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S7.E4 ∙ WETA Arts: August 2020

Sat, Aug 01, 2020

This month's WETA Arts features how local leaders are adapting to the age of COVID; Arena Stage presents Nicholas Rodriguez, star of their past production of Oklahoma!, soloing a jazzy rendition of "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'"; Alexandria artist Julie Dzikiewicz introduces works that illuminate the fight for social justice; Strathmore Artist in Residence AYO performs "I Wanna Dance With Somebody"; and Round House Theatre tackles life under stay-at-home orders in "Homebound".

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S7.E6 ∙ WETA Arts: October 2020

Sat, Oct 03, 2020

This month: Local Colombian American band DeSanguashington plays a unique blend of Colombian folk and pop music, and adapts to the pandemic with socially-distanced music videos; the Director of The Phillips Collection, Dr. Dorothy Kosinski, reveals the museum's online initiatives; and pre-pandemic, George Mason University students get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stage the in-progress Broadway musical Rags, followed by a discussion with the playwright about the show's future in light of the pandemic.

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S7.E7 ∙ WETA Arts: November 2020

Sat, Oct 31, 2020

This month: A look back at the first major exhibition of paintings by legendary landscape painter Bob Ross at a community arts center in Loudon County, and an update from Bob Ross Inc.'s president Joan Kowalski on the demand for Ross' trademark tranquility and technique during the pandemic; Dana Marsh, the artistic director of the Washington Bach Consort, finds new ways for the ensemble to connect with fans and followers; and British a cappella group - and Washington DC favorite - the King's Singers send a hopeful greeting to Washington, followed by an excerpt from their 2018 performance at NPR's Tiny Desk Concert.

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S7.E8 ∙ WETA Arts: December 2020

Mon, Dec 14, 2020

This December, WETA Arts presents Washington Voices: Songs of the Season, an hour-long holiday special celebrating the magic of the season and DC's large and vibrant choral scene. Since choirs cannot present their holiday concerts this season, WETA is showcasing a selection of standout performances by choirs from across the DMV.

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