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Summer is a perfect time to renew your acquaintance with the city--the monuments at night, the Mall museums, the patriotic “high” of a military band concert at the Capitol, an afternoon ball game at Nat’s Park, July 4th � reworks, a jog through Rock Creek Park, a picnic on the river. In summer, we eat outdoors, shop the farmers markets and

catch a cricket match at West Potomac Park. It’s all here.Summer is also the time to consider getting your nose pierced, a tattoo on

your butt, and make a resolution to walk more (not January 1 like everyone thinks). We seem to want a new experience, a new thrill, a new love or to � nd a new talent.

So before we all have to get serious again in the fall, here are some sugges-tions on how to enjoy the classics and have an adventure during the next three months. Don’t waste them!

(We have supplied you with a check-off list at the end of this article. Cut

it out and plaster it to your refrigerator door. It will be a daily reminder to have a great DC summer.)

L is ten t o the mus icA big part of a DC summer has always been the outdoor military band concerts in town and around the area. Weekday nights at 8 p.m., hear exquisite live mu-sic on the steps of the Capitol (west side). In addition, Navy Memorial “Con-certs on the Avenue” are on Tuesdays, through Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m., at 701 Penn-sylvania Ave. NW and the Air Force Band plays every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington. These concerts are casual and welcom-

ing. Feel free to bring a blanket, your leashed dog, kids and out-of-town guests. While locals are used to the sight of the sun setting over the Washington Mon-ument, it invariably knocks visitors out.

The DC Jazz Festival, June 10-16, is everywhere--The Phillips Collection, the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, UDC, THEARC, Tudor Place Historic House, The Atlas Performing Arts Center, Bohemian Caverns, the Japan Infor-mation and Cultural Center, Hecht Warehouse, The Hamilton Live, National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden; the Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Tryst, The Yards Park, the Anacostia Arts Center, Twins Jazz, Kenilworth Aquat-ic Gardens, We Act Radio, Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital and the Dorothy L. Heights Benning Neighborhood Library. We can’t keep up so we suggest you consult their online schedule. Some of it’s paid and some of it’s free. dcjazzfest.org

On Sunday, June 14, 7:30 p.m, there is a sing-along of the Mozart Requiem under the baton of Cathedral Choral Society music director J. Reilly Lewis at the National Cathedral. Singers of all abilities are invited to join in. This sing-along is perfect for singers and singers at heart. Bring your own score or borrow one of theirs. You’re invited to experience the joy of choral singing in a grand setting. Tickets and score rental are $10.

Set sa i lKnown for their learn-to-sail programs, DC Sail is DC’s only com-munity sailing program. It offers beginning, intermediate lessons, social sailings, refresher courses and youth sailing. It’s a great way to get out on the water, support river health and your own person-al healthy life style. dcsail.org

This summer, you can explore an exact replica of the ship that brought the Marquis de Lafayette to George Washington with news of full French aid in 1780, helping turn the tide of the American Revolution. French tall ship Hermione will sail 3,819 miles across the Atlantic to commemorate Lafayette’s historic voy-age before docking in Alexandria. On June 10, 11 and 12, there will be free, sailor-guided tours of Hermione including historic shipbuilding demonstrations, costumed characters and a travel-

ing exhibition that tells the story of L’Hermione, its reconstruction, and Lafay-ette’s role in the American Revolution. visitalexandriava.com

We’ve all seen DC Ducks on the streets hauling tourists around. Did you know that these odd-looking vehicles have a celebrated past? The DUKW’s were an essential part of the World War II Allied war effort. They were used to bring supplies to the soldiers in places where the enemy assumed that because there was no seaport, there was no means to make an effective landing. Today, the DUKW’s have been restored to their original condition and guests can take a 90 minute ride and see our monuments and museums before heading to the Po-tomac for a river cruise. Tickets are $39; $29 for kids 0-12. There is a substantial

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US Navy Bandperforms at theNavy Memorial

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online discount. DC Residents, and those who live within a 50 mile radius of the District, can ride for free with one full-fare adult paying guest. It’s called their Hometown Pass. dcducks.com

Learn t o danceDance Place, in the Brookland neighborhood, of-fers adult classes in African dance, Jazz, Salsa, Afro-Cuban, modern dance and hip-hop dance. You can drop-in any class, at any time, for $15 ($10 week-days). And there’s a discount for 55+. You can also get a ClassPass at considerable savings. Dance Place is at 3225 8th St. NE. danceplace.org

Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD, offers a diz-zying array of ballroom dancing, swing, tango, salsa, Irish, belly and blues in their famous Spanish Ball-room. They even do Contra dancing (nothing to do with Daniel Ortega). Instead think Stroll or Virgin-ia Reel where you’re facing your partner in a long line--hence “Contra.” Whether it’s a hot Latin dance like the Salsa or a precise, structured dance like Irish stepping, the instructors are professional, all are wel-come and you don’t need to drag along a partner. It’s for grown-ups so they’re generally looking for a min-imum age of 17. glenechopark.org

Learn t o re l axStand Up Paddleboard Yoga (SUP Yoga) class can

get you off the mat and onto the water for an outdoor yoga experience. Get all the known bene� ts of yoga-- greater � ex-ibility and mental clarity, in-creased vitality and wellbe-ing--with the added bonus of practicing asana (yoga pos-es) in nature on the board. Holding poses on the pad-dle board encourages great-er muscle activation through the constant isometric con-tractions needed to stabilize on the water. Classes are Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.; Sat-urdays, 4:30-6 p.m. and Sun-days, 9:30-11 a.m., all sum-mer long, and are held in Potomac, MD at a location called Widewater off the C&O Canal. outdooryoga-dc.com

Drop-ins are welcome at Meditation in Capitol Hill, Mondays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hill Center. The meditations known as Lamrim are the basis for the teachings and guided meditations this season. The emphasis for this particular collection of Buddhist teachings was on practicality. We can use these teachings to form a consistent meditation practice which allows us to remain calm and happy throughout our life. $12 per class ($6 seniors/students/unem-ployed). Read more at med-itation-dc.org/capitol-hill.

P lan a p i cn i cWe all know people who will grab a folding chair, their lunch, a good book and wander onto public space and play the country squire. It’s one of the plea-sures of city living. Especial-ly good for this sort of activity are Lincoln Park, the Capi-tol Grounds (west side), grass on the National Mall, Yards Park, Meridian Park, and Fort Dupont Park. For a spe-cial experience, picnic in the

garden behind Heurich House Museum anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. Enter the garden from Sunderland Place, east end (Sunder-land Place is one block long and behind the muse-um). You’ll see a sign. There’s only one table but there are lots of benches and a nice lawn. They ask that you take your trash with you. The museum it-self is at 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. in the Du-pont Circle neighborhood.

Every third Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, the Heurich House Museum partners with a local craft brewery for house tours and beer tastings. Guided tours through Heurich’s Victorian mansion will dis-cuss his brewery and the region’s rich brewing his-tory. Guests must be 21 or older. heurichhouse.org

Any bike or auto trip north or south on GW Parkway, will offer numerous picnic opportunities. It’s just a question of being able to pull over. We like Great Falls. It’s a terri� c destination especially after a rain storm. And there’s plenty of parking. Fees are $5 per non-commercial vehicle for the car and its pas-sengers. People who walkin or bike in (not in a car) are $3. These fees are good for 3 days. nps.gov/grfa

Try a new l ookFashion Trucks on U are the latest trend in fash-ion merchandising. Think “food trucks” but with a mix of designer scarfs, dresses, belts, hats and shoes instead of hot dogs, kebabs and tacos. Fash-ion trucks have interesting names--The Strut Truck, The Board Truck, Pichardo Mobile Boutique, The G Truck and Curbside Fashion Truck to name a few. Fashion Trucks on U has taken over the space


French tall ship L’Hermione

African Dance Class at Dance Place. Photo: Enoch Chan 2014.

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where U Street Flea used to be--across from Nellie’s Sports Bar at 912 U St. NW. They operate on Sun-days, noon-5 p.m.

On weekends, the vendor’s area around East-ern Market is laden with jewelers’ stalls and all man-ner of scarf, hat and dress peddlers. The merchan-dise is often exotic and interestingly designed. It’s a way to jazz up your look for not a lot of money. Most only take cash.

If you don’t mind pawing through racks of clothes, you mighty try Frugalista resale shop in Mount Pleasant. People who do well there are the ones who can stop in regularly and have a bit of time to browse. Frugalista is at 3069 Mount Pleas-ant St. NW.

Also, for bargains, visit the store’s dcfrugalista.com. It’s a amazing website that offers vintage and gently used designer bags, belts, sweaters, shoes and boots for sale online.

F ind an amusement pa rkSix Flags (the former Wild World) in Upper Marl-boro is the closest of the area’s big amusement parks. There are 10 roller coasters in the park with the opening this summer of the Bourbon Street Fireball. Some of the roller coaster names are Apocalypse, BATWING Coaster and Mind Eras-er--you get the point. There are also tons of rides for small kids and water rides. Prices are $59.99, general admission and $39.99 for guests under 48”. Kids 2 and under are free. six� ags.com

It’s a little over two hours to Hersheypark in Hershey, PA. Hersheypark also has, in addition to roller coasters and kids rides, a large variety of wa-ter rides including a wave pool, wave rider, surge, riptide, pipeline, a boardwalk. All rides are rated by

height. One thing you won’t � nd anymore is a tour of the chocolate factory. The factory is gone. The chocolate experi-ence there now is just an elab-orate retail store. One-day ad-mission prices are $61.95 and $38.95 for guests 3-8. Kids two and under are free. There are some senior discounts. Go in the direction of Baltimore, 695 toward Towson, 83 north to Harrisburg and then 322 to Hershey. hersheypark.com

All of these amusement parks offer early season deals,

bring-a-friend deals, family specials, after 4 p.m. spe-cials, single day admission, multiple day admission and online ticket purchase discounts. You’ll need to go to their websites and � gure it all out.

F ind a beachThe Beach is coming to the National Building Mu-seum on July 4th. Spanning the Museum’s Great Hall, the BEACH, created in partnership with Snarkitecture, will cover 10,000 square feet and in-clude an “ocean” of nearly one million recyclable translucent plastic balls. Monochromatic beach chairs and umbrellas will sprinkle the 50-foot wide “shoreline,” and the “ocean” will culminate in a mirrored wall that creates a seemingly in� nite re� ected expanse. You’re welcome to “swim” in the ocean, or spend an after-noon at the “shore’s” edge reading a good book, play beach-related games such as pad-dleball, grab a refreshing drink at the snack bar, or dangle your feet in the ocean off the pier. The Museum is also planning a snack concession to be operated through a part-nership with Union Kitchen, a D.C.-based food incubator. Purchase tickets starting June 20. The National Building Museum is at 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. nbm.org

If you’re interested in getting out of town, the Town of North Beach on the Chesapeake Bay is a quick trip and a � ne destination. It’s about 45 minutes and a world away. For those who long for small town America, it’s all here-- movies on the beach, name-the-boat contests. There are concerts on the beach on June 13, July 11,

and Aug. 8 and a Dragon Boat Festival on June 20. Before heading out, have a look at the town web-site at ci.north-beach.md.us and you’ll understand. Off the beltway, take Route 4 and then Route 260 to Chesapeake Beach and North Beach.

En j oy the f ru i t s o f summerHall’s Green Farm, 506 Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, MD, is a close-by pick-your-own farm that is open M day-Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (closed Sundays). The farm is located on Southeast Crain Highway, also known as 301, between Queen Anne Road and Trade Zone Avenue. Crops available for picking are cabbage, green beans, beets, tomatoes, yellow squash, bell peppers, okra, corn and potatoes. Fall vegetables include turnips, collards, rape, mus-tard greens and pumpkins. Call in advance to see what you can pick at 301-249-7669 or just take your chances. Sales are cash only and picking is weath-er permitting. Find more pick-your-own farms, list-ed by state and then country at pickyourown.org.

It’s not summer without crabs. The St. Mary’s County Crab Festival is on Saturday, June 13 in Leonardtown, MD, about one hour, 15 minutes directly south--take Pennsylvania Ave. SE over the bridge, a right on Branch Ave. and Route 5 all the way to Leonardtown. Watch for signs. When you get there, you can enjoy steamed crabs, crab soup, crab cakes--also live music, kids’ activities, an antique car

Heurich House Museum is open to visitors.Photo: Courtesy of Heurich House Museum

A SUP Yoga Class on the C&O Canal seems to att ract a lot of att en-ti on! Photo: Ted Usdin

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show, crafts. All proceeds bene� t the Leonardtown Lions Club.

F ind dea ls f o r t eensVisitors 18 and younger are always free at the Phil-lips Collection. Teens will see paintings by Renoir and Rothko, Bonnard and O’Keeffe, van Gogh and Diebenkorn among the many impressionist and modern works that � ll the museum. The blog (blog.phillipscollection.org) may give young people some idea of the gallery and the way it operates. 1600 21st St. NW, a short walk from the Dupont Circle Met-ro. Parking is tricky.

Here’s a remarkable alternative to a movie and burger date. If you’re age 30 years or under you can pay your age at Arena Stage! Tickets go on sale eight weeks before the performance date, and pa-trons may purchase tickets by phone or in person. Pay-Your-Age tickets are limited to four per house-hold. Arena is easy to get to, parking is not bad and, as a date, it’s as impressive as hell. The 2015-2016 season has been posted.

Summer is the time for families to visit News-eum. From July 1 through Sept. 7, it’s free for kids 18 and younger with a paying adult. This summer’s blockbuster Reporting Vietnam at Newseum is on exhibition through Sept. 12. Vietnam was Ameri-ca’s � rst televised war. This exhibit explores the dra-matic stories of how journalists brought news about the war to a divided nation through powerful pho-tos and news footage, evocative music, 90 compel-

ling artifacts, and historic newspa-pers. 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 888-639-7386. newseum.org

Roam the f es t i va ls and fa i rg r oundsThe Smithsonian Folklife Festi-val on the Mall (between 3rd and 4th Sts.) is between June 24-28 and July 1-5. Festival hours are 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with special events taking place most evenings begin-ning at 7 p.m. This year the focus is Peru. Visitors to the festival will ex-perience Peruvian culture through cooking and craft demonstrations, music and dance performances, moderated discussions, ritual and celebratory processions. Federal Center is the closest Metro. festi-val.si.edu

The Prince George’s County Fair, the oldest running fair in Maryland, began in 1842 as a friend-ly gathering for local farmers to showcase their pro-duce and livestock and have a little fun. Though it started out as mostly livestock and � eld crops, even-tually it came to include competitions for the best jams, jellies, canned goods, pies, breads, cookies, clothing, quilts, and handicrafts. Rides and carni-val games of chance. The PG fair really marks the end of summer, Sept. 10-13--the weather’s still warm and the kids are already back at school. Time to enjoy the har-vest! It’s just off the beltway at Route US 301, 14900 Pennsyl-vania Ave., Upper Marlboro, MD. countyfair.org

We’re sure the horses are terri� ed but the annual pony round-up at Chincoteague is necessary to keep the wild herd on the island healthy. The round-up is July 25 and 26; the beach walk is July 27; the pony swim and walk to the carnival grounds is July 29; the auction is July 30; and on July 31, the adult ponies will make the return swim to Assateague Island where they live in the wild. 2015 is 90th

year of the pony round-up, swim and sell-off. The foal sell-off prices range from about $1,300-$2,700. The beauty of this event is to see the ponies up close. The drive there is a little over three hours. chincoteague.com

Join the theater crowdSummer presents an excellent opportunity to par-ticipate in the coming fall season as a volunteer usher, of� ce help, production help, promotion help or any other kind of help they need. And you’d be surprised at how much work goes into the pro-duction of a play. We’re going to refer you to the-atreindc.com for some idea of what’s around and listings of theater companies. Wade in and you’ll � nd a whole new world of production activity, arty friends and people who actually need you.

