Southwest Library Closes for Construction on June 1 by GEORGINE WALLACE

June 2019 Circulation 13,000 FREE Southwest Library Closes for Construction on June 1 BY GEORGINE WALLACE

he Southwest Library will close on June 1. Shortly thereafter, the T building will be demolished, and SECOND SOUTHWEST construction of a new library will begin SOIREE FOR AMIDON- later in June. The interim location will be BOWEN: A SMASHING at 425 M St., SW next to the Farmer’s Mar- ket. In fact, you may have seen the Turner SUCCESS! Construction team at work on the interim site over the last few weeks. Page 2 What to Expect Turner Construction will create a concrete slab on the interim site as a foun- dation for the two trailers that will serve as the interim location. These are the same trailers that were used as the interim for the Capitol View Library. They will Photo Courtesy of DC Public Library be moved from Southeast to their new Architectural rendering showing the new Southwest library See “Library,” page 15

View of Page 3 Town DC Jazz Festival Center at 1000- will Sizzle in 1100 6th St., SW, designed Southwest by I.M. BY MIKE GOODMAN Pei & Partners, he DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) recent- built in ly announced its schedule for Jazz 1962 by T in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events Webb & KID’S CORNER DC, celebrating the festival’s 15th anni- Knapp versary, on June 7-16. The citywide event Page 8 will bring jazz to all quadrants, with per- Photo Courtesy formances at more than 20 neighborhood of Library of venues. Congress Southwest will play host at multiple venues, including the following shows: • Sandlot Southwest in Buzzard Point, at I.M. Pei Lives on in SW 1800 Half St., SW will feature Georgia Anne Muldrow, Justin Brown, Miles BY RYAN PIERCE est design work right here in Southwest DC. Okazaki and Brent Birckhead. June 8 rominent architect I.M. Pei Pei began his career as a staff archi- from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. passed away recently at the age tect for the firm Webb & Knapp, hired as • The Anthem at 901 Wharf St., SW will of 102, after a lengthy successful P one of the lead firms for the redevelop- feature Snarky Puppy and Jose James career that spanned the globe. Before ment of Southwest in the 1960s. Pei and MEET DWAYNE PIERCE on June 14 at 8 p.m.; and Jon Batiste & Pei would become famous for designs his associates provided an initial design Stay Human, and the Brass-A-Holics, such as the Louvre Pyramid or Bank of SWBID WHARF SUPERVISOR for the overall urban renewal plan for on June 15 at 8 p.m. China Tower, he did some of his earli- See “Pei,” page 6 See “Jazz Festival,” page 2 Page 12

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Published by the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly, Inc. (SWNA) — a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable and educational corporation. Copyright © 2019 Page 2 The Southwester June 2019 Second Southwest Soirée for Amidon-Bowen: A Smashing Success! BY ALEXIS TUTTLE, CHAIR OF FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE, Help Save Lives in the District by AMIDON-BOWEN PTA supporting The Thelma D. Jones he 2019 Southwest Breast Cancer Fund Soirée for Amidon- Donations support outreach and education T Bowen Elementary strategies for young girls and link low-income, School (ABES) was a tre- uninsured and underinsured women and men mendous success! Thank with information, screening diagnostic services and counseling. Donate on line at www. you to all the sponsors, tdjbreastcancerfund.org. community members The Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund is an and Amidon families who all-volunteer award-winning grassroots orga- attended and participated! nization with local, national and global recog- The event, held on May 18 nition. Our mission is to advocate and improve at the Capital Yacht Club, the overall health and wellness for women and brought together close men through outreach, education, and preven- tion. We promote early detection strategies for to 200 community mem- breast health and access to the best biomedical bers across all of South- and evidence-based complementary therapies west, including neigh- to reduce the incidences and mortality rates borhood and DC lead- of breast cancer. Our vision is to save lives, embrace and achieve a world community free ers, to support Amidon- of breast cancer. Bowen students and the When donating by mail, please make check or school. Together we raised money order payable to the Thelma D. Jones nearly $35,000 in critical Breast Cancer Fund and mail to: funds for Amidon-Bowen, Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund an amount that exceeded Photo by Willem Dicke 400 “I” Street, SW our goal and expectations. Principal TaMikka Sykes, Rose Shelton, Allison Harvey, Lisa Curtis, Adom Cooper, Thelma Jones, Councilmember Washington, DC 20024 Tom Sherwood, South- Charles Allen, Robert St. Cyr, Erica Walker, Denise Woodson, Bruce DarConte, Marty Welles, ANC Commissioner [email protected] west neighbor and respect- Anthony Dale www.tdjbreastcancerfund.org ed Political Analyst and (202) 251-1639 reporter, was Master of Ceremonies. An inspiring performance the entire community, not just school teachers can take advantage of career- from the Amidon-Bowen Choir, conduct- families. Amidon-Bowen also thanks the advancing professional development ed by 2015 Excellence in Teaching Award DC Fire and EMS Department for provid- opportunities, and that our classrooms The Winner Ms. Para Perry, was an emotional ing a ceremonial salute to the attendees are stocked with the technology and mate- reminder of what the community had with the Fire Boat water cannons. It was rials needed for all children to succeed. Southwester a great way to kick-off the festivities right The Soiree is just one way the commu- Circulation 13,000 come together to support. ABES Principal before the Amidon-Bowen choir per- nity supports the school. To learn about Send submissions and questions to The TaMikka Sykes spoke about school aca- Southwester by email at editor@thesouthwester. demic and infrastructure improvements formed. other year-round opportunities to sup- com. Submissions for each monthly issue are and Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Proceeds from the gala help to ensure port ABES, contact amidonpta@gmail. due on the 15th of the preceding month. Allen highlighted how unique the South- that all students have access to high- com. We’re building a stronger commu- For advertising information and rates, see west Soirée was, by bringing together quality educational experiences, that our nity together. https://swnaforms.wufoo.com/forms/ q83w6o31jmfsx3/ or contact [email protected] Remittance address for ad payments only is: eted performances in more than 20 Art Sculpture Garden, Pearl Street Ware- The Southwester JAZZ FESTIVAL neighborhoods. In addition to the South- house, The Brixton, Ivy City Smokehouse, P.O. Box 70131 • Washington, DC 20024 Continued from p. 1 west neighborhoods, shows will occur in and many more. Southwester Staff Adams Morgan, Anacostia, Capitol Hill, The grand finale, Great Masters of Jazz, Editor Emeritus: Dale MacIver • Pearl Street Warehouse at 33 Pearl St., Chinatown, Downtown, Dupont Circle, Editor-in-Chief: Katelynd Mahoney Anderson will be hosted by world-renowned enter- Editorial Staff: Mike Goodman (Copy & Web); SW will host DCJazzPrix Finals: Amy- Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, Capitol Riv- tainer Nick Cannon on June 16 in the Ken- Maya Renee (Calendar) Ana, Ernest Turner Trio, and MIXCLA erfront, Mount Pleasant, Kenilworth and nedy Center Concert Hall. Co-presented Advertising: Beth Hall & Donna Purchase +1 on June 15 at 2:30 p.m.; and Wit- Eastland Gardens, the H Street Corridor, by the DC Jazz Festival and the John F. Ken- Distribution: Perry Klein ness Matlou Trio, Austin Giorgio, Anne Southeast, Takoma Park, Trinidad, Ivy Design & Layout: Electronic Ink nedy Center for the Performing Arts, with Mette Iversen, Oleg Butman Quartet, City, the U Street Corridor and Van Ness. support from Events DC, Great Masters Printer: Chesapeake Printing and El Violin Latino on June 16 from 3 The University of the District of Colum- of Jazz will celebrate the life and work of p.m. to 8 p.m. bia is once again partnering with DCJF on the legend Quincy Jones; the trailblazing music and education programs, as part trumpeter-bandleader Roy Hargrove; Jazz in the ‘Hoods represents an excit- of its ongoing Jazz Alive series. The Ken- the highly influential song stylist Nancy ing DC JazzFest partnership with DC nedy Center’s Millennium Stage will host Wilson; and DC›s own peerless pianist- clubs, restaurants, hotels, museums, the festival’s salute to legendary vocalist- The Southwester is published and vocalist Shirley Horn and saxophonist- distributed by the Southwest parks, campuses, alternative and pop-up pianist Nat “King” Cole celebrating the Neighborhood Assembly venues, and more in celebration of jazz centennial of his birth, including free con- educator Fred Foss. Featured performers in DC. For the 9th consecutive year, Jazz certs featuring eight evenings of singing and presenters include the Roy Hargrove Donate to us: www.mightycause.com/ in the ‘Hoods will include a major pre- pianists in the grand Nat Cole tradition. Big Band, Patti Austin, Kenny Garrett, organization/Southwest-Neighborhood- sentation from CapitalBop, which is the In addition to CapitalBop, other Jazz Justin Kauflin, Adam Clayton Powell III, Assembly Buzzard Point show. One of DC JazzFest’s in the ‘Hoods partners include East River Angela Stribling, Paxton Baker, Sharón Copyright © 2019 Southwest Neighborhood distinctive partnerships, CapitalBop pres- Jazz, Hamilton Live, City Winery, Anacos- Clark, Princess Mhoon Dance Project, Assembly, Inc. All rights reserved. ents vibrant, fresh, original expressions tia BID, Downtown BID, Kreeger Museum, and very special guests. To contact the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly by cutting-edge musicians at alternative Twins Jazz, the Kennedy Center Millen- For more information, including con- or The Southwester, call (202) 320-4414. venues and pop-ups. nium Stage, Mr. Henry’s, Atlas Perform- cert updates and tickets, see https:// The festival has a range of free and tick- ing Arts Center, the National Gallery of dcjazzfest.org. June 2019 The Southwester Page 3 Capital Fringe Festival back in Southwest on July 9-28 BY DONNA PURCHASE

