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Nancy and Rich Kinder Building Houston

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Nancy and Rich Kinder Building in Houston

Nov 16, 2020

Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, Museum of Fine Arts Houston

Design: Steven Holl Architects

Museum Of Fine Arts Houston Opens New Steven Holl Building On 21 November

Nancy and Rich Kinder Building from above: photograph © Richard Barnes, courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston’s 22,000-square-metre

Nancy and Rich Kinder Building by Architect Steven Holl

Opens to the Public on Saturday 21 November

The Kinder Building opens with the first comprehensive installation of the

Museum’s collections of modern and contemporary artworks, drawn from the

collections of Latin American and Latino art; photography; prints and drawings;

decorative arts, craft and design; and modern and contemporary art

photograph © Richard Barnes, courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

November 16th, 2020 – The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will open its Nancy and Rich Kinder Building to the public on Saturday, November 21, culminating a week of previews for staff, donors, members, and community partners. To celebrate the public inauguration of Houston’s newest cultural landmark, which completes the decade-long expansion and enhancement of the Museum’s Susan and Fayez S. Sarofim Campus, the MFAH will offer free general admission to all of its gallery buildings throughout the weekend and to the Kinder Building through Wednesday, November 25.

photos © Richard Barnes, courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The third gallery building of the MFAH, dedicated for the display of the Museum’s outstanding and fast-growing international collections of modern and contemporary art, the 237,000-square-foot Kinder Building has been designed by Steven Holl, Principal and Lead Designer of Steven Holl Architects, who also designed the master plan for the Sarofim Campus. The landscape architects for the 14-acre Sarofim Campus are Deborah Nevins and Mario Benito of Deborah Nevins & Associates/ Nevins & Benito Landscape Architecture, D.P.C. The Kinder Building is named in honor of Richard D. Kinder, Chairman of the MFAH Board of Trustees, and his wife, Nancy Kinder.

photo © Richard Barnes, courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Gary Tinterow, Director, the Margaret Alkek Williams Chair, MFAH, said, “A century after the Museum’s founding by a group of local art lovers, it is thrilling to place the finishing touches on the Susan and Fayez S. Sarofim Campus, the most complete expression of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. None of them could have imagined the scale, scope, and sweep of the museum campus, nor the breadth of its collections.

But thanks to hundreds of generous donors, led by the Sarofims and Nancy and Rich Kinder, we have been able to construct magnificent new facilities for the display of the art of the preceding century and of our time, and to provide new plazas and gardens that will make the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston the cultural hub of the region. I extend my gratitude and congratulations to Steven Holl and Chris McVoy and repeat my heartfelt thanks to the legion of patrons who made this vast undertaking possible.”

Rich Kinder said, “Nancy and I are overjoyed to see this wonderful building open its doors to the public in the heart of a beautifully expanded and landscaped campus. This opening means so much to us because we know what it means for the people of Houston, who make this institution their museum, day after day. We thank everyone who shares our deep belief in Houston and has worked to make this day a reality.”

About the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building

The Kinder Building is opening with the first comprehensive installation of the Museum’s collections of modern and contemporary artworks, drawn from the collections of Latin American and Latino art; photography; prints and drawings; decorative arts, craft, and design; and modern and contemporary art.

A flexible black-box gallery at street level is devoted to immersive installations, including The Hydrospatial City, 1946-1972, by the Argentinean artist Gyula Kosice and Caper, Salmon to White: Wedgework, 2000, a light-filled environment by James Turrell. A windowed gallery facing Main Street features Lezart I, 1989, a monumental installation by the Brazilian artist Tunga, adjacent to a gallery presenting the Museum’s kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, a historic 1965 acquisition. Moon Dust (Apollo 17), 2009, an installation of suspended lights by Spencer Finch, hangs in the café space.