Be on the look-out for the Shakespeare The-ater Free-For-All later this summer. This year’s pro-duction is “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and it will be playing Sept. 1-13 at the Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. shakespearetheatre.org

For 18 days every July, the annual Capital Fringe Festival creates a city � lled with non-stop theatre, dance, music, visual art, and everything in-between. Audiences enjoy nonstop, creative cul-tural experiences and artists develop their artistic visions in total freedom without any curatorial bar-riers from bringing that work to adventurous audi-ences. The impact is enormous as art takes over neighborhoods, animating the spaces of our city--


Skyrush at Hersheypark

The BEACH is at the Nati onal Building Mu-seum, July 4-through the end of summer. Image: Courtesy of the Nati onal Building Museum

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from traditional theaters to corner bars and vacant storefronts. Art will be everywhere this July 9-26. capitalfringe.org. The Capital Fringe year-round headquarters is now at 1358 Florida Ave. NE. It is a destination for conversation, art, community and an on-site bar.

Coo l o f f i n a poo lDC’s outdoor pools, indoor aquatic centers and spray parks are free for DC residents (have photo ID), spread throughout the city, and an easy pop-in for a quick dip, a lane work-out or just the same ex-perience you had as a child running through a sprin-kler. Every outdoor pool is open six days a week from June 20 through the Labor Day weekend with the exception of the Ft. Dupont pool which is closed for the season. The indoor aquatic centers are all open but may have their mid-day hours changed to accommodate camp groups. dpr.dc.gov

Great Waves at Cameron Run is one of the area’s best waterparks. Located just off the beltway at 4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, Great Waves features 20 acres of pools and waterslides. It’s open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and is considered one of the premier waterparks in Northern Virginia. Entrance fees range from $3.95 to $15 depending on the day, holiday or not, height

of the individual, age of the indi-vidual and time you enter. great-waveswaterpark.com

Seek an adventureExplore Shenandoah Valley hardwood forests in a thrill-ing new way--zipping through treetops with Virginia Canopy Tours. The tour offers a fresh adventure covering the envi-ronment, culture, history and wildlife. The grand finale is an exhilarating 1,000-plus foot-long zip offering stunning views of Massanutten Mountain fol-lowed by a 30-foot rappel. Participants receive indi-vidual safety and braking training and are accompa-nied by two certi� ed eco-trained guides who handle all gear and transfers. Participants are well-secured at all times when off the ground. Allow three hours for the experience. $89. Bentonville is about 85 miles directly west and a little beyond Front Roy-al. zipthepark.com

For vicarious thrills and closer to home is the Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archae-ology Exhibition at National Geographic Muse-

um through Jan. 3, 2016. A greeting record-ed by Harrison Ford invites you to uncover the true origins of archaeological mysteries featuring an exclusive collection of original Indy props, models, concept art and costumes from all the � lms. The National Geograph-ic Museum is at 1145 17th St. NW. 202-857-7588. ationalgeographic.com

Cumberland is just over two hours away in western Maryland. The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad makes the trip worthwhile. The round trip excursion, originating from downtown Cumberland, is a mix of moun-tain scenery and transportation history. Pric-es are $35, adults; $18, 12 and under for stan-dard coach seating. wmsr.com

Become a serious sports fanMany of people reading this article can walk to Nat’s Park. For others, it’s a short Metro or Circulator ride. (Fair warning: You will get a ticket if you park illegally near the park and that ticket will probably

be $100.) Major League Baseball games take up an entire evening or afternoon by the time you get there, watch the game, and get home. But a Washington National’s home game is a commu-nal experience, the crowd has a lot of energy and game-day grandstand seating is always available. Two nights to look out for are July 3 and Aug. 7 when there are post game � reworks. Go Nat’s. washington.nationals.mlb.com ◆


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DC SUMMER CHECK L ISTAdd your own and try to do half of them. Have a wonderful summer.

___ Dine Al fresco___ Exercise Al fresco___ Listen to music Al fresco___ Watch a movie Al fresco___ Discover a talent___ Learn to dance (anything counts)___ Leave your comfort zone___ Become a sports fan (any sport)___ Visit a private art gallery___ Re-visit the memorials at night___ Re-visit any Mall museum you haven’t been to in over 5 years___ Find a new favorite out-of-own spot___ Picnic outdoors___ Enjoy DC swimming pools___ Help out a new theater company___ Spend a day at NewseumVirginia Canopy Tours, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Ben-

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INDEPENDENCEDAY EVENTSJuly 4th National Symphony Orchestra Concert Full Dress Re-hearsal. July 3, 7:30 PM. US Capi-tol west lawn. There will be a much smaller crowd at the concert re-hearsal. Attendees will be allowed on the Capitol grounds starting at 3 PM. They will go through security and alcohol may be confiscated. Free. nso.org

An American Celebration at Mount Vernon. July 4, 8 AM-5 PM. Mount Vernon salutes the first commander in chief with a daz-zling display of made-for-daytime fireworks. Visitors will be treated to spectacular smoke fireworks in patriotic colors fired over the Potomac River. The event also includes an inspirational natu-ralization ceremony for 100 new citizens, military reenactments, a special wreathlaying ceremony, free birthday cake for all (while supplies last), and a visit from the “first” first couple, “General and Mrs. Washington.” An American Celebration at Mount Vernon is included in admission. 703-780-2000. mount-vernon.org

July 4th Fireworks and National Symphony Orchestra Concert. July 4, 8 PM. US Capitol west lawn. Fireworks at about 9:15 PM. No one will be allowed on the Capitol west lawn until 3 PM. Come early with a picnic and a blanket to the grounds of the Capitol for the National Symphony Orchestra Annual Independence Day Concert. The fireworks can be seen from all over the mall, from many rooftops and from across the river. There will be security check-points and alcohol may be confiscated. The fireworks and concert go on except in the case of extremely bad weather. The best source for up-to-the-minute information is local TV and radio stations. Free. nso.org

“What to the Slave is the 4th of July?”. July 4, 11 AM-noon. On July 5, 1852 Frederick Douglass climbed onto a stage in Rochester, NY and into the history books. His audience that day came to hear just another 4th of July speech. What they got was as brilliant indict-ment of slavery and of those who would not lift a hand to attack “the accursed system” as the country had ever seen. On July 4th hear

the speech ring out from the steps of Frederick Douglass’s own home in Washington, DC. Fred-erick Douglass national Historic Site, 1411 W St. SE, (corner of 15th and W). nps.gov/frdo

Annual Independence Day Organ Recital at the National Cathedral. July 4, 11 AM. Free. 2025378980. nationalcathedral.org

National Archives Celebrates the Fourth of July. July 4. Band performance, 8:30–9:45 AM; Ceremony, 10-11 AM; Family activities, 11 AM-4 PM. The celebration will include patriotic music, a dramatic reading of the Declaration by historical reenactors, and exciting free fam-ily activities and entertainment for all ages. Free. Constitution Ave. and 7th St. NW. 202-357-5400. archives.gov

Air Force Memorial Independence Day Cel-ebration. July 4, 8 PM (fireworks over Wash-ington Monument follow). Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. (14th St. Bridge into Virginia, merge onto

Washington Blvd. and then Columbia Pike in the direction of the Navy Annex. Then fol-low signs and crowds.) Contemporary and patriotic tunes and spectacular views of the nighttime Washington, DC skyline. Free. air-forcememorial.org

SPECIAL EVENTSCelebration of Pride in the Nation’s Capital. Through June 24. Pride Parade is on June 13, 4:30-7:30 PM, in the Dupont and Logan Circle neighborhoods. Pride Festival is on June 14, noon-7 PM on Pennsylvania Ave. NW, between 3rd and 7th. capitalpride.org

Scholarfest at Library of Congress. June 11, 9 AM-4:30 PM. Seventy top scholars participate in rapid-fire dialogues, panels and scholarly conversations on a series of thought-provok-ing topics beginning at the Thomas Jefferson Building. For a complete schedule, visit loc.gov/loc/kluge/news/scholarfest-2015.html. loc.gov

Truckeroo Food Trucks. Fridays, June 12, July 10, Aug. 21 and Sept. 11, 11 AM-11 PM. Eating events at the corner of Half St. and M St. SE, near Nat’s Park. Truckeroodc.com

Smithsonian Folklife Festival. June 24-28 and July 1-5. Festival hours are 11 AM-5:30 PM, with special events taking place most evenings beginning at 7 PM. Theme this year is PERÚ Pachamama. On the National Mall between 3rd and 4th, just north of the National Mu-seum of the American Indian. fes-tival.si.edu

Art Walk in the Park at Glen Echo. July 3, Aug. 7, and Sept, 4, 6-8 PM. Glen Echo invites the public to visit all the Park’s resident visual arts studios in one evening in or-der to learn about their programs, meet resident artists and instruc-tors, view artists at work in their studios, purchase unique artwork and gifts, and enjoy the beauty of the park. Glen Echo Park, 7300 Ma-cArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD. 301-634-2222. glenechopark.org

OUTDOOR SUMMERMUSIC, THEATERAND MOVIESThe Fat and Greasy Citizens Brigade Pres-ents A Midsummer Night’s Dream. June 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27, 8 PM (doors open at 7 PM) at Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Audience members will be able to lay out blankets, pack a picnic and enjoy a free per-formance out under the stars. In case of in-clement weather, the show will be performed indoors. fgcitizens.org

Navy Memorial Concerts on the Avenue. Tuesdays, through Sept. 1, 7:30 PM. 701 Penn-sylvania Ave. NE. navyband.navy.mil

Union Market Drive-In Movies. Fridays in June, 8 PM. Gates open at 6 PM, close at 7:45 PM. Free. Cars are $10. Union Market Park-ing Lot, 13905 5th St. NE. Get a car ticket at unionmarketdc.com.

Air Force Band Concerts at the Air Force Memorial. Fridays in summer, 8 PM. Air Force

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Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. (14th St. Bridge into Virginia, merge onto Washington Blvd. and then Co-lumbia Pike in the direction of the Navy An-nex. Then follow signs.) Expect a pleasing mix of contemporary and patriotic tunes and spectacular views of the nighttime Washing-ton, DC skyline. airforcememorial.org

American Root Music Concert Series at the Botanic Garden. June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23; 5-7 PM. June 11, Clarence “The Blues Man” Turner, Blues; June 25, Zydeco Crayz, Louisiana Roots Music; July 9, Big Daddy Love, Appalachian Rock; July 23, Moonshine Society, American Blues. Concerts are outside but go inside in bad weather. usbg.gov

Military Band Concerts at the Capitol. Weeknights throughout summer, 8 PM. West side of the Capitol. There’s plenty of parking near the Botanic Garden.

Hot 5 @ Hill Center: (outdoor) Jazz on a Summer’s Eve. June 14, Fred Foss; July 19, Rochelle Rice; Aug. 16, Sine Qua Non; Sept. 20, Nasar Abadey; 5 PM. Free concerts on the Hill Center grounds. Performances are preceeded by a short Q&A with the artists. Sponsored by Stella Artois. Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. hillcenterdc.org

Glen Echo Park Free Summer Concerts. 7:30 PM. June 18, Clarence “The Blues Man” Turner; June 25, David Sager’s Pie in the Sky Jazz Band; July 2, Flutes on the Brink; July 9, QuinTango; July 16, Lilt; July 23, Only Lone-some; July 31, Seth Kibel Quartet; Aug. 6, Trio Caliente, Aug. 13, Terraplane; Aug. 20, Quiles & Cloud; and Aug. 27, US Air Force Strings. Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD. glenechopark.org

“Tunes in the Triangle” Lunch and Dinner Experiences. June 25, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM and 6-8 PM, Phil Kominski (Top 40/Rock/Pop); and July 23, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM and 6-8 PM, Andrea Pais (Soul/R&B/Pop). The concerts are free and guests are encouraged to pack a picnic, bring a blanket or chair, friends, fam-ily, kids and pets. Evening concerts will in-clude popular games--corn hole, hula hoops, bubbles and more--with free lemonade avail-able and food offered for sale by favorite food trucks. Lunchtime concerts at 5th & K St. Plaza, NW. Evening concerts at Milian Park at Massachusetts Ave. and 5th St. NW.

Summer Screen. Wednesdays, through Aug. 19. Free outdoor fi lm series featuring music, giveaways, food trucks, picnicking and great movies. NoMa Summer Screen at Storey Park Lot, 1005 First St. NE, which will be tempo-rarily transformed for 2015 into a mural-fi lled urban park. Here’s the remaining lineup: June 10-Bride & Prejudice; June 17-Flashdance; June 24-Strictly Ballroom; July 1-Grease; July

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8-Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo; July 15-Sing-ing in the Rain; July 22-Save the Last Dance-July 29-Moulin Rouge; Aug. 5-Stomp the Yard; and Aug. 12-Footloose. Movies start at dark and are screened with subtitles. Coolers, chil-dren and friendly (leashed) dogs are welcome. They encourage moviegoers to bring chairs, blankets, Frisbees, and picnic coolers to con-nect with friends and neighbors starting at 7:00 PM. nomabid.org

Jazz in the Garden Concerts at the Nation-al Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Fridays through Aug. 28, 5-8:30 PM. June 5, Robert Jospé featuring Butch Taylor (drums and key-boards); June 12, DC Jazz Festival presents George V. Johnson, Jr. (jazz vocals); June 19, Deanna Bogart (“bluesion,” blues fusion); June 26, Marty Nau (saxophone); July 3, Speakers of the House (old school funk, boogaloo, and rock); July 10, Hendrik Meurkens (vibes and harmonica); July 17, Lao Tizer (keyboards); July 24, Sin Miedo (salsa); July 31, Incendio (acoustic guitar); Aug. 7, Miles Stiebel (jazz violin); Aug. 14, Origem (Brazilian jazz); Aug. 21, Seth Kibel (clarinet); Aug. 28, Afro Bop Al-liance (Latin jazz). Concerts may be cancelled due to excessive heat or inclement weather. For

up-to-date information, visit nga.gov/jazz or call 202-289-3360. Marine Barracks Sunset Parades at Iwo Jima Memorial. Tuesdays, through Aug. 11, 7-8 PM (Aug. 4 and 11 begin 30 minutes earlier). Lawn seating. Bring blankets and chairs. No public parking available at the Memorial grounds on Parade evenings. Guests may park at the Ar-lington National Cemetery Visitors’ Center for a small fee. Marine Barracks provides a free shuttle bus service from the visitors center to and from the memorial grounds. barracks.ma-rines.mil

2015 Twilight Tattoo at Fort Myer. Wednes-days (except July 1), through Aug. 19 , 7 PM with preceremony pageantry starting at 6:45 PM. Members of the 3rd US Infantry (The Old Guard), the US Army Band “Pershings Own,” Fife and Drum Corps and the US Army Drill Team will perform an hourlong sunset military Pageant. Over 100 Old Guard soldiers dressed in period uniforms will provide a glimpse of Army history from colonial times to the soldier of the future. The Twilight Tattoo will be performed on Summerall Field from through June, and on Whipple Field, July through August. twilight.mdw.army.mil

Jazz in the Garden Concerts at the National Gallery ofArt Sculpture GardenFridays through Aug. 28, 5-8:30 PM. June 5, Robert Jospé featuring Butch Taylor (drums and key-boards); June 12, DC Jazz Festival presents George V. Johnson, Jr. (jazz vocals); June 19, Deanna Bogart (“bluesion,” blues fusion); June 26, Marty Nau (saxophone); July 3, Speakers of the House (old school funk, boogaloo, and rock); July 10, Hendrik Meurkens (vibes and harmonica); July 17, Lao Tizer (keyboards); July 24, Sin Miedo (salsa); July 31, Incendio (acoustic guitar); Aug. 7, Miles Stiebel (jazz violin); Aug. 14, Origem (Brazilian jazz); Aug. 21, Seth Kibel (clarinet); Aug. 28, Afro Bop Alliance (Latin jazz). Concerts may be cancelled due to excessive heat or inclement weather. For up-to-date information, visit nga.gov/jazz or call 202-289-3360.

