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Livable, Walkable“Brickie” Awards.Councilmember Tommy Wells is hosting the 5th Annual Livable, Walkable Awards on Thursday, Dec. 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. To create a truly livable and walkable city, it takes leadership and vision--not just from those elected to offi ce, but also from our neighbors, city employees, civic organizations, and local businesses. Awards will be given in four cat-egories--neighbor, community organization, business and public service. Last year’s winners were Barbara Ehrlich for the neighbor award, the Anacostia Community Boathouse Association for the community organization award, Argonaut Tavern for the business award, and Will Hill for public service. 202-724-8072. tommywells.org

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Old Time Christmas Windowsat Coldwell Banker.Miss the magic of Woodies or Macy’s display windows? The old time Christmas dioramas are on display in the windows of Coldwell Banker Capitol Hill located at 605 Pennsyl-vania Ave. SE through January 21. Delight to little elves cavorting with Santa. Trains and ski lights. Lighted trees. Bring the kids! Sponsored by Phyllis Jane Young.

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Daughters of the American Revolution Christmas Open House.To celebrate the holiday season, the Daughters of the American Revolution will be hosting the tenth annual DAR Christmas Open House at its Washington, DC headquarters on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 5:30-8:00 p.m. Located at 17th and D sts. NW across from the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, Memorial Continental Hall is home of the DAR Headquarters and is a National Historic Landmark Building. Guests can enjoy caroling, refreshments and visiting with Santa, as well as evening tours of their historic period rooms decorated for the holidays. The DAR Museum will be open for visitors to explore the exhibition “By, For, and Of the People: Folk Art and Americana at the DAR Museum.” 202-572-0563. dar.org

Mormon Temple Festival of Lights.One of the DC area’s great Christmas traditions, the festival features a 500,000 light display on outside trees, 16 decorated Christmas trees, a life-sized outdoor nativity scene, 100 crèch-es from around the world and concerts nightly in the Visitors’ Center. Each concert showcases a different talented commu-nity group. Nightly performances are at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The festival runs daily through Jan 1, 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. with lights illuminated at dusk. Free. 301-587-0144. Washington DC Temple Visitors’ Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Dr., Kensington, MD. dctemplelights.lds.org

“The “Butterfl ies + Plants: Partners in Evolution” exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History Photo: Chip Clark/Smithsonian Institution

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Natural History’s Living Butterfl y Pavilion.The butterfl ies will land on your shoulders, the tip of your nose and in your hair. Walking into the tropical aromatic garden, you will be met with warm, humid air and bright lights that stimulate the species’ native climate. This sensation will be enhanced by more than 300 live butterfl ies interacting with a variety of plant species, including jasmine, pentas, lantana, verbena, cleroden-dron, jatropha and more. New butterfl y species from Africa, Asia and North, Central and South America are introduced to the Pa-vilion on a weekly basis, offering visitors a wide variety of butter-fl ies to discover and enjoy every time they explore the exhibition. $6. Free on Tuesdays. Get tickets at butterfl ies.si.edu or 202-633-4629. Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, 10th St. and Constitution Ave. NW. 202-633-1000. mnh.si.edu


by Anna Cranage Conathan, photos by Regis Vogt

Who doesn’t love a Red Carpet? (Okay, maybe the mom from Th e Shining, but otherwise…who?)

Th e citizens of Capitol Hill, despite their very civilized and subdued day-to-day personas, cer-

tainly knew how to glam, gloss and snazz it up before they took their stroll down the ritzy red

runway at the 3rd Annual Hillys, Capitol Hill’s illustrious neighborhood awards celebration. Even the lone

babysitter-less four year-old in attendance could be seen vamping and preening like a long-lost Culkin or

Olson sibling.

A glamorous glow enveloped the entire event, from the gorgeous deco exterior of the impeccably restored

Atlas Th eatre - to the sparkle of H. Street’s newly paved

streets and shining street lamps, beautifully highlighting

all that this bustling, blooming neighborhood has wrought.

And successfully! Because H Street really cleaned up at the

Hillys. However, all was not lost for those of us on the south

side. Southeast standouts: Bart’s Belga on Barracks: Best! Th e

Uncles: Unbeatable!

And because we, here at Hill Rag, are feeling a little “pres-

idential” after our big weekend, we pardon ourselves for being

overly self congratulatory when we inform you, readership,

that we were honored with the 2011 CHAMPS President’s

Award.

It was a magical evening and a beautiful love letter

of appreciation from CHAMPS to the neighborhood

and businesses they work so hard to support and serve.

For an eyeful of all the winners, cast your gaze

upon the star-worthy shots of gifted local photogra-

pher, Regis Vogt (regisvogt.com), who captured the

glamour and glory of the evening on fi lm.

See you next year at the 4th Annual Hilly Awards!

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3rd ANNUALHILLY AWARDS

Photographs by Regis Vogt.For a list of winners, please refer to the

CHAMPS full page on pg. 4



CHRISTMAS, CHANUKAHAND KWANZAACapitol Hill Holiday Tree Lighting. Dec. 3, 5:30-6:30 PM. There will be hot chocolate, coffee, and donuts. Councilmember Tommy Wells will be in attendance along with members of the business community and Capitol Hill residents. Entertainment provided by The Christmas Carolers, a Victorian-era caroling group. Held on the NE side of the Eastern Market Metro plaza. 202-842-3333. capitolhillbid.org

Holiday Wreath Making Workshop at Arboretum. Dec. 3, 9:00 AM-noon; Dec. 4, 1:004:00 PM. Create a fresh, long-lasting wreath with step-by-step in-struction from National Arboretum staff members at this popular workshop. All supplies will be provided including an abundant supply of freshly cut plant materials of all colors and forms, including many unusual varieties. $59. Registration required. US Na-tional Arboretum. 202-245-4521. usna.usda.gov

Downtown DC Holiday Market. Through Dec. 23, noon-8:00 PM. The annual Downtown DC Holiday Market offers seasonal outdoor shopping with a festive atmosphere. It features nearly 180 rotating exhibitors and artisans with approximately 50 each week, offering distinctive gifts for sale including fi ne art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, accessories, pot-tery, photography, clothing and specialty foods. Centered at Eighth and F sts. NW. downtownholiday-market.com

Mount Vernon by Candlelight. Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18; 5:00-8:00 PM. Experience includes a can-dlelight tour, singing around a campfi re, costumed characters, hot cider and cookies. $14-$20. Mount Vernon, VA (at the southern end of the George Wash-ington Memorial Parkway-16 miles from DC). 703-780-2000. mountvernon.org

BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show. Dec. 3, 10, 17 and 23; 10:00 AM-7:00 PM. Two fl oors of shopping at the largest African-American Department Store on the east coast. Shiloh Family Life Center, 1510 Ninth St. NW. 202-610-4188. bzbinternational.com

Living (Gospel) Christmas Tree at Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church. Dec. 3, 6:00 PM; and Dec. 4, 4:45 PM and 7:45 PM. $12. Tickets on saleWednes-days and Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 PM. You can also send a money order to the church for tickets. This event sells out !!! 3000 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-581-1500. pabc-dc.org

National Museum of the American Indian Native Art Market. Dec. 3-4, 10:00 AM-5:30 PM. The NMAI Art Market offers one-of-a-kind, handmade, tra-ditional and contemporary items directly from the artisans. More than 35 Native artists from North and

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US Capitol ChristmasTree LightingDec. 6, 5:00 PM. Arrive early because there will be a secu-rity line. No tickets required. Visit the tree through New Years Day. The US Capitol Christmas tree is consid-ered by many to be the most beautiful Christmas tree in the city. Capitol west lawn. capitolchristmastree2011.org

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South America will participate in this annual weekend market featuring a wide selection of items for purchase including handmade jewelry, beadwork, pottery, prints and sculp-ture. Free. Fourth St. and Independence Ave. SW. 202-633-1000. nmai.si.edu

Capitol Hill Chorale “Jazzy” Christmas Concert. Dec 3, 7:30 PM; Dec. 4, 4:00 PM. This year, the Capitol Hill Chorale will be pre-senting Jazzy Christmas, a concert of popu-lar holiday tunes with a jazz twist, including Christmas Time is Here (from A Charlie Brown Christmas), White Christmas, and more tradi-tional carols such as Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. $15-$25. Free for under 12. Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 E. Capitol St. Tickets are on sale online at brownpapertickets.com or at 202-547-1444. capitolhillchorale.org

Art Enables Holiday Show. Dec. 3, 2:00-4:00 PM. Very often people with developmental disabilities are better able to express them-selves in images than in words. Art Enables represents over 30 artists whose disabilities include Down syndrome, autism, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder. Art Enables gives them the resources and supports they need to become visual artists. Their artwork is exhibited and sold at the studio, at host venues and via the web site. They earn 60% of revenue from sales. 2204 Rhode Island Ave. NE. 202-554-9455. art-enables.org

Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. Dec, 3, 4:00 PM. Alexandria’s harbor lights up when more than 50 illuminated boats cruise the Potomac River at the historic waterfront. Alexandria’s Historic Waterfront at the foot of Cameron Street Alexandria, VA. visitalex-andriava.com. 703-838-5005.

Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade and Concert. Dec. 3, parade 11:00 AM-1:00 PM; massed band concert 1:00-1:30 PM. Parade route Begins at the corner of Wilkes and South Saint Asaph sts. in Old Town and ends at King and Royal sts. Concert at King and Royal sts. in front of City Hall at Market Square. Alexandria, VA. scottishchristmas-walk.com

Atlas Annual Holiday Sing. Dec. 4, 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The annual Holiday Concert at the Atlas Performing Arts Center is presented in collaboration with Capital City Symphony the Congressional Chorus and the American Youth Chorus. An H Street holiday tradition! Tickets are free but must be reserved ($2 per ticket service fee). Tickets must be collected on the day of the performance at least 30 minutes before the performance. All tickets that have not been collected 30 minutes prior to the performance will be distributed to patrons on the wait list. Atlas performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org

Logan Circle Holiday House Tour. Dec. 4, 1:00-5:00 PM. Ticket pick-up at 12:30 PM at the Studio Theatre. Wassail reception, at Studio 3:00-5:30 PM. $30. LoganCircle.org

Celebrating Hanukkah and Other Jew-ish Holidays. Dec. 4, 10:00 AM-noon. Not Jewish and raising Jewish children? Join a discussion of the joys and challenges of celebrating Hanukkah and other Jewish holi-

days. Miller Chapel, Adas Israel Congrega-tion, 2850 Quebec St. NW. 202-362-4433. adasisrael.org

Holiday Tree Trimming at THEARC. Dec. 5, 6:00-8:00 PM. THEARC’s annual Holiday Tree Trimming has become an East of the River tradition with plenty of fun activi-ties for children including arts and crafts making, live performances, a story time and special visit with Mr. and Mrs. Clause. Cook-ies and apple juice will be served. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-889-5901. thearcdc.org

National Museum of the American Indian Holiday Tree. Arrives Dec. 6. The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians from Tuolumne, CA are bringing the offi cial NMAI holiday tree to Washington, D.C. The public, representa-tives from Congress and museum staff are invited to decorate the tree with provided ornaments and enjoy a dance performance by members of the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians. Fourth St. and Independence Ave. SW. 202-633-1000. nmai.si.edu

O Magnum Mysterium-Christmas Music from Renaissance Spain. Dec. 9-18. Fol-ger Consort celebrates the holidays with the rich treasury of Christmas music from 16th-century Spain, including stunning works by Victoria, Morales, and Guerrero. Ethereal motets, brilliant instrumental pieces, and spirited peasant songs offer a fresh and fes-tive celebration of the season in the Folger’s beautifully decorated theatre. With Piffaro the Renaissance Band, singers Roger Isaacs, Rosa Lamoreaux, François Loup, William Sharp, and Aaron Sheehan, and instrumen-talist Joseph Gascho. $45. Folger Shake-speare Library, 201 E. Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. folger.edu

“It’s All About the Little Things” Art Exhibition. Dec. 9-18. Tiny, diminutive, miniature, but not microscopic. Show fea-tures 8”x10” or smaller artwork in 2- and 3-dimensions. Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA TheDel-RayArtisans.org

Fort Dupont Ice Arena Holiday Show. Dec. 10, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM. This year’s holiday show will feature guest performances from Olympic Ice Dancers Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov, up-and-coming interna-tional champion Emmanuel Savary, holiday numbers by FDIA’s Kids on Ice® Learn to Skate students, and the 2011Grassroots to Champions (G2C) Young Artists Showcase (YAS) choreographer’s competition fi nals along with other surprise guest stars. $5 suggested donation. 3779 Ely Pl. SE. 202-584-5007. fdia.org

Holiday Caroling at the National Gallery of Art. Dec. 10-11 and 17-18; 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM. Caroling in the seasonally decorated ro-tunda has become a favorite family activity of the holiday season. Guest choirs lead after-noon sing-along caroling. Singers and listen-ers of all ages are welcome. Free. West Build-ing Rotunda, National Gallery of Art, Sixth St. and Constitution Ave. NW. nga.govHoliday Concert-Convivium at Corner Store. Dec. 10, 8:00 PM. $20 donation with RSVP-$25 donation at the door. Corner Store Arts, 900 So. Carolina Ave. SE. 202-544-

