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Ari Post, having traversed in and out of the Washington area for over a decade, has finally settled back just where he started. After studying art and design out of a small Floridian hovel, and later receiving an illustration degree from VCU in Richmond, VA, Ari became enamored with the rich flavors and vibrant neighborhoods of Washington. Though his credits may be short and his years young, his sharpened panache and witless enthusiasm have landed him blithely in the seat of contributing writer with an historic D.C. institution, The Georgetowner.

Kathy Corrigall holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Business Administration from Old Dominion University. She is a technical writer for a major financial institution and avid equestrian. A 20-year resident of Loudoun County, she enjoys dressage, photography, and spending time in the country. She lives in Philomont, Virginia with her husband Ian, two horses and two cats.

Mary Bird covers events for The Downtowner’s Social Scene pages. She previously served as a consulting editor to The Social Register Observer in New York City. Fluent in French, Italian, and Spanish, she received a certificate as a conference translator and Interpreter from Georgetown University and retired as Chief of Translation at the U.S. Department of State. She is a board member of the Wellness Community D.C., which provides support to cancer patients and their caregivers, and Forum Theatre. She is active in arts and animal protection endeavors.

Mary’s late husband Collins Bird was a prominent hotelier who opened and for many years operated The Georgetown Inn.

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penn quarter: Jazzing up the neighborhood mix

By Robert Sacheli

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he hour was early, but there was plenty of jamming going on at the Gibson Guitar Show Room on the morning of Feb. 23. Musicians greeted guests arriving at the fourth floor of 709 G Street for the monthly breakfast meting of the Pennsylvania Quarter Neighborhood Association, and the music set the stage for the morning’s focus: a look at five of the city’s smaller arts groups that call downtown their home. The gathering was a hot ticket, attracting a full house of businesspersons and residents to the loft-like space that was punctuated by displays of Gibson’s famous products.

Ann Corbett of The Cultural Development Corporation (CuDC) briefed the gathering on her organization’s work with developers, artists, and arts organizations, highlighting two of the group’s most visible programs — the downtown arts incubator Flashpoint, and 14th Street’s Source theatre space. Corbett pointed to CuDC’s role in working to integrate artists and arts spaces into the burgeoning Penn Quarter neighborhood mix, identifying places where visual and performing artists not only could show their work, but also be rooted as neighborhood

residents. On Corbett’s wish list: a residential space that would offer temporary housing to the hundreds of artists of all kinds who come to Washington annually to display or perform their work.

CuDC’s collaborative model will literally take to the streets this spring, as a series of “popup” art spaces will dot downtown, each created of a team consisting of an artist, developer, and architect. The installations will be gathered for display at CuDC’s spring gala at Ninth Street’s Long View Gallery on May 1. The results are sure to be intriguing.

Washingtonians know that this is a filmgoing town, but Jon Gann, director of the DC Shorts Film Festival also knows this is a region that embraces its festivals — films unspool at more than 50 annually. DC Shorts, now in its seventh year, has a special connection to downtown, where many screenings take place, and where Gann is a resident of Mather Lofts. Gann, who was among the artists selected by lottery to purchase homes in the development in the 900 block of G Street, had high praise for the energy that the downtown location has brought to his own career and those of his Mather neighbors.

He also emphasized the important role that downtown businesses can play in helping DC Shorts play host to the many visiting filmmakers who arrive for the festival.

Michael Berman, president of the Downtown Artists Coalition (DAC), recounted that downtown Washington has long been a center for visual arts, reaching as far back as Mathew Brady’s 19th-century photographic studio. More recently, the 1970s and 80s saw a boom in galleries and artists studios in the center city, notably in places like the Washington Project for the Arts and the Atlantic Building. The annual Arts on Foot event began, Berman reminded, as a walking tour of studios. Artists’ spaces dwindled, though, as commercial redevelopment expanded, and the DAC and other groups marshaled forces to work with the city and developers to ensure that arts spaces would still be part of the neighborhood. Among the successes is Caos on F, which Berman co-founded in 2002. Part of the Carroll Square development at 923 F Street, Caos is an interdisciplinary artists’ collective that focuses on fine art, furniture, and handpainted fabric. Berman stresses that his work to

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maintain the presence of visual artists in Penn Quarter bridges the city’s history and its present — and that Washington’s vibrancy is enhanced by its creative citizens.   The Ruppert family’s presence on the 1000 block of Seventh Street goes back generations, with Ruppert’s Restaurant (which closed in 2002) fondly remembered as one of the vanguard of downtown fine-dining spots. Paul Ruppert is the producing director of the Warehouse, at 1021 Seventh Street, a mini-arts complex in a block that has seen significant changes since the Washington Convention Center opened. The Warehouse space is used by theatre, film, and music groups, visual artists (Ruppert’s mother, Molly, handles that end), and features a bar and cafĂŠ. Groups rent the space, which hosts both scrappy up-and-comers and more established troupes and artists.   Speaking of up-and comers — and Warehouse users — the Capital Fringe Festival has grown into a summer institution in just a few short years. Dan Brick represented the group at the Penn Quarter gathering, noting that the fiveyear-old Fringe has taken its place among the busiest of groups of its kind in the country. The festival has also taken up residence downtown, with its headquarters at the old AV Restaurant site in the 600 block of New York Avenue. In its commitment to locally grown theatre and performance art, and to using downtown playing spaces, the Fringe has become a strong player in D.C.’s arts scene.

  The morning’s speakers highlighted more than just cultural programs. Their presence — at both the meeting and in Penn Quarter — reflects that the arts are an integral part of downtown Washington’s urban fabric, and the city is immeasurably richer for its presence.

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e are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Miles Groves on March 8. Miles frequently contributed news about the Downtown and Penn Quarter neighborhoods to The Downtowner, and was an ardent supporter of community publications. He had worked as an economist for the New York Times, and after moving to Washington, served as chief economist for the Newspaper Association of America, helping a variety of publications manage their finances efficiently. Friends describe him as a man who cherished journalism and was always concerned for its future.   Later in life, Miles turned his attention to civic improvement, serving as president of the Downtown Neighborhood Association and an advocate for Penn Quarter community groups.

He fought tirelessly for all residents of the District, but focused especially on enhancing the quality of life within the blossoming downtown neighborhoods he loved.   He leaves behind a wife, daughter and two granddaughters.

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Editorials/opinion

What’s happening to our merchants?

By David Roffman eorgetown has always had its ups and downs. In the 1960s, saloons and nightclubs were a major concern to residents. In the 1970s, crime was running rampant and vendors were setting up all along Wisconsin Ave. in front of stores. But the Georgetown merchants organized and built a strong merchant association that got city hall to pay attention to what was happening to this historic neighborhood. The Citizens Association got involved in fighting crime with increased neighborhood watch programs and increased policing of the neighborhood.

The realtors of Georgetown were willing to work with the small merchants. Johnny Snyder, Sam Levy, Emil Audette and other commercial realtors did not gauge the merchants, but set reasonable rents. Rick Hinden of Britches, John Laytham and Stuart Davidson of Clydes, The Georgetowner and Richard McCooey all worked together to form a strong mercantile base for the community.

By the ’80s, Georgetown was in its heyday.

Business was strong. Then in the ’90s, things began to change. Rents went sky high, mom and pop stores moved out, foreign money took over the commercial sector, banks (the mainstays of the community) such as Riggs,

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Washington National and American Security all closed or were taken over by outside interests. The merchant association lost its importance when the BID came about. The Citizens Association became more of a social outlet. All nightlife disappeared as saloons and nightclubs were forced out. Parking enforcement turned many shoppers off. Malls in the suburbs stole business from Georgetown, offering free parking and big movie screens.

All of Georgetown’s movie theatres shut down. The Food Mart, Neam’s Market, the French Market all left. Residents had to drive outside of the community to go grocery shopping. Chain stores moved in. Shoppers did not come back. The same chain stores could be found in the suburbs, where parking was easy and free. And so, here we are today, almost at a stage where Georgetown has to start over. The merchant mix is all wrong.

As the neighborhood’s primary lobbying force, the Georgetown Business Association has to take the lead. The cit council has to wake up and see what is happening to this historic neighborhood and work with the BID and other merchant associations to improve the situation.

Let’s be a little more creative.

the jack evans report y now homeowners in the District will have received their annual property tax assessment from the Office of Tax and Revenue. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) tells us that overall the value of residential properties has declined between 3 and 4 percent, and commercial properties have declined by just over 10 percent. The CFO has also recently released his February revenue estimate report, which will show a decline for FY 2011 of about $71 million for property taxes — largely stemming from the decline in commercial property values.

To me, this is no great surprise. Given the state of the economy I fully expected commercial property to start showing a decline in value. An interesting observation from residential property is that the decline is largely on the east side of the city — where foreclosures have been highest — and that values in Ward 2 have remained fairly stable.

One policy hitting a number of taxpayers this year is the institution of what’s called the 40 percent “floor” on residential property taxes.

This proposal was submitted by the mayor as part of his FY 2010 budget last spring and was adopted by the council. What is the 40 percent “floor?” It basically states that a taxpayer must pay property taxes on at least 40 percent of the assessed value on their home, and no lower.

I spoke up against this proposal — in fact, I noted in the budget report of the Committee on Finance and Revenue that this proposal

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could have some negative consequences on tax bills — particularly for seniors. Now that the bills have come out, we are indeed seeing that. As part of our budget oversight hearings this spring, I will be asking the Office of Tax and Revenue for further data on this matter and its impact, and I’d appreciate you sharing your experiences and observations with me as well.

We have heard from residents whose property tax bills have essentially doubled — which back when I passed the 10 percent cap was something I wished to avoid. So, your input is welcome.

All this being said, with the downturn in commercial property values — which is a situation that I think will continue for a few years – we need to be especially careful in our budgeting for FY 2011 and onward. Property speculation, both residential and commercial, led to the bubble which collapsed along with Wall Street in the fall of 2008. I do not think we will return any time soon to the days of quarterly revenue increases that we can use to continue to expand our government and pay the bills. In short, we have to create a post-bubble budget that lives within our means. The most important part of that exercise is restraining growth. Dr. Gandhi, our Chief Financial Officer, also let us know that to continue the current functions of the D.C. government from FY 2010 to FY 2011 there is a growth of over $400 million, even if we add no new programs or spending. So are there hard choices ahead?

Yes there are, but I think between the mayor, the council, and the CFO we are ready to make those difficult decisions.

The author is a city councilmember representing District Ward 2.

DC leads a just cause

By Gary Tischler t’s official. Let the weddings begin.

As of today, March 9, gay men and women could get married in the District of Columbia, and many of them probably did.

Officially, same sex marriage was legalized in the district on March 3, when same-sex couples could get a marriage license in district court and many, many of them did, from the District of Columbia and elsewhere, states where same sex marriage is not legal, the number of which still constitute a large majority in the United States.

Still, the issue of gay marriage passed a gauntlet in the District of Columbia that seemed insurmountable at one time in a jurisdiction where Congress, which had veto rights over the District budget, routinely insisted that antisodomy laws remain in place.

That might seem a thing of the past, but the climate for legalization of gay marriage and gay rights and discrimination is still a stormy Photo by Jeff Malet one. For all the celebration and sighs of relief and it’s-about-time commentary that erupts whenever a jurisdiction legalizes same-sex straight people is alarmingly high. And there is marriage or equivalent rights, there’s always an always the religious fringe whose hatred of gay event, a fight, a comment, a slur, a legal battle Americans, or gay people in general, appears to or maneuvering that reveals just how far gays know no bounds. have yet to go to achieve rights that to them and That’s why, for instance, the Supreme Court to most reasonable people seem just. is set to deliver a free speech verdict, no less, To many religious organizations and instituon the fate of rabid (there’s no other word for tions, same-sex marriage threatens their beliefs their cruel use of speech) anti-gay protesters and threatens the family, an ill-defined word in who routinely show up at military funerals with these contemporary times where divorce among

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hate-filled signs like “God Hates Your Tears” and “Thank God for Dead Soldiers” (among milder examples). The groups, members of Kansas’ Westboro Baptist Church, believe that 9/11 and U.S. military deaths in Afghanistan and Iraq are God’s punishment on America for tolerating gays in America. Needless to say, they are not fond of same-sex marriage, either.