Deanna Bogart performs on June 19. Photo: Bette Bitting

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Marine Barracks Row Evening Parades. Fri-days through Aug. 28, 8:45-10 PM. Perfor-mance features music and precision marching, the Evening Parade features “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, “The Com-mandant’s Own” The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Corps Color Guard, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Ceremonial Marchers, and LCpl. Chesty XIII, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington. Reservations suggested. barracks.marines.mil

Yard’s Park Friday Night Concert Series. Fri-days, through Sept. 11, 6:30-8:30 PM. Come to Yards Park to relax and enjoy the river view, fantastic bands, food and beverage, and a large variety of great restaurants within a 5-minute walk from the park. Family-friendly lyrics and grassy open space make this an enjoyable event for adults and kids alike. The Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE. yardspark.org

MUSICMusic at Ebenezers. June 6, Josh Harty; June 12, Danielle Ate the Sandwich, Heather Mae, Joy Ike; June 13, Grace Fuisz; June 18, An-nalise Emerick, Brian Dunne, KaiL Baxley; June 19, Carolyn Crysdale (full band). Ebenezers Cof-feehouse, 201 F St. NE. 202-558-6900. ebene-zerscoffeehouse.com

Music at The Howard. June 7, Geto Boys; June 9, Mago de Oz; June 12, Fito Paez, Solo al Piabno; June 14 Girard Street Garvey & Cane; June 17 Vertical Horizon; June 19, Pee Wee El-lis, Alec Dankworth & Abass Dodoo; June 20, Bankyard Band and Northeast Groovers; June 24, Jody Watley; June 26, The Damnwells; June 27, Bunji Garlin Live; June 29, Fucked Up w/ Doomsquad; July 2, Freshlyground. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehow-ardtheatre.com

Music at Black Cat. June 7, Algiers; June 9, Ed Schrader’s Music Beat; June 10, Uke-Hunt; June 11, Until the Ribbon Breaks; June 12, Booty Rax Pride Party; June 13, Babe Rainbow; June 14, The Real McKenzies, The Boids; June 15, Dave Monks; June 16, Helio Sequence; June 17, Pattern is Movement; June 18, Band-ing Together 2015; June 20, Goodnight, Texas; June 21, Jaga Jazzist; June 23, Total Babes; June 24, The Max Levine Ensemble; June 25, Blonde Redhead; June 27 Super Art Fight Goes Totally 80’s; June 28, The Adolescents; June 30, San Cisco; July 1, Darkest Hour, 20th An-niversary Tour; July 3, Little War Twins. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com

Music at 9:30. June 7, The Vaccines; June 8, SBTRKT; June 9, Paul Weller; June 11, A-Trak; June 12, Who’s Bad: The World’s #1 Michael Jackson Tribute Band; June 13, Mixtape Pride Party; June 15, Josh Rouse; June 16, Best Coast; June 17, Jungle; June 18, Soul Asylum & Meat Puppets; JUne 19, White Ford Bronco;

June 26, The Morrison Brothers Band; June 27, Snakehips; June 30, Basement Jaxx (Live); July 2, POWERMAN 5000. 815 V St. NW. 877-435-9849. 930.com

Music at Sixth and I. June 10, Rhye; June 14, The Cookers; June 18, Muzsikás and Glass House Orchestra; June 20, The 18th Street Singers 10th Anniversary Concert. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 202-408-3100. sixthandi.org

Music at the Atlas. June 11, 8 PM, Brad Linde’s BIG OL’ ENSEMBLE presents new music big band music by Elliott Hughes. Atlas per-forming Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org

Music at the Lincoln. June 15, Neko Case; June 21, The Blackbirds and Tom Browne. Lin-coln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. 202-328-6000. thelincolndc.com

Church of the Epiphany Weekly Concerts. Every Tuesday, 12:10 PM. Free but a free will offering taken. 1317 G ST. NW. 202-347-2635. epiphanydc.org

THEATERRosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead at the Folger. Through June 21. Stoppard’s feast of wordplay and wit thrusts two of Shakespeare’s most incidental characters into the limelight. Courtiers and close compatriots, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern find themselves in Elsinore with the dubious task of identifying what af-flicts their childhood friend Hamlet. Folger Shakespeare Theater, 201 E. Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. folger.edu

Jumpers for Goalposts at Studio. Through June 21. Hope springs eternal in the post-game locker room of Barely Athletic, an ama-teur soccer team competing in the five-a-side pub league in Hull, a Yorkshire fishing city that’s seen better days (as have these ath-letes). Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org

Zombie: The American at Woolly. Through June 21. The year is 2063 and Thom Valentine, the first openly gay President of the United States, faces a host of problems: an imminent civil war, the threat of an African invasion, an adulterous First Gentleman, and zombies in the basement of the White House! Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. 202-393-3939. woollymammoth.net

Swing Time--The Musical at the Naval Heri-tage Center. Through June 27. Swing Time brings back the sights and sounds of the World War II era with an authentic, “big band” rec-reation of a war bond radio broadcast. Burke Theater, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. swingti-methemusical.com


Tartuffe at Shakespeare. Through July 5. Orgon has fallen under the spell of the pious fraud Tartuffe, at great cost to his family and household, in Tartuffe, Molière’s crowning achievement and scathing indict-ment of religious hypocrisy. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122. shakespearetheatre.org

The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife at Theater J. Through July 5. Marjorie Taub, Upper West Sider and devoted lady who lunches, is deep in the throes of mid-life existential ennui when an enigmatic childhood friend with a taste for mischief unexpectedly arrives at her door. Theater J, 1529 16th St. NW. 800-494-8497. washingtondcjcc.org

Occupied Territories at Anacostia Playhouse. June 10-July 5. Highly physical, Occupied Territories tears away easy boundaries to question how bodies, minds, and souls are vast territories altered by the relentless his-tory of War. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. Tickets may be purchased at anacostiaplayhouse.com.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Keegan. June 27, July 26. Andrew Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. 202-265-3767. keegantheatre.com

SPORTS AND FITNESSShaw Skate Park. A 11,000 sq. foot skate park in the Shaw neighborhood. 11th and Rhode Island Ave. NW.

Nearby public tennis courts. Banneker Community Center (eight outdoor tennis courts), 2500 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-673-6861. Kennedy Recreation Center (one outdoor tennis court), 1401 7th St. NW. 202-671-4794. All courts are open daily, dawn to dusk. Some are lighted for extended evening play. Courts are avail-able on a firstcome, firstserved basis for one hour inter-vals; extended use of tennis courts requires a permit. Proper shoes and attire is required. 202-671-0314. dpr.dc.gov/dpr

Nearby outdoor public pools. Francis Pool, 2435 N St. NW; East Potomac Pool, 972 Ohio Dr. SW; Randall Pool, S. Capitol and I sts. SW. All DC public pools are free for DC residents. Have ID. dpr.dc.gov

Nearby indoor public pools. Turkey Thicket, 1100 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-576-9236. Rumsey Pool, 635 No.Carolina Ave. SE. 202-724-4495. All DC public pools are free for DC residents. Have ID. dpr.dc.gov

Roller Skating at Anacostia Park. Skate weekdays in summer, 11 AM-5:45 PM and weekends, 11 AM-6:45 PM. This is a covered, outdoor skating pavilion. Free. One hour free skate “rental” has started but sizes and sup-plies are limited. Go east on Penn. Ave. across Anacos-tia River and make the first right turn onto Fairlawn Ave. and another right onto Nicholson and then into the park. 202-472-3873. nps.gov/anac

MARKETSPenn Quarter Farmer’s Market. Thursdays, 3-7 PM, through Dec 17. Market at north end of 8th St. NW, be-tween D and E St. SNAP (EBT/Food Stamps) accepted. freshfarmmarkets.org

Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market. Sundays, 9 AM-1 PM, through Nov 22. 1st and R Sts. NW. 202-536-5571. mar-ketsandmore.info

14th & U Farmer’s Market. Saturdays, 9 AM-1 PM. 14th and U Sts. NW. marketsandmore.info

Dupont Circle Farmer’s Market. Sundays (rain or shine), year round, 10 AM-1 PM. 20th St. and Mass. Ave. NW, 1500 block of 20th St. NW (between Mass. Ave. and Q St. in the adjacent parking lot of PNC Bank). 202-362-8889. fresh-farmmarket.org

Foggy Bottom Farmer’s Market. Wednesdays, 3-7 PM, through Nov. 25. Market at 23rd and I St. NW. SNAP (EBT/Food Stamps) & G World card accepted. freshfarm-markets.org

Farmer’s Market by the White House. Thursdays, 11 AM-2 PM, through Nov. 19. Market at 810 Vermont Ave. NW. SNAP (EBT/Food Stamps) accepted. freshfarmmarkets.org

CityCenterDC Farmer’s Market. Tuesdays, 11 AM-2 PM, through Oct. 27. Market at I St. NW, between 10th and 11th. SNAP (EBT/Food Stamps) accepted. freshfarmmar-kets.org

Mount Vernon Triangle Farm Stand. Saturdays, 10 AM-1 PM, May 16-Oct. 31. 5th & K Sts. NW. freshfarmmarkets.org

Market SW “night market”. June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, 4-9 PM. Bills itself as “an evening of arts, food, flea & fun, live music.” Market is at 4th and M Sts. SW. marketswdc.com

Fashion Trucks on U. Sundays, noon-5 PM. Fashion Trucks offer a mix of crafts, clothes, accessories and jewelry at the former home of the Sunday U St Flea in the parking lot, next to Nellie’s Sports Bar at 912 U St. NW. ustreetflea.com

CIVIC LIFENational Archives Hosts Conference on Declaration of Independence. June 23, 9:15 AM-4:15 PM. National Archives will host a free conference on the Declaration of Independence titled “Punctuating Happiness,” in the William G. McGowan Theater of the National Archives. The conference is free and open to the public, and ad-vance registration is required at phdc2015.eventbrite.com. archives.gov

DC Statehood and Representative Democracy Discus-sion. June 25, 7 PM. A distinguished panel of experts will discuss the current state of our the representative democ-racy, focusing on the unique status of the District of Co-lumbia along with other voting rights issues. Moderated by Lenny Steinhorn, of American University, panelists include former DC Mayor Anthony Williams; former Member of Con-gress Jim Walsh (R-NY) ; and others. National Archives, 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. archives.gov

All Ways Mount Pleasant. First Saturday, noon-2 PM. LaCasa. All Ways is a citizen’s association primarily for the tenants of the larger apartment buildings of Mount Pleas-ant. 3166 Mt. Pleasant St. NW. aass.org

Chinatown Revitalization Council. Fourth Monday, 7-8 PM. 510 I St. NW. Chinatown Revitalization Council (CRC)

promoting the Chinatown renewal and the preservation of its cultural heri-tage. The public is welcome.

Convention Center Community Asso-ciation. Last Tuesday, 7-8:30 PM. Ken-nedy Rec Center, 1401 7th St. NW.

Downtown Neighborhood Associa-tion. Second Tuesday, 7-9 PM. US Naval Memorial Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. [email protected]. dcdna.org

East Central Civic Association of Shaw. First Monday, 7 PM. Third Bap-tist Church, 1546 Fifth St. NW. Con-tact: Al Hajj Mahdi Leroy J Thorpe Jr, 202-387-1596.

Eckington Civic Association. First Monday, 7-8:30 PM. Harry Thomas Rec-reation Center, 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE. eckingtondc.orgLogan Circle Citizens Association. Please contact Jennifer Trock at [email protected] for meeting dates and times. logancircle.org

Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association. Third Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 PM. Yale Steam Laundry, 437 New York Ave. NW. lifein.mvsna.org

U Street Neighborhood Association. Second Thursday, 7-8:30 PM. Source (second fl oor classroom), 1835 14th St. NW.

ANC 1A. Second Wednesday, 7 PM. Har-riet Tubman Elementary School, 3101 13th St. NW. 202-588-7278. anc1a.org

ANC 1B. First Thursday, 7 PM. Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. NW (second fl oor). 202-870-4202. anc1b.org

ANC 1B11. Second Monday, 7 PM. LeDroit Senior Building (basement community room), 2125 Fourth St. NW. 202-481-3462. anc1b.org

ANC 1C. First Wednesday, 7 PM. Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Health, 2355 Ontario Rd. NW. 202-332-2630. anc1c.org

ANC 1D. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. 3166 Mount Pleasant St. NW. 202-4628692. anc1d.org

ANC 2C. First Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM. Watha T. Daniel Library, 1630 Sev-enth St. NW. 202-682-1633. anc2C.org

ANC 6E. First Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Meet-ing at Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. anc6e.org u

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Summer is an exciting time for dining, when crisp, col-orful summer vegetables are highlighted on menus across the city.

Table, an intimate yet welcoming bistro, opened in Shaw in January 2013 and immediately made an im-pression on the restaurant scene. Bon Appetit named it one of their best new restaurants of 2013, and last year it was included on Washingtonian’s best restaurant list.

It’s easy to see why. Chef Pat-rick Robinson marries clean, simple American cuisine and zaps it with a touch of French influence that el-evates the offerings, and utilizes the freshest of what’s in season. Beig-nets, cassoulets, panna cotta have all graced the menu. However, in my opinion, it’s what Table does with vegetables that really stands out.

It’s well established that DC has moved away from the carb and protein-heavy menus of times past, as diners are more knowl-edgeable about sustainable and healthy eating, exemplified in the explosion of the farm-to-table es-thetic. Vegetables are not merely side dishes anymore.

This is where Table shines. The menu includes one of the few (af-fordable) vegetarian tasting menus on offer in the city, with dishes such as intensely colored beetroot soup with crème fraiche and puff pastry, and a cauliflower dish prepared in the French “meuniere” style. Mean-ing “miller’s wife,” the preparation is traditionally reserved for fish, where it is dredged in flour before being cooked in brown butter with parsley and lemon juice.

Cauliflower is the perfect host for Table’s version of the buttery meuniere sauce, which includes leeks, hazelnuts and capers. The meatiness of the vegetable complements the simple yet decadent sauce, neither is overpowered by the other.

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sembles a small dumpling – has pil-lowy rounds of ricotta nestled in a deep and fl avorful romesco sauce. Slightly charred wedges of brussel sprout hover along the edges of the bowl, adding crunch and smoke.

Th e menu reads like the result of a late spring evening’s walk through a magical garden. Who could resist a white asparagus soup with shaved baby vegetables? Or ricotta beignets laced with orange blossom honey? Not any-one I want to eat with.

It’s diffi cult to make vegetables the star. One has to be extremely skilled in the kitchen to be innovative enough to make a carnivorously inclined individ-ual even think about ordering a plate of caulifl ower, and Table has succeeded in this area.

Even when vegetables are on the side, they are so beautifully prepared and presented, that they steal a little thunder from whatever meat they are draped across, below or beside.

Squid stuff ed with swiss chard pesto on a bed of piperade (a combo of onion, green peppers and tomatoes cooked down with red Espelette pep-per) and serrano ham is delightfully colorful, the bright green of the pesto mixing in with the intensity of the reds. Crispy-skinned guinea hen is fl anked by a hill of ramps, carrot and white on-ion – and there’s an added surprise of

a soft, glazed meatball plopped in the middle. But even with both guinea hen and meatball sitting in a cherry reduc-tion sauce, I still found my attention drifting to the mound of colorful baby veggies. A dry aged NY strip steak should have been the main event – but the slightly crispy, thick cut salted slic-es of sweet potato nearly upstaged the beautiful piece of meat.

Table not only shows its love aff air with its vegetables through its food – outside, one can’t help but notice the large vertical hanging plant-ers, laden with various green-ery. Upon entering, a similar swath of wall is covered with herbs and plants.

