KC Spotlight: Discover the cutting-edge of art with DIRECT CURRENT

Plus a special offer for Don Carlo! | [View in browser.]( | [Forward this email.]( [The Kennedy Center]( [The Kennedy Center]( [Facebook]( Plug into the future with our celebration of contemporary culture, or embrace the past with Verdi's grand opera. [American Ballet Theatre]( [DIRECT CURRENT]( Focusing on new works, interdisciplinary creations, and innovation, this new spring showcase features some of the most original voices in American arts today. Begins Monday! [Learn More]( [Washington National Opera: Don Carlo]( [Washington National Opera: Don Carlo]( Family ties fray and unravel in this spectacle of forbidden passion, political intrigue, and shattering betrayal set at the height of the Spanish Empire. Begins Saturday! [Save 20% On Orchestra Seats!*]( Preview Mark Morris Dance Group's upcoming show Layla and Majnun... [Mark Morris video]( Featured deals available now... [Mark Morris Dance Group and Silkroad Ensemble: Layla and Majnun]( [Mark Morris Dance Group and Silkroad Ensemble: Layla and Majnun]( A ancient Arabian tale brought to life Mar. 22–24 [Tickets from $39*—72 Hrs Only!*]( [NSO: Mahler's Tenth Symphony]( [National Symphony Orchestra: Mahler's Tenth Symphony]( Conductor Donald Runnicles returns to lead this moving work. Mar. 1–3 [Tickets from $25!*]( [Digging Up Dessa]( [Critical Breaks Reading Series: Chasing Mehserle]( Chinaka Hodge's new play about the real-life murder of Oscar Grant Mar. 9 & 10 [Tickets from $15!*]( [Julia Wolfe's Anthracite Fields]( [Julia Wolfe's Anthracite Fields]( A multimedia exploration of coal mining’s past Mar. 13 [Buy Tickets]( [Mason Bates's Mercury Soul]( [Mason Bates's Mercury Soul]( A "classical rave" at Washington's 9:30 Club Mar. 15 [Buy Tickets]( [KC Jazz Club: Myra Melford with Snowy Egret]( [KC Jazz Club: Myra Melford with Snowy Egret]( The American avant-garde jazz pianist and composer returns with her quintet. Mar. 10 [Buy Tickets]( [The Colorado: A Documentary Film & Live Music Experience]( [The Colorado: A Documentary Film & Live Music Experience]( From filmmaker Murat Eyuboglu Mar. 18 [Buy Tickets]( [Check out the full schedule of events!]( [Mason Bates's KC Jukebox: California Mystics]( [Wild Style 35th Anniversary Film Screening, Discussion & Demo]( A celebration of Hip Hop's first movie Mar. 16 [Buy Tickets]( [New York City Ballet: 2 PROGRAMS - Works by Balanchine, Martins & Peck (MAR. 27-29) / Robbins Centennial Program (MAR. 30-APR. 1)]( [New York City Ballet: Two Programs]( Works by Balanchine, Martins & Peck / Robbins Centennial Program Mar. 27–Apr. 1 [Buy Tickets]( [Waves, all that Glows Sees]( [Waves, all that Glows Sees]( Enjoy a soothing beach adventure. Most enjoyed by age 18 months to 4 years. Mar. 24–Apr. 1 [Buy Tickets]( [National Symphony Orchestra: Verdi's Requiem]( [National Symphony Orchestra: Verdi's Requiem]( Gianandrea Noseda conducts this legendary masterpiece. Mar. 22–24 [Buy Tickets]( [August Greene]( [August Greene]( With emcee Common, pianist/composer Robert Glasper & percussionist/producer Karriem Riggins Mar. 29 [Buy Tickets]( [Waves, all that Glows Sees]( [Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends: New Worlds]( The acclaimed actor & renowned cellist feature American values in literature & music. Mar. 4 [Buy Tickets]( Get even more out of your Kennedy Center visit. [Explore the Arts]( Go behind the scenes with [Explore the Arts]( classes and more. [Millennium Stage performances]( Enjoy free daily performances on the [Millennium Stage](. [Kennedy Center tours]( Take a [free guided tour]( to learn more about our building and its history. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Subscriptions]( | [Membership]( | [Dining]( | [Gift Shops]( | [Group Sales]( | [Accessibility]( *Mention offer number "288313" by phone or at the Box Office. (202) 467-4600 | Toll-free (800) 444-1324 | Groups (202) 416-8400 For all other ticket-related customer service inquiries: Call the Advance Sales Box Office at (202) 416-8540 *20% off offer valid on orchestra seats for Washington National Opera: Don Carlo 3/3–17. *$39 offer valid on select orchestra seats for Mark Morris Dance Group and Silkroad Ensemble: Layla and Majnun on 3/22–24. Offer expires on Mar. 3 at 9 p.m. ET *$25 offer valid on orchestra seats for National Symphony Orchestra: Runnicles conducts Mahler's Tenth Symphony on 3/2. *$15 offer valid on seats for Critical Breaks Reading Series: Chasing Mehserle on 3/9 & 10. *Offer subject to availability. Not valid in combination with any other offers. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Service fees may apply. [Facebook]( You are receiving this email based on your email preferences. [Edit your email preferences.]( | [Unsubscribe.]( Please do not reply to this email. Add [info@kennedy-center.org](mailto: info@kennedy-center.org) to your address book or safe list to ensure delivery. We respect our patrons' privacy. [Read our privacy policy.]( [For questions and concerns, please contact us.]( (c) The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566 Tickets and Information (800) 444-1324 | (202) 467-4600 You are receiving this email based on your email preferences. [Edit your email preferences.]( | [Unsubscribe.]( Please do not reply to this email. Add [info@kennedy-center.org](mailto: info@kennedy-center.org) to your address book or safe list to ensure delivery. We respect our patrons' privacy. [Read our privacy policy.]( [For questions and concerns, please contact us.]( (c) The John F. Kennedy Centerfor the Performing Arts 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566 Tickets and Information (800) 444-1324 | (202) 467-4600