A family of one dead soldier who sued the

protesters and initially won a $5 million verdict is appealing a U.S. district appeals court decision that overturned the verdict on First Amendment grounds, saying that the signs had “imaginative and hyperbolic rhetoric” which was protected.

Meanwhile, Virginia Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli II, who had toned down his ultra-right rhetoric during the recent election campaign, has written letters to Virginia higher education officials asking them to back off policies against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, causing a furor among students on public university campuses.

And the unworkable and painful “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy about gays in the military remains in place, even though some of the highest ranking officers in the military have spoken out against it.

All of these landmark efforts on same-sex marriage, legal rights and recognition are essentially about making gays and lesbians a part of mainstream America, a notion that absolutely terrifies anti-gay forces. If gay people have the same visible rights and place as other members of the community, it becomes impossible to marginalize them with slurs, rhetoric, oppression, discrimination and open hateful acts. If gay men and women come into the community light in terms of equal rights and responsibilities, it forces bigots to slink into the dark, where they belong.

opinion/Calendar Barry Censure sobering but necessary

By Gary Tischler

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istory isn’t always made with thunder and lightning, loud speeches and drama. Marion Barry, a political legend in his own time, four-time mayor and sitting Ward 8 councilman, was censured unanimously by all of his colleagues on the city council on March 2 and stripped of a committee chairmanship and membership on another without fanfare and clamor, accept for the almost pleading voice of Barry himself as he tried to unsuccessfully stave off the actions of the council.

It was quiet in there. Barry was the only one to speak against the action which was brought forward on a prosaic, long day of legislative activities that seemed, reading them on paper, to be mostly ceremonial, detailed and required activities. Before the sanctions, which occurred between the hours of 3 and 4 p.m., the council chamber was a scene of mostly comings and goings, discussions and whispering.

After the votes, one man who had watched on the screen monitors outside in the hallway shook his head. “That was hard,” he said. “Real hard. But it was necessary.”

If you lived here for a long time, you lived here in the Marion Barry age because while Barry was mayor of the District of Columbia for 16 years, he seemed at times to live in your head or on the local newscasts constantly. The crack cocaine sting, the Vista Hotel, the trial, the jail trip was history in the eye of the storm, but so were the memories of his days as a young upstart, organizer, activist and his peerless political gifts.

But now, on this Tuesday afternoon, Barry was about to be sanctioned after a special investigation by noted Washington attorney Robert S. Bennett. The investigation, launched at the behest of the council, was pro bono on the part of Bennett and came in the wake of accusations that Barry had steered a contract to his then-girlfriend and taken a part of the money, which he said was a repayment of a loan. At the time, it was yet another unseemly, vulgar, high-profile controversy involving Barry, who was already trailed by troubles with paying his income tax and other rumors.

This one stuck, because whether you call it a loan or a kickback, the money matters surrounding the contract were serious enough to for possible prosecution and serious enough to lead to the unprecedented sanctions. What this means is that no sitting city council member had ever been sanctioned by his colleagues before throughout the relatively brief history of home rule. It was also a powerful moment in the recent political history of the District.

Barry had held the city in a kind of thrall with his political skills, his charisma, his brash confidence, his brand of populism that no amount of scandal and controversy, not even a jail term, could seem to dent. Barry was always as politician who could fill a room until it was about to explode, with his mere presence. Every one that ever challenged him politically pretty much got swept away.

But that wasn’t the case on the day of censure. Just before the council gathered together, Barry and his colleagues Kwame Brown, Yvonne Alexander and Tommy Wells shared as joke on the dais their heads held back in loud laughter. A man approached Barry with the time-honored greeting of “Mr. Mayor.” Other

council members gathered around a just-arrived Channel 9 reporter. A woman moved through the seats handing out a business card for a Recall Fenty Web site.

Things got very quiet when council Chairman Vincent Gray convened the afternoon meeting to take action on the sanctioning of their colleague Marion Barry. Gray reminded everyone of the seriousness of the matter — he at least seemed to have a sense that this was unvisited territory for the council. “We are here to take action against Mr. Barry, who was a four-time mayor, who has served this city for many years,” he said.

The votes went by so swiftly, you weren’t sure you heard them. When Gray called for discussion on the sanctions against Barry based on the recommendations of Bennett’s report, there was no discussion. When he called for discussion on stripping Barry of his chairmanship of his committee chairmanship and membership in the finance committee, there was none. Nor were there any contrarian murmurs from the chamber, which was only three fourths filled, nor were there demonstrators on the steps outside. Barry was alone.

There was, in the end, only the initial roll call of yeas and nays. Half the council members appeared to vote yea, but the result was the same. Some were emphatic in their response, others mumbled or lowered their heads There were no nays. There was just Barry, trying to explain himself, pleading, speaking softly, but with some passion and it was hard to listen to.

He called Bennett’s findings unfair, inflammatory, accusatory. “This isn’t justice,” he said.

“That’s not due process. You expect that in Russia, in Iran, somewhere else.”

He spoke at some length after both motions, to no avail. He seemed often reduced to being a pleading plaintiff in a cause he knew was lost. He said that the report “reduced Marion Barry 40 years of service to a petty thief … to a Southeast hustler.”

Listening to the 73-year-old Barry speak was to hear the muted roar of a lion in winter, a man suffering from what many would judge to be self-inflicted wounds. It was a kind of diminishing no more so than when he told Ward 4 Councilmember Muriel Bowser that he had first seen her as a seven-year-old girl. Near the end of his last defense, he looked at Gray, and said “you don’t want to be known as the person who took away Mr. Barry’s due process away from him. You’re too good a person. I know you better than that. I love you.”

There was no reply to that. There was just silence, the call of the vote, the next thing.

Reaction was muted. He was defended in Ward 8, and by people who remembered the considerable good he did as well as the divisive, racial collateral damage he often caused.

Mostly, people shook their heads, and few suggested the action was not deserved or legitimate.

In Adams Morgan, one long-time defender and admirer of the former mayor had little to say.

“Times change,” he said.

Barry himself, who might yet face legal action, said that this would make him an even better councilman for his constituents.

Who’s to know? Drinks and money have been lost counting Barry out or betting against him.

But time will tell and times have changed.

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Through April 4 Rejoice, Sweeney Todd fans: the demon barber of Fleet Street is back at Signature Theatre, with a brand new staging of Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece. $30. 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets online at www.sig-online.org.

March 12-14 50th Annual Washington Home and Garden Show Say goodbye to winter and welcome in spring when the Washington Home & Garden Show brings its breathtaking bouquet of beauty to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This year’s show will also include six unique indoor & outdoor vignettes. Participating exhibitors such as Plow & Hearth and Pottery Barn.

801 Mount Vernon Place. $12 adults, $5 kids 6-12. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

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March 10-12 The Bingo Long Traveling All Stars and Motor Kings Michael Bobbitt, local playwright and artistic director of Adventure Theatre, wrote this captivating adaptation of the book by William Brashler. This mesmerizing new musical is the untold story of the struggles of Negro League Baseball players during the late 1930s.

Ira Aldridge Theatre, 2455 Sixth St. $10. 7:30 p.m. Call 202-397-7328.

March 21 Charlie Barnett’s cool jazz band, Chaise Lounge, will be performing with a full orchestra, the Capital City Symphony, at the Atlas Performing Arts Center under the baton of Maestra Victoria Gau. 1333 H St. N.E. $20. 5 p.m. Call 202-399-7993.

March 24 The Age of Stupid, presented by Georgetown University and Worldwatch Institute Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in the devastated future world of 2055, looking at old footage from 2008 and asking why didn’t we stop climate change when we had the chance. Inter-Cultural Center Auditorium, 37th & O Streets. Free. 7 p.m.

See page 24 for our picks from the festival.

Dining: March 12 Introduction to the Best Wines of Northern and Central Italy Hosted by Jay Youmans, Master of Wine. This class offers an introduction to the grapes and regions of northern and central Italy. Look forward to tasting and discussing the most exciting Italian wines from regions such as Piedmonte, Lombardy, Veneto, Tuscany, and more. Above Bell’s Wine & Spirits. 1821 M Street. Tickets are $85. For additional information email info@capitalwineschool.com.

March 13 Vidalia will begin serving 24-course meals to six diners at a community table in its wine bar on Friday and Saturday nights. This three-hour dinner will be prepared in view of customers by Executive Chef RJ Cooper. Cooper describes the event as an interactive way to experience Vidalia, a combination “tasting and cooking class.” 1990 M St. For more information call 202-659-1990.

March 21 Cooking for One Cooking Class Sometimes cooking for yourself can be as satisfying as preparing for a party. Learn to treat yourself to well-prepared, delicious meals, as well as quick and handy tricks. This is a handson class, and best of all, you’ll get to enjoy the day’s offerings! From 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $75. For more information visit www.prosinthecity.com.

March 14 Photo Safari and Tour of the National Gallery of Art. Hosted by architectural photographer E. David Luria, learn how to photograph art, sculpture, and the exquisite architecture inside and outside the museum without the use of flash or a tripod on this unique photo journey. 2-5 pm. Tickets are $45. For more information visit www.nga. gov.

In Country: March 12 Italian Wine Dinner at Market Salamander Discover the secrets of pulling mozzarella and making fresh pasta. Enjoy an evening of food and wine with a cooking demonstration

by Chef Todd Gray of Equinox Restaurant in Washington, D.C. 200 West Washington St., Middleburg. $48. 7 p.m. Call 540-687-8011.

March 14 James Goldman’s “The Lion in Winter” Pieces of Eight Lab Theatre savage comedy about one of history’s most famous dysfunctional families has survived two award-winning film adaptations and thousands of stage versions. High school students are encouraged to attend this talk-back performance.

Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. $10. 2 p.m. Call 703-489-9126.

March 14 “Antique Tea Strainers, The Artful Life of Collecting” Join us for tea and a presentation by Angie Neel, who started collecting antique porcelain tea strainers in 1999. She now has over 400, some of which are the rarest examples in existence. Learn the insights of putting together this collection while enjoying delicious tea and sweets. On display will be over 100 antique porcelain tea strainers. 6474 Main St., The Plains. $22. 2 p.m. Call 540-253-9797.

March 17 Everybody’s Irish on St. Paddy’s Day. A great reason to have a get-together and celebrate with good food, family and friends. Middleburg Community Center, 300 West Washington St. $10. 6 p.m.

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Media sanctuary: George at the Four Seasons

By Claire Sanders Swift n an economy where small luxuries win the day, George at the Four Seasons salon lands high on the list of places to go that cost that extra dollar but are worth every penny. Just ask some of George’s well known clientele, including Nancy Pelosi, Norah O’Donnell, Jamie Gangel, Kathleen Matthews and Chris Matthews (men go too), Maureen Dowd, Desiree Rogers and so many more. Or ask Rick, who schedules appointments. He’ll take care of you along with everyone else who works there.

Why would a national media consultant be writing about a Georgetown hair salon? Because it’s Georgetown’s best kept secret — a mecca for headliners and legends from near and far for all people.

And when you walk in, regardless of who you are, they make you feel like a star and you walk out looking like one.

