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Hollywood came to Washington for a weekend of formal events surrounding the 35th Kennedy Center Honors, an elegant awards ceremony which honors those who have impacted American culture through the performing arts. Find out what you missed (and what Michelle was wearing...)

Everyone loves music. It is one of the only (naturally occurring) things in the world scientifically proven to affect mood, the audibly consumable drug. Festivals in the U.S. have come a long way since the famed days of acid trips and free love at Woodstock '69 and more still since the  corporate greed and flash rioting of Woodstock '99.  Between plane tickets, camping permits, and hotel rooms, music festivals now-a-days can get expensive very quickly. Prep beforehand with our guide to ten upcoming festivals across the globe. More»