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Kennedy Center board set to vote on whether to move forward with closure
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Josh Skluzacek , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Kennedy Center's management has prepared three options for the board to consider.
A decision on the future of the Kennedy Center is pending, with its board set to meet to discuss plans. The meeting follows a federal judge's block of earlier plans for a two-year closure to allow for renovations. The Kennedy Center's management has prepared three options for the board to consider.
These include a complete closure, a partial closure with limited programming, and phased closures to address infrastructure needs while maintaining programming. Further details on the options and the board's decision are available from the source. The outcome of the meeting will determine the performing arts venue's path forward.
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Category: government Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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