Smithsonian Folkways
Explore the expansive music library of Smithsonian Folkways, including the new Matmos album Return to Archive, on their website. To hear more Matmos, check out their Bandcamp. The Smithsonian Folkways record label is part of The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, which shares cultural education resources and hosts the “Folklife Festival” every summer.
The Washington School of Ballet
Want to try ballet? The Washington School of Ballet offers open classes for adults at a variety of skill levels, in addition to their ballet training programs for younger dancers. The Washington Ballet’s 2023-24 season includes their annual production of The Nutcracker, from December 2 - 30, 2023 at the Warner Theatre.
Army Museum
The National Museum of the United States Army in Fort Belvoir, Virginia is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can reserve free timed-entry tickets, and learn about the museum’s upcoming educational events, on their website.
Previews + Extras
Preview: WETA Arts November 2023
S11 E3 - 30s
November’s episode presents Grammy-award winning record label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, releasing an unusual album of electronic music. The Washington School of Ballet’s Miya Hisaka directs ballet classes for all adults. And, host Felicia Curry interviews Tammy Call, the Director of the National Museum of the United States Army, who discusses the museum’s history, mission and vision.
Smithsonian Folkways Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary
S11 E3 - 9m 44s
When you think of the Smithsonian, you might not think Grammy Award-winning record label, but it turns out that Washington, D.C., is home to a highly acclaimed music publisher called Smithsonian Folkways. For their 75th anniversary, they commissioned Baltimore-based experimental electronic music duo Matmos to make an LP using the record label's back catalog.
Behind the Scenes at the National Museum of the Army
S11 E3 - 7m 57s
In 2020, the Washington area welcomed a new museum that had been in the works for over 20 years. Located at Fort Belvoir, the National Museum of the United States Army is dedicated to showcasing an organization that predates the founding of our nation. WETA Arts host Felicia Curry met with Tammy Call, the museum's director, to learn more about the institution's history, mission, and vision.
Washington School of Ballet Adult Program
S11 E3 - 8m 42s
Want to try ballet? The Washington School of Ballet offers open classes for adults at a variety of skill levels, in addition to their ballet training programs for younger dancers. Led by world-renowned dancer and choreographer Miya Hisaka, the adult ballet program offers an inclusive environment that encourages everyone to pursue their love for dance, regardless of age, background, or body type.
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