No.39 September 26, 2012
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No.39 September 26, 2012
Serving Communities in Northwest Washington Since 1967 Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Vol. XLV, No. 39 The NorThwesT CurreNT DHS drops plan for Nebraska Ave. A U N T B E T T Y W AY ■ Development: Agency has no money to expand complex By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer The federal government has “suspended” a master plan that called for large-scale expansion of the Department of Homeland Security’s Nebraska Avenue Complex, officials announced Monday. Strong community resistance and a lack of funding effectively torpedoed proposals for growth at the site, located at Nebraska and Massachusetts avenues, according to officials from the General Services Administration, which controls the Homeland Security facility. Ongoing efforts to consolidate the security agency’s 40-plus locations will instead focus on the St. Elizabeths Hospital campus in Ward 8, they said. As recently as February 2011, officials had told residents they were considering nearly doubling the capacity of the Nebraska Avenue facility, with construction likely beginning in 2016 and wrapping up by 2020. Then by August 2011, they had pushed that completion date back to 2030. But as announced this week, the facility will instead retain its current See Nebraska/Page 12 Mann neighbors debate renovation plan By ELIZABETH WIENER Current Staff Writer Bill Petros/The Current A program commemorating Lincoln-Thomas Day took place at Fort Stevens battlefield on Saturday. The event featured the unveiling of a street sign designating Quakenbos Street as Elizabeth Thomas Way in honor of “Aunt Betty,” who had to give up her property to make way for the Civil War installation. Horace Mann Elementary, one of the city’s highestperforming public schools, is preparing to renovate and expand. And growing pains are already being felt in the surrounding blocks of Wesley Heights. A petition against the current plan began circulating in the neighborhood last weekend. “We have yet to find anyone who doesn’t object to this Walmart-sized building on 45th Street,” said Hal Hiemstra, a neighbor leading the petition drive. But some parent leaders are defending the size, if not the tentative design. “The footprint is not something the school controls,” said Amy Jagodnik, chair of Mann’s school improvement team, “but the current design meets a lot of needs.” Architect Michael Marshall showed plans to the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts last Thursday for a nearly See Mann/Page 30 Rendering courtesy of D.C. government School officials have proposed an addition that would more than double the size of the school, which sits at Newark and 45th streets. Options presented for MLK Library’s future Park users square off over distribution of field permits By DEIRDRE BANNON ■ Recreation: Stoddert Current Staff Writer “Think big” — that’s the charge Ward 6 D.C. Council member Tommy Wells gave the D.C. Public Library director and board of trustees at a meeting last week as the group examines options to redesign the iconic Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library building downtown. Wells, who chairs the Committee on Libraries, Parks, Recreation and Planning, told D.C. chief librarian Ginnie Cooper to focus on what the city needs in a central library — to create “a great library for a great city” — and to let the council and the mayor’s office worry about how it will be funded. The options run the gamut, from maintaining the existing building and performing only needed repairs and modifications to radically re-imagining the interior NEWS Long-closed UDC pool reopens after major renovation — Page 3 league lost usual time slots By DEIRDRE BANNON Rendering courtesy of the D.C. Public Library Ward 6 D.C. Council member Tommy Wells, who chairs the libraries committee, said officials should “think big” in planning an updated central library. and adding two stories to the structure — possibly as a revenue generator if the library rents the space to outside tenants. Developer Jair Lynch, brought in to provide broad cost estimates, said basic building repair and maintenance could run the city $5 million to $10 million a See Library/Page 7 SPOR TS Washington International sweeps GDS on volleyball court — Page 13 Current Staff Writer The debate over who gets to use public fields and when got heated during a D.C. Council hearing last week, when a number of groups aired their grievances with the Department of Parks and Recreation’s field permitting process. With multiple youth athletic associations vying for time on a lim- BUSINESS Fluevog brings funky shoe designs to Wisconsin Ave. — Page 2 ited number of fields, wrangling for outdoor space to practice has become a seasonal battle. That conflict took a turn for the worse this fall when DC Stoddert Soccer, the largest organized youth sports program in the city, with nearly 6,000 players enrolled this fall, was denied permits to fields it has historically received access to — and the news came less than three weeks before the season was set to begin. Stoddert, which this year is using 12 city-owned fields in Northwest, has historically been allocated 100 percent use of those fields from 3 to See Fields/Page 19 INDEX Calendar/20 Classifieds/29 District Digest/4 Exhibits/23 In Your Neighborhood/18 Opinion/10 Police Report/6 Real Estate/17 School Dispatches/16 Service Directory/26 Sports/13 Theater/23 Tips? Contact us at [email protected] 2 wedNesday, sepTember 26, 2012 The CurreNT THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME … THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME … Maker of funky Fluevog shoes opens Wisconsin Avenue shop J ohn Fluevog has been on the shoe scene for decades, but a current period of growth for his company includes a bonus for Washingtonians: a new Georgetown shop. Fluevog came to 1265 Wisconsin Ave. about a month ago, the United States. And a few years later, frustrated that he couldn’t find what he wanted in the marketplace, he started designing his own shoes. “It became, like, a big deal,” he said. During the ’80s and ’90s, Fluevogs — or vogs, as the company calls them — appeared in magazines like Vogue and in the movie “Truth Or Dare,” with Madonna BeTh CoPe popping on a pair of hot-pink platforms. The company’s website lists with a grand-opening party last Kim Gordon, Perry Farrell and week. The store is the company’s Marilyn Manson as fans. 15th outpost in North America, The distinctive style that drew with a 16th slated to open shortly in the attention of those stars continMinneapolis. ues today. Fluevogs tend toward the The developments are the latest funky, with a European vibe remistep in the growth of a 30-odd-year- niscent of the Doc Martens. Many old company that started because a of the women’s shoes feature plat20-year-old forms, bright Canadian guy colors, unusual“didn’t have ly shaped heels anything else to — or all three. do.” “Whenever we “I started in do something the boutique unusual … business in they’re always 1970,” said the ones that Fluevog. It was sell,” said just a job — Fluevog. Photo by Scott Briscoe/Fluevog something to do Despite the for a young guy The new store is the company’s fashionable fealooking for tures, the shoes 15th in North America. work. But then are all foota co-worker decided to go off on friendly. “That’s kind of the deal,” his own, and he asked Fluevog to said Fluevog. The styles may be come with him. The catch? “He “kind of outrageous, but they’re said, ‘I don’t have any money. Do actually comfortable.” you think your father would lend And the company founder still me any?’” Luckily for Fluevog, his has a major hand in their creation. dad did. A design team helps out, but he “It was pretty clever of him, said, “I want the product … to be actually,” he said. “I ended up part of me.” being a partner.” The company, which has “ebbed Fluevog worked with Peter Fox and flowed” over the years, is dong in a Vancouver neighborhood well these days, and D.C. was a called Gastown for a decade before logical choice because of the brisk starting his own shop in Seattle. In Internet sales here, Fluevog said. that gig, he drew attention for being For more details, visit fluevog. the first to import Doc Martens to com. 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The extensively renovated center will allow the school to build an intercollegiate swimming program, starting with a women’s team. The school recently hired Lauren Fuchs, the former aquatics director at George Washington University, to guide that process. Fuchs will also help develop programs for local community members, which could include swim lessons, water aerobics classes and arrangements with nearby schools. The pool hosted all of those functions in the past, before shutting down in December 2008. The big change for community members The week ahead Wednesday, Sept. 26 The Mayor’s Task Force on Power Line Undergrounding will hold a meeting to discuss priority actions that may be taken to reduce future storm-related power outages. The agenda includes the city administrator’s review of strategic priorities, as well as presentations on project analysis and planning. The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. in Room G-9 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. ■ The D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency will host a “Ward 4 Preparedness exercise” as part of efforts to build community resilience throughout the District. The meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Brightwood education Campus, 1300 Nicholson St. NW. Registration is suggested; visit hsema.dc.gov. who once used the pool for free is that they will have to pay to use the new facility for general swimming. But members of the University of District Columbia community can visit the pool for free. The new aquatic center, which officially opens Oct. 1 in the sports complex of the university’s Van Ness campus, features a 25-yard, six-lane new pool with a separate diving well, a new grandstand for spectators and renovated locker rooms. A wall of glass windows floods the facility with natural light, said Matt Rienzo, the school’s associate director of athletics. The footprint of the facility remains essentially the same as before, Rienzo said, “but the entire inside has been renovated.” When the pool originally closed at the end of 2008, officials said it needed a simple fix to comply with new federal laws for drainage See Pool/Page 15 tSlipcovers & Reupholstery Window Treatments # " ! # " ! # #" # - Tell a Friend - Thursday, Sept. 27 Saturday, Sept. 29 In honor of Public Lands Day, Dumbarton oaks Park Conservancy and the National Park Service will host a “Weeding Party” for volunteers to remove exotic ivy from the naturalistic landscape. Participants must be at least 16 years old; long pants, long sleeve shirts and closed-toe shoes are required. Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at the Lovers’ Lane gate near 31st and R streets NW. Tuesday, oct. 2 Same-sex parents at St. Patrick’s episcopal Day School will host an informational reception for other same-sex couples who want to learn more about the school admission process. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. For location and other details, contact Xiomara hall at [email protected] or 202-342-2831. ■ The D.C. Federation of Citizens Associations will hold a citywide briefing on transit-oriented aspects of the D.C. zoning update. The meeting — which was rescheduled from an earlier date because of severe weather — will be held from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at All Souls Memorial episcopal Church, 2300 Cathedral Ave. NW. Wednesday, oct. 3 The D.C. Department of Transportation will hold one of its “Parking Think Tank” meetings to obtain public input on the future of parking in the District. The agency plans to use the information in developing a comprehensive curbside parking management plan; this session will focus on the downtown area of the District. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the West end Library, 1101 24th St. NW. For details, visit ddot.dc.gov/parkingthinktanks. ■ The Friends of Stead Park will host a presentation of design concepts for the renovation of the Stead Park athletic field. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. Start Today We pick-up & Deliver 301-545-0848 www.urbancastlesolutions.com .,'¶6&/8% The D.C. historic Preservation Review Board will hold its monthly meeting, which will begin at 9 a.m. in Room 220 South, one Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. Agenda items include consideration of the proposed small area plan for the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center; a landmark application for the Capitol Traction Co. Car Barn at 4615 14th St. NW; and revised concept for renovations, alterations and new construction at American University’s Tenley Campus. ■ The D.C. State Board of Education will hold a public meeting to discuss National educational Technology Standards, the 2012 School Classification Lists and proposed graduation requirements. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the old Council Chambers, one Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. To testify, register at 202-741-0888 or [email protected]. ■ The Dupont Circle and Logan Circle advisory neighborhood commissions will hold a joint Bicycle Safety Community Listening and education Session. The meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chastleton Ballroom, 1701 16th St. NW. ■ The Citizens Association of Georgetown will hold its monthly meeting, which will feature a discussion on homelessness. Speakers will include Gunther Stern, executive director of the Georgetown Ministry Center. 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Studies suggest that few sexual assaults of college students are reported, according to a city news release. EastBanc official to head Georgetown BID Developer EastBanc’s vice president for acquisitions will head the Georgetown Business Improvement District starting next month, the group announced last Thursday. Joe Sternlieb, a previous deputy director of the Downtown Business ´7KHORFDWLRQLVXQEHDWDEOH 0RP·VFORVHWRPHKHUGRFWRUV DQGDOORXUIDYRULWHVWRUHVµ (OL]DEHWK.LQJGDXJKWHURIUHVLGHQW(OLVH:HOÁLQJ $VVLVWHG/LYLQJ DW,QJOHVLGHDW5RFN&UHHN -RLQ8VIRUD6SHFLDO(YHQW ´,·P1RW*HWWLQJ2OGHU%XW0\3DUHQWV$UHµ ([SHUWLQVLJKWRQDOOLVVXHVUHODWHGWRDJLQJSDUHQWV 7KXUVGD\2FWREHU ²SP ²25² Improvement District, will serve as the Georgetown organization’s chief executive officer, according to a news release. Sternlieb’s role in Georgetown will be to help pitch the neighborhood as a top spot for shopping, dining and office space. Groups offer series of walking, bike tours A series of free guided walking and bicycling tours that started this week will continue through Monday across the city, focused around the themes of “African American Heritage,” “Green DC,” “Washington in Conflict,” “Neighborhood History” and “Eyes on the Arts,” according to a news release from Cultural Tourism DC. The WalkingTown DC and BikingTown DC tours vary in terms of length and required fitness level, and some require advance registration. Visit tinyurl.com/ 35,9$7(&+() 1R7LPHWRFRRN" 1XWULWLRXV'HOLFLRXV &XVWRPL]HG'LVKHV 'DLO\RU:HHNO\ 6DWXUGD\2FWREHU ²SP (QMR\KRUVG·RHXYUHVZLQHVDQGEHYHUDJHV 5693WR/LPLWHGVHDWLQJ ,QJOHVLGHDW5RFN&UHHNLVDQRWIRUSURÀW&RQWLQXLQJ&DUH5HWLUHPHQW&RPPXQLW\ RIIHULQJ,QGHSHQGHQW/LYLQJ$VVLVWHG/LYLQJ6NLOOHG1XUVLQJDQG5HKDELOLWDWLRQ ZZZLUFGFRUJ0LOLWDU\5RDG1::DVKLQJWRQ'& *RXUPHW0HDOV(WKQLF'LVKHV &KLOGUHQ V0HQX6SHFLDO1HHGV /DXUHO V3DQWU\± OUHLQDU#FRPFDVWQHW ! ! " # $ % & ' % ! () ! * +,% $ -!. "" walkingtown12 for tour schedules and more information. Adams Morgan walk to benefit animals The Washington Humane Society is hosting a fundraiser Saturday at Marie Reed Learning Center to benefit animals that have suffered from abuse and neglect, according to a news release. As part of the “Walk for the Animals” event, Humane Society officers will walk a mile around the Adams Morgan/Dupont Circle area with successfully rehabilitated dogs. As of Monday, the group had raised $60,000 toward its $70,000 goal for the initiative. The walk will begin at noon Saturday at Marie Reed, 18th and California streets NW, as part of a series of related events that runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. John’s Church to dedicate new organ St. John’s Episcopal Church in Georgetown will hold a service Saturday to dedicate its $750,000 pipe organ, which was installed over the summer as part of a broader renovation to the historic building, according to a release. The Sept. 29 program will begin at 11 a.m. at 3240 O St. and will feature performances of music that “demonstrate the tonal qualities” of the custom-built organ, the release states. The church’s previous organ had deteriorated over time, in part because of water damage from a leaking roof. Corrections As a matter of policy, The Current corrects all errors of substance. To report an error, please call the managing editor at 202244-7223. 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Subscription by mail — $52 per year Telephone: 202-244-7223 E-mail Address [email protected] Street Address 5185 MacArthur Blvd. NW, Suite 102 Mailing Address Post office Box 40400 Washington, D.C. 20016-0400 ch The CurreNT n g wedNesday, sepTember 26, 2012 Fine Arts Commission OKs Two candidates seek at-large education post plan for Hearst renovation By ELIZABETH WIENER Current Staff Writer The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts last week granted conceptual approval for a major expansion and modernization of Hearst Elementary School, adding classroom, cafeteria and arts space to the 1932 brick schoolhouse in North Cleveland Park. Architect Ronnie McGhee has designed a modern addition that will wrap around the north and east sides of the building, with offices and classrooms for older children in a one- and two-story light-filled wing on what is now a blacktopped playground. On the east side, dug into a steep slope, will be a cafeteria/multipurpose room and arts space that opens onto an outdoor amphitheater adjacent to the historic Hearst Recreation Center. The existing school, with only six classrooms on each of the two floors, will be renovated to better accommodate the younger grades. The project is designed to accommodate more students while respecting the original brick schoolhouse, which McGhee described as “calm, with a few sumptuous details.” With much of the site taken up by a new playground and the historic rec center, there was limited area to expand, he said. “We feel like this is a comfortable addition on the site.” The fine arts panel, which has been reviewing a series of school modernization projects across the city, offered only minor design suggestions. Commission secretary Tom Luebke said it’s possible the final design can be approved by consent, without another formal presentation. The D.C. Department of General Services, which now handles all municipal construction projects, is now costing out the project to make sure it meets budget limits. The department hopes to start construction of the addition this fall, and to renovate the existing school over the summer, so it is ready for students by September 2013. Current Staff Report Two candidates, Mary Lord and Marvin Tucker, are vying for the at-large seat on the D.C. State Board of Education. Lord currently serves as the Ward 2 representative on the board, which was created in 2007 after a shift in control of the school system eliminated the D.C. Board of Education. Tucker, a Ward 5 resident, is a retired plumber who serves as the executive director of the One City All-Star Extravaganza, which helps District high school athletes get college scholarships. “One Of The Largest Carwashes in America” ZZZÁDJVKLSFDUZDVKFRP ',675,&7/,1( >mddK]jn]! ,,+*;gff][la[ml9n]&FO +)+&,/,&-2/) >mddK]jn]Kg^l;dgl` 1257+%(7+(6'$ *)((;`YheYf9n]& F]pllgLYj_]l! ,)*&+,)&*+,) >mddK]jn]Kg^l;dgl` =pl]jagj=phj]kk0:YqK]d^%K]jn] )(9DD =PHJ=KK <=L9ADK FglnYda\oal`gl`]jg^^]jgjhjagjhmj[`Yk]& =phaj]k)(%)(%)* =phaj]k.