The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture . The Honors have been presented annually since 1978 in Kennedy Center Opera House.
The Honors were created by George Stevens, Jr. and the late Nick Vanoff ; as of 2010, Stevens remains involved as producer and co-writer for the Honors Gala. From 1978 until 2002, the ceremony was hosted by Caroline Kennedy . It is also one of two holiday specials from Stevens' production company (the other being Christmas in Washington ).
History Selection process The events Recipients 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s Those not honored Criticism Perhaps the Kennedy Center Honors should just be laughed off as Washington's own philistine answer to Hollywood's Golden Globes , and let it go at that. But in a country that honors culture so rarely, this annual presentation of lifetime achievement awards is by default a big deal. It's the only national event celebrating the performing arts as distinct from show business. Yet it has fallen so far in esteem even within the arts community that A-list performers are more likely to show up on the Honors' various committee lists than on stage or even in the audience at the gala. See also References^ Kennedy Center , accessed September 6, 2011
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