MidCity DC Magazine Feb 2011

MIDCITY FEBRUARY 2011

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Hit the City • Joy Hopkins Calendar • Kathleen Donner Insatiable • Celeste McCall Retail Therapy • Scott Fazzini Jazz Avenues • Steve Monroe

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The Nose • Anonymous The Numbers: What Would Rahm do? • Elissa Silverman 14th and U • Catherine Finn Logan Circles • Mark F. Johnson Shaw Streets • Ralph Brabham Bloomingdale Bytes • Amanda Abrams A Neighborhood Reacts • Laura Norton Amico

kids and family 32

Kids and Family Notebook • Kathleen Donner

at home 39 40 46

Changing Hands • Don Denton Home/Style: Vintage Treasure • Mark F. Johnson The Garden Fairy • Frank Asher

health/fitness

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One World Fitness

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(L-R) Pam Galloway-Tabb (SrVP Newseum), Wolf Blitzer (CNN Anchor) Dr. Charles Vincent (Dep. Dir. Options PCS), & Atty. Maurice Foster (NABJ Ex. Dir.)

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Atty. Iris McCollum Green (Washington Bar Assoc. Pres.)

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(L-R) Calvin Brock (Money Smart) & Andrea Mitchell ( NBC Chief Foreign Affair Corespondent)

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Constellation Theatre Brings the Razzle Dazzle Tom Stoppard, author of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, again begins with pre-existing material for his comedy, On the Razzle. Premiering in 1981, the show is an adaptation of a 19th century Viennese play that was the basis for Thorton Wilder’s1955 play The Matchmaker and the 1964 musical Hello, Dolly! by Jerry Hermann, although Stoppard’s version does not feature the Dolly character.

The title On the Razzle is a British euphemism for Production art for On the Razzle intoxication and is an allusion to two central characters’ sion. Tickets for Thursimpromptu quest for fun and adven- day evening and Saturday ture. The farce includes standard ele- matinee performances are ments of disguises, mistaken identi- $25 or $23 for patrons ties, romantic misunderstandings, under 25. Tickets for all and general chaos. It also features other performances are the trademark wit and wordplay of $30 or $25 for the under Tom Stoppard.

25 crowd.

Renowned director Nick Olcott Constellation Theatre makes his Constellation Theatre de- at Source Theatre 1835 but. Olcott is on the faculty of the 14th Street NW 202Maryland Opera Studio at the Uni- 204-7741 www.constelversity of Maryland and has directed lationtheatre.org works locally at Theater J, Round House Theatre, and Arena Stage. Hamiltonian The cast has been seen on several Gallery has its area stages in recent years.

On the Razzle runs Thursdays Artists Bound through Sundays from February 3 The Hamilton an until March 6 with performances at Gallery presents Bound, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays a joint exhibition from and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Check with Katherine Mann and Sethe box office for Saturdays which lina Balci. also include a matinee or Sundays Katherine Mann uses which include a post-show discus- ink, paint, and sequins 8 ◆ Midcity DC | February 2011

to create abstract, over-sized works on paper. Mann explains, “I think of my work as baroque abstract: a celebration of the abundance of connections and clashes that can be found in the disparate mess of matter in the world.” She has exhibited in the area 11 times since 2008 and holds degrees from the Maryland Institute College of Art and Brown University.

Selina Balci uses traditional lab procedures and incorporates biological material in an exploration of the process of life. Balci comments, ‘’With my works, I consider our relationship to the natural world and I give the viewer messages about existence, harmony, connection and dependence on one another.” Belci holds degrees from the University of Maryland, West Virginia University,

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and the University of Istanbul; she has exhibited seven times regionally since 2007.

Hamiltonian Gallery is among the first green contemporary art exhibition spaces in D.C. and focuses on works by emerging and mid-career artists. The gallery seeks to aid in the artists’ development and works alongside a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, Hamiltonian Artists, that provides professional development opportunities for creative artists in the early stages of their careers.

Mann and Balci are both current So Hamiltonian Fellows, members of the Hamiltonian Artists’ two-year fellowship program for new visual artists in all media, which are awarded through an annual competition.

Bound runs from January 22 through March 5, 2011. The gallery

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Black Cat Showcases Scotland-based Band Alongside Locals Broken Records, a six-piece indie band from Scotland, crosses the Atlantic to perform at the Black Cat on Sunday, February 20. The band uses violin, cello, and accordion, crafting a characteristically Scottish sound. Their more up-tempo songs have be known to inspire traditional Scottish dancing at their shows. The multi-talented band members often swap instruments during live performances. The band’s frontman Jamie Sutherland cites Bruce Springsteen, Nick Cave, and R.E.M. among their influences. Formed in December 2006, the band released their first full-length offer-

ing, Until the Earth Begins to Part, in June 2009 and followed it up with their most recent release, Let Me Come Home, in October 2010.

On the same bill The Black Cat features local band U.S. Royalty. The alt rock quartet released an EP, Midsommar, in August 2009, and their debut album, MIRRORS, was just released at the end of January. While writing the album, the band was influenced by a film diet of Kubrick, Godard, McCarthy, and Spaghetti Westerns.

Vocalist John Thornley also says of MIRRORS, “Because we traveled for about a year and a half before we recorded the album, there is definitely a travel vibe to the record.” The Black Cat show begins their U.S. tour to promote the album.

Tickets are $10, and doors open at 9 p.m.

Black Cat 1811 14th Street NW 202667-7960 www.blackcatdc.com Joy Hopkins has been a resident of DC for 13 years. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Industry from James Madison University and a Master’s degree in Arts Management from American University. She works as a fundraiser in the nonprofit sector, and her interests include reading, wine, music, crochet, and food. ◆

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FEBRUARY America I AM: The African American Imprint. Exhibition open daily, Feb. 2-May 1. National Geographic Museum. Filled with poignant artifacts covering nearly 500 years of history, “America I AM” celebrates the undeniable imprint African Americans have had on America. Visitors will encounter objects ranging from shackles used in the slave trade, to abolitionist material to the poetry of Langston Hughes. The exhibition also features items from contemporary African American figures, such as Serena Williams, Michael Jordan and Prince. An interactive area allows visitors to leave video “imprints” of their own experiences, a collection that continues to grow throughout the tour.

Photo: Rosa Parks being taken into custody

BLACK HISTORY MONTH An Example for All the Land: Emancipation and the Struggle over Equality in Washington, DC. Tuesday, Feb. 8, noon.

In her book An Example for All the Land, Kate Masur discusses Washington, DC, during the period of Reconstruction after the Civil War. The city became a laboratory for political experimentation as the question of racial equality produced a debate about black Washingtonians and their demands for public respect, equal access to employment, public services, and the right to vote. A book signing will follow the program. Free.

National Archives, Jefferson Room (Special Events Entrance on Constitution Avenue), 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. archives.gov African American Heritage Tour. Saturday, Feb. 12, 8:30 AM. Tour begins at THEARC and includes Lincoln Park and the Frederick Douglass. Tickets can be purchased at the Washington Informer office at 3117 MLK Ave. SE. washingtoninformer.com “Authors on Deck” Black History Month Book Lectures. Feb. 15, noon. Trailblazer: The U.S. Navy’s First Black Admiral. Vice Adm. Samuel Gravely was the first African

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American to be commissioned a flag officer in the U.S. Navy, the first to command a Navy ship in the twentieth century, and the first to command a U.S. numbered fleet.

In this memoir, Gravely describes his life from his boyhood in Richmond, Virginia, through his service on board a World War II submarine chaser, to later tours of duty at sea and ashore. Feb. 23; 6:00 PM. Navigating the Seven Seas. Two high-achieving African-Americans in the U.S. Navy share their leadership experiences over nearly sixty consecutive years of service. This book describes how Master Chief and Vice Adm. Williams navigated through the ranks by employing what they call the “Seven Cs” of leadership: Character, Competence, Courage, Commitment, Caring, Communicating, and Community. United States Navy Memorial Naval Heritage Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. navymemorial.org Beyond the Basics: Emancipation Records of the District of Columbia. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 11:00 AM. Damani Davis, archivist, teaches this month’s “beyond the basic” archival research skills for genealogists, held on the third Wednesday of each month (all skill levels welcome).National Archives, Room G-24, Research Center (Enter on Penn.

Ave.), 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. archives. gov

George Washington’s Enslaved Workers Lecture. Wednesday, Feb 16, 7:30-8:30 PM. Thanks to the extensive records kept by the master of Mount Vernon, enough information exists to give us a glimpse into the lives and personalities of some of its enslaved workers. Professor Peter Henriques examines six individual slaves, Sambo Anderson, Caroline, Charlotte, Hercules, Ona Judge, and Christopher Sheels. The picture that emerges gives a view sometimes at odds with most conventional views of slavery, and touches on the various ways real people tried to deal with the fact that they were considered human chattel. $12. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria, VA. 703-7464242. alexandriava.gov/GadsbysTavern Sing out! Songs of Freedom. Feb. 17–18 and 24–25, 10:15 AM and 11:30 AM. We are with civil rights activists in 1960, just after the student sit-ins began all across the South.

With evocative images, first-person characterization, original dialogue, archival music, and song, we explore the meaning behind the National Museum of American History’s Greensboro lunch counter exhibit. Learn the songs the Freedom Fighters sang as they changed our nation. Educational content recommended for ages 6 and up. $6 for adults. $5 for kids (under 2, $3). Carmichael Auditorium, National Museum of American

History, 14th and Constitution Ave. NW. 202-633-8700. discoverytheater.org.

Umoja on U-Black History Celebration.

Feb. 20, 6:00 PM. The inaugural Umoja on UBlack History Celebration hosted by Juanita Busy Bee Britton and EZ Street. Special performances by the Black Notes, Farafina Kan, Maimouna Youssef, Gods’illa and the Ballou High School Choir. $10-$20. Discount tickets for seniors (65+) and children (10 and under) available at the Lincoln Theatre Box Office Mon.-Fri., 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. Lincoln Theater, 1215 U St. NW. 202-286-2688. thelincolntheatre.org Exploring the Ex-Slave Pension Movement at the National Archives. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 11:00 AM. Miranda Booker Perry, archivist trainee, discusses the quest for ex-slave pensions and the role Federal agencies played in suppressing freed people. Free. Room G-24, Research Center (Enter on Penn. Ave.). 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. archives.gov ASALH’s 85 Annual Black History Month Luncheon. Feb. 26, 12:30 PM. Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel, 999 Nineth St. NW. The 2011 National Black History Month Theme which is also the focus for this event is “African Americans and the Civil War.” The Luncheon will feature a book signing of

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world renowned authors beginning at 10:30 AM.The Luncheon will feature Lerone Bennett, Jr., noted scholar, author, historian and Executive Editor Emeritus of Ebony Magazine as the guest speaker. A graduate of Morehouse College, Bennett has written several books, including his first work Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America, 1619-1962 and Forced into Glory: Abraham Lincoln’s White Dream that questions Lincoln’s Presidential role as the “Great Emancipator.” Andrea Roane, Anchor at WUSA Channel 9 will emcee the event. Dr. Frank Smith, Founding Director of the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum is the event Honorary CoChairman. Sponsorship opportunities remain available. For more information on the luncheon and sponsorships call 202-865-0053 or visit asalh.org.

Mount Vernon Celebrates Black History Month. In observance of Black History Month, Feb. 1-28, Mount Vernon interpreters highlight at the slave quarters the lives and contributions of the slaves who built and operated the plantation home of George and Martha Washington. New this year: After years of research, the refurbished slave quarters building is now open. Reproduction clothing, tools, furniture, cookware, ceramics, toys, and personal accessories outfit the space to emphasize the living conditions and experiences of enslaved people as skilled craftsmen, house slaves, and laborers on the Mansion House Farm. Throughout the month, a daily Slave Life at Mount Vernon tour explores the lives and contributions of the slaves who lived at Mount Vernon. A wreathlaying and presentation occurs daily at the slave memorial site throughout the month of February. Black History Month activities are included in regular Estate admission: adults, $15.00; children ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free. 703780-2000. MountVernon.org

LOOKING FOR LOVE Sex(pionage) Spies, Lies and Naked Thights--the Valentine Edition.

Thursday, Feb. 10, 6:30 PM. International Spy Museum. From ancient intrigues to Anna Chapman, spies, counterspies, and terrorists often conduct their undercover activities under the covers! International Spy Museum Board Member, retired FBI supervisory special agent, and owner/founder of the Centre for Counterintelligence and Security Studies, David G. Major will reveal how seduction is used as a tool to attract and manipulate assets, to coerce and/or attempt to coerce and compromise targets, and to control spies in both reality and fiction. Major will tell all about the spies

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Affordable Health Insurance Plans for individuals, families, small business and the self-employed who stop at nothing to get their man—or woman! Guests will enjoy a Zola Choctini as they gather essential knowledge for any questionable or suspicious relationship. 18 and older only. $25. 800 F St. NW. 202-3937798. spymuseum.org Phillips after 5. First Thursday of every month, 5:00-8:30 PM. The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. Gallery talks. Live jazz. Museum shop. Food. Socializing in the Galleries. Cash Bar. Admission is the price of the current exhibition. 202-387-2151. www. phillipscollection.org Washington Savoyards’ “Gondoliers” at the Atlas. Feb. 11-13. Gilbert & Sullivan’s Gondoliers will be introduced to the audience with a staged concert reading. Whet your appetite because it will be fully staged during the 2011-2012 season. Everyone loves Venice and you will love the beautiful music and the story of gondoliers and kings, mistaken identities, (unintentional) bigamy, and the requisite happy ending. $15-$25. 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org The Power of Chocolate. Feb. 12 and 13.

10:30 AM-4:30 PM. This multi-day celebration of one of the world’s favorite flavors includes free chocolate samples, food demonstrations, daily performances by three local Maya groups, presentations by an Indigenous cacao cooperative, a talk focused on the history of chocolate and hands-on activities for families, including paper mola-making. Free. National Museum of the American Indian, Fourth St. and Independence Ave. SW. 202-633-1000. nmai.si.edu In Every Language Love at the Sackler (An Open House for All Ages). Saturday, Feb. 12 and Sunday, Feb. 13, Noon-4:00 PM. After a slideshow of images representing love in Asian art, use printing blocks inscribed with the word “love” in more than a dozen Asian languages to make valentines. Free.

Sackler Gallery of Art, 1050 Independence Ave. SW. 202-633-4880. asia.si.edu The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington in Concert. On Saturday, Feb. 12, 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM, celebrates the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell with Let’s Hear It For The Boys with special guest Major Mike Almy. $35.

Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202293-1548. GMCW.org Poetry at Noon at the Library of Congress.

Tuesday, Feb. 15, noon-1:00 PM. A selection of love poems will be read. Free. Whittall Pavilion, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building. 202-707-5394. loc.gov Woo at the Zoo. Friday, Feb. 11, 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM. This extraordinary evening, open to both singles and sweethearts, is a light-hearted exploration into the sexual behaviors of animals. Hosted by the Zoo’s most charismatic animal experts, Woo at the Zoo presents an opportunity to learn about animal mating, dating and reproductive habits in an honest and humorous forum. $25. 202-633-4240. nationalzoo.si.edu Evenings at the TM. Thursday, Feb. 24, 6:00 PM. The Textile Museum, 2320 S St.

NW. $20. Advanced registration required; space is limited. 202-667-0441. textilemuseum.org Washington National Opera Presents Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. Feb. 26-Mar.19.

The most beloved opera of all time, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, comes to Washington in performances starring famed sopranos Ana María Martínez and Catherine Naglestad. $25-$300. Kennedy Center Opera House.

202-295-2400. dc-opera.org Cymbeline by William Shakespeare.

Through Mar. 6. The Shakespeare Theatre Company premiere of Cymbeline follows Imogen on her search for reconciled love against the backdrop of a colorful and magical journey. Forbidden love, mistaken identities, banishment and a magic potion— Shakespeare combines multiple styles in this endlessly inventive fairy tale. $37-$75.

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Spy At Night at the International Spy Museum. Every Friday and Saturday night, 6:00 PM. Every Friday and Saturday night. Pick your poison at a full cocktail bar and enjoy food fit for a global arms smuggler – it’s all prepared from the award winning Zola kitchen. Unwind, yes, but don’t let your guard down. $20. 800 F St. NW. 202-3937798. spymuseum.org MidCity Mixer. First Monday of every month, 6:00-8:00 PM. Cafe Saint Ex, Gate 54 (basement), 1847 14th St. NW. 202-265-7839. www.saint-ex.com First Wednesday Jazz @ The Historical Society. First Wednesday of every month, 6:00-9:00 PM. The Historical Society of Washington, DC, 801 K St. NW. Described as a “motivational mixer” featuring jazz, R&B and neo soul. $10 cover. Food and spirits are extra. 202-383-1850. www.historydc. org Volunteering Made Easy by One Brick. One Brick brings volunteers together to support other non- profit organizations by adopting an innovative twist to the volunteer experience: they create a friendly and social atmosphere around volunteering, and after each volunteer event, invite volunteers to gather at a local restaurant or cafe where they can get to know one another in a relaxed social setting. www.onebrick.org

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Chinese New Year Parade (and giant firecracker). Sunday, Feb. 6, 2:00-5:00 PM. Giant firecracker lit at 3:45 PM. H Street, between Sxith and Eighth sts. NW. 301-9825870.

Marcus: or the Secret of Sweet. Extended through Feb. 20. In this whimsical story of a young boy becoming a man and discovering his sexuality, Marcus risks alienating his loved ones in his own search for love. Past

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and present, obligation and desire, lust and friendship all collide in the sultry Louisiana heat. $35-$50. The Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre. org

if home is not all that great. Free. This film is not rated. For reservations, contact max@ woollymammoth.net. Woolly Mannoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. 202-393-3939. woollymammoth.net

Cymbeline by William Shakespeare.

Through Mar. 6. The Shakespeare Theatre Company premiere of Cymbeline follows Imogen on her search for reconciled love against the backdrop of a colorful and magical journey. Forbidden love, mistaken identities, banishment and a magic potion— Shakespeare combines multiple styles in this endlessly inventive fairy tale. $37-$75.

Lansburgh Theatre, 450 Seventh St. NW. 202-547-1122. shakespearetheatre.org

American Craft Masterpieces at the Renwick. Wednesday, Feb. 16, noon. Renwick Gallery deputy for operations Fern Bleckner discusses Viola Frey’s Lady in Blue and Yellow Dress. Free. Meet in the Renwick Gallery Lobby, 1st Floor. 1661 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-633-7970. americanart.si.edu

King Lear National Theatre Live Broadcast. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM. National Theatre Live! Broadcast in HD from the stage to the big screen. $20. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-5471122. shakespearetheatre.org Oedipus El Rey by Luis Alfaro at Woolly.

Feb. 7-Mar. 6. ¿Quién es este hombre? MacArthur Genius Grant winner Luis Alfaro adapts the “mother” of all tragedies and the ultimate story of forbidden love. Amid the sizzling rhythms of the LA barrio, a juvenile delinquent rises to be a king…but his passion for one woman will violate our most sacred law. Appropriate for ages 16 and up. This production contains nudity. Woolly Mannoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. 202-393-3939. woollymammoth.net Neighborhood Bingo. Fridays, Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 7:00 PM (doors open at 8:00 PM). Metropolitan Community Church, 474 Ridge St. NW (2 blocks east of the Convention Center Metro, Fifth St. between M and N sts.). Free parking available. 202-297-6884 or bingo@mccdc.com Magical, Mystical, Musical Machine: Noon Pipe Organ Recital Series. Fridays in Feb., 12:15-1:00 PM. ...pipe-organ-only focus, a burst of renewed energy, and a fun and interactive approach which will open your eyes to the amazing world of the pipe organ. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle. 202-232-0323. www.nationalcitycc.org

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“Cruzando” Screening at Woolly. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 7:30 PM. Woolly Mammoth’s Melton Rehearsal Hall. Join Director/Writer Mando Alvarado (cast member of Oedipus el Rey) and Executive Producers Abby Paige Fenton and Pete Miller (Woolly’s Board President) for an intimate screening and lively discussion. Many earnest films have been made recently about the struggles of Latin American migrants trying to cross into the U.S. for a better tomorrow. Cruzando isn’t one of them.

This madcap adventure follows the journey of two Mexican no-hopers. Cruzando chronicles the real-life hazards of such a trip but is as much a comedy as it is a drama. About a week before the birth of his first child, Manuel learns that his long-lost father is about to be executed in Texas. Against his wife’s wishes he heads north. Mistaken identities, family traumas, and dehydration complicate Manuel’s quest, but he finally learns a familiar lesson: There’s no place like home—even

Close to Home: Photographers and Their Families. Through July 24. Close to Home presents photographs made during the past three decades by both established and emerging artists. 2nd floor South, American Art Museum, Eighth and F sts. NW. 202-6337970. americanart.si.edu Art & Coffee at the American Art Museum.

Year round, Wednesdays through Sundays, 1:30 PM. Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour/talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea. Meet in the F Street Lobby. Free-walk-in. Eighth and F sts. N.W. 202-6337970. americanart.si.edu ReDiscovery #2 at Shakespeare Theatre.

Feb. 28, 7:30 PM. Works for the ReDiscovery series are chosen by Artistic Director Michael Kahn. Guest artists join members of the Washington theatrical community to investigate these great but lesser-known plays of world literature. Free. Seating is on a first-come basis. Reservations are required. Tickets must be picked up from the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Lansburgh Theatre Box Office on the day of the performance by 7:15 PM. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 Seventh St. NW. 202-547-1122. shakespearetheatre.org Phillips Collection Sunday Concerts. Sundays through May (except Easter), 4:00 PM. The Phillips Collection invites you to listen to beautiful music in the extraordinarily elegant setting of an 18th century parlor.

Concert included with admission price. 1600 21st St. NW. 202) 387-2151. phillipscollection.org

SPORTS, DANCE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS Georgetown Men’s Basketball at the Verizon Center. Feb. 5, 13, 23 and 26. Buy and sell tickets at the “Stub Hub” on the Hoyas website. guhoyas.com Washington Capitals Ice Hockey. Feb. 1, 6, 8, 12 and 25 at the Verizon Center. Buy and sell tickets on teamexchange.ticketmaster. com. Visit the Washington Capitals website at http://capitals.nhl.com.

Washington Wizards Basketball. Feb. 4, 5, 9, 12, 22, 26 and 28 at the Verizon Center. nba.com/wizards

National Marathon and Half-Marathon Registration Open. The race is Saturday, Mar. 26, 7:00 AM. The National Marathon is the only marathon held entirely within the boundaries of the District of Columbia. The races begin and end at RFK Stadium, 2400 E. Capitol St. providing the opportunity to run past all of the historic monuments, museums and corridors of the city. This course is the fastest flat-looped marathon in the country and is a Boston Marathon qualifying race. Registration is $105. Half Marathon is $85. Register online at nationalmarathon.com.

Yoga Classes. Every Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Free. NW1 Neighborhood Library, 155 L St. NW. 202-939-5946. dclibrary.org/northwest Ice Skating at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Open through Mid March (depending on the weather). Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday and Saturday, 10:00 AM-11:00 PM; Sunday, 11:00 AM-9:00 PM. View magnificent works of sculpture while skating in the open air and enjoying music from the state-of-the-art sound system. $7 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under, students with ID and seniors 50 and over. Skate rental is $3. Seventh St. and Constitution Ave. NW. 202289-3361. nga.gov/ginfo/skating Fort Dupont Ice Arena Public Skating. Fridays, noon-1:50 PM; Saturdays, 11:15 AM-12:15 PM; Sundays, 1:00-2:20 PM. $5, adults. $4, children and seniors. Skate rental, $3.

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By George 10K & 5K. Saturday, Feb. 19, 7:30 AM. East Potomac Park, Hains Point. 703-481-3530. runwashington.com President’s Day Holiday Public Skate. Monday, Feb. 21, noon-1:50 PM. Children 12 and under and seniors, $4. Skaters 13 and older, $5.

Skate rental is $3. 3779 Ely Pl. SE. 202-584-5007. fdia.org Volunteer Nights at the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. Typically held on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 PM, they invite everyone and anyone to come by the WABA office and assist with the latest project. Tasks might include preparing materials for an upcoming events, stuffing envelops for membership mailings and anything else needed at the time. 2599 Ontario Rd. NW. 202.518.0524. waba.org Gentle Morning and Evening Yoga at Smith Farm Center. Mondays, 10:1511:30 AM, and Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45 PM. Designed for people living with illness and caregivers. $10/session; $25/month. 1632 U St. NW. 202-4838600. www.smithfarm.com.

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Wednesday, Feb. 16, 6:30-9:00 PM. This presentation will provide an update on managing landscape plant heath with emphasis on invasive exotic pests and soil health management. Emphasis will be placed on new tree injection techniques for managing exotic borers as well as other lethal tree pests, advances in Integrated Pest Management with reduced risk/natural products and beneficial releases as well as innovations in soil management strategies with emphasis on organic amendments. A light dinner will be provided.

Light It Up. February 18, 2011, 6-10 PM: The launch fundraising event for the Garment District Temporium, a one month local fashion and arts installation at 1005 7th Street, NW (at New York Avenue), includes a sneak preview and meet and greet with featured designers, music by local DJs and includes admission to a private party that evening at the adjacent Lux Lounge. Sponsored by Shaw Main Streets. $10. For more information, visit www.dcgarmentdistrict.com

Bonita “BZB” Britton modeling an ensemble from the Damali line by Brenda Winstead, among the local fashion designers presenting their work at the Garment District Temporium, February 18 through March 21.

The Sewing Workroom Soiree. February 25, 2011, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM: The Garment District Temporium presents an evening for professional designers and novices who love sewing and creating to get together and bring a project for “show and tell” or to work on, or if they need help with that project. Participants will applaud each other’s talents, discuss solutions, and inspire each other’s creativity with the latest fashion trends, new fabrics and techniques. Refreshments provided. 1005 7th Street, NW. $20. Go to www.dcgarmentdistrict.com for more information.

An ensemble by Saharah, among the local fashion designers presenting their work at the Garment District Temporium, February 18 through March 21.

Sunday Road Ride. Every Sunday, meet at 8:30 AM, depart by 8:45 AM. The Bike Rack.

A 40-mile, moderately paced ride that emphasizes group riding techniques, newcomers to the group riding are welcome as riders regroup throughout, so that nobody is left behind. Helmets mandatory. Free. 1412 Q St. NW. 202-387-BIKE. www.bikerackdc.com.

Saturday Road Ride. Every Saturday, meet at 10 AM, depart by 10:15 AM. The Bike Rack.

The Saturday ride is more of an introductory ride and caters to road riders who are new to the sport, hybrid riders intimidated by the faster pace of the Sunday ride, and anyone who just wants a shorter (approx. 20 to 30 miles) and slower (12 to 14 mph) pace. Helmets mandatory. Free. 1412 Q St. NW. 202387-BIKE. www.bikerackdc.com.

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LEARN ABOUT TREES Sustainable Sites Initiative Class. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 6:30-9:00 PM. Steve Windhager will discuss the Sustainable Sites Initiative at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

The Initiative was created to develop comprehensive guidelines for those who want to create and measure sustainable landscapes. A light dinner will be provided.

Trees 101. Saturday, Feb. 12, 9:00 AM-noon.

Get to know Washington’s trees. This course provides a foundation in tree anatomy, tree identification and an overview of how trees function to provide the benefits we enjoy in the urban forest. The session will culminate with a street tree identification walk led by Casey Trees staff. A light breakfast will be provided.

Stand Up for Trees. Saturday, Feb. 26, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. Take action and advocate for trees in your community. You will learn what tools are available through the District’s municipal services, then hear success stories and receive advice from community members who have on the ground experience in effectively increasing tree canopy in their neighborhoods.

Workshop format will include action plans. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. All four classes are free and are held at Casey Trees Headquarters, 3030 12th St. NE. 202-833-9125. caseytrees.org

CIVIC LIFE Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Annual Tax Fair. Feb. 26, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. Free. Washington Convention Center, rooms 143-155, 147, 150-153. 202-783-5065. norton.house.gov All-Ways Mount Pleasant. First Saturday of every month, noon-2:00 PM. LaCasa. All-Ways is a citizen’s association primarily for the tenants of the larger apartment buildings of Mount Pleasant. 3166 Mt. Pleasant St. NW. aa-ss.org Convention Center Community Association. Last Tuesday of every month. 7:00-8:30 PM. Kennedy Rec Center, 1401 Seventh St. NW. www.cccaonline.

