Press Release

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 »

WETA to Receive Community Award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

kkelly — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:18:03 -0500

Project Contributors’ Stories Share How WETA is a Source for Positive Things in Their LivesWASHINGTON, D.C. — WETA will receive a My Source Community Impact Award for Education from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) this weekend in Washington, D.C. The My Source Community Impact Awards for Education were created by CPB to give well-deserved recognition to public television stations for their commitment to providing educational services to learners of all ages and abilities, all races and background... Read more »

Media Advisory: Live Feed of PBS' "Stevie Wonder In Performance at the White House"

kkelly — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:07:11 -0500

Evening Celebrates Beloved American Musician with Featured Performances by Tony Bennett, Martina McBride and Stevie WonderBroadcast footage available via DC NEWS BUREAUS POOL FEED (contact your network DC News Bureau), which will have the concert in its entirety. Feed is in clear and will be available Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 7:30 p.m. EDT (live broadcast). PBS will provide news organizations unlimited use of the footage within customary news practices (not to exceed two minutes) for broadcast purposes only. This video credit must be chyroned while fo... Read more »

PBS Stations to Broadcast "Stevie Wonder In Performance at the White House: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize"

kkelly — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:58:31 -0500

Evening Celebrates Beloved American Musician with Featured Performances by Tony Bennett, Martina McBride and Stevie Wonder, Airing February 26REVISED FEBRUARY 23, 2009 WASHINGTON, D.C. — “Stevie Wonder In Performance at the White House: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize” will showcase an evening of celebration with President and Mrs. Obama at the White House in honor of musician Stevie Wonder’s receipt of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The sixty-minute program, to be taped by WETA Washington, D.C., airs Thursday, February 26, 2009, at... Read more »

WETA Part of Two-Year Grant to Extend "Forum Network"

kkelly — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:13:48 -0500
Service Provides Free Online Lecture Series By Some of the World's Leading ThinkersA two-year grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will enable WGBH to expand the station’s online collection of free audio and video lectures to other public stations, WGBH President Jon Abbott announced today. Through the grant, WGBH will work with Washington, D.C.’s WETA, and Public Broadcasting Atlanta, as well as PBS and NPR, to nationalize the Forum Network service (www.forum-network.org), which offers free, online acc... Read more »

WETA Television Offers Enhanced Digital Television (DTV) Service

kbarr — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:21:34 -0500
Primetime Programming Expands on WETA TV 26; Four Channels Offer Around-the-Clock ViewingWashington, D.C. — WETA Television is now presenting an expanded lineup of primetime programming on WETA TV 26, WETA’s primary digital television (DTV) channel. Programming for WETA’s adult viewers is airing every day starting at 9 a.m., providing additional opportunities to watch public television’s finest primetime programs throughout the day. In addition to digital WETA TV 26, WETA Television presents programming on WETA HD, ... Read more »

Reading Rockets And Adlit.Org Join National Children’s Book And Literacy Alliance For Creative Writing Contest About The White House

mjones — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:40:56 -0500
Contest launches on Inauguration Day; Entries due on Presidents DayReading Rockets And Adlit.Org Join National Children’s Book And Literacy Alliance For Creative Writing Contest About The White House -- Contest launches on Inauguration Day; Entries due on Presidents Day -- Coinciding with the inauguration of the new U.S. president, WETA’s Reading Rockets and AdLit.org kick off a national creative writing contest, “Letters from the White House,” which invites youngsters from preschool through hig... Read more »

WETA Television Conducts Readiness Tests to Help Viewers Prepare for Digital Television (DTV)

kbarr — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:02:02 -0500
First Washington, D.C., Test Is December 2Washington, D.C. — To help WETA Television’s members and viewers prepare for the federally mandated transition to all-digital television (DTV) at 11:59:59 p.m. on February 17, 2009, WETA will conduct test shut-offs of the station’s analog signal (WETA TV 26) throughout December. During the tests, viewers are advised to turn on all of their television sets and tune into WETA TV 26 to find out if their televisions are DTV ready. “Vi... Read more »

WETA Producer Jeff Rathner to be Inducted into Prestigious Silver Circle

chenderson — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:16:06 -0500
Washington, D.C. — Jeff Rathner, a producer/photographer at WETA TV 26 for 25 years, will be inducted into The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ (NATAS-NCCB) prestigious Silver Circle on Saturday, November 22, 2008. “We congratulate Jeff on his induction into the 2008 Silver Circle,” said Kevin Harris, WETA vice president and station manager. “His shared commitment to... Read more »

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Awards The Eleventh Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to George Carlin November 10, 2008 at 8 p.m.

