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 {…}

Feb 12, 2025

President Donald J. Trump Officially Chairman of the Board to the Kennedy Center

President J. Trump has officially been elected chairman of the board of the Kennedy Center. The president announced the news via social media and said, “President Donald J. Trump was just unanimously elected Chairman of the Board of the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The President stated, ‘It is a Great Honor to be Chairman of The Kennedy Center, {…}

Feb 12, 2025

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 {…}

Feb 11, 2025

Trump Loyalist Ric Grenell Named Interim Executive Director of Kennedy Center

President Donald J. Trump has named Richard Grenell to the position of Interim Executive Director of the Kennedy Center. Trump announced the news via social media and said, “I am pleased to announce that Ric Grenell will serve as the Interim Executive Director of The Kennedy Center. Ric shares my Vision for a GOLDEN AGE of American Arts and Culture, {…}

Feb 10, 2025

President Donald J. Trump Criticizes Kennedy Center Performances He Has Never Attended

After installing himself as Board President of the Kennedy Center, President Donald J. Trump has admitted that he does not attend the Kennedy Center. On his way to the Super Bowl, Trump took questions from reporters with one reporter asking, “Why do you want to be chairman of the Kennedy Center board?” The President said, “I want to make sure {…}

Feb 7, 2025

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, {…}

Feb 7, 2025

Donald Trump To Appoint Himself Board Chairman of Kennedy Center Amid Major Changes for Arts Institution

The Kennedy Center is in for big changes this year. According to the Atlantic, President Donald J. Trump, who is also a 34-time convicted felon, is set to announce the dismissal of multiple members of the Kennedy Center board. During President Joe Biden’s four-year term, he appointed several people such as former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, and Democratic {…}

Jan 30, 2025

Kennedy Center Releases Statement Following Tragic Passenger Jet & Helicopter Collision

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has released a statement following the collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter that left no survivors. The center said, “We send our sincerest condolences to the families of the victims of American Eagle Flight No. 5342 and Sikorsky H-60. Our hearts are with our community and all of those impacted by {…}

Jan 28, 2025

Kennedy Center President to Step Down After 10-Year Tenure

The Kennedy Center has announced that Deborah F. Rutter’s tenure is coming to a close at the end of the year. Rutter was tenured as the President of the Kennedy Center since 2014 and under her leadership, the company broke ground for its first-ever campus expansion REACH. She helped a $250 million capital campaign for the project succeed in the {…}

Jan 15, 2025

Kristen Turner Named Kennedy Center’s Director of Public Relations for Classical Music

The Kennedy Center’s public relations office has announced Kristen Turner in the role of Director of Public Relations for Classical Music. The position primarily serves the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and Washington National Opera (WNO), working closely with both the Executive Director of the NSO Jean Davidson, and the General Director of WNO Tim O’Leary as well as the WNO {…}

Jan 6, 2025

Kennedy Center Closes Due to Winter Storm

The Kennedy Center has announced it’s closed on Jan. 6 due to inclement weather. As a result, Dance for Parkinson’s Disease has been canceled. The closure was announced following the National Weather Service’s winter storm warning for the entire state of Maryland due to heavy snow. According to the weather service, it is snowing 1 to 3 inches of snow {…}

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