Kennedy Center Annual Gala Raises Record-Setting $3.45 Million  

WASHINGTON—Patrons and donors pulled out their wallets in record fashion to support the National Symphony Orchestra, raising $3.45 million at an annual fundraising gala last weekend at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, according to a Sept. 29 statement from the center. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who made the gala and opening concert such a success,” Jean Davidson, executive director of the National Symphony Orchestra, said in the statement. “It is a true testament to the power of music to bring people together. The joy in the hall, the generosity of our supporters, and the brilliance of the performers set a powerful tone for the season ahead.”...