Eckington Civic Association. First Monday of every month. 7:00-8:30 PM. Harry Thomas Recreation Center, 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE. www. eckingtondc.org Edgewood Civic Association Meeting. Last Monday of every month. 7:00-9:00 PM. Edgewood senior building, 635 Edgewood St. NE, nineth floor7-9pm. They encourage all Eckington and Edgewood residents to come out and take part in the lively civic life of our communities. www.theedgewoodcivicassociationdc.org Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association Meeting. Third Tuesday of every month. 7:30-9:30 PM. Yale Steam Laundry, 437 New York Ave. NW. lifein.mvsna.org

U Street Neighborhood Association Meeting. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 7:00-8:30 PM. Source (second floor classroom), 1835 14th St. NW Rainbow Response Monthly Meeting. Second Wednesday, 7:00 PM. Rainbow Response is a grassroots coalition that brings together organizations and leaders from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) communities, along with traditional domestic violence service providers and government agencies. They collaborate to increase the awareness about Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) amid the relationships of LGBTQ individuals, educating within the LGBTQ communities and beyond. DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 5 Thomas Circle, NW. 202-299-1181 x105. rainbowresponse. org ANC 1A Meeting. Second Wednesday of every month. 7:00 PM. Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 3101 13th St. NW. 202-588-7278. anc1a.org ANC 1B Meeting. First Thursday of every month. 7:00 PM. Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. NW (second floor). 202-870-4202. anc1b. org ANC 1B11 Meeting. Second Monday of every month, 7:00 PM. LeDroit Senior Building (basement community room), 2125 Fourth St. NW. 202-481-3462. www.anc1b.org ANC 1C Meeting. Third Tuesday of every month. Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Health, 2355 Ontario Rd. NW. 202-332-2630. anc1c.org ANC 1D Meeting. Third Tuesday of every month. 7:00 PM. 3166 Mount Pleasant St. NW. 202- 462-8692. anc1d.org ANC 2C Meeting. First Wednesday of every month. 6:30-8:30 PM. Watha T. Daniel Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW (new location).

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OUT OF TOWN Style and Identity: Black Alexandria in the 1970s. On view through May 7. New Exhibit: Rediscovered after thirty years, 29 intriguing portraits by Horace Day are featured in the exhibition Style and Identity: Black Alexandria in the 1970s. Ricky McNeil, J.C. Chase, and Walter Hollis are among the young African American Alexandrians who were portrayed in the 1970s by the artist and educator. This distinctive body of work provides us with a unique view into a moment in the history of black Alexandria from the perspective of an important artist and compassionate chronicler of American life. Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA. 703-746-4356. alexandriava. gov/BlackHistory “Movies with a Mission” at Alexandria Black History Museum. Second Saturday of every month. Free movies about Africa and the African Diaspora that seek to inform and inspire dialogue. Feb. 12, 4:30 PM,

WIDE SHOE OUTLET “The Lion Mountains: A Journey through Sierra Leone’s History” This documentary follows a journey to Sierra Leone in West Africa through the eyes of a young British filmmaker. After a long desire to visit the continent of Africa and learn more about his own history, Buckley finally decides to visit the country of Sierra Leone, as it was the center of British West Africa in the days of British imperialism. Buckley is the first member of his family to return to Africa after the momentous upheaval which saw his ancestors uprooted from Africa and transported to Jamaica as slaves. The film looks at pre-colonial Sierra Leone, questioning what happened in the days of the British Empire and how the country changed. It also examines the beginning of European and African trade, the difference between African and European slavery, and some of the effects of Western imperialism and colonial rule. (54 min.).

Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA. 703-746-4356. alexandriava.gov/BlackHistory George Washington’s Birthday at Mount Vernon. Monday, Feb. 21, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. All visitors are admitted free of charge this day. Meet “George Washington”, participate in the presidential wreath laying at Washington’s tomb at 10:00 AM and enjoy music and military performances by the US Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps and the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard.

Mount Vernon, VA. 703-780-2000. mountvernon.org Old Town’s George Washington Birthday Parade. Monday, Feb. 21, 1:00-3:00 PM. This is the largest parade celebrating Washington’s birthday in the USA!Old Town Alexandria, VA. washingtonbirthday. net

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ttention, readers who are single and not currently in a relationship: AGAINN, located at 1099 New York Ave. NW (Mount Vernon Square), is hosting an alternative to the usual romantic Valentine’s Day dinnersfor-two: A three-course anti-Valentine’s Day feast for un-attached, uncommitted diners.

Priced at $40 per person (beverages, tax and gratuity are not included) the special repast will be served Feb. 11 through Feb. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. Prepared by executive chef Wesley Morton, the British-inspired menu begins with a choice of soup or house-made black pudding; choice of pan-seared salmon or mixed grill. For dessert: spotted dick (an English-style pudding with currants and raisins in the dough; hence the strange name), or stout (dark beer) ice cream. AGAINN’s a la carte menu will also be available. To enhance the rather dark (but fun) mood, on February 14 on small table TV screens, guests might chuckle at non-romantic movies like “The Break Up,” “He¹s Just Not That Into You,” and “So I Married An Axe Murderer.” Guests will also receive heart-shaped candies with cynical sayings along with a chance for complimentary movie vouchers. For reservations or more information call 202-639-9830 or visit www.againndc.com.

New on Ninth David von Storch, majority owner of the Capitol City Brewing Company restaurant group, (1100 New York Ave. NW and in Arlington’s Shirlington Village), has signed a 10-year lease to open Ray Restaurant and Lounge. Look 18 ◆ Midcity DC | February 2011

teas (no tea baggers here), the latter purchased from In Pursuit of Tea, Qualia serves pastries from Paisley Fig and bagels from Georgetown Bagelry. There is also a small selection of house-made sandwich wraps and salads, plus free Wi Fi service.

For customers desiring their caffeine fix at home, Qualia sells Hario V60 drippers and filters.

Open daily, Qualia is located at 3917 Georgia Ave., NW, just two blocks (north) from the Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro (Green Line).

Call 202-248-6423.

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Pastry Chef Tiffany MacIsaac of the Birch & Barley. Photo: Pfau Communications.

for the high-end establishment later this spring at 901 Ninth St. NW (across from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center), in the space vacated by Pearl Restaurant and Lounge. You can’t miss the dramatic-looking building with the round tower. Entrepreneur von Storch, who also operates Vida Fitness at nearby 601 F St. NW, plans to serve keg beers brewed by sis-

ter restaurant Capitol City in the new establishment. On the eclectic menu, expect to see ahi tuna tartar, Wagyu beef meatballs and bison sliders among other delicacies.

Petworth Perks Petworth folks can now get their java buzz at a new coffee shop, Qualia. Along with an international lineup of top quality coffees and loose

Pastry Chef Tiffany MacIsaac, who has created luscious desserts at Logan Circle’s Birch & Barley, has been promoted to executive pastry chef for the Neighborhood Restaurant Group. In this new position, MacIsaac is now responsible for all dessert menus at NRG establishments–most of them located in Virginia--including EatBar, Evening Star Cafe, Columbia Firehouse, Rustico, Tallula and Vermilion, and the well-received bakery, Buzz.

Over the summer, MacIsaac began creating and overseeing all the NRG dessert menus, which included temptations like eggnog ice cream, chewy ginger molasses cookies and Mississippi mud pie, and more elaborate, plated desserts, like buttermilk panna cotta with citrus consommé and green apple sorbet.

At Birch & Barley, 1337 14th St, NW, weekends continue to bring MacIssac’s made-to-order Belgian waffles, sticky buns (a star at Birch & Barley’s popular brunch), and whole wheat pop tarts, concocted with buttermilk graham cracker dough, strawberry cheesecake fill-

ing and a lemon sugar glaze.

Not exactly diet fare. Call 202-567-2576 or visit www. birchandbarley.com.

Night Owls Rejoice Finally, Insatiable can stop griping about Washington “rolling up the sidewalks” at 9 p.m., as more restaurants are staying open late. That’s a boon to evening theater goers and others. Among the increasing number of culinary night owls is AGAINN, 1099 New York Avenue, NW. This British-style hot spot serves “pub grub”at its 19-seat bar Fridays from 2:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 5 to 11:30 p.m. Bar fare includes Virginia grass-fed beef burgers snuggled on a house-baked buns with caramelized onions and farmstead cheddar; salmon tartare with brown bread and butter; pint of Atlantic prawns with Marie Rose sauce (an Englishinspired blend of ketchup and mayo); Scotch eggs with curry mayonnaise; Guinness-soaked pretzels with Dijon mustard.

Call 202-639-9830 or visit www.againn.com.

Serving even later is Masa 14, at 1825 14th St. NW (Logan Circle), showcasing a late night, Latin-Asian menu Sunday through Thursday from 11 p.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday until 2 a.m. The lineup offers crispy chicken wings; hot and sour egg drop soup with chiveshrimp dumplings; Kobe beef and pork meatballs. To drink: margaritas, mojitos and strawberry lemonade, interesting wines and beers.

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Home Rule

Universal Gear: An unabashedly forward men’s shop.

Universal Gear I’m slightly embarrassed to admit that I had never before had the courage to shop at Universal Gear. Located on 14th Street near the intersection of P Street, in a neighborhood affectionately referred to as the Gayberhood, Universal Gear sports a facade filled with buff male mannequins in panties and “swimsuits”, and dons catchphrases such as; Get Cruised, and Size Matters. I timidly braved the formidable frontage and found the shop to be less than intimidating --in face, I left with a sweet pair of Italian wool Diesel gloves ($24.99).

Irish poet James Stephens once wrote, “Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will” --I suppose in this case he was right.

This shop offers mens items only, and seemingly specific to men of the homosexual variety --yet, I assume their demographic market to hope for a much broader range of male customers. They carry clothing from all of the hep brands ranging from Andrew Christian to Zodiak Sportswear. Men’s grooming product are displayed such as Kiehl’s tea tree oil shampoo ($18.95), and Malin + Goetz three soap bar gift set ($24.95) --anyone thinking of making a gift basket for the man they love? I also spotted a starter shave kit ($19.99) from The Art of Shaving --a highly reputable shaving goods company, as well as a Ben Sherman attache ($34.99).

Moral of the story: Don’t let fear keep you from exploring all of your consumer options.

Opened on 14th Street in 1999 Home Rule was then a destination shop for the brave travelers from Georgetown and Bethesda. Nestled in the bosom of what was then referred to as the U Street Corridor, this little shop has held its own as the neighborhood grew around it. Now, not only do dedicated patrons flock from surrounding enclaves, but the ever-expanding population of The Arts District (formerly known as MidCity) frequent this little shop-that-could for all of their home needs.

In honor of Saint Valentine’s Day I’ve kept my shopping focused on items sure to appease that special someone in your life. For the men, how about grooming products from Anthony (all made in the U.S.A.)? The glycerin hand and body lotion ($23.99) is light and moisturizing and leaves no heavy residue. Another company in the same vein of men’s maintenance is Jack Black, also made in the U.S. With the popularity of facial hair among the hep-set my favorite product is Beard Lube ($31.99). Note to men: if you’re going to subject your romantic partner to scruff, then at least be sure to keep it nice and lubricated. Let us not forget the ladies, for them Home Rule offers Pacifica grooming and cleansing products in an assortment of scents; Brazilian Mango Grapefruit, Tuscan Blood Orange, and Malibu Lemon to name a few. Product varies, but a few that stood out to me were body butter ($16.99), body wash ($16.99), and boxed candles ($14.99).

Be sure to think of Home Rule not just for your Valentines needs, but for all of yours as well.

Home Rule: American made tongue-in-cheek men’s grooming products by Jack Black.

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Greater Goods

Greater Goods: A greater appreciation for mankind.

A shop committed to promoting sustainability, Greater Goods offers a wide range of product for you and your home. Most of the goods offered here are produced in American, yet the assortment is rounded off with merchandise from other countries boasting fair trade regulations. In a era when terms such as; “organic”, “green”, and “fair trade” are thrown about in a somewhat meaningless fashion, Greater Goods narrows down the selection.

You can get all of your home / body cleaning supplies here; Dr. Bronners pure castille liquid soap ($13.50), Myers hand soap ($4.25), and a huge range of Tom’s product, as well as Bubble + Squeak shampoo ($15.50), for the pooch in your life.

Do something good for yourself, a loved one, and the environment --shop Great Goods and shop you’ll certainly satisfy all of the aforementioned.

Miss Pixie’s I’ll admit it, I’m addicted to Miss Pixie’s and I’m sure that I’m not the only one. I’ve been a dedicated Pixiephile since moving to the District six years ago -and have the goods to prove it. Miss. Pixie Windsor, proprietress, never fails to offer a selection of vintage home furnishings and accessories that run the gamete from mahogany Sheraton shield back chairs ($225 each) to pin-up girl posters (a steal at $28 each), and everything in between.

In an attempt to find Valentineworthy gifts in each of the shops that I selected this month, I found that Miss Pixie’s: A buffet of Valentine inspiration.

Pixie’s offered the most Valentinespecific in the form of vintage photographs (1. each) spanning the decades. Chose the photos you like, mount to card stock, add a witty / romantic greeting, and presto --you’ve got yourself a personalized Valentine. Spare your loved ones the cheesy store bought cards, and get to work!

Or, perhaps you’d like to give the gift of art made by the hands of someone other than yourself?

A reclining nude oil painting by W.A. Niemczyk ($425) would surely be well-received by any loved ones.

Miss. Pixie prices her product to sell quickly (inventory changes weekly), so be sure to buy it when you see it. Also, she posts photos of her newest finds on her website, www.MissPixies. com, which should suffice if you aren’t able to make it to the shop weekly. Happy Shopping! ◆ capitalcommunitynews.com ◆ 21

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JAZZ AVENUES

by Steve Monroe Our Heritage, Now and Then There was our heritage on display on a chilly night in January, as a capacity, overflowing crowd saw Roger “Buck” Hill playing vintage riffs on his tenor sax on tunes like the “A Train” while many others tried to get in at the Westminster Presbyterian Church but were turned away at the door.

“Sorry, we’re at capacity.”

This February’s African American History month is another opportunity to appreciate our blessings, for the creativity and fine music Hill and others have given us.

Looking back on Hill’s legacy, there was the time he played at the revered Willard Hotel in downtown D.C., as reviewed by this writer from the forthcoming book, “Violet Avenues: A Poetry of Jazz” …

“This night, in the fall of 1995, the Robin’s Nest Lounge, where Hill is to play, is a generously decorated, spacious suite on the second floor of the old hotel. The walls are elaborately brocaded in pinks and green and beige pastels, with flowering designs.

The carpet is thick and plush with its own Oriental flavored designs in its

own pastel pink and beige. The bandstand is at the far end of the room, in front of a window overlooking the corner of 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue. Buck himself is distinguished in a dark gray suit, with a dark green turtleneck shirt underneath. His eyes sparkle as a visitor asks him how his day went.

