VOLUME XXXI / ISSUE 1 / JANUARY 2014 WWW.CAGTOWN.ORG CAG Meeting at Evermay January 15 r. Sachiko Kuno and Dr. Ryuji Ueno will host the Wednesday, fatty acids whose thera- January 15th CAG meeting at their historic Evermay estate at peutic potential was D1623 28th Street NW. Since purchasing Evermay, Drs. Kuno first identified by Dr. and Ueno have welcomed the Georgetown community to the home Ueno. Leading teams for wonderful concerts, lectures and events – all part of the mission of scientists, Drs. Ueno of their S & R Foundation: to support talented individuals with great and Kuno unlocked the potential and high aspirations in the arts and sciences, especially those therapeutic potential of who are furthering international cultural collaboration. prostones, which has re- Historic Evermay Estate sulted in two products, They have created their innovative Rescula® Eye Drops and foundation building on their remarkable Amitiza®, available worldwide, several additional compounds currently accomplishments in science. Dr. Kuno, in development and more than 660 patents and patent applications. with a PhD in biochemical engineering from Kyoto University, did extensive Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the historic ground-breaking post-doctoral research. Evermay estate at 28th and R Streets now serves as the home for their In the mid-80s, Dr. Kuno joined her S&R Foundation. Respectful of this extraordinary setting, the Founda- partner, Dr. Ueno, also an internation- tion fully embraces its partnership with history. Surrounded by acres ally recognized researcher in pharma- of beautiful lawns and gardens, Evermay’s impressive Federal-style cology, physiology and biochemistry to architecture provides a constant reminder of its illustrious past, offers establish two pharmaceutical companies breathtaking views of Rock Creek Park and the Washington Monument, (R-Tech Ueno in Japan and Sucampo and is a beautiful setting for the superb concerts and foundation events. Dr. Sachiko Kuno and Pharmaceuticals in the U.S.) to com- Dr. Ryuji Uno mercialize prostones, a class of functional The CAG meeting – open to members of CAG and their guests continued on page 3 Summer Concerts In the Parks Kicks Off at Pinstripes Hannah Isles–Concerts Chair This year’s kick-off party, co- chaired by Colman Riddell and ust off your bowling shoes, warm up your swing and leave the Jennie Reno, promises to be a kids at home. The 2014 Concerts in the Parks kick-off party is casual, fun night for all! Look DSaturday February 22nd from 7-10pm. This year’s benefit will for invitations in your email be held an adults only evening at Pinstripes, a new dining and enter- inbox in the coming weeks, tainment venue featuring a bistro with exceptional Italian/American and check out the CAG web- cuisine, wine—plus bowling and bocce. Pinstripes is located in The site www.cagtown.org for details Shops at Georgetown Park and serves “strikingly good food.” and to purchase tickets. Tickets are $75 for CAG members and Griff Jenkins will MC the continued on page 9 concerts again this summer. 1 GEORGETOWN CITIZENS / JANUARY 2014 TTR 2 JANUARY 2014 / GEORGETOWN CITIZENS President’s Letter Pamla Moore ay the New Year bring you, your family and this world happi- ness, peace and prosperity. While writing this month’s letter, MI am visiting with dear friends and having a discussion about “scale.” We were focusing on the importance of scale, particularly as it impacts on our daily lives. As you would expect, we referred to places such as Savannah, Georgia; Vienna, Austria; and Georgetown as places where keeping things in scale adds to the quality of life for those who live, work and visit there. In Georgetown, by and large, we have done a good job keeping our historic district on a scale that is attractive and, actually, welcoming. Both the commercial and residential walking areas, although crowded Past CAG Presidents Barbara Downs, Victoria Rixey, Denise at times, do encourage human engagement. The roadways are another Cunningham, and Pamla Moore, caught up with each other at a issue! recent holiday party. The Citizens Association of Georgetown, in addition to its strong on the 75 suggested action items proposed by the Georgetown Busi- commitment to historic preservation, takes very seriously a commit- ness Improvement District Task Force in its Georgetown 2028 Plan. ment to promoting a livable community. Examples in which CAG took, or is taking, a position in 2013-2014 include large additions to In the coming months, it will be important for all of us to be aware residences that impact negatively on a neighbor’s property, plans for and offer input about which action items improve the Georgetown commercial property that present footprints possibly overwhelming to experience. As with all change, good people will have varying views as neighbors (Georgetown Theater is an example), and school improve- to what is an “improvement.” In the several years in which I have been