East of the River Magazine November 2016 by Capital Community News

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42 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS 18 The Bulletin Board 26 The District Beat

by Jonetta Rose Barras

29 Seeking Justice for Alonzo Smith

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30 The Numbers by Jonetta Rose Barras

In Every Issue

by Virginia Avniel Spatz

Knocking Down Barriers to Employment

08 Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Washington 10 Calendar

by Christine Rushton

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56 The Classified

58 The Crossword

ON THE COVER: (L to R) Ghislaine Dwarka, Kashayna Johnson, and Renee Elizabeth Wilson. Photo: Teddy Wolff. See story on page 8.

A Garden & A Dream by Phil Hutinet

38 Spice Up Your Weekend with Salsa by Stacy Peterson 39 Jazz Avenues by Steve Monroe

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Moby Dick at Arena Set sail on the holiday season’s biggest adventure! Innovative staging fused with bold trapeze and acrobatic work turn this seafaring classic into a death-defying experiment in aerial storytelling. Climb aboard with Captain Ahab and the crew of the good ship Pequod in this harrowing and intoxicating quest for the great white whale. Moby Dick runs from Nov. 18 to Dec. 24, at Arena Stage. Arena Stage’s Family Fun Pack offers four seats for $125. Orders must include a minimum of two patrons between ages five and 17 and cannot be combined with any other offer or applied to previously purchased tickets. There is a limit of two Family Fun Packs per household. arenastage.org. The cast of Lookingglass Theatre Company’s production of Moby Dick, which runs Nov. 18 to Dec. 24 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Photo: Liz Lauren

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Mosaic’s Milk Like Sugar at the Atlas It is Annie Desmond’s sixteenth birthday and her friends have decided to help her celebrate in style, complete with a brand new tattoo. Before her special night is over, however, Annie and her friends enter into a life altering pact. When Annie tries to make good on her promise to her friends, she is forced to take a good look at the world that surrounds her. She befriends Malik, who promises a bright future, and Keera, whose evangelical leanings inspire Annie in a way her young parents have not been able to do. In the end Annie’s choices propel her onto an irreversible path in this story that combines wit, poetry, and hope. Winner, 2012 Obie Award for Playwriting. Milk Like Sugar is at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE, through Nov. 27. mosaictheater.org/milk. (L to R) Ghislaine Dwarka, Kashayna Johnson, and Renee Elizabeth Wilson. Photo: Teddy Wolff

Season’s Greenings at the Botanic Garden Season’s Greenings at the Botanic

Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger 5K Please join SOME (So Others Might Eat) in

Garden, open from Thanksgiving Day through Jan. 2, 2017, daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., invites you to remember that the best things in life are free - the fragrance of a freshly cut fir tree, the magic of holiday lights and sumptuous decorations, and the delight of a child discovering the make believe world of model trains. Parking is actually easy, especially on the weekends when the people who pay attention to these things, seem to look the other way. Free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. usbg.gov.

supporting the hungry and homeless in Washington, DC by participating in the Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger at Freedom Plaza (corner of 13th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. NW). Proceeds from the 5K benefit thousands of homeless families and single adults, including the elderly and people suffering from mental illness, by providing much-needed food, clothing and healthcare. The only turkey trot in the District, the Trot for Hunger is a tradition for thousands of area residents and a meaningful way to remember people in need on Thanksgiving Day. The kids’ one mile fun run is at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K run/walk is at 9 a.m. Register at soome.convio.net.

Season’s Greenings at the Botanic Garden. Photo: Courtesy of the US Botanic Garden

NGA Ice Rink Opens for Season The National Gallery of Art Ice Rink is scheduled to open on Friday, Nov. 18, weather permitting. If temperatures are too warm, the opening will be delayed. In celebration of the beginning of the skating season, visitors who purchase skating time on November 18 and 19 will receive a coupon for a complimentary cup of hot chocolate on those dates. Rink hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Skating fees for a two-hour session (beginning on the hour) are $8.50, adults; $7.50, seniors, students with ID and children 12 and under. Skate rental is $3. nga.gov. Photo: Courtesy of the National Gallery of Art

Runners are encouraged to come in costume. Photo: Courtesy of SOME (So Others Might Eat)

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Nov. 23 to Dec. 31. Langston Hughes chronicles and celebrates the birth of Jesus, while also celebrating the birth of Blackness. This classic story told through gospel, blues, funk, jazz, and dance asks you to look inward and find the wonder in life. $40 to $50. All ages. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. 202-290-2328. theateralliance.com. Nov. 23 to Dec. 31. Langston Hughes chronicles and celebrates the birth of Jesus, while also celebrating the birth of Blackness. This classic story told through gospel, blues, funk, jazz, and dance asks you to look inward and find the wonder in life. $40 to $50. All ages. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. 202-290-2328. theateralliance.com.

year’s blessings, offer prayers for the world, and celebrate the Holy Communion, The Great Thanksgiving. All are welcome. cathedral.org. A Celebration of Community at Community Forklift. Nov. 25 (Green Friday) and Nov. 26 (Small Business Saturday), 9 AM to 5 PM. After Thanksgiving, shop green, shop small, or don’t shop at all--here’s your excuse to stay away from the mall. Community Forklift will have live music, free gift-making workshops, local artists, and free photos with Santa for all ages. Community Forklift, 4671 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston, MD. communityforklift.org.

VETERANS Veterans Day 10K and Walk. Nov. 13, 8 AM. There’s no better place to celebrate Veterans than in the Nation’s Capital, and, fittingly, the course runs near several of the city’s great war memorials. runpacers.com/race/ veterans-day-10k. Veterans’ Voices: Life and Spirituality after War at Hill Center. Nov. 17, 6:30 to 9 PM. Come listen as Veterans and Active Duty Service Members share their stories, focusing on themes of health, wellness and spirituality af-

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Dec. 2, 7 PM; Dec. 3, 4:30 and 7 PM; and Dec. 4, 4:30 PM. This unique worship experience is highlighted by a replica Christmas tree that stands over six tiers tall. Among the “decorations” adorning the tree, will be 50 men and women from area churches who will sing the best of the season’s sacred music while standing within its structure, thus bringing the tree to life. $15. Purchase tickets at the church office or eventbrite.com. Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, 3000 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-581-1500. Living Christmas Tree. Photo: Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church

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ter war. Join them the third Thursday of each month for conversation and connection. VetsVoices DC is a story-telling series focusing on the intersection of military service, the transition to civilian life, faith and spirituality. Free. Register at hillcenterdc.org.

Small Business Saturday. Nov. 26. This day encourages people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. americanexpress.com.

EARLY CHRISTMAS THANKSGIVING Food & Friends Thanksgiving Pie Sale. The annual Slice of Life Thanksgiving pie sale is a simple and delicious way for members of the public to support Food & Friends’ largescale effort to deliver one million healthy meals this year to those living with life-challenging illnesses. The goal this year is to sell 9,000 pies. Each pie purchased will provide one full day of meals for a Food & Friends client. Online pie sales close on Nov. 17. Order at foodandfriends.org/pie. Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger. Nov. 24, 8:30 AM, Little Turkey Fun Run; 9 AM, 5K timed race; 9:15 AM, 5K untimed race. Proceeds from the 5K benefit thousands of homeless families and single adults, including the elderly and people suffering from mental illness, by providing much-needed food, clothing and healthcare. Register at soome.convio.net. Thanksgiving Day Holy Eucharist at the National Cathedral. Nov. 24, 10 AM. In the Cathedral adorned with the beauty of God’s abundance, give thanks for the

Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Visit pickyourownchristmastree.org for farms and directions. Then follow the prompts. A Christmas Carol at Ford’s. Nov. 17 to Dec. 31. Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. 202-347-4833. fordstheatre.org. Lights on the Bay at Sandy Point State Park. Nov. 22 to Jan. 1, 5 PM to 10 PM, nightly. $15 per car. Enjoy from your car. Sandy Point State Park, 1100 East College Pkwy., Annapolis, MD. visitannapolis.org. Season’s Greenings at the Botanic Garden. Thanksgiving Day through Jan. 2, 2017, daily, 10 AM to 5 PM. Botanic Garden invites you to remember that the best things in life are free-the fragrance of a freshly cut fir tree, the magic of holiday lights and sumptuous decorations, and the delight of a child discovering the make believe world of model trains. Free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225--8333. usbg.gov.

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Downtown Holiday Market. Nov. 25 to Dec. 23, noon to 8 PM, daily. More than 150 exhibitors and artisans (rotating on a weekly basis) selling an array of high-quality gift items including fine art, crafts, jewelry, pottery, photography, clothing, tasty treats, and hot beverages. The market at F St. NW, between Seventh and Nineth. downtownholidaymarket.com.

including jewelers, ceramicists, chocolatiers, makers of housewares, and more. Guests are invited to visit the market and tour the seasonally decorated historic house. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. heurichhouse.org. Smithsonian Holiday Festival at American History Museum. Dec. 3 and 4, 10 AM to 5:30 PM. Get in the holiday spirit with free festive musical performances, book signings, crafts, special foods and more. The Muppet Christmas Carol will screen throughout the day in the Warner Bros. Theater. Complimentary gift-wrapping will be available. The free Circulator bus will transport visitors to the other festivities around the National Mall. For a full schedule of events across the Smithsonian visit americanhistory.si.edu.

Zoolights. Nov. 25 to Jan. 1, 5 to 9 PM nightly, except Dec. 24 and 25. Don’t miss your chance to meander through the Zoo when it is covered with thousands of sparkling lights, attend special keeper talks, and enjoy live entertainment. Free. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo.si.edu. Mount Vernon by Candlelight. Nov. 25, 26, Dec. 2, 3 and Dec. 10, 11 and 18; 5 to 8 PM. Join “Mrs. Washington” as she hosts an enchanting evening of candlelight tours, fireside caroling, and festive treats. Timed tickets are $24 for adults and $16 for children 11 and under. George Washington’s Estate & Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. 703-7802000. mountvernon.org. Christmas at Mount Vernon. Nov. 25 to Jan. 6, 9 AM to 4 PM. Holiday visitors will enjoy themed decorations, chocolate-making demonstrations, and 18th century dancing. George Washington’s Estate & Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. $20, adult; $10, child (six to eleven); five and under, free. 703-780-2000. mountvernon.org. City of Alexandria Tree Lighting Ceremony. Nov. 25, 6 to 8 PM. At this official kickoff to the holiday season, the mayor and Santa Claus will light the city tree in Market Square. Entertainment features a visits from Santa, live performances, caroling and a community sing-along. Market Square, 301 King St., Alexandria, VA. visitalexandriava.com. The Nutcracker at THEARC. Nov. 26 and 27, 1 PM. Set in Georgetown and replete with swirling snowflakes, cherry blossoms and historical characters, including George Washington as the heroic nutcracker, The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker has become a tradition for generations of family and friends to celebrate the holidays. Discount for Ward 7 and 8 residents. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-889-5901. thearcdc.org. The Second Shepherds’ Play at the Folger. Nov. 27 to Dec. 21. Folger Consort performs festive medieval English tunes against the backdrop of this engaging mystery play. Set in the English countryside, The Second Shepherds’ Play beautifully weaves together the stories of the shepherds, a sheep thief and his cunning wife, and the miracle in a humble manger in Bethlehem. Folger Theater, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. folger.edu.

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Dec. 2, 8 PM and Dec. 3, 10 PM. The metropolitan area’s exciting song and dance Christmas revue returns to Anacostia to bring in the holidays. $15 to $25. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. anacostiaartscenter.com. Cast of “J.A.M. 6 Days of Christmas. Photo: Nathan Jackson Photography

National (White House) Christmas Tree. Lit by President Obama on Dec. 1, 5 PM. Visit the tree anytime after that. There is nightly live entertainment and an extensive model train display. Parking is tricky. thenationaltree.org. J.A.M. 6 Days of Christmas. Dec. 2, 8 PM and Dec. 3, 10 PM. The metropolitan area’s exciting song and dance Christmas revue returns to Anacostia to bring in the holidays. $15 to $25. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. anacostiaartscenter.com. Christmas Concert for Charity at the National Shrine. Dec. 2, 7:30 PM but arrive earlier. This annual Christmas Concert for Charity features the voices and sounds of the Basilica Choir and the Catholic University of America Choir and Orchestra. There will be a free will offering to benefit a charity. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-526-8300. nationalshrine.com. US Army Band “Pershing’s Own” American Holiday Festival. Dec. 2, 8 PM; Dec. 3, 3 PM and 8 PM; Dec. 4, 3 PM. The annual kick-off concert for the Washington, DC, holiday sea-

son will be at DAR Constitution Hall. Free tickets online at usarmyband.com. If “sold out,” there are usually empty seats on stand-by. usarmyband.com. “A Christmas Carol” at The Little Theatre of Alexandria. Dec. 2 to 17. The family-favorite classic by Charles Dickens, equipped with special effects, Victorian carols and Tiny Tim returns to the Little Theatre of Alexandria. $17. The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St., Alexandria, VA. 703683-0496. thelittletheatre.com. Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market. Dec. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18. Fridays, 6 to 9 PM; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 AM to 6 PM. Market features handcrafted work from local artists; handmade ornaments to benefit Del Ray Artisans; plus a bake sale to benefit Alexandria Tutoring Consortium. Nicholas A. Colasanto Center Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA. TheDelRayArtisans.org. Christkindlmarkt at Heurich House Museum. Dec. 2, 4 to 9 PM; Dec. 3 and 4, 11 AM to 5 PM. This holiday shopping event will feature goods from over 40 local artisans,

Torpedo Factory Art Center Holiday Open House. Dec. 3, 4 to 9 PM. As Alexandria kicks off the holiday season, the Torpedo Factory Art Center will stay open late for visitors who want to buy handmade, one-of-a-kind unique and artful gifts. Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA. torpedofactory.org. Winter Wonderland in Bethesda. Dec. 3, 1 to 4 PM. The celebration features holiday performances, a live ice sculpting presentation and a visit from Santa Claus in Veterans Park, at the corner of Norfolk and Woodmont. bethesda.org. Scottish Christmas Walk Parade and Concert. Dec. 3 (rain or shine), parade 11 AM; massed band concert, 1 PM at Market Square. The parade begins at St. Asaph and Wolfe Streets and concludes at Market Square. Alexandria, VA. campagnacenter.org/scottishwalkweekend/parade. Festival of Lights at Mormon Temple. Dec. 3 to Jan. 3. Lights are on from 5 to 11 PM. A different performing artist or group is showcased each night, including bell ensembles, choirs and orchestras. Each performance is presented at least twice nightly. Concert tickets are handed out at the Visitors’ Center 60 minutes before each performance. 9900 Stoneybrook Dr., Kensington, MD. 301-5870144. dctemplelights.lds.org. Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long. Dec. 3, 4 PM. “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and members of local choirs and vocal groups perform. Free. wolftrap.org. Logan Circle Holiday House Tour. Dec. 4, 1 to 5 PM. The 2016 house tour will take participants through some of Logan Circle’s most inspiring interiors and will feature a variety of musicians and singers lending holiday cheer, as well as the always warm and welcoming

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Wassail Reception at Studio Theatre. Advance tickets, $30; day of, $35. Buy tickets at logancircle.org/house-tour. Jingle All The Way 5K. Dec. 4, 8 AM. Prance, dance, or just be a vixen. The running of the Jingle All the Way is complete with holiday spirit, costumes, hot coffee, and photos with Santa. Race starts at Freedom Plaza. Discount for early registration. Register at runpacers.com/race/jingle-all-the-way-5K. Capitol Christmas Tree. Lit on Dec. 6, 5 PM. All are welcome to attend the lighting. It will be up through New Years Day. Considered by many to be the most beautiful tree in town. Visit anytime. Daughters of the American Revolution Christmas Open House. Dec. 7 (always the first Wednesday in December), 5:30 to 8 PM. Live holiday music, tour 31 period rooms, cider, hot chocolate and cookies, Santa (bring a camera). DAR Memorial Continental Hall, 17th and D Streets NW. 202-572-0563. dar.org. Winternational. Nov. 7, 11 AM to 2 PM. Winternational is a celebration showcasing the cultural and culinary traditions of Washington’s diplomatic community. This festival has the atmosphere of a bustling global marketplace with each embassy promoting their country through vibrant displays of visual art, food, handcrafts as well as travel and tourism exhibits. Atrium at The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. itcdc.com. A Vintage Evening: Yuletide at Anderson House. Dec. 8, 6 PM. Celebrate the holiday season at this Vintage Evening, featuring tastings of eggnog punch based on 100-year-old recipes. Tour the festively decorated mansion while learning about early 20th-century Christmas traditions and the historic inspirations for their decorations. $15. Reservations required. Attendees must be at least 21 years old. Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. societyofthecincinnati.org. Spirit of the Season Holiday Concerts. Dec. 10, 3 PM and 8 PM. Join the Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants for their Annual Holiday Concert Series, Spirit of the Season. Enjoy classic and modern holiday music and a surprise visit from the North Pole. Free tickets are online and there are stand-by seats. DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St NW. usafband.af.mil. A Nordic Winter Celebration by The Christmas Revels. Dec. 10 to 18. Join them on a journey into the wonders of Nordic winter traditions. Get into the holiday spirit with haunting melodies, breathtaking dance, epic folk legends, and plenty of carols. Lisner Auditorium at GWU. revelsdc.org. “Christmas in the Air” at Anderson House. Dec. 10, 1 PM. Nancy Peery Marriott, soprano, accompanied by pianist David Champman, presents “Christmas in the Air,” a program of treasured music of the Christmas season. The concert is followed by an informal reception with light refreshments. First come, first served. Free. Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. societyofthecincinnati.org. Capital City Symphony Annual Community Carol Sing Concert. Dec. 11, 4 PM and 7 PM. Presented with the Congressional Chorus, the American Youth Chorus and the Atlas Performing Arts Center. $8.50. capitalcitysymphony.org. Thomas Circle Singers “The Wonder of Christmas”. Dec. 11, 4 PM. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 4900 Connecticut Ave. NW. thomascirclesingers.org.

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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD IMMERSION: GHOST TECH by Phillip McGaughy at Honfleur Gallery. Through Nov. 16. IMMERSION is an interactive, multimedia installation series that will be held in three locations around Historic Anacostia neighborhood and offer visitors the chance to touch, create, contribute, and share. The four selected artists-in-residence will present projects that will change and grow over time offering visitors memorable, handson experiences. Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE. honfleurgallery.com. The Nutcracker at THEARC. Nov. 26 and 27, 1 PM. Set in Georgetown and replete with swirling snowflakes, cherry blossoms and historical characters, including George Washington as the heroic nutcracker, The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker has become a tradition for generations of family and friends to celebrate the holidays. Discount for Ward 7 and 8 residents. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-889-5901. thearcdc.org. Michaela Pilar Brown Exhibition at Honfleur Hallery. Nov. 9 to Jan. 17. Opening reception, Dec. 9, 6 to 9 PM. Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE. honfleurgallery.com.

MUSIC AROUND TOWN Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. Nov. 12, Sunflower Bean; Nov. 13, Lydia Loveless; Nov. 14, The Living End; Nov. 15, Gavin James; Nov. 16, Kings Kaleidoscope and Citizens & Saints; Nov. 17, Hiss Golden Messenger; Nov. 18, Sloan “One Chord to Another” 20th Anniversary; Nov. 19, Kingsley Flood; Nov. 20 K.Flay; Nov. 21, PWR BTTM; Nov. 28, Sam Roberts Band; Nov. 29, Digitour Winter; Dec. 1, Red Fang; Dec. 3, Pig Destroyers; Dec, 5, Jezabels; Dec. 6, Shy Girls. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. 202388-7625. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Music at Sixth and I. Nov. 20, Magik*Magik. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 202-408-3100. sixthandi.org. Music at Black Cat. Nov. 12, MEWITHOUTYOU and Twirly Whirly Burly-Q; Nov. 15, Helmet; Nov. 16, Exit Vehicles; Nov. 19, Right Round; Nov. 21, The King Khan & BBQ Show; Nov. 23, Sound of Ceres Brothertiger; Nov. 26,The 9-Songwriter Series; Nov. 28, Calm & Crisis; Nov. 29, David Dondero; Dec. 1, Windhand Ilsa; Dec. 3 Time is Fire; Dec. 6, Curtis Harding; Dec. 7, Rainbow Kitten Surprise; Dec. 9, Flasher; Dec. 10, Reverend Horton Heat. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com. Music at the U Street Music Hall. Nov. 12, Benjamin Francis Leftwich and Ekali; Nov. 13, Kool Keith; Nov. 14, Swet Shop Boys; Nov. 15, Alt Nation Advanced Placement Tour; Nov. 16, CRX; Nov. 17, The Paper Kites and Epilogue: The Gaslamp Killer; Nov. 18, Kiiara and Billy Kenny; Nov. 19, Trevor Hall and Pleasurekraft (open to close); Nov. 20, DZ Deathrays & Dune Rats; Nov. 21, Dizzy Wright; Nov. 23, RDGLDGRN and Sweater Beats; Nov. 25, Drumstix 8; Nov. 26, Sonny Fodera; Dec. 1, Space Jesus and Yheti; Dec. 2, Ripe & Lawrence and Breach; Dec. 3, Lizzo and Jody Wisternoff; Dec. 6, Cam’ron; Dec. 8, Futurebirds and Anjunadeep North American Tour; Dec. 9, Dragonette; Dec. 10, Emancipator. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. 202-5881889. ustreetmusichall.com. Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. Nov. 12, Sunflower Bean; Nov. 13, Lydia Loveless; Nov. 14, The Living End; Nov. 15, Gavin James; Nov. 16, Kings Kaleidoscope and Citizens & Saints; Nov. 17, Hiss

Golden Messenger; Nov. 18, Sloan “One Chord to Another” 20th Anniversary; Nov. 19, Kingsley Flood; Nov. 20 K.Flay; Nov. 21, PWR BTTM; Nov. 28, Sam Roberts Band; Nov. 29, Digitour Winter; Dec. 1, Red Fang; Dec. 3, Pig Destroyers; Dec, 5, Jezabels; Dec. 6, Shy Girls. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. 202388-7625. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Music at 9:30 Club. Nov. 12, St. Paul & the Broken Bones; Nov. 13, SoMo; Nov. 14, Atmosphere; Nov. 15, Nicolas Jaar; Nov. 16, JOHNNYSWIM; Nov. 17, Wet and DIIV; Nov. 18 and 19, Elle King; Nov. 20, Chris Robinson Brotherhood; Nov. 23, Twerksgiving w/ Mathias. & Friends; Nov. 25, Keller Williams’ Thanksforgrassgiving; Nov. 26, White Ford Bronco: DC’s All 90s Band; Nov. 28, The Sounds; Nov. 29, Niykee Heaton; Nov. 30, STRFKR; Dec. 2 and 3, Dark Star Orchestra; Dec. 4, Animals As Leaders; Dec. 8, Jai Wolf; Dec. 9, Turkuaz & The New Mastersounds; Dec. 10, O.A.R. & The Sports Junkies: 20 x 20 - Celebrating 20 Years to Benefit Heard the World. 815 V St. NW. 877-435-9849. 930.com. Music at The Howard. Nov. 12, Iliza: The Confirmed Kills Tour; Nov. 13, Gerald Albright; Nov. 16, Todos Tus Muertos; Nov. 18, Stephanie Mills and The Greatest Rappa Alive Birthday Bash feat. Northeast Groovers, What Band and Project 71; Nov. 19, Heather McDonald and Machel Montano feat. Angela Hunte & DJ Stephen; Nov. 20, Mago de Oz + Rata Blanca; Nov. 23, An Evening w/ Peter Hook & The Light, Performing “Substance” - Joy Division & New Order; Nov. 25, Bilal; Nov. 26, Chante Moore; Nov. 27, Harlem Gospel Choir and Sebastian Bach; Nov. 28, RAWDC Presents: MOTIF; Dec. 2, Ronnie Laws; Dec. 4, Damien Escobar; Dec. 8, Los Van Van; Dec. 9, Etana & The Raw Soul Rebels. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-8032899. thehowardtheatre.com. Music at the Lincoln. Nov. 12, Chris Isaak; Nov. 13, El-Funoun Palestinian Popular Dance Troupe; Nov. 15, The Naked and the Famous; Nov. 16, Whitney Cummings; Nov. 17, A Drag Queen Christmas; Nov. 18, David Gray; Nov. 19, Loretta Lynn; Nov. 21 and 22, Ingrid Michaelson; Nov. 25, Andra Day; Nov. 29, Mike Gordon; Dec. 8, Marcel, Rami and Bachar Knalife in Concert. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. 202-328-6000. thelincolndc.com. Blues Night in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. Nov. 14, Memphis Gold Blues; Nov. 21, Queen Aisha Blues; Nov. 28, Danny Blew & the Blues Crew; Dec. 5, David Cole & Main Street Blues; Dec. 12, Robert Penn Blues Band; Dec. 19, Ursula Ricks Project; Dec. 26, The Nighthawks. $5 cover. Children are welcome and free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW (Fourth and I, south side of intersection). westminsterdc.org. Music at Hill Country. Nov. 15, Zach Schmidt; Nov. 17, Jaime Wyatt; Nov. 19, Dibbs and the Detonators, Rock-A-Sonics; Nov. 25, Scott Kurt & Memphis 59; Nov. 26, Jonny Grave & the Tombstones; Dec. 4, Slim Cessna’s Auto Club; Dec. 10, Chamomile and Whiskey. Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry.com/dc. Church of the Epiphany Weekly Concerts. Every Tuesday, 12:10 PM. Nov. 15, Third Practice; Nov.22, Jeremy Filsell, organ’ Nov. 29, James Rogers, baritone and Michael Shepherd, piano; Dec. 6, Washington Bach Consort. 1317 G ST. NW. 202-3472635. epiphanydc.org. The Outcasts of Poker Flat (A New American Opera) at CUA. Nov. 17 to 20. In the wilds of California’s snowy moun-

tains, six characters from different worlds are thrown together and face a common danger. How they respond reveals their true natures. Having experienced rejection and betrayal, the members of this isolated band of travelers form friendships that provide love and acceptance. Ward Recital Hall at Catholic University of America. music.cua.edu. Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. Nov. 18, Vince Evans Quintet; Nov. 25, Bobby Felder’s Big Band. $5 cover. Children are welcome and free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW (Fourth and I, south side of intersection). westminsterdc.org. Opera Lafayette presents Menu: Plaisirs. Nov. 18 and 19, 7:30 PM. US Premiere Production from Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse in Lyon with support of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy--An evening of staged cabaret featuring Jean-Paul Fouchécourt. $25, up, can be purchased at OperaLafayette.org or 202-546-9332. La Maison Française at the Embassy of France. Music at the Atlas. Nov. 20, Capital City Symphony: A Night in Paris; Dec. 2, Eldar Trio; Dec. 3, Cecily: Cecily Salutes DC; Dec. 4, Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra: A Bohemian Christmas; Dec. 10, Holiday Cheers: A Night of Live Music, Champagne & Interactive Fun for Grown-Ups. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE, 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org.

