John Adams at the Library of Congress: Reads from his Autobiography
This event is NOT taking place at the Kennedy Center
- Fri., May 14, 2010, 12:00 PM
- Library of Congress
- Approx. 2 hours
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NOTE: This event is NOT at the Kennedy Center.
Venue: Whittall Pavilion, Library of Congress Jefferson Building, 10 First Street, SE
Date: Friday, May 14, at 12 p.m.
In conjunction with his appearances with the National Symphony Orchestra, Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer John Adams will read from his autobiography, Hallelujah Junction, in a special noontime event at the Library of Congress on May 14, 2010. The reading will be followed by a brief question and answer session.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
No tickets are required, and seating will be first-come, first-served.
For more information, please visit http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2010/10-096.html.
Artists
John Adams
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