Tour Inside John F. Kennedy Center

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[{"selector":"#anim-1f3c0cca-8cae-4f92-9d39-2bb9f83d47a9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bb0404ec-1559-4a11-bdb9-75a63309a3bf","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5ee8dddf-fa6b-43eb-8826-b732ccac3e11","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 178.71233%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Edward Durell Stone designed the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a sizable cultural complex with six stages overall that debuted in Washington, D.C. in 1971. Image Source : Google john f kennedy center for performing arts, john f kennedy center, kennedy center for the performing arts, ifk center, ifk center for performing arts, john f kennedy theater, the kennedy center for the arts, the john f kennedy center, john f kennedy performing arts, john kennedy center, if kennedy center, jfk kennedy center, john f kennedy center for the performing arts j., john kennedy center for the performing arts,

[{"selector":"#anim-dcf130c8-4182-45ab-8f40-8caafb4851a4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ce751c13-956f-4258-b2b7-59dc7b67cab9","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e3ffd338-d287-4b85-99ee-4d2f7890520f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 271.54887%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The structure uses the decorative facade screens for which the architect is renowned. Image Source : Google john f kennedy center for performing arts, john f kennedy center, kennedy center for the performing arts, ifk center, ifk center for performing arts, john f kennedy theater, the kennedy center for the arts, the john f kennedy center, john f kennedy performing arts, john kennedy center, if kennedy center, jfk kennedy center, john f kennedy center for the performing arts j., john kennedy center for the performing arts,

[{"selector":"#anim-6580d3ad-5b4f-4c12-b6b8-3c914ad922d6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8293784c-2f8e-465b-8851-04d29ec8e2ba","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-78444eb6-c3dc-48b4-a59b-90f9f1f3e95b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 147.98425%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] It is covered with marble. The Grand Foyer, which faces the Potomac River, is where visitors enter the building's three principal theatres. Image Source : Google john f kennedy center for performing arts, john f kennedy center, kennedy center for the performing arts, ifk center, ifk center for performing arts, john f kennedy theater, the kennedy center for the arts, the john f kennedy center, john f kennedy performing arts, john kennedy center, if kennedy center, jfk kennedy center, john f kennedy center for the performing arts j., john kennedy center for the performing arts,

[{"selector":"#anim-19a047fc-48d9-4449-a6ce-695fcde18f58 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-58248b91-2a60-4478-a911-40751f4b59d3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-804aaaff-240a-41f5-8584-935c3a868d98","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 220.65964%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The largest auditorium, the Concert Hall, has been named a national monument. Image Source : Google john f kennedy center for performing arts, john f kennedy center, kennedy center for the performing arts, ifk center, ifk center for performing arts, john f kennedy theater, the kennedy center for the arts, the john f kennedy center, john f kennedy performing arts, john kennedy center, if kennedy center, jfk kennedy center, john f kennedy center for the performing arts j., john kennedy center for the performing arts,

[{"selector":"#anim-12bdc7bf-4285-4dc1-8be5-7504ed6dc7dd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4613c579-8b78-487d-865f-5db3efed7fbd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1167d202-7ab0-4d36-be40-7f28cce1ad40","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 195.84860%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Its acoustics are praised for being superb, and many people adore its embossed ceiling and crystal chandeliers. Image Source : Google john f kennedy center for performing arts, john f kennedy center, kennedy center for the performing arts, ifk center, ifk center for performing arts, john f kennedy theater, the kennedy center for the arts, the john f kennedy center, john f kennedy performing arts, john kennedy center, if kennedy center, jfk kennedy center, john f kennedy center for the performing arts j., john kennedy center for the performing arts,

[{"selector":"#anim-e01102c4-5f4a-42e7-9aac-bfc14e3e4c3f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-847fa216-cb47-4ed5-be3d-e34506b044ad","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1f5c2c91-1304-43a0-9685-cff9c3c07123","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 172.42799%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The building was renamed as a "living tribute" to the dead president John F. Kennedy, the first American leader to take a direct interest in supporting the performing arts. Image Source : Google john f kennedy center for performing arts, john f kennedy center, kennedy center for the performing arts, ifk center, ifk center for performing arts, john f kennedy theater, the kennedy center for the arts, the john f kennedy center, john f kennedy performing arts, john kennedy center, if kennedy center, jfk kennedy center, john f kennedy center for the performing arts j., john kennedy center for the performing arts,

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