kkelly — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:15:39 -0500
Program to be broadcast nationally on PBS as WETA Washington, D.C.’s George Carlin: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Kennedy Center will award the eleventh annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to George Carlin on Monday, November 10, 2008 at 8 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The award, named to honor one of America’s—and the world’s—greatest humorists, will feature some of the biggest stars in comedy. The program, to be taped by WETA Washington, D.C. will air on PBS stations nationwide in February as Georg... Read more »

WETA TV 26 Celebrates the Christmas Season with a New Local Production

chenderson — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:53:51 -0400
"The WETA Guide to Christmas" Explores Area Holiday Festivities Washington, D.C. — Exciting holiday celebrations, a wealth of cultural offerings and dazzling decorations throughout the Washington region are explored in the next installment of a WETA-produced local series to be broadcast on WETA TV 26, Kevin Harris, vice president and television station manager at WETA, announced today. The WETA Guide to Christmas, a new one-hour program featuring many of Greater Washington’s local Christmas fe... Read more »

Services for the Needy Increased as a Result of Organizations Founded by Local Couple

chenderson — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:01:08 -0400
"WETA Hometown Heroes" Features Ed and Kathleen Guinan in NovemberWashington, D.C. — Community activists Ed and Kathleen Guinan will be highlighted in a month-long WETA Hometown Heroes profile airing in November on WETA TV 26. WETA selected the Guinans for their lifelong focus on creating organizations that endorse positive change for underprivileged people in the Greater Washington area. Their profile will premiere on November 3, just prior to the 8 p.m. broadcast of Antiques Roadshow on... Read more »

PBS to Air "Dissonance and Harmony: Arabic Music Goes West" About Bridging Middle East and West Through Music

kkelly — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:09:50 -0400
Film Chronicles Music Impressario Miles Copeland's Journey to Bring Arabic Music Stars to U.S. Audiences Through Collaborations with Western ArtistsSeptember 17, 2008 (Washington, D.C.) — Can the answer to peace and understanding between the West and Middle East be found in music? DISSONANCE AND HARMONY: ARABIC MUSIC GOES WEST is a new documentary about forging ties between the West and Middle East through contemporary music that will air nationally on PBS on November 2. Directed and produced by Jonathan Brandeis, the 60-minute film follows legendary music impresario ... Read more »

"The Trial of Saddam Hussein" to Air October 12, 2008 on PBS

kkelly — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:34:22 -0400
New Film Concludes Trial Flawed, Uncovers Political Interference in Judicial ProcessSeptember 2008 (Washington, D.C.) – WETA, the flagship Washington, D.C., PBS station today announced that THE TRIAL OF SADDAM HUSSEIN, part of the AMERICA AT A CROSSROADS series, will air on October 12, 2008 at 10 p.m. ET (check local listings). Produced by Great Projects Film Company, New York, THE TRIAL OF SADDAM HUSSEIN is a riveting, behind-the-scenes look at what really happened at... Read more »

WETA TV 26 Explores Two of Washington's Most Busy Local Landmarks

chenderson — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:33:41 -0400
"Washington National Cathedral - WETA All Access" Premieres October 15 8 pm and "Union Station - WETA All Access" Premieres October 15 8:30 pmWashington, D.C.— In October, WETA All Access will explore the history, architecture, people and activities that make up two of Washington’s most active landmarks in two half-hour WETA-produced documentaries to be broadcast on WETA TV 26, Kevin Harris, vice president and television station manager at WETA, announced today. Washington National Cathedral – WETA All Access premieres Wednesday, October 15 at 8 p.m., follo... Read more »

Education Director Prepares Local Theater Students with Life Skills

chenderson — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:17:21 -0400
"WETA Hometown Heroes" Features Marcia Gardner in SeptemberWashington, D.C. — Marcia Gardner, education director of Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia, is the focus of a month-long WETA Hometown Heroes profile airing in September on WETA TV 26. WETA selected Gardner for her development of education programs that encourage underserved students in Arlington, Virginia, to expand their imaginations in order to think innovatively about the world around them. Her profile premieres just prior to the ... Read more »

Two Maryland Men Increase Fathers' Involvement in Children's Education

chenderson — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:04:00 -0400
"WETA Hometown Heroes" Features Patrick Gerdes and Morgan Thomas in JuneWashington, D.C. — Patrick Gerdes and Morgan Thomas, co-presidents of the Fathers’ Circle at Kingsview Middle School (KMS) in Germantown, Maryland, are the focus of a month-long WETA Hometown Heroes profile airing in June on WETA TV 26. WETA selected Gerdes and Thomas for their instrumental work in increasing the participation of fathers in their students’ education and demonstrably improving the academic environment at KMS. Their profil... Read more »

