WETA Arts October 2024
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.
Netherlands Carillon
The Netherlands Carillon is played by computer every day at noon and 6 PM, with live performances every Sunday. Select Saturdays also feature Netherlands Carillon concerts from guest carillonneurs performing jazz, pop, and patriotic music. You can hear Ed Nassor perform carillon recitals at Washington National Cathedral.
Brutalism in the DMV
Deane Madsen has curated information on brutalist buildings in the DMV through his website Brutalist DC. Explore an exhibition on Brutalism via photography, blueprints, and models called “Capital Brutalism” at the National Building Museum.
DC Latino Murals
Discover the latest murals going up around the city through the Murals DC Project. You can learn more about the history of DC’s Latino murals via Hola Cultura’s Dead Murals Archives, and find out which ones are still standing via their map (please note: this may not always be up to date as the city’s landscape continues to change).
Previews + Extras
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.
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.
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.
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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