Kennedy Center board weighs closure vs. renovation options; no new programming scheduled
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Steven Portnoy
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The Kennedy Center's leadership is still evaluating whether to close for a full-scale renovation or remain open during construction, following a federal judge's ruling last month that blocked the planned closure. No further programming has been scheduled at this time. The update was provided in a late Friday filing to the judge who issued the ruling blocking the closure and ordering the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the performing arts center.
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· 3 pulledThe leadership of the Kennedy Center says it is still considering closing for a full-scale renovation as it weighs a range of options, including staying open while construction proceeds.
But for the moment, officials say no further programming has been scheduled.
The update on the Kennedy Center's plans came in a late Friday filing to the federal judge who last month blocked the planned closure.
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