SPORTS AND FITNESS Fort Dupont Ice Arena Public Skating. Public ice skating is on Nov. 12, 19, and 26, 1 to 3 PM; Nov. 13, 20 and 27, 2:30 to 4:30 PM; Nov. 18 and 25, noon to 2 PM. $5 for adults; $4, 12 and under and seniors 60 and over; $3 for skate rental. Fort Dupont Ice Arena is at 3779 Ely Pl. SE. 202-584-5007. fdia.org. Washington Capitals Ice Hockey. Nov. 16, 18, 20, 23, 25 and Dec. 1. Verizon Center. capitals.nhl.com. Washington Wizards Basketball. Nov. 17, 19, 21, 26 and 28. Verizon Center. nba.com/ wizards. BicycleSPACE Free Weekly Group Rides. All the rides originate from one of three locations: (1) Adams Morgan, 2424 18th St. NW. Nice & Easy Ride, Saturday, 10 AM and Sunday, 10 AM; Hills of Rock Creek, Sunday, 8 AM. Downdown, 440 K St. NW. Hills of Anacostia, Saturday, 8:30 AM; City Explorers, Sunday, 11:30 AM; and Cupcake Ramble, Saturday, 11:30 AM. Rides very with the seasons. Read more at bicyclespacedc.com.

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Canal Park Ice Skating. Through Feb. 26; Monday and Tuesday, noon to 7 PM; Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 9 PM; Friday, noon to 10 PM; Saturday, 11 AM to 10 PM; and Sunday, 11 AM to 7 PM. Open all holidays but with different hours. Adults, $9; children, military and seniors, $8; skate rental, $5. Canal Park Ice Rink, 200 M St. SE. canalparkdc.org. Yoga @ the Library. Saturdays, 10 to 11 AM. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat, but if you don’t have one, yoga mats are available. Classes are taught by a Yoga Activist and are held on the lower level of the library in the Larger Meeting Room. Free. Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library, 3935 Benning Rd. NE. 202-281-2583. dclibrary.org/benning. Vinyasa Yoga at THEARC. Mondays, 7:15 to 8:30 PM. Vinyasa Yoga is a practice where postures or asanas are connected through the breath for a transformative and balanccing effect. it builds heat, endurance, flexibility and strength. $6 for 20020 or 20032 residents. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-8895901. thearcdc.org. Adult Ballet at THEARC. Tuesdays, noot to 1:15 PM. This is a mixed-level ballet technique class taught by a Washington Ballet faculty member. $6 for 20020 or 20032 residents. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-8895901. thearcdc.org.

H Street NE FRESHFARM Market. Saturdays, through Dec. 17, 9 AM to 12:30 PM. Located at H St. and 13th St. NE. freshfarmmarket.org. Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7 AM to 7 PM; Saturdays, 7 AM to 5 PM; Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 AM to 6 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. 200 block of Seventh St. SE. 202-698-5253. easternmarketdc.com. Branch Avenue Pawn Parking Lot Flea Market. Saturdays, year-round (weather permitting). Set up after 10 AM. 3128 Branch Ave., Temple Hills, MD. Fresh Tuesdays at Eastern Market. Tuesdays, 3 to 7 PM. Farmers’ line of fresh produce. Eastern Market, 200 block of Seventh St. SE. 202-698-5253. easternmarketdc.com.

Adult Pilates at THEARC. Wednesdays, 7:15 to 8:15 PM. This class will focus on stretching and strengthening the entire body from the inside out. $6 for 20020 or 20032 residents. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-8895901. thearcdc.org.

Union Market. Tuesday-Friday, 11 AM to 8 PM; Saturday-Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM. Union Market is an artisanal, curated, year round food market featuring over 40 local vendors. 1309 Fifth St. NE. 301-652-7400. unionmarketdc.com.

Barry Farm (indoor) Pool. Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30 AM to 8 PM; and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 AM to 5 PM. Free for DC residents. 1230 Sumner Rd. SE. 202-730-0572. dpr.dc.gov. Deanwood (indoor) Pool. Monday-Friday 6:30 AM to 8 PM; Sat-Sun, 9 AM to 5 PM. Free for DC residents. 1350 49th St. NE. 202-6713078. dpr.dc.gov. Ferebee Hope (indoor) Pool. Open weekdays, 10 AM to 6 PM. Closed weekends. Free

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MARKETS AND SALES Downtown Holiday Market. Nov. 25 to Dec. 23, noon to 8 PM, daily. More than 150 exhibitors and artisans (rotating on a weekly basis) selling an array of high-quality gift items including fine art, crafts, jewelry, pottery, photography, clothing, tasty treats, and hot beverages. Market at F St. NW, between Seventh and Nineth. downtownholidaymarket.com.

Barre at THEARC. Wednesdays, noon to 1 PM. $6 for 20020 or 20032 residents. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE.

Adult Zumba at THEARC. Saturdays, 8:30 to 9:30 AM. Ditch the workout, join the party! Latin Dance-Fitness fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away! $6 for 20020 or 20032 residents. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-8895901. thearcdc.org.

for DC residents. 3999 Eighth St. SE. 202-6453916. dpr.dc.gov.

Georgetown Flea Market. Sundays year around (except in the case of very inclement weather), 8 AM to 4 PM. 1819 35th St. NW.

CIVIC LIFE Congresswoman Norton’s SE District Office. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 6 PM. 2041 MLK Ave. SE, #238. 202-678-8900. norton. house.gov. Eastland Gardens Civic Association Meeting. Third Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 PM. Kenilworth Elementary School Auditorium, 1300 44th St. NE. Contact Javier Barker, j58barker@yahoo. com or 202-450-3155. Anacostia Coordinating Council Meeting. Last Tuesday, noon to 2 PM. Anacostia Museum, 1901 Fort St. SE. For further details, contact Philip Pannell, 202-889--4900.

Capitol View Civic Association Meeting. Third Monday, 6:30 PM. Hughes Memorial United Methodist, 25 53rd St. NE. capitolviewcivicassoc.org. Historical Anacostia Block Association. Second Thursday, 7 to 9 PM. UPO -Anacostia Service Center, 1649 Good Hope Rd. SE. For further details, contact Charles Wilson, 202-834-0600. Anacostia High School School Improvement Team Meeting. Fourth Tuesday, 6 PM. Anacostia High School, 16th and R Streets, SE. Fairlawn Citizens Association. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. Ora L. Glover Community Room at the Anacostia Public Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE. Ward 7 Education Council Meeting. Fourth Thursday (except November and December), 6:30 PM. Capitol View Library, 5001 East Capitol St. SE.

ANC MONTHLY MEETINGS ANC 7B. Third Thursday, 7 PM. Ryland Epworth United Methodist Church, 3200 S St. SE (Branch Ave and S St. SE). 202-584-3400. anc7b@pressroom.com. anc7b@earthlink.net. ANC 7C. Second Thursday, 7 PM. Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5109 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE. 202-398-5100. anc7c@ verizon.net. ANC 7D. Second Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library, 3935 Benning Rd. NE. 202-398-5258. 7D06@ anc.dc.gov. ANC 7E. Second Tuesday, 7 PM. Jones Memorial Church, 4625 G St. SE. 202-582--6360. 7E@anc.dc.gov. ANC 7F. Third Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Washington Tennis and Education Foundation, 200 Stoddert Place, SE. ANC 8A. First Tuesday, 7 PM. Anacostia UPO Service Center, 1649 Good Hope Rd. SE. 202889-6600. anc8adc.org. ANC 8B. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. Seventh District Police Station Community Center, Alabama and McGee Streets, SE. 202-610-1818. anc8b.org. ANC 8C. First Wednesday, 7 PM. 2907 MLK Jr Ave. SE. 202-388-2244. ANC 8D. Fourth Thursday, 7 PM. Specialty Hospital of Washington, 4601 MLK Jr. Ave. SW. 202-561-0774.

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Derek Webster (1934-2009) created sculptures from scraps of wood, trash, and found materials, and adorned them with costume jewelry and brightly colored house paint. Born in Honduras and raised in Central America, Derek produced many of his works for the yard of his south side Chicago home where he eventually settled. His work can be found in museums and collections nationally. This exhibition, at the Anacostia Community Museum, consists of nine pieces created between 1980–1996 from the Regenia A. Perry Folk Art Collection within the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum’s folk art collection. On exhibition through April 23, 2017 in the Community Gallery of the Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202-633-4820. anacostia.si.edu.

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1600 Morris Rd. SE, in partnership with Children of Mine, Martha’s Table and Kicks for the City is having a Community Thanksgiving Dinner and shoe giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Gladys at reidglad4253@yahoo.com or 703507-5037 with any questions.

Age-friendly DC Community Meeting Moving toward becoming a world class age-friendly city, AgeFriendly DC is leading the charge to transform the District into an easier place to grow older. Join Age-Friendly DC at a community meeting to learn what has

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been happening and to share your thoughts. Catch up on what DC residents, community organizations and DC agencies are doing to implement this World Health Organization-inspired initiative. The Ward 7 meeting is on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 4 p.m., at Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Library, 3935 Benning Rd. NE. The Ward 8 meeting is on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 5:30 p.m., at Anacostia Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE. Obtain a copy of the Age-Friendly DC 2016 Progress Report by attending or visit agefriendly.dc.gov.

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Malcolm X Avenues SE. Gloves, bags, and light refreshments will be provided. Wear boots and clothes you can get dirty. For more information, contact Nathan Harrington at nbharrington@yahoo.com or 301758-5892. Visit shepherdparkway.blogspot.com.

Milling and Paving Work Along Branch Avenue SE Started

Park in Bladensburg, Maryland, the four-mile segment creates new connections between communities, the river and its natural resources while enhancing recreational and educational opportunities for trail users. At the same time, the trail increases accessibility to transit stations and makes bicycle commuting more attractive by shortening travel times by as much as 30 minutes.

The District Department of Transportation has begun milling and paving Branch Ave. SE. The work started at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave. SE and Branch and continues to Southern Avenue both inbound and outbound. The road work is expected to last to midNovember. Variable Message Signs will be used to route all traffic through the work zone.

Fort Dupont Ice Arena Names Program Director

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail’s Final Link to Maryland Unveiled

Sanford Capital Sued for Violating Housing Laws at Ward 8’s Second Complex

On Oct. 31, officials from the District of Columbia, Maryland and key US federal agencies, including the Department of the Interior and the Department of Transportation, officially opened the $23.2 million Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens segment of the Anacostia Riverwalk trail, the missing link in a 70-mile regional bicycle and pedestrian trail network that connects the District of Columbia and Maryland. By connecting Benning Road in the District with Bladensburg Waterfront

Attorney General Karl A. Racine has announced that the District has filed a lawsuit against the owners of an apartment complex in the Shipley Terrace neighborhood for multiple violations of the District’s housing code and Consumer Protection Procedures Act. This is the second lawsuit that the Attorney General has brought against Sanford Capital and related businesses (Sanford) for allowing the proliferation of unsafe and unsanitary conditions at properties it owns in Ward 8.

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Fort Dupont Ice Arena has named Melissa Newberry program director. The former general manager of Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf, MD, Melissa brings more than 20 years of skating and management experience to the position. fdia.org.

