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Photos and Text by Jeff Malet www.maletphoto.com 1-2. Thousands of visitors attended the first half of the 2013 Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall which featured the culture of Hungary. The festival runs through July 7.

3. New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was starting pitcher for the Congressional Women’s Softball Team. The Bad News Babes of the Washington Press Corps defeated female Members of Congress by a score of 11-6 in a June 26 softball game that raised $125,000 for cancer research on Wednesday, June 26.

4. Rep. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., is excited to play in her first Congressional Women’s Softball game.

5-6. The Tea Party was back at the U.S. Capitol on June 19, upset about the Internal Revenue Service's alleged targeting of conservative groups and Congressional efforts at immigration reform.

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7. Free, live concerts are performed by the U.S. Navy Band every Tuesday evening during the Summer months on the United States Navy Memorial Plaza on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, between 6. 7th and 9th Streets in the District.

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By Rachel Scola Fireworks, celebration and road closings, oh my! The District Department of Transportation is advising participants to take notice of advisories that will impact July 4th travel.

ALEXANDRIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GARDEN PARTY

By Mary Bird The weather was glorious on June 20, as Isin and George Ludlow entertained supporters of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra at the Tenth Annual Garden Party.

Hosts George and Isin Ludlow

HOW TO GET PAULA DEEN OUT OF HER PICKLE There are many ways to serve up “Paula Deen.” Food Network prefers fried, and Smithfield will take her smoked.

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ON THE COVER: Kerry James Marshall Bang, 1994 acrylic and collage on canvas Courtesy of the Progressive Corporation, Mayfield Village, Ohio “In the Tower: Kerry James Marshall” will be on display at the National Gallery of Art from July 24, - December 7.

UP & COMING Mazza Jazz Enjoy a pleasant Saturday afternoon vibe at Mazza Gallerie with a Mazza Jazz performance on the first Saturday of every month this summer. On his saxophone, recording artist Rob Maletick leads ensembles of his own style of jazz. He’ll be on the mezzanine between Pampillonia Jewelers and Ann Taylor from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., May 4, June 1, July 6, and August 3. For further information, call 202-966-6114 or visit mazzagallerie.com. 5300 Wisconsin Ave., NW.

event go toward animal care and conservation at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and around the world. Now, that’s something worth toasting! Tickets range from $50 to $100. For more details, visit nationalzoo.si.edu. Smithsonian National Zoological Park, 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW. Men Against Breast Cancer’s 2nd Annual ‘Meet The New Newzdudes: Men In The Media’ Newzdudes by Men Against Breast Cancer is the first of its kind group in the country where male on-air talent from media affiliates across all spectrums are coming together for a common cause to help men be there for the women they love. Tickets are $25 and to learn more visit www. menagainstbreastcancer.org. Redline Gastrolounge; 707 G St., NW .

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The Castleton Festival: Opening Weekend The Castleton Festival -- music, theater and opera performed with fresh energy by the stars of tomorrow in two state-of-the-art theatres built on the grounds of Maestro Lorin Maazel’s Virginia home, Castleton Farms. For more information, visit www. castletonfestival.org. The Castleton Festival Theatre, 7 Castleton Meadows Lane, in Castleton, Rappahannock County, Va.

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Summer Concert Series Hosted by Marine Corps Heritage Foundation The Silent Drill Platoon is a 24-person rifle platoon that executes a drill exhibition without a word, exemplifying the precision and discipline emblematic of the Marine Corps. The museum will remain open until the start of the concert. This event will take place outside only, regardless of weather conditions. For more information, visit www.marineheritage.org. National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis, Highway, Triangle, Va. 22172.

Opening Day of Capital Fringe Fest Eighteen days of creative and uninhibited performances. Fun for all ages.

Capital Fringe Festival is a self-producing festival. Tickets range from $17 to $300.

Visit www.capitalfringe.org for locations and dates. 607 New York Ave., NW. Brew at the Zoo Raise your glass to conservation and join Friends of the National Zoo at its annual Brew at the Zoo, where you can sample the best beers from more than 60 craft and microbreweries. Proceeds from this festive

Union Market Drive-In: ‘Dr. Strangelove’ Union Market will host Washington D.C.’s first drive-in movie experience, which will screen on Fridays.

Watch classic Washington D.C.centric films on Union Market’s three-story wall. Pre-show festivities will include music, contests and special giveaways. A variety of Union Market vendors will also participate, serving food, drinks and fun snacks.

Visit unionmarketdc.com to learn more. Union Market, 1309 5th St., NE.

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Lake Anne Plaza – 4th Annual Ukulele Festival Ukulele fans will grab their ukes and converge on the Lake Anne waterfront in historic heart of Reston. The free music festival will feature performances by several internationally known and local ukulele musicians, music demonstrations, open to the public jam session, a beer garden, festival vendors, and other family friendly activities. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com for the performance line up. Lake Anne Plaza (Waterfront) - 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston, Va. 20190.

To participate and for full contest details, “LIKE” Where’s the MINI of Alexandria on Facebook and continue looking for clues and images.

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20th Annual Bach Festival Please join Grace Episcopal Church for the 20th Annual Bach Festival. There is a suggested donation of $20. For more information, email office@gracedc.org, or visit www.gracedc.org. Grace Episcopal Church, 1041 Wisconsin Ave., NW.

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Cocktail Happy Hour Capital City Ball presents a happy hour to support the fight against human trafficking and modern-day slavery. $15 suggested donation at door. Happy hour begins at 6:30 p.m. The Graham, 1075 Thomas Jefferson St., NW. ★

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western walls of Visitation Prep. Along a main campus walkway, the seven-floor triangular building will be near the Leavey Center.

Obama Speaks on Climate Change at Georgetown President Barack Obama outlined his administration’s comprehensive action plan to deal with climate change in a landmark speech at Georgetown University June 25. Obama addressed a small crowd and media from the steps of the Old North Building where George Washington and other presidents as recently as Bill Clinton have spoken.

Obama thanked supporters, government leaders and “the Hoyas in the house” and launched into a vigorous defense of his view on global warming -- outside in the humid heat of a Washington, D.C., summer afternoon. He outlined specifics on the Keystone pipeline question and sought to curb carbon pollution from power plants.

ANC Seeks More Time to Review Halcyon House Proposals The Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission met July 1 with a more-than-full agenda, especially for Old Georgetown Board project reviews.

Owners of Halcyon House at 3400 Prospect St., NW, sought ANC approval on a zoning exception for the building to be used by the S&R Foundation. (Sachiko Kuno and Ryuji Ueno also own Evermay on 28th Street, NW, and are founders of the S&R Foundation.)

Foundation attorney Alice Haase listed the pro-

Fillmore School Funds Restored The Fillmore Center for the Arts has had its full funding restored, saving jobs from being cut and preserving the chance for District students to deeply engage in the arts for another year. D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson announced the restoration of funding last week given the “recent, positive changes [to the] budget outlook for Fiscal Year 2014.” Parents were alarmed at the possibility of budget cuts, and there was even an online petition started from the Friends of Fillmore to urge Henderson to change her mind about funding.

The Late Jim Weaver Honored at Business Awards Lunch

President Barack Obama at Georgetown University June 25. Photo by Tim Riethmiller

grams and along with time constraints and limited attendance, especially those associated with the International Institute of Global Resilience, a think tank dedicated to improving the readiness of the emergency management community, and Illuminate which will present “enlightening lectures and discussions on a variety of topics that celebrate the ingenuity of the human spirit …” ANC chair Ron Lewis said he had “serious concerns about the intensity of use” of Halcyon House -- considering it is on a residential street and in a high-traffic area -- and wanted more time to review details of S&R’s proposals.

Halcyon Georgetown LLC along with the S&R Foundation is scheduled to meet with the Board of Zoning Sept. 10.

Georgetown University Promises New Dorm

By Fall 2015 Georgetown University representatives presented concept plans to the ANC July 1, describing a new 251-bed dormitory to be ready for occupancy by August 2015. The Northeast Triangle Residence Hall will be tucked between Reiss Science Building, Henle Village and the

The Georgetown Business Association held its annual Leadership Awards Luncheon at Sea Catch Restaurant & Raw Bar June 19 to posthumously honor Jim Weaver of W.T. Weaver & Sons with its Lifetime Achievement Award. The Weaver family has run the Weaver Hardware business -- founded in 1889 -- at 1208 Wisconsin Ave., NW, for generations. Weaver’s widow Peggy Weaver accepted the award along sons Bryce and Mike Weaver and daughter Joan Inglesby.

Bryce Weaver said that his father is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery on R Street and noted his parents would have celebrated their wedding

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anniversary a few weeks ago. “It is still raw for us,” Weaver said of his father, who died at the age of 81 on April 24 of cancer after being diagnosed only months earlier. “Our father was a wonderful gentleman.”

Weaver spoke of the business community’s “grand old parades,” put together by the likes of Tim Jackson of Swensen’s Ice Cream Parlor, Arnie Passman of the Hallmark Gallery, Rick Hinden of the Britches men’s store and David Roffman, retired publisher of the Georgetowner newspaper. (The parades in the 1980s were dedicated to “the Star-Spangled Banner” and its author Francis Scott Key, a Georgetown resident.) Weaver said the business award was “a consolation to our whole family” and that he accepted “for our dad and all those who passed away.”

Crime Reports: Robbery on C&O Canal, Assault on Wisconsin Ave. Around 5:15 p.m., June 26, a woman near Thomas Jefferson Street and C&O Canal had her cell phone taken from her. According to a report from the Metropolitan Police Department: “She was approached by three male subjects.

One male proceeded to snatch the iPhone. All subjects then fled on foot, last seen heading east along the towpath. The suspect that obtained the phone is described as a black male, 16 to

18 years old, wearing a bright blue T-shirt with blue jeans.”

