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The GeorGeTown CurrenTWednesday, March 28, 2012 Serving Burleith, Foxhall, Georgetown, Georgetown Reservoir & Glover Park Vol. XXI, No. 35

■ Field lacrosse is on the rise. Page 11.■ St. John’s tops McNamara. Page 11.■ Gonzaga junior wins hoops award. Page 11.

■ Work under way to fix Herb Cottage, Bishop’s Garden. Page 3. ■ Wilson High students look for their passions in new initiative. Page 2.

NEWS SPORTS■ Iranian native picks Woodley for his first D.C. rug store. Page 5.■ New firm enters District car-sharing scene. Page 5.

BUSINESS INDEXBusiness/5Calendar/20Classifieds/29 District Digest/4Exhibits/23In Your Neighborhood/18Opinion/8

Police Report/6Real Estate/17School Dispatches/14Sports/11Service Directory/25Theater/23Week Ahead/2

By BRADY HOLTCurrent Staff Writer

When U.S. Sen. Charles Percy lived in Georgetown, he was one of the community leaders pushing for the establishment of riverside parkland in the neighborhood. Percy organized support for a park, he solicited dona-tions, and he and his family gave generously from their own pockets. Percy died at age 91 in September, just days after the last phase of the much-delayed Georgetown Waterfront Park was completed. Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans is now advancing a long-planned measure to cer-emonially rename the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and K Street — the park’s entrance — in Percy’s honor. Robert vom Eigen, president of the Friends of Georgetown Waterfront Park, said his group first pro-

posed the idea of the “Senator Charles H. Percy Plaza” four years ago, getting positive feedback from Percy’s family and from Evans. “We all thought that the senator’s contribution was very significant to the development of that park,” vom

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Evans proposal would designate Percy Plaza

Bill Petros/Current File PhotoSen. Charles Percy is shown presenting a model of the proposed Georgetown Waterfront Park during a 2004 community meeting.

By KATIE PEARCECurrent Staff Writer

By showing up toward the end of a Kalorama candidates forum last week, Sekou Biddle and Vincent Orange gave more airtime to their two competitors for the at-large D.C. Council seat in the Democratic pri-mary. Democrats E. Gail Anderson Holness and Peter Shapiro presented contrasting images at the March 22 forum, hosted by two neighborhood groups. Alongside the measured, thoughtful Shapiro, Holness came across as sassy and outspoken.

“Big dogs get tired quick; little chihuahuas take a lickin’ and keep on tickin’,” said Holness, a pastor and lawyer who chairs the U Street/Columbia Heights advisory neigh-borhood commission. Shapiro, a D.C. native who chaired the Prince George’s County Council while living in Maryland, framed his campaign as a break from recent government corruption. “I bring to this integrity and experience and a commitment to change the leadership in the city,” he said. Biddle, Holness, Orange and Shapiro are vying for the Democratic

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At-large council candidates enter home stretch to April 3

By ELIZABETH WIENERCurrent Staff Writer

The budget battle begins, again. Mayor Vincent Gray last week proposed a $9.4 billion budget for the next fiscal year that includes no new taxes or fees, but a 2 percent increase in per-pupil funding for

schools, and local money to bring police numbers back up to a “fully funded force” of 3,900. Surrounded by a bevy of aides at Friday’s announcement, Gray seemed most pleased to announce that the proposal balances revenue and spending, without dipping into reserve funds that were drawn down during the last administration. “When we went to Wall Street in February, the mayor committed that our budget would be structurally

balanced,” said chief financial offi-cer Natwar Gandhi. “With this bud-get, I’m quite comfortable we can go back to Wall Street and make the case for stronger [bond] ratings. [That’s] truly unparalleled in the city’s history.” But as soon as the budget and a new five-year spending plan were unveiled, complaints began. Some council members and com-munity activists immediately

See Budget/Page 13

Gray budget plan draws early fire

Bill Petros/The CurrentSeven months after an earthquake damaged the Washington National Cathedral, its central tower was reopened Saturday to hundreds of visitors who climbed the 333 steps to the top. There, they looked out onto the city and watched Cathedral volunteers pull on giant ropes to play the peal bells.

V I E W F R O M A B O V E


The District’s school boundaries and feeder patterns may change by the 2014-2015 school year if the D.C. Council approves a bill Ward 3 member Mary Cheh introduced last week. The School Boundary Review Act would establish a mayor-appointed task force to study existing conditions and offer recommended changes. Cheh said that because the boundaries haven’t been comprehensively adjusted in decades, they may no longer be in line with enrollment patterns, population shifts and other factors. “We have this situation in Ward 3 where some of our schools are overcrowded, then you have situations in other [wards] where schools are under-enrolled,” said Cheh. “There are two ways to deal with the situation: You can either have new resources, such as a new middle school in Ward 3, or you can try to adjust the boundaries

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Cheh seeks review of school boundaries

■ Finance: Traffic cameras, bar hours could raise funds

Bill Petros/The CurrentMann Elementary is 75 students over capacity this school year, forcing it to use temporary classroom buildings pending a planned modernization.

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By ANNA WEAVERCurrent Correspondent

Two Wilson High School students have dreamed up a different kind of day camp that they hope will spur creativity in elementary school students. ThinkTank is the brainchild of sophomore Sebastien Navidi-Kasmai and junior Ciara Mackey, who have teamed up to plan a one-day camp for D.C. fourth- and fifth-graders on the April 16 Emancipation Day holiday. The plan is to host the event at Wilson and include

classes that aren’t typically available at schools or other camps, like floor hockey, pingpong, ceramics, acting and yoga. “Our goal is to provide a free place for kids to come and be exposed to new ideas, new activities, new things, and for them to think about things that they are passionate about and might want to do later in life,” said Navidi-Kasmai, 16. ThinkTank is just one of about 90 projects Wilson students are creating through a new initiative called The Future Project, which aims to pair young-adult professionals with

high-schoolers and help teens answer the ques-tion, “What’s your passion?” ThinkTank came out of Navidi-Kasmai’s and Mackey’s mutual interest in working with kids. As the high-schoolers delved into their passions, they decided to help younger stu-dents discover their own. Other Future Project efforts at Wilson include planting a garden that catches rainwa-ter runoff, writing and directing a multicultural musical, designing a video game to explain the U.S. health-care system, planning a trip abroad, and collecting old cameras to give to low-

income students for a photo project about their neighborhoods. The Future Project launched in 2011 at Wilson and three other high schools — two in New York City and one in New Haven, Conn. Andrew Mangino, one of The Future Project’s co-founders, said plans are in the works to expand to more schools next year. Mangino said the goal is “enabling students to figure out what they love, figure out what their vision for themselves and the world is, and then to turn that into reality.”

At Wilson High School, students look to future as part of new initiative

Wednesday, March 28 The D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department will host a meeting with neighbors to discuss its plans for a parking structure behind the Cleveland Park fire station. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. at the firehouse, 3522 Connecticut Ave. NW.

Thursday, March 29 The National Capital Planning Commission and ULI Washington will present a panel discussion on “Agents of Change: Local Perspectives on Federal Design.” Speakers will include D.C. Office of Planning director Harriet Tregoning. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in Suite 500, 401 9th St. NW. Admission is free; reservations are requested at ncpc.gov/rsvp.■ The 21st Century School Fund, DC VOICE, Empower DC, the Senior High Alliance of Parents, Principals and Educators (SHAPPE) and weactradio.com will host a meeting on “Public Education in D.C.: At a Fork in the Road.” The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Metropolitan Community Church, 474 Ridge St. NW. For details, contact Nancy Huvendick at [email protected] or 202-745-3745, ext. 15.■ Ward 4 advisory neighborhood commissioner Monica Green and Brightwood Park United Methodist Church will host a debate among Ward 4 D.C. Council candidates. The meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Brightwood Park United Methodist Church, 744 Jefferson St. NW.

Monday, April 2 The Dupont Circle Citizens Association will hold its monthly meeting, which will feature a talk on the neighborhood’s history by Dupont Circle Conservancy presi-dent Rauzia Ruhana Ally. The agenda will also include a presen-tation by IPAI Global founder Stephanie Sheridan on plans for “Dupont Green Week 2012.” The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Policy Restaurant and Lounge, 1904 14th St. NW.

Wednesday, April 4 Mayor Vincent Gray will hold a Ward 3 town-hall meeting on the D.C. budget from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Deal Middle School, 3815 Fort Drive NW.

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By DEIRDRE BANNONCurrent Staff Writer

The Washington National Cathedral celebrated a milestone this past weekend when, for the first time since the August 2011 earthquake, it opened its central tower for the tradi-tional “tower climb” — a treasured semiannual event. What visitors may not have noticed is that in the shadows of the Cathedral’s towers lie two structures that also sustained earthquake-relat-ed damage: the Herb Cottage and Bishop’s Garden Wall. This month, restoration work on the smaller sites got under way. “The Herb Cottage is the oldest building on the Cathedral’s grounds, and it’s very special to the commu-nity,” said Cheryl Loewe, the cot-tage’s director. “It will be repaired to original form, which we’re thrilled about.” Scaffolding at the cottage went up March 19, and repair work began this week. After a meeting on the construction project Tuesday, Loewe said engineers estimate the work will be completed in “early summer.” Then, the Cathedral’s gift shop, which has been relocated to the B-level of the Cathedral’s parking garage, will return to the cottage. That timetable means it’s unlike-ly the cottage will be repaired before the Cathedral’s annual Flower Mart in May, but Loewe said she’s grate-ful the work has started. The historic cottage was dam-aged last September, when a 500-foot crane erected to help with earth-quake repairs collapsed amid thun-derstorms and high wind. Loewe was inside the cottage at the time. “I thought the building was hit by lightning. It was a horrible sound,” she said. “It turned out the crane had fallen on the building, hitting the roof at an angle and sliding down the cottage wall. All in all, I try to be optimistic — if the crane had fallen just slightly to the left, it could have been catastrophic, so as accidents go, we were lucky.” The cottage was built in 1904 and served as the baptistery while the Cathedral was being built. All

Hallows Guild, a nonprofit volunteer organization that helps to maintain the Cathedral grounds and gardens, began using the cottage in the 1930s. More recently the space has served as home for the Cathedral’s gift shop, whose proceeds go to maintain the site’s grounds. Last year’s mishap also caused problems at the Bishop Garden’s Wall, located at the garden’s entrance. The wall’s 12th-century Norman arch sustained damage when the crane fell, including sev-eral broken stones. The wall was planned by land-scape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. in the early 20th century. According to Helder Gil, spokes-person for the D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, the agency issued building permits to repair the cottage and garden wall this month after consultations with the Historic Preservation Review Board and the D.C. Department of the Environment. While insurance companies will be paying for the repairs because they resulted from the crane’s col-lapse, coverage only includes the building structures, not the grounds, which also sustained serious dam-age. All Hallows Guild, along with the Cathedral’s horticulturist, Joe Luebke, are working to restore the gardens by planting mature trees to replace the ones destroyed during the crane collapse. “We’re happy to let people know that [the garden] is open,” said Cathedral spokesperson Richard Weinberg. “We are looking forward to the day when they will be fully restored as well.”

Repairs begin at Cathedral’s Herb Cottage, garden wall


As Cleveland Park’s Cathedral Commons project gets closer to breaking ground, neigh-bors are fighting for mitigation measures against the impacts they fear will occur during construction and after the complex opens. After years of battles, Giant Food and the Bozzuto Group in December received the go-ahead to build nearly 150 residential units, a new supermarket, and about 80,000 square feet of retail space along Wisconsin Avenue between Idaho Avenue and Macomb Street. Most aspects of the plan have already been established, despite some continued objec-

tions. The size and location of the buildings, the use of Idaho Avenue for truck deliveries, and the parking garages that open to 38th and Newark streets are part of the final Zoning Commission order, which the D.C. Court of Appeals upheld in December. The Giant store is set to close April 9 to prepare for the two-year project. But a start date for construction isn’t yet set because a few aspects of the plans remain in the works. Factors that remain outstanding — and which were debated at two Cleveland Park advisory neighborhood commission meetings last week — include the project’s construction plan and the promised reconstruction of the intersection of Idaho and Wisconsin avenues.

Because Idaho Avenue will be a major access point to Cathedral Commons, develop-ers are required to signalize its intersection with Wisconsin and to reshape Idaho so the streets are more perpendicular. The D.C. Department of Transportation — which must approve the developers’ intersec-tion plans but which won’t prepare its own — is confident that drivers will use the improved intersection primarily to turn onto Wisconsin. Some neighbors fear it will encourage drivers to use Idaho and nearby streets to cut through to Connecticut Avenue, despite current plans for the street to be much narrower on the east side of Wisconsin to discourage its use. Separately, the Transportation Department

has authority over any construction plans that include public space, such as street and side-walk closures, parking and truck routes. The neighborhood commission is also hammering out an agreement with developers about hours and parking spots for workers, truck locations and other details, according to commissioner Nancy MacWood. Many arguments neighbors made last week were familiar refrains from past stages of the process: The project will tie up traffic on some streets and increase speeding cars on others. Also, noted MacWood, “There are a lot of residents who are attending these meetings who seem to suddenly or just recently realize that their streets may be impacted.”

In Cleveland Park, some still wary of Cathedral Commons impacts

Bill Petros/The CurrentThe Herb Cottage was damaged when a crane fell last year.

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Early voting is under way in April 3 primary District voters will head to the polls Tuesday for this year’s presi-dential primary election. Voting precincts will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters will be able to use either paper ballots or touch-screen voting equipment at their assigned polling place. Early voting began March 19 at One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW, and will continue daily from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Saturday. Satellite early-voting loca-tions — including the Chevy Chase, Columbia Heights and Takoma community centers — are also open daily through Saturday. Voters registered with the Democratic, Republican or D.C. Statehood Green parties as of March 5 are eligible to vote in their respective primary; if you are not registered to vote, you may register in one of the parties at an early vot-ing location or on Election Day and cast a special ballot. In addition to president, the bal-

lot will include the following local offices: delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives; at-large member of the D.C. Council; ward member of the D.C. Council from wards 2, 4, 7 and 8; U.S. shadow senator; and U.S. shadow representative. For details, visit dcboee.org or call 202-727-2525. An online ver-sion of The Current’s Voters Guide, published in the March 14 issue, is available at tinyurl.com/april3guide.

Nine D.C. seniors get GWU scholarships George Washington University has named the nine recipients of its 23rd annual Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship — high-achieving D.C. high school seniors who will receive free tuition, room, board, books and fees at the Foggy Bottom school. According to a news release from the university, the students are Ayodele Akosile, SEED School; Darielle Anderson, Cesar Chavez Public Charter School; Samantha Brew, McKinley Technology High

School; Nia Christian, Benjamin Banneker Academic High School; Avonda Fogan, Maret School; Tinsley Harris and Edin Musibira, Wilson High School; Francisco Palucho, Cardozo High School; and Taylor Young, Duke Ellington School of the Arts. The students were selected based on such factors as class rank, grades, standardized testing perfor-mance, recommendations, extracur-ricular achievements and activities, and financial need, the release states.

‘All-American eatery’ slated for JBG project The restaurant Ted’s Bulletin will fill part of the retail space at The District, a mixed-use project now under way at 14th and S streets NW, according to a news release from developer JBG Cos. According to the release, the 180-seat restaurant, which already has an outlet in Capitol Hill, will be “a real American classic joint with a bit of style.”

The project is scheduled to be completed late this year, the release states.

Pepco donates trees in honor of Arbor Day District residents can register to receive a free tree from Pepco as part of the utility company’s part-nership with the Arbor Day Foundation, according to a news release from the foundation. Pepco is providing up to 1,000 trees ranging from 2 feet to 4 feet in height, which can be reserved online at arborday.org/pepcotrees, the release states.

National Zoo selects new food contractor The National Zoo’s food options will soon include more healthy and sustainable choices following its newly announced contract with Sodexo Inc., according to a Sodexo news release and Friends of the National Zoo director Robert Lamb. The 10-year contract covers

cafes, concessions, catering services and other dining options at 22 loca-tions in the zoo, the news release states. Speaking last Monday to the Cleveland Park/Woodley Park advi-sory neighborhood commission, Lamb said it will take two years to implement all the planned changes, but the difference will be striking. “I think some of you will be coming to the Zoo because of the food,” said Lamb.

