Kennedy Center: Special Events for Members

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See pictures of the Kennedy Center's most recent Special Events!

As a benefit of Kennedy Center Membership and Circles Membership, Special Events provide members with opportunities to meet the Kennedy Center's most respected and talented performers. Members receive invitations to these events according to their level of giving and have the opportunity to attend many Special Events each year. Cast Parties, National Symphony Orchestra working rehearsals, Meet Me At The Kennedy Center events, Meet the Orchestra receptions, backstage tours, Artist Insider Events, and ballet dress rehearsals are just some of the Special Events available each year to Kennedy Center Members. Click on the links below to view photos of the Center's most recent Special Events.

Cast Parties:
A benefit of Circles Membership, Cast Parties are magnificent events that bring members and performers together in a festive setting. Following an evening's performance, Circles members attend a reception in honor of the cast and company at which they can mingle freely with cast members. Eminent guests, elegant decorations, and delicious hors d'oeuvres make every Cast Party a night to remember.

Billy Taylor's 80th Birthday Jan. 20, 2002
Copenhagen March 19, 2002
Ballet Austin's A Midsummer Night's Dream Jan. 4, 2002
Kiss Me, Kate July 7, 2002
The Nutcracker Dec. 15, 2001/2002
Sunday in the Park With George June 1, 2002

Meet Me at the Kennedy Center:
Started in 1986, Meet Me at the Kennedy Center has helped build participation in Kennedy Center Membership and The Circles by enabling members to meet the Center's most outstanding artists in a personal setting. At each Meet Me event, members observe an interview with a featured artist. Afterward, they may engage in a question-and-answer session during which they ask the artist their own questions.

Meet Judith Light March 9, 2002
Company May 23, 2002

Dinner with the Artists:
Twice a year, members at the Producers' Circle and higher can enjoy an intimate meal with prominent guest artists discussing their craft and answering your questions. Come and enjoy these special evenings and learn more about the artists and art forms you love.

Judith Jamison May 5, 2000
Marvin Hamlisch Oct. 18, 2002
Edward Villella June 1, 2001
Alicia Alonso Nov. 20, 2001
Arthur Mitchell - Coming soon

Member Events:
The Kennedy Center offers an array of benefits to its members, depending on their level of membership. The Kennedy Center provides an annual Ballet Tea and Dress Rehearsal for members at the Donor level or higher. The Ballet Tea is an extremely popular event with donors. By having the opportunity to observe an official dress rehearsal, donors see what goes on behind the scenes.

Royal Ballet Tea & Dress Rehearsal June 8, 2001

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