Megan Beyer "Talks" White House Office on Arts and Culture
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Release Date: 05/11/2021
Fausto Bonilla Reveals the Influence of His Poetry and Novels
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Award winning Mexican poet and novelist Fausto Bonilla talks about the influences in his life that help him explore gender identity, human rights, and activism. Esta entrevista en espanol explora conceptos de genero en una manera profunda y interesante.
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Russian Folk Music at Its Best!
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Listen to Nicole Whitney and Steve Cohen from the Washington Balalaika Orchestra Society as they talk about their passion for traditional folk and new music adapted for Russian influenced artistry.
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Firecracker New Play Reading Festival
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Theatre Prometheus touts a new collection of scripts from a group of talented playwrights that explore the LGBTQ+ human condition that will leave audiences in awe!
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Boo a Halloween Revue
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Listen to Creator and Choreographer Jeremy McShan with his talented artists from Boo a Halloween J.A.M.
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Francisco Ramos and Justin Um Keep Audiences Laughing!
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Listen to the highly entertaining comedians Francisco Ramos and Justin Um share stories about the cultural differences that make their humor fresh and unique. Catch their show on October 4 and 5 at the Arlington Drafthouse and keep up with their tour on Instagram.
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Catherine Flye Talks Up Theater as a Prolific Actor
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Listen to a charming interview with Catherine Flye as she spotlights her long career in the theater. Her latest project, George Don't Do That at 1st Stage will leave audiences smiling and spellbound!
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Interview with Nygel D. Robinson of Off-Broadway's Hit Mexodus
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Catch the inspiring interview with Nygel D. Robinson from the hit Off-Broadway musical, Mexodus. The must-see show has been called the next Hamilton by critics across the country! Thanks to Roland Watkins and Hamish Parks for their generous support to make this interview possible which is part of a special podcast series on Black excellence in the arts!
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Meet the cast of Saturday Night Fever from Toby's Dinner Theater
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Listen to an entertaining interview with cast members from Saturday Night Fever at Toby's Dinner Theater. You will be smiling with references to John Travolta's iconic moves and the sounds of the disco era.
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AVAST Tour Artists Share Their Beginnings of Their Craft
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Visual artist, Jenny Kanzler, and paper cut artist Melanie Kehoss, share stories of their beginnings as artists. They welcome the public to witness their art making through AVAST tours. Listen and be engaged!
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Three Actors Talk Theater and Gay Culture
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Listen and learn about the significance of The Inheritance the award winning play being staged at Round House Theatre. Three talented actors share their approach towards tackling a brutally honest script.
info_outlineArlington County's "First Lady" and fierce arts advocate Megan Beyer was a distinguished guest on "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks." We talked about the need for a White House Office on Arts and Culture, what is Virginia Humanities focusing on, her previous work as the Director of the President's Committee on Arts and Culture in the Obama Administration, her advice to arts organizations struggling during this pandemic, and much more. So glad Megan is in our corner fighting for the arts!