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newyearnewyou special 70 72 76 78 80 81

Losing Weight Without Dieting / Pattie Cinelli A Wholistic Approach to Weight Loss / Melissa Ashabranner Finding Flavor with Fewer Calories / Jonathan Bardzik Resolutions for the Capitol Hill Pet Owner/ Matthew Antkowiak, DVM & Chris Miller, DVM Does It Work? Aqua Chi / Jennifer Zatkowski Tired of the Same Old New Years Resolutions? / Aixa Aleman-Diaz & Ronda Bresnick Hauss

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E On DC / E. Ethelbert Miller The Bulletin Board The Numbers / Soumya Bhat What’s Happening With Friendship House Redevelopment? / Peter J. Waldron Protesting Capitol Plant Coal Burning / Peter Waldron ANC 6A Report / Maggy Baccinelli ANC 6B Report / Emily Clark ANC 6C Report / Jennifer Zatkowski ANC 6D Report / Roberta Weiner

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Be There to Remember: The March on Washington / Claire Brindley Capitol Riverfront News / Michael Stevens H Street Life: / Elise Bernard South By West / Will Rich Barracks Row / Sharon Bosworth Friends Long Battle Honored / Maggie Hall

C realestate 61 64

Policing the Hill: the 1D-1 Substation / Robert Pohl Changing Hands: Home Sales / Don Denton

ARTSdiningentertainment Special 83 86 88 90 92 94

At the Movies / Mike Canning Dining Notes / Celeste McCall The Wine Guys / Jon Genderson Art and The City / Jim Magner The Literary Hill / Karen Lyon Some Jazz Thoughts For 2013 / Brent Ashabranner

kidsandfamily 95 100

Kids & Family Notebook / Kathleen Donner School Notes / Susan Braun Johnson

homesandgardens 109 The Hill Gardener: This Year Take on the Moon / Rindy O’Brien 112 Preventing Roof Damage / Tom Daniel 114 Soapy Joe’s Supports the Community / Lisa Brent 115 Dear Garden Lady / Anonymous

Cover Info: “Coming Up For Air” 2009, manipulated photo, by Geoff Ault. Originally from the Chicago area, Geoff moved to Washington in 1957. He studied art at Western High School in Georgetown with Leon Berkowitz, a Washington Color Field artist and later attended classes at the Corcoran School of Art where he studied photography with Mark Power. Geoff’s been a resident of Capitol Hill since 1970 and former chairman of the Capitol Hill Art League Steering Committee. He is currently curating shows for the Evolve Urban Arts Project at the Pierce School Lofts.

The Upper Bracket Market Sizzles On The Hill

apitol Hill experienced a nice bump in the upper bracket market in 2012. In fact, more homes were sold (49) for over $1.0M than in any preceding year. The following represents 2012 sales(* indicates sales that Coldwell Banker was either lister or seller or both. All data from GCAAR MRIS). Since listing and selling Capitol Hill’s first $1.0M home in 2000, our office has been involved in hundreds of $1.0M+ transactions in our Capitol Hill neighborhoods. As the largest brokerage on Capitol Hill and as a part of the largest international network, we bring you buyers from around the neighborhood and around the world.

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GO.SEE.DO. The Inauguration

It will probably be cold. It may be rainy, snowy, soggy and/ or windy but if you’re hearty enough, the splendor of a Presidential Inauguration is not to be missed. For those without tickets, there will be Jumbotrons at various locations along the Mall as far back as the Lincoln Memorial. After the ceremony, you can make your way to the parade route for a possible spot on the sidewalk. You’ll be doing a lot of walking so wear sensible footwear and dress warmly. P.S. Historically, the ofﬁcial Inaugural balls are open parties after the President and First Lady leave. They always have top entertainers and you can dance through the night.

Annual Anacostia Community Museum Martin Luther King, Jr. Program

On Friday, January 18, 7-9 p.m., Majora Carter, Peabody award-winning radio broadcaster, eco-entrepreneur and urban revitalization strategist, is the keynote speaker for the 28th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Program presented by the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum. Carter will participate in a discussion with Jeffrey K. Stine, curator for environmental history (National Museum of American History), following her talk. The program will include performances by Grammy-nominated, progressive hip-hop music phenomenon Christylez Bacon. The program is free but reservations are suggestions. Call 202-633-4875 or email ACMrsvp@si.edu. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 12 H HillRag | January 2013

marjora Carter. Photo: Photography by m. david leeds

Swing For The Swearing In: Capitol Hill Village’s Stardust Gala

The Capitol Hill neighborhood’s only Inaugural Ball will be held Saturday evening, January 19, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. The dance band Raggs and the All Stars will play right through to 11:30 p.m. at the Atlas Performing Arts Center swinging happily reunited Americans into Monday’s (Jan 21) Presidential Inauguration. Amid spectacle and surprises, indulge in drinks, nibbles, salon dinner sign-up, a Wheel of Fortune, the chance to be spotlighted in a swing or dance your shoes off. You can sign up for dinner with a major Washington insider: Pulitzer Prize winning author Hedrick Smith; David Sabin, the charming Broadway veteran most recently seen as the Judge in Shakespeare Theater Company’s “The Inspector General”; Artistic Producer and long-time champion of the Folger Theater Company Janet Alexander Grifﬁn; Washington Post associate editor and senior correspondent Robert Kaiser; recent Ambassador to Romania Mark Gitenstein; and chef superb Bill Doggett. The Gala also offers deals on stays at vacation homes and the services of experts. Discounted ticket prices through Jan 14, $50 for 50 and younger; $75 for groups of 8 or more; $80 for individuals. After Jan 14, all tickets will be $90. Purchase through the Capitol Hill Village ofﬁce at 202-543-1778 or capitolhillvillage.org. Betty Barker and gerry donahoe swing out at the 2012 gala. Photo: tom Pullin

Reignite Your Natitude at NatsFest

Following the most exciting season since baseball returned to Washington, the Nationals invite fans across the region to reignite their Natitude for 2013 at NatsFest. On Saturday, January 26, NatsFest will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and will allow more fans than ever to gear up for opening day alongside select Nationals players and coaches. Open to fans of all ages from noon to 4 p.m., NatsFest will offer access to a variety of activities including live batting cages, exclusive Q&A sessions with players and coaches, a Kids Zone, interactive games and much more. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under the age of 12. Season Ticket Holders will receive $5 off the entry fee ($15 for adults, $5 for children) and will have exclusive access to the event for an entire hour (11 a.m. to noon) before NatsFest opens to the general public. washington.nationals.mlb

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Reclaiming the Edge: Urban Waterways and Civic Engagement

Based on research by the Anacostia Community Museum on the history, public use, and attitudes toward the Anacostia River and its watershed and on review of urban waterway developments in Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Louisville, London, and Shanghai, Reclaiming the Edge explores various issues regarding human interaction with natural resources in an urban setting. It looks at densely populated watersheds and at rivers as barriers to racial and ethnic integration. The exhibition also examines civic attempts to recover, clean up, re-imagine, or engineer urban rivers for community access and use. This exhibition, on view through September 15, 2013, kicked off the museum’s 45th anniversary. 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202-633-4820. anacostia.si.edu learning to paddle a voyageur canoe on the anacostia river. Photo: Keith Hyde, uS army Corps of Engineers, 2011; wilderness inquiry, minneapolis, minnesota. hillrag.com H 13

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INAUGURAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE TICKETLESS

Swearing-in at the National Archives. Jan 21, beginning at 11:30 AM, the President’s swearing-in ceremony will be shown live in the William G. McGowan Theater at the National Archives. Free. National Archives, 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. archives.gov Every Four Years: Presidential Campaigns and the Press. On display through Jan 27. The Newseum’s new election-year exhibit explores how media coverage of presidential campaigns has evolved from William McKinley’s 1896 front porch campaign to Barack Obama’s 2008 Internet campaign, as candidates and reporters tangle over issues, images and control of the story. Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 888-639-7386. newseum.org

Canal Park Ice Rink Canal Park Ice Rink. Open Monday-Friday, noon-9:00 PM; Saturday, 10:00 AM-10:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM. Adult fee is $8; children, seniors (55+) and military fees are $7. Skate rental is $3. On Tuesdays, two can skate for the price of one from 4:00-6:00 PM. The park is at Second and M sts. SE, one block from the Navy Yard Metro (New Jersey Avenue exit). canalparkdc.org

“Decision 2012” Newseum’s Digital Classroom. Visit newseum.org/digital-classroom anytime. This standardsbased learning module uses videos, primary sources and interactive features to explore presidential campaigns through the lenses of civics, history and media literacy. Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 888-639-7386. newseum.org Mount Vernon Special Inauguration Activities. Jan 18-21. George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon, offers special activities in honor of the 44th presidential inauguration. Children are invited to participate in a “George Washington Presidential Scavenger Hunt”! Explore Washington’s Estate looking for clues that will lead to a special prize (while supplies last). Mount Vernon will give the 44th visitor through the gate a special gift. While at Mount Vernon, take the oath of office! View a replica of the first presidential inauguration with a life-size figure of Washington taking the oath of office. Visitors have a chance to “step into Washington’s shoes” by placing their hand on a reproduction of the Bible upon which Washington took the oath of office. Visitors recite the presidential oath and, upon completion, lift their hand to hear the roar of a cheering crowd! Adults, $17; children, 6-11, $8; and children under 5 are free. MountVernon.org

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Inauguration of President Grant, ca. 1860 - ca. 1865. Photo: Courtesy of the National Archives

Presidential Inaugurations “From the Vaults” Jan 16, 17 and 18, noon. In celebration of the 2013 Presidential inauguration, the Charles Guggenheim Center for Documentary Film presents a selection of archival motion pictures drawn from the holdings of the National Archives related to the ceremonial inaugural events. National Archives, 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. archives.gov Inaugural Parades and Protests. Jan 19, 3:30-4:30 PM. Walk along the Inaugural Parade route, which also has seen many protest marches, such as the Suffragette Procession during President Wilson’s inauguration. Free. Old Post Office Tower-Ben Franklin statue. 202-606-8691. Inaugural Balls: Reflections of Presidents’ Personalities and Agendas. Jan 20, 10:3011:30 AM. Inaugural balls are, and were, opportunities for celebration and recognition, as demonstrated by Ulysses S. Grant’s ball in the Treasury Building. Meet at Freedom Plaza-Casimir Pulaski statue. Free. Contact: Julia Clebsch 202-606-8691. nps.gov Presidential Inauguration Volunteer Opportunities. On Monday Jan 21, the District of Columbia will host the 57th quadrennial Presidential Inauguration. On behalf of the District of Columbia Government, Serve DC is recruiting volunteers to serve in various capacities over Inauguration Weekend, Saturday, January 19th through Monday, January 21st, to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for all residents and visitors. Visit serve. dc.gov for more information.

MLK REMEMBRANCE Martin’s Dream: My Journey and the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan 10, noon. In his candid memoir, Dr. Clayborne Carson, editor of the King Papers, recounts his decadeslong quest to preserve King’s great legacy and understand his “dream.” Taking the reader on a journey of rediscovery, he reveals littleknown aspects of Dr. King and shows how our

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image of him has evolved over generations. A book signing will follow the program. 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. archives.gov Dr. King and the Movement: Why Does Civil Rights Matter Today? Jan 15, 6:30 PM. The Civil Rights movement is considered one of the most pivotal events in American history. Many political figures would acknowledge that America has made strides in equal rights, but has “The Dream” been realized in the face of the nation’s legacy of institutional racism? Join them for a lecture by Joe Madison, activist and talk radio personality on Sirius/ XM Satellite Radio channel 169 and WOL-AM. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. dclibrary.org/mlk Trans-Atlantic Tales: Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan 15, 22 and 29;noon-1:00 PM. Exploring the link between Ghana’s independence and the black American struggle for civil rights in America. Free. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Contact: Tessy Dunoboh 202-629-6820. Dr. King and Malcolm X: Two Visionaries for a Better America. Jan 16, noon. During the American Civil Rights Movement, several black leaders emerged that captured the attention of the American public. Dr. King and Malcolm X were two of the most influential visionaries for a better nation. Join Askia Muhammad, News Director of WPFW 89.3 FM for a lecture comparing and contrasting the philosophies of these men, based on their activities and most important speeches. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-7270321. dclibrary.org/mlk MLK Day of Service. Jan 19. Each year, Americans across the country come together

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Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday Public Skate. Fort Dupont Ice Arena welcomes all skaters on Monday, Jan 21, 10:00 AM-noon. Free lessons and free skating. 3779 Ely Pl. SE. 202-584-5007. fdia.org Remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan 22, 7:00 PM. The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop will offer a “Remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr.” at the Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 4th and Independence Ave. SE. Participants in the Remembrance include Fortissima, Capitol Hill Youth Chorus, Not What You Think, Nuance, Jubilee Singers of All Souls Unitarian, Washington Youth Chorus, and individual artist Pamela Jafari. The performance will conclude with a special appearance by the youth of the Bokamoso Youth Centre in Winterveldt Township near Pretoria, South Africa who will talk and sing about their challenges and dreams. The event is free. For more information, call 202-547-6839. Martin Luther King. Jr. National Memorial. Visit anytime. The memorial is located at the intersection of Independence Ave and W. Basin Dr. SW. nps.gov/ mlkm

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MUSIC AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Yale University’s “Out of the Blue” A Capella Concert. Jan 7, 7:30 PM. Yale University’s “Out of the Blue” will perform a concert of pop/rock a capella choral music. The concert is free but a free will donation supporting the mission and music of the choir are welcome. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. 202-547-6839. chaw.org Jason Myles Goss with Justin Trawick and Ballad’ve. Jan 10, 7:30-10:00 PM. $10. Ebenezers Coffeehouse, 201 F St. NE. 202-558-6900. benezerscoffeehouse.com Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits. Jan 11, 8:00 PM. The legendary “Godfather of Afropop” and Zimbabwe’s leading songwriter Oliver Mtukudzi has thrilled audiences for more than 30 years all over the world, blending elements of different musical traditions,giving his music a distinctive style,known to fans as “Tuku Music.” Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org Free Gilbert & Sullivan Workshop and Performance. Jan 12, noon-6:00 PM. Join the fun at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop’s free one-day Gilbert and Sullivan workshop. Peter DiMuro and Barbara Schelstrate, who direct CHAW’s summer Gilbert and Sullivan productions, will be on hand to teach and prepare participants for a same day, 6:00 PM public performance of three Gilbert and Sullivan songs (from “The Pirates of Penzance” and “The Mikado”). To reserve your space in the workshop, register by calling CHAW, 202-547-6839 or by mailing victor@chaw.org. Familiarity with the operettas is not required. The public is invited to a performance at CHAW at 6:00 PM on January 12th. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. 202-547-6839. chaw.org Learn to Play the Harmonica I. Jan 12, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM (one hour lunch break). You will be amazed what you can achieve in your first day as a harmonica player! Tunes, blues improvisation, basic theory and ‘The Harmonica Train’ will all be covered in their introduction to this fun and versatile instrument. You will need a 10-hole harmonica in C. Contact instructor Con O’neil through CHAW at amy@chaw.org for more advice on recommended models. $65. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. 202-547-6839. chaw.org Hill Center Jazz Ensemble. Jan 16, 7:30 PM. Bassist Eric Wheeler is a D.C. native and leads the newly formed Hill Center Jazz Ensemble. Since getting his masters in jazz performance from Howard University, Eric has been a rising star in the D.C. and New York City jazz scenes. Eric recently appeared with Cyrus Chestnut, Roy Hargrove, and Tim Warfield, in addition to performing on numerous recordings. $15. Hill Center, Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202549-4172. hillcenterdc.org The Bumper Jacksons with FarAway & Rebekah Todd. Jan 18, 7:29-9:29 PM. $10. Ebenezers Coffeehouse, 201 F St. NE. 202-558-6900. benezerscoffeehouse.com

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Community Sing with Ysaye Barnwell. Jan 23, 7:00 PM. The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop hosts “Building a Vocal Community: Finding Your Voice” with Dr. Ysaye Barnwell. Dr. Ysaye M. Barnwell leads singers and nonsingers alike in a community sing, exploring the oral tradition and singing of rhythms, chants, traditional songs from Africa and the Diaspora, and a variety of songs from African American culture, including spirituals, ring shouts, hymns, gospels, and songs from the Civil Rights Movement. $10. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. To reserve your space call CHAW at 202547-6839 or email victor@chaw.org. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. 202-547-6839. chaw.org

Learn to Play the Ukulele I. Jan 26, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. (one hour lunch break). Take your first steps on this tremendously fun and accessible instrument. By the end of this one-day workshop, you will be able to play your way through several songs, and have the basic technique and knowledge to tackle hundreds more. British multi-instrumentalist Con O’Neill brings the instrument up to date to accompany a variety of modern and traditional songs in diverse styles of music. You will be gently invited (but not forced) to sing in this workshop. Bring a soprano, concert or tenor ukulele. For advice on purchases, contact the instructor through CHAW at amy@chaw.org. $65. Ages 15 and up. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. 202-547-6839. chaw.org “The Sound of Music” at Library of Congress. Jan 29, 1:00 PM. Caitlin Miller of the Music Division discusses Sister Gregory and “The Sound of Music.” Whittall Pavilion, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building, First and E. Capitol St. 202-707-5502. loc.gov Alex Miller & Madison Cano with Jeff Litman. Feb 2, 7:30-10:00 PM. $10. Ebenezers Coffeehouse, 201 F St. NE. 202-558-6900. benezerscoffeehouse.com

THEATER AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Henry V at the Folger. Jan 22-Mar 3. Imagine the thrilling grasp for power by a young king whose ambition reaches beyond the English court to the fields of France. Folger Elizabethan Theatre, 201 E. Capitol St. SE. 202-544-4600. folger.edu Our Town at Ford’s. Jan 25-Feb 24. Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama presents a timeless commentary on the transience of human existence. Teenagers George and Emily meet, fall in love, marry-and suffer the slings and arrows of everyday life. Wilder transforms their ordinary story into a poignant and captivating exploration of mortality and the interconnectivity of human beings. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. fords.org Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito at the Atlas. Jan 26 and 27; Feb 2 and 3. Mozart’s last opera seria, his rarely performed “The Mercy of Titus,” sets to glorious music a story of obsessive love, betrayal, and political intrigue. True leadership and enlightened mercy prevail, as Charlotte Stoudt’s English adaptation reveals the all-too-contemporary parallels of the palace intrigues. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org Good People at Arena. Feb 1-Mar 10. Enter South Boston’s Lower End, where minimum wage is the maximum wage and hard work and sacrifice don’t ensure success. Facing eviction, single mother and mouthy “Southie” native Margaret Walsh reunites with an old flame who “made good,” hoping that his fortune can somehow improve her own. But not every man wants to relive his past, and with each surprising twist of their meeting they discover the dire costs the truth can hold. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-4883300. arena-stage.org

LITERARY EVENTS AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Southeast Library Book Sale. Jan 12 (monthly on the 2nd Saturday), 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. 403 Seventh St. SE. 202-698-3377. dclibrary.org/southeast James Shapiro: 1599 and Essex’s Irish Rebellion. Jan 25, 6:00 PM. James Shapiro is Professor of English and

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Comparative Literature at Columbia University and author of Prize-winning 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare. His talk explores the Essex Rebellion in Ireland and its link to Henry V. Free. Folger Elizabethan Theatre, 201 E. Capitol St. SE. 202-5444600. folger.edu US Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey Reading. Jan 30, noon-1:00 PM. Natasha Trethewey, US Poet Laureate, reads from her Pulitzer Prize-winning book of poetry, “Native Guard” in the Kluge Center Meeting Room, First floor, Thomas Jefferson Building, First and E. Capitol St. 202-707-5394. loc.gov

EXHIBITIONS AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Nobility and Newcomers in Renaissance Ireland. Jan 19-May 19. Often portrayed as a country in conflict during the 16th and 17th centuries, Ireland was in fact a place of intermingling culture and adaptability. Nobility and Newcomers explores the opportunities and challenges open to both Irish and English nobility, and reveals Ireland as a land of ideas and art. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St. SE. 202-5444600. folger.edu Davis McLane Connelly’s Individuation. Through Jan 27 (Individuation opens Saturday, Jan 5, 7-11 PM). Davis McLane Connelly’s newest drawings of youthful figures in lifelike, yet surrealistic scenarios will be on view at The Fridge. In a departure from previous works shown in this series, in Individuation Connelly employs both human and animal form in his pursuit to realize this dream-like exploration of the metaphorically composed psyche concept. The Fridge, 516 1/2 8th St. SE..thefridgedc.com

SPORTS, DANCE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS Free Yoga Teacher “Taster” at St. Mark’s Yoga Center. Jan 5, 10:00 AMnoon. All levels can enjoy a vibrant class co-taught by SMYC teachers. Parish Hall, 301 A St. SE. 202-543-4964. stmarks.net; Washington Capitals Ice Hockey. Jan 5, 9, 15, 22 and Feb 1. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 202-628-3200. capitals. nhl.com Washington Wizards Basketball. Jan 7, 12, 14, 25, 26 and 28. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 202-397-SEAT. nba.com/ wizards DC Rollergirls. Jan 12, 4:00 PM. (Doors open at 3:00 p.m.) Tickets are $12 for ages 12 and up, $6 for children 6-11, and free for kids 5 and under. Tickets are available in advance at ticketmaster. com or at the door on bout day. Indi-

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Capitol Streets More Than King For A Day or President for Four More Years

ometimes I wish I could see the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial from a distance, the way one can see the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. Maybe if I could see King from afar it would be a reminder that the skyline of this city has been changed and maybe also the soul of America. Today we lean into President Obama and it’s a slow dance with a slow economy. Many will think about King’s dream and believe that Obama becoming president of the United States was its symbolic fulfillment, but that should not be the case. Martin Luther King’s March on Washington was a social protest demanding jobs and justice, full employment and voting rights. One could certainly make a case that in 2013 many of these demands have not been met. I’ve always felt that King gave two speeches on August 28, 1963. He started by looking back before he decided to look forward. But one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free; one hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination; one hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity; one hundred years later, the Negro is still languished in the corners of American society and finds himself in exile in his own land. King would then begin to move into what is a radical indictment of America’s promise to African Americans. He spoke about the promissory

by E. Ethelbert Miller note the country had defaulted on. A note that guaranteed all people the unalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. He spoke about how his people were given a bad check, one that came back marked “insufficient funds.” The reason why more than 250,000 people gathered in Washington back in the summer of ’63 was because of what King described that day as the fierce urgency of now. It is not until near the end of his speech – with Mahalia Jackson encouraging him – that King begins to talk about his dream. It is this part of his speech that our eyes and ears return to many years later. We overlook the beginning of King’s speech the way we blow out candles on the top of a birthday cake. I view King as not just an inspirational leader but also as a man who was a father. His dream at the end of his speech embraced his children. I have a dream my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. It’s sad to see that King’s oldest child is now balding and America has not changed. Meanwhile for four years we have watched Sasha and Malia grow up. They will spend eight years watching their father serve as president of the United States. This is not a dream. Yet what about the people beyond the White House? Last year I pulled a video of the March on Washington and watched Mahalia Jackson sing “How I Got Over.” There is no way one cannot be moved by this woman’s voice, aura,

or simply the way she closes her eyes and turns her head into song. “Mahalia!” My mother mentioned her name when I was growing up and always said, “What a voice.” Maybe this is the voice we need to hear everyday if we can’t wait for the dream. We need to be reminded how we got over all these years. How we elected Obama not once but twice. We had to pinch ourselves again in 2012, stand in long lines, and know that one’s feet might be tired, but our soul is rested. I don’t know too much about climate change. I do remember how cold it was when Obama placed his hand on Lincoln’s bible back in 2008 – now it’s 2013 – how much warmer is it? Is it still winter in America? That was a song once sung by Gil Scott-Heron. He was much the poet-prophet before his death in 2011. He joined Stevie Wonder in the early 1980s on his “Hotter than July Tour” which was billed as a way of building support for King’s birthday to be celebrated as a national holiday. How far have we come? We have a song, a holiday and a monument. We have an African American who is president. But what is the true measure of all this? Are we truly free at last? Reflect on these words spoken by King in that same “I Have A Dream” speech: This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy… Yes, we need to be reminded again and again about the fierce urgency of now. H hillrag.com H 27

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Lily Matini and Doug Van Sant teach these six weeks of classes, where you learn the basics of Jitterbug and Lindy Hop-and as a plus, in the historic setting of the Hill Center on Capitol Hill. You don’t need to bring a partner (they rotate partners in class), experience is not required and they welcome dancers of all ages at all their events and classes. Email Debra@ gottaswing.com or call their dance hotline at 703359-9882. Sundays, Jan 20-Feb 24, 4-5 p.m. $90 per person. No drop-ins allowed; you must be registered for the entire season! Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-549-4172. HillCenterDC.org.

Join the Fun at the Hill’s Own Inaugural Ball, Jan. 19

The best way you can celebrate yet another peaceful transition to a new President in our imperfect but wonderful democracy is to come to the “Hill’s Own Inaugural Ball” presented by the Capitol Hill Village at the Atlas Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, January 19 from 7:30 to 11:30 PM. One of the liveliest bands around, Raggs and the Allstars will get you swinging for the swearing in or bumping and rocking as we head down the fiscal cliff. When getting a drink or something delicious to eat, you will catch a glimpse of America’s political parties past and present. Only sodas and water served by the Prohibition Party, but try around the corner at the speakeasy. Take a break from swinging your partner to take a spin on the Wheel of Fortune—to get a hug from Lady Liberty or a foolish hat. You can sign up at the silent auction for a Burlesque Cocktail Hour offered in a Village member’s home with the performers at the H Street Palace of Wonders, or Tom Sherwood’s own version of the DC Politics Hour in another member’s home. Reserve your places now on www.capitolhillvillage.org or by calling the Village office on 202-543-1778. Res28 H HillRag | January 2013

Kristen and Jason cut a rug at one of the many weekly swing dances in the metro area. Learn the basics of swing dancing (Jitterbug and Lindy Hop) at a new class at the Hill Center starting Sunday, January 20. Photo: Paul Herholz Photography

ervations are $80 each through January 14, and $90 each after that. Also through January 14, limited reservations are available at $50 each for those 50 years and younger, and at $75 each for groups of 8 or more.

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CHGM’s Street Outreach program is preparing for this year’s hypothermia season by collecting and distributing jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, new socks, long pants and shirts, cases of water, non-perishable foods and hygiene products. If you would like to make a donation, contact wilkins@chgm. net or drop them off at Shirley’s Place, 1338 G St. SE. 202-5443150. chgm.net

Fitness Together: Generation Fit Boot Camp at Hill Center

Generation Fit features cardio, flexibility, strength activities and nutrition counseling by certified fitness professionals to help you remain healthy and fit. Plan on wearing comfortable clothing, such as shorts, a t-shirt, and sneakers. Contact Alita Brown at ftcapitolhill@ fitnesstogether.com or 202-5586486. program is Mondays, Jan 7-June 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $20 ($18 for Capitol Hill Village members) per class. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-5494172. HillCenterDC.org

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11th Street Bridge Project Nears Milestone

Phase I of the project has moved one step closer to completion with the outbound ramp between I-695 outbound and northbound DC 295 opening for traffic. The new ramp from southbound DC 295 ramp to the I-695 inbound freeway bridge opened on July 30, 2012. When Phase I is completed next year, the project will feature three new bridges, a new 16-feet pedestrian and bicycle path that connects to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, and space for future streetcar tracks. Phase II, which began this summer, is located within the Capitol Hill/ Navy Yard area and includes replacing the two-lane outbound I-695 (SE/SW Freeway) flyover bridge over M St. with a new three-lane bridge structure. It will also lay the groundwork for replacement of the SE Freeway with a neighborhood boulevard between 11th St. SE and Barney Circle. As part of Phase II construction, DDOT closed the westbound Southeast Freeway between Pennsylvania Ave. and 8th St. SE on Nov 29. The full closure of the westbound SE Freeway will remain in place for approximately 18 to 20 months while crews complete improvements to the freeway. During the closure, motorists traveling southbound on DC-295 (Anacostia Freeway) and westbound on Pennsylvania Ave. SE will use the new I-695 inbound freeway bridge to reach the Southeast/ Southwest Freeway and I-395.

Corner Store Plans a “Much Lighter” 2013

According to Founder/Artistic Director Kris Swanson, the Corner Store performance space and gallery at 900 S. Carolina Ave. SE is having a much lighter calendar year in 2013. There will be some special events, however. Save the date for their Annual Dance Party with the Fabulette’s on Feb 9. cornerstorearts.org 30 H HillRag | January 2013

DC Mobile Sharpening at Union Market

DC Mobile Sharpening preforms quality knife and tool sharpening for home or business uses. Finely sharpened blades not only make daily tasks easier, but also maximize the longevity of the blade. At Union Market DC Mobile Sharpening also sells top quality, handmade knives and cutlery related products. Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE. For more information, call 877-632-9751 or email derek@ dcmobilesharpening.com.

Annual Meeting and State of the Capitol Riverfront

On Wednesday, Jan 16, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., join the Capitol Riverfront BID, property owners, residents, developers, brokers, government officials, and other stakeholders for their 5th Anniversary Annual Meeting Luncheon and release of the 2012 Annual Report and State of the Capitol Riverfront. Hear Mayor Anthony Williams and WC Smith Chairman & CEO Chris Smith speak as part of a discussion panel on the past, present and future of the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood. More panelists to be announced soon. Meeting takes place at 1015 Half St. SE, 10th Floor. RSVP at 202-465-7093 or info@capitolriverfront.org.

Great Noise Ensemble Receives Matching Gift Grant

Great Noise Ensemble has been granted a matching gift of $15,000 from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities to support their 2012-13 season. This matching grant helps your gift go further for greater impact-anything you contribute this season will be matched, dollar-for-dollar. Please help them reach this match by making a tax-deductible donation of $25, $50, $100 or more to Great Noise Ensemble. GNE has been bringing new music to the DC community for eight seasons, and during that time, the group has given the world premieres of more than 23 new compositions and has featured 64 contemporary composers, 57 of whom

are American. Your contribution will help GNE continue to present ambitious musical programs and champion contemporary chamber music this season and for years to come. You can send a check to Great Noise Ensemble (Attn: Development), 1718 P St. NW #408, Washington, DC 20036. Reach Development Director Jessica Abel at jessica. abel@greatnoiseensemble.com.

