approximately 4:28 am, the pect has been under investiga- 2019, in the 3200 block of of the Chief Medical Examiner. the suspect an undetermined suspect entered an establish- tion for his command and promo- amount of US currency. The sus- Mount Pleasant Street, North- The decedent has not been iden- ment at the listed location. Once west. tion of commercial sexual activi- pect then fled the scene. tified at this time. inside, the suspect threatened ty involving juveniles in the Logan At approximately 12:27 am, the the victim and demanded mer- Circle area. THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 suspect and the victim were MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 chandise. The victim complied. engaged in a verbal argument. The suspect then fled the scene. On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, During the argument, the sus- pursuant to a DC District Court n Suspect Sought in a Burglary n Suspect Sought in an Armed arrest warrant, 33-year-old, pect struck the victim with a Robbery of an Establishment n Arrest Made in an Assault Two Offense: 700 Block of 6th metal drum stand. The victim Rashaun Lamar Parks, of River- Street, Northwest (Gun) Offense: 1500 Block of with a Dangerous Weapon dale, MD, was arrested and sustained non-life threatening Detectives from the Metropoli- 21st Street, Northwest (Knife) Offense: 2000 Block of charged with Transportation for injuries and was transported to tan Police Department’s First Detectives from the Metropoli- P Street, Northwest Illegal Sexual Activity and Rack- an area hospital for medical District seek the public’s assis- tan Police Department’s Second Detectives from the Metropoli- eteering. In a DC District Court treatment. tance in identifying a suspect in District seek the public’s assis- tan Police Department’s Second search warrant, executed at the reference to a Burglary Two On Saturday, April 27, 2019, tance in identifying and locating District have announced an arrestee’s residence, a loaded offense that occurred on 35-year-old Guillermo Ramos, of a suspect in reference to an arrest has been made in refer- semi-automatic rifle and evi- Manassas, Virginia, was arrest- Armed Robbery of an Establish- ence to an Assault with a Dan- dence of commercial sexual Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in ed and charged with Assault with ment (Gun) offense that occurred gerous Weapon (Knife) offense activity was recovered by detec- the 700 block of 6th Street, a Dangerous Weapon (Drum on Friday, April 26, 2019, in the that occurred on Sunday, April tives and agents. Northwest. Stand). 1500 block of 21st Street, 28, 2019, in the 2000 block of P At approximately 12:54 am, the Street, Northwest. Northwest. n Suspects Wanted in a suspect gained entry to an n Homicide: 5200 Block of At approximately 12:25 pm, the At approximately 1:50 pm, the Burglary Two of an establishment at the listed loca- Canal Road, Northwest suspect entered an establish- suspect and victim were involved Establishment Offense: 1700 tion. Once inside, the suspect Detectives from the Metropoli- ment at the listed location. Once in a verbal dispute at the listed Block of Connecticut Avenue, took property and then fled the tan Police Department’s Homi- inside, the suspect brandished a location. The suspect bran- Northwest scene. dished a knife and threatened cide Branch are investigating a handgun and demanded proper- Detectives from the Metropoli- the victim. The suspect was homicide that occurred on Satur- ty. The employee complied and tan Police Department’s Second n Suspects Sought in a apprehended by responding offi- day, April 27, 2019, in the 5200 the suspect fled the scene. District seek the public’s assis- Robbery (Force and Violence) block of Canal Road, Northwest. cers. The suspect is described as a tance in locating two suspects in Offense: 3500 Block of Center At approximately 7:24 pm, mem- black male, 20 to 30 years of On Sunday, April 28, 2019, reference to a Burglary Two of an Street, Northwest 57-year-old Jerry Maurice Bull- Establishment offense that Detectives from the Metropoli- ock, of no fixed address, was occurred on Friday, April 26, tan Police Department’s Fourth arrested and charged with 2019, in the 1700 block of Con- District seek the public’s assis- Assault with a Dangerous Weap- necticut Avenue, Northwest. tance in identifying three sus- Nancy L. Feldman on (Knife). At approximately 2:57 pm, four pects in reference to a Robbery ATTORNEY AT LAW suspects entered an establish- (Force and Violence) offense n Arrest Made in a Robbery of ment at the listed location. The that occurred on Saturday, April ESTATE PLANNING, TRUSTS AND FAMILY LAW