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In celebration of Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday, the Kennedy Center is presenting concerts honoring the American icon who changed how the world heard music. (Courtesy of Smithsonian Institution, National Portrait Gallery, Irving Penn, 1971 and printed 1984)

‘Ellington 125’ Opens Doors to Hear a D.C. Music Icon

by Brenda C. Siler March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

Britney Coleman stars as Bobbie, who tries to figure out her single life, in the North American tour of “Company,” at the Kennedy Center until March 31. (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade)

‘Company’ Still Delights in a New Look at Sondheim Musical

by Brenda C. Siler March 25, 2024March 27, 2024

Children of the Gospel is celebrating 30 years and continuing their tradition of wowing audiences with upcoming performances at the Kennedy Center and is marking 30 years with a celebratory concert at Lisner Auditorium. (Courtesy photo)

30 Years of Children of the Gospel: Upcoming Performances, Marking Milestone with Celebratory Concert

by Micha Green February 5, 2024February 7, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Solomon Dumas Khalia Campbell and Samantha Figgins in Alvin Ailey's “Revelations.” In its 65th season, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will be performing at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Feb. 6-11. (Courtesy of Paul Kolnik)

Alvin Ailey 65th Anniversary Performance: Go for the Classics, Leave with New Inspiration, Feeling Empowered

by Micha Green January 31, 2024February 1, 2024

The Kennedy Center exhibit "America's Voices Against Apartheid" pays tribute to Americans who protested apartheid. (Eden Harris/The Washington Informer)

Kennedy Center Exhibit Showcases U.S. Support for South Africa in Apartheid Era

by Eden Harris October 27, 2023October 31, 2023

Singer and composer Maxwell enjoyed a sold-out, four-night residency at the Kennedy Center. (Courtesy of Derek Baker)

Maxwell’s Electrifying Kennedy Center Residency: A Night of Music With the National Symphony Orchestra

by Brenda C. Siler October 16, 2023October 16, 2023

Anthony Brown and Group TherAPy performed for Dejay D-Nice’s Club Quarantine gospel showcase at the Kennedy Center on Oct. 8. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Kennedy Center Hosts an Expanded Edition of ‘Club Quarantine’

by Brenda C. Siler October 11, 2023October 12, 2023

DJ D-Nice is presenting the Club Quarantine Live Residency at the Kennedy Center from Oct. 6-8. (Courtesy photo)

DJ D-Nice to ‘Feed Souls’ During Kennedy Center’s Club Quarantine Live Residency

by Micha Green October 3, 2023October 3, 2023

Patti LaBelle

Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle Captivate Crowd at World AIDS Day Fete

by WI Web Staff December 2, 2022December 5, 2022

Theodore Thorpe III conducting. (Courtesy photo)

Tribute Concert to Dr. King, ‘Living the Dream …’ Coming to Kennedy Center

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor April 6, 2022April 8, 2022