WETA Arts March 2023: Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, WETA Arts revisits the stories of 3 extraordinary women within the D.C.-area arts community: Ann Friedman, founder and CEO of Planet Word, a new language arts museum in D.C.; Victoria Gau, a talented conductor with the Capital City Symphony; Sylvia Soumah, the founder of Coyaba Dance Theater, a West African-inspired dance company.
Episodes
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WETA Arts March 2023: Women’s History Month
S9 E14 - 28m 35s
In celebration of Women’s History Month, WETA Arts revisits the stories of 3 extraordinary women within the D.C.-area arts community: Ann Friedman, founder and CEO of Planet Word, a new language arts museum in D.C.; Victoria Gau, a talented conductor with the Capital City Symphony; Sylvia Soumah, the founder of Coyaba Dance Theater, a West African-inspired dance company.
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WETA Arts February 2023: Alma Thomas
S9 E13 - 28m 53s
WETA Arts celebrates Black History Month with a special episode about Alma Thomas, the remarkable Black artist and educator who helped shape the Washington, D.C. arts scene in the 20th century. Thomas’ art provided her nationwide acclaim. Yet even as her national recognition continues, it’s in her hometown where her impact as an educator, pioneer, advocate and role model can be felt daily.
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WETA Arts December 2022: Songs of the Season
S9 E12 - 54m 34s
WETA Arts presents the third year of Songs of the Season, a spirited holiday music special featuring choral groups from all around the D.C. area. Conceived in 2020 to celebrate choral music during the pandemic, Songs of the Season has become a WETA holiday tradition. This year’s special showcases 15 talented choral groups from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
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WETA Arts November 2022
S9 E11 - 28m 32s
Hosted by Felicia Curry. Learn about Bharatanatyam, an ancient South Indian dance form with Natyabhoomi School of Dance founder Deepti Mukund Navile; meet artist Chris Combs, whose art is derived from and inspired by technology; and hear from Thomas Luebke, Secretary of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, about the Commission’s role in advancing architecture befitting the nation’s capital.
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WETA Arts October 2022
S9 E10 - 26m 2s
Hosted by Felicia Curry. Explore the craftsmanship and community of cosplay at AwesomeCon, D.C.’s version of ComicCon; hear from D.C.-area finalists in The National Portrait Gallery’s triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition; and meet Heather Goss, the founder of Exposed DC, and learn about the Exposed DC Photography Show, which highlights local photographers’ works.
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WETA Arts September 2022
S9 E9 - 26m 31s
WETA Arts and host Felicia Curry return after a summer hiatus! Meet Reginald L. Douglas, the new artistic director at Mosaic Theater, learn about the challenges facing studio artists in the Gateway Arts District, and check out local artist Marta Pérez García’s installation exploring the troubling yet rarely discussed increase in domestic violence due to stay-at-home orders.
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WETA Arts May 2022
S9 E8 - 28m 59s
May marks the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial. This month, WETA Arts host Felicia Curry and Mike Litterst, Chief of Communications for the National Mall, explore the surprising history of the iconic structure. Plus, a new chamber opera, “Unknown,” commemorates the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
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WETA Arts April 2022
S9 E7 - 28m 59s
In April’s episode of WETA Arts, explore the power, fun and beauty of words with host Felicia Curry and Ann Friedman, the founder and CEO of Planet Word. Meet Julia Kwon, who uses ancient Korean quilt-making tradition to unpack her own Asian American identity. And get a taste of Grace, a new musical by D.C.’s own Nolan Williams, Jr., celebrating African American food, family and tradition.
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WETA Arts March 2022
S9 E6 - 26m 11s
For Women’s History Month, meet three extraordinary women leaders in the DMV arts community: Victoria Gau, conductor and artistic director of the Capital City Symphony; judge and flamenco dancer Estela Vélez de Paredez; and Rachel Goslins, director of the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building. Hosted by Felicia Curry.
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WETA Arts February 2022
S9 E5 - 28m 44s
Felicia Curry interviews deaf hip hop artist Warren “WAWA” Snipe, an actor & activist who went viral for his American Sign Language interpretation of the “The Star-Spangled Banner” at last year’s Super Bowl. Fashion designer Nikki Hendricks’ collections respond to current events & history, and the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices ensemble works to preserve African American history through music.
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Songs of the Season: A WETA Arts Special Edition
S9 E4 - 55m 48s
In this special hour-long show for the holidays, WETA Arts showcases the talent and diversity of the D.C.-area choral community. 16 choirs – from children’s choruses to the American Military Spouses Choir – offer joyful and heartwarming performances that celebrate the season.
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WETA Arts November 2021
S9 E3 - 28m 36s
Get to know the dedicated members of the American Military Spouses Choir as they sing together for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Explore the fascinating ocean crossing of the Statue of Liberty’s “little sister.” Plus, host Felicia Curry talks with Lisa Warwick of the DC Public Library’s People’s Archive about local music and cultural history.
Extras + Features
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Preview: WETA Arts April 2023
S9 E15 - 30s
Tour and meet the founders of the Rubell Museum, a new contemporary art museum in Southwest D.C.; get to know aerialist, weaver, and installation artist Kirsty Little at her Mt. Rainier, MD studio; and hear from Molly Smith, the outgoing Artistic Director of Arena Stage, the first desegregated theater in Washington, D.C.
