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May 16, 2012 | WDC: 75.2 °F
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In Memorium
Joe Barber passed away from natural causes on September 19, 2011. Joe had been part of Around Town since 1994, and also worked on a variety of other projects with WETA television and radio over the years. WETA is incredibly saddened at the news and extends its condolences to Joe's family and friends. Rest in peace, Joe. You will be missed.
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Theatre
Metamorphoses
Robert Aubry Davis is joined by Jane Horwitz and Trey Graham as they share their thoughts on Metamorphoses at Constellation Theatre through June 3.
Art
In Vibrant Color
Around Town host Robert Aubry Davis and panelists Janis Goodman and Amber Robles-Gordon discuss In Vibrant Color: Vintage Celebrity Portraits from the Harry Warnecke Studio at the National Portrait Gallery through September 9, 2012.
Theatre
The Seafarer
Robert Aubry Davis, Trey Graham and Jane Horwitz share their thoughts on Conor McPherson's The Seafarer at Scena Theatre though May 20.
Film
First Position
Join Robert Aubry Davis, Tim Gordon and Jen Chaney as they discuss Bess Kargman's First Position, a documentary that goes behind the scenes of ballet's aspiring young talent.
Theatre
Working, A Musical
Adapted from Studs Terkel's best selling book, "Working, A Musical" is now at the Keegan Theatre. See what our panelists think of this production that you can see through May 13.
Art
Joan Miró From the Collection of The Kreeger Museum
Robert Aubry Davis, Janis Goodman and Amber Robles-Gordon share their thoughts on "Joan Miró From the Collection of The Kreeger Museum," the complete collection of works by Joan Miró at the Kreeger Museum. This collection can be seen through July 31.
Theatre
Crown of Shadows: The Wake of Odysseus
The Round House Theatre in Bethesda presents the world premiere of Crown of Shadows: The Wake of Odysseus, playing through May 6.
Film
Follow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu Story
Our WETA Around Panelists share their thoughts on Follow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu Story, a documentary that tells the story of the Entebbe hijack and rescue along with the story of the mission's hero. Follow Me debuts at Avalon Theatre in May 4.
Film
Marley
Our WETA Around Town panelists go into detail about their thoughts on the film Marley, a documentary chronicling the life and career of musician Bob Marley. Marley is now playing in area theaters.
Art
Inventing a Better Mousetrap: Patent Models from the Rothschild Collection
Our panelists share their thoughts on the Smithsonian American Art Museum exhibition Inventing a Better Mousetrap, a show featuring 32 19th century American models for invention that can be seen through November 3, 2013.
Art
Doug Aitken: Song 1
Doug Aitken's Song 1 turns the exterior of the Hirshhorn Museum into a cinematic work of art that can be seen every Thursday night until midnight through May 13. Watch as WETA Around Town gives you a closer look.
Theatre
Strange Interlude
Strange Interlude, Eugene O'Neill's 1928 play about love and deception, is running through April 29 at Shakespeare Theatre. See what our panelists think of the production.
Panelists
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