“Worked all day, wasn’t no off day for me,” he says gruffly. “I’ve been doing this for years.”

Hill is the jazziest mailman in the world, still working full-time shifts, and then playing jazz at night.

The plush luxury of the Nest Lounge is a fitting place for Hill, whose life seldom knew any luxury, was almost never plush and it is a deserving thing he gets a little of it, although this late in life. On each table in the lounge a small lamp, with a candle, underneath a lampshade, provides a flickering light and flickering shadows on the wall as Hill and his trio tune up on the bandstand. Hill, with veteran Washington area players Louis Scher on piano, Tony Martucci, drums and Paul Langosh, bass, start playing and get into a groove with “Yesterdays,” helped by Langosh with his driving, subtle rhythms on bass, as Hill’s velvet blues tones on his tenor set the framework of the melancholia and romance for the evening.

Hill’s own “Little Bossa” is vintage Buck Hill, with him ripping and roaring over a Latin melody.

Then comes “I’ll Remember April” with the classic featuring Hill slurring softly into the tune and taking off in more golden riffs of his unique elegance, matching the surrounding elegance of the lounge’s rich design and decorative embellishments.”

Sharon Clark performs at the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival this month.

Witness the Heritage In keeping with its place in the heritage of the music, the Bohemian Caverns on U Street features Chico Hamilton this month. The 90-yearold Los Angeles-born drummer and bandleader is a history lesson himself, having learned his trade from pioneer Jo Jones and worked with Lionel Hampton, Lester Young, Count Basie and many other greats before forming his own groups. His `1962 recording “Passin’ Thru,” with Charles Lloyd, Gabor Szabo and Albert Stinson, is one of this writer’s all time favorites.

More of the heritage in progress can be seen and heard this month at the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival Feb. 18-21 at the Hilton Washington, D.C./Rockville Hotel and Executive Meeting Center in Rockville, with festival creator Paul Carr, Jimmy Heath, Michael Thomas, Sharon Clark and others.

Later in the month jazz fans can see where the music is going with the performances of the Blues Alley Youth Orchestra under the direction of renowned bassist Michael Bowie and The Jazz Academy Orchestra under the direction of saxophonist and bandleader Carr Feb. 25 at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Caught: Sharon Clark That same night Sharon Clark displayed her artistry as one who honors the jazz heritage with her fine vocal performances at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Clark, who lists Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn and Arthur Prysock as key influences, in a dazzling black dress and pearls, entertained the well-heeled audience with trademark tunes like “You Go to My Head,” “I Hear Music,” and “That Sunday, That Summer,” with Chris Grasso on piano, Tommy Cecil, bass and Chuck Redd, drums. ◆

February Highlights: Lena Seikaly, Feb. 18, Mandarin Oriental Hotel-Chico Hamilton, Feb. 20, Bohemian Caverns-Earl Johnson Jr. Trio, Feb. 23, Twins Jazz-Buster Williams, Patrice Rushen, Feb. 24-27, Blues AlleyBlues Alley Youth Orchestra, The Jazz Academy Orchestra, Feb. 25, Westminster Presbyterian Church February Birthdays: James P. Johnson, Joshua Redman 1; Sonny Stitt, Stan Getz 2; Eubie Black 7; Chick Webb 10; Machito 16; Stan Kenton, David Murray 19; Nancy Wilson 20; Tadd Dameron 21; James Moody 26; Mildred Bailey, Dexter Gordon 27.

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the nose the NUMB3RS 3.327.649.10

by Anonymous

T

he New Year must be upon us: the mailman just delivered a W-2 to The Nose.

Piles of receipts and bank statements teeter on his desk much as they do in in the office of the Nitpicker. Fearing suffocation by avalanche, The Nose struggles to make sense of this chaos in advance of his accountant. It is a gruesome ritual of self-flagellation that he vows every year never to repeat.

Unfortunately, in The District of Columbia, in the words of one famous hotel queen named Leona, “Only the little people pay taxes.” Yes, Dear Readers, if you are responsible for the public’s purse, there’s no need to fork over a dime to the taxman, much less file a return.

Councilmember Michael “Soak the Rich” Brown, to cite an example, is on a lay-a-way program with the Fed. Recently, in response to being outted by The Nose’s dwindling fraternity, he anted up $14,117.70 to cover unpaid District property taxes. Now, it’s not as if Brown couldn’t afford an accountant to keep him straight. The man possesses a very modest six figure income.

A more famous example of District tax holidaymakers is Councilmember Marion “I Forgot to Put It in The Mail” Barry, whose legendary failure to pay or even file in the first half of the decade resulted in a criminal conviction. Barry has been on probation since 2006. Moreover, he seems simply unable to help himself. In 2009, Barry almost ended up in prison for missing a filing deadline.

Hasn’t Barry ever heard of H&R Block?

Turbo Tax? Pocket calculators? Stamps? Even TheNose’s five-year old niece is smart enough to fill out a 1040-EZ. Unlike the Mayor-for-Life, The Nose works hard to prepare his taxes. The long hours spent poring over old bank statements have impacted his eyesight. His old rickety file cabinet constitutes and imminent fire hazard.

So, why should Brown and Barry be spared this misery? As councilmembers, aren’t they responsible in part for maintaining this arcane system?

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“What’s The Use?”, the famous Bernstein number from Candide, here is their imagined response: MICHAEL BROWN I have always been wily and clever at withholding and filing and such, and I feel just as clever as ever, but I seem to be losing my touch.

Oh, I’m losing my touch!

Yes, I’m clever, but where does it get me?

The taxman still gets his entire take.

All I get is my lake trout, while he gorges on truffles and cake!

What’s the use?

What’s the use?

There’s no profit in cheating.

It’s all so defeating!

What can you say?

Eventually I still have to pay!

MARION BARRY That young Brown is no use in this Council, not a penny have I made on him yet.

And the one thing that pays in this building, is my fraudulent game of earmark roulette!

It’s my game of roulette, but I have to pay so much attention, to the Chairman and his henchmen.

That each time when they manage detection, I’m a poor man all over again!

BARRY & BROWN What’s the use?

What’s the use of questionable endeavors and being so clever?

Eventually we still have to pay!

Since filling out tax forms and check writing seem to be such a challenge for Brown and Barry, The Nose is happy to offer his assistance. Name the time and place, and he will show up pen and calculator in hand.

Hey, misery loves company.

Have a comment for The Nose? Email thenose@ hillrag.com. ◆

What Would Rahm Do? DC’s Budget Challenge

by Elissa Silverman

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t’s February. Our newly elected leaders have had a few weeks to settle into their offices, hire staff, and decide where to display the signed photos and footballs. So now what?

It’s time to govern and start making the tough choices talked about on the campaign trail. The biggest challenge facing Mayor Vince Gray and Chairman Kwame Brown is to craft a fiscally responsible budget that keeps the District moving forward. It’s not going to be easy. Our tax collections still haven’t recovered from the recent economic downturn, and the gap between current expenses and expected revenues next year is about $400 million.

With challenges come opportunities.

“Never let a serious crisis go to waste,” said former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. Indeed, there are a few key ways to use DC’s budget crisis to the city’s advantage: making overdue changes to our tax system, reforming the city’s process for awarding business tax breaks, improving long-neglected job training efforts for families with children, and making DC government more accessible and transparent.

Opportunity No. 1: Modernize Our Tax System So It Makes Sense (and Cents) Is the problem with our budget that DC government has gone on a Kardashian-like spending spree?

A comparison of DC spending now and three years ago doesn’t reflect that. In fact, DC’s current budget is about $700 million

less than in Fiscal Year 2008, adjusting for inflation. Mayor Gray has said that we’ve already cut to the point where we are not just down to the bone but into the bone marrow. Cutting further would put at risk many investments that have made our city more productive and healthy: new school facilities; new swimming pools, ballfields, and libraries; new transportation systems such as buses and streetcars; and a health system that has reduced our uninsured rate to one of the lowest in the nation.

Next year we have a few less options to help us close the budget gap, given the drying up of federal stimulus funds and Mayor Gray’s commitment to not dip into our budget reserves. That’s why Mayor Gray has mentioned the possibility of tax increases. This presents a good chance to do targeted changes to modernize DC’s tax system, which is imbalanced and requires a tune up. For example, DC’s top income tax rate starts at just $40,000, and there are tax incentives that have been on the books for years without any review. Then there’s the fact that DC residents with moderate earnings— between $30,000 and $60,000— actually pay a larger percentage of their income in DC taxes than higher-income earners.

It’s the right time to make changes for the better.

Opportunity No. 2: Make 2011 the Year to Reform the Way DC Gives Business Tax Breaks The District cannot shore up its tax system if the city keeps giving away future revenue sources. Yet that is what DC does every time it approves a 10- or 20-year property tax break for a selected business.

A number of tax abatements proposed last year – for defense contractor Northrop Grumman, for the retail businesses in Union Station, for a luxury hotel project in Adams Morgan – raised eyebrows

and highlighted a tax abatement process that is ad hoc and lacks transparency.

It is little surprise that the District got an ‘F” from a national nonprofit for the lack of public disclosure around tax subsidies.

We can do better. The District needs to get a handle on the tax breaks we already have awarded — and how much it is costing the city — and we need a process going forward for making the best use of these economic development subsidies.

Here are some simple questions that should frame decisionmaking about each proposed economic development subsidy.

• Does the project represent an economic development priority for the District?

• What are the costs of the project?

• What are the benefits to the city?

• Is the subsidy needed for the project to get built?

A bill introduced in 2009 titled the Exemptions and Abatements Information Act would go a long way toward improving DC’s tax abatements, by requiring information on costs and benefits to be provided before an abatement is considered. Unfortunately it did not come up for a vote before the full DC Council last session, but the bill should be debated and approved this year.

Another big chance to do better is for the Mayor and Council to decide on a tax abatement budget for each year, which set an overall amount of tax dollars that will be given away in subsidies. These reforms would force the Council to prioritize projects and ensure that only the most worthy receive tax payer assistance.

Opportunity No. 3: Improve How We Help Parents Move to Work The District’s welfare program

for families with children, known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), got a lot of attention last year, particularly out of concern that some families have received welfare for a significant amount of time. This led some policymakers to call for new welfare time limits, but it also pointed out that there are thousands of parents in the District with limited job skills who have not been well served by education and training options in the city. As DC’s economy recovers, these families could be left behind.

Despite the fiscal crunch, the District need to maintain and improve investments in its residents.

In the case of TANF, this means doing a better job with the training resources already available – and devoting more if needed.

Welfare time limits may be debated again this spring. But time limits alone will not improve employment outcomes and the well being of DC’s families with children – which should be the real goal. To get the best results, the District first needs to identify who is ready for work and who is not, and then it needs to help prepare those who are not. That means vastly improving the system for assessing the strengths and barriers faced by parents on welfare, creating new education and training options targeted to a family’s individual needs, and setting up a system of work exemptions, such as for victims of domestic violence or for families caring for a relative with a disability.

The good news is that the District is poised to do just that. Well before time limits were raised, the Department of Human Services was working on a plan to improve assessments and expand education and training options to TANF recipients. That plan will be ready for roll-out this year.

Both Mayor Gray and DC Council need to make sure these

positive innovations have the chance to take hold, particularly by providing adequate funding. Otherwise, the District will be handicapping its ability to use TANF for the powerful workforce development tool that it can be.

Opportunity No. 4: Make DC Government Even More Accessible A period of fiscal austerity is a great time for low-cost initiatives, like government transparency. Mayor Gray is off to a good start with a memo his first week in office requiring DC agencies to come up with ideas to enhance public participation and collaboration. That should include putting more spending information online and having agencies hold budget briefings for the public as soon as the Mayor releases his spending plan The Council could learn from Mayor Gray’s transparency initiatives. In particular, Council Chairman Brown should agree to release the Council’s final budget plan two days before the vote in order to give the public a chance to weigh in. This would avoid the streetcar debacle of 2010, where major budget changes were revealed mere hours before the scheduled vote.

With challenges come opportunities. Mayor Gray and Chairman Brown have tough decision ahead but opportunities to move us forward as well.

Silverman is a 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. ◆

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14th and U

by Catherine Finn

U Street Area Yoga News

Some movement on some U Street area yoga studios will hopefully offer more bountiful and varied options for U Street yogis.

While construction started in January 2010 on the building at 13th and U Street, it seems like they are moving closer to an opening. Boundless Yoga and a yet-to-be named frozen yogurt place are set to open at the building. Boundless Yoga, which currently operates their studio in a basement space in the 1500 block of U Street will expand to a larger two floor space, while the frozen yogurt purveyor will be accompanied by a Georgetown Valet on the first floor.

Kim Weeks, owner of Boundless Yoga, reports that the studio now hopes to open soon, after pushing back opening dates of September 2010 and then November 2010.

The 2500 sq. ft. studio, with views of the Washington Monument, has a rope wall and space for students to Faith Hunter, Master Yoga Teacher, www.faithhunter.com. Photo by Jon Ewing relax in between classes. Most importantly for Weeks, the new space Yet another slew of retail chang- open on the top level and the Codwill have two classrooms, allowing mother, a fish joint to be on the es along 14th and U Boundless Yoga to offer many more As has become routine in the bottom level. Rumors are that the classes than at their current one ever-changing U Street corridor, brothers who own Tabaq Bistro next classroom studio. the past month has brought many door are behind the opening of these In other yoga news, Buddha B changes to the retail environment. new ventures. However, as of now Yoga Center opened on the second From shops closing to plans for those rumors are unsubstantiated. floor of the building that houses As with the old Cafe Nema a new restaurant and a new office 7/11 at 12th and U Streets. Budspace, there’s been a lot of move- and MoMos space, the old Nana’s dha B offers a variety of classes, space on the 1500 block of U Street ment along the corridor. from active and vigorous practices After Cafe Nema and MoMos didn’t take long to be filled. In fact, to beginner to slow classes for back closed in October, most believed it after the clothing store closed in pain, as well as restorative sessions, wouldn’t be long until the prime re- late December, it took only a few guided relaxation, and meditation. tail space they vacated on the 1300 weeks for Rock It Again to open in The location, which used to house block of U Street would be taken the space. Rock It Again is a vintage Inspired Yoga, stood vacant for a again. News came out that the space store from the owners of a vintage year and a half before Buddha B will again be occupied by two ven- stall that has long operated during opened in November. tures: Touchdown, a sports bar will the weekends in Eastern Market.