Water agency taking smartphone reports Residents with smartphones can now send a photo and geographic coordinates of a leaking pipe or other water-related issue to the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority for a faster response. A photo helps the authority diag-nose the problem instantly, and the precise location helps a repair crew find it, a news release states. Residents are asked to visit the mobile site dcwater.com/problem to upload their information. The authority will also continue to accept service requests at 202-612-3400 or on Twitter at @dcwater, the release states.

Correction In the March 21 issue, an article on the Spring Valley Restoration Advisory Board misattributed a statement about the garden of a Fordham Road homeowner who had not given approval for a thor-ough investigation of the property. The remarks were made by Carrie Johnston of the Army Corps of Engineers, not by advisory neigh-borhood commissioner Nan Wells. The Current regrets the error. As a matter of policy, The Current corrects all errors of sub-stance. To report an error, call the managing editor at 202-244-7223.

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subject from Howard University, and for years he traveled back and forth between the Washington area and his native Iran, where he served on a local university’s faculty. But on the side, he dabbled in the industry that had employed his family for generations: oriental rugs. And now that Azad has retired, he is selling rugs full time. On March 1 he opened his third local shop — and first in D.C. — at 2625 Connecticut Ave. in Woodley Park. “Ninety percent of Kashani peo-ple, they are in this business,” he said of his hometown. “My father, he’s 92 — from 15 he was in this business, making rugs. … All of us are in the business.” For Azad, the years of family history mean a lot of rugs — a whole lot. If you count up the floor

coverings in Azad’s three locations — one of which is a huge ware-house in Hagerstown, Md. — they number more than 20,000. He sells them in person as well as on eBay. And with a glance, he can tell you the provenance and date of each one. “We know rugs,” he said. The rugs, which date from 1880 to the present, come from all over Persia, and they range in price from $200 to $38,000. All are hand-made, says Azad. Styles include Bijar, Esfahan, Heriz, Qom, Sarouk and Yalemah

— the names reflecting the rugs’ origin, and dictating their style. “Every city has its own design,” said Azad. “Kashan has its own classic design.” Azad said he chose Woodley Park because he has a customer base in Northwest D.C. — partly

because of the many State Department and Foreign Service workers here, he said. He also got a 10-year lease on a large storefront, with plenty of room to display a portion of his wares.

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Bill Petros/The CurrentReza Azad opened a store on Connecticut Avenue this month.


The District is no stranger to car-sharing, in which subscribing customers get access to a fleet of vehicles for short-term rentals. Tens of thousands

of D.C. residents are members of Zipcar or Hertz On Demand, and zoning orders regularly require develop-ers to set aside spaces for one of those firms. Those car-sharing companies maintain a variety of cars in designated spaces, where the cars must be returned at the end of a rental, and charge users an hourly rate; Zipcar, the larger company, also charges

members a monthly fee. The European-owned car2go, which launched in D.C. over the weekend, hopes to offer a fresh take on this service. “We provide what we think is a completely new way of car-sharing,” said car2go spokesperson Katie Stafford. Car2go secured permission from the D.C. Department of Transportation to allow its 200 blue and white Smart Fortwo cars to park free at nearly any legal parking space in the city, allowing for easier one-way trips. Drivers can pay by the minute — 38 cents per — and face no monthly fees.

New car-sharing firm offers one-way trips

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Police Report

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This is a listing of reports taken from March 18 through 25 in local police service areas.

PSA 101

Stolen auto■ 12th and G streets; street; 2:30 p.m. March 24.Theft ($250 plus)■ 9th and I streets; restaurant; 1:20 p.m. March 21.Theft (below $250)■ 1200 block, K St.; govern-ment building; 11 a.m. March 19.■ 900 block, E St.; restaurant; 7:30 p.m. March 20.■ 1200 block, G St.; store; 5:08 p.m. March 21.■ 500 block, 11th St.; restau-rant; 5:10 p.m. March 21.

PSA 102

Assault with a dangerous weapon (gun)■ 700 block, 7th St.; store; 10:42 p.m. March 18.Theft ($250 plus)■ 400 block, Massachusetts Ave.; tavern/nightclub; 5:30 p.m. March 21.Theft (below $250)■ 700 block, 7th St.; store; 10 p.m. March 20.■ 700 block, 7th St.; restau-rant; 10:30 p.m. March 21.■ 700 block, H St.; restaurant; 7 p.m. March 22.Theft from auto (below $250)■ 600 block, I St.; parking lot; 3 a.m. March 21.■ 700 block, 6th St.; parking lot; 7:15 p.m. March 22.

PSA 201

Theft (below $250)■ 3400 block, Quesada St.; alley; 6 p.m. March 20.

PSA 202

No crimes reported.

PSA 203

Robbery (fear)■ 3400 block, Yuma St.; side-walk; 9:30 p.m. March 20.Theft (below $250)■ 4200 block, Connecticut Ave.; drugstore; 7:27 a.m. March 21.

PSA 204

Burglary■ 3600 block, Calvert St.; gov-ernment building; 12:10 p.m. March 23.Theft (below $250)■ 3100 block, Wisconsin Ave.; unspecified premises; 3 p.m.

March 19.■ 4000 block, Wisconsin Ave.; unspecified premises; 6:15 p.m. March 19.Theft from auto (below $250)■ 39th Street and Cathedral Avenue; street; 10 p.m. March 20.■ 3800 block, Garfield St.; street; 11 p.m. March 21.■ 2600 block, Wisconsin Ave.; street; 9 p.m. March 22.

PSA 205

Theft ($250 plus)■ 5000 block, Overlook Road; residence; 9:30 a.m. March 22.Theft from auto (below $250)■ 4900 block, Quebec St.; street; 5 a.m. March 20.

PSA 206

Robbery (snatch)■ 3000 block, M St.; sidewalk; 8:46 a.m. March 22.Burglary■ 3800 block, Reservoir Road; university; 5 p.m. March 18.■ 37th and O streets; universi-ty; 10:40 p.m. March 18.■ 1200 block, Wisconsin Ave.; store; 1:28 a.m. March 21.■ 3100 block, O St.; residence; 10 p.m. March 21.Theft (below $250)■ 3200 block, M St.; store; 11:30 a.m. March 21.■ 3200 block, M St.; store; 2:15 p.m. March 21.■ 3200 block, R St.; govern-ment building; 4 p.m. March 21.■ 2900 block, M St.; restau-rant; 7 p.m. March 21.■ 3200 block, M St.; restau-rant; 6:10 p.m. March 22.■ 1200 block, Wisconsin Ave.; store; 6:12 p.m. March 23.■ 3300 block, M St.; store; 4:15 p.m. March 24.■ 3200 block, M St.; store; 7 p.m. March 24.Theft from auto ($250 plus)■ 3200 block, M St.; street; 12:25 p.m. March 20.■ 2300 block, P St.; street; 11:45 a.m. March 22.Theft from auto (below $250)■ 1500 block, 33rd St.; street; 11:45 a.m. March 22.■ 3200 block, P St.; street; 11:15 p.m. March 22.

PSA 207

Assault with a dangerous weapon■ 2300 block, I St.; sidewalk; 3:45 p.m. March 21.Burglary■ 2400 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; office building; 6 p.m. March 20.Theft ($250 plus)■ 1000 block, 17th St.; office building; 5:35 p.m. March 22.■ 1000 block, Connecticut Ave.; store; 3:15 p.m. March 23.Theft (below $250)

■ 1100 block, Connecticut Ave.; store; noon March 19.■ 1100 block, Connecticut Ave.; office building; 1:55 p.m. March 19.■ 15th and K streets; store; 5:30 p.m. March 19.■ 2400 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; office building; 9:32 a.m. March 20.■ 1100 block, 15th St.; hotel; 1 p.m. March 20.■ 1100 block, 15th St.; street; 8:40 a.m. March 21.■ 2300 block, G St.; university; 6:30 p.m. March 21.■ 1100 block, 20th St.; restau-rant; 6:25 a.m. March 22.■ 1400 block, I St.; restaurant; 12:30 p.m. March 22.■ 900 block, 23rd St.; street; 8:15 p.m. March 22.■ 1800 block, M St.; sidewalk; 10 a.m. March 23.■ 1900 block, M St.; restau-rant; 12:01 a.m. March 24.Theft from auto (below $250)■ 25th and I streets; street; 7 p.m. March 19.■ 2200 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; parking lot; 11:10 a.m. March 21.

PSA 208

Assault with a dangerous weapon (knife)■ 1400 block, 16th St.; office building; 7:35 p.m. March 20.Burglary (attempt)■ 1200 block, 18th St.; unspecified premises; 7 p.m. March 22.Stolen auto■ Connecticut Avenue and M Street; street; 1 a.m. March 19.■ 2100 block, O St.; street; 8 a.m. March 19.Theft (below $250)■ 1200 block, Connecticut Ave.; store; 10 a.m. March 19.■ 1600 block, P St.; store; 9:50 a.m. March 21.■ 1300 block, Connecticut Ave.; store; 10:15 a.m. March 23.■ 1200 block, 18th St.; restau-rant; 7:15 p.m. March 23.■ 1300 block, 22nd St.; resi-dence; 7:45 p.m. March 23.■ Unit block, Dupont Circle; store; 9:09 p.m. March 23.■ 2100 block, O St.; residence; 2 a.m. March 24.■ 2100 block, O St.; residence; 4 p.m. March 24.■ 1300 block, Connecticut Ave.; restaurant; 2 a.m. March 25.■ 1200 block, Connecticut Ave.; sidewalk; 3:20 p.m. March 25.Theft from auto (below $250)■ 2100 block, N St.; street; 7 p.m. March 18.■ 1900 block, Connecticut Ave.; alley; 4:15 p.m. March 19.■ 1600 block, O St.; street; 6 p.m. March 19.■ 20th Street and Sunderland Place; street; 12:01 a.m. March 20.■ 1500 block, Church St.;

street; 2:45 p.m. March 20.■ 2200 block, S St.; street; 6 p.m. March 21.■ 1200 block, 16th St.; street; noon March 24.

PSA 301

Assault with a dangerous weapon (knife)■ 2100 block, 14th St.; side-walk; 11 p.m. March 22.■ 1400 block, T St.; sidewalk; 4:01 p.m. March 25.Assault with a dangerous weapon (miscellaneous)■ 1400 block, W St.; sidewalk; 3:10 a.m. March 20.Burglary■ 1700 block, T St.; residence; 3:41 p.m. March 21.Stolen auto■ 1400 block, Corcoran St.; residence; 3 p.m. March 20.Theft from auto ($250 plus)■ 1700 block, R St.; street; 10 a.m. March 20.■ 14th and U streets; street; 12:30 a.m. March 25.Theft from auto (below $250)■ 1400 block, T St.; alley; 1 p.m. March 25.

PSA 303

Robbery (force and violence)■ 2300 block, 18th St.; tavern/nightclub; 2:45 a.m. March 24.Stolen auto■ 1600 block, Fuller St.; street; 6 p.m. March 18.Theft ($250 plus)■ 2500 block, Champlain St.; store; 2:55 p.m. March 19.Theft (below $250)■ 1800 block, Connecticut Ave.; unspecified premises; 10:30 a.m. March 19.■ 2400 block, 18th St.; restau-rant; 10:30 p.m. March 21.■ 1800 block, Connecticut Ave.; store; 11:23 p.m. March 21.■ 2400 block, 20th St.; resi-dence; 12:30 a.m. March 24.Theft from auto (below $250)■ Adams Mill Road and Calvert Street; street; 8 p.m. March 23.

PSA 307

Theft ($250 plus)■ 1300 block, Rhode Island Ave.; residence; 9 a.m. March 20.Theft (below $250)■ 1300 block, Vermont Ave.; residence; 8 p.m. March 20.■ 1300 block, 14th St.; side-walk; 8 p.m. March 22.Theft from auto (below $250)■ 13th and M streets; street; 11 p.m. March 19.■ 1300 block, Q St.; parking lot; 11 p.m. March 19.■ 1100 block, 14th St.; parking lot; 9 a.m. March 20.■ 1600 block, 11th St.; alley; 10 a.m. March 20.■ Unit block, Thomas Circle; parking lot; 8 a.m. March 23.■ 1200 block, R St.; street; 2:18 p.m. March 23.

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so that they make more sense.” Under Cheh’s bill, the mayor would appoint a School Boundary Review Commission — which would include school officials, an Office of Planning representative and members of the public — by Jan. 1, 2013. Through a series of public hearings, this commission would develop a plan that would be approved in May and — with possi-ble “minor adjustments” from the mayor — go into effect 15 months afterward. This process would repeat itself every 10 years. The changes, if the commission finds any are appropriate, could impact which areas are “in-bound-ary” for which schools, and where students finishing a particular school would likely go for the next level of public education. The bill isn’t ask-ing for specific changes, Cheh noted, but she wants to see a methodical approach. “Identify what your values are and why you’re [going to be] doing it the way you are,” Cheh said, “not just because that’s the way they are now.” That said, Cheh isn’t pleased with existing conditions. Each Ward 3 school in the public school system is at or over capacity in the 2011-2012 school year, according to data shared by Cheh’s office, and trends project further growth. D.C. Public Schools spokesperson Melissa Salmanowitz didn’t respond to requests for corresponding informa-tion in other wards. Asked about Cheh’s legislation, Salmanowitz shared a February 2011 letter that Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson — then interim chancellor — had sent to Cheh about the idea of reviewing boundaries. “Between the challenges of school closures and our progress in modernizing schools across the city, we recognize that certain shifts in school populations have occurred,” the letter reads. Stating that it would be too difficult to make a change in

time for the 2011-2012 school year, the letter adds that “we agree that there may be a future need to study all DCPS boundary areas.” Cheh has been seeking such a study for years, she said, most recently from Henderson and previ-ously from her predecessor, Michelle Rhee. “They always have something more pressing, or they don’t see the utility of it or whatever, or they see it could be something controversial that they don’t want to grapple with,” Cheh said. Boundary shifts could rankle par-ents who bought homes to ensure a

particular school for their children, Cheh acknowledged, but she said the bill includes some protections for

them. Children already in school when the boundaries shift — and their siblings — would be grandfa-

thered in. And under the bill, no change would come before fall 2014. The District has poured money into renovating and expanding vari-ous schools in Ward 3 and else-where and has plans to do more. But some say the improved schools are often the victims of their own suc-cess. Tracy Scarrow, parent of two Janney Elementary students and vice president of the school’s PTA, said Janney is already evaluating recon-figurations less than a year after a large-scale renovation and expan-

sion, to cope with a burgeoning stu-dent count. “Janney is fortunate that it’s a wonderful school, and more and more people are sending their kids to the local public school,” said Scarrow — but something is going to have to give. “If you don’t decrease the num-ber of students coming, you’re going to have to find places to put them,” she said. “Janney’s philosophy is to maintain smaller class sizes, and that will just be more and more difficult to do over time if these trends con-tinue.”

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Closing time Mayor Vincent Gray’s proposed budget will be dissected and cri-tiqued by council members and constituents in the coming weeks. We also plan to explore the mayor’s ideas more fully, but one item in the budget caught our attention immediately: the extension by one hour of the city’s last call for alcohol. Under the proposal, bars could close at 3 a.m. on weekdays and 4 a.m. on weekends. Liquor stores could begin selling alcohol at 7 a.m. And during the next two presidential inaugurations, restaurants could remain open 24/7, while bars could close at 4 a.m. every night. It’s clear this proposal would have minimal impact in certain areas, where bars are well-insulated from their residential neighbors. But in others, an additional hour of alcohol service could worsen already-fractious relations between liquor licensees and nearby residents. Therefore, it seems to us that a case-by-case approach is best, with advisory neighborhood commissions able to weigh in for or against a particular licensee. Voluntary agreements should remain in effect, with licensees able to petition for a change in an agreement’s hours if all parties are amenable. But it is premature to advertise expanded hours as a way to raise much revenue — particularly since the move could, in fact, generate additional costs. A greater police presence would be required for lon-ger periods of time. Residential properties near some bars might see a drop in value — not likely by much, but potentially enough to put a dent in the extension’s projected $5.3 million in sales tax revenue. And then there’s the risk that comes from bar patrons drinking lon-ger and later — past the time, it happens, that Metro’s last trains run.

