Kennedy Center Honorees Reception at the White House - pics

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U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception at the White House in Washington December 5, 2010.


U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception at the White House in Washington December 5, 2010.


President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at a reception for the recipients of the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors arrive in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010.


Oprah Winfrey, a recipient of the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors arrives for a reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010.


Jerry Herman, a recipient of the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors, is escorted to the East Room of the White House in Washington for a reception, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010.


Paul McCartney a recipient of the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors is escorted to the East Room for a reception at the White House in Washington, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010.


Singer and songwriter Merle Haggard (L) arrives for US President Barack Obama's remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, December 5, 2010, during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception. Recipients to be honored at the 33rd annual national celebration of the arts are: singer and songwriter Merle Haggard; composer and lyricist Jerry Herman; dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Jones; songwriter and musician Paul McCartney; and producer, television host and actress Oprah Winfrey.


Dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Jones listens as US President Barack Obama makes remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, December 5, 2010, during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception. Recipients to be honored at the 33rd annual national celebration of the arts are: singer and songwriter Merle Haggard; composer and lyricist Jerry Herman; dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Jones; songwriter and musician Paul McCartney; and producer, television host and actress Oprah Winfrey.


Songwriter and musician Paul McCartney points to his lip as US President Barack Obama makes remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, December 5, 2010, during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception. Recipients to be honored at the 33rd annual national celebration of the arts are: singer and songwriter Merle Haggard; composer and lyricist Jerry Herman; dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Jones; songwriter and musician Paul McCartney; and producer, television host and actress Oprah Winfrey.


Paul McCartney (R) clasps hands with Bill Jones as Jerry Herman (L) applauds while listening to remarks from U.S. President Barack Obama during a Kennedy Center Honorees Reception at the White House in Washington December 5, 2010.


US President Barack Obama (R) makes remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, December 5, 2010, during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception. Recipients to be honored at the 33rd annual national celebration of the arts are: singer and songwriter Merle Haggard (L); composer and lyricist Jerry Herman (2L); dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Jones (3L); songwriter and musician Paul McCartney (C); and producer, television host and actress Oprah Winfrey (2R).


Recipients of the 33rd annual national celebration of the arts, singer and songwriter Merle Haggard (L); composer and lyricist Jerry Herman (2L); dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Jones (C); songwriter and musician Paul McCartney (2R); and producer, television host and actress Oprah Winfrey (R) listen as US President Barack Obama makes remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, December 5, 2010, during the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception.