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Discover the world of Ragas, a form of Indian Classical music, which is paired with exquisite Indian artwork over at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art. Robert Aubry Davis brings us the history and beauty of Ragamalas: Picturing Music and Emotion.

Janis Goodman brings us an exhibition of textiles from DY Begay, a member of the Navajo Nation from the Four Corners region of Tselani, Arizona. At the National Museum of American Indian we not only see her work, but the individual steps of her process, and the history in each stitch.

The Phillips Collection dissects its permanent collection in an exciting new exhibition that teaches us how their art was curated. Robert Aubry Davis takes us through Breaking It Down: Conversations from the Vault.

Denzel Washington brings his family onboard for his 3rd film adaptation of August Wilson's Century Cycle plays. Tim Gordon reviews The Piano Lesson.

Do you want to build a snowman? A Disney holiday hit makes its way into local theaters. Jane Horwitz previews Disney's Frozen, at Olney Theater Center.

A star-studded cast led by Ralph Fiennes gives a commanding performance in a film about the inner workings of the papacy. Tim Gordon praises what he calls an early Oscar contender: Conclave.

Emmy-winning actor John Leguizamo brings a world-premiere play to Washington, D.C. Jane Horwitz wants you to be the first to catch a glimpse of "The Other Americans" at Arena Stage.

Arlington is celebrating 40 years of its public art program, and Philippa Hughes gives us a tour of some of the works you can see across the country. From "Dark Star Park" to "Queen City" and beyond.

Assembled on the edge of the National Mall is an outdoor collection of sculptures that will amuse, intrigue, and delight you. Janis Goodman gives us a tour of the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden.

Watch previous episodes on the WETA PBS YouTube Channel.