For the D.C. Council The April 3 primary is approaching, and early voting is under way. Below is a summary of The Current’s endorsements in contested D.C. Council races. For the at-large seat, we believe Sekou Biddle is the best choice in the Democratic primary. His mastery of the issues that matter, particu-larly education, is top-notch. We also welcome his thoughtful approach to tough questions, such as ethics reform. Mr. Biddle’s response to the issue is aggressive and includes needed adjustments to campaign finance enforcement and the elimination of constituent ser-vice funds. We would like to see him push that agenda if elected to the council. Mr. Biddle is also appropriately cautious when it comes to finan-cial questions, such as raising marginal income-tax rates on the wealthiest Washingtonians. Recognizing the potential for an exodus of top earners to nearby, lower-tax jurisdictions, he recommends a detailed study of the issue by the newly appointed tax commission. The Washington Post has also endorsed Mr. Biddle, citing his “thoughtful, nuanced” approach to the issues and the needed indepen-dence he will bring to the council. Mr. Biddle’s main rival, incumbent Vincent Orange, has done much to serve the city. But we are very disappointed by the current imbroglio in which Mr. Orange finds himself after accepting multiple money orders from the same donor under different guises. Mr. Orange, a certified public accountant, should have known better. In Ward 4, we think that incumbent Muriel Bowser is the best of a strong field of contenders for the Democratic nod. She led the council in passing needed — albeit imperfect — ethics reform legislation. Her outreach and availability to constituents is outstanding, and she is concerned about the city’s business climate, recommending, for example, that the tax commission evaluate D.C. business tax rates. Ms. Bowser deserves another term, and if she wins we hope to see her further refine the council’s ethics rules with supplemental bills, as she has suggested she will do. In the uncontested Ward 2 race, we happily endorse incumbent Jack Evans and welcome his continued sharp-eyed oversight of the council’s finance committee.

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Well, there soon may be another reason to worry about those red-light cameras in the District.

If Mayor Vincent Gray gets his way, those camer-as will be doing double duty. Not only will they take photos of red-light runners, but the cameras also would snap a photo if you’re speeding through the intersection when the light is green. That’s right! The traffic signal could get you on either red or green. Now, if the city can just figure out a way to convenient-ly ticket on yellow, it would be a trifecta. And, as they say on those cheesy television ads, “That’s not all!” The mayor also is proposing that police use infrared lasers to beam inside tunnels and ticket motorists who zoom through over the speed limit. It’s all part of the mayor’s 2013 budget, submitted last week. The goal is both public safety and revenue-raising. The mayor’s new proposals would bring in an esti-mated $30 million, minus about $5 million for costs and installation. The $30 million is on top of the $58 million the city is expected to bring in this year from red-light and speed cameras. “It’s really to have drivers to be cognizant that these cameras are out there, and the ultimate goal is to get folks to slow down,” Assistant Police Chief Peter Newsham told NBC4. “If you’re not speeding, … you’re not going to get a ticket.” That’s hard to argue against. If you’re not speed-ing, you don’t get tickets. The Notebook broached this sensitive subject after a new speed camera spit out 30,000 tickets in two months on Foxhall Road. Still, for many motorists, the automated enforce-ment seems like a money grab. At-large D.C. Council member Phil Mendelson, chair of the Committee on the Judiciary, told NBC4 he’ll hold hearings on the new speed camera policies before they can go into effect this fall. It’ll be part of his review of the overall police budget. Mendelson told us that the city “should not be balancing budgets based on ticket writing; ticket writing should be based on public safety.” However, he said speeding and red-light running in the District present a real law enforcement problem. If forewarned is forearmed, you can easily find out where the city’s speed cameras and red light cam-eras are. Just look on the D.C. police website. Or better yet, just slow down when you drive.■ A new, new life. Here’s hoping that the Carnegie Library downtown finally will get the attention — and money — it deserves. Although it was renovated a few years ago to be used by the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., the building has never drawn the special-event crowds needed to make it self-sustaining. The histori-cal society, with its own money problems, essentially shut down for a while, and so did the building.

Now comes Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the city. It has taken over the Carnegie and plans to boost its use. The library building could serve as an impressive gathering place right in front of the more modern Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The Carnegie has a 150-seat theater, an excellent recep-tion space and more. The library grounds would be perfect for a restaurant with outdoor seating, concerts and art displays that could draw some of the thou-

sands who visit the con-vention center itself.

The library was dedi-cated in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt and Andrew Carnegie, whose fortune

built this and other libraries as a public service. For details on the Carnegie Library, visit eventsdc.com. “The Carnegie Library is one of Washington, DC’s historic treasures and by reopening its doors this history will come alive once again,” said Gregory A. O’Dell, Events DC president, in a news release. We hope so. We really hope so.■ Community spirit. The Carnegie story reminded us that in every part of our city, there are people who work to make a group, a community or a neighbor-hood better. Last week, the Emergence Community Arts Collective had an event at Howard University to honor six women who over the years worked to improve the Pleasant Plains and Park View neighbor-hoods along Georgia Avenue. Among them was Delores Tucker, slowed by age but still strong in spirit. Ms. Tucker was among the earliest community activists who sought to school the Notebook on the real local Washington when we were beginning our journalism career in Washington in the 1980s. (She shouldn’t be confused with C. Delores Tucker, a civil-rights activist who marched in Selma and drew national attention with her fight against misogynist rap songs. She died in 2005.) Ms. Tucker was a clerk at the CIA, beginning in 1951 and retiring in 1978 as a senior reference librar-ian. But she’s never retired from community service. The collective’s home at 733 Euclid St. NW dates back to the late 1880s and counts as part of its history the education of former slaves. It was abandoned and forlorn after a day-care center closed in the 1970s. But it was purchased and brought back to life as a community center in 2003. “Making sure we put our history in front is some-thing very special,” arts collective executive director Sylvia Robinson told us. More about the collective can be found at inherhonor.charityhappenings.org.■ Primary aftermath. What to make of the April 3 primary? Join Nikita Stewart of The Washington Post, Mark Segraves of WTOP radio and your Notebook at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, at the Hill Center on Capitol Hill, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. It’s free. Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

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Speed cameras are all about revenue Mr. James Wagner’s letter of March 21, “Fines are insufficient to control speeding,” completely misses the mark. The reality of photo enforce-ment of D.C.’s citywide 25 mph speed limit — a velocity routinely surpassed by bicyclists — is that it is intended to raise revenue and nothing more. It’s a patent money-grab. Well-heeled motorists who are willing to write a check — or

those who are aware of the camer-as’ locations — are free to drive at whatever speed they wish. The greater problem is that technology will eventually reduce these cameras to the size and cost of a cellphone, at which point D.C. will stick them on every util-ity pole possible. Perhaps that is what is needed before residents formulate a referendum to revolt against this onerous program. Mr. Wagner indicates that he is a Bethesda resident, and this would normally raise questions as to why a non-D.C. resident would feel obliged to comment on a D.C. matter. However, the local AAA chapter has indicated that 82

percent of speed cameras’ victims are non-residents of D.C. For this reason, AAA considers this a de facto commuter tax. Assigning points to photo violations would require D.C. to offer a modicum of due process to offenders, and therefore an investment in estab-lishing an infrastructure to offer that due process. Don’t look for that to happen in your lifetime. I would be most interested in hearing from any tax attorneys as to whether motorists should be able to deduct photo-enforcement fines paid as gambling losses from their income tax returns.

Peter WatkinsWashington, D.C.

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District must fund local arts programs D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray’s fis-cal 2013 budget reflects a modest increase in funding for the arts. This is a step in the right direction. As a longtime arts advocate and dance educator, I will be paying close attention as the D.C. Council con-siders the mayor’s proposals. There is no doubt that many people cannot live without basic human services such as food and shelter, especially in these challeng-ing economic times. The arts are also valuable in tough times, lifting us up and enriching our lives at the very moment we need just that. In fact, the arts sector accounts for about 10 percent of all jobs in the District, according to a 2010 report by the D.C. Office of Planning and the Washington, DC Economic Partnership. Speaking at the recent TEDxWDC event on “The Creative City,” Laura Possessky of Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts and Harriet Tregoning of the D.C. Office of Planning emphasized how critical the creative arts are to our economy. “The arts help us build, expand and grow our communities,” added playwright Gwydion Suilebhan, explaining that our city is best served when it supports home-grown art organizations. That is why I got involved 15

years ago with choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess, a Palisades resi-dent who has been a key part of the D.C. dance scene for two decades. Today, Dana is artistic director of the region’s premier modern dance company (I am president of the board). The group will celebrate its 20th anniversary April 5 and 6 at George Washington University in the same theater in which the com-pany was launched. This annual spring show almost didn’t happen. Last fall, we got word that, due to its tight budget, the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities would not be able to fund the performance. Luckily, the region’s first-ever dance giving circle stepped in to support the company. The show will go on. A Japanese proverb says: “We’re fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance.” As a dance educator for three decades, I couldn’t agree more.

Jan TievskyWashington, D.C.

Charters should get chance for City title Last week saw the Paul VI High School basketball team, from Fairfax, Va., win the boys “Abe Pollin City Title” game in D.C. How does a team from Virginia win the D.C. City Title game? It’s because the format that is used for the game pits the winner of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference — in which the majori-ty of teams are from Maryland and

Virginia — against the winner of the D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association — the champion of the regular D.C. public schools. It is, in fact, not really a “city title” game, but a limited regional title game. Since this format was adopted decades ago, numerous charter schools have opened and are play-ing basketball in the city, but they are not included in the city title race. Furthermore, the format does not allow for various independent or schools in the city to compete for the so-called “city title.” This same format applied to this year’s girls Abe Pollin City Title basketball game, which saw H.D. Woodson High School prevail over Good Counsel, which is located in Olney, Md. Given the distinctly changed landscape of education, it’s time to update the format of this and other “city title” games so that all of the student-athletes who attend D.C. schools have a chance to compete. Updating the format could allow for divisional titles so schools of equivalent size could compete against each other. There could also be enhanced areawide tournaments to crown a true regional champion at different division levels. Mayor Vincent Gray recently named a new state athletic director, Clark Ray. I am hoping that high on his agenda is updating these cham-pionship formats to make them inclusive as well as properly titled.

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Anyone who waited three years for the D.C. Office of the Inspector General’s investigation into agency misconduct during the District’s

2001 to 2004 lead-in-water crisis ought to feel duped. The agency’s investigation was requested by the D.C. Council in 2009, days after the publication of an award-winning study by Virginia Tech and Children’s National Medical Center that discovered that hundreds, and in all likelihood thousands, of D.C. children were lead poisoned from the city’s tap water. This study con-tradicted two earlier papers — one co-authored by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and by the D.C. Department of Health in 2004, and the other authored by D.C. Water and Sewer Authority consultants at George Washington University and by the D.C. Department of Health in 2007 — that claimed no detectable harm and gave the agencies that created the crisis a get-out-of-jail-free card (no harm, no foul). The inspector general’s assignment was to verify whether health harm actually occurred, and whether District authorities either knew or should have known that their actions caused lead poisonings. Astoundingly, the inspector general did neither, adding to the growing list of third-rate investigations that have deprived D.C. residents of information they sorely deserve. The Office of the Inspector General didn’t analyze the to-date-unchallenged study by Virginia Tech or even

mention a 2011 paper by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control that reached similar conclusions. The inspector general also didn’t discuss all the corrections that the authors of both “no harm” studies were forced to issue in recent years, or mention the fact that no one (includ-ing congressional investigators) can find key data used to draw these studies’ conclusions. Instead, the inspector general chose to create confu-sion about the Virginia Tech study by claiming errone-ously that one of its authors does not believe the key finding of the work (this author flatly refuted the inspector general’s claim in a condemnatory letter on March 20). Moreover, the inspector general failed to examine the participation of the D.C. Department of Health and the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority in the creation of the 2004 and 2007 studies (both of which stand accused of falsification, but neither of which has been properly investigated), or the agencies’ repeated assurances of “no harm” to the public, to the press and under oath, despite contradictory evidence presented since 2006 by investigative reporters and Virginia Tech. As if it misunderstood its charge, the Office of the Inspector General devoted the bulk of its latest investi-gation on agency actions before 2004 that were covered in a prior investigation. The focus should have been what happened after 2004. D.C. residents have had the wool pulled over their eyes, yet again, proving just how difficult it is to get city government to hold itself accountable. Yanna Lambrinidou is president of Parents for Nontoxic Alternatives.

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Eigen said. “It gave us some credi-bility — it helped build consensus that it was worthy of public and pri-vate investment.” Percy, a Republican who repre-sented Illinois from 1967 to 1985, spent years as chair of the Georgetown Waterfront Commission, the precursor to today’s friends group. Under Percy, the group studied possible park lay-outs and raised a significant chunk of the $11 million the park ultimate-ly cost, using a mix of private, D.C. and federal funding sources. “The senator’s role was impor-tant and we wanted to honor him, and this was a way to do it,” said

vom Eigen. If approved by the D.C. Council, the ceremonial plaza won’t be the first honor of Percy’s work on the park. In 1998, the Citizens Association of Georgetown gave him its Capt. Peter Belin Award, “in recognition of the hard work and long hours that the senator has put into this effort and for his ability to keep us all focused on the long-term goal of restoring our waterfront,” then-pres-ident of the association William Cochran said at the time. Evans introduced the Senator Charles H. Percy Plaza Act of 2012 last month, and it was referred to the council’s Committee of the Whole. The Georgetown advisory neighbor-hood commission is set to discuss the bill at its meeting Monday.

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“It’s the essence of what schools are for in the first place,” he said. Wilson administrators learned about the initiative from Mangino, who had volunteered at the school while working as a White House intern. Wilson principal Pete Cahall said it wasn’t a difficult decision to sign up as a Future Project partner. “We kept hearing from parents and staff that kids wanted mentors in small groups and one-on-ones,” Cahall said, and the extracurricular project fit that need perfectly. At Wilson, The Future Project started last fall with students filling out applications to participate in the extracurricular activity and then undergoing interviews with some of the project’s and Wilson’s staff. Each “Future Fellow” student was paired with a “Future Coach,” a local young-adult volunteer whose inter-ests and work experience matched the student’s goals. The pairs meet once a week. Wilson’s academic development director, Alex Wilson, said the proj-ect “requires something very pro-found from a high school kid, and that is that they have to answer the

question, ‘What are you passionate about?’” “To be honest, kids feel that it sort of exposes them,” he said. “It’s like opening themselves up to scru-tiny or having to define themselves.” Future Project students have to learn how to adjust their project ideas when they are too broad or infeasible, or when they hit other roadblocks. And, as the ThinkTank camp creators are finding, they need to learn organizational and leadership skills like how to seek out donations and recruit attendees for their events. Mackey, 17, has sent out emails ask-ing for donations to help cover instruction and material costs for the day camp, and she and Navidi-Kasmai are still looking for students to attend. Mariah Dickinson, a Future Coach and the group’s Washington deputy executive director, said a coach helps students tailor their proj-ects to be manageable, and if an idea isn’t working out, guides the student back to the project’s baseline: “What’s your passion?” Anyone who is interested in sup-porting ThinkTank’s camp can email [email protected]. Details about The Future Project are available at thefutureproject.org.