I came across George’s when I needed my hair touched up for a black tie party, having just moved back here from NY and Los Angeles. Omer Cevirme, known for his signature blow dries (He’s made Washingtonian’s Best list a few times), blew my hair to sleek perfection. I met my husband later that night and the rest is hair history. Omer did my hair for my wedding and has for every special occasion since, including baby christenings, showers, and birthdays to come. I just feel fabulous when I leave, along with so many of George’s loyal followers.

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But when I ask George, for whom the salon is named, to comment, he says no, it’s all about the talented people who work with him, the Omers of the world who make people like you look and feel so good. George Ozturk and his wife Deniz run things with a few of their handsome sons (they have five sons and three are in the business) and have been open since 1986. George says People

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and W magazines have hounded him for interviews but he’s not budging an inch. In this town of so many names, George’s understated way is comforting. He’ll never confirm or deny his list of clientele. What happens at George’s stays at George’s.

A few more important tips: Minh gives the best pedicure in town, I swear. Good luck getting an appointment — she’s booked solid, but try. Her colleagues are good too. And Carl Ray,

who does make-up like you read about in glamour magazines, gives that extra touch that might win you that award you were talking about.

He’s always booked for weddings, black ties or something at the White House. A few years ago, I walked in and there was Rory Kennedy, having a touch up at Carl’s booth before the premiere of her film on Helen Thomas. She looked fabulous by the way. Shh.

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All in all, George’s is a place where Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives, and just plain moms (and dads), share one beautiful thing: our comfort and our vanity. At your fingertips, you’ve got Washington’s best blow dries and color treatments of a lifetime, the best manicures, pedicures and a make-up job that might give you that extra ratings point or vote you were searching for. In the end, my

favorite part about George’s is that everybody is somebody when you are there, and when you walk out, you feel that way.

George at the Four Seasons Salon is located at in the Four Seasons Hotel at 2828 Pennsylvania Ave. Contact the salon at 202-342-1942.

All Things Media is a monthly column. Contact claire@clairemedia.com with comments.

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Do you ever wake up and feel, whoa, yesterday was just a dream, right? That is just how Percy Jackson feels about last summer while ending his seventh grade year. In “The Sea of Monsters,” the second book in Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series, Percy has not been attacked by monsters this year. All he has to remind himself that it was not a made-up theory is a picture of Annabeth, a half-blood he befriended last year. That all changes when at the end of a P.E. class, he is a fugitive, again. This year his friend, Grover the satyr, is missing and Chiron, the activities director, is blamed for a crime — hurting Thalia’s tree, a tree that protects Camp Half Blood — which he didn’t do. In this book, Percy has to sneak off to save Grover and the only place half bloods are safe from a horrible fate.

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Maryann Forward was all Hollywood glam Sunday night at the Red Cross Oscar party. She looked elegant in her one-shoulder coral Bill Blass dress. She was red carpet perfect!

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Buy the best of the best! “How can I avoid buying a condo that I’m not going to be happy in?� — L.T., Florida Dear L.T.: This is a question that all buyers should ask themselves! My advice is to do your homework before you sign a contract! Look at the condominium records and documents. Be informed by finding out as much as possible about the association before you buy.   Real estate professionals are one of the best sources of information. But be aware that not all realtors are alike! Having the right knowledge can make a difference of thousands of dollars out of your pocket over the life of your ownership. Look for credentials, that indicate that the realtor has earned and is maintaining a high level of expertise. If possible, use a realtor who’s been recommended to you. Find someone who knows all the differences between single-family homes and condominiums.   The board of directors can provide all the legal documents of the association. Also, one of the best ways to see the interactions between the owners and the board is to attend one of their meetings.   Talk to the residents to get the “flavor� of the association you’re considering. Knock on a few doors, tell them you are a prospective buyer, and ask if they have time to answer some questions about living in their community.   The management company, like the realtors, must maintain their credentials with continuing

education. Find out which duties they perform and which are performed by other contractors.

Does management attend all board meetings?

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Do they provide 24/7 service to the residents?

How often do they inspect the property?   The lending institution and title company will help you decide how to buy and ensure you receive a clear title. Your realtor should know the institutions with the lowest interest rates.   An attorney can review the association’s Articles of Incorporation, declaration, bylaws, amendments, regulations, management contract and the collection policy. Some of these documents are in legalese and difficult to understand.   The association’s insurance agent will tell you how much the association carries, what it covers, and help your agent determine what you need to cover. It’s a good idea to just have the association’s agent talk directly to your agent.   The association’s accountant can advise you about the current operating budget, year-end financial statements, long-range financial plan, reserve fund study/plan, investments, and the percentage of delinquent owners.   The financial, political and legal conditions of the community association can affect the quality of life and value of the property. Take advantage of the expertise of qualified professionals so you can make the best possible decision about your new home and lifestyle. Look at the whole picture!

“Kay, the balconies and decks in our building are only accessible through our individual units.

Our board says we are going to be assessed for repairs to the damaged balconies. Some of us don’t have any damage. Shouldn’t the owners of the damaged balconies be the only ones assessed?� — J.M., Florida Dear J.M.: Associations have common areas and limited common areas. A common area might be something like a park, a pool, or a street. A limited common area might be a part of the lawn that’s fenced off for the use of a particular unit owner. This issue is important for maintenance, repair and replacement responsibility. The financial ramifications of these differences can be enormous!   One reason for confusion is because people have a certain impression of their rights when they own a single-family dwelling and don’t realize that many rights are altered when they become part of a multi-family condominium complex. Single-family dwellings have property lines between lots and it would be outrageous to think that one homeowner must repair his neighbor’s deck! Condominium units have boundaries that determine what is owned and maintained as the common property and what is owned by a specific individual owner.   The association must determine whether maintenance, repairs, and replacements of all the elements on the property are the owners’ or the association’s responsibility. The declaration

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dictates these financial responsibilities. Some declarations state that an owner is responsible for the maintenance and repair of an item, but that the association is responsible for its replacement! There are at least three sections in the declaration to consider: 1. The first is a section that describes and states the ownership of the common areas.

2. Another section states that each owner has exclusive and irrevocable license to use and occupy the limited common areas and facilities and states what those areas are.

3. Another section defines the differences between the association’s and the unit owners’ responsibilities for providing maintenance, repairs, and replacements of common and limited common areas. This section must not be confused with ownership and use.   The answer to your question about the balconies in your building is to determine the responsibility for their ownership, maintenance and replacement. In order to do that, you may even need the advice (or interpretation!) of the declaration by an attorney. Because there can be so many different versions of responsibility in condominium living, you need to be very clear that you understand your association’s governing documents. If it is determined that balconies are association responsibility to repair, then all owners can be assessed according to their percentages of ownership. Needless to say, condominium ownership is a unique form of divided responsibility!

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Georgetown Home Design Solutions: Reviving Dead Space

By Michelle Galler

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he owners had lived in Europe and loved old buildings, their secrets and surprises.

They decided that Georgetown was the perfect place to find the right convergence of a period architecture, space with good “bones” and character that would be a suitable canvas for their creation. Together with their architect, Christian Zapatka, a champion of and expert in period Georgetown buildings, they pursued their quarry.

Their hunt took them through myriad clapboard row houses and brick Georgians until they happened upon their “crumbly cottage,” the dark, dowdy little 1810 Federal that they knew would unfurl into a spacious, light-filled beauty.

The potential lay, in great part, in its semidetached orientation, with three exposures. Zapatka, an expert in keeping the period aspects of a house intact while giving it a fresh 21st-century makeover, gutted the entire house and then carefully put it back together, weaving together traditional crown molding and woodwork and reclaimed hardwood flooring, with updated lighting and modern space planning.

His greatest challenge was to create another entire level of livable space. Typically attics yield a treasure trove of reclaimable space, but in this case, it needed to be squeezed out

from a four-foot earthen, windowless crawl space. His team dug deep, moving another five feet of earth, much of it by hand. Changing an earthen dungeon into a inviting living area is a challenge, and not every basement is a good candidate for finishing. Key considerations for conversion include controlling moisture, adding ventilation and light, and finding a way around

houses are musty, dinghy affairs, proper planning, new products and architectural expertise yielded an additional 600 square feet of living space that includes a gourmet kitchen/family room, an office/guest room, a new full bath and a landscaped yard.

Walls of creamy curly maple cabinets hide a flat screen television and stereo equipment and

Before and after photos by Christian Zapatka

Michelle Galler is a realtor with TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty, an interior designer and antiques dealer who resides in Georgetown’s West Village. If you have resolved a Georgetown design challenge that would be of interest to our readers, contact Ms. Galler in care of The Georgetowner.

Before and after photos by Christian Zapatka

hanging drain lines, ductwork and wiring. Added challenges stem from digging around what was once the original kitchen, judging from the huge masonry fireplace, of a 200-year-old building.

Although many finished basements in old

provide plenty of storage. An open floor plan, a sparkling stainless steel mosaic backsplash, skylights, limestone floors and countertops and abundant high-efficiency windows make one forget that this was once a subterranean space.

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Images of Cowgirl Creamery by Jeff Malet

By Robert Sacheli

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s the manager of Cowgirl Creamery’s artisan cheese and wine store at 919 F Street, Erica Skolnik literally has a world of cheeses to offer her customers. The Penn Quarter shop has its roots in the West Coast, with Cowgirl Creamery started in 1997 in Point Reyes Station, California, north of San Francisco. From the beginning, the company’s mission was clear: besides crafting its own cheeses, it would focus on small producers, support sustainable agriculture, and carry mostly domestic products.

“We look for cheeses that are really unique,” says Skolnik, noting that the Washington store stocks many regional cheeses that aren’t carried in Cowgirl Creamery’s two California retail outlets.

Wines also play an important part in the Cowgirl Creamery mix. “We knew from the start that the store would sell wines,” which made their appearance a few months after the shop opened in June 2006. Here, too, small producers get an emphasis, with vintages selected for their compatibility with cheeses. “We don’t have super-rich, tannic wines,” Skolnik explains. Instead, the shop offers “nicely balanced, ready-to-drink wines,” the kind of choices to take home after work or pick up on the way to a party — along with some interesting cheeses, of course.

As you’d imagine, Erica Skolnik has plenty of sound advice on making the most of those interesting selections, and she offered a pro’s tips on pairing some of her favorite cheeses with wines and food.

“This is a great time of year for seasonal cheeses,” she says of the late-March, early-April period, with small farmsteads timing their production to the spring lactation cycles of their animals. With an appropriately green rind, St. Pat is a seasonal cheese released annually on March 17. Made by the Cowgirl Creamery in Petaluma, CA (one of the company’s two facilities), this certified-organic, soft cow’s milk cheese is “a great sign of spring to come.” Mellow and soft, St. Pat is wrapped in nettle leaves to bring out the grassiness inherent in the milk. It goes well with a sauvignon blanc, and Skolnik suggests the 2008 vintage from Napa’s Emmolo winery. “It’s also an excellent cheese for rosés,” she says, and notes that the 2008 Domaine de la Courtade L’Alycastre from Provence is an apt choice.

“You’d want something sweet, but not too sweet,” to go with St. Pat, with fig jam or nectarine preserves filling the bill. Hummus, olives, and prosciutto can also be teamed with the cheese.

Meridian is another seasonal cheese, which makes its appearance in mid-April. From the Rainbeau Ridge farm in Bedford Hill, NY, this ash-covered goat cheese is creamy, lightly flavored, and spreadable. Try it with a drizzle of

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cover local honey. Meridian can be served with drier whites or a sparkling Vouvray (Skolnik likes the version from France’s Domaine Champalou) and it makes a picnic wine and cheese combination “that’s a lot of fun.”