Both the MPD and U.S. Park Police responded after a 911 call. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Park Police Investigative Section, 202-610-7505, or the Metropolitan Police Department, 202-7279099.

Also, MPD reports an assault by four suspects, June 30, around 3 a.m., 1200 block of Wisconsin Avenue. “During the assault property was removed from his pocket. The lookout was only described as four black males.” If anyone has information, call 202-727-9099.

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Woman Raped Near Waterfront Park, June 18 The Park Police arrested an adult male for an alleged sex abuse, reported on June 18 at 9 p.m. in the 1000 block of Wisconsin Ave., NW, according to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District listserv, and first reported by Georgetown Patch.

“The reported offense occurred in an area under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. United States Park Police arrested an adult male regarding this reported offense. …

Due to the sensitive nature of this offense, no information will be divulged regarding the identity, age or any relationship between the arrested suspect and the victim,” according to MPD. ★

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EDITORIAL/ OPINON

How We Celebrate the Fourth of July in Washington

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t’s the Fourth of July, as American as apple pie or Google, as we celebrate our country, our traditions, the way we live, eat, pray and love, march in parades, raise our children and pets, play and dance and sing our songs old and new.

In any parade, you’ll see soldiers, the drummer boy, the fife player, the revolutionary soldier with his rifle and bandaged head and faux Jeffersons, Franklins and Washingtons, heading for the park or the backyard and the barbecue and fireworks, if they haven’t been cancelled due to the sequester or the daily rain storms. We’ll look to the night skies on the National Mall, look out for squalls and bad weather and think of the

I Spy? You Spy? Is there anything more confusing, less understandable and more irritating than the NSA leaking sandal, or the contemps and characterizations surrounding the travels and would-be travels and status of the leaker Edward Snowden?

Snowden is being both pilloried (by the government and elected officials) and praised (by some in the media) and helped (by Wiki Leaks, the wholesale leakers of secret information), and

Founding Fathers.

Those fathers might recognize themselves in a parade but have a little more trouble recognizing their surroundings. In Washington, D.C., they would hear echoes of the cannon fire from Gettysburg but also the noises and murmurs of our political battles from DOMA to the Capitol Dome, the shadows of big government and the foibles of small government. Today, we worry about immigration—whom to let in, how to keep them from coming or bring them to citizenship, a question asked in small towns and argued in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty.

It’s the Fourth of July—sodas and crackerjacks, and heroes dead in forest

fires amid horrible heat. It’s baseball and spying, by the government of this nation and other governments, while in the Middle East, thousands are demonstrating for freedom.

We will watch Harper and Zimmerman and zombies this Fourth of July and celebrate ourselves in the Whitman manner, when he was celebrating not just himself but ourselves. We will again come to the National Mall by the thousands with Lincoln perched on his timeless chair, watching, it seems sometimes wistfully.

It is the Fourth of July, a Thursday like no other Thursday in 2013 in the capital city of Washington where we live in the world. ★

fussed over by the world and by potential (and reluctant) asylum givers.

Many Americans don’t know exactly what to make of it all—the words traitor and hero regards Snowden seem to be used interchangeably. His travels have put international relations among major powers in a state of tense stasis Now Vladimir Putin has Snowden on his hands in Moscow, and he seems hesitant to let him go or let him stay, send him on his way or protect him.

This seems to me momentously seri-

ous stuff, but in terms of understanding, a little like trying to hang on to jello.

Secrets, freedom of the press, (including the freedom to perhaps cool it for a while), the dark spectre of governments spying on each other (as if they didn’t before) are all part of the stories.

It seems like a muddle from which we, and for sure the Obama administration will never disengage itself. I spy, you spy, we spy, they spy, but does anybody really know (or want to know) what Everybody is doing? ★

Douglass Statue Saga: a Catalyst for D.C. Statehood

BY MARK P L OT K IN s we begin our celebration of our nation’s birthday, we in Washington, D.C., have a special reason to celebrate. On June 19, for the very first time, the citizens of D.C. were finally represented in the U.S. Capitol Building.

No, unfortunately, it was not with a voting representative or two U.S. senators, but with a glorious and magnificent sculpture in Emancipation Hall of D.C. resident and freedom fighter, Frederick Douglass.

Each of the 50 states has at least one statue. We, until a few weeks ago, had none.

A little history is in order. Many years ago, I observed a memorable ceremony in Statuary Hall in the Capitol Building.

Sacajawea, the Native American who guided Lewis and Clark on their Northwestern expedition, was being honored with a statue. It seemed to me the entire state of North Dakota was there. There was such a wonderful spirit of state solidarity and pride. I thought to myself: why doesn’t D.C. have a statue of its own?

I once had a very brief conversation with former Speaker of the House

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Dennis Hastert about this idea. Hastert was extremely unpleasant and hostile to the idea. In fact, he mumbled that “Then, the territories will want one,” (as if they were not U.S. citizens too).

On my radio commentaries and in articles, I frequently mentioned how a statue could be a catalyst for concrete action towards full D.C. statehood.

On July 15, 2012, I wrote an op-ed piece in the local opinions page of the Washington Post, headlined “Monuments to the Mistreatment of the District.” Accompanying the article was a picture of the sculpture of Douglass which Steven Weitzman had so beautifully done.

On June 19, the ceremony finally took place. But the ceremony was seriously marred by one of our own elected officials, who failed to share the credit for this momentous moment.

D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton navigated the bill through Congress but she never once mentioned the essential role that others played.

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Anthony Williams and widow of the first appointed and elected Mayor Walter Washington, Mary Washington. She couldn’t have missed them. They were sitting in the front row.

Second, she ignored the sculptor Steve Weitzman, who lovingly created this powerful presence in bronze. This was inexcusable.

And, finally, the councilmember who secured the funding and was most responsible for the statue actually being constructed, Jack Evans, was never acknowledged. This brazen and deliberate omission by Norton has to be called out.

The highlight of the day was the inspiring remarks of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and, best of all, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s stirring endorsement of D.C. statehood by saying he had “signed on” to the D.C. statehood bill.

Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., the introducer of the bill, said he would hold hearings in the fall. The statue had achieved its purpose. Now, things are starting to happen. ★ Mark Plotkin is the political analyst for WTTG-Fox5.

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Jack Evans Report: The Budget and Our Schools

BY JACK EVANS voted in support of the 2014 budget this week, because it was a big step in the right direction for our city. From education and the arts to affordable housing and public safety to tax relief for seniors and all of our residents, all stakeholders in our city should feel like they did well this budget cycle. It doesn’t hurt, of course, when the chief financial officer announces a couple of days before the final vote that there will be millions of “new” dollars available to spend due to our economic recovery.

One big focus of mine is our education system. During the past couple of years, I have worked on a number of issues relating to education, such as introducing a bill to mandate that each public school have at least one full time librarian, art teacher, music teacher, and PE teacher. Despite having the highest per-pupil funding formula in the country, our schools seem to be lacking some basic resources.

Another of these basic resources is school libraries. I have heard reports of multi-million dollar school modernization projects being completed, including great new library facilities, but the libraries have no books! All school modernization projects have a built in budgetary cushion in case of cost overruns, so at the budget vote, I moved an amendment to require that excess school modernization funds at the end of a project first be used to purchase an initial circulation of library materials before being diverted to other government projects.

I also worked hard to ensure that Garrison and Francis-Stevens remained open after they were initially put on the school closure list.

More recently, I fought to restore full funding for the Fillmore Arts Center, which provides arts education to many elementary students in the District. I heard from many distraught parents throughout the city when the original decision to cut funding for Fillmore was announced. Fillmore provides education in drama, music and fine art, and is a gem in the DCPS system.

Fillmore is such an asset to participating schools because it provides a breadth and depth of arts and music offerings beyond what each school could do on its own. This is also a big part of why I support government funding for the arts, in general. Partnerships with entities like the Smithsonian and other local arts organizations fill a critical gap in the arts education available at so many of our public schools. The programs at Fillmore offer the ability for students to participate in dance and drama activities as well as art projects and music instruction, which always seem to be the first things cut in the school system. I want to thank the Chancellor for restoring this important funding.

The budget also included a number of other important educationrelated items, such as: $11 million to increase early-childhood program infant and toddler slots by 200 and an increase in the quality of existing infant and toddler slots by increasing the child care subsidy rate by 10%; nearly $2 million to expand the school-based mental health program; nearly $800,000 to expand the Metrobus and Metrorail subsidy to include students up to 21 years old if they are still attending high school; $4 million for a new School Technology Fund; $2.8 million to upgrade the DCStars system in the public schools; and $4 million to expand adult literacy and career and technology education programs. We still have quite a way to go to turn around a system that isn’t producing the results that we all expect, but I am encouraged by steps we are taking and the government’s continued commitment to education in this year’s budget.

Finally, I want to at least briefly mention one other budget action.

At my initiative, the Council voted to reduce our sales tax from 6% to 5.75%. The sales tax is a regressive tax that the government unwisely chose to increase a couple of years ago, so I am glad to finally return it to its original rate. ★

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Ezrailson’s Reddz Trading Opens on Wisconsin Ave. A little bit of now-gone hot Georgetown businesses, Commander Salamander and Up Against the Wall, are back on the street. Reddz Trading, a resale clothing shop, opened at 1413 Wisconsin Ave, NW, last week, in the old antique rug shop next to CVS. Also with a Bethesda store, the business is owned by Wendy “Red” Ezrailson, who with her husband and others ran those other trendy clothing days for several decades. “Reddz is a modern approach to recycled designer clothing and accessories,” the company promises. “Save money, make money or trade for something fresh. Upscale resale is like consignment, but Reddz pays cash for your clothes.”

Noodles and Co. Opens Near Safeway

Takanashi and Ken Yamamoto, Kintaro will meet with D.C.’s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration to get the final O.K.