an Establishment Offense: suspects destroyed display 20, 2019, in the 3500 block of 1800 Block of M Street, cases, took property, and then Center Street, Northwest. Are you wondering: Northwest fled the scene. At approximately 1:50 pm, three • Are Wills and Trusts even needed now that, under the new tax code, the estate tax isn’t a Detectives from the Metropoli- suspects approached the victim problem? Can’t I just put everything in joint names? tan Police Department’s Second Two of the suspects have been at the listed location. One of the District announce an arrest has identified as 20 year-old Taquan • What if my biggest asset is the company I own, or real estate holdings? suspects demanded that the been made in reference to a Anthony Neal, AKA Reggie Neal, victim give him his possessions. • How much does a Will cost, and how long does it take? Robbery of an Establishment of Capitol Heights, MD, and 23 The victim refused. The suspect Estate planning and family law involve a coordinated process of preparing for the future offense that occurred on Sun- year-old Devante Jermaine and protecting you and your loved ones, including times when you may be unable to handle day, April 28, 2019, in the 1800 Brooks, of Southeast, DC. They brandished a broom and nancial affairs and health-care decisions. There may be real estate, business, retirement, block of M Street, Northwest. are both currently wanted on DC attempted to assault the victim. non-pro t, legacy planning, pet care and other considerations. Its also a chance to re- Superior Court arrest warrants in The suspects then fled the organize your paperwork and leave clear directions for the people you have chosen to deal At approximately 4:28 am, the reference to this offense. scene. with these matters. suspect entered an establish- Please call me to make an appointment to discuss your particular concerns. ment at the listed location. Once inside, the suspect threatened www.nancyfeldmanlaw.com • 202-965-0654 the victim and demanded mer- email: [email protected] chandise. The victim complied. More POLICE BLOTTER at Mon-Friday 10:00am - 7:00pm The suspect then fled the scene. On Monday, April 29, 2019, currentnewspapers.com 40-year-old Chris Paul Uglialoro, ADMITTED IN DC, MD & VA of no fixed address, was arrest- ed and charged with Robbery. 8 Wednesday, May 8, 2019 The Current currentnewspapers.com The National Cathedral: A Neighborhood Church and an Icon in American History

BY ELAINE BOLE [German Chancellor] and Prince Charles, which changes The Washington National the game as well. Then we had Cathedral has been the location virtually the entire Congress for of funeral and memorial servic- the [Bush] State Funeral and es for many U.S. Presidents they come with their own secu- since Congress approved the rity details from . So Cathedral’s charter in 1893. the National Cathedral was State funerals of recent note quite possibly the safest place to were for Presidents Ronald Rea- be in Washington, DC that day.” gan, Gerald R. Ford, and George “We can’t talk about particu- H.W. Bush. The most recent lars, but it means that everyone, funeral service of Senator John from the President on down to McCain, although not a State the sextons, or the custodians, funeral, had all the security need to know how they are complexities of a State funeral. going to get into the building, Yet this is also a DC neighbor- when they are going to get into hood church, whose parishio- the building, and what doors ners prepared and provided 307 and what levels of security they Easter baskets to Friendship have to go through,” said Eck- Place, and in 2018 assembled strom. 1,270 food baskets for Thanks- What is particularly compli- giving for delivery to distribu- cated about a State funeral is tion partners around the city. that, while the Secret Service How does that same neighbor- handles security, the actual Image credit: Washington National Cathedral hood church handle a State funeral service is a collaboration The National Cathedral. Funeral for a former President? between the Cathedral clergy, It takes a lot of experience and who handles the religious part, dral’s music department. They vision. case.” preparation. and the Military District of work with whatever the family The Cathedral is funded There are about 30 weddings “A State funeral is complicat- Washington, who handles all of has requested for music. For entirely privately. “The National a year held at the National ed, because there are so many the pomp and circumstance and example, John McCain spent Cathedral is Episcopalian, but Cathedral. Applicants don’t different parties involved,” said acts as custodians of the about 6 months preparing