7 d. ago An anxious musician reaches out to the Kennedy Center's interim director

Since President Trump took over leadership of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts earlier this year, some artists are trying to figure out how to proceed. One musician was feeling anxious about the new direction of the Kennedy Center, so she emailed the interim director, Richard Grenell. He responded.

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7 d. ago An anxious musician emailed the director of the Kennedy Center — and got a response

Since President Trump took over leadership of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts earlier this year, some artists are trying to figure out how to proceed. One musician was feeling anxious about the new direction of the Kennedy Center, so she emailed the interim director, Richard Grenell. He responded.

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7 d. ago Worried artists reached out to Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell. His responses didn't help

Since President Trump took over leadership of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts earlier this year, some artists are trying to figure out how to proceed. One musician emailed the interim director, Richard Grenell. He responded.

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1 week ago Conan O’Brien responds to criticism after Kennedy Center appearance following Trump takeover

Comedian Conan O'Brien responded on his podcast this week to criticism of his acceptance of the prestigious Mark Twain Award for American Humor in March.

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1 week ago Giant Mars balloon escapes Kennedy Center plaza, rolls toward highway

Giant Mars balloon escapes Kennedy Center plaza, rolls toward highway  NBC4 Washington

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2 w. ago Resistance: Band Guster Features Cast of Cancelled LGBTQ Youth Musical During Kennedy Center Concert

Massachusetts rock band Guster protested President Donald Trump during their performance at the Kennedy Center last week by featuring the cast of an LGTBQ youth musical that was cancelled after the president took over operations of the theater. The post Resistance: Band Guster Features Cast of Cancelled LGBTQ Youth Musical During Kennedy Center Concert appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago ‘They belong here’: In defiance of Trump, Guster shares Kennedy Center stage with canceled children’s musical

Guster welcomed the cast of the children's musical "Finn" to the Kennedy Center over the weekend after the center's Trump-appointed board canceled its national tour. The post ‘They belong here’: In defiance of Trump, Guster shares Kennedy Center stage with canceled children’s musical appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago The Kennedy Center slashes its social impact team, and why it matters: L.A. arts and culture this week

The Kennedy Center slashes its social impact team, and why it matters: L.A. arts and culture this week  Los Angeles Times

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2 w. ago Guster on joyfully protesting the Kennedy Center takeover from its stage

Guster on joyfully protesting the Kennedy Center takeover from its stage  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago Actor Willem Dafoe slams President Trump's 'very invasive' takeover of The Kennedy Center

Hollywood and prolific stage actor Willem Dafoe took aim at President Donald Trump's decision to remove The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts leadership.

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3 w. ago Kennedy Center guts social impact team; more layoffs expected

Kennedy Center guts social impact team; more layoffs expected  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago Comedians Rip ‘Orange Asshole’ Trump at Kennedy Center: ‘Most Entertaining Gathering of the Resistance, Ever'

A line-up of delicate, dewy eyed comics mocked President Donald Trump on Sunday night as they stood center-stage at the Kennedy Center and heaped scorn on the man who now controls it. The post Comedians Rip ‘Orange Asshole’ Trump at Kennedy Center: ‘Most Entertaining Gathering of the Resistance, Ever’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Comics roast Conan O’Brien, torch Trump at Kennedy Center’s Twain Prize

Comics roast Conan O’Brien, torch Trump at Kennedy Center’s Twain Prize  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago 'Twain hated bullies.' Conan O'Brien receives Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center.

Comedian Conan O'Brien received the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center on Sunday night, which David Letterman called "the most entertaining gathering of the resistance ever."

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3 w. ago Trump Jokes Fly at Kennedy Center Event Honoring Conan O’Brien

The star-studded Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony was the most notable event at the Washington arts center since the president installed himself as its chairman.

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3 w. ago Hollywood takes shots at Trump while celebrating Conan O’Brien amid Kennedy Center shake

The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor event at the Kennedy Center comes after President Donald Trump removed the Kennedy Center's leadership in February.

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3 w. ago Conan O’Brien is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize for humor as politics roils the Kennedy Center

O'Brien was named the latest recipient of the lifetime achievement award in comedy in mid-January before President Donald Trump took control of the Kennedy Center. The post Conan O’Brien is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize for humor as politics roils the Kennedy Center appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Kennedy Center contractor fired after naked protest of Trump takeover

Kennedy Center contractor fired after naked protest of Trump takeover  NBC Washington

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3 w. ago Kennedy Center Worker Fired After Posting Naked 'F**k Donald Trump' Video

A contract worker at the Kennedy Center filmed himself naked in an anti-Trump video and was later fired for it.  The post Kennedy Center Worker Fired After Posting Naked ‘F**k Donald Trump’ Video appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Comedians will celebrate Conan O'Brien at the Kennedy Center on Sunday. Will they take on Trump?

Conan O'Brien will receive one of the most coveted awards in comedy on Sunday — but the annual event takes place at a tense time for the Kennedy Center.

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