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Zoolights. Fri.-Sun., through Dec. 11; Dec. 16-Jan. 1, except Dec. 24, 25 and 31; 5:00-9:00 PM. Don’t miss your chance to meander through the Zoo when it is covered with thousands of sparkling lights, attend special keeper talks, and enjoy live entertainment. Free. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo.si.edu

Stories and Carols at Congressional Cemetery. Dec. 11, 2:00 – 4:00 PM. Fol-lowing the mission of celebrating the American heritage represented by those interred here, the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery will hold a Christmas celebra-tion featuring stories from the past. Cemetery “residents” will arise for the occasion to share stories of their Christ-mases past. Caroling and hot chocolate. Congressional Cemetery on Capitol Hill1801 E St. SE. 202-543-0539. congres-sionalcemetery.org;

Celebrate Light-Celebrate Freedom. Dec. 15, 8:00 PM. A unique holiday con-cert with special guests--The Soldiers Chorus and The Pentagon Winds of the US Army Field Band, A taste of klezmer, ancient Sephardic songs, stunning spiri-tuals, dreidels, Handel, and a woodwind quintet. Free but reservation suggested. Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St. NW. 301-963-3462. zemer-chai.org

Gay Men’s Chorus “Red and Greene”. Dec. 16-18. DC’s perennial favorite is back with a very special guest, Broad-way and television star, Ellen Greene (Little Shop of Horrors, Pushing Dai-sies). Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, there’s no place like homo for the holidays. Bold production numbers and glittering holiday songs from a Chorus of more than 250 men will make your days merry and bright. Lisner Audito-rium at George Washington University. gmcw.org

Carols by Candlelight at National Ca-thedral. Dec. 17, 6:00 PM; Dec. 18, 4:00 PM. (Choral prelude starts about 20 min-utes before the service.) Bible readings are interspersed with Christmas music, candle-lighting, and prayers in this holy service inviting the peace of the season. Washington National Cathedral (inter-section of Wisconsin and Massachusetts aves. NW). 202-537-6200. cathedral.org

Kwanzaa Celebration at Dance Place. Dec. 17, 8:00 PM; Dec 18, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. In this special holiday show-case, Coyaba Academy, Coyaba Dance Theater and special guests celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. $22. 202-269-1600. danceplace.org

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Chanukah on the Ellispe. Dec. 20, 4:00 pm. Enjoy potato latkas and do-nuts, Dreidelman and The Macabees and fun for the entire family on the Ellipse. Free tickets are required and available online at nationalmenorah.org. 202-332-5600

Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O at the Atlas. Dec. 21, 8:00 PM. It was a snowy day in May when Matt Wilson, Jeff Lederer and Paul Sikivie gathered at Maggie’s Farm recording studio to spread Christmas cheer. The result of that gathering is Matt Wilson’s Christ-mas Tree-O, a collection of everyone’s favorite holiday tunes that’s destined to be added to holiday music collec-tions all over the globe. $25. Atlas performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org

Kennedy Center Messiah Sing-Along. Dec. 23, 8:00 PM. Join the Kennedy Center House Orchestra, a 200 voice choir, a professional soloist and fellow audience members in a glorious “sing-along” of Handel’s beloved masterpiece. This is Washington’s most popular free holiday event. One ticket per person available two hours before performance (6:00 PM) in front of Concert Hall. ken-nedy-center.org

Christmas at Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Catholic Church. Christmas Hymns with full choir at 11:00 PM, Dec 24 followed by midnight Mass. Christ-mas Day Mass at 10:00 AM. 1357 East Capitol St. SE. 202-546-1885. hcsc-church.org

Christmas at Imani Temple. Christmas Eve Midnight Mass, Dec. 24-Christmas carols at 11:30 PM. Christmas Day Mass, Dec. 25, 10:00 AM. Imani Temple on Capitol Hill, 609 Maryland Ave. NE. imanitempleaacc.com

Christmas at St. Peters. Dec. 24, 5:00 PM, sign-interpreted Mass especially for children. Come dressed as your favorite person from the Nativity story! Mass of Christmas, 7:00 PM; Prelude of Hymns and Carols, 9:30 PM; Mass of Christmas, 10:00 PM. Dec. 25, Canton and Organ, 9:00 AM; Folk Group, 11:00 AM. St. Pe-ter’s Catholic Church, Second and C sts. SE. 202-547-1430. saintpetersdc.org

