Press Release

Teenage Violinist from Reston, VA to Appear on “From The Top”

chenderson — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:23:37 -0500

Episode Airs on Classical WETA 90.9 FM December 18 at 6:00 p.m.

Jehshua Karunakaran, a 17-year-old violinist from Reston, Virginia will appear on an upcoming episode of From the Top, the hit NPR radio program featuring America’s best young classical musicians and hosted by acclaimed pianist Christopher O’Riley. Broadcast from Washington, D.C., the show will air nationally the week of December 12 and on Classical WETA 90.9 FM Sunday, December 18 at 6 p.m. The episode was taped before... Read more »

PBS Carries a Country Tune with Broadcast Special from the White House

kkelly — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:08:36 -0500

Latest From Emmy Award-Nominated “In Performance at the White House” Series Features Dierks Bentley, Alison Krauss, Kris Kristofferson, Darius Rucker James Taylor and More, Airing November 23

WASHINGTON, D.C. — “Country Music: In Performance at the White House” is a PBS music special in the East Room of the White House. President and Mrs. Obama will host the event on Monday, November 21 in celebration of Country music, whose roots run deep throughout American history. The evening will include performances by Lauren Alaina, The Band Perry, Dierks Bentley, Alison Krauss, Kris Kristofferson, Lyle... Read more »

Talent from Popular Home Improvement Series “Ask This Old House”® Available for Press Interviews at Special WETA Event

chenderson — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:06:57 -0400

Interviews Must Be Scheduled in Advance

WHAT: A special WETA member event featuring a chance to meet members from the crew of the popular home improvement series Ask This Old House®. The crew will be in Greater Washington to tape segments for shows that will air in early 2012. The evening will feature a “What is It” segment spotlighting a mystery tool; a discussion; and ... Read more »

WNED Announces Launch of Free Mobile App for PBS Documentary “The War of 1812”

kkelly — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:07:44 -0400

App Combines Technology with History in Explorations of Battles Sites from the War of 1812, Part of Comprehensive Media Project with PBS Film that Airs October 10

WASHINGTON, D.C., and BUFFALO, NY — Donald K. Boswell, president and CEO of WNED, announced today the launch of a history-based app for all mobile devices, The War of 1812: Guide to Historic Sites App, available now for free from app stores. Part of the expansive content-rich project “The War of 1812,” the new The War of 1812: Guide to Historic Sites App serves as the perfect tool to help people of all ages explore b... Read more »

Will Ferrell Celebrated in The Mark Twain Prize Airing Nationally on PBS

chenderson — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:17:57 -0400

Washington, D.C. — This October, The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize salutes Will Ferrell. The program airs Monday, October 31 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide. Taped at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on October 23, the 90-minute special features a star-studded cast of Ferrell’s friends and colleagues including top entertainers Billie Joe Armstrong of the band Green Day, Ed Asner, Jack Black, ... Read more »

Classical WETA 90.9 FM to Broadcast Sold-Out NSO Season Opening Ball Concert on Tuesday, September 27 at 11:00 a.m.

chenderson — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:29:43 -0400

Followed by the Fourth Season Premiere of NSO Showcase on October 5

Washington, D.C. — Classical WETA 90.9 FM will broadcast the sold-out National Symphony Orchestra Season Opening Ball Concert on Tuesday, September 27 at 11:00 a.m. Taped two days earlier at the Concert Hall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by WETA engineers, the concert marks two birthdays: the Kennedy Center’s 40^th and the NSO’s 80th. On the heels of the broadcast, Classical WETA will prem... Read more »

WETA TV 26 Presents “More Unusual Attractions – The WETA Guide”

chenderson — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:46:14 -0400

New Local Documentary Premieres October 7 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD and Repeats October 10 at 9 p.m.