Environmentalists Educate Public About Benefits of Locally Produced Food

chenderson — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:22:06 -0400
"WETA Hometown Heroes" Features Bernadine Prince and Ann Yonkers in JulyWashington, D.C.— Co-directors and co-founders of FRESHFARM Markets, Bernadine Prince and Ann Yonkers share the spotlight of a month-long WETA Hometown Heroes profile airing in July on WETA TV 26. WETA selected Prince and Yonkers for their service promoting the benefits of choosing local produce from the Chesapeake Bay area to people throughout the Washington, D.C. region. Their profile premiers on July 7, just prior to the broadcast of A... Read more »

Community Leader Inspires and Motivates Impoverished Youth to Strive for Social Greatness

chenderson — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:04:27 -0400
"WETA Hometown Heroes" Features Gillian Kilberg Hodge in OctoberWashington, D.C.— Gillian Kilberg Hodge, president, executive director and founder of Grandma Rita’s Children, Inc. (GRC), and an elementary school teacher, will be the focus of the month-long WETA Hometown Heroes profile airing in October on WETA TV 26. WETA selected Hodge for creating GRC, an organization that provides summer outreach programs and educational opportunities to dozens of underprivileged children between the ages 5 and 14... Read more »

WETA Production, "Toddling Toward Reading," Focuses on Preschool Literacy

pmcketa — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:38:05 -0400
Reba McEntire Hosts New Show on Getting Children Ready to Read
Washington, DC – When pediatrician Robert Needlman enters an exam room, he often has a children’s book tucked under his arm. As co-founder of the national program Reach Out and Read, Dr. Needlman has helped transform the definition of well-baby care in America by folding literacy development into the practices of doctors across the country. Along with weight checks, hearing tests and eye exams, participating physicians like Dr. ... Read more »

AARP and WETA TV 26 Present "Washington Week With Gwen Ifill and National Journal" at GWU's Lisner Auditorium

pmcketa — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:54:54 -0400
Broder, Baker, Cummings and Purdum are featured panelists September 5, 2008
Washington, D.C. – Gwen Ifill brings Washington Week home to the nation’s ca... Read more »

PBS Documentary “Medal Of Honor” Examines Extraordinary Acts of Courage, Sacrifice and Heroism

pmcketa — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:20:17 -0400

Featuring the Recipients of America’s Highest Military Honor

MEDAL OF HONOR, Produced and Directed by Roger Sherman, to Air Nationwide on PBS on November 5, 2008

August 12, 2008 (Washington, D.C.) - In MEDAL OF HONOR, a new documentary that PBS announced today will air nationwide on November 5 at 9 p.m., powerful stories of those who have received our nation's highest military hono... Read more »

WETA Announces Joseph Camp as New Director of "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer"

pmcketa — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:44:52 -0400
Long Time "Washington Week" Director Takes the Helm of Flagship PBS News ProgramWashington, D.C. — Joseph Camp will be the new director of The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, Sharon Percy Rockefeller, president and CEO of WETA, announced today. With more than 34 years of public broadcasting experience at WETA, Camp is a veteran director of news and public affairs programming for public broadcasting. Effective June 16, Camp will direct The NewsHour, the venerable thirty-year-old nightly n... Read more »

Sharon Rockefeller, President and CEO of WETA, to Discuss Role of Media in Democracy at Press Club Luncheon June 5

pmcketa — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:24:25 -0400
Washington, D.C. — “The Role of Public Media in Our Democracy” will be the subject of a speech by Sharon Rockefeller, President and CEO of WETA, at a luncheon speech at the National Press Club on Thursday, June 5. Ms. Rockefeller will discuss the role public television plays in having an informed citizenry particularly in a presidential election year, such as this one. The National Press Club luncheon will begi... Read more »

“Campus Battleground” Chronicles the Impact of Middle East Crisis at Two Prestigious Universities

pmcketa — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:54:44 -0400
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Plays Out Passionately at Columbia, BerkeleySince the 1960’s, the American university has often been less a free marketplace of ideas than a combat zone where partisan groups forcefully and sometimes fiercely argue their positions on national and world affairs. In recent years, no issue has been more contentious than the conflict in the Middle East. "Campus Battleground," a special in the "America at a Crossroads" series, focuses on the University of California-Berkeley an... Read more »

“Homegrown: Islam In Prison” Explores the Rise and Influence of the Muslim Faith in the U.S. Penal System

pmcketa — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:52:37 -0400
Are Prison Conversions Breeding Solid Citizens or Religious Radicals?Radical Islam has spread throughout Europe. But will this militant mindset become “homegrown” and threaten the United States? A special in the "America at a Crossroads" series, "Homegrown: Islam in Prison" examines a crucial question: are U.S. prisons incubators for radical Islam and terrorist ideology, or is the rise of Islamic conversions behind bars a rare catalyst that is redeeming lives? The one-hour documentary airs nationally on PB... Read more »