The second-floor galleries are organized by curatorial department. While incorporating all major movements and representing the internal histories of different media, the galleries also challenge familiar narratives by cutting across national borders and in some cases chronological categories. The third-floor galleries feature thematic exhibitions, with artworks from the 1960s onward. These inaugural exhibitions are Collectivity, featuring works that activate a sense of community; Color Into Light, showcasing the dynamic role of color in the work of artists in the United States, Latin America, and Europe; LOL!, with works that use humor as a strategy; Border, Mapping, Witness, which considers maps and borders in geographic, social, and political terms; and Line Into Space, examining how artists have explored line in multiple dimensions and media.

These first installations in the Kinder Building are accompanied by eight major site-specific commissioned works. Commissioned artists are El Anatsui, Byung Hoon Choi, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Ólafur Elíasson, Trenton Doyle Hancock, Cristina Iglesias, Jason Salavon, and Ai Weiwei. These commissions join additional recent acquisitions featured in the Kinder Building, including works by Magdalena Abakanowicz, Glenn Ligon, Martin Puryear, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Doris Salcedo, and Kara Walker.

About the Susan and Fayez S. Sarofim Campus

The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building stands in complementary contrast to the Museum’s existing gallery buildings—the Caroline Wiess Law Building (designed in the 1920s by William Ward Watkin, with later extensions by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe) and the Audrey Jones Beck Building (designed by Rafael Moneo, opened in 2000)—and in dialogue with the adjacent 1986 Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden, designed by Isamu Noguchi. The trapezoidal concrete Kinder Building is clad in vertical glass tubes that emit a soft glow at night in a pattern across its facades. Five rectangular courtyard pools are inset along the perimeter, emphasizing the building’s openness to its surroundings.

The redevelopment of the Sarofim Campus and off-site art-storage facilities has been the largest cultural project in North America, with some 650,000 square feet of new construction. Steven Holl Architects designed the master plan for the redevelopment, along with the Kinder Building and a new home for the Glassell School of Art. Lake|Flato Architects designed the new Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation. Both the school and the conservation center opened in 2018. Green spaces by Deborah Nevins & Associates, in collaboration with Mario Benito, help unify the 14-acre campus and make it a walkable urban oasis in Houston’s increasingly dense Museum District.

Installation view of Byung Hoon Choi’s Scholar’s Way, designed 2018. Sited on the west facade of the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building: photo © Richard Barnes, courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Support for the Campus Project

Bank of America is the Lead Corporate Sponsor for the Kinder Building inaugural presentations, supporting the five thematic exhibitions on the third floor. “Art has the power to bring communities together – something we need now more than ever,” said Hong Ogle, Houston market president, Bank of America. “At the new MFAH Kinder Building, Bank of America is helping bring modern and contemporary art to light in Houston, including thought-provoking presentations that reflect on ideas of community and bear witness to social injustices and struggles of our time.”

Installation view of Ólafur Elíasson’s Sometimes an underground movement is an illuminated bridge tunnel, 2020, in the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: photo © Richard Barnes, courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building opening is sponsored in part by a major grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Installation view of Ai Weiwei’s Dragon Reflection, 2019-20: photo : Thomas Dubrock, courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The MFAH initiated its Campaign for the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in January 2012 with a goal of $450 million, including funds for operating endowment. The campaign has exceeded expectations, raising more than $470 million to date.

Exterior view of the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building: photograph : Peter Molick

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photograph : Peter Molick, Thomas Kirk III

Nancy and Rich Kinder Building

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Feb 2, 2012

Museum of Fine Arts Houston Expansion

New Facilities For Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The Caroline Wiess Law Building, MFAH, by Mies van der Rohe: photograph © MFAH

Museum of Fine Arts Houston Expansion design by Steven Holl Architects, NY, USA

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The Audrey Jones Beck Building, MFAH, by Rafael Moneo: photograph © Robb Williamson

Museum of Fine Arts Houston original gallery building architect : Mies van der Rohe

Museum of Fine Arts Houston – existing gallery building architect : Rafael Moneo

Museum of Fine Arts Houston Expansion information from MFAH

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this one is from angie's (thetourguidebarbie) bribe list. "AU/AH: Caroline breaks her arm and asks Klaus to help her with her make-up."