January Quaker Dialogue and Potluck

On Jan 13 at 6:30 p.m., Mary Campbell of Friends Meeting of Washington will discuss her spiritual journey. Mary will share her journey from her orthodox Catholic childhood through medical school and a life devoted to women’s health to service with Planned Parenthood. This journey led her to Quakers and early retirement. Mary is a retired OB/GYN physician and volunteers helping recent immigrants to be self-sustaining. This monthly potluck is an opportunity for fellowship among Quakers, attenders and fellow seekers. Bring a dish to share; family members, neighbors and friends are always welcome. William Penn House is an alcohol and tobacco free facility. William Penn House-A Quaker Center on Capitol Hill-is at 515 E. Capitol St. SE. 202-5435560. WilliamPennHouse.org

CHGM’s Thanks-GIVING Food Basket Program Feeds 1,480

Because of the generosity and support of the Capitol Hill community, Capitol Hill Group Ministry’s 2012 Thanks-GIVING Food Basket Program was successful in serving a Thanksgiving Day Feast to more than 1,480 of our neighbors. In keeping with the unfortunately growing trend over the past several years, CHGM received a record demand in requests for food baskets. Starting as early as August, calls and emails began flooding CHGM’s inboxes. Thankfully, CHGM’s congregational partners, local com-

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Margot Greenlee Applies Dance to Real Life

Margot Greenlee, Director of BodyWise Dance, brings her experience as a professional dancer to both educational and health programming on Capitol Hill. Her successful Move Learn Create for Active Adults thrives at the Hill Center, meeting every Wednesday, 9:15-10:45 a.m. In 2013, Move Learn Create will also become a centerpiece of the Capitol Hill Village’s caregivers support program. Greenlee also works one-onone with people who are homebound or recovering from a hospital stay. Visit her online at bodywisedance.org or call 202-253-7946. Students in painting class. Photo: Courtesy of CHAW

munity based groups and Capitol Hill Businesses heard the call for help and answered it. Longtime friends and partners such as Mothers on the Hill (MOTH), St. Monica & St. James, and Christ Church Washington Parish, and numerous individual donors all made significant contributions to help CHGM make this year’s food basket drive the best one to date. 202-544-3150. chgm.net

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CHAW Now Registering for Winter and Spring 2013 Classes

The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) is now registering students of all ages for new classes in the visual and performing arts beginning January 2013. CHAW’s innovative Youth Art Program, beginning Jan 7, provides students in kindergarten to sixth grade with a high-quality arts education in a unique, multidisciplinary environment. Limited spaces are available. Van pick-up is available from local schools. Students ages zero to five years old can participate in Music Together, Musical Stepping Stones, Books Alive, Material Magicians, Pre-Ballet and Ballet classes beginning Jan 7. Adult classes beginning Jan 22, include Guitar, Ceramics, Photography, Drawing, Painting, Jewelry Making, Photoshop, Music, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Tap, Ballet, Dance, and much more. CHAW has something even for busy schedules including drop-in rates and short workshops. CHAW also offers Private Music instruction in a variety of instruments for students of all ages.

Teens Find the Write-Stuff at Writopia Workshops at Hill Center

Driven by the common goal of submitting to the prestigious Scholastic Writing Awards, teen writers joined together for a free writing workshop run by Writopia Lab at Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital on December 16, 2012. These young writers, who hailed from all parts of the DC metro area, worked with Writopia Lab instructors on creative pieces that included short fiction, poetry, memoir, sci-fi, excerpts of novels, and persuasive essays. Writopia Lab holds creative writing workshops for children ages 8 to 18, pairing published authors and produced playwrights with aspiring young writers. Instructors serve as mentors and examples of writers working in the world; young writers also have the chance to share creative work with the 3-6 peers in their workshop, participate in public readings, and submit work for publication in Writopia Lab’s online magazine, The Parenthetical. Workshops meet after school, on weekends, and during summer and school breaks. Beginning in January 2013, the Hill Center will host Writopia Lab workshops in southeast DC. Workshops currently run in Tenleytown, DC; Rockville, MD; and Falls Church, VA. Writopia Lab also administers the Scholastic Writing Awards for the Greater Washington Area. Now in its 90th year, The Awards is the nation’s largest, longest-running, and most prestigious writing recognition program for teens. The annual Awards competition begins locally as students in

grades 7-12 submit their work to be evaluated by a panel of jurors. This year, the deadline to submit is January 4, 2013. For more information about Writopia Lab, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, or how to enter the competition next year, visit www.writopialab.org and www.artandwriting.org.

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This in-depth Social Media Boot Camp will focus on helping you learn what social media is and how to use it effectively. It will give you everything you need to get started in the emerging world of social networking. The goal of this social media boot camp is to take you beyond the “what is it” phase and have you putting social media to work for you. You’ll learn about LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter and how to get started using them today. The class is on Saturday, January 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and costs $129. To register, email DCSocialMediaBootCamp.eventbrite.com. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202549-4172. HillCenterDC.org

H Street/Benning Road Streetcar Update

Verification of existing conditions has started along the H Street/Benning Road corridor in preparation for future utility installation and construction activities. This work consists of photographic documentation, verifying utility line locations and checking select manholes. No lane closures are necessary for this portion of the work. There may be minor impacts to pedestrian traffic as teams check manholes and utility line locations. These are expected to be short in duration and will be well marked. Starting the week of Dec 3, short term lane closures will become necessary. They will take place during non-peak hours and be well marked. More information regarding the locations of these closures will be published next week. For more information about the DC Streetcar, visit dcstreetcar.com.

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On Tuesday, Jan 15, 7 p.m., various organizations discuss the intricacies in accomplishing the plan to making the river swimmable by 2032. Space is limited. For reservations, call 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu

87th Annual Black History Month Luncheon Tickets Available

The 2013 luncheon theme is “At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington.” The luncheon is on Feb 23 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. Individual tickets are $75-$125. They may be purchased online at asalh.org.

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Temperatures are dropping to dangerous lows. Hypothermia is a condition that can occur when the temperature falls below 32. The District of Columbia provides residents with information on helping others to stay warm. If you believe that someone is in distress and may be in danger of outof-doors, call the DC Hypothermia Shelter Hotline at 1-800-535-7252. The Shelter Hotline provides transportation to emergency shelters, and distributes items such as blankets, gloves and jackets.

DC Access Acquires New Building and Launches Indiegogo Campaign

Like many entrepreneurs, DC Access, which is owned and operated by the husband-and-wife team of Matt Wade and Martha Huizenga, started their business from home. More than 10 years later, they are fortunate to have outgrown that space and are announcing the purchase of a new office building at 1504 Pennsylvania Ave SE. The building will allow DC Access to expand coverage for new customers and neighborhoods, and to provide better service to existing customers. Further, it accommodates the full and part-time staff the company has added in the last two years. “As the neighborhood has grown and evolved, so has our business,” said CEO Matt Wade. “We have added new products and services in response to customer needs and with that has come our first full-time staff member and part-time technical specialists that ensure, as we grow, we maintain the quality of service our customers have come to expect.” The new building allows Wade and Huizen34 H HillRag | January 2013

ga to move operations for all three of their existing business lines from their home office into dedicated professional space. Indiegogo was founded in 2007 with the objective of empowering people from all over the world to accomplish extraordinary things through an online funding platform. Their belief is that “anyone, anywhere who is passionate and works hard should be able to raise money”, making them a great partner for DC Access. For more information and to contribute to the campaign, visit: www. indiegogo.com/TakingBackOurHome

Library of Congress Website Featuring Music Legends Launched

In 1988, John Lennon’s wife Yoko Ono gave a candid interview to record-label president Joe Smith about the Beatles’ split: “For John, it was a divorce. I think he was feeling very good about it, as if a big weight was off him.” Ono was among more than 200 celebrated performers, producers and industry leaders whose words Smith captured on audiotape more than 25 years ago in an effort to document the oral history of popular music. In June 2012, Smith donated the collection of recordings to the Library of Congress--a tremendous assembly of primarysource oral histories covering perhaps the most important 50 years of popular music, nationally and internationally. The Library has made a series of these revealing, unedited recordings available for listening free to the public on its website at loc.gov/rr/ record/joesmith/. The first group of recordings posted on the site will consist of 25 interviews. These include interviews with Tony Bennett, Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono, Ray Charles, B. B. King, Bo Diddley and Linda Rondstadt. More recordings in the Smith collection will be added to the site over time. Also coming soon is Smith’s own reflective interview, in which he shares rare and intimate details about his decades-long career. He candidly talks about the famous people in his life, including a titillating accusation against him and his business partner, Frank Sinatra. All types of popular music are represented in the collection-from rock ‘n’ roll, jazz, rhythm & blues and pop to big-band, heavy metal, folk and country-western. The list of noted artists and executives is a veritable who’s who in the music industry. Among them are Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Barbra Streisand, Little Richard, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Elton John, Paul Simon, David Bowie, Billy Joel, Sting, Tony Ben-

nett, Joan Baez, James Taylor, Dick Clark, Tina Turner, Tom Jones, B. B. King, Quincy Jones, David Geffen, Mickey Hart, Harry Belafonte and many others.

National Archives Ofﬁce of the Federal Register Demystiﬁes the Electoral College

Not sure how this process works? Check the Electoral College online guide at archives.gov/federal-register/ electoral-college/about. See a video showing how the National Archives Office of the Federal Register administers this important vote. This video is public domain and the National Archives encourages its use. Although the names Barack Obama and Mitt Romney appeared on the November ballot, you were really voting for a slate of “electors” who pledged to vote for their party on Dec 17. Collectively, the “electors” are known as the Electoral College. At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the Founding Fathers didn’t think the voters (then only white males) were informed enough to make wise decisions. Once the electors vote, their “Certificates of Vote” are sent to Washington, and that’s where the Office of the Federal Register, part of the National Archives, takes over. The Federal Register staff receive Certificates of Votes from each state and the District of Columbia and certifies them. Then Congress, in a joint session in early January, counts the votes and officially declares the winners. For more information about the Federal Register, see federalregister.gov.

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Closing DCPS Schools Will Make the System Stronger? ANSWER: No One Knows

his month, DC Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson will announce which schools will be closed at the end of the school year, from a list of 20 announced last fall. She says that these schools are under-enrolled and expensive to operate. The implication is that closing schools will allow DCPS to create stronger education environments in the consolidated schools. Unfortunately, the Chancellor has not shared much with the public to demonstrate just how expensive the under-enrolled schools are, how much would be saved by closing them, and how the savings would be used. Perhaps that is because there really won’t be major savings. Right now, smaller DCPS schools receive only slightly more per pupil funding than larger schools and have teacherstudent ratios that are roughly the same as in larger schools. Together, these don’t suggest that the smaller schools are overly expensive or under reFigure 1

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sourced relative to larger schools. This means cost savings from closing and consolidating schools may not be substantial. We estimate that savings in staffing costs next school year would be about $10 million, but the transition costs of closing schools will be very close to that, erasing any savings in the first year. If closing schools does not generate much savings or greater benefits to students, what is the point? Even if all 20 schools are closed, there will still be under-enrolled schools, particularly if enrollment drops as it did after the 2008 round of school closures. Chancellor Henderson has set a bold goal of improving test scores in low-performing schools, but the school closure plan does not say what will be done to improve overall quality of the remaining schools, which is needed to improve outcomes and draw families back into DCPS. In other words, the real question is not which schools will be closed, but what will be done with the schools that stay open to make them better?

Are Small Schools Cost Inefficient?

One of the main arguments in the Chancellor’s proposal for school closure and consolidation is that the under-enrolled schools or small schools are inefficient and require additional funding from the school system to operate. Yet an analysis of general education spending per pupil shows that small schools are not spending much more on a per pupil basis than large schools of the same school type. At the elementary level, for example, the typical general edu36 H HillRag | January 2013

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cation budget for smaller schools is $8,472 per pupil, compared with $8,149 per pupil in the larger schools. (See Figure 1)

Will Closing Schools Save Money?

An initial analysis from DC education finance analyst Mary Levy shows that DCPS could see $10.4 million in staff savings next school year from shuttering the 20 schools. This reflects the staff savings from closed schools net of the new staff costs that would be allocated to the receiving schools, based on DCPS staffing guidelines. Additional funding may also be generated by leasing vacant buildings to charter schools or other organizations in the future, but that is still uncertain.

Will Closing Schools Cost Money?

Consolidating schools may save money over time, but there definitely are short-term costs that should not be ignored. The cost of closing 23 schools in 2008 was estimated at $9.7 million, but a DC auditor’s report found the actual costs

totaled $39.5 million, including demolition of school buildings, moving and relocation, and transportation of displaced students. This time around, Mary Levy estimates $10.2 million in one-time costs related to inventory, relocation and storage. This would erase any staff savings in the first year, although there should be net savings in future years. DCPS has also stated that certain schools may reopen in a few years, if the population of school-age children grows at projected rates. The cost of closing and reopening these schools, both in terms of actual funding and the disruption to the community, is worth considering before making final decisions about school closings.

The Key Question: Will Closing Schools Lead To Greater Quality?

Chancellor Henderson has said that savings will be used to reinvest in our classrooms, and that larger schools are able to have small class sizes and more flexible groupings of students to help teachers work together in teams. DCPS also states that when schools reach certain size thresholds, it gives the school’s principal more flexibility to use their resources better. But if there are no cost savings, it is not clear how additional resources can be steered towards the schools that need them the most. Beyond that, it is not apparent whether the consolidated schools really will bring new levels of classroom flexibility. The student-to-teacher ratios in large DCPS schools were not much better than in small schools of the same type. (See Figure 2 below.) For example, the average student-to-teacher ratio for large elementary schools (more than 350 students) is actually higher than in smaller elementary schools. What’s more, after the 20 schools close, it is not certain that the consolidated schools will see smaller class sizes. In fact, it looks like their studentteacher ratios and class sizes will go up as a result of consolidation. For example, many students in closing schools will gain a librarian that they may not have had before, but the ratio of librarian to students will increase for the newly consolidated school.

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What Steps Are Being Taken To Show System-Wide Vision?

Perhaps most important, it is not clear that closing 20 small schools addresses the issue of under-enrollment throughout DCPS, either now or in the future. There are 40 DCPs elementary schools under the recommended size of 350 students and just 24 above this level. Only three out of 13 middle schools and six out of 18 high schools meet criteria for a fully enrolled school. If students continue to leave the system, as they did after the 2008 round of closings, DC may be looking at even smaller schools in the following year. In other words, losing schools does not address the root causes of under enrollment and low quality of DC public schools. It is reaction to a problem rather than a proactive solution. Chancellor Henderson should have coupled her school closure plan with other more forward-looking plans to improve the quality of the school system. With other major changes coming, including a review of school boundaries and a new plan for modernizing school facilities, a plan for improving academic performance would have helped parents and others see the silver lining in the difficult process of closing schools. It is not too late. With proposed school budget guidelines coming out soon, DCPS can start to communicate how school closings will help address the lack of sufficient funding that individual school budgets continue to face, particularly those schools with the most ambitious goals for improving performance. Without that, it is hard to see why school closures will be anything other than another painful chapter in the history of DCPS. Bhat is an education finance and policy analyst at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi. org), which conducts research on tax and budget issues that affect low- and moderate-income DC residents. H

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What is happening with the Friendship House Redevelopment? Shut down for asbestos removal issues, construction may begin in the spring

n October 11, 2011 a “cease and desist” order for asbestos related demolition work was issued at the historic Maples/ Friendship House property, located on South Carolina Ave. SE. between 6th and 7th streets. Subsequently a criminal investigation was launched by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Criminal Enforcement Division. Purchased out of bankruptcy in 2010 by the development team of Altus Realty Partners for $2.6 million and appraised in 2011 for $5.3 million, the dilapidated 26,000 square foot Maples/Friendship House, was on track to be renovated and given new life as a deluxe condominium development that balanced the historical character of this once grand structure with 20 to 25 new housing units and underground parking. Projected prices were $4001.6 million with market availability in the spring of 2013. The Maples/ Friendship House is on the National Registry of Historic Places having been built in the 1795.

Friendship Grows Old

Friendship House was a social services agency for decades before shutting down in June 2008, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A Georgian manor house built in 1797, the Maples was once a home that entertained both Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. According to a report filed with the Historic Preservation Office, the house was owned for a period by Francis Scott Keyes (1815) and later by Senator John Clayton who was named Secretary of State under President Zachary 38 H HillRag | January 2013

by Peter J. Waldron Taylor. In the 1870s it was owned by Emily Edson Briggs who was the first woman ever admitted to the White House press room. Beginning in 1904, Friendship House had operated as a community center serving the needs of the less fortunate and offering among other services a food bank, child care and

water damage and fire due to faulty electrical wiring might be avoided. The new owners, Altus Realty, promised to “stabilize the property.” Today the property is secured with a large all-weather blue tarp across its roof; the surrounding fencing, too often down, offers easy access for vandalism. Altus Devel-

Construction on The Maples has stopped. It is unclear when it will resume. Photo: Adnrew Lightman

aid in summer employment for DC youth. At its peak, it was serving over 200 Hill families. Its financial support was severely tested over the last years with its expenditures swelling until finally it moved to foreclosure. At the time of its sale the property was spiraling downward in disrepair, and there was relief in both the preservation community and among neighbors of a positive resolution of the property’s fate and that the immediate threats of occupancy by vagrants and the dangers of mold and

opment web site states that “interior demolition is complete.” According to Commissioner Ivan Frishberg (ANC 6B02), there was “a quick demolition job which gutted the place and took out all the junk” by a crew rushed in from Georgia. Frishberg states that neighbors of the property are concerned.

The District’s Role

Manual Oliva, Chief of the Compliance and Enforcement Bureau of the Air Quality Division of the Dept

of the Environment for the District (DOE), reports the reason for the October 2011 work stoppage was “suspected asbestos material. They (Altus Realty) then applied for a permit to remove asbestos material from the property.” A permit was issued on March 30, 2012. When asked if the asbestos was currently and completely removed, Oliva said: “I don’t know. No work will happen until everything is removed and cleaned. It has not been completely dealt with.“ When asked about whether the asbestos permit should have been in place before any demolition or asbestos removal or new construction had taken place, Oliva said: “You are right. That is the required sequence.“ Helder Gil, spokesperson for the Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs, explained the process of securing building permits as one that is coordinated through the various city agencies. In this instance DCRA issued the permits to Altus Realty and sent notice that an asbestos removal permit was needed and was to be secured through the District’s Department of the Environment (DOE). Despite the stoppage of work at the site, the permitting process and approvals have continued at DCRA.

The Feds Step In

Meanwhile the federal government is weighing in and EPA investigators have conducted interviews with neighbors in properties abutting the project. David McLeod, chief investigative officer for the Criminal Enforce-

ment Division of EPA issued this statement in response to an inquiry: “The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation criminal investigators are conducting a criminal investigation of alleged improper handling and disposing of asbestos material resulting from work performed at the Maples/Friendship House. I am unable to provide any further comments given that this matter is ongoing. “ A review of records shows there have been no convictions of asbestos violations in the Washington DC area going back to 2008.

Maples Future

Charlie Kehler, a principal of Altus Realty Partners, when asked for a comment on the Maples, responded: “We are waiting for our permits from the city (DCRA). We begin construction in January of 2013.” Asked about the lack of a permit for asbestos removal, Kehler responded: “We had contracted for demolition removal. It was done. That is all I can say.” Asked about the criminal investigation that is ongoing at EPA, Kehler would not comment. Amanda Molson of the Historic Preservation Office which approved the project, points out that HPO’s jurisdiction is “limited to the exterior” of the property, but that HPO has been monitoring the property during this whole process, citing recent contacts to bring the project into stricter compliance that protects the property. HPO is not ordinarily notified of any asbestos issues. Sharon Hanley, a forty-year neighbor of the Maples/Friendship House, believes that there are unaddressed water issues looming in the creek below the property which may affect Altus’ plan of an underground parking garage. Summing up the present state of affairs, she said, “It’s a wreck. A charming wreck, but a wreck.” H

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Residents Protest Capitol Plant Coal Burning

n December 17, at a public hearing at the District’s Department of the Environment, over 50 protestors expressed their opposition to the continued burning of coal at the Capitol Power Plant located at New Jersey Ave. and D Street SE. Along with soot, the short stacks of the CPP emit sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide when burning coal. Resident Jane Chittick, offered a hair raising account of her first weekend on Duddington Place when the black rain of soot showered her patio on an otherwise blue-skied Memorial Day weekend: “I

by Peter J. Waldron Unnecessary Coal Burning

The CPP provides heat and steam for the U.S. Capitol buildings. After similar protests in 2009, a promise was secured in writing from then Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid as well as from the Architect of the Capitol to shift the plant’s focus away from coal and to natural gas which is both cheaper and significantly less of a pollutant. Many of the members of Congress live within a short distance of this polluting plant and breathe its air three days a week. Protestors are calling on Mayor Gray and his Interim Director of DDOE, Keith Anderson to refuse to issue the permits that would allow them to loosen regulations on emissions and hope to use the cogeneration permits as leverage to ban the use of coal. The new DDOE permits would establish “emission limits, which would in effect limit, but not ban, coal usage at the facility.” What particularly infuriated the protesting residents was the lack of notification to the community. Hearing Officer Steve Ours, under sustained attack as residents testified The Capitol Power Plant at 25 E Street, SE is surrounded by residences, schools and parks. Top Photo Courtesy of Capitol.gov, Bottom Photo: Andrew Lightman. that they did not want to breathe poisoned air, stated thought it was raining. My dog’s fur was “that notice was published sticky like hair spray. Later I had to use in the DC Register and ice scrapers on my windshield as if there posted on the DDOE’s web was a snow storm.” This was 2004. Now site” conceding that Neighshe has asthma. borhood Advisory ComNo one testified on behalf of the permission 6B was not notimits for construction and operation of fied. Ours stated there is no new cogeneration units at the CPP which timetable on when a deciwould allow for a loosening of standards sion will be made and that, of emissions nor were there was there any once decided, there will not testimony from the District’s Executive be any comment period. Branch or the City Council. The permits The protest was an atdo not ban coal usage at the CPP. tempted reprise of a 2009 40 H HillRag | January 2013

demonstration when 2500 protestors organized by the Capitol Climate Action blocked the five entryways of the CPP in an effort to bring attention to the dangers of climate change. Ten years ago the plant was re-engineered to allow it to burn fuels other than coal so the burning of coal, according to protesters, is done unnecessarily and more expensively.

Sierra Club Alerts Community

The Sierra Club (www.sierraclub.org) with a DC membership of over 3600 members, along with Greenpeace USA, was instrumental in notifying community residents using the old fashioned doorto-door flyer. The Sierra Club’s Jim Dougherty testified that “over 44,000 DC residents including 13,000 children suffer from asthma and other respiratory diseases.” Included in Dougherty’s testimony was photographic surveillance which showed the massive coal pile nearby rising and falling with use during 2011-12 weather seasons. According to the Sierra Club, the CPP is the largest emitter of air pollution in the District. In addition the Sierra Club has made public an RFP issued by the Defense Logistics Agency soliciting bids to purchase 20,000 tons of coal for the 2013 season. According to reports, coal use at the CPP in 2009 was 11,406 tons and 1,902 tons in 2010.

Architect of Capitol Responds

The operator of the plant is the Architect of the Capitol, Stephen T. Ayers, who takes his marching orders from the Democratic and Republican leadership on Capitol Hill. Eva Malecki, Communication Officer for the AOC’s Office, said that coal is not being burned at any substantial rate and is burned when there are “maintenance or snowmaggedon” issues and as emergency back up, stating that “the ratio of natural gas to coal for the fiscal year 2012 is 92 % natural gas and just under 8% coal.” Malecki defended the coal burning as occasional stating that “cogeneration will only use natural gas” adding that coal boilers will be “decommissioned” if and when the permits are authorized from DDOE and that “ we buy coal as a reserve. The goal is to move to environmentally friendly natural gas.”

Asked about the RFP for the purchase of 20 thousand tons of coal, Malecki said that this order is not just for the AOC, that it is “the best value for taxpayers, the best price and part of a larger RFP ” and that “the savings are spread across any number of agencies.” Asked to explain the surveillance photos the Sierra Club has taken Malecki insisted repeatedly that, however the photos are interpreted “coal was only 8% of the fuel used on the Capitol campus.” AOC was out front and in constant contact with the community on recently completed work to remove asbestos in the tunnels surrounding the Capitol. Asked about why AOC had allowed the situation to become a public relations problem within the same community when AOC had so adroitly handled the tunnel work with informative community meetings and email updates, Malecki cited the recent focus on “moving members of the House into new offices, the building of the Inaugural platform and the uncertainty of the permit process.“ Asked if there might not be a good opportunity to present the AOC perspective, Malecki responded: “We certainly can consider that.” adding it would “ be hard to figure out when to schedule it” given the unpredictability of the permit process.

Wells & Santa State Opposition

Ward Six Councilmember Tommy Wells in a sharply worded letter to the DDOE wrote on December 17 that “it is unacceptable for residents of the District to be exposed to these noxious pollutants, in the ongoing and inappropriate use of coal at the CPP,” adding: “I am opposed to any action that increases the use of coal at the US Capitol Power Plant. “ Santa Claus, not being otherwise occupied, attended the morning protest at the coal yard, and after dropping a chunk of coal into the AOC’s Christmas stocking, summed up the day: “I am here because it is important to recognize people who are naughty or nice. The coal air we are breathing is naughty. Instead of ho ho ho, it is no no no.” H hillrag.com H 41

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resent at the Dec. 13 ANC 6A meeting: Commissioners Healy, Holmes, Hysell, Mack, Ronneberg, Veenendaal-Selck. Absent: Alberti, Lawler.

Pepco Investigation Moves Forward

Jared Piaggione, assistant attorney general for the District Department of the Environment (DDOE), updated meeting attendees on the investigation of the Pepco facility at 3400 Benning Road N.E., where from 1985 to 2003, six releases of PCBs fell into storm-water outfall and contaminated the Anacostia River. In 2011, the DDOE entered into a consent decree with Pepco, requiring the company to do a Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study under the auspices of the Department. Piaggione reported that the Scope of Work, which provides a general overview of the activities to be undertaken by Pepco, has been completed, along with the Community Involvement Plan. Awareness about the investigation and River contamination is being promoted through direct mailings, the formation of a community advisory group, and the placement of literature at several libraries around the District, including the Francis A. Gregory, Deanwood, Benning, Anacostia and Rosedale libraries. Both the DDOE and Pepco have also posted all investigation documents to their websites. Next steps include finalizing the Work Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, and Conceptual Site Model, Piagionne said these documents establish the nuts and bolts of the investigation, including sampling specifics. Documents are being negotiated with Pepco and Piaggione expects them to be finalized by mid-January, at which point Pepco will have 30 days to start the project. Once fieldwork is complete, Pepco has 180 days to detail investigation findings in its Remedial Investigation Report, and provide options for cleaning 42 H HillRag | January 2013

up contamination in a Feasibility Study. The DDOE will then select one of the options in the Feasibility Study and hold it up for public comment. The Department then responds to comments and explains its selection in a Record of Decisions document, before the plan is officially implemented. A five-year review will analyze the remedy’s effectiveness. Until then, Commission Chair David Holmes said, “If you know any people who are eating out of the River, tell them to stop.”

Spingarn High School Recommended for Historic Designation Status

In his report, Commission Chair David Holmes shared the D.C. Historic Preservation Office’s recommendation that Kingman Park’s Spingarn High School be a designated historic site. This was a response to the Kingman Park Association’s late-September request for the school’s historic designation, which asks that the imposing buildings and campus join the neighboring Langston Golf Course and Langston Terrace Dwellings in being granted this status. Historic status would preserve the structures and recreational areas of this historic African American community, which sprung from exclusion of blacks from white areas of the city, Holmes said.

Voluntary Agreement Woes

In a 3-2-1 vote, the ANC accepted the Alcohol Beverage Licensing Committee’s request to write a letter to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, asking to eliminate the operation hour restrictions on Cusbah’s public space patio. Having opened three months ago at 1128 H Street NE, the South Asian Spice Bar was subject to the Voluntary Agreement terms that the Committee created in 2011, which limit the alcohol service hours for public space patios to 11 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and midnight on Friday and Saturday. Across the street from Cusbah, however, is Khan’s Bar & Grill (1125 H Street NE), which opened before these Voluntary Agreement terms were imposed. Khan’s does not

have limited alcohol service hours, and as a result, Cusbah owners claim they are at a competitive disadvantage. The Committee asked Khan’s to adhere to the new hour restrictions, but without incentive, the owners declined. After a lively discussion that inspired much audience participation, the ANC voted against what they feared would become a “slippery slope” of later alcohol-service hour adjustments. They resolved to revisit public space patio restrictions during the next round of CR and CT renewals, and to try and impose earlier hour restrictions unilaterally through that process. In new business that also addressed Voluntary Agreement issues, the Alcohol Beverage Licensing Committee Chair Adam Healy explained the recent “inconsistent and disappointing” ABRA changes to the voluntary agreements of the incoming Maketto’s (1351 H Street N.E) and Avery’s Bar & Lounge (1370 H Street N.E.). Healy lamented ABRA’s lack of explanation for changes to provisions that have been included in Boardapproved voluntary agreements for many months. ABRA reviewed the agreements for both Maketto and Avery’s Bar and Lounge at the same meeting, but made different changes to the identical documents. Provisions concerned protocol for the alleged violation of an agreement, trash pick-up, tree-box upkeep, and the submission of call logs to the ANC. In a 6-0 vote, the ANC approved ABRA’s changes, but only because they had no recourse, Healy explained. “If we vote against the striked provisions, the Board can deny the entire agreement, issue an alcohol license and unilaterally take these provisions off,” he said. “We are between a rock and a hard place.” Healy said that he would send a second “strongly worded email” to the Board, expressing the Committee’s frustration regarding lack of transparency.

Incoming Commissioners Speak Out against Bylaw Changes

Holmes got pushback from Commissioner Gladys Mack and incoming commissioners, on his

proposal to make changes to the ANC 6A Bylaws just weeks before new commissioners were sworn into office. Tfhese changes had been proposed previously so there was ample time for public input before the meeting. Mack and the incomings saw this motion as exclusive and unnecessary, especially because one of the changes called for splitting an officer term into two, six-month terms, in the event of a tie. Because Officer Elections are the first order of the new commission, in the event of a tie, changing the split-term amendment would be more difficult retroactively. Holmes’ other proposed change was to add a clause stating that the Chair or Vice Chair would fill in for a designated representative when a motion is adopted, should that representative not be able to attend a hearing. After much discourse, both changes were passed in a 5-1 vote.