the everyone is welcome,” Eckstrom have to be Cathedral members Kevin Eckstrom, Washington deceased from the time they details for his funeral, and so said. or donors, but at least one mem- National Cathedral’s Chief arrive until the time they leave. they worked closely with the So, if you wanted to have your ber of the prospective married Communications Officer. “A “We have about 75 full-time McCain family on this. funeral or wedding at the Cathe- couple has to be Christian. State funeral is essentially four staff members. A State funeral is “We have a policy, we don’t dral, how do you go about it? Applicants typically require things at once. It is a family not that much different from a talk about anyone’s funeral “Honestly, you just ask,” said approval of their ministers, but funeral. It is a national service, family funeral, it is just on a plans that may or may not be in Eckstrom. “We don’t have a pol- don’t have to have a direct con- something the whole nation much grander scale. There can process,” said Eckstrom. “Noth- icy of who is in and who is out. nection to the Cathedral. pays attention to. It is a military be a lot of preparation involving ing says a President’s funeral has We will consider any requests It’s an icon in American his- event. It is a major TV broad- Cathedral staff, clergy and fam- to be held at the Cathedral, ulti- we get. Are their scenerios we tory, but it’s also a neighborhood cast. All on top of each other. So ily representatives. When it mately it is up to the family or where would have to say ‘no’? Of church and a gathering place for security for an event like that is comes to volunteering and staff- the President himself. President course, but what those particu- the community. There’s so much ultimately decided by the Secret ing, often times high-level dig- Nixon’s funeral service was held lars would be are hard to say to know and appreciate about Service.” nitaries have lots of staff. For the [on the grounds of] his library. until we are presented with a the National Cathedral. The Cathedral has their own Bush State Funeral, a lot of staff President Johnson’s funeral ser- police force that patrols the from both Bush administrations vice was held at National City property and is in charge of not worked as volunteers for the Christian Church, in Washing- only the Cathedral, but the three memorial service. Duties can ton, D.C. So there is no require- schools nearby. This local force involve everything from work- ment that they have a State works with the Secret Service ing with the media (which is funeral at the Cathedral. How- during many different events, so what I’m involved with) to ush- ever, we are equipped to handle having the Secret Service show- ers’ seating plans and seating State funerals: most churches Manoukian Brothers ing up is now fairly routine for charts, but basically all of that are not. There is a standing offer Cathedral staff. was handled by the Bush fami- to all former Presidents if they Oriental Rugs Eckstrom explained how ly,” said Eckstrom. want to have their funerals here, security is typically organized. There is a core of Cathedral but it is ultimately up to them,” “They [Secret Service] decide ushers that work an event like a said Eckstrom. things like who has access to funeral for a notable person or a Could someone from the RETIREMENT SALE certain parts of the Cathedral, State Funeral and the families neighborhood or a parishioner In our nearly 100 years of continuous business in the Nation’s who has to go through security will typically bring in their own have attended or even stood on Capital this is our FIRST SALE ever, since we have always to access other parts of the people too, as the Bush family the Cathedral’s grounds during believed in reasonable, non-inflated pricing. We invite you to an Cathedral, or where security did. exceptional event where you can enjoy substantial savings off Senator McCain’s funeral or our already low prices. lines are drawn. They draw a The Cathedral clergy has an during a State Funeral? Sorry, perimeter, within which every- entire music department, and the other side of Wisconsin Ave- 2330 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204 thing is high security. The Secret music during a service is usually nue, from the Cathedral at 3101 202-882-7847 Service decides where that line performed by National Cathe- We clean Wisconsin, is the closest you Open: Tues - Sat 10am to 5:30pm should be drawn around the dral staff. But for a State Funer- will get to watch arrivals. The & service property, and it tends to change al, military bands participate. Cathedral side at 3101 Wiscon- mymanoukianbrothers.com from event to event. But in an The Bush Funeral included a area rugs, sin is within the security perim- too! event like [President Bush’s State choir of about 100 people from eter. So the best place to watch Funeral] you had foreign digni- the military, plus the Cathedral these national events is on tele- taries such as Angela Merkel choir, coordinated by the Cathe- currentnewspapers.com The Current Wednesday, May 8, 2019 9 In Your Neighborhood