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Rock It Again specializes in selling vintage clothes from 1950s through the 1970s. Lucky for the style-conscious men in the U Street neighborhood, as Rock It Again also sells a pretty equal number of men’s as well as women’s clothes.

A little further down the block at 1400 U Street, news finally comes about what will happen to the old post office building that used to house the lounge and restaurant Station 9. Station 9, which opened in 2007, appeared to have been closed for about six months.

However the restaurant and lounge would intermittently open for business during the weekends, confusing everyone. Now we hear that Rock Creek Property Group has acquired the building, which took almost a year of negotiations. RCPG is now working to redevelop the large, carnivorous space for retail or office use. As of now, there is no word on when renovation will start or when the space will be ready for tenants.

And in news of businesses closing, Bicycle Stations of the 2200 block of 14th Street closed late in December of 2010. The store, which sold and rented high-end bicycles as well as repaired them, opened in September 2009. But news for Bicycle Stations isn’t all bad; while the store couldn’t make it on 14th Street, they have relocated to a new space in Alexandria, VA. Catherine writes the neighborhood blog, U Street Girl. The blog covers happenings in the U Street corridor, whether they be cultural, artistic, epicurean, social, or lifestyle-related. You can read her blog at http://ustreetgirl. wordpress.com. ◆

Logan Circles

by Mark Johnson

Logan Circle Supremacy!

When the Obama Administration came to town after the 2008 election, it was sort of expected that many of the younger, hipper and more progressive folk who would want to be a part of Change would find their way to Logan Circle and other parts downtown to live. I know of a high official in the Justice Department and also some in other agencies that moved here from cities like New York and Chicago to be a part of O-nation.

And now it seems we are about to gain a member of the Supreme Court. The newest Justice, Elena Kagan, has been spotted house hunting on the streets of Logan.

Kagan, originally from New York City by way of Boston, has lived in a new downtown abode since taking the bench. But since her job is one of pretty much lifetime security, why not take the plunge and buy a house? And when surveying the best places to live in DC, who wouldn’t decide favorably on the hip Logan/ U/14 area?! There is no word yet that the Justice has reached a final decision on whether to move to Logan or which house to buy here, but she is said to be in serious deliberation on the matter.

Can anyone doubt that the atmosphere, convenience, proximity to the Court and urban coolness of Logan Circle means that Kagan will render a quick decision?

U Brooklyn Bound?

When you’re in a Brooklyn state of mind, you can get there from here! The Know it Express (www. knowitexpress.com), the city’s newest direct bus line to the Big Apple,

has recently joined the growing list of carriers that ferry folk up I-95.

But it is different from the other DC to New York carriers in at least two ways. First, it shuns the downtown stop and drop locations in favor of Mid City’s U Street. Second, it stops not in Manhattan but in Brooklyn, that huge borough on the other side of the bridge that bears its name.

The Know It Express will take you from DC to kind of downtown Brooklyn for about $40 roundtrip.

Most of the carriers from downtown DC to midtown Manhattan make the trip back and forth for about $35. So far, Know It Express makes about two trips up and two trips back on a weekly basis, traveling on Sundays and Fridays in route to Brooklyn in the morning and back to DC in the evening, according to their website. Carriers like Megabus, Bolt and of course Greyhound, make daily and nearly hourly roundtrips to the Apple from downtown DC. All these carriers offer WIFI connectivity on the road Razed buildings make way for DC Condominiums coming soon to 14th and S Sts and they generally make the trip in cording to the latest website infor- rectly across from its current locaabout 4 hour’s time.

Another locally-based com- mation, members can go roundtrip tion, below Hunted House, Vintage pany offering direct service to for $50 while nonmembers pay an and Mid Century Modern at 1830 14th Street. That space has been New York is aptly named DC2NY additional $5. unoccupied since last August when (www.DC2NY.com). The coma thrift store closed. St. Ex and pany, owned by two Logan Circle Bar Pillar Expansion residents, offers even more pickup Bar Pillar, the little sports and Bar Pillar have been looking at the spots in the area, including down- lounge bar sandwiched in between space for months in hopes of opentown 14th Street, Dupont Circle, the Source Theater and Muleh on ing up a gallery there. Others too Union Station and, recently added 14th Street, is about to go north. have salivated over the large space, stops in northern Virginia. The By that I mean the little brother including someone who wants to service stops and picks up in New of St. Ex is on the verge of taking open a dress shop and of course resYork City near Penn Station in Mid over the upper level space currently taurateurs who see the large space Town. DC2NY is a little higher occupied by Raven Arts. However, on already restaurant-friendly 14th priced for a roundtrip fare than the Raven Arts, the local gallery and Street as a tasty spot for food and other services but they do offer a framer that has occupied the space beverage lovers who can never seem slightly cheaper roundtrip fare for for several years, is not going away. to get enough variety in the U/14those who become members. Ac- Instead, it is reportedly going di- Logan Circle area. ◆ capitalcommunitynews.com ◆ 27

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Shaw Streets

by Ralph Brabham

An Advancing ANC2C On January 5, 2011, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2C (“ANC 2C”) held its first meeting of the new term. Three of the four commissioners – Doris Brooks (who was not present because she is recovering from a broken hip), Kevin Chapple and Alexander Padro – were re-elected to the commission in November 2010.

Rachelle Nigro is a new face on the commission, having unseated Th Theeresa Sule in last fall’s election.

For a Commission long dogged by negative publicity, its initial actions foreshadowed a new era of productivity, citizen involvement invvolvement and transparency. Commissioner Com mmissioner Padro’s first announcement announceement of the night was that “this is a public meeting and the usee of cameras, video and recording ng devices is permitted,” a contrast to the attempted prohibition of recording equipment several years ago a under different leadership. then The Commission the n decided to create a website for disseminad tion of information, such as meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and correspondence.

Neighboring commissions have had websites for years, and such websites have proven to be good resources for their communities. ANC2c budgeted $1,500 for the website. Meeting notices, minutes and other information will be posted to the website once it is up and running (which should be within the next few months).

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Rendering of the apartment building proposed at 7th and R Streets, NW. Photo: Shalom Baranes Architects

development issues planning, transportation and zoning, and public safety. Commissioner Nigro recently noted that it may take several months to populate the committees and that she hopes that people will get excited about these opportunities to get involved in important community affairs.

Finally, y, the Commission elected Commissioner Com mmissioner Alex Padro as chair, Commissioner C Rachelle Nigro as vice-chair viice-chair and secretary, and Commissioner Kevin Chapple Commi i K i Ch l as treasurer. treasure ANC2c will meet the first ANC Wednesday of every month at the Wednes Watha T. Daniel Shaw Neighg borhood d library unless otherwise otherwisse noted. T To receive ANC notices via v send email, se end a request to ANClist@ @ gmail.com. il

Redevelopment Planned for Underutilized Cornerr At the corner of 7th and R

Streets, NW, right next to an entrance to the Shaw Howard Metro Station and across from the beautiful new neighborhood library, is, in essence, a giant carport. It is a surface parking lot that has what is best described as a concrete sun shade covering it. Owner Lincoln-Westmoreland Housing, Inc. intends to reinvent this highly vispiece of real estate with a sleek, ible p seven story apartment building with gground floor retail.

Lincoln-Westmoreland HousL ing recently renovated its ten story, 108-unit affordable housing tower to the north and sees a need for additional affordable housing stock in the Shaw area. The group cites, among other things, the likely reamon development of the adjacent 122develo unit Lincoln Westmoreland II community (owned by a different comm entity) and corresponding disentity placement of those residents. placem The non-profit engaged ShaBaranes Architects to design lom B building.

The architects, who the b u

also designed the nearby CityMarket at O development – have a bold, modern, and engaging plan for a seven story, fifty six unit building with metal and glass facades and several balconies. It is a far cry from what most envision when hearing the term “affordable housing.”

The site presents challenges, including the fact that there is a metro station below the surface and several easements limiting the footprint of the building. As a result, the building will have no underground parking and a striking green space, with public art installation, will front the intersection of 7th and R. Some of the needed financing will come from low-income housing tax credits, requiring the units to be priced to be affordable for people making thirty to sixty percent of the area median income.

Construction could start this fall, with a late 2012 or early 2013 delivery.

garmentDISTRICT Coming to 7th and New York With funding from the Office of Planning, Shaw Main Streets and SiNGA, Inc. are organizing a “Temporium” or a “pop up retail shop” at 1005 7th Street NW from February 18 through March 20.

It will be called garmentDISTRICT and it will be a clothing boutique, art gallery and educational space featuring local designers and artists.

The boutique will be open Monday through Friday from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 12 to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m., and

Shaw Main Streets 1005 7th Street NW, future site of the pop up retail space garmetDISTRICT. Photo: Andrew Porterfield

a gallery and wi-fi lounge will be open Monday through Saturday from 12 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. garmentDISTRICT will herald in and coincide with D.C. Fashion Week, which takes place from February 21st to 27th.

Among the objectives of this and other Temporiums appearing throughout the District are supporting creative entrepreneurs, activating commercial corridors and highlighting their retail potential, providing residents with unique services and activities, and promoting neighborhoods.

1005 7th Street is a currently vacant storefront across from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Mount Vernon Square. Owner Douglas Development (who receives no funding from the District grant and generously made available the space to the organizers) is pursuing high profile restaurants – like Carmine’s in Penn Quarter – to occupy the building.

For more information about garmentDISTRICT and its array of exciting events, visit their website, www.dcgarmentdistrict.com.

Modern Liquors, located at 9th and M Streets, NW, since 1938, donated 1% of sales for October through December 2010 to Shaw Main Streets, to support that nonprofit’s commercial revitalization and historic preservation efforts. Owners Mukesh and Sid Dilawri presented a check to Shaw Main Streets Board Member Karen Keegan in January. Photo: Alexander M. Padro, Courtesy Shaw Main Streets.

Valentine’s at Corduroy Since relocating in 2008, acclaimed restaurant Corduroy (1122 9th Street, NW ) has given the Shaw area distinction in foodie circles. Although Corduroy has some fantastic specials daily in their upstairs bar, many people view it as a special occasion kind of place. Given the culinary genius of chef and owner Tom Power and the impeccable service of the staff, regardless of how often one goes, Corduroy always provides a special occasion for its guests.

For those looking to impress their loved ones, Corduroy features a Valentine’s Day dinner that will surely accomplish that mission. On February 14, Corduroy will offer a special three course meal $69 per person (excluding beverages, tax or gratuity). The menu will offer at least 5 choices per course. If interested, reserve as soon as possible on OpenTable.com or by calling (202) 589-0699. ◆

Snow Team? Green Team!

The Shaw Green Team hit the streets on January 20th to help clear snow from handicapped ramps at corners and in front of businesses on busy blocks in the Shaw commercial district along 7th and 9th Streets, NW. Serving Shaw since 2006, the Green Team faced loss of all public funding as part of the November 2010 round of FY 2011 budget cuts, but had funding restored under the leadership of then Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray and At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown. Photo: Alexander M. Padro, Courtesy Shaw Main Streets. capitalcommunitynews.com ◆ 29

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Bloomingdale Bytes article and photos by Amanda Abrams

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his was a pretty intense January for Bloomingdale.

I’d been planning using this space to write about regular community things this month—like the recent announcement that the redevelopment of the North Capitol Street firehouse is finally going forward, and the opening of a new The burned out house on 2nd Street competitor to Big Neighbors have reached out Bear Café. with assistance and donations, and But just a few weeks ago, one Yoga District on 1st Street held a Bloomingdale resident lost her benefi t class for the residents on home in a two-alarm fire, and anJanuary 22. other was shot and killed while walking home at night. I think those stories take precedence.

A Shocking Death Just two days after the fire, Bill Mitchell, a 33-year-old BloomA Two-Alarm Fire ingdale resident who was walking The fire occurred at a two-stohome around 11pm, was shot and ry row house on the corner of 2nd killed in the pocket park at the and Thomas streets, on January 17, northwest corner of Florida AvMartin Luther King, Jr., Day. It enue and North Capitol Street. began in the basement, but it’s unclear how it started; by mid-after- Mitchell was reportedly helping noon, flames were coming out the a woman there who was being second-floor windows. Neighbors harassed, but police don’t know and firefighters reported that it much more about what happened was pretty violent; eventually, the or who did it.

The community has reacted fire spread to the house next door. with shock. A couple of resiLuckily, Kathleen Reed, an dents—mostly online, and mostly anthropologist and small business anonymously—have questioned advisor who had lived in the first why people weren’t similarly outand second floors for fifteen years, raged at past neighborhood murwas gone that afternoon; so was the owner, Sidney Buffalow, who ders, back when all the victims lived in the basement. But most of were black. But for the most part, their belongings inside were lost. the event has served to bring area The building itself is pretty much residents closer together.

Vicky Leonard, who works for destroyed: the roof is gone and the Councilmember Harry Thomas interior is in very bad shape.

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and is a Bloomingdale resident, attended the vigil that was held in the small park on January 25, in the evening. “It was very moving for me,” she said. “Bloomingdale has always been a really active community, really close knit and tight. This is a tragic reason, but the response of the community has been the same. It’s very supportive.”

At a community meeting held immediately after the vigil

by Councilmember Thomas, the police department’s Fifth District, and North Capitol Main Streets, residents began seriously discussing the corner of Florida and North Capitol, which has had problems with loiterers and crime for years, maybe decades.

First, there’s the liquor store on the southwest corner, which always has folks hanging out in front of it; because a bus stop is located close by, anyone on the corner can claim to be waiting for the bus. So one solution could be moving the stop back a few dozen feet, or across the street.

“There’s been a discussion of moving that stop for almost twenty years,” said Leonard, who was commissioner for Bloomingdale’s ANC5C04 ten years ago and said it was an old issue even then. “It’s been on the table off and on, but it seems like WMATA [Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority] is finally receptive to moving it.” She added that Councilmember Thomas would contact Art Lawson, WMATA’s government relations officer, about the subject.

Then there’s the issue of homeless folks who hang out in that area while waiting for meals

served by several nearby social services groups, including So Others Might Eat, which is located at First and O streets, a few blocks to the south. Leonard explained that the police had been holding discussions with social service providers to discuss activity in that intersection and how it could be changed, but the last meeting was ten months ago. “We really need to pull that group back together again and meet regularly to discuss the corridor and how we can improve it.”

Suzanne Des Marais, a Bloomingdale resident who knew Mitchell, was at the community meeting.

“I really think people were looking for some action we, as a community can take to make it clear that we won’t tolerate crime in our neighborhood,” she said, adding that the sentiment was similar to a few years ago, when two women were shot in the area while walking their dogs. “A very active and organized block captain system emerged from that experience, but as we all felt safer, it dropped off.