Cheesemaker Brad Parker of Pipe Dream Farms delivers his Ashed Log to downtown Washington from Greencastle, PA. This threeweek-old goat cheese has a flaky, light texture with hints of citrus fruit. “It’s really delicious,” says Skolnik. Pair it with a fruity, lighter red wine, or a Pine Ridge chenin blanc-viognier from Napa Valley.

Cowgirl Creamery’s signature cheese is MT TAM, a triple-cream cheese made with organic cow’s milk from the Straus Family Dairy in Petaluma and named for the Bay Area’s Mount Tamalpais. “It has a buttery, mellow, earthy flavor, reminiscent of white mushrooms,” says Skolnik.

Its high fat, creaminess, and texture can balance different styles of wines, from a cabernet sauvignon to syrah to a buttery, crisp chardonnay.

“It’s an ideal cheese for wine, especially sparkling wines,” she adds. Skolnik likes to serve the cheese with a Spanish fig jam or spicy plum or sweet peach chutney from the Virginia Chutney Company in Washington, VA. Piedmont is a sheep’s milk cheese from Everona Dairy in Rapidan, VA, and with its nutty, slightly earthy flavor, “it’s a really great wine cheese.” Add Linden Vineyard’s 2007 Claret from Virginia, a crusty baguette, and some thinly sliced salami, “and you’ve got a match made in heaven.”

“I really like Cave-Aged Marisa,” says Skolnik. With a semi-firm texture and high butterfat content, this sheep’s milk cheese offers some sharpness and nutty flavors. Made by Wisconsin’s Carr Valley Cheese Company, the cheese goes nicely with the “full, rich, slightly chocolaty” ForeFront cabernet sauvignon from Pine Ridge winery. Try it with a spiced summer fruit, such as apricots.

A sheep’s milk cheese from Sardinia, Fiore Sardo resembles “a young Pecorino,” and this semi-hard variety offers a “nutty taste and a hint of orange peel.” A Spanish Tempranillo is a good choice to accompany it, according to Skolnik, since the red wine “is a little peppery and will being out the zest in the citrus notes of the cheese.” Serve it with membrillo (a Spanish quince paste), Serrano ham, or prosciutto de Parma “for a nice Italian–Spanish plate.”

Pleasant Ridge Reserve from Uplands Cheese Company in Dodgeville, WI is a cow’s milk product described by Skolnik as a firm, Gruyere-style cheese, similar to a French Beaufort. Sharp and a bit nutty, it’s a savory cheese that stands well on its own or can complement a charcuterie platter. Sinner’s Punch, a syrah/cabernet sauvignon blend from Washington state’s Giant Wine Company is Skolnik’s pick for this cheese.

Cheese is one area where getting the blues is welcomed. “A lot of people like to experiment with blue cheeses and wines,” says Skolnik, and they can work with rieslings, Sauternes, or a zinfandel.” One of her favorite blues is the robust Crater Lake Blue from Oregon’s Rogue Creamery.

For Skolnik, matching the distinctive characteristics of cheese and wine to enhance each other is a delectable adventure. There are what she terms “great safe pairings,” but it’s clear that the more intriguing combinations of flavors are those that can lead to the bigger rewards.

Luckily, the process of discovering those unexpected interplays is a delicious one.

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The Proof’s in the Drinking: A Sommelier’s Suggestions

Sebastian Zutant

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ebastian Zutant made his mark as a sommelier at D.C.’s Komi and Rasika restaurants, and now as wine director of Proof at 775 G Street in Penn Quarter, he commands a cellar of more than 1,200 selections. He shared some suggestions on wine and food for the almostspring season.

“We’re in flux between seasons and wines now,” he said, “and we’ve left the cassoulet and foie gras behind.” His customers want to eat and drink a bit lighter, and so the 2007 Rhones, particularly from the north, are among Zutant’s choices.

He characterizes them as “ripe on the palate” but “leaner.” Italy’s 2004 vintage is “absolutely fabulous,” and Zutant favors its Tuscans over bottles from the Piedmont.

“Burgundy is perfect for now,” he says, and its “lingering mushroom flavor in the background” makes it a good choice to accompany mushroom risotto. Earthier mushrooms such as porcinis, black trumpets, and chanterelles are “all fantastic” when paired with Burgundy. And if you’re lucky enough to score some truffles, Zutant reminds that a barolo makes a classic pairing.

Rare duck breast is a favorite of Zutant’s (its rich medley of flavors make it “the food version of Italian wine”) and notes that a higheracid nebbiolo or sangiovese goes great with the meat.

For starting out a meal, Zutant says “the world is waking up to raw fish and tartares,” which call for a dry, crisp white. He points to Austria’s grüner veltliner as “a beautiful aperitif wine” with high acid and lemon-lime and green apple notes. “It’s a rich breakout from the norm.”

“I’m a big fan of Asian-based flavors, like pa-

paya salad, which can be matched with something clean and fresh.” He suggests Alsatian whites and Rieslings, both dry and semi-sweet; a Chenin Blanc from the Loire might be “a little bit earthier” selection for a starter wine.

Don’t overlook a sparkling product such as an Italian prosecco or a Spanish cava as a prelude to a meal. Zutant is particularly fond of the sparkling wines from Charlottesville’s ThibautJanisson vineyards, pronouncing their blanc de blanc “truly delicious.” (The Obamas drank a Thibaut-Janisson sparkling chardonnay at their first state dinner.)

Zutant has some very specific views on wine and cheese pairings: “People get bogged down with big red wines” thinking that a hefty dry choice is best for cheeses. “There’s a lot of delicacy in cheeses,” he emphasizes, noting that the goal is “to complement, not beat down the flavor of the cheese.”

For example, he suggests a rich Champagne as an accompaniment to a composed cheese course. He’s also teamed cheeses with some seemingly unlikely beverages: Gouda with Madeira, blues with a Piedmontese brachetto, and creamier cheeses with spiced Belgian white beers.

Zutant offers some liberating final advice: “Stop thinking that red wine goes with steak and white with fish,” noting that there is a range of choices that can be made with food. “People should drink what they love. “And,” he adds, “don’t be afraid to ask for a sommelier’s help — most of the time we’re not jerks.” — Robert Sacheli

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performance

Kennedy CEnter enters its “Golden Age”

By Gary Tischler

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arc Kudisch sounded psyched.

“We’re all eager to bring this play to Washington,” Kudisch, a Broadway musical veteran who has also appeared at the local Signature Theater, said in a phone interview from Philadelphia. “Washington is such a great theater town and the audiences here are so responsive, they’re so sharp. So I for one can’t wait to see what happens.”

Kudisch is part of the cast of “Golden Age”

by Terence McNally, which kicks off “Nights at the Opera,” a three-part, five-week presentation by the Kennedy Center in which three of McNally’s plays, all of them with opera themes or focuses, will be performed concurrently on three Kennedy Center Stages.

In addition to “Golden Age,” the festival also includes “The Lisbon Traviata” and “Master Class,” which will star Tyne Daly as the legendary diva Maria Callas. “Golden Age,” which just completed a world premiere run at the Philadelphia Theater Company, is by far the most newsworthy of the three offerings. A new play by the prolific McNally, it propels and perhaps bookends McNally’s currently theatrical passion for opera.

Kudisch, who has experience with opera and shares McNally’s fascination, has in fact

Marc Kudisch as Antonio Tamburini and Jeffrey Carlson as Vincenzo Bellini in “Golden Age.” Photo by Mark Garvin.

made his mark in Broadway musical theater, although that’s not what he initially set out to do. Originally from Hassenback, NJ, he came to New York as a dramatic actor. “I’d never seen

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myself as a singer,” he said, “had no intention of doing musicals. I did off-Broadway a lot.”.

That is, until Birdie. “I got cast as Conrad Birdie, in the Tommy Tune revival of ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ and toured with it,” he said. “That sort of set me on my way.” And then some: “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Bells Are Ringing,” “The Wild Party,” “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” “9 to 5,” Sondheim’s “Assassins,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “A Little Night Music,” the Signature’s cutting edge musical “The Witches of Eastwick” and as Vincent Van Gogh in “The Highest Yellow.”

“You can really tell how the people that are creating, writing, and composing musicals today are going in new directions,” Kudisch said.

“In some ways, that’s what ‘Golden Age’ is all about, except that the characters are Rossini and Bellini and the creative artists who inhabit the world of opera in Paris in 1835. They’re thinking about the same things, new music, how it will be greeted by critics, other artists.”

“Golden Age” is about back-stage doings at the premiere of Bellini’s opera “I Puritani.”

Rossini will be heard from and we also hear the Puritani quartet, the four singers who are the stars of the opera, one of them played by Kudisch. “It’s a very personal thing for McNally, and we and he learned a lot from the run in Philly.”

Kudisch thinks the festival is a great idea.

“You get a chance to see what I think is some of McNally’s best work,” he said, “and it’s a focus that tells you a lot about his career.”

“Golden Age” will be at the Kennedy Center’s Family Theater March 12-April 4. “The Lisbon Traviata” will be at the Terrace Theater March 20-April 11 and “Master Class” will be at the Eisenhower Theater March 25-April 18.

Upcoming performances: • There’s new material from playwright Neil LaBute, who tackles contemporary American contentions with gusto, clarity and the impact of a punch in the mouth.

LaBute’s latest, “Reasons to be Pretty,” comes to the Studio Theater, which has become a go-to theater with LaBute’s work, and completes his trilogy exploring contemporary obsessions with vanity and physical beauty, which began with “The Shape of Things” and “Fat Pig,” both hits at the Studio.

“Reasons to be Pretty”, directed by David Muse, opens March 24 at the Mead Theater.

• Could there be a more provocative and tempting title than “Andy Warhol: Good for the Jews”?

Especially if you’re Jewish, or follow all things Warhol.

The D.C. Jewish Community Center has you covered on both issues, with the very same oneman show written and performed by Josh Kornbluth, the popular San Francisco-based monologist who had a hit with “Citizen Josh,” through March 21.

The show is based in part on a ground-breaking exhibition of silk screen portraits of prominent Jewish figures by Warhol in 1980, an exhibition which can be seen in the DCJC’s Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery.

• “Porgy and Bess,” George Gershwin’s landmark, truly American opera, opens the Washington National Opera’s spring portion of its 2009-2010 season March 20-April 3, with such stirring American classic songs as “Summertime” and “Porgy.” [Read Vera Tilson’s interview with conductor John Mauceri on our Web site, www.georgetowner.com.]

DC goes Green: Environmental Film Festival Highlights

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By Amanda Gokee

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s global warming has clearly been a hot topic in recent news, this year D.C.’s own Environmental Film Festival will return for its 18th annual season. Boasting a queue of 155 films, the festival will have showings at over 50 venues around D.C., including museums, embassies, libraries, and local theaters. And, even as this showcase has grown to be the best of its kind in the U.S., it doesn’t fall short on local flavor.

Speaking of which, make sure to show up with an appetite; food is a big part of the festival this year, with films that cover everything from organic produce to world hunger to sustainable farming practices.

To kick off the festival, make sure to attend the launch party, set to take place on March 10.

The event will have music, film clips, raffle and a silent auction. If you’re feeling really lucky, you could win a trip to Ecuador or London! $10.

Warner Building Atrium (1299 Pennsylvania Ave.), 6:30 p.m.

“The Green House: Design it, Build it, Live it.” If you’re looking for local inspiration to go green, look no further. In the world premiere of this film, you will see the design and building of a house in McLean, VA from the groundbreaking to the finishing touches. The hook? It’s completely carbon neutral. March 17. $10. E Street Cinema (555 11th St.), 7 p.m.