In Other Actions…

The Medlink project at 9th and D Streets N.E., is a townhouse and apartment development site that was a focus of last month’s meeting. In response to the developer’s request to exceed the zoning restrictions on townhomes, Holmes and Economic Development and Zoning Committee Chair Drew Ronnenberg negotiated a unit cap of 25. The developer accepted. D.C. Public Schools will hold on to Gibbs Elementary School (500 19th St. NE), under the assumption that the increasing population of elementary students will need that school in the next few years. It was the last meeting for Healy, Ronnenberg, Veenendaal-Selk and Mack, who thanked their constituents and offered advice to new commissioners on building relationships with local departments, and how to balance commissioner work with other obligations. H

ANC 6B by Emily Clark

NC 6B’s December meeting was typical of any marginally functional family holiday gathering: praise and nostalgia mixed

with scathing criticism and embarrassing questions. The focus was primarily on real estate, red lights and reminiscences. The commission quickly approved, by unanimous vote, requests for temporary hours changes for four establishments along Pennsylvania Avenue during the week of the presidential inauguration—Hank’s Oyster Bar, Pour House, 18th Amendment and Trusty’s Bar. Commissioners also voted 9-0-1 (Glick abstaining) to approve a liquor license for Rose’s Luxury, a new restaurant opening on 8th Street in Barracks Row.

Mystery Light

But the next issue did not go away so easily. Installation of a traffic signal at 10th and Pennsylvania got underway in the summer, apparently with no advance information or input from ANC 6B or the Capitol Hill community. James Cheeks, DDOT’s chief traffic engineer, appeared before the commission to explain the action. According to Cheeks, the signal was requested three years ago, though he did not know who made the request. A study determined that the site met two of the warrant criteria for a signal, though he was unable to say which two. Commissioner Glick wondered why DDOT chose to install a signal at the site, “when we’ve been asking for signals at other locations for years,” a sentiment echoed by Commissioner Campbell. Commissioner Oldenburg asked if there would be signal adjustment up and down Pennsylvania and noted also that pedestrian crossing times need to be lengthened. Cheeks assured the commission that there would be more pedestrian counts and longer crossing times. Mostly, commissioners were dismayed at their exclusion from the process. A resolution asking DDOT to seek ANC 6B and community input in advance of any final design passed 9-1, with Commissioner Campbell voting against.

Roof Lines and Reality

Karl Mueller, a homeowner at 426 11th Street SE, appeared with his architect, Jennifer Fowler, with revised plans for a rooftop addition to the property. Because a small portion of the proposed addition will be visible from 11th Street, the project

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ANC 6A, 2nd Thursday, January 10, 7PM Alcohol Beverage Licensing Committee 3rd Tuesday, January 15, 7pm • Sherwood Recreation Center Corner of 10th & G Streets, NE • Chair, Adam Healy, 556-0215 Transportation & Public Space Committee Monday, January 28, 7pm • Sherwood Recreation Center Corner of 10th and G Sts. NE • Chair, Omar Mahmud, 546-1520 Economic Development & Zoning Committee 3rd Wednesday, January 16, 7 PM • Sherwood Recreation Center Corner of 10th and G Streets, NE • Chair, Drew Ronneberg, 431-4305 Community Outreach Committee 3rd Monday, January 21, 7:30pm • Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith Annex • 1235 C Street, NE • Chair, Elizabeth Nelson, 543-3512

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capitolstreets ANC reports has run afoul of the Historic Preservation Review Board, an objection the owners are trying to address with modifications to the plan. Commissioner Garrison asked Mueller, “Why are you pressing ahead when you’re likely to be turned down by HPRB?” Mueller said, “We have compromised and scaled back and are working to address their concerns.” But he added that he has seen other projects approved that were visible from the street and complained that his project “has become a bellwether for what’s allowable,” and that he was “close to throwing in the towel.” An across-the-alley neighbor, Anne Trenolone, said that the homeowners have acted in good faith and that sometimes HPRB decisions seem arbitrary. “As residents we want Capitol Hill to thrive,” Trenolone said. “We want residents to improve and maintain their homes, we want property values to go up. There has to be some kind of compromise that allows those who want to make improvements and live 21st Century lives here in the city to do so in concert with the Historic Preservation Review Board, not in conflict with it.” The commission deadlocked 5-5 on two resolutions regarding the project before finally voting 7-3 to take no position (Commissioners Glick, Critchfield and Garrison voted no).

Tear Down, Don’t Talk

Developers Sheldon Jones and Michel Regignano appeared before the Commission seeking a raze permit for a vacant building at 401-403 15th Street SE. Although they said they plan to build “workforce housing” at the site, they presented no plans for review, claiming a fiduciary responsibility to investors to keep details under wraps until after the first of the year. This did not sit well with commissioners and some neighbors. One homeowner turned to Jones and Regignano and said, “We’ve been through a lot of s..t, so forgive us if we’re skeptical.” “What is your willingness to engage in a public process and how will you engage local neighbors?” Commissioner Frishberg asked. Jones assured the Commission that developers will hold two public meetings and show plans to the neighborhood after the first of the year. “We are asking only for a raze permit right now,” he said. A motion to support the raze permit passed 8-11 (Glick voted no and Frishberg abstained).

Zoning Regulations Review

The Commission voted unanimously to set up a task force to evaluate proposed changes to current zoning regulations. According to the Office of Zoning, this is the first time comprehensive revisions have been made since 1958. Commissioner Garrison will head the new task force to review the proposals and recommend positions to the ANC 6B Planning and Zoning Committee. 44 H HillRag | January 2013

Farewell and Hello

This was the last meeting for the four departing commissioners—Neil Glick, Norman Metzger, Jared Critchfield and Carol Green. The other commissioners passed a resolution praising the four for their service. Commissioner Glick, who has served the longest (12 years), read a statement in which he noted that his biggest challenge has been “responding to the whims of city government.” He urged residents to “continue to work for the good of our neighborhood.” In January, four new commissioners will come on board: Philip Peisch (6B 03), Nichole Opkins (6B 06), Sara Loveland (6B 07) and Chander Jayaraman (6B 08). H

ANC 6C by Jennifer Zatkowski

Treasurer’s Report

Due to the realignment of the ANCs, Commissioner Richardson reported that the “District of Columbia will be redistributing” ANC6Cs funds and will “zero out and reallocate the funds between 6C and 6E.” He reported that ANC6C has a current balance of $81,158.53 that will be reallocated in the new year.

Right Beginnings 5K Event

Scheduled for March 2, 2013, Bright Beginnings will be holding a 5K fundraising run. Traditionally held at Haines Point, Bright Beginnings sought to move the 5k to within their own neighborhood of ANC6C. The race course begins and ends at Freedom Plaza, with approximately 1200 participants projected to run. Set up will begin at 6am; the 5K race starts at 8am and the roads within ANC6C would be reopened at 10am. Commissioner Wilsey objected to the race course, as he told his constituents he would not approve any more races within ANC6C that would result in road closures. Wilsey asked the representative from Bright Beginnings, Sasha Strohm, if they had considered using the race course designed for Police Week in DC. Ms. Strohm stated that the Police Week course was their second choice; the course they would use if the proposed course was rejected by ANC6C. Wilsey stated he would be in favor of using the Police Week course because it would mean a lot less roads would be closed for the event. Wilsey made a motion to approve the Police Week course for the Bright Beginnings 5K run, and the Commission unanimously approved that course for the race.

Bylaws Proposed Changes

Commissioner Goodman explained that they would like to amend Article 8 of the ANC6C’s bylaws to encourage citizen involvement in ANC Committees. Commissioner Crews wanted to make clear that the Commission values participation on ANC Committees. The amendment allows that each Commissioner may be a voting committee member, or select one citizen as a voting member in place of the Commissioner. Additionally, each committee may have up to three atlarge members, who may reside in any 6C SMD. At-large members shall be selected by a majority vote of Commissioners at regular ANC meetings. A list of committee members and vacancies will be posted on the ANC6C website. The amendment was approved unanimously.

Starbucks Outdoor Café – 1160 1St St NE

Starbucks has already been operating an outdoor café with 24 seats and 7 tables in a space of 425 square feet. There are no railings or planters in the plan, and Starbucks takes in the chairs at closing. Starbucks submitted its outdoor café plan for Commission approval; the Commission approved the plan unanimously.

Kaiser Permanente Safety Enhancements – 700 2Nd St NE

Because the entrance/exit to the parking garage and the bike trail converge, drivers are having difficulty seeing whether bikers are approaching when they exit onto 2nd street. A letter to DDOT Director Bellamy to support 3 safety initiatives was proposed: 1. Install a rubber speedbump at the exit to slow drivers 2. Upgrade the lighting under the Hopscotch Bridge 3. Install parking signs and street paint to clarify that certain spots are illegal for parking Commissioner Goodman moved to amend the letter to state that ANC6C is in support of the safety initiatives. The Commission unanimously approved the letter.

Basis School

Commissioner Wilsey drafted a letter to DDOT, asking that DDOT meet with Commissioner Wilsey and representatives for Basis to implement new, safer student drop-of procedures at the school. The letter asks that DDOT install signage to identify the area as a school zone, to enforce the double parking rules, to increase the size of the drop-off zone for students and for buses, and for DDOT to consider procurement of a crossing guard. Basis agreed to enroll in the Safe Routes to School Program. The Commission unanimously approved sending the letter to DDOT.

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6C P.O. Box 77876 â&#x20AC;˘ Washington, D.C. 20013-7787 www.anc6c.org Call (202) 547-7168 for meeting time and location. ANC 6C generally meets the second Wednesday of each month.

ANC 6C Commissioners: ANC 6C01 Keith Silver 6C-01@anc.dc.org ANC 6C02 Mark Dixon (202) 438-2228 mdixon402@hotmail.com ANC 6C03 VACANT

ANC 6C04 Tony Goodman (202) 271-8707 tonytgood@gmail.com ANC 6C05 M.Tony Richardson (202) 997-6662 tonyrichardson08@gmail.com ANC 6C06 John Scott Price (202) 577-6261 6CO6@anc.dc.gov

ANC 6C07 Bill Crews anc6c07@aol.com ANC 6C08 Karen Wirt (202) 547-7168 6C08@anc.dc.gov ANC 6C09 Kevin Wilsey (202) 669-5184 kwilsey@thelansburgh.com

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Update: Since last meeting, DDOT looked into it further, and they did not in fact have any permits to make changes to curb cuts, sidewalks or any other public space. DDOT has sent out inspectors to watch out for when the builder will do work in public space and will act accordingly.

Mayor’s Billboard Initiative

The Department of Transportation has proposed rules that would allow the Mayor the ability to name Designated Entertainment Areas in his sole discretion, without any public notice. DEAs are large, electronic billboards, such as the televisions on the Verizon Center, on buildings at Gallery Place and at the ballpark. Commissioner Price stated that no one person should be able to nominate DEAs, and drafted a letter to DDOT Director Bellamy. The Commission unanimously approved the sending of the letter.

Stuart Hobson School Renovation

Several members of the community were in attendance to comment on the proposed changes to the renovations at Stuart Hobson. The changes made were that the windows on the 4th street side were reconfigured and the smokestack was taken all the way down to the roof level. Commissioner Wirt expressed that a major concern was the stairway that is lighted 24 hours a day on the 4th Street side. The builder brought samples of the glass to be used for the windows, with a frosted panel to be installed with that glass to shield some of the light. Additionally, the builder proposed putting lights in the stairway railings, like in theaters, to direct lights down on the stair treads. There will also be three trees outside the stairway window to shield the light. The classrooms will be equipped with motion sensor lights, so that any classroom lights left on will automatically turn off after a few minutes. Those who spoke in support of the redesign were the PTA President of the Cluster Schools, a student from Stuart Hobson and residents surrounding the school. Those opposed noted that the drawings shown of the redesign are “summer views” thus showing the trees in bloom to shield light, and felt that the design still was not in keeping with the architecture of the neighborhood. The Commission unanimously voted to support the proposed design changes. H

ANC 6D by Roberta Weiner

Wharf Hotels Underway

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front, move steadily forward. Commission chairman Andy Litsky reported ng that the ANC testified early in December when the Zoning Commission reviewed the 11 land parcels that make up the project. The developer will respond to Commission comments in January. The ANC had originally objected to several aspects of the plan in October, but reversed itself in response to changes made by the developer and gave its support to the massive project. At the ANC meeting, attendees heard about the one piece of land at the waterfront—Parcel 5—not being developed by Hoffman Madison. This project, the responsibility of JBG, encompasses two hotels and a one acre park, bordering the Wharf Center, the concert/conference/event venue at 7th Street SW. There will be two hotels located around a central outdoor plaza level area. One hotel, a nine-story structure on one side of the U-shaped plaza, will be for limited stays, with 245 rooms; the other, on the plaza’s opposite side, will be a 160-room extended stay establishment. There will be 30,000 square feet of retail space including 9,000 square feet of locally oriented shops, such as dry cleaners and book shops. There will also be two levels of parking in a garage with much needed public access. Interestingly, there will be no meeting rooms or ballrooms, serving as a feeder hotel for the Wharf Center. The presentation at the meeting was for the information of the community, and next month the ANC will question the developers and vote on its support prior to JPG’s Zoning Commission hearing.

Stadium Trafﬁc Planning Needs Updating, and the ANC Wants In

When Nationals Stadium opened in 2008, a Traffic Operations and Parking Plan (TOPP) was issued in order to, according to the TOPP document, “minimize the impact to neighbors and commuters; get patrons to and from the ballpark efficiently; and ensure efficient operations of the one ballpark.”: The TOPP was designed to provide high capacity and high quality transportation access, a safe and enjoyable walkable environment;; and, in short, minimize negative impacts by segregateing ballpark traffic and parking as much as possible from the community. However, according to Commissioner Ron McBee, while the plan has been modified since 2008, the written plan has not been updated, nor the community consulted about its needs. He pointed out that this has happened in the context of a 21% jump in attendance—from a 2011 average of 24,878, to an average last season of 30,010, with an expected similar increase because of the team’s great 2012 record. At the same time, the ballpark neighborhood is undergoing dramatic growth, and ANC and community input is needed to update the TOPP to continue its effective implementation.

With that in mind, McBee offered a resolution, passed unanimously, calling on the District Department of Transportation, Councilmember Tommy Wells, the DC Council and Mayor Gray to hold a “working meeting (not community)” early in January 2013 to update the TOPP. The resolution says the meeting should include the ANC, the Nationals, MPD, MPD Special Operations, the Capitol Riverfront BID, SWNA, WMATA and other agencies. The resolution also asks that the ANC be made a standing member of the TOPP working group.

Capitol Park Towers May Join List of Southwest Historic Buildings

Capitol Park Towers at 301 G Street SW, one part of the Capitol Park development, been nominated for historic designation by the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly (SWNA), and the ANC was asked for its support. The wealth of important mid-century modern architecture that is the primary feature of the Southwest neighborhood is being acknowledged with historic status on a buildingby-building basis and the building and park-like grounds of Capitol Park Towers are only the latest in what will be a substantial list of significant Southwest buildings. The buildings were among the first redevelopment projects created by a completely local design and development team and marks the beginning of Washington’s development as a first rate national architectural force. Among the project’s designers was Clothiel Woodard Smith, one of the first widely recognized women architects in the nation, whose office buildings changed the face of downtown Washington. Finally, according to the ANC’s letter of support, the building has importance as one of the first integrated housing developments in the District, long before enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1965. According to SWNA President Kael Anderson, SWNA has been advised to apply for the building types and locations. The ANC voted unanimously to urge the Historic Preservation Review Board to support the designation.

Internet Gambling — The Issue Just Won’t Go Away

In 2010, a bill sanctioning Internet gambling passed the City Council, but under pressure from DC citizens, in 2011 the law was repealed. A significant aspect of that pressure came from the District’s ANCs, with ANC 6D the first commission to weigh in. In its original resolution, the ANC called for a moratorium on the implementation of online and Internet gaming without public discussion and public hearings. Now, according to a resolution presented to the

ANC by Andy Litsky, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer has issued a competitive bid for the lottery which has, hidden in its depths (page 88, to be specific) is a request for :option pricing for free web-based games.” The bid was made without public discussion or hearings and, the resolution says, is “contrary to the principles of open ad transparent government,” and as an “attempt to legalize such... games, without full disclosure to the public..” Pointing out that previous Lottery contracts have come under such a cloud of suspicion that it has “served to undermine public confidence in the very structure of our District government and is now under investigation by federal authorities,” the commission voted to support the immediate withdrawal of language from the bid that would lead to the backdoor inclusion of Internet-based games from any and all competitive bids without full and complete public hearings on the issue. Once again, ANC 6D is taking the lead in fighting on-line gaming. The resolution, which passed unanimously, will be sent to Chief Financial Officer Natwar Gandhi and Councilmember Jack Evans, who chairs the relevant Council Committee.

In Other Actions…

In other actions, ANC 6D... Voted to support the Tour de Fat, a bicycle parade and rally scheduled for Yards Park on June 1st at Yards Park. • Elected departing ANC member Cara Shockley chair of the Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee to replace Chris Thiemann, whose job will not allow him to continue in the position • Heard from MPD that is no longer to release local crime statistics, which had been forthcoming on a local basis • Heard brief tributes for and by retiring Commissioners The next meeting of ANC 6D will be on Monday, January, 14th at 7:00 PM at 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor Conference Room. H •

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Down: 1. Hawkeye’s home 2. Resigned remark 3. Hit alternative 4. Tree trunk 5. Tacks together 6. Phidias subject 7. Deceased 8. Carry on 9. Howler 10. Bill of fare 11. Depose 12. Farm call 13. Green 14. Old-fashioned warning 15. Gas up 16. Sculls 17. Fox or turkey follower 18. “The moan of doves in immemorial ___”: Tennyson 24. Kamakawiwo’ole 25. Razor-billed bird 26. Coupler 31. Sports figures 32. Pinched, as a voice 33. Windward group member 34. Synchronized 35. Bean type 36. Squeaks (out) 37. Go back over 38. Not flat 39. “And I Love ___” 40. Genuine 41. Kind of arch 42. Guitarist Lofgren 45. Grind 46. Hydrocarbon suffixes 47. Kind of drive 50. Distant 51. Attendee 52. Chest protector 53. About-face

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104. “Yecch!” 105. Barbarians 107. Organ knob 108. Set straight 109. Acclivity 110. Pelvic parts 111. Hand holder? 112. Play group 113. Cuba’s ___ of Youth 114. Greek promenade 115. Twitches 116. ___-free 118. Hurricane heading: Abbr. 119. LAX overseer

Community Life Be There to Remember

Commemoration of 1963 March on Washington Slated for February 2013

“I

have a dream today!” On August 28, 1963, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and spoke the words that would become the elegant battle cry of the civil rights movement and the ethos of an era. “I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation,” he began, and hundreds of thousands listened, arrayed around him, standing together on the Mall, or straining to hear from more remote locations. Capitol Hill was a neighborhood very in tune with the happenings of that day, and two local organizations, Capitol Hill Village and the Ruth Ann Overbeck Capitol Hill History Project, are collaborating on a cross-generational event to solidify remembrance. “Were You There? Remembering the 1963 March on Washington” will share Hill residents’ range of experiences, as well as engage the present with a past whose voice still rings with relevance. On February 23, 2013, people who participated in or have other memories of the March will form the event’s panel, a vehicle for starting a wider conversation on 1963 and a half-century of protest and progress. A keynote speaker will provide a singular view of the day and the “dream” onto which other memories can be projected. In addition, the next generation of America’s orators will have a chance to voice their thoughts on the meaning of civil rights by entering the “I Have a Dream” student speech contest co-sponsored by the organizing groups.

Sharing Stories

“Were You There?” got its start on a

by Claire Brindley snowy day last winter at the Hill Center. Hill residents gathered to talk about their lives at a moment of great cultural change and political mobilization. It was a meaningful exchange of memory— whether they stayed home to watch after their children, or hiked down to the Mall to catch a glimpse of Dr. King, the speakers all told stories of being caught up in a wave of history. The collective remembrance was also a chance for those who only knew the March from classes and textbooks to get a firsthand look at the civil rights move-

early from Capitol Hill for the Lincoln Memorial with a sense of purpose. “You were waiting for something to happen, just plain happen,” she said. Their timing paid off. They were able to walk near Dr. King himself on the Memorial’s steps, and the uncertainty of an unprecedented situation dissipated. “It was as if the tensions were gone and you were completely absorbed in the occasion with this man standing there, with his guards behind him, and Lincoln behind it all,” Margaret recounted. Walking into Dr. King’s presence was an indelible experience. Now 94, standing near Dr. King in 1963 is still one of the “major experiences” of her life, one her son was lucky enough to share with her.

Into the Future

ment in the moment—from college students to Capitol Hill Village seniors, the forum stirred an effort to continue the intergenerational discussion.

Being There

One story from that winter day that captures the spirit of the March, in its grassroots glory, is that of Margaret Hollister and her son Paul. Just 13 in August 1963, Paul remembered that “in our family the man stayed home and the woman took me along with her.” Margaret, a white social worker, had been warned not to go to the March, that it might be dangerous. But she and her son set out

A speech contest will be held through participating Capitol Hill middle and high schools— students will write their own “I Have a Dream.” Winners will give their speeches at the February 23rd event and receive scholarship prizes. The Overbeck Project is now collecting stories about the March through its website, at www.CapitolHillHistory.org/Memories. A form is available there for submitting details; it allows one person to enter a story on behalf of another, and students are encouraged to interview older relatives in order to assist them in preparing their memories for submission. “Were You There? Remembering the 1963 March on Washington” takes place on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol Street, NE. Go to www.CapitolHillHistory.org/Memories to submit stories of the March on Washington and contact Pat Brockett at pbrockett@dwx.com for more information about the event. H

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What Makes a Neighborhood Great?

s a resident of Capitol Hill and the executive director of the Capitol Riverfront BID, I often wonder what makes a neighborhood great. I am thankful to live in one of the best neighborhoods in our city, one that has been ranked as one of the Top 10 neighborhoods in the nation by the American Planning Association. As an urban planner involved in “city building”, I often think of the attributes of Capitol Hill that can be applied to our new neighborhood in the Capitol Riverfront. A Sense of Community – A full time and fully vested residential population does more than anything to create a sense of community. Capitol Riverfront now has almost 4,000 residents who provide the animation to the backdrops created by homes, businesses, institutions, and parks, neighbors who we turn to in times of joy or sorrow, to celebrate the seasons and major holidays, and to interact with on a daily basis, and nearly 1,000 new residential units are currently under construction in the Front. Parks & Open Space – Capitol Hill has many great urban parks and a variety of playgrounds and recreation centers that serve as open space relief and outdoor living rooms. Parks are fundamental building blocks of any neighborhood, and the Capitol Riverfront is fortunate to have three new parks – Diamond Teague Park & Piers, Yards Park, & Canal Park – that are beautifully designed, provide access to the river, and create social gathering places for our residents. These parks are part of a larger open space network that ties into the 20mile Anacostia Riverwalk Trail system. Civic Resources – From neighborhood churches and public schools, to post offices and libraries, Capitol Hill has civic resources that are functional, educational, and spiritual. Other civic buildings provide entertainment and education such as the Folger Shakespeare Theater and the Hill Center, while the U.S. Capitol complex give us glimpses into our Federal Government’s legislative and judicial system. In the Front, we are in the 50 H HillRag | January 2013

by Michael Stevens

The townhouse project known as Capitol Quarter has been completed.

Canal Park and its skating rink opened in Novemeber.

Yards Park summer concerts brought a city-wide crowd to Capitol Riverfront.

beginning stages of layering in a range of civic resources. Perhaps the most important addition will be the reopening of the Van Ness School as a DCPS elementary school to accommodate the many children of Riverfront families and provide that important civic element—a neighborhood school. The construction of the Arthur Capper Carrollsburg community center will also be an important piece of our civic infrastructure, as will new day care centers for children. Shopping: A Mix of Uses – Being able to shop and dine in one’s own neighborhood is a fundamental principle of a great neighborhood. Eastern Market fulfills many shopping needs while also serving as the social and communal heart of the Hill. In the Capitol Riverfront, 2013 and 2014 will bring the opening of at least seven new restaurants, a 50,000 SF Harris Teeter grocery store, and a 28,000 SF VIDA Fitness club. This is the beginning of a range of neighborhood support retail for our residents, employees and visitors. Authenticity & History – Part of the charm of the Hill is its historic architecture and authenticity of place. Hill residents live in one of the largest historic districts in the U.S., one that contains a diverse range of townhouse, commercial and institutional architecture. It is the village in the city that exhibits place, authenticity and history. But how does a new neighborhood like the Capitol Riverfront achieve authenticity and place? We are trying through the reuse of those buildings that reference our maritime and industrial heritage. Many of the historic buildings in the Yards development are being re-purposed with new uses while preserving their architectural character – the Boilermaker Shops, the Foundry Lofts, and the Lumbershed Building are all part of our maritime/industrial history and will have new life with numerous uses. Dozens of historic residential townhomes remain and are incorporated into the Capitol Quarter rebuild of the Arthur Capper complex. And we hope that two of our largest industrial buildings – the former Pepco gen-

The Future—An Urban Design Framework Plan

In response to that condition and in an effort to keep positioning the

Capitol Riverfront as a great urban neighborhood, the BID hired the consulting firm AECOM to prepare an Urban Design Framework Plan that will serve as a guide for future development and public investment over the next 20 years. That plan has been completed and will be unveiled at our BID Annual Meeting luncheon on January 16, 2013. Components of the plan include the following: • A comprehensive open space and park system that connects to other parks. • More transit options with access to the north and south, and east/west along M Street, SE/SW. • Better street connections within the neighborhood and to adjacent neighborhoods. • A retail cluster strategy that maximizes retail development placement and uses. • A civic use plan that creates a framework of civic/cultural uses throughout the neighborhood. • A street hierarchy that emphasizes the pedestrian experience, accommodates transit and bicycles as well as cars, and creates a memorable public realm. • A temporary urbanism plan that animates vacant parcels until development occurs and emphasizes the use of public art. • Design guidelines that encourage high quality architecture that reinforces and animates the public realm at the street level. • Design treatments for our gateways, portals and freeway underpasses. There will be big ideas and implementation strategies that I will present in greater detail in the February issue of the Hill Rag, so stay tuned. We remain excited about the future of the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood as we refine the vision and tactics to achieve a great urban neighborhood. And as we begin to implement those ideas and the strategies of the plan, we will always look to Capitol Hill as one of the best examples of a great, urban, walkable neighborhood. Michael Stevens, AICP is Executive Director – Capitol Riverfront BID. H

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eration plant in Buzzard Point and the DC Water Pump Station at the terminus of New Jersey Avenue, SE – will some day become grand adaptive reuse projects that could house retail, restaurant, museum and office uses. Walkability & Transportation Options – Washington is a city rich in walkable, urban neighborhoods, and the Hill is no exception with a high rate of residential density tied to the Metro rail and bus system that provides us with mass transit options. The option to not own a car and to be able to walk, bicycle, or take transit to one’s destinations is another fundamental principle of great urban neighborhoods. The Capitol Riverfront reflects this ethos, located as it is on Metro’s Green line with access at the Navy Yard/Ballpark station. We are also layering in a high rate of residential density, and the ability to walk to any number of current or future neighborhood destinations. We will pursue public transportation connections to other destinations, such as Circulator and streetcars, to allow our residents to move around the city without a car. More Capital Bike Share stations will only enhance our mobility options. The Capitol Riverfront has been in a rapid transformation since 2000 when new office buildings were constructed to house defense contractors. The opening of Nationals Park and thousands of residential units has further identified us as a new urban neighborhood. Our new parks create a sense of place and community where primarily negative perceptions existed before, and the new restaurants and grocery store will add neighborhood shopping and dining as a fundamental retail options. Much has been achieved in a 12 year period. But much remains to be done – the neighborhood is approximately 32% built-out with another 24 million SF of mixed-use development to be constructed in the years ahead. While we have over 11 million SF of new development, there are still gaps in our “urban fabric” where development has not occurred.

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h streetlife Authentic Cheesesteaks Arrive on H Street by Elise Bernard

Taylor Charles Steak and Ice Brings Authentic Cheesesteaks to H Street NE

Taylor Charles Steak and Ice (1320 H Street NE, http://www. steakandice.com) is the new Philly

you first walk in you see an internally illuminated ordering sign laying out all of your menu options. Next up is the graffiti mural that decorates the ceiling, and parts of the walls. The final three touches are the streetlights hanging from the ceiling over the tables you would normally only

breast, and portabella mushroom caps. Sides include the predictable fries (original, bay, cheese, “sloppy,” and pizza), plus Taylor’s Balls, Charles’ Balls, truffled cheese steak eggrolls, and crispy chicken fingers. The Taylor’s Balls are cheese fritters, and the Charles’ Balls are zucchini fritters. The condiments are out and ready for you to fix your meal up as you see fit. Wash it all down with a Penn Pop fountain drink, or a glass of Kool-Aid (they sell bottled water too, but c’mon, you’re already eating a cheese steak). They also offer a kids menu drawn from the adult selections, except that kids can also order the grilled cheese. For dessert, diners can enjoy custard, gelati, ice cream sandwiches, and rotating flavors of water ice.

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Bardo Comes to Bladensburg Road

Chances are that you’ve already heard a little something about Bardo, the massive brew pub slated to open up at 1200-1216 Bladensburg Road NE. Bardo is the brainchild of the former owners of the now defunct Bardo Rodeo and Dr. Dremo’s bars in Arlington. Both of those bars had large and loyal followings. The plans for Bardo sound like it has the potential to create the same sort of fan base. The concept is ambitious. 500 seats (most of them outdoors), self-serve beer taps for craft beers, cornhole, and the largest brewery in the DC area.

AVA Apartments Now Renting

Perhaps you’ve watched the progress of the construction at 318 I Street NE? Well, the work is finally complete, and the AVA (http://www.avahstreetdistrictapartments.com) is ready to rent. The AVA is a 138-unit apartment building offering a mix of studio, and one and two bedroom living

Release Blowdry Bar (1017 H Street NE, www.reTaylor Charles Steak and Ice turns out its own take on the Philly classic. Graffiti murals adorns the ceiling at leasetheblowdrybar.com) ofthe newly opened Taylor Charles Steak and Ice fers a new service on H Street NE. Rather than investing cheesesteak/Philadelphia water ice find outdoors, and the manhole cov- the time and money in venture from the guys behind the ers embedded in the floor. It works, a full-on cut and color, wildly popular Taylor Gourmet (1116 mostly. The one downside to using Release invites you to H Street NE, http://www.taylorgour- actual streetlights is that the glare can relax why they style your met.com) sandwich empire. This is be a little bit blinding from the wrong hair for a more affordtheir first non-Taylor Gourmet loca- angle, but it didn’t bother me once I able rate. Prices start as tion to open, and it’s clear that they’ve actually sat down. low as $35, but Release Of course, the primary attraction is also offers premium put no less effort into creating something really unique here. I had heard the food. Aside from the cheese steaks, “Goddess” packages that prior to my first visit that the owners main offerings include large hotdogs include eyebrow/eyelash sought to reference the experience of (which seemed more like sausages to work, and full makeup ordering a cheesesteak outside from a me), a couple of salads, a veggie sand- application. Blowdry street stand, while still offering an in- wich, two chicken cutlet sandwiches, bars are a somewhat new door dining experience. They accom- and a sloppy joe. Cheese steak base idea, but they appear to The AVA offers a fresh rental option along the H Street Corridor plished this in several ways. When fillings include beef rib-eye, chicken be taking off nationally. 52 H HillRag | January 2013

spaces. Rents start at $1,645 for the smallest (403 sq. feet) studio. A one bedroom will set you back at least $1,780, and you can expect to pay a minimum of $2,355 for a two bedroom. In addition to some pretty slick apartments, residents also enjoy shared courtyards and other spaces, as well as a fitness center. The target audience appears to be primarily the under-35 crowd. The units are well appointed, and it’s clear someone put a great deal of thought into how people live in their apartments. From the apartment layouts, to space separators, to the customizable closet storage, the units are a little different than your average apartment. As of press time, renters have already snapped up 14% of the AVA’s units. The majority of those rented spaces have been two bedrooms (the total split of all units is 25% studio, 35% one bedroom, and 40% two bedroom).