WETA Produces Documentary on Arlington, Virginia "Arlington: Heroes, History & Hamburgers"

pmcketa — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:50:15 -0400
Premieres on TV 26 December 2Washington, D.C. – Escaped elephants, beaches, Little Saigon – think you know Arlington, Virginia? Once home to General Robert E. Lee, Arlington has also been home to a world-themed amusement park and Tops Drivette. It was where Orville Wright tested planes and where desegregation was first implemented in Virginia's public schools. WETA TV 26 brings you these stories and more in its new production "ARLINGTON: HEROES, HISTO... Read more »

“Cultivating Life” Connects 21st-Century Living to the Outdoors

pmcketa — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:48:07 -0400
Thirteen-Part Lifestyle Series Comes to Public Television in March 2006Washington, D.C. — As Americans strive to balance the demands of the home and workplace, many seek ways to spend more of their free time outdoors. “Cultivating Life,” a new 13-part, half-hour weekly series demonstrates that reconnecting to the land is as easy as stepping out your backdoor. Hosted by Sean Conway, landscape designer and creator of a line of garden and outdoor living products, the series premieres in Marc... Read more »

Billy Crystal Celebrated in "The Tenth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize" Airing Nationally on PBS

pmcketa — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:46:24 -0400
Washington, D.C. — "The Tenth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize" celebrates Billy Crystal, who has created one of the most versatile and prolific careers in the entertainment industry, finding success in front of the camera, as a performer in film and television, and behind the scenes as a writer director and producer. The program airs Monday, November 12, 2007, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide. Taped at The Jo... Read more »

America at a Crossroads: "STAND UP: Muslim American Comics Come of Age"

pmcketa — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:25:35 -0400
Finding Humor in the Post-9/11 World, Five Comedians Observe the Mess They’re InTerrorism, racial profiling and U.S. relations with the Middle East may not seem to be laughing matters — until you meet the five hilarious, insightful, courageous Muslim-American comedians showcased in “Stand Up: Muslim-American Comics Come of Age,” the latest special in the acclaimed PBS series AMERICA AT A CROSSROADS. The program explores the emergence of Muslim- and Arab-American comedians in the wake of 9/11, showing how they use... Read more »

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Launches ‘Everyday Food’ Television Program

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:59:10 -0400
Weekly Half-Hour Series Premieres on PBS Stations Beginning This WeekendMartha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) and PBS presenting station WETA in Washington, D.C., announced the launch of "Everyday Food," a new television series that will air on PBS stations nationwide beginning this weekend (check local listings). The first season will consist of 26 weekly episodes. The television program, offering quick, easy and practical solutions for preparing delicious everyday meals, brings to life Everyday F... Read more »

Third Season of ‘Everyday Food’ Program Premieres on PBS Stations Nationwide

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:53:20 -0400
From the Kitchens of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, the weekly half-hourMartha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) and PBS-presenting station WETA-TV in Washington D.C., have released the third season of "Everyday Food." The half-hour series, airing on PBS stations nationwide (check local listings), offers quick and easy, healthful and delicious meals using ingredients that are easy to find in the grocery store. The series, which launched in January 2005, brings to life the award-winning Everyday Food ma... Read more »

WETA Produces "Homefront: World War II in Washington" Premiering on WETA TV 26 in December

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:44:08 -0400
Local Special Provides an Intimate SnapshotWashington, D.C. — Government girls, victory gardens, war bond rallies and top-secret missions — WETA TV 26 explores life in the Washington area during the war years in its new production "Homefront: World War II" in Washington. The two-hour local special will document the history of the war years throughout Virginia, Maryland and D.C., showcasing the stories of area residents, including memories of shared tragedy and sacr... Read more »

“In Performance at the White House: Dance Theatre of Harlem” Honors Arthur Mitchell

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:39:36 -0400
Featuring Performances by Harolyn Blackwell,Washington, D.C. — “In Performance at the White House: Dance Theatre of Harlem” showcases an evening of celebration at the White House in honor of Arthur Mitchell and Dance Theatre of Harlem. The program airs Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at 8 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide. (Check local listings.) President and Mrs. Bush welcome Arthur Mitchell for a night of performances by Dance Theatre of Harlem School with guest ... Read more »

"In Performance at the White House: The Congressional Picnic"

