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 2022_DC_Kennedy_Imagining_220630 | 61 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Event: Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting Film Screening
Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting Film Screening
REACH Lawn GA
Outdoor screening of Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting. This documentary that examines the movement that is ending the use of Native American names, logos, and mascots in the... |
| 2017_DC_Kennedy_JFK100Ev | 16 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Event: JFK 100 Celebration Setup |
| 2023_DC_Kennedy_Wire_230409 | 33 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Event: RiverRun Festival Film Screening: Man on Wire and Q&A with Philippe Petit
RiverRun Festival Film Screening: Man on Wire and Q&A with Philippe Petit
Following a screening of Man on Wire, legendary French high-wire artist Philippe Petit, whose incredible feats include tight-rope walks across Niagara Falls and between the towers of Notre Dame Cathedral, will relate his... |
| 2005_DC_Honors_051204 | 72 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Kennedy Center Honors (2005)
The 28th Annual Kennedy Center Honors with Tony Bennett (singer), Suzanne Farrell (dancer and teacher), Julie Harris (actress), Robert Redford (actor, director and producer), and Tina Turner (singer). However, you're going to see lots of other people like Paul Newman, Bo Derek, Sandra Day O'Connor,... |
| 2006_DC_Honors_061203 | 76 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Kennedy Center Honors (2006)
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the selection of the individuals who will receive the Kennedy Center Honors of 2006. Recipients to be honored at the 29th annual national celebration of the arts are: musical theater composer and producer Andrew Lloyd Webber; conductor Zubin... |
| 2007_DC_Honors_071202 | 82 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Kennedy Center Honors (2007)
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces its selection of individuals to receive the Kennedy Center Honors Award for 2007. Recipients to be honored at the 30th annual national celebration of the arts are: pianist Leon Fleisher, actor and writer Steve Martin, singer Diana Ross, film... |
| 2008_DC_Honors_081207 | 76 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Kennedy Center Honors (2008)
Morgan Freeman, George Jones, Barbra Streisand, Twyla Tharp, and Pete Townshend & Roger Daltrey To Receive 31st Annual Kennedy Center Honors
Washington, D.C.—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the selection of the individuals who will receive the Kennedy Center Honors of... |
| 2009_DC_Honors_091206 | 220 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Kennedy Center Honors (2009)
Pictured here include Laura Dern, Cal Ripken Jr., Lynda Carter, Robert Altman, Bob Schieffer, William Daley, Katie Couric, Brian Williams, Harold Evans, Tina Brown, Charles Overby, Vernon Jordan, Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Carl Reiner, Nancy Pelosi, Gary Locke, Melissa Etheridge, Adrian Fenty, Newt... |
| 2010_DC_Honors_101205 | 128 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Kennedy Center Honors (2010)
Receiving this year's Kennedy Center Honors are television host Oprah Winfrey, musicians Paul McCartney and Merle Haggard, dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones and lyricist Jerry Herman. The honorees will be saluted during a Dec. 5 all-star gala and sold-out performance at the Kennedy Center (which... |
| 2011_DC_Honors_111204 | 133 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Kennedy Center Honors (2011)
