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Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 18Hands Off the Arts Expects 1,000 at Kennedy Center Vigil
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 18Summary
- About 1,000 supporters are expected at a vigil at the Kennedy Center on Friday evening, according to organizers with Hands Off the Arts.
- The event was scheduled weeks ago by the advocacy group and is set to begin with a 6:30 p.m. rally.
- The gathering is aimed at showing support for the arts, with the Kennedy Center serving as the focal point for the demonstration.
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