Episodes
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WETA Arts December 2024: Songs of the Season
S12 E4 - 55m 9s
Celebrate the holidays with the 5th annual WETA Arts presentation of Songs of the Season. A WETA holiday tradition, this hour-long program offers beautiful vocal performances from 15 area choral groups.
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WETA Arts November 2024
S12 E3 - 28m 52s
WETA Arts, hosted by Felicia Curry, celebrates Veterans Day by visiting the United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill team. Plus, Washington’s leading interactive art museum, ARTECHOUSE, offers an interactive exhibition revealing parts of the ocean invisible to the human eye. Curry also meets Helen Chason, director of the Kreeger Museum, for a guided tour of its iconic collection of artworks.
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WETA Arts October 2024
S12 E2 - 28m 47s
WETA Arts spotlights the Netherlands Carillon, a nine-story-high musical instrument gifted by the Netherlands after World War II. Host Felicia Curry also explores the Brutalist architecture in the D.M.V. with Deane Madsen, founder of the site BrutalistDC.com. Curry also tours the city in search of murals by and for the Latino community.
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WETA Arts September 2024
S12 E1 - 27m 26s
WETA Arts host Felicia Curry presents the inclusive mission of founder Lisa Lewis’ Omnium Circus, sits down with the National Portrait Gallery’s director Kim Sajet for a conversation about which historical figures deserve recognition for their significant contributions, and tours the Folger Shakespeare Library’s exciting new wing.
Extras + Features
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Preview: WETA Arts December 2024: Songs of the Season
S12 E4 - 30s
Celebrate the holidays with the 5th annual WETA Arts presentation of Songs of the Season. A WETA holiday tradition, this hour-long program offers beautiful vocal performances from 15 area choral groups.
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Experience the Ocean's Twilight Zone at ARTECHOUSE
S12 E3 - 9m 25s
Dive beneath the waves and explore the mysteries of the ocean’s twilight zone right in Washington, DC! Join host Felicia Curry as she takes you into ARTECHOUSE’s groundbreaking digital exhibition, where cutting-edge technology brings the wonders of the deep ocean to life.
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Preview: WETA Arts November 2024
S12 E3 - 30s
WETA Arts, hosted by Felicia Curry, celebrates Veterans Day by visiting the United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill team. Plus, Washington’s leading interactive art museum, ARTECHOUSE, offers an interactive exhibition revealing parts of the ocean invisible to the human eye. Curry also meets Helen Chason, director of the Kreeger Museum, for a guided tour of its iconic collection of artworks.
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Go Behind the Scenes with the US Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team
S12 E3 - 9m 51s
Experience the unmatched skill and discipline of the United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team! Join WETA Arts host Felicia Curry as she takes you behind the scenes at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, where these airmen practice breathtakingly synchronized drills and ceremonial routines. With rigorous training and a commitment to “Honor with Dignity,” the drill team performs around the world.
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The Kreeger Museum Offers a Unique Art Experience in Washington DC
S12 E3 - 7m 7s
Explore the rich legacy of David and Carmen Kreeger, art patrons who transformed their private collection into one of DC’s hidden cultural treasures -— the Kreeger Museum. Join WETA Arts host Felicia Curry as she tours this iconic museum, originally the Kreegers’ home, which houses masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and renowned DC artists like Sam Gilliam and Gene Davis.
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Explore Washington DC’s Brutalist Architecture
S12 E2 - 8m 38s
Felicia Curry, host of WETA Arts, meets with Dean Madson, founder of Brutalist DC, to uncover the beauty and significance of DC’s iconic brutalist buildings. From the towering FBI Building to the historic L'Enfant Plaza, join us as we explore the raw concrete structures that define downtown DC and beyond.
