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Anonymous wrote:KC will survive but they’re going to have to dumb down the shows a lot. The decor is a bit too grandiose too, so that will need to change. Maybe some flashing lights would work better.

This guy wants to do the exact opposite:

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/02/21/paolo-zampolli-kennedy-center-plans-00205280

Wants to create a catwalk for high level fashion shows with galas for one.. and "He wants a marina for boat parking and water taxis outside; a Cipriani restaurant upstairs; international outposts in Europe, Asia and the Middle East; live collaborations between the Center and astronauts in orbit; and a revenue stream from lounges sponsored by countries like Qatar and Turkey, among others."

Hmmmmmmm

I like the idea.

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Anonymous wrote:Sorry but we have to take a stand for something. We lost because we were too f'ing nice and not willing to let anything fall behind. We have to make choices. I WILL not go to KC under Trump.

Yeah. You tell' em, PP.

She should stomp both feet too!

Isn't that an image of Trump

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Anonymous wrote:I donate thousands annually to the Kennedy Center. I’m not doing that any more. I’m not canceling tickets to events if I already have them, but I’m not buying new ones.

The programming won’t change immediately - arts scheduling takes place so far in advance. So it hasn’t changed yet, but it will. Trump doesn’t think that the current offerings reflect the best of American culture.

Somehow I still think the KC will survive. Even without your thousands.

Interesting that you think I was saying that the KC won't survive without me. However, as an active patron and member of the performing arts community both here and in New York, I can assure you that most people supporting the arts are not right-wing fools like Trump supporters.

Fun fact for you: the Chairman that Trump deposed, David Rubinstein, is the single largest donor to the KC ever. He's donated $111 million dollars. Did you know that the chairman of a board like that is expected to donate his own money and lobby others to do the same? That's not a skill Trump has, given that his "charity" was a fraud. Or do you not remember how he had to admit to personally misusing Trump Foundation funds and had to pay a fine? Why would anyone trust him to do right by their money this time?

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Anonymous wrote:What a bunch of worthless weirdos on this thread.

Curious what makes you say this? People voting with their feet or dollars is common. Is there a real reason or just bc you like DT?

I'm not a Trump fan, but I don't see any real evidence of any significant changes except for performers voluntarily cancelling their own shows.
Its over reaction.
And previously, the KC was primarily run by those that supported Democrats.
I'm guessing you were A OK with that?

You knew that was a lie when you typed it and hit submit. The KC has always been nonpartisan, appointed by both Democrats and Republicans alike. PP what is the point of posting lies on an anonymous board. The board is appointed to six-year-terms that overlap. It has been that way from 1971 until 2025. Even the Kennedy Center honorees have been bipartisan and crossed party lines. It will be interested to see who the honorees are the next four years. All Magats and billionaire donors, no doubt.

DP. The board is still bipartisan. Calm down.
https://www.kennedy-center.org/about-us/leadership/trustees/

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Anonymous wrote:Sorry but we have to take a stand for something. We lost because we were too f'ing nice and not willing to let anything fall behind. We have to make choices. I WILL not go to KC under Trump.

Yeah. You tell' em, PP.

She should stomp both feet too!

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Anonymous wrote:Sorry, won't support the orange man, will not return to the KC under this administration/board

Kennedy center won’t miss you. It’s a beautiful venue and we should still support the arts.

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Anonymous wrote:What a bunch of worthless weirdos on this thread.

Curious what makes you say this? People voting with their feet or dollars is common. Is there a real reason or just bc you like DT?

I'm not a Trump fan, but I don't see any real evidence of any significant changes except for performers voluntarily cancelling their own shows.
Its over reaction.
And previously, the KC was primarily run by those that supported Democrats.
I'm guessing you were A OK with that?

You knew that was a lie when you typed it and hit submit. The KC has always been nonpartisan, appointed by both Democrats and Republicans alike. PP what is the point of posting lies on an anonymous board. The board is appointed to six-year-terms that overlap. It has been that way from 1971 until 2025. Even the Kennedy Center honorees have been bipartisan and crossed party lines. It will be interested to see who the honorees are the next four years. All Magats and billionaire donors, no doubt.

DP. The board is still bipartisan. Calm down.
https://www.kennedy-center.org/about-us/leadership/trustees/

It is not. The First Ladies are honorary and still listed, but that’s just a ceremonial thing. You’re wrong.

Oh! So, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, Sheldon Whitehouse, Mark Warner, Chris Van Hollen, Hakeem Jeffries, and many more are just "honorary"? No. You're wrong. Ex Officio members can still vote.

This says the ex officio members are non-voting.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/kennedy-center-president-departs-after-trump-becomes-board-of-trustees-chair/3843347/?amp=1

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Anonymous wrote:KC will survive but they’re going to have to dumb down the shows a lot. The decor is a bit too grandiose too, so that will need to change. Maybe some flashing lights would work better.

This guy wants to do the exact opposite:

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/02/21/paolo-zampolli-kennedy-center-plans-00205280

Wants to create a catwalk for high level fashion shows with galas for one.. and "He wants a marina for boat parking and water taxis outside; a Cipriani restaurant upstairs; international outposts in Europe, Asia and the Middle East; live collaborations between the Center and astronauts in orbit; and a revenue stream from lounges sponsored by countries like Qatar and Turkey, among others."

Hmmmmmmm

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What a bunch of worthless weirdos on this thread.

Curious what makes you say this? People voting with their feet or dollars is common. Is there a real reason or just bc you like DT?

I'm not a Trump fan, but I don't see any real evidence of any significant changes except for performers voluntarily cancelling their own shows.
Its over reaction.
And previously, the KC was primarily run by those that supported Democrats.
I'm guessing you were A OK with that?

You knew that was a lie when you typed it and hit submit. The KC has always been nonpartisan, appointed by both Democrats and Republicans alike. PP what is the point of posting lies on an anonymous board. The board is appointed to six-year-terms that overlap. It has been that way from 1971 until 2025. Even the Kennedy Center honorees have been bipartisan and crossed party lines. It will be interested to see who the honorees are the next four years. All Magats and billionaire donors, no doubt.

DP. The board is still bipartisan. Calm down.
https://www.kennedy-center.org/about-us/leadership/trustees/

It is not. The First Ladies are honorary and still listed, but that’s just a ceremonial thing. You’re wrong.

Oh! So, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, Sheldon Whitehouse, Mark Warner, Chris Van Hollen, Hakeem Jeffries, and many more are just "honorary"? No. You're wrong. Ex Officio members can still vote.