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February 2026

WETA Arts returns in February with a spotlight on Stanley J. Thurston, founder of the Heritage Signature Chorale, a choir showcasing African American choral traditions. Viewers also learn about an unexpected partnership between President Lincoln’s Cottage and the DC Improv Comedy Club, featuring stand-up performances by comedians who are also lawyers.

Founded by Stanley J. Thurston, the Heritage Signature Chorale is dedicated to the performance art traditions of African American choral music. The organization includes an 80-plus-member chorale as well as a newer ensemble, the 20-plus-voice HSC Chamber Singers, created to perform repertoire that calls for a more intimate scale. Several performances remain in the 2025-26 season, offering audiences an opportunity to experience works by African American composers, and arrangements of Spirituals, that are rarely heard in classical music concert settings.

Our segment on The Heritage Signature Chorale features a performance on November 22, 2025, and you can hear more of this performance on WETA Classical -

Tuesday, February 10 at 2 p.m., on WETA Virtuoso, in Black Voices in Classical, produced for Black History Month 2026. The performance is part of a feature on the music of Howard University alumnus Adolphus Hailstork (b. 1941).
On air starting February 9 in special features by host Nicole Lacroix.

Located in Washington’s Petworth neighborhood, President Lincoln’s Cottage was home to Lincoln and his family for nearly a quarter of his presidency. Beyond its timed, ticketed tours, the site hosts special events, including the fall Two Faces Comedy Series in collaboration with DC Improv Comedy Club. Founded in 1992, DC Improv is a cornerstone of the region’s stand-up scene, and the Two Faces series is among its most distinctive offerings, exploring Lincoln-inspired themes—from lawyers to grief to beards.

Upcoming Episode

March 2026

Premieres Monday, March 9, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA PBS, 8:30 p.m. on WETA Metro

In March, WETA Arts puts a spotlight on the recent large-scale restoration work done at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Washington’s sprawling estate is a persevering symbol of our first president’s life story, and this renovation has revealed new insights about the private person behind the public figure.

George Washington’s Mount Vernon was popular destination even during George Washington's lifetime, and today visitors can still tour the estate he called home. The house and grounds document his ambitions, habits, and evolving sense of self. Closed for several years for large-scale restoration, the mansion has yielded new discoveries through close study of its structure and materials, revealing fresh insights into the private person behind the public figure.

Open year-round, the estate also features a museum, a library, and a wide range of public programs, from films and lectures to performances and festivals, all designed to deepen our understanding of George Washington, his times, and our nation's founding.

Schedule

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WETA Arts

February 2026

Saturday
Feb 14

5:30 pm

30 Minutes

Stanley J. Thurston, founder of the Heritage Signature Chorale, a choir showcasing African American choral traditions. President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv Comedy Club feature stand-up performances by comedians who are also lawyers.
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WETA Arts

February 2026

Sunday
Feb 15

12:27 am

30 Minutes

Stanley J. Thurston, founder of the Heritage Signature Chorale, a choir showcasing African American choral traditions. President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv Comedy Club feature stand-up performances by comedians who are also lawyers.
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WETA Arts

February 2026

Sunday
Feb 15

1:00 pm

30 Minutes

Stanley J. Thurston, founder of the Heritage Signature Chorale, a choir showcasing African American choral traditions. President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv Comedy Club feature stand-up performances by comedians who are also lawyers.
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WETA Arts

February 2026

Saturday
Feb 21

3:30 am

30 Minutes

Stanley J. Thurston, founder of the Heritage Signature Chorale, a choir showcasing African American choral traditions. President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv Comedy Club feature stand-up performances by comedians who are also lawyers.
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WETA Arts

February 2026

Sunday
Feb 22

2:30 am

30 Minutes

Stanley J. Thurston, founder of the Heritage Signature Chorale, a choir showcasing African American choral traditions. President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv Comedy Club feature stand-up performances by comedians who are also lawyers.
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WETA Arts

February 2026

Monday
Feb 23

5:30 am

30 Minutes

Stanley J. Thurston, founder of the Heritage Signature Chorale, a choir showcasing African American choral traditions. President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv Comedy Club feature stand-up performances by comedians who are also lawyers.
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WETA Arts

February 2026

Monday
Feb 23

8:30 pm

30 Minutes

Stanley J. Thurston, founder of the Heritage Signature Chorale, a choir showcasing African American choral traditions. President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv Comedy Club feature stand-up performances by comedians who are also lawyers.
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WETA Arts

February 2026

Monday
Feb 23

9:30 pm

30 Minutes

Stanley J. Thurston, founder of the Heritage Signature Chorale, a choir showcasing African American choral traditions. President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv Comedy Club feature stand-up performances by comedians who are also lawyers.
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WETA Arts