Washington, D.C. — A new local documentary from WETA TV 26, More Unusual Attractions — The WETA Guide, uncovers more of Greater Washington’s lesser-known landmarks and destinations. A companion piece to 2007’s Unusual Attractions, the latest production in The WETA Guide series explores 18 local hidden wonders. This half-hour WETA production premieres Friday, October 7 at 9 p.... Read more »

AMERICA IN PRIMETIME Explores the Roots of Today's Biggest Television Hits

chenderson — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:20:05 -0400

PBS Series Premieres October 30, Featuring In-depth Interviews with Television's Brightest Minds, Including James L. Brooks, Larry David, Norman Lear, Julianna Margulies, Mary Tyler Moore and Shonda Rhimes, Among Others

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Since its inception, television has served as a lens on American society, and in the expansive world of modern TV, today’s heroes and villains have come a long way from their predecessors. America in Primetime showcases this iconic American art form, which has both reflected and shaped our national character. The four-part series premieres Sundays, October 30 through November ... Read more »

WETA Launches inReads—the First Online Community Dedicated to “Social Readia” for a Changing World

kkelly — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:43:46 -0400
inReads is a Conversation Starter and Hub—For Those Who Are Redefining and Remixing the Reading Experience to Those Who Simply Love Books
(For Immediate Release: Washington, D.C.—Tuesday, June 21, 2011) Today, Michael Holstein, associate general counsel at WETA, Washington D.C., the flagship public broadcasting station in the nation’s capital, announced the launch of inReads, a website and online community dedicated to the changing world of literature and books. With innovative use of web technology, inReads will foster conversations abou... Read more »

New PBS Documentary "The War of 1812" Explores the Truth and Mythmaking of History

kkelly — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:22:31 -0400
Television Program Presents American, Canadian, British and Native Perspectives, Leading the Way of Bicentennial Activities, Airs October 10WASHINGTON, D.C. and BUFFALO, NY — Nearly two centuries after it was fought, the two-and-a-half year conflict that forged the destiny of a continent comes to public television in a comprehensive film history. “The War of 1812” airs on PBS stations nationwide on Monday, October 10, 2011 at 9 p.m. ET (check local listings). From 1812 to 1815, Americans battled against the British, Canadian colonists, and Native warriors; the outcomes sha... Read more »

Classical WETA 90.9 FM to Broadcast Majestic Music from the 2011 Castleton Festival

chenderson — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:58:55 -0400
WETA Announces Upcoming On-Air Schedule
Washington, D.C. — WETA will record and broadcast magnificent orchestral concerts and opera performances from Virginia’s 2011 Castleton Festival this summer. Through a media partnersh... Read more »

WETA Earns Three National Capital Emmy Nominations for “Washington in the ’70s”

chenderson — Thu, 26 May 2011 11:19:45 -0400
Community Public Broadcaster Recognized for Documentary on Local History
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS-NCCB) has recognized WETA, the leading public broadcasting station in the nation’s c... Read more »

Two Local Teenage Musicians to Appear on “From the Top”

chenderson — Wed, 18 May 2011 12:07:57 -0400
Episode airs on Classical WETA 90.9 FM June 5 at 6:00 p.m.
16-year-old pianist Kimberly Hou from Arlington, Virginia and 17-year-old violinist Brian Hong from Fairfax Station, Virginia will appear on an upcoming episode of Read more »

D.C. EPISODES OF “ANTIQUES ROADSHOW” TO AIR THIS MONTH ON WETA TV 26 AND WETA HD

chenderson — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:16:21 -0400

WHAT:
This month, WETA TV 26 and WETA HD will broadcast ... Read more »

PBS Celebrates Motown's Legacy wtih Broadcast Special from the White House

kkelly — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:34:48 -0500
Latest From Emmy Award-Nominated “In Performance at the White House” Series Features Jamie Foxx, Smokey Robinson, Sheryl Crow, Seal and More, Airing March 1
WASHINGTON, D.C. — “The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House” is a PBS music special in the East Room of the White House. President and Mrs. Obama will host the event on Thursday, February 24 in celebration of Black History Month and the legacy of Motown, the distinctive soul-infused pop music sound, style and presentation that was born in Detroit and embodied by the Motown Records label. The evening will includ... Read more »

WETA TV 26 Presents “The WETA Guide to Montgomery County”

chenderson — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:25:47 -0500
New Local Documentary Premieres March 14 at 8:00 p.m. on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD
Washington, D.C. — The WETA Guide to Montgomery Cou... Read more »

“FORGIVENESS: A TIME TO LOVE AND A TIME TO HATE” AIRS NATIONALLY ON PBS IN APRIL

cvanpraagh — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:57:02 -0500

Washington, D.C. — In the new PBS film Forgiveness: A Time to Love and a Time to Hate, acclaimed writer, producer and... Read more »

