President Trump is chair of the Kennedy Center

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:New tacky Trump idea. Ken Center will have red, white, and blue lights permanently. If he didn't have atrocious taste he would have no taste at all.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/kennedy-center-to-light-up-red-white-and-blue-every-night-for-american-spirit/3893425/

I’m surprised he’s not changing the name from Kennedy to Trump.

[Anonymous]

Washington Performing Arts Society expanding Swathmore instead of Ken Center. Are there that many MAGAS in the DMV area to keep the Kennedy Center alive?

https://www.wusa9.com/article/entertainment/washington-performing-arts-season-announced-no-kennedy-center/65-0b696a0b-e9ba-4c57-9519-b9f027c3d81a

[Anonymous]

Subscriptions are way down. Anonymous stagger cites mismanagement! I can't believe Trump mismanagement.

https://newrepublic.com/post/196065/donald-trump-takeover-kennedy-center-subscriptions

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:New tacky Trump idea. Ken Center will have red, white, and blue lights permanently. If he didn't have atrocious taste he would have no taste at all.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/kennedy-center-to-light-up-red-white-and-blue-every-night-for-american-spirit/3893425/

I’m surprised he’s not changing the name from Kennedy to Trump.

Not going to say the quiet part out loud here, but there was a specific reason its name was changed from the National Culture Center to the Kennedy Center.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:New tacky Trump idea. Ken Center will have red, white, and blue lights permanently. If he didn't have atrocious taste he would have no taste at all.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/kennedy-center-to-light-up-red-white-and-blue-every-night-for-american-spirit/3893425/

I’m surprised he’s not changing the name from Kennedy to Trump.

Not going to say the quiet part out loud here, but there was a specific reason its name was changed from the National Culture Center to the Kennedy Center.

Because Kennedy was assassinated and a grateful nation wanted to honor his contribution?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Doesn’t want any lgbt or protest art I assume. He is very into “classical” things.

Yes he's extremely cultivated and has told the media his favorite play is CATS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:New tacky Trump idea. Ken Center will have red, white, and blue lights permanently. If he didn't have atrocious taste he would have no taste at all.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/kennedy-center-to-light-up-red-white-and-blue-every-night-for-american-spirit/3893425/

I’m surprised he’s not changing the name from Kennedy to Trump.

Give him time....right now he's golfing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:New tacky Trump idea. Ken Center will have red, white, and blue lights permanently. If he didn't have atrocious taste he would have no taste at all.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/kennedy-center-to-light-up-red-white-and-blue-every-night-for-american-spirit/3893425/

I’m surprised he’s not changing the name from Kennedy to Trump.

Not going to say the quiet part out loud here, but there was a specific reason its name was changed from the National Culture Center to the Kennedy Center.

My, you people here are stupid.
It’s never changed its name.

[Anonymous]

Really not seeing any problem here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:New tacky Trump idea. Ken Center will have red, white, and blue lights permanently. If he didn't have atrocious taste he would have no taste at all.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/kennedy-center-to-light-up-red-white-and-blue-every-night-for-american-spirit/3893425/

What, no GOLD EVERYWHERE like at Mar-a-Lago, Trump Tower, and now the White House? (Apparently he brought in his Mar-a-Lago "gold guy" to remodel the Oval Office with his signature tacky style. (https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-white-house-oval-office-gold-touches-6018016d)

Trashy trump center is in the running for the new name....he will not let those Kennedys have all that name glory.

[Anonymous]

A recent article offers some interesting insight into changes in programming and funding priorities at the KC:

Religious Programming:

*A new position—Director of Faith-Based Programming—has been filled as part of the leadership’s emphasis on religious and “common sense” programming.
*Leadership discussed bringing in Christian artists
*Public Religious Events: A June 1 public screening of “The King of Kings”, an animated film about Jesus narrated by the character of Charles Dickens, was ordered by Richard Grenell, the new executive director. (Despite “sold out” claims, only 55–58% of seats were filled.)
* The event included a Prayer Wall that visitors could write on and post prayers for the nation.
*Lisa Dale, the new head of development, invited staff to pray during a May meeting—eliciting an audible gasp from some employees.
She dropped the request after the reaction. In the same meeting, she warned that insubordination could be grounds for dismissal.