Max’s Ice Cream to Stay Through Oct. 31 Max’s Best Ice Cream gets to stay at 2416 Wisconsin Ave., NW, through Oct. 31, in a deal with the business owner Max Kehani and landlords Gail and Barbara Bassin. The popular shop in Glover Park for two decades had its lease extended past the June 30 deadline after the neighborhood protested the upcoming move.

Lawyers for both parties stated: “Max’s Best Ice Cream will continue in business at 2416 Wisconsin Avenue through October 31, 2013.

Max and Gail and Barbara Bassin, the owners of the property, have agreed that this represents a fair and reasonable outcome for all involved.

It gives Max and the community the benefit of having Max’s Best Ice Cream in Glover Park for the entire 2013 summer and part of the fall.

We are grateful to John Snedden and Rocklands Barbeque without whose active support this arrangement could not have been achieved.”

By Nov. 1, however, the business will have to move, and the space will be taken over by next-door Rocklands Barbecue.

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Kintaro to Get Temporary Liquor License Kintaro, the Japanense restaurant that opened in May at 1039 33rd St., NW., in the former L. Chocolatier space, received approval during the July 1 advisory neighborhood commission meeting to request a “Stipulated License while license is pending.” Run by Tetsuro

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Rates Take Spike After Fed Comments

BY BILL STA RRE L S

June was a horrible month for mortgage interest rates. Interest rates hit their recent lows in May when the average 30-year fixed rate loan was 3.4%. Rates for the last week of June hit 4.45% a jump of just over one hundred basis points. In the second quarter, the quarterly rise in rates was the highest since the fourth quarter of 2010.

The catalyst for the rate jump was Wall Street’s reaction to the Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s June 19 news conference.

The following are the comments that moved the markets: “If the incoming data are broadly consistent with this forecast, the committee currently anticipates that it would be appropriate to moderate the monthly pace of purchases later this year; and if the subsequent data remain broadly aligned with our current expectations for the economy, we would continue to reduce the pace of purchases in measured steps through the first half of next year, ending purchases around midyear.”

After the extreme move in the markets, there has been a lot written about the likely overreaction of the markets to Bernanke’s words.

Wall Street Journal economics editor David Wessel wrote a column, “A Hawkish Signal Bernanke Didn’t Send,” He wrote the markets overreacted to the Fed’s statements. “Futures markets are betting the Fed might lift short-term

rates from zero as soon as mid-2014. “That is neither what Mr. Bernanke expected nor what he meant.” Wessel explained that Bernanke said, “There is no change in policy here” at the Fed’s news conference.

After reactions to Bernanke’s statement, the Fed started to clarify the Fed’s positions to temper the market reactions. Fed Governor Jeremy Stein was quoted as saying that the Fed did not want to raise rates until 2015 or later.

Even St. Louis Fed President James Bullard, who is known as an interest rate and inflation hawk, shifted his position on raising rates. He has acknowledged that inflation is running substantially below the Fed’s 2% target.

The Fed has set a long-term inflation target of 2% when the bank would begin to tighten monetary policy. Inflation remains very low.

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n the Internet age, auctions might seem outdated and irrelevant. Yet auction houses continue to be effective marketplaces for everything from fine art to gourmet wine to bejeweled dog collars.

For those unaware, auction houses are intermediaries between buyers and sellers -- the original eBay. If, for example, you want to sell a diamondencrusted Barbie, you could contact a house and arrange for the doll to be auctioned. These arrangements involve setting your minimum selling price, transporting your item to the saleroom, settling on the commission amount to be taken by the auction house, and signing a contract.

Or, if you wanted to buy an original Steve Jobs’s Apple computer, you could work with a specialist from the auction house to find your dream work. Then, when the auction takes place, you would bid in-person, over the phone, or online and pay.

This specific example is actually on auction through Christie’s until July 9.

Some of the most prominent auction houses include Weschler’s, Potomack Company, Sotheby’s, Bonham’s, and Doyle New York. Weschler’s and Potomack Company are the only ones located in the Washington area. The other companies have sales rooms in New York City and across the world.

To become an auction buff, here are the key words to know: Auctioneer – the trained professional who conducts the auction Lot – an object or group of objects being exhibited in the auction Sale number – a lot’s identification code

Sotheby’s London Château Pétrus 1967

Auction Date: June 20 Auction Date: July 17 Estimate: $10,000-$14,000 Sotheby’s London will offer a unique day for wine lovers to experience a taste of the Finest and Rarest Wines. This sale will feature extraordinary collections from Bordeaux and Burgundy to the Spanish Vega Sicilia. Wine lovers can enjoy a tour of wines from the 1960s, all the way to the 21st century. These exquisite wines will be available in bottles and magnums. Don’t forget to look out for the Château Pétrus 1967, a wine that will leave you wondering and wanting more.

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West Elm Provenance – the history describing the object’s chain of ownership since creation Chattel – the physical goods of an estate, such as furniture and cars Auction block – the object currently being auctioned Paddle – the instrument bidders use to communicate their bid to the auctioneer Bidder number – a bidder’s identification number used on the paddle Reserve price – the pre-established, minimum amount the owner will accept Hammer price – the amount of the winning bid Buyer’s premium – the amount paid between the hammer and total purchase prices Ring – the auction location Whether you’re searching for that perfect Roman sculpture to complete your living room or Moscato to complement your favorite dessert, these terms will help you raise that paddle confidently. Check out a few upcoming events for the summer and happy auctioning. ★

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t seems nearly impossible to suppose that two of the Founding Fathers and ex-presidents could have both died on the Fourth of July, exactly 50 years after their signing of the Declaration of Independence. But, that’s just what happened. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who made history on so many levels, forged a great friendship when they worked together during the drafting of the Declaration.

Jefferson, Adams and his wife Abigail, were neighbors and confidants in Paris right after our revolution and at the beginning of the French Revolution. But, the two men were very different personalities, and their political views on how to run the country and deal with foreign affairs grew further and further apart during the 25 years between 1775 and 1800, when their rivalry and resulting animosities grew with Jefferson pursuing a more liberal stance with his Republican Party and Adams taking over leadership of the more conservative Federalist Party.

The rift became complete when Jefferson defeated Adams in a very bitter and tight presidential race in 1800, which many historians believe to have been the worst time in American history for extreme partisan politics in Washington.

Adams retired to his family home in Massachusetts, and the two men, who had exchanged hundreds of letters and hours of conversation over the years, literally stopped talking to each other for the next ten years.

A mutual friend, Dr. Benjamin Rush, also a fellow signer of the Declaration, was pained by the animosity between the two men which had lasted so long.

He said he had a dream about Jefferson and Adams and woke feeling that he had to intervene. So, he wrote to each and brokered peace between them, asking them to forget and forgive and remember their former friendship which had carried them through such turbulent times.

That broke the ice and the two men resumed a remarkable epistolary friendship. Although they

disagreed on many topics, their admiration for each other allowed them to discuss their differences without losing the friendship.

Shortly after the rapprochement, Benjamin Rush died and both Jefferson and Adams expressed their gratitude to Rush for bringing them together again. They continued to correspond for the next 15 years.

When the government decided to have a huge 50-year celebration of the signing of the Declaration in Washington, the two men were invited to speak at the anniversary.

But, it was not to happen, because by the time summer came, they were both too weak and sick to make the trip.

As the anniversary approached in Washington, D.C., Adams in Quincy, Mass., and Jefferson at Monticello in Virginia were both critically ill. On the morning of July 3, Jefferson woke up long enough to ask what day it was. When he found out it was only the 3rd, he managed to hang on until 1 p.m. of July 4th, when he breathed his last. Adams, in his sickbed in Quincy, Mass., would not have known that Jefferson had just died, and his last words were “Jefferson survives,” even though Jefferson had already died five hours earlier.

But it must have been a great consolation for Adams to die knowing that, 50 years after he helped to change the world, his own son, John Quincy Adams, was President of the United States.★ Donna Evers, devers@eversco.com is the owner and broker of Evers & Co. Real Estate, the largest woman owned and run real estate firm in the Washington metro area; she is also the proprietor of Twin oaks Tavern Winery in Bluemont, Virginia, and a devoted student of Washington area history.

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Marshall’s America

BY ARI POST

Kerry James Marshall; Great America, 1994 Provided by National Gallery of Art, Washington, Gift of the Collectors Committee

Almost everything you should want to know about the monumental paintings of Kerry James Marshall is infinitely accessible in a way that the work of past masters could never be. One of the most celebrated painters currently working in the United States, Marshall makes work about African American identity and experience, and the narratives of their history that have been widely excluded from our country’s ever broadening patrimony. He also proves himself a discerning and eloquent ambassador to not only his own work, but to art history and an alternative American heritage.

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information half as well as the artist himself, which he has abundantly done. His Q&A with curator James Meyer in the exhibit brochure is a wonderful and enlightening dialogue, and each painting in the show is accompanied by a panel with richly informative descriptions. It was all said before I even got to it. As a critic, my job is to hopefully get at the root of an issue, but these roots already seem so beautifully tended.

What do you talk about with a brilliant artist who so creatively and intelligently offers you every avenue into his life’s work before you even sit down with him? It becomes a surprising

Kerry James Marshall Study for “Bang,” 1994

Artist, Kerry James Marshall speaks at June 26th press preview at the National Gallery of Art.

There is no better explanation or critique of Marshall’s work than what comes from Marshall himself, and a quick Google search yields hours of interviews and video recordings—from a recent lecture at the Smithsonian, to documentary features, college guest talks and semi-formal conversations with museum curators. This is an artist who does not mince words. He holds forth on a vast array of topics—from the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the African American experience, to Hans Holbein, to the extant psychological turmoil of present-day Iraq—examining everything from an incisively self-aware, curious, and optimistic perspective.

And this isn’t even to talk about his paintings currently on view at the National Gallery.