he Capital Fringe Festival is once again taking over SW DC T this summer, with the largest festival in three years! The festival will showcase 89 productions and 500 indi- vidual performances at eight venues with 13 stages, all within walking distance of each other. Venues include Arena Stage, Arcade at the Wharf and neighborhood churches—Riverside Baptist, St. Augustine Episcopal, West- original writer for The Simpsons) and Nick minster Presbyterian, St. Matthews and Newlin (a local actor and clown). In con- Photo Courtesy of The Banks/Riverside Baptist Church Christ United. junction with Politics and Prose at the Dr. Michael Blesdoe, Pastor of Riverside Baptist Church The 14th Annual Capital Fringe Fes- Wharf, Fringe will host an author talk and tival runs from July 9-28, but you can book signing for Mike’s book “Springfield experience a sampling of some of the Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Reimagined Riverside productions at the Capital Fringe Festival Lies from a Lifetime of Writing for The Preview on June 28 at 7 p.m. at Market SW. Simpsons.” Makes a Splash at the Banks The festival focus is on expanding the • Two new plays by local DC play- audience’s appetite for independent the- wrights Iris Dauterman and Claudia BY CHRISTY VAUGHN pleased to serve their Southwest com- Rosales Waters. Dauterman’s Hat Pin munity and pride themselves on their ater, music, art, dance and unclassifiable iverside Baptist has reopened Panic details the “hat pin panic” of the openness and inclusivity. In fact, as you forms of live performance and visual art. its doors alongside The Banks early twentieth century in which women walk down Maine Ave. you might find The event creates earning opportunities apartment building at 7th St. and used their hatpins in self-defense against R Pastor Blesdoe sitting on the corner for innovative local and visiting artists to Maine Ave., in the location it has occu- with his “The Pastor is in” sign ready present and exhibit their work. harassment. Waters’ Light Project deploys pied since the 1960s. The architecture to talk to anybody and everybody. His Fringe will once again present and pro- poetry, movement, sound and lights to for these buildings located across the ultimate goal at Riverside is to create a duce a series of highly-ambitious produc- tell the story of a post-apocalyptic world street from The Wharf brings in aspects “community of integrity and dignity.” tions through the Fringe Curated Series: stuck on the grid. of water and stone for our Southwest As a result of this development project • A People’s History by renowned Capital Fringe is led by Julianne Brien- neighborhood with a park-like feel out- with PN Hoffman, Riverside was able American monologist Mike Daisey— za, CEO/Co-Founder, and a 12-member side and a mid-century modern design. to create their first endowment fund Board of Directors that represent a wide Michael Blesdoe, who has been the whom the New Yorker calls “A charismatic to safeguard the church and donated spectrum of DC residents and business- pastor at Riverside for 28 years, worked performer, his shows have the insightful $100,000 to more than two dozen non- es. Brienza has been with Capital Fringe very closely with Geier Brown Renfrow hostility of the best comedy.” profit organizations that help heal the since its inception in 2005. In her cur- Architects to design the new church • Arcade by renowned DC artist and world. with elements old and new. The new projectionist Robin Bell. Bell’s Arcade is rent role, she leads and guides Capital Hidden behind the church is The edifice was built with stone reclaimed just that—an interactive arcade that Fringe’s vision, organizational growth and Banks, a 173-unit luxury apartment from the old building and the stained- examines the arcade as a forum for col- community relations and development. building with amenities including a glass windows were preserved, making lective communication. Fringe will create Brienza has developed and shaped pro- gym, coffee station, and a rooftop with long-time congregants feel at home. a public interactive video arcade at the grams to engage adventurous audiences breathtaking views of the city skyline The new space includes a fellowship and exploratory local, national and inter- from the Capitol dome all the way to Wharf where audiences can both play and hall, office space, a pastor’s garden for national artists and distributed over 2.5 the water. They also hold tenant events engage. reflection, and of course the new sanc- million dollars to participating artists. including cultural talks, yoga classes, • Shakespeare’s Worst, a comedy that tuary. For more information, visit www. is great for the whole family, written Pastor Blesdoe and Riverside are See “The Banks,” page 4 by Mike Reiss (a four-time Emmy-winning capitalfringe.org.