%0)* Lord said that if she is elected to the at-large post, she would focus most on reforming graduation requirements, improving science education, and empowering students, parents and community groups as education partners. Lord believes graduation requirements — part of the board’s purview — should be more flexible. For example, “varsity athletes and ballet dancers should receive physical education credits” and be exempted from physical education classes, she said, while those who “play in a youth orchestra should get an art See Education/Page 9 A<Zeo^^ZgZ% L^LfaZb_hg^krbZ%e F =k r =Zr +&((G>> Afka\]NY[mme)((Kg^l;dgl`Oah]<Yk`Yf\;gfkgd] Mf\]jOYk`O`]]d:ja_`lHgdqK]YdYflLaj]K`af] @Yf\<jq;d]YfOaf\gok >MDDK=JN=MDLAE9L=O9K@ ?gg\YlYdd^mddk]jna[]dg[Ylagfk&FglnYda\af[geZafYlagfoal`gl`]jg^^]jkgj[gmhgfk& Gf][gmhgfh]jo]]c&G^^]j]phaj]k)(%)(%)* Gf][gmhgfh]jo]]c&G^^]j]phaj]k.%.%)* 3VVRPUN[VYLWSHJL`V\YVSKIVPSLY& >LOH]LHULULYN`LMÄJPLU[ZVS\[PVUMVY`V\YYHKPHU[OLH[Z`Z[LT 6$9(8372$ 0217+21<285)8(/%,// %<83*5$',1*72$ +,*+()),&,(1&<35(67,*( :$//02817('%2,/(5 % ,--0*0,5; %/0./8<(30;@:;(053,:::;,,3*65:;9<*;065 %,5=09654,5;(33@-90,5+3@ %>/0:7,98<0,;67,9(;065 %(=(03()3,05-0=,:0A,: %>0;/(5+>0;/6<;+64,:;0*/6;>(;,9 -9,,*65:<3;(;065 *HSS.YPMÄ[O;OVTHZ33* 7S\TIPUNHUK/`KYVUPJ/LH[PUN:WLJPHSPZ[ ^^^NYPMÄ[O[OVTHZJVT .YPMM6USPUL'NTHPSJVT (\[OVYPaLK0UZ[HSSLYVM;YPHUNSL;\IL:`Z[LTZ 5 6 n g Wednesday, September 26, 2012T he Current Police Report Nancy Feldman, a long time DC resident and community leader, formed her law firm 15 years ago for the benefit of people facing important life issues. Planning ahead for family, friends and bequests to non-profits; forming new households or parting ways; business and personal transitions - - these matters deserve an attentive, knowledgeable legal advisor to assist you through clearly explained processes. 8JMMTt-JWJOH5SVTUTt1PXFSTPG"UUPSOFZt.FEJDBM%JSFDUJWFT #VTJOFTT4VDDFTTJPOBOE3FBM&TUBUF1MBOOJOHt(SBOEQBSFOU5SVTUT A4QFDJBM/FFET1SPWJTJPOTt"SU-JUFSBSZBOE&OWJSPONFOUBM-FHBDJFT 1SPCBUFt&TUBUFBOE5SVTU"ENJOJTUSBUJPOt5SVTUFF4FSWJDFT )PVTF4IBSJOHt.BSJUBMBOE%PNFTUJD1BSUOFSTIJQ"HSFFNFOUT 1SFOVQUJBMTt$PMMBCPSBUJWF%JWPSDFt%POBUJPOTt1FU$BSF This is a listing of reports taken from Sept. 16 through 23 by the Metropolitan Police Department in local police service areas. psa PSA 101 101 ■ downtown Theft ($250 plus) ■ 1200 block, K St.; office building; 9:39 a.m. Sept. 17. Theft (below $250) ■ 1200 block, G St.; store; 11:14 a.m. Sept. 19. ■ 1200 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; unspecified premises; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20. ■ 1300 block, I St.; sidewalk; 2:30 p.m. Sept. 21. ■ 900 block, 10th St.; government building; 2 p.m. Sept. 22. Theft from auto ($250 plus) ■ 900 block, 12th St.; street; 1 p.m. Sept. 21. Theft from auto (below $250) ■ 1000 block, 14th St.; parking lot; 1:15 p.m. Sept. 18. ■ 700 block, 10th St.; unspecified premises; 2:48 p.m. Sept. 20. psa 102 ■ Gallery PSA 102 place PENN QUARTER Stolen auto ■ 400 block, H St.; parking lot; 10:05 a.m. Sept. 19. Theft ($250 plus) ■ 600 block, F St.; restaurant; 11:24 p.m. Sept. 19. Theft (below $250) ■ 7th and F streets; unspecified premises; 2:25 p.m. Sept. 18. ■ 1000 block, 5th St.; unspecified premises; 7:52 p.m. Sept. 18. ■ 700 block, H St.; restaurant; 4:52 p.m. Sept. 20. ■ 6th and G streets; unspecified premises; 10:34 p.m. Sept. 20. ■ 700 block, F St.; restaurant; 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21. ■ 400 block, L St.; grocery store; 3:45 p.m. Sept. 22. ■ 700 block, 7th St.; store; 4:21 p.m. Sept. 22. ■ 400 block, Massachusetts Ave.; medical facility; 8:40 p.m. Sept. 22. ■ 600 block, H St.; unspecified premises; 4:44 a.m. Sept. 23. ■ 700 block, 7th St.; sidewalk; 4:35 p.m. Sept. 23. Theft (shoplifting) ■ 700 block, 7th St.; store; 5:20 p.m. Sept. 20. Theft from auto ($250 plus) ■ 5th Street and New York Avenue; unspecified premises; 12:14 a.m. Sept. 21. Theft from auto (below $250) ■ 600 block, I St.; parking lot; 11:51 p.m. Sept. 18. ■ 500 block, 8th St.; parking lot; 4:07 p.m. Sept. 22. ■ 600 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; bank; 2:04 p.m. Sept. 23. dence; 8:45 a.m. Sept. 19. ■ 3700 block, Jenifer St.; residence; 10:15 a.m. Sept. 21. Theft (below $250) ■ 5500 block, Connecticut Ave.; parking lot; 2 a.m. Sept. 19. Theft from auto (below $250) ■ 5300 block, Nevada Ave.; unspecified premises; 11:39 a.m. Sept. 18. psa 202 ■ Friendship Heights PSA 202 Tenleytown / AU Park Burglary ■ 4300 block, Ellicott St.; residence; 8:45 a.m. Sept. 19. ■ 4800 block, 48th St.; residence; 10 a.m. Sept. 22. Theft (below $250) ■ 4300 block, Nebraska Ave.; unspecified premises; 10:05 a.m. Sept. 18. ■ 4500 block, Wisconsin Ave.; sidewalk; 3:36 p.m. Sept. 20. ■ 4500 block, Wisconsin Ave.; restaurant; 5:30 p.m. Sept. 20. ■ 4300 block, Jenifer St.; store; 3:30 p.m. Sept. 23. ■ 5300 block, Wisconsin Ave.; store; 5:15 p.m. Sept. 23. Theft (shoplifting) ■ 5300 block, Wisconsin Ave.; store; 5:04 p.m. Sept. 23. ■ 5300 block, Wisconsin Ave.; store; 5:04 p.m. Sept. 23. psa 203 ■ forest PSA 203 hills / van ness cleveland park Burglary ■ 3600 block, 35th St.; residence; 9:30 a.m. Sept. 19. Theft (below $250) ■ Connecticut Avenue and Veazey Terrace; sidewalk; 4:45 p.m. Sept. 21. Theft from auto (below $250) ■ Unspecified location; gas station; 11:45 p.m. Sept. 20. psa 204 ■ Massachusetts avenue heights / cleveland park woodley park / Glover PSA 204 park / cathedral heights Robbery (armed) ■ 2600 block, Connecticut Ave.; alley; 11:28 p.m. Sept. 22. Burglary ■ 3900 block, W St.; residence; 8:30 a.m. Sept. 18. Theft (below $250) ■ 2600 block, Connecticut Ave.; store; 2 p.m. Sept. 20. Theft from auto (below $250) ■ 3600 block, Davis St.; unspecified premises; 8:45 p.m. Sept. 19. ■ 3600 block, Davis St.; unspecified premises; 12:15 a.m. Sept. 20. ■ 2600 block, Calvert St.; unspecified premises; 4:06 a.m. Sept. 23. psa 205 psa PSA 201 201 ■ palisades / spring valley PSA 205 Burglary ■ 5500 block, 30th St.; resi- Sexual abuse (first-degree) ■ 5200 block, Loughboro ■ chevy chase Wesley Heights / Foxhall Road; unspecified premises; Sept. 18. Theft (below $250) ■ 5400 block, Hawthorne Place; street; 12:46 a.m. Sept. 18. ■ 4100 block, Cathedral Ave.; residence; 10:58 a.m. Sept. 18. Theft from auto (below $250) ■ 5000 block, Van Ness St.; residence; 6:55 a.m. Sept. 17. psa PSA 206 206 ■ georgetown / burleith Burglary ■ 1400 block, 36th St.; residence; 1:30 p.m. Sept. 17. ■ 1500 block, 32nd St.; residence; 9 a.m. Sept. 18. ■ 1600 block, 34th St.; store; 2:28 a.m. Sept. 19. Theft (below $250) ■ 1000 block, Thomas Jefferson St.; unspecified premises; 7:15 p.m. Sept. 17. ■ 1200 block, Wisconsin Ave.; store; 7 a.m. Sept. 18. ■ 1000 block, Wisconsin Ave.; church; 12:17 p.m. Sept. 18. ■ 37th and O streets; unspecified premises; 1 p.m. Sept. 19. ■ 3000 block, M St.; parking lot; 7:07 p.m. Sept. 19. ■ 3300 block, M St.; unspecified premises; 3:32 p.m. Sept. 21. ■ 2700 block, Dumbarton St.; church; 11:50 a.m. Sept. 23. Theft from auto (below $250) ■ M Street and Wisconsin Avenue; street; 2:30 p.m. Sept. 17. ■ 3500 block, N St.; unspecified premises; 2 a.m. Sept. 21. ■ 1200 block, 35th St.; street; 4:49 p.m. Sept. 21. ■ 2400 block, P St.; unspecified premises; 11:30 p.m. Sept. 21. psa PSA 207 207 ■ foggy bottom / west end Robbery (assault) ■ 17th and I streets; sidewalk; 11:48 p.m. Sept. 18. Stolen auto ■ 15th and I streets; unspecified premises; 12:01 a.m. Sept. 21. Theft ($250 plus) ■ 1000 block, 15th St.; office building; 7:20 a.m. Sept. 17. ■ 1200 block, 24th St.; unspecified premises; 9:43 a.m. Sept. 20. Theft (below $250) ■ 1700 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; restaurant; 12:30 p.m. Sept. 17. ■ 1700 block, E St.; unspecified premises; 1:10 p.m. Sept. 18. ■ 1000 block, Vermont Ave.; restaurant; 3:25 p.m. Sept. 18. ■ 1700 block, E St.; unspecified premises; 4:05 p.m. Sept. 18. ■ 2200 block, I St.; restaurant; 2:45 p.m. Sept. 19. ■ 1100 block, Vermont Ave.; office building; 3:30 p.m. Sept. 19. ■ 19th and L streets; sidewalk; 7:55 a.m. Sept. 20. ■ 2100 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; unspecified premises; 2:04 p.m. Sept. 20. ■ 1100 block, Vermont Ave.; restaurant; 4:03 p.m. Sept. 20. ■ 1500 block, K St.; unspecified premises; 8:30 a.m. Sept. 21. ■ 2400 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; store; noon Sept. 21. ■ 1400 block, K St.; unspecified premises; 1 p.m. Sept. 21. ■ 600 block, 22nd St.; unspecified premises; 2 p.m. Sept. 21. ■ 1400 block, K St.; unspecified premises; 12:27 a.m. Sept. 22. ■ 1700 block, I St.; tavern/ nightclub; 1:22 a.m. Sept. 23. Theft from auto (below $250) ■ 2000 block, L St.; parking lot; 1:45 p.m. Sept. 18. ■ 2400 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; street; 11:39 a.m. Sept. 20. ■ 1100 block, 26th St.; unspecified premises; 10 p.m. Sept. 23. psa 208 ■ sheridan-kalorama PSA 208 dupont circle Robbery (gun) ■ 2000 block, Florida Ave.; tavern/nightclub; 10:59 p.m. Sept. 19. Robbery (force and violence) ■ 1500 block, 20th St.; unspecified premises; 11:20 p.m. Sept. 19. Assault with a dangerous weapon (knife) ■ Connecticut Avenue and Q Street; unspecified premises; 2:37 p.m. Sept. 20. Burglary ■ 2400 block, Massachusetts Ave.; unspecified premises; noon Sept. 19. Stolen auto ■ 1800 block, Swann St.; unspecified premises; 10:02 a.m. Sept. 22. Theft ($250 plus) ■ 1300 block, 14th St.; sidewalk; 10:29 p.m. Sept. 21. Theft (below $250) ■ 1700 block, Church St.; sidewalk; 7 p.m. Sept. 16. ■ 1600 block, Connecticut Ave.; store; 3:43 p.m. Sept. 17. ■ 1700 block, N St.; restaurant; 4:23 p.m. Sept. 17. ■ 1500 block, Connecticut Ave.; restaurant; 8:15 p.m. Sept. 17. ■ 2000 block, R St.; restaurant; 8:45 p.m. Sept. 17. ■ 1400 block, 14th St.; store; 8:53 p.m. Sept. 22. ■ 1800 block, R St.; sidewalk; 6:35 p.m. Sept. 23. ■ 18th Street and Connecticut Avenue; restaurant; 9:30 p.m. Sept. 23. Theft from auto ($250 plus) ■ 1200 block, 16th St.; unspecified premises; 12:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Theft from auto (below $250) ■ 20th and S streets; unspecified premises; 10 p.m. Sept. 18. ■ 1500 block, Q St.; unspecified premises; midnight Sept. 23. The CurreNT wedNesday, sepTember 26, 2012 7 LIBRARY: Architects unveil options for renovating, expanding iconic modern building From Page 1 direction to create a “knock-yoursocks-off” facility. In both, Freelon year. While a full renovation could suggested creating an atrium in the cost $175 million or more, building center of the building that would run in rental space could help finance the from the ground floor to the roof. By extracting what Freelon described as project. The library could also choose to a “donut hole” from the middle of sell the building and find a new the building, he would allow natural home downtown, though Cooper light to shine through and create said finding an affordable, compara- vertical vistas. Freelon’s concepts also included bly sized building in the area would open staircases, light-filled auditoribe tough. The 40-year-old library building ums adjacent to the atrium, and welcoming was the last spaces for readb u i l d i n g ing and using designed by computers. renowned modA cafe to ern architect include outdoor Ludwig Mies tables under the van der Rohe, loggia that runs and his only along the main public library. In entrance is part recent years, the Courtesy of D.C. Public Library of both conbuilding, which cepts, as is creatis designated as Philip Freelon reimagined Mies a national his- van der Rohe’s atrium to create a ing a rooftop garden with toric landmark, more vertical, light-filled space. space for events has suffered from delayed maintenance and cost- and concerts. Two existing belowly repairs, making the library’s future ground levels could be reconfigured under both schemes to create an in the building unclear. After reviewing design concepts automated parking facility for more from the Freelon Group, the North than 400 vehicles, which could serve Carolina-based firm that has served as a revenue generator. Adding two floors to the existing as the library’s architect of record since 2010, Cooper said she could four-story building, allowable under finally envision housing a world- current zoning restrictions, could class library in the building — a also help finance the renovation and structure that many, including future maintenance. The library could rent out the space, which it Cooper, love. Architect Philip Freelon present- determined it would not need for its ed two concepts at the meeting, and own operations, to corporate, nonsaid the impetus came from Cooper’s profit or government tenants. The library’s role, which is changing just as quickly as the technology now used at many such institutions, also influenced the design concepts. Consultants Susan Kent and June Garcia said libraries are no longer places where patrons only access content from a library’s collection, but are now places where patrons go to create content. Citing global examples, the consultants described libraries with audio and video labs, facilities with teen centers, and others with children’s rooms boasting computerized floors that allow kids to create stories. Chief librarian Cooper said any 6HUYLQJ=LS&RGHV :DUG&LUFOH renovation of the Mies building would be done with an eye toward accommodating current and future use of technology and digital media. The fate of the central library’s space has been debated for years. Last November, the library commissioned the Urban Land Institute to study the building’s potential. Its recommendations, issued in March, included adding additional floors that could be rented to outside tenants. The institute also concluded that any renovation, including making only necessary repairs, would require a significant financial commitment from the city. Based on that report, the mayor, with council approval, allocated funding for the library to further explore renovation concepts with the Freelon Group and library consultants Kent and Garcia. Calling last week’s meeting a “continuing community discussion about the future of the MLK Library,” John Hill, president of the Board of Library Trustees, encouraged public comment. Residents will have a second opportunity to weigh in on the library’s future at a council roundtable discussion tomorrow led by Wells and his committee. 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With the change, Gil said, the District now has “far more liberalized regulations for vintage stores than some surrounding jurisdictions,” which city leaders hope will encourage more of the shops to crop up in the city. The regulations were published in their final form in the D.C. Register on Friday, after some tweaks were made in response to public comments. Complaints from a half-dozen shops on 18th, U and 14th streets, including Crooked Beat Records and Miss Pixie’s, inspired the changes. In April inspectors bombarded the stores and informed owners that they would need to apply for the secondhand dealers license or face fines. The owners protested that the license and its onerous requirements — like detailed inventory lists and thorough background checks — were better suited for pawnshops. At one point, new legislation seemed the likely fix for resolving the conflict, but Gil said the regulatory agency figured out that rule changes would be easier. 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The CurrenT EDUCATION From Page 5 credit.” And students who study abroad where a foreign language is spoken should get foreign language credits. On science requirements, she said many schools lack the necessary equipment to provide instruction. Lord also advocates for increasing the role of D.C. parents in education. She believes the school system, which has “shut out parents” from recent reforms, should create an ombudsman and a parents’ bill of rights and responsibilities. The second candidate, Tucker, named his campaign focuses as graduation requirements, special education and truancy rules. Tucker said there are now “too many different entities setting graduation requirements” in the city. The rules the board approves, for example, might conflict with parameters set by the D.C. Council. Tucker said D.C.’s requirements “should be in alignment with colleges and universities around the country so our students can qualify to go to college if they want to,” but he also noted that even students who are not planning on attending college Wednesday, sepTember 26, 2012 should be able to graduate high school. On special education, Tucker complained that the buses assigned to take students to their classes are often late or absent altogether. He also said the system needs more special-education teachers. He believes the school system could reduce its truancy rates by becoming less rigid on certain rules. For example, many schools won’t allow students to enter the building if they are late. And at Ballou High School, he noted, entrance security checks can often delay students. Tucker is an alumnus of D.C. public schools. He was the offensive line coach for the Anacostia High football team for 25 years. 