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Sunday, May 6, 2018
An Evening with
Mavis Staples
and special guests
Featuring the presentation of the
Award for the Human Spirit
Citizen Artist
Gary Sinise
Distinguished Philanthropists
Eli and Edythe Broad
Event Chairs
Frances and Craig Lindner
RSVP for a package and access to an exclusive offer to Hamilton on July 25!
From her first recording in 1954 at age 13 to receiving the Kennedy Center Honors in 2016, Mavis Staples has led a genre-defying career yielding hit after hit at the top of the charts. Join Mavis as she curates an evening of music alongside bluegrass star Alison Krauss and other guests to be announced some of her favorite collaborators at the Kennedy Center Spring Gala on Sunday, May 6!
The Gala begins with cocktails overlooking the Potomac River followed by an elegant dinner. Mavis’ one-night-only performance will begin at 8pm in the Concert Hall, and Gala attendees will be invited to dance the night away along with the cast at the ‘Til Midnight Party after the show!
New this year
Spring Gala table buyers will receive a special perk! Sponsors at the Silver level and above will receive an invitation to the July 25 performance of Hamilton at the Kennedy Center. If that weren’t enough, guests are also invited to attend a free post-show party with cocktails and dancing! See the registration form for more information.
The Spring Gala provides critical funding to support the Kennedy Center's many artistic performances, local and national arts education initiatives, and outreach activities available throughout the year to patrons, students, and families across the country. We hope you will join us on May 6 for this not-to-be-missed event!
Watch Mavis Staples at the Kennedy Center Honors
Kennedy Center Award for the Human Spirit
The Spring Gala will feature the third annual presentation of the Kennedy Center Award for the Human Spirit, recognizing two awardees who have had an enduring impact on the advancement of arts and culture: a Citizen Artist for his or her creative use of the arts and arts education to advance and enrich community life at the local, state, or national level; and a Distinguished Philanthropist for his or her commitment to personal advocacy and philanthropy in the performing arts. Join us as we honor the accomplishments of Citizen Artist Gary Sinise and Distinguished Philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad.
Eli and Edythe BroadDistinguished Philanthropists
Gary SiniseCitizen Artist
Cast
Mavis Staples
Alison KraussRSVP Today
Looking for Packages and Sponsorships?
Print the form and mail it in:
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- Call:
- (202) 416-8338
- Fax:
- (202) 416-8325
- E-mail:
- springgala@kennedy-center.org
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- Sunday, May 6, 2018
The Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C. - 5:00pm — Cocktail Reception, River Terrace
- 6:00pm — Dinner, Roof Terrace Level
- 8:00pm — Performance, Concert Hall
- 10:00pm — 'Til Midnight Party, Nations Gallery
The Kennedy Center Spring Gala Premier Sponsor 