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

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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 Alison Krauss, Bruce Hornsby, and Neko Case 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

Eli and Edythe Broad
Distinguished Philanthropists

Gary Sinise
Citizen Artist

Mavis Staples

Alison Krauss

Bruce Hornsby

Neko Case