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Unlike its predecessor, the State Board of Education does not administer the schools; rather, under the District’s 2007 education reforms, it has a key role in setting policies including curricula and standards. Mary Lord, a board member since 2007, currently represents Ward 2 on the panel. She frequently attends community meetings to keep abreast of looming issues and public sentiment. She is well-versed in education policy issues and is articulate in expressing the need for reforming graduation requirements, improving science education, and empowering students, parents and community groups. We agree with most of Ms. Lord’s stances. She would like to see a common-sense change to the requirement for two years of instruction in the same foreign language to make it more effective — make them consecutive, to improve retention. But she also recognizes the merits of providing flexibility where appropriate — for instance, counting participation on athletic teams or in an extracurricular program like the DC Youth Orchestra Program toward physical education or arts requirements, respectively. Mr. Tucker would bring some valuable insights to the board. He serves as executive director of the One City All-Star Extravaganza, which helps D.C. high school athletes get college scholarships. But we fear that much of his platform relates to the jurisdiction of the old school board, not the policy-focused portfolio of the current panel. Ms. Lord has performed well in her current board post, and we believe she will continue to serve admirably as an advocate for strong educational offerings at all D.C. schools. Space for soccer The flap over Stoddert Soccer receiving fewer permits than usual to use city fields this fall has shed extra light on a persistent problem in D.C.: insufficient space for our kids — and adults — to play sports. In the Foxhall/Palisades area, residents have offered a partial solution, suggesting that the private Field School open its play space to the soccer group on weekends. The area’s advisory neighborhood commission considered the proposal — shared in a 219-signature petition — early this month and may vote on the idea next week. Commissioners must balance the proposal’s benefits with concerns from near neighbors that the new use would cause traffic, parking and noise problems. Field, of course, must have the ultimate say in whether it rents out its space, but if school officials were to decide in the affirmative, they would have to first address a hurdle. Head of school Dale Johnson says an order from the Board of Zoning Adjustment – imposed when Field moved to the neighborhood in 2002 — restricts rentals of the school’s facilities. Officials say that if this restriction were lifted they would consider renting out the fields, while also weighing neighbors’ concerns. We hope a solution can be reached. We don’t believe Field should be prohibited from leasing out its play space, though we agree with the school that it should work with neighbors if the proposal moves forward. We imagine limits on the hours of use and restrictions on where users can park could help ameliorate anticipated issues. The Field School goes before the zoning board in November in an effort to increase its student and faculty cap. We hope that meeting will also provide an opportunity to address the limit on rentals to youth sports organizations. Whither and whether UDC … ? A n advisory board to the D.C. Council and mayor on the University of the District of Columbia minces no words. “A plan is urgently needed to bring … costs in line.” “Operating deficits, a high cost structure … and declines in student population … have produced a challenging financial situation.” In other words, neither the university nor the newer community college is working properly, and the whole thing has to be rethought, restructured and revived. The board delivered its 33-page report to Mayor Vincent Gray last week. It calls for strong steps to make the community college independent of the university so that it can gain strong accreditation and create programs targeted for jobs and college. “Independence is critical … ,” the report says. Tellingly, neither school president Allan Sessoms nor members of the University of the District of Columbia board were there. In fact, Sessoms’ name wasn’t mentioned during a 40-minute presentation of the report. Mayor Gray grudgingly said his name only after NBC4 asked why it had been omitted in his praise of the school leadership’s cooperation. Sources close to the restructuring effort are suggesting privately to us that Sessoms’ contract may not be renewed when it comes up next spring. Sessoms did not respond to our request for comment when the report was released, except to say that he and the board were working hard to improve the university. Another school official said Sessoms has been hampered by union agreements, seniority and other workforce issues. The university board, headed by Elaine Crider, is due to submit its own restructuring report Monday. It will be the first public indication of whether the board is prepared to play a leading role in any restructuring or whether there will infighting over Sessoms, the school’s direction or anything else. “We are confident that the UDC board understands the significant task ahead,” said the advisory panel statement. In fact, insiders say, one of the problems with rebuilding the university system is that Sessoms and the board jumped ahead with creation of a community college system even while nonprofit, business and other groups were still studying the idea of creating an independent school. The advisory panel that’s now trying to reshape higher education in the city is headed by Walter Smith of DC Appleseed, a nonprofit research group that has tackled HIV/AIDS and other city issues. Members of the panel include Alice Rivlin of the Brookings Institution, educator and activist Carrie Thornhill, former Federal City Council executive director John Hill and educator Joshua Kern. The university gets about $65 million a year from the District to operate the school, which has only about 5,000 students. It asked for another $23 million for the community college. Under a section of the report called “The Need for Fiscal Stability,” the advisory panel said the cost per full-time student at the university is about $34,000 — about 60 percent higher than the median at similar schools. The university has disputed this figure, but even the lower figure it supports indicates costs about 25 percent higher. Whither the university and the city’s nascent community college? The battle may be just beginning. Read the full report at dcappleseed.org. ■ Airport answers? Mayor Gray has appointed Barbara Lang to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Lang is head of the DC Chamber of Commerce. She joins other new members who hope to straighten out what can only be described as a mess at the authority that runs Dulles International and Reagan National. “Her business acumen and personal skills will serve her and the people of D.C. well on this important board,” the mayor said. The Notebook will add this: She’ll need every skill she’s got. ■ Security bureaucracy. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has given its latest grant — totaling $51.8 million — to Maryland, Virginia and the District to improve various projects for the official “national capital region” that encompasses the three jurisdictions. It includes improvements to chemical and biological sensor devices, as well as training for first responders to operate such equipment. That’s pretty clear. But the following section sets off the Notebook’s bureaucratic sensor for securicrat speak: “Transportation Management Tools: The region will sustain and expand its traffic and weather information sharing system. It will be expanded to offer traffic forecasting based on historical traffic, weather and incident data. This system gives emergency managers and other preparedness and response partners a common, regional operating picture, and it assists them to make decisions on needed regional, coordinated actions such as evacuations or sheltering in place.” If that lengthy paragraph means the region will work better together to forestall those horrible traffic jams that occur with every emergency, natural or otherwise, then the money will be well spent. TOM SHERWOOD’s Notebook Letters to the Editor Pepco power station requires attention Pepco’s substation at 22nd and N streets is a serious neighborhood eyesore surrounded by assorted trash — candy wrappers, soda cans, cigarette butts and the like — and dead leaves from last fall. Gigantic weeds are sprouting everywhere — from dirt planters and cracks in the building, sidewalk, walkway and driveway. The building looks abandoned. The corner looks scary — especially after dark! I have lived next door for almost two years, and my rear window overlooks Pepco’s ser- vice area where trucks park. I have never seen a landscaper, cleanup crew or any exterior maintenance on this ugly, windowless fortress. The only thing good about living next door to a power substation is that we haven’t lost power since I’ve been here. Samuel Augustus Jennings Dupont Circle Replace trash lids to combat West Nile Thank you for writing about the West Nile virus in your Aug. 29 issue. I would like to suggest that D.C.’s efforts to combat this virus may not be sufficient. Wherever one travels, there are large, green resident trash contain- ers that have no tops. When it rains, the containers fill with water that are breeding grounds for mosquitos. The city needs to replace all tops immediately. Ted Mastroianni Washington, D.C. Where should city residents evacuate? September is National Preparedness Month. “Evacuation Route” signs are posted along 16th Street in Northwest Washington. Questions: Where exactly do D.C. residents evacuate to? Is there a big field somewhere in Maryland that we drive to and wait for the all-clear signal? Wallace Holland Washington, D.C. The Current Letters to the Editor City should test out Tunlaw Road changes There is no need to waste taxpayer dollars by pouring three concrete islands at 37th Street and Tunlaw Road in order to redirect traffic and add to the safety of pedestrians and cars alike. There is a much less expensive and more effective way to achieve this proposed change. After removing the two current concrete and signed triangles and repairing the pavement, the rest can be accomplished with paint stripes and plastic bollards. This ought to be “tested” for a year, as is planned for the Wisconsin Avenue changes. After that, we might find out that this is not a solution at all. It is possible that only a four-way traffic signal — just like the ones at Calvert and 37th and at Calvert and Tunlaw — will solve existing problems. That would not be so onerous, but I guess it’s more expensive. Meanwhile, adding concrete islands to the front-yard streetscape of six homes (the city’s current plan) will take away for all of us the possibility of having cars stop briefly for deliveries, loading or unloading. Worse yet, it will channel and extend the driveways of half of those affected into narrow “chutes” that will require us to back into two full lanes of traffic every time we leave home. As an alternate option, the D.C. Department of Transportation recently finished the same kind of “island redirecting traffic” project at Massachusetts Avenue and 5th Street NW. There, workers merely striped the pavement and added plastic bollards, exactly like the ones recently installed on Tunlaw at Benton Street. Two-sided islands actually would allow for the “temporary loading zones” we residents need without the expense or other negative aspects of the previous plans presented at advisory neighborhood commission meetings. In both of the versions presented, there has been a third island. Whether concrete or greenscaped, this island — to be located in front of my 30-foot-wide, beautifully gardened and landscaped yard — would be a waste of taxpayer dollars. If this middle island serves any purpose at all, it can be achieved with paint striping. Not creating a new curb would mean that I could back my car safely into a position to wait for traffic openings; I might even be able to drive forward when exiting rather than always backing into two lanes of traffic. It will be much safer for me and my passengers (older friends and grandchil- dren). I have sent a detailed request to Mr. Paul Hoffman of the Transportation Department and to our city officials requesting a painted and “bollard” intersection change. We deserve as much — at least for one year, the same time as is being given to evaluate the gigantic Wisconsin Avenue changes. Sue S. Baum Glover Park Nebraska Ave. work should be quicker We returned to D.C. from summer travels in the Northeast, and as we reconnected with the local news we read The Current’s Aug. 29 article saying that “A long-running construction project at the intersection of Nebraska Avenue and Military Road entered its final phase this week.” Wow! Work that began in November 2011 and involved about 70 yards of excavation, road repair and replacement of signal light switches (plus resurfacing) will take almost one year to complete. We watched as miles of road in Vermont were torn up and fully repaved in two weeks. The work crews were of course larger, and they worked from early morning until late afternoon six days a week. In D.C., a major east/west artery — Military Road — and an adjacent section of Nebraska Avenue have been clogged for months due to repairs. Rarely were more than two or three workers on the job, and we observed long periods of time when nothing was being done. Meanwhile, traffic was forced into a single lane (or a lane and a half), wasting time, fuel and patience. Paul Hoffman of the D.C. Department of Transportation is quoted as saying that cars, trucks and buses are now riding on the roadbed. He went on to say: “When you take a lane out of service, it backs up traffic everywhere.” Amen. This fact alone merited a larger work crew, more hours on the job, and a much-improved pace of work. I wonder how many weeks a similar project would have taken in Vermont, or even in Beijing or Seoul? A lot fewer, I suspect. Eugene Abravanel Chevy Chase Beatty is best choice for at-large council Your readers can promote honest-to-goodness change in our city government this year by voting for Mary Brooks Beatty for D.C. Council at-large on Nov. 6. A native of Texas, Mrs. Beatty has enjoyed a successful career as a nonprofit and private-sector executive. Mary has lived on Capitol Hill for more than 12 years, and she spent six years serving as an Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6A member and alcoholic beverage licensing chair. Her service as commissioner helped reduce crime in the neighborhood and helped create the pedestrianfriendly environment on H Street NE, leading to the creation of new small businesses and jobs along this corridor. As a mother and grandmother, Mary is interested in quality education for all of the city’s children. She served on the board of Options Charter School on Capitol Hill. Mary believes that our council is in desperate need of reform, and that the current climate of corruption and “pay to play” contracts does not serve the best interests of our citizens. Mary has been meeting with citizens of all eight wards to become familiar with their concerns. We believe that with Mary as an at-large member of the D.C. Council, all the citizens of the District will benefit from the same quality of constituent service and transparent representation that she provided for her Ward 6 neighbors. Marya Pickering Wednesday, September 26, 2012 !! "#! Ward 3 chair, D.C. Republican Committee Updated library is great for Georgetown Have you seen the new D.C. public library in Georgetown lately? I hadn’t. Not since the colossal fire and the grand reopening. Man, what a blast! Wow! Airconditioned corridors, a brand-new elevator, three floors of study tables, book collections and the Internet. And a special section down on the basement level for the little kiddies. Back when I was a homeless man, sleeping on the benches outside in the yard, the water fountains inside and the men’s room downstairs were favorite attractions. I called it the “garden” outside and oftentimes greeted many a familiar face, who’d arrive after dark, to sleep on the grounds. I remember the horrible stink of that old men’s room on the lower level. I would often wonder that they never seemed able to purge the awful odor that used to permeate all the premises from inside that bathroom. It all comes back to mind all too easily, even now. I bet the new men’s room on the second floor is a real charm in comparison. More than just one stall, plenty of hot and cold running water and toilet paper, too. The door was locked when I tried to go inside, so I didn’t get a chance to see what the renovated space looked like. I had to get on the bus, but maybe next time. Jim Clark Randallstown, Md. Letters to the editor The Current publishes letters and Viewpoint submissions representing various points of view. Because of space limitations, letters should be no more than 400 words and are subject to editing. 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Eleanor Holmes Norton. “There is no plan, given the budget climate, for expansion anywhere but St. E’s.” The audience of about a dozen residents and advisory neighborhood commissioners greeted the news with resounding applause. The decision was made to drop the plan about four or five weeks ago, Shapour Ebadi, director of the agency’s Office of Infrastructure and Campus Development, said in a brief interview after the meeting; it was first announced Monday. “The bottom line is that the ... plan that you were presented before is no longer the idea for that campus,” he said during the meeting. Neighbors have argued that even the Nebraska Avenue Complex’s current use is disruptive. Commuters to the site clog up congested roadways, park illegally on nearby streets and block traffic by making illegal left turns from Massachusetts Avenue into the complex, they say. Further growth — which would have slightly reduced the number of parking spaces on the property even as the number of employees increased — would have caused even greater problems for the community, many residents said. They were especially concerned given that nearby American University has its own redevelopment plans along the Nebraska Avenue corridor. At Monday’s meeting, several residents also asked hopefully if the Homeland Security Department could reduce its presence on Nebraska Avenue; officials said there are no plans to do so. OVERWHELMED by the thought of MOVING into a smaller home? We’ve been helping clients just like you for 5 years... You select a moving company—we do everything else! 