The lawsuit against Sanford and related businesses, which own and manage 11 apartment buildings comprising 61 rental units on Savannah St. SE and 23rd St. SE, alleges Sanford failed to perform basic maintenance on its buildings even after inspectors found more than 120 housing code violations at the properties. The complaint outlines a “pattern of neglect” by the owners and managers over long periods of time, leading to persistent problems with inoperable and missing smoke detectors, inoperable fire extinguishers, bedbugs, rodent infestations, lack of heat and hot water, and other issues.

accessDC Inclusive Coordinated Transportation Study Meeting On Wednesday, Nov. 16, 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., at Community Room #1, DC Department of Employment Services, 4058 Minnesota Ave. NE, DDOT will host an “Open Mic”-style listening session for the accessDC Inclusive Coordinated Transportation Study. The purpose of the study is to identify gaps in the current transportation network that serves older adults and persons with disabilities, and develop recommendations to enhance access to transportation services. The study is being led by DDOT and is being advised by a Project Advisory Committee which includes older adults, people with disabilities, and representatives from the DC Office on Aging,

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The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency has issued $6.10 million in long term and $10.73 million in short term DCHFA tax exempt obligations in acquisition and construction financing to build Deanwood Hills Apartments, 5201 Hayes St. NE, in Ward 7’s Deanwood neighborhood. The development’s four story building with 150 residential units will be constructed on a 2.1 acre site. The Deanwood Hills development will provide 50 replacement units for the Lincoln Heights/Richardson Dwellings public housing development as a part of the City’s New Communities Initiative and overall investment strategy in the Deanwood neighborhood. Forty of the units will be set aside for households earning up to 30 percent of area median income (AMI) and 10 units will be set aside for households earning up to 60 percent of AMI. The remaining 100 units will be affordable to households earning up to 60 percent of AMI. The development will contain studio, one, two, three and four bedroom apartment homes. Residents will have access to the community room that will include a cyber cafe, fitness room, three private courtyards, a bike storage room and a tot lot. Seventyfive free parking spaces will be assigned on a first requested basis to residents.

the Department of Healthcare Finance, the Department of For-Hire Vehicles, and WMATA MetroAccess. DDOT, along with agency and community partners, wants to hear from the public, particularly users of MetroAccess, Seabury Connector, Medicaid Transportation, and TransportDC. During the listening session, each attendee will have three minutes to voice ideas for improvement. The meeting will include two back-to-back, identical 90-minute sessions, so attendees may choose to arrive at 4 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. In addition, participants will be able to submit written comments or talk directly to a member of the project team. For more information, contact DDOT Project Manager, Raka Choudhury, at raka.choudhury@dc.gov or 202-671-4608 or visit ddot.dc.gov/ page/accessdc-study.

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fourth annual National Cherry Blossom Festival Sing Into Spring Competition, a call for local talent that will highlight the region’s outstanding vocalists in the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on Saturday, April 8, 2017. The parade is from 10 a.m. to noon and runs along Constitution Avenue, NW, rain or shine. Read more at regonline.com/registration/Checkin. aspx?EventId=1887702. Artists can submit a 30-second YouTube video for consideration through Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. The competition is open to all residents of DC, Maryland, and Virginia age eight and older (those under 18 require parental consent). Submissions will be accepted online only, and only vocalists are eligible; instrumental performances will not be accepted. A selection committee will choose up to 20 finalists to move forward and perform in a live audition on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. From the finalists, judges will select winners to perform live in the parade.

Food & Friends Thanksgiving Pie Sale The annual Slice of Life Thanksgiving pie sale is a simple and delicious way for members of the public to support Food & Friends’ large-scale effort to deliver one million healthy meals this year to those living with lifechallenging illnesses. The goal is to sell 9,000 pies. Each pie purchased will provide one full day of meals for a Food & Friends client. Online pie sales close on Nov. 17. Order at foodandfriends.org/pie.

Snow Season Kicks-off with Dry Run Practice Session and Citywide Exercise On Oct. 27, 800+ members of the DC Snow Team (DPW, DDOT, DGS, Serve DC, and other agencies) participated in the dry run training event to prepare for snow management, proper handling of materials, and equipment maintenance and operation. Plow drivers navigated through their routes, checking for steel plates, potholes, and other obstacles that might be covered during a snow event. Other staff, including administrative, supervisory, logistics and IT employees, practiced their functions at their sites, including the salt domes.

Sign Up for DC Resident Snow Team The Resident Snow Team is a coalition of community members who help shovel snow for seniors and residents with disabilities across all eight wards. To sign up as a volunteer for the Resident Snow Team, visit snow.dc.gov.

Paint Drop-Off at RFK On Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the District Department of Energy and the Environment and PaintCare.org will sponsor a paint drop-off event at RFK Stadium. Avoid lines for this event by scheduling an appointment at paint-dc-nov19.eventbrite.com. Acceptable items include oil-based and latex house paint and primers, stains, deck and concrete sealers, clear

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finishes such as varnishes and shellacs. Unacceptable items include any leaking, unlabeled or empty containers, aerosol spray paints, containers larger than five gallons, thinners, solvents, motor oils, spackle, glue, adhesives, roofing tar, pesticides and cleaning chemicals. Used paint will be reused, recycled or disposed of appropriately. If you miss this event, check out PaintCare. org-DC for a list of drop off sites around town.

DC Celebrates Bridging the Digital Divide More than 1,700 District of Columbia Housing Authority households now have free Wi-Fi access to the internet through the dcConnectHome initiative. A total of 762 school-age children reside in the 1,785 households with Wi-Fi access. The District of Columbia is one of 28 communities nationwide selected by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to participate in ConnectHome, a federal initiative that aims to increase access and technology education for HUD-served families. ConnectHome has far exceeded its goal of connecting 200,000 children nationwide and has expanded the goal to 1.5 million in 40 states.

Armed Forces Community Unity Open House at the ACM On Tuesday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Anacostia Community Museum invites all armed forces service personnel (active duty and retired), and their families who stop, enjoy refreshments and take a guided tour of their current exhibitions. The Anacostia Community Museum is at 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202-633-4820. anacostia.si.edu.

DISTRICT II Exhibition at the National Building Museum This poetic visual essay explores the changing streetscapes of downtown Washington in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s through the urban street photography of Bill Barrett, Chris Earnshaw, and Joseph Mills. The works both reflect and confront each other, providing a sense of the physical and social upheavals experienced by the city in those decades. DISTRICT II, on exhibition Nov. 19 to Feb. 12, is organized by the Historical Society of Washington, DC in collaboration with the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. nbm.org.

BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show The 26th annual BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show features over 75 local retailers selling fine jewelry; designer and ethnic fashions; home accessories; original artwork; unique greeting cards; personal portraits and photography; collectible tree ornaments; and eclectic specialty items. The shopping event opens Black Friday and Saturday and continues for the next three Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Family Life Center, 1510 Ninth St. NW. Call 202-5507060 for more information.

US, China Break Ground for Classical Chinese Garden at National Arboretum On Oct. 28, officials from the United States and the People’s Republic of China broke ground on a 12-acre classical Chinese garden at the US National Arboretum. The US-Sino China Garden, which is a gift from the People’s Republic of China, will incorporate Chinese nature, art and architecture, combining the style of northern China’s imperial gardens with that of private gardens in southern China.

Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Events at World War 11 Memorial On the evening of Dec. 6, 5 p.m., the Friends of the National World War II Memorial will host a Candlelight Vigil and Reading of the Names at the WWII Memorial in honor of the 2,403 men and women killed at Pearl Harbor 75 years ago. On Dec. 7, 12:53 p.m., the Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the National Park Service will co-host a Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Commemoration at the WWII Memorial. As part of the ceremony, Pearl Harbor Survivors, World War II veterans, and other dignitaries will lay wreaths at the “Freedom Wall” of the National World War II Memorial. Senator John McCain, the senior United States Senator from Arizona, will serve as the event’s keynote speaker. Additionally, Senator McCain will be joined by his 104-year-old mother, Mrs. Roberta McCain, in presenting the United States of America wreath at the Memorial. Elliott (Toby) Roosevelt III, the great-grandson of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, will read President Roosevelt’s December 8, 1941 “Infamy Speech” and offer personal remarks on behalf of the Roosevelt family.

Mosaic Theater at the Atlas Ticket Discounts Mosaic strives to make theater affordable. Below there is a list of standard discounts. To claim your discount, select the corresponding ticket tier on checkout. Note that Mosaic Rush and Pay What You Can must be purchased at the door. (1) Mosaic Rush; $25 tickets, thirty minutes prior to curtain. Subject to availability. (2) Students and Patrons Under 30; $20 tickets, any day of the week. (3) NE & SE Neighbors; $30 tickets, any day of the week. You must live in zip codes 20002, 20003, 20017, 20018, 20019, 20020 or 20032. (4) Senior Rates; 10% off base price. (5) Military and First Responder; 10% off base price, with valid identification required at pick up. (6) Pay What You Can; First preview of every show; available for purchase at the door.

Participate in the Amendment Process for DC’s Comprehensive Plan Mayor Bowser, the DC Office of Planning, and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development have launched plandc.dc.gov, a

citywide campaign encouraging District residents to help shape the future growth of the District by participating in the amendment process for the District’s Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is a 20-year vision the District uses to guide future development. The result of this effort is not a new Comprehensive Plan, but a set of amendments to the existing Plan. The amendments will be submitted as legislation for DC Council approval in early 2018. The Comprehensive Plan was initially adopted in 2006 and last amended in 2011. The plan is a critical tool when allocating public services, infrastructure, and capital investments. It also guides the use, density, and design of buildings within the nation’s capital. Having residents weigh in now will ensure they have a voice on the long-term planning of the District.

Calling Experienced Professionals 55+ Who Want to Give Back Learn about ReServe, an innovative nonprofit founded in 2005 that leverages skills and talents of experienced professionals for social good. They connect individuals seeking meaningful engagement through part time volunteer opportunities with local non-profits and government agencies. “Reservists” are paid a stipend for their service. Attend First Impressions ReServe Orientation Program on either Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at SE Neighborhood Library, 403 Seventh St. SE; or Wednesday, Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. to noon at Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. To attend First Impressions orientation program, register at reserveinc.org. If you have questions or to confirm your registration, call 202469-3477 or 202-365-3440.

Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act of 2016 Signed On Oct. 13, Mayor Bowser joined Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh and Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) Executive Director Billing to sign the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act of 2016. This legislation, introduced by Councilmember

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trict of Columbia using a DC Open Doors mortgage product. All DC Open Doors Homebuyers’ Informational Sessions are free and co-hosted by the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, and a participating lender. This session’s presenter is Jeff Lobel, New American Mortgage. DCHFA is a short walk from the U Street Cardoza metro station (green line) and there’s free parking available in their garage accessible via the V Street NW side of the building. The session is on Nov. 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, 815 Florida Ave. NW. Contact Deborah Jones at SingleFamilyPrograms@dchfa.org or 202-777-4663 with any questions. dcopendoors.com.

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On Oct. 6, Mayor Muriel Bowser joined Ward 8 Councilmember LaRuby May, Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative (FSFSC) Executive Director Perry Moon, and restaurateur Andy Shallal for the groundbreaking of the new FSFSC headquarters in historic Anacostia. The building will be the home to the first Busboys and Poets restaurant east of the Anacostia River. Construction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2017. The $14.6 million state-of-the-art facility was made possible by District gap funding, including a $3 million grant funded by the Mayor last year. The project also received $8 million in revenue bonds from the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and over $2 million from the DC Property Assessed Clean Energy financing program administered by the DC Department of Energy and Environment and Urban Ingenuity. This innovative project is the first in the nation to use PACE funding along with tax-exempt funds to drive down energy bills and lower the cost of building improvements for non-profit organizations.

Cheh and passed by the Council, enables pedestrians and cyclists to recover up to 100 percent of their losses from medical bills and property damages if they are found to be up to 50 percent at fault for a collision with a motor vehicle. The act changes the way a “contributory negligence” rule can be used in a civil case after a collision between a cyclist or pedestrian and a motor vehicle. In the past, contributory negligence made it difficult for pedestrians and cyclists to receive compensation after an accident if they were deemed to be even 1% at fault for a collision. The Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act of 2016 will continue to preserve the “last clear chance” doctrine. Under this doctrine, the plaintiff ’s negligence is not a bar to recovery if the defendant (motorist) had the “last clear chance” to avoid an accident. Maintaining the “last clear chance” doctrine will result in better protection for pedestrians and cyclists.

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UbiDuos Provide Better Communication at DC DMV Locations UbiDuo is a device that enables better face-to-face communication between the deaf, hard-of-hearing, hearing who have difficulty speaking, and hearing. DC DMV is using the devices at its Service Centers, Adjudication Services, Inspection Station, and Brentwood Road Test Office. UbiDuo allows people to type back and forth to each other in real-time. The device is about the size of a laptop and provides DC DMV customers and employees with the ability to communicate immediately and easily with each other.

DC open Doors homebuyers’ informational session Statistics prove that homebuyer education contributes to successful homeownership. Come out and learn how you can purchase your home in the Dis-

The District Department of Transportation has announced the launch of an online certification application for its Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program. The goal of DDOT’s SBE Program is to expand business opportunities for small businesses in accordance with US Small Business Administration standards for federally funded transportation projects. SBE certification provides small businesses with an opportunity to participate in contracts and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds. Any small business owner interested in participating in DDOT’s Small Business Enterprise Program can access the online certification at dtap.ddot.dc.gov/CR_BE.

