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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.

fromThe New Yorker

2 weeks 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.

fromwww.theguardian.com

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Kennedy Center board votes to close for two years during renovations

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Kennedy Center president departs months before the art complex's scheduled closing

fromThe Atlantic

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.

US news

Kennedy Center president departs months before the art complex's scheduled closing

fromThe Atlantic

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The Wrecking of the Kennedy Center

fromVulture

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.

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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.

fromAxios

Exclusive: Ric Grenell departing as Kennedy Center head

Ric Grenell steps down as Kennedy Center president to become unpaid consultant while Trump-aligned leadership continues overseeing a major two-year renovation project.

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.

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

9 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.'

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fromConsequence

Washington National Opera Leaving Kennedy Center After 55 Years

Washington National Opera will leave the Kennedy Center, become an independent nonprofit, and seek a new performance space due to financial, attendance, and programming disputes.

US politics

fromenglish.elpais.com

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.

US politics

Here's who's canceled their Kennedy Center performances since Trump took over

Artists and companies canceled Kennedy Center appearances after Trump-appointed board members ousted Democratic members and voted to rename the center.

US politics