I was scheduled to interview Marshall on June 27, the day before an exhibition of his work opened at the National Gallery of Art as part of their In the Tower series, which focuses on artistic developments since the mid-20th century. Over the past few years, the Tower series has featured Mel Bochner, Nam Jun Paik, Mark Rothko and Phillip Guston, to name a few. Marshall’s work fits uniquely within the series’ ostensible focus on the evolution of the Western artistic tradition.

His work speaks to art history, dealing with subjects from the Renaissance through modernism. But Marshall departs broadly from these institutions commonly featured in the National Gallery, drawing on his inordinate knowledge of African diasporic culture and

iconography, as well as alternative and commercial visual languages. While it functions as art (and beautifully so), it also explores a tension between the historically gentrified privilege of fine art and a black American social history on the receiving end of severe economic and cultural exclusion.

“The history and the subtext of race is always present in the United States whether we recognize it or not,” Marshall says. “It’s part of the intellectual air that we breathe. But art has always occupied in a rarified social strata. Most of what we see in museums now was once in somebody’s house—these were all privately owned things that circulated among the aristocracy.”

Born in Birmingham Alabama in 1955, Marshall grew up in South Central Los Angeles, where he observed firsthand the social tumult brought about by the Black Power and Civil Rights movements. Strongly influenced by his experiences, he developed a signature artistic style in the 1980s that involved the use of figures that are essentially and literally black—flat shades of stark, inky darkness that recall Greek black-figure vase paintings—representing a culture of separation with distinct inner and outer appearances. To this day, his work continues to confront racial stereotypes within American society, forcing his audience to consider a very basic but difficult question: how do we, individually and as a society, perceive the black experience?

Prior to our meeting, I spent a few hours

alone in Marshall’s exhibit, which is composed of 10 paintings and more than 20 preparatory drawings, including the landmark canvas “Great America” which the National Gallery acquired in 2011. The paintings in the main gallery work together to form a patchwork of corresponding icons, figures and allusions. He employs painting techniques as a visual vocabulary, combining physical gestures of abstraction, modernism, pop art and Renaissance influence while stripping them of their inherent intentions. In “Great America,” for instance, a coarse block of blue-white paint that evokes the nonobjective abstraction of someone like Hans Hofmann becomes an antithetical mechanism for narrative erasure, leaving a vacuous hole in the middle of a seascape.

That seascape, however, is the territory of a piece that deals directly with the experience of African slaves forcibly transported by European investors from their homeland to the New World through the Middle Passage.

This journey of inconceivable suffering, where nearly 2 million died at sea, is a great void in African American culture, as Marshall explains it, from which grew enduring cultural attitudes and dispositions. “We can only locate our point of origin at a ‘no place’ in the middle of a vast sea,” he says. “It represents nothingness.”

This abstract mark that floats over the water comes from the Western canon of art history, but Marshall links it to the lost cultural legacy of native African societies. It is an almost literal representation of the “nothingness” that remains, and so it also retains the essential principals of contemporary abstraction. It is a convoluted relationship to both art and history, and one that Marshall makes sure is impossible to understand without accepting them as a single, unified idea.

All of this discussion is about a series of brushstrokes in the corner of “Great America,” forgetting its banners of text, esoteric African symbols, figural allusions and other interwoven Western and African tropes that fill the canvas.

As Marshall will be the first to admit, “The point is it’s complicated.”

But I cannot pretend to understand all the connections between Marshall’s cross-pollinated genius, and I cannot distill or communicate the

challenge to just think of anything to say.

Marshall is a leading contemporary artist who represents the future of our cultural inheritance, and leading up to the 4th of July at the end of a difficult and emotionally fraught year of political and cultural turmoil (even by today’s standards), it became an opportunity to reflect on the art and cultural legacy of our American heritage.

I asked him about his early artistic influences—mid-century black artists like Charles White who have been largely forgotten—and he described how he came to terms with the burdens of race in art. “I had to come to terms with the fact that this work is masterwork, but no one else seems to think that,” he said. “Is there a deficiency in the work or a deficiency in the people who validate it?

And if my heroes as artists always ended up on the second or third tier, does that mean I am aspiring to be a second rate artist?”

He explained in our conversation the evolution of African American mythology in a way that tied in pervasive issues of violence and crime in black communities as a consequence of oppression, and how it became clear to him through the American invasion of Iraq.

He talked about the perception of primitive art by modern audiences as “less than art,” and the value of protest illuminated by Martin Luther King’s handwritten letter from a jail cell in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963. What is most impressive in listening to Marshall speak is the way he is able to connect art and ideas from different eras and continents into a kind of ecstatic worldview.

Marshall’s exhibit is a landmark moment for the National Gallery of Art, and maybe for art in America. It is the first solo show by a living black artist in our country’s foremost museum of visual art, which is significant for the institution, for the city of Washington, and for Marshall’s own deserving place in history.

The lessons in it are not always easy to take, but the exploration and discomfort is part of a process of growth we ought not and cannot avoid.

For the full conversation with Kerry James Marshall, scan the QR code below, or visit www.Georgetowner. com and click on Arts and Society.

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From asparagus and strawberries to fresh lettuce, zucchini and eggplant, there is a certain sensation about being able to simply eat nature’s offerings right out of the ground that is unique from other seasons.

Perhaps it is the soft, crisp seasonality of these fruits and veggies, which lend themselves to a myriad of flavor sensations, but the varieties and flavors of local produce are stunning. They awaken a spirit within us of a more primal nature— and one that also wouldn’t mind drizzling olive oil and basil over a sliced red tomato and kicking back with a bottle of Viognier.

Farmer’s markets, simply put, offer the best and freshest produce in the area. And with more than 160 farmers markets in and around the nation’s capital, you’re sure to find one no matter where you are or what day you shop. Farmers empty their trucks of recently harvested produce throughout the week, coming in from Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia with more than just fruits and vegetables, but local honey, homemade jams, fresh flow-

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Lydia’s Fields is a Wheatland, Va., based farm that sells their produce at Arlington Courthouse Farmers Market in Va. and the Market at UMD in College Park, Md., as well as supplying restaurants around the area. Marsha, who helps run the farm, has a long list of her veggies to watch right now: kohlrabi, Swiss chard, squash blossoms, escarole, cucumbers, summer squash and eggplant are all on her list, with a few other curveballs. Dandelion greens, for instance, are a dense and bitter green leaf that looks like a weed—in fact, it is a weed—but is known throughout the farming community for its nutritional value, loaded with vitamin A and calcium.

If you cook them the right way and pair them with the right ingredients, they become a unique and tasty treat. Because the greens are bitter, they pair perfectly with rich flavors: think goat cheese, egg yolk, bacon, potatoes.

A long-standing favorite of many farmers is also kale—resilient and hearty, it is as nutritiously dense as it is tasty. Red Russian kale is a slightly softer variety which cooks faster and, if you can acclimate yourself, is even edible raw.

Marsha’s recipe for red Russian kale salad is a winner. For the dressing, mix tahini with olive oil, pressed garlic, salt and pepper (think of it as hummus dressing), and squeeze a good amount of lemon over the kale about fifteen minutes beforehand to soften. Mix the greens with the

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Gardeners Gourmet is a farm in Westminster, Md., that sells their produce at the farmers markets at Dupont Circle and Eastern Market. While they offer a variety of delicious vegetables, and other occasional treats like rhubarb squares, Gardeners Gourmet is renowned for their greens: mesclun, spinach, arugula, indigo frisee, pea shoots, sorrel and many others. The rich lemon-flavored sorrel serves as a unique bed for grilled or roasted fish, and as the juices drip down it form a natural sort of citrus dressing.

Pea shoots are wonderful sautéed with eggs, and the spicy indigo is a great addition to a salad mix with real kick.

Abundant stalks of basil, which are present at almost every farmer’s stall, Dandelion greens beg for fresh pesto, and most of the dressing, and toss with roasted pine nuts, dried market purveyors are happy to discuss their cranberries or raisins, and even chickpeas for personal variations. Chad, who works for Laurel texture, then serve as a starter salad or eat with Grove Farms in Westmoreland, Va., substitutes a hunk of artisan bread for lunch. There’s easily pine nuts with sunflower seeds—it’s a unique enough flavor and nutrition in there for a light flavor experience, a little easier on the wallet, and wonderfully nutritious. You can try substimeal.

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Farmers Markets Throughout D.C Adams Morgan Farmers Market Columbia Road and 18th Street NW 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 1-Dec. 21 All Souls Episcopal Church Woodley Place and Cathedral Avenue 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, May-Christmas Bloomingdale Farmers Market First and R streets NW 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, May 12-Nov. 24

Columbia Heights Community Marketplace 14th and Kenyon streets and Park Road NW 9 a.m-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 4-Dec. 14 D.C. Open-Air Farmers Market at RFK Stadium Benning Road and Oklahoma Avenue NE (Parking Lot No. 6) 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, year-round, unless there is a game at RFK

Brookland Farmers Market 10th and Otis streets NE 3:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays June 4-Oct. 29 Capital Harvest on the Plaza 13th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue 11 a.m-3 p.m. Fridays, April 27-Dec. 7 Chevy Chase/Broad Branch Farmers Market 5701 Broad Branch Rd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, year-round

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Farmers Markets Throughout D.C Continued Dupont Circle FreshFarm Market 20th Street NW between Massachusetts and Connecticut avenues (PNC Bank parking lot) Sundays, year-round: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

April 7-Dec. 29; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 5-March 30

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Eastern Market Outdoor Farmers Market 225 Seventh St. SE 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, year-round; 3-7 p.m Tuesdays, year-round Edgewood Farmers Market 680 Rhode Island Avenue NE 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, June 15-Nov. 23 Georgetown Farmers Market in Rose Park 26th and O streets NW (by the playground) 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, May 1-Oct. 30 Glover Park-Burleith Farmers Market Wisconsin Avenue and 34th Street (Hardy Middle School parking lot, across from Safeway) 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 11-Nov. 23 H Street FreshFarm Market 1300 H St. NE. 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, April 20-Dec. 21 Mount Pleasant Farmers Market 17th and Lamont and

Mount Pleasant streets NW (Lamont Plaza) 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, April 6-Dec. 21 New Morning Farmers Market 36th Street and Alton Place NW (Sheridan School parking lot) 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 1-March 8, 2014; 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays, June 4-Sept. 24 Palisades Farmers Market 48th Place NW and MacArthur Boulevard 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, year-round Penn Quarter FreshFarm Market North end of Eighth Street NW, between D and E streets NW 3-7 p.m. Thursdays, March 21-Dec. 19 Petworth Community Market Ninth Street NW between Georgia Avenue and Upshur Street 4-8 p.m. Fridays, May 3 -Oct. 25 USDA Farmers Market 12th Street and Independence Avenue SW 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays, June 7-Nov. 22 Wellness Works Farmers Market 1900 E St. NW (Office of Personnel Management) 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, June 5-Oct. 30

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1226 36th St. NW With the ambiance of an elegant country inn, 1789 features classically based American cuisine – the finest regional game, fish and produce available.

