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Suzanne Farrell's Notes from the Ballet

Read Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor for Ballet Suzanne Farrell's personal commentary on the upcoming engagements of Mariinsky Ballet's Don Quixote and American Ballet Theatre's Swan Lake.

Video: Michael M. Kaiser Discusses Arts Crisis on CNN

Kennedy Center President Michael M. Kaiser discussed the challenges facing arts organizations in a troubled economy on CNN. His new arts management book, The Art of the Turnaround, is available in the Kennedy Center Gift Shops.

Jazz Legends Salute Benny Golson

On the eve of his 80th birthday, tenor saxman Benny Golson is joined by three other Kennedy Center Living Jazz Legends—bassists Ron Carter and Curtis Fuller and vocalist Al Jarreau—for an all-star concert hosted by actor Danny Glover.

Gift Shop: 'Don Quixote' on DVD

This performance by the Kirov Ballet (now Mariinsky) has been hailed as one of the greatest large cast ballet productions ever recorded on film. The joyous Petipa and Gorsky choreography make it a thrilling visual treat.

ARABESQUE: Arts of the Arab World

February 23-March 15, 2009, the Kennedy Center celebrates the arts and culture of the Arab World with some 800 artists from 22 Arabic-speaking countries in performances of music, theater, and dance, plus exhibitions, film, literary discussions, and much more.