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Gonzaga junior forward Kris Jenkins was named the boys basketball Gatorade Player of the Year in the District Thursday. “It means a lot,” Gonzaga coach Steve Turner said of the honor. “It’s a huge award for any individual, and it’s a prestigious award for the school. It’s gone to a lot of great players and puts you on a list with the great players in D.C.” Jenkins, who was unavailable for com-ment, is the sixth Eagle to win the award in as many years. His teammate Nate Britt, a junior, won the honor last year. Tyler Thornton, who won in 2010, now plays for Duke; 2009 win-ner Ian Hummer now plays for Princeton; and 2008 winner Max Kenyi went on to play for Harvard. With Britt out for most of this season with a calf injury, Jenkins carried much of the load for the Eagles. The junior, who was also named the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Player of the Year, averaged 19.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 3.9 steals and 1.2 blocks per game this season. “He continues to be our leader by exam-ple,” said Turner. “He allows us to play off of him and continues to score and help the other guys around him get better as well. When teams started to key [in] on him, he did a good

job of finding other guys.” This caps off a fantastic season for the junior, who also won Most Valuable Player honors at the Cancer Research Classic in West Virginia, the Basketball Hall of Fame Spalding Hoophall Classic in Massachusetts and the Piggly Wiggly Roundball Classic in South Carolina, according to the news release Thursday that announced the latest award. Off the court, Jenkins has served as a youth basketball instructor and volunteered at a local homeless shelter, according to the release. Jenkins hasn’t chosen a college yet, but his recruitment is expected to heat up this summer.

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When Cadets sophomore goalie Joanna Fisher denied Wilson a goal, St. John’s immediately went into attack mode, moving the ball down the field with four quick and precise passes. Moments later, junior Mary Ellen Garrett finished the fast break with a goal, putting the game out of the Tigers’ reach. It was a play that showed just how far the Cadets girls lacrosse team has come as the sport continues to grow in D.C. “It’s coming together; a tremen-dous [amount of credit goes] to the girls,” said second-year coach Anne Keenaghan. “They’ve worked really hard over the summer on stick skills, at camps [and] clubs. The transition is something we constantly work on in practice because it’s all timing and game sense and flow.” The Cadets used those improved skills and speed to dominate the Tigers 14-6 at Wilson last Wednesday. “This is a local rival,” said Keenaghan. They’re right next door

to us. To be able to build lacrosse in this area and see it grow and see programs take off … it’s a great time to be in D.C. lacrosse.” Sophomore Nicolette Crisalli led all scorers with four goals while dishing out two assists. Freshman Maggie Williams finished with a hat trick. The Cadets won the draw con-trol battle 11-7. Isabel Albee led the Tigers with three goals. Although St. John’s ultimately took down Wilson, the Tigers put up a valiant effort and hung with the Cadets early. The Tigers took a 1-0 lead, but then the Cadets scored two goals in a row. Wilson answered when Lena Ceccone wrapped around the cage to tie the game at two. But St. John’s found its rhythm and scored five unanswered goals to build a 7-2 lead and closed out the first half with a 7-3 advantage. “[We] take the first few minutes to gel. … Once they are in their groove and they start playing as a team, they are beautiful to watch,” said Keenaghan. “We need to get into it off the whistle instead of

seven minutes in. Once they get going, they’re hard to stop.” In the second half, the Cadets were able to run away from the Tigers using great passing and speed in transition to push the lead to 10-4. “We used the fast break when the opportunity was there,” said Williams. “We used it really well. The chemistry is really there. We just bomb it down the field.” The Cadets were able to extend their lead when senior Kane Levings found Crisalli cutting to the front of the cage. Levings fired the ball to the sophomore, who scored on a one-timer. “We got it behind the cage and just looked for the open girl,” said Crisalli. “We were doing a lot of screening and cutting. We did a good job with quick sticks to get the ball and score.” The Cadets closed out the week with an 18-6 loss to Stone Ridge Friday. The team traveled to play defending Washington Catholic Athletic Conference champion Good Counsel yesterday after The Current’s deadline and will take on Bishop Ireton Friday.

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Brian Kapur/The CurrentSophomore Nicolette Crisalli scored four goals last Wednesday as the Cadets topped Wilson 14-6.

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Brian Kapur/The CurrentJunior forward Kris Jenkins averaged 19.8 points and 10.6 rebounds last season.

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With 48 seconds left in the game, Field School attacker Jacqueline Prosky snagged a pass over the sticks of Wilson defenders and sneaked it inside the cage for the score. Field’s sideline erupted with cheers as if celebrating a win. Yet the score stood 17-11, Wilson. Despite the looming loss, Field’s celebra-tion demonstrated the Falcons’ greatest strength: a teamwide positivity. It’s an asset that will carry the squad through the season. “We’re very supportive at Field as a whole,” explained senior captain and defender Sonya Boltarsky. “We built this support sys-tem from the start, and I think that’s why it carries over in the game so well.” It’s a system needed on a team where half the girls are new to the sport, but the results have been encouraging. The Falcons have channeled their positive effort into a 2-2 record with wins over Bowie High School and Bishop McNamara, and they held a lead against Wilson Friday before faltering. Led by coach Julia Gaylord and assistant Lauren Finkel, the Falcons play as indepen-dents, taking on a variety of schools through-out the season — including Maret, Sidwell, St. Andrew’s, Georgetown Day and Bullis. Opponents who overlook the Falcons due to their lack of experience should be quick to learn that the team has talent in players such as Prosky, who scored a hat trick against Wilson, and seniors Boltarsky and Charlotte Davis. And then there’s No. 17. The heart of the Falcons’ offense revolves

around the scoring touch of attacker Mia Blackman. The junior scored 87 goals in 11 games last season and netted seven goals in the loss to Wilson and eight in the win against Bowie. “She’s consistently a scoring powerhouse for us,” said Finkel. Blackman lets out a small laugh at the label. She understands that in order for the team to succeed, others must be involved. “We really need to work on staying togeth-er as a unit and connecting in the midfield,” said Blackman. “And to get people to want to score and run the ball themselves. That’s the biggest thing we need to work on.” Finkel said the team’s already coalescing well. “We work together really well; we have a great chemistry. They’ve come along way,” she said as her girls cleared the team’s bench together and the spectators left the field. “Our new girls and our veterans are working togeth-er seamlessly, and it’s great to see the energy they bring when everything is clicking.”

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Matt Petros/The CurrentJunior Mia Blackman takes a shot for the Falcons against Wilson Friday.

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Boys lacrosseSt. Albans 9, Collegiate 4Gonzaga 10, DeMatha 4Sidwell 11, Roosevelt 6Trinity Christian 6, Maret 4Georgetown Day 13, Oxon Hill 0St. John’s 18, The Heights 6Gonzaga 19, McNamara 2

St. Albans 5, Kent 2St. John’s 21, McNamara 0St. Albans 9, McNamara 4Gonzaga 17, Wootton 3Christchurch 7, St. Albans 5St. John’s 19, Fork Union 2McDonogh 6, Gonzaga 5

Girls lacrosseSt. John’s 16, McNamara 4Visitation 13, Holy Cross 10St. John’s 14, Wilson 6Holy Child 14, Georgetown Day 4Hutchinson (Tenn.) 17, Sidwell 10

St. John’s 18, Stone Ridge 6Seton 18, Wilson 2Visitation 19, Oakton 6

BaseballGeorgetown Day 8, Episcopal 7St. John’s 9, McNamara 1Gonzaga 11, St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes 1Musselman (W.Va.) 6, St. Albans 5Wilson 7, George Mason 7Georgetown Day 8, St. James 5Gonzaga 2, McNamara 0Martinsburg (W.Va.) 11, St. Albans 10

St. John’s 10, O’Connell 0O’Connell 14, Gonzaga 4St. John’s 4, McNamara 3Vero Beach 9, St. Albans 5

SoftballMcLean School 28, Field 7Visitation 14, School Without Walls 7National Cathedral 12, Sidwell 2Wilson 9, Maret 7Seton 11, Visitation 3Wilson 24, Roosevelt 4Seton 21, St. John’s 6

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After a 16-year run, Paul DeStefano has been let go as head coach of the St. John’s varsity boys basketball team. “On behalf of the entire St. John’s community, we are grateful for Paul DeStefano and all that he has accom-plished at the school,” school president Jeffrey Mancabelli said in a release. “He has been an outstanding coach for the past 16 years. After careful consideration, we have decided to move the program in a new direction.” The move comes as a surprise after DeStefano led a young Cadets roster to an impressive season with an 18-13 record and fourth place in the ultracompetitive Washington Catholic Athletic Conference. St. John’s knocked off nationally ranked and then-undefeated con-ference foe Gonzaga in January. The team went all the way to the WCAC semifinals before narrowly falling 50-49 to the eventual conference champions, Paul VI. During his tenure, DeStefano brought one WCAC title to the Cadets when St. John’s captured the crown in 2000. “I am very proud of all the teams that I have coached

at St. John’s and what we were able to accomplish,” DeStefano said in the release. “I have enjoyed the ride. I was fortunate to coach great teams with outstanding student-athletes and dedicated assistant coaches.” Although DeStefano is no longer coaching the Cadets’ basketball team, he will remain in the St. John’s math department and will run the St. John’s Boys Basketball Camp this summer.

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Matt Petros/The CurrentPaul DeStefano coached at St. John’s for 16 years.

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Despite wet conditions, a series of miscues and a furious comeback from Bishop McNamara, St. John’s made a stand in the seventh inning to edge the Mustangs for a 4-3 confer-ence win Saturday in Fernandez Stadium. Cadets coach Mark Gibbs put the game on sophomore pitcher Garrett Pearson’s shoulders in the final inning, as the team clung to a one-run lead. The Mustangs got a hit to put the tying run on first base. But Pearson bounced back from the mistake with a huge strikeout that left the Mustangs’ starting pitcher clutching his bat and screaming into the sky. The move set up a deep pop fly to left field to seal the victory. “I think that I know what my role is now,” said Pearson. “I know that I can come into these situations ready to go. If we can just keep working hard, we can do this every day.” The defending Washington Catholic Athletic Conference cham-pions are now 7-1 on the season, including a perfect 4-0 in WCAC play. On Saturday, the Cadets took an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning, after senior catcher

Jerry Chavarria earned a walk. A bat-ter later, senior first baseman Mitchell Kirsch hit a chopper to the shortstop, who proceeded to tag courtesy runner Evan Flax as he sped to second. Or so the infielder thought. The umpire’s call was that con-tact was never made, much to the ire of McNamara’s dugout and support-ers. After another walk to load the bases, junior outfielder Josh Neal laid a sacrifice hit to score Flax, fol-lowed by senior outfielder Billy Webb’s double to score Kirsch.

But the Mustangs got a little help in the next inning, when they hit a screaming line drive off senior pitch-er Danny O’Donnell. The Mustangs stole second base, and a desperation throw missed the mark and allowed the team to score. “That stuff is going to happen — it’s wet. You can’t always expect a perfect throw, especially with this weather,” said O’Donnell, who gave up only two hits in five innings. “But right after that, I just picked up my teammate and told him it was all right, and just went out there and threw strikes.” St. John’s scored some breathing room in the fourth inning after soph-omore outfielder Brodie Leftridge sent a rocket through the rain on the first pitch for a home run to push the lead to 3-1. In the fifth inning, senior outfielder Kyle Hamer sent a deep shot for a triple, making his way to home plate two batters later for a 4-1 lead. But the rain turned against St. John’s again in the sixth inning. The Cadets dropped a routine fly ball, which allowed McNamara to cut the lead to 4-3. Gibbs then sent out Pearson to secure the team’s sixth straight win. “In this league, it’s not over ’til the last out is made in the seventh,” said Gibbs.

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charged that Gray is balancing the budget “on the backs of the poor.” The biggest cut, some $23 million, would come from the DC HealthCare Alliance, which provides insurance to those not eligible for Medicaid or private insurance. The proposal would eliminate hospitalization cov-erage for a group the mayor said is largely comprised of undocumented immigrants. “I’m the first to say we wish there were more that could be done. But health-care inflation outstrips all other programs. It’s the biggest bud-get in the city,” Gray said, making cuts inevitable there in a tight budget year. He added that restoring that cut would be high on a list of priorities if additional revenue is found. The city is also being pinched because some $43.6 million in fed-eral funds, including many “stimu-lus” programs, will expire next year. The budget proposes pitching in $22 million in local dollars to keep some of those programs going, including police staffing and job training ser-

vices. But the loss of $7 million in federal funding for homeless shel-ters and transitional housing is par-ticularly painful, the mayor said. There was also widespread snip-ing about one large source of new revenue: fines from motorists snared by “expanded automated enforce-ment techniques.” That means, according to the mayor’s office, new photo and laser radar equipment, “speed on green” cameras to catch cars speeding through intersections, mobile red-light cameras, cameras designed to catch pedestrian-cross-ing violations, and a pilot project with laser-based speed cameras that can be used in tunnels. The new technology will cost about $5.8 million, but it is expected to raise $30 million the first year. Officials say it’s a way to make the roads safer, but some critics say the cameras, especially when imple-mented as part of the budget, seem mostly like a way to raise revenue. Another controversial change would extend hours for alcohol sales, both on- and off-premises, to reap more sales tax — similar to a plan approved last year that allows stores to sell wine and beer until

midnight. The new proposal would extend weekday hours at bars until 3 a.m., and on weekends until 4 a.m. Liquor stores could open at 7 a.m. instead of 9 a.m., and restaurants could remain open at all hours dur-ing presidential inauguration week. The proposal is expected to raise $5.3 million in sales tax, but critics fear public safety implications. The new budget would also save money at schools with a new food service contract, and by continuing to reduce high transportation and tuition costs of sending special-edu-cation students to out-of-state pri-vate schools. Savings in tuition are estimated at $40 million, but some of the saving is dependent on “build-ing more capacity” to serve special-ed students within the city’s schools. Gray also wants to fund two more staff positions at the Office of Campaign Finance, which has been criticized for failing to catch appar-ent violations like the donation of multiple money orders from what seems to be the same source, a scan-dal now rocking both the mayor’s office and the council. A new central collection unit in Gandhi’s office, especially targeting

out-of-state motorists for unpaid tickets, is expected to raise $10 mil-lion, according to the budget pro-posal. A new system of tracking credit card payments will allow the city to collect $15.5 million more in sales taxes, it says. Gray is also proposing a “revised revenue priority list” to counter criti-cism that his budget ignores the most needy. With prospects good that the economy will continue to improve, the city could start ticking through a $120 million wish list of what the mayor termed “critical needs.” Item one on the list is $7 million to replace lost federal funds for homeless services. Next is $14 mil-lion in temporary assistance for needy families, then restoration of the HealthCare Alliance’s hospital-ization coverage, more funding for affordable housing, and so on. No. 6 on the wish list is $1.1 million to repeal the controversial tax on out-of-state municipal bonds. Gray said the budget proposal will be widely aired, with a town-hall meeting in every ward. The council, too, will air its views, with budget hearings on every agency. Final action is due by May 15.

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Aidan Montessori School On March 21, Aidan Montessori School’s first- through sixth-grade classes had their science fair. In Mrs. Chakrabarty’s class, sec-ond-grader Pallavi Bhargava did the “Five Kingdoms of Life.” She said, “I like the different kingdoms. That’s why I picked it.” Third-graders Pranav Sethi-Olowin, Taner Prestholdt and Adam Rehman all did dissection. Pranav dissected a pig’s heart. Taner dis-sected a sheep’s brain. And Adam dissected a fish. Henry Van Hove did diseases. He said, “My mom was a doctor, so it interests me to see what she does on a regular basis.” In Mrs. Kendrick’s class, third-graders Zari Garfield and Keely

Fernando dissected frogs. Zari said, “I picked it because I was interested in the human body and the frog.” Keely said, “It was just a coinci-dence that I chose this.” Second-grader Lily Dorton and first-grader Linnea Leijon did plan-ets because they are interested in the subject.