Christmas at St. Monica’s and St. James. Lessons and Carols at 8:00 PM, Dec. 24 and 10:00 AM on Dec. 25 and 26. 222 Eigth St. NE. 202-546-1746. saintjameschurch.org Seven Nights of Light at the Francis-can Monastery. The luminaries (sev-en-day candles) will be lighted in the churchyard on Christmas Eve and con-tinue glowing for seven days and nights until New Year’s Eve. Franciscan Monas-tery, 1400 Quincy St. NE. 202-526-6800. fmgg.org

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PM, Family Service and Pageant; 10:00 PM, Christmas Festival Eucharist. Dec. 25, 10:00 AM, Christmas Day Eucharist. 118 Third St. SE. 202-543-0053. stmarks.net

Christmas at the Lutheran Church of the Reforma-tion. Christmas Eve, 7:00 PM, Youth Service; 10:00 PM, Choir Service. 212 East Capitol St. NE. 202·543·4200. reformationdc.org

All Star Christmas Day Jazz Jam. Dec. 25, 6:00 PM. De-cember 25 always brings this popular annual event. Free. Kennedy Center. 202-416-8340. kennedy-center.org

New Holiday Model Train Display at Union Station. Through Jan. 2, in the main hall. The model train dis-plays are made up of O Gauge trains from the steam and modern eras. Every train is outfi tted with state-of-the-art electronics capable of recreating the sounds, lights and smoke of their real-life counterparts and each dis-play is controlled by the MTH. DCS Digital Command System providing hands-free control of the railroad by starting, stopping and running the trains independent of a human “engineer”. mthtrains.com

A Christmas Carol at Ford’s. Through Dec. 31. Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. Originally conceived by Michael Baron, this music-infused production cap-tures the magic and joy of Dickens’s Yuletide classic. Acclaimed Washington stage actor Edward Gero returns to play Scrooge in the production The Washington Post hailed as “musically high-spirited” and “infectiously jolly.” $35-$75. 202-347-4833. fordstheatre.org

Ford’s Theatre Partners with Miriam’s Kitchen. The Ford’s Theatre Society announced that the cast of the production of “A Christmas Carol” is partnering with Miriam’s Kitchen to create a donation drive inspired by the themes of charity in Dickens’s holiday classic. Dur-

ing the curtain calls for performances of “A Christmas Carol”, the cast will collect monetary donations on be-half of the Washington-based non-profi t Miriam’s Kitch-en. Patrons can also make donations through the Ford’s Theatre Box Offi ce. All donation checks should be made payable to “Miriam’s Kitchen.” “A Christmas Carol” plays at Ford’s Theatre though Dec. 31. miriamskitchen.org

A Kwanzaa Celebration. Dec. 29, 10:30 AM-noon. Be-ginning with a drum call, the Farafi na KanYouth En-semble brings to life a festive Kwanzaa celebration. The program offers a historical overview of this special holi-day season and audience participation that includes a libation, naming ceremony, interactive drumming, and a family and community values observance. A 30-minute concert includes a seamless fusion of traditional African music and dance, infused with the creative genius of the music of the African Diaspora: reggae, blues, jazz, funk, and hip hop. For reservations, call 202-633-4844. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1600 Morris Rd. SE

Kwanzaa Arts Workshop. Dec. 30, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM and 1:30-3:30 PM. This two-hour craft workshop will focus on designing and producing your own Kwanzaa gift. All materials will be provided. For reservations, call 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202-633-4820. anacostia.si.eduCut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Visit pickyourownchrist-mastree.org for farms and directions. Then follow the prompts.

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOODTop Shelf Speakeasy DC. Dec. 3, 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. SpeakeasyDC’s second annual showcase of the best sto-ries of the year! An absolute Don’t-Miss event, for reals. Last year’s was phenomenal. Relentless funny, smart,

The Garden Court tree stands 30’ tall and is surrounded by a display of landmark buildings of our nation’s capital, all made from plant materials. This year’s new addition is a model of the Bartholdi Fountain. They’re also featuring 17 varieties of poinsettias and other seasonal fl oral displays. Photo: Courtesy of US Botanic Garden

“Season’s Greenings” at the US Botanic GardenThrough Jan. 2, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. The US Bo-tanic Garden invites you to remember that the best things in life are free--the fragrance of a freshly cut fi r tree, the magic of holi-day lights and sumptuous decorations, and the de-light of a child discovering the make-believe world of model trains. There is live holiday music and extended hours until 8:00 PM every Tuesday and Thursday in December. Free. 100 Mary-land Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. usbg.gov

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2012 Stardust Gala Motown MagicSaturday, January 28, 2012 7:30-11 PM

Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE - Fully Accessible

Whether you like quiet conversation or dancing the nightaway, there will be something for everyone including, a

silent auction, live band and lots of fun.