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Navy Yard Fetches District Dogs Location

BY SOUTHWESTER STAFF tar location opening in DC’s Parkview neighborhood. istrict Dogs is a locally-owned Recently, District Dogs announced business that started as a that it would open a second full-ser- dog walking service with one D vice pet care facility in the Navy Yard owner-employee in 2014. Since then, neighborhood. The company officially founder Jacob Hensley has grown the opened its Navy Yard location at 1221 business into a full-service pet care Van St., SE on March 9. company, with its first brick-and-mor- District Dogs’ newest location was custom-built, with an eye towards maximizing fun and safety. The location has four playrooms that ensure safe play for dogs of all ages, sizes and energy levels, six HVAC systems to control temperature and air flow on a zone basis, dedicated water sup- ply with industrial-grade drainage sys- Photo by Perry Klein tems, protective flooring that is soft on Computers for Seniors class for AARP members at River Park, with instructor Jenelle Leonard joints, and play structures meant to keep dogs entertained and engaged. The location offers daycare, over- Computers for Seniors Kicks Off night boarding, grooming, salon services, dog walking, pet sitting and a BY VIC SUTTON, CHAIR, SWNA TASK FORCE The seniors’ classes are taught by Jen- retail shop. ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & ADULT elle Leonard, with technical support from For more information, visit District EDUCATION Perry Klein and Jamal Jones. Dogs online or contact info@district- omputer for Kids classes have They commence with an introduction dogs.com. been taking place at the James to the notebook computer—starting from Creek computer lab for years now, basics, like how to plug it in and turn it on C and off—and then going on to using Win- using desktop computers. They started in 2007, as an initiative by Thelma Jones, dows 10 and the basics of applications like who chairs the Youth Activities Task Force Microsoft Word. of the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly The classes have had terrific support. Top Invisalign Provider in the Area (SWNA). Rhonda Hamilton, President of the Syph- Named a Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Dentist in 2019 The classes are taught by Gerald Brown ax Gardens Resident Council, is host- and Jenelle Leonard, with support from ing the classes at Syphax Gardens, and Jones, Cheryl Moore, Bonnie Sutton and Betty Jean Tolbert Jones, President of the the author. Students learn keyboarding Southwest Waterfront AARP chapter, has helped to set up the classes at River Park. $600 OFF Sheila Samaddar, DDS skills, and then some basic uses of the SPRING INVISALIGN SPECIAL President, District of Columbia computers. If they attend regularly, they Klein, who chairs the SWNA Technol- Academy of General Dentistry includes retainers, whitening and all treatment trays ogy Task Force, received a donation of DrSamaddar@ get to take the computers home when SouthCapitolSmileCenter.com they graduate. 50 notebook computers from the Ameri- Capitol Hill’s Favorite At one point Christine Spencer, presi- can College of Obstetricians and Gyne- Family Dental Center! dent of the Resident Council at James cologists, which Neo Morake has been refurbishing. Jamal Jones has been setting COMPREHENSIVE, COSMETIC, Creek, observed “computers for kids is all up the notebooks at both of the classes, ESTHETIC AND MINIMALLY 202.488.1313 very well, but what about computers for INVASIVE FAMILY DENTISTRY SouthCapitolSmileCenter.com seniors?” bringing a hotspot so that participants General Preventive Dental Care 1313 South Capitol Street, SW She had a point. The SWNA Task Force can access the Internet. SWNA’s Com- Same Day Crowns Across from Nationals Park & 2 blocks from the Navy Yard Metro on Workforce Development and Adult puters for Seniors Class also received a Smile Design and Makeovers Advanced technology for patient comfort / SouthCapitolSmileCenter @ DrSheSam Education took heed, and looked into 2019 Education Award from the South- how to organize computer training class- west Waterfront Chapter of the AARP in es for seniors. support of the classes. The Task Force is currently running Helen Mulkeen has kindly been stor- two series’ of eight weekly classes. One is ing the computers that are being used at at Syphax Gardens, for seniors from Syph- River Park. ax and from James Creek, which started After four classes the participants get on April 16. The other is at River Park, to take the notebook computers home, to for AARP members. This class started on be able to practice what they have been May 3. learning, and after the full series of eight There are ten seniors in each class. classes they get to keep them. FREE HOUSE $50 OFF sure they built a place for the people in CLEANING TOP TO BOTTOM THE BANKS our neighborhood. WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR Continued from p. 3 WEEKLY OR BI-WEEKLY SERVICE CLEANING Stay up to date with upcoming events Valid for new customers ONLY. Valid for new customers ONLY. One offer or special. Call for details at Riverside Baptist at https://riversidedc. One offer or special. Call for details and even terrarium building. Again, the architect designed the building with water org, on twitter at @Riverside_wharf, or on HEGENS MAIDS elements throughout, a park-like exterior, Instagram at riversidebaptistdc. Stay up and a warm, cozy interior. The building to date regarding The Banks at https:// (202) 569-3701 also includes 21 affordable units and is www.banksdc.com, on twitter at @The- hegensmaids.com certified LEED Gold. The Banks worked Veteran Owned Company very closely with Riverside throughout BanksApts, or on Instagram at thebank- this development and wanted to make sapts. June 2019 The Southwester Page 5

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Jazz Night Benefit features SWBID 420 4th Street SW Person and Smith 1:00-2:30 P.M. Listen, talk, ask questions. Bring lunch. We provide drinks and dessert.