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Over the years local residents have placed a bakery near the top of the list of most desired businesses along the H Street NE Corridor. Those residents are about to get their wish in Batter Bowl Bakery (403 H Street NE, http://www.the-bbb.com). Meseret Bekele and Samuel Ergete are opening the bakery right next door to their popular restaurant Ethiopic (401 H Street NE, http://www.ethiopicrestaurant. com). Batter Bowl will sell breads, pastries, cupcakes, soups, salads, and some open faced sandwiches. I’m told they will always have at least one or two vegan options. An unexpected twist is that the menu will also include waffles, pancakes, and French toast. Capacity is about 35, with seating for roughly 20 patrons. Batter Bowl will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. They hope to be open around the new year. For more on what’s abuzz on and around H Street you can visit my blog http://frozentropics.blogspot.com. You can send me tips, or questions at elise.bernard@gmail. com. H

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Housing Construction Boom Crosses South Capitol Street

residential building boom that has covered the city in construction cranes is now underway in Southwest, which will soon bring several new apartment buildings and even more new residents to the neighborhood. With more than 1,500 multifamily units either currently under construction or planned to start construction this year, the streets and sidewalks of Southwest will no doubt be more crowded with construction equipment and people. Three buildings are currently under construction and several more are scheduled to start in 2013. The last time a new multifamily building opened its doors in the quadrant was in 2005 when Potomac Place Condos came on the market. Since then, there have been a couple of condo conversion projects, but no new construction until now. This time around, most of the multifamily buildings are planned as rental apartments.

by William Rich signed the 11-story apartment building, which will have a rooftop pool with BBQ grills and outdoor fire pit, cyber cafe, and a resident gaming lounge with kitchen. In-unit features will include: Energy Star stainless steel appliances, electric oven ranges with ceramic glass cook tops, solar shades, 42” upper cabinets, double vanities in select units, garden soaking tubs, and stand-up showers in select units. Several units on the higher floors will have views into Nationals Park, the Anacostia River, the Capitol dome and the Washington Monument. Project Website: www.camdensouthcapitol.com

Sky House

The first residential phase of Waterfront Station began construction in the winter of 2012. Two of the former Environmental Protection Agency buildings at the old Waterside First Up - Camden South Capitol Mall were sold to Urban Atlantic the prior Construction began in the middle of 2011 at year and they began transforming the old ofmain entrance to Sky House phase one will be only steps away Camden South Capitol apartments across the street fice buildings into rental apartments in part- The from the Waterfront Station Safeway. Photo: William Rich from Nationals Park at the corner of South Capi- nership with the JBG Companies. Sky House tol Street, SW and O Street, SW. By June, leasing phase one (the east tower) started first and status. Leasing will begin this summer on phase should begin and move-ins shortly thereafter at the the second phase building (west tower) began a one. Project Website: www.skyhousedc.com 276-unit project. There will be ground floor retail few months later. Upon completion, both buildspace – perhaps a restaurant or bar that will cater to ings will contain 530 apartments with 20% set Nats fans. Local firm WDG Architecture has de- aside as affordable housing for households earn- The Wharf A major milestone took place in late 2012 when ing up to 50% of Area Median Income (AMI) the Zoning Commission gave preliminary approval and will be the tallest residential buildings in for the Stage 2 Planned Unit Development (PUD) Southwest. The buildings have been designed for phase one of development at The Wharf along by local firm Wiencek & Associates, which the Southwest Waterfront. Pending any delays will have a blue glass exterior and will blend in with the existing office buildings at Wa- in obtaining financing and any other loose ends, terfront Station. RD Jones & Associates de- groundbreaking on Phase One is only a few months signed the interiors to include several project away. There are five residential buildings planned amenities for each building including a fitness in phase one of development – three rental apartcenter, club room, demonstration kitchen, and ment buildings and two condominium buildings. pet washing area. Outdoor amenities will in- The two rental apartment buildings in Parcel 2 will clude rooftop pools and decks, gardens, and contain approximately 481 units with about 30% set a fire pit. Both buildings will be designed aside as affordable and workforce housing. About slightly different, but they both will have one third of the units in Parcel 2 will be considered similar amenities and common areas will re- “micro units.” These units will range from 330 - 380 Camden South Capitol will be the first new rental apartment building semble a boutique hotel. The buildings will be square feet and will have space-saving features such to open in Southwest in several decades when it opens later this year. at least LEED certified, but may reach Silver as built-in furniture and cabinets, Murphy beds, and Photo: William Rich

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small appliances. Large windows will offer views of the Washington Channel and some units will have small French balconies. The theory behind having smaller units is that the lifestyle of people in cities has changed - many renters spend less time in their living space and more time at restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues, which will all be present at The Wharf. Smaller units are also more affordable for renters (and more profitable for developers). Parcel 4A is planned as a 175-unit rental apartment building (about 40% set aside as affordable and workforce housing) facing Maine Avenue, SW with units on the upper floors On the Washington Channel side of Parcel 4, a 134-unit condo building is planned. A second condo building is planned where St. Augustine’s Church is located today with 109 units (12 set aside as workforce units), but that building won’t get started in 2013. Project Website: www. wharfdc.com

St. Matthew’s

A lot on the corner of M Street, SW and Delaware Avenue, SW will soon become 210 rental apartment units and a new sanctuary for St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. A portion of the units will be set aside as either affordable or workforce housing. Some of the planned apartment amenities include a fitness center, lounge, and screening room. Design cues for the building were taken from neighboring residences like River Park and Waterfront Tower, and the incorporation of a courtyard was done to fit in with the Southwest building style of having apartments frame courtyards. Interim uses on the site have included a Christmas tree lot and a community garden while the project went through the approvals process. The PUD was approved in 2012 and construction is supposed to get started by the end of this year. Will rich is a blogger at Southwest… The Little Quadrant that Could (www. southwestquadrant.blogspot.com). H

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New Businesses, New Traditions, New Year by Sharon Bosworth

s New Year 2013 opens we focus on the everchanging business scene on our historic corridor. Presently the youngest business on Barracks Row is gadget repair specialist uBreakiFix which opened in November 2012. Adam Nations, who owns and manages the shop with partner, Matt Allen, just announced a big breakthrough: uBreakiFix has been authenticated by Google. That means when we google “cell phone repair Capitol

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Hill” their name and number will pop up. The shop’s most common repairs are broken screens on iPhones and iPads. However, any broken electronic device with a power button is of interest to uBreakiFix including laptops, monitors and printers. The installation of laptop 56 H HillRag | January 2013

site has been under construction for 1 ½ years. An upscale Turkish kebob restaurant, Tash, will open in the first quarter of 2013 on the street level.

Beginnings and Endings on the Row

2013 will be the year of murals. The City Arts mural, sponsored by Barracks Row Main Street currently visible under and on the north face of the 295 overpass, finally will be completed as soon as warm weather returns. A mid-2013 ribbon cutting is planned. The owners of Nooshi Sushi, Tash and their architects are studying the south face of their building. With sufficient community support, a world renowned artist will be commissioned by the two businesses to create a mural there. Interior of uBreakiFix, 407A 8th Street, SE, (above Popeyes) After 20 plus years, Backstage Cosupgrades is also offered. Many prob- tumes, 545 8th Street, SE, will close when their lease lems can be fixed while you wait. Store expires on January 1, 2013. We’ll soon see construcpolicy is that a firm estimate will be tion begin at that location for DCanter, a new condelivered in 24 hours. So far, the new cept retailer focusing on tastings and sales of bouCapitol Hill location trends with the tique wine and beer. Construction is well underway rest of the country - people of all de- at three new restaurants: Ambar, 523 8th Street, SE; mographics from elementary school Rose’s Luxury, 717 8th Street, SE; and Kraze Burger, kids to seniors, regularly break their 415 8th Street, SE. These should all open in that orsmart gadgets. However, there was one der by mid 2013. In late 2012, The Family Room, new service added to the menu just for upstairs at 411 8th Street, SE, closed. In mid Deour location: military personnel being cember 2012, Snead’s 8th and I Barbershop, 749 8th sent overseas must have the cameras Street, SE, closed with the retirement of Mr. Snead removed from their smart phones be- and the subsequent sale of his building. We are not fore deployment. That was a new one certain of the identities of new owners of the 749 building, but as of December 16, 2012, an energetic for uBreakiFix. As the year changes, there is much interior demolition was already underway. renovation underway on Barracks Row. We predict the first new business to You Say Goodbye And I Say Hello open on Barracks Row in 2013 will be Beneath the big white dome right up the street, Nooshi Sushi, 524 8th Street, SE. The there will be many new faces and some sad goodbyes

this January. As the 113th session of Congress begins on January 3, our neighborhood will bid farewell to old friends and welcome freshly elected senators, representatives and their staffs. By our Constitution on January 20 we must inaugurate the newly elected President of the United States. If January 20 Mrs. Claus, Santa Claus and a fan. Photo: John Gordon falls on a Sunday, as it does this year, then the ceremony is held on Civil Service. But we’ve managed to Monday, January 21. The Inaugura- run him aground: John is planning to tion takes place live just eight blocks continue racing dragon boats on the from Barracks Row. But should you Anacostia for team Killer Bees and not want to see the grand occasion to volunteer in the area. He didn’t say live, restaurants on Barracks Row will anything about meetings. have TV coverage of the Inauguration at noon with sound upon request. 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Here in the neighborhood we in conversation with Santa’s Elf who attempt to follow the spirit of our was representing Ted’s Bulletin1014 D Street NE • Victorian of Rare Proportions w/ front & rear staircases, 6 brs, 2 bas, full basecountry’s Constitution by airing de- Matchbox Food Group at Barracks All Properties Listed On: ment, garage. $650,000 BobWilliamsRealEstate.com Yahoo.com NYTimes.com velopments of all kinds for everyone Row Main Street’s Santa Arrives on ColdwellBanker.com Google.com HomesDatabase.com 8th Street event. Maybe it was just CBMove.com Trulia.com OpenHouse.com Realtor.com WashingtonPost.com in the community to discuss early the spring-like weather during Sanand often. 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Friends’ Long Battle Honored

Friends of the Old Naval Hospital Receive Award & Plaque

discreet, but telling plaque has gone up at the Hill Center. Its compact form packs a powerful story. The story is that of the Friends of the Old Naval Hospital -- without whom there would be no community-enticing, activity-packed Hill Center. Without the extraordinary input of the Friends, the Civil War-era building would be in a state of collapse, perhaps even by now demolished, instead of being one of the most handsome, inviting, historic edifices in our Nation’s capital. The magnificently restored building, once so enormously in the clutches of doom, has attracted a host of top architectural and preservation awards. And this last May the Friends were finally officially recognized for their splendid, unrelenting efforts to restore the ONH to its former grandeur. The Friends -- the epitome of grass-roots commitment and people-power -- received the top honor in the DC awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation. They shared the prestigious Chairman’s Award with The Hill Center; BELL Architects, PC; Regan Associates, LLC; Whiting-Turner; Robert Silman Associates; Grotheer & Company; Oehme, van Sweeden & Associates. The citation read out at the ceremony, concentrated largely on the work of the Friends. It said: “In 1999, a group of in58 H HillRag | January 2013

by Maggie Hall terested neighbors formed the Friends of the Old Naval Hospital with the primary goal of saving and restoring the nationally significant National Register landmark. Over the past 13 years, the Friends located plans and early photographs of the building, researched patient histories, and completed a building inventory. This information was critical in the development of two publications ‘Rehabilitation of the Old Naval Hospital: A Technical Report’ and ‘Old Naval Hospital: A Strategy for Reuse’, paving the way for the building’s eventual return to service. The Old Naval Hospital is now The Hill Center, a community center with classrooms, offices, mixed-use assembly spaces and art studios.” The story of the Friends After an award-winning restoration, the Hill Center is now a vibrant, innovative home for cultural, social, educafalls firmly into the saga cat- tional life on Capitol Hill. Photo: Chris Blackshear egory, one that truly lives up to the Webster’s definition of a heroic narrative. For 13 years sistence paid off when the Old the group, made up of people Naval Hospital Foundation living close to the massively ne- -- the group behind the Hill glected building, battled to save Center -- took over where the it, get it restored to its original Friends left off. On its website, the Hill beauty and see it injected with Center, under the section ‘Past, new life. The Friends had no Present & Future’, pays tribagenda for its eventual use. Just ute to the Friends. With the a simple, deep desire to see it heading ‘A Call for Rebirth’ it put to good use. says: “In 2000, a small group of It turned out to be a far from neighbors concerned about the easy ambition. The way was historic site’s deterioration and strewn with bureaucratic barriers, city in-fighting, politics, neglect founded the Friends of and endless pubic meetings. But the Old Naval Hospital. They The plaque, recently installed on the southwest wall of the Hill Center. in the end their dedicated per- set three goals: to see the place

properly restored, to see it turned over to an appropriate long-term occupant, and to research the history of the site and the people who have used it. “They also wanted to make sure the District government heard the voice of the community. To this end, the Friends hired the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to study the Old Naval Hospital and propose a strategy for its redevelopment and reuse. After examining the site and meeting with neighborhood residents and organizations, the ULI concluded

ther disrepair.” It was that horrific neglect that triggered the Friends into being. Greg Richey, who lived on E Street, SE, opposite the decaying building, got so sick of looking at it falling apart he canvassed near-by residents, found enough people interested in forcing the issue and founded the Friends. It took 13 years and three Mayors to save the National Landmark building that, while a Federal property, was under the stewardship of the city. Richey, who served as President

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Members of the Friends’ Board after receiving the certificate at the award ceremony. From left to right: Karl K. Kindel, Donna Hanousek, Greg Richey, Dan Daly.

that the District should select a tenant for the building that serves and represents the community.” Now the plaque completes the tribute of esteem. It reads: “In recognition of the FRIENDS OF THE OLD NAVAL HOSPITAL. Founded 1999. Whose work formed the basis for the restoration of this building.” Inscribed on the brass plaque are the names of the board members. They are: Greg Richey, Karl K. Kindel, Donna Hanousek, Dan Daly, Alice Norris, Tommy Wells, Jan Shea. There will be an official unveiling of the plaque early this year. But meanwhile Nicky Cymrot, President of the Old Naval Hospital Foundation said: “We are grateful to the Friends for having sounded the alarm and made us all aware of the potential for community use of the Old Naval Hospital. Also, we should all be grateful for the Friends drawing the attention of the city to its responsibility for seeing that the historic building did not fall into fur-

of the Friends and now lives in Seattle, WA, said: “We’re very grateful that the plaque has gone up as it represents and honors, not just the Friends, but the entire Capitol Hill community. It came together to save the Old Naval Hospital - the people named are the ones who acted as a focus. There was no resistance from the community, the resistance came from the process. If anyone had told us, in the beginning, how hard it was going to be we would have never started. But day by day, month by month, and in the end year by year, we finally got the result we were looking for. “The restoration is fantastic. We can’t imagine anyone having done a better job than the Old Naval Hospital Foundation. Every aspect of the work was top-notch. It realized our dream.”

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Real Estate Policing the Hill The MPD 1D-1 Substation

by Robert Pohl

verlooking Marion Park and the large number of residents who congregate there to converse and watch their children and dogs at play, is a brick building that contains the 1D-1 Metropolitan Police Department substation. Most nearby residents know it only as a place to get parking passes for visitors, those less lucky know it as a place to register the fact that they have been robbed, or worse. The substation is thus very much The substation and its position on Marion Park can be seen in this ca. 1993 picture from the Historic part of the fabric of the neighborAmerican Buildings Survey (LOC) hood, and thus it has a long and involved history associated with it. Lincoln’s bill, which had passed both the House The modern DC police department dates back to and Senate with no debate, required that the city – a law signed by Abraham Lincoln on August 6, 1861. more exactly, its common council – be given the job of While DC had a police force at the time, one that dated providing “all necessary accommodation” to the newly back to 1803, it was clearly too small for what it needformed police. ed to do. One city councilmember had complained the In setting up the force, the city was divided into eight previous year that “Twenty-five years ago, a lady could precincts. Over the next ten years, the city either built walk from the Navy Yard to Georgetown without fear of or rented space in each precinct, with extremely variable molestation. It is not so now.” results. An 1871 article in the Evening Star describes the state of these houses, and finds fault with almost every single one, even the “model station-house” located in Georgetown, “is missing wainscoting.” Given this level of criticism, the house of the eighth precinct, located on the corner of 5th and E Streets, Southeast, comes off looking pretty good: “A two-story good brick building; good location; recently painted, papered and carpeted.” In spite of this praise, the Star still recommends some alterations “to remedy defects in the general design and construction of the cells, and to provide a supply of water and proper ventilation.” Fifteen years later, a report by the District’s Inspector of Buildings indicated that the fifth district precinct house – there had been a reorganization in the police in 1886, and the eighth was renumbered fifth – was now the oldest of the eight precinct houses in Washington. Nonetheless, the Inspector felt that the “District is well John W. Collier and Captain William H. Mathews (LOC) equipped with buildings for the Police.” hillrag.com H 61

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Less than 20 years later, this opinion had changed. In spite of expansions to the old precinct house, as well as additional outbuildings, the now almost 40 year old structure was in need of a more permanent improvement. In early December, 1902, work began on a new station-house, which the Washington Post promised would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best-equipped of any of the police stations in the city.â&#x20AC;? Since the old building was being torn down, and the evil-doers of the city unlikely to cease their trade while the new buildThe 5th Street view of the substation (RSP) ing was built, the fifth precinct moved to 243 10th few years after it opened. In 1909, Street Southeast as a temporary on the day after William Howard measure. Although prisoners were Taft was inaugurated as President, to be held in other precinctâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jails, John W. Collier, police officer in the and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;front or parlor room looks fifth precinct, shot his superior offia trifle bare without carpet or the cer, Captain William H. Mathews. other usual furnishingsâ&#x20AC;? the Post felt Collier had attempted to call in that â&#x20AC;&#x153;it serves a purpose in the consick earlier that afternoon, and duct of police business just as well as Mathews had demanded the offithrough originally intended for that.â&#x20AC;? cer report to the station-house to prove how sick he was. Shortly after A Scandal on Marion Park Collier arrived, his fellow-officers The new precinct house had heard a single shot ring out from its most notorious moment just a Mathewsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; office, and upon entering, could only determine that their Captain was indeed dead. During Collierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trial, which turned out to be just the sort of circus that we have become used to in recent years, the defendant claimed selfdefense, that Mathews had reached into his pocket, and thus Collier had felt the need to defend himself in a lethal way. The jury bought it, at least to some degree, as their eventual verdict of manslaughter indicated. Nonetheless, Collier was sentenced to 15

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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. BROOKLAND 1254 IRVING ST NE 1003 EVARTS ST NE 1300 TAYLOR ST NE 1805 MONROE ST NE 1251 HAMLIN ST NE 2816 12TH ST NE 1237 IRVING ST NE 4410 13TH PL NE 648 FRANKLIN ST NE 1004 NEWTON ST NE 1903 KEARNY ST NE 4021 13TH ST NE 227 CROMWELL TER NE 4613 SARGENT RD NE 136 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE 133 HAWAII AVE NE 714 FARRAGUT PL NE

$610,000 $600,000 $553,000 $534,000 $525,000 $461,000 $455,000 $430,000 $430,000 $430,000 $424,900 $395,000 $384,000 $370,000 $364,000 $180,000 $175,000

3 4 5 6 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 2

BURLEITH 3609 T ST NW

$926,000

CAPITOL HILL

Neighborhood

Price BR

FEE SIMPLE

1368 HAMILTON ST NW 1522 ALLISON ST NW 1300 MADISON ST NW 1221 INGRAHAM ST NW 5710 13TH ST NW 1227 HAMILTON ST NW

$790,000 $649,900 $549,000 $499,900 $380,000 $364,000

16TH STREET HEIGHTS

4 3 3 3 3 3

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK 4816 47TH ST NW 4611 44TH ST NW 4437 BUTTERWORTH PL NW 4409 RIVER RD NW 4917 BUTTERWORTH PL NW 4450 ALTON PL NW 4510 HARRISON ST NW 4427 FESSENDEN ST NW 4407 FESSENDEN ST NW

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$1,102,500 $925,000 $895,000 $809,000 $785,000 $710,000 $706,500 $695,000 $606,000

ANACOSTIA 2106 MINNESOTA AVE SE 2268 MOUNT VIEW PL SE 1932 NAYLOR RD SE

$235,000 $205,000 $165,000

BLOOMINGDALE 5 U ST NW

$620,000

BRENTWOOD 2311 13TH PL NE

$270,000

BRIGHTWOOD

3 2 3 3

822 BUTTERNUT ST NW 6300 5TH ST NW 723 SOMERSET PL NW 802 GERANIUM ST NW 717 SOMERSET PL NW 523 SOMERSET PL NW 817 QUACKENBOS ST NW 7627 9TH ST NW 1515 UNDERWOOD ST NW

$430,000 $350,000 $325,000 $291,000 $270,000 $265,000 $262,500 $240,000 $589,000

5 4 3

4 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 4

19 9TH ST SE 118 3RD ST SE 718 EAST CAPITOL ST NE 623 6TH ST NE 1210 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE 502 E ST NE 530 5TH ST SE 1310 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE 309 6TH ST SE 918 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE 133 E ST SE 409 6TH ST NE 23 3RD ST NE 628 6TH ST NE 1300 C ST NE 645 K ST NE 406 TENNESSEE AVE NE 1319 SOUTH CAROLINA AVE SE 615 ACKER PL NE 1324 F ST NE 700 4TH ST SE 536 10TH ST SE 1123 7TH ST NE 1312 F ST NE 1508 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE 1211 D ST NE 1021 6TH ST NE 768 11TH ST SE 1355 IVES PL SE 1205 C ST SE 260 WARREN ST NE 1614 A ST NE 335 18TH ST NE 1821 E ST NE 2002 C ST NE 627 SOUTH CAROLINA AVE SE 1209 FLORIDA AVE NE

$1,550,000 $1,215,000 $1,200,000 $1,180,000 $1,180,000 $1,029,000 $924,500 $875,000 $820,000 $815,000 $800,000 $789,096 $740,000 $730,000 $724,000 $693,000 $689,000 $675,000 $655,000 $650,000 $627,500 $624,000 $615,000 $602,000 $600,000 $596,000 $579,000 $551,500 $520,000 $515,900 $485,000 $481,000 $437,500 $425,000 $425,000 $400,000 $381,500

CHEVY CHASE 3835 HARRISON ST NW 3907 MCKINLEY ST NW 3241 ARCADIA PL NW 3911 MCKINLEY ST NW 3344 RUNNYMEDE PL NW 5335 42ND PL NW 2713 UNICORN LN NW 3035 MILITARY RD NW 5513 NEBRASKA AVE NW 5311 43RD ST NW 5730 26TH ST NW 3631 JENIFER ST NW 3307 MILITARY RD NW

$2,275,000 $1,350,000 $1,174,000 $1,085,000 $960,000 $955,000 $895,000 $880,000 $835,000 $785,000 $765,000 $749,000 $730,000

6 6 4 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 4 3 5 4 4 3 2 3 3 2 2 3 2 3 4 4 3 2 2 2 2 4 3 3 3 2

5 6 4 4 5 4 3 4 3 3 4 4 4

5227 CHEVY CHASE PKWY NW 3229 MILITARY RD NW 5400 31ST ST NW

$720,000 $710,100 $650,000

3 4 4

CHILLUM 5527 2ND ST NW 5725 NORTH CAPITOL ST NE 5511 2ND ST NW

$427,000 $399,603 $200,000

CLEVELAND PARK 3501 NEWARK ST NW 3038 MACOMB ST NW 3210 NEWARK ST NW 4427 NEBRASKA AVE NW 3024 RODMAN ST NW

$4,450,000 $3,275,000 $3,107,000 $825,000 $755,100

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2725 13TH ST NW 719 PRINCETON PL NW 1224 FAIRMONT ST NW 629 OTIS PL NW 3807 10TH ST NW 916 EUCLID ST NW 519 KENYON ST NW 1412 MERIDIAN PL NW 774 HARVARD ST NW 3446 BROWN ST NW 3446 BROWN ST NW 952 SHEPHERD ST NW 2609 SHERMAN AVE NW 1370 TAYLOR ST NW 772 IRVING ST NW 619 IRVING ST NW 3300 SHERMAN AVE NW 629 KENYON ST NW 2921 SHERMAN AVE NW 443 LAMONT ST NW 648 PARK RD NW 906 EUCLID ST NW

$975,000 $710,000 $685,000 $639,500 $625,000 $622,000 $540,000 $527,500 $507,000 $505,500 $505,500 $504,000 $467,500 $461,500 $450,000 $445,299 $380,000 $376,750 $337,500 $316,000 $315,000 $260,000

CONGRESS HEIGHTS 526 FOXHALL PL SE 510 NEWCOMB ST SE 856 MARJORIE CT SE 4410 BARNABY RD SE 1216 BARNABY TER SE 160 DANBURY ST SW 1264 BARNABY TER SE

$225,000 $224,000 $215,000 $215,000 $190,000 $160,000 $95,100

CRESTWOOD 4500 17TH ST NW 4420 17TH ST NW

$1,129,000 $909,000

DEANWOOD 219 56TH PL NE 1023 48TH ST NE 1128 48TH PL NE 4933 LEE ST NE 3958 BLAINE ST NE 545 42ND ST NE 77 54TH ST SE 800 DIVISION AVE NE 830 51ST ST NE 4511 EADS PL NE 214 56TH ST NE 208 56TH ST NE 526 60TH ST NE 228 56TH ST NE 805 52ND ST NE

$370,000 $273,000 $255,000 $255,000 $230,000 $225,000 $210,000 $181,320 $174,000 $149,000 $115,000 $105,000 $55,500 $54,200 $50,000

4 3 3

4 5 6 3 3

$1,975,000 $1,750,000

FOX

1707 4460 4452 4454

GEO

3123 3128 2708 3327 1312 1338

GLE

5038 6 4 3 3 2 4 4 3 5 3 3 4 2 3 2 5 2 4 2 3 3 3

3 4 3 3 3 2 3

5 4

8 4 3 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2

DUPONT 1708 SWANN ST NW 1301 21ST ST NW

1113 4274 3322 3949 1509

5 3

GLO

3803 2336 2311

HIL

716 1211 1629 3116 2512

HIL

3932

KAL

2324 2563

LED

64 B 1934 148 16 W 8 AD 419

LILY

3320 3354

LOG

1219 1315 1519 905 1424 1817 1219

2601

MIC

1927 4414 5115

1728 1862 1813 3105

ECKINGTON 113 R ST NW 120 R ST NE 10 T ST NW 44 SEATON PL NW 51 T ST NE

$790,000 $500,000 $430,000 $400,000 $313,800

FOREST HILLS 4900 32ND ST NW 4802 32ND ST NW #4802

$1,725,000 $1,225,000

FORT DUPONT PARK 1113 CHAPLIN ST SE 4274 SOUTHERN AVE SE 3322 ELY PL SE 3949 R ST SE 1509 FORT DAVIS PL SE

$235,000 $225,000 $205,000 $130,000 $115,252

FOXHALL RIDGE 1707 SURREY LN NW 4460 MACARTHUR BLVD NW 44521/2 MACARTHUR BLVD NW 4454 MACARTHUR BLVD NW

$790,000 $997,990 $958,120 $951,980

GEORGETOWN 3123 DUMBARTON ST NW 3128 P ST NW 2708 P ST NW 3327 O ST NW 1312 31ST ST NW 1338 28TH ST NW

$7,000,000 $3,250,000 $1,850,000 $1,825,000 $1,525,000 $755,000

GLENNCREST 5038 KIMI GRAY CT SE

$285,000

GLOVER PARK 3803 BENTON ST NW 2336 HUIDEKOPER PL NW 2311 HUIDEKOPER PL NW

$805,000 $760,000 $750,000

HILL CREST 716 BAYLEY PL SE 1211 34TH PL SE 1629 30TH ST SE 3116 W ST SE 2512 Q ST SE

$247,200 $229,000 $185,000 $150,000 $115,000

HILLANDALE 3932 GEORGETOWN CT NW

$1,135,000

KALORAMA 2324 TRACY PL NW 2563 WATERSIDE DR NW

$2,225,000 $825,000

64 BRYANT ST NW 1934 2ND ST NW 148 U ST NW 16 W ST NW 8 ADAMS ST NW 419 ELM ST NW

$820,000 $800,000 $635,000 $540,000 $455,000 $345,000

LEDROIT PARK

LILY PONDS 3320 BLAINE ST NE 3354 CLAY ST NE

$83,000 $75,000

5 3 3 2 3

6 4

3 4 3 3 3

4 3 3 3

6 6 4 4 4 2

3 4 4

4 4 3 2 3

5 4 4 4 3 4 4 3

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LOGAN CIRCLE

1219 Q ST NW $1,550,000 6 $1,269,000 4 1315 RIGGS ST NW 1519 KINGMAN PL NW $1,237,500 5 905 M ST NW $1,100,000 4 1424 12TH ST NW $825,000 2 1817 VERMONT AVE NW $774,900 3 $724,900 2 1219 S ST NW

MASSACHUSETTS AVE. HTS. 2601 30TH ST NW

$5,150,000

MICHIGAN PARK 1927 SHEPHERD ST NE 4414 19TH PL NE 5115 SOUTH DAKOTA AVE NE

$575,000 $399,999 $350,000

MOUNT PLEASANT 1728 IRVING ST NW 1862 PARK RD NW 1813 INGLESIDE TER NW 3105 17TH ST NW

$780,000 $750,000 $749,000 $724,700

3 3 4

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$1,063,000 $835,000

1429 MORSE ST NE 1719 LYMAN PL NE 1417 WEST VIRGINIA AVE NE 2017 M ST NE OBSERVATORY CIRCLE 1670 MONTELLO AVE NE 3831 GARFIELD ST NW $845,000 3 1230 OWEN PL NE 2819 38TH ST NW $810,000 3 1121 HOLBROOK TER NE