People photographed in sequence : Cal Ripken Jr., Lynda Carter, Carol Schwartz, Barbara Mikulski, Ken Salazar, Les Moonves, Julie Chen, Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki, Sonny Rollins, Rahm Emanuel, Vernon Jordan, Neil Diamond, Glenn Close, Norman Mineta, Robert DeNiro, Barbara Cook, Alan Greenspan, Andrea... |
| 2012_DC_Honors_121202 | 126 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Kennedy Center Honors (2012)
Folks photographed here: Mary Hart, Lynda Carter, Cal Ripken Jr., Julie Chen, Les Moonves, Carol Schwartz, Vernon Jordan, Tina Fey, Nancy Pelosi, David Gregory, Leon Panetta, Bret Baier, William Cohen, Natalia Makaorva, Dustin Hoffman, Ray Romano, David Letterman, David Rubenstein, Nancy Wilson, Jimmy... |
| 2013_DC_Honors_131208 | 107 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Kennedy Center Honors (2013)
Martina Arroyo, Herbie Hancock, Billy Joel, Shirley Maclaine & Carlos Santana Will Receive 36th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
Gala will be broadcast on CBS on December 29, 2013 at 9:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced the selection of the five... |
| 2014_DC_Honors_141207 | 188 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Kennedy Center Honors (2014)
Pictured include: Philip Bailey (Earth Wind and Fire), Martin Short, Lynda Carter (w/Robert Altman), Julie Chen, Ken Salazar, ???, Sam Moore (of Sam and Dave), Jane Harman, Charlie Rose, Nancy Pelosi, Jane Lynch, Meryl Streep, Patricia McBride, Tom Hanks, Al Green, Terry McAuliffe, Mavis Staples, George... |
| 2015_DC_Honors_151206 | 223 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Kennedy Center Honors (2015)
Folks here include: Niara Iman (Miss District of Columbia Teen USA 2015), Jane Harman (Woodrow Wilson Center), Susan Collins, Patrick Leahy, Norah O'Donnell and Geoff Tracy ("Chef Geoff"), James Billington, ???, Lynda Carter, Robert Altman, Ken Salazar, Mark Warner, Vernon Jordan, Carol Schwartz, Julie... |
| 2016_DC_Honors_161204 | 154 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Kennedy Center Honors (2016)
Folks shown here are: Sam Moore (of Sam and Dave), Cal Ripken Jr., ???, Lynda Carter, Robert Altman, ???, Gayle King, Albert Small, Carol Schwartz, Patrick Leahy, Bob Seger, Robert Kennedy Smith, Nancy Pelosi, Gabriella Anwar, Chris O'Donnell, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Michele Lee, Vernon Jordan, Yo-Yo Ma,... |
| 2017_DC_Honors_171203 | 137 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Kennedy Center Honors (2017)
Folks pictured here: Leona Lewis, David Rubenstein, Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, LL Cool J, Jon Secada, Anthony Anderson, Emily Estefan, ???, Julie Chen, Leslie Moonves, Norman Lear, Mark Warner, Edward Villella, Herbie Hancock, Busta Rhymes, Black Thought and Questlove (both members of The Roots),... |
| 2018_DC_Honors_181202 | 276 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Kennedy Center Honors (2018)
Folks here include: (Rehearsal) Amanda Seyfried, Melissa Peterman (Barbara Jean on "Reba"), Charles Kelley (from Lady Antebellum), Bobby Bones ("Dancing with the Stars"), Christopher Neal Jackson ("Hamilton" and "Bull"), Emilio Estefan, Christopher Neal Jackson, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Lovano, Esperanza... |
| 2019_DC_Honors_191208 | 164 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Kennedy Center Honors (2019)
Celebrate the 2019 Honorees
Earth, Wind & Fire, Sally Field, Linda Ronstadt, Sesame Street, and Michael Tilson Thomas
42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors To Celebrate Honorees' Profound Artistic Impact
Folks shown here include:
Christopher Jackson ("Hamilton"), Jonas Brothers, Debra Winger, David... |
| 2022_DC_Honors_221204 | 287 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Kennedy Center Honors (2022)
45th Kennedy Center Honors Slate Announced
George Clooney, Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, Tania León, and U2.