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:37:02 -0400
Washington, D.C. - The best of Broadway comes to the White House in an evening of true Americana for "In Performance at the White House: The Congressional Picnic." The program airs Sunday, May 28, 2006, at 9:30 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide. (Check local listings.) President and Mrs. Bush welcome Broadway legend Shirley Jones, soprano Harolyn Blackwell, teenage dance sensation Cartier Williams and actor, singer an... Read more »

“In Performance at the White House: Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz” Swings With America’s Unique Musical Artform

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:32:59 -0400
Barbara Walters Hosts with Featured Performances by Anita Baker, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter Washington, D.C. — “In Performance at the White House: Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz” showcases an evening of celebration with President and Mrs. Bush at the White House in honor of the Thelonious Monk Institute and the jazz music genre. The program airs Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at 8 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide. (Check local listings.) Hosted by Barbara Walters, the evening includes performances by Herbie ... Read more »

Michael Wood Explores the World’s Most Enduring Myths With New Series, “In Search of Myths & Heroes”

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:22:53 -0400
Four-Hour Series Debuts on PBS November 16 & 23 Washington, D.C. — Historian and author Michael Wood brings his unique mix of history, travel and adventure back to PBS in his latest four-part series, “In Search of Myths & Heroes.” In this series, Wood embarks on a set of “on the ground” adventures in search of the world’s most famous myths: The Queen of Sheba, King Arthur, Shangri-La and Jason and the Golden Fleece. The series will air in two parts, Novemb... Read more »

"Inside Washington" Joins WETA TV 26 Friday Night Lineup

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:17:41 -0400
Washington, D.C. - WETA TV 26 announced today the addition of "Inside Washington," a political roundtable produced by ABC7/WJLA-TV, to WETA's Friday night news lineup. Hosted by veteran news anchor Gordon Peterson, "Inside Washington" will debut on WETA TV 26 starting Friday, September 2 at 8:30 p.m. "Inside Washington" will continue to air on ABC7 on Sundays at 10 a.m. "Inside Washington" with Gordon Peterson is an award... Read more »

"La Vida Y Los Tiempos De Frida Kahlo" Presenta La Vida Extraordinaria De La Legendaria Artista Mexicana"

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:28:24 -0400
Documental explora el ícono del siglo XX que llegó a ser una sensación internacional en el mundo del arte, la cultura y la política radicalWashington, D.C. - "La Vida y los Tiempos de Frida Kahlo" presenta la vida y el arte de la gran pintora mexicana, enmarcando la trayectoria de Kahlo en el contexto de las influencias históricas y culturales que la inspiraron y que definieron la primera mitad del siglo XX. La película de 90 minutos producida en alta definición es una producción de Daylight Films y WETA Washington, D.C., en asociación con Latino Public Broa... Read more »

"The Life and Times Of Frida Kahlo" Presents The Extraordinary Life Of The Legendary Mexican Artist"

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:26:30 -0400
Documentary Explores the 20th-Century Icon Who Became an International Sensation in the Worlds of Art, Culture and Radical PoliticsWashington, D.C. - "The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo" chronicles the life and art of the great Mexican painter as never before, framing Kahlo's life in relationship to the historical and cultural influences that inspired her and defined the first half of the 20th century. The 90-minute high-definition film is a production of Daylight Films and WETA Washington, D.C., in association with Latino Public Broadcasting. It premieres... Read more »

Reading Rockets' "Becoming Bilingual" Follows Growing Trend in U.S. Schools

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:57:41 -0400
Actress Rita Moreno Hosts New Documentary on Challenges of Teaching English Language Learners to ReadWashington, DC - El Paso kindergarten teacher Angelica Espinosa gets choked up when she talks about her newest young students. She has spent most of her career teaching native English speakers, but this year everyone in her class is an English Language Learner (ELL). Many of her students came to school knowing fewer than five words in English, and Espinosa feels her responsibility keenly. "I will not let them drown," she sa... Read more »

Reading Rockets' "Empowering Parents" Offers Action Plan When Children Struggle to Read

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:49:35 -0400
NBC's Al Roker Hosts New Documentary for Parents of Beginning ReadersWashington, DC - Jennifer Simpson is a mother on a mission. Simpson knows her daughter is falling behind in reading, and she is determined to get her second-grader the help she needs. Unfortunately, Simpson's knowledge and determination are born of experience. Her first child, Keith, battled severe dyslexia and struggled all the way through school. Now 19 years old, Keith can read enough to scrape by, but feels limited by his ... Read more »

"Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers" Returns to PBS with New Episodes