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Call 1-800-XFINITY for details. ©2012 Comcast. All rights reserved. Services for Graceful Aging Graceful Transitions, L LC (301) 514-4933 | www.gracefultransitions.biz PO Box 15545, Chevy Chase, MD 20825 n Athletics in Northwest Washington ch g September 26, 2012 ■ Page 13 Red Devils sweep Hoppers on court By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer Matt Petros/The Current Washington International junior outside hitter Luna Van den Brink, above, and senior outside hitter Valentine Courouble combined for 30 kills against Georgetown Day School last week. When Washington International School’s volleyball team huddled up before the third set of its match against Georgetown Day School last Wednesday, senior middle Yasmine Kyriakos looked at her teammates and said: “Bring it.” And the Red Devils brought plenty of “it,” winning their third set 25-16 to close out the Hoppers 3-0. It was a big win for the Red Devils, who strayed outside of their normal Potomac Valley Athletic Conference to compete in the game. Georgetown Day is part of the Independent School League, which Red Devils coach Nick Loewen said is generally more competitive than the Potomac conference. “It’s good to play against a higher level,” Loewen said of the non-conference game. “It’s good to measure ourselves against a team like this.” The Red Devils jumped on the Hoppers in the first set of the match, building a 12-5 lead. Junior outside hitter Luna Van den Brink contributed three kills during the scoring want to crush it, really,” said Van den Brink. “I just try to put the ball down every time.” Georgetown Day was much more competitive in the second match, keeping the score close through strong play from outside hitter Jackie Bush. But Red Devils outside hitter Valentine Courouble, a senior, came alive and hit two more kills to swing back the momentum to Washington International. The squad held on to win the set 25-21. “In the second set, GDS played really well,” said Loewen. “Once we broke through that — as long as we maintained our effort — it was going to pay off.” And it certainly paid off in the third set, as the team cruised to a 25-16 set win. Van den Brink and Courouble combined for 30 kills on the afternoon. Junior setter Julia Tulloh, who finished with 31 assists, fueled the strong hitting duo. The Red Devils are now 11-1 on the season. But their one glaring loss — a 3-1 decision to Covenant Life earlier this season — is one they hope to avenge. Covenant Life has been a perpetual thorn in Washington International’s side, having bested the Red Devils in the PVAC championship game for the last three years. “We’re just really working towards that banner and taking it away from them,” said Courouble. “This year the skill level on both sides has evened out, so it’s going to be a big mental game.” The Red Devils hope to continue to build momentum when they host Holy Child Thursday afternoon. Football roundup: WCAC play gets going, Sidwell stays perfect, Colts fall Frogs stay ahead of GDS Hoppers By BRIAN KAPUR St. John’s escapes McNamara with thrilling win in Forestville Current Staff Writer Maret boys soccer coach Mohan Telfer went to scout Georgetown Day School as it played Flint Hill last Wednesday. While watching, he noticed a hole in the squad’s defense — a susceptibility to headers. When the Maret Frogs played Georgetown Day Friday afternoon, that tip proved vital to the outcome. Senior midfielder Zach Tamen scored both of Maret’s goals on headers, giving the team a 2-1 victory. “We played good soccer,” said Telfer. “We created a lot of opportunities. … Whenever we got a chance to, we were going to try to get some headers.” Georgetown Day scored first Friday when senior Adam Glaser got behind Maret’s defense and fired the ball past Maret’s goalie with 30:17 to play in the first half. Despite giving up the early goal, Maret never wavered. With 7:41 to go before halftime, junior back Jeremy Friedlander passed the ball to Tamen, who used his head to direct it into the goal, tying the game at one. “I looked up and I just saw a gap,” said Tamen, who will play for Colgate University next year. “I just started running, and it was just a beautiful ball to the inside. I’m glad I got that head right. It was just a great play.” Maret struck again just before halftime, run. Georgetown Day rallied to create a 21-19 deficit, but Van den Brink made two more kills to give Washington International a 25-19 win for the first set. “When I see [the ball], I just I Brian Kapur/The Current Maret senior Zach Tamen, right, scored twice against Georgetown Day Friday. when senior midfielder Aaron Lipsey dished the ball to Tamen, who headed the ball into the goal for the go-ahead score. “It was a beautiful ball by Aaron going [to the] back post,” said Tamen. In the second half, Maret junior goalkeeper Jack Spiegelman took over the game, coming up with three point-blank saves to keep Georgetown Day from tying the game. His biggest effort came with just seconds remaining in stoppage time. Georgetown Day was awarded a free kick right in front of Maret’s goal, but Spiegelman and the rest of the defense came up with a stand and saved three shots to preserve the 2-1 victory. The Cadets game against Bishop McNamara Saturday came down to the final play: The Mustangs needed a two-point conversion to send the game into overtime, but the St. John’s defense stifled McNamara’s last gasp. The squad escaped Forestville, Md., with a 31-29 victory. “Our guys just stuck together, and we finished when it counted,” said linebacker Devin Williams. St. John’s senior quarterback Will Ulmer threw for 105 yards on the afternoon. Ulmer also added 142 rushing yards and a touchdown. Sophomore tailback Omar Garcia racked up 70 yards on the ground and two touchdowns, and on defense, junior corner Ean Brown collected two interceptions. St. John’s will host Archbishop Carroll on Saturday. Sidwell remains undefeated The Quakers thumped Model 37-8 Saturday. After a scoreless first quarter, Sidwell poured 27 points on Model in the second period to seize control. The Quakers did their damage on the ground, with sophomore tailback Isaiah Davis and junior runner Kameron Mitchell combining for 227 yards and three touchdowns. Sidwell will look to remain perfect Saturday afternoon, when the squad hosts Hancock. Different year, same result for Gonzaga in WCAC title rematch Gonzaga came into Saturday’s game looking to avenge its Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship game loss to Good Counsel. But a year later, the results were the same — a loss in blowout fashion. The Falcons dominated the Eagles en route to a 45-24 win. Senior quarterback Chris Schultz threw for 109 yards and one touchdown on 11 completions, and the Eagles’ usually dynamic rushing duo of sophomore Reggie Corbin and junior Robbie Walker was held to just 100 yards. Gonzaga will look to win its first WCAC game of the year when the squad travels to play McNamara Saturday. Coolidge rallies but falls short against Mercersburg Academy A furious fourth-quarter rally by the Colts fell short Saturday as Coolidge lost to Mercersburg Academy 26-21. Senior quarterback Jameel Kirkland combined for 299 passing and rushing yards and a touchdown, and junior tailback Clinton Mbah added 76 yards on the ground. See Football/Page 14 n ch g 14 Wednesday, September 26, 2012T he Current Not Quite Ready For the Full Remodel? - Design & Remodeling Consulting - Small Design & Improvement Projects 301-891-3800 Licensed & Insured MHIC #125978 Visitation thumps Ireton on soccer pitch By BRIAN KAPUR Open Your Life To the Outdoors and a Greater Sense of Space www.BraitmanDesign.com Northwest Sports Current Staff Writer BUILD Also Providing Complete Design/Build Services Every time Visitation’s soccer team gathers on the field, the girls always break their huddle by yelling, “Sharks!” It’s a long-standing tradition that some of the players believe was instituted because Cubs — the school’s true mascot — aren’t scary enough. The team lived up to their substitute mascot Thursday, playing like sharks in a feeding frenzy as they thrashed the highly ranked Bishop Ireton Cardinals 3-1 in Alexandria. It was a big win for the Cubs, who had a Cinderellatype run to the Independent School League postseason championship last season. It also gives the team a boost after it dropped games to two of the area’s best squads — St. John’s and National Cathedral School — earlier this season. “This win is just going to give us a confidence boost and put us in that upper echelon of teams; it proves that we can play with the best of them,” said Cubs senior midfielder Claire Jenets. “To beat them on their home field proves that we have what it takes.” The game also marked a significant win for first-year head coach Rebecca Vaccaro, who coached the junior varsity squad last season. Vaccaro took over as the varsity coach after Zeff Yusof stepped down before the season began. Yusof remains with the school as the athletic director. On Thursday, Vaccaro’s Cubs controlled the tempo in the first half and continually pushed the ball into the Cardinals backfield. With 4:17 remaining before halftime, Visitation finally broke through Ireton’s defense when junior midfielder Carly Craver dished the ball to senior forward Caroline Smith, who knocked in the goal. The score put Visitation ahead 1-0 and gave the squad momentum going into halftime. After the break, Ireton answered with a goal roughly eight minutes into play to tie the game at one. But it would be the squad’s last score of the afternoon. Junior Matt Petros/The Current Visitation sent a message to its ISL competition by routing Bishop Ireton on its home turf. goalkeeper Alexis Bryant and the Cubs’ backline tightened up and denied Ireton another goal. Bryant finished with nine saves, including a dazzling diving stop midway through the final half. “I thought the defense did really well,” said Bryant. “Our captains did a good job of keeping everyone in line.” With just under 26 minutes to play, Jenets took a free kick deep in the Ireton zone and scored the go-ahead goal for Visitation. “They only had a wall with two people that were oddly placed,” she said. “I just wanted to keep it low and hit it as hard at I could because their goalie didn’t have good position.” The Cubs defense continued to stonewall the Cardinals and with 12 minutes to play, Visitation put the game out of reach with a goal from junior forward Maddie Kulik. The defending ISL champions will look to stay on the winning track when they host Maret Friday. FOOTBALL: St. Albans evens record to 2-2 From Page 13 Coolidge will try to get back on track against Baltimore’s St. Frances Friday night. St. Albans racks up points and yards in victory St. Albans’ high-flying offense continued its scoring barrage Saturday with a 35-21 win over St. Mary’s Ryken. Senior quarterback Mike McCurdy led the air assault with 238 yards and four touchdown strikes. His favorite target was junior wide receiver Matt Sniezek, who continued his explosive season with eight catches for 185 yards and three touchdowns. The Bulldogs will host Allegany from Cumberland, Md., Saturday. — Brian Kapur Scores Football Wilson 30, Ballou 14 Mercersburg 26, Coolidge 21 Good Counsel 45, Gonzaga 24 St. John’s 31, McNamara 29 Sidwell 37, Model 8 St. Albans 35, Ryken 21 Boys soccer Matt Petros/The Current St. Albans junior wide receiver Matt Sniezek, right, had eight catches for 185 yards and three touchdowns Saturday. Wilson 2, Bell 0 WIS 7, Covenant Life 1 Flint Hill 1, GDS 0 Gonzaga 2, Prep 1 St. Albans 3, The Heights 0 Bullis 1, St. John’s 0 Burke 3, Field 1 Maret 2, GDS 1 St. Albans 3, Prep 0 WIS 4, McLean School 0 WIS 2, Burke 1 Girls soccer Maret 3, Holton-Arms 2 Sidwell 3, NCS 1 Oakcrest 2, Field 0 Visitation 3, Ireton 1 WIS 3, Jewish Day 2 St. John’s 1, Wilson 0 Maret 3, St. Stephen’s 1 O’Connell 3, Sidwell 1 Visitation 3, Maret 0 Sidwell 3, Holton-Arms 0 Volleyball Burke 3, Field 1 WIS 3, GDS 0 Ireton 3, St. John’s 0 WIS 3, Jewish Day 0 St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes 3, Maret 0 Madeira 3, NCS 0 Holy Cross 3, St. John’s 0 Visitation 3, Stone Ridge 0 WIS 2, Roosevelt 1 WIS 2, Stone Ridge 1 GDS 3, Holton-Arms 0 WIS 3, Maret 0 Field hockey Visitation 6, Sidwell 0 Visitation 1, Holy Child 1 Seton 2, St. John’s 1 ch The CurreNT n wedNesday, sepTember 26, 2012 15 POOL: Renovated UDC aquatic facility will help usher in intercollegiate swim team From Page 3 safety. But soon the university discovered that more complex structural repairs were necessary. Explaining the large gap between the close date and the reopening, university athletic director Patricia Thomas said: “The short answer [is], what happened with the facility was an extensive renovation. Ultimately what we have is a brand-new facility, and that takes time.” Local advisory neighborhood commissioner Adam Tope suggested that neighbors have lost track of the project during the long closure. “UDC has not reached out to the community about it other than making us aware of the renovations quite a while ago,” he wrote in an email. The D.C. Council approved a $2.8 million contract for the renovation in January 2011, but university officials said this week that project costs totaled $4 million. Construction work — which built an entirely new pool structure, replaced pump equipment, and refurbished bleachers, among other changes — is now complete. But Thomas said the school is waiting this week on an inspection from the D.C. Department of Health. Before the renovation, the university offered only an intramural swimming program for students. The planned addition of a women’s swim team will mark the school’s 11th athletic program within Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The goal is to launch with the women’s team before developing the men’s team. The university plans to begin recruiting swimmers this year before possibly starting competitions during the next school year. “We’re a good year away before we begin with an intercollegiate program,” Thomas said, adding that the school may introduce a club program in the meantime. New aquatics director Fuchs comes with a master’s in exercise science from George Washington University, three years’ experience as that school’s aquatics director, and experience as a personal trainer at Vida Fitness, according to a recent news release. School officials said Fuchs was unavailable for an interview. Thomas said the new hire would not only act as a swim coach (likely with a yetto-be-hired assistant), but also manage day-to-day operations of the new aquatic center. “The intercollegiate program is just one component” of the center, Thomas emphasized. Primarily, she said, the pool “enhances the leisure and recreation opportunities” for members of the school community and its neighbors. Specific programming is still under discussion, but Thomas said the university has been in talks with the “Bodywise” fitness program for seniors about water aerobics classes, as well as with local high schools about agreements to rent the pool for meets. For general use, community members can purchase $100 passes for 20 visits or $7 passes for daily use. Members of the University of District of Columbia community — students, faculty and staff of both the Van Ness campus and the community college — can visit the pool for free by presenting a school identification card. The pool will be open certain times between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. from Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. More details about operations are available at tinyurl.com/udcpool. Come Join Us... Great times. Good friends. People who care. Distinctive retirement living. 1SJWBUF4VJUFTt'JOF%JOJOHt4PDJBM$VMUVSBM"DUJWJUJFT $IBVČFVSFE4FEBOt"TTJTUFE-JWJOH4FSWJDFTt/P&OUSBODF'FF The Georgetown 24USFFU/88BTIJOHUPO%$tXXXUIFHFPSHFUPXODPN Call us for a tour: 202-338-6111 ASSISTED LIVING FOR INDEPENDENT PEOPLE 'RQ WOHW\RXUHQHUJ\ELOOVEUHDNWKHEDQN %"'&+RPH3HUIRUPDQFHZLWK(1(5*<67$5Ë3DUWLFLSDWLQJ&RQWUDFWRU "&#!$#"&# &!$ " & # &# ! &'&&" &## "$ " “I have the leadership, legislative and life experiences to move DC forward.” !"ZZZGFVHXFRP+RPH3HUIRUPDQFH"!" "!$& & &# "& 72//)5((0<'&6(8v:::'&6(8&20 16 Wednesday, September 26, 2012The Current Spotlight on Schools British School of Washington In some schools, geography is not a subject required for graduation. However, we feel that geography is an important subject due to its wide variety of content and because it gives us a greater understanding of the world around us. Many of the topics that we study at the British School relate to current events that we hear about in the news. For example, we are currently learning about rain forests. This topic makes us more aware of the problems of deforestation in the Amazon rain forest. The recent earthquake in Costa Rica relates to our work on earthquakes: We learned about why earthquakes occur and the consequences that they cause. The recent Syrian civil war has caused many people to leave the country, and become refugees and migrants. Last year we learned about population, and how people are forced to move out of their countries. Geography has always been one of our favorite subjects, due to the School DISPATCHES amount of useful information we learn that we can apply to our learning in our other subjects, like biology, history and chemistry. — Max Popov and Sophia Donvito, Year 11 Philadelphia (10th-graders) Field School The middle school students last week made their voices heard by electing two representatives to student government. Of the four candidates, two were chosen: eighthgrader Wells Thomason and seventh-grader Elinor Howells. Both promised to bring middle school ideas to the student government. Elinor’s winning pitch: “I’m not running for office, I’m running for you.” The student government meets once a week to discuss school issues and plan exciting events. Student government is part of SHAM, which stands for Study Hall, Honors, Activities and The River School ! 3 %--&! &!+,0%&&%(&. !!&!'!(-,)" $!%/!+$))&') !& +- ')/!'!(- '.,% ( ,!(,)+2 !1*&)+-%)( *+!,!(-! -$+).#$ %'#%(-%/!( !(##%(#-$!'!, 3 )+$%& +!(#!,4')(-$,&)(#0%-$*+!(3 ! 2-0),-!+5,&!/!&! .-)+, 3 !!-,.!, 2')+(%(#,4 3 &&!,,%)(-4)/ ! ! )+')+!%(")+'-%)(*&!,!)(--).+-(!2#(.,- '#(.,+%/!+,$))&(!+-$.+&/ ,$%(#-)( Meetings. SHAM takes place for about 40 minutes after lunch every day. This year, a few of the SHAM activities are Anime Club, Movie Club, robotics, Chinese culture and “West Wing” Club, whose members watch and analyze episodes of the series. In the past, acting opportunities during SHAM have been limited to high-schoolers. This year, though, middle-schoolers will also get a chance to express themselves on stage through creation of a new middle-school musical ensemble. Lots of middle-schoolers are excited for this chance. The sign-up sheet for musical was overflowing with names. The musical, which will take place later in the year, has not yet been chosen. Another option for SHAM is honors classes, open to students with good grade-point averages. Among those classes are creative nonfiction, D.C. history and gender lab (where women’s rights are discussed). In middle school sports last week, the girls won their first game of the year against the Lab School, 3-1. In addition, the boys again won, this time against the Lab School 4-2, to remain undefeated with two victories. Beyond the school activities, many students ended the week enthusiastic about the Nationals going to the playoffs. — Maddie Williams, sixth-grader, and Jana Cohen and Lila Bromberg, eighth-graders Georgetown Day School Last week at the high school, students had a reading day on Monday in observance of Rosh Hashanah. During a reading day, official classes are canceled. However, the high school campus is still open for students to read, catch up on schoolwork, or meet with some teachers. Of course, most students choose to stay home. The high school will also observe Yom Kippur this week and will have another reading day! Last Friday, the high school welcomed Jim Margolis, who spoke at an assembly. Margolis is a senior adviser to President Obama in his re-election campaign, and he is also a Georgetown Day parent. Students were intrigued to hear Margolis talk politics and hear his insight on political and advocacy campaigns. This Saturday, Sept. 29, the high school will host a full day of league competition, notoriously dubbed Sports Saturday! On this actionpacked, school-spirited day, our girls soccer and volleyball teams and boys soccer teams will compete in home matches on the “Hopper Turf” and in the “Hopper Dome.” (For game times, visit gds.org.) Throughout the day, there will be grilled food and free giveaways. Starting at 9 a.m., Sports Saturday is an excellent chance for Mighty Hopper fans to support their teams and have the chance to see multiple teams in action on the same day! — Carlton Marshall II, 11th-grader :769;:7/6;6: -YVT7YL]PV\Z &855(171(:63$3(56 inspiring children, enriching families, building community 7OV[VZHYLH]HPSHISLMYVT ^^^TH[[WL[YVZaLUMVSPVJVT Open House Dates: Hearst Elementary We are so excited for another school year at Hearst Elementary! Things are going well so far. Our third-grade teacher, Mrs. Gassert, moved to fourth grade with us, which was exciting. We also have new specials at school now, like performance art, art and even debate. This year the fourth and fifth grades are also responsible for safety patrol. We wrote a paragraph about why we would be good additions to the patrol. Keeping kids safe and helping the school are important to our class. In class, we have also been learning