Pepco Provides tips to help Customers fall into savings By following a few simple tips and making a few easy energy efficiency improvements, customers could save 20 percent or more on their winter heating bills. (1) Keep it sealed. A drafty house lets warm air escape and is much more costly to keep warm. Use caulking around doors, windows and any openings for utility services. Keep your fireplace damper closed when the fireplace is not in use. (2) Upgrade your insulation. Insulating your home can significantly reduce your heating costs, while increasing the comfort of your home. (3) Check ducts for air leaks. Look for joints that should be connected but have separated. (4) Warm up your system. Service your heating system at the beginning of each heating season. (5) Manage your thermostat. Keep thermostats set at a constant, comfortable level. You can save about 2% on your heating bill for every degree you lower your thermostat. (6) Be prepared for cooler weather. Remove screens and air conditioners from windows and install storm windows. (7) Shorter days and longer lights. Don’t forget to adjust outdoor lighting timers as the nights grow longer. Take the time to replace older incandescent bulbs with new energy efficient LED bulbs. Learn about many other ways to save energy and money at pepco.com or call 1-202-833-7500.

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Anita Bonds: Renters’ Gladiator

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C At-large Councilmember Anita Bonds has picked a fight with the city’s landlords, hitting them where they are likely to hurt most: in their wallets. She has introduced or cointroduced several legislative proposals destined to reform the city’s rent-control law, including the Rental Housing Affordability Stabilization Act of 2016, which would recalculate annual allowable increases on apartments and discontinue hikes in rents on vacant units. Realtors and apartment owners crowded into a public hearing called by Bonds last month. Industry representatives like Tom Borger, chairman of Borger Management Inc., and Arianna Royster, president elect of the Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA), argued repeatedly that they would be injured by passage of the stabilization act; that rent control should be means tested, available only to the poor and low-income; that the city should expand its rent subsidy program to aid in affordability; and that nothing should be done until the Department of Housing and Community Development issues its final report from the Housing Preservation Strike Force. Calling the bill “premature,” Borger said, “If amendments are to be made, changes should target those residents who are under stress.” Said Royster: “The passage of these bills could undermine the Strike Force recommendation.” In a letter to council Chair Phil Mendelson and Bonds dated Oct. 18, Margaret Jeffers, AOBA’s executive vice president, and Lisa Mallory, head of the District of Columbia Building Industry Association, asserted that “piecemeal changes like those proposed in these bills are already creating uncertainty among investors willing to provide critically important financing for improvements to an aging housing stock.” DC’s rent-control law was first approved in 1975 but has been amended in subsequent years. In 2006, for example, the council responded to landlord complaints by allowing rents to increase each year by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus 2 percent for specific populations but not more than 10 percent. The legislature also permitted owners to raise rents between 10 percent and 30 percent when units become vacant, depending on the market and the rate charged for a comparable apartment within the same building. The combination of those two actions has eroded the power of rent control to preserve the city’s affordable housing stock, said tenants and their advocates. Proposals to repeal the measures were introduced in 2014 by Ward 1 Councilmember Jim Graham; Bonds co-sponsored them. Then-councilmember Muriel Bowser failed to advance the measures to the full legislature, however. Bonds, who has been on the council since 2012, revived the bills and co-introduced others, including one with Cheh that would abolish so-called rent concessions. Another proposal would require that tenants in small, four-unit buildings be given the right to purchase their buildings, under certain circumstances, using the

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Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA). During the hearing last month Bonds seemed unaffected by the real estate industry’s argument. Instead, a woman who might be cast as a grandmotherly figure pushed back in a calm but firm voice. “The sentiment of the people who live in the District of Columbia is pushing this train,” she said. “We would be foolish to ignore that sentiment,” she added, sending an indisputable signal that she is mounting an aggressive affordability campaign as the District grapples with the erosion of low-cost single-family homes and rental housing. Later, in an interview with the Hill Rag, Bonds said, “The real estate community has been doing very well; [but] I have heard horror stories not just from low-income tenants. I thought it time to do something. So we opened the floor for discussion. We don’t want to hurt the real estate community. But we’re very sincere about helping people who are totally rent burdened.” Bonds is not alone in her determination to put the skids on the rising cost of housing in the nation’s capital. Five other legislators – Brianne Nadeau (Ward 1), Elissa Silverman (At-large), Robert White (At-large), Cheh and Mendelson –have signed onto the bills as co-introducers. Bonds is leading the charge, however. Can she effect the change the tenants and others seek? “She is a gladiator,” said Johanna Shreve, head of the Office of the Tenant Advocate, during a quick chat before the start of the October public hearing. Shreve supports the latest legislative proposals.

Looks Can Deceive

Someone meeting Bonds for the first time might be unimpressed. She is diminutive, bespectacled, sometimes frumpy. Her history proves she is no pushover, however. She is the head of the DC Democratic State Committee and thus is on the executive board of the Democratic National Committee. Bonds has advised many mayoral administrations including those of Sharon Pratt,

DC Councilmember at Large Anita Bonds during a Council session.

Anthony A. Williams, and Marion Barry. Her reputation as an effective political operative may have begun with her work for Barry. Some have called her, with Ivanhoe Donaldson, the architect of Barry’s first election in the late 1970s. Bonds played a critical role in the three subsequent victories. For years, she was the keeper of his political machine, which went inside the government as the Office of Community Affairs. During that era, she established relations with many people, including former Councilmember Tommy Wells. He noted in an earlier interview that she helped him land a job in the District government’s child and family administration. Prior to joining the council in 2012, Bonds was director of corporate relations for Fort Myer Corporation, one of the largest public works companies in the city, with a considerable unionized workforce. When Mendelson ascended to the chair, after Kwame Brown was forced to resign from office, Bonds decided to jump into the fray. She hoped to fill Mendelson’s vacant seat. As chair of the local Democratic apparatus she had an unfair advantage, argued some in the city. She ignored the noise. She won the appointment and handily won the special election. She is in her first full term on the council. It’s not clear whether she will run for reelection in 2018. Since joining the legislature she has pushed for changes relating to senior citizens and low-income resi-

dents. Her rent-control bills have a much broader base. As many as 80,000 units, at least 66 percent of all rental properties, are affected by rent-control laws. Tenant leaders like James McGrath have praised Bonds. “We like her very much,” said McGrath, head of the citywide tenant group known as TENAC. “We endorsed her strong each time. She’s probably as progressive a member on the council as you could get.” Mendelson graded her performance “good” as chair of the Committee on Housing and Community Development. “I don’t hear complaints about her and I don’t get the sense bills go to her committee to die.” She has pushed through the Condominium Owner Bill of Rights Amendment Act, the Residential Lease Clarification Act, which caps late fees, and the Elderly Tenant and Tenants with Disabilities Protection Amendment Act. A few government sources, who asked to remain anonymous, said Bonds can sometimes seem as if she doesn’t understand the council process. There are questions from the dais that suggest “she can’t keep up.” Bonds countered that “the processes of the council are sometimes slow,” filled with “jargon” that is used to “cover up issues. When we do amendments is where it shows up most. “I like asking questions. I think it helps the public know what we’re doing. I am trying to be revealing to the people who we are responsible to,” she contin-

ued, adding that her slow delivery is often deliberate. “When I start talking fast, that’s because I am so pissed that I am not measuring my words.” “I think she’s better as committee chair today than when she first got the committee,” said Mendelson.

Struggling for Consensus

Deploying her political skills, Bonds often attempts to manage constituents, bringing together opposing parties before she pushes the council on passage of her legislative proposals. She took that same tack with this latest round of bills, convening what she called “working groups.” A certified mediator, she was hoping to build consensus between renters and the real estate industry. She said initially there weren’t many complaints from apartment and building owners. They seemed more focused on preserving their prerogative to petition for extraordinary rent increase through the hardship petition or the capital improvement process The city has set 12 percent as the rate of return landlords should reasonably expect from their housing investments. When they don’t reach that generous goal, they have been allowed to petition the city’s rent administrator, making a case using various financial and other documents. Further, aging buildings sometimes demand significant repairs. Landlords may apply to secure increases through capital improvements to finance such renovations. The government

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response to these requests often has been unduly long. As a tradeoff, landlords have been allowed to implement the increases they sought even before there was a ruling. In 2014 the council approved emergency legislation limiting to 5 percent the rent increase that could be levied until there is a ruling on a petition. Bonds moved this year to make that limit permanent. She acknowledged that the petitioning process is “more bread and butter” for landlords. The attention to that issue may have accounted for their delayed reaction to the stabilization bill. “But then they brought out the big boys. Everybody who could be [at the hearing] was there. This is a group that has tremendous clout.”

The Test

Bonds’ skill and expertise will be tested over the next several weeks. Council session 21 ends just before Christmas. That means she doesn’t have much time to get her legislation passed by the full council. Her legislative counsel, Barry Weise, says that the issues are very big and there is “so much money at stake, we have to move it forward as quickly as we can.” Many of her council colleagues are lined up with her. Mendelson said the idea is to “balance reasonable rate of return and rent control, protecting tenants,” especially low-income renters. “It’s an economic issue,” he continued, adding that at this point in the session “there is triage,” with many members pushing for passage on their favored legislation. “Anita’s bill is sensible,” said Silverman. “There is no reason why landlords should get CPI plus 2 percent, when most of us don’t get a cost-of-living increase. Most people’s income is remaining stagnant. “We need to keep the middle class in the city,” she added. Still, the opposition of the real estate community is a huge hurdle. Further, it appears Mayor Bowser isn’t gung-ho. Allison Ladd, chief of staff at the Department of Housing and Community Development, said the agency

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has concerns, particularly about taking the vacancy rate increases from as much as 30 percent to zero. She recommended that the government “meet with stakeholders to collect and examine relevant data and work with the committee to ensure this legislation is consistent with the goals and purposes of the rental housing act and the Strike Force recommendations.” Bonds and her staff have conducted months of meetings with key stakeholders including some of the people who came to her public hearing screaming bloody murder. What’s more, she said, the emphasis on the Strike Force report is misleading. “The group only focused on preservation of subsidized housing” – apartment buildings that were constructed using federal money, but now restrictive covenants are running out and owners are free to do what they wish with their property. “The Strike Force report does not speak against what we’re doing.” As the fight continues, tenants and their allies are expected to exert their own clout. “With the extremely high cost of housing in the District, allowing rents to go up 2 percent more each year than the average increase in wages guarantees that rent-controlled apartment eventually will become unaffordable for the tenants residing there,” said Scott Bruton, director of housing policy for the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development. Some tenants at 4000 Massachusetts Ave. NW have called for restitution of the 2 percent that was collected from them and others by landlords over the past decade. “The DC Council instituted a redistribution of wealth,” argued Tom Gregory. “Restore what has been unfairly taken from renters.” If the bills don’t pass before the end of the session, Bonds likely will reintroduce them immediately next year. Since there has been a public hearing, she won’t be obligated to hold another one. If she is reappointed as chair of the housing committee, she will be in control once again. “My goal is to do everything I can with the bailiwick I’ve been assigned,” she declared.

Seeking Justice for Alonzo Smith A campaign reaches from the DC Council to the UN

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his is a healing model for us as a community,” said April Goggans, looking out on a candlelit circle of community members outside Marbury Plaza on Nov. 1. The vigil marked the one-year anniversary of the death of Alonzo (Zo) Fiero Smith, age 27, following an encounter with special police officers (SPOs) at the apartment complex, 2300 Good Hope Road SE. The vigil brought together Zo’s family, friends, and neighbors as well as members of supporting organizations: Coalition of Concerned Mothers, Prince George’s People’s Coalition, Black Lives Matter DC, API Resistance, Stop Police Terror Project DC, SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice), and The Timothy Dawkins-El Project. The Wendt Center for Loss and Healing also provided assistance for the event, organized by Pan-African Community Action (PACA). Goggans, an organizer with Black Lives Matter and Stop Police Terror (sptdc. com), has lived in Ward 8 for many years, several of them in Marbury Plaza. Goggans has been a stalwart in the growing group of individuals and organizations working to support Smith, to seek justice for Zo, and to bring about related changes to policing and public safety, particularly in communities of color.

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Recent judicial news in Alonzo’s case is “disappointing but not discouraging,” according to his mother, Beverly Smith. Smith finally learned, in an Oct. 13 meeting with Assistant Members of the Coalition of Concerned Mothers – (L-R:) Bernie McFadden, Darlene Cain, Cynthia DeShola Dawkins (speaking), Marion Gray-Hopkins, and Rhanda Dormeus (not pictured: Gina Best) – at the Nov. 1 #Justice4Zo vigil.