Thanks for the prompt, Anon! I suppose I should tag @thetourguidebarbie, too. :D Hope you all like it!

Pucker Up || Klaroline

“OWW!”

Her howl of pain brought Klaus careening into her bedroom. “What’s wrong, love?” he asked, his voice sounding more panicked than Caroline had ever heard.

Guiltily, she forced herself to stop ogling his sudden appearance. He had clearly came straight from the bathroom, considering he only wore a towel and a face full of shaving cream. “Sorry,” she said, half embarrassed and half frustrated. “I was trying to do my makeup with my left hand, but I somehow tweaked the bad arm.”

Klaus immediately crouched to gingerly check her sling, slightly adjusting it to tuck her cast against her ribs. “You know the rules, you’re supposed to keep your arm tight to your torso until-”

“-I don’t want to use automatically,” she recited in a bored voice. “Thank you, Dr. Mikaelson. I forgot medical degrees are standard for art studios these days.”

Rolling his eyes, Klaus stood once he was sure her arm was otherwise fine. Caroline kept her eyes on her reflection, determined to ignore the loosening fold of his towel. She knew letting her best friend’s hot brother live in her spare room would be terrible for her self-control. It didn’t help that he appeared to be incredibly comfortable in said hot body; he never seemed to mind being caught minimally dressed in the common areas.

“Maybe not for the studio,” he countered, apparently fighting a smile at her annoyed pout. “But the Air Force? Apparently, they prefer if we have a bit of medical knowledge handy.”

Caroline’s eyes widened at this new bit of information. A month of living together, and Klaus had kept his personal life a bit of a mystery between them. Kol didn’t care for whatever game he was playing, but he had long insisted they keep him out of their roommate issues. Buttering Caroline up to the idea was all he was willing to devote to the situation, as Klaus needed a place to live and Caroline someone to share the rent. Kol was a best friend, brother, and occasionally a deal broker - not a therapist.

“I knew you didn’t go to school,” Caroline admitted. “The military never even crossed my mind.”

“Honorably discharged, and I was able to save enough to open the studio,” he shrugged. “Give me a minute, I’ll be right back.”

She frowned, unsure why he would come back. Shaking her head, she hissed as her arm was jostled by the motion. The pink cast was hardly asking for her ire, but she just stared at the inconvenience that was her broken arm. “I just had to wear the Jimmy Choos during an ice storm,” she muttered to herself. Two weeks later, and she was ready to chew the damn thing off.

“Okay, make-up.” Caroline looked at her vanity with determination. “I’m not showing my face at work wearing a pink cast and no foundation. I can do this.”

“I have no doubt,” Klaus said, coming into her room in sweatpants and stubble, carrying one of the dining room chairs. “However, I thought you might want some help.”

Biting her lip, Caroline tried not to let her laughter shake her body. “You’re going to help me?” He seemed completely serious, which just made her want to laugh harder. “Did the Air Force give out cosmetology licenses, too?”

Klaus pinned her with an unimpressed glare as he poked through her make-up stash. “No, that comes with sharing a bathroom with Bekah when she discovered contouring,” he explained, picking up her foundation bottle and its appropriate brush. “She demanded an artist’s eye, at least until she realized I did a better job than she could. I became her personal makeup artist.”

With a quirk of her lips, Caroline closed her eyes and let herself be pampered as Klaus applied the foundation to her skin. “Am I wrong in assuming there was blackmail involved?”

“I might have been sleeping with our brother’s girlfriend at the time,” he admitted, huffing when Caroline smacked his hand away from her face. “What?”

Incredulous, Caroline adopted a terrible fake accent. “Oh, I’m a super soldier with killer contouring skills that I picked up while screwing my brother’s girlfriend,” she mocked. “Seriously?”

Klaus just smiled as he held her chin to keep her head still. “You’re the one always wanting to have roommate bonding sessions.”