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Caulifl ower Meuniere is a guest favorite, and one of the Chef’s favorites as well. The caulifl ower is pan seared and basted with brown butter and lemon, fi nished with capers and leeks andtoasted hazelnuts.

Chef Patrick Robinson marries clean, simple American cuisine and zaps it with a touch of French infl uence that elevates the offerings, and utilizes the freshest of what’s in season.

We get our New York Strip locally sourced from Roseda Farms in Maryland where the cattle is carefully bred and naturally grass fed. We pan sear and but-ter baste it, fi nish with salt and pepper, a red wine sauce and serve it with roasted sweet, gold and purple potatoes.

Th e restaurant itself is small, with only about ten tables (a mix of two and four tops) combined with two chef ’s

tables that abut the long open-access kitchen in the middle of the space. Keeping on trend with the more thoughtful way we eat these days, people want to see chefs and their teams in ac-tion, to feel more connected with food and the artistry that goes into it. Even if you aren’t at a chef ’s table, you can easily watch the chef at work – a positive aspect of a not-so-huge space. And the rooftop garden terrace is a must for a glass of rose and a bite on a warm summer evening.

Vegetables can be tricky. A small eating space can be tricky. Delivering fresh, seasonal, streamlined yet interesting European infl uenced dishes in a small space showcasing as many vegeta-bles as possible sounds like a challenge indeed. And yet this is exactly what Table has done, demonstrating this cozy neighbor-hood spot probably hasn’t seen the last of its accolades come in. u

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All was calm and mostly normal when I entered the group fitness studio at BodySmith Gym in Logan Circle. People were stretching lightly. The petite instructor, appropriately named

Elena Littles, came in with near-ecstatic energy and greeted everyone by name.

But there was a DJ setting up in the corner, and club lights were lined along the studio mirror. And after about 15 people arrived, Littles gave the most enthusiastic welcome and introduction I’ve encoun-tered so far in my Let’s Get Physical travels. “We can’t have this kind of down energy, it’s awkward,” she exclaimed after introducing herself. “We need to get turned up!”

The lights went off. Pink and blue club lights stayed on. Fergie’s “Fergalicious” blasted through the small studio and class took off like a speeding Fer-rari, with everyone bouncing on the balls of their feet through a set of the peppiest jumping jacks ever.

Did I mention it was 7 o’clock in the morning?The class was 305 Fitness, a dance-cardio

workout featuring sports drills, high-intensity in-terval training (HIIT), and high-energy choreog-raphy, simmered in Miami and served hot in the District and New York. I’ve never been to a rave, but I imagine it would be similar to 305: loud, sweaty, and full of people moving their bodies like they’re high on life.

For the first 30 minutes of the 55-minute ses-sion the class powered through high-impact cardio, moving forward, backward, and facing all sides of the room. I couldn’t tell the difference between the warm-up and the bulk of the workout. It felt like ev-ery move involved bouncing like a runner waiting for the stoplight to change. From fast-paced grapevine steps into a side crunch, to a lunge-like move remi-niscent of the Jamaican Willie bounce dance from the early 2000s, being light on your feet was a must.

DJ Daywalker, known elsewhere as Patrick FitzGerald, spun a seamless set of club tracks such as “Move, Shake, Drop,” by DJ Laz and Flo-Rida, and a dance mix of “Habits (Stay High)” by Tove Lo. At some point there was an uptempo “Uptown Funk” remix.

Yes – there was an uptempo version of a song that is already uptempo.

Choreography is evenly laced throughout and

it’s sexy at times, with R&B body rolls, hip shakes, shoulder shimmies, and so many squats disguised as hip-hop booty pops. All of the moves, dance and otherwise, are repetitive. Some of the cho-reography blocks are linked to particular songs, but it’s not im-possible to catch on, or at least fake it in time to the beat.

The middle 10 minutes of class is for toning – this time it was abs work on the floor – and HIIT. The latter is like something out of an athletic conditioning camp, with jump-ing squats, high knees, and quick feet drills.

Also, the air conditioning only comes on for the toning/HIIT block and the cool down, so I soaked through my tank top about 20 min-utes in. (Pro-tip: Bring water and maybe wear shorts – certainly not ve-lour sweats, like yours truly.)

It all sounds like a lot of work – and it is – but there’s also DJ Daywalker’s spins, which set the tone and make class feel like one big party. And of course there’s Littles, with her irresistibly fun personality, coming up and dancing with each person, pointing and scream-

ing “Yassss!” when he or she really gets into it. Some-where along the way it gets easy to slip into a less

laborious, enjoyable groove. Littles’ class “is very free-spirited …

with the music you don’t even think about it, about working out,” says Kevin Mc-Curdy, who lives in Palisades and has been taking 305 for almost a year. “You get to let loose and make friends.”

There’s also the physical benefit. After class I felt awake, but my legs were leaden and sore in places the following day.

“I love the energy of this class. I’ve lost 20 pounds,” says Katie Byerly, a Logan

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Circle resident who’s also been a 305 regular for close to a year. “I’ve formed lots of good friendships through this class.”

Littles, a former Redskins cheerleader and Howard Univer-sity sports medicine student, says that 305 is a great strength train-ing method as well. “From other people’s experience and my experi-ence too … I have more energy to do things,” she says. Littles has been a 305 instructor since it came to the District last fall. “My body can stand a lot more strenuous exercise.”

Byerly and McCurdy have nev-er had any dance training, and they say learning the choreography is the hardest part. According to 305 Fitness, it takes about three classes to get it down.

Most people, when they come in for the first time, are a little in-timidated, according to Littles. “But then, when they see how crazy ev-eryone is going, and seeing that everyone’s really letting loose – the lights are dim, there’s [club] lights – you really get the feeling that you’re not being judged.” She adds, “I feel like sometimes DC can be such a serious city. When I instruct class and see people really come out of themselves and step into the mo-ment, that’s so much fun for me. And 305 is fun. Who doesn’t want to shake their butt seriously!”

305 Fitness DC is offered exclusively at BodySmith Gym + Studio (1630 14th St. NW, 202-772-0001) daily barring unexpected cancellations. Both morning and evening classes are available. It’s $24 to drop in; $29 for three classes for new cli-ents; $115 for five classes; $210 for 10 classes. There are also $99 unlimited six-month member-ships and $175 month-to-month memberships available through a lottery system. Call 212-475-0425 for more information or visit www.305fitnessdc.com. u

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the evolution of Human Form at Long View GalleryZachary Oxman’s artistic career began in Florence, Italy, where his reverence for figurative work led him to perfect his oeuvre and master the traditional process of bronze casting. By mid-career, while continuing to work in metal, Oxman transformed his human forms into vivid, colorful abstractions made of steel and best understood by the viewer when interacting face-to-face with the work. The interpersonal interaction, whereby the viewer gazes upon the work, while their body becomes a reflected image in the work, results in a figurative abstraction and, by extension, an evolution in the perception of the human figure. According to the artist, the works in “Optic Symphony,” shown to the public for the first time, seek “to illuminate the complexi-ties within all of us.” The seductive gaze arising from the subtle attraction between the viewer and the work will leave the viewer insatiable for further interaction with Oxman’s work, leading to a figura-tive transformation of the viewer.

Imagery from an Inconstant south at HemphillArtist William Christenberry examines the bound-less stretches of Alabama’s backcountry through photographs, works on paper, and silkscreens (a recent medium for the artist). His imagery labors to shed light on the complex incongruences of his

home and of his past. His status as a native Ala-baman provides him with the unique ability to seek out and find autochthonous cultural sites such as a clapboard church set amid a pine forest. His vi-sual exploration of rural Alabama also enables him to understand his Southern identity as a paradox consisting of his homeland’s sense of timelessness on the one hand and the constant flux of time on the other. By examining his past Christenberry understands his identity as one deeply rooted both in time and space, leading him to conclude that, like the images of vine-covered rural ruins which he has photographed so often, he too can be “per-fectly flawed, because one can be no other way.”

Re-adaptation of ecology at PPwA resident of Pleasant Plains Workshop, artist and Corcoran graduate Beth Hansen employs printing and mixed media sculpture as her primary media. In “Natural Selection” Hansen seeks to understand the relationship between various animals in the natural ecology. Specifically she examines the relationship between two extremes. On the one hand she ex-amines endangered species that exist in such scant numbers that they are actually known, and on the other hand extreme animals that are so great in number that they

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Long View Gallery 1234 9th St. NW, 202-232-4788, longviewgallerydc.comJune 11-July 12 “Optic Symphony: Movements in Steel” by Zachary Oxman OPENING RECEPTIONThursday, June 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Hemphill Fine Arts 1515 14th St. NW, 202-234-5601, hemphillfinearts.comJune 10-Aug. 1William ChristenberryOPENING RECEPTIONWednesday, June 10, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Pleasant Plains Workshop 2608 Georgia Ave. NW, pleasantplainsworkshop.comJune 13-July 11 “Natural Selections” by Beth Hansen OPENING RECEPTIONSaturday, June 20, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

current exhibitions on View Touchstone GalleryTouchstone Gallery Member Show“Two if I See” by Timothy Johnson“Being and Becoming: Enter the Kaleidoscope”by Pete McCutchenThrough June 28

depeche Art Mid-city Gal lery exhibi t ions By Phil Hutinet

Zachary Oxman, “Quantum Thought,” 30 x 30 x 10 inches, stainless steel. Image: Long View Gallery

William Christenberry, “Church, Sprott, Alabama, 1981,” ed. 9,printed 2015, archival pigment print, 44 x 54 inches.

Beth Hanson, “Night Parrot,” 2015, screenprint with wax and oil pigment.

Larry Cook, “Some of My Best Friends Are Black,” 2014, neon light, 131 x 6 inches

define the ecology of certain areas. Through her specialization in mixed media prints and sculptures, fabric patterns, and newspaper clippings Hansen seeks to compare these ex-treme ecologies with human beings, as a reflection not only of where we originate as a species but what we’ve become or will become as result of our adaption to specialized ecologies.

Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, a publication dedicated to DC’s visual arts. For more informa-tion visit www.eastcityart.com. u

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June Mid-city Gallery openingsand Artist talks Hamiltonian Gallery 1353 U St. NW, 202-332-1116, hamiltoniangallery.com“Stockholm Syndrome” by Larry CookThrough June 20ARTIST TALK: Tuesday, June 9, 7:00 p.m.

Long View Gallery 1234 9th St. NW, 202-232-4788, longviewgallerydc.comJune 11-July 12 “Optic Symphony: Movements in Steel” by Zachary Oxman OPENING RECEPTIONThursday, June 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Hemphill Fine Arts 1515 14th St. NW, 202-234-5601, hemphillfinearts.comJune 10-Aug. 1William ChristenberryOPENING RECEPTIONWednesday, June 10, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Pleasant Plains Workshop 2608 Georgia Ave. NW, pleasantplainsworkshop.comJune 13-July 11 “Natural Selections” by Beth Hansen OPENING RECEPTIONSaturday, June 20, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

current exhibitions on View Touchstone GalleryTouchstone Gallery Member Show“Two if I See” by Timothy Johnson“Being and Becoming: Enter the Kaleidoscope”by Pete McCutchenThrough June 28

Timonthy Johnson, “Theo on a Visit to Arles.” Image: Touchstone Gallery

Pete McCutchen, “Yellow #7.” Image: Touchstone Gallery


When Mayor Muriel Bowser made an appearance last month on Fox News Sun-day as its “Power Player,” host Chris Wallace didn’t

mention that the DC Council had failed to ap-prove important parts of her 2016 budget propos-al. There was no reference to her spat with newly elected Attorney General Karl Racine that kicked up a hornets’ nest of citizens complaints against what some saw as a “power grab.” There also wasn’t any talk about the solid wall of resistance in the legislature to jail health care contract for Corizon, which Bowser championed.

Despite those defeats in these early days of her administration, some people speculate that the arrival on the council of two Bowser acolytes—Ward 8’s LaRuby May (D-Ward 8) and Brandon Todd (D-Ward 4)—will make the mayor a force to be reckoned with. “She does have the cards stacked in her favor,” admits Daniel del Pielago, a community organizer with the nonprofit organi-zation Empower DC.

It may be too soon to cast the council as Chi-huahua and Bowser as Bulldog, say many political observers and activists, including del Pielago. No one should discount the political skills of Chair-man Phil Mendelson (D); and May’s and Todd’s abilities shouldn’t be over-estimated, they point out. Further, the 2016 election season, expected to kick off in the fall, is sure to be an important wildcard in relationships and coalitions forged in the corridors of the Wilson Building.

“Any mayor would want to have sure votes. But I don’t know if [May and Todd] have the po-

litical chops to build a coalition,” says Melik Ab-dul, a Ward 8 activist.

“That’s two votes and there are 11 others. I don’t think [the council] will roll over,” said Lo-gan Wiley, a Ward 7 resident and former DC government budget analyst.

“It’s easy to under-estimate Phil,” said Ken Cummings, a political observer and former Wash-ington City Paper Loose Lips columnist. “[But] he’s always the first or second top vote-getter.” In the past three election cycles, Mendelson has had only token opposition. In the 2014 General Elec-tion, for example, he received 77.85 percent of the vote--138,066 votes--in his citywide chairman’s race. Bowser received 54.5 percent or 96,666 votes in the mayoral challenge.

Those results indicate that separately each brings a potent cache. That could exacerbate any potential conflict, resulting in a relationship that could mimic the one between Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and Chairman Vincent C. Gray. Between 2007 and 2010, there were times when business stalled as the two fought over everything from the lottery contract to the composition of the Univer-sity of the District of Columbia Board of Trustees.

There won’t be automatic approval of Bowser’s policies and programs, says Jack Evans (D-Ward 2. “Nobody rubber stamped Tony Williams. No-body rubber stamped Adrian. The council is not even going to rubber stamp the chairman.”

Interestingly during final budget negotiations, it appeared that Evans, except for the mayor’s tax proposals, supported Bowser. He led the op-position to cuts proposed by Mendelson to the McMillan, Walter Reed and St. Elizabeth capi-

tal budgets. Each spending reduction was minor when compared with the project’s total budget.

Perhaps the greatest concern among some people is that any conflict between the mayor and council could expose racial fault-lines that, here-tofore, have been dormant. Bowser’s perceived allies on the council include Yvette Alexander (D-Ward 7), Anita Bonds (D-At Large), Vincent Orange (D-At Large), May, Todd and Evans. Ex-cept for the latter, what do they have in common, asks Abdul. “There is going to be a racial compo-nent to it.

the Budget tussleThat black white divide spoke, sotto voce, dur-ing the fight over the Corizon health care con-tract, when most of the African American council members voted to approve it. Weeks later, dur-ing the debate over Bowser’s $5 million expan-sion of the summer youth jobs programs to in-clude young adults ages 22 to 24, Orange accused Mendelson and others of being insensitive to the plight of poor people. The council chairman was unfazed by the coded race-speak. He has strong support among African-American voters. In last year’s Democratic Primary, for example, he re-ceived 76.52 percent of the 11,542 votes cast in Ward 5 in the chairman’s race where he faced a black opponent.

Legislators subsequently approved Bowser’s summer job program but not before Mendelson made clear that the mayor had violated the law when she pushed ahead with expanding the age of its recipients before seeking the council’s autho-

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rization. That was his clear signal that he might not be so unforgiving of Bowser’s after-the-fact-Fenty-esque tactics.

“She’s Fenty 2.0 in the sense of consoli-dating power,” continues del Pielago. “It’s very problematic.”

Days after the approval of the summer jobs legislation, council members seemed less amena-ble to Bowser’s 2016 budget proposal. Mendelson rejected her structural changes, forcing a budget realignment of the Office of the Secretary and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety. He also led the opposition to her efforts to reduce the term appointments of several key managers including the chief procurement officer.

Meanwhile, council Chairman Pro Tempore Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5) put the kibosh on the expansion of police body cameras after a swarm of advocates, including the city’s own Office of Open Government and the ACLU, raised con-cerns about the mayor’s and Chief Cathy Lanier’s decision to prevent disclosure of the video foot-age. At-large member David Grosso (I), chairman of the Committee on Education, proposed new criteria for determining the order for moderniz-ing public schools, which could handicap Bowser if she runs for reelection. Public education has a strong advocacy base, particularly among voters in Ward 2 and Ward 3; Bowser could not have won the Democratic Primary without the support of those communities. Grosso also restored money the mayor had cut from the DC Public Library.

Perhaps seeing the handwriting on the wall, Bowser sent a letter on May 11, 2015 amending her 2015 and 2016 budget requests. She said the “errata letter” corrected mistakes that had ap-peared in printed budget documents. It also re-stored funding for key items, which she said had been made possible by pulling some money as-sociated with the Southwest wharf development project and because charter school enrollment

was down from projections. That was Bowser “realizing she made a po-

litical mistake. That was an ‘oops’ budget change,” says one top-level government official. ”The coun-cil also took apart her innovation fund. Basically they took away her cookie jar.”

Bowser’s move may have been too late. Coun-cil committees had already held weeks of public hearings. Their mark-up of the budget had be-gun. Through those processes an attentive public already had a hint of how the legislature would alter the mayor’s proposals.

“She had an opportunity to have consensus budget,” says Cummings.

Despite changes by the council, some of which Bowser fought vehemently, Bowser won a lot of what she wanted in her first budget submission as the city’s chief executive. But in politics, some-times, what you lose can become as important as what you win.

Beyond dollars and centersQuite frankly, the budget battle is a temporary thing, played out in two months of a 12-month year. Disagreements often arise between the ex-ecutive and legislative branches around program priorities and policy implementation. Both the mayor and the council agree that the DC Gen-eral family homeless shelter should be shuttered, for example. But how that happens, where people are sent, and how much money is spent remain points of contention.

What’s more, the current committee assign-ments suggest that the person in the legislature at the locus of those tensions could be the chair. Mendelson’s Committee of the Whole doesn’t just hold sway over the budget, it also oversees large swaths of territory critical to Bowser. The Office of the City Administrator, the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, human services, the in-

teragency council for the homeless, and the office of contracting and procurement all lie within the chairman’s domain.

While all council members are part of the Committee of the Whole, the volume of work usually divides the group until its time to move legislation before the full council for approval. Then, if the mayor and chairman disagree, a seven vote majority becomes critical.

“Phil is completely transactional,” explains one high level government official, who requested anonymity. “He keeps his cards close to his vest.

“[But] the mayor is cut-throat and tough as nails—unflinchingly tough,” adds the official.

Still, most observers expect Mendelson to have the upper-hand, believing, as Cummings does that the mayor “will have a tough time holding together a coalition.” That task is fur-ther complicated by the fact that many of the mayor’s allies are up for re-election. Alexander, Orange and Evans are expected to run for four more years. May and Todd, who won the recent special election, earned the right to complete the unexpired term vacated by Marion Barry’s death in Ward 8 and Bowser’s ascension to the mayoral suite in Ward 4. That means they, too, will have to run for reelection. Party primaries are scheduled for June 2016.

Bowser flexed her muscle during the special election. She helped her acolytes to raise large sums of money and personally appeared at cam-paign events. As mayor, she can pass out goodies to allies. But will that be enough?

Bowser “may want to reign over things, like the queen, but I don’t see her having the juice,” says Wiley. Mendelson “may not be as good as John Wilson but he knows how it’s done, and has the chutzpah to keep it together.”

Jonetta Rose Barras is a Washington, DC-based freelance writer. She blogs at www.jonettarose-barras.com u

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In an ideal world, everyone who wanted a job would find one, and it would pay enough to make ends meet – and maybe even enough for a child’s piano lessons and to take an occasional weekend trip to the beach. There

was a time in the U.S., after World War II, when unemployment was low and wages were growing across the board--the closest thing we’ve had to broad prosperity. But that ended 40 years ago, and now income inequality is accepted as a given.

In DC, troubling economic trends are just be-low the surface of what appears to be a strong econ-omy. One of three residents with a high school di-ploma is under-employed – out of work or working fewer hours than they want. Unemployment for those without a college degree is still nearly twice as high as before the last recession, and the disparity between the best-paying and lowest paying jobs is at 35-year high.

If the DC economy is failing to create jobs,

maybe it’s time for DC’s leaders to pick up the slack. One of the city’s most popular programs – the Summer Youth Employment Program – cre-ates 14,000 jobs each year for youth. So why not a program that provides short-term jobs for 14,000 adults? It’s an idea that has been around since FDR’s Works Progress Administration, one also used as recently as the last recession, when federal stimulus funds put millions to work.

Job creation can provide a leg up to people who have trouble finding work. It can sup-port neighborhood development from the ground up, as residents in DC’s poor-est neighborhoods have more money to spend. Creating more jobs for parents can strengthen and stabilize families in ways that help children do better in school. By helping the hardest to employ, job cre-ation programs can have other positive effects, such as reducing recidivism for residents returning from prison.

The District has some jobs programs for adults, but they serve about 1,000 resi-dents, far smaller than the scale of the Sum-mer Youth Employment Program.

The benefits of job creation are clear, but lots of steps need to be taken to get it right. In particular, the District should scale up programs slowly, so they are well managed and that workers get the most from them. And the city should work to make sure a transitional publicly funded job is the first step in a career path, with connections to literacy and job training services.

How subsidized Jobs Programs workSubsidized jobs programs are important for several reasons. They provide jobs and income to residents who otherwise may have few options, such as in a recession when unemployment is high, or for groups that routinely struggle to find jobs, such as return-ing citizens. They offer a chance for work experience, networking, and skills development in a supportive

environment, which ideally helps lead to permanent, unsubsidized employment.

Publicly funded jobs also are important because they carry the dignity that comes with a job. And workers in subsidized jobs often meet important community needs, such as keeping neighborhoods clean or engaging in outreach on important public health initiatives.

The District can think about job creation in two ways. One kind of program would give work expe-rience to long-term unemployed residents, with the goal of providing income, job exposure, and coach-ing on how to succeed in the workplace. The second approach would be to identify important commu-nity needs that can be met through jobs that can be performed by residents without advanced educa-tions or skills.

The District already has some of both types:• Project Empowerment – provides up to six

months of paid employment with a private com-pany, government agency or non-profit. About 800 people go through it each year. Workers go a three-week orientation and then are placed in a job, with visits every few weeks from program staff to resolve any workplace problems.

• Cleanteams:DCprovidesfundingtohireresi-dents to clean up commercial corridors, employ-ing about 100 people.

• CommunityHealthWorkers: ADCgovern-ment grant trains workers to engage in outreach in medically vulnerable communities, to engage in health education and ensure that residents are connected to health care. These programs, while helpful, pale in size with

the Summer Youth Employment Program, DC’s largest employment program by far.

Job creation Programs Have Many BenefitsPrograms that put people to work do many good things, starting with the fact that offer the dignity of work and put money in someone’s pocket. But there are many other advantages.• Temporaryjobsprogramsincreasethechance

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sidized job ends. A recent pro-gram for long-term unemployed adults in Florida, for example, found that participants earned $2,500 more in the year after the program ended than other unemployed residents who did not participate.

• Jobs programs increase con-sumer spending, particularly in poorer neighborhoods. The best way to spur economic develop-ment is to make sure residents have money to spend in their community. DC leaders want to promote retail and restaurant development across the city, but that cannot happen if people in the community don’t have any money to spend.

• When programs put residentsfrom prison into jobs they oth-erwise would not have, the like-lihood of recidivism goes down. A New York City employment program for former prison-ers, for example, reduced rates of recidivism, with the great-est effects occurring when par-ticipants started the program shortly after leaving prison.

• When familieswith young chil-dren have more income, research shows that their children do bet-ter in school, are more likely to graduate from high school, and are more likely to work as adults.

Fitting Job creation into a systemof education and training

Transitional jobs programs can play an important part of a broader sys-tem to help residents get or keep jobs. Some things to consider:• Connectwithtrainingandedu-

cation: Once someone is in a subsidized jobs program, it may be easier to identify gaps in their education and training. Yet only a small number of participants in DC’s Project Empowerment receive literacy help, and only

a small number are referred to training programs. If workers complete a short-term public jobs program and fail to transi-tion to an unsubsidized job, they should be good candidates for job training.

• Provide sufficient coaching onthe job: People who have been out of the labor market a while often struggle with issues like timeliness or coping with work-place conflict. These are things that employers do not want to deal with. So instead, the Dis-trict’s jobs program should pro-vide counseling to help transi-tioning workers develop these “soft skills”

• Avoid displacing other work-ers: Job creation programs won’t do much good if they just take the place of jobs currently held by DC residents. So as much as possible, short-term jobs should be designed to do new things or to help businesses expand. For example, when a resident is placed with a private company, it should be asked to commit to hiring participants if they do a good job.While DC’s leaders should do all

they can to help the city’s economy grow and create more jobs, that alone will not be enough. Many residents will continue struggle to get a foot-hold in the city’s economy. A smart approach to short-term jobs will offer job experience and much-needed income to residents eager to get ahead, and will strengthen DC neighborhoods left behind in the city’s recovery.

Lazere is executive director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi.org). DCFPI promotes budget and policy solutions to reduce poverty and inequality in the District of Columbia, and to increase the opportunity for res-idents to build a better future. u

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Hungry Harvest delivers to downtown dcHungry Harvest is on a mission to fight food waste and end hunger in America. Six billion pounds of edible produce are wasted each year in the US while 49 million Americans do not have access to fresh, healthy foods. Hungry Harvest recovers surplus pro-duce from farmers and suppliers and makes home deliveries. For every bag they deliver, they make a matching donation on a buyer’s behalf. Read more at hungryharvest.net.

noMa Beer Garden opens Wunder Garten beer garden has opened at 150 M St. NE, just steps from the NoMa/Gallaudet U Metro station. The beer garden will occupy the last parcel in the 2.5 million SF Constitution Square development. The 300-seat venue is styled as a Bavarian beer garden and is a place neighbors and friends can meet, social-ize, or take an outdoor education class with REI. The

drink menu will feature Bavarian, Austrian, and Ger-man beers, as well as regional microbrews. Food will be provided by a rotating selection of the region’s most popular food trucks. Open Monday-Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon-midnight; Sunday, noon- 10 p.m. wundergartendc.com.

whole Foods confirmed at MRP’s965 Florida Avenue, nw Project

MRP Realty and Ellis Development Group have an-nounced that Whole Foods Market has signed a lease for an approximately 40,000-square-foot store at 965 Florida Ave. NW. No target opening date has been set.

Getaround’s Launch into the dc MarketGetaround, the leading peer-to-peer car sharing community, has announced its expansion to Wash-ington DC, the company’s first East Coast market.

Getaround’s expansion to DC follows the company’s recent shift to an en-tirely on-demand car sharing experi-ence--eliminating the need for owners and renters to meet in person in order to hand-off keys for each reservation. Each car is powered by the company’s one-of-a-kind hardware technology, the Getaround Connect. This technol-ogy combines GPS, Bluetooth LE and keyless remote technology to provide a safe and seamless car sharing experience. Getaround is the only car sharing com-pany that allows DC residents to rent anything from a Prius to a Tesla with the touch of their phone, while empowering car owners to earn hundreds of dollars each month off of their underutilized vehicles. Sign up is free and insurance is included in every trip. getaround.com

Ground Broken on capitol crossingOn May 12, the ground was broken on Capitol Crossing, 222 Massachu-setts Ave. NW, a $1.3 billion project

that will transform a seven-acre site in Ward 6 into a cityscape spanning three blocks, reuniting the East End and Capitol Hill communities. The development of Capitol Crossing will create up to 4,000 construction jobs and 8,000 permanent jobs, while improving the infrastructure supporting the local neighborhoods.


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Golden cinema in Farragut ParkWatch movies in Farragut Park this summer at 7:30 p.m. Here’s the lineup: June 12, The Social Network; June 19 Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade; June 26, Hook; July 10, Nine to Five; July 17, Miss Congeniality; July 24, Italian Job; July 31, The Wedding Planner. Farragut Park is at Connecticut Ave. and K St. NW. gol-dentriangledc.com

Topher Paterno of Pazzo Verde . Photo: Brian Canavan

Annual 52 o street open studiosOpen Studios is an annual event that invites the public into the creative spaces of the artist studios at 52 O St. On Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., visitors will have the opportunity to meet a wide range of artists, arts professionals, and designers from varied backgrounds and disciplines. It is an opportunity to intimately explore artists’ work spaces, and to see and purchase their most re-cent works (or commission new ones) right from the source. 52 O Street Artist Studios are at 52 O St. NW. 52ostreet.com

This years open studios will include painters Lisa Marie Thalhammer, Thom Flynn, Cianne Fragione, Ari J. Klein, Tom Bunnell and Kelly Towles; sculp-tor Matt Hollis; photographers Tom Turk and Erin Scott & Abby Greenawalt of Pitch Fork Studio; furniture designer Topher Paterno of Pazzo Verde; fashion designer Skylar Javier, Native Danger; gold-smiths and instructors for Jewelry Class DC Dan-iel Valencia and Emily Reeder; accessory designer Vesna Kustudic, Mint Lola; graphic design collec-tive Bittersweet Creative and Wilderness Bureau; printmakers Typecase Industries; print/exhibition team Furthermore; art services/installation com-pany BLK CHVRCH; and natural skincare curator Becky Waddell of Be Clean.

“where we Live” docu-series From the producers of Child Genius and America’s Supernanny, Shed Media has teamed up with Popular Productions to bring a new concept based around neighborly friendship. Th is new docu-series, inspired by the hit ‘80s sitcom 227, is looking for an urban apartment complex with di-verse, middle-class neighbors pursu-ing the American Dream. Th ey are also open to a large extended family living in close proximity within one neighborhood.

Th ey’re looking for urban fami-lies and diverse residents from the surrounding areas of Philadelphia, Memphis, and DC living in the same apartment complexes, condos, bungalows, co-ops, communities, brownstones, four-plexes, and walk-ups for a new series about life in the city. Th is project will highlight the daily struggles, triumphs, and real issues of middle-class America. Anyone that lives in a place where it takes a village and the neighbors act like one big crazy family, should send their name, age, phone num-ber, email, location and photos (ofthemselves and their home) to [email protected]. Also share with them what makes living in that specifi c building/home special and diff erent.

Join the Fringe BoardCapital Fringe needs new board members to support their growth. Th ey are looking for profession-als with the following experiences to join their Board of Directors: Marketing, Communications, PR (at a high level); Real Estate Nego-tiations and Development; Bar and Restaurant Management; Financial Management of budgets between $3 to $5 million. To fi nd out more, contract Julianne Brienza, CEO/Founder [email protected] or Peter Korbel, COO [email protected].

Host a traveling Fringe ArtistCapital Fringe is looking for neighbor-hood residents who are interested in hosting a Fringe artist for several days during the Festival, July 9-26. Hosting simply means off ering a couch, spare bed, or air mattress. Hosts receive free passes to the Festival. For more infor-mation, contact Alex Engel at [email protected]. capitalfringe.org

cALL to ARtIsts: Request forQualifications for urban Farm

environmental Public Art ProjectTh e DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) in part-nership with the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and the Urban Waters Federal Partner-ship (UWFP) is seeking qualifi ca-tions from artists or artist teams for a public art project that will result in an environmentally-focused sculpture in a new urban farm to be created in the Washington, DC neighborhood of Capitol View in Ward 7. Up to fi ve artists/artist teams will be selected for a short-list phase. Semifi nalists will receive a $1,000 to $2,000 sti-pend to be used for design proposal and travel. Th e total project budget for the public art is $120,000. Th e winning artist/team will collaborate with DCCAH, UDC, UWFP and a project team comprised of District of Columbia Building Industry As-sociation (DCBIA) members who will provide site design and build out. Submission deadline is June 10, 2015, 5 p.m. EST.

