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Papo Vázquez Pirates Troubadours (Puerto Rico/U.S.)

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Claudia Acuña (Chile): Homage to Violeta Parra

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WNO presents The Flying Dutchman

Description: Francesca Zambello discusses WNO's Wagner revival with Grammy winner Eric Owens.

Groundbreaking Ceremony

Highlights from the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Kennedy Center's expansion project with Vice President Joe Biden.

IBERIAN SUITE: global arts remix

The Kennedy Center presents a major international festival celebrating the cultures of Spain and Portugal.

NSO In Your Neighborhood 2015

NSO visits the vibrant Brookland and NoMa areas of Washington, D.C.

The Russian Lounge

A behind-the-scenes look at the construction of The Kennedy Center's stunning new Russian Lounge.

NYCB's Everywhere We Go

Peck's ballet features 25 dancers in a nine-part exploration of Sufjan Stevens' cinematic score.

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• New & Noteworthy
  2015-2016 Season Announced

  The Kennedy Center's 2015-2016 season includes new artist-curated series, Broadway's best theater, world-class ballet and dance companies, rising jazz stars and legends, classical and chamber music, opera, performances for young audiences, and more.

  

• New & Noteworthy
  Kennedy Center News Now Online

  Kennedy Center News is now available to read online! The March-April issue features the international festival IBERIAN SUITE: global arts remix, American Ballet Theatre and New York City Ballet, chamber music and family performances, and more.

  

• New & Noteworthy
  Kennedy Center Expansion Project

  The Kennedy Center Expansion Project, designed by Steven Holl Architects, will create a place where the community can engage and interact with artists in flexible indoor and outdoor spaces.