Kelly Fisher Katz & Martin Katz Host Private Dinner For The Kennedy Center

Kelly Fisher Katz, Chairman of the National Committee for the Performing Arts of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and her husband, jewelry designer Martin Katz, hosted an exclusive private dinner Saturday, April 13 for the Kennedy Center board at their historic architectural Beverly Hills estate. Guests were treated to a surprise performance by music legend Burt Bacharach, followed by a seated dinner and live performances by 11-time GRAMMY-winning artist Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds and the multi-platinum vocal powerhouse group, The Tenors.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is America's cultural center for the Performing Arts and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, serving millions of visitors and hosting more than 2,000 performances, events, and exhibits each year, including the Kennedy Center Honors. With its artistic affiliates, the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera, the nation's busiest performing arts center is dedicated to providing world-class art, powerful education, and outstanding memorial experiences to the broadest possible constituency. To learn more about the Kennedy Center, please visit kennedy-center.org.

The National Committee for the Performing Arts is the permanent, non-partisan advisory board of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The group is comprised of business, cultural, and political leaders from across America who are supporters of the performing arts. NCPA members serve as ambassadors for the Kennedy Center in their home communities, and are instrumental in spreading the Center's artistic and educational vision across the country. The committee formally convenes three times each year- once at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC during the Kennedy Center Honors weekend, and in the fall and spring at culturally rich cities throughout the United States. While on these trips, NCPA members have the opportunity to experience exclusive events and private receptions, as well as engage with arts leaders and supporters around the country.

Based in Beverly Hills, Martin Katz is a couture jewelry designer renowned for his artistic and superbly crafted, limited edition jewelry. His name is synonymous with the Hollywood red carpet for almost 30 years, having adorned over 500 Hollywood celebrities for the Oscars, Emmy's, Golden Globes and GRAMMY's. To learn more about Martin Katz, please visit martinkatz.com.

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