$40 for guests 40 years and under (through Jan 15)$50 for a reservation of 8 or more (through Jan 15)$60 all others (through Jan 15)

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and moving. Two shows only. $20-$25. Atlas performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org

The Corner Store Book Fair. Dec. 4, 1:00-4:00 PM. Multi-author reading and book signing party. Open donation. Corner Store Arts, 900 So. Carolina Ave. SE. 202-544-5807. cornerstorearts.org

Emily Dickinson Birthday Tribute-Aracelis Girmay. Dec. 5, 7:30 PM. Aracelis Girmay is the author of several books of poetry, includ-ing her most recent collection Kingdom Ani-malia, for which she was awarded the Isabella Gardner Poetry Award. She is on the faculty of Drew University’s low-residency MFA program in Poetry, as well as an assistant professor of poetry at Hampshire College. $15. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. folger.edu

Grachan Moncur III with the Brad Linde Ensemble. Dec. 7, 8:00 PM. Jazz legend and master trombonist Grachan Moncur III brings his renowned free jazz performances to the Atlas Performing Arts Center. One of the fi rst trombonists to explore free jazz, Grachan Moncur III is still best-known for his pair of innovative Blue Note albums that also featured Lee Morgan and Jackie McLean on the fi rst session and Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock on the later date. $35. Atlas performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org

“George F. Kennan: An American Life” Conversation at Hill Center. Dec. 7, 7:00 PM. A Conversation with Yale Historian John Lewis Gaddis Moderated by NPR All Things Considered Host Robert Siegel The Honorable Jim Leach, former Congressman from Iowa

This year’s Black Nativity cast Photo: C. Stanley Photography

Black Nativity at H Street PlayhouseDec. 5-Jan 1. Langston Hughes’ retelling of the Christmas story from an Afro-centric perspective, infused with rich gospel, blues, funk, jazz music and dance with griot style story telling from an ensemble cast. Now, today, here in this place, nineteen centuries removed from Beth-leham — in a land far across the sea from Judea — we sing His songs and glorify His name. Tickets on sale now at $35. Discounts for under 18, students and seniors. theateralliance.com


and current Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities will make introductory remarks. $39.95 for two tickets and one copy of the book. Book-signing will follow. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-5494172. hillcenterdc.org

Andrea Pais with Ingrid Gerdes and Taylor Berrett at Ebenezers. Dec. 8, 7:30-10:00 PM. Andrea Pais is a singer-songwriter and pianist living in the Washington, DC area. A classically trained pianist, she started playing the piano at the age of eight. Growing up, she listened to jazz and soul singers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Stevie Wonder, as introduced to her by her dad. $10. Ebenezers Coffeehouse, 201 F St. NE. 202-558-6900. ebenezer-scoffeehouse.com

Chester River Runoff Concert at Corner Store. Dec. 9, 8:00 PM. $20 donation with RSVP-$25 donation at door. Cor-ner Store Arts, 900 So. Carolina Ave. SE. 202-544-5807. cornerstorearts.org

Part and Parcel at The Fridge. Dec. 10-31. Project Dispatch is a service through which a collective of artists sells their artwork in the form of a monthly sub-scription. Patrons have the opportunity to purchase a subscription from an artist of their choice among the group to re-ceive original works in the mail. Part and Parcel is a showcase for Project Dispatch would be an opportunity to showcase more substantial works by Project Dis-patch artists and will display work on a larger scale. 516 1/2 Eighth St. SE (rear alley). 202 664 4151. thefridgedc.com

“Corner Stores” Gallery opening at Corner Store. Dec. 11, 3:00-6:00 PM. Photographers Stanley Staniski and Ro-sina Teri Memolo document stores, past and present. Corner Store alumni draw-ings and a counter full of unusual gifts will round out this show. Corner Store Arts, 900 So. Carolina Ave. SE. 202-544-5807. cornerstorearts.org The Sweet Remains with Ted Garber at Ebenezers. Dec. 15, 7:30-10:00 PM. The Sweet Remains is a nationally touring, acoustic folk-rock trio, in the tradition of Crosby, Stills & Nash, featuring rich 3-part harmony and strong lyrical song-writing. $10 advance-$15 door. Ebene-zers Coffeehouse, 201 F St. NE. 202-558-6900. ebenezerscoffeehouse.com

Jeremy and Kimberly Sorenson with Leela Dawson at Ebenezers. Dec. 16, 8:00-10:00 PM. $7. Ebenezers Coffee-house, 201 F St. NE. 202-558-6900. eb-enezerscoffeehouse.com

Taylor Carson with Rene Moffatt at Eb-enezers. Dec. 18, 2:00-4:00 PM. Taylor writes the following in the artwork for his new record, Defending The Name: “These 16 songs are my story. This is the celebration of the triumphs that led to my confi dence and the illumination of the tragedies that created my demons.