Open seven nights a week.

Jackets suggested.

Complimentary valet parking. www.1789restaurant.com

BANGKOK JOE’S

3000 K St. NW (One block from Georgetown AMC Loews Georgetown 14) Georgetown introduces Washington’s first “Dumpling Bar” featuring more than 12 varieties.

Come and enjoy the new exotic Thai cuisine inspired by French cooking techniques. Bangkok Joe’s is upscale, colorful and refined. Absolutely the perfect place for lunch or dinner or just a private gathering.

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3124-28 M St. NW A friendly French Bistro in the heart of historic Georgetown since 1975. Executive chef and owner Gerard Cabrol came to Washington, D.C. 32 years ago, bringing with him home recipes from southwestern France. Our specialties include our famous Poulet Bistro (tarragon rotisserie chicken), Minute steak Maitre d’Hotel (steak and pomme frit¬es), Steak Tartare, freshly pre¬pared seafood, veal, lamb and duck dishes and the best Eggs Benedict in town. In addition to varying daily specials. www.bistrofrancaisdc.com

1736 Wisconsin Ave. NW Come and see for yourself why Bistrot Lepic, with its classical, regional and contemporary cuisine, has been voted best bistro in D.C. by the Zagat Guide.

And now with its Wine bar, you can enjoy “appeteasers”, full bar service, complimentary wine tasting every Tuesday and a new Private Room. The regular menu is always available. Open everyday. Lunch & Dinner. Now Serving Brunch Saturday and Sunday 11-3pm Reservations suggested. www.bistrotlepic.com

1522 Wisconsin Ave. NW Captivating customers since 2003, Café Bonaparte has been dubbed the “quintessential” European café featuring award winning crepes & arguably the “best” coffee in D.C.! Other can’t miss attractions are, the famous weekend brunch every Sat. and Sun. until 3pm, our late-night weekend hours serving sweet and savory crepes until 1 a.m., Fri-Sat evenings and the alluring sounds of the Syssi & Marc jazz duo every other Wed. at 7:30pm.

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BISTRO FRANCAIS

3205 K St. NW A Georgetown tradition for over 40 years, this friendly neighborhood restaurant/saloon features fresh seafood, burgers, award-winning ribs and specialty salads & sandwiches.

Daily lunch & dinner specials.

Late night dining (until midnight Sun.-Thu., 1am Fri.-Sat.) Champagne brunch served Sat. & Sun. until 4pm Open Mon.-Thu. 11:30am - 2am Fri.Sat. 11:30am - 3am. Sun 11am.2am. Kids’ Menu Available.

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One Washington Circle. NW Washington, DC 22037 Circle Bistro presents artful favorites that reflect our adventurous and sophisticated kitchen.

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Featuring Happy Hour weekdays from 5pm-7pm, live music every Saturday from 8pm-12 midnight, and an a la carte Sunday Brunch from 11:30am-2:30pm.

3236 M St. NW This animated tavern, in the heart of Georgetown, popularized saloon food and practically invented Sunday brunch.

Clyde’s is the People’s Choice for bacon cheeseburgers, steaks, fresh seafood, grilled chicken salads, fresh pastas and desserts. www.clydes.com

Open dailyfor breakfast, lunch and dinner.

1310 Wisconsin Ave. NW Reminiscent of the classic American Grills, Daily Grill is best known for its large portions of fresh seasonal fare including Steaks & Chops, Cobb Salad, Meatloaf and Warm Berry Cobbler.

Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.Visit our other locations at 18th & M Sts NW and Tysons Corner. www.dailygrill.com

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3251 Prospect St. NW Authentic Thai food in the heart of Georgetown. The warm atmosphere, attentive service, and variety of wines and cocktails in this contemporary establishment only add to the rich culture and authentic cuisine inspired by Thailand.

With an array of authentic dishes, from Lahb Gai (spicy chicken salad) and Pad Thai, to contemporary dishes like Panang soft shell crab and papaya salad, the dynamic menu and spectacular drinks will have you coming back time and time again.

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3251 Prospect St. NW Established in 1991, Peacock Cafe is a tradition in Georgetown life. The tremendous popularity of The Peacock Happy Day Brunch in Washington, D.C. is legendary. The breakfast and brunch selections offer wonderful variety and there is a new selection of fresh, spectacular desserts everyday. The Peacock Café in Georgetown, D.C. — a fabulous menu for the entire family.

Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 10:30pm Friday: 11:30am - 12:00am Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00am Sunday: 9:00am - 10:30pm

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1054 31st St. NW Lovers of history and seafood can always find something to tempt their palette.

Overlooking the historic C&O canal, we offer fresh seafood simply prepared in a casual relaxed atmosphere.

Join us for happy hour Monday – Friday from 5:00pm-7:00pm featuring $1.00 oysters and half priced drinks.

Lunch Mon-Sat 11:00am-3:00pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm Complimentary Parking www.seacatchrestaurant.com (202) 337-8855

1063 Wisconsin Ave., NW Filomena is a Georgetown landmark that has endured the test of time and is now celebrating 30 years. Our old-world cooking styles & recipes brought to America by the early Italian immigrants, alongside the culinary cutting edge creations of Italy’s foods of today, executed by our award winning Italian Chef. Try our spectacular Lunch buffet on Fri. & Saturdays or our Sunday Brunch, Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner. www.filomena.com

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3000 K St. NW, Suite 100 Washington, DC 20007 Eclectic American cuisine, Coupled with enchanting views of the Potomac River make Sequoia a one of a kind dining experience.

Offering a dynamic atmosphere featuring a mesquite wood fire grill, sensational drinks, and renowned River Bar. No matter the occasion, Sequoia will provide an unforgettable dining experience. www.arkrestaurants.com /sequoia_dc.html

1201 F St. NW Ranked one of the most popular seafood restaurants in D.C., “this cosmopolitan” send-up of a vintage supper club that’s styled after a ‘40’s-era ocean liner is appointed with cherry wood and red leather booths, infused with a “clubby, old money” atmosphere. The menu showcases “intelligently” prepared fish dishes that “recall an earlier time of elegant” dining. What’s more, “nothing” is snobbish here.

Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-5pm.

Dinner: Mon-Thur 5-10pm, Fri & Sat 5-11pm, Sun 5-9pm. www.theoceanaire.com

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Cocktail of the Month: La Cusquenita Linda

BY J ODY K URA S H

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eruvians are crazy for pisco. Not only is pisco, a grape brandy produced in Peru, the country’s national liquor, there are two public holidays celebrating its virtues. National Pisco Sour Day is celebrated during the first Saturday of February and National Pisco Day on the fourth Sunday of July. So one afternoon as I wandered the touristy corridor of Cuzco between the Plaza des Armes and San Blas, I wasn’t taken by surprise when I strolled by a storefront identifying itself as the Museo de Pisco (Pisco Museum). It seemed perfectly logical in this tourist mecca for a pisco museum to exist.

With its walls filled with diagrams, graphs and maps explaining the pisco-making process, distillation equipment on display, and a vast collection of bottles behind the bar, I was ready to spend a cultural day communing with this local elixir. It didn’t take long, however, to deduce that the Museo de Pisco was actually a bar disguised as a museum. This revelation did not sour my visit in any way.

While not official guides, I quickly realized that the bartending staff here had an encyclopedic knowledge about pisco and were eager to educate a gringa about their country’s pride and joy. Not only was I given a primer on the distillation process, but barman Ruben Dario educated me about the specific grape varietals used for pisco and the difference the each grape imparts on the finished product.

The bar stocks more than 40 brands of pisco, each of them with their own unique qualities.

After asking several questions about the merits of different types, another bartender, Joe Rojas Garcia, was kind enough to offer me a taste of some of his favorites. As a resident of Peru, I

had been drinking pisco for nine months at this point, but I had never taken the time to explore the subtle differences in various varieties.

While I was familiar with the most popular cocktails, pisco sour, Maracuayo sour (made from a local fruit), and Te Macho, (pisco and coca tea), I was instantly intrigued by the bar’s extensive cocktail menu.

Overwhelmed by all the choices, I asked Joe what he recommended. In a flirty move, he suggested the Cusquenita Linda, literally translated, “pretty little lady from Cusco.” The cocktail is a mixture of pisco, cassis, lime and aguaymanto juice.

Aguaymanto is a fruit native to Andean region of South America, also known as the capegooseberry, golden berry or Incan berry. It has a tart, yet slightly sweet, flavor. Herbalists have used it as a folk remedy for diabetes, inflammation and asthma.

Not being a fan of sweet drinks, the fruit mixture intrigued me. The red-orange drink was presented in a martini glass with a cheery star fruit garnish. The mixture of sharp Aguaymanto with the piquant blackcurrant flavor of the cassis and sour lime proved a fitting foil for the crisp, Joe Rojas Garcia mixes a Cusquenita Linda cocktail at the Museo de Pisco in Cusco, Peru. clean and tangy flavor of pisco. The overall result was a sublime and unique tipple that was and ginger.