Lots of people were missed but pics here include: Patrick Leahy, Sam Moore (of Sam and Dave), Amy Klobuchar, Joseph P. Kennedy III, Brandi Carlile, Joseph P. Kennedy III, Laurence Fishburne, Roy... |
| 2023_DC_Kennedy_Honors_231203 | 208 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Kennedy Center Honors (2023)
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has selected the 46th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements: actor and comedian Billy Crystal; acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming; British singer-songwriter producer, and member of the Bee Gees, Barry Gibb; rapper, singer, and actress Queen Latifah;... |
| 2002_DC_Newhart_021029 | 28 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2002 -- Bob Newhart)
Bob Newhart was the fifth recipient of the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize. While you weren't allowed to take photos during the event, I hung around to see the comings and goings and took a variety of backs of heads, hand shots, etc... People you'll see here are Tim Conway, the Smothers Brothers, Jane... |
| 2003_DC_Tomlin_031026 | 14 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2003 -- Lily Tomlin)
Lily Tomlin received the sixth annual "Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor" this year. (Previously, I've seen Carl Reiner and Bob Newhart get the prizes.) Lily was born in Detroit and made her start in TV in 1966. In 1969, she made it big when she joined the cast of Laugh-In. She's won... |
| 2005_DC_Martin_051023 | 26 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2005 -- Steve Martin)
The Kennedy Center awarded the eighth annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Steve Martin. The award, named to honor one of America's--and the world's--greatest humorists, featured a star-studded ceremony that was taped for broadcast nationwide at a later date.
Steve Martin, a Renaissance... |
| 2006_DC_Simon_061015 | 19 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2006 -- Neil Simon)
Mark Twain prize to Neil Simon: The Kennedy Center will award the ninth annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Neil Simon, one of America's--and the world's--greatest humorists. In a show filled with fun and laughter, a star-studded lineup will honor Simon, including Jason Alexander, Christina... |
| 2007_DC_Crystal_071011 | 21 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2007 -- Billy Crystal)
The Kennedy Center will award the tenth annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Billy Crystal, one of America's foremost humorists and humanitarians. In a show filled with fun and laughter, a star-studded lineup will honor Crystal, including Bob Costas, Robert De Niro, Jimmy Fallon, Whoopi... |
| 2008_DC_Carlin_081110 | 27 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2008 -- George Carlin's memory)
Celebrating George Carlin: The Kennedy Center will posthumously award the eleventh annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to the late George Carlin, one of America's foremost humorists. A star-studded lineup, including Richard Belzer, Lewis Black, Margaret Cho, Ben E. King, Denis Leary, Bill Maher,... |
| 2009_DC_Cosby_091026 | 74 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2009 -- Bill Cosby)
Bill Cosby will be feted by an all-star roster of talent when he receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center on Oct. 26. Among those saluting the multi-talented Cosby will be fellow comedians Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Sinbad and Dick Gregory. Wynton Marsalis and Willie... |
| 2010_DC_Fey_101109 | 33 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2010 -- Tina Fey)
The Kennedy Center will present the 13th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Tina Fey on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 8 p.m. The award, named to honor one of America's - and the world's – greatest humorists, will feature a lineup of the biggest names in comedy, and will be taped for television... |
| 2011_DC_Ferrell_111023 | 19 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2011 -- Will Ferrell)
Pictured here are Jack Black, Andy Samberg, Paul Rudd, William Daley, Ed Asner, Conan O'Brien, and Will Ferrell.