P Suzanne Lightman FRIDAY, JUNE 7 Senior Information Photo Courtesy of Westminster Church Photo Courtesy of Westminster Church Digital Technology and You presents: Security Advisor at Houston Person Dick Smith the National BY BRIAN HAMILTON, CO-PASTOR, A native of Florence, S.C., Houston Per- PRIVACY, SECURITY Institute of WESTMINSTER CHURCH Standards and son is one of the last jazz masters who has t Westminster Church, on June kept the soulful thick-toned tenor tradi- & Technology 18 at 6:30 p.m., a special perfor- tion of Gene Ammons alive and well. After DRIVERLESS CARS (NIST) A mance and program in support learning piano as a youth he switched to of Jazz Night at DC will feature jazz mas- tenor sax. While serving in the Army in

ter Houston Person. The date is also the Germany he played with various groups Join us for the first in a six-part series of interactive 75th birthday of program director, Dick comprised of other jazz pioneers active in brown-bag lunches introducing new technology issues of Smith, and offers a great opportunity to the 50’s and 60’s. After a stint with Johnny importance to the residents of SW Washington. celebrate his many contributions to jazz Hammond’s group in the mid 60’s he S heritage throughout his life, and especial- became a bandleader himself in follow-

“Aging in Style,” ly for jazz in Southwest through the Jazz ing years, often working with singer Etta a task force of the Limited seating Night programs at Westminster Church. Jones. He is one of the most soulful jazz Southwest Neighborhood This Southwest program recently marked players who ever lived who pays close RSVP: 202-827-3394 or: aginginstylewordpress Assembly its 20th anniversary in January celebrat- attention to melody with a deep sense of

ing weekly jazz performances every Fri- the blues. Houston notes his major musi- day night. A former Washington Redskins cal influences as Illinois Jacquet, Stan player in the late 1960’s, Dick Smith is also Getz and Ben Webster. He is always grate- acclaimed as one of the finest jazz vocal- ful to his highly supportive parents for ists in the DC area and a tireless cham- buying him a saxophone and supporting pion for DC jazz. his musical development. This event will feature a performance In addition to weekly performances, by Houston Person collaborating with Jazz Night presents education programs, the Chuck Redd Trio, a world-class jazz community outreach, support for youth ensemble based in DC. A special pre- jazz development and archiving of the sentation celebrating Dick Smith and his heritage of jazz and the innovative jazz many contributions to the community will artists of the DC area at work now and in also be part of the evening. Chef Michael the past. This program is a benefit for all of DuBose, a noted Escoffier Society chef, these activities. will bring a special menu to add to the Westminster Church is located at 400 experience. Tickets are available at West- I St., SW. More information is available minster Church or online at www.west- by calling the office at 202-484-7700 or at minsterdc/jazzevent.html for $100 each. www.westminsterdc.org.

helped to shape Southwest as we know PEI it today, along with the other architects Continued from p. 1 of urban renewal. Pei and his contem- poraries were attempting to create a new the area and designed several buildings, vision for urban living that would provide including those around L’Enfant Plaza density and open space for all its resi- and Promenade and the Town Center dents, following Modernist principles. Plaza complex. For more information on Pei, Chlo- While the Town Center shopping mall ethiel Woodard Smith, Charles Goodman is no longer standing, the accompanying apartment buildings at Town Center East and others involved in the design and and Town Center West (the latter now redevelopment of Southwest during the part of Modern on M) still stand as land- “Urban Renewal” period, a good starting marks in our neighborhood and show point is the Historic American Building early glimpses of Pei’s style that would Survey’s report, “Southwest Washington, be refined into the likes of the stunning Urban Renewal Area,” available online National Gallery of Art East Wing just to at www.swdc.org/swna/task-forces/ our north. Pei’s important contributions history-task-force/history-studies/. June 2019 The Southwester Page 7 District Wharf | Summer 2018 Ads | Southwester 10x13.25

JUNE 1 Yoga on the Waterfront Saturday Night Dancing: Country Line where DC meets JUNE 5 Bocce courts open on Transit Pier Transit Pier Concert: Collective Delusion (Rock) JUNE 8 Yoga on the Waterfront Pride on the Pier (with Fireworks) JUNE 12 summer Transit Pier Concert: Jarreau Williams Xperience (R&B/Funk) JUNE 15 & 16 Enjoy a fantastic lineup of free waterside activities and DC JazzFest entertainment. Learn to dance, play bocce, or catch a JUNE 19 concert—there’s always something fun to do at The Wharf. Transit Pier Concert: Brent & Co. (Rock/Soul) JUNE 22 Yoga on the Waterfront Filipino Food Festival JUNE 26 Transit Pier Concert: 19th Street Band (Americana) JUNE 29 Yoga on the Waterfront

JULY 3 Transit Pier Concert: Swift Technique (Funk) JULY 4 Fourth of July Musical Salute JULY 6 Saturday Night Dancing: Swing JULY 10 Transit Pier Concert: Pebble to Pearl (R&B/Pop Rock) JULY 17 Transit Pier Concert: JoGo Project (Jazz/Go-go Blend) JULY 20 Shark Bites & Brews JULY 21 D.C. United Game Watch Party JULY 24 Transit Pier Concert: La Unica (Celtic Latin Rock) JULY 31 Transit Pier Concert: FeelFree (Reggae)

AUGUST 3 Capital Dragon Boat Regatta Saturday Night Dancing: Salsa AUGUST 7 Transit Pier Concert: Air Force Band Max Impact (Classic Rock) AUGUST 14 Transit Pier Concert: Jimi Smooth (Motown) AUGUST 21 Transit Pier Concert: Justin Trawick & The Common Good (Americana)

Schedule subject to change; visit wharfdc.com for updates. Download the All events are free and open to the public. District Wharf App Please consider leaving your car at home. It’s easy to get to The Wharf—via water taxi, Metro, SW Shuttle, bus, boat, bike, or even kayak.

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Spot the difference! Answers from Can you spot the differences in the two scenes below? May 2019 issue Differences: The palm tree is on a different side in each photo; the first photo has 2 red crabs, and the second photo has a red crab and a blue crab; the chair is facing a different way in each photo; the sunglasses are purple in the first photo, but red in the second; there are three seashells in the first photo, but only two in the second; the palm tree is against the shoreline in the first photo, but closer inland in the second.

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BY MIKE GOODMAN and flavorful. There must be something about duck fat—Station 4 knows how to Station 4, at 1101 4th St., SW, opened in fry a fry. June 2011 to much fanfare. Restauranteur Meanwhile, the dinner has remained Med Lahlou worked with Arena Stage to fairly consistent and solid over the years. coordinate the opening of a fine-dining The Braised Shortrib is a longtime favor- establishment around the corner from the The Southwest ite, with tenderness and a not-too-over- playhouse, catering to theater-goers. But powering mix of flavor. The burger is tasty it was more than that. With a gold-painted (and again, get it with the fries), and the bar, upscale atmosphere, and comfort- Spoon mix of seafood on the menu has never dis- able patio, the restaurant hoped to be a appointed. While there is no kid’s menu, part of your date night, family night, quick the variety of pizzas will do the trick. meals and casual drinks. Station 4 Stays in the Game On price, you can get away with an Eight years later, with an influx of high- affordable night out if you stick to burg- priced restaurants at The Wharf, the food numerous planters of herbs, lettuce and For lunch, it is hard to beat the pizza, ers ($20) or pizzas ($14-$17), but you also continues to satisfy, the servers continue have a range of options on the dinner flowers, and a sense of being far from the which is a lot of food for two people or just to smile, and the ambiance remains con- menu such as a 14-ounce New York Strip city during your dining experience. The enough for a light lunch for two (perhaps sistent. The restaurant remains a popular ($38) and Sesame Tuna ($38). happy hour and meet-up spot for neigh- Eggs Chesapeake is satisfying, though I’ll with an appetizer). The sandwiches are as While Station 4 is no longer one of a borhood residents. always go for a little more crab. The Break- advertised, and the salads are fresh. The few restaurants in Southwest it remains If you can snag a seat on the gar- fast Burrito is heavy on the chorizo but fla- highlight of brunch, lunch or dinner is the a mainstay for neighbors looking for date den patio for Saturday or Sunday brunch, vored well, and the omelets and pancakes duck fat fries, which the restaurant has night, family night, quick meals and casu- do it. The season is right to enjoy their are solid and comforting. served since it opened. They are crispy al drinks.