Vegas-style artist residencies:

Grenell has proposed long-term “residency-style” engagements for major stars, where they would perform over multiple weeks (Dolly Parton was given as an example). This aligns with the administration's artistic taste, potentially draws more conservative audiences, and may provide financial stability through longer-run shows.

Fundraising:

*The biggest moneymaking push for the Kennedy Center is the June 11 fundraiser for “Les Misérables.”  The evening is being treated like a traditional fundraiser at which major donors can buy a table and then dole out seats. Several “Les Misérables” performers in the production have said they plan to skip the performance in protest. Among the donation levels is the Gold tier for $2 million, which includes a reception, “premier seating” for 10 and a photo with Trump, according to a draft of the invitation seen by the Journal. 

*Trump officials are courting wealthy donors, embassies, and even foreign governments for support, including Qatar for lounge. renovations.

[LOL. Looks like another way for foreign and other interests seeking to influence the Trump administration to funnel money to him via one of his projects.]

https://apple.news/A6ZHAb-BeS2aKEh_hV_pGtQ

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
A recent article offers some interesting insight into changes in programming and funding priorities at the KC:

Religious Programming:

*A new position—Director of Faith-Based Programming—has been filled as part of the leadership’s emphasis on religious and “common sense” programming.
*Leadership discussed bringing in Christian artists
*Public Religious Events: A June 1 public screening of “The King of Kings”, an animated film about Jesus narrated by the character of Charles Dickens, was ordered by Richard Grenell, the new executive director. (Despite “sold out” claims, only 55–58% of seats were filled.)
* The event included a Prayer Wall that visitors could write on and post prayers for the nation.
*Lisa Dale, the new head of development, invited staff to pray during a May meeting—eliciting an audible gasp from some employees.
She dropped the request after the reaction. In the same meeting, she warned that insubordination could be grounds for dismissal.

Vegas-style artist residencies:

Grenell has proposed long-term “residency-style” engagements for major stars, where they would perform over multiple weeks (Dolly Parton was given as an example). This aligns with the administration's artistic taste, potentially draws more conservative audiences, and may provide financial stability through longer-run shows.

Fundraising:

*The biggest moneymaking push for the Kennedy Center is the June 11 fundraiser for “Les Misérables.”  The evening is being treated like a traditional fundraiser at which major donors can buy a table and then dole out seats. Several “Les Misérables” performers in the production have said they plan to skip the performance in protest. Among the donation levels is the Gold tier for $2 million, which includes a reception, “premier seating” for 10 and a photo with Trump, according to a draft of the invitation seen by the Journal. 

*Trump officials are courting wealthy donors, embassies, and even foreign governments for support, including Qatar for lounge. renovations.

[LOL. Looks like another way for foreign and other interests seeking to influence the Trump administration to funnel money to him via one of his projects.]

https://apple.news/A6ZHAb-BeS2aKEh_hV_pGtQ

Dolly Parton would never do that for Trump. Shamboozy is her god son.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:New tacky Trump idea. Ken Center will have red, white, and blue lights permanently. If he didn't have atrocious taste he would have no taste at all.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/kennedy-center-to-light-up-red-white-and-blue-every-night-for-american-spirit/3893425/

I’m surprised he’s not changing the name from Kennedy to Trump.

Not going to say the quiet part out loud here, but there was a specific reason its name was changed from the National Culture Center to the Kennedy Center.

My, you people here are stupid.
It’s never changed its name.

DP. Oh, the irony of a stupid person calling others stupid. Educate yourself.

Two months after President Kennedy's assassination in November 1963, Congress passed and President Johnson signed into law legislation renaming the National Cultural Center (designed by Edward Durell Stone) as a "living memorial" to Kennedy (P.L. 88-260). The Law authorized $23 million to help build what was now known as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

https://www.kennedy-center.org/our-story/history/

[Anonymous]

Dolly Parton supports gay rights and literacy. Will Trump still want her?

The Nutcracker is all Tchaikovsky music, a gay artist. Will that be banned as well?

Are there a lot of Trumpers in the performing arts?

[Anonymous]

Well, Scott Baio and Kid Rock are.