OLD CITY 1361 INDEPENDENCE CT SE 805 7TH ST NE 719 11TH ST NE 1321 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE 1427 D ST SE 610 14TH ST NE 1413 E ST SE 1346 EMERALD ST NE 1605 D ST NE 1518 CONSTITUTION AVE NE 616 M ST NE 521 25TH PL NE 1140 ABBEY PL NE 1692 KRAMER ST NE 1700 Q ST NW 2035 13TH ST NW 1525 6TH ST NW 1231 4TH ST NW

$1,072,000 $762,400 $715,000 $710,000 $700,000 $695,000 $630,000 $615,000 $455,000 $440,000 $430,000 $407,000 $360,000 $279,000 $1,501,000 $957,000 $545,000 $415,000

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TRINIDAD

U STREET 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 4 2 4 4 3 3 5 3 3 2

PALISADES 4872 RESERVOIR RD NW 5620 SHERIER PL NW 5358 MACARTHUR BLVD NW 4737 MACARTHUR BLVD NW 5101 SHERIER PL NW 4410 LINGAN RD NW 4833 RESERVOIR RD NW 5027 FULTON ST NW

$2,000,000 $1,470,789 $1,175,000 $835,000 $752,000 $737,000 $712,500 $1,005,000

5 5 4 4 4 3 3 5

PETWORTH 3916 5TH ST NW 310 GALLATIN ST NW 3924 5TH ST NW 912 MADISON ST NW 5008 7TH ST NW 37 HAMILTON ST NW 716 INGRAHAM ST NW 225 FARRAGUT ST NW 5202 KANSAS AVE NW 23 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW 5025 4TH ST NW 8 GRANT CIR NW 4311 4TH ST NW 5402 9TH ST NW 4835 KANSAS AVE NW 826 CRITTENDEN ST NW 4834 7TH ST NW 713 HAMILTON ST NW

$590,000 $549,000 $540,000 $499,900 $491,000 $487,500 $472,500 $455,000 $449,900 $429,923 $418,000 $380,000 $368,000 $360,000 $358,000 $300,000 $250,000 $210,000

PHILLIPS PARK 2163 DUNMORE LN NW

$4,400,000

RANDLE HEIGHTS 1907 RIDGE PL SE 2703 KNOX TER SE 1806 MORRIS RD SE

$255,000 $212,000 $170,000

RIGGS PARK 5030 SARGENT RD NE

$236,000

3 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 6

2223 13TH ST NW 2221 13TH ST NW 2251 12TH PL NW 972 FLORIDA AVE NW

3740 APPLETON ST NW

5045 VAN NESS ST NW 5039 OVERLOOK RD NW 4730 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW

$1,830,000 $1,390,000 $895,000

TAKOMA PARK 6611 5TH ST NW 7314 BLAIR RD NW 43 TUCKERMAN ST NW 89 UNDERWOOD ST NW

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$542,000 $525,000 $270,000 $240,000

$765,000

WESLEY HEIGHTS 4515 CATHEDRAL AVE NW 4401 DEXTER ST NW 3201 44TH ST NW 4340 WESTOVER PL NW

$2,265,000 $2,050,000 $1,650,000 $985,429

3 3 3 2

3 4 5 5 3

$308,000 $234,900

CHEVY CHASE 5315 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #109 5431 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #1 5402 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #303 5315 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #310

$299,000 $275,000 $270,000 $190,000

CLEVELAND PARK 2733 ORDWAY ST NW #5 3921 LANGLEY CT NW #570 3446 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #209 3616 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #301 2710 MACOMB ST NW #410 4007 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #304 4600 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #311 3024 WISCONSIN AVE NW #210 3883 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #606 2710 MACOMB ST NW #211 3446 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #100 4007 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #102 2718 ORDWAY ST NW #3

$525,000 $437,000 $430,000 $332,500 $302,500 $290,000 $283,000 $268,000 $245,000 $185,000 $170,000 $450,000 $330,000

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS

1103 PARK RD NW #8 $680,000 1341 FAIRMONT ST NW #2 $679,000 3532 13TH ST NW #1 $657,732 WOODRIDGE 1319 HARVARD ST NW #PH $642,000 2966 CARLTON AVE NE $489,000 6 1323 CLIFTON ST NW #31 $624,000 2812 26TH ST NE $329,900 2 1417 CHAPIN ST NW #506 $549,500 1436 CHANNING ST NE $260,000 4 1354 EUCLID ST NW #202A $532,000 3410 24TH ST NE $225,000 3 1429 CLIFTON ST NW #4 $520,000 2620 EVARTS ST NE $150,000 3 1324 EUCLID ST NW #308 $468,000 1300 BELMONT ST NW #301 $435,000 754 PARK RD NW #06 $386,000 1324 EUCLID ST NW #302 $378,000 16TH STREET HEIGHTS 2600 SHERMAN AVE NW #302 $366,500 5754 COLORADO AVE NW #302 $325,000 2 2535 13TH ST NW #204 $359,100 1400 OGLETHORPE ST NW #11 $139,000 1 1106 COLUMBIA RD NW #101 $325,000 1301 LONGFELLOW ST NW #104 $109,000 1 1439 EUCLID ST NW #306 $300,000 732 LAMONT ST NW #302 $295,000 ADAMS MORGAN 1437 SPRING RD NW #11 $292,000 1700 KALORAMA RD NW #410 $950,000 2 1441 EUCLID ST NW #107 $269,500 1622 BEEKMAN PL NW #A $700,000 3 1458 COLUMBIA RD NW #110 $260,000 2448 ONTARIO RD NW #2 $600,000 2 3211 8TH ST SE #3 $65,000 2363 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #2 $530,000 2 1808 BELMONT RD NW #3 $415,000 1 DOWNTOWN 1811 WYOMING AVE NW #44 $589,900 2 616 E ST NW #806 $308,000 1811 WYOMING AVE NW #2 $569,900 2 2130 CATHEDRAL AVE NW

$1,675,000

CONDO

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK 4101 ALBEMARLE ST NW #415 4101 ALBEMARLE ST NW #405

$630,000 $450,000

BLOOMINGDALE 2201 2ND ST NW #24 2201 2ND ST NW #43 70 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #304 149 W ST NW #32

$339,900 $299,900 $265,000 $208,000

BRIGHTWOOD $164,900

BROOKLAND 3719 12TH ST NE #201 95 HAWTHORNE CT NE #95 4408 1ST PL NE #13

$294,750 $200,000 $84,099

CAPITOL HILL

$469,950 $449,000 $406,000 $404,500 $399,256 $327,000 $311,000 $234,500 $194,000

CATHEDRAL HGTS.

6 6 4

4 3 2 2

WOODLEY

5414 1ST PL NW #B-2 4 4 3

$880,000 $902,000 $515,000 $465,000

3 3 3 3 4 3 2

WAKEFIELD

401 13TH ST NE #211 629 CONSTITUTION AVE NE #204 RLA (SW) 626 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE #203 500 H SW $577,000 3 1391 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #224 SHAW 920 15TH ST SE #C 614 MARYLAND AVE NE #3 920 S ST NW $1,050,000 4 1477 A ST NE #1477 113 P ST NW $440,000 4 1341 MARYLAND AVE NE #101 101 NORTH CAROLINA AVE SE #302 SHERIDAN STATION 2536 SHERIDAN RD SE $279,900 3

SPRING VALLEY

$372,500 $312,500 $278,000 $262,500 $213,000 $210,000 $171,000

1260 21ST ST NW #409 1318 22ND ST NW #401

3901 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #119 4100 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #PH 1

$232,000 $570,000

2 1 2 1 1 0

$1,660,000 $1,040,000 $620,000 $598,000 $410,000 $385,000 $380,000 $379,000

1763 P ST NW #2 1735 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #202 1727 R ST NW #203 1778 WILLARD ST NW #2 1918 18TH ST NW #21 1601 18TH ST NW #403 1601 18TH ST NW #617 1414 22ND ST NW #4

$1,050,000 $700,000 $449,000 $765,000 $460,000 $412,500 $255,000 $600,000

FOGGY BOTTOM 1 2 2 1

800 25TH ST NW #703 1112-1114 25TH ST NW #7 922 24TH ST NW #403 922 24TH ST NW #809 922 24TH ST NW #109

2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1

$860,000 $545,000 $233,000 $225,000 $220,000

FOREST HILLS 4701 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #507

CENTRAL 1177 22ND ST NW #2-K 1330 21ST ST NW #1 1160 25TH ST NW #1160 2425 L ST NW #633 1133 14TH ST NW #201 915 E ST NW #801 1314 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #605 1314 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #206

DUPONT CIRCLE

$540,000

FORT DUPONT PARK 4469 B ST SE #303

$160,000

FORT LINCOLN 3468 SUMMIT CT NE #3468

$190,000

GEORGETOWN 3303 WATER ST NW #7A-N 3150 SOUTH ST NW #1D 1015 33RD ST NW #705 1015 33RD ST NW #402 3251 PROSPECT ST NW #R-310 1059 PAPER MILL CT NW #1059 1045 31ST ST NW #23 3225 GRACE ST NW #206 2111 WISCONSIN AVE NW #404

$6,500,000 $2,200,000 $635,000 $610,000 $605,000 $578,500 $430,000 $410,000 $330,000

GLOVER PARK 2240 40TH ST NW #4 2339 40TH PL NW #205 2339 40TH PL NW ##202 2339 40TH PL NW #003

$335,000 $322,000 $292,000 $269,000

1 0 1 2 1 0 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 1 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 2 3 2 7 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 1

H STREET 215 I ST NE #1A

KALORAMA 2029 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #62 2126 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #35 2409.5 20TH ST NW #1091 2017 KALORAMA RD NW #2 1858 CALIFORNIA ST NW #31 2410 20TH ST NW #210 1851 COLUMBIA RD NW #701

$1,600,000 $1,365,000 $625,000 $600,000 $490,000 $449,000 $310,000

LEDROIT PARK 149 W ST NW #42 149 W ST NW #13 2201 2ND ST NW #34 149 W ST NW #22 2035 2ND ST NW #G109 150 V ST NW #207

$329,900 $318,000 $308,000 $299,900 $435,000 $339,900

LOGAN CIRCLE 1302 R ST NW #RESIDENCE 4 1426 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #B 1433 R ST NW #2 1413 P ST NW #402 1309 Q ST NW #2 1401 CHURCH ST NW #129 1801 13TH NW #3 1801 13TH NW #2 1229 12TH ST NW #201 1515 15TH ST NW #420 1300 N ST NW #302 1115 12TH ST NW #703 910 M ST NW #418 910 M ST NW #529

$1,200,000 $790,000 $665,000 $2,000,000 $1,350,000 $1,140,000 $880,000 $745,000 $620,000 $560,000 $395,000 $237,500 $544,000 $523,000

MOUNT PLEASANT 1610 BELMONT ST NW #A 1823 NEWTON ST NW #208 1823 NEWTON ST NW #209 1684 EUCLID ST NW #B 3324 18TH ST NW #9 3324 18TH ST NW #2 2200 17TH ST NW #104 3324 18TH ST NW #4 3420 16TH ST NW #508S 1708 NEWTON ST NW #201 3324 18TH ST NW #11 1708 NEWTON ST NW #303

$710,020 $610,000 $586,000 $556,000 $535,000 $527,000 $490,000 $399,900 $385,000 $360,000 $285,900 $267,500

MT. VERNON SQ 442 M ST NW #3 1220 4TH ST NW #1

$630,000 $690,000

RL 4 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 1 1 0 2 1

1034 6TH ST NE #301

$305,000

OBSERVATORY CIRCLE 2828 WISCONSIN AVE NW #102 2801 NEW MEXICO AVE NW #618 3901 TUNLAW RD NW #101

$601,000 $485,000 $190,000

OLD CITY 61 14TH ST NE #61 1132 6TH ST NW #2 1025 1ST ST SE #1007 1715 15TH ST NW #35 1811 8TH ST NW #2 1001 L ST NW #601 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #409 2004 11TH ST NW #435 1441 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #105 1117 10TH ST NW #309 2105 12TH ST NW #2 1920 S ST NW #601 1115 12TH ST NW #304 1512 MARION ST NW #201 1718 P ST NW #220 1615 Q ST NW #405 475 K ST NW #729

$509,900 $502,500 $314,900 $599,000 $541,500 $519,000 $509,000 $499,900 $428,000 $388,500 $349,000 $345,000 $297,400 $282,000 $225,000 $187,000 $157,000

2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1

PALISADES 5112 MACARTHUR BLVD NW #1 4570 MACARTHUR BLVD NW #G9

$239,000 $171,000

PENN QUARTER

$370,000 $330,000 $310,000 $302,500

507 501 475

141 141 212

320 321 420 420

117 115 117 255 955 250 231

281 281 282

130

360 300 390 301 360 362 311 451

700 270 700 700 247 247 247 247 730 247

165

210 186 183 186

141 170

1 0

360 131 131

PETWORTH 3917 7TH ST NW #2 804 TAYLOR ST NW #204 3921 7TH ST NW #1

771 110 410 300 355 800

W 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1

NOMA

701 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #1209 1 1 1 1

$775,000

804 408 550

2 2 2

520 124 430 560 H

804 TAYLOR ST NW #404 408 KENNEDY ST NW #102 5501 8TH ST NW #2

RLA (SW)

771 DELAWARE AVE SW 1101 3RD ST SW #406 410 O ST SW #404 300 M ST SW #N314 355 I ST SW #S-318 800 4TH ST SW #S-516

SHAW

507 O ST NW #4 501 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #2 475 K ST NW #1025

U STREET

1414 BELMONT ST NW #303 1414 BELMONT ST NW #111 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #312

WESLEY HEIGHTS

3205 SUTTON PL NW #C 3217 SUTTON PL NW #B 4201 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #114-W 4201 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #1408W

WEST END

1177 22ND ST NW #3-K 1155 23RD ST NW #PH2B 1177 22ND ST NW #5G 2555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #711 955 26TH ST NW #605 2501 M ST NW #606 2311 M ST NW #1004

WOODLEY PARK

2818 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #Pent04 2818 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #Pent03 2829 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #w 201

$219,900 $199,999 $178,000

1 2 2

$460,000 $375,000 $352,000 $310,000 $304,000 $248,000

2 1 2 2 1 0

$589,512 $574,000 $570,000

2 2 2

$285,000 $339,900 $355,000

0 1 1

$640,000 $579,000 $385,000 $255,000

2 2 3 1

$1,620,000 $1,225,000 $1,180,000 $560,000 $399,900 $365,000 $345,000

2 3 2 1 1 1 1

$1,400,000 $1,300,000 $330,000

3 2 1

$321,000

$765,000 $673,000 $532,000 $485,000 $430,000 $330,000 $257,500 $262,500

2 3 2 2 1 2 1 1

$3,850,000 $1,180,000 $735,000 $465,000 $392,500 $290,000 $260,500 $237,000 $237,000 $232,500

3 3 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1

$201,000

$1,700,000 $435,000 $342,500 $339,500

3 2 1 1

$611,000 $491,500

2 2

$410,000 $155,000 $138,000

3 2 2

$399,950 $140,000 $136,000 $497,000

2 0 0 2

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CLEVELAND PARK

3601 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #121 3000 TILDEN ST NW #501-I 3900 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #501-F 3016 TILDEN ST NW #302 3601 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #707 3620 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #41 3114 WISCONSIN AVE NW #102 4514 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #C

FOGGY BOTTOM

700 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #1204 2700 VIRGINIA AVE NW #701 700 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #103 700 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #1408 2475 VIRGINIA AVE NW #403 2475 VIRGINIA AVE NW #917 2475 VIRGINIA AVE NW #209 2475 VIRGINIA AVE NW #831 730 24TH ST NW #706 2475 VIRGINIA AVE NW #616

GEORGETOWN

1657 31ST ST NW #108

KALORAMA

2101 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #76 1869 MINTWOOD PL NW #23 1832 BILTMORE ST NW ##42 1860 CALIFORNIA ST NW #303

OLD CITY

1419 R ST NW #31 1701 16TH ST NW #524

RLA (SW)

360 N ST SW #T-360 1311 DELAWARE AVE SW #S126 1311 DELAWARE AVE SW #S549

WATERFRONT

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Losing Weight Without Dieting Paul Rosenzweig Finally Succeeds

by Pattie Cinelli

t 52, Paul Rosenzweig was the weight. I told him, “Okay. Why don’t heaviest he had ever been in you start today changing the way you his life. His weight had been think about food?” He was open to trycreeping up for years. “I was below ing but wanted to wait until after the 185, then just below 190, then I broke 200.” He calls looking down at the scale as the needle passed 200, his wake-up call. “Twenty years ago when I got married I was in the low 170s. I had been so mad at myself for years at how much I weighed.” Today, a little more than a year later, Paul tips the scale at 177, and he did it without dieting. Paul changed the way he thought about food and the way he thought about himself. He shifted his priorities and became mindful about what he was eating and drinking. Paul had wanted to After: Paul Rosenzweig and wife Katy. Photo: Andrew lose weight for the eight Lightman. Right: Paul before embarking on his “no diet” years I have known him. weight loss and health program. He was a diligent personal training client whose holidays. I told him, “There will alstrength and flexibility continued to ways be a holiday, a party, a birthday, a improve over the years. However, he vacation – that’s life. You have to learn just couldn’t seem to shed the pounds how to make your eating work for you that were plaguing him. “I wasn’t hapno matter what is happening.” py where I was at. My clothes were Paul told me he was fairly certain getting tighter and tighter. It was he would fail, but he didn’t. “The fact harder to hike, and, worst of all, my that I’ve succeeded is great. I feel terrifwife thought I was a little chubby.” ic that I can master both my personal “I’ve tried diﬀerent diets – cutting and professional life. I never thought I out carbs, no sugar at all, even Lean could do it. One of the most important Cuisine. But nothing worked with my things I learned is that I shouldn’t have life style and I wasn’t willing to totally been surprised at my success. I should give up my enjoyment of food.” have had more self confidence.”

A Change in Strategy

Last year while working out right before Thanksgiving, Paul once again complained to me about his ascending 70 H HillRag | January 2013

Why It Worked This Time

The weight came oﬀ because Paul was burning more calories than he was consuming. It’s not rocket science. He

figured out what works for him, we mapped out a program and he continues to live by its tenets. There is no proprietary formula, no weighing of food, no counting of points, no eating every two hours. It’s basic stuﬀ: eating better, exercising more, staying positive and hopeful, controlling negative self talk and being open to change. Paul changed how he felt about losing weight. Before he took any action the shift was in his thoughts and feelings. Even though he was skepti-

cal, he was open to changing the way he thought about food. He took the time to become more aware of how he feels when he eats – what tastes good, what it feels like to feel full, to feel hungry and how eating certain foods makes you feel. As a result, he eats more often when he is hungry and stops when he is full. Paul also has more patience with himself. He says, “I keep my eye on the prize. Looking forward to where I want to be is more important than where I am.” Paul did not do it alone. I was coaching him every step of the way. I read his food journals. We discussed better food and exercise choices and I ramped up his exercise routine. Instead

of spending more time in the gym, he works out more eﬃciently and more intensely. He didn’t have to sacrifice anything and that allowed him to relax into losing weight. No food was oﬀ limits, so he didn’t have to eat it all every time.

What Changed

As a prominent D.C. lawyer with a national security and homeland security practice, he leads a very hectic and sometimes stressful life. A typical week has several lunch meetings and dinner invitations in the schedule. He said he has become more discerning during this past year when he picks up a menu or goes to the market. “I’m more mindful of what I choose.” He does not feel deprived because he knows he can eat anything he wants. “All last year I continued to go out to eat, continued to socialize and continued to enjoy wine and beer. Nothing was oﬀ limits.” This year, the week before Thanksgiving, Paul anticipated the delicious food he wanted to enjoy with his family that day so he had no desserts and cut back on wine and carbs. “I did that so I could eat what I wanted on the holiday.” “I was really surprised to find out that food I thought tasted bad, tasted good. I now like yogurt and cottage cheese better than the steak and cheese and bologna and cheese sandwiches I used to eat.” He also discovered that if he eats too much sugar he gets a little sick to his stomach. “I can stop eating the second cookie because it doesn’t taste as good. I get the sugar rush from one instead of three. When I decide not to eat something I know I can have it the next time.” Exercise became Paul’s first priority. “Unless something comes up that’s essential that I be there, I make sure I go to the gym. Before, if it was

a choice between work and exercise, work always won out.” Paul walks six days a week with his wife Katy, and goes to the gym three times a week. He did his first 25-mile bike ride for charity last fall and is looking forward to a bike trip in Vietnam this winter. “I have a lot more energy and don’t get tired as much. Peddling 180 pounds up hill is lot easier that peddling 200.” Another change that Paul has made is eating more fresh foods and choosing more nutrient dense processed foods. “We buy at Fresh Tuesdays at Eastern Market and during the summer we went to the farmer’s market on Saturdays. Harris Teeter trips are now more for staples and paper goods. I even changed the kind of cereal I eat.” Paul says he is still working on eating his food more slowly and, while urges have lessened, he still finds them challenging. He’s learned it’s better for him not to eat any bread served in a restaurant instead of trying to eat just one piece. He still keeps a daily food journal which helps him be more aware and see the big picture of his eating patterns.

The Secret

The secret to losing weight is no secret at all. “It’s a lifelong process, not an individual event. I am now aware of what I eat and I plan my days. I can say, ‘It’s my grandson’s birthday and I will have birthday cake. If I fall oﬀ the wagon (which I have over the year and will continue to do), I no longer beat myself up (as much) or give up as I did in the past. I know I can get back on track.” While he wouldn’t describe his journey to becoming more healthy as “fun” exactly, he said, “I like being challenged. That’s what I’ve done professionally and now I did it personally.” Paul realizes that his journey is not done. His next challenge is to lose another five pounds. He says he is looking forward to the adventure. To see what Paul has to say about the program he was on check him out on You Tube - “Pattie C’s Weight Loss Program 1. Pattie Cinelli has been writing for the Hill Rag for almost 20 years. She is a personal trainer specializing in balancing the mind with the body through movement. To learn more about her MindBody Balance for Weight Loss program contact her: fitness@ pattiecinelli.com. H

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A Wholistic Approach to Weight Loss Two Weeks at Green Mountain at Fox Run

by Melissa Ashabranner

very year I set goals for myself in the diﬀerent areas of my life. I write down two or three specific accomplishments that I want to achieve for my business, for my family and for myself. It’s a way of preventing myself from just muddling along. Improving my health and losing weight are always on that list, but while I always make progress on my other goals, for the past ten years I have pretty much just maintained a status quo when it comes Tai Chi on the lawn of Green Mountain at Fox Run. Photo: Green Mountain to my physical health and my weight. I lose some, gain some, lose some, gain some…you cover my duties and on April 15, I took the train know the drill. to Ludlow, Vermont to begin my two week stay. Last year I was determined that it would be diﬀerent and so decided to get Intro to Green Mountain a jump start on weight loss by going to a The recommended Green Mountain experihealth and weight loss spa. There were lots ence is four weeks. During the first week they imof options -- from the very expensive like merse you in the philosophy and the next three Canyon Ranch which has gourmet food and lots of pampering beauty services, to the Biggest Loser operations that give you a boot-camp type of experience. But when I came across Green Mountain at Fox Run in Vermont, I felt it was a perfect fit. First, it is not too far away from DC. Second, it is for women only and I knew I would be much more comfortable in a single-sex environment. And finally, I really liked the philosophy: “A safe and welcoming place…where, with other like-minded women, you can discover how to transform your thinking, stop overeating, move more confidently, and begin your journey to a healthy weight.” Water aerobics at a nearby resort is just one of 20 or so exercise My colleagues at work rallied round to choices available throughout the week. Photo: Green Mountain 72 H HillRag | January 2013

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And what’s great about most women in groups is that they talk. In the same way that you can spill your guts to someone in the next airplane seat who you know you will never see again, we could do the same. In two to three days, we knew about each others’ family issues, husband problems, financial woes, eating disorders, anticipated life trajectories, etc. That sharing built an empathy and a kind and caring environment.

The Plan

Every morning starts with an exercise class at 7 a.m. if you want to participate. There are no mandatory exercise classes, but the behavioral classes are, if not mandatory, strongly encouraged. The exercise classes are scheduled throughout the day: weight training, yoga, Zumba, Nia, aerobics, water aerobics, etc. Interspersed are the behavioral classes: Making Change Happen which focuses on breaking down big amorphous goals (lose 50 lbs) into small, doable steps; Mindful Eating is being aware of what you eat, what your body needs and really connecting with your level of hunger. Body Positivity is sustaining the change when you go home, not committing to change too soon, so that you don’t fail yet again. There are two psychologists giving the sessions on modifying eating and health behavior, as well as nutritionists and fitness experts. All of these personnel are available for individual consultations for an extra fee. Meals are at 8 a.m., 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. every day. The daily calorie count is about 1500, but you can always get more salad, or veggies. There’s no alcohol served or allowed at the facil-

ity. The breakfast and lunch are buﬀet and dinner is served at tables of four. The food was really good. Not gourmet, but well-cooked, full of flavor, and the portions were substantial. I looked forward to the meals and to getting together with the others. That dining connection was big part of what I enjoyed every day. In the afternoon (weather permitting) there is usually a two-three mile hike along fairly flat trails. You can go at your own pace. There is always a trainer to go with those who are slower. There was one woman in my group who could barely walk when she came, but by the time she left she was hiking with us--slowly but doing it. It was great to see and we all applauded her. After dinner there is some programming: movies, games or you can just watch TV with others or go to sleep.

What Did I Learn

On the train going home, I sat down with a split of wine and an Italian sub (that was the best choice on the train and I didn’t feel guilty at all) to go over all I’d learned. I had exercised 11 out of the 14 days, some days four exercise classes, most at least two. That was a terrific discovery--I can still move and I enjoyed it!

But the five biggest take-aways for me were:

1. Mindful eating. Actually assessing if I’m hungry and how hungry I am before I eat. This seems simplistic, but it’s really powerful, at least for me. Just stopping to say, “Am I still hungry,” can make me put down my fork. 2. Something is better than noth-

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Joseph Tarantolo, MD ing. So you promised yourself you would walk three miles, four days a week, and you do it twice a week. Don’t beat yourself up, or worse, just stop because you can’t sustain what you have committed to. 3. The most important lesson was a reminder of something my friend Susan Vallon said years ago: Think about what it will take to make you successful. She said, “I don’t have the discipline to walk on my own, so I get walking partners. I’m not going to disappoint my friend waiting on a corner at 7 a.m. in the morning for me to join her for our walk.” She also hired a trainer to come to her house twice a week and split the cost with a friend. You can bet she doesn’t miss a session. 4. Don’t keep postponing life and things you want to do until you are a certain weight. As one of the behavioral psychologists Darla Breckinridge said, “What if it doesn’t happen? What if you don’t lose weight? Are you just going to give up on the things you want to do? 5. “Change Your Words, Change Your Mind.” This was a mantra at Green Mountain. So many of us keep saying, “I can’t do this, I just get stuck, I don’t have motivation. I don’t have the discipline” Green Mountain teaches you to reframe this, to say “I moving ahead one step at a time. Every day I’m taking a step toward a healthier me.”

The Result

So did I lose weight? Yes, I did. Not as much as I hoped for (this was not “The Biggest Loser”), but I lost 12 inches in body measurement, and I was really happy with that, as well as increasing flexibility and balance by really impressive amounts. And I’ve kept the weight oﬀ and lost five more pounds for the year. It’s not a great triumph if weight loss alone was the goal. But I feel much better about myself and about my ability to change, albeit slowly. And I may go back this year for a “refresher” week just to keep things going. For information on Green Mountain at Fox Run, go to www.fitwoman.com H

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Finding Flavor with Fewer Calories by Jonathan Bardzik her Roasted Red Pepper, Blackberry vinegar, I fell in love, but couldn’t imagine what I’d do with it. Now I can’t live without it. Whether splashing it over steamed broccoli or adding brightness and layers of flavor to a lentil soup, it has become a pantry staple. Sapore’s bold, spicy Moresco olive oil adds bold depth to recipes like a hearty, vegetarian cauliflower and wild mushroom stew. Light, grassy Spanish Arbequina olive oil satisfies the need for earthy Umami flavors when finishing roasted root vegetables.

The dreaded salad

Bill Rouchell shows the range of vinegars and olive oils at Sapore on Capitol Hill. Photo: Andrew Lightman

t was worth it, each and every holiday indulgence from Mom’s cookies to Nancy’s legendary rum balls. But my favorite jeans are tight and it’s time for January’s annual austerity plan. As far as I’m concerned, dieting is all about cheating. I’m not suggesting visits to McDonald’s in a trench coat and sunglasses; it’s about finding ways to pack flavor into your food with fewer calories. Flavor-infused oils and vinegars are a great trick, and I get mine from Renee at Sapore (660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE www. saporeoilandvinegar.com). “Many people, especially in the US, will try to satisfy food cravings by pil76 H HillRag | January 2013

ing on salt or eating larger portions,” says Renee. “What they are really looking for is great taste that appeals to all the senses.” The multi-layered flavors of vinegars -- like blackberry-infused balsamic -- add brightness and depth, while Sapore’s small-batch oils add richness and complexity.

Using Flavored Vinegars and Oils

I peeked in your cupboard. You’ve got a small collection of dust-covered flavored vinegars and oils from holidays past. Why? Because you have no idea what to do with them. Neither did I. When Renee first oﬀered a taste of

Let’s face it, salad is the price you pay for pleasure. You just couldn’t keep your hands oﬀ the fudge and now you’re measuring out low-fat dressings labeled with ingredients that belong in science class. However, salad doesn’t have to be a curse. There is no greater joy than farmfresh greens dressed with a handwhisked vinaigrette, which you can make in under a minute with shallots, vinegar and oil. But what about all those calories in olive oil? Who cares? The benefit of using full-flavored ingredients is that we are satisfied with less. One tablespoon of a hand-whisked Ruby Red Grapefruit vinaigrette packs much more of a punch than two or three sodium guanylate-laden tablespoons of store-bought Ranch.

How do I choose the right olive oil?

Renee says, “Buy first cold pressed extra virgin olive oil. It’s extracted without heat or chemicals. As with anything, the more you adulterate and refine your food from the original, raw state,

the less nutritional value it will retain.” Next, get rid of those dusty bottles. The bright, rich, natural flavors deteriorate over time. I know you want to make that bottle of Rosemary infused olive oil last, but once you bring it home the clock starts ticking. Take it out of the curio cabinet and put it in the kitchen where you can use it and enjoy it.