about a lot of things. We have studied the solar system and learned that Saturn’s rings are made of rock/ice and that all of the planets orbit around the sun! It is really interesting. In math we have been learning about patterns and place value, and we are looking everywhere for really big numbers to go into our number books. — Fourth-graders Holy Trinity School For Back-to-School Night at Holy Trinity School, we did a project about our memories. It was an exciting project because we got to use our new iPads. We used an app called “Pic Collage.” We had to type our names and the project title using different fonts. Then we got to pick our backgrounds. Afterward we chose pictures from the iPad’s camera roll or from the web. We typed sentences into text boxes telling why each picture was a memory. Once all that work was done, we put on headphones and spoke into a microphone, telling why a picture was a favorite memory. When our parents came to school on Back-toSchool Night, they could hear us talk when they scanned a QR code on our collages. We really liked this project because we got to work with iPads. We don’t usually get to use them, but we did for this project, and we hope to use them for more projects. We hope you can work on iPads, too! — Connell Leary and Keegan Curran, second-graders Ross Elementary Thurs., Oct. 11 at 9:30 am Wed., Dec. 5 at 7:00 pm Thurs., Jan. 3 at 9:30 am Contact Sindy Udell, Director of Admission, to reserve a space or for a personal tour. Photo by Hannah Josovitz, JPDS-NC Class of 2009 Jewish Primary Day School o f t h e N a t i o n’s C a p i t a l Kay and Robert Schattner Center 6045 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011 XXXKQETPSHtFNBJMKQETBENJTTJPO!KQETPSH Wed., Nov. 7 at 9:30 am 4121 Nebraska Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016 www.nps-dc.org 202-537-7508 Before we left for summer break, we used to come to a normal school. Now every morning when I walk in our school building, I am filled with excitement. We have beautiful wood floors, brightly painted classrooms and lots of new furniture. Here are some things that Ross students like about the new renovation. A second-grader said, “I like that I don’t have to go down two floors to go to the bathroom. It’s just right here!” A fourth-grader said, “I like how nice and clean it is.” I also interviewed a teacher and she said, “I love the new shelving See Dispatches/Page 25 A Look at the Market in Northwest Washington September 26, 2012 ■ Page 17 1913 home in Chevy Chase is thoroughly modern F or all the trad-meets-modern updates performed on D.C.’s historic housing stock, most renovations fall squarely on the tra- ON THE MARKET caRol buckley ditional side of the spectrum. Few and far between are the truly contemporary revisions of older homes. But buyers searching for those rare birds should flock to a newly listed Chevy Chase house. From the outside, the 1913 end-unit row home is indistinguishable from its graceful neighbors: same deep porch, same stone-meets-shingle facade. It’s a different story past the front door, which brightens the double foyer with side lights as well as transoms. Renovations have yielded new hardwood floors and recessed lighting, and touches such as a wall niche hint at the modern design to come. A wide doorway lets the two halves of a double living room flow into each other. The larger of the two is anchored by a fireplace and its hefty stone surround. Large windows on either side of that hearth make this a sunny spot. Even on dreary days, though, the showstopping combined kitchen and dining room will seem light and bright, thanks to the large space’s many windows and white stone floor. There’s a European sensibility here that upends the typical configuration of American kitchens. Instead of the trio of base cabinets, uppers and an island, this spot from Italian firm Bontempi Cucine puts much of the action on a huge central island. Stainless steel marks the work section — sink, covered Gaggenau burners and exhaust — while glossy white rings a lower section and stretches to form a table with seating for four. Sleek, walnuthued storage pieces march seamlessly along the wall and hold Gaggenau wall ovens, including a steam oven. The exhaust hood is a prominent piece in the room and an instant sign to visitors that this isn’t a typical D.C. kitchen. Comprised of a pair of stainless-steel plinths, it connects to a glossy white box that provides lighting for the island and helps to define the room’s focus — important in a large space. A large, sunny dining area opens to a large teak deck and, beyond that, a one-car garage. Photos courtesy of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty This six-bedroom, 5.5-bath home on McKinley Street is priced at $1,499,000. Extensive renovations have yielded stylish — and colorful — baths throughout the home as well. Marine blue is a major player in the second level’s three baths, two of which are en-suite spots. A third waits in the hall and serves two of the floor’s four bedrooms. But the third floor is where a modern, luxurious bath is the highlight of a level that’s taken up entirely by a master suite. Though quite large, the bath manages to feel warm and inviting, thanks in part to the use of wood around the door of a sauna. The material reappears around a spa tub and as the floor of the walk-in shower lined by frameless-glass walls. Also keeping the modern-design NEW LISTINGS Elegant Manor Kenwood. Exquisite sun filled Tudor style completely renovated & expanded to exacting standards by David Jones. 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, 2 half baths on 18,000 sf lot in this most desirable neighborhood. $3,495,000 Pat Lore 301-908-1242 Ted Beverley 301-728-4338 High Style Bethesda/NIH. Ultimate quality construction by Crescendo Builders. The Edgemoor at Rosedale Pk. Elegant designer finishes on 4 lvls. 6 Brs, 5.5 Bas, chef’s kit, fam rm, owner’s suite. Bethesda, Metro, NIH, Capitol Trail. $1,389,000. Eric Murtagh 301-652-8971 Karen Kuchins 301-275-2255 chills away is a white-and-cream tile design. The quatrefoil-and-circle pattern is subtle, but it packs a graphic punch. The master suite also includes a dressing room, sitting room and a sizable teak deck waiting through two large glass doors. The bottom level has also been completely re-imagined, yielding an in-law suite with a separate entrance, a large family room and a laundry and work room. This thoroughly modern renovation doesn’t stop there, though. Sixteen solar panels on the roof produce 40 percent of the electricity used by the property annually. High-efficiency heat pumps and tankless water heaters are other environmentally friendly features. Steps from Chevy Chase’s commercial strip along Connecticut Avenue, this property is also within walking distance of the Friendship Heights Metro stop. This six-bedroom, 5.5-bath property at 3907 McKinley St. NW is offered for $1,499,000. For details, contact Richard Seaton or Claudia Donovan of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty at claudia. [email protected] or richard.seaton@sothebysrealty. Space & Light Chevy Chase, DC. Colonial on private wooded lot in quiet neighborhood. 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs. Family rm addition. MBR suite w/new ba, 13’5” ceilings & brick frpl. Loft BR w/skylights. Att. garage. $975,000 Ellen Abrams 202-255-8219 Anne-Marie Finnell 202-329-7117 ! Modern Mode Classic Charmer Petworth. Open & spacious renovated 4 level townhouse. 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs. Large modern kitchen overlooking rear yard BAs on & deck. Hrdwd floors. Off- street pkg for 2 cars. $615,000 Leslie Suarez 202-246-6402 & office Bethesda Bethesda, MD. Colonial w/3 BRs, 2 lushly landscaped lot. Stunning kitchen addition. Walk to Metro, dwntwn & Capitol Trail. $795,000 Marcie Sandalow 301-758-4894 Catarina Bannier 202-487-7177 CHEVY CHASE 4400 JENIFER STREET NW 202-364-1700 Great Views Cleveland Park. Three exposures in this spacious (1200 sf) one bedroom at The Broadmoor coop. Living rm w/French drs to solarium. Entrance foyer, den/office, updated kit & formal DR. Period details. $445,000 Susan Berger 202-255-5006 Ellen Sandler 202-255-5007 DUPONT 1509 22ND STREET NW 202-464-8400 " &' ,%&!$+) %%%+ & % $ %&#'&+$ !(.-/'%&&!&$& &+$! $%&$!!$%&!"&!" ))&$"'%$$!+$)%$$!'!%&% , &"$( &$ *"&! +#'&! &$!!$%+%&"$ %!"%$&% +&$!% 5HDOWRU%HWKHVGD$OO3RLQWV2I¿FH ',5(&7 VXVDQMDTXHW#DROFRP +DEODHVSDxRO3DUOHIUDQoDLV 7KLQNLQJRIVHOOLQJ"&DOO6XVDQ72'$<IRUDFRQ¿GHQWLDOFRQVXOWDWLRQDQGFRPSOLPHQWDU\ &RPSDUDWLYH0DUNHW$QDO\VLVRI\RXUKRPH¶VIDLUPDUNHWYDOXH " n 18 Wednesday, September 26, 2012T he Current Northwest Real Estate Place your trust in the largest private lender in the Washington Metro Area. -XPERFRQIRUPLQJWR Renovation Loans 6XSHU-XPERORDQVWR Bridge Financing Refinance and lower your monthly payments Low Closing Costs Free Pre-approvals 202.256.7777 / www.GreggBusch.com )LUVW6DYLQJV0RUWJDJHLVOLFHQVHGE\WKH9LUJLQLD6WDWH&RUSRUDWLRQ&RPPLVVLRQ0/% ANC 2D ANC 2D Sheridan-Kalorama ■ sheridan-kalorama The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church, California Street and Phelps Place NW. For details, visit anc2d.org or contact [email protected]. ANC 3B ANCPark 3B Glover ■ Glover Park / Cathedral heights The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. For details, call 202-338-2969, email [email protected] or visit anc3b. org. ANC 3C ANC 3C Cleveland Park ■ cleveland park / woodley Park Woodley Park massachusetts avenue heights Massachusetts Avenue Heights Cathedral Heights The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at the 2nd District Police Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Ave. NW. For details, call 202-657-5725 or visit anc3c.org. ANC 3D ANCValley 3D Spring ■ spring valley / wesley heights Wesley Heights palisades / kent / foxhall The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, in Room B108, West Hall, George Washington University Mount Vernon Campus, 2100 Foxhall Road NW. Agenda items include: ■ discussion of proposed enhancements to the Whitehaven Parkway entrance to George Washington University’s Mount Vernon Campus. ■ consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a special exception at 5606 Potomac Ave. to allow a rear deck addition to a home not meeting side-yard requirements. ■ consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a special exception at 4817 U St. to permit the site’s continued use as a parking lot. ■ consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application by the Field School, 2301 Foxhall Road, for a special exception to increase the enrollment cap from 320 to 400 students and the faculty and staff cap from 74 to 110. ■ consideration of a resolution calling for modernization of notice to the city’s advisory neighborhood commissions by D.C. agencies. ■ commission business, including a discussion of commission compliance with the District’s open meetings law. For details, call 202-363-4130 or visit anc3d.org. ANC 3E ANC 3E Tenleytown ■ american university park American University Park friendship heights / tenleytown The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church, 42nd and Fessenden streets NW. For details, visit anc3e.org. ANC 3F ANC 3F Forest Hills ■ Forest hills / North cleveland park At the commission’s Sept. 10 meeting: ■ commissioners heard brief presentations from candidates for commission seats. Adam Tope, the commission secretary, is running unopposed to retain the seat representing single-member district 3F01. He redesigned the commission’s website. Karen Perry, a longtime commissioner, current vice chair and former chair, is running unopposed to hold the 3F02 seat. Mary Beth Ray is running unopposed for the 3F03 seat. The 22-year D.C. resident and former attorney with MCI hopes to make the neighborhood safer for walkers and bicycle riders, improve access to Rock Creek Park and work on preventing power outages. Sally Gresham is running unopposed for the 3F04 seat. A commissioner 17 years ago, she is also the former president of the Murch Home and School Association. Gresham said her priorities include protecting trees and forming a Van Ness Business Development Association. Manolis Priniotakis is one of two candidates for the 3F05 seat. As a student at Georgetown University years ago, he covered the Georgetown commission for the school newspaper. He said he has conducted extensive outreach to local organizations and “can hit the ground running.” His main issues are pedestrian safety, economic growth and resident outreach via social media. He works for the U.S. Department of Energy and has a child at Murch Elementary School. Megan Rosan, a resident since 2007, is also running for 3F05. A lawyer in private practice, she serves on her condominium board. Rosan said she is “not focused on any particular issues” but wants to become more involved and improve the area’s sense of community. She said her husband grew up on Davenport Street. David Solorzano Lowell is running unopposed for the 3F06 seat, now held by Tom Whitley. Lowell was born and raised in Washington, and his main issues are smart growth and communicating with neighbors. Bob Summersgill, the commission treasurer, is running unopposed for re-election to the 3F07 seat. ■ commissioners turned down a request for a $250 grant from Whaler’s Creations, a group helping foster and adopted youth with training in the arts and media. The organization is headquartered on Georgia Avenue, and the commission can give grants only to groups that primarily serve its constituents. ■ architect Ryan McGhee presented plans for a 34,900-square-foot addition to the 18,560-square-foot Hearst Elementary School, which serves pre-k through fifth grade. The school currently enrolls 310 students and has no kitchen, cafeteria, gymnasium or multipurpose room. Two trailer classrooms handle a 146-student overflow. Once the addition on the northeast side of the current building is complete, the combined buildings will house 310 students. Plans call for a play area on the property’s northwest corner to provide greater security than now exists at the playground/recreation center south of the school. When several neighbors objected to the new building’s location, McGhee said the playground on the south side of the current building is quite new and falls within D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation property, so the school system can’t place the addition there. Several residents and commissioners questioned the proposed capacity, as several newly renovated schools have ended up enrolling more students than they have been designed to hold. David Dickenson, co-president of the school’s PTA, pointed out that 60 percent of Hearst’s students come from outside the school’s boundaries. McGhee said the architects are looking at the possibility of increasing the strength of the walls of the new building so an additional floor could be built in the future if necessary. Doing so would add about $200,000 to the project’s cost. Resident Matt Frye said a proposed access road to the side of the school “would destroy the character of the neighborhood.” He suggested trucks access the school from 37th Street rather than Tilden, as “nobody lives on 37th.” McGhee responded that children use the playground off 37th Street throughout the day. Two other residents agreed with Frye, saying trucks on Tilden are the key concern for neighbors. ■ commissioners unanimously agreed to ask the D.C. Public Space Committee to delay any decision on a proposed 22.5-foot-wide driveway at 3010 Albemarle St., so they can see the drawings. ■ commissioners scheduled a discussion of revisions to the voluntary agreement with Jake’s American Grille for next month’s meeting. ■ commissioners voted unanimously to increase their annual meeting rental budget from $900 to $1,200 so they can raise the individual meeting fee given the Capital Memorial Church. The commission’s total reserves are $123,771.34. ■ commissioner Karen Perry said she will find out from the Department of Health when the commission should make a recommendation for approval of the proposed Walgreens health clinic. The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Capital Memorial Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 3150 Chesapeake St. NW. The meeting date was changed because of Columbus Day. For details, call 202-362-6120 or visit anc3f.us. The CurreNT wedNesday, sepTember 26, 2012 19 Northwest Real Estate FIELDS: Debate heats up over allocation of parks department athletic fields From Page 1 6 p.m. on weekdays. This year, more than 70 percent of the group’s field time was scheduled for after 5:30 p.m., and 50 percent was scheduled after 6 p.m., according to testimony by DC Stoddert Soccer chair Nick Keenan. Volunteers for the organizations had to scramble to find alternative locations, and in a few weeks, they say, their practice times at city fields will be rendered useless by earlier sunsets. While Keenan acknowledged that allocating fields is always a difficult process, he said the park department’s decision to deny Stoddert permits was “dropped on us like a bomb in the last minute.” The agency’s director, Jesús Aguirre, defended his decisions, saying at the hearing that his department’s goal is to give the many permit applicants equal access to the city’s facilities and fields. He said the department is receiving an increasing number of use requests. In a Sept. 18 letter to Stoddert’s Keenan, Aguirre said the parks department received 500-plus applications from more than 150 organizations requesting permits. It was when Aguirre testified that he was “pleased” with his department’s permitting process that Ward 6 Council member Tommy Wells, who chaired the hearing, showed some frustration. “This is a citywide issue that has brought tremendous consternation,” said Wells. “It impacts at least 10,000 people who play soccer, 4,000 who play football, and others. … We know there are demands on the field, but timing does make a difference.” Later in the hearing, Wells referred to Aguirre as a “steward” of the fields, and he said that residents around the city, particularly schoolaged children, rely on him and his agency to sort out use with more transparency, communication and advance notice to explain which organizations received what field allocations and why. “Clarity and transparency so people trust the decision-making process is one of the most fundamental functions of government. … It’s not just Stoddert that is wondering about how this decision was made,” Wells said. With more than 30 public witnesses appearing before the committee, there was little consensus on how to allocate field use. Some said it should go to organizations with the highest number of members; others said large groups should not be allowed to monopolize fields, and suggested that perhaps capping a group’s use of a field would be more equitable. Wells said his office has heard from residents who would prefer to see blocks of time reserved for “open play” at neighborhood fields, rather than just team use. Seven Stoddert players urged Wells not to let the parks department “take away our fields,” testifying that they worked hard to get on their teams and that last year they had more practice time on fields closer to their homes. Wells said he believes this problem will only get worse as more groups show interest in using the city’s fields, and he urged the parks department to come up with a workable solution that incorporates input from all stakeholders. 