The Kennedy Center and People’s United Community Foundation are hosting a special reception Dec. 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Read’s Artspace, 1042 Broad St., Bridgeport, Connecticut, to celebrate the unveiling of The Kennedy Center’s 2022 ”˜A Unique Perspective”™ Calendar, the 70th anniversary of the center and the 39th anniversary of the calendar. All guests will receive a complimentary calendar.
“We are dedicating our 2022 calendar to Lynn McCrystal, former vice president of business enterprises at The Kennedy Center,” commented Rick Sebastian, The Kennedy Center president and CEO. “Lynn was The Kennedy Center”™s first art therapist and the driving force behind the creation of the annual calendar, which provides a platform for artists of all abilities to showcase their talents”¦.”
Since first opening in 1951, The Kennedy Center has remained steadfast in its mission of serving and creating opportunity for persons with disabilities through its adult and community services, workforce development and social enterprise divisions. Today, The Kennedy Center provides services, support and employment to more than 2,000 individuals annually in more than 110 communities throughout Connecticut and the state of New York.