Will Ferrell: 2011 Mark Twain Prize Recipient
The Kennedy Center will present the 14th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Will Ferrell on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 7:30... |
| 2012_DC_DeGeneres_121022 | 41 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2012 -- Ellen DeGeneres)
The 15th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
A lineup of top entertainers including Kristin Chenoweth, Steve Harvey, Sean Hayes, Jimmy Kimmel, John Krasinski, John Leguizamo, Jane Lynch, Jason Mraz, Lily Tomlin, Loudon Wainwright III and others will salute Ellen DeGeneres at the 15th Annual... |
| 2013_DC_Burnett_131020 | 71 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2013 -- Carol Burnett)
Carol Burnett, the award-winning actress, comedian and Broadway performer, has been chosen by the Kennedy Center for the 2013 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
She is the first woman to win both the Mark Twain Prize and the Kennedy Center Honors, which she won in 2003. The 80 year-old is best known... |
| 2014_DC_Leno_141019 | 64 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2014 -- Jay Leno)
Recently retired “Tonight Show” host and longtime stand-up club comedian Jay Leno will receive the Kennedy Center’s 2014 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Leno, 64, is best known for hosting the “The Tonight Show” for 22 years. He left the most hallowed desk in late-night TV barely four months ago,... |
| 2015_DC_Murphy_151018 | 60 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2015 -- Eddie Murphy)
Folks pictured here include Sam Moore (of Sam and Dave), Kevin Nealon, David Rubenstein, Jay Pharoah, Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes), Sam Moore (again), George Schlatter, Bruce Vilanch, Joe Piscopo, ???, Trevor Noah, Brittany Howard (again), Dick Gregory, Kathy Griffin, Tracy Morgan, Dave Chappelle,... |
| 2016_DC_Murray_161023 | 40 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2016 -- Bill Murray)
On Sunday, October 23, 2016, an outstanding lineup of entertainers will gather in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Bill Murray, recipient of the 19th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world's greatest humorists, will be given at a gala... |
| 2017_DC_Letterman_171022 | 46 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2017 -- David Letterman)
The 20th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: David Letterman
At a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy, the Kennedy Center presents the 20th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to David Letterman. This year's ceremony marks the 20th consecutive year that the... |
| 2018_DC_Dreyfus_181021 | 38 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2018 -- Julia Louis-Dreyfus)
21st Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor celebrating Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Sunday, October 21, 2018 8:00 PM
An outstanding lineup of entertainers will gather in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Julia Louis-Dreyfus, recipient of the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
At a... |
| 2019_DC_Chappelle_191027 | 135 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2019 -- Dave Chappelle)
Folks shown here include: Q-Tip, Michael Che, Colin Jost, Kenan Thompson, Aziz Ansari, David Rubenstein, Morgan Freeman, ???, Kidd O'Shea (ABC 7), Fab Five Freddie, Robert L. Johnson, ???, ???, John Legend, Neal Brennan, ??? (again), David Rubenstein (again), Jeff Ross, Common, Sarah Silverman, Aziz... |
| 2022_DC_Stewart_220424 | 66 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2022 -- Jon Stewart)
The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize Celebrating Jon Stewart
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has presented the 23rd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Jon Stewart
The Prize was awarded at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy at the Kennedy... |
| 2023_DC_Sandler_230319 | 79 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2023 -- Adam Sandler)
Seen here include Dana Carvey, Ben Stiller, Dan Bulla, Josh Breckenridge ("Into the Woods"), Chris Rock (walk-by), David Rubenstein, Stephanie Stebich (director, Smithsonian American Art Museum), Robert Smigel, Mark Warner, Bret Baier, ???, Tim Meadows, Luis Guzman, Dana Carvey (again), Steve Buscemi,... |
| 2024_03_24B_Hart | 144 | DC -- Kennedy Center -- Mark Twain Prize (2024 -- Kevin Hart)
Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Celebrating Kevin Hart
Join us on Sunday, March 24, 2024, for the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor with recipient Kevin Hart. The Award is considered one of the most prestigious in the comedic world and recognizes an... (Partially reviewed) |
| 2022_DC_Kennedy_Lanterns_220206 | 165 | DC -- Kennedy Center Reach -- Event: REACH Winter Lanterns
The REACH Winter Lanterns
The REACH glows again with the return of Winter Lanterns, a free display of approximately 100 stunning lanterns made up of 10,000 colored LED lights, all crafted by Chinese artisans.
Presented in collaboration with Kaleido Arts & Entertainment Group LLC
REACH Winter Lanterns... |
| 2019_DC_Kennedy_ReachO_190910 | 38 | DC -- Kennedy Center Reach -- Event: The Reach Opening Festival
Various folks and artwork specific to the opening. One of the artists present was Raiz Campos. We had a long discussion about the future of the Amazon rain forest and the plight of the indigenous people of Brazil.:
Graffiti Live Painting by Raiz
Watch Raiz Campos (Amazon/Brazil) create a graffiti... |