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:45:45 -0400
Award-Winning Series Examines How Children Learn To Read and Offers New Hope to Those Who StruggleWashington, D.C. - Two new episodes of the award-winning LAUNCHING YOUNG READERS series premiere on PBS in the spring of 2005. "Empowering Parents," hosted by NBC's Al Roker, offers an action plan for parents who suspect their child may be struggling to read. "Becoming Bilingual," hosted by acclaimed actress Rita Moreno, examines the challenges of teaching English Language Learners to read. READING ROCKETS: LAUNCHING YOUN... Read more »

“Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers” Explores the Science Behind “Reading and the Brain”

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:36:41 -0400
Henry Winkler Hosts Look at Link Between Literacy and NeuroscienceWashington, DC – When Peter Oathout started crying instead of finishing an elementary school test, his father knew there was something awry in the development of his once cheerful and confident child. “[Peter] didn’t want to quit, but he couldn’t read the questions,” remembers Mark Oathout. Peter’s parents scoured the Internet for answers and stumbled onto a burgeoning new field — the neuroscience of reading. ... Read more »

"The Road to 9/11" Traces the Historical Roots of the Current Conflict Between the West and the Muslim World

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:32:40 -0400
One-Hour Documentary to Be Broadcast on Public Television in SeptemberSince September 11, 2001, Americans have wondered how their nation had become such an anathema in the Muslim world. What fostered the rise of Islamic extremism? What do the radicals want? And why are the jihadists so angry with the West? "The Road to 9/11" is a detailed look at the forces that have shaped the modern Middle East, crafted to give a better understanding of the current crisis. Viewers are taken on a narrative journey beginn... Read more »

Steve Martin Celebrated in PBS' "The Kennedy Center Presents: The 2005 Mark Twain Prize"

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 12:18:24 -0400
Washington, D.C. — “The Kennedy Center Presents: The 2005 Mark Twain Prize” salutes Steve Martin, one of the most diversified performers in the motion picture industry today and the 2005 recipient of the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The program airs Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide. (Check local listings.) Taped at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Perform... Read more »

Neil Simon Celebrated in PBS’ “The Kennedy Center Presents: The 2006 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor”

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 12:14:02 -0400
Washington, D.C. — “The Kennedy Center Presents: The 2006 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor” celebrates Neil Simon, one of America’s foremost playwrights, humorists and screenwriters. The program airs Monday, November 20, 2006, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide. Taped at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on October 15, the 90-minute special features tributes and comic testimonials from a star... Read more »

Paul Simon Celebrated in PBS’ First “The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song”

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 12:06:50 -0400
Washington, D.C. — “The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song” celebrates Paul Simon, one of America’s most respected songwriters and musicians and the first recipient of the prize. The program airs Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide. Taped at The Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. on May 23, the 90-minute, high-definition special features tributes from a star-studded line... Read more »

"The People's President: Man, Myth and the Media" Premieres on WETA President's Day, February 20

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 12:00:57 -0400
Documentary Produced by Academy-award Winning Filmmaker Chuck Workman and WETA Examines the Media's Portrayal of the PresidencyAmerica’s perception of the presidency is often driven by image. "The People’s President: Man, Myth and the Media," looks at the role of Hollywood film and network/cable television in both shaping and reflecting America’s views of the presidency. The one-hour documentary will premiere on WETA on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 20 at 9 p.m. ET and will air on PBS stations nationwide throughout the month (check local listings). The f... Read more »

WETA TV 26 Goes Gourmet in May

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 11:46:29 -0400
“The WETA Guide to Fine Dining” Explores Culinary D.C.Washington, D.C. — Fine eating establishments throughout the Washington area are explored in the next installment of a local series produced by the station and broadcast on WETA TV 26, Kevin Harris, vice president and television station manager at WETA, announced today. "The WETA Guide to Fine Dining," an hour-long program featuring many of Greater Washington’s upscale restaurants, premieres on Thursday, May 15, at 9 p.m. ... Read more »

“Through Deaf Eyes” Chronicles 200 Years of Deaf Life in America

pmcketa — Fri, 02 May 2008 11:20:19 -0400
First Comprehensive Film on Deaf HistoryWashington, D.C. — “Through Deaf Eyes,” a two-hour HDTV documentary for PBS, explores nearly 200 years of Deaf life in America. The film presents the shared experiences of American history — family life, education, work, and community connections — from the perspective of deaf citizens. Narrated by actor Stockard Channing, the film includes interviews with former Gallaudet University president, Dr. I. King Jordan, ... Read more »

WETA TV 26 Launches to NASA in February

pmcketa — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:50:29 -0400
“WETA All Access” Explores Local Space Center Washington, D.C. — The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, is the subject of the next installment of a local series produced by WETA and broadcast on WETA TV 26, Kevin Harris, vice president and television station manager at WETA, announced today. "NASA Goddard Space Flight Center – WETA All Access," a 30-minute feature on the extraterrestrial and earthbound work of the pioneering space center premiere... Read more »