Moonshot at Nationals Park Sounds of Southwest: Amidon- BY SHEILA WICKOUSKI Bowen Elementary School Choir BY KATELYND ANDERSON lished in 2001 when I arrived as the general aseball is America’s music teacher. Back then the school was favorite pastime and f you are out and about in Southwest, Amidon Elementary School. Later Bowen the moon landing is then you have certainly heard the Ami- B and Amidon merged in 2009 and we became our greatest adventure. don-Bowen Elementary School Choir. I Amidon-Bowen. The choir has performed In addition to being regular performers On July 20, 1969, humans for many of our government agencies such at Southwest events, the Amidon-Bowen stepped on the moon for the as: Dept. of Education, the Cannon House Choir has enjoyed numerous opportuni- first time when the Apollo 11 Office Building, President George W. Bush’s ties to sing at concerts throughout the city, lunar module Eagle landed cabinet, FBI, and the EPA. We have also including special programs from the May- in the Sea of Tranquility. In performed for several churches in the SW or’s office to Capitol Hill. June, as millions go to their community, Family and Children Services, The choir is directed by Ms. Para Perry, Phase I and II groundbreaking Ceremonies hometown Major League a 2014 winner of the coveted Excellence in for the Southwest Wharf, and the Opening Baseball ballpark, they can Teaching Award. “The Southwester” spoke Ceremony for Phase I of the Wharf. view a replica statue of Neil to Ms. Perry about the choir, school and Armstrong’s iconic space- neighborhood. What is your favorite part about the choir? suit. Why are you involved with the ABES Choir? My favorite part is watching them begin Over 400,000 individu- work on a performance and watching it Music is my first love. When I was a als worked together toward come alive. I enjoy seeing the smiles and very young child, singing in church got me the common goal of Apollo a sense of achievement on my children’s started. Later singing in the school choir 11. Millions of Americans faces during and after performing. (8th-12th grade) was the one thing that excit- enjoy baseball’s exciting ed me everyday. The choir provided many moments each year in the What is the one thing that would surprise experiences that made me who I am today. the neighborhood to learn about the choir? ballpark. This is what I want my students to expe- They would be surprised to know that we As part of the effort to Photo Courtesy of Smithsonian Institution rience everyday. conserve and digitize Neil Workers at the U.S. Naval Air Material Center in Phila- are versatile and have a diverse repertoire Armstrong’s spacesuit for delphia play baseball in their B.F. Goodrich Mark IV How long has the choir been around and of music. We have traveled in many different circles and have performed for many display, the spacesuit was spacesuits what is its legacy in the neighborhood? diverse groups. 3D-scanned, and then used The Amidon School Choir was estab- to create authentic replicas of the suit Mark IV spacesuits. The game was to give ballpark visitors a look at the staged as a flexibility demonstration intricate details. for the spacesuit. The final score of To follow the arrival of the space- the baseball game is unknown, but the suit statue to Nationals Park, follow Mark IV would evolve to become the @airandspace on Twitter. Scan the original Project Mercury spacesuit, a suit to experience the mission. Unlock definite home run! exclusive content about the Apollo 11 mission through digital content activa- Did you know? tion only available when interacting A ballpark stadium seat is roughly with the suit. the same size as the Apollo 11 capsule seat that Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin More connections between baseball and Michael Collins sat in for three and space? days on their journey to the moon. In the late 1950s, workers at the U.S. The Apollo 11 landing site, Tranquil- Naval Air Material Center in Philadel- ity Base, and the lunar area that Neil Photo by Willem Dicke phia took to a makeshift field in some Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin explored, is Ms. Perry directing the Amidon-Bowen choir in May 2018 at the Kennedy Center interesting uniforms—B.F. Goodrich roughly the size of a baseball diamond. Page 10 The Southwester June 2019

ow do you manage it or not man- week, another month, or off the list. age it? Instead of keeping a long list of always H Does time manage you? The bad news: Time Flies moving to-dos. Create a list of ONLY nec- Are you constantly worried about all essary items. you should do, need to do, and have to do? The good news: You are the Pilot Two steps to remember: Are you running behind every single 1) Short time-frame day? BY KATE MILLER 2) List of less than 7 tasks per week— Are you always making excuses for the basically one task per day appointments you move, the friends you cancel on, or are you always showing up 6. List of “Sevens” 4. Double Duty late? 2. Say “no,” but it’s great you thought of I have to admit the use of “sevens” is a There is a better way to handle your me Sometimes we need something to inspire tactic I had forgotten, and am thankful I time; but first, you have to admit you It’s great to be asked for dinner, to parties, us. found this idea again. The “rule of sevens” are struggling with time management for weekend getaways and more. How- A note: A client struggled with keeping is rooted in reasoning by Cardinal Robert an exercise schedule. So, we figured out and perhaps—yes—even failing to con- ever, if you are always saying yes and not Bellarmine (1542-1621), and the thinking a way to help her maintain an exercise trol your calendar. As each week goes by allowing for personal time you could be in was that “nobody can remember more schedule with a non-excusable reason for you let events, work, friends, family and danger of burnout or people-pleasing (to than seven of anything.” her not to skip her workout. other things dictate your schedule. If your your unrest). What is on your list of seven tasks for She started walking dogs as her walking schedule is not under your control I bet it Here is an idea: at the beginning of the the day, week or month? exercise. It became a perfect combina- month, during a time you are quiet, calm Remember: small list of tasks and causes more heartache than not. tion of work and play resulting in a win/ Here are a few time-tested ideas on and able to review your month ahead, small time-frame. think about what day or weekend is your win for both her and the dog—exercise how to tackle “unwieldy” time: for both! The bad news: time flies. The good “time off?” Schedule that time and let it be news: you are the pilot. Today, with a bit 1. A significant complaint is phone usage non-negotiable. 5. Think small steps of mindfulness, quiet time, a calendar and This is a modern-day problem demand- 3. Give time away (service to others) Often our list of to-dos is long. First thing self-permission to get creative—you can ing out-of-the box thinking. Do you know begin to control your schedule by setting This might seem counterintuitive but to do is admit that a long list makes us feel how much time you spend on your phone, weekly and monthly goals that are mean- giving to others in a voluntary capac- important. The thinking is we are busy, scanning the internet or taking pictures? If ingful, easy to accomplish and reward ity makes us happier, healthier and more needed and valuable as evidence by all not, pay attention, track your phone usage you with extra time for being with the scheduled. When people regularly volun- these tasks; however, the truth is some and then think about how to control your of these tasks will be completed and a people you care about or simply restoring teer they may experience a “helpers” high majority of them will be moved to another phone time. according to Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., yourself. Here are two suggestions: author of the “The How of Happiness,” 1) do not open the phone before 8 a.m. and usually feel their time is wisely spent. 2) close the phone at 8 p.m. 3) ______Duck Drop

