First lady Michelle Obama and U.S. President Barack Obama arrive for a Kennedy Center Honors reception in the East Room of the White House on December 4, 2011in Washington, DC. President Obama will host the 34th Kennedy Center Honors and will award five recipients to be held at the White House. For their accomplishments and contributions to the arts actress Meryl Streep, singer Neil Diamond, actress Barbara Cook, musician Yo-Yo Ma, and musician Sonny Rollins where etched recognized as this year's recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors. President Barack Obama makes remarks at a reception for the recipients of the 2011 Kennedy Center Honors in the East Room of the White House,

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama, U.S. President Barack Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, and President Obama Speaks at the National Women's Law Center Annual Awards Dinner. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrive for remarks at the White House during a Hanukkah reception December 8, 2011 in Washington, DC. The reception helped recognize and celebrate the Jewish tradition also known as the Festival of Lights. The president will deliver remarks at the annual White House Hanukkah reception,