Th is RFQ is open to all profes-sional artists/artist teams over the age of 18 located in the United States. Applicants with previous work ex-perience in creating environmentally focused public art are preferable. To obtain a copy of the prospectus and application, visit dcarts.dc.gov. For questions, contact Elizabeth Carriger, Public Art Coordinator, [email protected], 202-724-5613 or Tonya

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new online PreservationResource, “saving our stuff,”

now AvailableTh e Library of Congress announces a new online resource, “Saving Our Stuff ,” to help members of the public preserve their personal and shared collections of papers, books, pho-tographs and other materials. Th e site, loc.gov/preservation/outreach/workshops/public/PW2015/index.html, provides information on han-dling, storage and technology con-siderations.

Th e Library’s Preservation Di-rectorate created the resource in cel-ebration of Preservation Week 2015 (Apr. 26-May 1). In addition to the web page, the Library is featuring a short-term display, “Saving Our Stuff ,” in the North Gallery of the Th omas Jeff erson Building, 10 First St. SE. Th e display is free and open to the public 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday, until Monday, June 22. Like the online resource, the Jeff erson Building display focuses on three topics: handling, safe storage and digital preservation. loc.gov

dc streetcar Kicks off Rush Hour safety campaign

DDOT has kicked off a special rush hour safety campaign at key loca-tions along the H Street/Benning Road corridor. Th e campaign targets pedestrians, motorists and cyclists with “share the road” safety messages as DC Streetcar continues simulated service and prepares for passenger service later this year.

ddot Introduces theRidedc trip Planner

DDOT announces the new RideDC Trip Planner, a mobile application to

help the District’s residents and visi-tors navigate the city. Th e RideDC Trip Planner—which is currently available for free for iOS and An-droid smartphones—features a trip planner, real-time rail and bus arriv-als and departures, and a map that shows transit options near users’ cur-rent locations.

Th e app’s “Plan a Trip” feature al-lows users to chart a course between two destinations using a variety of transit options, including the DC Circulator, Metrorail, Metrobus, Capital Bikeshare and several car-sharing services. It also contains real-time location information from DC Circulator vehicles and shows “next transit” options for DC Cir-culator, Metrorail and Metrobus in a table format featuring route desti-nations and arrival times. To down-load the RideDC Trip Planner, visit iTunes or the Google Play.

Free commercial Leasing webinar for small Business

Th e DC Bar Pro Bono Program, in partnership with the DC Women’s Business Center and the law fi rm of Venable, is sponsoring a free webi-nar for small businesses on June 10, noon-1 p.m.

For many small businesses, an offi ce lease represents one of its larg-est fi nancial commitments. With so much at stake, it is imperative for businesses to have an in-depth un-derstanding of the main business terms of a lease, as well as of the special lease issues faced by small businesses. In this webinar, they will examine essential lease consid-erations for small business tenants, including: How operating expense escalation clauses work; Strategies that will allow a small business ten-ant fl exibility when its space needs change, such as subletting, assign-ment and full or partial termination options, and why standard lease as-signment clauses may not address

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“district Innovation Zones”and new Arts Mapping tool

AnnouncedMayor Bowser and the DC Com-mission on the Arts and Humani-ties have announced two new resources to support local artists and grow the District’s creative economy. The “District Innovation Zones” (DIZ) is a unique program developed by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Office of Planning to tempo-rarily activate locales to test new ideas, conceptual art projects, and technologies. DCCAH Innovate DC grant will be awarded to in-dividuals and institutions that en-hance the public realm by encour-aging people to connect with each other in ways that are innovative, creative and ultimately enhance the public experience in District neighborhoods.

Mayor Bowser also launched the District’s Comprehensive En-vironmental Survey of Arts Re-sources (CESAR), a new geospa-tial web-based mapping tool that will provide both the agency and the public a comprehensive view of arts and cultural resources in the District, which will serve to inform future arts funding and investment opportunities by DCCAH. For more information on the District Innovation Zones and CESAR, visit dcarts.dc.gov. u

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help the District’s residents and visi-tors navigate the city. The RideDC Trip Planner—which is currently available for free for iOS and An-droid smartphones—features a trip planner, real-time rail and bus arriv-als and departures, and a map that shows transit options near users’ cur-rent locations.

The app’s “Plan a Trip” feature al-lows users to chart a course between two destinations using a variety of transit options, including the DC Circulator, Metrorail, Metrobus, Capital Bikeshare and several car-sharing services. It also contains real-time location information from DC Circulator vehicles and shows “next transit” options for DC Cir-culator, Metrorail and Metrobus in a table format featuring route desti-nations and arrival times. To down-load the RideDC Trip Planner, visit iTunes or the Google Play.

Free commercial Leasing webinar for small Business

The DC Bar Pro Bono Program, in partnership with the DC Women’s Business Center and the law firm of Venable, is sponsoring a free webi-nar for small businesses on June 10, noon-1 p.m.

For many small businesses, an office lease represents one of its larg-est financial commitments. With so much at stake, it is imperative for businesses to have an in-depth un-derstanding of the main business terms of a lease, as well as of the special lease issues faced by small businesses. In this webinar, they will examine essential lease consid-erations for small business tenants, including: How operating expense escalation clauses work; Strategies that will allow a small business ten-ant flexibility when its space needs change, such as subletting, assign-ment and full or partial termination options, and why standard lease as-signment clauses may not address

Hud secretary castro tours shawOn the morning of May 21, Mayor Muriel Bowser gave Julian Castro, Secretary of the U.S. Depart-ment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a tour of a few blocks of the Shaw neighborhood. Scheduled to commemorate HUD’s 50th anniver-sary, the tour illustrated how federal resources can be used to preserve and expand affordable housing in an area facing rapid redevelopment. The tour started at the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, now a sin-gle-room-occupancy building for women which is about to undergo a renovation with federal support.

The tour moved down Rhode Island Avenue to Foster House, where the secretary got an explana-tion of how the building came to be a part of the redevelopment of Shaw after the riots of 1968. The group moved past the Watha T. Daniel Library to 7th Street, stopping at the construction site for the Channing E. Phillips Homes, which will bring 56 new affordable units to the neighborhood. The tour concluded at Progression Place, which had also re-ceived federal help and was able to include afford-able housing units in the project. Secretary Castro then concluded the tour with a stop at Uprising Muffin Company, one of the prominent businesses in Progression Place.

channing e. Phillips Homes construction KickoffThe day before Secretary Castro’s tour of Shaw, Lincoln Westmoreland Housing Inc. held a con-struction kickoff celebration for the Channing E.

Phillips Homes at Watha T. Daniel Library. The kickoff for the project, named after a pioneer housing activist who also served as pastor of Shaw’s Lincoln Temple, was devoted to thanking all the people and or-ganizations that made the groundbreaking possible. Each participant in the ceremony was invited to place a giant-sized puzzle piece on a wall at the front of the room, which at its completion depicted the new building at 1710 7th St. NW.

At the kickoff Channing D. Phillips, son of the building’s namesake, quoted his

father, saying that “We cannot permit any excuses to require tenants to be driv-en from their homes.” In a statement, Theodosia Robinson, 63, president of the Lincoln West-moreland Tenants Association, noted that since she moved into her building at the age of 21 she has seen a real community develop around her in Shaw. Advisory Neighborhood Commis-sioner Alexander Padro noted that even though Shaw has seen approximately $3 billion of pri-vate development in the past decade, it has still been able to hold on to its affordable buildings, and with projects like the Phillips Homes will see an increase in affordable apartments.

shaw Retail continues to expandCalabash Tea and Tonic has opened at 1847 7th St. NW. Following the success of her award-win-ning tea shop in Takoma Park, proprietor Sunyatta Amen brought an outpost into Shaw, offering a vast assortment of teas to enjoy on site and brew at home (with names like Idris Hot Chocolate and Love Potion #10), and flavored kombuchas on tap, along with vegan food items to munch on in the Middle Eastern-themed tea room.

There have been two recent an-nouncements about expanding grocery options in Shaw. MRP, the developer of a new building at 965 Florida Ave. NW, has announced that it has signed Whole Foods Market as a tenant. The planned store will be a little smaller than the typi-cal Whole Foods, about 40,000 square

feet. And Glen’s Garden Market, a popular pur-veyor of local grocery items and prepared foods in Dupont Circle, will open its second DC store in Shaw. It will be located at one of the Shay build-ings currently going up on the south corners of 8th and U streets NW. The market hopes to open by November.

shaw event calendarThe unveiling of Symphony in DC Major, a mas-sive public art work at City Market at O, will take place on the 700 block of P Street NW on Thurs-day, June 11, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. After a pro-gram of entertainment and speeches the unveiling of the work by renowned sculptor Zachary Ox-man will be followed by a reception at the nearby Long View Gallery, where other works by Oxman

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Westmoreland Congregational Church Pastor Rev. Timothy Tutt completes the giant puzzle at the Channing Phillips Homes construction kickoff event. Photo: Pleasant Mann

Calabash Tea and Tonic proprietor Sunyatta Amen

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Mayor Muriel Bowser leads tour of Shaw with HUD Secretary Julian Castro and ANC Commissioner Alexander Padro. Photo: Simone Ellison

will be on display.The deputy mayor for plan-

ning and economic development (DMPED) is holding a com-munity workshop on Saturday, June 13, at the Howard Theater (620 T St. NW) to discuss the future of Shaw Parcel 42. The big vacant lot on the corner of 7th and R streets, Parcel 42 has seen several unsuccessful efforts to redevelop it over the years. The workshop will be the first of a new initiative called “Our RFP” that intends to ensure that the community’s concerns are understood when the city crafts and issues a request for proposal (RFP) to award public land. At the Parcel 42 workshop, which will take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon, the DMPED staff will outline the potential of Par-cel 42, then solicit community opinions on how it should be developed. There will also be provisions made for Shaw resi-dents to offer additional com-ments after the workshop. In a follow-up session in late July DMPED will inform the com-munity how its concerns will be reflected in the completed RFP for Parcel 42.

Shaw Main Streets will hold the annual Shaw Open House on Saturday afternoon, June 20, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at loca-tions throughout central Shaw. Shaw Open House will feature free food and beverage samples from dozens of Shaw restau-rants, bars, and other businesses as well as special offers from each establishment. A drawing for prizes from each participat-ing business will be held at the conclusion of the event. A free passport listing the participating businesses will be available at several distribution points. For more information visit www.shawmainstreets.org. u

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nite a revolution in consciousness by the year 2023. Samsara House 2023 (SH2023) is a community space that offers workshops and events for people interested in transformative work.

At SH2023 participants can practice meditation and yoga, learn about shamanism, and attend workshops such as “Conscious Film Night,” “Nonviolent Com-munication,” and “Restorative Jus-tice.” Kowalski also hosts outdoor parties and community potlucks. “My role here is to create and hold space, to know when to talk and when not to talk, and to allow the energy to flow,” Kowalski said. “I’m creating the elements for this com-munity to thrive.”

SH2023’s purpose is the inner scientific study of mystical prin-ciples to discover how to change and heal the world from the inside out. Kowalski’s mission is evident in the Sanskrit word “Samsara,” which refers to the cycle of birth, life, and death and in the three Ti-betan prayer wheels that are the talismans for SH2023. “I want to make something significant in Bloomingdale,” explained Kow-alski. “If I were to do something significant, I’d want the world to know it came out of here, and I’d like to engage the community in being a part of that.”

To better understand the com-munity and its needs Kowalski is developing a survey. He would like to make SH2023 an organic and Ayurvedic community tea house, library, and transformational learn-ing event space. He’s seeking part-ners with experience and ideas who are in tune with SH2023’s mission. “I’m changing one person, and that person is changing other people,” explained Kowalski. “We’re mak-ing ripples. It all starts somewhere.”

Contact Samsara House 2023 at 36 R St. NW or at www.sam-sarahouse.org. u

Bloomingdale Community DayThe 12th Annual Bloomingdale Community Day and yard sale raised money for the neighborhood’s hidden gem, Crispus Attucks Park. Thanks to community sponsors, vendors, neigh-borhood restaurants, and attendees the event was a rousing success.

Visitors wandered past the yard sale tables filled with everything from snakeskin cowboy boots to CDs. They got plates of food from local restau-rants such as Rustik, El Camino, and DCity Smokehouse, and found a shady spot under a tree while listen-ing to the DC Boys Choir entertain the crowd. There were various activi-ties for kids as well. Local landscape artist Tom Noll, who installed and decorates the bicycle fence at Rhode Island Avenue and 1st Street, did a special reading of his children’s book “The Bicycle Fence.”

The park is privately owned and managed by the Crispus Attucks Development Corporation (CADC) and does not get any funding from the city. In addition to the Blooming-dale Community Day, which raised a good portion of the park’s yearly bud-get, the CADC hosts a Fall Sunset Cocktail Party.

“The CADC Board is so incred-ibly grateful for the support that the

neighborhood showed to the park,” said Bloomingdale resi-dent and CADC board mem-ber Molly Scott. “It is truly humbling to be part of a com-munity that values this won-derful open space so much.”

Scott has lived in Bloomingdale since 2006 and owns Molly Scott Exteriors, a landscape architecture com-pany. She noted that, looking ahead, the CADC hopes to tackle more significant proj-ects such as repairing the re-taining wall and adding elec-trical or solar power, both of which will require additional funds. “As a small business owner myself, based in Bloomingdale, I am also gratified and excited to see the number of entre-preneurs in the neighborhood,” Scott said. “People have wonderful ideas, and it’s interesting that Bloomingda-le seems to be such a great little cru-cible for creating all these new ideas.”

Contact Crispus Attucks Park at 63 U St. NW or at crispusattuck-sparkdc.org. Contact Molly Scott at mollyscottexteriors.com.

A Trailblazer in BloomingdaleThe Bloomingdale Kids Yahoo Group is more than just a forum for

new parents looking for babysitters. In the six years since An-gela Robinson started this group it’s been a community niche for parents committed to making Bloomingdale a vibrant neighbor-hood for their fami-lies. Starting with a clipboard and 20 sig-natures of interested families, Robinson

has grown the Bloomingdale Kids to about 450 families. Her commitment to the group won her the Blooming-dale Civic Association’s Mother of the Year Award in 2009.

While the Listserv is thriving and filled with requests for nanny-shares, play dates, and birthday party ideas, Robinson wants to return to the original vision of the group: trail-blazing, especially when it comes to the neighborhood elementary school, Langley. “My original hope was that it would build enough momentum to say we’re all here to stay,” said Robin-son, whose seven-year-old daughter currently attends Catholic school.

Robinson, who moved to Bloomingdale in 2004, reminisced about the years the group met in Crispus Attucks Park for brunch, attended parent-child yoga classes at Yoga District, and organized parent meet-ings, all focused on is-sues such as schools. Remarked Bloomingdale resident Mona Lewan-doski, “I have met a lot of great neighborhood friends through the list, and those strong rela-tionships are essential to making a neighborhood

school a success.” David Tansey is the com-

munity liaison for Langley’s PTA and has helped organize play dates at the school for families to meet the staff and see the building. The PTA has a station at the Bloomingdale Farmers’ Market to sell items from Langley’s garden.

Said Robinson, “If we all went to Langley it would look like the Capitol Hill schools.” She noted that there has been enough influx of young fami-lies that if the school looked

like the neighborhood, performance of the well-outfitted school would improve. She’s looking for another co-moderator for the group and hopes it will return to its roots as a forum for finding ways to support the community and the in-bound school.

“We live in a walkable neighbor-hood where people say hi to each other,” Robinson shared. “I want to strut right up the street and walk my child to the local school.”

Contact the Bloomingdale Kids Yahoo Group at [email protected].