The film “Colony” chronicles the mysterious disappearance of bees and beehives all across the country. Known as Colony Collapse Disorder, this startling trend is captured through the stories of veteran beekeepers and newbies alike, struggling to save the bees and their business. But it’s not just the beekeepers that are in trouble — bees are essential in sustaining our own food supply. March 18. $10. AFI Silver Theater (8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD), 7:15 p.m.

“Nora!” is the story of one of Washington’s own, chef and restaurateur Nora Pouillon. Nora was going organic before it was on everyone’s plate; in 1999 her restaurant, Restaurant Nora, was certified not only organic but also biodynamic. Now, it is a popular spot for environmentalists and politicians alike. Since its inception, only three other restaurants have become qualified organic. Feast on that! March 23. Free. International Student House (1825 R St.), 7 p.m.

Classical music is endangered, but not due to apathetic listeners. “The Music Tree” is a captivating film that highlights the plight of the Brazilwood (pernambuco) tree, highly coveted for its red dye. The tree’s wood is also used to create violin bows and other instruments. Recently however, exploitation of this species has pushed it to the edge of extinction. The film features several prominent violinists and cellists who are dedicated to protecting the pernambuco, as it is essential to the sound and quality of their music. These musicians, among others, have established funds aimed to preserve the trees, and so far 500,000 been planted. But will these efforts be able to save both the trees and the music? March 26. Free. Carnegie Institution for Science (1530 P St.), 7 p.m.

For more information and complete film listings, visit www.dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org.

Pictured Left Josef Albers, “6 and 3,” (1931).

Top right, “Homage to the Square: Glow,” (1966). Bottom right “Rolling After,” (192528). all from the Hirshhorn’s collection

way I feel about hearing someone playing scales on the piano. It’s useful, but rarely exciting.

There is no doubting Albers’ importance in his role as teacher. Albers was a Bauhaus member from 1920-1933. Fleeing Hitler and coming to the U.S. to the incredibly important art campus at Black Mountain College (North Carolina), Albers was a founding director. Some of the greatest figures in mid-century art in America found their way to Black Mountain, either teaching or in its student programs. By art, I mean those working in all disciplines: John Cage, Stefan Wolpe, Willem de Kooning, Merce Cunningham, Buckminster Fuller, Robert Duncan, Charles Olson and many more. One of the most important schools of poetry in the U.S. is known as Black Mountain poetry. In 1950 Albers became chair of the Department of Design at Yale University.

Albers’ students, including Rauschenberg, Noland, Nevelson, Bolotowsky and Judd fill the last two galleries with paintings, constructions, and sculptures.

I have never seen Kenneth Noland and Robert Rauschenberg hanging next to each other so amicably! Not to be missed are some wonderful works by Anni Albers, wife of Josef. (Through April 11.)

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t the Hirshhorn Museum, “Innovation and Inspiration” is a perfect title for the exhibition focusing on the work and teaching of Josef Albers. Albers is known for his work on color theory, but I for one have never felt color fits into any theory, as it is so subjective in effect. Nevertheless, Albers had and continues to have an enormous effect on the way color is perceived in everyday use. If you look at his color exercises you see the colors we see around us in everyday life, whether in the home, or office, or other public spaces. Albers is far more influential than Martha Stewart!

Albers’ dynamic early graphic work had nothing to do with squares within squares, and in the pieces on view he experimented with type usage. He also used work that implied dimension through linear perspective, something Albers would not wholly abandon. In addition, a few landscape lithographs that are unremarkable represent his earliest work. There is also a self-portrait by Albers that is pure Kokoshka. It is surprising to see even a glimpse of expressionism in the exhibition!

Assemblages by Albers incorporating glass and metal/wire/paint/nails/mesh/imitation pearls from the ’20s look contemporary.

“Window Picture” has beautiful, rich, expressive color. “Grid Mounted Squares” is glass/ iron/wire and again uses deep color, quite unlike later Albers. Modestly sized, these works are like modern stained glass windows.

What follows of Albers work is mostly his endless “Homage to the Square.” I have been looking, and sometimes not been looking, at Albers for almost 50 years, and there is sometimes a surprise. Yet I often feel about the squares the

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It’s steeplechase season!

Your guide to Virginia’s

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spring races

By Kathy Corrigall

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erhaps it was a friendly wager over a pint of ale after a rigorous day of fox hunting through the Irish countryside. No one is quite certain, and history is vague as to the outcome. What we do know is that the sport of steeplechase, with its roots firmly embedded in fox hunting, began over 250 years ago when Cornelius O’Callaghan challenged his neighbor and fellow horseman, Edmund Blake, to a match race from St. John’s Church in Buttevant to St. Mary’s Church in Doneraile, County Cork, Ireland. Taking the most direct route from point to point, or in this case steeple to steeple, the four and a half-mile contest on horseback required that the horsemen traverse challenging fences, ditches, stone walls and other obstacles found in the terrain. The sport derived its name from this early “chase” from steeple to steeple, and

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the obstacles that the riders had to overcome as they raced through the countryside evolved into the hurdle and timber fences we see on today’s steeplechase courses.

Steeplechase eventually made its way to the

United States in the 1800s, becoming a popular sport particularly on the East Coast. Today, the National Steeplechase Association, located in Fair Hill, MD, is the official sanctioning body of steeplechase horse racing in America. Races are generally classed as either a hurdles race or a timbers race. Hurdle races usually cover a distance slightly over two miles, with horse and rider leaping over obstacles that are constructed of natural or synthetic brush-like material standing four feet, six inches tall at their highest point. Timber races, typically longer in distance and considered more difficult than hurdles, are run over wooden rail fences of varying height, which are not as forgiving.

Horses participating in steeplechase must be thoroughbreds, a minimum of three years of age, and registered with The Jockey Club.

This year, more than twenty race meets and point-to-points will be run in Virginia, giving spectators ample opportunity to experience this exciting sport. Enjoyed not only for the thrill of the race, steeplechase is the perfect occasion to tailgate with friends, engage in some merrymaking, and enjoy the beautiful venues that so graciously open their gates to race fans and horse lovers of all ages. For many, the races are an annual tradition that is eagerly awaited as soon as winter temperatures give way to more temperate weather.

Attracting more than 50,000 spectators each year to Great Meadow in The Plains, the Virginia Gold Cup Races is one of the most popular and highly anticipated springtime events in the Washington, D.C. area. Saturday, May 1 marks the 85th running of the event, which this year flaunts an impressive total purse of $185,000 that will be shared among four hurdle races and two timber races, including the prestigious $75,000 Virginia Gold Cup. While fashion tends to run the entire spectrum at most steeplechase events, the Virginia Gold Cup is

renowned for its spectators looking as if they’ve just stepped out of the pages of Town and Country or been dressed personally by Ralph Lauren.

Hats atop perfectly coiffed hair rival those seen at the Kentucky Derby, which, coincidentally, is run the same day. Not surprisingly, corporate events on Members Hill, as well as tailgate gatherings along the rail, often reflect the same sense of impeccable style; gourmet fare, fine linens, china, silver, and flower arrangements with every petal in place. Make sure you arrive early enough to catch the Jack Russell Terrier races and spend some time on vendor row shopping for that perfect rail-side gift.

If you prefer steeplechase on a slightly more intimate scale, mark your calendar for the 89th running of the Middleburg Spring Race Meet on Saturday, April 17. Glenwood Park, located in Middleburg — the heart of hunt country — will open its gates at 10 a.m. to welcome race fans to the oldest sanctioned steeplechase event in Virginia. Unobstructed panoramic views of the racecourse ensure that spectators won’t miss a hoof beat. Make sure you bring your camera, as you are guaranteed photo opportunities you’ll not want to miss. The Temple Gwathmey, one of the country’s oldest hurdle races and featured event at this meet, boasts a $50,000 purse this year. Six additional races — three over hurdles, two over timber, and one training race on the flat — round out the day’s total purse of $140,000.

Between races, take a break from your picnic or tailgate and make your way over to the paddock area where you can check out the flurry of activity as the horses warm up and await their jockeys for the next race. This event promises a day of great racing against the backdrop of the upscale country elegance Middleburg always delivers.

The Virginia Gold Cup and Middleburg Spring Races are just two of the many steeplechase events held each year in Virginia. In ad-

Mark your calendar! dition to race meets sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association, many area hunt clubs organize point-to-point races at various locations throughout the Commonwealth. Whether your calendar permits you to attend a race meet or point-to-point, be assured that neither will disappoint.

Some things to consider as you plan for your day at the races: • Races run rain or shine, although in cases of severe weather, they may be cancelled. Check the Web site or phone the contact number for your particular race if you are unsure as to whether the event will be held.

• Consider fashion and comfort as you determine your attire for the day. While the tendency is to consider fashion first — and understandably so — the weather, of course, should be the primary factor in determining your selection.

Early in the season, when chilly temperatures may prevail, ladies may want to consider slacks and a stylish blouse with a tweed blazer. In warmer weather, steeplechase races are the ideal occasion to show off that perfect little sundress.

If you’re considering heels, think wedge heels.

Stilettos and spike heels will make for a difficult and unpleasant time on the turf. Hats, of course, are always in style, so go for it, don’t be shy.

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and a blazer, although at particular events, some may choose a sport coat and tie. If the weather seems uncertain, remember to bring appropriate outerwear.

• If invited to a tailgate, be sure to ask your host what you can bring. Beverages and desserts are always welcome, and if by chance you’ll be engaging in some friendly wagering at the tailgate, don’t forget to bring some cash.

Corporate gatherings are generally catered, so just arrive and enjoy the fun.

• Allow ample time to arrive at your destination. Traffic in and around race venues will more than likely be somewhat congested, so allow extra time.

How fortunate we are to have access to a sport so entrenched in history and steeped in tradition. Take a moment and imagine all that goes into this effort — the support of the owners, the untiring work of the trainers, jockeys and grooms, and the skill and athletic prowess of that magnificent animal we call the horse. As you raise your glass to toast a day at the races, listen carefully, and in the distance, you just may hear the steeple bells of St. Mary’s Church as Mr. O’Callaghan and Mr. Blake race to the finish.

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ollowing is a sampling of the race meets and point-to-points scheduled for the spring of 2010. For a complete list of Virginia’s 2010 steeplechase events, visit the Virginia Steeplechase Association’s web site at www.vasteeplechase.com.

Warrenton Hunt Point-to-Point Saturday, March 13, 12:30 p.m.

Airlie Race Course Warrenton, VA 540-219-1400 Piedmont Fox Hounds Point-to-Point Saturday, March 20, 1 p.m.

Salem Course Upperville, VA 540-687-3455 Bull Run Hunt Point-to-Point Sunday, March 21, 12:30 p.m.

Brandywine Park Culpeper, VA 703-866-0509 Orange County Hunt Point-to-Point Sunday, March 28, 1 p.m.

Locust Hill Farm Middleburg, VA 540-687-5552 Old Dominion Hounds Point-to-Point Saturday, April 3, 12 p.m.

3:27 PM

Ben Venue Farm Washington, VA 540-364-4573, 540-636-1507 Loudoun Hunt Point-to-Point Sunday, April 11, 12:30 p.m.

Oatlands Plantation Leesburg, VA 703-777-8480, 540-338-4031 Middleburg Spring Race Meet Saturday, April 17 1 p.m.

Glenwood Park Middleburg, VA 540-687-6545, 540-687-6595 Fairfax Hunt Point-to-Point Sunday, April 18, 1:30 p.m.

Morven Park Leesburg, VA 540-687-0611 Middleburg Hunt Point-to-Point Sunday, April 25, 1 p.m.

Glenwood Park Middleburg, VA 540-454-2991, 540-687-6069 Virginia Gold Cup Races Saturday, May 1, 1 p.m.

Great Meadow The Plains, VA 540-347-2612 —K.C.