tops for small-cell 5G installa- He invited the community to and will create a synergetic • In the absence of the applicant ANC 2E tions is a simple alternative to attend a canal clean-up on effect, since it is close to a bus of 1426 Wisconsin Avenue n GEORGETOWN, building towers. Fuchs said May 18th and a ‘Meet the stop. NW, the commission had no , HILLANDALE that property owners can list Mules’ event on May 19th • The commission voted unani- comment for a resolution. the small-cell 5G installation from 11am to 2pm at Fish mously in support of the Rose- • The commission voted unani- themselves, whether it be a Market Square. At the meeting on April 29th: wood Hotel’s Alcohol Bever- mously in support of a prop- microcell or macrocell. He • The commission voted unani- age Regulation Administra- erty owner to remove illegal • Commissioner Kishan Putta said that the property owner mously in support of a resolu- tion license renewal. construction, and to complete said he thinks a possible bus will receive income each tion requesting that the Dis- renovations, on 2801 M Street shelter to be installed by the month from carriers as a sort • The commission voted unani- trict Department of Transpor- NW. of rental fee for using space. mously in support of Tony and District Department of Trans- tation synchronize the timing Joe’s (3000 K Street NW) portation at 35th Street and Essentially, Fuchs said this is a for traffic lights leading to the • The commission voted unani- Dent Place NW is important leasing process instead of key bridge. Alcohol Beverage Regulation mously in support of the for all ages. Commissioner using street space, and that it Administration license renew- efforts of a property owner on • The commission voted unani- Rick Murphy said there were has been a successful nation- al. 2731 O Street NW’s work with mously in support of two new not many emails from the wide process, though each of the CFA. capital bikeshare stations. • The commission voted unani- community with concerns the carriers has different needs Aaron Goldpeck from the Dis- mously to resolve to sign set- • The commission voted unani- regarding this. and their own standard leases. trict Department of Transpor- tlement agreements. mously to support of a garage • Michael Alvino, from the Commissioner Joe Gibbons tation said the bikeshare dock • The commission voted unani- expansion at Tudor Place but Agency’s Palisades Trolley said that these installations are will sit on a small amount of mously to protest the renewal provided no comment on the Trail, said a feasibility study is similar to solar panels as they concrete that will be added, of Milton Alley’s settlement concept design. Mark Thefton underway to make sure con- can be offset on roofs to be rather than the sidewalk. agreement. of Tudor Place said that this cept designs, structural ideas, more aesthetically pleasing. garage addition is the first Goldpeck mentioned that the • The commission voted unani- and budgeting plans are realis- major endeavor of a master • The commission voted unani- District Department of Trans- mously in support of Angolo tic. Alvino said this could pro- plan that has eventual goals to mously in favor of a proposi- portation will be working with Ristorante’s settlement agree- vide pedestrians and bicyclists preserve and conserve the his- tion that outlined recommen- the National Park Service. He ment a connection between George- dations mentioned at a Febru- said he has met with people toric location while caring for town and the Palisades. He ary 6th meeting with Wash- from Rose Park and has • The commission voted unani- the landscapes. He said this said some of the key questions ington Gas. A representative received their support and mously to protest Flavio (at plan has already been approved 1069 31st Street NW’s) settle- to be answered within this fea- from Washington Gas said requests from the public to in 2011 and 2012, and that it is ment agreement. sibility study include what the there have been a substantial have it there. This will be only an update with virtually costs are, if the bridge can be amount of gas leak activity in implemented (optimistically) • Commissioner Rick Murphy no changes. He said the major- removed (from a historic