Finding Enlightenmentin Bloomingdale

From his home in Bloomingdale, Cullen Kowalski wants to help ig-

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Bloomingdale kids swinging in LeDroit Park. The DC Boys Choir sings at Bloomingdale Community Day.

The tranquil space at Samsara House 2023.

nite a revolution in consciousness by the year 2023. Samsara House 2023 (SH2023) is a community space that offers workshops and events for people interested in transformative work.

At SH2023 participants can practice meditation and yoga, learn about shamanism, and attend workshops such as “Conscious Film Night,” “Nonviolent Com-munication,” and “Restorative Jus-tice.” Kowalski also hosts outdoor parties and community potlucks. “My role here is to create and hold space, to know when to talk and when not to talk, and to allow the energy to flow,” Kowalski said. “I’m creating the elements for this com-munity to thrive.”

SH2023’s purpose is the inner scientific study of mystical prin-ciples to discover how to change and heal the world from the inside out. Kowalski’s mission is evident in the Sanskrit word “Samsara,” which refers to the cycle of birth, life, and death and in the three Ti-betan prayer wheels that are the talismans for SH2023. “I want to make something significant in Bloomingdale,” explained Kow-alski. “If I were to do something significant, I’d want the world to know it came out of here, and I’d like to engage the community in being a part of that.”

To better understand the com-munity and its needs Kowalski is developing a survey. He would like to make SH2023 an organic and Ayurvedic community tea house, library, and transformational learn-ing event space. He’s seeking part-ners with experience and ideas who are in tune with SH2023’s mission. “I’m changing one person, and that person is changing other people,” explained Kowalski. “We’re mak-ing ripples. It all starts somewhere.”

Contact Samsara House 2023 at 36 R St. NW or at www.sam-sarahouse.org. u

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ANC 6Eby Steve Holton

BicyclesPACE Coming To Mt. Vernon TriangleThe successful bike shop, BicycleSPACE, will not be renew-ing its lease on Seventh St. NW and will be opening a new location on 440 K St. NW at the end of May. Shop owner, Eric Kugler, spoke at the ANC 6E meeting on the shops new location and how it will be a benefit to the commu-nity. Kugler plans to have hard wood flooring and a large art installation in the interior of the building and believes that it will be the largest bike shop in the city once it opens. They plan to have free yoga sessions every Monday night with a potential Saturday night session if a volunteer instruc-tor can be found. Six group bike rides will be planned every week to explore D.C. and show riders different ways to get around the city. For those who do not own a bike and are curious about the group rides, the shop will offer a loaner at no charge. Free bicycle maps will also be available at the new location to outline the unique bike trails that the city has to offer. Due to the large size of the building, BicycleSPACE will also show free movie screenings and offer up the space for community events as well. Some of the shop’s mechanics and technicians have over 40 years of experience so it will also serve as an excellent source for bike repair and restora-tion. The shop also offers a folding bicycle which is one of their exclusive products. “There is not much space to store a traditional bike in some areas, so this model makes it easy for you to fold and store in your closet when you get home,” said Kugler. “Erik has quite a following and we are excited to have him back in the neighborhood. Go see him at Bi-cycleSPACE when you get the chance,” said ANC 6E05 Chairwoman Marge Maceda.

Artistic wrapA privately-funded art project will be installed at the cor-ner of Fifth and K St. NW in the middle of May and later taken down the following November due to weather con-ditions. Rachel Schmidt was chosen as the local artist and was looked at as the most appropriate person for this type of project. Deirdre Ehlen MacWilliams, who is a public art project manager, provided a little more detail on the artwork at the meeting. MacWilliams has previously worked on the Foggy Bottom outdoor sculptures as well as the Georgetown GLOW public art exhibition. “Beautifying the area and joining the neighborhood will be the two focal points of the project,” said MacWilliams. The art piece will wrap around a chain link fence and will be collage of wildlife and cities all of the world with the focus on how they evolve and change over time. The artwork will encompass 160 square-feet of cover-age and project artists will be available to meet at the local

farmer’s market. There will also be a forum available to the public for feedback. For more information on the art project, visit www.mountvernontriangle.org.

6E support For Art Grant ApplicationRachel Dickerson, creator of ArtSpace located at 614 S St. NW, appeared at the meeting seeking $1,500 in grant fund-ing to help support her community based art program. The program is run out of the New Community Church and has been around since 1999. Workshop classes and exhibits are offered for adults, children and toddlers. Community resi-dents are encouraged to come in on Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with their own project and work in the program’s space. Those who do not have a project are encour-aged to come anyway to watch and be inspired. The funding will go toward supporting a minimal staff, program public-ity and art supplies. The committee supported the grant and will submit the request to the Office of the City Auditor for approval. For more information on the program, visit www.artspacedc.org.

6E Area Crime ReportOver the past year, violent crimes have gone down nine percent and robberies have declined 21 percent while as-sault with a deadly weapon has risen by 18 percent. There has been a reduction on property theft but auto theft con-tinues to spike upwards. DCPD officials noted that Marion St. NW and the 400 block of Q St. NW are the greatest areas concentrated on auto theft. “If you have friends over with out-of-state plates, make sure they bring their valu-ables inside or have them locked away in the trunk and out of view. If criminals see something valuable they will break your window to inspect it whether they decide to keep it or not,” said a DCPD official. There was a shooting at 1300 Eighth St. NW on April 20 where the victim survived. The suspects who fled were identified and warrants are soon to be served. Another individual was shot three times and survived on April 26 at the 600 block of P St. NW. The suspects fled away in a black or dark-colored Jeep Liberty. DCPD suggested that everyone be on guard during the warmer months when more people are outside and gener-ally more crime occurs.

ANC 6E will meet again at 6:30 p.m. on June 2 at the Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library located at 1630 Seventh St. NW. Visit www.anc6e.org to view the ANC 6E newsletter. Follow on Twitter, @ANC6E and on Facebook by searching ANC6E u

MVT’s spring FestOn a steamy Saturday in May, MVT resi-dents turned out for Spring Fest in the Tri-angle. The community came together to cel-ebrate spring, the return of FRESHFARM’s farm stand, and the imminent opening of new businesses. The 5th and K Street plaza was buzzing during Spring Fest. Singer and guitarist J. Kolb strummed tunes while chil-dren painted bird houses, played corn hole, or had their faces painted by a local artist.

Neighborhood merchants and residential buildings also participated in the festivities. Fifth Street Ace Hardware had plenty of gardening supplies and colorful plants while 450K apartment building supplied free cof-fee and lemonade. Several forthcoming businesses, including Baked and Wired, BicycleSPACE, and Orangetheory Fitness, were on hand as well.

The heart of Spring Fest was the farm stand, marking the start of its second year in MVT. Chi-cano Sol Farm, which supplies organic produce, eggs and baked goods, will return every Saturday through the end of October. “We had a beautiful opening day,” said Chicano Sol Farm grower Jarrah Cernas. “There is such a welcoming vibe … the community support in the Triangle is matched by few places.”

In addition to the weekly farm stand MVT will feature several events throughout the summer in-cluding “Tunes in the Triangle.” Musicians will sing tunes on the 5th and K plaza during lunch hours and at Milian Park in the evenings on the fourth Thurs-day of every summer month. After listening to some tunes or shopping at the farm stand, check out the new 160-foot mural entitled “City Fields,” by local artist Rachel Schmidt, which is installed on K Street between 5th and 6th streets. Schmidt will be at the farm stand on June 27 and Sept. 26.

Visit the MVT Community Improvement Dis-trict at 901 4th St. NW or www.mountvernontrian-gle.org. Contact FRESHFARM Markets at www.freshfarmmarkets.org.

where Everybody Knows your nameIn the 18 months since it opened, Silo has become a neighborhood staple. By offering simple Ameri-can fare, creative cocktails, and a warm atmosphere, owner Reza Akhavan has gained a loyal follow-

ing of regular customers. “You’ll always find a seat and the bartenders make you feel like Norm from “Cheers” by having your drink ready for you by the time you settle in,” MVT resident Pooya Rezai said. “It’s my go-to when I have a friend visiting and we want to catch up over some great cocktails and light bar food.”

Silo offers a variety of happy-hour and late-night specials including oysters on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and hosts happy hours for buildings in the neighborhood. Menu staples such as mussels, sautéed calamari, mushroom risotto, and of course the hamburger have helped draw return customers. “About 65 to 70 percent of people who come in are regulars,” Akhavan said. “We always know everyone who comes in. We want to be a neighborhood place so people can come a couple of times a week and hang out.”

Akhavan moved to the United States from Iran in 2006 and to MVT in 2007. He went from work-ing in a coffee shop to owning one to managing lo-cal restaurants, including The Front Page and Shaw’s Tavern, to opening Silo. “I saw that changes were coming [to MVT], and I saw the potential,” Akha-van explained. “I always wanted to open a restaurant.”

Despite the recent departure of chef Michael Walters, the second chef since Silo opened, Akha-van feels confident that the kitchen staff knows the menu well enough by now that the transition will be smooth.

Looking ahead, Akhavan hopes to add a roof deck to Silo to capitalize on DC’s temperate weather and MVT’s continuing expansion. “This is the best

neighborhood in DC,” said Akhavan. “You don’t need to leave the neighborhood at all.” Contact Silo at 919 5th St. NW or at www.silodc.com.

The People in your neighborhoodLast summer the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) moved their headquarters to MVT. From their new building they’ve advocated for the medical community while helping this neighborhood continue to grow.

The AAMC represents the nation’s medical schools and teaching hospitals in advancing medical education, reinforcing the standards for medical research, and improv-

ing the health care system. Recently the AAMC offered assistance during

the first Ebola virus outbreak, and it also published new healthcare guidelines for assessing and treating LGBT patients. The organization chose MVT as the ideal base of operations for its advocacy work. “We carefully selected Mount Vernon Triangle as a business district undergoing a tremendous revitaliza-tion as well as for its proximity to Capitol Hill, the Washington Convention Center, and several major public transportation hubs,” said AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD.

With a two-story learning center and confer-ence facility the AAMC is able to host meetings and events including the MVT Community Improve-ment District’s annual meeting this spring. Mark Wood, senior director of real estate and facilities for the AAMC, serves on the MVT CID Board of Di-rectors. “Our more than 600 employees and thou-sands of constituents who visit each year support lo-cal businesses and establishments, helping stimulate the revitalization of this historic area,” Kirch added.

In addition to supporting the local economy, the AAMC contributes to the community through its annual volunteer event called AAMC Cares Day, partnering with various nonprofits including SOME, Seaton Elementary School, DC Greens, Central Union Mission, College Bound, DC Central Kitchen, and the Walker-Jones Education Campus.

Contact the AAMC at 655 K St. NW, at www.aamc.org, or via www.facebook.com/aamctoday and twitter.com/aamctoday. u

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by Kathleen Donnertributed first come, first seated. Tickets are distributed 1/2 hour prior to performance. One ticket per person in line. The National Theatre is at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. 202-783-3372. Here’s the summer line-up: June 6, The Three Not So Little Pigs by the Blue Sky Puppet Theatre, Inc.; June 13, Magician Brian Curry; June 27, Curtis Blues-Delta Blues; July 11, Andres Salguero, ¡Uno, Dos, Tres, con Andres!; July 18, Bright Star-Aesop’s Fables; July 25, Katherine Ly-ons: Transformations Imagination; Aug. 1, Rainbow Puppets: Pirate Party. Read more at thenationaldc.org.

Festival of youth Choirs at national CathedralThe 20th Annual YouthCUE Nation’s Capi-tal Festival Grand Concert takes place at on Friday, June 26, 7:30 p.m., at the Washing-ton National Cathedral. The concert features a combined choir of 200 youth from 10 in-dividual choirs, spanning five states and five Christian denominations, accompanied by members of the National Symphony Or-chestra. Free admission. Information about YouthCUE can be found at youthcue.org.

The BFG (The Big Friendly Giant)at the national Theatre

The BFG is the world’s only friendly gi-ant. He operates in the strictest of secrecy to bring good dreams to the human world, while his nasty counterparts steal and have the despicable habit of eating children. Upon meeting little orphan Sophie through her window, he whisks her away to his home in Giant Country. Together they embark on an adventure to Buckingham Palace to get help from the Queen and save the children from the other giants! Nominated for eleven Helen Hayes awards; winner of two (Out-standing Set Design, Hayes Production and Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences). July 14-25. Best for ages 5, up. The National Theatre is at 1321 Pennsylva-

one world, one sky: Big Bird’s Adventure at Air and spaceJoin Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from “Zhima Jie,” the Chinese co-pro-duction of Sesame Street. Together they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They also journey to Zhima Jie to learn about the similarities in the views of the sky.

This program is presented at 10:30 a.m. every Friday and Sunday, plus the first Saturday of each month. Compli-mentary tickets are distributed at the Einstein Planetarium and Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater Box Offices on a first come, first served basis.

P.S. Fridays’ tickets are often gobbled up by school groups. Best chance for individual families is Sunday’s show. si.edu/imax/movie/14

Capital Pride Queer & now youth DanceOn Saturday, June 13, 6-10 p.m., come party at the only youth-exclusive event over Capital Pride weekend–the Queer & Now dance at National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas

Cir. NW. There will be free dancing and food. smyal.org

newseum summer Fun Deal for KidsThe Newseum offers everything from the Berlin Wall and Pulitzer Prize-winning photos to interac-tive games. This summer, there’s one more great rea-son to visit--kids get in free! July 1 through Labor Day, the Newseum waives admission for visitors age 18 and younger. Up to four kids visit for free with each paid adult or senior admission. Adult (ages 19-64) admission is $22.95 plus tax and senior admis-sion is $18.95 plus tax. Newseum is at 555 Pennsyl-vania Ave. NW. newseum.org

skatemobile at the Kennedy Rec CenterThis summer, the Skatemobile travels throughout the District during the months of June-September, allow-ing kids to experience the mobile roller rink close to home. The vehicle comes equipped with a sound sys-tem and carries over 100 sets of skates. The Skatemo-bile is at the Kennedy Recreation Center, 1401 7th St. NW on Thursday, June 25, 6-9 p.m. dpr.dc.gov

“saturday Morning at the national”Free Performances for Children

On Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. there are free live performances for children in the National Theatre Helen Hayes Gallery. Tickets are required and dis-

Left to right: Hu Hu Zhu, Big Bird, Elmo. Image: Courtesy of Sesame Street

Join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from “Zhima Jie,” the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They also journey to Zhima Jie to learn about the similari-ties in the views of the sky. This program is presented at 10:30 a.m. every Friday and Sunday, plus the first Saturday of each month. Complimentary tickets are distributed at the Einstein Planetari-um and Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater Box Offices on a first come, first served basis. P.S. Fridays’ tickets are often gobbled up by school groups. Best chance for individual families is Sunday’s show. si.edu/imax/movie/14

one world, one sky: Big Bird’sAdventure at Air and space

nia Ave., NW. 202-783-3372. the-nationaldc.org

Father’s Day 8k and Kid’s KilometerTh e 6th annual Father’s Day 8K will be run on a fl at and fast out-and-back course along the C&O Canal Towpath. Th e fi rst 300 participants will be provided a technical race shirt, and awards will be given out at the post-race celebration to the top 3 M/F overall, the top M/F in each 10-year age group, and the top Father-Son and Father-Daughter teams. Race is on Sunday, June 21, 6:30 p.m. $40 to register ($5 for kids’ run). fathersday8k.com

Fun with Flowers youth Photography workshop at the Botanic Garden

On Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-4 p.m., come to the USBG to explore the wonders of photograph-ing fl owers while learning the basics of photography. Over the course of 2 hours, students ages of 10-13 will learn how to use photography skills in nature as an artistic tool, sharing the joy of nature through the lens of a camera.