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Your Dining Guide to Washington DC’s Finest

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

Open seven nights a week.

Jackets required.

Complimentary valet parking. www.1789restaurant.com

Bistro Francais

3000 K St NW

3124-28 M St NW

Come and enjoy contemporary Thai cuisine & Sushi bar deliciously prepared at Bangkok Bistro. The restaurant’s decor matches its peppery cuisine, vibrant in both color and flavor.

Enthusiasts say we offer professional, prompt and friendly service. Experience outdoor sidewalk dining in the heart of Georgetown.

(One block from Georgetown Lowe’s theatres)

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

Open for lunch and dinner.

Sun.-Thurs.11:30am - 10:30pm Fri.-Sat. 11:30am - 11:30pm

Georgetown introduces Washington’s first “Dumpling Bar” featuring more than 12 varieties.

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

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

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

Open dailyfor breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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

And now with its Wine bar, you can enjoy “appeteasers”, full bar service, complimentary wine tasting every Tuesday and a new Private Room. The regular menu is always available.

Open everyday.

Lunch & dinner.

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CHADWICKS

HASHI RESTAURANT

3205 K St, NW (est.1967)

1073 Wisconsin Ave., NW Hashi Sushi Bar

Cafe Milano specializes in setting up your private party in our exclusive dining rooms. Our detail-oriented staff also will cater your corporate meetings & special events at your office, home or other locations. Check out our website for booking information or call 202-965-8990, ext. 135.

Cafe Milano is high on the restaurant critics’ charts with excellent Italian cuisine & attention to service. Fresh pastas, steaks, fish dishes, & authentic Italian specialties. Lunch & dinner. Late night dining & bar service.

A Georgetown tradition for over 40 years, this friendly neighborhood restaurant/saloon features fresh seafood, burgers, award-winning ribs, & specialty salads & sandwiches. Casual dining & a lively bar.

Daily lunch & dinner specials. Late night dining (until midnight Sun.Thu., 1A.M. Fri-Sat) Champagne brunch served Sat. & Sun. until 4P.M. Open Mon-Thu 11:30A.M.-2A.M. Fri-Sat 11:30A.M.-3A.M.Sun 11A.M.-2A.M.Kids’ Menu Available. Located ½ block from the Georgetown movie theatres, overlooking the new Georgetown Waterfront Park

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(The Latham Hotel) 3000 M St, NW Internationally renowned chef and restaurateur Michel Richard creates magic with fresh and innovative American-French Cuisine, an exceptional wine list and stylish ambiance.

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

Open for Dinner.

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

Valet parking.

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BISTROT LEPIC & WINE BAR

3251 Prospect St. NW

1039 31st Street, NW

Captivating customers since 2003 Café Take a stroll down memory lane.

Bonaparte has been dubbed the “quintes- Serving Georgetown for more than 35 years - Since 1974 sential” European café featuring award winning crepes & arguably the “best” Chef Jean-Claude Cauderlier coffee in D.C! Located in sophisticated A bit of Paris on the Potomac.

Georgetown, our café brings a touch Great Selection of Fine Wines Fresh of Paris “je ne sais quoi” to the neighMeat, Seafood & Poultry Chicken borhood making it an ideal romantic destination. Other can’t miss attributes Cordon-Bleu *Duck Salmon, & Steaks Voted Best Dessert-Pastry in are; the famous weekend brunch every Sat and Sun until 3pm, our late night town, The Washingtonian Magazine weekend hours serving sweet & savory FULL BAR crepes until 1 am Fri-Sat evenings & the alluring sounds of the Syssi & Marc jazz Open Daily from 11:30 a.m. Open Late ‘til 1 am on Friday & duo every other Wed. at 7:30. We look Saturday night forward to calling you a “regular” soon!

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3251Prospect St, NW

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DAILY GRILL

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

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Our Special 3 Rolls $10.95 Monday- Friday 12-5PM All rolls are seaweed outside! (any kind of combienation) Tuna Roll Salmon Roll Shrimp Roll Avocado Roll Cucumber Roll Asparagus Roll White Tuna Roll Kanikama Roll Spicy Tuna Roll Spicy Salmon Roll (No Substitution, togo, or extra sauce)

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FILOMENA RISTORANTE 1063 Wisconsin Ave., NW One of Washington’s most celebrated restaurants, Filomena is a Georgetown landmark that has endured the test of time for almost a quarter of a century. Our oldworld cooking styles & recipes brought to America by the early Italian immigrants, alongside the culinary cutting edge creations of Italy’s foods of today, executed by our award winning Italian Chef. Try our spectacular Lunch buffet on Fri. & Saturdays or our Sunday Brunch, Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner. www.filomena.com (202) 338-8800

FAHRENHEIT Georgetown 3100 South St, NW Restaurant & Degrees Bar & Lounge The Ritz-Carlton, As featured on the cover of December 2007’s Washingtonian magazine, Degrees Bar and Lounge is Georgetown’s hidden hot spot. Warm up by the wood burning fireplace with our signature “Fahrenheit 5” cocktail, ignite your business lunch with a $25.00 four-course express lunch, or make your special occasion memorable with an epicurean delight with the fire inspired American regional cuisine. www.fahrenheitdc.com 202.912.4110

M | STREET BAR & GRILL & the 21 M Lounge 2033 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036-3305 M Street Bar & Grill, in the St. Gregory Hotel has a new Brunch menu

by Chef Christopher Williams Featuring Live Jazz, Champagne, Mimosas and Bellini’s. For Entertaining, small groups of 12 to 25 people wishing a dining room experience we are featuring Prix Fixe Menus: $27.00 Lunch and $34.00 Dinner.

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Celebrating over 29 years of keeping bellies full with good food and thirsts quenched with tasty beverages.

Jetties serves freshly-made sandwiches, and houses a salad bar.

Indoor & outdoor seating. Open every day of the week, Jetties is a great for lunch and dinner.

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Jetties serves 25 flavors of ice cream. Freshly made coffee is served, too.

Including: Miller Lite bottles for $2.25 each

Parking Available on Foxhall Mon.-Fri. 11am-9pm.

Sat & Sun 9am-9pm.

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Panache Restaurant 1725 DeSales St NW Tapas – Specialty Drinks Martini’s Citrus - Cosmopolitan - Sour Apple - Blue Berry Summer Patio – Open Now! Coming Soon.

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La Chaumiere 2813 M St. Northwest, Washington, DC 20007 Whether it’s a romantic dinner or a business lunch, enjoy wonderful Boudin Blanc, Fresh Dover Sole Meunière, Cassoulet or Pike Quenelles by the fireplace in this unique “Country Inn”. Chef Patrick Orange serves his Award Winning Cuisine in a rustic atmosphere, where locals and celebrities alike gather. La Chaumiere also offers 2 private dining rooms with a prix-fixe menu and an affordable wine list.

Washingtonian’s Best 100 restaurant 28 years in a row. www.lachaumieredc.com

SEA CATCH

Established in 1991, Peacock Cafe is a tradition in Georgetown life.

Lovers of history and seafood can always find something to tempt the palette at the Sea Catch Restaurant & Raw Bar. Sea Catch offers fresh seafood “simply prepared” in a relaxed atmosphere. Overlooking the historic C&O Canal, we offer seasonal fireside and outdoor dining. Private party space available for 15 - 300 Complimentary parking Lunch Monday - Saturday 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner Monday - Saturday 5:30pm - 10:00pm Closed on Sunday Happy Hour Specials at the Bar Monday - Friday 5:00pm -7:00pm www.seacatchrestaurant.com

The tremendous popularity of The Peacock Happy Day Brunch in Washington DC is legendary. The breakfast and brunch selections offer wonderful variety and there is a new selection of fresh, spectacular desserts everyday. The Peacock Café in Georgetown, DC - a fabulous menu for the entire family.

Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 10:30pm Friday: 11:30am - 12:00am Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00am Sunday: 9:00am - 10:30pm (202) 625-2740

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Eclectic American cuisine, Coupled with enchanting views of the Potomac River make Sequoia a one of a kind dining experience.

Smith Point has quickly become a favorite of Georgetowners. The Washington Post Magazine calls Smith Point “an underground success” with “unusually good cooking at fair prices.” Chef Francis Kane’s Nantucket style fare changes weekly, featuring fresh combinations of seafood, meats, and farmers market produce.

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

Town Hall is a neighborhood favorite in the heart of Glover Park, offering a classic neighborhood restaurant and bar with contemporary charm. Whether its your 1st, 2nd or 99th time in the door, we’re committed to serving you a great meal and making you feel at home each and every time. Come try one of our seasonal offerings and find out for yourself what the Washington Post dubbed the “Talk of Glover Park”Make a reservation online today at www.townhalldc.com

Offering a dynamic atmosphere featuring a mesquite wood fire grill, sensational drinks, and renowned River Bar. No matter the occasion, Sequoia will provide an unforgettable dining experience. www.arkrestaurants.com /sequoia_dc.html (202) 944-4200

Open for dinner Thurs- Sat from 6:30 pm-11pm. www.smithpointdc.com (202) 333-9003

Lunch: Mon-Fri- 11:30am -5:00pm Dinner: Mon-Thur 5-10pm. Fri & Sat 5-11pm. Sun-5-9pm. www.theoceanaire.com (202) 347-2277

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Peacock Cafe 3251 Prospect St. NW

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SETTE OSTERIA 1666 Conn. Ave at R St. NW (Dupont Circle) Edgy. Witty. Casual.

THE patio near Dupont Circle for peoplewatching. Pizza masters bake delicious Neapolitan thincrust pizzas in a wood-fire oven.

Menu favorites include pastas, salads, lasagnas, Italian specialty meats and cheeses, and lowcarb choices.

Daily specials, Lunch & dinner. Late night dining & bar service. www.SetteOsteria.com

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Zed’s 1201 28TH St, N.W. ETHIOPIAN IN GEORGETOWN Award Winning Seafood | Poultry | Beef Vegetarian Dishes also available 100 Very Best Restaurants Award 100 Very Best Bargains Award Also, visit Zed’s “New” Gainesville, Virginia location (571) 261-5993 At the Corner of M & 28th Streets 1201 28th Street, N.W. Email: zeds@zeds.net (202) 333-4710

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FOOD & WINE

Rumor has it: Free Wine

By Shari Sheffield

umor has it among “the trade” (that’s wine industry speak for people who work in the industry) that there is a group of local wine lovers who taste wine every Saturday — for free. Want to get in on the action?

There are three great inexpensive ways to taste wine in the District: wine stores, local grocery store chains and wine bars/restaurants. The following is a list of recommended places that offer free or inexpensive tastings locally.

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Grocery Stores: Whole Foods in Georgetown on 2323 Wisconsin Ave. has periodic in-store wine tastings for free called “Wine on Wednesdays” from 5 to 7 p.m. The store often offers wine samples, along with a bite of their favorite food pairing.

On March 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. there will be a “Wine Basics” class held in the 1440 P St. Whole Foods store for $15. To register contact tim.hayes@wholefoods.com. $15 will be collected at the door.

Harris Teeter and Trader Joe’s have local stores with a surprisingly wide selection of wines from around the world, given their limited wine department space. Wine importers and distributors do free in-store tasting periodically at both chains. Call the store you are interested in visiting to check the date of the next scheduled wine tasting.

There is also a rumor that the new Social Safeway being built on Georgetown’s Wisconsin Avenue has planned a large wine department. [Editor’s note: It’s true. Current renovation plans include a expansive wine section, staffed by two experts.]

Wine Shops:

This Washington institution has since 1933 exuded the impression of a liquor store that sells wine. They offer daily tastings and have a knowledgeable, albeit intimidating wine staff. Beginners may not appreciate the curt reception and the “I don’t have a lot of time to spend with you” wine education, but knowledgeable wine enthusiasts will do fine here. Come for the free tastings and a chance to sample wines you may not get exposed to otherwise.