Center of Historic Charm and Culture

pmcketa — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:52:11 -0400
“WETA Neighborhoods” Features Georgetown in July Washington, D.C. — Georgetown will be the subject for the next installment of “WETA Neighborhoods,” a mini-documentary series produced by the station and broadcast on WETA TV 26, Kevin Harris, vice president and television station manager at WETA, announced today. WETA is producing four two-minute stories on Georgetown, highlighting the community’s culture, history — both clandestine, commercial and musical — and ... Read more »

Inspirational Leader Uses Food to Foster Economic Development and Family Stability

pmcketa — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:41:14 -0400
“WETA Hometown Heroes” Features Liesel Flashenberg in May Washington, D.C. — Liesel Flashenberg, founder and president of the local non-profit Through The Kitchen Door International, is the focus of a month-long "WETA Hometown Heroes" profile airing in May on WETA TV 26. WETA selected Flashenberg for her leadership and inspiration to underserved youth, women and immigrants by using food services to improve their lives. Her profile premieres on Monday, May 5, just prior to the broad... Read more »

“Washington Week” Forges Editorial Partnership with "National Journal"

pmcketa — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:46:17 -0400
New Alliance to Begin with Feb. 17 Broadcast on PBSWashington, D.C. — “Washington Week,” the longest-running news and public affairs program on public television, has forged an editorial partnership with National Journal, the nonpartisan publication that for 36 years has been dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of the politics and policy of the federal government. The program, which will now be known as “Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and Na... Read more »

PBS to Air “The Jewish Americans” Over Three Weeks on January 9, 16 and 23, 2008

pmcketa — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:15:46 -0400
Epic Documentary Follows 350 Years of Jewish American HistoryWashington, D.C. — PBS and WETA, the flagship public broadcaster in the nation’s capital, today announced the broadcast dates for THE JEWISH AMERICANS, a three-part documentary series written and directed by the Emmy Award-winning filmmaker David Grubin. The series will air on PBS over three consecutive weeks, on January 9, 13 and 23, 2008. The six-hour series, which is a production of JTN Productions; WETA Washi... Read more »

Classical WETA 90.9 FM Launches

pmcketa — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:30:47 -0400
Public Broadcaster Becomes Exclusive Radio Home of Classical Music in Greater Washington AreaWashington, D.C. — WETA 90.9 FM is changing to a classical music format tonight at 8 p.m. and will become the exclusive provider of classical music on the Greater Washington area radio airwaves through a cooperative agreement with Bonneville International Corporation, owner of WGMS. “Classical music, in all its power and beauty, is an essential part of the cultural life of this city,” said Sharon Percy Rockefeller... Read more »

Calvert County, MD Wildlife Rehabilitator Recognized for Rescue Efforts

pmcketa — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:28:29 -0400
“WETA Hometown Heroes” Features R.G. WexlerWashington, D.C. — R.G. Wexler, founder of the Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center (OWRC), is the focus of a month-long “WETA Hometown Heroes” profile airing in February on WETA TV 26. WETA selected Wexler for his commitment to rehabilitating the wildlife in Southern Maryland. His profile premieres on Monday, February 5, just prior to the broadcast of “Antiques Roadshow” at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26 and repeats throughout... Read more »

PBS Completes Line-Up for “America at a Crossroads” Series

pmcketa — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:22:17 -0400
With Addition of “Security Versus Liberty: The Other War” and “The Brotherhood": Series to air nightly, April 15 – April 20, 2007 on PBSWashington, D.C. — PBS and WETA, Washington, D.C.-based PBS station, today announced the final two films — “Security versus Liberty: The Other War” and “The Brotherhood” (working title) — to be included in the “America at a Crossroads” series. The two films complete a lineup of 11 documentaries scheduled to begin airing on Sunday, April 15 and run through Friday, April 20, 9 – 11 p.m. ET (check local li... Read more »

WETA Celebrates Deaf Filmmakers in March on TV 26

pmcketa — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:13:55 -0400
A Comprehensive Documentary and Film Festival Showcase the Work of Deaf FilmmakersWashington, D.C. — WETA features the work of Deaf filmmakers and a groundbreaking documentary on Deaf history this March. “Through Deaf Eyes,” a two-hour HDTV documentary, explores nearly 200 years of Deaf life in America. The film will premiere on Wednesday, March 21 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26, immediately followed by the “Deaf Cinema Showcase,” an on-air film festival featuring the work of Deaf filmmakers and medi... Read more »