— Lukas Leijon and Jack Nixon, fifth-graders

Benjamin Banneker Academic High School On March 20, the annual Secondary School Shakespeare Festival took place at the Folger Shakespeare Library. Benjamin

Banneker Academic High School participated in the event with seven other schools. High school students presented their own interpretations of some of Shakespeare’s plays, including “Much Ado About Nothing,” “Julius Caesar,” “Richard III” and “A Midsummer’s Night Dream.” Four months prior to the festi-val, students in Mr. Leo Bowman’s second-period English IV class were introduced to a representative from the Folger, Mr. Nick Newlin. Mr. Newlin visited the class regu-larly to study Shakespeare’s trage-dy “Julius Caesar,” and he directed Banneker’s 30-minute production of the play during the festival. On the day of the festival, class members arrived at Banneker at 7 a.m. to receive notes, costumes and props from the director. From Banneker, it was a short bus trip to the theater. The production of “Julius Caesar” took hard work and dedication by the members of the class, and the ensemble did a great job of portraying the story. At the end of the festival, Banneker received four awards from the commentators: “Committed Conspirator” to Natia Contee, “No Small Part Award” to Tamika McKay, “Stage Presence Award” to Kyree Rollins and an award to the whole ensemble called “Mob Scene.” Mr. Bowman was proud of his students and hopes to continue the 10-year tra-dition of attending the festival.

— Cherrie Coachman and Natia Contee, 12th-graders

British School of Washington In Year 4 at the British School of Washington, we have been

learning about haikus. This is how you write a haiku poem:

Rules of a haikuFive, seven, five three lines ofCreative writing.

This is also an example of a haiku. There are three lines in a haiku. The first line has five sylla-bles; the second, seven syllables; and the third, five syllables. A syl-lable is a vowel sound and is pro-nounced as a unit. We did haikus on all sorts of things, but we main-ly did them on people in our class, animals and famous people. Our teacher, Ms Woolford, said they were so good that we could type them up to put on our display. During our topic on haikus, we learnt a lot about Japan, where hai-kus come from. Here are some of the things we learnt about: Japanese tea ceremonies, kimonos (a dress), sushi and calligraphy. Our topic on haikus was my favou-rite literacy topic.

— Caspar Barton, Year 4 Edinburgh (third-grader)

Deal Middle School Although it is still a month away, the spring dance is causing lots of buzz at Deal Middle School. The event will be held on April 23. It is a fun time for kids, and it rais-es money for many of the school clubs, which sell refreshments. Abbey Korman said, “I am very excited for the dance because it is a great time to be with friends.” The student council will be hosting this event, and it met last week to discuss plans. Each repre-sentative asked his or her home-room for a list of songs that they want to be played at the dance. Although it is called a dance, danc-ing is not the only activity. There will be a DJ in the cafeteria, and

the library will be showing a movie. The gym also may be open for kids to play sports. And there is a chance that there will be ping-pong tables set up for students to use. This is the second dance of the school year. The first one was the Halloween dance, which was a great success, because of all the activities that were available. And I am sure this one will be, too.

— Eden Breslow, sixth-grader

Hyde-Addison Elementary The first-graders have been learning about different American symbols. In class, we have been splitting up into groups and reading about different symbols. In the library, we have been learning about the American flag and the National Anthem. The Liberty Bell is one symbol of freedom. It is located in Philadelphia. During the American Revolution, people hid it under a church so the British would not melt it and make it into a cannon or cannonballs. It does not work anymore because it is cracked. The bald eagle is an American symbol that stands for freedom, courage and strength. It is one strong bird. Some males are small-er than females. For our final project, we will make 3D models of one American symbol we have studied.

— Phoebe Reilly, Immanuel Gebreyesus and

Oliver Lawrence, first-graders

Janney Elementary On March 17, Janney hosted its biggest Scrabble tournament yet. A total of 77 kids from 11 schools in D.C., Maryland and Virginia creat-ed words all day long in the cafete-

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ria. The players competed in teams of two, playing four games each. The teams were divided into four divisions based on experience and ability. Fourth-grader Chloe Fatsis was the only Janney player to achieve Division A. Chloe and her partner, Deal seventh-grader Ali Bauman, won two games and lost two. They finished in fourth place out of 10 teams in their division. Chloe will represent Janney next month at the National School Scrabble Championship in Orlando, Fla. In Division B, fourth-graders Josh Landweber and Simon Chervenak, who doesn’t go to Janney, took second place with a 3-1 record. Fourth-graders Ryan Cheney and Zara Hall finished in fourth place, also 3-1. In Division C, fourth-graders Charlie Smiles and Caleb Anderson took first place, winning three games and tying one. Also in Division C, fifth-graders Jackson Easler and Mabel Malhotra took second and fourth-graders Lucy Levenson and Madelyn Shapiro finished third. They both had a 3-1 record. Janney kids played some cool words. Lucy and Madelyn made “rerisen,” fifth-grader Joshua Rosse and fourth-grader Felix Garland played “audience,” and Chloe and Ali played “redtail,” which is a type of hawk.

— Emily Oliphant, fifth-grader

Jewish Primary Day School During art and science night at Jewish Primary Day School, you

might have noticed the special guest in Mrs. Barbara Miller’s third-grade classroom. Do you know who it was? Here are some clues: He was fat. He weighed 100 pounds. He was green. He had a hard shell. He was both a land and water animal. He was as big as a car tire. Give up? It was a tortoise named Tank. He was at school for Science Night because Mrs. Miller’s class was learning about habitats and how much space animals need for their homes. Mrs. Miller borrowed Tank from the owner of Tropical Lagoon, a pet store in Silver Spring. Mrs. Miller picked up Tank on the afternoon of Science Night, after students left school (it was a noon dismissal). It took two people (Mrs. Miller and her daughter) to carry him up the stairs into her room. They used a trashcan, because that’s how the pet-store owner transports him, Mrs. Miller said. Mrs. Miller chose the tortoise as her special visitor to show about habitats because, unlike other ani-mals, the tortoise uses its own shell as a home. Tank stayed at school overnight in the corner of Mrs. Miller’s room. “It was a great addition,” Mrs. Miller said. “I don’t know if I’m going to do it again.” Several students said they were impressed by Tank’s size. “I liked Tank because he was big and old,” third-grader Jonah Benjamin said.

— Eden Weinstein and Mairav Diamond, fourth-graders

Key Elementary At Key School, we have Passport Presentations every other month to “visit” the different coun-

tries of our friends and families. Passport Presentations give stu-dents a chance to learn about dif-ferent countries and cultures around the world without actually going there. Presentations happen throughout the school year. Last Friday, we visited Uruguay. Two school parents dis-cussed the country’s culture and language, and life as a child in the country. We learned that students in Uruguay just started a new school year! In October, we visited Portugal. Many kids loved the culture and colors of the presentation. In January, there was a Passport Presentation to Thailand. A lot of students enjoyed the video of the elephant circus. All the countries have been very interesting to learn about, yet different from the United States. Ms. Williams, fifth-grade teach-er and chair of the World Family Committee, said, “Passport Presentations are a great way for international families to share their unique cultures, traditions and countries with the Key School community.” We have enjoyed Passport Presentations very much and have learned a lot about many different countries. We look forward to many more.

— Mica Gelb, Erica Serrano and Idris Hasan-Granier, fifth-graders

Maret School Our class interviewed faculty at Maret School, and here is some of what we learned. P.E. teacher and coach Mr. Williams said he has been teaching 14 years at Maret and feels very lucky to be here. He loves the stu-dents and said some of his best years have been at Maret School.

Ms. Lydell is another P.E. teacher at Maret. She finds her job fun and rewarding. She loves teaching and when we asked her to rate how easy (1) or hard (10) her job is, she rated it a 1. “If you love something, it’s never work,” she said. Ms. Talbott is our head of school, and she reported that she loves her job and she loves the stu-dents at Maret, too. Ms. Burnett is a cook and she said the students are nice. She loves to cook. “But cooking for children,” she said, “is even bet-ter.” Ms. Kyong is the middle school director at Maret. If someone in

the middle school needs help with something at school, they talk with Ms. Kyong. Mr. Ackerman teaches Spanish and coaches, and he likes the peo-ple he works with as well as his students. All of the teachers love their jobs and think their students are smart.

— Jacob Moore, David Williamson, Marisa Poe, Gus Ackerman, Bergen Kane and

Jack Anderson, second-graders

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GEORGETOWN, DC $1,895,000Unique Victorian inGeorgetown’s westvillage. 4 finishedlevels, 5 bedrooms,4.5 baths, land-scaped garden.Grand double living room, family/dining room, high-endkitchen, masterbedroom suite, in-law suite, askagent about parking.

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Condo shoppers often brace themselves for the trade-offs many make: Should they

choose the best location, or ameni-ties and square footage? A newly listed Columbia Heights condominium shows buy-ers that sometimes they can have

both. Sited one block from the neighborhood’s Metrorail station and tons of retail, the two-bedroom, 2.5-bath property is a calm — and spacious, at about 1,900 square feet — retreat from the bustling area. Spring bulbs bloom in the front lawn of this historic home that was converted in 2005 to hold four con-dominiums. A few steps down lead to the front door of Unit 1. Though it’s on the ground floor, there’s no shortage of natural light here. Windows are particularly numerous along a long, wide “gal-lery” that connects the kitchen and dining area to the home’s bed-rooms. Ideal for showcasing art, this spot is also a natural for laying out party nibbles or setting up a bar. There’s also an exit here to the side courtyard that’s accessible to all

building residents but that in reality, according to owner Lara Carducci, is never used by anyone but her. The setup is ideal for guests wan-dering in and out during a party — and that’s a good thing, because nearly every spot in this home is geared toward entertaining. Guests might gather around the gas fireplace in the living room. The hearth is built into the painted brick wall that’s a reminder of the home’s vintage, and the combina-tion adds up to instant coziness. Or, visitors can perch along the long kitchen island that offers loads of prep space and maintains the unit’s open flow at the same time — an effect that’s also helped by the uninterrupted hardwood floors in the unit. They can also pitch in, thanks to an island prep sink, or simply fetch drinks from the under-counter wine fridge. Granite counters and stainless-steel appliances are givens, but these GE Monogram appliances, including a five-burner gas cooktop and convection oven, exceed the norm. A stylish, ceiling-mounted vent hood also provides task light-ing. Despite the home’s open plan, a smart separation allows the win-dow-lined dining room to feel

somewhat enclosed and intimate. Built-in cherry pieces mirror the kitchen cabinetry and provide wel-come storage space. Closets are, in fact, ample in this condo: Both bedrooms’ walk-in storage spots have built-ins, and the master suite’s are cherry. A laundry closet is also roomy, even with full-size appliances. A half-bath is sleek in stone sub-way tiles and a stainless-steel vessel sink, and the other two baths here are just as stylish. The master bath features textured stone tiles that sur-round a spa tub and walk-in shower. A transparent vessel sink is a pol-ished counterpoint to the rough

stone. In the other bedroom suite, smoother tiles are also stone and surround a spa tub as well. Both bedrooms are large, with the master including a second gas fireplace. Each offers access to what may well end up being this unit’s key selling point: A roomy backyard including a grassy area, a stone-paved sitting spot and planted borders. Carducci is including a lawn mower and other garden equipment with the home. A final spot in the home is the very flexible media room. A niche

now holds a wet bar, and the space is wired for sound, making movie-watching the logical pastime here. But owners who need a third bed-room could easily close off the room; a home office, library, nurs-ery or playroom are other options here. This two-bedroom, 2.5-bath Unit 1 at 1331 Kenyon St. NW is offered for $749,000. Monthly condo fees total $245.25. For details, contact Realtor Kathy Purchase with Randall Hagner at 202-441-8850 or [email protected].

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Columbia Heights condo is entertainment-ready

Photos courtesy of Randall HagnerThis two-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo unit in Columbia Heights is priced at $749,000.

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The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 2, at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, 1524 35th St. NW. Agenda items include:■ public safety report.■ introduction of the new Georgetown University Student Association president.■ update on the Georgetown University campus plan.■ consideration of a resolution on a proposed bill to ceremonially rename the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and K Street as the “Senator Charles H. Percy Plaza.”■ discussion of the Oct. 28 Marine Corps Marathon.■ discussion of funding for expand-ed DC Circulator bus service in Georgetown.■ discussion of a request for a load-ing zone at 34th Street and Wisconsin Avenue.■ discussion of the May 13 Bike DC event.■ discussion of a proposal to extend maximum alcohol service hours by one hour to 3 a.m. on weekdays and 4 a.m. on weekends.■ consideration of a Zoning Commission application for modi-fied plans for the Georgetown University Athletic Training Facility.■ consideration of a public-space application for a curb cut at 3029 Q St.■ consideration of a voluntary agree-ment with Blue Gin, 1206 Wisconsin Ave.■ consideration of Old Georgetown Board matters: 1316 34th St., resi-dence, front and rear parking pads, permit; 3417 P St., residence, roof-top mechanical equipment, permit; 3417 P St., residence, alterations to fireplaces, replacement window, permit; 3040 M St., commercial, alterations to storefront, sign scheme for “Nike,” permit; 3299 M St., commercial, sign scheme for “Redfire Grill Kabob,” permit; 3333 M St., commercial, addition of a pre-fabricated structure to Sweetgreen, permit; Grace Street and Cecil Place, residential, new building, concept — revised design; 2800 Pennsylvania Ave., hotel, awnings, green screen on towers, concept; 2800 Pennsylvania Ave., retail, sign scheme and temporary construction sign scheme for Suitsupply, concept; 1510 31st St., commercial, roof deck — existing, permit and concept; 2805 M St., commercial, new store-front, rear addition, sign scheme for “Shophouse,” permit; 2802 P St., residence, one-story rear addition, garage off rear alley, concept — revised design; 3138 P St., residence, two-story rear addition, concept; 2812 Dumbarton St., residence, reconstruct front wall and replace siding — in progress, permit; 1533 Wisconsin Ave., commercial, rear addition, concept; 3210 R St., resi-dence, rear porch, alterations, solar panels and rooftop mechanical

equipment, permit — revised design; 1815 Wisconsin Ave., commercial, rooftop addition and deck, sign scheme for “Noodles & Company,” concept — revised design; 1658 33rd St., commercial, two-story rear addition with basement — existing, permit; 1669 Wisconsin Ave., com-mercial, awning and blade sign for “Macaron Bee,” permit — revised design; and 1600 Wisconsin Ave., commercial, sign scheme for “Edible Arrangements,” permit. For details, call 202-724-7098 or visit anc2e.com.

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at Stoddert Elementary School and Recreation Center, 4001 Calvert St. NW. For details, call 202-338-2969, contact [email protected] or visit anc3b.org.

ANC 3CCleveland ParkWoodley ParkMassachusetts Avenue Heights

At the commission’s March 19 meeting:■ commissioners voted unanimous-ly to support the planned May 13 Bike DC community bike ride.■ representatives of the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department discussed plans for a parking structure behind the Cleveland Park fire station, 3522 Connecticut Ave. Neighbors are concerned about noise and traffic in the alley behind the firehouse.■ commissioners voted 8-0, with Leila Afzal absent, to support a public-space application for a fence at 34th and Newark streets.■ National Zoo director Dennis Kelly discussed upcoming Zoo events and said traffic and crowd

control has been beefed up for large spring break crowds.■ representatives of the D.C. Department of Transportation dis-cussed traffic-calming and mitiga-tion measures related to the Cathedral Commons project on the site of the Cleveland Park Giant at Wisconsin Avenue and Newark Street. The commission hosted a second meet-ing March 20 to discuss the issues further. The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 16, at the 2nd District Police Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Ave. NW. For details, call 202-657-5725 or visit anc3c.org.

ANC 3DSpring ValleyWesley Heights

The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, in the new medical building at Sibley Memorial Hospital, 5215 Loughboro Road NW. Agenda items include:■ police report.■ update on the Sibley Memorial Hospital master plan.■ discussion of the May 5 and 6 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.■ consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a special exception to allow an addition to a home at 4626 Garfield St.■ consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a special exception to allow a rear addition to a home at 3709 Corey Place.■ discussion of the Wesley Seminary campus plan pending before the Zoning Commission.■ update on the voluntary agreement with La Forchetta, 3201 New Mexico Ave.■ update on a feasibility study for a nonmotorized boathouse zone along the Georgetown Waterfront. For details, call 202-363-4130 or visit anc3d.org.