US Attorney Jean Sexton, that no charges are to be filed against the SPOs involved in Zo’s death. A statement from US Attorney Channing D. Phillips described investigative steps leading to a finding of “insufficient evidence to pursue federal criminal civil rights or local charges.” Phillips’ statement concluded with a note that “proving ‘willfulness’ is a heavy burden.” Prosecutors must prove, “beyond a reasonable doubt, that the officer acted with the deliberate and specific intent to do something the law forbids.” Smith still hopes for new evidence allowing the case to be reopened. She is also pursuing litigation in which other charges can be brought without proof of criminal intent. PACA (pacadmv.org) organizer Netfa Freeman says the US Attorney’s statement provides “a version” of what happened and does not entirely satisfy the call for “full disclosure,” one of the five demands of PACA’s Justice4Zo campaign. Another unsatisfied demand is release of the names of Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and SPO officers involved in the case. Just prior to the vigil, the campaign saw important progress on its demand for an independent international investigation. The UN General Assembly formally received the “Report of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent.” The report mentions the Alonzo Smith case, expressing concern about “alarming levels of police brutality and excessive use of lethal force by law-enforcement officials, committed with impunity against people of African descent in the United States.” Freeman called the report “validation of what we’re seeing and our call for community control of police.” Demand for community control over police has evolved into a separate PACA campaign, including monthly educational meetings in Ward 8. The #Justice4Zo campaign continues to demand transparency in laws and policies around private/special police. In June the mayor’s office proposed new rulemaking on special police officers and security officers. At press time the regulations had not yet been filed with the DC Council, although revised proposals were published in the Oct. 14 DC Register. Revisions clarify train-

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Community Backbone

A call for transparency and accountability – for special police and for the MPD – was heard repeatedly at the Judiciary Committee’s Nov. 3 roundtable on policing. Smith, Freeman, and Goggans testified along with others from organizations cosponsoring the November vigil. Such advocacy is essential in honoring Zo’s memory, Smith says. Her circle of co-advocates continues to grow. Rev. Steven Douglass, friend of Terrence Sterling and organizer for justice in his case, offered prayers at the anniversary vigil. Also bringing support was SURJ organizer Brendan Orsinger. But it’s the Coalition of Concerned Mothers, encompassing women facing similar tragedies and embarking on similar campaigns for justice and change, that Smith calls her backbone. “We are members of a sorority no one seeks to join,” say co-founders Marion Gray-Hopkins and Cynthia DeShola Dawkins. Gray-Hopkins’ son Gary was killed by Prince George’s police in 1999; Dawkins’ son Timothy was killed in DC community violence in 2014. Their sorority includes Darlene Cain, mother of Dale Graham, killed by Baltimore City police, 2012; Bernie McFadden, mother of three sons lost to community violence; Gina Best, mother of India Kager, killed by Virginia Beach police in 2015; and Rhanda Dormeus, mother of Korryn Gaines, killed by Baltimore County police this year. Testimony from each mother anchored the Nov. 1 vigil. Smith also advocates on Capitol Hill with Every Case Matters. As part of this group she calls for attention to “non-highprofile” cases of police brutality, and organizes for local and national responses. Once introduced to the DC Council, proposed rulemaking on special police officers and security officers will take the form of an approval resolution, enacted automatically after 45 business days, unless the council acts. Citizens seeking input should contact their councilmembers. Virginia Avniel Spatz is a regular contributor to East of the River and can be found online at vspatz.wordpress.com.

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Will DC Learn Before It’s Too Late? Welfare Time Limits Hurt Children

t looks like DC may consider scrapping a welfare time limit that threatened to leave thousands of families with children without cash resources to pay for rent, school uniforms, transportation, and other basic needs. A Working Group convened by Mayor Bowser concluded that the District needs a stronger safety net for children. Twenty years of federal welfare reform – known as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, or TANF – has shown that that strict time limits often fall on families with serious challenges; that most do not find sustainable employment; and that children often fall into extreme poverty as a result. Here in DC, many families on TANF have disabilities or health problems, while many others use welfare as a safety net as they cycle in and out of low-wage part-time jobs in industries marked by high turnover. When they leave TANF they often do not leave poverty. That’s why the mayor’s Working Group called for a policy to guarantee some level of assistance, with no time limit, to ensure families have resources to meet the needs of their children. It also recommended that a portion of the grant – the parent’s portion – could be cut when parents are not taking steps to prepare for work. This is not only humane, but smart public policy. Most TANF recipients in DC get no housing assistance and use TANF to pay rent (or help pay rent in someone else’s home). Without this, many would be pushed closer to homelessness. More-

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dation. Mayor Bowser and the DC Council now need to turn it into law and provide the funding.

What We Know about Welfare Reform in DC and the Nation The Working Group was convened because the District’s current TANF time limit, established in 2010 and 2011, is set to cut 10,000 children from assistance in October 2017, regardless of their family’s circumstances, with no chance to get back on. This is one of the strictest time limits in the nation. The federal law that governs TANF was passed in 1996 and grants states a great deal of flexibility over time limits. Most give more time to families who need it. The Working Group – made up of policymakers, employment services providers, TANF recipients, and advocates – reviewed the 20-year history of time limits, particularly the hardships faced by families in states with harsh time limits. They found that:

over, having a stable family income is critical to creating a healthy environment for children. Boosting a low-income family’s income leads to better performance at school, which in turn encourages higher graduation rates and better employment as an adult. The Working Group has made its recommen-

• Most parents do not secure steady employment. A Maryland study found that families who leave TANF because of time limits work less in the year after than other TANF leavers do. In the state of Washington only 45 percent were working three years after their case closed due to a time limit. The District has recovered from the recession, but wage and job growth have been uneven. A survey of DC TANF recipients found that most earn less than $12.50 an hour, and less than $250 a week, when they find a job. And they may be the lucky ones.

About 18 percent of residents with a high school diploma are unemployed, compared with 10 percent in 2007 before start of the recession. • Many experience housing instability or homelessness. A Maine study found that one in five families cut off by time limits reports being evicted, having to relocate to overcrowded living conditions, or going to a homeless shelter. Washington state found that 20 percent of families who left due to time limits were homeless after three years. This could happen in DC. Most families on TANF do not receive housing subsidies. Most are “doubled up,” staying with family or friends who are likely to be doing only slightly better economically than they are. The loss of benefits would likely mean that the TANF family would have no income to contribute to the joint household, while still adding to the household’s expenses. The host family might no longer be able to host the TANF family, putting them at risk for becoming homeless. • Parents struggle to keep families together. When parents lose TANF without a secure job, their children are more likely to be abused or neglected and end up in foster care. • Child development is threatened. When TANF benefits are cut off from mothers of preschoolers, children are three times more likely to have serious behavior problems than other young children. Children are also more likely to repeat a grade and less likely to be engaged by their parents in important learning activities like reading when they are subject to strict TANF time limits. The

challenges poor parents face in creating a positive environment can lead to toxic levels of stress and adversely affect both physical and cognitive development, including brain development in young children. Low-income children enter school well behind other children and then perform more poorly. They complete fewer years of education, and then work less and earn less as adults.

Reforming time Limits by eliminating them That may sound depressing and hopeless. But it actually isn’t. Research also shows that increasing a family’s income, even by a small amount, can make a big difference on a range of outcomes for poor children, including test scores, school attendance, high school graduation, college enrollment, and future employment. The Working Group’s recommendation will do just that while also including provisions to ensure that parents are engaging in services that will improve the family’s economic situation. The Working Group also made concrete suggestions for improving the services provided so that parents are more likely to move into employment. This will create a brighter future for them and for the District as a whole. Kate Coventry is a policy analyst at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi.org) and a voting member of the DC Interagency Council on Homelessness, representing DC government, nonprofit providers, advocates, and homeless and formerly homeless residents. Its mission is to guide the city’s homelessness efforts.The Fiscal Policy Institutepromotes budget and policy solutions to reduce poverty and inequality in the District of Columbia and to increase the opportunity for residents to build a better future.

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About 70 million US adults have a felony or misdemeanor arrest or conviction on their record, according to the 2016 “Jobs After Jail” report by the Prison Policy Initiative. Those marks show up on background checks for potential jobs. Roughly 630,000 people in the country reenter the workforce each year after having served a sentence, and face regulations or scrutiny when trying to find a job. In the District, according to the report, about 75 mandatory employment restrictions work against anyone with a felony conviction, and there are 53 restrictions for those with drug convictions. “Regulations in the District of Columbia make it nearly impossible for many people with conviction records to find good paying employment,” the report states. The IIEP program hopes to break down that barrier and combat hiring bias. It brings the DC Department of Employee Services (DOES) and the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) together to provide resources for business development. It seeks to provide access to business education, job training, scholarships or grants to enroll in business classes at UDC or the University of the District of Columbia Community College, and entrepreneurial support to start their own company. For those who struggle to find an employer willing to hire someone with a record, this gives the skills to start out on their own. “If the government can’t get a person the job or secure a job, why not help them gain the opportunity to do it themselves?” Smith asked. The law is written, but the program needs to establish funding sources and a structural model for operation.

ome of the estimated 8,000 citizens returning to DC each year from prison may soon have a chance at gaining the skills to start their own business. This year, the DC Council and Mayor Muriel Bowser signed off on a law to create the Incarceration to Incorporation Entrepreneurship Program (IIEP), designed to help returning citizens obtain a GED, business training, and scholarships for classes at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). The objective is to build each participant’s skills to start their own endeavor. Estimates show that approximatePanel members and community participants speak about challenges that returning citizens ly 4,000 of the average 8,000 returning Finding a Financial Base and their families face during the Office of the Attorney General’s Family Reunification panel citizens to DC find themselves headed The DC Office of the Chief Financial on Oct. 25. (Photo: Lateefah Williams, OAG’s Office) back to prison after about three years, Officer issued an analysis of the proaccording to the DC Committee on gram’s estimated budget and deterBusiness, Consumer and Regulatomined it would cost $1,120,722 for 2017 and overall ry Affairs. The committee found that establishing job ness, we know that,” Smith said. “But the data shows $4,519,635 for the District’s 2017-20 budget. In short, opportunities combats recidivism, according to its rethat whether an individual doesn’t or does open a businot affordable without outside funding. port about IIEP. ness, just the experience alone … helps them face the Smith has started to research similar programs to Kevin Smith, a proponent of the program, helped challenges when trying to secure employment.” develop funds and a model. One of them is DC Depadvance the bill because he believes returning citizens The bill was introduced by then At-Large Counciluty Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity Courtwill succeed if given the chance to control their own job member Vincent Orange and co-sponsored by Ward 7 ney Snowden’s Aspire to Entrepreneurship Pilot Proprospects. Smith volunteers with the DC Reentry Task Councilmember Yvette Alexander. The council voted gram that launched in April and will run for one year Force, an advocacy group of returning citizens, service unanimous support, and Chair Phil Mendelson signed as a pilot for the IIEP program. Another is the Aspire providers, policy experts, and faith leaders who lobby Bill 21-463 into law on Oct. 8. Entrepreneurship Initiative in Chicago, Louisville, and the city for better reentry practices. It is not associatBut it doesn’t have dedicated funding in the fisSt. Louis, supported by a $2.1 million grant and parted with the mayor’s office. cal year 2017 budget, said Manny Geraldo, legislative nership between the US Small Business Administra“Everybody is not going to open their own busicounsel to the Committee of the Whole.

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move forward in helping break down barriers to employment. “I am a returning citizen,” Sawyer said. “There are not many good jobs available that the government can provide. We have a lot of talented men and women coming home from prison who do not have an opportunity.” Sawyer wants the program to “level the playing field” for people entering the workforce. If they can succeed in entrepreneurship, they can compete, he said. Running their own businesses eliminates the possibility of discrimination when it comes to applying for jobs and carrying a prison record. But Sawyer and Smith both reiterated that the program still needs funding support. “If she [Mayor Bowser] believes that reentry is important then she needs to fund the bill,” Sawyer said.

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tion, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and micro-lender Justine Petersen. “That’s going to be the next phase, getting the funding and coming up with the structure,” Smith said. “We think we can do the same [as these other program] – go out and solicit private funding.” Smith hopes the program can establish enough funding to operate mainly outside of the DC government’s budget, especially because he wants the program to start building now instead of waiting to see if funding will come through in the FY2018 budget. Citizens returning to the DC area from prison need help now, not later, he said. “People who come out and get employed and do well, they don’t go back to prison,” Smith said.

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Men and women coming home after serving a prison sentence often face an uphill battle to reestablish their lives. Mayor Bowser and the DC Council approved a 17.8 percent increase to $490,298 in the FY2017 budget of the Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs (MORCA). Although the new IIEP law is not in that fiscal year budget, the city’s approval of it for legislation may reflect a renewed dedication to reentry support efforts. Louis Sawyer, chairperson of the DC Reentry Task Force, hopes that with approval of IIEP the city can

In 2014 taxpayers paid about $30,620, or $84 a day, to incarcerate one inmate, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. After people return home from serving their term, more costs ensue if they can’t find a job and must turn to welfare, said Teresa Hodge, cofounder of the reentry advocacy nonprofit Mission Launch Inc. Prison time costs the country much more than it should, but an investment in someone’s future can shrink that bill and give people the resources they need to care for themselves and their family, she said. “This bill is not just giving a handout, it’s giving a hand-on to the pathways that millions of Americans have by just exploring entrepreneurship,” she said. Many of those face challenges because employers may not want to hire someone with a criminal record. Hodge knows. She served her own 70-month federal prison sentence. Through Mission Launch Inc. Hodge works on educating companies and investors about the importance of giving returning citizens a second chance. “The goal is to have a fair shot to the same degree that everyone else has,” Hodge said, “to explore their dreams and take care of themselves and their family.” The hope is that if IIEP gets off the ground, people may succeed or fail with their businesses at the same rate as non-returning citizens. “It’s an opportunity to become selfsufficient,” Hodge said. “And to possibly be the only employer who will hire you.”