this area. She said it is cur- this summer or early fall. He said a meeting for the Alcohol ity of the construction will resource perspective), existing rently difficult to provide said the bikes have a policy Beverage Regulation Admin- barely be seen. and future liabilities associat- updates about any shareholder that restricts them from istration will occur in May. ed with the bridge, what need A resident opposed the pro- sites. obstructing the streets so that • The commission voted unani- posal because he said it will the trail is actually serving, if recycling trucks and other the community actually sup- Commissioner Gwendolyn mously in support of the intensify a canyon effect on cars will not be negatively ports it, and how the trail will Lohse said that progress is installation of a temporary 32nd Street, will lower house affected. connect with its surroundings. definitely being made both flagpole at the Royal Norwe- values in the area, and will • The commission voted unani- gian Embassy. negatively affect the nature of He said a public meeting will short-term and long-term. mously in support of a resolu- the street itself. Gibbons said be held in July with a date and Lohse invited the public to • The commission voted unani- tion for a bikeshare dock to be he would approve the concept location to be announced. attend a gas leak meeting on mously in support of a coning located on the corner of 38th Alvino said that at a previous May 15th at 2pm at the Public commission application by design and that this canyon Street and Reservoir Road. meeting held last month, there Service Commission’s Office Georgetown 29K Acquisition. effect is a landscaping prob- Aaron Goldpeck said that last was controversy on whether on the 8th floor. Richard Levy thanked the lem. the trail should be be unpaved year the District Department Advisory Neighborhood • The commission voted unani- Another resident said that or paved. Commissioner Rick of Transportation proposed to Commission for their support mously in support of a resolu- although she donates and is Murphy warned Alvino that put a bikeshare on 36th Street at a recent meeting. tion for a Georgetown Canal supportive of the missions of skepticism will inevitably north of Plan. • The commission voted unani- Tudor Place, she believes this occur due to how this trail will Reservoir Road, behind Duke mously in opposition of the garage addition will negatively affect bike lanes. Scott Walzak of the National Ellington High School, but expansion of a property on affect the community. Park Services said to submit that this plan violated certain 3313 N Street NW until the • Robert Fuchs of TeleWorld Another resident mentioned comments at www.parkplan- sidewalk standards. Goldpeck homeowner has approval from explained that utilizing roof- privacy concerns that she ning.nps.gov before May 11th. said he believes that this loca- neighbors and design issues tion is better because it is safe are fixed. believes will occur if this is to FREE INITIAL VISITS AND QUOTES be built because people will be Towards your upcoming projects able to look into her home. Another resident mentioned concerns on the sizing of the project. He said that this is an Kostaris unsustainable site design and construction will deteriorate the landscape. Commissioner Joe Gibbons said that this is out of the com- mission’s hands, and that the Locally owned and operated Old Georgetown Board will be Serving the DC metro area S inC e 1970 more influential. r esidential home remodeling Tori Powell contributed to this r esidential home remodeling section. 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Wednesday, May 8th Thursday, May 9th mended. https://democraticwom- attracts over 500 of the city’s https://smithsonianassociates. an.org/regina-miele/ most well connected and philan- org/ticketing/tickets/draw-like- Book event Cultural event thropic young professionals. 8:30 tiepolo Friday, May 10th pm. - 1:00 a.m. at Dock 5 at n The Friends of the Tenley-Friend- n Keepin’ The Funk Alive - Funk Union Market, 1309 5th Street Saturday, May 11th ship Library will sponsor a talk by Parade Preview. Funk Parade is Musical event NE. Tickets $125 - 165. http:// Washington Post senior editor D.C.’s largest all day celebration www.phillipscollection.org/ n Family event Steve Luxenberg about his book of music dance and culture taking One More Time Experience is a bash2019 “Separate: The Story of Plessy v. place along the historic U Street multi-city tour, which includes con- n Grammy®–¬nominated artists Ferguson, and America’s Journey Corridor. The festival is made up certs, that bring the music and Performance event Alphabet Rockers make music from Slavery to Segregation.” 