The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Description: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is America's National Cultural Center. Located in Washington, DC, the Kennedy Center presents the latest musical and theatrical productions, jazz concerts, family performances, and a free performance every day at 6pm on the Millennium Stage.

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Peter Schickele
Detailed biography from the Kennedy Center examines his background and education and deals with both serious and humorous output.
http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/index.cfm?fuseaction=showIndividual&entity_id=9468&source_type=A
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The Kennedy Center Honors: Virgil Thomson
Biography and portrait accompanying the Center's 1983 ceremonies. Includes analysis of his musical and writing talents and of his skill as critic and composer.
http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/index.cfm?fuseaction=showIndividual&entitY_id=3815&source_type=A
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Artsedge: What is Jazz?
Excerpts from Billy Taylor's lectures at the Kennedy Center.
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/cuesheet/pdf/whatisjazz.pdf
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National Symphony Orchestra
Based at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Online ticketing.
http://www.kennedy-center.org/nso
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Kennedy Center: Count Basie
Biographical page for the band leader, recipient of Kennedy Center Honors in 1981, details his early years.
http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/index.cfm?fuseaction=showIndividual&entitY_id=3694&source_type=A
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Kennedy Center Millennium Stage: Original Dixieland Jazz Band
Video of the band's performance at the center in 2002.
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/artist_detail.cfm?artist_id=ORIGDIXJAZ
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Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead
Program at the Kennedy Center named for Carter, identifies outstanding, emerging artists. Link to Real Player interviews about Carter, her influence and contribution to jazz.
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/jazz/jazzahead/
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Kennedy Center Millennium Stage: About the Artist
John Barrowman, appearing in the Sondheim Celebration as Robert in Company, performs songs from the Broadway canon. Real Player required for this sixty minute video file.
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/artist_detail.cfm?artist_id=JOHNBARROW
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Kennedy Center Honors Lena Horne
Detailed biography of the artist.
http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/index.cfm?fuseaction=showIndividual&entity_id=3743&source_type=A
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Kennedy Center Honors, The
On December 3, 2006, the Kennedy Center will honor Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber for his lifetime of contributions to the arts and American culture.
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/specialevents/honors/home.html
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