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a GaRDen & a DReam How Derek Webster’s love of gardening unintentionally led to a storied career as an artist by Phil Hutinet

T “Dancing Figure with Yellow Earrings,” 1985. Wood, paint, leather, varnish, 16 by 10 by 21.5 inches. Image: Regenia A. Perry Folk Art Collection, Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum

he Backyard of Derek Webster’s Imagination,” currently on view at the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum (ACM), exhibits works by self-taught artist Derek Webster (1934-2009). All works come from the ACM’s Regenia A. Perry Folk Art Collection. Curated by Nada Alaradi, the exhibit provides biographical information with an emphasis on Webster’s life as an artist, while highlighting works from various periods in his artistic career. A 20-minute video interview with the artist gives insight into his environment and process. ACM Deputy Director Sharon Reinckens selected Fulbright scholar Alaradi, originally from Bahrain, to inaugurate the museum’s Emerging Curator Program. Alaradi graduated this year with a master’s in fine arts from Maryland Institute College of Art’s Curatorial Practices program.

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Born in Honduras and raised in British Honduras (now Belize), Afro-Latino artist Derek Webster spent his 20s and 30s working on ships that traveled as far away as Haiti, Cuba, Portugal, and Liberia. After zigzagging the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, in 1964 Webster moved to Chicago with his sister, where he worked as a janitor for the Michael Reese Hospital. Webster saved enough money to purchase a home. An avid gardener, he sought to keep his dog from unearthing newly planted vegetables and herbs. At 3 a.m. one morning, Webster explained, he dreamt of a solution to protecting his plants – he would build a fence. He creat-

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ful farewell. His dancers possess kinetic gestures that harken back to childhood memories of carnival and dancing. By the 1990s, Webster turned to using a single object such as a glass bottle to create three-dimensional works with more definitive forms. His work grew more whimsical and playful.

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ed his work from found objects, household paint, and driftwood he collected along the shore of Lake Michigan where he fished. However, Webster ended-up making more than just a fence. What he fashioned would propel an indefatigable desire to create more sculptural forms. Having completed his first work of art while protecting his garden, Webster began frenetically creating largescale sculptures, which he placed around the property surrounding his brick home. His sculpture garden drew the support and affection of his neighbors. Then his home became a neighborhood hotspot and eventually a regional destination. A gallerist happened to take a wrong turn and wound up driving by Webster’s residence. Amazed by what he saw, Paul Waggoner offered Webster a solo exhibition at the Phyllis Kind Gallery in 1982. The success of the solo exhibition propelled him into the national spotlight when the Dallas Museum of Art exhibited his work in a group show, “Black Art, Ancestral Legacy: The African Impulse in African-American Art,” Dec. 3, 1989, through Feb. 5, 1990.

Belize and the Yucatan. In Mayan culture turtles represent health, steadfastness, and longevity. Webster’s turtles, made from found objects, vary in shape, size, and form. As in much of his work, faces appear in unexpected areas carved out of the wood on the edges or the sides of the sculptures. Webster adorned one of his turtles with found Chicago souvenirs such as plates and keychains. Dancers also figure prominently. Belizean traditions of carnival, with colorful costumes and traditional dances, translate into figures that Webster affectionately referred to as his “fancy ladies.” In fact, Webster talked to his ladies when he sold them and bid them a sorrow-

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While Webster has an Anglophone name, he is AfroLatino and his native tongue is Spanish. Despite traveling around the world and settling in Chicago, in his work he expressed his heritage. Childhood experiences in Central America made a permanent imprint on the artist’s worldview. Webster created a series of turtles, a prominent symbol in Mayan culture, the indigenous culture of

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Small Round Turtle, ca. 1980. Wood, spray paint, metal, 16.25 by 14.5 by 6.5 inches. Image: Regenia A. Perry Folk Art Collection, Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum

Webster’s “Plate Lady” served as the template for a recently completed youth art project in Anacostia. The curator included 40 pieces created by local youth in the exhibition, using a plate and other objects. Participants from the Capital City Public Charter School, Project Create, and Children’s Health Center-Anacostia now have their work incorporated into the exhibition as homage to Webster and his artistic legacy. “The Backyard of Derek Webster’s Imagination” is on view through April 23, 2017. The Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum is located at 1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, DC 20020. The gallery is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is closed on Dec 25. Admission is free. Contact the gallery at 202-6334820 or visit anacostia.si.edu.

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Spice Up Your Weekend with Salsa by Stacy Peterson, MS, MA, CHHC, CSCS

Instructor Aaron Jackson teaches adult beginner ballet class to students at The Washington Ballet. TWB@THEARC’S adult Zumba class, offered on Saturday mornings, attracts students with a high-energy workout and a low fee of $6 per class for residents of 20020 and 20032. For nonresidents of those Zip codes the fee is $12 per class.

he Washington Ballet (TWB) offers a wide range of adult classes designed to promote excellent physical technique, strength, and flexibility in a non-competitive atmosphere that allows individuals and groups to connect with friends and loved ones and meet new people. “I started taking adult classes with TWB to meet new people and do something different – something out of my normal routine, and I am excited to be here,” stated one of the class attendees. After my dance partner and I walked in a couple of minutes late to our first salsa class, instructor Nancy Flores got us up to speed with no concerns for our tardiness. Each class starts with an open-floor warmup to practice the previous week’s movements by going back to the basics. From there the instructor teaches new steps and moves. Instructor Flores was lively, informative, and very patient with her students. This made it easy for individuals of all abilities to learn and have a good time.

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Over the years I’ve engaged in the occasional dance class, but this was my partner’s first. He was thrown into the mix with no experience, unless you consider dancing on your own in a bar setting occasionally. Dancing solo is very different from leading in a partner dance, but he was up for the task with lots of laughs, a few mistakes, and a learning curve that grew exponentially. All dancers learned the lead and follow steps to help solidify and understand the moves in a deeper way. “With salsa, there is so much beauty in the dance. The rhythm stays the same and you can freestyle with what you want to do,” explained Flores. For example, when dancing to salsa music the dancers free flow with fancy footwork by starting with a quick-quick, slow-slow rhythm pattern. Then they can master more demanding moves such as spins and more complex footwork that move to the same rhythm but in different patterns. Flores recommends salsa. It stimulates blood flow, helping to improve mental health, cardiovascular well-being, and gastrointestinal function. “Not only is it fun and provides the opportunity to move, salsa is much more common to find around town than ballroom dancing,” shared Flores. Enrollment classes last one month, with the option of trying a class for four weeks without an extensive time commitment. Classrooms can fit up to 15-20 couples, but most classes are in the 8-12 range, which offers a more personalized atmosphere with the teacher. During the final 5-10 minutes of class we put it all together and danced freely, practicing more repetitions of the moves. We chose to start with practicing moves we were comfortable with and incorporating steps occasionally as we went, trying not to miss a beat. If you don’t have a dance partner to bring with you, no worries. Partnering with other students is a great option to learn and improve your own skills. “I was surprised to see a ballet company offering salsa lessons,” remarked one of the students. “They did a great job. Even I learned how to shake my hips.” TWB offers a wide range of adult classes such as beginner, intermediate, and advanced ballet, ballroom, barre, Bollywood, contemporary, modern, Pilates, salsa, stretch, vinyasa yoga, and Zumba. Which do you prefer? Maybe you would like to try a class that is out of your comfort zone? In addition to teaching group salsa at The Washington Ballet, Flores teaches private ballroom dance classes and sings in the opera. The Washington Ballet’s adult classes range from 60 to 90 minutes and are offered at three locations in DC: at the Joseph C. Coleman Studios, 3308 Wisconsin Ave. NW, at headquarters located at 3515 Wisconsin Ave. NW, and at the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC), 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. For more information about the many performances TWB offers, especially this holiday season, visit https://www.washingtonballet.org. To find an adult class visit https://www.washingtonballet.org/adult-classes. Stacy Peterson, MS, MA, CSCS, CHHC, is a functional nutrition educator, holistic health coach, and strength and conditioning coach practicing whole-foods nutrition and physical training for individuals of all ages and activities on the Hill; an integrative aspect to everyone’s healthcare and performance team. For recipes, nutrition, and exercise tips sign up for the monthly newsletter at www.accelerationsports. net. To see how we can help you achieve health and/or fitness goals contact Acceleration Sports by emailing stacy@accelerationsports.net or calling 805-704-7193.

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November Highlights

Sharon Clark, Nov. 11, Westminster Presbyterian Church … Jeff Cosgrove Trio/Matthew Shipp, Nov. 11, An Die Musik/Baltimore … David Murray Quintet, Nov. 12, An Die Musik … McCoy Tyner Quartet, Nov. 11-12, Blues Alley … Alison Crockett/Geoff Reecer, Nov. 12, The Alex at The Graham Georgetown … Wayne Shorter, Nov. 12, Kennedy Center … Elijah Balbed, Nov. 13, The Brixton/DC Jazz Jam … Arturo O’Farrill Afro/Latin Jazz Quintet, Nov. 13, Baltimore Museum of Art … Omar Sosa & JOG Trio, Nov. 14, Blues Alley … The Bridge Trio, Nov. 14, Kennedy Center/Millennium Stage … Darden Purcell CD Release Party, Nov. 15, Blues Alley … Vince Evans Quintet, Nov. 18, Westminster Presbyterian Church … Larry Brown, Nov. 18, Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club … Roberta Gambarini, Nov. 17-20, Blues Alley … Jeff Antoniuk & The Jazz Update, Nov. 18-19, Twins Jazz … Tia Fuller’s Angelic Warrior Quartet, Nov. 19, Kennedy Center … Sharon Clark, Nov. 19, The Alex at The Graham Georgetown … Larry Brown, Nov. 19, Germano’s Piattini/Baltimore … Victor Provost, Nov. 20, The Brixton/DC Jazz Jam … Elijah Balbed & The JoGo Project, Nov. 21, Blues Alley … Bobby Felder’s Big Band, Nov. 25, Westminster Presbyterian Church … Jazz Night at the Movies: Horace Silver, Nov. 25, Westminster Presbyterian Church … Bruce Williams, Nov. 25-26, Blues Alley … Danielle Wertz/Jonah Udall, Nov. 26, The Alex at The Graham Georgetown … Joe Herrera, Nov. 27, The Brixton/DC Jazz Jam … Heidi Martin Quartet “Celebrating Abbey Lincoln,” Nov. 29, Blues Alley …

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Our legendary music maker and educator Bobby Felder leads his big band in performance on Nov. 25 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Photo: Bobby Felder

Happy Happy Teddy Wilson!

Just happened to be enjoying the classic CD “Pres and Teddy” by the Lester Young-Teddy Wilson Quartet (Verve, 1956), focusing on the exquisiteness of Wilson’s piano playing, and realized Wilson (1912-86) is one of our birthday heroes this month, and his day, Nov. 24, is also Thanksgiving Day. From the book “Jazz,” by Mervyn Cooke (Thames and Hudson, 1998): “[Benny] Goodman began making a name for himself in July 1935 when he recorded trio sides with drummer Gene Krupa … and pianist Teddy Wilson … These recordings are important not only as early examples of the chamber-music jazz that later replaced the big bands after World War II, but also for Goodman’s use of mixed-race personnel: Krupa was white and Wilson black.”

Many Thanks to Westminster

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we give many thanks for Westminster Presbyterian Church at 400 I St. SW, a place that, as its web site says, “is an accepting, caring, risk-taking community, open to the Spirit in people and places too often rejected and ignored.” And a place which since 1999 has provided always entertaining Jazz Nights for a modest fee, as well as delicious food on Friday nights and since 2006 a Blues Monday on Monday nights. “Jazz Night in DC presents some of the finest jazz musicians in a lively presentation of classical, straightahead jazz every Friday,” says the website, and this month is no different, featuring Sharon Clark on Nov. 11, with Chris Grasso on piano, Paul Carr, sax, Tommy Cecil, bass, and Lenny Robinson, drums.

November Birthdays

Lou Donaldson 1; Phil Woods 2; Arturo Sandoval 6; Hubert Laws 10; Ernestine Anderson 11; Sam Jones 12; Hampton Hayes, Idris Muhammad 13; W.C. Handy 16; Don Cherry 18; Coleman Hawkins 21; Teddy Wilson 24; Paul Desmond, Nat Adderley 25; Randy Brecker 27; Gato Barbieri 28; Billy Strayhorn 29.

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On Nov.18 the Vince Evans Quintet takes the stage with Evans on piano and vocals, Freddie Dunn, trumpet, Craig Alston, sax, Eliot Seppa, bass, and Jay Jefferson, drums. The annual appearance by the Bobby Felder Big Band provides a rousing climax for the month on Nov. 25, with the legendary trombonist, bandleader, and educator featuring Queen Aisha on vocals, Michael Thomas, trumpet, Herb Scott, sax, and many others. So, thank you to the church and its leadership, co-pastors Brian and Ruth Hamilton. As the website says, the programs have shown “their creative, authentic, and innovative ministry.” For more information go to www. westminsterdc.org or call 202-4847700.

