"An internal email obtained by NPR details some of the projected refurbishments planned for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The renovations are more modest in scale and scope than what President Trump has publicly outlined for the revamped arts center, and it is unclear whether or not these plans are the extent of the intended renovations. The email was sent on Feb. 2 by Brooks Boeke, the director of the Friends of the Kennedy Center volunteer program."
""The Trump Kennedy Center has been completely transparent about the renovations needed to restore and revitalize the institution, ever since these proposals were unveiled for Congressional approval last summer. The changes that the Center will undergo as part of this intensive beautification and restoration project are critical to saving the building, enhancing the patron experience and transforming America's cultural center into a world-class destination.""
"The center's closure was announced after many prominent artists canceled their planned appearances, saying that the Trump administration had politicized the arts. The Washington National Opera, which had been a resident organization at the Kennedy Center, left its home there last month, citing a "financially challenging relationship" under the center's current leadership; The Washington Post, in an analysis of Kennedy Center ticket sales last October, reported that ticket sales had plummeted since Trump became the center's chairman"
Projected refurbishments for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts are described as more modest in scale and scope than public proposals. Brooks Boeke communicated Feb. 2 to tour leaders and some staff about planned work and referenced Carissa Faroughi, director of the program management office, for project details. Renovations to the Concert Hall are slated to include replacing seating and installing marble armrests. The center closed after many prominent artists canceled appearances; the Washington National Opera departed citing a financially challenging relationship, and ticket sales reportedly fell after Trump became chairman.
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