“That’s just me being nosy,” she dismissed. “This is the first time you’ve actually given me dirt, though.”

“Close your eyes,” he ordered gently, stroking the brush over her eyelids.

“Was it Kol’s girlfriend? Did Kol even have girlfriends then? I always figured his high school years were him hitting on girls, with a spectacularly terrible batting average.”

Klaus let out a snort. “You would be correct, I was talking about Elijah. He was away at college, and Tatia was in my class. We got drunk at a party. She wanted to punish him for leaving her behind and I was so angry at the world that I didn’t care who I hurt.”

“Damn,” Caroline said.

“It’s water under the bridge,” he shrugged. “And I did get a skill out of it, despite Bekah’s rather dastardly way of facilitating it. You have no idea how many photography clients I win over by providing a decent make-up artist for their shoot.”

Caroline raised her eyebrows in surprise. “Is that what it’s like to have siblings? The jealousy, the rivalries, the blackmail,” she clarified. “I played mean girl politics better than anyone in high school, but I can’t imagine having to go home and share a bathroom with those bitches.”

“Such an only child,” Klaus chuckled, moving onto concealer and some blush. “Always and forever, that was our pact. We may fight from time to time, but we still love each other, as dysfunctional as it could be. I don’t believe it’s too different from you and those friends you keep bringing around here. Didn’t you grow up with them?”

Thinking of Bonnie and Stefan, Caroline smiled wanly. “Yeah, but it’s not the same.” Mystic Falls might have been a small town with nothing else to do than to hang out with friends, but they always went home at the end of the day. She went home to an empty house more often than not, especially after the divorce and her mom being promoted to sheriff. Caroline was proud she worked hard, but it would have been nice to have her around more often.

Apparently noting her sad thoughts, Klaus nudged her knee with his. “I’m fairly certain Kol would happily go up for adoption if you really want a brother,” he offered, switching to the eyeshadow palette. “He never really bought into the ‘always and forever’ thing.”

“That doesn’t surprise me,” she admitted. Her best friend was a feelings-proof playboy, and that emotional avoidance had to start somewhere. “Kol always reserves the right to be petty.”

“Oh, is that why you two get on so well?”

Reaching with her left hand, Caroline swatted at Klaus. “Hey!”

“Ah,” he warned, brandishing waterproof eyeliner. “Are you sure you want to risk an unsteady line?”

Satisfied she had settled into compliance, Klaus gently held the ridge of her eyebrow for better visibility. His other hand was warm on her cheekbone as the liner brushed along her lashes in short strokes. Caroline kept her eyes closed the whole time, but she could feel his steady concentration and firm presence.

Whether it was the romantic dry spell she had been lamenting lately or the sudden bout of bonding Klaus was allowing, Caroline needed to get a grip. The casual interest she often felt around her nearly naked roommate was growing into a pretty inconvenient crush.

“A dab of mascara,” Klaus narrated, brushing along the top of her lashes. “Then open.”

When she did open her eyes, Caroline hadn’t expected him to be quite so close. As he carefully applied more mascara, she couldn’t help but notice how intimate this whole thing was. Here was this gorgeous guy, helping her put on her make-up because she was hurt and he knew it was something she needed.

Smirking, Klaus leaned back a few inches to examine his handiwork. His dimples adorably poked into his cheeks when he noticed her watching him rather than inspecting her face in the mirror. “Beautiful,” he told her anyway.

And Caroline believed him; he thought she was beautiful and had no problem telling her so. Maybe it was stupid to blatantly check him out while he was right there, but her eyes still fell to where his tongue ran across his lower lip.

“Right,” he said, his voice a bit husky. “What did you want to do for your lips? I see you have no shortage of options, but-”

Before he could list the various shades and formulas, Caroline did what she really wanted for her lips. She pushed forward those few inches to land them on his. Their mouths brushed together, Klaus apparently content to let her lead. It wasn’t until she deepens the kiss that his hands crept to her waist, pulling her closer.