ments (both Hyde-Addison Elementary School and Ellington School part of the CAG board, I have appreciated how community leaders for the Performing Arts) . While welcomed by the community and have worked together to find solutions to often tough issues. I have seen as benefitting the student experience, these plans do need some every reason to believe these relationships will continue and benefit discussion in order to ensure the properties “fit” into the streets on in significant ways the Georgetown community. which they sit. Please read through this newsletter when it arrives in your mailbox. One of the exciting discussions that will be part of Georgetown CAG is busy, busy, busy in the months of January and February and during 2014 and beyond, and very much involves scale, is the report I think you will want to be part of what we have to offer. CAG Meeting at Evermay January 15 continued from cover – begins with a reception from 7:00 until 7:30pm with refreshments recitals, he is in demand as a chamber musician, performing in a wide provided by Baked and Wired. The program, beginning at 7:30pm, will range of settings, from the duo sonata repertoire to large ensembles. He include an overview by Chief Operating Officer Kate Goodall about is frequently invited as guest pianist to chamber music festivals across the current and future programs supported by the S & R Foundation. the US, in the capacity of both lecturer and pianist. The evening will conclude with a short performance by Ryo Yanagitani, artist-in-residence for the S & R Foundation. Please join CAG for an entertaining evening with Dr. Sachiko Kuno and Dr. Ryuji Ueno and learn more about the special commitment As artist-in-residence, Ryo works to help area non-profits build capac- they are bringing to the arts and sciences alike. ity by providing complimentary performances, as well as master classes and demonstrations in underserved communities. He also provides Complimentary valet parking is provided for all guests (please do artistic direction and accompaniment for the Overtures program. Ryo not park on the street). Yanagitani is one of Canada’s most promising and distinguished young pianists. Ryo has made concerto appearances with the Vancouver Sym- phony Orchestra, the Montreal Metropolitan Orchestra, San Antonio Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, Hartford Symphony Orchestra, and the Moroccan Symphony Orchestra. And in addition to many solo 3 GEORGETOWN CITIZENS / JANUARY 2014 CAG Launches New Website Betsy Cooley he brand new CAG website is now up and running at www. cagtown.com. In response to several focus groups and numerous Tevaluations by media-savvy members, we updated the website to incorporate more photos, cleaner graphics, simpler layout that is adaptable to both mobile and tablet – and overall user friendliness! We are able to update it ourselves and therefore can keep it more current and timely. Another change is posting the newsletter to the site at the same time it reaches members’ mailboxes. Of course you can continue to pay dues on the website, make contributions to the Public Safety program, and purchase tickets for CAG events. And all the previous content is there: from directions for using our GeorgetownForum listserv community bulletin board … to Historic Preservation regulations and guidelines … to the community calendar … to listings of CAG meetings. A look at the new CAG home page www.cagtown.com We have also linked it to our other social media – the CAG Fa- cebook page www.facebook.com/georgetowncitizens and Twitter @ edited most of the new photos which dramatically tell the story of georgetowncitizens. CAG activities and programs. And, thank you to Jennifer Perry who has been our webmaster on the old site for many years. (If you need A big, big, huge thank you to Rick Cunningham and Luca Pivato for “webmastering,” Jennifer is great – we recommend her highly.) their months of work on this important upgrade to CAG visibility. They have been the tech- IT geniuses behind the new look. They spent count- Check it out at www.cagtown.com – and let us know what you think. less hours creating the clearer “simpler” format – and arranging all the Suggestions welcome! It also pops up when you Google something/ technical set up and connections required behind the scenes at a new web- anything close to Citizens Association of Georgetown. site. Also, thank you to ace photographer Shelley Rees who has shot and GEORGETOWN Boom Baby CONGRATULATIONS AND A WARM WELCOME TO THE LITTLE ONES Samar and William Langhorne on N Street Caren and Mark Venturi on Nora Hussein Dandridge and Alexander Matteo - February 24, 2013 Laila Hussein Dabney - December 10, 2013 Whitney and John Rosenthal on P Street Alicia and Greg Fishbein on Dumbarton Street William Parker - March 2, 2012 Lenora (Nora) Reed - August 26, 2013 4 JANUARY 2014 / GEORGETOWN CITIZENS Fifth Annual Georgetown Arts 2014 their art pieces, inspiration and other life experiences.