President Obama honors 2011 Kennedy Center Honors recipients in Washington

Actor John Lithgow arrives for a Kennedy Center Honors reception in the East Room of the White House December 4, 2011in Washington, DC. 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. UPI/Brendan Smialowski/Pool