7 of the mighty Funk Parade itself celebration of Tom Joyner’s daily that makes change. Based in Oak- p.m. at the Tenley-Friendship that winds through the neighbor- Party With a Purpose from the n Lee Narae presents A cursed land, California, this Hip Hop Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. hood and over 30 stages through- Tom Joyner Morning Show. Joyner, woman, Ong-nyeo which focuses group invites children and families Free. out the neighborhood hosting a huge fan favorite who changed on the perspective of the charac- to interrupt their biases and spark musical performances all day. the radio landscape, launches this ter Ong-nyeo, who had once been a true commitment to social jus- Musical event Funk Parade is a celebration for tour with a routing that allows his regarded as an unchaste woman tice with Rise Shine #Woke. 6:00 everyone: all ages, races, cultural audience to join the celebration from Byeonganseo-ga. Although p.m. on the Kennedy Center’s Mil- n Džambo Aguševi Orchestra rep- backgrounds, sexual identities and toast Tom for his longtime the narrative has been passed lennium Stage, 2700 F Street NW. resents the apex of the younger and walks of life. 6 p.m. on the commitment to entertain, inform down, the musical pansori perfor- Free. generation of Balkan Romani Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, and empower. Joyner will bring mance had been discontinued in brass performers. Aguševi’s band 2700 F Street NW. Free. musical performances that include the modern era due to the censor- Workshop event includes his father, brother, and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. ing opinion that the work was lewd n Confidence with Color in Quilt- other relatives. They have toured 8:00 p.m. at MGM National Har- and grotesque. This performance Arts event ing: This two-session class offer around the world and have per- bor, 101 MGM National Ave. Oxon recreates the work’s major scenes quilters of all levels an opportunity formed at many Romani communi- n Join in for the opening of artist Hill, MD. Tickets $154+ www. and condenses its impact through to become familiar with the vocab- ty events. 6 p.m. on the Kennedy Regina Miele’s latest exhibition, mymajicdc.com the creative music of traditional Center’s Millennium Stage, 2700 F whose new works follow a journey instruments and a sorigun (sing- ulary of color and to learn how to Street NW. Free. in the company of Rachel Carson’s Gala event er). Presented in collaboration with use printed fabric to create spec- writings, an ode to nature’s resil- tacular color combinations. 10:15 n Join National Museum for the Korean Cultural Center and ience. For the past decade, n The 2019 Annual Gala, Mexico: a.m. at S. Dillon Ripley Center, Women in the Arts in welcoming the David Rubenstein Atrium at Miele’s principal subject has been A Land of Beauty, celebrates the Room 3031, 1100 Jefferson Dr the Amaranth Quartet for their Lincoln Center. 6 p.m. on the Ken- the physicality of an ever-changing art and culture of Mexico. This SW. Tickets $75-$95. https:// D.C. debut featuring world pre- ned yCenter Millennium Stage, and gentrifying District of Colum- summer The Phillips Collection will smithsonianassociates.org/ticket- mieres by composers Sahba 2700 F Street NW. Free. bia, along with the surrounding present The Warmth of Other ing/tickets/confidence-with-color- Aminikia and Alyssa Weinberg. The natural landscapes of the Suns: Stories of Global Displace- n Hosted by NEA Jazz Master Dee in-quilting Amaranth Quartet is committed to Potomac and Anacostia River, ment, which features the work of Dee Bridgewater, this year’s 24th presenting music of all eras with Rock Creek, and Chesapeake Bay. 60 artists including many from annual Jazz Festival festival Musical event equal enthusiasm and artistry. Miele has exhibited both nationally Mexico. The evening coincides includes two nights of sensational Comprising violinists Emily Botel n Masterworks of Five Centuries and internationally at such venues with the Contemporaries Bash, music curated by Terri Lyne Car- and Abigail Shiman, violist Julie 2018-2019 Concert Series: The as the Florence Biennale, the Maravillas de México—inspired by rington. The program on this date Michael and cellist Helen Newby, Smithsonian Chamber Music Soci- Corcoran Gallery of Art, The New- Mexico’s vibrancy and beauty, a is Feed the Fire, a night dedicated the group was founded in 2014. ety features musical masterpieces ington Cropsey Museum, and sev- sensational night of creative cock- to prolific pianist and composer 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at NMWA, 1250 from the 17th to the early 21st eral reputable art galleries in New tails, magnetic music, fantastic Geri Allen featuring bassist and New York Avenue, NW Free . century, played on some of the York City. