The Apollo Theater in Harlem has been selected for the Kennedy Center Honors, making it the first institution to receive this recognition. The theater, known for its Amateur Night and for launching the careers of legendary artists like Ella Fitzgerald and James Brown, is celebrated for its cultural impact. Alongside the Apollo, this year's honorees include Francis Ford Coppola, The Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, and Arturo Sandoval. The Kennedy Center Chairman and President emphasized the honorees' significant contributions to American culture and the arts, with the ceremony set to be broadcast in December on CBS. The Grateful Dead, known for their enduring musical legacy and unique fan culture, will be among those recognized at the event.