LA CUSQUENITA LINDA captivating and refreshing at the same time.

It would be easy to spend an entire afternoon 2 oz Pisco As I savored my cocktail, a tour group or evening at the Pisco Museum, engaging with 2 oz Aquaymanto juice arrived, and I was able to absorb another educa- the friendly staff and sampling the many delica¼ oz Lime juice tion lecture from their guide, as well as sip on a cies. This year, Peru’s National Pisco day falls ¼ oz sugar free sample of pisco punch, mixed with lime and on July 28. Wherever you may be on that day, 1 oz crème de Cassis pineapple, offered to the group. I also watched celebrate it with a South American pisco treat.★ Mix ingredients in a shaker with ice, as another bartender prepared one of the many then pour into a martini glass. Garnish with pisco infusions made in-house, which include star fruit. morado (purple corn), eucalyptus, chili pepper

Cooking and Camaraderie at 2013 RAMMYs BYJORDA N HE L L MUT H The 2013 Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington awards night, known as the “Oscars of Washington, D.C., area restaurants,” burst with flowers, food and wine as its theme, “Restaurants in Bloom,” took on a whole new meaning June 23.

The Washington area became the home of 50 new restaurants this year, making the RAMMY awards, such as the one for “Rising Culinary Star of the Year,” a more competitive honor.

Hosted at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, the

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RAMMYs recognized members of RAMW for their exemplary commitment to the District and its suburbs as well as for love of food.

The Marriott Wardman Park Hotel also received the Joan Hisaoka Associate Member of the Year Award for its commitment and support of RAMW. More than 1,600 attendees wined and dined at food stations with wine pairings and a chocolate fondue fountain.

The honor of the night, the Duke Zeibert

Capital Achievement Award, was given to longtime D.C. resident and former restaurant owner Linda Lee, for helping make D.C. more of an international destination. For one, Lee has helped to entirely revitalize Chinatown.

Other individual notable winners included Ashok Bajaj, from Knightsbridge Restaurant Group, winning Restauranteur of the Year, Fabio Trabocchi from Fiola as Chef of the Year and Scot Harlan from Green Pig Bistro (Arlington) as Rising Culinary Star. Chef Beverly Bates took the cake for Vidalia, winning Pastry Chef at this year’s awards. Luis Noriega of Zengo won Restaurant Employee.

Mintwood Place was voted Best New Restaurant, and Bar Pilar grabbed the title of the Hottest Bar Scene. Separated by just a few blocks in NW, 14TH Street between Logan Circle and U Street proved its diversity with Bar Pilar’s win and with Estadio recognized as an Upscale Casual Restaurant.

Triple-threat restaurant manager Michael Nevarez of Vidalia, Bistro Bis and Woodward Table won the RAMMY for Restaurant Manager.

In the wine and dine department, Room 11 took the RAMMY for Beverage-Mixology Program

Chef Scot Harlan of the Green Pig Bistro

and March’s by Robert Wiedmaier won for Wine Program.

Dupont Circle’s C.F. Folks Restaurant was recognized as Casual Restaurant of the year and West End’s Blue Duck Tavern won Fine Dining Restaurant. The Power Spot award went to P.J. Clarke’s, and Nellie’s Sports Bar can now be known as Neighborhood Gathering Place.

Georgetown’s M Street landmark, Clyde’s of Georgetown, received the Honorary Milestone award in honor of its 50th year of business. ★

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What’s Cooking, Neighbor?

NORA POUILLON

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n Sunday evenings, when Nora Pouillon’s family and friends gather at her 1930s modern home near the Georgetown Library, guests often find a simmering pot of spicy lemon grass broth scenting the kitchen.

“This bare stock is so versatile as a poaching liquid,” says Austrian-born Pouillon, co-owner of Restaurant Nora, America’s first certified organic eatery, near Dupont Circle. “For an appetizer, I quickly bring the broth to a boil, add raw shrimp or scallops and let them cool in the pot. They cook perfectly.”

In minutes, the Thai-inspired shellfish are ready to serve with mayonnaise infused with ginger or cilantro mayonnaise. Simple and delicious. “It’s really nice with that first glass of wine,” says the widely known pioneering chef, an early proponent of farmers markets and sustainable organic farming practices.

For private parties at Restaurant Nora, which opened in 1979, the same fragrant broth

is the base for a popular entree of seared wild salmon, shitake mushrooms, Chinese cabbage and rice noodles. “It’s so easy to adapt the broth to your taste,” she says. “Add more or less lemon juice for citrus flavor, adjust the heat,” by discarding or using the seeds of the jalapeno peppers.

With farmers markets in Glover Park, Dupont Circle and Rose Park brimming with seasonal bounty, early summer is prime time for Pouillon’s favorite salad of Boston lettuce, mixed with roughly chopped parsley, chives, green onion and even mint. “I like to add spinach, frisee, julienned kale, and often, thinly sliced Persian cucumbers.” The more greens, from mellow or bitter, the better.

Her go-to dressing is “my daughter Nadia’s way,” with the juice of a fresh lime replacing, which she combines with two to four tablespoons of olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper.

“It’s a very refreshing, flavorful salad with all

the different herbs and the lime juice really brings out the flavors without contributing too much acid.”

Toned and glowing from a variety of daily workout routines, she is currently on the board of six environmental organizations and is working on a memoir. “It’s about what led me to become passionate about healthy food and lifestyle. I want people to take responsibility for their own health.” ★ Nora’s current favorite restaurants: Estadio for contemporary Spanish and Le Diplomate for French bistro fare, both are in Logan Circle.

Chef Nora Pouillon of Restaurant Nora Photo by Tim Riethmiller

SPICY LEMON GRASS STOCK Ingredients: 5 lemon grass stalks, crushed and cut into 3-inch lengths 6-inch knob fresh ginger, sliced 1 bunch cilantro stems, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 jalapeno peppers, cut into half (with or without seeds to taste) 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon coriander seed 2 yellow onions, sliced 1 tablespoon sunflower oil 3 lemons, cut in half and squeezed (set aside the juice; use oranges as substitute) 3 quarts cold water 2 cups white wine

Directions:

Place all the ingredients except lemon juice, water, and wine in a bowl and toss so that the oil is evenly distributed. Heat up a large saucepan to medium heat and add the ingredients, sautéing (sweating) about 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent.

Add the liquids and bring the stock to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 40 minutes.

Pour the stock through a strainer, pressing as much liquid as possible out of the vegetables. Discard vegetables.

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BY R AC H EL SC OL A ome of the best days of summer are those spent bumming it at the beach, the lake or the pool. Soak up some rays, maybe enjoy some light reading, and definitely enjoy the nice tousled waves that can come from a day by the water. Unfortunately, the beach-y look comes at a price, and summer can damage hair more than help it. Thankfully, there are experts out there who hear our cries for help and have answers. Here are some products to help keep your hair clean and protected from the elements, and they can all be found nearby.

Bumble & Bumble Surf Foam Wash Shampoo & Conditioner: It only makes sense that a product with the words “surf foam” would be a good choice for hair cleansing in the summer.

This fresh-scented shampoo and conditioner clear out your scalp and hair and leave it feeling soft, but not flat. The cleaning duo also works together to make your hair prepared for other products that help create beach-y hairstyles. An 8.5-ounce bottle of either costs $25 and can be found at either Sephora or Bluemercury.

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DEAR STACY: I am asking this on behalf of a friend (no, really, I am). He was in a long-term relationship with a woman and they thought about marriage, but eventually he realized she wasn’t “the one.” He broke up with her and she has not left him alone since. It’s starting to become a bit intimidating – she’s showing up at work, he even saw her talking to his secretary outside the building. She keeps trying to contact him by calling at all hours, emailing him, making rude comments on Twitter. My question is why would a person continue to contact someone who has ended the relationship? He’s been quite clear about his intentions to no longer be in her life.

What more can he do?

-It’s Not Over ’Til She Gets It DEAR NOT OVER, The end of a relationship is difficult – it’s rare to hear of a completely amiable breakup – but this sounds like a little more than a case of hurt feelings. When we start to feel intimidated by another person’s behavior, we have to recognize that it may take more than “It’s not you, it’s me” to make the separation complete.

It sounds like Ex is stalking Friend. As such, this ventures into legal territory, so I talked to local divorce lawyer Regina DeMeo about what comes next.

“In the legal world, it is critical to have evidence,” DeMeo says, noting that it is important to compile documents, pictures and witnesses (that’s you, Not Over) to the harassing behavior.

She recommends that the victim keep a record of all emails and texts, plus a call log and calendar of all incidents.

“Send a stern ‘cease and desist letter’ letting your ex know that no further contact is wanted, and will be considered harassment,” DeMeo says. After that point, she says to stop engaging the person. “You need to go radio silent. Delete them from your Facebook and Twitter feeds, block them from your phone and emails…Tell others at work and near home, so they can be aware of situation, and if something happens, they can be witnesses.”

If all else fails, DeMeo advises victims to call the police (making sure to record the name of the officer who makes the report) and go to the courts for legal assistance. The bottom line is that Friend should take formal steps to protect himself. ★ Stacy Notaras Murphy (www.stacymurphyLPC. com) is a licensed professional counselor and certified Imago Relationship therapist, practicing in Georgetown. This column is meant for entertainment only and should not be considered a substitute for professional counseling. Send your confidential question to stacy@georgetowner.com.

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With Liberty and Festivals for All: Folklife and Fringe

BY EVE B A RNE T T

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hile most know or love the nation’s capital for its politics and monuments, Washington, D.C., offers both locals and tourists a smorgasbord of festivals throughout the year. This month, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival is now celebrating through July 7, and the Capital Fringe Festival runs July 11 through July 28.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2013 Every June, seemingly out-of-place structures emerge on the National Mall. These temporary canvas tents, juxtaposed against the surrounding majestic marble museums, are tempting to disregard. However, these structures, home to the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, deserve attention from Washingtonians and tourists alike.

