NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsSeptember 15, 2026Miami-Dade County
Kennedy Center board votes to close performing arts venue following court ruling on building name
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The Kennedy Center board voted on Tuesday to close most of the performing arts venue following a federal judge's ruling that blocked the institution from returning Donald Trump's name to the building.
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The closure of the Kennedy Center affects visitors, staff, and scheduled performances at the federal performing arts venue following a legal dispute over the building's naming.
Key Facts
- The Kennedy Center board voted on Tuesday to close most of the performing arts venue.
- The vote occurred hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning Donald Trump's name to the building.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationJustice Department“Appealed the federal ruling”PersonBrian Ballard“Kennedy Center board member”OrganizationTrump Kennedy Center Fund“Endowment fund”OrganizationKennedy Center“Performing arts venue”PersonDavis Ingle“White House spokesman”PersonJoyce Beatty“U.S. Representative from Ohio”PersonDonald Trump“Kennedy Center chairman and President”PersonChristopher Cooper“U.S. District Judge”