Apollo Theater receiving special Kennedy Center Honors as 'American institution

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Apollo Theater receiving Kennedy Center Honor as 'American institution"

The Apollo Theater will soon be adding another achievement to its illustrious history -- Kennedy Center Honors.

An announcement was made on Thursday that the Harlem-based theater is a recipient in its newest class of honorees.

The venue is receiving special honors as an "iconic American institution".

"We are thrilled to pay special tribute to New York City's renowned Apollo Theater on its 90th anniversary," said Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter in a statement. "Throughout its history, The Apollo has guided us and the world forward by discovering and nurturing raw talent, molding a unique cultural identity that still defines American culture today. Across Honors weekend, artists with special connections to The Apollo will serve as ambassadors of the institution's legacy."

The rest of this year's Kennedy Center Honors class includes Francis Ford Coppola, The Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt and Arturo Sandoval.

https://abc7ny.com/post/nycs-apollo-...nors/15068374/

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OK , so now we've got venues giving awards to other venues.