Started in 1967, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival is free and calls itself “the largest annual cultural event in the U.S. capital” that has brought “more than 23,000 musicians, artists, performers, craftspeople, workers, cooks, storytellers, and others to the National Mall to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and aesthetics that embody the creative vitality of communitybased tradition.” The festival presents authentic performances, interactive booths and ethnic food stands to teach visitors about different cultures from around the world.

This year, the free festival includes three programs: “Hungarian Heritage,” “One World, Many Voices” and “The Will to Adorn.”

About 100 participants from Hungary, Romania and the U.S. in “Hungarian Heritage: Roots to Revival” section engage visitors in dances, games, crafts and styles that hail from Hungary. In its family-friendly booths, young visitors can test their balance walking on wooden stilts and get their hair braided in a traditional style. At the Hungarian Kitchen station, families can watch home-style cooking.

The Danubia Stage showcases Hungary’s vital dance tradition with hour-long performances. Among those excited about the festival, Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., said, “I think the Hungarian dancers are going to be fabulous. They are a great example of why the festival is so important. A visit to the festival is a way to learn about the rich cultures that exist around the world.”

The “One World, Many Voices: Endangered Languages and Cultural Heritage” section highlights the problem of worldwide language loss, raising awareness to the fact that up to half of the approximately 7,000 languages spoken today may disappear by the end of this century.

Born from a long-term research project between the National Geographic Society, the Smithsonian Institution and UNESCO, the program offers workshops in Family Activities, teaching everything from Welsh words to Yiddish dancing along with engaging performances in Song and Story Circle by musicians and storytellers.

Perhaps the most prominent feature of this program, the Voices of the World tent show-

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cases ensembles performing in their traditional languages. “The performance was definitely an accurate representation of not how they live today but, instead, their tradition,” said visitor Becky Perkins, who came to the festival from New York specifically to watch a group from the Kalmykia region of Russia where she once studied.

The festival’s third program is “The Will to Adorn: African American Diversity, Style and Identity,” based on research conducted by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. It highlights the many ways by which African American identities are expressed. In the Design Studio tent, visitors can look at distinctive types of African-American artwork, try

on apparel and get their hair styled in traditional ways. At the Rock the Runway tent, visitors can watch fashion shows with specific, culturally significant articles of clothing and trends.

“The fashion shows tell how to evolve personal styles and incorporate what you already have into new trends,” said Amy Jalloh, a model from Fairfax, Va. Plus, from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., everyday, visitors can show off their own styles and participate in the fashion show.

At the Collaborative Research station, visitors can also create their own “sartorial autobiographies” and compare their styles to evolving African-American ones.

“Those values…that we select from history and choose to emphasize in the present” are significant in learning about and contrasting divergent heritages, said James Early, director of Cultural Heritage Policy at the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.

Early urged visitors to “make sure to see ‘The Will to Adorn’ to learn about the wide, deep, historical influence of imagination and creativity of African Americans … on how America sings, dances, speaks and thinks.”

In addition to enjoying the interactive activities and performances, no trip to the Folklife Festival could be complete without a sampling of the gourmet food stands. With five food stands, serving everything from Hungarian stew to Southern-style fried chicken, visitors should plan their visit around at least one meal and snack their way through all three programs.

“Good, family-friendly and reasonable” was how Kansas City tourist and mother-ofthree Rachel Foote reviewed the food choices.

“Delicious!” agreed Holly Torsilieri of New Jersey. And what could be a better than cooling off with a sweet, refreshing mango lassi while swaying along to native Hawaiian music in the Voices of the World tent?

Festival visitors should be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen and water because it can get extremely hot down on the National Mall this time of year. Bottles can be refilled for free at three water stations. Visitors are also advised to bring some cash because some food stands do not accept credit cards. Credit cards can, however, be used to purchase the crafts displayed in the festival tents in the Marketplace.

Bearing all these tips in mind, visits to the 2013 Smithsonian Folklife Festival are sure to be an educational, provocative experience – and prove these seemingly out-of-place tents to be worth your time.

ARTS formance may feel overwhelming to potential theater-goers, Brienza recommended people go to Fort Fringe, the festival’s hub on New York Avenue, and choose shows based on “wordof-mouth advice.” “People are always talking about the shows,” said Brienza as she noted that audience members and artists alike congregate in the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar located outside Fort Fringe. Take their advice and “be adventurous,” she said. There is also information about the shows online.

This year, the performances divide into four sections: comedy, drama, dance and physical theater and musical theater and opera. Brienza said the 2013 festival includes “a lot of shows dealing with veterans’ PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder], classical pieces that have been updated and adapted, burlesque and dance.”

With this rich variety of shows, the Capital Fringe Festival seems to have performances for everyone.

In addition, Capital Fringe posts on its Twitter account “CapitalFringe” when certain shows are half-sold and sold out.

Fringe-enthusiast and self-proclaimed “big theatre person,” Glenn Ihrig, agreed with Brienza’s recommendations. He has learned, after coming to all seven previous festivals and seeing around 14 shows each time, “to come and meet people in Baldacchino, learn what’s ‘best,’ and buy tickets on the spot.” To get the most out of the festival, he encourages others to “go to two shows in the afternoon and two shows in the evening, taking a break for dinner and a beer in Baldacchino.”

Indeed, the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar seems to be the social centerpiece of the festival. Brynn Tucker, the writer and performer of “A Guide to Dancing Naked,” explained that Baldacchino creates “a great community feeling because, after every show, you can have a drink and connect with others in the theater community.” Plus, every night, Baldacchino has free live music every night.

Perhaps we should all follow Irhig’s example and “let Fringe be [our] life for three weeks.

It’s a good thing.”

1814! The War of 1812 Rock Opera

A Day in the Life of Miss Hiccup

A Guide to Dancing Naked

This year’s festival includes the following 18 venues:

Apples & Oranges

Capital Fringe Festival 2013 Although many may once have been ostracized to the “fringe,” the performances in the Capital Fringe Festival have recently taken center stage in the Washington theatre scene. This unique festival seems to have a show for everyone, whether a theater aficionado or an aspiring one.

The festival is a “great way to learn about the city and theater scene” and is, primarily, “about going to listen to stories and hanging out ... and getting to meet new people,” said Capital Fringe Festival executive director Julianne Brienza.

Because the performances are between 70 and 90 minutes in length and relatively inexpensive, she added, the “fair-esque” atmosphere allows audience members to “go to multiple

shows” and hearing “a variety of stories.”

This year’s Capital Fringe Festival marks the eighth annual event. Created and organized by the D.C.-based nonprofit Capital Fringe, the idea comes from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society. In the 1940s, Edinburgh locals decided to create the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as a way to perform their unofficial shows that were, as one journalist described them, on the “fringe” compared to the approved ones being presented in the Edinburgh International Festival. The phenomenon has since spread, and fringe festivals like the one in D.C. now occur worldwide.

For example, London, Singapore, Sydney and Prague also host similar festivals.

While they span the globe, the festivals share a common philosophy and mission. They give groups of different talents, genres, experience, and size opportunities to perform. Unlike

most theater events, committees do not select the shows that will be in the festival. Rather, all groups are allowed, on a first-come first-serve basis, to participate. Accordingly, this welcoming environment encourages artists to take risks and experiment. It also serves as a “great gateway for young new artists,” said Ian Leahy, director of “Waiting for Orson.”

This year, 18 different venues across the city will host performances during the festival which describes itself as having “the purpose of infusing energy into performing arts in the Washington, D.C., region.” and notes that is “the second largest, unjuried Fringe Festival in the United States” and has “premiered over 400 new works of contemporary performance.”

Recognizing that the wide choices of per-

Caos on F (923 F St., NW) Fort Fringe – Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar (607 New York Ave., NW) Fort Fringe – Bedroom (612 L St., NW) Fort Fringe – Redrum (612 L St., NW) Fort Fringe – The Shop (607 New York Ave., NW) GALA Theatre at Tivoli Square (3333 14th St., NW) Gearbox (1021 7th St., NW, 3rd Floor) Goethe Institut – Gallery (812 7th St., NW) Goethe Institut – Main Stage (812 7th St., NW) Jin Lounge (2017 14th St., NW) Mount Vernon United Methodist Church – The Mountain (900 Massachusetts Ave., NW) Source (1835 14th St., NW) Studio Theatre – Stage 4 (1501 14th St., NW) The Emergence Community Arts Collective – Studio 2 (733 Euclid St., NW) The Gilbert C. Eastman Studio Theatre (800 Florida Ave., NE) The Streets of Fringe (7th and New York Ave., NW) Warehouse (645 New York Ave., NW) Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company – Melton Rehearsal Hall (641 D St., NW)

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THEATRE Anything Goes. Thru Jul 7. The Book of Mormon. Jul 9-Aug 18. Kennedy Center.

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One Destiny. Thru Jul 6. Ford’s Theatre.

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Instant Opera! Jul 11-Jul 12. NSO @ Wolf Trap - CarminaBurana. Jul 12. Wolf Trap.

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All the Way Live! with Paige Hernandez and Baye Harrell. Jul 12. Smithsonian Discovery Theater. 202-633-8700. discoverytheater.org.

Angel Street. Thru Jul 14. Olney Theatre.

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Jul 12. Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. Thru Sep 2. A New Age of Exploration. Thru Jun 8.

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Museum of Women in the Arts. Bice Lazzari: Signature Line. Thru Sep 22. Awake in the Dream World: The Art of Audrey Niffenegger.

Thru Nov 10. American People, Black Light: Faith Ringgold’s Paintings of the 1960’s. Thru Nov 10. New York Avenue Sculpture Project: Chakaia Booker. Thru Mar 1. 202-783-5000. nmwa.org.