Congratulations, Class of 2019! We proudly announce that our graduates have been accepted to the following high schools:

The Academy of the Holy Cross Bishop McNamara High School Bishop O’Connell High School Bullis School DeMatha Catholic High School Elizabeth Seton High School Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School St. Peter School, Gonzaga College High School Capitol Hill St. John’s College High School 422 Third Street, SE Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Washington, DC 20003 School Without Walls 202-544-1618 Photos Courtesy of SWBID stpeterschooldc.org On May 19 the Southwest community showed up for the Southwest Duck Drop, a block party to celebrate the refilling of the Duck Pond. The event was co-hosted by SWBID and SWNA, and featured the tunes of the Clarence Turner Blues Band and the moves of the Amidon-Bowen Cheerleading Team. June 2019 The Southwester Page 11

PRESENTING Solaris Shelter for the Next Cold War

Bringing xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx experiential fine art to Culture House, Mark Kelner’s multimedia exhibit builds upon his highly praised installation, which initially debuted at Umbrella. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. His work embraces iconography informed by his Russian immigrant upbringing in the US and will include xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx an immersive fallout shelter environment. “Satire on the brink of surrealism is the only way to understand the times we live in,” writes Kelner. The show was curated and designed by Zachary Paul Levine, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Join us for the grand opening on May 22, and follow us @culturehousedc for details on special programming (like xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, vodka tastings, dance parties, and curatorial Q+As) through the show’s closing on July 7.

BLINDWHINO.ORG/culturehouse Page 12 The Southwester June 2019 Meet Dwayne Pierce— Amidon-Bowen Tutor of the SWBID Wharf Supervisor Month: Alex O’Sullivan BY AVA MILLSTONE BY DONNA PURCHASE tiple shifts daily. Dwayne is responsi- ble for managing the work schedule ave you ever thought, “I want to get outhwest DC is “the place to and making project assignments. involved in my community, but I’m be.” We continue to spotlight SWBID COO Andre Witt H [too old, too young, too busy, too the dedicated staff of the S says: “Dwayne has been a inexperienced, fill in the blank]?” Well, take SWBID who are focused on great addition to our team. inspiration from the Amidon-Bowen Tutor making Southwest a clean, He has brought a high level of the Month: Alex O’Sullivan. At 14 years safe, vibrant community in of leadership to the team old, Alex is already giving back, supporting which to live, work, visit and and has led the Wharf and inspiring students at Amidon-Bowen play! Operations to great suc- Elementary School as a tutor through The Dwayne Pierce is one of cess. We are very fortunate Southwest Neighborhood Assembly’s Edu- the newer SWBID team mem- to have Dwayne on our team cation and Scholarship Task Force. Read on Photo Courtesy of Author bers. He ran into a friend Photo Courtesy of SWBID and view him as a true asset to learn more about Alex and how you can Alex O’Sullivan and 3rd grader, Melissa Smith about ten months ago and Dwayne Pierce to the BID.” get involved! was told about an opening at How long have you lived in SW? My the BID. At that time, he knew nothing a student begins to enjoy learning, he/she Dwayne’s Favorites: entire life, so 14 years. My family has lived about the SWBID, but he was intrigued. thrives in school. Movie: “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” here since 1994. Describe your favorite moment so far He applied and was hired as a supervisor. Music: R&B, especially Stevie Wonder, Mar- Dwayne was born in DC and his fam- What do you do in your professional from the program. I distinctly remember vin Gaye and Michael Jackson life? I am a Freshman at BASIS DC Public my first session. My first student told me he ily moved to Maryland where he attended Songs: “Isn’t She Lovely,” “What’s Going Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. He Charter High School. I enjoy math, writing wanted to learn, did not mind doing addi- On,” and “Human Nature” and participating in oratorical contests. I tional school work, and wants to be the best moved back to DC and graduated from Sports team: Washington Redskins wish to be a politician when I grow up so I student he can be. That was an inspiring Howard University. SW spot: The Wharf—loves being by the can positively influence other people’s lives moment for me. It feels good knowing that Today, he lives in DC with his wife and water through policy work. I get to help young people like him become five children. The proud dad says his chil- Best thing about his job: Meeting new people What made you get involved in the the best students they can be. dren are very active in the community and and connecting with the neighborhood. tutoring program at Amidon-Bowen? I What is one thing you enjoy, appreci- his youngest daughter is a ballerina and a He says that every day is new: new ven- wrote an essay for school about the purpose ate or respect about your students? My member of the DC Youth Orchestra. tures, new challenges, but he is up to the of education. This made me reflect upon students do not quit if they make a mistake, With a growing pedestrian population, job! my elementary school experience, and how and that’s a quality that will last throughout the BID team is very focused on meeting So when you’re out and about, be sure I became passionate about math after my the Wharf Management’s expectations. To to say hello to Dwayne! their school life. Learning stems from failure serve the Wharf, the SWBID team has mul- teacher took extra time to give me addi- and they always bounce back after a mistake tional work and games. I know that when See “Tutor” page 15 2019/20 SEASON | CELEBRATING OUR 70TH ANNIVERSARY

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SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ARENASTAGE.ORG | 202-488-3300 June 2019 The Southwester Page 13 Hirshhorn Exhibit Adds Flavor to Art BY SHEILA WICKOUSKI ow long should you take to view a work of art when walking H through a gallery? Rirkrit Tira- vanija: Who’s Afraid of Red, Yellow, and Green, now at the The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Gardens, offers a different approach to that question. The installation is unusual because it invites the viewer to not only look at the art but to stay and watch as the artists create the large-scale mural on the walls over the course of the exhibition while sitting in a community dining space and sharing a meal together.

