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PBS TV Show “If You Lived Here” @ Washington Glass School

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If You Lived Here episode 11

DC’s PBS Station – WETA /via Leapfrog Productions – filmed an episode of their popular TV show “If You Lived Here” in Mount Rainier, MD. The episode, which airs Monday, March 20th at 9 pm, focuses on houses in Mt Rainier, and what makes the area noteworthy, for this area, the art spaces and artists were the focus. Filming took place at Washington Glass School and some additional footage included the James Renwick Alliance Block Party held in September.

Glass artist Michael Janis talks to WETA TV crew at the Washington Glass School.
WGS Co-Director Michael Janis outlines the importance of arts in the community.
Leapfrog Productions video crew finds interesting angles to cover for the show.
WGS Contemporary art gallery
Views of the Washington Glass School (WGS Contemporary) Gallery.


Viewing information:
Season 3 – Episode 11: Mt. Rainier, MD
weta.org/ifyoulivedhere
Monday, March 20th at 9 pm on WETA PBS (Channel 26 in the DMV). Monday, March 20th at 8 pm on WETA Metro: weta.org/watch/metro/livestream
Full episode at weta.org/watch/shows/if-you-lived-here

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Tim Tate on the Telly!

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>This Sunday – April 8, 2012, public television WETA TV (channel 26) will broadcast Vincent Gaines’ documentary on the work and motivations of our superstar Professor Tim Tate – just returned from his successful Fulbright assignment in the UK. The film is “Hearts of Glass” and it is scheduled to air at 2:30 pm on Sunday, and again Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 5:30 pm. Get those TiVos set!

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