There seems to be a lot of motivation now to reinvigorate this type of community organization.”

On an Utterly Different Note Before these terrible events occurred, I interviewed Zach Sherif, a lighting designer who moved to Bloomingdale this past fall from New York. We met at his house, a lovely three-story 1912 Victorian just off of North Capitol, which he’s in the process of renovating.

Sherif isn’t the kind of lighting designer who figures out how to best illuminate a stage—

though his job, in some ways, isn’t so different. He creates custom chandeliers, pieces that are specifically designed for the space where they’re hung. There are a few in his house now, airy works of art made of glass, brass, or iron, and he’s been inviting folks over to peruse his inventory.

We talked for a while in his justfinished kitchen, which gleams with marble-topped counters and dark wood cabinets. He’s an interesting person: a New York native of Egyptian descent, he’s worked as the creative director on ads and music videos, a fashion journalist, and was one of the minds behind a popular restaurant.

He’s been doing chandeliers for the past decade.

“I had to find a chandelier for a music video and couldn’t find what I wanted, so I had a guy make something for me, three large chandeliers,” said Sherif, explaining how he wound up in lighting. “I hung them in my house afterwards and all my friends asked about them, saying, ‘Oh my god, I love this! Can I get one?’

So I started making them.”

While there’s a small studio in his house where he assembles the parts for

One of Sherif’s beautiful chandeliers

each chandelier, the components themselves are made in Cairo, where he has a large workshop.

Sherif ’s creations will be on show in March, as part of an exhibition at LongView Gallery. But folks who are interested in checking out the pieces now (especially if they’re thinking about buying some) can call him at 917-3341488 and make an appointment to come by. Prices range from $150 to $1,000 and up. ◆

A Neighborhood Reacts Homicide of Bloomingdale resident Bill Mitchell Rocks the community

by Laura Norton Amico

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n the soft glow of candlelight and television cameras at a vigil for homicide victim Bill Mitchell Jr., the intersection of Florida Avenue and North Capitol Street at the border of Northeast and Northwest D.C., feels suspended above the rushing traffic, the honking horns, the pedestrians, the pizza parlor, the gas station, the liquor store.

But by light of day, and dark of night, when all the candles are blown out and the prayers are finished, this intersection is just like any other section of North Capitol Street. Littered with trash, crowded with loiterers, and a menace to residents who are fearful that Mitchell’s shooting death is an escalation of the neighborhood’s social ills.

“The entire community has been rocked by this,” said Lorna Hooks, executive director of North Capitol Main Street, a local non-profit working on redevelopment in the area. “We have a lot of robberies and a lot of theft.

That the crime is becoming more aggressive and more violent, we do not want to see that escalate unchecked.”

Mitchell, 33, was killed in a small park with little more than a bus stop and bound by North Capitol Street, Florida Avenue and Q Street on January 19. According to city officials, he was shot at about 11 p.m. when he tried to intercede in an argument between a man and a woman. He was transported to a local hospital and died there, according to Metro Police.

Mitchell is believed to have been shot by the man involved in the argument. At a community meeting on January 25 Metro Police officials said they believe that Mitchell’s killer fled the scene on a mountain bike. No arrests have

been made in the case, though police are searching for a person of interest described as a black male in his early 20’s and about 5’6 tall.

Captured on video in a surveillance camera near the crime scene, that man was wearing “a very distinct looking jacket” with palm trees on the back and “scarface” written in script, authorities said. They believe he is “anchored” to the area and lives, or has connections, nearby.

“We want to talk to this person,” Metro Police Homicide Commander Daniel Hickerson said, adding that authorities asked anyone who might recognize this man’s description to call them.

Mitchell, a lifelong D.C. resident, was an active community volunteer, working at the U.S. Botanic Gardens and tutoring youth with Horton’s Kids and taking them on outings, his father, Bill Mitchell Sr., said.

He was also a part of local redevelopment non-profit North Capitol Main Street’s efforts to improve the Florida Avenue and North Capitol Street intersection; in the park where he was killed he planted trees and swept trash.

Cleaning that intersection was a battle, said his father, who also worked with North Capitol Main

Street on the improvements.

“It’s an ugly looking place. You see drug deals. I drove by the other night, there was a guy passed out on the sidewalk. I’ve been by there when there are groups of five to ten men playing craps....

There’s graffiti... It’s a frightening place,” Bill Mitchell Sr. said.

Those same problems extend past the site of Mitchell’s death, said Randolph Street NW resident Nathan Zook, who attended Mitchell’s vigil. Though neighbors are friendly, a transient population seeking drug treatment and assistance from nearby soup kitchens has created a “hostile environment” in public spaces, Zook said.

“There’s a park up the street that we can’t take our children to because there are condoms and beer bottles all over,” he said.

“There are so many people even in broad daylight, groups of people blocking the sidewalk, that trying to push a stroller is difficult.”

While residents lead by North Capitol Main Street have tried to address litter, loitering and street lights, recent incidents of theft, robbery and homicide have some concerned that their smaller efforts to clean the neighborhood have stalled.

“We’ve been fighting for a long time on some of these issues,” said Hooks.

“We are vigilant and we are concerned. We see a lot of this becoming very aggressive,” she said. “[Mitchell’s killing] is such a sad, sad occurrence for our community.”

Laura Norton Amico is editor of the blog Homicide Watch D.C. ww.homicidewatch.org @HomicideWatch ◆

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On Saturday, Feb. 19, 10:00 AM-4:30 PM, The National Building Museum and the National Engineers Week Foundation invite you to debunk the myths of engineering and discover how professional engineers turn an idea into reality. Kick off and celebrate National Engineers Week by participating in this hands-on and fun-filled festival! $5 suggested donation. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. nbm.org

Arts for Families Central Asian Festival

Courtesy of the National Building Museum. Photo: Jen Michaelree

“Bring Your A Game” Free Georgetown Basketball Tickets

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subject to availability and there is a maximum of four tickets per child/ report card shown. If you have any questions about this program, email sportspromo@georgetown.edu.

Discover Engineering Family Day at the National Building Museum

Georgetown Athletics is proud to announce the “Bring Your A Game” program, a new partnership with DC public schools which encourages and rewards students’ hard work in the classroom. By showing proof on a report card of an ‘A’ earned during the 2010-2011 academic year, the student is entitled to receive up to four complimentary tickets to the Feb. 23 Georgetown vs Cincinnati men’s basketball game.

The student is also eligible for up to four complimentary tickets to any of the following Georgetown women’s basketball home games this season: Saturday, Feb. 5 vs Cincinnati, 3:00 PM; Tuesday, Feb. 8 vs South Florida, 9:00 PM; Wednesday, Feb. 23 vs Pittsburgh, 7:00 PM. For ticket redemption, parents can stop by the McDonough Arena Box Office on the campus of Georgetown University between the hours of 1:00-5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. A valid report card must be shown in order to obtain tickets. Tickets are

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On Saturday, Feb. 12, noon4:00 PM, join them for a familyfriendly festival featuring Central Asian music and food as well as hands-on art and textile activities.

Enjoy a fun exploration of Central Asian dance led by members of the Silk Road Dance Company. Take part in an energetic dance circle or test your ability to work with others by animating a huge dancing dragon inspired by Uzbek legends. Free; no reservations required. The Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. 202-6670441. textilemuseum.org

Yu Ying Students Attend White House Welcoming Ceremony for Hu Jintao

Rafael Suanes, Georgetown Sports Information

Twenty-one first, second and third grade Washington Yu Ying students and three chaperones attended the welcoming ceremony for Hu Jintao at the White House. They were able to hear both Presidents address the audience. Included in their talks were discussions of the importance of cultural exchange and also American students studying Chinese. The children were able to witness a 21 gun salute, performances of the both the Chinese and American National Anthems and the welcoming ceremony. As the Presidents walked around the south lawn to review the troops, they turned to hear

Accepting applications for grades PS-6 Download your application at www.ewstokes.org

With a French and Spanish immersion program and a dual focus on academic excellence and community service, Stokes School prepares culturally diverse elementary school students to be leaders, scholars, and responsible citizens who are committed to social justice.

2011 Open House: February 24, 9:30 - 11:00 am.

RSVP to Ms. Cortes @ 202.265.7237 The Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School 3700 Oakview Terrace, NE | Washington, DC 20017 | 202.265.7237

A Great Way For Children To Learn - Grades Pre k-12

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2011 Open Houses NE Campus: All at 1:30 pm Saturdays: Feb. 12, Mar. 26, May 21, Jun. 4 Grades Prek 3 - 12 (accepting applications through 11th grade) 705 Edgewood Street, NE • Washington, DC 20017 (202) 269-4646 • (202) 269-4155 fax

NW Campus: All at 1: 30pm Saturdays: Feb. 5, Mar. 26, May 21 Grades Prek 3-8 Armed Forces Retirement Home 3700 N. Capitol St. NW • Washington, DC 20011 (202) 882-1980 • (202) 882-1936 (fax) Lottery forms are available on our website for both campuses and all grades

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April 8, 2011 at 5pm Attendance at lottery does not affect outcome Enrollment Info:

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a group of Yu Ying students saying “Ni Hao.” To the delight of all, President Obama and President Hu shook the hands of a some of the Yu Ying students. 202-6351950. washingtonyuying.org

American Association for the Advancement of Science Family Science Days During AAAS Family Science Days, browse interactive exhibits, learn about cool science jobs, and have your questions answered by experts in the field. This event is free and open to the public, especially middle school and high school students. Saturday, Feb. 19 and Sunday, Feb. 20, 11:00 AM5:00 PM, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D, 801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW. aaas.org

cluding Carter G. Woodson, Nina Simone, and A. Philip Randolph.

Feb. 16-19 and Feb. 22-26; 10:30 AM-2:00 PM. $.50/child, $2/ adult. Group rates available. All Souls Church, Unitarian (Lower Level), 1500 Harvard St. NW. 202-545-1919. momiestlc.com

African American Pioneers in Aviation Family Day On Saturday, Feb. 12, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM, visitors to the National Air and Space Museum will meet famed African American pilots from World War II, the Tuskegee Airmen, who fought discrimination both at home and abroad; talk to Museum experts; and participate in hands-on activities, story time, and book signings.

202-633-1000. nasm.si.edu

Corcoran Art Start--Oh, the Places Science Fair Website We Go!

Free Preschool Enrolling for 2011-2012 Bridges is a small, public preschool and pre-kindergarten program for children 3-5 years old.

Program Features: • School Day 8:00am-3:00pm, Before Care 8:00-8:30am, After Care 3:00-6:00pm.

• Small classroom size and well trained staff.

• Individual planning for each student.

• Thematic and project-based curriculum.

Now accepting Applications for the 2011-2012 school year.

Applications accepted January 1, 2011 – April 15, 2011. Applications received after April 15 will be placed on our waiting list. Applications are available at the school or on our website, www.bridgespcs.org.

OPEN HOUSE / INFORMATION SESSIONS AT THE SCHOOL ON THE FOLLOWING THURSDAYS: • Thursday, February 3, 2011 from 9:30-10:30 am • Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 9:30-10:30 am • Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 9:30-10:30 am Bridges Public Charter School 1250 Taylor St. NW Washington, DC 20011

p. 202 545-0515 f. 202 545-0517 www.bridgespcs.org

Bridges Public Charter School is free and open to all DC residents.

Tuition paid by non-residents.

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Science Fair Adventure is the authority on science fair projects, ideas and experiments. Their comprehensive listings features science fair projects across several distinct categories, including chemistry, physics, biology, and many more.

Each project is listed in an easy to follow manner with step-by-step instructions on how to carry out the project. Their goal is to educate and enhance the learning experience for students and science fanatics while providing casual readers with useful and fun information. Each project is designed for the novice, with complete listing of required materials and project background. sciencefairadventure.com

Children’s Gallery of Black History “Rise Up! A Journey for Economic Empowerment Worldwide” Through hands-on, child-friendly exhibits, this year’s Gallery will celebrate those who pushed against the odds to attain financial and community sustainability; in-

On Thursday, Feb. 10, 10:0011:30 AM, discover art with your preschooler at the Corcoran while you explore your senses through theme-based stories, gallery activities, and art making workshops.

Travel through the Corcoran’s collection to experience the sights, sounds, smells, and textures, from the ocean to the farm! A perfect weekday activity for parents or caregivers! This is a new preschool program at the Corcroan Gallery of Art for ages 3–5 with an adult companion. $10. 500 17th St. NW. 202-639-1700. corcoran.org

Spring Family Program at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Starting Saturday Feb. 12 and then each Saturday in Feb., join a ranger at the visitor center at 10:00 AM for a early look at spring. The birds have paired off by Valentine Day, and trees have started to bud out and bloom in some cases.

Don’t miss this first blush of spring. The program is weather dependent. In the event of really cold weather, they will have a garden craft program in the visitor center. Suitable for 4 year olds and up.

All programs are free and meet at the visitor center. Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. 202426-6905. nps.gov/keaq

Aaron Gilchrist Judges Scripps National Spelling Bee at Potomac Lighthouse PCS Potomac Lighthouse Public Charter School participated in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, a program established to promote literacy and to help students throughout their lives, through a schoolwide Spelling Bee held in January. The School-Wide Spelling Bee was comprised of 20 spellers from Grades 35. There was a series of rounds in which students competed by orally spelling words.

The top two spellers advance to the Regional Cluster Competition with the opportunity to ultimately advance to the Citywide and National Spelling Bee. Aaron Gilchrist, anchor for the weekend editions of News4 Today of NBC4 Washington, DC, will serve as a guest judge for the event. Aaron joined News4 in March 2010 after spending 12 years at WWBT, NBC’s station in Richmond. He joined WWBT as a desk assistant and worked hard to become a reporter and an Emmy winning anchor there. Aaron moved to Richmond as a child.

He attended public schools there graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in downtown Richmond. Mr. Gilchrist now lives in Washington, DC. 800-901-6943. lighthouse-academies.org

“Exceptional Education for Exceptional Students!”

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The Children’s Gallery offers hands-on, interactive exhibits that focus on great leaders, including Elizabeth Keckly, Robert Smalls, and Sonia Umanzor, who have stood up for justice during a time of Civil War.

Feb. 14-18; 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Feb. 22-25; 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM At All Souls Church, Unitarian Lower Level 1500 Harvard Street NW

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Don’t Miss M.O.M.I.E’s Annual Gala on Sunday, February 13 from 5 - 7:30 pm All Souls Church, Unitarian Presenting entertainment and food, and honoring local leaders, Sylvia Robinson and Haile Gerima!