Classical WETA 90.9 FM to Air “From The Top”

pmcketa — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:11:03 -0400
Public Radio Station Showcases America’s Top Young Classical Musicians on SundaysWashington, D.C. — Starting on Sunday, April 29, Classical WETA 90.9 FM will broadcast the best and brightest among young classical music talent on "From the Top." Acclaimed pianist Christopher O’Riley hosts the program, which is distributed by NPR and sponsored by UBS. "From the Top" captures the virtuosity, offbeat humor and insights of America’s top classical musicians ages 9 to 18 years. Classical WETA 90.9 FM wi... Read more »

Classical WETA 90.9 FM Airs Opera Performances Year Round

pmcketa — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:06:17 -0400
Public Radio Station to Broadcast Opera on SaturdaysWashington, D.C. — Classical WETA 90.9 FM welcomes more opera to its air in May with the premiere of Classical WETA Opera House, a 30-week season of opera performances recorded live by five major U.S. opera companies: the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Los Angeles Opera, Washington National Opera, Houston Grand Opera and San Francisco Opera. Classical WETA 90.9 FM already airs Metropolitan Opera radio broadcasts from December t... Read more »

Washington, D.C. Environmental Leader Inspires Youth Through Educational Programs

pmcketa — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:58:29 -0400
“WETA Hometown Heroes” Features Amtchat EdwardsWashington, D.C. — Amtchat Edwards, outreach and education coordinator at the Student Conservation Association (SCA), is the focus of a month-long “WETA Hometown Heroes” profile airing in May on WETA TV 26. WETA selected Edwards for his commitment to inform youth about environmental conservation through educational programs in the District. His profile premieres on Wednesday, May 2, just prior to the broadcast of “... Read more »

WETA Promotes Christopher Lane to Vice President of Engineering and Technology

pmcketa — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:18:44 -0400
Washington, D.C. — Effective immediately, Christopher Lane has been named vice president of engineering and technology at WETA as announced by WETA’s Joseph B. Bruns, executive vice president and chief operating officer. With more than 10 years of public broadcasting experience, Lane played a critical role in WETA’s early conversion to digital technology. “We are very fortunate to have Chris step up into this ne... Read more »

WETA and Latino Public Broadcasting to Collaborate on Landmark PBS Series on Latinos in the United States

pmcketa — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:02:33 -0400
CPB Funds Work on “The Latino Americans” (Available in Spanish below.) Contact: Kate Kelly, 703-998-2072, kkelly@weta.com Washington, DC — WETA Washington, D.C. and Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB) have formed a partnership to produce a multi-part documentary series for PBS chronicling the experience, influence and impact of Latinos on the American historical narrative. With the support of a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), research... Read more »

Principal's Immigrant Story and Work Inspires a Learning Community

pmcketa — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:18:05 -0400
“WETA Hometown Heroes” Features Dr. Marta Palacios in April
Washington, D.C. - Dr. Marta Palacios, principal of Bruce-Monroe Elementary School in Northwest, Washington, D.C., is the focus of a month-long WETA Hometown Heroes profile airing in April on WETA TV 26. WETA selected Palacios for the demonstrated application of her personal quest for professional development to her work with students and their parents in the District. Her profile premieres on Monday, April 7, just prior to the bro... Read more »

Local Educator Improves the Lives of Low-Income Families

pmcketa — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:57:56 -0500
"WETA Hometown Heroes" Features Barbara Mason in February
Washington, D.C. — Barbara Mason, founder and executive director of the Child & Family Network Centers (CFNC), is the focus of a month-long WETA Hometown Heroes profile airing in February on WETA TV 26. WETA selected Mason for her strong dedication to the education of underprivileged children in Northern Virginia. Her profile premieres on Monday, February 4, just prior to the broadcast of Antiques Roadshow at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26 and rep... Read more »

Vice President of Membership Mary Kay Phelps Brings Constituency-Building and Fundraising Expertise To WETA

admin — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:55:09 -0500
Washington, D.C. — Mary Kay Phelps will join WETA as vice president of membership on July 23, as announced today by Joseph B. Bruns, executive vice president and chief operating officer of WETA. Phelps comes to the organization with more than 20 years of experience in fundraising and constituency building. Most recently, Phelps served as senior vice president of Development Resources, inc. (DRi), where she provided marke... Read more »
read more

Stars of Local High School Theater Shine on WETA TV 26

admin — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:53:24 -0500
Local Public Broadcaster to Televise 2007 National Capital Area Cappies Awards GalaWashington, D.C. — WETA TV 26 will air the 2007 National Capital Area Cappies Awards Gala on Sunday, August 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. The local chapter of the Critics and Awards Program for High School Theater, known as the Cappies, held their eighth annual gala on May 27 at the Concert Hall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Representing 56 high schools in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., stud... Read more »
read more