Admit it

I’m not using Sapore’s oils and vinegars for the health benefits. Yes, olive oil is known as one of the best sources of monounsaturated fatty acids (which has been shown to improve blood cholesterol levels), and its antioxidants help fight a multitude of diseases, but, in the end, I’m doing it for the flavor. And for my favorite jeans. Jonathan Bardzik is a food writer and entertainer who can be found, in season, giving weekly cooking demos at Eastern Market. Find recipes for farm-fresh ingredients -- and Sapore’s oils and vinegars -- on his blog www.whatihaventcookedyet.com. H

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Resolutions for the Capitol Hill Pet Owner

by Matthew Antkowiak, DVM and Chris Miller, DVM

nce again, in the hallowed tradition of making positive changes to your life for the New Year, we would like to bring you the second annual New Year’s Resolutions for the Capitol Hill Pet Owner. Our four legged friends deserve to be in the mix of life changes we make at this time of year and if we can accomplish even one of these resolutions then this is a victory. This list is not meant to harass or harangue, but to help you improve the quality of your pet’s life one small step at a time. Some of these items are taken from last year’s list, some are new. Read on and find out more: 1) I resolve to keep my pet’s weight under control. According to the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, between 60 and 70 percent of the owners of

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obese pets don’t think their dogs are heavy. Obesity, just as in humans, is a serious problem in pets and can lead to cardiac problems, diabetes, or can worsen pre-existing problems like osteoarthritis, a bad back or knee problems. You, the diligent owner, have fed the same diet as you always have, you are going by the recommended amount on the back of the bag of food, yet your cat or dog continues to maintain or gain weight. What are you doing wrong? Here are the quick answers (Brace yourself ): a. Feed less. Simple, but true. The honest fact is that as your pet gets older, their metabolism slows and you would be amazed at how little your sedentary 78 H HillRag | January 2013

cat or sleep-on-the-couch dog needs. b. Don’t let your emotions rule feeding habits. When we, the veterinarians, make a feeding recommendation we often hear “That can’t possibly be enough food!” but it usually is. Rule of thumb – Get a starting weight on your overweight pet, feed your pet 25% less and reweigh in 2 weeks. If the weight is the same, cut back another 25% and reweigh. If there is appropriate weight loss, maintain the diet. c. Food does not equal love. Cut out the snacks. As much as we love the joy-in-the-eyes tap dance, giddy excitement response that extra treats often bring out in our pets, there are other healthier options than the equivalent of a calorie rich milk bone. Fresh or frozen carrots and green beans are great alternatives or break down that treat to one-quarter of its original calorie count. d. Get help. All weight loss programs should be accomplished under the direction of your veterinarian. There are some serious side effects, especially in cats, of losing weight too quickly. Also, your pet not eating for 2-3 days may have the desired effect of weight loss, but may also indicate a larger underlying problem that your veterinarian should address. 2) I resolve to get my pet more exercise. Going hand in hand with the above resolution is increasing your pet’s activity. An active dog is a healthy dog and your older Beagle could probably use an extra stroll down North Carolina Ave. to Eastern Market. Get to the Arboretum, Lincoln Park, Kingsman Dog Park, and Congressional Cemetery to get your dog the exercise he or she deserves. Cat owners can replace that beat up scratching post, get a new ball to be batted about or just take a half hour out of your busy day to play with your cat via laser mouse or dangling string toy from Metro Mutts. Furthermore, if your dog has anxiety issues or if your cat is an “inappropriate urinater,” spending more time exercising with your pet has been shown to be beneficial. 3) I resolve not to ignore changes in my pet. Sudden weight loss? Increased thirst? Many changes that would shock us in a person we write off as a minor glitch in our pets. Do not ignore these changes as they can equal serious problems for your cat or dog. If your pet has stopped eating for more than 24 hours, is losing weight, or is just persistently more tired than usual, have them checked out by your veterinarian. Many problems can be addressed or even fixed. 4) I resolve to get my pet spayed or neutered. Still not listening to Bob Barker and Drew Carey from The Price is Right? Despite numerous studies de-

tailing the benefits of spaying or neutering, owners simply choose not to for their own reasons. From prolonging your pet’s life to controlling the pet population in your community, it just makes sense. Don’t take our word on it, read more on your own from the ASPCA: http:// tinyurl.com/dxl47k2 And, if expense is an issue, the Washington Humane Society oﬀers low cost and sometimes free spays and neuters at their location on L St SW. http://tinyurl. com/7x374n6 5) I resolve to be better about my pet’s dental hygiene. What applies to your dental healthy applies to your pet’s: Daily brushing removes plaque, prevents tartar formation and slows the onset of periodontal disease (ie. tooth decay). However, many of us do not have time to brush our pet’s teeth twice a day, but even if you can do once a day, twice a week, etc. you are probably doing better than a significant percentage of pet owners. Anesthetized dental cleanings are advised when the tartar gets out of control and your pet’s breath can knock over a small child. Your veterinarian should be consulted before proceeding with any anesthetic procedure. The New Year is a chance for us to prioritize personal goals and to create new life patterns in the hope of a happier, healthier future. The same applies to our pets. Raising our awareness of our pet’s health through the above list will benefit both you and your pet by increasing their quality of life and subsequently your enjoyment of it. We at AtlasVet hope 2013 will be a safe, hopeful and healthy year for you and your pets! See you ‘round the Hill! Dr. Antkowiak and Dr. Miller are the owners of AtlasVet (the Atlas District Veterinary Hospital) at 1326 H St. NE and they reside in Capitol Hill. Twitter: @atlasvetdc, Website: www.atlasvetdc. com, Facebook: www.facebook.com/atlasvetdc. Dr. Antkowiak is a graduate of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Miller is a graduate of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. H

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Does It Work? AQUA CHI

y friend Dave has recently undergone a major health transformation. Last summer, he woke up one day and decided he was going to go vegan. Tired of carrying extra pounds, battling high cholesterol and high blood pressure, he literally changed his diet overnight. Six months later, he has accomplished the miraculous – he has lost 40 pounds, his cholesterol is normal and his blood pressure is enviable. He says he feels amazing – and he looks fantastic. During this time, he has learned a tremendous amount about health and fitness that he expounds on to anyone who will listen. So I thought he was the perfect friend to join me in trying aqua chi. What is aqua chi? Derived from “aqua”, meaning water and “chi”, meaning energy or life force, aqua chi is a footbath in electrically charged water. The electrical stimulus charges the water, and the electromagnetic currents encourage the body’s energy to release toxins through the feet. The theory is that chi energy circulates freely through a healthy body, but chi levels can become low in an unhealthy body. A body that is under stress builds up toxins in the body, thereby causing the chi to drop. These toxins need to be released in order for the chi to once again flow freely. The water changes color as different toxins are drawn out – depending on the color, different organs are releasing toxins. The aqua chi process is thus supposed to produce a positive energy in the body. We showed up at the New Life Wellness Center (426 8th Street SE) to try our first session of aqua chi. We were warmly greeted and then seated in the waiting room. We were told to take our shoes off and to roll up the cuffs of our pants. The technician then brought out two tubs of water, one for each of us to immerse our feet. She then attached electrical wires to a canistershaped plastic disc that is placed in the bucket of water. I admit I was getting a little nervous, and Dave didn’t do anything to make me feel any more comfortable when he asked if we would be electrocuted if the wires on the disc fell into the water. The technician assured us that the direct current was very low, and that we wouldn’t even get a shock if water reached the wiring. Only mildly reassured, I immersed my feet in the clear water. When the technician turned on the current, I felt maybe a mild tingle, but it was so slight I couldn’t 80 H HillRag | January 2013

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be sure I didn’t imagine it. Almost immediately, the water began to change color. Both my water bath and Dave’s first turned a yellow color. I asked Dave what he had for dinner the night before, trying to gauge whether our diets might have an eﬀect on what detoxed from our bodies. Of course, Dave had a salad (with no dressing) and a smoothie he made from whole fruits whipped up in his new Vitamix. The night before, I had had a martini and a cheeseburger. Oh, and six Oreos. As we sat there, my water turned a rust color. Dave’s turned a dark brown, and there was this slick, white fatty substance collecting on the surface of the water. “Gross. This is definately something you want to do with a friend and not a date,” remarked Dave as we watched our waters continue to detoxify our bodies. After about 30 minutes, the technician said we were done and gave us a brochure identifying what toxins were in the water based on the color. According to brochure, my rust-colored water indicated uric acid, a by-product of animal waste, and the slight bit of yellow substance indicated mucus drawn out of my feet. Dave’s water was more complicated – he had black flecks, big cloudy bubbles and a deep brown color in addition to the thick white slime floating on the water. His diagnosis was the withdrawal of heavy metals, liver toxins, tobacco and cellular debris. The bubbles meant gas from his colon had been drawn out, and the thick white substance was fat and cholesterol. Yuck. For most of that afternoon, I felt a bit dizzy, physically lighter and more energetic. My appetite was reduced and I noticed that my Bikram yoga practice that afternoon was strong and energetic. When I asked

Dave how he felt, he too felt an increase in energy and a clarity in his thinking. He also admitted “I had the best bowel movement of my entire life!” Umm. Huh. After a few days, we both still felt pretty good. Did aqua chi strengthen my chi? Well, toxins were undoubtedly drawn into the water from my feet. And my feet felt very soft and clean for days. Dave also felt energetic, and his feet remained soft, too. Dave intends to go back to see what shows up in the water as he tinkers with his diet. But since each session is $50, it is a lot of money to invest in a process long term. I felt good, but I think I would rather spend my money on a good massage. If you have a product you want me to try, please email me at jenzatkowski@gmail.com. H

Tired of the same old NewYear’s resolutions? Here’s a New Possibility

by Aixa Alemán-Díaz, MA and Ronda Bresnick Hauss, LCSW

ave you already forgotten your New Year’s resolutions or given up on them and feel guilty? Stop a moment and relax. Consider another way to prepare for the coming year. Often in the fast paced environment of Washington, D.C., we get caught up in doing what we need to do and spend little time on being: being happy, being relaxed, being content. How can we learn to make this shift – to enjoy our lives and to be well – even as we remain busy and productive? Feeling peaceful, centered and relaxed is key to being well, both physically and psychologically. One way to access a deep sense of relaxation and peace is to experience Reiki - a form of energy movement. What other cultures have recognized for centuries, and scientific research now confirms, is that our bodies and, in fact, all of life, are made of energy. This energy has been called “Chi” in China, “Prana” in India, and “Ki” in Japan. Reiki is a Japanese word that means the source of universal or vital energy. “Rei” means spirit or soul and “Ki” means energy. Reiki is based on the principal that an unseen “life energy” flows through us and is the source of our aliveness. When we are not in tune with life energy, we become vulnerable and can get sick. If life energy flows freely in and around our bodies, we are likely to feel healthy and whole. For the past decade, Reiki has been integrated with conventional medicine. It is now oﬀered for free in hospitals - and is used in cancer management, pain alleviation, shock trauma, with military and veteran groups, and in both pre and post heart surgery. One local area university offers continuing education for health professionals in Reiki and other types of complementary medicine to serve caregivers, patients, and their families. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind, and spirit. It helps reduce stress, promote relaxation and improve overall well being and provides a powerful yet subtle energy that helps trigger the body’s capacity for balancing itself. The experience of Reiki has been described as soothing. Some people feel a tingling, warmth, or a cascade of energy moving through and around them.

During a Reiki treatment the flow of energy is transmitted to a person by the practitioner placing their hands close to the person’s body or by using a gentle touch. Both the capacity to transmit this energy and the interactions with a Reiki practitioner during a Reiki session must resonate with the client in order for there to be a meaningful connection. Reiki is not a religion or cult; yet, the principles, the teachings, and the techniques of Reiki are deeply rooted in a sense of spirituality. Reiki has no dogma, and there is nothing a person must believe in to benefit from it. Reiki is safe – nothing negative occurs by experiencing Reiki. In addition to helping to reduce stress and increase relaxation, Reiki can also help with improving sleep, with chronic problems such as headaches, colds, and digestive disorders, assisting the body in releasing toxins, reducing some of the side effects of drugs, assisting the body in diminishing the adverse effects of drug therapy before surgery and chemotherapy, calming the mind, supporting the immune system, and increasing vitality. As the 2013 year begins, we have the opportunity to be more present, more relaxed and more peaceful in our lives. Be open to different ways of promoting a healthy and balanced life. Cultivate flexibility. Be willing to change. How’s that for a compelling New Year’s resolution? Aixa Alemán-Díaz is a Usui Reiki Master/ Teacher, Karuna Reiki I-II, and Kagyu DC member in a Tibetan Buddhist group on Capitol Hill. Originally from Puerto Rico, Aixa has lived in DC since 2010, first working with the federal government, and now as a PhD student at American University. Aixa will begin her Reiki practice in Capitol Hill this January 2013 in a group of mental health professionals. To reach her call 787-376-7950 cell and/or write aixa.aleman@yahoo.com (Spanish, English, Portuguese) Ronda Bresnick Hauss is a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of the Quiet Waters Center for Trauma, Stress and Resilience, on Capitol Hill. She uses an integrative & holistic approach to psychotherapy – addressing the connection between the mind, body and spirit through the use of traditional talk therapy, hypnosis, meditation, visualization, and creative, non-verbal techniques. She can be reached at: 202-5445050 or at www.quietwaterscenter.com H

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ARTS & Dining Two Year-End Pulse Pounders A Terrorist Search and an Astonishing Rescue

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by Mike Canning

Zero Dark Thirty

Four years ago, director Kathryn Bigelow achieved critical mass with “The Hurt Locker,” an unblinking and compelling look at the world of one dedicated US soldier in the Iraqi war, a film which—with modest box office— won the Oscar for Best Picture of the year. Since then, she has been working on another film with intimations of “The Hurt Locker”: “Zero Dark Thirty,” out now for Academy consideration and opening in Washington in January (rated “R,” 157 min.) “Zero Dark Forty” also has a tough Middle East war context, but here the conflict is in Afghanistan (the title is a military term for 30 minutes after midnight, but the director noted that it also refers to the “darkness” inherent in the search for Osama Bin Laden). This film highlights a single-minded, even obsessive protagonist whose mind and motives are hard to read, but, instead of a bomb disposal sergeant, we have a dogged intelligence officer singlemindedly pursuing Bin Laden. The film opens with sounds of September 11th under a black screen, then shifts to a “black site” in south Asia in 2003, where a young CIA operative, Maya ( Jessica Chastain) witnesses a virulent interrogation of a captured terrorist (including water boarding) by an Agency colleague, Dan ( Jason Clarke), her introduction to serious field work. Maya then is assigned to Islamabad, part of the CIA station headed by Joe

Brady (Kyle Chandler) and established as a “tracker,” trained to both identify and run down potential Al Queda operatives and, ideally, bring them to heel. Her particular focus: Bin Laden. Over the years, she comes to identify one “Abu Ahmed” as someone close to Bin Laden, possibly his courier, and her investigations carry her to Saudi Arabia, London, Kabul, and back to Pakistan, quizzing detainees, studying records, piecing together leads. Word comes in 2009 that her promised connection, Abu Ahmed, is dead, but Maya later discovers him under another identity and insists he is the link. By 2010, Maya is at CIA headquar-

ters in Langley, convinced that the once Abu Ahmed--now identified as Ibrahim Sayeed—is the key to Bin Laden and defiantly pushing her boss George (Mark Strong) to mount an operation based on him. The go-ahead, after a frustrating delay from higher-ups, is finally given by the unnamed CIA Director ( James Gandolfini, in a bad wig and Leon Panetta glasses) and the White House. No one but Maya, it seems, is certain of the outcome. In another parallel to “The Hurt Locker,” “Zero Dark Thirty” proceeds as a gripping docu-drama, with convincing and vivid re-creations of both the coarseness and craft of the intelhillrag.com H 83

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of it viewed through the SEAL teams’ green nightvision goggles and moving in real time once inside the compound. Every foot of advancement, every door encountered, every fleeting body seen, every random human sound— all combine to a stunning sense of your creeping right along with the teams. And the curt finale is much as it must have Director Kathryn Bigelow and screenwriter Mark Boal on been: a brutal, fatal shot to the set of “Zero Dark Thirty.” Photo by Jonathan Olley, fell the monster. © Jonathan Olley. The filmmakers must have had some great coligence game, where tension is the operation or solid briefings from rule and humor is mordant. ChasAgency sources because their re-cretain as Maya moves in this world of ation of the Bin Laden compound darkness like a sleek animal, using all seems palpable. The studly SEALs her senses to sniff out her bete noire. are portrayed as practiced and proA winsome actress in other guises, fessional, yet mixing apprehension Chastain here is sallow-cheeked, with a contained machismo. Once knit-browed, driven by we know not back again in Afghanistan—with what. Again, like Sgt. James of the the trophy of a shiny body bag— “Hurt Locker,” we know very little they are welcomed by Maya: mission of this warrior’s back story; we have accomplished. to just accept her as she is—a charMuch political posturing about acter defined by her fixated passion. this movie—its “revealing” of clasAll of this is prelude to the sified information, its “condoning” fact that “Zero Dark Thirty” of torture as effective intelligence, is a terrific movie. Even if every inetc.—has been made by talking telligence element may not be exheads who have not even seen the actly right, Bigelow and screenwriter movie. Forget the political pointMark Boal (who also teamed with making: go to admire a movie thriller her on “The Hurt Locker”) richly which is as thoroughly dedicated and catch the spirit and detail of the professional as the people it depicts. search and what it takes to find a Bin Laden needle in a Pakistani haystack. The film culminates, of course, The Impossible with the raid on Abbottobad, PakiFor another kind of punch to the stan. This gripping sequence is a tour gut, catch “The Impossible,” the utde force of movie re-creation, most terly unbelievable but true survival

Mike’s Picks for 2012

For critics, it is the season for “Best of ” lists, signalingthe highlights of the year in a discipline. These are my picks for the best movies of 2012: Lincoln – A landmark piece of historic cinema and a triumph in the re-creation of an historical period with a superlative Daniel Day-Lewis as the 16th president. The Sessions – A narrative which convinces through handling a delicate subject dead-on, with both seriousness and humor, and graced by a beautiful central performance by John Hawkes. Zero Dark Forty (see review above) Argo – A thrilling true-life rescue story wherein director (and star) Ben Affleck adroitly juggles documentary realism, crackling suspense, and knowing humor. Take This Waltz – One way a good wife can go astray is depicted in touching style by young director Sarah Polley and her radiant star MichelleWilliams.

story of a Spanish family of five torn asunder by the 2004 Thailand tsunami. The film, by Spanish director Juan Antonio Bayona and his scriptwriter Sergio G. Sanchez, has been a smash success in Spain since its autumn release. The filmmakers changed the family’s nationality-probably for international sales reasons—from Spanish to English and cast Naomi Watts (Maria) and Ewan McGregor (Henry) as the parents. While they are on Christmas holiday with their three boys, the tsunami demolishes their hotel, separating Maria and the oldest boy Lucas (Tom Holland) from the other three. The first chapter of the film follows the travails of mom and son through not only the stupendous flash flood but also injury, disorientation, and weariness in their frantic search for the others. They end up in a ramshackle hospital where Maria must be treated for a leg wound while Lucas continues the search for his father. Shift to a second segment where Henry and his two younger boys, who have survived intact, go on their own search. Henry never gives up hope, and neither does Lucas as he jumpstarts his maturity. The acting in “The Impossible” must of needs take second place to the stunning effects—the tsunami and its aftermath—which were mainly produced in Spanish studios with some location shooting in Thailand. Yet there are excellent performances all around. The leads, Watts and McGregor, must spend much of their screen time with panicked, then concerned, then haunted looks, but both actors still find some dimensions in their characters and achieve real sympathy as devoted, never-say-die parents. The film’s revelation is Tom Holland, 16 when the film was made, who is a paragon of pluck for his mother and his family and should receive award recognition for his stirring performance (Running 114 min., the film is “PG-13”). Long-time Capitol Hill resident Mike Canning has written on movies for the Hill Rag since 1993 and is a member of the Washington Area Film Critics Association. His reviews and writings on film can be found online at www.mikesflix.com. H

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few months ago we warned you: Prohibition is returning to Capitol Hill. No, we promised, Carrie Nation won’t be smashing up any bars along the “Avenue.” Rather, Beuchert’s Saloon is being reborn this month at its original address: 623 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. The original saloon was owned by John Beuchert and son Theodore, from 1880 to 1934. During the long dry years of Prohibition, Beuchert’s reportedly operated as a speakeasy. The building later housed a frame shop which closed a few years ago. At Beuchert’s 47-seat reincarnation, Baltimore-bred executive chef Andrew Markert is crafting a “farm American” menu with produce and meats primarily from East Oaks Organics Farm in Poolesville, Maryland. The farm is owned by partner Brendan McMahon. Beuchert’s menu is divided into five sections: Markert’s Market (vegetables), Snacks (cheeses and charcuterie), Whole Meals (strip steaks, roasted chicken, etc.), Company (sides), and Treats & Novelties (desserts). Complementing Markert’s menu are cocktails, beer, wine and house-made sodas created by McMahon and Nathan Berger. Beuchert’s owners have restored the historic digs to its original style, doing most of the buildout themselves. Partner and designer August Paro meticulously recreated period fixtures and finishes, including the hand-crafted bar, tiled bathrooms and two European 1920s chandeliers. “We’re all “Beltway Boys,” a rare breed-from Washington,” said Berger. “We take a lot of pride in this city.”

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A coZy speakeasy, Harold Black, has arrived at 212 Seventh St. SE, next to Suna and above Acqua al 2. Harold Black is the name of co-owner Ari Gejdenson’s grandfather. “He Beuchert Saloon’s chef Andrew Markert. Photo: Celeste MCall was quite a Washingtonian and historian,” Gejdenson said. “We wanted to create a space in remembrance of him.” The 1920s-style “speakwine and beer. easy” has only 26 seats, including four booths. Providing bar snacks is Suna chef Johnny Spero: pastrami beef tongue, Former Palena bar manager Maro Stanicic, who’s also tended at nearby Sonoma, creates fancy cocktails, other spirits and a brief selection of fried almonds, pork skins, vegetables. Harold Black is open Tuesday-Thurs86 H HillRag | January 2013

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Serbian-born Ivan Iricanin and partner Richard Sandoval (who has Masa 14 and El Centro D.F. in Logan Circle), is unveiling Ambar on Barracks Row. The 3000 square-foot Balkan/Mediterranean newcomer spans two levels, plus a second floor patio. Ambar means a barn for drying maize in Serbian. Ambar’s menu reflects Iricanin’s and Sandoval’s recent travels to Serbia, where they developed recipes and gathered a culinary team. Diners may expect slow-cooked lamb and pork, stuffed turkey fillet with ajvar and homemade cheese; goose liver pate; grilled goat cheese; tzaziki salad with prosciutto and arugula. Complementing this unique menu are Balkan wines and beer, plus several types of Rakija, a fermented fruit brandy. Iricanin might even make his own. Designing the restaurant is Branimir Lukic of the Serbia-based architectural firm Atelje AL.Vintage photos and bold Mediterranean textiles join natural wood throughout the handsome space. Located at 523 Eighth St. SE , Ambar is open Sunday through Thursday 5 to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 5 to midnight. Go to www.ambarrestaurant. com. H

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Pizza and Wine

Wine Claims A Piece of The Pie as A Delicious Companion To Pizza by Jon Genderson

hen celebrated chef Wolfgang Puck introduced “gourmet” pizza topped with smoked salmon and caviar at his Los Angeles restaurant, Spago, in the 1980s, even the upper crust took notice. Pizza rose in status from merely a food for cardboard box presentation or a staple at checkerboard tablecloth restaurants to an acceptable menu item at white linen establishments. Since pizza’s status has picked up, it’s deserving of a beverage beyond Budweiser or Miller Lite, and wine certainly fits the bill. Whether you favor the trendy or traditional pie, both red and white wine can be a delicious match—the key is to either counterbalance or complement the dominant flavors of the toppings and sauce.

Classic Pepperoni

The classic pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese topped with pepperoni calls for wine with higher acidity levels to balance the acidity of the tomato sauce. A wine that is also fruit-forward works well with the tomato’s sugar and acid combination. Italy’s Tuscan region, famous for Chianti, Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino are all made from the Sangiovese grape and are a classic match for this style of pizza, as are some California Sangiovese. Cabernet Sauvignon can stand up to the pepperoni and won’t overwhelm the cheese, but the very low acid ones from Napa may not have enough oomph for the sauce. If you prefer white wine, try Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris, which can refresh after the pepperoni’s spiciness. Herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc can also work well. If you want some bubbles, Prosecco, the fruity yet dry lightly sparkling white wine from Italy’s Venito region balances the tang of tomato and also cleanses the palate after the cheese component.

Meat Medley and Veggies

If you like a pie topped with a flavorful medley of ingredients such as pepperoni, sausage, and bell peppers, you might want to give Salice Salentino a try. Made in southeastern Italy with the Negroamaro grape, this is usually a full bodied, spicy wine that can overwhelm a plain pizza, but works well tackling this flavorful combination. California Zinfandel or 88 H HillRag | January 2013

Aussie Shiraz’s fullness and zip complement hearty sausage and earthy mushrooms on your pizza. And if you want a white wine that’s up for the challenge, a full-bodied toasty Chardonnay can stand up to the sauce and the richness of the cheese plus sausage, mushroom, and the sweetness of onions. A vegetarian pizza made with green pepper, black olives, mushrooms, and onions won’t be overpowered by Pinot Noir—plus the wine’s earthiness synchronizes with the mushrooms. Burgundy in particular has the spicy, earthy component and the acidity needed to pair perfectly with the veggie pie. For a white wine selection with these toppings, the herbaceous quality of Sauvignon Blanc nicely matches the green pepper and mushrooms. Sauvignon Blanc is also a good choice for a pineapple and Canadian bacon pizza. It harmonizes with the pineapple while offering a good balance with the savory ham and cheese. An off-dry Riesling will also do the trick.

“White” and Gourmet Pie

Nontraditional or “white” pizza, made without tomato sauce, has a milder flavor base and opens up more unusual topping options—and the wines to go with them. Such items as chicken, oysters, sprouts, eggplant, Cajun shrimp, artichoke hearts, or even venison and duck may find their way atop trendy pies these days. And even some of the larger chain pizza delivery restaurants feature chicken, spinach, and various other alternative toppings. Try an Alsatian Pinot Gris or an Austrian Grüner Veltliner with artichoke or asparagus-topped pie. Sparkling wine, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio also work well with these “designer” discs. Pizza and Champagne? Give it a try—the yeastiness and effervescence make a good team and work well with pizza’s saltiness. Whether you’re kicking back with a traditional pizza on a weeknight or raising a glass to the weekend with a gourmet pizza pie, your favorite wines— both red and white—match like amore.

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This fruit-centric, all-stainless steel Barbera is

bursting with flavor. It has notable acidity (true to the character of Barbera) that cries out for and stands up well to food. It has a stunning blueberry and pomegranate aroma, and a silky texture. Made by Sergio Molino, one of Italy’s greatest young winemakers, your pizza will thank you, as well as your guests.

Redi Rosso di Montalcino 2007 – $17

100% Sangiovese Grosso from the Brunello region, this delightful, fruit forward red has bright berry flavors, earth and some spice. It’s a great pizza wine.

Borgo Scopeto Borgonero 2009 – $20

Produced from 60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Syrah, this intense supertuscan red is an exceptional value. Broad, refined and captivating with notes of leather and tobacco, it is extraordinarily structured, of great harmony and surprisingly soft and balanced. The excellent 2009 vintage is showy now and will improve in the bottle for several years.

Nugan Estate Shiraz 2009 – $15

This wine is a great value. It offers loads of blackberry fruit characteristics intertwined with notes of licorice and vanilla. Dense and medium to full-bodied, with outstanding purity as well as flavor, it will make the pizza jealous.

Ratti Nebbiolo d’Alba Ochetti 2009 – $22

A delicious Nebbiolo from Alba in Piedmonte, it has a round, soft, generous mouthfeel, deep dark fruit flavors and a smooth finish. It’s another perfect pizza wine. Jon Genderson is co-owner of Schneider’s of Capitol Hill, one of the finest wine shops in the country. H

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ight is an active collaborator in each of Anne Lindenfeld’s stained glass works. The light is alive, changing minute by minute as the day progresses, and with passing shadows, altering the nature of the piece, and the space around it with fluctuating color and warmth. The visual concept begins with the themes described by those commissioning the work. The purpose can be purely decorative, or it can be practical, blocking prying eyes from the outside, while shielding those in the interior from unwanted views. But always it is about glass and Anne has to be both artist and engineer. From the initial concept, the design is dictated by the requirements of the materials. It has to be tightly fit, strong enough to support its own weight, and, when necessary, keep out the wind and rain. It has to withstand the artistic test of time and be treasured in its permanence. Anne was always making art as a child,

A detail from a panel designed for a marine conservationist and her family, meant to evoke seaweed and the ocean.

but other demands of life intervened. She began taking art lessons as a parent, looking for an outside interest, and took a glass class twelve years ago at the Art League in Alexandria. She began by creating stained glass transoms for houses on Capitol Hill. She experimented with the ancient “lead came” construction method, typical of the large glass windows in churches, and the copper foil method, which is lighter and better for the stand-alone hanging pieces. 90 H HillRag | January 2013

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Glass art requires dedication—and a studio. It is an exacting craft requiring exacting tools. The perfect glass has to be acquired from manufacturers and the design and assembly has to be…perfect. Life is progression. Anne Lindenfeld learns with every piece, and is evolving toward simpler designs, letting the beauty of the glass speak for itself. It is also the beauty of the concept, the art that transcends the materials, and allows the light to truly live. annelindenfeldstainedglass.com

Jim Magner’s Thoughts on Art

Light is the true subject of most art, but art made with glass exalts each day like no other. Some of the most lifting works I have seen have been created with stained glass. As a child in Tucson, our parish built a new church with “good materials,” but it was cavernous and sterile. Lifeless. So parishioners raised money for stained glass windows, commissioned in Italy. When they were installed, many were appalled— they were not traditional. “Too modern.” You couldn’t tell Adam from the snake or an angel from a lamb. To me, they were wonderful. Large portions were a solid material, like cement, which made the glass—thick chunks of the purest reds, blues, yellows and violets—even more

Starting from the traditional symbol of Basque culture, the Lauburu, the artist created this hanging panel for a client who wished to have a modern interpretation of this element of her cultural heritage in her home.

The fruit, leaves, and branches of the fig tree were the basis of this design for a room divider in the home of a local general contractor of Greek heritage, who enjoyed the large and prolific fig tree growing in his back garden.

expressive. The thick glass was chipped, creating facets, and rough areas, scattering the light and giving it character. In the early mornings, the windows on the south wall would explode with the most glorious shafts of sparkling luminance. Mosaics of color on the floor played games with the feet of those walking down the aisle. The windows on the north side would remain more restrained and mysterious, less dramatic, but in a way more religious as they glowed warmer as sunThis glass panel, part of a six piece series, was designed for the family of an astronolight filled the Tucson mer, and includes the shapes of real planets and imaginary ones meant to represent valley as sound fills a the children and grandchildren in the family.