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Citizens Association of Georgetown The Georgetown Neighborhood Library will host our association’s next membership meeting on April 17. Georgetown resident Carl Colby will be discussing his recently released film about his father, former CIA director William Colby. Jerry McCoy from the Peabody Room will pull out some related treasures. It should be a really intrigu-ing evening. We will start with a reception on the terrace at 7 p.m. Also happening this month at the library, at 3260 R St., is their “Eggstravaganza” at 10:30 a.m. on April 7. An Easter egg hunt, story-telling and sweet treats mean fun for all. For those interested in more scholarly pursuits, the Friends of the Georgetown Library has signed on as a sponsor of a unique program called “Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives,” which aims to inspire people to come together to read, see and think about classical literature and how it continues to influence and invigorate American cultural life. The program brings classics scholars from around the country to host lectures and book discussions on ancient Greek literature, and its relevance to modern life. Topics include the immigrant experience and life in foreign countries, veterans returning home from the trauma of war, and how oral poetry lives on through hip-hop and rap music. The finale will be a staged reading of a Greek play with classically trained actors hosted in the Great Hall of Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. The primary target audience is adults, though some of the programs may also appeal to teens. For details, visit dclibrary.org To contribute to the Friends of the Georgetown Library so that these sorts of programs can continue, please visit cagtown.org.

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nod in the April 3 primary, for which early voting began March 19. Both Biddle and Orange have experience in the at-large role. The D.C. Democratic State Committee selected Biddle, a former school board member, to fill that seat on an interim basis last year after Kwame Brown moved up to become council chairman. But Orange, a former Ward 5 Council member, took over the position a few months later after winning a special election last April. Their late arrivals to last week’s forum — both said they were attend-ing other events — also allowed a brighter spotlight on the D.C. Statehood Green and Republican candidates who may face the Democratic nominee in November’s contest for two at-large seats. Residents must have a registered party affiliation to vote in the D.C. primary, but can vote for any of the candidates in November. Two candidates are competing in the primary for the Green spot: Ann Wilcox, a lawyer and a former Ward 2 school board representative; and G. Lee Aiken, who advertised her labor union background and opposi-tion to rising tax rates in the District. Wilcox outlined some common Statehood Green values — beyond the obvious support for green-living initiatives and the D.C. statehood cause, a refusal to accept corporate contributions for campaigns. Republican Mary Brooks Beatty, a Capitol Hill advisory neighbor-hood commissioner with experience in nonprofits, pointed out that she is the only candidate “who knows I’ll be on the November ballot,” since she faces no primary opposition. She pitched the benefits of a Republican voice on the council: “The minority can be a watchdog over the majority.” Thursday’s forum, hosted by the Kalorama Citizens Association and

the Reed-Cooke Neighborhood Association, brought up the familiar citywide issues — ethics, education, jobs and the like — but also shed light on some of the neighborhood’s internal tensions. Several questions from audience members, particularly from citizens association president Denis James, pointed to specific conflicts with Ward 1 Council member Jim Graham; Graham staffer Wilson Reynolds, who also chairs of the Adams Morgan advisory neighbor-hood commission; and the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District.

“I’m trying to read between the lines a little bit,” Shapiro said after one such question. “One thing I’m hearing loud and clear is there’s folks who are unhappy… and feel they’re being unheard,” he said, emphasizing that the at-large mem-ber has authority to participate in ward-specific issues. On broader issues, the candidates frequently overlapped. Minus the absent Biddle and Orange, all said they opposed out-side employment for council mem-bers due to potential conflicts of interest. Holness went further, pro-posing term limits. “This is not the

Supreme Court where you can stay until you die,” she said. The candidates all shared a belief in the importance of the D.C. state-hood cause, but had different thoughts about how to approach it “It’s really a congressional issue,” said Wilcox, noting her work with the DC Vote group. She said the District needs to lobby Congress members “in a very focused way.” Beatty said a Republican could be “helpful” in this respect, encourag-ing a more collaborative relationship with Congress. One attendee asked candidates how to bridge the gap between the city’s “haves” and “have-nots.” “I think education is the way out,” said Holness, selling her expe-rience in helping get the University of District of Columbia’s communi-

ty college “off the ground.” Shapiro said “there is nothing more urgent” than finding a way to create more jobs in the District. The city needs to identify the sectors of the economy that can produce the most jobs — technology or hospital-ity, for example — and commit more resources to them, he said. Biddle and Orange arrived in time to answer a few questions and making closing statements. In his, Biddle emphasized his background in public education and “demonstrated commitment to pub-lic service.” Orange pointed to his record working on “the best council” the city has seen, between 1999 and 2006. “We left the city in great shape” before Mayor Adrian Fenty’s administration “squandered it all away,” he said.

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None of the candidates for an at-large D.C. Council seat or shadow senator received enough votes from Ward 3 Democratic Committee delegates to secure an endorsement Thursday, but Peter Shapiro and Michael Brown received the highest number of votes, respectively. The group’s bylaws require that a candidate receive 75 percent of the votes to be endorsed. Out of 51 delegates participating, 19 voted for Shapiro, 18 for Sekou Biddle, nine for incumbent council member Vincent Orange and five for no endorsement in the April 3 primary. Council candidate E. Gail Anderson Holness received no votes. In the shadow senator race, incumbent Michael Brown received 32 votes and Pete Ross received 10. There were also eight votes for no endorsement and one blank ballot.

— Brady Holt

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Class ■TheGuyMasonCommunityCenterandMacombRecreationCenterwillhost“Wednesday’sChef:SevenServingsofHealthyRecipesandTips,”aseven-ses-sionclassfeaturinglocalchefsandotherguests.7to8:30p.m.$8perclass.GuyMasonCommunityCenter,3600CalvertSt.NW.202-727-7736.

Concerts ■MembersoftheKennedyCenterOperaHouseOrchestrawillperformclassi-calworks.6p.m.Free.MillenniumStage,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■TheFridayMorningMusicClubFoundationwillpresentpianistYoonieHanperformingworksbyBach,Granados,LisztandSchumann.7:30p.m.Free;ticketsrequired.TerraceTheater,KennedyCenter.fmmc.org.

Discussions and lectures ■LawyerandprofessorLauraDanielsonwilldiscussherbook“GreenCardStories,”about50recentU.S.immi-grants.6:30p.m.Free.Reiter’sBooks,1900GSt.NW.202-223-3327. ■BethStrommen,directorofBaltimore’sOfficeofSustainability,willdis-cuss“ScienceandDecision-MakingforSustainability”aspartofthe“OntheEdge:UrbanSustainability”lectureseries.6:30p.m.Free;reservationsrequired.Room208,White-GravenorHall,GeorgetownUniversity,[email protected]. ■DianneNewmanoftheHowardHughesMedicalInstitutewilldiscuss“BacteriaAreBeautiful.”6:45p.m.Free.CarnegieInstitutionofWashington,1530PSt.NW.202-328-6988. ■EconomistRobertShillerwilldiscuss

hisbook“FinanceandtheGoodSociety.”7p.m.Free.PoliticsandProse,5015ConnecticutAve.NW.202-364-1919. ■The“FateorFreeWill?”discussionserieswillfocuson“JaneEyre”byCharlotteBrontë.7p.m.Free.ChevyChaseNeighborhoodLibrary,5625ConnecticutAve.NW.202-282-0021.

Open house ■TheGeorgeWashingtonUniversitySpeechandHearingClinicwillholdanopenhousetodiscussupcomingliteracyprogramstobeheldthissummer.6:30to8p.m.Free;reservationsrequired.2115GSt.NW.202-994-3027.

Thursday,March29

Concert ■TheFortasChamberMusicConcertwillfeaturetheEbenTrioper-formingworksbyFiala,SmetanaandDvorák.7:30p.m.$32.TerraceTheater,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600.

Discussions and lectures ■HarveyBernstein,vicepresidentofindustryinsightsandalliancesatMcGraw-HillConstruction,willdiscuss“GreenandEnergy-EfficientTrendsinConstruction.”12:30to1:30p.m.Free;registrationrequired.NationalBuildingMuseum,401FSt.NW.202-272-2448. ■StanislavShushkevich,formerpresi-dentofBelarus,willdiscuss“TheCurrentSituationinBelarus:HistoricalPerspectivesandRecentDevelopments.”4p.m.Free;reservationsrequired.Room412,ElliottSchoolofInternationalAffairs,

GeorgeWashingtonUniversity,1957ESt.NW.tinyurl.com/shushkevichgwu. ■JamesThunderwilldiscuss“GothicProfusion:TheBicentennialoftheBirthofA.W.Pugin,”abouttheBritisharchitectknownasthefatherofGothicRevival.6p.m.$15.OctagonMuseum,1799NewYorkAve.NW.gothicprofusion-efbevent.eventbrite.com. ■BartEhrman,professorofreligiousstudiesattheUniversityofNorthCarolinaatChapelHill,willdiscuss“IstheNewTestamentForged?TheSurprisingClaimsofBiblicalScholars.”6p.m.Free.McNeirAuditorium,GeorgetownUniversity,37thandOstreetsNW.202-687-6238. ■ArtistSharonHayeswilldiscuss“BroadlySpeaking:WorkingAcrossDisciplines.”6p.m.Free.AbramsonFamilyRecitalHall,KatzenArtsCenter,4400MassachusettsAve.NW.202-885-3634. ■Agallerytalkwillfocuson“ShootingFromtheHip:PaintingandEarlyPhotography.”6and7p.m.$12;$10forseniorsandstudents;freeforages18andyounger.PhillipsCollection,160021stSt.NW.202-387-2151. ■CuratorElsaSmithgallwilldiscuss“FrenchDrawingsFromtheAaronsohnCollection.”6:30p.m.Donationsuggested.PhillipsCollection,160021stSt.NW.202-387-2151. ■PhotographerDavidM.Cobbwilldis-cuss“PhotographingJapaneseGardens.”6:30p.m.Free;reservationsrequired.ConservatoryClassroom,U.S.BotanicGarden,100MarylandAve.SW.usbg.gov. ■ChrisMatthewswilldiscusshisbook“JackKennedy:ElusiveHero.”6:30p.m.Free.Barnes&Noble,55512thSt.NW.202-347-0176. ■VickieKloeris,managerofNASA’sSpaceFoodSystemsLaboratory,willdiscuss“FoodThat’sOutofThisWorld.”6:30to8p.m.$35.S.DillonRipleyCenter,1100JeffersonDriveSW.202-633-3030. ■MexicanartexpertGregorioLukewilldiscuss“PortrayingMexico:The

RevolutionaryArtofRivera,Kahlo,Siqueiros,andOrozco.”6:45to8:30p.m.$40.RingAuditorium,HirshhornMuseumandSculptureGarden,7thStreetandIndependenceAvenueSW.202-633-3030. ■JoeandCindyTanner,authoritiesonNavajoarts,willdiscuss“ThreadsofTime:TheArtofNavajoWeaving.”6:45to8:45p.m.$40.S.DillonRipleyCenter,1100JeffersonDriveSW.202-633-3030. ■SingerandcomposerColleenFaywilldiscuss“Puccini:AMasterofthe‘Verismo’Style.”6:45to9p.m.$40.S.DillonRipleyCenter,1100JeffersonDriveSW.202-633-3030. ■AndrewNagorskiwilldiscusshisbook“Hitlerland:AmericanEyewitnessestotheNaziRisetoPower.”7p.m.Free.PoliticsandProse,5015ConnecticutAve.NW.202-364-1919. ■SandorKatzwilldiscusshisbook“WildFermentation:TheFlavor,Nutrition,

andCraftofLive-CultureFoods”andtheroleoffermentedfoodsinvariouscultur-altraditions.7p.m.$10inadvance;$12onthedayoftheevent.Sixth&IHistoricSynagogue,600ISt.NW.sixthandi.org. ■HistorianandnovelistGloriaKaiserwilldiscuss“TheBrazilianExpeditionof1817asPortrayedintheArtofThomasEnder.”7:30to9p.m.Free;reservationsrequired.EmbassyofAustria,3524InternationalCourtNW.202-895-6776.

Performance ■TheMillenniumStagewillpresent“KyogenandDaidengaku,”featuringtradi-tionalJapanesecomictheateranddance.6p.m.Free.MillenniumStage,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600.

Special events ■TheSocietyoftheCincinnati’sAndersonHousewillopenforextendedhourstomarkthe107thanniversaryofitscompletion.Theannualcelebrationwillfeatureguidedtoursandbirthdaycake.10a.m.to4p.m.Free.SocietyoftheCincinnati,2118MassachusettsAve.NW.202-785-2040. ■MarkVlossakofSt.InnocentWinerywillleadthediscussionatasix-coursewinedinner.6:30p.m.$150;reservationsrequired.BlackSaltFishMarket&Restaurant,4883MacArthurBlvd.NW.202-342-9101. ■MauriceRosenbergwillleada“Pre-PassoverKosherWineTastingClass.”6:30to8:30p.m.$30.NationalMuseumofAmericanJewishMilitaryHistory,1811RSt.NW.202-332-1221. ■Plume’sexecutivechief,ChrisJakubiec,willpresent“TheDynamicDuoWithFaviaWines,”afive-coursewinedin-ner.6:45p.m.$200;reservationsrequired.TheJefferson,120016thSt.NW.202-448-2300.

Friday,March30

Book sale ■TheFriendsofPalisadesLibrarywillholditsspringused-booksale,withmostbookspricedat$1andwithbargaintitlesavailablefor25centseachor$5perbag.10a.m.to4p.m.Freeadmission.PalisadesNeighborhoodLibrary,[email protected] sale will continue Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Thursday, marCh 29■Concert:NSOPopsandenter-tainerWayneBradywillpresentthemusicoflegendaryvocalistsSammyDavisJr.andSamCooke.7p.m.$20to$85.ConcertHall,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600.The perfor-mance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.

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leadaclasson“PhotographingintheGarden.”9a.m.to1p.m.Free;reserva-tionsrequired.ConservatoryClassroom,U.S.BotanicGarden,100MarylandAve.SW.usbg.gov.

Concerts ■TheFridayMorningMusicClubwillpresentaconcertofworksbyMozart,VaughanWilliamsandSarasate.Noon.Free.CalvaryBaptistChurch,7558thSt.NW.202-333-2075. ■OrganistDudleyOakeswillpresentarecital.12:15p.m.Free.NationalCityChristianChurch,5ThomasCircleNW.202-797-0103. ■AspartoftheFridayMusicSeries,cellistVasilyPopovandpianistRalitzaPatchevawillperformworksbySchubert.1:15p.m.Free.McNeirHall,GeorgetownUniversity,37thandOstreetsNW.202-687-3838. ■Singer/songwrit-erJayHayden,artist-in-residenceatStrathmore,willper-formR&Bmusic.6p.m.Free.MillenniumStage,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■EntertainerLyndaCarterwillpresent“Body&Soul,”featuringhertakeonclas-sicblues,rock,countryandpopsongs.7:30p.m.$30to$65.TerraceTheater,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■SopranoAmaliaLabordeandguitar-istMagdalenaDuhagonwillperform.7:30p.m.Free.TheUnitedChurch,1920GSt.NW.202-331-1495. ■BrianSpriggs&NuWorshipwillper-formcontemporaryandtraditionalgospelmusic.7:30p.m.Free.MountCalvaryHolyEvangelisticChurch,2504NaylorRoadSE.202-276-6437.