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the food, and dazzling dancing, that NEA Jazz Master Dave Holland, https://nmwa.org/events/shen- world’s most highly prized musical Women’s National Democratic brings the art and culture of Mexi- tap dancer Maurice Chestnut, son-chamber-music-concert-ama- instruments at the American His- Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave- co to Dock 5 at Union Market. The Kennedy Center Artistic Director ranth-quartet tory Museum. This concert fea- nue, NW. Free, registration recom- Bash is a sell-out event that for Jazz Jason Moran, and more stellar artists. 7 p.m. in the Ken- tures works of Bach, Haydn and nedy Center’s Terrace Theater, Mozart. Pre-concert lecture: 6:30 2700 F Street NW.Tickets: $40- p.m. Concert: 7:30 p.m. at Nation- $45 http://www.kennedy-center. al Museum of American History, org Nicholas and Eugenia Taubman Hall of Music, 14th St & Constitu- Discussion event tion Ave NW. Tickets $25-$35. https://smithsonianassociates. n Seneca and Stoicism: An org/ticketing/tickets/master- Ancient Philosophy’s Modern Rele- works-of-five-centuries- vance: Can Stoicism’s guiding 2018-2019-saturday-concert- emphasis on emotional modera- series-1P0647 tion and the importance of moral choices provide us with some Cultural event guideposts for navigating today’s n world? Classicist James Romm Taste a variety of Polish vodka examines the philosophy transmit- and learn more about how it is ted by Seneca the Younger with an produced. Join in for a fun eve- eye to whether we can benefit ning of camaraderie while sharing from borrowing his Stoic outlook. toasts and indulging in delicious MUSIC 6:45 p.m. at S. Dillon Ripley Cen- Polish food. There will also be a karaoke machine! 6:00 p.m. at DIRECTOR ter, 1100 Jefferson Dr SW. Tickets $20-$30. https://smithsonianas- The Kosciuszko Foundation, 2025 sociates.org/ticketing/tick- O Street, NW. Tickets $30. RSVP CATHEDRAL CHORAL SOCIETY PRESENTS ets/244876 at [email protected] n The Embassy of Belgium is Workshop event hosting its very popular annual GRANT US n Draw Like Tiepolo: In a two-ses- Embassy Open House. Along with sion workshop, students begin by the usual Belgian fare including drawing from the master’s works free beers and chocolates, there Peace will be a Tomorrowland and Brus- to help them grasp the idea of gesture, movement and the group- sels Airlines sponsored DJ booth. SUNDAY, MAY 19, 4:00 PM ing of figures. They end by apply- This will feature celebrity DJs ing their new Tiepolo-inspired Neekola, Daniel Duffin and Enam- WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL skills to contemporary images. our. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m at the The workshops comprise lecture, Embassy of Belgium, 3330 Gar- Featuring Poulenc’s radiant demonstration and one-on-one field Street, NW. https://events. euintheus.org/events/embassy-of- Gloria and Vaughan Williams’ START AT $25! instruction. All skill levels wel- Tickets come. 2 p.m. at S. Dillon Ripley powerful Dona Nobis Pacem. CATHEDRALCHORALSOCIETY.ORG Center, Room 3038/39, 1100 Jef- ferson Dr SW Tickets $75-$95. 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was quickly recognized for the EVENTS quality of its performances of a Continued from page 13 repertoire ranging from Haydn to contemporary composers. Quatuor Danel has performed the two belgium-eu-open-house/ great 20th-century Russian string quartet cycles. The Phillips Collec- Lecture event tion is delighted to offer the rare opportunity to hear the whole n Rug and Textile Appreciation cycle of Weinberg’s Quartets Mornings bring together textile played in a series of five concerts. experts and enthusiasts for a the- 1:00 p.m. at Phillips Collection, matic show and tell of personal 1600 21st St NW. Tickets $45. pieces. Andrea Gallelli Huezo ana- https://www.phillipscollection.org/ lyzes textiles as decipherable art events/2019-05-12-sunday-con- objects and modes of exploring certs-danel-1pm?utm_ identity in seventeenth- and eigh- source=iContact&utm_ teenth-century Latin America. By medium=email&utm_ analyzing a variety of garments campaign=publicity&utm_content= such as the rebozo, the mantón May+2019+Media+Calendar+SL de manila, and the huipil, among others, Professor Gallelli Huezo n Pan American Symphony places particular emphasis on the Orchestra presents Eternal Tango. evolution of both native and Euro- The PASO presents its signature pean textiles and garments as a show, thrilling