Explore the REACH with WETA Arts

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October 28 - November 3, 2019

In the November installment of WETA Arts, take a tour of the REACH, the new extension at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; follow the Eastern High School choir from its stunning win in an international competition in 1988 to a reunion today; learn about the monumental seven-year renovation taking place at the National Air and Space Museum and more!

WETA Arts airs Friday, November 1 at 9pm on TV 26 and WETA HD, or stream with the free PBS Video App.

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Don’t Miss the Series Finale of The Durrells in Corfu

The heartwarming family drama concludes its four-season run this Sunday on Masterpiece. In the series finale, just as it looks as though the Durrells may have found their happy ending, the islanders realize they can no longer ignore the rumblings of war. Larry throws an audacious play for the locals. There are new surprises for every member of the family.

The Durrells in Corfu airs Sunday, November 3 at 8pm on TV 26 and WETA HD, or stream with the free PBS Video App.

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Life from Above Takes a Unique Look at Earth

View Earth’s kaleidoscope of colors through images taken from space. Swirls of turquoise phytoplankton trigger an oceanic feeding frenzy, China changes color as millions of flowers bloom, and at night the waters near Argentina are spotted with green lights

Life from Above airs Wednesday, October 30 at 10pm on TV 26 and WETA HD, or stream with the free PBS Video App.

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Now Streaming on WETA Passport

Our newest member benefit allows you to watch your favorite WETA shows whenever and wherever you want. This week, enjoy these programs among many others:

Country Music
Watch Ken Burns’s latest documentary in full with WETA Passport.
Poldark
Binge the entire final season of the popular period drama now with WETA Passport.
NOVA: Secrets of the Shining Knight
Discover the world of medieval knights and see how their armor was made.

WETA Passport is a benefit for members that provides you with extended access to an on-demand library of quality public television programming. Featuring both PBS and select local programming, WETA Passport allows you to watch even more of your favorite shows, including full seasons of many current and past series. Click here to learn more or activate now!

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Front Row Washington Presents Pianist Paavali Jumppanen

This week on Classical WETA’s Front Row Washington, hear a recital by Finnish piano virtuoso Paavali Jumppanen. This program, presented by the Phillips Collection, includes Claude Debussy’s Preludes Book 1, L.117, and the Piano Sonata No. 29 “Hammerklavier” by Ludwig van Beethoven.

Front Row Washington airs Monday, October 28 at 9pm on Classical WETA 90.9 FM.

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Are Your Ducks in a Row?

Whatever your stage in life, it is a good idea to think about and plan for how your affairs will be handled. A few simple steps today can give you peace of mind tomorrow by ensuring that you and your loved ones are well protected. Join other loyal WETA supporters by requesting a copy of our FREE Personal Estate Planning Guide, then get your estate plan off the ground. Request a FREE Planning Guide today!

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Catch Up on Poldark’s Final Season!

In the latest episode of Poldark Season 5, Ross, Ned and company return to London as Morwenna struggles to deal with the grief of being parted from her child. Catch up on everything you missed and discuss the final season with other fans at our Telly Visions recap.

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The Hay-Adams Hotel’s Perpetual Guest: A Local Ghost Story for Halloween

The atmosphere at the Hay-Adams Hotel remains one of hospitality and timelessness — just ask the woman who’s supposedly made it her home for over 130 years. Tarnishing its long held reputation of extravagance and exclusivity is the hotel’s only unwanted guest: the esteemed ghost of the Hay-Adams, Marion Hooper Adams. Her brilliance as an intellectual and socialite in the late 19th-century are made all the more legendary by her tragic and early death.

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