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Pop go the Honors
Washington Post ^ | 7/24/2015 | Philip Kennicott

Posted on 07/24/2015 10:28:37 AM PDT by Borges

The recipients of the first Kennedy Center Honors in 1978 were beyond stellar. They were legends, household names and artists with enormous influence and still unfolding historical impact. Marian Anderson’s 1939 performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial was a powerful and dignified early step on the march to African American civil rights; George Balanchine was the most important choreographer working in the United States, with an unparalleled legacy of work; Richard Rodgers wrote every beloved song that George Gershwin didn’t; prominent ballet stars have called Fred Astaire the greatest dancer of the century; and Arthur Rubenstein defined the aristocratic piano tradition for generations.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: kennedycenterhonors
It's sad what this honor has become.
1 posted on 07/24/2015 10:28:37 AM PDT by Borges
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To: Borges

“Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life”.

-Oscar Wilde


2 posted on 07/24/2015 10:31:57 AM PDT by P.O.E. (Pray for America)
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To: Borges

Not nearly as sad as the Nobel Peace Prize! That has become the laughing stock of the world.


3 posted on 07/24/2015 10:38:39 AM PDT by BatGuano (You don't think I'd go into combat with loose change in my pocket, do ya?)
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To: Borges

I’m not sure you can blame the Kennedy Center. Those were the days of great artists, actors, singers, and dancers. Great theater, great ballet, great movies.

And where are the great stars now?


4 posted on 07/24/2015 10:41:16 AM PDT by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: Cicero

They just gave it to the Eagles!


5 posted on 07/24/2015 10:48:01 AM PDT by Borges
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To: Borges
America no longer produces anyone like Leontyne Price, George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, Gene Kelly, John Wayne, etc.

There are no titans in Arts and Entertainment anymore, only midgets. America worships the no-talents of our generation.

6 posted on 07/24/2015 12:19:53 PM PDT by Dr. Thorne (The night is far spent, the day is at hand.- Romans 13:12)
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To: Dr. Thorne

Oh America produces tons of amazing talent. They’re just not allowed access to the mainstream entertainment industry.


7 posted on 07/24/2015 12:21:18 PM PDT by The Toll
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To: Borges

bump


8 posted on 07/25/2015 10:22:02 AM PDT by EveningStar
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