1(:/,67,1*23(1681'$<6(37(0%(5 5RRPIRUD%DE\*UDQG Aguirre explained that there is a process in place, but he admitted that it’s not always clear to users: Parks department programs get first priority, followed by D.C. public schools, including charter schools, and then parks department “partners” who provide programming at city facilities at no cost to residents. Private youth sports organizations, like Stoddert, are next, followed by pri- vate adult sports organizations. Aguirre agreed to make improvements to the permitting process and said a new staff member will be added next month to process applications. 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Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-3877638. Classes ■ Housing Counseling Services, a local nonprofit, will present a clinic to discuss options for avoiding foreclosure. 6 p.m. Free. Suite 100, 2410 17th St. NW. 202667-7712. ■ Gen Kelsang Varahi will lead a weekly class on “Buddha’s Advice for a Happy and Healthy Life.” 7 to 8:30 p.m. $12. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 1803 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-986-2257. Concerts ■ The weekly Harbour Nights concert series will feature singer-songwriter Paul Pfau. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Plaza, Washington Harbour, 3050 K St. NW. 202-295-5007. ■ Davis & Elkins College will present “A Gershwin Gala” with pianist Jack Gibbons. 7:30 p.m. $45. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. Films ■ The Mount Pleasant Library will present the 2005 film “How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3121. ■ The U Street Movie Series will feature an outdoor screening of Alan J. Pakula’s 1993 film “The Pelican Brief.” 8:30 p.m. Free. Harrison Recreation Center, V Street between 13th and 14th streets NW. movies.ustreet-dc.org. Walk ■ William Gilcher, former director of media projects for the Goethe-Institut, will present a walking tour on “Old Elegance and Continuing Style: Germans and German-Americans and the Dupont Circle Neighborhood.” 6 to 8 p.m. Free; reserva- tions required. Meet at the German Historical Institute, 1607 New Hampshire Ave. NW. walkingtowndc.org. Thursday, Sept. 27 Thursday september 27 Benefit ■ “Feeding the Soul, Strengthening the Community” will showcase the Community of Hope’s efforts to improve the health and quality of life of low-income, homeless and underserved D.C. families and individuals. 6 to 8:30 p.m. $75; $125 per couple. Patton Boggs, 2550 M St. NW. communityofhopedc.org. Class ■ Bass-baritone Andrew FosterWilliams will lead an opera master class. 7 p.m. $12. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Concerts ■ In conjunction with the All Roads Film Festival, National Geographic will host a mariachi performance. 12:30 p.m. Free. Courtyard, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. ■ Poet Holly Bass and a jazz trio will perform as part of the Music on the Lawn series. 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Grace Episcopal Church, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW. gracedc.org. ■ “Rock-n-Roar: 80s Night at the Zoo” will feature the party band Gonzo’s Nose. 6 to 9:30 p.m. $20 to $40. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo.si. edu. ■ British-Portuguese pop singer Ana Free will perform. 6:30 p.m. Free. Iglesias Auditorium, Inter-American Development Bank Cultural Center, 1330 New York Ave. NW. 202-623-3558. ■ English singer-songwriter Beth Orton will perform. 8 p.m. $35. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 800-745-3000. Discussions and lectures ■ Besim Beqaj, minister of economic development for the Republic of Kosovo, will discuss “Perspectives on Kosovo’s Economic Development.” 10 a.m. Free; reservations required. Room 500, Bernstein-Offit Building Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, 1717 Massachusetts Ave. NW. eventbrite.com/event/4349724142. ■ Jodie G. Roure, a professor at City University of New York’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice, will speak as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Noon. Free. Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202707-6404. ■ William Pomeranz, deputy director of the Kennan Institute, will discuss “Putting the Rule Above the Law: Putin’s Statist Policies.” Noon to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 462, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. pomeranz09-27-12.eventbrite.com. ■ Cheryl Ganz, the National Postal Museum’s chief curator of philately, will discuss “The Hindenburg: Sifting Memories From the Ashes.” Noon to 1:30 p.m. $25. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Stuart Brown, chief investment strategist and portfolio manager at Warren Capital, will discuss “Investing in Today’s Climate.” Luncheon at 12:15 p.m.; program at 1 p.m. $10 to $30. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. ■ “Q&A Cafe” will feature Washingtonian magazine editor-at-large Carol Joynt interviewing Ward 8 D.C. Council member Marion Barry. 12:30 p.m. $35; reservations required. Degrees Bar & Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, 3100 South St. NW. 202-912-9110. ■ As part of the All Roads Film Festival, directors Auraeus Solito, Aleskei Vahrukshev and Musa Syeed will discuss the opportunities and demands that arise when a filmmaker channels a deep familiarity with a place and its culture. 1:30 p.m. Free. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-8577700. ■ A gallery talk will focus on “Sunlight and Shadow: French Painting From Bonnard to Cézanne.” 6 and 7 p.m. By donation. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. 202-387-2151. ■ Deborah Harkness will discuss “The Experience of Early Modern London.” 6 p.m. $15. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. ■ German-born architect Matthias Hollwich will discuss “Architecture in an Aging Society.” 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Goethe-Institut, 812 7th St. NW. 202-289-1200, ext. 167. ■ Philip Golub, journalist and lecturer at the American University of Paris, and Steve Clemons, editor at large at the Atlantic Monthly, will discuss “China-USA in the 21st Century: Clash or Partnership?” 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. La Maison Française, 4101 Reservoir Road NW. fagfdebate.eventbrite.com. ■ Mary Frances Giandrea, assistant professor of history at American University, will discuss “The Chaotic 14th Century.” 6:45 to 9 p.m. $35. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ The Georgetown Library’s Non-Fiction Book Club will discuss “The Social Animal” by David Brooks. 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ A panel discussion will focus on Wednesday, september 26 ■ Concert: The Chinese group Hanggai will perform a blend of Mongolian folk music and more modern styles such as punk rock. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. “Fashion, Interior Design + Art: The Creative Process of ‘Cosmo Couture.’” 7 p.m. $15; $6 for students. Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW. 202-6391770. ■ Pankaj Mishra will discuss his book “From the Ruins of Empire: The Intellectuals Who Remade Asia.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Scholars with expertise in religion and politics will discuss “The Catholic Vote,” about the upcoming elections. 7 p.m. Free. Great Hall, Father O’Connell Hall, Catholic University, 620 Michigan Ave. NE. [email protected]. ■ NASA headquarters program scientist Curt Niebur will discuss “The Oceans of Europa: Jupiter’s Cradle of Life?” 7 to 8:30 p.m. $25. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Antonio Ortiz-Mena, head of economic affairs at the Embassy of Mexico, will discuss “Mexico-US Economic Relations: Lessons on Dispute Resolution.” 7:30 p.m. Free. Bowen Center for the Study of the Family, 4400 MacArthur Blvd. NW. 202965-4400. Films ■ The eighth annual All Roads Film Festival will kick off with the D.C. premieres of the 2012 film “Mariachi High” (shown) and the 2011 film “Busong (Palawan Fate).” 3:30 p.m. Free. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. ■ The 2012 Human Rights Film Series will feature Michael Collings’ 2010 film “Give Up Tomorrow,” about a case in the Philippines that ends the country’s use of capital punishment yet fails to free an innocent man. A discussion will follow. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. centerforsocialmedia.org. ■ “Eighties Flashback Films” will feature Don Bluth’s 1982 animated feature “The Secret of NIMH.” 6:30 p.m. By donation. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. 202-387-2151. ■ The Karabakh Foundation will present “Memory of Taste,” about the agricultural and culinary traditions of various regions of Azerbaijan. 6:30 p.m. Free. Pepco Edison Place Gallery, 702 8th St. NW. 202-872-3396. ■ As part of a festival celebrating the work of Czech-American director Milos Forman, the Embassy of the Czech Republic will present Bill Jersey’s 2002 documentary “Making of Amadeus.” A discussion will follow. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom St. NW. [email protected]. ■ The sixth annual Charles Guggenheim Tribute Program will feature the filmmaker’s 1979 film “John F. Kennedy 1917-1963,” which was commissioned for the dedication of the John F. Kennedy Library & Museum in Boston. A panel discussion will follow. 7 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■ Black Ivory Communications will present the world premiere of Tony Abulu’s film “Doctor Bello,” about a brilliant but troubled cancer specialist who forms a close bond with a seriously ill young boy. 7:30 p.m. $50. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The Reel Israel DC series will feature Michal Aviad’s 2011 film “Invisible,” about two women who meet by chance and discover they were both raped by the same man. 8 p.m. $11; $9 for students; $8.25 for seniors; $8 for ages 12 and younger. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. Performances ■ “Words Beats & Life” will present a back-to-school community night showcasing poets, breakdancers and DJs. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The Topaz Hotel Bar’s weekly standup show will feature local comics. 8 to 10 p.m. Free. 1733 N St. NW. 202-393-3000. Special events ■ “Tudor Nights: Guns & Gowns” will feature an up-close look at items from Tudor Place’s collections of firearms and fashion, along with a chance to stroll the mansion and enjoy a variety of hors d’oeuvres and specialty cocktails. 6 to 8 p.m. $15. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. gunsandgowns.eventbrite.com. ■ “PM @ The TM: Beauty and the East” will feature food by Mie n Yu Restaurant, jazz music by Hot Club of DC and a gallery tour of the new exhibit “The Sultan’s Garden: The Blossoming of Ottoman Art.” 6 to 9 p.m. $15. Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. 202-667-0441. Tour ■ A slide show and outdoor tour will focus on the whimsical stone gargoyles and grotesques that decorate the Washington National Cathedral. 2 p.m. See Events/Page 21 Continued From Page 20 $10; $5 for children ages 12 and younger. Seventh-floor auditorium, Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. 202-537-6200. Friday, Sept. 28 Friday september 28 Concerts ■ Organist Todd Davis of York, Pa., will perform works by Mendelssohn, Rorem and Vierne. 12:15 to 1 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. ■ D.C.-based tenor saxophonist Brian Settles will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■ The 2012 Sonic Circuits Festival — focusing on cutting-edge contemporary music that defies genres — will feature a performance by Diktat, Janel & Anthony, the David Behrman ensemble, and Mia Zabelka & Lydia Lunch. 7 p.m. $40; $30 for students. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. The festival will continue through Sunday. ■ The Folger Consort, tenor Aaron Sheehan (shown) and multi-instrumentalist Tom Zajac will present “London: Music From the City of Shakespeare,” featuring works by Gibbons, Morely and Byrd. 8 p.m. $37. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. The performance will repeat Saturday at 5 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. ■ In conjunction with the All Roads Film Festival, a dance party will feature the Colombian-born, Los Angeles-based band Palenke SoulTribe. 9:30 p.m. $20. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-8577700. Discussions and lectures ■ A philosophy lecture series in honor of the Rev. Kurt Pritzl will feature Catholic University associate professor Kevin White discussing “Aquinas and ‘De Anima III.6’: A Response to Kurt Pritzl.” 2 p.m. Free. Aquinas Hall Auditorium, Catholic University, 620 Michigan Ave. NE. 202319-5259. ■ The Washington Social Business & Microcredit Forum will feature a talk by Muhammad Yunus, founder of the microcredit concept and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. 3 to 4:30 p.m. $15; registration required. University Auditorium, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. udc.edu/socialbusiness. ■ Judith Jack Halberstam will discuss her book “Gaga Feminism: Sex, Gender, and the End of Normal.” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■ Allen Rokach, former senior photographer for Southern Living magazine and director of photography at the New York Botanical Garden, will discuss “Gardens of Passionate Gardeners,” about some of the people he has met and photographed. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $15; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. ■ Evan Thomas will discuss his book & The Current Events Entertainment “Ike’s Bluff: President Eisenhower’s Secret Battle to Save the World.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Films ■ The Textile Museum will present “The Ottomans,” the third episode of the PBS documentary “Islam: Empire of Faith.” Noon. Free. Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. 202-667-0441. ■ The eighth annual All Roads Film Festival will feature the 2011 documentary “The Tundra Book.” Noon. Free. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. ■ The All Roads Film Festival will feature the 2011 film “Burros.” 4:30 p.m. Free. Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St. NW. 202-857-7700. ■ The All Roads Film Festival will feature the world premiere of the film “Tomorrow We Will See” and the D.C. premiere of “Buriganga.” 7:30 p.m. $10. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-8575838. ■ “Family Movie Night” will feature the 2012 film “Brave,” about a princess who defies custom and brings chaos to her kingdom. 7:30 p.m. Free. Copley Lawn, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. [email protected]. Performance ■ More than 40 professional dancers and artists will join the Shaolin Kungfu Team to present “A Splendid Night of Ghizhou, China.” 7:30 p.m. $30 to $50. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. Tour ■ A “Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory” will explore the links between the exotic plant world and everyday life. Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. The tour will repeat Monday and Wednesday at noon. Sept. 29 Saturday, Saturday september 29 Book sale ■ The Friends of the Cleveland Park Library group will hold its “$5 a bag” book sale. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Second floor, Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-2847. Children’s programs ■ The “Saturday Morning at the National” series will present “Michael Shwedick’s Reptile World.” 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free; tickets required. Helen Hayes Gallery, National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-783-3372. ■ Children will hear a story about Jim Henson and then create a special piece of art. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-6331000. The program will repeat Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Classes and workshops ■ Allen Rokach, former senior photographer for Southern Living magazine and director of photography at the New York Botanical Garden, will lead a two-day workshop on “Fall Color Photography.” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $215; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. The class will continue Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ The Smithsonian Associates will present a seminar on “Looking East: Saturday, september 29 ■ Special event: The Washington National Cathedral will offer a chance to climb the 333 steps to the bell-ringing chamber in the great central tower, 300 feet above the ground. 9:30, 10:15 and 11 a.m. $20; reservations required. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. 202-537-6200. ‘Japonisme’ in American Art.” 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. $120. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Interior designer Lauri Ward, a pioneer and expert in one-day redecorating, will lead a seminar on “Using What You Have to Redecorate Your Home in Hours.” 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $120. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202633-3030. Concerts ■ The In Series will present “Prelude: Songs We Love,” featuring a range of musical styles including cabaret songs by Benjamin Britten and William Bolcom, operetta by Rudolf Friml, selections of Richard Wagner’s “Wesendonck Leider” and music by Claude Debussy and Jacques Brel. 3 p.m. $19 to $40. Gala Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. 202-2047763. The performance will repeat Monday at 7:30 p.m. ■ Soprano Gillian Keith (shown), tenor Rufus Müller and bass Christòphoren Nomura will join with the Cathedral Choir and Orchestra to perform Haydn’s “Creation.” 5 p.m. $25 to $80. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. 202-537-6200. ■ The Dick Morgan Quartet will perform jazz selections. 5 to 7:30 p.m. $35 to $40. Family Life Center, Shiloh Baptist Church, 1510 9th St. NW. dickmorganjazz.com ■ “An Evening of Southern Opera” will feature mezzo-soprano Kathryn Findlen and pianist R. Timothy McReynolds per- forming selections from Kenneth Frazelle’s “Songs in the Rear View Mirror.” 6 p.m. Free; reservations required. Hemphill, 1515 14th St. NW. 202-234-5601. ■ Clarinetist Rob Patterson, artist-inresidence at Strathmore and the recipient of a Young Artist Grant from the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, will perform with pianist Audrey Andrist. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Soprano Ruby Weston, baritone Rodney Wing and pianist Marcus Smith will perform art songs and selections from “Porgy and Bess” as part of a Community Concert Series. 7 p.m. Free. CommUnity on the Hill, 945 G St. NW. unitychurchdc.org. Demonstration ■ Bernadine Prince, co-executive director of FreshFarm Markets, will demonstrate the canning process for fruits and vegetables. Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. Discussions and lectures ■ “Uncommon Decency: Christian Civility in an Uncivil Season” will feature Fuller Theological Seminary President Richard Mouw and New York Times columnist Ross Douthat. 9 a.m. to noon. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW. nationalpres.org/conferences. ■ Three women will discuss their journeys from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia to their rejuvenated state. 