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Guitarist Assaf Kehati’s trio performed for a good crowd at Blues Alley last month, displaying a nimble sound that floated from jazz to jazz rock and more than a little jazzy blues rock at times. Kehati, originally from Israel, has a deft touch and a feel for entertaining melodicism, shown on tunes like “My Little Sunshine,” Englishman in New York,” and “Enjoy the Silence.” High points of the set included Kehati’s playfulness on “Old Devil Moon,” but also some inventive, straight-ahead riffing. “Naked,” the title tune from his latest album, was a mystical, dramatic journey with his contemplative lines of bluesy searching, exploring. “Can You Come for a Second,” became a jamming, footstomping bluesy trip, Kehati picking, then strumming intensely, over the throbbing bass of Michael O’Brien and the efficient rapping and cymbal work by drummer Peter Traunmueller. For more information see www.assafkehati.com. Steve Monroe is a Washington, DC, writer who can be reached at steve@jazzavenues. com and followed atwww.twitter.com/jazzavenues.

real estate / changing hands Changing hands is a list of most residential sales in the District of Columbia from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list,based on the MRIs, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, manager of the Coldwell Banker office on Capitol Hill. The list includes address, sales price and number of bedrooms.

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The Nutcracker at THEARC by Kathleen Donner

Set in Georgetown and replete with swirling snowflakes, cherry blossoms and historical characters, including George Washington as the heroic nutcracker, The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker has become a tradition for generations of family and friends to celebrate the holidays. This year, The Nutcracker is on Saturday, Nov. 26 and Sunday, Nov. 27, 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., both days. Discount for Ward 7 and 8 residents. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202889-5901. thearcdc.org.

Season’s Greenings Trains at the Botanic Garden Thanksgiving Day through Jan. 2, 2017, daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Botanic Garden invites you to remember that the best things in life are free¬--the fragrance of a freshly cut fir tree, the magic of holiday lights and sumptuous decorations, and the delight of a child discovering the make¬ believe world of model trains. Free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202¬-225¬8333. usbg.gov.

Games on the Brain! at Capitol View Library On Sunday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m., join your neighbors at Capitol View and play games. They’ve got board games, Wii games, card games and book games. Games on the Brain! is for ages eight to fourteen. Capitol View Library, 5001 Central Ave. SE. 202-6450755. dclibrary.org/capitolview.

Kwanzaa Celebration at the ACM (save the dates) On Dec. 27 to 29, the Anacostia Community Museum at 1901 Fort Pl. SE, holds its’ annual Kwanzaa Celebration. anacostia.si.edu.

Step Afrika!’s Magical, Musical Holiday Step Show Family Fun Pack

Step Afrika!’s Magical, Musical Holiday Step Show. Photo: Courtesy of Step Afrika!

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DC’s internationally-known percussive dance company invites you to celebrate the holidays with clapping, stomping and all around fun for all ages featuring furry friends from the Animal Kingdom, and a special dance party with DJ Frosty the Snowman. Tickets are $18 to $40. With the Family Fun Pack, you can get four tickets for $100. Your group must include at least two adults and two children, 16 and under. Step Afrika!’s Magical, Musical Holday Step Show is at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE from Dec. 15 to 30. 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org.

International PEN PAL at Bellevue Library International PEN PAL at the William O. Lockridge/Bellevue Library allows children, ages six to twelve, the opportunity to write, color and share their experiences while receiving the experiences of others from an elementary school in an international community. Join them in the Children’s Room on the second floor. Contact Christopher A. Stewart at 202-243-1185 with any questions. This program repeats every month on the third Monday, at 3:30 p.m.--Nov. 21, Dec. 19, Jan. 9 and Feb. 13. Bellevue Library is at 115 Atlantic St. SW. 202-243-1185. dclibrary.org/bellevue.

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The Blues Alley Youth Orchestra at Blues Alley in Georgetown

Have Your Party at Fort Dupont Ice Arena If you’re looking for a fun, affordable, and cool way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or special occasion, reserve their party room. The room is available most Saturdays and Sundays, September through March. A non-refundable fee of $125 is required to make a reservation. The fee includes use of the party room for two hours, as well as admission and skate rental for 12 people to skate during the public skating session. Additional skating guests cost $5 each. There is no charge for non-skaters. Call 202-584-5007 or e-mail jrossi@ fdia.org for more information.

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Environmental Film Festival Announces New Film Award, Exclusively for DC Youth The DC Environmental Film Festival announces an open call for films, through Jan. 13, in partnership with other local arts and educational organizations. Films eligible for the competition must be 60 seconds or less in length and explore city life, identity and the environment. During the submission process, interested young filmmakers will have

an opportunity to participate in a master class media workshop, presented by DCEFF’s Executive Director Maryanne Culpepper, formerly President of National Geographic Studios. The workshop will provide participants with expert knowledge and guidance, in addition to hands-on experience with storytelling and production using smartphones, tablets and other accessible technologies. Only DC residents between 12-18 are eligible. The winner will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize. He/she will also have a chance to present the winning film at DCEFF’s annual youth screening, which hosts approximately 1500 public and charter school students each year, as well as during the 2017 Environmental Film Festival, March 14-26, which boasts an annual attendance of over 27,000. Details will

BLuES ALLEy JAZZ SoCIETy HoLIdAy PERfoRMANCE By THE BLuES ALLEy youTH oRCHESTRA

On Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m., at Deanwood Library, celebrate the holiday season with a very special performance from the Blues Alley Youth Orchestra. In addition to the performance, there will be an instrument petting zoo for everyone who wants to get an up close look at the instruments played by the talented orchestra members. This concert is presented by the Blues Alley Jazz Society. Deanwood Library, 1350 49th St. NE. 202-698-1175. dclibrary.org/deanwood.

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Did you know that old paint in homes built before 1978 can cause problems for children? Homes built before 1978 very often contain paint that was made with lead. This paint is a poison, and it can cause serious health problems for your child. Even opening and shutting old windows can cause tiny lead particles to come off the paint and fall on floors and window sills. When a child touches those tiny lead particles, they will stick to the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fingers, and when children then put their fingers in their mouth, the lead can cause learning difficulties in school as well as behavior problems. It is important for you to get your child tested by a doctor for possible exposure to lead, once when the child is between six and fourteen months, and a second time when the child is between twenty-two and twenty-six months. To learn more, visit doee. dc.gov/lead.

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Arena Stage’s Carousel and Moby Dick Family Fun Packs Arena Stage’s Family Fun Pack offers four seats for $125. Orders must include a minimum of two patrons between ages five and 17 per Family Fun Pack and cannot be combined with any other offer or applied to previously purchased tickets. There is a limit of two Family Fun Packs per household. All standard fees apply. Family Fun Packs must be purchased by phone or in person. Family Fun Packs are available for Carousel, through Dec. 24; and Moby Dick, Nov. 18 to Dec. 24. arenastage.org.

Mark Jaster: Piccolo’s Trunk at the Atlas Meet Piccolo, the charming and funny character created by DC’s preeminent mime artist. Piccolo delights through his playful interactions with the audience, brilliant gestures, and witty musical surprises, all without words. Experience a production featured at the Smithsonian, Wolftrap and beyond in a new Atlas offering especially for ages three to eight and their families. Mark Jaster is at the Atlas from Nov. 16 to 20. $10. The Atlas Performing Arts Center is at 1333 H St. NE. Get tickets at atlasarts.org.

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on the National Theatre stage, Dec. 13 to Dec. 31. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas”, the Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, an endlessly cheerful bunch bursting with holiday spirit. thenationaldc.org.

DAR Museum Family Event On Saturday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., make your own designs with stamps. Fabric from early America was printed using roller and block printing. Try out both these techniques, and find out about the plants animals, and minerals they used to make the dyes. This is a walk-in event. Daughters of the American Revolution Headquarters is at 1776 D St. NW. 202-628-1776. dar.org.

Spirit of the Season Holiday Matinee for Kids On Friday, Dec. 9, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., the

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United States Air Force Band presents their special Holiday Matinee for Kids at DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW. Join the Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants for their annual free Holiday Concert, Spirit of the Season. Enjoy classic and modern holiday music and a surprise visit from the North Pole. The concert is about 60 minutes long. To reserve seats, teachers should send their email, school name, number of students and chaperones attending, and general age or grade level of students. After your request is received, you will get a confirmation email. Requests will be taken on a first-come, firstserved basis. Once they reach capacity, they will initiate a standby list. Email usaf.jbanafw.afdw-staff.mbx. usaf-band-holiday-kids-concert@mail.mil for reservations. usafband.af.mil.

Capital City Symphony Annual Holiday Concert & Sing Along On Dec. 11, 4 p.m. (perfect for younger audiences), and 7 p.m., come enjoy holiday favorites at the Atlas performed by the Capital City Symphony and sung by the Congressional Chorus and American Youth Chorus. Join in the singing during an audience singalong. $8.50. Tickets go quickly. capitalcitysymphony.org.

The Secret Garden at Shakespeare Theatre When 10-year-old Mary Lennox loses her parents to a cholera epidemic in the British Raj of India, she travels to England to stay with Archibald Craven, her remote and morose uncle, still grieving the death of his wife ten years ago. Terrified of every nook and cranny of the haunted Craven Manor on the Yorkshire Moors, Mary seeks refuge in her late aunt’s mysterious walled garden, where she discovers amazing secrets. Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon’s Drama Desk and Tony Award-winning musical based on the beloved children’s book, The Secret Garden, is a story of hardship turned into hope, of beauty discovered in unlikely places, the power of the child’s imagination and the wisdom that accompanies growing up. On stage at Shakespeare Theatre, Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. shakespearetheatre.org.

Cathedral Choral Society Family Joy Concert On Saturday, Dec. 10, noon, bring the whole family and get swept up in the sounds of the season. This one-hour program has something for all ages, including a kids-only sing-along. Tickets are $25, adults; $15, students/kids. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. cathedral.org.

BackOnTrackDC Reconnects Youth and Adults with Education In an effort to connect more District residents with educational options that lead to a secondary educa-

tion credential and career pathway, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education has launched BackonTrackDC.org, a website that directs users to a range of alternative and adult-serving education programs throughout the District. BackOnTrackDC gives users the option to browse up-to-date and reliable information on more than 20 education programs throughout the District and lists programmatic information, enrollment eligibility and timing, addresses and contact information for each. Users can filter for relevant programming, including secondary credentials offered; additional program offerings, such as English classes, workforce readiness and career training; and additional supports and services, such as night classes, job or post-secondary placement, bilingual instruction or childcare provided. backontrackdc.osse.dc.gov.

Teens and Law Enforcement Discussion at Anacostia Community Museum Omar Eaton-Martinez, Intern and Fellows Program Manager at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History moderates this open discussion. Teens talk about their experiences and interactions (good and bad) with law enforcement. This event is on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Anacostia Community Museumm, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202-633-4820. anacostia.si.edu.

Jolly Express Cruise at Annapolis On weekends in December, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, enjoy a 45-minute, holiday-inspired, “sleigh ride” cruise aboard the reindeer-bedecked Miss Anne. The cruise includes holiday music, hot cocoa, and Captain Santa at the helm. Tickets are $23 for adults; $13 for children under 12. Cruise departs from the Information Booth at City Dock, Annapolis. Visit cruisesonthebay.com for more information.

effects. The puppets, lights, music and effects, are all operated by Christopher Piper, who also performs all the live vocal characterizations. The production has long been a favorite of children and their parents and is an excellent introduction to musical story for children. On stage at Glen Echo through Nov. 18. This show is recommended for ages four, up. Running time is 40 minutes. Tickets are $12. thepuppetco.org. A Washington tradition for 26 years, “The Nutcracker” is the story of Clara-Marie’s favorite toy, and their adventures together in the Land of the Sugerplum Fairy. Music from Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet blends with marionettes and costume characters to create this unique production. On stage at Glen Echo, Nov. 25 to Dec. 30. This show is recommended for ages three, up. Running time is 50 minutes. Tickets are $12. thepuppetco.org. Remainder of 2016-2017 season shows: Goldilocks, Jan. 19 to Feb. 19; Jack and the Beanstalk, Feb. 23 to March 26; The Three Billy Goats Gruff, March 30 to April 30; and Cinderella, May 4 to June 11.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Imagination Stage Celebrate the 25th anniversary of this beloved film by attending the live performance at Imagination Stage this holiday season. Packed with memorable tunes like “Be Our Guest”, “Human Again”, and “Beauty and the Beast”, this holiday musical has something for the entire family. After much high drama, silly laughter, exuberant singing and dancing, love wins the day. Best for ages four, up. Tickets are $15 to $35. The show runs Nov. 19 to Jan. 15 at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. 301-280-1660. imaginationstage.org. Here’s the remaining lineup: The Freshest Snow Whyte, Feb. 11 to March 28; The Jungle Book, April 22 to May 28; Wonderland: Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure, June 21 to Aug. 13.

Hansel and Gretel and The Nutcracker at Glen Echo Humperdink’s children’s opera is full of magic, music and dazzling special

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