audiences with the result of the Spanish conquest. seductive combination of passion The museum’s Arthur D. Jenkins and elegance of Argentine tango. library will be open for special Sat- 7:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Center’s urday hours following this pro- Terrace Theater, 2700 F Street gram. 10:30 a.m. at The George NW. Tickets: $55-65. http://www. Washington University Museum kennedy-center.org Photo credit: Marco Borggreve and The Textile Museum, 701 Quatuor Danel performs on Sunday, May 12th. 21st Street, NW. https://museum. Family event gwu.edu/latin-american-textiles n Join in to toast the exceptional women in our lives! Bring your composing fictional songs for Discussion event ken word artists from Split This Arts event them. She created her first band Rock, will honor America’s first mother, sister, aunt, daughter or n Hiking the Jordan Trail: A path n Opening Reception for Hedieh friend to enjoy a grand buffet, wel- with a friend of hers when she great poet, Walt Whitman, through was nine. 6 p.m. on the Kennedy that Moses, Jesus and Moham- stories and songs of revolution, Javanshir Ilchi: I surrender to you, coming mimosa, lots of laughter, med all walked finds a new incar- ashen lands and blue skies. The plus live music. This year, 10 year Center’s Millennium Stage, 2700 resistance, and radical self-love. F Street NW. Free. nation in the 400-mile Jordan 6:00 p.m. on the Kennedy Cen- exhibition features new paintings old Sarah Ramson, a multi-talent- Trail. Explorer Andrew Evans, one and is on view through June 29, ed whiz on the piano and harp, will ter’s Millennium Stage, 2700 F Science event of the first Americans to hike its Street NW. Free. 2019. Hedieh Javanshir Ilchi was play. 11:30 a.m to 2:00 p.m. at complete length, narrates the born in 1981 in Tehran, Iran; she the Women’s National Democratic n The Global Grocery Store: How experience of his 40-day journey, Book event received a BFA with honors from Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. Your Food Gets From Farm to showcasing his encounters with the Corcoran College of Art + NW. Tickets $45. https://events. Table: Food historian Robyn Met- the nature, people, history and n Here It Comes: The Future Is Design in 2006 and an MFA in r20.constantcontact.com/register/ calfe explores an often-overlooked culture of Jordan. 6:45 p.m. at Asian: From investment portfolios Studio Art from the American Uni- eventReg?oeidk=a07eg7ab30d8fe- aspect of the global food system: Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture to trade wars, Hollywood movies versity in 2011. HEDIEH JAVAN- 64eec&oseq&c&ch&fbclid=IwAR0 how food moves from producer to Garden, Marion & Gustave Ring to holiday travels, the influence of SHIR ILCHI: I surrender to you, AOvYogH3iBWC3bxHSthoQf-skBO- consumer. She finds that the food Auditorium, 7th St & Indepen- Asia on our lives—and the world’s ashen lands and blue skies is the 6Q4zgDKLx0KerB5DJ9QiF6LJs- supply chain is adapting to our dence Ave SW. Tickets $30-$45. economy—continues to grow. artist’s second exhibition at R8M8 increasingly complex demands for https://smithsonianassociates. Shanghai-based global strategy Hemphill Fine Arts. 6:00pm - 8:00 both personalization and conve- org/ticketing/tickets/hiking-jor- advisor Parag Khanna examines p.m. at Hamphill, 1515 14th St Monday, May 13th nience. But the future, she says, dan-trail why the Asian Century is a phe- NW. hemphillfinearts.com may bring changes to how we nomenon far larger than we Musical event think about our food and our rela- Tuesday, May 14th thought, and why there’s no more Sunday, May 12th n Vladivojna Ia Chia is a Czech tionship to it. 6:45 p.m. at S. Dil- important region for us to better composer, singer, text writer, pro- lon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Musical event understand now. 6:45 p.m. at S. Musical event ducer, and artist. She was born in Dr SW. Tickets $20-$30. https:// Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jeffer- smithsonianassociates.org/ticket- n Founded as one of the first son Dr SW. Tickets $20-$30. n Quatuor Danel (violinists Marc Ostrava in 1983 and came to con- multi-racial choirs in Washington Danel and Gilles Millet, violist Vlad tact with music in her early child- ing/tickets/global-grocery-store- https://smithsonianassociates. how-your-food-gets-from-farm-to- D.C., the All Souls Church Unitari- org/ticketing/tickets/here-it- Bogdanas, and cellist Yovan Mar- hood through drawings where she an Choir, joined by poets and spo- kovitch) was founded in 1991 and would depict her imaginary bands, table comes-future-is-asian

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