12:15 p.m. Free; reservations required. Elements Fitness and Wellness Center, Suite 217, 2233 Wisconsin Ave. NW. [email protected]. ■ Harlow Giles Unger will discuss his book “John Quincy Adams,” at 1 p.m.; Marty Makary will discuss his book “Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won’t Tell You and How Transparency Can Revolutionize Health Care,” at 3:30 p.m.; and Emma Straub will discuss her book “Laura Lamont’s Life in Pictures,” at 6:30 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Festivals ■ President Lincoln’s Cottage and the Armed Forces Retirement Home will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Lincoln family’s first season at the Soldiers’ Home with a variety of activities and demonstrations. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. President Lincoln’s Cottage, Upshur Street and Rock Creek Church Road NW. 202-829-0436, ext. 31232. ■ The DC Green Festival will feature nationally known speakers, how-to workshops, culinary demonstrations, local vendors, yoga classes and children’s activities. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. $10 to $65. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount <PM+PZQ[\QIV;KQMVKM+P]ZKPWN /MWZOM\W_V ?IZUTaQV^Q\M[aW]\W 7]Z;]VLIaUWZVQVOKP]ZKP[MZ^QKMI\"IU +PQTLZMVIZMQV^Q\ML\WI\\MVLW]Z;]VLIa;KPWWTI\\PM[IUMPW]Z )[_MTTI[ 7]Z?MLVM[LIaM^MVQVO\M[\QUWVaUMM\QVOI\ "XU 0MIZQV[XQZQVOIKKW]V\[WN +PZQ[\QIVPMITQVO .QN\P+P]ZKPWN +PZQ[\;KQMV\Q[\+PZQ[\QIV;KQMVKM:MILQVO:WWU [\;\ZMM\6?[\;\ZMM\6? ___K[OMWZOM\W_VKWU Wednesday, September 26, 2012 21 Vernon Place NW. greenfestivals.org. The event will continue Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ■ As part of Brookland Family Day, a Dance Place open house will feature classes for all ages and levels, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; outdoor activities such as juggling, line dancing and jewelry-making, from noon to 4 p.m.; and a performance sampler, at 4 p.m. Free. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. Films ■ The National Archives will present Sidney Lumet’s 1957 film “12 Angry Men.” Noon. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202357-5000. ■ “Milos Forman: Lives of an Artist” will feature the Czech filmmaker’s 1967 film “The Fireman’s Ball,” at 1 p.m.; and his 1963 film “Black Peter” and 1965 film “Loves of a Blonde,” at 3 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ The All Roads Film Festival will feature the 2011 film “Recontre (Encounters),” along with three short films, at 1:30 p.m.; the 2012 film “Bridge the Gap to Pine Ridge,” at 4 p.m.; and the 2010 film “Old Dog,” at 7 p.m. $10 per screening. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-8575838. Performances ■ Poet Tim Seibles and the DC Youth Slam Team will present “New Voices for Change,” a cross-generational poetry reading and performance sponsored by Split This Rock and the Hamiltonian Gallery. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Free. Hamiltonian Gallery, 1353 U St. NW. 202-787-5210. ■ The Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation will present “Korean Art & Soul,” featuring a showing of modern hanbok dress, classical dances, a folk song, and a performance of creative and modern interpretations of traditional Korean music. 7:30 p.m. $30 to $75. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The Establishment, a new sketch comedy ensemble, will perform. 10 and 11 p.m. $5. District of Columbia Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. Special events ■ LUNGevity Foundation will hold its See Events/Page 22 & 22 Wednesday, September 26, 2012The Current Events Entertainment Continued From Page 21 inaugural “Breathe Deep and Jump DC” fundraising event, during which participants will rappel 11 stories from the top of the Woodward & Lothrop Building. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $50 registration fee in advance; $100 on the day of the event. 1025 F St. NW. lungevity.org. ■ The Washington Humane Society will host a variety of games, contests and other activities as part of the second annual DC Walk for the Animals and Pet-aPalooza to raise funds to support the group’s programs. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission; registration for the walk costs $15 to $20. Field, Marie Reed Learning Center, 2200 Champlain St. NW. dclovesdcanimals.org. ■ The Shakespeare Theatre Company will hold a costume sale, with prices from $1 to more than $200. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. Shakespeare Theatre Company Rehearsal Studios, 507 8th St. SE. shakespearethreatre.org. ■ St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown, will host a dedication service for its new pipe organ, featuring works by Bach, Howells, Dering, Mulet and Near. 11 a.m. Free. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown, 3240 O St. NW. 202-3381796. ■ Washington Women’s Weekly, Bloomingdale’s and Second Chance Employment Services will present “DKNY Fall 2012 Collection,” featuring a look at new fashions and at how key pieces can move from office to weekend. Noon to 2 p.m. $25; registration required. Bloomingdale’s, 5300 Western Ave. eventbrite.com/event/4219978068. ■ “Fall Harvest Tea” will feature a Victorian tea service with tea sandwiches, scones, desserts and historic tea blends in the 1870s town house, followed by a guid- ed tour of the 1816 Tudor Place mansion. 1 to 3 p.m. $30. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplacefallharvesttea.eventbrite.com. ■ Washington National Opera will present a simulcast of “Don Giovanni” on the high-definition screen at Nationals Park. Gates open at 5 p.m. for “pregame” activities; screening at 7 p.m. Free. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. operaintheoutfield.org. Walks and tours ■ As part of Cultural Tourism DC’s signature event “WalkingTown DC,” a nineblock tour will focus on memorials and sculptures that commemorate Hispanic history and influence in the New World. 10 a.m. to noon. Free; reservations required. Meet outside the Organization of American States building on 17th Street between Constitution Avenue and C Street NW. walkingtowndc.org. The “Walkingtown DC” event will feature tours throughout the city at various times through Oct. 1. ■ “Peek at the Creek,” for ages 7 and older, will feature a look at the landscape surrounding Peirce Mill and Rock Creek and how it has changed over time. 2 p.m. Free. Peirce Mill, Tilden Street and Beach Drive NW. 202-895-6070. Sunday, Sept. 30 Sunday september 30 Concerts ■ The weekly Steel Drum Sundays concert series will feature Roger Greenidge. Noon to 3 p.m. Free. Plaza, Washington Harbour, 3050 K St. NW. 202-295-5007. ■ The U.S. Navy Band Brass Quartet E V I T A E R C IMAGES Y PH A R G O T O PH OS BILL20PYeaErsTExR perience Over alism in Photo Journ 95 8 4 5 6 9 2 20 ! ! !'" %%%" 20007 NW Wash. DC t. S n o lt u F 8 0 36 Portraits Conferences Events Publicity Tuesday, October 1 ■ Concert: The Tuesday Concert Series will feature the Washington Bach Consort and soloist J. Reilly Lewis. 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202347-2635, ext. 18. will perform classical, jazz and patriotic American music. The opening of the exhibition “Organic Geometry: Fiber Art by Karen Schulz” will follow. 3 p.m. Free. Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202363-4900. ■ A “Music With the Angels” concert will feature soprano Franca Benedicty Barton, pianist Cathy Lieu, violinists Wayne Shen and Parke Nicholson and other musicians performing selections by Schubert, Bach, Brahms, Kreisler and Turina. 6:30 p.m. Free; donations will benefit the Tower Restoration Fund. Church of the Holy City, 1611 16th St. NW. 202-462-6734. ■ Washington National Cathedral organist Christopher Betts will present an organ recital. 5:15 p.m. Free. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. 202-537-6200. ■ The Brooklyn-based art-pop band Conveyor will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■ The Catholic University of America Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir will perform works by Rimsky-Korsakov and Mozart. 6:30 p.m. Free. West Garden Court, National Gallery of Art, 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-7374215. ■ Dahlak Restaurant will host its weekly “DC Jazz Jam” session, featuring special guest Tony Martucci on drums. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free. 1771 U St. NW. 202-5279522. ■ The National Symphony Orchestra will present its Season Opening Ball Concert, conducted by Christoph Eschenbach and featuring violinist AnneSophie Mutter. 7 p.m. $47 to $125. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. Demonstration ■ Marisa McClellan, author of “Food in Jars,” will present a demonstration on “Make Your Own Jam!” Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. Discussions and lectures ■ Lynn Povich will discuss her book “The Good Girls Revolt: How the Women of Newsweek Sued Their Bosses and Changed the Workplace,” at 1 p.m.; and Luisa Weiss will discuss her book “My Berlin Kitchen: A Love Story (With Recipes),” at 5 p.m. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. ■ Ksenya Gurshtein, postdoctoral curatorial fellow at the National Gallery of Art, and Sarah Kennel, associate curator of photographs at the National Gallery of Art, will discuss “The Serial Portrait: Photography and Identity in the Last One Hundred Years.” 2 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202737-4215. ■ The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington will present a Macular Degeneration Network seminar on “Aging Eyes and Fall Prevention,” featuring ophthalmologist Andrew Adelson and low-vision specialist Alexis Malkin. 2 to 3 p.m. Free. Medical Building, Sibley Memorial Hospital, 5215 Loughboro Road NW. 202-234-1010. ■ Harlow Giles Unger will discuss his book “John Quincy Adams.” 2 p.m. Free. Meet in front of the portrait of John Quincy Adams in the “America’s Presidents” exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ The American Planning Association’s “Daniel Burnham Forum on Big Ideas” will feature a talk on challenges facing America’s communities by Eugenie L. Birch, professor of city planning at the University of Pennsylvania. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $15; $10 for students. Reservations required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. Festival ■ The 10th annual Turkish Festival will feature cuisine, music, dancing, a bazaar and children’s activities. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission. Pennsylvania Avenue between 12th and 14th streets NW. turkishfestival.org. Films ■ The All Roads Film Festival will feature the 2010 film “Lone Samaritan” (shown), presented in conjunction with the Washington Jewish Film Festival, at 1 p.m.; the 2011 film “The Well: Water Voices From Ethiopia,” at 3:30 p.m.; and the 2012 film “Valley of Saints,” presented in conjunction with the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital, at 6 p.m. $10 per screening. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-8577700. ■ “Milos Forman: Lives of an Artist” will feature the director’s cut of the Czech filmmaker’s 1984 film “Amadeus.” 4 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Special event ■ The Kreeger Museum Open House will feature special gallery talks, storytelling programs and art workshops led by Dan Steinhilber and Eileen Wold. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road NW. 202-337-3050. Monday, Oct.october 1 Monday 1 Discussions and lectures ■ James Pettifer, professor of history at Oxford University, will discuss his book “Kosova Express: A Journey in Wartime.” Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Room 450, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. pettifer-10-01-12.eventbrite.com. ■ Silvia Kofler, spokesperson and head of press and public diplomacy for the Delegation of the European Union, will discuss her office’s role as the public face of the 27-nation organization. 6:30 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-1295. ■ Patrick Tyler will discuss his book “Fortress Israel: The Inside Story of the Military Elite Who Run the Country — and Why They Can’t Make Peace.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ The Chevy Chase DC Library Book Club will discuss “A Visit From the Goon Squad” by Jennifer Egan. 7 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. ■ Musician David Byrne, co-founder of the band Talking Heads, will discuss his book “How Music Works” in conversation with singer, songwriter and guitarist David Lowery. 7 p.m. $27. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202633-3030. ■ Ford’s Theatre Society will present “Dreaming of Skies to Conquer: A Conversation With Original Tuskegee Airmen.” 7 p.m. Free; tickets required. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. fords.org. Films ■ A foreign film series will feature the 1988 film “Cinema Paradiso.” 2 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. ■ “Opera in Cinema” will feature Opera Australia’s production of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” 7 p.m. $18.80. West End Cinema, 23rd Street between M and N streets NW. 202-419-3456. The film will be shown again Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. Performances ■ “Cultures in Motion” will feature “James Wong Howe Himself,” featuring series producer Jewell Robinson interviewing Chinese-American cinematographer James Wong Howe (portrayed by actor Stan King). 7 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-8520. ■ Young Playwrights’ Theater will present “School’s In,” a staged reading as part of its New Writers Now! program. 7 p.m. Free. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. NW. yptdc.org. Sporting event ■ The Washington Nationals will play the Philadelphia Phillies. 7:05 p.m. $5 to $65. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-632-6287. The series will continue Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. and Wednesday at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, 2 TuesdayOct.october 2 Concerts ■ The weekly Harbour Kids Series will feature Mr. Don. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free. Plaza, Washington Harbour, 3050 K St. NW. 202-295-5007. ■ “OneBeat,” an eclectic and international group of 32 young musicians as part of a U.S. State Department effort to promote “art power” and person-to-person diplomacy through music. 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Free. See Events/Page 24 & The Current Events Entertainment Wednesday, September 26, 2012 23 National Gallery focuses on Renaissance, photography T he National Gallery of Art will open On exhibit two exhibits Sunday in the West Building and continue them through ■ “Cosmo Couture,” highlighting garments Dec. 31. made by local architects, interior designers “Imperial Augsburg: Renaissance Prints and students at the Corcoran College of Art and Drawings, 1475-1540” shows the range + Design, will open today at the Corcoran of artistic production in Renaissance Gallery of Art’s free Augsburg through Gallery 31 exhibit approximately 100 space and continue prints, drawings, through Oct. 14. illustrated books, An opening medals and pieces of reception will take armor. place tomorrow at 5 “The Serial p.m., followed by a Portrait: Photography panel discussion at 7 and Identity in the p.m. Last One Hundred Located at 500 Years” features some 17th St. NW, Gallery 150 works by 20 31 is open photographers who Helen Zughaib’s “Ladies Night” is part of Wednesday through explored portrait an exhibit at the Watergate Gallery. Sunday from 10 a.m. subjects in series. to 5 p.m., Thursday until 9 p.m. 202-639 Located at 6th Street and Constitution 1700. Avenue NW, the museum is open Monday ■ “Not Lost in Translation: The Life of through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 202-737-4215. Clotilde Arias,” examining the life of the Peruvian-American composer responsible for an official Spanish translation of the U.S. national anthem, will open tomorrow at the National Museum of American History and continue through April 28. Located at 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, the museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 202-633-1000. ■ “In the Pines,” an installation of paintings and wall hangings by Lincoln Park artist Mariah Anne Johnson about memory and domestic life, will open Friday at Flashpoint Gallery and continue through Nov. 3. An opening reception will take place Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Located at 916 G St. NW, the gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. 202-315-1305. ■ “Trio,” featuring mixed-media paintings by Bethesda artist Emily Lane, gouache paintings by Foggy Bottom artist Helen Zughaib and sculpture by Palisades artist Philippe Mougne, will open Saturday at Watergate Gallery and continue through Oct. 27. An opening reception will take place Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m., and there will be Scena to stage ‘Clockwork Orange’ adaptation S cena Theatre will present Anthony Burgess’ “A Clockwork Orange” Oct. 6 through Nov. 18 at the H Street Playhouse. Fifty years after Burgess wrote the original novella, the story still shocks and fascinates with its depiction of On STAGE ultra-violence and use of the fictional “nadsat” slang — a hybrid of English and Russian. The primary theme of free will versus social order and the human capacity for evil and redemption are as relevant today as in 1962. Scena will present Burgess’ own adaptation, which is appropriate for viewers 16 and older, with the author’s original lyrics and musical selections. Performance times are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $25 to $35. The H Street Playhouse is located at 1365 H St. NE. 703-683-2824; scenatheater.org. ■ Theater J will present the Polish epic “Our Class” Oct. 10 through Nov. 4 at the Washington DC Jewish Community Center’s Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater. In “Neighbors,” the source material for “Our Class,” Jan Gross proved that the 1941 brutal massacre of the Jews in Jedwabne, Poland, was carried out by Polish citizens and not by Nazis. “Our Class” stages this historical revelation through an intimate portrayal of the lives of 10 Polish classmates — five Catholic, five Jewish. Performance times are generally 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday; 8 p.m. Saturday; and 3 p.m. Sunday. Ticket prices start at $45, except to attend paywhat-you-can previews Oct. 10 and 11 and $30 previews Oct. 13 and 14. The community center is located at 1529 16th St. NW. 800-494-8497; theaterj.org. ■ The Georgetown University Theater and Performance Studies Program will present Caryl Churchill’s “Far Away” Oct. 11 through 20 at the Davis Performing Arts Center. It’s a quiet night in a charming country house when young Joan peers into the garage and learns a terrible secret — one that propels her, years later, into a world of shifting alliances, deceit and unimaginable bullying. Performance times are 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $8 to $18. Georgetown University is located at 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787; performingarts.georgetown.edu. Arena Stage’s production of “One Night With Janis Joplin” will run Sept. 28 through Nov. 4. ■ Taffety Punk Theatre Company will present Shakespeare’s “The Rape of Lucrece” Sept. 27 through Oct. 6 at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. Shakespeare’s narrative poem recounts the rape of an aristocratic Roman woman by the king’s son Tarquin and the consequences of this assault for both Lucrece and the empire. Performance times are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Tickets cost $10. The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop is located at 545 7th St. SE. 800-838-3006; lucrece.brownpapertickets.com. ■ Arena Stage will present “One Night With Janis Joplin” Sept. 28 through Nov. 4 in the Kreeger Theater. With a voice like whiskey and a laugh like pure joy, Joplin took the music scene by storm, proving it wasn’t a man’s world anymore. Packed with classic songs like “Piece of My Heart,” “Summertime” and “Mercedes Benz,” the show also shines a spotlight on trailblazers who influenced Joplin. Performance times are generally 7:30 p.m. Sunday, See Theater/Page 25 “Portrait of a Man Wearing a Hat With a Medallion,” a 16th-century German artwork made of black, red and yellow chalks on laid paper, is part of the National Gallery of Art’s exhibit of prints and drawings. an artist talk Oct. 10 at 6:30. Located at 2552 Virginia Ave. NW, the gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. 