Petition Created Against Trump’s Takeover of the Kennedy Center

Following President Donald J. Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center, a petition has been created to put pressure on the institution’s new board and administration. The petition, which has already acquired over 4,000 signatures as of this writing, notes, “The Kennedy Center belongs to all Americans. President Trump’s unprecedented decision to fire board members over drag performances threatens not just {…}

The Kennedy Center Leadership in Chaos Following Firing of President & Resignation of National Symphony Orchestra Artistic Advisor

The National Symphony’s Artistic Advisor Ben Folds has resigned while Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter has been fired. Folds took to social media and said, “Given developments at the Kennedy Center, effective today I am resigning as artistic adviser to the N.S.O. Mostly, and above all, I will miss the musicians of our nation’s symphony orchestra — just the {…}

Mvskoke & Chickasaw Families Debut at Kennedy Center in Historic Performance

On Jan. 13, 2025, Mvskoke soprano Kirsten C. Kunkle and Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate performed at the Kennedy Center, making debuts for their respective Tribe. Kunkle and her five-year-old daughter Stephanie opened the concert, curated by Tate, with “Mvskoke Lullaby.” The PostClassical Ensemble conducted by Angel Gil-Ordóñez performed Tate’s “Lowak Shoppala,” “Chokfi’,” and selection from “Standing Bear: A Ponca {…}

Kennedy Center Fires Back at President Trump’s ‘Surprising’ Decision to Install Himself as Chairman of the Board

The Kennedy Center has released a statement after President Donald J. Trump announced that he would install himself as Chairman of the board and dismiss some of the current board members. The center said, “Throughout our history, the Kennedy Center has enjoyed strong support from members of Congress and their staffs—Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Since our doors opened in 1971, {…}