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The Colorful World of Latino Murals in Washington DC
S12 E2 - 7m 58s
Join Felicia Curry, host of WETA Arts, as she delves into the colorful world of DC’s Latino mural scene with Hola Cultura, an organization dedicated to celebrating Latino arts and culture. Felicia meets with Christine McDonald and Yana Rees Zapata to explore iconic murals like the Unity Mural, a symbol of community and unity painted in 1982, and “America Discovers Itself” in Columbia Heights.
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Discover the Magic of the Netherlands Carillon in Arlington, VA
S12 E2 - 9m 53s
Step into the enchanting world of the Netherlands Carillon, a stunning 127-ton bell structure in Arlington, VA. Host Felicia Curry explores the history, significance, and mesmerizing performances of this extraordinary instrument with musician Ed Nasser. The Carillon was a heartfelt gift from the Dutch people to America, commemorating the Netherlands' liberation from Nazi occupation during WWII.
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Preview: WETA Arts October 2024
S12 E2 - 41s
WETA Arts spotlights the Netherlands Carillon, a nine-story-high musical instrument gifted by the Netherlands after World War II. Host Felicia Curry also explores the Brutalist architecture in the D.M.V. with Deane Madsen, founder of the site BrutalistDC.com. Curry also tours the city in search of murals by and for the Latino community.
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Explore the Rich History of the National Portrait Gallery
S12 E1 - 8m 36s
Join WETA Arts host Felicia Curry as she speaks with museum director Kim Sajet about the gallery’s most notable collections, including portraits of historical figures like George Washington, Pocahontas, and John Lewis. Discover how portraiture has shifted from paintings and engravings to video art, and how the museum has grown to tell the stories of underrepresented groups.
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Preview: WETA Arts September 2024
S12 E1 - 30s
WETA Arts host Felicia Curry presents the inclusive mission of founder Lisa Lewis’ Omnium Circus, sits down with the National Portrait Gallery’s director Kim Sajet for a conversation about which historical figures deserve recognition for their significant contributions, and tours the Folger Shakespeare Library’s exciting new wing.
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Omnium Circus Reimagines the Circus for Everyone
S12 E1 - 7m 23s
WETA Arts host Felicia Curry introduces Omnium Circus, a groundbreaking, inclusive circus experience created by Lisa Lewis. Omnium, meaning "of all," embraces diversity, with 40% of its performers and staff living with disabilities. From aerialists to clowns, Omnium proves that everyone can shine under the big top.
Schedule
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WETA Arts
December Songs of the Season
Tuesday
Dec 24
1 Hour
All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves. Hosted by Felicia Curry. -
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WETA Arts
December Songs of the Season
Tuesday
Dec 24
1 Hour
All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves. Hosted by Felicia Curry. -
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WETA Arts
December Songs of the Season
Tuesday
Dec 24
1 Hour
All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves. Hosted by Felicia Curry. -
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December Songs of the Season
Wednesday
Dec 25
1 Hour
All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves. Hosted by Felicia Curry. -
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WETA Arts
December Songs of the Season
Wednesday
Dec 25
1 Hour
All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves. Hosted by Felicia Curry. -
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WETA Arts
December Songs of the Season
Wednesday
Dec 25
1 Hour
All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves. Hosted by Felicia Curry. -
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WETA Arts
December Songs of the Season
Sunday
Dec 29
1 Hour
All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves. Hosted by Felicia Curry. -
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WETA Arts
Monday
Dec 30
30 Minutes
All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves. Hosted by Felicia Curry. -
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WETA Arts
Tuesday
Dec 31
30 Minutes
All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves. Hosted by Felicia Curry. -
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WETA Arts
Tuesday
Dec 31
30 Minutes
All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves. Hosted by Felicia Curry. -
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WETA Arts
Monday
Jan 6
30 Minutes
All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves. Hosted by Felicia Curry. -
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WETA Arts
Tuesday
Jan 7
30 Minutes
All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves. Hosted by Felicia Curry. -
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WETA Arts
Tuesday
Jan 7
30 Minutes
All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves. Hosted by Felicia Curry.
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