202-338-4488. ■ The National Building Museum will open See Exhibits/Page 25 & 24 Wednesday, September 26, 2012The Current Events Entertainment Continued From Page 22 Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. Discussions and lectures ■ Peter C. Frumhoff of the Union of Concerned Scientists will discuss “Climate Science, Public Understanding and Climate Policy in the American Democracy: Lessons From an Experiment in Progress.” 11:30 a.m. Free. Mary Pickford Theater, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-1207. ■ Civil War historian James M. McPherson will discuss “War on the Waters: The Union and Confederate Navies, 1861-1865.” Noon. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■ Barbara Heyman of Brooklyn College, City College of New York, will discuss “Samuel Barber: Serendipitous Discoveries.” Noon. Free. Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5502. ■ Hassan M. Eltaher will discuss “Resurrecting the Ancient Library of Alexandria: A Mega Project of Major Cultural and Historical Significance.” Noon. Free. African and Middle Eastern Division Reading Room, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-4708. ■ James H. Johnston will discuss his book “From Slave Ship to Harvard: Yarrow Mamout and the History of an African American Family.” Luncheon at 12:15 p.m.; program at 1 p.m. $10 to $30. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. ■ Ambassador Albert R. Ramdin, assistant secretary general of the Organization of American States, will discuss the changing environment of the Western Hemisphere and the importance of the Americas on the world stage. 5 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. [email protected]. ■ “Russkaia Literatura,” a Russian literature book club, will discuss Book IV of “The Brothers Karamazov.” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Room 221, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-7270321. ■ Salman Khan, founder of the Khan Academy and author of “The One World Schoolhouse,” will discuss “New Approaches to Learning,” about his development of a free online education platform offering video tutorials. A book signing will follow. 6:45 to 9 p.m. $25. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202633-3030. ■ The Center for Environmental Filmmaking will present a multimedia talk by David E. Guggenheim on “Lessons From the Deep: What the Oceans Are Telling Us and Why It Matters.” 7 p.m. Free. Wechsler Theatre, Mary Graydon Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. environmentalfilm.org. ■ Tarun J. Tejpal will discuss his book “The Story of My Assassins.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Films ■ “Movies About Movies” will feature the 1985 film “The Purple Rose of Cairo.” 6 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ The Bread & Roses Labor Series will feature the documentary “Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin’.” 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. Readings ■ The Visiting Writers Series will feature a reading by short fiction writer Amy Hempel. 5 to 8:15 p.m. Free. Butler Board Room, Butler Pavilion, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-8852971. ■ Poets Tracy K. Smith and Bruce Smith will read from their work. 8 p.m. Free. Copley Formal Lounge, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. lannan.georgetown.edu. Wednesday, Oct. 3 Wednesday october 3 Classes ■ Housing Counseling Services, a local nonprofit, will present a clinic to discuss options for avoiding foreclosure. Noon. Free. Suite 100, 2410 17th St. NW. 202667-7712. ■ Gen Kelsang Varahi will lead a weekly class on “Transforming Conflict Through Skillful Action.” 7 to 8:30 p.m. $12. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 1803 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-986-2257. Concerts ■ The First Wednesdays at St. John’s Concert Series will feature the U.S. Army Chorus. 12:10 p.m. Free. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, 16th and H streets NW. 202-347-8766. ■ The weekly Harbour Nights concert series will feature Kerry McCool. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Plaza, Washington Harbour, 3050 K St. NW. 202-295-5007. ■ Ghanaian-born rapper Blitz the Ambassador will perform. 7:30 p.m. $20. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-8577700. Discussions and lectures ■ International educator and children’s advocate Ken Okoth will discuss “Elections, Constitutionalism and Politics in Kenya.” 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Leavey Program Room, Leavey Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■ The Shepherd Park Book Club will discuss “The Obama Hate Machine” by Bill Press. 1:30 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/ Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-6100. ■ Chad Jordan of Cornerstone International will discuss his book “Shut Up & Give?: Eradicating Global Poverty by Breaking the Cycle of Dependency We Created.” 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 505, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. [email protected]. ■ Carmeta Albarus and Jonathan Mack will discuss their book “The Making of Lee Boyd Malvo: The D.C. Sniper.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Chris Cleve will discuss his novel “Gold,” about two Olympic hopefuls in the sport of sprint cycling. 7 p.m. $12. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 800745-3000. ■ The Friends of the Tenley-Friendship Library group will present a talk by writer, historian and local resident Scott D. Seligman on his book “Three Tough Chinamen,” about brothers who immigrated to the United States and challenged social boundaries. 7 p.m. Free. TenleyFriendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1225. Films ■ A 30th anniversary event will feature a remastered version of Steven Spielberg’s “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial.” 2 and 7 p.m. $12.50. AMC Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW. fathomevents.com. ■ The Mount Pleasant Library will present the 2004 film “The Motorcycle Diaries.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3121. Performance ■ The Happenings at the Harman series will feature Quest Visual Theatre presenting “I Carry the Flag,” about a young soldier’s surrealistic and haunting journey into war. Noon. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122. Event Sponsor CHAMBER’S CHOICE AWARDS AND GALA DELIVERING THE BEST OF WASHINGTON BUSINESS Entertainment Sponsors Saturday, October 27, 2012 l 6pm Marriott Wardman Park 2660 Woodley Rd. NW Live performance by... Morris Day and The Time! To purchase tickets and for more information please go to: www.chamberschoiceawards.com 506 9th Street NW | 202.347.7201 | www.dcchamber.org Award Ceremony Sponsor Decor Sponsor Grand Reception Sponsor Transportation Sponsor The Current EXHIBITS From Page 23 two exhibits about Detroit on Sunday and continue them through Feb. 18. “Detroit Is No Dry Bones” features photography taken over the last 25 years by Camilo José Vergara that shows the city’s precipitous decline and subsequent reinvention. “Detroit Disassembled: Photographs by Andrew Moore” reveals the city’s tragic beauty in 30 monumentally scaled images depicting windowless grand hotels, vast barren factories, collapsing churches, offices carpeted in velvety moss and entire blocks reclaimed by prairie grass. Located at 401 F St. NW, the museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission costs $8 for adults and $5 for youth, students and seniors. 202-2722448. ■ “Communication Through Abstractions: Japanese E-gasuri Textiles,” highlighting a Japanese technique of resist dying with an exhibit of two-dozen textiles, opened recently at the Japan Information and Culture Center, where it will continue through Oct. 12. Located at 1150 18th St. NW in Suite 100, the center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 202-238-6900. DISPATCHES From Page 16 units because there is a lot of room for books and materials.” These are some of the reasons we are lucky to be students at Ross Elementary School. I would like to say thanks to all the workers who helped make our school beautiful. — Kevin Rivera, fifth-grader St. Ann’s Academy The St. Ann’s community is happy to welcome a new music teacher, Mr. William Mattison. Mr. Mattison is originally from Scranton, Pa., and earned his bachelor’s degree in sacred music and music education from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J. Mr. Mattison also holds a master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame in sacred music. Mr. Mattison has served several parishes in the United States as vocalist and organist, including in Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. In addition to teaching music education to the students at St. Ann’s Academy, Mr. Mattison concurrently works at the parish of St. John the Evangelist in Silver Spring as the director of liturgical music. He also is working with the children’s choir at St. Ann’s as well as helping to prepare the school liturgies. Mr. Mattison is very happy to join the St. Ann’s Academy faculty this year. He loves teaching the students how to express themselves in ways that other creative arts or sports cannot. A fan of all types of music, Mr. Mattison is eager to teach the students about music history and about the different genres of music. In his free time, Mr. Mattison enjoys cheering on the New York Yankees and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and he likes ■ “Political Wits, 100 Years Apart: Daumier and Oliphant at the Phillips,” an exhibit that spotlights the current election with works by two prominent political cartoonists, opened recently at the Phillips Collection, where it will continue through Jan. 20. Located at 1600 21st St. NW, the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday until 8:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekends from Sept. 26 through Oct. 5 and from Jan. 7 through Jan. 20, tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, and free for ages 18 and under; weekends from Oct. 6 through Jan. 6, tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, and free for ages 18 and under; weekday tickets are by donation. 202-387-2151. ■ Addison/Ripley Fine Art recently opened an exhibit of new abstract paintings by Kevin Kepple that are described as “structurally more three-dimensional” than his earlier work. They will remain on view through Oct. 19. Located at 1670 Wisconsin Ave. NW, the gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 202-338-5180. ■ “All About Etching,” featuring diverse etchings by contemporary American artists, opened recently at Neptune Fine Art, where it will continue through Oct. 20. Located at 1662 33rd St. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. 202338-0353. to play tennis. — Dario Portocarrero, sixth-grader School Without Walls Recently, School Without Walls was chosen to be profiled in a book about exam schools, or schools you have to take a test to apply for. Titled “Exam Schools: Inside America’s Most Selective Public High Schools,” the book praises Walls for its partnership with George Washington University that allows students to take classes and be exposed to the college environment free of charge. In addition, the book discusses 165 other schools across the country that are application-only. To get into Walls, you first have to pass an academic threshold by submitting your grades and other information, then take a test of knowledge, and finally get interviewed by students and staff. Once you have declared you are coming to Walls, you must complete a summer bridge program for two weeks before your freshman year in order to prepare for the expectations. In other news at Walls, both soccer teams are undefeated in the D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association. The boys have beaten Roosevelt and Cardozo, and the girls have beaten McKinley Tech. — Eleonore Edgell, 11th-grader tion and put it in a bar graph. We also made pictographs. Then we studied geography and looked at text features while studying Washington, D.C. We looked for bolded words. Hi, I’m Christian, and when I was in kindergarten it was easy, and now third grade is harder. Mrs. Caccavale is making our brains stronger, and we’re getting smarter. We do things that make our brains work. We have activities in math like adding and subtracting. We have used rounding to estimate about numbers closer to tens or hundreds. The questions fix our brains into working harder and pacing ourselves. 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Sunday, Sept. 30th 10 am – 4 pm 37,000-square-foot addition to the 22,000-square-foot school at Newark and 45th streets, now occupying a 1931 brick building that dominates its largely open block. “It’s a very special school in the city, highly rated academically,” said Marshall, noting that the old schoolhouse is overcrowded and in need of renovation. Mann, said landscape planner Sharon Bradley, is also “very keen on integrating academics with the outdoors,” a tradition that helped guide the plan for an L-shaped addition with a roof garden, photovoltaic panels, skylights in a glassy new atrium, and many connections between classrooms and learning spaces outside. For example, a library in the new wing on Newark Street will connect to an outdoor “reading garden”; prekindergarten classrooms will open out to a “secret garden” with chimes and fairy houses; and science labs will include an outdoor “messy room” for more boisterous experiments. The school currently needs demountable trailers to accommodate a growing enrollment, and children use an unattached community room as a cafeteria. The school was built for about 213 students, and it now has an enrollment of 289 prekindergarten through fifth-graders, according to parent leaders. The addition would increase capacity to about 400. The school system hopes to begin demolition this fall, with construction of the new wings to follow shortly, although Marshall said the addition may be phased in if the budget doesn’t allow for building it all at once. The Fine Arts Commission, which reviews the design of federal and municipal buildings, had concerns about the design and materials, although members said they understood the rationale for the L-shaped addition and its placement on the site. “Your passion to do something cool with this building is palpable,” member Edwin Schlossberg told Marshall. “But it should be calm, not so active. You need simple forms with simple windows, and allow the children to activate it.” But some neighbors on 45th Street, also getting a first look at the plan, had a more negative reaction. “It’s a huge new monster,” said Hiemstra, who is working with residents of nearby blocks to fight the current plan, which he says would erect a 30-foot-tall, 200-foot-long building along 45th Street, “punctuated by HVAC equipment,” garbage facilities and exhaust vents, directly opposite five gracious homes. Fighting the addition to Horace Mann is especially painful for Hiemstra, who served as PTA president there when his daughter — now a college senior — attended the elementary school. He said he and other neighbors helped raise funds to create the existing courtyard or “range,” where children and parents gather, as well as the basketball and volleyball courts. He lobbied most recently to build a new soccer field overlooking New Mexico Avenue. “This is an important community asset, and they are incredibly in need of modernization and expansion,” he said. “But what they’re proposing is turning the back of the school on houses. How is Horace Mann becoming Horace Monster?” Neighbors knew for months of plans to renovate the original school as part of a citywide school modernization program now under way. But they first saw the latest plans for the big addition on Sept. 11, Hiemstra said, and “we were shell-shocked. It’s enormous and completely blocks the view of the historic school. The whole character of the street changes to institutional.” The prized soccer field is partially responsible for pushing the school addition to the west, along 45th Street. Architect Marshall said he considered many siting schemes, but clearly couldn’t build over the new, and expensive, turf field. Instead, the site plan creates a “sports zone” on the east end of the block adjacent to New Mexico Avenue, also relocating the basketball court nearby to make way for a new wing on 45th Street. But, Hiemstra argues, there are other ways to locate the needed new construction. “Even if there’s justification for blowing up the school, you can do that” by building an addition into the sloping hill midblock, he said. In fact, advisory neighborhood commissioner Kent Slowinski has sketched out an alternative scheme that would put the needed addition into the hillside between the school and its play fields. “The last thing we want to do is slow down the project,” Slowinski wrote in an email. “The current controversy has to do with what appears to be a last minute expansion of the program to prevent what happened with the recent modernization at Janney and Stoddert” — two other renovated elementaries that quickly became overenrolled. Hiemstra is also skeptical about the need to accommodate more than 400 students. While Mann is increasingly popular for young children, he said, parents “peel off” in grades four and five because Mann feeds into Hardy Middle School, which has suffered its own turmoil and leadership change of late — unlike the modernized Alice Deal Middle School, which is attracting record enrollments from other neighborhoods in wards 3 and 4. Team members had pushed to get a bigger building, Jagodnick said, because other Ward 3 schools became “over capacity as soon as they were renovated. We knew we better get it right,” she said. Community meetings to discuss the tentative design plans are slated for Thursday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. in the community center. The neighborhood commission is expected to discuss the plans at its Oct. 3 meeting. Wednesday,sepTember26,2012 31 TheCurrenT McEnEarnEy associatEs, inc. rEaltors® www.mcenearney.com $1,375,000 FoRest hills McEnearney Associates, Inc. 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