February 2026

Tuesday
Feb 24

2:30 am

30 Minutes

Stanley J. Thurston, founder of the Heritage Signature Chorale, a choir showcasing African American choral traditions. President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv Comedy Club feature stand-up performances by comedians who are also lawyers.
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WETA Arts

February 2026

Tuesday
Feb 24

2:30 am

30 Minutes

Stanley J. Thurston, founder of the Heritage Signature Chorale, a choir showcasing African American choral traditions. President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv Comedy Club feature stand-up performances by comedians who are also lawyers.
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WETA Arts

February 2026

Tuesday
Feb 24

4:30 am

30 Minutes

Stanley J. Thurston, founder of the Heritage Signature Chorale, a choir showcasing African American choral traditions. President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv Comedy Club feature stand-up performances by comedians who are also lawyers.
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WETA Arts

February 2026

Tuesday
Feb 24

2:30 pm

30 Minutes

Stanley J. Thurston, founder of the Heritage Signature Chorale, a choir showcasing African American choral traditions. President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv Comedy Club feature stand-up performances by comedians who are also lawyers.
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WETA Arts

February 2026

Tuesday
Feb 24

4:30 pm

30 Minutes

Stanley J. Thurston, founder of the Heritage Signature Chorale, a choir showcasing African American choral traditions. President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv Comedy Club feature stand-up performances by comedians who are also lawyers.
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WETA Arts

February 2026

Saturday
Feb 28

5:30 pm

30 Minutes

Stanley J. Thurston, founder of the Heritage Signature Chorale, a choir showcasing African American choral traditions. President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv Comedy Club feature stand-up performances by comedians who are also lawyers.

November 2025

WETA Arts marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution at Mount Vernon for "Revolutionary War Weekend." This annual event brings the late 18th century to life, thanks to reenactors who travel from as far away as New Jersey and South Carolina to camp, battle, and transform George Washington’s backyard into a living history experience that captures the spirit of the Revolution.

One of George Washington's Mount Vernon's most popular events, Revolutionary War Weekend brings history to life with hundreds of reenactors portraying all manner of individuals typical of who you might have met in an 18th century war encampment. Participants travel from across the East Coast, even across the country, to represent not only British and Continental soldiers, but also Revolutionary militias, American loyalists, German-speaking soldiers hired by the British, and women supporting the troops on both sides. Living history groups abound and they stage events nationwide. To find upcoming reenactments near you, check websites like Decades of the American Revolution and The British Brigade; in some regions there's an event nearly every week.

October 2025

Emmy Award-winning series WETA Arts takes viewers to the Korean Cultural Center in Washington, D.C. for its two-week dance clinic called K-pop Academy. Next, audiences are transported to the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum in Annapolis, MD, for artist and native Washingtonian Jabari Jefferson's first solo museum exhibition, Sacred Spaces.

WETA Arts host Felicia Curry at K-pop Academy at the Korean Cultural Center

The Korean Cultural Center of Washington D.C. hosts exhibitions, films, lectures, and more, including its annual K-pop Academy, taught by top talent like London-based choreographer Jay Kim, known for working with major K-pop stars. For Academy audition announcements and other events, sign up for the newsletter or track on social media @KoreaCultureDC. Want to follow Jay Kim's global teaching journey? Check out @stepswithjay.

WETA Arts host Felicia Curry with artist Jabari Jefferson at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum

The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum in Annapolis showcases the history of Black Marylanders through its permanent exhibition, highlighting key figures, movements and moments in the state's Black history. The museum also features rotating exhibits; through December 31st, 2025, check out Sacred Spaces, artist and native Washingtonian Jabari Jefferson's first solo museum exhibition. For a preview, check out coverage by WhiteHot Magazine.

September 2025

WETA Arts returns with a spotlight on Bob Boilen, creator of the iconic Tiny Desk Concert series on NPR, a globally recognized platform for musicians. Viewers also discover the exquisite work and artistic collaborations of Susan Goldman, a printmaker, teacher and documentarian working in Rockville, MD.

In retirement, former NPR All Things Considered host and Tiny Desk Concert creator Bob Boilen leans into Takoma Park’s unique low-power radio station WOWD-LP. And, the founder of Rockville-based Lily Press, Susan Goldman, supports artists and collectors dedicated to print art.

WOWD-LP’s broadcast at 94.3 FM and reaches about 250,000 listeners in vicinity of Takoma Park. Outside the range? No problem – you can stream live or even past shows at TakomaRadio.org. Apply to be a DJ, or stay updated on events and station news by subscribing to the newsletter. Bob Boilen’s program, My Tiny Morning Show, airs on Wednesdays at 8 am.

Expert printer Susan Goldman’s work – and that of some of her clients – will be featured at the Fine Art Print Fair in New York. Closer to home, you can view her prints alongside those of renowned artist Sam Gilliam, at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Goldman’s latest documentary, Black Printmakers of Washington DC, is currently making it’s way through the film festival circuit. For updates, follow her studio, Lily Press.

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