Local Preview of Academy Awards to Air on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD

chenderson — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:11:45 -0500
Special Airs Throughout February Leading Up to the Oscars
WASHINGTON, D.C. — WETA TV 26 and WETA HD will broadcast the WETA Academy Awards Preview throughout the month of February leading up to the 83rd Academy Awards on February 27. Hosted by WETA Around Town panelists Joe Barber and Tim Gordon, the special showcases this year’s Academy Award nominees. In the half-hour program, film critics Barber and Gordon share their picks spotlighting this year’s Oscar nominations. Add... Read more »

WETA Receives Part of $2.2 Million Grant from Newman's Own Foundation

kkelly — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:18:15 -0500
Membership Challenge Grants to WETA, PBS & Eight Other Public Broadcasting Stations Strengthen Local Fundraising Efforts, Empowering Local Communities with Education, News and Arts Programming
WASHINGTON, D.C. — WETA, the flagship public broadcasting station in the nation’s capital, joins PBS with eight other local public broadcasting stations in receiving Membership Challenge Grants totaling $2.2 million from Newman’s Own Foundation. The grants are to help the organizations strengthen fundraising efforts and increase support for programs and services that inform, educate, entertain and inspire audiences. WETA will receiv... Read more »

PBS STATIONS TO BROADCAST A WHITE HOUSE CELEBRATION OF BROADWAY AND THE AMERICAN MUSICAL

kkelly — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:14:28 -0400
Continuation of Emmy Award-Nominated “In Performance at the White House” Series Features Nathan Lane, Idina Menzel, and Brian d’Arcy James, Airing October 20WASHINGTON, D.C. — “A Broadway Celebration: In Performance at the White House” is a PBS music special in the East Room of the White House; WETA Washington, D.C., will produce the television program in association with Margo Lion, Ltd. and 101 Productions, Ltd., and it will be directed by Broadway luminary George C. Wolfe. President and Mrs. Obama will host the event on Monday, July 19, featuring a series of performances by major Broadwa... Read more »

TINA FEY CELEBRATED IN THE MARK TWAIN PRIZE AIRING NATIONALLY ON PBS

chenderson — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:47:30 -0400

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Exclusive New Content Expands WETA Forum Network

chenderson — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:15:52 -0400
New Partnership Offers Free Online Access to The Smithsonian Associates Lectures
Washington, D.C. — WETA today announced expansion of WETA Forum Network, part of the station’s ongoing collaboration with the national Forum Network, a... Read more »

WETA TV 26 Serves “Breakfast in Washington”

chenderson — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:45:25 -0400
New Local Documentary Premieres October 4 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD

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LAFAYETTE, FORGOTTEN HERO OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION, REVEALED IN NEW PBS DOCUMENTARY

kkelly — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:26:11 -0400
French Marquis Was Both Protégé of George Washington, Founding Father of France and Lifelong Defender of Liberty, Film Airs September 13
WASHINGTON, D.C. — “Lafayette: The Lost Hero” is a one-hour documentary that chronicles the life and legend of Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, the Marquis de Lafayette — an intriguing, neglected, and controversial figure from both the American and French Revolutions who at one time was the most famous man in the world. The film examines why a wealthy young French aristocrat would leave the comforts of the court ... Read more »

MAKE NO LITTLE PLANS: DANIEL BURNHAM AND THE AMERICAN CITY AIRS NATIONALLY ON PBS

chenderson — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:41:08 -0400
Documentary Explores the Story of the Man Who Shaped Some of America’s Best-known Places
Washington, D.C. — “Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City,” a one-hour documentary, explores the life and legacy of visionary architect and city planner, Daniel Hudson Burnham (1846-1912). Burnham’s pioneering urban planning work helped set the standard for modern city planning in America leaving a lasting impact on our cities. “Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City” airs on PBS st... Read more »

PBS STATIONS TO BROADCAST SIR PAUL McCARTNEY EVENT AT THE WHITE HOUSE

kkelly — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:21:04 -0400
Evening Celebrates Beloved Musician with Performances by Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, Jonas Brothers and Sir Paul McCartney, Airing July 28
WASHINGTON, D.C. — “Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song In Performance at the White House” is a PBS music special in the White House East Room that WETA will produce in association with the Library of Congress, Mark Krantz Productions and CoMedia. President and Mrs. Obama will host the concert event on June 2 in honor of musician Sir Paul McCartney’s receipt of the Library of Congress Gershw... Read more »