Discussions and lectures ■MelanneVerveer,U.S.ambassadoratlargeforglobalwomen’sissues,willdiscuss“ChampioningWomenGlobally.”11a.m.Free;reservationsrequired.KenneyAuditorium,NitzeBuilding,JohnsHopkinsUniversitySchoolofAdvancedInternationalStudies,1740Massachusetts

Ave.NW.eventbrite.com/event/2921282635. ■ErikBleich,professorofpoliticalsci-enceatMiddleburyCollege,willdiscuss“TheFreedomtoBeRacist?HowtheUnitedStatesandEuropeStruggletoPreserveFreedomandCombatRacism.”Noon.Free;reservationsrequired.Room412,ElliottSchoolofInternationalAffairs,GeorgeWashingtonUniversity,1957ESt.NW.tinyurl.com/bleichgwu. ■NorthwestNeighborsVillageandtheOsherLivelongLearningInstituteatAmericanUniversitywillpresentapaneldiscussionon“Don’tBeScammed:AvoidScamsatHome,Online,andattheBank.”1p.m.Free;reservationsrequired.TempleBaptistChurch,3850NebraskaAve.NW.202-237-1895. ■EvaBrann,formerdeanandtutoratSt.John’sCollegeinAnnapolis,willdiscuss“TheDispassionateStudyofthePassions.”3p.m.Free.Auditorium,AquinasHall,CatholicUniversity,620MichiganAve.NE.202-319-5259. ■PoliticsandProsewillhostatributetothelateAnthonyShadid,atwo-timePulitzerPrize-winningforeigncorrespon-dentandauthoroftherecentlypublished“HouseofStone:AMemoirofHome,Family,andaLostMiddleEast.”7p.m.Free.PoliticsandProse,5015ConnecticutAve.NW.202-364-1919.

Performances ■DancersfromtheDCTapFestivalwillimproviseinajamsessionwithbassistBenWilliams.7to9:30p.m.Free.Firstfloor,NationalMuseumofAmericanHistory,14thStreetandConstitutionAvenueNW.202-633-1000. ■FrenchdancecompanyBalletPreljocajwillpresent“BlancheNeige(SnowWhite).”8p.m.$18to$55.EisenhowerTheater,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600.The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. ■SpanishactressMariaVictoriaPeñawillperform“CincohorasconMario,”aboutawidowwhoengagesinacandidandbitingconversationoverherhus-band’scoffin(inSpanishwithEnglishsurti-tles).8p.m.$20to$25.GALATheatre,333314thSt.NW.202-234-7174.The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m.

Seminar ■“YouAreNotSupposedtoBeHere:2012Women’sLeadershipConference”

willfocusoncareerchoices.8:30a.m.to3:30p.m.$60;registrationrequired.WestHall,GeorgeWashingtonUniversityMountVernonCampus,2100FoxhallRoadNW.gwired.gwu.edu/wlc.

Special event ■St.AugustineCatholicSchoolwillholditsannualLentenFishFry,featuringsandwichesandplatters.Noonto7p.m.$7to$14.St.AugustineCatholicSchool,1421VSt.NW.202-667-2608.

Sporting events ■TheWashingtonWizardswillplaythePhiladelphia76ers.7p.m.$10to$500.VerizonCenter,601FSt.NW.202-397-7328.

■D.C.UnitedwillplayFCDallas.7:30p.m.$20to$52.RFKMemorialStadium,2400EastCapitolSt.SE.202-397-7328.

Saturday,March31

Children’s programs ■The“SaturdayMorningattheNational”serieswillfeatureNanaMalayaandanadventureintotheculturesofAfrica.9:30and11a.m.Free;ticketsrequired.HelenHayesGallery,NationalTheatre,1321PennsylvaniaAve.NW.202-783-3372. ■An“NSOKinderkonzert”willfeaturetheKennedyStringQuartetexploringmusi-calbuildingblockssuchashighandlow,loudandsoft,andfastandslow(forchil-drenages4andolder).11a.m.and1:30p.m.$18.FamilyTheater,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600.

Concerts ■TheWashingtonPerformingArtsSocietywillpresentviolinistMikhailSimonyanandpianistAlexeiPodkorytovperformingworksbySchubert,Brahms,ProkofievandSzymanowski.2p.m.$25.TerraceTheater,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■AltosaxophonistandcomposerAndrewD’Angelowillperform.6p.m.Free.MillenniumStage,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■MiddleCMusicwillholditsannualfamilyrecital,featuringstudentsplayingduetsandensembleswithmusicallyinclinedrelatives.6p.m.Free.4530WisconsinAve.NW.202-244-7326. ■AspartoftheannualDCFrancophonieFestival,theQuébécoisfolkgroupGenticorumwillmakeitsWashingtondebut.7:30p.m.$25.BairdAuditorium,NationalMuseumofNaturalHistory,10thStreetandConstitutionAvenueNW.202-633-3030. ■PostClassicalEnsembleandbasstrombonistDavidTaylorwillpresent“SchubertUncorked.”8to10p.m.$25;$5forstudents.GastonHall,Georgetown

University,37thandOstreetsNW.postclassical.com. ■PianistsMichaelAdcockandJoséRamos-SantanawillperformworksbySchubert,Brahms,ChabrierandRavelinapianoduoconcert.8p.m.Free.WestmorelandCongregationalUnitedChurchofChrist,1WestmorelandCircle.301-320-2770.

Discussions and lectures ■CharlesKupchanwilldiscusshisbook“NoOne’sWorld:TheWest,theRisingRest,andtheComingGlobalTurn,”at1p.m.;andDouglasSchoenwilldiscusshisbook“HopelesslyDivided:TheNewCrisisinAmericanPoliticsandWhatItMeansfor2012andBeyond,”at6p.m.Free.PoliticsandProse,5015ConnecticutAve.NW.202-364-1919. ■DelQuentinWilberwilldiscusshisbook“RawhideDown:TheNearAssassinationofRonaldRegan.”2p.m.Free.NationalPortraitGallery,8thandFstreetsNW.202-633-1000. ■MichaelRohlf,assistantprofessorofphilosophyatCatholicUniversity,willdis-cuss“EmotionandEvilinKant.”3:15p.m.Free.HappelRoom,CaldwellHall,CatholicUniversity,620MichiganAve.NE.202-319-5259. ■FoodNetworkstar,authorandchefGiadaDeLaurentiiswilldiscussherbook“WeeknightsWithGlada:QuickandSimpleRecipestoRevampDinner.”8p.m.$35.Sixth&IHistoricSynagogue,600ISt.NW.sixthandi.org.

Films ■TheNationalGalleryofArtwillpres-entHayaoMiyazaki’s1988children’sanimefilm“MyNeighborTotoro.”10:30a.m.Free.EastBuildingAuditorium,NationalGalleryofArt,4thStreetandConstitutionAvenueNW.202-737-4215.

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Saturday, marCh 31■Special event: “FabergéEggFamilyFestival”willfeaturefolkmusic,acenturies-oldegg-rollinggameandachancetodecorateaFabergé-inspiredegg.10a.m.to7p.m.$15;$12forseniors;$10forcollegestudents;$5forchildrenages6through18;freeforages5andyounger,HillwoodEstate,MuseumandGardens,4155LinneanAve.NW.202-686-5807.The festival will continue Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

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■“SamuraiCinema”—presentedinconjunctionwiththeexhibition“Samurai:TheWarriorTransformed”—willfeatureMasakiKobayashi’s1967film“SamuraiRebellion,”at11a.m.;AkiraKurosawa’s1958film“TheHiddenFortress,”at1:30p.m.;andKihachiOkamoto’s1966film“TheSwordofDoom,”at4:15p.m.$5perfilm.GrosvenorAuditorium,NationalGeographic,1600MSt.NW.202-857-7700. ■TheTenley-FriendshipNeighborhoodLibrarywillpresentthe1936film“Fury,”starringSpencerTracyandSylviaSydney.1:30p.m.Free.Tenley-FriendshipNeighborhoodLibrary,4450WisconsinAve.NW.202-727-1225.

Performances ■AspartofSWAN(SupportWomenArtistsNow)Day2012,GraceEpiscopalChurchwillhostanoutdoormusicanddanceperformance,followedbyanafter-noonofpoetryreadings.12:30p.m.Free.GraceEpiscopalChurch,1041WisconsinAve.NW.georgetowntheatre.org. ■TheWashingtonPerformingArtsSocietywillpresentchoreographer,actoranddirectorSavionGloverandtapper

MarshallDavisJr.in“SoLeSANCTUARY:Ahoofer’smeditationontheartoftap.”8p.m.$29to$59.WarnerTheatre,1299PennsylvaniaAve.NW.202-785-9727.

Special events ■TheNationalParkServiceandtheCivilWarPreservationTrustwillhostacleanupatBattlegroundNationalCemetery,withparkrangerssharingsto-riesofCivilWarbraveryandsacrificeasparticipantscleanheadstonesandmonu-ments(forages8andolder).10a.m.tonoon.Free.BattlegroundNationalCemetery,6600blockofGeorgiaAvenueNW.202-865-6070. ■“MadHatterTea”willofferachancetowearafestivespringhatwhilesamplingteaandvariousdesserts.Aftertheteacer-emony,guestswillmaketheirownspringbonnetstotakehome.1p.m.$25;$20forchildren.Reservationsrequired.TudorPlaceHistoricHouseandGarden,164431stSt.NW.202-965-0400.

Sporting event ■TheWashingtonCapitalswillplaytheMontrealCanadiens.7p.m.$67to$212.VerizonCenter,601FSt.NW.202-397-7328.

Tours and walks ■Aparkrangerwillpresent“GeorgetownThroughTime,”abouttheneighborhood’sgradualtransformationoverseveralcenturies.11a.m.Free.

GeorgetownWaterfrontPark,WisconsinAvenueandKStreetNW.202-895-6070. ■WashingtonWalkswillpresent“BlossomSecretsStroll,”abouthowtheJapanesecherrytreesarrivedintheAmericancapitalinthespringof1912.2p.m.$15;freeforchildrenages2andyounger.MeetoutsidetheSmithsonianMetrostation’sIndependenceAvenueexit.202-484-1565.The tour will repeat April 7 and 14 at 2 p.m.

■AparkrangerwillofferalookatthelandscapesurroundingRockCreekandpointoutevidenceofagesgoneby.2p.m.Free.PeirceMill,TildenStreetandBeachDriveNW.202-895-6070.

Sunday,April1

Concerts ■TheAnraku-MiyataDuowillperformpiecesatafamilyconcertinhonoroftheNationalCherryBlossomFestival(forages8andolder).11:30p.m.Free.WestGardenCourt,NationalGalleryofArt,6thStreetandConstitutionAvenueNW.202-737-4215. ■TheKennedyCenterChamberPlayerswillperformworksbyMartinu,Sinding,StravinskyandSaint-Saëns.2p.m.$35.TerraceTheater,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■TheMarineBandBrassandPercussionEnsembleswillperformworksbyShostakovich,StephensonandRichards.2p.m.Free.JohnPhilipSousaBandHall,MarineBarracksAnnex,7thandKstreetsSE.202-433-4011. ■TheWashingtonNationalCathedralCombinedChoirsandBaroqueOrchestrawillperformBach’s“St.JohnPassion.”4p.m.$25to$80.WashingtonNationalCathedral,MassachusettsandWisconsinavenuesNW.877-537-2228. ■WinnersoftheJohnandSusieBeattyCompetitionforClassicalGuitarwillperform.6p.m.Free.MillenniumStage,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■TheAnraku-MiyataDuowillperformmusicbyHosokawaandothercomposers.6:30p.m.Free.WestGardenCourt,NationalGalleryofArt,6thStreetandConstitutionAvenueNW.202-737-4215.

Discussions and lectures ■IlhamNasser,SandraSilbersteinandShelleyWongwilldiscusstheirbook“ExaminingEducation,MediaandDialogueUnderOccupation:TheCaseofPalestineandIsrael.”9to11a.m.Free.LangstonRoom,BusboysandPoets,202114thSt.NW.202-387-7638. ■DanielSpiro,coordinatoroftheWashingtonSpinozaSociety,willleadanintroductorydiscussionofBaruchDeSpinozaandhisphilosophies.Noon.Free;reservationsrequired.WashingtonDCJewishCommunityCenter,[email protected]. ■JoshMeyerwilldiscusshisbook“TheHuntforKSM:InsidethePursuitandTakedownoftheReal9/11Mastermind,KhalidSheikhMohammed,”at1p.m.;andGlenFinlandwilldiscusshisbook“NextStop:AMemoir,”at5p.m.Free.PoliticsandProse,5015ConnecticutAve.NW.202-364-1919. ■CraigClunas,professorofhistoryofartattheUniversityofOxford,willdiscuss“TheMerchant”aspartofalectureserieson“ChinesePaintingandItsAudiences.”2p.m.Free.EastBuildingAuditorium,NationalGalleryofArt,4thStreetand

ConstitutionAvenueNW.202-737-4215.A video of the lecture will be shown Wednesday at noon.

Films ■BalletinCinemawillpresentTheRoyalBallet’sproductionof“RomeoandJuliet.”11a.m.$20.WestEndCinema,23rdStreetbetweenMandNstreetsNW.202-419-3456.ThefilmwillbeshownagainTuesdayat7p.m. ■“KoreanFilmFestivalDC2012:TheArtoftheMovingImageFromKorea”willfeatureOhYoung-Doo’s2011film“InvasionofAlienBikini,”at1p.m.;andKimTai-SikandParkCheol-Su’s2011film“RedVacance,BlackWedding”(shown),at3p.m.Free.MeyerAuditorium,FreerGalleryofArt,12thStreetandIndependenceAvenueSW.202-633-1000. ■TheNationalMuseumofWomenintheArtswillpresent1935film“ATaleofTwoCities.”2p.m.Free.NationalMuseumofWomenintheArts,1250NewYorkAve.NW.202-783-5000.

Performance ■TheaterJwillpresentaworld-pre-mierestagingofColinGreer’s“Spinoza’sSolitude,”abouttheimpactofBaruchDeSpinoza’sbanishmentonthefragileyetformidablemanhimself.10:30a.m.$10.WashingtonDCJewishCommunityCenter,152916thSt.NW.washingtondcjcc.org.

Special event ■Aspartofthe2012CherryBloomFestival,“HanamiAfterDark”willfeatureartwork,traditionalceremonies,sushi,sake,wineandshochu,anindigenousalcoholicbeveragefromJapan.Proceedswillbenefitearthquakeandtsunamirecov-eryefforts.5to8p.m.$175;$65forseniorsandchildren.PavilionRoom,RonaldReaganBuildingandInternationalTradeCenter,1300PennsylvaniaAve.NW.hanami-afterdark.org.

Tours and walks ■Aparkrangerwillleadages8andolderonawalkingtourofHerringHill,avibrant1800sAfrican-Americancommuni-tyintheheartofGeorgetown.10a.m.Free.OldStoneHouse,3051MSt.NW.202-426-6851. ■DumbartonHousewillpresent“Mr.Nourse’sGeorgetownNeighborhoodc.1810.”1to2p.m.$10;freeforages3andyounger.MeetatDumbartonHouse,2715QSt.NW.202-337-2288.

Monday,April2

Concerts ■AmericanUniversitywillhostaper-formance/lecturebytheensembleeighth



Sunday, aPril 1■Concert:MontenegrinclassicalguitaristMilošKaradaglićwillper-form.4p.m.$20.PhillipsCollection,160021stSt.NW.202-387-2151.

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“Colorful Realm: Japanese Bird-and-Flower Paintings by Ito

Jakuchu (1716-1800),” featuring a 30-scroll set of flower-and-bird

paintings by the most recognized artist of Japan’s pre-modern era, will open Friday in the West Building of the National Gallery of Art and continue through April 29. The exhibit celebrates the cen-tennial of Japan’s gift of 3,000 cherry trees to decorate the Tidal Basin. Located at 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, the museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 202-737-4215.■ “Titanic: 100 Year Obsession,” commemorating the 100th anniver-sary of the sinking of the Titanic, will open tomorrow at the National Geographic Museum and continue through July 8.

The exhibit highlights the work of two National Geographic explor-ers-in-residence — Robert Ballard, who co-led the team that located the sunken ship 30 years ago, and James Cameron, director of the film “Titanic” and organizer of 33 dives to the 12,000-foot-deep site.

Located at 1145 17th St. NW, the museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission costs $8 for adults; $6 for seniors, students and military personnel; $4 for chil-dren ages 5 through 12. 202-857-7588.

■ The Dumbarton Oaks Museum will open an exhibit of paint-ings and furni-ture that portray still life and landscape sub-jects with a reception tomor-row from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The

exhibit will continue through Aug. 12.

Reservations are required for the reception and should be sent to [email protected]. Located at 1703 32nd St. NW, the museum is open daily from 2 to 5 p.m. 202-339-6401.

