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fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
Washington DC

Whistleblower reveals how gay Trump appointee turned Kennedy Center into corrupt "playground" - LGBTQ Nation

US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

A Theory of Cultural Life That Is Under Attack

President Trump ordered the Kennedy Center closed July 4 for a two-year renovation, sparking artist cancellations, ticket declines, and concerns about losing its cultural mission.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

What the Turmoil at the Kennedy Center Means for the Arts

Trump's renaming and chairmanship of the Kennedy Center, plus programming shifts and a major renovation, sparked boycotts, staff departures, ticket declines, and preservationist alarm.
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Whistleblower reveals how gay Trump appointee turned Kennedy Center into corrupt "playground" - LGBTQ Nation

Insider knowledge reveals corruption and mismanagement at the Kennedy Center under Ric Grenell's leadership.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

My Front-Row Seat to the Kennedy Center Implosion

The Kennedy Center faced significant turmoil and staff layoffs under President Trump's leadership, culminating in a two-year closure announcement.
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Media industry
fromemptywheel
20 hours ago

Dinner and a Show: What Isn't Being Discussed after WHCA 'Nerd Prom' - emptywheel

Media coverage is compromised as outlets prioritize the WHCA dinner over significant news, becoming part of the story instead of reporting it.
Washington DC
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

The 32 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Earth Day celebrations include festivals, exhibits, and markets across D.C., featuring activities like craft shows, book sales, and outdoor events.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Whistleblower details upheaval under Ric Grenell-run Kennedy Center

Ric Grenell's leadership at the Kennedy Center was marked by political loyalty, cronyism, and a lack of engagement with staff and artistic needs.
Music
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Watch: Congressman Busts Out Shatner-Esque Rendition of The Gambler' During House Floor Eulogy for Songwriter

Rep. Steve Cohen honored songwriter Don Schlitz on the House floor, celebrating his legacy and contributions to country music after Schlitz's passing.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

I Respect the Move': Bill Maher Spills on Trump Trying to Block His Kennedy Center Award

Bill Maher admires Trump's serious rivalry, noting attempts to block his Mark Twain prize, but he remains confident about receiving the award on June 28.
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Art Movements: Meet the Smithsonian American Art Museum's New Director

Lynda Roscoe Hartigan's appointment to helm the American Art Museum is also a return: She began her career at the institution in the 1970s and became its chief curator in 2003.
Arts
NYC music
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Nothing Says Kennedy Center Class Like The General Counsel's Cover Band - Above the Law

Elliot Berke attempted to book his cover band at the Kennedy Center, raising concerns of conflict of interest.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president

The Kennedy Center's board voted to shut down operations for two years after summer 2025, with Trump-appointed leadership installing a new CEO while citing facility repairs as justification.
Washington DC
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

The 33 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

The National Cherry Blossom Festival features peak bloom events, including kite flying, museum explorations, and music performances this weekend.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago
Washington DC

An Elegy for the Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center will close for a two-year renovation under Trump's plan, with vague details about structural changes raising concerns about the modernist building's preservation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Washington DC

Kennedy Center board votes to close for two years during renovations

The Kennedy Center board unanimously approved a $257 million two-year renovation project initiated by Trump, temporarily closing the arts institution starting after July Independence Day celebrations.
Washington DC
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

An Elegy for the Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center will close for a two-year renovation under Trump's plan, with vague details about structural changes raising concerns about the modernist building's preservation.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Kennedy Center board votes to close for two years during renovations

The Kennedy Center board unanimously approved a $257 million two-year renovation project initiated by Trump, temporarily closing the arts institution starting after July Independence Day celebrations.
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Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Wrecking of the Kennedy Center

Ric Grenell's departure from the Kennedy Center after 13 months ends a controversial period, with facilities expert Matt Floca replacing him as Trump continues his planned two-year renovation and restructuring of the institution.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Wrecking of the Kennedy Center

Ric Grenell's departure from the Kennedy Center after 13 months ends a controversial period, with facilities expert Matt Floca replacing him as Trump continues his planned two-year renovation and restructuring of the institution.
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fromThe Bold Italic
1 month ago

SF Ballet will no longer perform at Kennedy Center

President Trump overhauled the Kennedy Center's board last year, got himself elected chairman, and installed ally Ric Grenell as president. Then, in December, his handpicked board renamed the venue "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" - slapping his name ahead of JFK's on one of the country's most storied arts institutions.
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NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Kennedy Center Honors to be renamed for Donald Trump, happening at 'yet to be determined' new venue

The Kennedy Center Honors will continue under the rebranded name 'The Trump Kennedy Center Honors' at a smaller venue during the facility's multi-year renovation closure beginning July 6.
Washington DC
fromVulture
1 month ago

Trump Kennedy Center Board Votes to Close for Two-Year Makeover

The Kennedy Center's board unanimously approved a two-year shutdown beginning July 4 and replaced its CEO, with Trump announcing plans for a major renovation and grand reopening.
Arts
from48 hills
2 months ago

Drama Masks: Why is SF Ballet still performing at the Kennedy Center? - 48 hills

Local performing arts groups balance safety, political symbolism, and financial pressures while facing controversies over programming, AI productions, and institutional leadership.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

The Kennedy Center Honors Will Continue With a New Location and Name

The Kennedy Center will relocate to a smaller venue and be renamed the Trump Kennedy Center during a two-year renovation project estimated at $200 million, causing artist boycotts and record-low viewership.
Washington DC
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Kennedy Center Honors Adding "Trump" to Name, Moving to Smaller Venue

The Kennedy Center Honors ceremony has been renamed the Trump Kennedy Center Honors and will relocate to a smaller venue during the facility's two-year summer renovation.
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

Kennedy Center's MAGA makeover is complete & this one change got an "audible gasp" from staff - LGBTQ Nation

Early in his term, the president named himself as the chair of the Kennedy Center's board of trustees after he removed the other members. He named loyal gay staffer Ric Grenell as the head of the Kennedy Center and promised 'NO MORE DRAG SHOWS, OR OTHER ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGANDA.'
Washington DC
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Trump announces Kennedy Center will close for two years for complete rebuilding'

President Donald Trump will close the John F. Kennedy Center on July 4 for a two-year reconstruction and has renamed it the Trump Kennedy Center.
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