WETA Earns Three National Capital Emmy Nominations For Local Production and Two Special Awards

kkelly — Tue, 11 May 2010 09:15:16 -0400
Community Public Broadcaster Recognized for Program on Local History; Weekly National Show; and Individual Achievement, Awards Presented on June 5
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS-NCCB) has recognized WETA, the leading public broadcasting station in the nation’s capital, with three National Capital Emmy nominations for their production Washington in the ‘60s, announced last night at a nomination event. Additionally, NATAS-NCCB announced in April two Special Awards associated wi... Read more »

Make "Summer Learning" Part of Summer Fun

lfry — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:10:43 -0400
Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers Looks at Ways to Prevent the "Summer Slump" Kids who don’t have educationally rich summers will be nearly three years behind their peers by ... Read more »

A Trumpet Trio Comprised of Local Teenagers to Appear on “From the Top”

chenderson — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:26:02 -0400
Episode Airs May 9 at 6 p.m. on Classical WETA 90.9 FM
A trumpet trio comprised of 16-year-old Dominic Favia, 16-year-old Acadia Kocher and 17-year-old Michael Harper will appear on an upcoming episode of From the Top, the hit NPR radio program featuring America’s best young classical musicians and host... Read more »

WETA Production "Washington Week" Wins National Capital Emmy 2010 Board of Governors Award

kkelly — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:20:46 -0400
Special Award Recognizes Outstanding Achievement by PBS's Longest-Running Public Affairs Series
WHAT: WETA’s weekly public affairs series Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal has been recognized by the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS-NCCB) with the 2010 Board of Governors Award. The award, as described by NATAS-NCCB, “reaches beyond those usually awarded for television news and production. ... Read more »

CHANCE TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “ANTIQUES ROADSHOW” TAPING IN D.C. ON AUGUST 21

kkelly — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:12:26 -0400
WETA & WGBH Invite Public to Enter Free Drawing by April 19 for Tickets to First Visit to Washington, D.C., for “ANTIQUES ROADSHOW"
For the first time ever, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, PBS’s most-watched series since 1998, is coming to Washington, D.C. WETA TV 26, the public broadcaster for the Greater Washington region, and WGBH, the producing station for ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, invite the public to enter a random drawing for free tickets to the taping on August 21. Ticket-holders will each be able to bring two items for appraisal and may appear in an upcoming episode ... Read more »

WETA Announces New Radio Station Devoted to Classical Vocal Music

chenderson — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:48:02 -0500
Public Broadcaster Launches VivaLaVoce
Washington, D.C. — WETA today announced the launch of VivaLaVoce, a new radio station feat... Read more »

Updated Guidance on “In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement”

pmcketa — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:35:32 -0500
** DUE TO IMPENDING WINTER WEATHER FORECAST, MUSIC EVENTS MOVED TO TODAY **
Event marks the continuation of White House Music Series by celebrating Black History Month
The 2010 White House Music Series begins TODAY, TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9TH, when the President and First Lady will host “In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement” - a concert celebrating Black History month. Participants include Yolanda Adams, Joan Baez, Natalie Cole, Bob Dylan,... Read more »

Bob Dylan, Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson to Perform at the White House as Part of Civil Rights Music Showcase

kkelly — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:07:07 -0500
PBS Special Airing February 11 Features Leading Performers and a Civil Rights Movement Educational Program for Youth
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Artists have been announced for “In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement,” a PBS music special in the White House East Room that WETA will produce in association with The GRAMMY Museum®, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and the National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC). President and Mrs. Obama will host the concert event in honor of Black History Month. Artists i... Read more »

WETA TV 26 Flashes Back to the 1970s to Examine the Cultural, Social and Political Events That Shaped Greater Washington

kbarr — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:10:22 -0500
Washington in the '70s Premieres Monday, February 22 at 9 p.m. on Washington's Flagship Public Television Station
Washington, D.C. — Washington in the ’70s, a new documentary from WETA TV 26, explores the decade that began under a cloud of war, riots and division and ended with a feeling of promise, calm and relative harmony. The one-hour WETA production premieres February 22 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26.
The special picks up where last fall’s WETA TV 26 documentary Washington in the ’60s left off, charting the District’s r... Read more »

