Thanks to V. for sending: “Some people last night (2/7) were braving the cold to add some decorations to the Kennedy Center.”
More projections: (more…)
Kennedy Center
photo by Olaf Zerbock
CNN reported:
“The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will close for roughly two years to allow for extensive renovations, President Donald Trump said Sunday, a move that comes as the nation’s preeminent arts institution contends with a flood of cancellations.”
Read Trump’s full announcement from Sunday: (more…)
photo by Jason Gooljar
Curious. Anyway…
From MPD:
“On Thursday, January 29, 2026, several special events will be hosted at the Trump Kennedy Center in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking: (more…)
photo by Tim Brown
“Washington National Opera, as a leader in opera, seeks to inspire, connect, and enrich our community, shape the future of opera, and illuminate the American and human experience. We tell timeless stories with programming that excites, entertains, engages, and educates. We are committed to diversity and balance – presenting classic, contemporary, and American works – to broad local, national, and international audiences.”
Big News from the Washington National Opera:
WNO-Public-Transition-Letter (PDF)
“January 10, 2026
To our friends, artists, and supporters,
As Washington National Opera begins its 70th anniversary year, the Board and staff have made the difficult decision to seek an end to our 15-year Affiliation Agreement with the Kennedy Center. We will be moving our performances to new venues as we return to operating as a fully independent entity. (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve got a question that I was hoping to get some help on, and might benefit others as well. We’ve always enjoyed going to see the NSO at the Kennedy Center, but since March we haven’t gone back. This Christmas we received some gift certificates from well meaning family members that we don’t know what to do with now. I understand that the money is already spent, but (more…)
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The White House Press Secretary writes on X:
“I have just been informed that the highly respected Board of the Kennedy Center, some of the most successful people from all parts of the world, have just voted unanimously to rename the Kennedy Center to the Trump-Kennedy Center, (more…)
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Update from a reader:
“I was told that the garden beds the willows are in are very shallow so every few years they start to die off. One was really sick and not looking great and another fell over in one of the recent storms so they went ahead and cut them all down. The were replanted a couple of years ago when one of the theater houses had finished its latest remodel. No word on if they will be replanted or if something else will be replanted in its place.”
Thanks to P. for sending this jarring sight from the Kennedy Center:
“Willow trees on the Kennedy center terrace razed: (more…)
photo by Olaf Zerbock
Ed. Note: Yesterday we spoke about the Funny Women Standup cancellation.
From the Hamilton Musical: “A statement from Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The Kennedy Center show I was excited to see tomorrow (Wednesday) has been canceled! (more…)
2700 F Street, NW. Photo by Mykl Wu
I’m told: “The pop-up ran its course. We are just very proud of to have opened up an outdoor space for friends and families to gather during the pandemic.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.