NEW THIS MONTH
On page 70 “A Literary Feast”; Karen Lyon gives readers a taste of the Hill’s hippest community fundraiser. | PDF
On page 74 “Hill’s Thespians: A Look at the St. Mark’s Players,” Rend Smith writes about the Hill’s unique amateur professional theater group. | PDF
On page 79 In this issue, the Hill Rag publishes its 2007 Gift Guide. Find everything you need for the holidays within walking distance of home.
On page 182 We also welcome a new columnist to The Nose. Read as he diagnoses the latest District financial scandal: “As some day it may happen that a victim must be found, I’ve got a little list…..”

IN EVERY ISSUE
18 Washington's Best Calendar | PDF only
30 Bulletin Board • by Peter Vankevich | PDF only
42 ANC REPORTS • by Heather Schoell, Viriginia Avniel Spatz and Roberta Weiner 6C, 6D | PDF
50 The Numbers • by Ed Lazere | PDF
67 Spotted on the Hill: The Great Blue Heron • by Peter Vankevich | PDF only
115 Dining Coupons | PDF only
168 Classifieds | PDF only
179 The Last Word • by Various Local Contributors | PDF only
182 The Nose Knows • by Anonymous | PDF

NEWS OF THE CAPITOL STREETS
52 Market Watch • by Peter J. Waldron | PDF
56 DC Green • by Elizabeth McGowan | PDF
58 The 11th Street Bridges: Good News for Hill East • by Alaine Perry | PDF
60 Waterside Mall Demolished • by Hans Manzke | PDF

COMMUNITY LIFE
62 Ragtime • by Peter J. Waldron | PDF
64 Capitol Person: Jonathan Darr • by Brad Hathaway | PDF
66 Barracks Row Happenings • by Jeff Davis | PDF
68 H Street Life • by Hans Manzke | PDF
71 Second Hand Poems Still Point the Way • by Brian Fredrico | PDF only
72 Honoring Those Who Give of Themselves: A Few Special Volunteers on Capitol Hill • by Pattie Cinelli | PDF
76 Congressional Cemetery: Guidelines for Dog Walkers • by Alice Norris | PDF
78 CHGM Unites & Strengthens Capitol Hill • by Heather Schoell | PDF

GIFT GUIDE
79 The 2007 Hill Rag Gift Guide • by Varu Chilakamarri | PDF only
94 Holiday Gifts that Celebrate Our Neighborhood and City • by Amanda Molson | PDF

ARTS, DINING, & ENTERTAINMENT
96 Fast, with Class: Sushi-Go-Round • by Sandra Beasley | PDF
100 The Wine Guys • by Jon Genderson | PDF
102 Art in the City: Chris Stephens • by Jim J. Magner | PDF
104 At The Movies: Opening This Holiday Season • by Mike Canning | PDF
106 Theater: Tribute Has “Spunk” • by Brad Hathaway | PDF
108 Literary Hill • by Karen Lyon | PDF
110 The Jazz Project • by Jean-Keith Fagon | PDF
112 Brakes On After The Bridge • by Maggie Hall | PDF
116 Argentine Dispatches: A Hill Girl’s Notes from Abroad • by Monica Cavanaugh | PDF

KIDS & FAMILY
118 Kids & Family Notebook • by Susan Braun Johnson | PDF
122 Friendship Public Charter Schools: Educating the Whole Child • by Natasha Abbas | PDF
124 School Notes • compiled by Susan Braun Johnson | PDF only

BEAUTY, HEALTH, & FITNESS
130 Create A New Tradition: Stress-Free Holidays • by Pattie Cinelli | PDF
134 Great Expectations: Holiday Fantasies and Disappointments •
by Ronda Bresnick Hauss | PDF
136 Michael Craig: The Proper Name in Men’s Grooming • by Heather Schoell | PDF

CAREERS AND PERSONAL FINANCE
138 BOOMERS: Drilling Down on your Ideal Job • by Peter Sherer | PDF
139 Profile Pattie Cinelli • by Peter Sherer | PDF
140 Ask Peter • by Peter Sherer | PDF only
141 Baby Steps: Financial Planning For New Parents • by Howard Pressman, CFP® | PDF
142 Building Wealth: The Realty Reality • by Armstrong Williams & Blake Allison | PDF only

REAL ESTATE & FINANCE
144 Changing Hands: Residential Home Sales • compiled by Don Denton | PDF only
152 Chris Cox – Eastern Market’s Mortgage Source • by Heather Schoell | PDF
154 Bradford Deel: Deel or No Deal • by Jessica White | PDF

HOMES & GARDENS
156 Ask Judith: A Green Holiday; Buying a House • by Judith Capen | PDF only
160 Hill Gardener • by Rindy O’Brien | PDF
162 Two Gardens Are Better Than One • by Derek Thomas | PDF
164 Great Garden Gifts • by Derek Thomas | PDF only
166 Dear Garden Lady • by Anonymous | PDF only

December 2007 Hill Rag Cover, Table of Contents and Masthead | PDF only