Civil Rights Music Showcase at White House to air on PBS During National Black History Month

kkelly — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:41:08 -0500
Special to Feature Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Seal, Smokey Robinson and More, Airs February 11
WASHINGTON, D.C. — PBS stations nationwide will broadcast on February 11 “In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement,” a concert in the White House East Room that WETA will produce. President and Mrs. Obama will host the event in honor of Black History Month. The evening will be taped live by WETA Washington, D.C. on February 10 and air on February 11 at 8 p.m. ET on PB... Read more »

More Than 100 Original Video Interviews Now Available Online at The WETA Book Studio

chenderson — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:06:47 -0500
Public Broadcaster Notes Milestone for Web Project
Washington, D.C. — WETA today announced that www.Read more »

DESIGNER OF THE U.S. CAPITOL AND THE WHITE HOUSE SUBJECT OF PBS DOCUMENTARY

cvanpraagh — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:19:02 -0500
“Benjamin Latrobe: America’s First Architect” Explores the Life of Early U.S. Architect Known for Iconic American Buildings, Airs January 18
WASHINGTON, D.C. — “Benjamin Latrobe: America’s First Architect,” a one-hour documentary, chronicles the life and work of early American architect Benjamin Latrobe and his lasting design impact on his country. His work ultimately defined the first uniquely “American” architecture. The special is hosted by noted architecture critic Paul Goldberger. “Benjamin Latrobe: America’s First Architect” will be broa... Read more »

BILL COSBY CELEBRATED IN THE MARK TWAIN PRIZE AIRING NATIONALLY ON PBS

cvanpraagh — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:47:20 -0500

Washington, D.C. — The Mark Twain Prize salutes comedian Bill Cosby. The program airs, Wednesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide. Taped at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on October 26, the 90-minute special features tributes and comic testimonials from a star-studded cast of Cosby’s friends and colleagues including leading American entertainers Len Chandler, James De Priest, Dick Grego... Read more »

Reading Rockets Webcast Examines "Screen Time" Impact on Literacy Development

lfry — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:08:23 -0500
Industry Experts Discuss Research Findings and Practical SolutionsWASHINGTON, D.C. — Television for children has always generated controversy and debate. A new Reading Rockets webcast will examine the current state of children’s growing use of television, video games and computers, drawing upon the expertise of a researcher, an education journalist and a teacher in the field. “Young children are using technology more than ever,” says Noel Gunther, executive director of Reading Rockets. “The qu... Read more »

WETA and "PBS NewsHour" Examine H1N1 Flu Virus and Governments' Response to Health Crises

kkelly — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:34:54 -0400
"Anatomy of a Pandemic" Special Explores Front Lines of Outbreak and Historical Context of Response, Airs December 14 on PBS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — WETA Washington, D.C., the flagship public broadcasting station in the nation’s capital, and “PBS NewsHour,” one of the most trusted news programs in television, are partnering for “Anatomy of a Pandemic”, a television special and on-going digital media initiative about the overarching human dimension of a pandemic’s impact on modern society and the science and history of these health crises, in response to ... Read more »

El Presidente y La Sra. Obama Serán Los Anfitriones de "In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina"

kkelly — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:21:02 -0400
El especial musical de PBS contará con la presencia de los artistas latinos Marc Anthony, Jimmy Smits, George Lopez, Gloria Estefan y muchos más; se emitirá el 15 de octubre
WASHINGTON, D.C. — “In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina” es un concierto que tendrá como anfitriones al Presidente y a la Sra. Obama en el South Lawn de la Casa Blanca, y será transmitido por PBS. El programa de 60 minutos de duración, que será grabado en vivo por WETA Washington, D.C., el 13 de octubre, celebrará la herencia cultural hispana y se emitirá el 15 de octubre de 2009 a las 8 p.m. hora del este por PBS p... Read more »

