On Tuesday, June 19, Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs Ann Stock will launch Center StageSM at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Center Stage is a cultural diplomacy initiative that brings performing artists from Haiti, Indonesia, and Pakistan to the United States to engage American audiences in 60 medium and small-sized towns and cities.
The first wave of performing artists will include two music groups from Pakistan. Singer-songwriter Arieb Azhar and the rock band noori will travel to the United States and participate in a range of activities, such as performances, workshops, discussions, artist-to-artist exchanges, and community gatherings. For more information, click here. This concert, which begins at 6:00 p.m., is free and open to the public.
Press Logistics for Center Stage:
The Millenium Stage performance begins at 6:00 p.m.
Media Contacts:
Katie Leasor leasork@state.gov
Emily Krahn at erkrahn@kennedy-center.org