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Preview: WETA Arts March 2023: Women’s History Month
S9 E14 - 30s
In celebration of Women’s History Month, WETA Arts revisits the stories of 3 extraordinary women within the D.C.-area arts community: Ann Friedman, founder and CEO of Planet Word, a new language arts museum in D.C.; Victoria Gau, a talented conductor with the Capital City Symphony; Sylvia Soumah, the founder of Coyaba Dance Theater, a West African-inspired dance company.
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Preview: WETA Arts February 2023: Alma Thomas
S9 E13 - 30s
WETA Arts celebrates Black History Month with a special episode about Alma Thomas, the remarkable Black artist and educator who helped shape the Washington, D.C. arts scene in the 20th century. Thomas’ art provided her nationwide acclaim. Yet even as her national recognition continues, it’s in her hometown where her impact as an educator, pioneer, advocate and role model can be felt daily.
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Preview: WETA Arts December 2022: Songs of the Season
S9 E12 - 30s
WETA Arts presents the third year of Songs of the Season, a spirited holiday music special featuring choral groups from all around the D.C. area. Conceived in 2020 to celebrate choral music during the pandemic, Songs of the Season has become a WETA holiday tradition. This year’s special showcases 15 talented choral groups from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
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Preview: WETA Arts November 2022
S9 E11 - 30s
Hosted by Felicia Curry. Learn about Bharatanatyam, an ancient South Indian dance form with Natyabhoomi School of Dance founder Deepti Mukund Navile; meet artist Chris Combs, whose art is derived from and inspired by technology; and hear from Thomas Luebke, Secretary of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, about the Commission’s role in advancing architecture befitting the nation’s capital.
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Preview: WETA Arts October 2022
S9 E10 - 30s
Hosted by Felicia Curry. Explore the craftsmanship and community of cosplay at AwesomeCon, D.C.’s version of ComicCon; hear from D.C.-area finalists in The National Portrait Gallery’s triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition; and meet Heather Goss, the founder of Exposed DC, and learn about the Exposed DC Photography Show, which highlights local photographers’ works.
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Preview: WETA Arts September 2022
S9 E9 - 30s
WETA Arts and host Felicia Curry return after a summer hiatus! Meet Reginald L. Douglas, the new artistic director at Mosaic Theater, learn about the challenges facing studio artists in the Gateway Arts District, and check out local artist Marta Pérez García’s installation exploring the troubling yet rarely discussed increase in domestic violence due to stay-at-home orders.
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Preview: WETA Arts May 2022
S9 E8 - 30s
May marks the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial. This month, WETA Arts host Felicia Curry and Mike Litterst, Chief of Communications for the National Mall, explore the surprising history of the iconic structure. Plus, a new chamber opera, “Unknown,” commemorates the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Preview: WETA Arts April 2022
S9 E7 - 30s
In April’s episode of WETA Arts, explore the power, fun and beauty of words with host Felicia Curry and Ann Friedman, the founder and CEO of Planet Word. Meet Julia Kwon, who uses ancient Korean quilt-making tradition to unpack her own Asian American identity. And get a taste of Grace, a new musical by D.C.’s own Nolan Williams, Jr., celebrating African American food, family and tradition.
-
Preview: WETA Arts March 2022
S9 E6 - 30s
For Women’s History Month, meet three extraordinary women leaders in the DMV arts community: Victoria Gau, conductor and artistic director of the Capital City Symphony; judge and flamenco dancer Estela Vélez de Paredez; and Rachel Goslins, director of the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building. Hosted by Felicia Curry.
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Preview: WETA Arts February 2022
S9 E5 - 30s
Felicia Curry interviews deaf hip hop artist Warren “WAWA” Snipe, an actor & activist who went viral for his American Sign Language interpretation of the “The Star-Spangled Banner” at last year’s Super Bowl. Fashion designer Nikki Hendricks’ collections respond to current events & history, and the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices ensemble works to preserve African American history through music.
-
Preview: Songs of the Season: A WETA Arts Special Edition
S9 E4 - 30s
In this special hour-long show for the holidays, WETA Arts showcases the talent and diversity of the D.C.-area choral community. 16 choirs – from children’s choruses to the American Military Spouses Choir – offer joyful and heartwarming performances that celebrate the season.
Schedule
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WETA Arts April
Monday
Apr 3
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 April
Monday
Apr 3
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 April
Tuesday
Apr 4
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
WETA Arts April
Tuesday
Apr 4
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
WETA Arts April
Tuesday
Apr 4
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 April
Wednesday
Apr 5
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 April
Friday
Apr 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. -
WETA Arts
WETA Arts April
Sunday
Apr 9
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
WETA Arts April
Monday
Apr 10
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 April
Tuesday
Apr 11
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
WETA Arts April
Tuesday
Apr 11
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 April
Wednesday
Apr 12
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. -
WETA Arts
WETA Arts April
Thursday
Apr 13
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 April
Saturday
Apr 15
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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