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Screenshot from October 2009 Around Town Art review of Man Ray, African Art and the Modernist Lens.

Art

Man Ray, African Art and the Modernist Lens

Janis Goodman and Peter Winant review this new exhibit at the Philips Collection.

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Screenshot from October 2009 Around Town Art review of Anne Truitt: Perception and Reflection.

Art

Anne Truitt: Perception and Reflection

Janis Goodman and Peter Winant review this new exhibit at the Hirshhorn Museum.

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Screenshot from October 2009 Around Town Theater review of "Adding Machine: The Musical" at Studio Theatre.

Theatre

Adding Machine: A Musical

Jane Horwitz and Trey Graham discuss the Studio Theatre's production of "Adding Machine: A Musical", the expressionistic tale of Mr. Zero, whose life swirls into chaos when he loses his job to a machine. (NOTE: This production has been extended until November 15, 2009).

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Screenshot from October 2009 Around Town Theater review of "A Flea in Her Ear" by Constellation Theatre Company.

Theatre

A Flea in Her Ear

Jane Horwitz reviews the Constellation Theatre Company's production of "A Flea in Her Ear," a 1907 play by Georges Feydeau which Constellation artistic director Allison Arkell Stockman has updated to the 1920s.

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Screenshot from October 2009 Around Town Theater review of "The Alchemist" at Shakespeare Theatre Company's Lansburgh Theatre.

Theatre

The Alchemist

Jane Horwitz and Trey Graham discuss the Shakespeare Theatre Company's modern adaptation of Ben Johnson's 17th century comedy, "The Alchemist."

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Panelists

Learn about the WETA Around Town panelists who lend their expertise each week on what's hot and what's not in Washington area arts, film, and theater.