Amid Governmental Interference, Opera at the Kennedy Center is Flourishing—for the Moment
In times of crisis, the art form remains a powerful medium for connection.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, located at 2700 F Street NW, Washington, D.C., is a premier cultural venue dedicated to the performing arts. Opened on September 8, 1971, the Kennedy Center serves as a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. The center hosts a wide array of performances, including theater, dance, ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, and folk music. It features multiple performance spaces, including the renowned Opera House, Concert Hall, and Eisenhower Theater. The Kennedy Center is committed to nurturing new works and artists, offering extensive educational and outreach programs to engage and inspire diverse audiences. Read more about Theater.
In ‘Interspecies Love Letter,’ Artist Cai Guo-Qiang Will Light Up the Cosmos by Painting in the Sky
“Using explosives to create beauty rather than warfare and violence provides a sliver of hope for our shared human future.”
Amal Clooney Embraced All the Sparkles in a Glamorous, Crystal-Embellished Gown
She wore a bejeweled Valentino Couture gown for a very special occasion.
