First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama arrive at the Kennedy Center Honors reception at the White House on Sunday. The Kennedy Center Honors recognizes living individuals who’ve made significant contributions to American culture through performing arts.
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Obama and First Lady Michelle at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors
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Musician Billy Joel (center) receives applause from fellow honorees musician Herbie Hancock (right) and actress Shirley MacLaine (left)
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Honoree musician Herbie Hancock
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Honoree opera singer Martina Arroyo
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US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
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US House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and her husband Paul
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US Secretary of State John Kerry and his wife Teresa Heinz
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Kennedy Center Honorees Martina Arroyo and Herbie Hancock
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Shirley MacLaine, Carlos Santana, First Lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, Teresa Heinz, John Kerry (left to right)
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Alexis Roderick and Billy Joel on the red carpet at the 36th Kennedy Center Honors
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