President and Mrs. Obama Host "In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina"

kkelly — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:06:38 -0400
PBS Music Special to Feature Latino Performers Marc Anthony, Jimmy Smits, George Lopez, Gloria Estefan and More, Airs October 15
WASHINGTON, D.C. — “In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina” is a concert hosted by the President and Mrs. Obama on the South Lawn of the White House that will be broadcast by PBS. The sixty-minute program, to be taped live by WETA Washington, D.C., on October 13, will celebrate Hispanic musical heritage and airs on the final day of National Hispanic Heritage Month, October 15, 2009 at 8 p.m. ET, on PBS stations nationw... Read more »

Select Quotes from People Interviewed in "Washington in the ’60s"

kbarr — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:54:59 -0400
Local Documentary Premieres Monday, November 2 at 9 p.m.
WETA TV 26 looks back at one of the most intriguing chapters in local history in Washington in the ’60s. Produced by WETA, the documentary is the first retrospective of its kind to explore the collective political, social and cultural events that took place during this seminal period in Washington’s history. The one-hour special premieres Monday, November 2 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26.
Washington in the ’60s featur... Read more »

WETA TV 26 Explores Washington’s Tumultuous Past in a New Local Production

kbarr — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:32:30 -0400
“Washington in the ’60s” Premieres Monday, November 2 at 9 p.m. on Washington’s Flagship Public Television Station
Washington, D.C. — WETA TV 26 looks back at one of the most intriguing chapters in local history in Washington in the ’60s. Produced by WETA, the documentary is the first retrospective of its kind to explore the collective political, social and cultural events that took place during this seminal period in Washington’s history. The one-hour special premieres Monday, November 2 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26 and repeats throughout the... Read more »

Nine-Year-Old Fairfax Station Flutist Featured on Upcoming Episode of "From the Top"

chenderson — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:56:02 -0400
Show Broadcasts on WETA 90.9 FM at 6 p.m. on September 13
Nine-year-old flute player Emma Resmini from Fairfax Station, VA will appear on an upcoming episode of From the Top, the hit pub... Read more »

Dedication of Historic Markers Honoring Edmund and Elizabeth Campbell to be Held in Shirlington, May 31

kkelly — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:07:24 -0400
ARLINGTON, Va. — On Sunday, May 31, two historic markers will be unveiled that honor the lifetime achievements of Elizabeth and Edmund Campbell, distinguished Arlingtonians who devoted their lives to education and justice. The event will take place from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. on the plaza in front of the Shirlington Library and Signature Theatre. Remarks will be offered at 1:30 p.m. Speakers include: Barbara Favola, Arlington County Board... Read more »

"From the Top" Awards Local 17-Year-Old Pianist $10,000 Music Scholarship

chenderson — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:57:01 -0400
Winner Featured During May 3 Broadcast on Classical WETA 90.9 FMBOSTON, MA - From the Top, the non-profit organization best known for its NPR and PBS programs featuring America's best young classical musicians, has awarded 17-year-old pianist Clifton Williams from Washington, D.C. with a $10,000 Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award. He will be heard on a broadcast of From the Top on Sunday, May 3 at 6 p.m. on Classical WETA 90.9 FM. Through the generosity of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundatio... Read more »

"The Mosque in Morgantown" to Air June 15, 2009 on PBS Stations Nationwide

kkelly — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:34:16 -0400
New Film Offers a Window into a Small-town Mosque Uncovering a Microcosm of Muslim Life and a Struggle over Ideology WASHINGTON, D.C. — WETA, the flagship Washington, D.C., PBS station today announced that “The Mosque in Morgantown,” part of the “America at a Crossroads” series, will premiere across the country on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 10 p.m. ET (check local listings). Produced by Version One Productions, Inc., “The Mosque in Morgantown” presents an evenhanded chronicle of life in a West Virginia Muslim community as it struggles to defin... Read more »

WETA Production Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal Wins 2008 George Foster Peabody Award

kkelly — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:26:00 -0400
Awards Committee Cites Series' Intelligence and 2008 Roadshow EventsWASHINGTON, D.C. — WETA’s weekly public affairs series Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal has been recognized with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award, Sharon Percy Rockefeller, president and CEO of WETA, shared on behalf of WETA yesterday. In making the award announcement, the Peabody Board hailed the series for providing “citizens with much needed information and carefully reasoned perspectives on th... Read more »