Th is workshop will be off ered twice; the second workshop is a repeat of the fi rst. Each workshop will only be open to 10 participants. Adults should be on-site for the duration of the workshop and are encouraged to take part with their children. No outside materials are necessary. Each participant will be given (to use and then return) their own camera with instruction on basic use, followed by a demonstra-tion of the basic composition of the camera itself. Each participant will produce a print as well as a piece of artwork (vine/root sculpture) simi-lar to that of Romeo and Juliet by renowned artist Steve Tobin, cur-rently on display at the USBG. Th e workshop is free and pre-registra-tion is required. Visit usbg.gov.

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Eleanor Holmes norton Juneteenth Book Festival (every child walks away with a book)

The Eleanor Holmes Norton Juneteenth Book Festival, on Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at Anacostia Park, is a cultural book festival provid-ing platform and dialogue with publishers, writers, book sellers, literacy stakeholders and independent artists of the African Diaspora with a clear goal of placing a book in the hand of every child. Very family-friendly, there will be a Children’s Pavillion, rollerskating, basketball and literacy-focused activi-ties throughout. Attendees can expect live perfor-mances, engaging workshops including a cooking demonstration for children by celebrity chef, Chef Daniel W. Thomas, poetry readings, theatrical skits, films, and, of course, book readings, signings, swaps, sales and give-a-ways. Go to juneteenthbookfesti-val.com for more information.

shawnee: Living in Both worlds Festival at American Indian Museum

On Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., join the Absentee Shaw-nee Tribe of Oklahoma, the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and the Shawnee Tribe to learn more about the culture, history and con-temporary lives of these tribal entities through dance performances, artist demonstrations, music, hands-on activities for families and more. The National Museum of the Ameri-can Indian on the National Mall between the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum and the US Capitol Building. nmai.si.edu

Marine Corps Marathon “Run Amuck” The Marine Corps Marathon Mini “Run Amuck” race for ages 8 and up is on June 13. The two mile race is appropriately wild fun for rowdy runners, outrageous athletes and fun-loving fam-ilies. Register at marinemarathon.com.

Library of Congress Kicks off summer Essay Contest for Rising 5th and 6th Graders

The Library of Congress has launched its annual summer essay contest, in conjunction with area public libraries, to encourage rising 5th- and 6th-grade students to reflect on books that have made an impact on their lives. The “A Book That Shaped Me” Summer Writing Contest is administered as part of summer reading programs at public libraries in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Prizes will be awarded and top winners will be invited to present their essays at the National Book Festival, Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Washington Convention Center.

Essays, focused on a single book, should be one page in length and must be submitted with an entry form, in person, at a participating public library. The deadline for entries is Friday, July 10. Submission forms are available at the Library of Congress Young Readers Center in Room G-29 of the Thomas Jeffer-son Building, 10 First St. SE, or at participating public library locations. The list of participating libraries is at loc.gov/bookfest/kids-teachers/booksthatshape.

Kids Run the Bases at nat’s ParkKids ages 4-12 can run the bases after select Na-tionals games. Kids Run the Bases begins imme-diately following the game, weather permitting.

Remaining dates are: June 21; July 5 and 19; Aug. 9, 23, and 30; Sept. 6, 20 and 27. An adult must ac-company runners to the field. One adult per child on the field. Starting at first base, kids will be di-rected to run around the bases as the adults con-tinue along the warning track and meet the runners near home plate. Once the game has ended, it takes the grounds crew approximately 20 minutes to pre-pare the field. Kids and parents/guardians can be-gin lining up at the end of the 7th inning, however fans that would like to stay and watch the entire game will still be able to line up once the game has ended. Participants must exit the ballpark through the Right Field Gate. The line forms outside of the park on the sidewalk along First St. washington.nationals.mlb.com

Hoop Dreams Basketball Tournament andLife skills Event

The DC Housing Authority will hold its 5th An-nual Basketball Tournament and Life Skills Event on June 26-27 at Trinity Washington University, 125 Michigan Ave. NE. The tournament opens on Friday, June 26, with a pep rally at 9 a.m. What started five years ago as an event just for children of families participating in DCHA’s Housing Choice Voucher Program has expanded. The Basketball Tournament and Life Skills Event now includes children of all families DCHA serves and last year had more than 150 boys and girls in the compe-

Kids get to go on stage with the performers after the show. Photo: Courtesy of the Chamber Dance Project

Chamber Dance Project Family MatineeThe Chamber Dance Project Family Matinee is on Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. at the Lansburgh The-atre, 450 7th St. NW. The world premiere of Dar-rell Grand Moultrie’s Wild Swans, inspired by Jazz Age poet Edna St. Vincent Millay’s poem of the same name, appears alongside a pair of well-loved works by Diane Coburn Bruning: the sensuous pas de deux Journey, which was created on Peter Boal, and Exit Wounds, an intense male duo exploring the aftermath of war with music by Philip Glass. A live string quartet will perform stand-alone musi-cal pieces by Russell Peck and Prokofiev, followed by another exciting round of structured improv, and Jorge Amarante’s dazzling tango ballet Sur ending the show on a high note. Kids get to go on stage with the performers after the show. Tickets are $20-$70. chamberdance.org

Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run Registration openMarine Corps Marathon Kids Run registration has opened. The Kids Run is on Saturday, Oct. 24 and will be held in the Pentagon North parking lot. Nearly 3,600 chil-dren ages 5-12 will participate in the one-mile just-for-fun event. All participants receive a T-shirt, medal and snacks at the finish line. Register at marinemarathon.com.

Photo: Courtesy of the Marine Corps Marathon

tition. The event inspires youth by reinforcing team building skills through sportsmanship, providing educational opportunities, and offer-ing life skills workshops.

DC Public Library’s summer Read-ing for Kids: win Prizes for ReadingThis year’s Summer Reading theme is Every Hero Has a Story. Visit dclibrary.org/kidsummerreading for details on how kids can read, win, explore and get two free tickets to catch a Washington Nationals baseball game.

smithsonian sleepovers at the Americn History Museum

Solve a Smithsonian mystery of historic proportions! The devious diva Miss Rose has stolen six valu-able objects from the National Mu-seum of American History—and participants need to discover what’s missing before evening’s end. The participants have the opportunity to become a detective, roam through the museum’s galleries and use their cunning and skills to collect guid-ing clues. Along the way, take part in some great games, experiments, and craft projects. After the crime is solved, kids can roll out their sleeping bags and sleep soundly knowing that they’ve protected some of America’s treasures—and had plenty of fun.

Sleepover dates are Saturdays, July 18 and Aug. 1; and Fridays, Aug. 7, 14 and 28. Call 202-633-3030 (M-F, 9-5) to order tickets. smithson-iansleepovers.org/american-history

Mount Vernon Releases new Animated Feature “The winter Patriots”

Washington’s crossing of the icy Delaware River on Christmas Day 1776 is one of the most remarkable and well-known events in American military history. Why did this cross-ing on a freezing winter’s night mat-ter so much? The Winter Patriots,

Mount Vernon’s cutting-edge video presentation, looks at not only this pivotal moment of the American Revolution, but also the battles and challenges confronting Washington and his army at places like Trenton and Princeton.

Starting during the summer of 1776, the story follows the Continen-tal Army as it is repeatedly defeated and driven from New York, south across New Jersey towards the Dela-ware River. After crossing over the Delaware River on Christmas Day, Washington’s Continentals swiftly defeat three different armies around Trenton and Princeton. Washington’s lightning campaign, coupled with timely guerilla actions, completely unhinged the British position, forcing their precipitous retreat back towards New York. The Winter Patriots is available to view for free at mountver-non.org/winterpatriots.

The Puppet Company at Glen EchoThe elegance of 17th-century France, combines elaborate costumes of the Comédie-Française and Offenbach’s “Gaiety Parisian” to adorn the tale of the cinder girl who captures the heart of the handsome prince. “Cin-derella” runs through June 21. $10. Appropriate for K-grade 6. Running time is 45 minutes.

When Snow White meets seven vertically challenged bachelors, she discovers that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, and that friendship and teamwork make any challenge smaller. This production takes the Puppet Co.’s usual sideways view of the popular story, giving it timeliness and humor for adults as well as kids. “Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs” runs June 25-Aug. 9. $10. Appropriate for preK-grade 4. Run-ning time is 40 minutes.

The Puppet Company, a Center for Exploration of the Puppet Arts, is at Glen Echo Park, 7300 Mac Ar-thur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD. 301-634-6380. thepuppetco.org u

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Changing hands is a list of most residential sales in the District of Columbia from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list, based on the MRIS, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, manager of the Coldwell Banker

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ADAMS MORGAN 2633 ADAMS MILL RD NW #302 $622,000 32301 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #212 $480,000 22627 ADAMS MILL RD NW #403 $439,500 11726 LANIER PL NW #3 $420,000 1

BLOOMINGDALE 73 U ST NW #2 $850,000 4122 BRYANT ST NW #2 $780,000 252 QUINCY PL NW #104 $375,000 2

CENTRAL 2425 L ST NW #937 $1,180,000 21010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #701 $851,500 2400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #511 $665,000 2631 D ST NW #845 $633,000 21112 25TH ST NW #1 $615,000 21010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #705 $595,000 21133 14TH ST NW #801 $469,000 1631 D ST NW #836 $442,000 1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #1127 $435,000 1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #1205 $415,000 11325 18TH ST NW #R-512 $399,000 11325 18TH ST NW #513 $399,000 11330 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1014 $385,000 22141 P ST NW #301 $380,000 11280 21ST ST NW #906 $328,500 1

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2307 15TH ST NW #7-2 $1,280,000 23467 HOLMEAD PL NW #3 $854,900 33320 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #2 $804,950 2728 GIRARD ST NW #3 $725,000 31343 KENYON ST NW #2 $720,000 21423 COLUMBIA RD NW #4 $699,900 21354 MONROE ST NW #B $695,000 21476 BELMONT ST NW #1 $688,750 21320 PARK RD NW #2 $632,500 23821 14TH ST NW #PH8 $599,000 31336 BELMONT ST NW #201 $585,000 12535 13TH ST NW #405 $575,000 21461 GIRARD ST NW #400 $560,000 21109 HARVARD ST NW #R $540,000 31464 HARVARD ST NW #13 $512,500 11300 TAYLOR ST NW #102 $500,000 23519 14TH ST NW #2 $482,000 21401 COLUMBIA RD NW #305 $450,000 21435 CHAPIN ST NW #208 $445,000 1739 NEWTON PL NW #203 $399,990 23318 SHERMAN NW #205 $393,384 21469 HARVARD ST NW #3 $389,900 13900 14TH ST NW #518 $385,000 21437 SPRING RD NW #12 $383,000 22920 GEORGIA AVE NW #101 $379,900 13205 GEORGIA AVE NW #401 $369,900 13205 GEORGIA AVE NW #201 $349,900 13602 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW #8 $325,000 11108 COLUMBIA RD NW #103 $324,450 21440 COLUMBIA RD NW #403 $317,000 13902 14TH ST NW #419 $311,000 1

526 KENYON ST NW #303 $221,000 21401 COLUMBIA RD NW #112 $200,000 03866 9TH ST SE #202 $74,900 23872 9TH ST SE #203 $62,000 2100 DANBURY ST SW #100 $50,000 314 HALLEY PL SE #103 $46,000 1

DUPONT 1280 21ST ST NW #307 $630,000 21737 WILLARD ST NW #8 $628,010 21414 22ND ST NW #7 $590,000 11815 18TH ST NW #103 $535,000 21824 S ST NW #101 $435,000 11615 Q ST NW #707 $430,000 21502 17TH ST NW #4 $419,000 11545 18TH ST NW #512 $397,500 12001 16TH ST NW #604 $390,000 11736 WILLARD ST NW #302 $371,000 11615 Q ST NW #412 $365,000 12032 15TH ST NW #4 $339,000 12008 16TH ST NW #7 $292,799 11545 18TH ST NW #302 $269,500 0

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While my father was alive I never had a con-versation of any length with him. Our love was maintained by my fetching the news-paper for him so he could check the televi-sion schedule. Watching television was my

father’s major form of relaxation. It was often those westerns like Bonanza, Gunsmoke and Maverick that found us in bed togeth-er. We never watched a baseball game. Our television compro-mise was watching the Ed Sullivan Show.

I think my father made the trip from New York to Washing-ton only five times to visit me. The first time was 1972, when I graduated from Howard University. I recall my father being more concerned with the heat of the sun than my scholastic achieve-ment. Yet I knew everything was made possible by the money he made to pay for my education. My father worked almost his en-tire life for the U.S. postal service. He had one of those “good” jobs where one expected a decent pension and simple respect at the end of one’s labor journey for all the days and years worked. Today that respect no longer seems to be given to the Ameri-can worker.

It is difficult being an African American father in the 21st Century. The media circulates the message that we are missing, like the lyrics of a song no one can remember. Is it “Lift Every Voice and Sing?” My father was always in the next room, sleep-ing or mumbling to himself. At the kitchen table his head was of-ten bowed as he silently ate his food. I never talked to my father while I had meat or potatoes in my mouth. I never questioned if there was going to be a next meal. There are some things you simply expect to be there the next day; near the top of the list is air and gravity.

My father never provided me with rules on how to be a good father. Every June I pass the rack of cards in CVS and wonder

who the Father’s Day cards are for. I have two children. When my father was alive I would buy a card for him which he would never read. I would print my name in it and first show it to my mom. Maybe my Father disliked mail because he handled noth-ing but envelopes his entire life. At times I thought his love for me was as small as a stamp.

I know better these days. Love has many definitions, we just struggle to use it properly in a sentence. I never told my fa-ther that I loved him. It was only in those Hallmark cards that I could find the courage to print a four-lettered word. There is a strange silence that can engulf the men in a family. The silence between brothers as well as fathers and sons can be deafening.

When I wrote my first memoir, Fathering Words: The Mak-ing of an African American Writer, I tried to recall every mem-ory I had of my father. I found there were few, so I went about the business of “inventing” a man who would be as heroic as any character in the center of a Greek myth.

I wanted to create the ideal African American father in much the same way Ron Karenga slipped us candles and called it Kwanzaa. Last month, my father would have been 100 year old. He is buried in a cemetery near Yonkers, outside Harlem and the Bronx. My father was born in Panama and came to America when he was a little boy. I believe he was a man who lived his en-tire life in exile. My father was a man who worked hard to build a home while understanding the loneliness built into the walls. My father was a man from Panama with a canal running through his heart. Today, I have nothing but oceans of love for him.

E. Ethelbert Miller is a literary activist. His Collected Po-ems (edited by Kirsten Porter) will be published next spring by Willow Books. Mr. Miller was recently inducted into the Washington D.C. Hall of Fame. u

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KALORAMA 1820 KALORAMA SQ NW $2,300,000 51840 VERNON ST NW #403 $801,000 32415 20TH ST NW #27 $668,000 22311 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #505 $667,000 21807 CALIFORNIA ST NW #204 $598,225 21854 MINTWOOD PL NW #8 $595,000 21831 BELMONT RD NW #304 $490,000 21845 KALORAMA RD NW #2 $484,900 22009 BELMONT RD NW #101 $441,000 11901 COLUMBIA RD NW #301 $397,000 12010 KALORAMA RD NW #506 $385,000 12145 CALIFORNIA ST NW #305 $362,000 12032 BELMONT RD NW #432 $280,000 1

LEDROIT PARK 2022 FLAGLER PL NW #F202 $403,000 1

LOGAN CIRCLE 1506 Q ST NW #PH $1,475,000 31401 Q ST NW #305 $1,200,000 21425 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #30 $1,175,000 21506 Q ST NW #2 $995,000 21445 CHURCH ST NW #24 $905,000 21634 14TH ST NW #203 $699,000 21441 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #301 $690,000 21010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #905 $625,000 21300 13TH ST NW #309 $592,800 21314 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #806 $418,000 11 SCOTT CIR NW #104 $262,500 11420 N ST NW #215 $260,000 01420 N ST NW #1013 $244,500 01440 N ST NW #404 $213,000 0

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