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My triumphs and tragedies brought me to music, music taught me to love and love is the resolution of Defending The Name.” $10-$5 with tax-deductible Red Cross cata-log donation (cash, door only). Ebenezers Coffeehouse, 201 F St. NE. 202-558-6900. ebenezerscoffeehouse.com

Beltway Poetry Slam at The Fridge. Dec. 27, 7:30-10:00 PM. 516 1/2 Eighth St. SE (rear alley). 202-664-4151. thefridgedc.com

Fruits, Flies and Other Delights Exhibition. Through Dec. 31, Pierce School Lofts, 1375 Maryland Ave. NE. Features works by Carolina Mayorga. Mayorga’s work addresses issues of social and political content. Comments on migration, war, identity, translate into site-specifi c installations and multimedia pieces including video, performance art, photogra-phy and drawing. To view this exhibit, please call 202-744-6439 for an appointment. art.evolveDC.com

Equivocation at Arena. Through Jan 1. In dark times, the most treacherous weapon is the truth. London, 1605: The worlds of King James and the Gunpowder Plot collide with William Shakespeare and his renowned the-atrical troupe in a startling cat-and-mouse game of politics and art. Commissioned by the throne to create a calculated piece of propaganda, the Bard and his actors must fi nd a way to please the king while avoiding both the gallows and eternal damnation. Bill Cain’s high-stakes political thriller reveals the complexities of the truth, the perils of compromise, and the terrible con-sequences of equivocation. $70-$85. 202-488-3300. arenastage.org

Jazz Night (and fi sh fry) in Southwest. Fridays, 6:00-9:00 PM. Every Friday night. Expect a large, fun and friendly crowd. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW (Fourth and I, south side of intersec-tion). The cover is $5. Children are welcome and free under 16 years old. 202-484-7700. westminsterdc.org/jazz

Blue Monday Blues. Mondays, 6:00-9:00 PM. Westminster Presbyterian Church. Lo-cal musicians perform, and the Southwest Catering Company provides a fi sh fry from 5:30-8:30 PM. $5/general; free/children un-der 16. Modestly priced food. 400 I St. SW. 202-484-7700. westminsterdc.org/blues

SPECIAL EVENTS“The Winter Series”, new oil paintings and works on paper by Washingtonian artist, Tati Kaupp. This is Kaupp’s second exhibi-tion at Cross MacKenzie and the fi rst in our new location on R Street. The exhibition will be open for the Dupont Circle First Fri-days Walk December 2, 6-8 and for a recep-tion with the artist Saturday December 3, 5-7 pm. The show runs through January 5th 2012. 202 333 7970, 2026 R street nw, dc 20009

SPORTS/ PHYSICAL FITNESSBallou International 5K. Dec. 10, 9:00 AM. Run around the block and help Ballou students run around the WORLD! All pro-

ceeds from the Ballou International 5K go toward International Education programs offered at Ballou Senior High School. $50. Ballou Senior High School, 3401 Fourth St. SE. 202-656-9334. active.com

Capital Running Company Jingle All the Way 8K. Dec. 11, 9:00 AM. Seventh annual holiday-themed event moves out of the parks and offers a fl at, fast course down Pennsylvania Ave. ChronoTrack timing of-fered with awards to top 10 male and fe-male fi nishers, and top 3 M/F fi nishers in 5 year age groups. Fun event also includes colorful long sleeve t-shirts, team competi-tion, and jingle bells to all runners! Jingle All the Way! Near Freedom Plaza, Between 12th & 13th St. on Pennsylvania Ave. NW. $30. All ages welcome. 301-871-0400. run-washington.com

Gentle Yoga at Capitol Hill Yoga. Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:15 PM. These classes are perfect for seniors who want to do yoga but not at such a fast or demanding pace. Although the classes were fi rst conceived with the over-50 population in mind, they are also perfect for younger people who want a more relaxing class or for anyone who has sustained an injury and needs some special attention. A single class is $18. There are class packages. 641 Penn-sylvania Ave. SE. 202-448-9680. capitol-hillyoga.com

Free Yoga Fridays at St Marks. Through Dec 16, 7:00-8:00 AM. Offering Peace since 1978. All levels welcome. St. Mark’s Yoga Center, 301 A St. SE. For more information, call 202-546-4964 or visit stmarks.net.