DeVinos, 2001 18th Street This trendy wine shop is located at the lower tip of Adams Morgan.

It’s a fun place to stop in to quickly select a bottle to go with Friday night dinner at home or on your way to a Saturday evening party when you are the one bringing the wine. Their selections run heavy on South American and Italian reds. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They offer free tastings Thursday and Friday evenings from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The Wine Specialist, 215 M Street This store has a great selection of Old and New World wines, a surprising amount of half bottle selections and some unusual finds (try a gewürztraminer from Italy and a red zinfandel from Australia). The staff is friendly and enthusiastic for you to taste. Their next tasting is being planned now for Italian wines on March 12.

Check their Web site for a calendar of upcoming events or call the store at 202-833-0707.

Restaurants: Cork Wine Bar, 1720 14th Street If you can tear yourself away from people watching, Cork offers several wine flights each weekend. On our recent visit they offered four wine flights, ranging in price from $10-15, which consisted of French and Italian wines including prosecco, southwestern French

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whites and a red wine flight made from montepulciano d’Abruzzo.

Cork also has a retail wine store located up the street that offers daily tastings weekdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m.

Bistrot Lepic and Wine Bar, 1736 Wisconsin Ave The venerable French bistro located at the top of Georgetown offers free tasting every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m., and all wines by the glass are half price Wednesday to Monday 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Some parting tips: Most wine shops have one or two days a week they have bottles open for complimentary tasting. Call around to local shops near you to check their schedules to verify tastings are being held and which day.

Sign up for your favorite store’s wine department e-mail notices. You will often be the first to learn about in-store or special tastings.

Don’t be afraid to talk to the person serving the wine. They are usually the wine distributor representative or importer responsible for placing the wine in the store. They get paid to educate you and stir up interest in the wines they offer free samples of, so use them as a source of information. Ask them where they will be doing their next in-store tasting. If you have more questions or don’t have time to get all your questions answered, ask them for their contact information or business card.

Use the dump bucket! It’s okay to spit and/or pour the wine out into the dump bucket, especially if you are going to be driving around afterward.

And one last tip: enjoy!

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Walter Nicholls on Thai Tuna Salad

Love Long, Live Longer

By Walter Nicholls hanks to the Royal Thai Embassy, I’ve reawakened a lost appreciation for canned tuna — one of Thailand’s principal exports.

But tuna didn’t take me to Thailand. A few months back, as a food journalist and guest of the government, I traveled to Bangkok and points south and saw for myself what a terrific job the Thais have done in the eco-friendly conservation of natural resources and the revitalization of mangrove forests that in years past had been devastated by fish farming. I found the tuna salad of my dreams, and far more, at Bangkok’s legendary Mandarin Oriental hotel.

As it turns out, every day at 6 p.m. staff members of the Mandarin deliver a small cocktail amenity to the hotel’s orchid-filled guest rooms, placing the nibble beside the daily tropical fruit display. One evening, this dressing drink hors d’oeuvre may be a pretty coddled egg or, perhaps, a rich duck liver pate. Another day, think sushi. To ensure that the

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rotating roster of 15 cocktail amenities is up to MO’s exacting standards, every four months Executive Chef Norbert Kostner gathers together his staff for a testing and tasting workshop.

And that’s where hotel Chef Enrico Froehnel introduced the group to his unexpected Thai tuna salad.

One afternoon at poolside, Chef Kostner explained that “We needed something different and here we have a perfect fusion of American and Thai with refreshing flavors that explode in the mouth and then bring harmony.” Granted, there is lots of chopping involved. But Froehnel’s exceptional seafood spread, loaded with taste sensations of kaffir lime and lemon grass, is worth the effort. To start: grab a can of good tuna.

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5 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice A few drops hot sauce, such as Tabasco A few drops Worcestershire sauce 1 pinch freshly ground pepper 1 pinch salt 1 teaspoon maple syrup 1 six-ounce can tuna, drained and finely shredded

Combine all ingredients, except the shredded tuna, in a large kitchen bowl and mix until well blended. Add the shredded tuna and mix again. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for two hours. Serve with melba toasts, rice crackers, or sliced baguette.

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ike most health information these days, there seems to be a great amount of confusion when it comes to vitamins. And rightly so — it can be challenging to know what to take, how to take them and why. Personally, it seems as though it’s a guessing game for most people and in turn, some people are taking full cocktails of pills daily, while others are skeptical to take any.

Why the confusion? True for any scientific matter, as we gain more evidence, what we believe changes. Take vitamin E, for example. In the ’90s, vitamin E was touted as a miracle antioxidant that was protective against cardiovascular diseases. Cancer and health experts advised everyone to take additional vitamin E along with their daily multivitamin.

Recently, this information has been rescinded and the medical community has denounced any benefit of supplementing with vitamin E aside from the DRI (Daily Reference Intake) set by the Institutes of Medicine, even suggesting potential detrimental effects of extra supplementation.

The latest information recommends focusing on naturally occurring vitamin E from foods such as nuts, seeds and vegetable oils, which has shown to be safe and effective, without the potential risks vitamin E supplements provide.

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Another question about supplementation concerns the multivitamin. Is it a good or bad thing? While it’s generally accepted that a multivitamin can have its place in everyone’s diet, by no means should it be insurance for healthy nutrition (no, you cannot eat a diet of fast food and revive yourself each day by taking a multi).

There can be many ways a multivitamin can fall short. The first issue is with absorption. If you find a multivitamin with 100 percent of the DRIs, it does not necessarily mean you will be absorbing 100 percent of each vitamin.

There are a couple of factors at work in absorption. When we look at vitamins, we basically break them down into two groups: the fatsoluble vitamins — A, D, E and K — and the water-soluble vitamins B and C. In order for the fat-soluble vitamins to be absorbed, bile, which is excreted from the liver, is needed to help absorb and store these vitamins. To initiate this process, some fat needs to be eaten with these vitamins to signal to the liver to excrete bile.

Water-soluble vitamins are much more easily absorbed, but can just as easily be lost through excretion in the urine.

Then then we get to problems with competition for absorption. Think of it as a perfect situation for each vitamin: to be properly escorted and absorbed though the body, vitamin D and calcium need one another. That’s why milk is fortified with vitamin D. However, calcium hinders the absorption of iron. Assuming you are taking a multivitamin with minerals as well, some vitamins aren’t going to be absorbed fully.

(If you are taking extra iron, you may want to note that iron needs vitamin C to be absorbed, so taking it with a glass of OJ can help). The bottom line here is to note that proper nutrition can’t be found in a pill, even if the label says it will provide you with 100 percent of the DRI. Quality, whole foods are needed to ensure your body gets enough of the essential vitamins and minerals. But as a back up, a multivitamin should always be taken with some food, preferably something with a little protein and fat, and

a full glass of water.

The latest in dietary research brings attention to vitamin D. In 2007, Time magazine declared vitamin D one of the top 10 medical breakthroughs of 2007. An abundance of studies that bring forth the vital properties of vitamin D have surfaced since then. From nearly every type of cancer to common colds, autoimmune diseases, diabetes and heart disease, vitamin D seems to play a role in prevention, survival and recovery. It almost seems too good to be true, except in this case, the numerous amount of research backs this vitamin up. The Vitamin D Research Council (www.vitamindcouncil. org) does a great job linking published scholarly studies to the numerous diseases studied along with vitamin D. The major problem with vitamin D, often referred to as the sunshine vitamin (since our skin can produce it from the sun), is that many, if not most of us, aren’t getting enough.

“Its an evolving science,” says Washington Center for Weight Management’s Jan Gagen, a nurse practitioner who has had her vitamin D levels tested and believes in supplementation.

“Basically everyone is in agreement that most Americans are deficient.”

The evolving question is: by how much?

In light of strikingly convincing research supporting vitamin D, new standards are needed, as most scientists and practitioners believe the requirement currently set at 400 IUDs is significantly too low. Gagen currently takes between 4,000-5,000 IUDs daily.

“Looking at vitamin D and cancer research, it is ideal to stay above 50 ng/mL [of circulating vitamin D, known as serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D] to prevent against cancer and the reoccurrence of cancer,” says Gagen. While normal ranges can start as low as 25-30 ng/mL and can be indicated through a simple blood test, it all depends on where you and your physician feel comfortable about where your level should be.

In the meantime, supplementing your multivitamin with extra vitamin D seems to be the general consensus of the medical community. The Canadian Cancer Society was one of the first to issue a recommendation to all of its citizens in 2007 to take 1000 IUDs daily. The Institute of Medicine’s Food and Nutrition Board has been reviewing the convincing data on vitamin D and plans to come with a report on vitamin D in summer 2010.

With all this new information, it is important to tell your primary care physician what you are taking and ask for their recommendations. Be sure to list off everything you take, even if you only take it occasionally. Supplements can powerfully influence nutrition and because we get them over the counter, we often think they can do little harm — this couldn’t be further from the truth! There are a variety of biochemical reactions that occur with each supplement you take and it can be easy to unknowingly take a supplement that acts against a medication. Certain vitamins like vitamin K should be limited and monitored to people on a blood thinner like coumadin (warfarin) due to its blood thinning properties. Other supplements like gingko can block absorption of certain medications, especially blood pressure medication, thus hindering their effects. Be cautious for every new supplement you take and check with your health care provider.

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hile it’s not always advised to supplement with individual vitamins, it is important to eat a diet rich in quality whole, unprocessed foods. Choose a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to ensure you are getting an ample supply of vitamins and minerals. Here’s a quick glance at vitamins:

Vitamin A: Promotes vision and eye health, healthy maintenance of cells in the body’s inter-surface linings (intestinal tract, respiratory linings, etc.) and skin. It also functions in both cellular and embryonic development and reproduction, immune function and bone growth. Note: there are two sources of vitamin A, the active source that comes from animals, and the inactive source, known as beta-carotene, which comes from plants.

Best sources (Active): liver, milk, eggs (Inactive): look for colorful fruits and vegetables such as carrots, cantaloupe, sweet potatoes and spinach Vitamin Bs: The B vitamins are what we call coenzymes.

They function as catalysts activating chemical reactions. They consist of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, pantothenic acid and vitamin B12.

B vitamins work in every cell and have many different functions to make chemical processes occur. They have major roles in energy metabolism (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, and biotin work with carbohydrates, fats and proteins to release energy). Folate and vitamin B12 are necessary for new cell production and working with cellular DNA. Vitamin B6 is essential for protein production.

Best sources: Thiamin: seeds and legumes (especially sunflower seeds, black beans and peas), tuna, asparagus, mushrooms, spinach Riboflavin: calf’s liver, mushrooms, venison, mushrooms, spinach Niacin: mushrooms, tuna, chicken breast, asparagus, salmon Vitamin B6: bell peppers, spinach, bananas, tuna Folate: dark leafy vegetables (especially romaine lettuce, spinach, collard greens), asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower and lentils Pantothenic Acid: mushrooms, cauliflower, broccoli Vitamin B12: animal products, specifically calf’s liver, snapper, venison, shrimp, eggs, milk, poultry Vitamin C: Helps to protect against cellular damage, formation and maintenance of tissue protein (collagen), supports immune system function Best sources: Papaya, bell peppers, broccoli, strawberries and oranges Vitamin K: Fuctions to promote blood clotting and bone health Best sources: green leafy vegetables especially spinach, kale collards, brussels sprouts, broccoli, asparagus — E.S.

Feature

The Birth of the Computer, in Georgetown

By Donna Evers

“The Tabulators,” courtesy of Shorpy.com.

