The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., is slated to close for approximately two years starting July 4 for extensive construction, revitalization, and rebuilding, according to a social media post by former President Trump. The decision to fully close the center, rather than pursue a partial construction plan, came after a year-long review by experts, according to Trump.
Trump stated that the temporary closure would "produce a much faster and higher quality result." He added that the decision, based on input from "Highly Respected Experts," aims to transform the center from a "tired, broken, and dilapidated" state, both financially and structurally, into a "World Class" facility.
In other news, NASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission, which could launch as early as next week. The mission will send four astronauts on a fly-by mission around the far side of the moon, potentially taking them farther into space than any humans have ever been before, approximately 250,000 miles from Earth, according to CBS News. The Artemis II mission is a test flight designed to evaluate the rocket, life-support systems, and crew controls. Mission commander Reid Wideman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Jeremy Hansen and Christina Koch have spent years training for the mission. Lead flight director Jeff Radigan anticipates unexpected challenges despite the extensive preparation.
Meanwhile, the 68th annual Grammy Awards are scheduled to broadcast live on CBS on Sun. Feb. 1, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (5 p.m. Pacific Time). The awards will also stream live and on-demand on Paramount in the U.S. This year's Grammys will feature the addition of two new categories: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover, bringing the total number of awards to 95. The category formerly known as Best Country Album is now named Best Contemporary Country Album. Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with nine.
In Amsterdam, Boom Chicago, an English-language improv theater, has served as a launchpad for several prominent American comedians. Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin, Jason Sudeikis, and Ike Barinholtz all began their careers at the club. Meyers, who joined Boom Chicago in 1997, spent four years honing his comedic skills at the club.
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