Christmas Caper 5K & 10K. Dec. 17, 7:30 AM. East Potomac Park, Hains Point, 972 Ohio Dr. 301-292-1441. pvtc.org

Ice Skating at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Open Thanksgiving Day. Mid Nov. through Mid Mar. (depending on the weather). Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday and Saturday, 10:00 AM-11:00 PM; Sunday, 11:00 AM-9:00 PM. View magnifi cent works of sculp-ture while skating in the open air and en-joying music from the state-of-the-art sound system. $7 for adults, $6 for chil-dren 12 and under, students with ID and seniors 50 and over. Skate rental is $3. Seventh St. and Constitution Ave. NW. 202-289-3361. nga.gov/ginfo/skating

Pentagon Row Outdoor Ice Skating. Open Thanksgiving Day and daily through mid-Mar. 10:00 AM-11:00 PM. $7-$8. $3 for skate rental. 1201 South Joyce St. Arling-ton, VA. 703-418-6666. pentagonrowskat-ing.com

Cuban Salsa Classes at Trinity University. Every Saturday, 1:00-3:00 P.M., Alumnae Hall, Room B1. The classes are open to the public, drop-in, very friendly and informal. $10/class. No dance experience needed, but the class will cover all levels from be-ginners to advanced. 301-980-6043. Dan-ceInTime.com

Rumsey Pool. Public swim, Monday-Friday, 6:30-9:00 AM; 1:00-5:00 PM and 6:30-9:00

PM. Public swim, Saturday, 1:00-5:00 PM. Public swim, Sunday, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. 635 North Carolina Ave. SE. 202-724-4495. dpr.dc.gov

Capitol Hill Tai Chi Study Group. Sat-urday mornings (except when it’s be-low zero or very inclement weather), meeting to teach and practice Tai Chi, 8:00-10:00 AM. All styles and abili-ties welcome. First hour form prac-tice, second hour the martial practice of Push Hands. Lincoln Park. Dr. David Walls-Kaufman, a Capitol Hill chiro-practor, conducts this class every Sat-urday morning. Please dress comfort-ably. Free. East Capitol St. between 11th and 13th Sts. 202-544-6035.

Kung Fu and Tai Chi at the Histori-cal Society. Every Saturday (rain or shine). Kung Fu, noon; Tai Chi, 1:00 PM. Suitable for all ages. Kung Fu is a broad term that is used to describe all martial arts of Chinese origin. The an-cient art of Tai Chi is a style of Kung Fu that emphasizes internal energy. Free. No RSVP required. Historical Society of Washington, DC, 801 K St. NW (Mount Vernon Square). 202-383-1850. historydc.org

CIVIC LIFESee the Supreme Court in Session. Dec. 5, 6 and 7. Be in line by 7:00-7:30 AM for seats for ordinary cases. There is a second line for people who want to view the court in session for 3 minutes. Free. One First St. NE. 202-479-3211. supremecourt.gov

Community Offi ce Hours with Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells. First Thursday of the month in Southwest and third Thursday of the month on H St. NE; both are 8-9:30 AM. All Ward 6 residents encouraged to come out and meet with Wells and members of his staff. 202-724-8072. tommywells.org

Congresswoman Norton’s NW Dis-trict Offi ce. Open weekdays, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. 529 14th St. NW. 202-783-5065. norton.house.gov

ANC Meeting for 6-A. Second Thurs-day, 7:00 PM. Meeting at Miner El-ementary School, 601 15th St. NE. 202-423-8868. anc6a.org

ANC Meeting for 6-B. Second Tues-day, 7:00 PM. Meeting at Brent El-ementary School, 301 North Carolina Ave. SE. 202-543-3344. anc6b.org

ANC Meeting for 6-C. Second Wednesday, 7:00 PM. Meeting at Heri-tage Foundation, 214 Mass. Ave. NE, fi rst fl oor conference room. 202-547-7168. anc6c.org

ANC Meeting for 6-D. Second Mon-day, 7:00 PM. St. Augustine’s, 600 M St., SW. 202-554-1795. anc6d.org.

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