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symphony hall. I was back there recently for my mother’s funeral. As I stood beside her simple, dignified coffin to deliver a eulogy, facing family and old friends on a rainy morning, the enormous space filled with a soft and somber glow. When I said that my mother could bring radiance wherever she went, bolts of sunshine burst through, igniting the space with the purest golds, emeralds, and cobalts, making the holy figures dance… and then dimming once again to a cool memory.

Michelangelo’s David-Apollo National Gallery of Art, West Building 3rd and Constitution NW –Mar 3

Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) was the Renaissance man. He did it all, and better than everyone else. Almost perfect, actually. Sculpture, painting, architecture, and even poetry. This marble statue is as wonderfully curious as the man himself. It’s unfinished. No one is sure if was to be a carving of Apollo, the classical god of music and enlightenment, or David, the Old Testament giant-killer. The dynamic twisting pose was first described by his biographer as “an Apollo who draws an arrow from his quiver.” A few years later it was described as an “incomplete David” by a Medici duke. Undefined marble forms under the right foot and on the figure’s back provide the doubt. Michelangelo, who had opposed the Medici in an attempt to reestablish the Republic, was carving it for the governor of Florence, an ally of pope Clement VII, as a peace offering. After the pope died, Michelangelo skipped town, leaving the unfinished statue behind. Whichever it is, it’s beautifully powerful. You have to see it.

At the Galleries

Honfleur Gallery The Gallery at Vivid Solutions 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE – Jan 11-Feb 22

The two galleries, at the same location,

The artist studied the shapes of Galapagos seaweed to design this set of panels for the dining room of a marine conservationist and her family.

open with their first exhibits of the year, Fri Jan. 11, 6-9. At Honfleur Gallery, The Points That Bring Us from Here to There brings together the mapping-focused work of Michael Dax Iacovone and Kathryn Zazenski. At Vivid, The Soul of the City showcases a varied collection of street photography from members of the photography collective InstantDC. Photographers include Michael Andrade, Jorge Bañales, James Campbell, Jim Darling, Keith Lane, Ryan Maxwell, Emily Reid, and Greg Schmigel. www.vividsolutionsdc.com/ gallery www.honfleurgallery.com

Touchstone Gallery 901 New York Ave. – Jan. 4-27

Harmon Biddle’s “Earth’s Elements” combines painting and sculpture. She captures the elements of the earth on paper and then transforms them, three-dimensionally, into glass. In “Soldiers Without Battles,” Judith Lavender paints reflective depictions of “kids in uniform,” youngsters sent to war. Opening recep.: Fri., Jan 4, 6-8:30. “Third Thursday” is Jan. 17, 6-8:30. www.touchstonegallery.com.

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A Compendium of Readers, Writers, Books, & Events

by Karen Lyon

American Food Roots

“Show us your roots!” demands the website for American Food Roots, an online magazine devoted to culinary anthropology — or, as its authors explain, “why we eat what we eat.” Founded by local writer Bonny Wolf and three fellow food journalists – Carol Guensburg, Domenica Marchetti, and Michele Kayal – the publication’s stated goal is “to tell the American story through food.” And they want you to help tell it with your recipes, stories, videos, and photos. Visit www.americanfoodroots. com and you’ll soon get a taste of the glorious melting pot that is American cuisine. Read about Emily Hilliard’s adventures with pie crust

in “The Life of Pie” or sample Tom Gilbert’s Irish grandmother’s Czech version of macaroni and cheese. Browse through the other features that invite you to learn more about wild rice, cider, Korean hot sauce, or potato chips. A section called 50 States lets you explore your preferred regional flavor, and The Kitchen Sink offers such eclectic selections as ‘Things you never knew about apples,’ ‘Food flicks’ and ‘Even cows love Marmite.’ Under Recipes, you’ll be rewarded with a host of delicious options, from Cincinnati chili and chocolate chess pie to Emily Dickinson’s special black cake. Wherever you go in this delightful online publication, you’re sure to find something to amuse you, inform you, or simply make your mouth water. Bonny Wolf has, by her own admission, “been writing about food practically since the discovery of America.” Her monthly food commentary can be heard on NPR’s Weekend Edition, and she is editor of NPR’s Kitchen Window and author of “Talking with My Mouth Full: Crab Cakes, Bundt Cakes, and Other Kitchen Stories.” She lives on Capitol Hill and is (of course) a frequent visitor to Eastern Market.

Shakespeare Online

Local food writer Bonny Wolf and friends invite you to show them your (culinary) roots.

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You might not put Shakespeare and cutting-edge technology in the same breath but, happily, the Folger Shakespeare Library does. Capitol Hill’s own Renaissance library recently launched its new Folger Digital Texts, making the meticulously edited texts of the esteemed Folger Editions available online. The format is easily readable

summer Night’s Dream, and The Tempest. The rest of the plays and Shakespeare’s poems will be added throughout 2013. Folger Director Michael Witmore says he’s “delighted that we are making the complete text of the twelve most popular plays available to anyone with a web connection.” For more, visit www.folgerdigitaltexts.org.

Talking About Science (Naturally!)

Have you had ‘The Talk’ with your kids? No, not that one. The one about… science! Recent surveys have shown that parents would rather talk to their kids about drugs (and, presumably, sex) than about science and math. Local publisher Science, Naturally! is helping to make those conversations easier with books that

Director Michael Witmore launches the Folger Digital Editions of Shakespeare’s plays free online.

and searchable, and offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes coding so that users can remix Shakespeare, build an app, or data-mine a play. Best of all, it’s free! Folger Editions have long been the leading Shakespeare texts used in American classrooms. The first batch of digital texts to be released includes a dozen of the best-selling plays, including Hamlet, Macbeth, A Mid-

A local publisher helps take the mystery out of science in a new book for kids.

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turn learning into a set of challenging brainteasers. The latest entry in the series by authors Eric Yoder and his daughter Natalie Yoder, “One Minute Mysteries: 65 MORE Short Mysteries You Solve With Science,” features inventive ways to incorporate science and math into everyday life. The award-winning series has earned the recommendation of the National Science Teachers’ Association and been featured in a number of national publications. Science, Naturally! also publishes a series of equally stellar books on math. For more, visit www.sciencenaturally.com.

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Some Jazz Thoughts for the New Year Jazz and Classical Come Together with Beautiful Results

t this time of the New Year I would like to share with you some of the jazz discs I shared with family and friends over the holidays. I try to think of music that is pleasing and perhaps a bit surprising or different. This year I decided to select music in which jazz and classical musicians come together with beautiful results. It is a kind of interaction that many people who like or even love jazz know little or have thought little about. The best way to explain what I am talking about is to describe a few of my favorites among these collaborative albums.

Side By Side Izhak Perlman and Oscar Peterson

by Brent Ashabranner years and Bolling is thought of as the creator of ‘crossover music’. His musical partner, Jean-Pierre Rampal, is considered the great classical flutist of the 20th century.

“Standard Time” could also give us a disc of the same quality with the trumpet concertos of Haydn, L. Mozart, Fasch, and Hummel. Marsalis did that and added three bonus tracks by Haydn, Vivaldi, and Bach!

Blues On Bach The Modern Jazz Quartet

Romances For Saxophone Branford Marsalis

Most of the jazz on this album is based on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, such as his “Well-Tempered Clavier” and his chorale “Sleepers Awake.” If you think it can’t be tastefully and pleasing done, just listen.

Three Windows The Modern Jazz Quartet and the New York Chamber Symphony

Perlman, famous as a world-class violin soloist in the classical genre, and Peterson, one of the jazz piano greats, outdo themselves on this album that has such gems as “Stormy Weather,” “Georgia on My Mind,” and “Mack the Knife.” Perlman also recorded Scott Joplin piano rags with Andre Previn.

This album contains five compositions of which “Three Windows” is the first. All compositions are by John Lewis, pianist of the MJQ. If there is a better example of a jazz group and a symphonic group playing together to get the most out of the music, I haven’t heard it.

Anything Goes Stephane Grappelli and Yo-Yo Ma Play (Mostly) Cole Porter

Four Symphonic Works by Duke Ellington

What a combination! The almost legendary French jazz violinist and the American-Chinese classical cellist superstar playing together. They beautifully give us some of Porter’s best: “Anything Goes,” “I Concentrate On You,” “Just One of Those Things,” and many more.

Suite For Flute And Jazz Piano Trio No. 2 Claude Bolling and Jean-Pierre Rampal

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There was nothing that the Duke couldn’t do with music, as you will hear on this album. The four works are “Black, Brown, and Beige Suite,” “Three Black Kings,” and “New World a-Comin’, and “Harlem.”

Wynton Marsalis: The London Concert with the English Chamber Orchestra

It is hard to believe that the great trumpet player who gave us the wonderful five-disc jazz series

Branford Marsalis has played the tenor sax and the baritone sax in jazz groups in the United States and Europe. But if you want to hear the soprano sax at its loveliest, listen to this album. With the English Chamber Orchestra, Marsalis brings out the soft beauty of pieces by Debussy, Ravel, Stravinsky, Rachmanioff, and others. I could go on and on. The great jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman both composed and played classical clarinet music. The Dave Brubeck Quartet played at New York Carnegie Hall. Saxophonist Stan Getz and trombonist J.J. Johnson played at the Chicago Civic Opera. In 1956 the Oscar Peterson Trio gave a memorable jazz performance at the Stratford Shakespearean Festival in Ontario. An enthusiastic reviewer of the performance gave the last line to the Bard himself: “a hit, a very palpable hit” (Hamlet, Act V, Scene 1). H

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The Smithsonian Presents “Mission: Preservation” at Rosedale Library

In this Smithsonian Institution sponsored program, children will learn from primary resources about preserving family oral histories and objects. The history of segregation will be introduced through the story of Ruth and the Green Book by Calvin Ramsey. While wearing white cotton gloves, students will explore authentic historical artifacts, record observations and determine a preservation plan. Participants will keep their gloves and activity book and be encouraged to go home and preserve their own family history! For ages 8-11. Feb 1, 10 a.m., Rosedale Library, 1701 Gales St. NE. 202727-5012. dclibrary.org/rosedale. Program repeats on Feb 6, 1 p.m., at Southeast Library. “Ruth and the Green Book”When Ruth and her parents take a motor trip from Chicago to Alabama to visit her grandma, they rely on a pamphlet called “The Negro Motorist Green Book” to find places that will serve them.

Teens Find the Write-Stuff at Writopia Workshop at Hill Center

Children playing with PLAY WORK BUILD blue blocks. Photo: Tom Moore

PLAY WORK BUILD at the National Building Museum

Research has shown how important play can be to a child’s development. Through this exhibition, visitors (young and old) begin to see the connections between play, design, and the work of building professionals like architects and engineers. Conceived in partnership with the internationally renowned design firm the Rockwell Group, this exhibition combines a presentation of the Museum’s worldclass Architectural Toy Collection, a hands-on block play area, and an original digital interactive that allows visitors to fill an entire wall of the exhibition with virtual blocks-and then knock them down. After viewing a selection of construction toys from the Museum’s collection, from the familiar Tinker Toys and Lincoln Logs to the lesser-known Bumpalow House and Ringa-Majigs, visitors have the opportunity to reconfigure their environment and design their own course of play with individually-sized blocks. Children and adults alike are encouraged to participate in unstructured, imaginative play that exercises muscles and minds. $8 for adults; $5 for youth, students and seniors. On exhibition at the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW, through Nov 18, 2014. 202-272-2448. nbm.org worked with Writopia Lab instructors on creative pieces that included short fiction, poetry, memoir, sci-fi, excerpts of novels, and persuasive essays. Writopia Lab holds creative writing workshops for children ages 8 to 18, pairing published authors and pro-

duced playwrights with aspiring young writers. Instructors serve as mentors and examples of writers working in the world; young writers also have the chance to share creative work with the 3-6 peers in their workshop, participate in public readings, and submit work for hillrag.com H 95

Jaws, played by Richard Kiel, from the Bond movie Moonraker. Photo: Courtesy of the International Spy Museum

Spy Museum Exquisitely Evil Family Night

On Friday, Jan 11, 6-9 p.m., you are invited for a secret after-hours infiltration of the Museum’s newest exhibition, Exquisitely Evil: 50 Years of Bond Villains. Families are welcome to this exclusive viewing of the new exhibition complete with Code Cracker competitions, Bond Spy Trivia contests, SPY snacks, hot cocoa, and a chance to explore all forms of spy tradecraft. Eye patches optional. Ages: 5 and (one adult required for every five KidSpy agents). $14 per participant. Space is limited-advance registration required. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798. spymuseum.org publication in Writopia Lab’s online magazine, The Parenthetical. Workshops meet after school, on weekends, and during summer and school breaks. Beginning in Jan, the Hill Center will host Writopia Lab workshops in southeast DC. Workshops currently run in Tenleytown, DC; Rockville, MD; and Falls Church, VA. Writopia Lab also administers the Scholastic Writing Awards for the Greater Washington Area. Now in its 90th year, The Awards is the nation’s largest, longest-running, and most prestigious writing recognition program for teens. The annual Awards competition begins locally as students in grades 7-12 submit their work to be evaluated by a panel of jurors. This year, the deadline to submit is January 4, 2013. For more information about Writopia Lab, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, or how to enter the competition next year, visit writopialab. org and artandwriting.org.

“Investigating Where We Live” Summer Program at the National Building Museum

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designed for middle school and high school students ages 12-16 from the DC metropolitan area. IWWL participants learn to use creative writing and photography as a means of understanding and describing DC neighborhoods. At the end of the program, participants have an opportunity to show what they have learned by creating a museum exhibition that features their insights and work. IWWL is a 12 session summer program that takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for four weeks. Up to 30 participants are selected each summer. Two optional work sessions are offered to provide participants the chance to work directly in the gallery space. The exhibition planned and produced by the students is on display for six to nine months. This year’s exhibition, Investigating Where We Live: Connecting with Anacostia, explores this historic neighborhood through the themes of diversity, change, and community, and is open until May 27, 2013. Applications for the 2013 session will be available online in March 2013. Please contact outreach@nbm.org if you would like to be placed on their mailing list and receive updates. The National Building Museum is at 401 F St. NW. nbm.org

CHAW Winter-Spring Youth Arts Program

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Youth Arts Program is a dynamic curriculum of classes, performance, and exhibition opportunities offered after-school for students in grades K-6. Students in the Youth Arts Program explore and create dance, theater, music, art, ceramics and photography while working in community with their peers. Experienced and dedicated teaching artists encourage students to dream big, focus hard, commit with passion while investigating a wide array of artistic processes and techniques. Their goals are to help each student find his or her unique artistic voice, value artistic literacy and become life-long learners in the arts. CHAW never turns a child away for inability to pay. Jan 7-June 14. Registration forms may be submitted online at chaw.org, picked up at the CHAW office or downloaded from their website. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. 202-547-6839. chaw.org

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Classes with Deborah Cavenaugh at Hill Center

Students learn to draw and paint Things Found By The Sea (palm tree, shells, boats, etc.) using professional grade art supplies, which are provided. Second and third gradersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; classes begin Tuesdays, Jan 8-29, 3-5:00 p.m. Classes for fourth and fifth graders begin Thursdays, Jan 10-31, 3:30-5 p.m. Feel free to contact Deborah at 202-540-0254 with any questions or if you have a first grader you wish her to consider for the lessons. $160. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-5494172. HillCenterDC.org

African American Pioneers in Aviation Family Day

On Saturday, Feb 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors will meet famed African American pilots from World War II, the Tuskehillrag.com H 97

gee Airmen, who fought discrimination both at home and abroad; learn about the accomplishments of other black pioneers of aviation and space; talk to Museum experts; participate in hands-on activities; and listen to stories. Free. National Air and Space Museum. 202-633-1000. airandspace.si.edu

Step Afrika! READS for Ages 2-5 at Hill Center

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love of reading and learning, and strengthens a child’s sense of self-esteem. Target provides financial, training, and material support to the Power Lunch schools as part of the company’s plans to give $1 billion for education by the end of 2015. During the 2012-2013 school the program will serve 125 students at Amidon-Bowen 130

On Jan 17, 11 a.m.-noon, Step Afrika! Reads promotes reading and literacy skills with a special story time, then invites kids to get up on their feet to participate in a mini workshop with the artists from Step Afrika!’s newest production, next/step at Hill Center! Ages 2-5. Free. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-549-4172. HillCenterDC.org

Target Funds “Everybody Wins!” DC’s Children’s Mentoring and Literacy Program at Three Elementary Schools

Everybody Wins! DC (EW!DC) is proud to announce Target as the Lead Mentor Corporate Sponsor for three of its Power Lunch schools-Brent Museum Magnet School, Tyler Elementary School, and Amidon-Bowen Elementary School-for the third year in a row. EW! DC’s signature Power Lunch program, which operates in 11 DC area public elementary schools, pairs under-served school students with professional adults called Reading Mentors. The innovative Power Lunch program recruits more than 1,000 Reading Mentors from many of the region’s leading businesses, organizations and non-profits, along with Congressional Members and staffers, to read with and mentor an underserved student for one hour each week. This relationship builds a

A King penguin, flamingo and sea horse on the Conservation Carousel. Photo: Devin Murphy/Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Solar-Powered Carousel Opens at the National Zoo

The Speedwell Foundation Conservation Carousel-one of the only solar-powered carousels in the world-is now open at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. The carousel features hand-carved and hand-painted animals and has a net-zero impact on the Zoo’s energy consumption. One hundred and sixty-two solar panels donated and installed by Pepco Energy Services power the Conservation Carousel. Any excess energy is diverted back to the Zoo’s electrical grid. Tickets are $3. It is open during regular Zoo hours. All proceeds from the carousel support animal care and conservation science initiatives at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. It features 58 hand-carved and painted animals for visitors to ride. Many represent endangered species that Zoo scientists and animal care experts have spent years studying, breeding or working to reintroduce to the wild. The animals spin past scenery panels depicting scenes from forest, grassland, savannah and aquatic habitats. Decorative panels, each featuring a different migratory bird species, adorn the top of the carousel. The detailed artwork celebrates animals living at the Zoo, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and in the mid-Atlantic region. nationalzoo.si.edu

students at Brent, and 100 students at Tyler. For more information, visit everybodywinsdc.org or contact Roopa Purohit at 202-216-9467 ext. 204.

Shadow Family Night at the American Art Museum

Every Feb 2, Punxsutawney Phil tells us whether we get more winter or if spring is just around the corner. So on the eve of Groundhog’s Day (Feb 1, 5-8 p.m.), let’s play with shadows! Make a puppet for the shadow theater, grab a flashlight for an “I spy…” game, and go on a scavenger hunt in the galleries to see how artists use light and shadow in their artwork. American Art Museum, 8th and F sts. NW. 202-633-7970. americanart.si.edu

Flying in the Great Hall 2013 at the National Building Museum

Watch as the DC Maxecuters fly their model airplanes in and across the Great Hall! This is a free drop-in demonstration program for all ages. Jan 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. go.nbm.org

HOME DO CHI: Martial Arts for Kids at Hill Center

Students learn to center themselves in deceptively simple activities such as “Tree Standing” and “Eagle Flying.” With chi at the center, even a small child can deﬂect aggression with simple, elegant movements. Healthy snacks of fresh fruit, rice and beans, and other traditional foods will be served. Children of all ages with a desire to learn are welcome. Every Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Jan 11-June 21. $100 for 5 weeks. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-549-4172. HillCenterDC.org

Common Sense Parent Training at THEARC

Starting Jan 8, every Tuesday for six weeks, Children’s Hospital Center @ THEARC will offer parenting sessions led by dynamic instructors. Education credits have been approved for foster parents and meets requirements for the

court system and CFSA. Classes are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Children’s Health Center at THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. To Register, please call Ellen Wiggins, LICSW at 202-436-3076. thearcdc.org

School of American Ballet Auditions

Washington, DC-Marylandarea ballet students are invited to audition for the School of American Ballet’s 2013 Summer Course on Sunday, Jan 27, from 2-6 p.m. The auditions will be held at Maryland Youth Ballet, 926 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring, MD (301-6082232). The times are 2-3:30 p.m. for 12-13 years; 3:30-5 p.m. for 14-15 years; and 5–6 p.m. for 16-18 years. Students should arrive one hour in advance of their audition time to register. Optional preregistration for the audition is also available at sab.org/summercourse. The application fee is $35. Auditions are for intermediate and advanced ballet students, 12 to 18 years old as of July 31, 2013. All students should bring a copy of their birth certificates to the audition. Girls must bring pointe shoes to the audition. During the next month, more than 2,000 aspiring ballet dancers in 20 cities will vie for approximately 200 coveted spots in SAB’s fiveweek summer program in New York City. Suzanne Farrell, Darci Kistler, Sara Mearns, Ethan Stiefel, Gelsey Kirland, Benjamin Millepied and Wendy Whelan are just a few of the notable dancers who attended the School of American Ballet as part of their formative training. The School of American Ballet, founded 79 years ago by legendary choreographer George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, is the premier ballet academy in the United States and trains more students who become professional ballet dancers than any other American school. SAB’s former students fill the ranks of the New York City Ballet and other leading US and international ballet companies. Students invited to SAB’s Summer Course will attend classes at the School’s Lincoln Center headquarters from June 24 to July 27. For more information, visit sab.org or call the School of American Ballet at 212-769-6600. H hillrag.com H 99

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Brent Elementary News Math Night Adds Up to Success

Brent’s annual Math Night added up to a great night of math and fun. The cafeteria was packed with families playing math games, students demonstrating new online math tools and teachers discussing Brent’s approach to mathematics instruction. Families

March 23, 2013. As always, the Brent Gala will be a great night of fine food, wine and dancing, as we auction fabulous goods and services to benefit Brent students. If you would like to get involved or donate to the silent auction, please contact Brent Spring Gala’s Committee Chair Kurt Sanger at kurtsanger@aol.com. – Denise Diggs. 202-698-3364, www.brentelementary.org.

Two Rivers PCS Showcase Night Highlights Fall Expeditions

Brent’s Annual Math Night was a Big Success.

were encouraged to play the math games they learned that night at home!

Brent Holiday Sale

The Brent PTA Christmas Tree and Holiday Sale was a tremendous success, attracting hundreds of residents from across Capitol Hill and receiving rave reviews online from the Capitol Hill community. There were more than 500 fresh trees, 300 wreaths and hundreds of other items. The sale also featured Hanukkah gift items, pottery by Brent art teacher Sara Gibson, and headbands by Brent parent Denise Krepp. Dozens of Brent volunteers worked tirelessly over the weekend to ensure the sale’s success.

Brent’s Spring Gala – Save the Date

Brent’s Spring Gala will be on

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To highlight student’s work Two Rivers Public Charter School held its Showcase Night December 17 and 18. The evening gives students a chance to show what they have learned in classroom expeditions. Earlier in the year each grade was given an expedition, a hands on learning project, designed to teach them new subject material. Expeditionary Learning is a system built on interactive, project-based learning: teaching students how to learn. Two Rivers is one of only 20 District public charter schools that is ranked “high performing” by the D.C. Public Charter School Board. In the District’s 2012 reading and math tests, Two Rivers came first in math and second in reading among all D.C. charter elementary campuses. Some 73 percent of the school’s elementary students score ‘advanced’ or ‘proficient’ on D.C.’s standardized test; 69 percent of middle school students score as highly. To place these scores in context, Two Rivers elementary

students score 29 percentage points higher, and the middle school students 21 percentage points higher, than the average city-run D.C. public school. The December showcase featured the following expeditions: • Preschool –Storytelling Prekindergarten – Nutrition • Kindergarten – Innovation: • Marble Runs • 1st Grade – Economics • 2nd Grade – Law • 3rd Grade – Geology of the Zoo • 4th Grade – Jamestown: Three Cultures Collide • 5th Grade – Chemistry of Cooking Two Rivers’ middle school student’s showcase will be held in January. Two Rivers is located at 1227 4th St, NE, Washington, DC. www. tworiverspcs.org

Miner Elementary News Volunteer to Read

CR Gibbs, a scholar, author, historian and lecturer will give a presentation titled, Africa’s Gifts to the World on January 8. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Men of Miner are looking for volunteers to read aloud to students while providing positive male role models. The next reading is scheduled for January 28th from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

to create a positive cycle by inspiring them to obtain a higher education, pursue a career, maintain a strong family unit and give back to the community. On January 9th, at 9:30 a.m., Mr. Alexander, with the help of psychology students from the Chicago School of Psychology, will read to fifth-graders from the book Gifted Hands, the inspiring journey of Dr. Ben Carson from a childhood in inner-city Detroit to a position as director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital at age 33.

GED & Diploma Programs & Tutors Wanted

Miner offers GED and diploma programs for adults. Volunteers are needed to tutor students performing below grade level in reading and math. Tutoring is on Saturdays at 9 a.m. Myrtilla Miner Elementary School, 601 15th St, NE. LaVonne TaliaferroBunch, Principal. 202-397-3960 or http://profiles.dcps.dc.gov/miner. Follow us on Facebook. - Lauren Kabler.

Cluster School News Peabody Primary Campus

This holiday season, students at Peabody participated in two commu-

Redskin’s Aces’ Foundation

Lorenzo Alexander, linebacker for the Washington Redskins, is bringing his ACES’ foundation to Miner. ACES’ volunteers serve as mentors to youth and seek

Our little scholars are singing songs, counting rhythms, and even beginning to learn the basics of reading music.

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nity service projects to help their community. The students are learning the importance of helping others by collecting donations for S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat) and for New Generations, a local homeless shelter. Thanks to the Cluster’s partnership with the Smithsonian EdLab, students in Pre-K4 had the opportunity to visit the S.O.M.E soup kitchen and personally hand out the 67 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches they prepared. Students kicked off the Reading Around the World in 90 Days incentive program on December 3rd with a special assembly during line-up. Peabody’s students hope to read over 13,000 books in 3 months (over 200,000 minutes) to help reach the Cluster School goal of 1 million minutes of reading. Peabody now has a music program, taught by Mr. Luke Hoffman. Music instruction for Peabody students will add another dimension to its awardwinning arts integration curriculum. Experts agree that music plays an important role in early childhood development, so the PTA is funding a parttime instructor to teach a weekly music special for every child at Peabody.

Watkins Elementary

FoodPrints is an innovative program for first-, third- and fourth-graders at Watkins. It incorporates garden activities to teach concepts in science, math, social studies, physical education, and writing, added two exciting new components this school year. Two part-time teachers, Ibtisam Vincent and Jane Hellewell, are leading monthly classes with students at Peabody and Watkins. In November, students learned about different kinds of kale and squash and helped prepare two dishes that they tasted at the end of class. Also new to the FoodPrints program is the “Family Nutrition Education Series”, funded by a General Mills/OSSE grant. The first of these sessions focused on healthful lunches and snacks. Parents and students were able to sample several different snack and lunch options. Participants in the program will receive “Market Coupons” to shop at the Watkins School Farmers Market, featuring organic produce from the Tuscarora Organic Growers Cooperative. The farmer’s market is now closed for the season but will return in the spring to sell delicious, fresh produce from this group of over 40 farmers located just 2.5 hours from DC. Watkins students worked hard to memorize lines and lyrics, rehearse melodies, and learn choreography while preparing for their Winter Holiday Concert. This year’s performances included miniconcerts by second- and fourth-graders and a thirdgrade recorder choir that served as the opening acts for the fifth-graders who presented the play, “’Twas One Crazy Night Before Christmas.”

Stuart-Hobson Middle School

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tion included students from both StuartHobson and Watkins. Not your traditional Nutcracker, this remake draws on Duke Ellington’s jazz interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s original ballet score. Add in some hip-hop, salsa, swing and funk, and you have the Jazz, Hip-Hop Nutcracker.

Open Houses:

Peabody Primary: January 16, 9:30 a.m. & 6p.m. Watkins Elementary: January 17, 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Stuart-Hobson Middle School: January 15, 9:30am & 6p.m. CHCS Open House & Student Chavez Scholars Support Victims of Hurricane Sandy Showcase: January 22, 6 p.m. at SHMS artwork available for purchase – visit www.newor-Katie Baptiste & Maria Helena Carey. Peabody leansandback.com or e-mail Jennifer Sonkin at JenPrimary Campus – 425 C S, NE. Watkins Elemennifer.sonkin@chavezschools.org. 709 12th St SE. tary Campus – 420 12th St, SE. Stuart-Hobson - Christine Lai. Middle School Campus – 410 E St. NE www.capitolhillclusterschool.org

Cesar Chavez PCS Chavez Scholars Raise Funds for Hurricane Victim Support

Payne Elementary School

Payne Elementary School has partnered with Reading is Fundamental (RIF) and hosted the first RIF book distribution for the 2012 – 2013 school year on December 6, 2012. Our read-aloud book, Z is for Moose by Kelly Bingham, was a humorous way to move through the alphabet while learning lessons about patience and turn-taking with the book’s main character, “Moose”. The students had lots of fun with the book and the interactive followup activities. Each student was also able to select a book to take home thanks to the generosity of the Ferris Foundation and the Capitol Hill Foundation who provided the books. Payne Elementary School, 1445 C St, SE. -

For the sixth year, Chavez Scholars dedicated their talent and time to participate in the New Orleans and Back program. The program, started by art teacher Jennifer Sonkin, was created to give scholars the opportunity to learn about, and actively engage in, rebuilding the city of New Orleans. In New Orleans, scholars closely examine the dynamics of the community as they help residents continue to rebuild and recoup from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The goal of the program is to explore and identify the similarities and differences between New Orleans and Washington D.C., so that upon their return home to the district, scholars have a new perspective on our community and what December was full of fun and learning The employees of District of Columbia Reguthey can do to continually improve it. Chavez Scholars are seeking support to help them travel to New Orleans in June 2013. The goal is to raise $15,000 over the course of the next month. The funds raised will be matched by Chavez Schools’ administration and teachers. In addition to supporting the community of New Orleans, 15 percent of proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy. To help them raise funds, Chavez Scholars have devoted their time afterschool and on weekends to create handmade artwork – journals, mirrors, tables, and more – that they sell at Eastern Market and will begin selling via Etsy soon. For more information about the program – and to view the Chavez Scholars’ Payne Elementary Reading is Fun Program

Amidon-Bowen News

latory Administration at 1100 4th St, SW, held a hat and glove drive for the students at Amidon-Bowen. A large bag of colorful items was delivered the first week of December in time for the cold weather to come. Mr. Thomas’ 2nd-3rd grade Math class had an opportunity to make a surprise trip to the White House on December 3. Ms. Poteau, School Program Director accompanied them. DC Initiative, Reading is Fundamental (RIF), distributed books to students December 11. It is the nation’s oldest and largest children’s literacy organization dedicated to providing books and literacy resources to children. On December 12, Everybody Wins! DC and Target celebrated

toys to every child, December 31. The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program has raised money and collected new, unwrapped toys since 1991. In November and December they distribute them to kids in the local communities in which they were donated. Meg Brinckman.

