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A star-studded lineup of music icons will headline Thursday\u2019s grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center, the Obama Foundation announced Tuesday.<\/p>\n

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Legendary artists including Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder and U2\u2019s Bono and The Edge join a list of award-winning performers set to take the stage during the dedication ceremony at the nearly 20-acre campus.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis grand opening ceremony will be unlike any other \u2014 filled with music, performance, and hope,\u201d Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation, said in a release. \u201cThe event will reflect a spirit of inspiration and joy, bolstered by performers who are generously sharing their talent. We hope to inspire people everywhere to believe in their own power to bring change home.\u201d<\/p>\n

President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama will launch the Grand Opening Weekend at 11 a.m. CT Thursday. The festivities at John Lewis Plaza will stream live on the Obama Foundation\u2019s YouTube and social media channels.<\/p>\n

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According to the foundation, the livestreamed celebration will bring together global leaders, artists and changemakers to honor the values that shaped the Obama presidency and continue to inspire civic engagement worldwide.<\/p>\n

The Obama Presidential Center officially opens to the public this Friday, coinciding with Juneteenth. The four-story museum offers visitors an immersive experience\u00a0featuring interactive timelines, exhibits, videos narrated by the former president and a replica of the Oval Office.<\/p>\n

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Scheduled performers for June 18 ceremony<\/h4>\n
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  • The Roots<\/li>\n
  • Bruce Springsteen<\/li>\n
  • Christina Aguilera<\/li>\n
  • Common<\/li>\n
  • Eddie Vedder<\/li>\n
  • Jennifer Hudson<\/li>\n
  • John Legend<\/li>\n
  • Stevie Wonder<\/li>\n
  • Marc Anthony<\/li>\n
  • Tems<\/li>\n
  • U2\u2019s Bono and The Edge<\/li>\n
  • Marsai Martin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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