For ticket information and to RSVP, email chitra@momiestlc.com or call (202) 545-1919

NEW HOPE ACADEMY

(PreSchool through 12th grade) 7009 Varnum Street, Landover Hills MD 20784 (301) 459-7311 • www.newhopeacademy.org

Supporting Parents In Raising Moral Children Over 20 Faiths & Nationalities Represented I-20 Approved for International Students

• Excellent academic standards • High standardized test scores • Competitive pricing; sibling discount • Enriching Summer Program

Open House

Saturday’s January 8th, February 12th, March 12th and April 9th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (tour begins promptly at 10:00 AM) Mention the Hill Rag and get $25 off registration fee Principal orientation and tour of the school most Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

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Casey Trees Unveils Children’s Educaiton Web Page Casey Trees’ new educational webpage, Arbor Kids, features fun and interactive activities to get kids outdoors and learn about trees and their many environmental, social and economic benefits. Arbor Kids is a rich resource for educators, caregivers and parents alike. Each downloadable activity incorporates Casey Trees’ ROOTS (Restoring Our Own Trees Through Service) curriculum, developed for kindergarten to 8th grade students, and integrates geography, science and math to cultivate knowledge of the District’s urban forest. Activities can be done alone or in groups.

Find Arbor Kids at caseytrees.org/education

Become a Host Family to African Students!

Visions in Action is looking for families to host high school students aged between 15 and 18 and their teachers from French-speaking West and Central Africa as part of a youth leadership and international exchange program supported by the State Department. The participants have been carefully selected by the Public Affairs sections of the various United States embassies, and represent the best in their countries. The 20 participants this fall are from Mauritania and Burkina Faso, and will be in the Washington DC area for 3 weeks, Mar. 5-26. Interested families should contact Samuel Bong, Kadiatou Diallo, or Brielle Seitelman at exchange@visionsinaction.

org or by phone at 202625-7402.

President’s Day Holiday Public Skate

Live Webcast – National Youth Summit: The 50th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides

Fort Dupont Ice Arena welcomes all skaters on Monday, Feb. 21, noon-1:50 PM. Children 12 and under and seniors, $4. Skaters 13 and older, $5. Skate rental is $3. 3779 Ely Pl. SE. 202584-5007. fdia.org

On Wednesday, Feb. 9, middle and high school students across the country will join together electronically for a National Youth Summit on the Freedom Rides and activism. Freedom Rides veterans Congressman John Lewis, D-GA, Diane Nash, Jim Zwerg, and Reverend James Lawson will share how they became involved in the Freedom Rides and how their lives were affected by them. They will join filmmaker Stanley Nelson (Freedom Riders) and scholar Raymond Arsenault to discuss the meaning of the Freedom Rides and the role of young people in shaping America’s past and future. Students will be encouraged to participate in the discussion through email (nmahweb@si.edu), Facebook, Twitter, and the conference portal, and will be asked to think about themselves as makers of history.

Free registration is required. smithsonianconference.org/ freedomrides From May until November 1961, more than 400 diverse and committed Americans rode south together on buses and trains, putting their bodies and freedom on the line to challenge the Jim Crow laws that enforced racial injustice and inequality in public transportation. The Freedom Rides changed the Civil Rights Movement and demonstrated the power of individual action to change the nation.

D.C. KIDS COUNT Report Children born and raised in the nation’s capital–where one in three live in poverty–face increasingly difficult odds, including rising rates of child abuse and neglect, according to the 17th annual fact book from the D.C. KIDS COUNT Collaborative. Substantiated cases of child abuse and neglect increased by 27 percent in fiscal year 2009, after a twoyear decline, to 2,004 cases reported to the DC Child and Family Services Agency.

The grim picture reflects the fact that the recent recession has had lasting effects on struggling families with children, who are under increased stress that may compromise their health, stability and safety. For the third year in a row, more families with children applied for and received Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, with the 2010 caseload the largest since 2005.

As of July 2010, 28,752 children in the District received TANF support. While the overall child poverty rate in the District has held fairly steady, the poverty rate for black children was 43 percent in 2009–a sharp increase from 2008, when it was 36 percent, according to census statistics released in September.

The report, Every Kid Counts in the District of Columbia, is available online

Preparation for College... and for Life

Accepting Applications for Pre-K – Grade 10 for 2011-12 School Year WE’VE MOVED to a newly-renovated, state-of-the-art, high-tech school at 1800 Perry Street NE, Washington, DC 20018!

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at http://www.dcactionforchildren. org/content/research-resources. It also highlights points of progress, including increased enrollment in the District’s federally funded Head Start and public preschool and Pre-K programs. Over the past few years, efforts to boost school readiness through highquality early care and education have brightened prospects for the District’s youngest and most vulnerable citizens.

DCPS Urban Education Leaders Internship Program The DCPS Urban Education Leaders Internship Program is an intensive multi-disciplinary internship program that runs during the academic school year, administered by the Office of the Chancellor.

We are recruiting talented, entrepreneurial and committed interns and fellows who would like to explore policy in practice at the local government level, making a difference in the lives of over 45,000 public school students, principals, and central office employees. This program is designed for leaders who are near completion of their undergraduate or graduate/professional degrees by the start of the program. The program is also open to DCPS high school students in grades 10-12, who work primarily on administrative tasks. 202-4425885. k12.dc.us/internships

Oratory Festival at Ford’s Theatre Much of Abraham Lincoln’s power came from his ability to communicate his ideas to the people of the United States. Students from Washington-area schools will perform some of Lincoln’s most famous speeches including his First and Second Inaugural Address, his House Divided speech and the Gettysburg Address. Tickets to the Oratory Festival can be reserved free of charge at the Ford’s The38 ◆ Midcity DC | February 2011

atre Box Office. Feb. 4 and 11, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Ford’s Theatre, 514 10th St. NW. 202-426-6924. fords.org

Education for Excellence Program at the National Cathedral The Education for Excellence Program (TEEP) is a free fiveweek summer program for middle school students from under-resourced communities across the city. Academic classes are taught each morning by faculty from the three Cathedral schools. Afternoon cultural and enrichment activities include community service, drama, sports, stone carving, and other activities at the Cathedral. TEEP is designed to enrich the minds and lives of students, engage them creatively, and engender a love and discipline for learning. For more information, contact Patty Johnson at 202-537-5251 or pjohnson@cathedral.org.

Spark!Lab at the American History Museum The Lemelson Center’s Spark!Lab offers visitors a number of hands-on experiments that teach about science, the invention process, and the role of technology in American history. Activities are organized around the invention process and will rotate on a regular basis to provide visitors with new learning experiences. Staffled experiments are offered most days at 11:00 AM, noon, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Confirm schedule at Welcome Desk. Free; walk-in. First come, first served.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 202-633-1000. americanhistory.si.edu

Centennial of Airmail Family Festival On Saturday, Feb. 19, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, games and activities bring the first airmail flight to life at the National Postal Museum. Learn about daredevil pilot Fred Wiseman, the woman who received the first mail by airplane, and the differences between the Wright Brothers’ planes and the one Wiseman flew. Free. 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE. 202-633-5555. postalmuseum.si.edu

Black History Month Stamp Collecting.

On Saturday, Feb. 12, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM celebrate Black History Month at the Postal Museum by making your own stamp collection featuring prominent African Americans such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Sojourner Truth. After making your collection, be sure to see the Negro Leagues Baseball Stamp exhibit. Free. 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE. 202-633-5555. postalmuseum.si.edu

American Scrapbook: A Celebration of Verse The Kennedy Center presents the world premiere production of American Scrapbook: A Celebration of Verse Jan. 29-Feb. 6 in the Kennedy Center Family Theater.

American Scrapbook: A Celebration of Verse is an hour-long play based on two collections of poetry selected by Caroline Kennedy: The Best-Loved Poems of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children. With script by Jason Williamson and direction by Kathleen Amshoff, this production for young audiences leads a journey through the touchstones of the Kennedy family. The production is part of The Presidency of John F. Kennedy: A 50th Anniversary

Celebration and is recommended for audiences aged nine and up. All tickets cost $18 and can be purchased online at kennedy-center. org or by calling Instant Charge at 202-467-4600.

Children’s Science Center in VA The Center is in the process of securing a site for the new Children’s Science Center and are scouring the region searching for the ideal location for this unique interactive math and science museum. Besides securing a site, they’re in the process of developing the interactive exhibits and family amenities that will make Children’s Science Center a worldclass educational facility devoted to making math and science cool for kids. They would like to hear from you about what you’ve enjoyed at other children’s museums or would like to see in Children’s Science Center. Please send your suggestions and comments to Suggestions@ TheChildrensScienceCenter.org.

703-648-3130. thechildrenssciencecenter.org

Jon Rolle of Friendship PCS Wins DC Teacher of the Year Award Friendship Public Charter School teacher Jon Rolle has been named the 2011 District of Columbia Teacher of the Year by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education. Rolle was selected by a panel of District education leaders from charter and traditional public schools chosen by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education. The application process included a written application and essays, an interview, and a classroom observation. As the 2011 D.C. Teacher of the Year, Rolle will receive a $3,000 check and represent the District of Columbia in the National Teacher of the Year competition and program in Dallas, Texas. ◆

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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.

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5 6 4 2 3 3 3 3 3

BRIGHTWOOD 421 VAN BUREN ST NW 6709 16TH ST NW 6618 13TH PL NW 519 SOMERSET PL NW 6123 14TH ST NW 707 ROXBORO PL NW 905 TUCKERMAN ST NW 7413 9TH ST NW 5703 5TH ST NW

BROOKLAND 1008 URELL PL NE 106 V ST NE 219 ASCOT PL NE 4109 12TH ST NE 3100 13TH ST NE 1031 GIRARD ST NE 207 CROMWELL TER NE 55 CRITTENDEN ST NE 103 WEBSTER ST NE 223 CROMWELL TER NE

$399,000 $373,250 $299,900 $285,000 $258,139 $235,000 $194,000 $166,300 $134,900 $133,000

3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 2 3

U STREET

$855,000 $849,000 $750,400 $715,000 $685,000 $645,000 $625,000 $500,000

7 8 4 4 3 3 4 3

WOODRIDGE

$512,500

2

CONDO

$750,000

2

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1033 PARK RD NW 1325 HARVARD ST NW 1435 MONROE ST NW

276 15TH ST SE 911 G ST SE 915 MARYLAND AVE NE 417 M ST NE 604 5TH ST NE 821 KENTUCKY AVE SE 1717 C ST SE 1008 15TH ST SE 1612 E ST SE 1119 C ST NE 1377 FLORIDA AVE NE 314 17TH ST NE 750 18TH ST NE 532 24TH ST NE 1421 S ST NW 1508 R ST NW 1225 5TH ST NW 1516 SWANN ST NW 940 N ST NW 1909 8TH ST NW 510 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW 20 N ST NW 725 T ST NW 727 T ST NW

$690,000 $565,000 $550,000 $510,000 $496,500 $405,000 $400,000 $399,000 $375,000 $325,000 $315,000 $285,000 $174,955 $160,000 $1,000,000 $825,000 $650,000 $650,000 $495,000 $425,000 $346,000 $335,000 $170,000 $170,000

3 2 2 4 4 3 3 2 5 2 2 3 3 3 5 4 4 4 2 3 2 5 0 0

$1,000,000 $675,000 $665,000

12 5 4

724 WEBSTER ST NW 4318 9TH ST NW 5618 9TH ST NW 4315 2ND ST NW 5410 8TH ST NW 817 INGRAHAM ST NW 326 EMERSON ST NW

3 3 3

$570,000

3

1004 S ST NW 1215 W ST NW 2000 EVARTS ST NE 3417 SOUTH DAKOTA NE 3515 26TH ST NE 3716 31ST PL NE 1820 NEWTON ST NE 1843 CHANNING ST NE 2505 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE

2328 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #305 1801 CALVERT ST NW #401 2428 17TH ST NW #GSW 1666 BEEKMAN PL NW #G16

$355,000 $342,599 $189,000 $169,000 $155,000 $95,000 $82,000 $77,500 $54,000

3 4 3 3 2 4 2 3 3

$565,000 $399,999

3 3

$415,000 $399,000 $360,000 $347,300 $240,700 $230,000 $193,000

4 4 3 3 3 2 5

4 6 3 4 4 4 3

1819 BELMONT RD NW #4 2310 ASHMEAD PL NW #207 2410 20TH ST NW #311 1900 BILTMORE ST NW #1

2

$550,000 $296,000 $182,000 $164,000

2 1 0 0

$379,600 $260,000

2 2

$632,000 $614,000 $563,500 $407,000 $639,000 $612,500 $528,000 $515,000 $468,000 $369,990 $354,000 $720,000

2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2

$540,000 $250,000

2 1

$589,000 $280,000

2 2

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2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 2

$620,000 $605,000

2 2

$256,000

1

$549,000 $375,000 $729,000 $449,000 $440,000 $415,000

2 1 2 2 2 1

$1,300,000 $390,500

4 2

$215,000

1

LEDROIT PARK

LOGAN 1408 Q ST NW #12 1402 SWANN ST NW #8 1520 O ST NW #202 1113 O ST NW #2 2109 10TH ST NW #102 2100 11TH ST NW #401 1320 13TH ST NW #44 1300 N ST NW #406 1412 11TH ST NW #3 936 N ST NW #1 1300 N ST NW #714 2232 13TH ST NW #3

MOUNT PLEASANT 1701 KALORAMA RD NW #210 1661 PARK RD NW #401

MT. VERNON/SHAW 1234 4TH ST NW #1 1230 4TH ST NW #1 2020 12TH ST NW #510 1730 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #16 811 4TH ST NW #1015 811 4TH ST NW #407 910 M ST NW #1007 811 4TH ST NW #502 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #14 1725 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #203 440 L ST NW #607

1 1 1

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$335,000

2

SHAW

916 G ST NW #903 916 G ST NW #803 449 R ST NW #12

1307 FAIRMONT ST NW #A 1324 EUCLID ST NW #203 1421 COLUMBIA RD NW #101 1308 CLIFTON ST NW #116 1436 OGDEN ST NW #5 3318 SHERMAN AVE NW #203 1437 SPRING RD NW #25 1436 OGDEN ST NW #1

$360,000

KALORAMA

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$1,085,000 $815,000 $617,500 $569,000 $440,000 $401,000 $400,000 $338,000 $330,000