Capitol Hill Day School News Fourth Grade Newshounds

Every week, small groups of CHDS 4th grade reporters write, edit, and publish classroom highlights. Here is a sampling: • Today in math we worked on “in and out” boxes—you have two columns of numbers. One is labeled “in” and one is labeled

1250 Taylor St. NW Washington, DC 20011 p. 202 545-0515 f. 202 545-0517 www.bridgespcs.org

Amidon-Bowen students and their Everybody Wins! DC Reading Mentor enjoy “Cake Pops” provided by Target.

their 15th year at Amidon-Bowen with the Annual Reading Mentors Appreciation Event in the Library. Each student received a book to take home courtesy of Target, Lead Mentor Corporate Sponsor for Amidon-Bowen. The event honored the contribution of the Reading Mentors from over 18 public and private organizations to the successful Power Lunch Program. The Scholastic Book Fair took place in the spacious foyer of the school from in December. Ms. Zeiler, ABES Librarian, placed a “Penny Box” in every classroom. Students contributed their spare pennies so that every child would have money to buy a book. “Toys for Tots”, distributed

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“out.” You have to figure out what goes in the boxes using the rules. On Monday we did a science experiment. We scraped the juices out of a green leaf, put it on a strip of filter paper and dipped the end into rubbing alcohol. The green chlorophyll in the juice went farther up the paper than the yellow carotene. We are reading a new book called Hard Labor. We see a lot of text-to-text connections to Molly Bannaky, Daily Life on a Southern Plantation, and Mukambu of Ndongo. We went to the National Gallery to see a play about Roy Lichtenstein called “Framed”

Serving Pre-K3, Pre-K4, Kindergarten and 1st grade for the 2013-2014 school year

A new grade will be added each year through 5th grade. INFORMATION / OPEN HOUSE SESSIONS ON THURSDAYS: January 10 & 24 from 9:30 am – 10:30 am February 7 & 21 from 9:30 am – 10:30 am March 7 & 14 from 9:30 am – 10:30 am You must register to attend, limit of 20 people per session. Call (202) 545-0515 to register.

Application deadline March 15th, 2013. Lottery March 22nd, 2013 Apply for admissions at www.bridgespcs.org or by coming to the school. We are building on our strong foundation as an early childhood program. Come be a founding member of the elementary school!

Program Features: Before Care starting at 7:30 am and after care until 6:00 pm. Small classroom size and well trained staff. Individual planning for each student. Hands-on and project-based curriculum. Bridges Public Charter School is free and open to all DC residents. Tuition paid by non-residents.

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perspectives in the classroom as students develop their literacy abilities. These are just some of Tyler’s many programs designed to develop exceptional reading and writings skills in our all of our students. Tyler Elementary, 1001 G St, SE. www.tylerElementary.net or contact Colleen Cancio at ccancio@gmail.com.

Washington Yu Ying PCS School Awarded Tier 1 Status

Some CHDS 4th grade reporters. Photo Laura Nakatani.

because a character from a comic strip and a character from a Picasso painting got “framed” by Roy Lichtenstein. • We just had a math quiz about geometry. We had two bonus questions—to make a hexagram (we had worked on those in class), and to make a pentagram, something we’ve never done before. • A “tired word” is a word people use a lot. This week’s “Tired Word” was “walk.” Here are some spicy substitutes: “saunter,” “scamper,” “prance,” “stroll,” “stride,” and “pace.” Lewis broke his wrist, so in art we all tried line contour drawing with our non-dominant hand. Hungry for more “news”? Contact Admissions: 202-386-9920 or www.chds.org/admissions) for a small group tour or attend the January 8 admissions open house. - Jane Angarola (and the CHDS 4th grade); 202386-9919 or jangarola@chds.org. Capitol Hill Day School, 210 South Carolina Avenue, SE.

several weeks. El Café del Autor gave them the opportunity to present their literary achievements to their parents, peers, and teachers in the school auditorium, which was transformed into a literary café for the day. “It is amazing to watch the children work through the process of turning an original idea into their very own book,” says Nora Bustios, Tyler’s Spanish Immersion Coach. “It is a real confidence builder for our young writers.” El Café del Autor is also being developed as an English language program for students throughout the school at all grades levels. Many of the older students are writing entire chapter books, while our youngest students are learning to draw and tell detailed stories in Spanish and English. Tyler has also begun a Libro del Mes/Book of the Month program, which introduces different cultural

John Tyler Elementary News

Tyler Elementary is buzzing with excitement over the success of El Café del Autor (Author’s Café), a new readers’ and writers’ workshop for students in the Spanish immersion program. El Café del Autor is rooted in the idea that, in order for students to become good writers, they must participate in the entire literary process. Beginning with an original idea, each student developed a complete story, including drawings and details, over the course of 104 H HillRag | January 2013

Tyler students show off their Spanish literary skills at El Café del Autor

As a combined result of student performance on the most recent cycle of DC CAS testing and overall school performance, Washington Yu Ying PCS has been awarded high performing, or “Tier 1”, status by the DC Public Charter School Board (PCSB). On the 2012 DC CAS, Yu Ying showed an overall improvement of 7.4 percent across reading and math, which ranked Yu Ying as the 4th highest performing elementary charter school in the District of Columbia. The school also showed decided improvement on other aspects of the Performance Management Framework, the tool that the PCSB uses to evaluate school performance, including attendance and re-enrollment rates. Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School; www. dcpubliccharter.com. 220 Taylor St, NE; www.washingtonyuying.org.

St. Peter School News St. Peter Auction At Nats Park – Game On!

Mark your calendars for an exciting, unique, home run of an evening! The St. Peter School annual auction will be held at the PNC Diamond Club overlooking the Washington Nationals ball field on Saturday, February 9, 2012. This year’s auction is promising to be the best party ever, with fabulous items and many new surprises in store! Join the school community to share a great time and extraordinary access to Nationals Park, including the players’ own batting cages where you can take a swing or two (or more!) against actual pitchers. See you at the ball park!

Christmas Concert A Blessed Tradition!

Each year, the St. Peter School

community gathers for a school wide evening Christmas concert at St. Peter’s Church. This year, students dressed in their Christmas finery, filed into the packed church and sang Christmas carols for friends and family. A highlight of the evening is welcoming the youngest Pre-K students to this annual tradition and bidding a fond farewell to the eighth grade students who will be graduating in the spring. –Sally Aman

Winter Open House

St. Peter School Winter Open House will be held January 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. Applications will be available, and prospective families are invited to tour the school and meet with faculty and parents. St. Peter School, 422 Third St., SE. 202-544-1618 or visit www.stpeterschooldc.org.

School Without Walls High School A Year in Review

As the holidays quickly approach, the winter season does as well. Fall has gone by quickly and many special events have occurred at School Without Walls. August came and school started. Seniors walked the halls with newfound crowns on their heads, juniors happy to be upperclassmen, sophomores glad not to be freshmen and freshmen excited for high school. A new schedule was implemented this year, but the students quickly adjusted. Then came spirit week, a week like no other at Walls. This week included: Wacky Tacky, Twin, Pajama, and Class Spirit Day. A crazy week at school, no doubt, students came to school dressed with mismatched shoes, shorts above their pants, flannel pajamas, and many other funny outfits throughout the week. The week was then culminated with a Homecoming dance. The annual Thanksgiving feast soon followed. At a discounted fee students enjoyed what pretty much was an all-you-can-eat buffet. Students with plates stacked high with glazed ham, mashed potatoes, cornbread, turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, ate happily, getting ready for the break. Now Thanksgiving seems long

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gone and midterms are on the mind of most. Midterms at Walls take place the week before the break begins. However, once on break students will be able to relax without the anxiety of studying. All in all, it’s been a great year at Walls and we’re sure 2013 will be no different. - Eleonore Edgell and Delmar Tarragó, 11th graders. 2130 G St, NW. www.swwhs.org

Eliot-Hine Middle School Introducing Teacher Lawrence Dance

There’s more than one way to . . . solve a math problem! That’s Lawrence Dance’s advice to his sixth grade students. He’s not satisfied with the correct answer; he wants to know how you solved the problem and what other method you might have used. Not only does this make for a very lively discussion (and a forest of waving hands in the air), it develops the critical thinking and creativity that are at the core of the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB). Math comes easily to many of us but, for others, it can be nearly incomprehensible and a source of tremendous anxiety. Mr. Dance is attuned to the various learning styles and proficiency levels of his students. He offers differentiated instruction so that everyone is pushed to exceed past performance and he instills self-confidence. He absolutely knows, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that every one of his

students is going to “get it”. And this certainty rubs off on his kids. They know that if they give it their best shot, they will master the material. Whether it’s a formal evaluation or homework disguised as a math puzzle, the kids are so eager to get started, that it’s a pleasure to see. Mr. Dance finds it especially rewarding when students who were once reluctant to answer any question, even from their seats, are vying for a chance to go to the board and make a presentation before their classmates. Mr. Dance is always interested in tutors, mentors and teen-friendly books, magazines, puzzles, etc. that can be used for enrichment. If you can help, contact him at Lawrence.Dance2@ dc.gov. – Elizabeth Nelson, EliotHine Middle School, 1830 Constitution Ave NE. Tynika Young, Principal, 202-939-5380, http:// eliothinemiddleschool.com/.

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School Within a School at Logan News Winter Solstice Celebration

Each year SWS celebrates the winter solstice with a series of events. Students look at the holiday season and explore how light plays a major role in many of these holidays, and can be used as an expression of rejuvenation and warmth during the dark months ahead. This year students, teachers and staff headed to school in their pajamas on December 20, lit up their classrooms, created light hillrag.com H 105

puter and industrial engineering. The students designed a robot of their choice and learned programming and logic. They are the Robotics regional champions, and are raising money to go to Indiana in March to compete on the national level!

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Engineering will take over K-5 in January! We will start “A World in Motion” Engineering curriculum in each of these grades. If you have expertise in any of the areas below, please let Think Tank teacher Vanessa Ford know if you’d like to volunteer to SWS first graders brew tea in cups made in the art studio. Photo: Maurice Tome support implementation! Go to maurythinktank.blogspot.com or vancatchers and had a pancake luncheon to hold off essa.ford@dc.gov to contact her, and the darkness and welcome back the longer days for info on the curriculum, visit www.awim.org/ of winter. curriculum/primary/. Maury Elementary, 1250 Constitution Ave., NE. 202-698-3838 mauryelementary.com. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Tea, Anyone? One of the tenets of the SWS curriculum is Heather Schoell. Happy New Year! self-guided learning. A great example of this was a tea ceremony held by Mr. Tome’s first grade class. Sparked by conversations about tea that began in the art studio while constructing a class “kindness Marking School’s 15th Anniversary As Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom bucket”, Mrs. McLean, the art Atelierista, guided the children in making tea cups. Once they were Public Charter School marks its 15th birthday stuglazed and fired, the children had a tea party with dents, staff and teachers are creating projects that Ms. Linda, one of the owners of Teaism and SWS answer the question, “How do you get to 15?” Students, staff and teachers may use any meparent. During the tea party, the students shared memories that the tea evoked which were then dium for their projects: dramatic performances, photography, videography, poems, essays, short used to write a class story of the event. stories, journal entries, interviews, original songs,

Elsie Whitlow Stokes PCS News

Upcoming Open House

Want to learn more about SWS? Drop by one of our upcoming open houses. The first is on January 31 from 9:30am until noon and starts at Ebenezer’s Coffee House (201 F St. NE) for introductions, then moves over to SWS for a tour. The second open house is on February 6, from 6 to 7:30pm at SWS. School Within a School at Logan, 215 G St. NE, 202-673-8275, schoolwithinschool.org.

Maury Elementary School Notes Rejean Met the President!

Maury 5th grader Rejean Lawton is one lucky kid! Through his active participation in the Metro Warriors Youth Org.’s Robotics Design & Build S.T.E.M. Program, Rejean was selected to visit the White House and attend a signing of legislation in the Oval Office! MWYO began the free after school program in January 2012 with about forty 3rd-5th grade students from Maury and LudlowTaylor. Each student was mentored by professional engineers and engineering students on how to work in the fields of mechanical, electrical, com106 H HillRag | January 2013

Maury 5th grader Rejean Lawton (l) and Jendaya Washington of Ludlow-Taylor, taken with President Obama in the Oval Office.

drawings, paintings, textile art, dance, etc. Parents and guardians are encouraged to help their children with these projects. Everyone submitting projects will be required to produce a written summary description. All projects must be submitted by 5 p.m. January 30, 2013 in final draft. Students, staff and faculty who submit projects and their families will be invited to a celebration dinner at the school on February 8, 2013 at 6:30 pm. For 15 years Elsie Whitlow Stokes Public Charter School has prepared children to become scholars, leaders and responsible global citizens who are committed to social justice. Stokes students perform at the highest-level academically. Their academically rich bilingual immersion program isn’t tested via state examinations; nonetheless they outperform their traditional public school peers by 16 percentage points, and charter peers by nine points. The school requires its pre-K through sixth grade students to speak, read, write and think in two languages—either French and English, or Spanish and English. Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School is located at 3700 Oakview Terrace NE. www.ewstokes.org.

Friendship PCS News New Multimillion-Dollar Public Education Investment In Southeast D.C.

While the District of Columbia’s traditional public school system plans to shutter 20 public school buildings, Friendship Public Charter School is opening a new school building on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Southeast Washington D.C. Tech Prep prepares our students for higher education and the career of their choice by ensuring they master the skills, knowledge and tools needed for success in the 21st century green global economy. The focus of the school is engineering, computer sciences and environmental education, and it will cater to students who seek a college education. Every 11th and 12th grade student will be dually enrolled at Tech Prep, and in college, at no cost to themselves. Students will earn both a high-school diploma and credit toward a bachelor’s or an associate’s degree at the university level. Friendship plans for Tech Prep’s student performance to match that of our public charter high school, Collegiate Academy. Based in Northeast D.C., Collegiate has a 91 percent on-time highschool graduation rate—35 percentage points higher than the average for D.C.’s traditional public high schools. Like Collegiate Academy, Tech Prep will position young people for success in the 21st century. Friendship’s Chairman and founder Donald L. Hense says the new school seeks to provide tomorrow’s skills for families who live in Ward 8 today. http://www.friendshipschools.org. Friendship Tech Prep Academy is located at 620 Milwaukee Place Southeast. H

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This Year Take on the Moon Hiking Under the Stars at the Arboretum

article and photographs by Rindy O’Brien

aking the full moon hike at the US National Arboretum is a New Year’s resolution you are going to want to keep. The four-mile long hike is a magical trip through moonlit gardens, meadows, and woods. And the hike is special in every season, so there is really no excuse not to lace up your hiking boots and get out there this winter.

The Arboretum’s Special Tour

For over 15 years, the National Arboretum has been offering the pub-

lic a chance to go behind the scenes, or in this case, behind the gates, for a special tour of the gardens at night. Nancy Luria, Education and Visitor Services Director, describes the tours “as a chance to be in a magical world because at night all your senses are heightened. There is something about being out in nature at night with the moon shining and the stars out that makes the hike very special.” The USNA staff who lead the twohour tour also provide insight into the gardens as they lead you from the

entrance parking lot up to one of the highest spots in the city, Mt. Hamilton. Mt. Hamilton stands 236 feet above sea level and is considered the second highest spot in the city. The Arboretum’s famous azalea collection grows up the hillside of Mt. Hamilton, and a paved road takes you up to the top. The view from there is very special at night because you can see the Capitol dome when you look in one direction, and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in the other. Usually there is honeysuckle

Winter is especially beautiful, and the Winter Camellias are in full bloom. Photo: Rindy O’Brien hillrag.com H 109

homesgardens blooming and at night the fragrance fills the summit top.

Microclimates And Dark Paths

After reaching the summit, the tour meanders through the woodchip path to the meadows, and you immediately feel yourself getting warmer. Nancy says that the temperature change from Mt. Hamilton to Fern Valley meadows can be almost ten degrees. The microclimate change occurs in other areas in the 446 acres of the Arboretum. It is one of the reasons why the Arboretum is able to maintain 13 different kinds of plant collections. One of the most exhilarating feelings when hiking in the dark is how your sense of feel and smell take over. You are so aware of the scents of the trees and flowers and the changing temperatures of the air as you move through the forests and

meadows. Hikers are asked to keep quiet and listen for sounds of birds and animals. The hike does take you through uneven terrain so concentrating on where you are walking is also important. Tree roots do have a way of grabbing you in the dark. For many years, owls nested in the trees in Fern Valley, the second stop on the tour, and depending on the night and the hiking crowd, hearing the owl screeches can make you shudder and leave you with a haunting memory. And once the hike drops down to the Anacostia River near Asian Valley, there is the chance to see or feel other animals settling in for the night.

Timing Is Everything

Len Batdorf, a curator at the Arboretum, is skilled at timing the hike so that you are positioned at the right place to

The hike is four miles through meadows and on dark paths, often on uneven terrain. Photo: Rindy O’Brien

catch the moon rising over the Capitol Columns and other key landmarks of the Arboretum. The columns stand 34 feet tall, and were once part of the US Capitol. In the 1950s, the Capitol was remodeled and the Corinthian columns were removed and just discarded along the Anacostia riverbanks. Thanks to the work of Mrs. Ethel Garrett, a Washington socialite, the columns were saved and brought to the Arboretum. Seeing the moon rise over the Anacostia River and then over the columns really is a “wow” moment, and one of the highlights of the hike. The tour usually ends back in chillier air at a two hundred year old willow oak tree. It is over 80 feet tall and, with its spreading branches, is more than 110 feet across. Part of the magic of moonlight, the willow looks even bigger at night and is a great reminder of the need for places like the Arboretum to exist. From the willow tree, the hikers usually meander back through the Herb Garden, where the scents again overwhelm you at night. That brings the remarkable experience to an end.

Hard To Get Ticket

The moon rising over the Capitol Columns is one of the highlights of the two-hour hike at the National. Arboretum. Photo: US National Arboretum 110 H HillRag | January 2013

The full moon hikes are one of the hardest tickets to get in DC, especially in the spring and early summer. Mother nature really is calling the shots here, not the Arboretum staff. First, the tours can only happen during the full moon. It sounds crazy, but without any of the urban streetlights to guide you, the Arboretum really is dark at night. Without the moonlight, it would be incredibly hard to navigate some of the paths. And the moon’s hours to rise are few. Add all this together, and the full moon hike is an extremely exclusive ticket to get. Only 30 hikers are allowed on each tour for safety reasons. Nancy points out that one other attraction of the hike is the security of the area. “Where else in the Washington area can you hike at night and be so secure,” she says, “We have 24 hour security, the Arboretum is gated, and for the tour you are led by a seasoned Arboretum staff person, and we have a trained volunteer that serves as the sweeper, making sure no one gets lost or left behind.” The tour is limited to those over 16 years old, no pets allowed, and because of the hilly and uneven terrain, it is a brisk

Redefining Beauty One Client at a Time! walk over the two hours. This is the place where you want to buck fashion and wear the most comfortable walking shoes or boots. The tour takes place rain or shine, although it is cancelled if there are extreme weather conditions that would make hiking in the dark unsafe. The Arboretum charges $22 a person, and if you are a member of the Friends of the National Arboretum, you can take the tour for $18. The Arboretum posts the times and the dates for the tours quarterly on their website, and you can ask that your name be added to the Arboretum’s electronic mailing list. This is key. The education division sends out the dates of the full moon hikes in their quarterly mailings. If you respond quickly, you can get an early jump on signing up. The Arboretum also has added another way to take a moon hike. It now offers a group full moon hike. For $550 and a maximum of 25 per group, you can enjoy this opportunity by booking a hike for your private group. So gather friends, family, co-workers and others for a night on the town. Again, due to the limitation of the number of nights that there is a full moon, the Arboretum can only offer one private tour a month. Finally, the winter is one of my favorite times of the year to do the moonwalk. There is something about the crisp air, and the silhouette of the trees without their leaves, that makes the Arboretum even more special. So, pull out your wool sweaters, gloves and hats, and give the Arboretum a call today to sign up for your first moonwalk. January 25, 26, 27th and February 23, 24, and 15th are the next scheduled walks, and you can call 202-245-4521 to register. Believe me, it is going to be one of your favorite memories of 2013. Rindy O’Brien has served as sweeper on moonlight hikes at the Arboretum a number of times, and encourages readers to take the hike. For comments contact Rindy at rindyobrien@gmail.com H

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A friend tells me that some ornamental grasses will grow in shade. Can you name some, and advise when best to plant? Most ornamental grasses do prefer full sun. Good to know, since these grasses have great “winter interest.” Your friend is correct, however. Gardening author Tracy diSabato-Aust in The Well-Tended Perennial Garden lists the following shadetolerant grasses – they all need some sun. Calamagrostis xacutiflora ‘Overdam’; Calamagrostis brachytricha; Carex (likes even deep shade); Chasmanthium latifolium; Festuca; Miscanthus giganteus; Panicum virgatum; Phalaris; Sesleria autumnalis; and Spodiopogon sibiricus. Plant in spring. Capitol Hill Garden Club programs are free. On Tuesday, January 8 2013 at 7 p.m., the Club will feature a panel of members talking about their own gardens, at the Church of the Brethren, 4th Street door, corner North Carolina Avenue and 4th Street, SE. Membership details at 202-544-4261. Feeling beset by gardening problems? Send them to the Problem Lady c/o andrew@hillrag.com. Your problems might prove instructive to others, and help them feel superior to you. Complete anonymity is assured. H

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On Doing the Math...Are you stuck on Adding and Multiplying -- bringing in more stuff without taking the time to move the backlog of outgrown and replaced items to charity? Organizing helps with the Division and Subtraction parts of the equation! Letting go of excess stuff frees up the space and hands for more creative and social activities. And of course, you have more room to just breathe and relax! Check out the Photo Diary from an organizing client on my website www.jillofalltradesdc.com or call 202-5445455 to chat about any questions you have.

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pet adoption

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Sundays Noon to 3 PM 733 8th Street, S.E.

a five-minute walk from Eastern Market Metro.

Visit our Web site to view pictures and their engaging personalities at www.capitalcats.petfinder.com or www.homealone.petfinder.com Capital Cats is a non-profit cat rescue organization on the Hill that has many wonderful, personable cats and kittens available for adoption to good homes.

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Helen Zhu

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Our website just got a whole lot better!! capitalcommunitynews.com

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THE 2013 CAPITOL HILL COMMUNITY GUIDE! Covering the vibrant neighborhoods of: Capitol Hill • H Street • Capitol Riverfront • Southwest • NOMA

A RESOURCE DIRECTORY THAT CAPITOL HILL RESIDENTS CONSULT ALL YEAR ROUND • • • • • • • • •

2012 Yearbook & Highlights of Living on the Hill Directories: Real Estate, Home Services, Businesses, Services & Pet Services Guide to Shopping on the Hill Dining, Arts and Entertainment Beauty Health & Fitness Raising Kids & Schools Living in the City: the ABC’s of Urban Life, Sightseeing, Getting Around and Public Safety Community Resources: Organizations and Volunteer Opportunities Maps: Street Maps, Metro, Public School and ANC Boundaries; DC Zip Codes

HAVE IDEAS, COMMENTS OR PHOTOS TO SHARE? email us at carolina@hillrag.com

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thelastword Violet and Albert in the snow. Photo: Kitty Kaupp

Fond Goodbye to Spotted on the Hill

I was sad to read that this month’s Hill Rag contained your last column. I’ve enjoyed reading it since I moved to Capitol Hill in June 2009. This evening as I was walking with my daughter along 10th St between Independence and C St., I stopped short as an owl with a 4-5 foot wide wingspan gliding along the sidewalk in front of us and swooped into a tree. I immediately thought to look at your list to see if there were any owls listed and get a hint of what type of owl it was. However, I didn’t see any owls on the list! I’ve attached some very poor pictures taken with my iPhone. I believe that it’s a Barred Owl, but I wonder if you have any thoughts on what it might be. My daughter turns 3 in January. When we got home, she told my wife that we saw an owl and she demonstrated how it turned its head from side to side, so clearly she was paying attention. I hope she remembers. This is my first every owl sighting in the wild despite having done a fair amount of hiking and camping. Regards, Jay Gelman jaygelman@yahoo.com Looks like a Barred Owl. I have gotten a few reports of them being on the Hill. Very fortunate to come across one. When I was about 12 years old in Maine we had a blizzard and the next night I was walking down my street with a friend and saw something cross the road from one tree to another. We thought it was a ghost. When we got closer we were treated to seeing a perched Snowy Owl. I never forgot that. I hope your daughter will have a similar experience. - Peter Vankevich. Editors Note: One morning about 10 years ago, I heard a huge commotion from what sounded like hundreds of birds. When I investigated I saw that the object of the birds’ alarm was a large owl sitting in a tree. I called the Park Service and found a ranger who identified the owl from my description as a Barred Owl. He speculated that it was young owl whose territory was the Anacostia River, and that the owl had become disoriented and landed in my back yard. He said the behavior of the other birds was called “mobbing” and that, as the owl is a predator, they were trying to drive it away. It stayed in the tree all day and flew away sometime in the night. – Melissa Ashabranner

Goodbye to Spotted on The Hill

Our community is diminished. A Salute! James B. Dougherty Jim.Dougherty@sierraclub.org

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Suggestions for New Restaurants

Just read Celeste McCall’s comment in December’s Hill Rag about how many Tex-Mex places can we have on Capitol Hill. May I make a suggestion to anyone thinking about opening a new restaurant or looking at Capitol Hill as a restaurant location? Could we please have a place you can walk into at 8 a.m. in the morning and get a platter of eggs, sausage, and pancakes – for under $10? A nice cheap diner would be so welcome. A burger and fries for less than $10? No more locations where dinner for two costs nearly $200. No more pizza. No more Tex-Mex. No deconstructed food. No foam. No molecular gastronomy. A diner. Meat loaf. Roast beef. Mashed potatoes. Bacon and eggs. Fried chicken. Cheap! Dennis A. Dinkel 600 Block of E ST SE dadinkel@comcast.net

“Fiscal Cliff” Put In a Much Better Perspective * U.S. Tax revenue: $2,170,000,000,000 * Fed budget: $3,820,000,000,000 * New debt: $ 1,650,000,000,000 * National debt: $14,271,000,000,000 * Recent budget cuts: $ 38,500,000,000 Let’s now remove 8 zeros and pretend it’s a household budget: * Annual family income: $21,700 * Money the family spent: $38,200 * New debt on the credit card: $16,500 * Outstanding balance on the credit card: $142,710 * Total budget cuts so far: $38.50 Got It ? – received from Merna Clemens

Thank You Hill Rag

Thank you for putting the obit together along with the memorial piece for Ray Bowers. Both are greatly appreciated. Kind Regards, Mike Bowers mike.bowers@gmail.com H

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the NOSE

by Anonymous

012 might best be characterized as an annus horribilis. Revelations of dirty tricks, misbehavior and corruption among District’s elected officials stunned even The Nose’s jaded brethren. These poor scribblers fairly wore out their cell phones tweeting followers the latest juicy tidbits. From the sticky web of financial contributions woven by Jeffrey “Piggy Bank” Thompson, which ensnared even the pious Nitpicker, to the sentencing of Kwame “Bullet Proof ” Brown and Harry “Light Fingers” Thomas Jr., scandal was the gift that kept on giving. Yet 2012 ended with an unexpected whimper. Despite the many rumors of imminent indictments, which consumed the District’s chattering classes in June, September and November, Mayor Vincent “Tight Lipped” Gray remains the head of the District’s dwarfish political establishment. The unindicted co-conspirator named by federal prosecutors in Jeanne Clarke Harris’ charging documents remains unindicted. And Jim “The Deal Maker” Graham survived unscathed multiple angry savagings at the hands of the Washington ComPost’s editorial board. In DC, it is truly a rubric that the more things change, the more they remain the same. So, taking inspiration from the Romantics’ What I Like About You, here is a paean of appreciation for the DC pols whose antics support The Nose’s bourbon habit: Hey, uh uh! What I like about Phil is his office files, rooting around in endless piles, yeah! Colleagues whining all time trying to avoid committee assignments they find asinine. ‘Cause that’s true it’s what I like about you! What I like about Jack is his belief in ethics light telling voters he is the only one to keep city’s finances safe at night, yeah! Developers whispering in his ear helping to avoid the taxes that they fear. ‘Cause that’s true it’s what I like about you! What I like about Marion is his optimism, his chutzpah dimming not a whit from prison. Ward 8 falling down around his ears grinding his Jag’s complicated gears. ‘Cause that’s true it’s what I like about you! What I like about Dave is his irritating ways pulling out his laptop to navigate DC’s fiscal maze.

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Balancing the council and full time job some issue always boiling on the hob. ‘Cause that’s true it’s what I like about you! What I love about VO is his sense of pride, Ask him and he’ll tell he’s the best on every side. Doing a Muhammad Ali improv on the dais, reminding everyone that accounting is a science. ‘Cause that’s true it’s what I like about you. What I like about Mary is her charm, staring over those sexy glasses like a stern schoolmarm. Prosecuting witnesses until they fear by mercilessly dissecting all they hold dear. ‘Cause that’s true it’s what I like about you. What I like about Tommy is he never takes a chance, putting a finger in the wind ‘fore asking a partner to the dance, yeah! GGW is twittering on his phone mapping all the byways for his bicycle to roam. ‘Cause that’s true it’s what I like about you. What I love about Muriel is her hoard of cash raising money in a race with no opponent to really bash. With Lightfoot and Lindenfeld plotting very near telling every constituency what it wants to hear. ‘Cause that’s true it’s what I like about you. What I love about Yvette is her choice of friends seeing her as truly a means to an end. Taking over the health committee will be a bonanza if Wilmot and company turn her into their Kung Fu panda. ‘Cause that’s true it’s what I like about you. What I love about Kenyan is his serious mien, cleaning up Ward 5 requires a real superman. Chairman Pro Tempore may lead to elevation if Vince is offered an all-expense-paid federal vacation. Cause that’s true it’s what I like about you. What I love about the Council is y’all keep me entertained at night sipping bourbon while watching hearings is a satirist’s delight. Twittering furiously on my cell taking the road straight to hell. Cause that’s true it’s what I like about you. Should old politicians be forgot and never brought to mind? We’ll trade an indictment back and forth for auld lang syne. Have a thought for The Nose, email thenose@hillrag.com. H