■ The National Portrait Gallery will open two exhibits Friday that represent different sides of the Civil War. “Mathew Brady’s Photographs of Union Generals,” on view for the next three years, features modern albumen prints made from the origi-nal Brady negatives of the North’s military leaders.

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“Wild Goose and reeds” is part of the National Gallery of art’s exhibit of work by ito Jakuchu.

Synetic Theater will present “The Taming of the Shrew,” part of its “Silent Shakespeare” series, March 31 through April 22 at the Lansburgh

Theatre. The play, presented here with larger-than-life visu-als, farce, dance and acrobatics, centers on the conten-

tious courtship between bohemian artist Petruchio and headstrong businesswoman Katherine. Director Paata Tsikurishvili places this merry battle of the sexes into modern context, amid Hollywood stars, bikers and models. Performance times are 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $43 to $65, with student tickets available starting at $15; there will be $35 previews at 2 and 8 p.m. March 31. The Lansburgh is located at 450 7th St. NW. 202-547-1122; synetictheater.org.■ The New York City Ballet will present two mixed repertory programs at the Kennedy Center April 3 through 8.

The first program showcases works by American artists, while the second focuses on contemporary works.

Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets cost $25 to $85. 202-467-4600; kennedy-center.org.■ Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company will present the D.C. premiere of “Arias with a Twist” as part of a regional festival of Basil Twist works April 4 through May 6. This “sometimes racy, occasionally raunchy, and always riveting” journey, according to the New York Daily News, transports audiences to unpredictable worlds: from a neon-lit space lab to an abundant Garden of Eden to a smoky Manhattan nightclub. It

stars drag chanteuse Joey Arias and master puppeteer Basil Twist. Performance times are 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, and 7 p.m. Sunday. Ticket prices start at $35. Woolly Mammoth is located at 641 D St. NW. 202-393-3939; woollymammoth.net.■ Keegan Theatre will close an extended run of Reginald Rose’s “Twelve Angry Men” March 31 at the Church Street Theater. Performance times are generally 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $30 to $35. The Church Street Theater is located at 1742 Church St. NW. 703-892-0202; keegantheatre.com.

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“Basket of Flowers” by Johannes Bosschaert is part of an exhibit at Dumbarton Oaks museum.

Washington National Cathedral presents

Bach’s masterwork fills the grand space of the Cathedral with vivid drama.

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blackbird.6to7:30p.m.Free.AbramsonFamilyRecitalHall,KatzenArtsCenter,AmericanUniversity,4400MassachusettsAve.NW.202-885-2787. ■TheElijahJamalBalbedQuintetwillperform.6p.m.Free.MillenniumStage,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600.

Discussions and lectures ■U.S.diplomatPeterVanBurenwilldiscuss“LessonsforAfghanistan(andElsewhere)FromtheReconstructionofIraq.”5:30to6:30p.m.Free;reservationsrequired.Room602,ElliottSchoolofInternationalAffairs,GeorgeWashingtonUniversity,1957ESt.NW.tiny.cc/0Vwf2b. ■CharlesA.Kupchan,professorofinternationalaffairsatGeorgetownUniversityandseniorfellowattheCouncilonForeignRelations,willdiscusshisbook“NoOne’sWorld:TheWest,theRisingRest,andtheComingGlobalTurn.”6p.m.Free;res-ervationsrequired.MortaraBuilding,GeorgetownUniversity,36thandNstreetsNW.charleskupchan.eventbrite.com. ■Panelistswilldiscuss“HaitiansRebuildingandReconstructingLivesTwoYearsAfterEarthquake.”6to8p.m.Free.LangstonRoom,BusboysandPoets,202114thSt.NW.202-387-7638. ■JoseMiguelInsulza,secretary-gener-aloftheOrganizationofAmericanStates,willdiscusspoliticalandeconomiccondi-tionsinLatinAmerica.6:30to8p.m.Free;reservationsrequired.MortonAuditorium,SchoolofMediaandPublicAffairs,GeorgeWashingtonUniversity,80521stSt.NW.secgeninsulza.eventbrite.com. ■WalterRybeckwilldiscusshisbook“Re-SolvingtheEconomicPuzzle.”6:30to8p.m.Free.CullenRoom,BusboysandPoets,10255thSt.NW.202-387-7638.

■“TheKalbReport”willfeaturejour-nalistMarvinKalbinterviewingJimLehrerof“PBSNewsHour”abouthiscareerandthestateofdemocraticdiscourseintoday’sdigitalsociety.8p.m.Free.NationalPressClub,14thandFstreetsNW.kalbjimlehrer-web.eventbrite.com.

Films ■“BurtLancaster:AmericanClassic”willfeatureRichardBrooks’1960film“ElmerGantry.”6:30p.m.Free;ticketsrequired.HelenHayesGallery,NationalTheatre,1321PennsylvaniaAve.NW.202-783-3372. ■ConstellationTheatreCompanywillpresentLotteReiniger’sanimatedfilm“TheAdventuresofPrinceAchmed,”withanoriginalscoreperformedlivebyTomTeasley.7:30p.m.$20.Source,183514thSt.NW.constellationtheatre.org.The film will be shown again Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Sporting event ■TheWashingtonWizardswillplaytheMilwaukeeBucks.7p.m.$10to$475.VerizonCenter,601FSt.NW.202-397-7328.

Tuesday,April3

Children’s program ■“Baby/ToddlerLapTime”willfeaturestories,songs,rhymes,fingerplaysandbabybounces.11a.m.Free.JuanitaE.Thornton/ShepherdParkNeighborhoodLibrary,7420GeorgiaAve.NW.202-541-6100.

Concerts ■TheTuesdayConcertSerieswillfea-turetheWashingtonBachConsortandsoloistElenaTsai.Noon.Free.ChurchoftheEpiphany,1317GSt.NW.202-347-2635,ext.18. ■GuitaristDavidAsburyandvocalistBruceCainwillperform.6p.m.Free.

MillenniumStage,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■TheGrammyAward-winningensem-bleeighthblackbirdwillperformastagedcabaret-operaversionofSchoenberg’s“PierrotLunaire,”aswellasworksbyWeill,BorgandPerie.7:30p.m.$32.TerraceTheater,KennedyCenter.202-467-4600. ■AllianceforNewMusic-Theatrewillhost“TexttoStageThroughJazz,Bluesand‘BurmeseLessons.’”7:30to9:30p.m.Donationsuggested.BlackFoxLounge,1723ConnecticutAve.NW.newmusictheatre.org.

Discussions and lectures ■HumanrightsadvocateandattorneyMorganWeibelwilldiscuss“AsylumFromGender-BasedViolence.”11:30a.m.$30.Woman’sNationalDemocraticClub,1526NewHampshireAve.NW.202-232-7363. ■OsherLifelongLearningInstituteatAmericanUniversitywillpresentartcriticPaulRichardandartistsLouStovall,DiStovall,LeniSternandSamGilliamdis-cussing“LocalPaintingGoesNational.”12:15to1:15p.m.Free.TempleBaptistChurch,3860NebraskaAve.NW.202-895-4860. ■JeanneGuilleminwilldiscussher

book“AmericanAnthrax:Fear,CrimeandtheInvestigationoftheNation’sDeadliestBioterroristAttack.”12:30p.m.Free.MaryPickfordTheater,MadisonBuilding,LibraryofCongress,101IndependenceAve.SE.202-707-1212. ■ShireenT.Hunter,visitingprofessoratGeorgetownUniversity,willdiscuss“Post-RevolutionaryWomen’sRightsinIran:UnlikelyFeminist.”2p.m.Free.Room270,BunnInterculturalCenter,GeorgetownUniversity,37thandOstreetsNW.acmcuiranfeminists.eventbrite.com. ■KeorapetseKgositsile,poetlaureateofSouthAfrica,willdiscussthestateofcontemporaryAfricanculture,includingpoetryandliterature.4p.m.Free.MontpelierRoom,MadisonBuilding,LibraryofCongress,101IndependenceAve.SE.202-707-5394. ■TheBread&RosesLaborSerieswillfeaturepanelistsdiscussing“WalmartinOurCommunity:TheHighCostofLowPrices.”6to8p.m.Free.CullenRoom,BusboysandPoets,10255thSt.NW.202-387-7638. ■JaclynFriedmanwilldiscussherbook“WhatYouReallyReallyWant:TheSmartGirl’sShame-FreeGuidetoSexandSafety.”6:30to8:30p.m.Free.LangstonRoom,BusboysandPoets,202114thSt.NW.202-387-7638. ■CraigTimbergwilldiscusshisbook“Tinderbox:HowtheWestSparkedtheAIDSEpidemicandHowtheWorldCanFinallyOvercomeIt.”7p.m.Free.PoliticsandProse,5015ConnecticutAve.NW.202-364-1919. ■PoetsKimRobertsandDanVerawilldiscussthelivesandhomesofthecity’spastliteratiinanarratedtouroftheirnewwebsite,dcwriters.org.7p.m.Free.ArtsClubofWashington,2017ISt.NW.202-331-7282,ext.16. ■BiologistTrevorSpradlinwilldiscuss“DolphinTails,WhaleTalesandFinFacts:WhyTruthandIntegrityAreNeededinMediaCoverageofMarineMammals.”7p.m.Free.WechslerTheater,MaryGraydonCenter,AmericanUniversity,4400MassachusettsAve.NW.202-885-3408. ■TheWashingtonSocietyoftheArchaeologicalInstituteofAmericawillhostatalkbyNorthCarolinaStateUniversityprofessorS.ThomasParkeron“Aila:ARomanPortandtheRedSea.”7p.m.Free.Room113,ElliottSchoolofInternationalAffairs,GeorgeWashingtonUniversity,1957ESt.NW.202-338-6536.

Performance ■SmithMagazineandRebootwillcel-ebratethereleaseof“Oy!OnlySix?WhyNotMore?Six-WordMemoirsonJewishLife”withaliveshowfeaturingstorytellersRachelSklar,AdamRuben,LynnHarrisandRussRoberts.7p.m.$10to$15.Sixth&IHistoricSynagogue,600ISt.NW.sixthandi.org.

Sporting event ■TheWashingtonNationalswillplaytheBostonRedSoxinanexhibitiongame.

3:05p.m.$5to$65.NationalsPark,1500SouthCapitolSt.SE.888-632-6287.

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St. Ann’s Academy This week has been very excit-ing at St. Ann’s Academy, as we began the fourth and final quarter. First, we had a guest appearance from one of the Harlem Globetrotters, courtesy of Mr. Ryan. Secondly, under the direction of Mr. Blomquist, the eighth-graders presented a production of “Titus Andronicus” at the Folger Shakespeare Library on Capitol Hill and received several awards for their performance. They were one of two middle schools present. The rest were high schools. Finally, the 2012 St. Ann’s Academy Gala was held Saturday in Kernan Court. This exciting annual event is a way to help to support our school’s existence. The St. Ann’s Academy students give thanks to all of the parents, teachers, families, friends and parishioners for all of their commitment and support to help make this special event a success. “Thank you to all of those who helped us achieve our auction item goal,” said gala chair Elizabeth Snee.

— Aeiriel Ahadi, sixth-grader

School Without Walls The school is strangely quiet this week, oddly vacant, bordering on empty. There are fewer familiar faces in the halls, more unfamiliar subs in the classes. This is because the history and music departments organized two trips, which have taken a large number of Walls stu-dents and teachers to the distant and exciting lands of Europe and Atlanta, Ga. Students on the European trip are spending their time immersed in European culture, visiting Rome, Paris and Barcelona. On the other hand, students on the music depart-ment’s trip will be performing alongside bands from schools all across the nation in a music festival — provided they survive a grueling 11-hour bus trip. But even in the absence of many students and teachers, Walls has managed to move forward. Early this week, the girls lacrosse team

defeated Wilson in the squad’s very first game of the season. The victo-ry will no doubt provide an incen-tive for the boys lacrosse team next week, when it faces off against KIPP. On a less athletic note, the jazz combo received news that it would be playing during George Washington University’s gradua-tion. On the activist front, a group of seniors has organized efforts to ensure that George Zimmerman does not escape trial for the death of Trayvon Martin. They’ve organized letter-writing sessions to Florida officials, spread news of the inci-dent and encouraged students to sign the online petition. They also organized a protest rally that was scheduled for Tuesday. Even with the school almost a ghost town, Walls pushes forward.

— Keanu Ross-Cabrera, 12th-grader

Stoddert Elementary Our final go-round of the D.C. Public Schools spelling bee hap-pened March 10 at the NBC4 stu-dios on Nebraska Avenue. There was a long wait time before start-ing. I was really nervous because we were on stage and because we had a chance to win a $1,000 prize for first place, $500 for second place and $300 for third place. There were 27 students in grades four through eight. The rounds began with easy words, and they progressively got harder. Early on, I got the word “giraffe,” which was easy. But I got out on the word “inselberg.” I began spelling it with an “e.” It’s a German word that means “an isolated rocky hill or mountain rising above a peneplain in a hot, dry region.” If you don’t know what “peneplain” means, that is “land worn down by erosion almost to a level plain.” The word I got out on was mesmerize. I spelled it with an “s” instead of a “z.” NBC gave us lunch. Chancellor Kaya Henderson came to the bee along with parents and others from D.C. Public Schools. The winners were a girl from Oyster, another girl from Oyster and a boy from Deal. These placed winners will go on to the national spelling bee.

If you have an interest in seeing what the bee is like, it will be tele-vised on Sunday, April 8, on NBC4.

— Hudson Primus, fifth-grader, and George Turmail,

fourth-grader

Washington Latin Public Charter School In preparation for our eighth-grade trip to Gettysburg, Pa., on March 28, our class is reading three books about the Civil War fighting that took place there. “Killer Angels,” by Michael Shaara, takes the reader into the heart of the brutal battle at Gettysburg. But Shaara not only discusses the bullets that flew between the North and South. He talks of the personal stories of the many men who fell. Promising futures, love and innocence are all lost in the bloodiest days of our his-tory. “Two Girls of Gettysburg” by Lisa Klein tells the story of two best friends, who were once very close and now find themselves in oppo-site worlds. Cousins Lizzie Allbauer, a patriotic young woman whose allegiance lies with the Union because she up in Gettysburg, and Rosanna McGreevey, who grew up in Richmond, Va., became best friends in 1861. When Lizzie’s older broth-er and father were recruited for war, she had no choice but to take over the family business with her African-American partner, Amos. “Will at the Battle of Gettysburg” by Laurie Calkhoven is about a 12-year-old boy who wants nothing more than to be a drummer for the Union Army. His brother, Jacob, is a prisoner at a Confederate camp, and his father is working as a doctor in an Army hospital in Washington, D.C. Will fantasizes and dreams about life in the Army — until July 1, 1863, when Gettysburg comes under attack. Young Will finds an injured Union soldier hiding in his carriage house with a message for the Union gen-eral. Will he find the courage to dis-guise Col. William Braxton and lead him through enemy lines?

— Kelli Brookshire, Mica Carroll, and Sarah Milby, eighth-graders

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Lab School eighth-graders Simon Yeo and Tucker Hemphill have won third prize in a national C-SPAN competition for their short documentary “Due Process in the Digital Age.” Yeo and Hemphill competed against 1,203 films in the 2012 StudentCam Competition, which “encourages students to think seri-ously about issues that affect our communities and our nation,” according to a news release from the school. The theme was the U.S. Constitution, with students asked to focus on a specific provision. Yeo and Hemphill were encouraged by their technology teacher, Matt Frattali, and junior high leaders Ilene Weinbrenner and Nancy Roland. “They had attended many computer camps and wanted a greater challenge in class,” Frattali explained in the release. “So Ilene and I suggested that they enter the competition. We allowed them to work on their submission instead of regular class work, and at home.” The pair, who will split $750 as part of their prize, will be fea-tured in an interview to be broadcast on C-SPAN at 9:15 a.m. April 9. Their documentary will air at 6:50 a.m. the same day. It can also be seen here: tinyurl.com/cro2hf9.

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