2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1

U STREET 2020 12TH ST NW #406 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #201 2125 14TH ST NW #501 919 FLORIDA AVE NW #204 919 FLORIDA AVE NW #603 2020 12TH ST N #301

COOP

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS $553,000 $524,000 $487,000 $452,500 $421,000 $395,000 $349,955

15 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE #2

2 2 1 0

CENTRAL 2425 L ST NW #702 2425 L ST NW # 439 ST NW #439 2301 N ST NW #316 2425 L ST NW #609 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #PH-111 1150 K ST NW #1008 1111 25TH ST NW #915 777 7TH ST NW #416 2141 P ST NW #305

2 1

ECKINGTON

$520,000 $490,000 $465,000 $85,000

BRIGHTWOOD 422 BUTTERNUT ST NW ## 101

$230,000 $215,500

OLD CITY

BRENTWOOD 1386 BRYANT ST NE #304 1386 BRYANT ST NE #201 1308 BRYANT ST NE #3

1304 FAIRMONT ST NW #4 1461 GIRARD ST NW #101

161 RANDOLPH PL NW #02 1929 1ST ST NW #203

ADAMS MORGAN

PETWORTH

CENTRAL 616 E ST NW #1114

468 RIDGE ST NW

1254 FLORIDA AVE NE 1118 FLORIDA AVE NE 1812 H PL NE 760 18TH ST NE 1832 L ST NE 1224 16TH ST NE 1806 H ST NE 1712 M NE 1702 MONTELLO AVE NE

4 3

MOUNT VERNON

$235,000 $171,000 $321,000

TRINIDAD

$350,000 $329,900

OLD CITY

BRENTWOOD 2218 16TH ST NE

1819 LAMONT ST NW 1830 LAMONT ST NW 3225 WALBRIDGE PL NW 2047 ROSEMONT AVE NW 3224 WALBRIDGE PL NW 1828 KILBOURNE PL NW 1740 HOBART ST NW 1857 INGLESIDE TER NW

3 3 3 3 2

SHAW MT VERNON SQ

3 4 1 4

MOUNT PLEASANT Neighborhood

1241 GALLATIN ST NE 5216 12TH ST NE 219 PEABODY ST NE

$379,000 $715,000 $430,000 $680,000

MICHIGAN PARK

$303,000 $299,000 $260,000 $180,000 $149,900

RIGGS PARK

507 Q ST NW

LEDROIT PARK 2208 FLAGLER PL NW 326 U ST NW 311 ELM ST NW

911 WEBSTER ST NW 704 MISSOURI AVE NW 724 UPSHUR ST NW 4913 ILLINOIS AVE NW 713 JEFFERSON ST NW

$480,000 $379,000 $349,900 $343,500 $328,500 $299,900 $288,000 $285,000

3 2 3 2 1 2 2 1

KALORAMA 2101 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #43 2100 19TH ST NW #802

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+ Home / Style

T R

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by Mark F. Johnson

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s those who shop regularly in DC for furniture can tell you, Washington would hardly be considered a home styling backwater town. But while many flock to big name stores like Baker, Design Within Reach, Crate and Barrel, and Bo Concept in Georgetown and Mitchell-Gold and Room & Board on 14th Street, many others prefer Inside and Outside of Ruff & Ready to go old school! These tate buys. Sometimes folks smart bargain hunters and style seekers know that “used” with good vintage pieces they doesn’t necessarily mean are willing to part with may abused. Likewise, they know offer their furniture or art for that vintage doesn’t always sale on a consignment basis translate to beat up, tattered through stores like these two.

The good news for buyers or cast-aside. is that quality pieces that will Those trendsetters who never be manufactured again like to mix it up or prefer the are made available to begin well-made, “green” and nicea new life with a new owner, ly-crafted styles of yesteryear after having a possibly long know they can almost always life with a previous owner or find a new antique, Art Deco owners.

Th ese are pieces that or Modernist piece of furniture, lighting, art or accessory have a history and a possibly at either Hunted House or fascinating story to tell. The Ruff and Ready. These two story perhaps is more interstores offer something new esting than in a piece that every week from local and comes from a store selling out-of-town auctions or es- brand new furniture with no 40 ◆ Midcity DC | February 2011

particular history. There is so much character in vintage furniture. Even the imperfections that might be present become part of their story and thereby loom less as a demerit and instead make them more worthy often. Besides, isn’t it better to take time to piece your décor together with more rare finds than to walk into a store with new offerings and basically replicate a showroom at home?

Hunted House Hunted House, Vintage and Mid Century Modern located at 1830 14th Street has been selling Mad Men-

style furnishings for nearly four years, long before Mad Men recreated the style, elegance and beauty of Mid Century Modern on AMC for Sunday night television audiences.

It is certainly not overstating things to say that the show has brought Modern mania to pretty much the masses since nearly everyone seems to watch it. Hunted House showcases mostly auction finds in a space that is made up of three separate apartments in an old Victorian era building near 14th and T and basically next door to Room & Board. The apartments that comprise the space are styled as if they were some cool person’s apartment with 1950s, 1960s and 1970s sofas, lounge chairs, cocktail tablets, credenzas, wall units, table and floor lamps, night tables and tall chests as well as long dressers; the kind of stuff you would see in an early James Bond movie or on Mad Men or even on many commercials on that appear on TV today.

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Two Showrooms at Hunted House

Modern we find great-looking lounge chairs, coffee tables, sofas and lighting in commercial spots that have nothing to do with furniture of course, but that seek to showcase a certain style and taste, You might think that you’ve wandered into someone’s home when you first enter the place since, rather than just displaying furniture, the store actually does vignettes----and sets the pieces together so that they work as a team. You actually get to visualize how these finds could look in your own space—particularly if your space is small and constrained like some of the rooms in this old house. Many of us in Washington who have unaltered living spaces do have to work with a tight fit often. It is good to have a side-by side, so to speak, to show how you can make it work. The prices here will not leave your wallet woozy especially for the quality and condition of the finds. Every week offers a chance to find a treasure from the fairly recent past. Not a piece made to mimic 1960s Danish Modern or 1970s groovy glam! These are pieces that were hot then and, given the popularity of Modern, even hotter now!

Ruff & Ready This long-time establishment on 14th next door to Policy restaurant is the closest most of us will ever come to actually hunting for buried treasure. The place was perhaps the first furniture store on 14th Street in the last 25 years or so. It was there when the street had no trace of the trendy restaurants or show-room only furniture palaces that call folks to 14th street from all across the city, further away Maryland and Virginia and even as far away as New York and Florida. Ruff & Ready, like Hunted House, has new offerings

every week in its old, dusty and often drafty basement, first floor and backyard space. The merchandize is gleaned from auctions and estate sales and is usually of the antique variety.

Early American, Victoriana, Art Deco and Mid Century Modern appear from nooks and crannies and crammed in spaces that not many can even get to. It can be a challenge at this place but for many that is part of the fun and the adventure. Others leave overwhelmed at the “content”. But for the many who visit every week, they come ready for the hunt and are content to reach up on high places or dig under piles or walk down to an often water-logged basement in search of some great piece that once was prized by someone so many years ago.

Stores like this exist in just about every major city but my fear is that they will soon become a dying breed, much like the furniture and side pieces they sell. And certainly there are other stores in DC that carry similar period pieces as well and many of them have been previously mentioned in this publication. Hunted House and Ruff & Ready are less than a block from each other and often shoppers who visit one trek down the street to the other. Hunted House is opened Thursday through Sunday while Ruff & Ready is open only on Saturday and Sunday. Both shops are steadily searching for new vintage gems every week to offer to shoppers who come out looking later in the week. It is wise not to pass up two great opportunities to keep the good old days of stylish and well-made furniture and great accessory pieces alive at prices that keep you holding on to more dead presidents.

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+ The Garden Fairy

February... Ready or Not, Get READY!!

by Frank Asher

F Herb Sprouts

Jerusalem Artichoke Plant

Jerusalem Artichoke Tubers

42 ◆ Midcity DC | February 2011

ebruary gives us glimmers of hope that winter will soon give way to spring. Daffodils and other bulbs will be calling out to all gardeners. Yes, a time to play in the dirt! I love it!

However, before the game begins, a little prep is in order. I have put together a list of to do’s.

I know! I hate to do lists, too. But a list might help us in this game called Gardening.

Gardening is once again a favorite leisure pastime in America and around the world. Homeowners and others are realizing the health benefits derived from gardening. Not only is it good exercise, it is mentally therapeutic, If you are a homeowner, you have most likely discovered the resulting increase in your home’s property value. My clients have been amazed at what a few flowers, shrubs and a tree with rocks around it have done for home “curb appeal.” Not only is planting an investment in your property, it is an investment in your serenity. Even people who rent find that planting their own garden adds delight to the dinner table in the later months.

Involve kids in your gardening.

When I teach community gardening workshops, I see how the children LOVE growing their own vegetables. I think it is a great thing to teach our children the benefits of growing our own food, and tending to the earth. It teaches children much more than just nurturing qualities; it also teaches them the cycles of nature, of life and death. It makes kids strong in so many ways!!

TO DO LIST for FEBRUARY!!

1) Look through seed catalogues and decide what new seeds you’d like to plant. Order early to get discounts.

2) Take a nap.

3) Make a cup of tea or a pot of coffee, step out into your garden and take a look around. Bring a note pad. Write down what works and what doesn’t. (Pajamas optional.)

4) If you like Jerusalem artichoke (Helinathus tuberosus), prepare a bed and have them ready to plant.

5) Look up recipes for Jerusalem artichoke…YUMMY!!

6) Stream a movie and relax.

7) Cut late flowering clematis to a foot off the ground in late winter.

There are several varieties and species of clematis so keep a tag on the ones that need pruning. Research types of clematis. Do this step before actually cutting.

8) You can cut a few branches off your dogwood or forsythia and bring them inside for early flowering.

9) Now is the time to prune most fruit trees and look for winter pests, such as scale. If necessary, spray with organic products to deter them.

10) Make a date with a friend or with yourself to go to the U.S. Botanical Gardens, The Arboretum, or any public garden just to see nature at play. (A good thing to do if you have a Valentine.)

11) Pot a few clumps of crocuses from the garden as they emerge. In a sunny spot indoors, they will devel-

op blooms before the ones outside.

12) Sow seeds such as poppy, forget-me-nots, snapdragons, blanket flower, sweet peas, bachelor buttons and sea drift.

13) Take a leisurely walk in the neighborhood. Make this walk different. Go a different route.

Even if you are driving, go down a new street. See what’s new in the neighborhood.

14) Dig out any “needy plants” in your garden. It certainly makes room for new plants that might add more pop in the coming seasons.

(This can be applied to friends as well. While you are creating beds and borders in your garden, create and expand comfort zones or renegotiate boundaries with the people around you.)

15) Enjoy and pamper yourself in as many ways as possible. Go to a spa. See a play. Go to the movies.

Go out to a new restaurant for dinner. Try some things you have never done before.

16) Get the kids to a planting workshop. Take one yourself.

17) Oh yes…this is a time to prep herb seeds if you like. Research available herbs at OLD CITY green in mid-March. Workshops available, too.

February is but once a year.

Make the most of it! Relax and enjoy more. And give yourself some time to plan.

Frank Asher is owner/founder of OLD CITY green and Fairies’ Crossing: A landscape and gardening company.

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One World Fitness

by Dominique Steward

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One World Fitness Located on corner of 14th & S St. NW

ne World Fitness began after the owner decided that his purpose in the fitness industry was much more than just making people look good; he had mastered that. Now he wanted them to have the gift of health and general well-being.

With this vision, One World Fitness emerged and for the last decade has been one of the DC metro area’s top personal training studios. The philosophy of the studio and its team is to enlighten their clientele, ensure they are reaching their fitness goals, improve health and wellness and lastly to have them be advocates of a healthy lifestyle, thus referring others down the road of health and into the studio’s door.

This is done through educating the clientele on the core principles of what’s causing various issues in a person’s body. This doesn’t just stop at the cosmetics of the body. It gets into the quality of sleep, and even down to why people have cravings. The trainers act as guides and consultants to their clients, helping them find solutions if old habits sneak in and they make a workout program based on the individual’s health and cosmetic goals.

The services that this exclusive studio offers are mainly personal training and educational seminars about “Superfoods” and “How to Burn Belly Fat.”

Here’s a testimonial from a client: “I determined that I was going to continue the path of transformation and training, and simply tell the doctor that whatever was causing all this, he would have to just deal with it. I felt too good to turn back. I wasn’t able to get into see the doctor until Saturday (his office told me I could wait till then -- he wanted the time to fully brief me). And did he!

Reason for the concern . . . he wanted to know what had happened that caused my test results to be so good in less than a month’s time!! He agreed to my stopping taking the diuretics, the Metformin, the insulin (both lantus and humulog), the Concerta, and he took me off of all blood pressure medication and beta blockers. He was excited to see the significant amount of weight loss (per his scales over 33 lbs.) and ecstatic with the change in cholesterol levels! So, for the first time in 15 years, I am off of blood pressure medication!!

Please feel free to checkout One World’s website www. oneworldfitnessdc.com and see the testimonial page where peoples lives are changing one session at a time.

One World is located at 1738 14th Street NW. The hours of operation are M-F 6 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sat & Sun 8 a.m.-6 p.m. You can call 202483-1850 for more information. ◆ capitalcommunitynews.com ◆ 43

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Public Meeting for I-395 Air Rights Project Environmental Assessment The District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) invite you to attend a public meeting for the I-395 Air Rights Project Environmental Assessment in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 evaluation in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act. This public meeting will be held on

February 23, 2011 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Holy Rosary Church, 595 3rd St., NW, Washington, DC 20001 The study area is located between 2nd Street, 3rd Street, D Street, and H Street, NW Washington, DC. The project involves modifying one or more of the ramps currently connecting 2nd and 3rd Streets to I-395. These modifications are intended to maintain or enhance the functionality of the local and regional transportation network while allowing for seamless development within the air rights above I-395.

The purpose of the meeting is to afford all interested persons the opportunity to present their view regarding the project. Comments may also be submitted via e-mail to I395EA@stvinc.com or US mail to Brian Biddle, c/o STV Incorporated, 2722 Merrilee Drive, Suite 350, Fairfax, VA 22031.

DDOT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, its projects, programs, and services on the basis of race, color, national origin, or gender, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or on the basis of disability as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need special accommodations or language assistance services (translation or interpretation), please contact Judith Charles at 703-706-0128 at least one week in advance. These services will be provided free of charge

For more information on the project, please call 571-633-2220.

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