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Baby Universe: A Puppet Odyssey. Thru Jul 21.Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show.

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Rabbit Hole. Thru Jul 21. Keegan Theatre.

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Capital Fringe Festival 2013 July 11-28.

Locations throughout DC. Capital Fringe. 202-737-7230. capfringe.org.

It’s back! Enjoy eighteen days of creative and uninhibited performances in venues across DC. Dominant themes in the eighth annual Festival include: updated use of classic texts and performances styles, local politics, race, religion, less traditional dance and physical performance, historical biopics and technically innovative shows involving use of mobile phones and audio systems.

Smithsonian Sleepover: For Kids ages 8 - 12 with Adult Fri, July 12.

Smithsonian Discovery Theater. 202-633-8700. smithsonianassociates.org.

Just as the museum doors are closing, the lights dim, and the crowds shuffle out your night of adventure begins. The wonders of the Hall of Dinosaurs, Mammal Hall, and Ocean Hall are all yours to explore. Take an interactive tour of the museum with puzzles, games, and challenges; participate in hands-on crafts projects; and view the IMAX film, Born to be Wild. Then roll out your sleeping bag and dream away in the darkened halls of one of the world’s most famous museums.

The Second City Presents: America All Better!!

Jul 10-Aug 4.

Woolly Mammoth. 202-393-3939. woollymammoth.net Chicago’s The Second City returns to Woolly this summer with their newest show about politics, high school, the economy, timetravel, race, online dating, and everything else: America All Better!!

Free Summer Saturdays Thru Sat, August 31 Corcoran Gallery of Art. 202-639-1700. corcoran.org.

Join the Corcoran on Saturdays this summer for Gallery tours, workshops, demonstrations, and performances! Enjoy our summer exhibitions and programming free of admission on Saturdays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

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Cat in the Hat. Thru Aug 31. Adventure Theatre MTC. 301-634-2270. adventuretheatre-mtc.org.

MUSIC Jazz in the Garden: Ernest ‘EC3’ Coleman and Friends. Jul 5. Juanita Williams. Jul 12.

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Harry Connick. Jr. Jul 5. Doobie Brothers.

Jul 6. Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys. Jul 9.

NSO @ Wolf Trap Video Games Live! Jul 13.

NSO. Boz Scaggs & Michael McDonald. Jul 14. Wolf Trap. 703-255-1868. wolftrap.org.

Free Summer Outdoor Concert: Daryl Davis’s Roots Music Revue. Jul 10. Backyard Theater for Kids: Milkshake. Jul 11.

Strathmore. 301-581-5100. strathmore.org.

SLV: Singer-Songwriter Sandra Lilia Velásquez. Jul 13. Artisphere.703-875-1100. artisphere.com.

DANCE Hip Hop Theater Festival. Jun 12-13. Dance Place. 202-269-1600. danceplace.org

MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS Corcoran Gallery of Art. David Levinthal: War Games. Thru Sep 1. WAR/ PHOTOGRAPHY: Images of Armed Conflict and Its Aftermath. Thru Sep 29. NOW at the Corcoran – Ellen Harvey: The Alien’s Guide to the Ruins of Washington, D.C.. Thru Oct 6.

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Kreeger Museum. John L. Dreyfuss’ Inventions. 202-337-3050. kreegermuseum.org.

National Gallery of Art. Pre-Raphaelites and the Book. Thru Aug 4. Edvard Munch: A 150th Anniversary Tribute. Thru Aug 11. Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes, 1909 - 1929: When Art Danced with Music. Thru Sep 2. Ellsworth Kelly: Colored Paper Images. Thru Dec 1.

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National Geographic. Beyond the Story: National Geographic Unpublished 2012. Thru

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Artisphere. Amy Hughes Braden: Demographic + Aaron Hughes: Sampling. Thru Aug 3. 703-875-1100. artisphere.com.

DCAC. External Memory. Thru Jul 14.

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Gallery plan b. Photography: Process and Perspective. Thru Jul 21. 202-234-2711. galleryplanb.com.

Joan Hisaoka Gallery. From the Outside.Thru Aug 17. 202-483-8600. smithcenter.org Robert Brown Gallery. Summer Splash II. Thru Jul 27. 202-338-0353. neptunefineart.com.

Strathmore. No Strings Attached. Thru Aug 17. 301-581-5100. strathmore.org.

The Art League. Jennifer Brewer Stone: Fantasy of the Real. Thru Aug 5. 703-683-1780.

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Washington Printmakers Gallery. Detritus.

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Workhouse Arts Center. Urban Decay 4. Thru July 28.703-584-2900. workhouse.org

AND MORE… Film Screening: Bearing Witness. July 6.

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The Matrix. Evening Film Screening. Jul 12.

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Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Thru Jul 7.

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AFI Docs Screens 'Herblock'

AFI Docs with Audi had a gala screening of the documentary, "Herblock: The Black & White" on June 20. The screening was part of the 2013 AFI Docs Film Festival, which ran from June 19 to 23.

"Herblock" is directed by Michael Stevens, produced by George Stevens, Jr, and recalls the story and reach of the political cartoonist and his 55 years at the Washington Post. A panel on Humor in Politics, full of film makers, producers and writers, was also hosted the day of the screening. This was the 11th edition of the AFI Docs, previously known as Silverdocs.

Leukemia & Lymphoma The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society held its annual Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale Awards Gala at the Ritz Carlton in D.C. earlier this past month. This is the 22nd year for the event, which aims to bring cancer awareness to the public, put an end to such diseases and overall improve the lives affected by the illnesses.

Fox 5 News’ Laura Evans hosted the gala. LLS with the 19 honored men and women raised over $1.145 million for cancer research.

Laura Evans of Fox 5 News

Clarence Page, George and Liz Stevens and Jim Lehrer

Off the Ski Slopes to the Kabin

BY JORDAN HE L L MUT H IMAG E S B Y E RIN S CH A F F Nightlife Agency Group owners Kunal Shah, Vinoda Basnayake, Dustin Huynh and Rajeev Subramanian bring the slopes of Aspen to Dupont Circle. Kabin takes over 1337 Connecticut Ave., NW, to transport chic club-goers to what Kabin architect and designer Brien Watson calls a “1970s ski chalet” theme. The new restaurant hosted its first après-ski session with a media preview on June 25 and celebrated with a soft opening June 29 with plenty of shots of Three Pins, a post-slope liqueur.

Female first runner-up "Women of the Year" Roxana Muzzammel (center).

Cookout Under the Stars Brien Z. Watson, Kabin architect and designer

BY KEL L EY H U D AC K The 19th annual U.S. National Arboretum’s "Cookout Under The Stars" celebrated the bountiful state in America's Heartland -- Iowa. More than 600 guests dined on Iowa-sourced cuisine among notables, such as the Iowa Congressional Delegation, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Iowa's Senator Tom Harkin was honored with the gift of an apple tree cultivated from an ancestor of the Hawkeye, the original strain of the Red Delicious apple.

Senator Tom Harkin

The owners of Kabin: Dustin Huynh, Kunal Shah, Vinoda Basnayake and Rajeev Subramanian

Deena Odelle, Micha Greensberg, Maura Judkis and Emily Hazzard enjoy the VIP Preview Party at Kabin.

Woody Price and Kathy Horan, executive director of Friends of the National Arboretum

Shannon Hager, Jeremy Hager and Emma Hager

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2013 Restaurant Awards Gala

BY M ARY B IRD The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington chose “Restaurants in Bloom” as the theme of its 31st annual gala at the Marriot Wardman Park Hotel June 23. More than 1,600 foodies heard RAMW president Kathy Hollinger welcome them with “the best just keeps getting better.” Fox 5 News meteorologist Sue Palka emceed. Clyde’s of Georgetown -- started 50 years ago by the late Stuart Davidson, who said “I would rather dine in a saloon than drink in a restaurant -- received the Honorary Milestone Award. Chinatown’s Linda Lee accepted the Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award, saying, “Thank you, United States, the land of opportunity” and much more. The awards honor the accomplishments of the region’s restaurants and food service community.

Matchbox Food Group VP Fred and Deedee Herrmann with Paul Cohn of Capital Restaurant Concepts

Newsbabes Banter in Hot Pink Against Cancer

BY R OBERT D EVAN EY & MARY BIRD The 5th Annual D.C. Newsbabes Bash for Breast Cancer took over the Hamilton June 27. Gals dressed in hot pink, mauve or purple. Guys were happy to join in or simply cover the frisky event.

WUSA's JC Hayward, a cancer survivor, joked about asking her doctor to lift up her other breast.

While wearing the identical dress as younger news colleague Lesli Foster, the 69-year-old Hayward called her a "hussy." All in good, clean fun with the other TV stations' newswomen to benefit the Howard University Cancer Center--at least $10,000, so far.

Angela Diva and Kelly McVearry, M.D.

Adina Cherry and Stephanie Abraham

Concierges Luis Colmenares of Capella and Jeff Morgan of the Four Seasons

Kate Michael and Allison Priebe Brooks

WUSA's JC Hayward, a cancer survivor, kept things loose and funny at the annual event, headed by Andrea Roane and Laura Evans.

Capella Hotel Hosts The Washington Ballet

BY M ARY BIR D Georgetown’s luxurious Capella Hotel hosted friends of the Washington Ballet on June 24 at a small reception on the rooftop deck normally reserved for hotel guests. TWB artistic director Septime Webre said the ballet was thrilled to be in partnership with Capella counting them as “family members.” The “British Invasion Bash” reception saluted the March 2014 program of Trey McIntyre's "A Day in the Life" set to classic Beatles' tunes and Rooster by Christopher Bruce, a "Rock Ballet" that showcases the sounds of the Rolling Stones.

JC Pavlovich and Dirk Van Stockum of MXDC and Mark Lee

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