With one hand gently scratching through his stubble, Caroline attempted to raise the other to run through his hair. “Ow, shit,” she cursed.

Breaking from their embrace, Klaus gave a small smile at her frustrated pout. He leaned down to press a kiss to her shoulder, then helped her to stand. “It’s okay, love, you’ve got to get to work anyway.”

“Oh,” Caroline sighed, disappointed. “I just thought-”

Klaus lightly lifted her chin, pecking her lips one more time. “You thought right,” he promised. “But I’d rather not receive another 'respect the morning schedule’ lecture if I can help you get out of here on time.”

Smiling shyly, Caroline grabbed her favorite lip gloss from the vanity. “I can definitely put this on with one hand,” she teased. “But I should warn you, it’s terrible for kissing.”

His expression darkened with want, his hand squeezing her hip. “Maybe that’s a good thing, sweetheart.” At her questioning glance, he smirked. “Now that I know what it’s like to kiss you, I’m not sure I can restrain myself. We’d probably best wait until your arm has healed.”

Caroline rolled her eyes, but she felt herself blush all the same. She walked out of her room, her skirt swishing prettily along with her hips as Klaus followed. She hummed in mock sadness. “Pity.”

“What’s that?”

Sending him a challenging look over her shoulder as she picked up her purse, Caroline shrugged with her good side. “I thought such a multi-talented artist would be willing to get creative.”

As the front door shut behind her, she fought shiver. The desire in his eyes would surely haunt her all day while she was trying to work.

At least she wouldn’t be worried about her makeup like she’d feared.

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18 things to do this week: June 4-10 in Northern Virginia