Rirkrit Tiravanija is an award-winning Photos Courtesy of 100 Tonson Gallery, Bangkok Thai artist who believes that art arises Above: Display of Who’s Afraid of Red, Yellow, and Green? from real-time experiences and interac- At right: Rirkrit Tiravanija in Who’s Afraid of Red, Yellow, and Green?, 2010 at 100 Tonson Gallery, tions, so that the object and the viewer Bangkok. are not separate from the work. Food is the medium of exchange in which visitors each other, will be mixed. Some reference by introducing different forms to consider work. For the Hirshhorn, the food has will be served a shared meal of a choice of protests against Thai government policies ideas and objects. The everyday activity been prepared by a Washington restau- curries. The colors represent those worn from the past and the present. Some imag- of eating is part of that experience which rant, Beau Thai. by the various factions in recent Thai gov- es will relate to this installation’s location shares themes of memory, culture and Included in the exhibit are a series of ernment protests: red for the grassroots on the Mall and include the events such as community. The exhibit title also refers to documentary shorts curated exclusively farmers, yellow for the yellow shirts of the the Million Man March and The Women’s a vandalism of a similar titled painting by for the Hirshhorn by Thailand’s inde- royalist and green for the military. (Note: March. Tiravanija has said that his inten- Barnett Newman in 1982 in Berlin. Tira- pendent filmmaker, Apichatpong Weeas- the green curry is the spiciest, the yellow tion is that the layering will continue until vanija has re-framed the question as “Who ethakul. the mildest). there are no more clear images, only black is afraid of what these colors symbolize?” The exhibit runs at the Hirshhorn A team of local art students are creat- walls. The meal is served at noon. Previous Museum and Sculpture Garden, May ing images in black on white walls. The Tiravanija’s interest is to alternate the installations in Bangkok used a burner 17-July 24. drawings, which will be layered on top of deeply ingrained ways we interact with art to cook for the meal while the artists

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Kadampa Meditation Center, Grand westminsterdc.org/blues.html, Westminster Presbyterian Church Meditation. 1200 Canal St., SW, [email protected] Ages 3-5, King Greenleaf Recreation Center Opening: Ribbon Cutting, followed by Opening Talk, wish- BREAD FOR LIFE, Sundays, 8-8:45 A.M. Free Breakfast, KOMEN TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL meets TINY TOTS TENNIS, Mondays, 4-5 P.M. Ages 18+, Randall ful and blessing ceremony. Cost: $15; 1200 Canal St., SW. @ st rd Hot Breakfast of eggs, pancakes, sausage, biscuits, juice and coffee. every 1 & 3 Saturday, 10:30 A.M.-Noon. All are Recreation Center meditation-dc.org Seeking volunteers to help cook, serve and set-up. Contact: chee- welcome. Details at: https://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a- [email protected]. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church TTNRT! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 A.M-11:30 A.M., SAT 22, 9-10 A.M. Kadampa Meditation Center, medita- Club/00008714-00008714, Westminster Presbyterian Church Community Room Karenna Houser-Hall, Randall Recreation Center tion with Gen Demo; followed by 11 A.M.-12:30 P.M. teaching MACHINE PITCH, Monday & Wednesdays, 6-7 P.M., Ages with Gen-la Jampa; 3:30-5 P.M. teaching with Gen-la Jampa; CENTERING PRAYER, Thursdays, 11:45 A.M. St. Augustine’s 6-13, King Greenleaf Recreation Center VOLLEYBALL, Tuesdays, 5:30-7 P.M. Ages 10-14, Safiyyah 7-8 P.M. wishful filling jewel with tsog. 1200 Canal St., SW, @ Episcopal Church Aleem-Woods, King Greenleaf Recreation Center meditation-dc.org NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS, Wednesdays, 7-8 P.M. West- COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, Every 3rd Saturday, 9-11 A.M. minster Presbyterian Church WASHINGTON STAMP COLLECTOR’S CLUB, First & SAT 22, 6-8:30 P.M. Community Motown “Dance” Party Rear entrance of Christ United Methodist Church, 900 4th St., SW, NEW TEEN CHAT, Thursdays, 4:30 P.M. Teens ages 13-19 are celebrating local activist. Free to the public. Refreshments for sale. across from SW Library. $5 donation Third Wednesday each month, 7-9 P.M. Buy, trade and sell invited to meet for snacks and conversation. SW Library Westminster Presbyterian Church stamps. Refreshments provided. Christ United Methodist Church COOKING LEVEL 1, Wednesdays, 5:30-7 P.M. (Boys) Ages: PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Sundays 8-8:45 A.M. St. Augustine’s SUN 23, 9-10 A.M. Kadampa Meditation Center medita- 8-13, Safiyyah Aleem-Woods, King Greenleaf Recreation Center WATERCOLOR PAINTING, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30- Episcopal Church tion with Gen Demo; 11 A.M.-12:30 P.M. teaching with Gen-la DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WALK-IN CLINIC, Wednesdays, 1-4 7:30 P.M. Ages 18+, Elin Whitney-Smith, Randall Recreation Jampa. 1200 Canal St., SW, @meditation-dc.org P.M. Westminster Presbyterian Church PICKLE BALL, Tuesdays, 10:30 A.M.-1 P.M. Ages 55+, King Center Greenleaf Recreation Center THURS 27, 6:45 P.M. ABC Committee, ANC6D. Alcohol DC DRAGON BOAT CLUB will be hosting beginners practice WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Sundays, 10 RED HAT SOCIETY, Ladies over the age of 50 are invited to license applications, renewals, enforcement and other issues. To every Saturday unless we are racing that weekend. Register on A.M. Hot Breakfast Served. Free will donations accepted. All be added to e-mail list for agenda & notifications contact Coralie participate in monthly get-togethers, outings, parties, a book club MeetUp and before your first practice, remember to complete waiv- welcome. 10 A.M.-12:15 P.M. Pop-Up Bakery, Homemade Farlee, Chair, ABC Committee, 202-554-4407, cfarlee@mindspring. and more. Contact [email protected] ers. (1) Sign Up on MeetUp https://www.meetup.com/Dragon- Breads and Assorted Pastries. 10-10:45 A.M. Resistance Bible com. Harbor Patrol, 550 Water St., SW Boat-Club 2) Complete our waivers on dcdragonboat.org SEATED YOGA TWICE A WEEK, Mondays, 11 A.M-Noon & Study. 11 A.M. Worship Service and Godly Play for children Wednesdays, 4-5 P.M. Pamela Wilson guides a gentle series of THURS 27, 7-8:30 P.M. Labyrinth Walk by candlelight with DCROW hosts Rows for seniors every 4th Friday and The movements designed to free the joints and ease the mind. West- live music. Classical guitar and piano. Freewill donation accepted. Heroes Row (for vets, active duty military and first ages 4-10 Westminster Presbyterian Church minster Presbyterian Church responders) every 3rd Saturday. Free. More info: https:// YOGA IN THE WATER: ALL-LEVELS CLASS, Tuesdays & www.dcrow.co SAT 29, 1-3 P.M. Thinking About Jazz-Lee Morgan: SENIOR BINGO, Mondays & Thursdays, 1-3 P.M. Ages 55+, Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 A.M. and Sundays, 12:30-1:30 Lykeyia Lucas, King Greenleaf Recreation Center “I Called Him Morgan.” An accomplished trumpeter joins Dizzy EVENING PRAYER, Tuesdays, 6:30 P.M. St. Augustine’s P.M. with Pamela Wilson at Waterside Fitness and Swim Club, $10 Gillespie’s band. Rusty Hassan brings this provocative presenta- Episcopal Church ST. AUGUSTINE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Sundays, Bread for class/day pass. For more information, call Waterside Fitness and tion. Free event, light lunch served, door prizes, great discussion. For Life Pancake Breakfast 8-8:45 A.M., 9:30 A.M. FEDERAL CITY RUNNERS TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP RUN, Swim Club, 202-488-3701 Westminster Presbyterian Church Worship Service, Holy Eucharist and Sunday School, 555 Water Tuesdays, 6:30 P.M. Meet by Waterfront Metro exit (near St., SW YOUNG LADIES ON THE RISE, Thursdays, 5:30-7 P.M. SAT 29, 1:30 P.M. SW Library Book Discussion, Copies of Safeway). Run distance: 4-5 miles. Runners of all paces welcome! Ages 6-14, Michelle Edmonds, Game/Art Room at King Greenleaf this month’s title “Southwest DC” by Paul Williams and Gregory Run year-round in rain, snow or shine. RSVP at www.meetup.com/ SUPREME TEENS, Mondays, 6:30-7:30 P.M. Ages 13-19, Alexander are available at the Duck Pond. Weather permitting; Rain fcrunners to receive run updates or just show up King Greenleaf Recreation Center Recreation Center location TBA. For more information, call 202-724-4752 FITNESS BOOTCAMP, Mondays & Wednesdays, 5-6 P.M., SUPREME TEENS, Wednesdays, 4-6 P.M. Ages 13-18, Ran- ZUMBA, Mondays-Friday, 6-9 P.M. Ages 7-8, David Freeman, Ages 7-12, Randall Recreation Center dall Recreation Center Randall Recreation Center View our on-line calendar at www.swna.org Submit Calendar events to [email protected] by the 15th of the month preceding the month it is scheduled. June 2019 The Southwester Page 15

• Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. - Story Time at LIBRARY the blue pavilion adjacent to the Water- Three Decades on the Water Continued from p. 1 front Metro Station BY GARY BLUMENTHAL him her hull was about to be breeched and After the interim library opens, the fol- he prepared to abandon ship. perch in June. The construction team will ay 9 marked precisely 30 years lowing services will be offered: Born in DC, his family at one point ran site the trailers and connect the neces- since Roger Thiel moved aboard four printing businesses with a focus on sary electrical and water/sewage lines. • Mondays 10:30 a.m. - Story Time at his boat, Doo-Wop, at the city’s M law and financial printing. Washington may The library will then move items into the Politics and Prose at The Wharf only liveaboard community, Gangplank building and prepare it for inspection, Marina in Southwest DC. This means that, at be a global power center, but Thiel says all • Mondays - Arty Afternoons at 425 M least unofficially, Thiel holds the city’s record the city’s haughtiness stops at the marina’s with an eventual opening later this sum- St., SW. gate. He isn’t on social media and says he mer. for continuously living full-time on a boat in • Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. - Story Time at doesn’t need to be because “the vibrancy the city. Library Programs a TBD location After walking the docks with a friend back of the social life at Gangplank is second to in 1986, Thiel was determined to become a none.” There are regularly scheduled events It was important to the community that • Wednesday evenings - Pajama Story liveaboard. He saved his money and bought and happy hours, plus Thiel orchestrates the programs continue to be offered during Time at 425 M St., SW Doo-Wop, a 1974 Nauta-line houseboat built Captain’s Coffee held every Sunday morn- the interim. The interim location will be • Thursday Afternoons - Sit & Knit at 425 in Hendersonville, TN. A lot has changed on ing. An avid singer, he will be the announcer smaller than the library space and some M St., SW the Southwest DC waterfront since his first on June 1 for the annual Blessing of the Fleet programs will be held off-site. Additional • Monthly Coffee & Conversation at 425 night on Doo-Wop. Back then, Gangplank event near The Yards Park on the Anacostia events will be created and announced M St., SW Marina had pay phones and there were not River. later. Below are the current offerings many personal computers. The Wharf development is bringing new scheduled by DC Public Library: • Periodically - Tech and Job Seekers For most of his three decades onboard, opportunities to Southwest and Doo-Wop The following services will start June 20 Help at 425 M St., SW Doo-Wop was tied up to old pressure treated moved this year to a newly christened float- while the interim site is being set up: Design details of the new Southwest ing concrete dock. Living 30 years on a boat wooden docks originally built in 1977. One • Mondays 10:30 a.m. - Story Time at Library may be found at https://www. means relishing the unconventional and of the largest challenges living on a boat are Politics & Prose at The Wharf dclibrary.org/newsouthwestlibrary. the occasionally harsh winters when the Thiel says, “this is the most unique place Washington Channel completely freezes within 25 miles.” Only health or economic over. One of the scariest moments for Thiel problems could compel him to leave the was the winter when the sound of the ice water and he says he is looking forward to flow crunching against Doo-Wop convinced living aboard for decades to come.

sign up to participate as a volunteer, con- TUTOR tact Robert St. Cyr at friends@community Continued from p. 12 scholar.org. To make a tax-deductible donation to support the program, visit www. and look to understand the correct answer. mightcause.com, search for Southwest Why should other SW community Neighborhood Assembly Inc. and select the members consider joining the program SWNA Education Task Force as the recipi- as tutors next year? Education is vital for a ent. You can also write a check to the South- Important Dates and Details: person’s success. I think we all want to see west Neighborhood Assembly, note “Edu- * If you prefer to pick up the item at another location, you may login to your library our future generations thrive and this is a cation Fund” in the memo line and mail it to account and select a new location. To login, visit dclibrary.org and click on the orange great way to support that. SWNA Attn: Education Fund, PO Box 70131, “my account” button in the upper right-hand corner of the library’s website. To learn more about the program or Washington, DC 20024. Page 16 The Southwester June 2019