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ashingtonians may be surprised to know that the first computers were invented right here in Georgetown, and if you go to 1054 31st Street (now Canal Square), you will find a plaque marking the place where Herman Hollerith’s Tabulating Machine Company was located at the turn of the last century.

It all started when the federal government ran into problems taking the national census in 1880. The process took too long and was full of mistakes. So in 1886, the U.S. Census Office decided to hold a contest to see who could come up with a better system.

Herman Hollerith would have seemed an unlikely winner of such a contest when he was in grade school in Buffalo, NY. He had such a hard time in school that he used to hide from his teacher. His German immigrant parents took him out of school and got him a tutor, and this helped him realize his amazing potential. He entered college at the age of 15 and got a degree in mining engineering at the age of 19. Eventually, he got a doctorate from Columbia University, where he wrote his thesis about a very special invention of his, an electric tabulating machine.

He got the idea from his girlfriend’s father, who told him about the French jacquard weaving machines which were set up with punch cards to automatically weave intricate repetitive

patterns. Hollerith created his own punch card system of tabulation, and got a patent for the invention in 1889. When he entered the census office contest, his sample census took a fraction of the time of his nearest competitor. So instead of seven and a half years to do the U.S. census,

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Hollerith finished the initial count in six weeks, with the final tabulations completed in two and a half years. Better yet, he saved the government $5,000,000, which was a huge sum at that time.

In 1896, Hollerith started the Tabulating

Machine Company. The first factory employed mostly women, who worked on their individual tabulators in a large open room. These women were called “computers,” because that was their job description. Hollerith’s business thrived, and his machines were sold to countries around the world for census taking. His fortunes grew, too, and he built a grand mansion in Georgetown at 1617 29th Street, overlooking the Potomac River.

By the way, the home, which stayed in the family for 80 years, was on the market recently for $22,000,000.

While his magical machine was a big success, other innovators came up with similar inventions. He merged his company to diversify and broaden its hold on a diminishing market. When Herman retired in 1921, his successor, who happened to be a marketing ace, merged the company again and changed its name to International Business Machines. Yes, that’s IBM, otherwise known as Big Blue. And so, our own Herman Hollerith, the child who couldn’t spell in elementary school, went on to become the father of the modern computer, an invention that has made a revolutionary impact on the way we live and work.

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Return of the Kings — and the Queen of Soul Larry and Shawn King were back again in D.C. for “An Evening with Larry King and Friends,” the Larry King Cardiac Foundation’s Annual Gala at the Ritz-Carlton, March 6. The fun and fundraising was smoothly stirred with glitz and some Jewish one-liners. Honorees Don Graham, Washington Post Co. chairman, Michael Heisley, Heico Companies founder, and Elizabeth Nabel, M.D., president of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, mixed freely with presenters Redskins owner Dan Snyder and sportscaster Jim Gray along with Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., actress Jane Seymour and Larry Flynt of Hustler Magazine.

King recalled that he and Shawn had lived in McLean for years, communicating “with Democrats and Republicans through interpreters.” Snyder acknowledged Redskins general manager Bruce Allen in the room and seemed relieved to wisecrack, “It’s his party now. Don’t blame me, blame him.” Eddie “Elvis” Powers and comedian Cathy Ladman shook things up, and Aretha Franklin, not having sung here since the Obama inaugural, closed the night belting out her hits. -Robert Devaney

Far Left: Tanya Snyder, Don Graham, Dan Snyder, Larry King and Shawn Southwick-King Center: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul Top right: Larry Flynt with wife Liz

Shock and Awe as Lenten Devotion — and Pure Art — at the National Gallery ”Masterpieces created to shock the senses and stir the soul,” proclaims the National Gallery of Art of its “The Sacred Made Real: Spanish Painting and Sculpture, 1600–1700.”

“This landmark reappraisal of religious art from the Spanish Golden Age includes 11 paintings

by Diego Velázquez, Francisco de Zurbarán, and others, displayed for the very first time alongside 11 of Spain’s remarkable polychromed (painted) sculptures, many of which have never before left Spain and are still passionately venerated across

the Iberian Peninsula in monasteries, churches, and processions,” the catalogue tells us.

Watson Place Celebrates 50 Years The grounds of 3900 Watson Place housed a cattle farm in pre-Civil War days. In 1960 the new complex was heralded as the epitome of “mid-century modern” by architect Harry M. Prince, who designed New York’s Carlyle Hotel. Notable occupants have included hostess Perle Mesta, General Curtis E. LeMay and Ambassador to Japan Mike Mansfield. On Feb. 29, Phillip Sfreddo and fiancée Johanna Salazar hosted a party attended by Ward 3 City Councilmember Mary Cheh. She termed the complex an ”urban oasis” and presented a council resolution honoring the co-op and its residents, who enjoyed an elegant buffet prepared by Chef Hakki of the Westchester Restaurant and cabaret music provided by “resident troubadours” former Chief of Protocol Jim Symington and his wife Sylvia.-Mary Bird

Produced during the Spanish Counter-Reformation, these works of art retain their power for the religious and non-religious alike as hyperreal reminders of the divine spark within human creativity. The show runs through May 31 at the East Building; this is its only stop in the U.S. -RD

Left: Ambassador of Spain Jorge Dezcallar, the National Gallery’s deputy director Franklin Kelly, Teresa Valente, wife of the Spanish ambassador, Doña Cristina, Infanta of Spain, younger daughter of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía of Spain, and show curator Xavier Bray in front of “The Crucifixion,” centerpiece of “The Sacred Made Real” exhibition, at Feb. 24 reception.

Top: After Pedro de Mena -- “Mary Magdalene Meditating on the Crucifixion” (late 1660s)

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James Symington (former U.S. representative from Missouri prominently featured in Ken Burns’ “The Civil War”) and his wife entertain guests

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St. John’s Thanks Pre-school Founder With a Hoedown

“. . . But It Wouldn’t Be MakeBelieve, If You Believed in Me”

The St. John’s community celebrated Jean Rainey, leader of the “founding mothers” and chair of the church’s bicentennial committee to establish Saint John’s Episcopal PreSchool. “Little Boots . . . Big Pursuits” -- with its Western theme -- featured an auction, buffet and down-home band in the parish hall on O Street, Feb. 20. Rainey, also a senior warden at the church, was surrounded by supporters, who thanked her for the first 10 years of the pre-school. -Robert Devaney

Paper Moon hosted a Friday happy hour and unexpected hit -- and welcome a late guest and potential future mayor: D.C. Council chair Vincent Gray, who appears to be ready to challenge Mayor Adrian Fenty in the next election. The gathering on the 31st Street restaurant was sponsored by Georgetown business, media and political groups, and was a good example of people coming together, networking and actually -- not virtually -- enjoying each other’s company. -RD

Linda Greenan, associate VP for external relations, Georgetown University; Vincent Gray, D.C. Council chairman; Rokas Beresniovas, VP of Georgetown Business Association, and Eagle Bank VP.

Susie King, Jean Rainey and Tom Cooke

ARTrageous!

Photos by Neshan H. Naltchayan

The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) held its annual gala at the museum on Feb. 27 in the dramatically lit Kogod Courtyard. Following Fashion Week in New York, the evening featured Project Runway contestant Nick Verros, who mingled with guests and took energetically to the dance floor. The centerpiece of the evening was artist Karen LaMonte’s strategically lit “Reclining Dress Impression with Drapery” mid-courtyard. Design Cuisine provided passed hors d’oeuvres and buffet stations. A full bar added to the enjoyment of live jazz by Blues Alley and dancing with DJ Menan.

Proceeds support the museum’s many free, public and family programs. -Mary Bird

Latino Student Fund Gala

The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) held its annual gala at the museum on Feb. 27 in the dramatically lit Kogod Courtyard. Following Fashion Week in New York, the evening featured Project Runway contestant Nick Verros, who mingled with guests and took energetically to the dance floor. The centerpiece of the evening was artist Karen LaMonte’s strategically lit “Reclining Dress Impression with Drapery” mid-courtyard. Design Cuisine provided passed hors d’oeuvres and buffet stations. A full bar added to the enjoyment of live jazz by Blues Alley and dancing with DJ Menan.

Proceeds support the museum’s many free, public and family programs. -MB

Mirna Amaya, Bessy Molina, Alma Cadenas-Molina, Board Chair Rosalia Miller

Nick Verros, Nini Ferguson

“Once Upon Wisconsin”

Author Dennis McKay (pictured) celebrated the release of his second novel, “Once Upon Wisconsin,” on March 4 with a happy hour and dinner party at Peacock Café in Georgetown.

“It was a special evening that I will never forget. Thank you all — my only regret is that I ran out of books!” McKay said. -Jennifer Gray

Right: Author Dennis McKay

New Yorkers Steven Kroll and Kathleen Beckett

DC Literati Launches for Public Libraries Bibliophiles packed the U Street Corridor’s Marvin on Mar. 3 for the launch of the DC Literati Society. Literati will host monthly events to support the DC Public Library Foundation’s work for libraries across the city. The launch event featured signature “Literatinis” and a preview by actor/ author Peter Birkenhead of his new memoir “Gonville.” -MB

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In the Details

Big & Beautiful

American Univ Park. Exciting Crestwood. Spacious, dramatic rambler renovation & impressive workmanship: has huge LR w/ beamed ceiling, FP beamed ceilings, natural woodwork, and bay; DR, big kitchen, 4 Brs, 4 sleek chef’s kitchen,+ fam rm; 4 Brs, Bas incl MBR suite w/ renov Ba & 3.5 Bas incl 1st flr MBR suite closet; solarium, rec rm, many updates. and au pair. $1,100,000 $939,000.

Karen Kuchins- 301-275-2255 Eric Murtagh- 301-652-8971

Ellen Sandler- 202-255-5007; Susan Berger- 202-255-5006

Sweet Home

In the Heart of it All

Bethesda/ Kenwood Forest. Walk to Dupont/ U St. The Brittany. Spacious Metro and downtown Bethesda from 2 Br, 1 Ba condo w/ renovated kitchen, this adorable TH w/ foyer, liv rm w/ hdwd flrs, fireplace, new sisal carpetfireplace and glass drs to deck, din rm, ing in brs. Walk to Dupont and U St Metros. $475,000 eat-in kitchen; 2 Brs, 2 Bas. $565,000

Pat Kennedy- 202-549-5167

Melissa Chen- 202-744-1235; Andrea Evers- 202-550-8934

Architectural Gem

Best Address

Capitol Hill. Elegant turreted Victorian TH on crnr lot, beautifully renovated w/ oversized windows, top-of-theline kitchen, period staircase, elegant mouldings, 4 Brs, 2.5 Bas incl in-law suite. Walk to Union Station. $825,000

Kalorama/ The St. Nicholas. Wonderful apt in elegant bldg has hdwd flrs, liv rm w/FP, din rm, 2 Brs, 2 Bas, balcony, laundry in unit, extra storage, separately deeded parking. Bright and open iving in great location. $815,000.

Ellen Rodin- 202-255-9411; Beverly Nadel- 202-236-7313

Susan Berger- 202-255-5006; Ellen Sandler- 202-255-5007

Green & Great Shaw: 2 Br, 1.5 Ba rowhouse has green renovation + stylish kitchen, high ceilings, hdwd flrs, deep back yrd. Walk to Metro. $469,000

Melissa Chen- 202-744-1235; Andrea Evers- 202-550-8934

History & Charm

Capitol Hill/Car Barn. End unit condo in historic Car Barn, 1 Br, 1 Ba, 2 lvls, updated in 2004: kitchen w/ granite,hdwd flrs, MBR w/ 2 W/I closets, laundry in unit. Gated Comm. w/ pool & parking. $349,000

Erin Deric- 240-599-6029