ART EXHIBITS LGBTQ Pride at Kyo Gallery Through June 30 Opening just last May, Kyo Gallery is Alexandria’s newest art gallery. In honor of Pride month, all the art showcased will be LGBTQ themed and proceeds will go to local advocacy organizations like NOVA Pride and Safe Space NOVA. // Kyo Gallery: 111 S. Patrick St., Alexandria TOTS Preschool Playdate—Who Named Winnie the Pooh? Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m. Ever wonder about how this famous children’s character came to be? As part of the 100thanniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood during World War I, join the National Museum of the Marine Corps to learn about Winnie the Pooh and his connections to World War I. // The National Museum of the Marine Corps: 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle LECTURE Defining Our Digital Destiny: The Future of Work in Arlington Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Technology continues to evolve, but just how will it impact the way we work? Arlington County CIO Jack Belcher will headline a discussion with other industry leaders and County staff on the impact of the Digital Revolution on our everyday lives. // Arlington Central Library: 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington FOOD & DRINK Taste of the Village Thursday, 5:30-9:15 p.m. Numerous restaurants at Spotsylvania Towne Centre are part of this restaurant crawl benefiting Grief Support Services. There will not only be food, but wine tastings and raffles. $30 gets you meals at Bravo! Cucina Italiana, Cheeburger Cheeburger, Park Lane Tavern, Firebirds, Malawi’s Pizza and Splitsville. // Spotsylvania Towne Centre: 137 Spotsylvania Mall Drive, Fredericksburg FOOD & DRINK High West Whiskey Tasting Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m. Winestyles Montclair is hosting unique whisky tastings from the award winning High West Distillery. The tasting includes four samples of whiskey along with a Classic High West Cocktail. There will also be a slider special. For the full tasting, tickets cost $16. Without the cocktail, tickets cost $12. // Winestyles Montclair: 4394 Kevin Walker Drive, Montclair FAMILY Cruise In Friday, 5–8 p.m. Come to Messicks Farm Market’s Cruise In to show off your ride or just for the music, food and good times. The event is family friendly with free admission. // Messicks Farm Market: 6025 Catlett Road, Bealeton PERFORMING ARTS I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Friday-Sunday, Times vary Humor and wit are the tone of this musical that brings you through the stages of a relationship. // Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble: 810 Caroline St., Fourth Floor, Fredericksburg SPECIAL EVENT Celebrate Fairfax! Friday-Sunday, Times vary With more than 300 exhibitions and vendors, Celebrate Fairfax! is Northern Virginia’s largest community-wide celebration. Eight entertainment stages, carnival rides, food, fireworks, a karaoke championship and a petting zoo will be the main attractions. See website for full ticket packages and prices. // Fairfax County Government Center: 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax FESTIVAL The Tinner Hill Blues Festival Friday-Sunday, Times vary The 25th annual festival will be filled with all day blues entertainment, as well as the Early Bird Blues Farmers Market, an instrument petting zoo and children’s readings. Ticket prices start at $25 and can be purchased at the gate for $30. Children under 12 receive free admission with a paying adult. // Cherry Hill Park: 312 Park Ave., Falls Church MUSIC Barry Manilow Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m. Enjoy a night with one of the top Adult Contemporary Artists of our time. Tickets range from $45-$125. // Filene Center: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna FESTIVAL Fifth Annual Chalk on the Water Festival Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m. Celebrate Public Art Reston’s 10th anniversary at this annual chalk art festival at Lake Anne. Prizes will be awarded to the professional artists, amateur artists and families that produce the most impressive pieces. // Lake Anne Plaza: 1609 Washington Plaza W., Reston FITNESS Armed Forces Cycling Classic Saturday & Sunday Whether you want to pedal your way to the winner’s circle, or just enjoy the ride, the Armed Forces Cycling Classic will have races and events that suit all types of riders. Saturday will see the running of the 21st Annual Clarendon Cup race, with the Crystal Cup taking place on Sunday; each race is open to professional or amateur cyclists. Sunday will also host the Armed Forces Cycling Classic Challenge Ride for recreational cyclists. // 3100 Wilson Blvd., Arlington FITNESS Annual Sprint Triathlon Saturday, 8 a.m. Chestnut Forks Tennis and Fitness Club is hosting its sixth annual triathlon. The sprint triathlon consists of a 300 meter swim in Chestnut Forks Pool, 12.8 miles of cycling through Warrenton’s countryside and a 5k run in Warrenton Lakes Community. // Chestnut Forks Tennis and Fitness Club: 6379 Airlie Road, Warrenton SPECIAL EVENT Old Town Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Bring the whole family to ogle at the wares of silversmiths, beaders, potters, fabric artists and so much more—or become a work of art yourself at the face painting and henna tattoo booths. Local beer from Port City Brewing Company will be offered to pair with the variety of food options as well. // Waterfront Park: 1A Prince St., Alexandria FOOD & DRINK 21st Annual Cajun Festival Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. While listening to live music, taste some wine, buy some Cajun food and let the kids get their face painted, say hello to clowns and take home their own balloon animal. An assortment of craft vendors will display their wares as well. // Breaux Vineyards: 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville SPECIAL EVENT Eighth Annual D-Day Commemoration Saturday, 2:30-5 p.m. The 74th anniversary of this historic day will include WWII reenactors, period vehicles, engaging displays and a remembrance ceremony. Sit back and enjoy the blue jazz, or dance along to swing in Market Square. Bring the kids to take part in the festivities too. // Market Square: 301 King St., Alexandria PERFORMING ARTS Shakespeare on the Lawn at Kenmore Saturday, 6 p.m. Continuing the 15 year tradition, summer nights at Kenmore are filled with performances from the Bard. Pack a picnic and bring lawn chairs and blankets. No advanced tickets are needed. Performances start at 7 p.m. // Kenmore: 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg SPECIAL EVENTS Hungry Human Hippos on Ice Saturday, 7 p.m. Who doesn’t remember the game Hungry Hungry Hippos? Well DC Fray is ditching the plastic board and taking the game to the ice, where teams of four or six will do their best hippo impersonations in this one-day tournament. Each team will play a minimum of three games, with the eventual champion earning $100 of DC Fray credit and gift bags for each player. // Kettler Capitals Iceplex: 627 N. Glebe Road, Arlington

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