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Inside the Kennedy Center: How a National Stage Is Built

Date: March 12, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

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DOROT (Manhattan)

171 W 85th Street
New York City, NY 10024

Event Type: Art, Books, and Culture

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The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts stands as a tribute to President Kennedy’s vision for the arts as a vital force in civic life. In this engaging lecture, Sheldon Schwartz—former Executive Director of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company and former Program Director of the Center—offers a concise history of its political and financial origins and artistic ambitions, exploring how programming reflects artistic vision, community engagement, critical response and funding realities.

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