The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC is housed in the building known as John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, often referred to more simply as the Kennedy Center. The performing arts center opened in 1971 and is situated on a picturesque spot along the Potomac River, which is adjacent to the Watergate complex. Today, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosts the noted Kennedy Center Honors program as well as thousands of performances each year that range from theater and dance to jazz, folk music and ballet. To learn more about the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, visit www.kennedy-center.org/.
Kennedy Center Hotel -
Discover the ideal accommodations near the Kennedy Center at the Melrose Hotel, which is located just steps away from the famed venue. Enjoy world-class performances and stylish boutique hotel comforts, including fine dining at Landmark Restaurant, relaxing cocktails at the Library Bar, executive business center, elegant meeting facilities, high-speed internet access throughout the hotel, dry cleaning services, 24-hour room service, valet parking, fitness center and multi-lingual staff.
Kennedy Center Performances -
Washington, DC's Kennedy Center ranks as the nation's most visited performing arts facility. Millions of people go to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts each year to experience some of the world's finest performers from the worlds of theater, music, multi-media and dance. In addition, the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC also plays host to numerous radio specials and television broadcasts throughout the year such as the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which are enjoyed by more than 20 million viewers and listeners. The program most closely identified with the center is its namesake, the Kennedy Center Honors. The Kennedy Center Honors recognizes five artists or artistic groups per year for their contribution to American culture. The recipients are selected by a board of trustees at the Kennedy Center. To learn more about performances and view a schedule of events, visit www.kennedy-center.org/calendar.
National Symphony Orchestra at Kennedy Center -
The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) holds its regular season concerts at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and is the artistic affiliate of the Kennedy Center, a distinction it has held since 1987. The National Symphony Orchestra has commissioned and collaborated on hundreds of works, including Michael Daughtery's UFO, William Bolcolm's Sixth Symphony, RiverRun by Stephen Albert, and StringMusic by Morton Gould. The National Symphony Orchestra Performances presents many special events for younger audiences and families, including the well-loved "Teddy Bear Concerts," which encourages young kids to bring their along a stuffed animal. To learn more about the National Symphony Orchestra, visit www.kennedy-center.org/nso/.
