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After early successes in the Christian rock scene

Lecrae, Switchfoot to perform at ShoWare

One is a hip-hop artist from the South, the other an alternative rock band from the West Coast.

After early successes in the Christian rock scene
Jazz saxophonist Darren Motamedy will perform at 7 p.m. on Thursday

Saxophonist Motamedy headlines Kent Music & Art Showcase on June 23

Jazz saxophonist Darren Motamedy, 1950s and 60s band Wally and the Beaves and jazz pianist Richard Dean will perform at the ninth annual Music & Art Showcase on Thursday, June 23.

  • Jun 13, 2016
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Jazz saxophonist Darren Motamedy will perform at 7 p.m. on Thursday
Remaining true to his beliefs

Grammy Award-winning artists to perform at ShoWare

One is a hip-hop artist from the South, the other an alternative rock band from the West Coast.

Remaining true to his beliefs
The Dolly Parton concert on Sept. 21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent sold out in two hours last month.

Dolly Parton tickets as high as $874 for sold-out Kent concert

It’s going to cost anywhere from $231 to $874 if someone wants a ticket to the sold-out Dolly Parton concert in September at Kent’s ShoWare Center.

The Dolly Parton concert on Sept. 21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent sold out in two hours last month.
Latin music singer Pepe Aguilar will perform on Sunday

Pepe Aguilar to perform at Kent’s ShoWare Center Aug. 7

Latin music singer Pepe Aguilar will bring his show of singing with orchestra, mariachi and banda at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7 to the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • May 19, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Latin music singer Pepe Aguilar will perform on Sunday
The Ladies Night Out R&B concert coming to the ShoWare Center on Saturday

Ladies Night Out concert coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center May 28

The popular Ladies Night Out concert series returns at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 28 to Kent’s ShoWare Center.

  • May 17, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
The Ladies Night Out R&B concert coming to the ShoWare Center on Saturday
MVYSO presents classic Broadway hits.

MVYSO to perform Broadway favorites

The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra performs Broadway favorites at its "At The Corner of Broadway and Highway 169" concert at 7 p.m. Friday at Kentlake High School, 21491 SE 300th St.

  • May 16, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
MVYSO presents classic Broadway hits.
Rainier Youth Choirs presents its final concert of the season.

Rainier Youth Choirs presents ‘A World of Colors’ on Saturday

Rainier Youth Choirs performs its final concert of the season at 3 p.m. Saturday at Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 SE 248th St., Kent.

  • May 16, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Rainier Youth Choirs presents its final concert of the season.
The Avett Brothers will play their American folk rock music on July 23 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Avett Brothers to perform at Kent’s ShoWare Center July 23

The Avett Brothers, a North Carolina-based folk rock band, plays the ShoWare Center in Kent at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 23.

  • May 16, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
The Avett Brothers will play their American folk rock music on July 23 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Hillsong United

Hillsong United worship band packs Kent’s ShoWare Center

Hillsong United, a worship band that originally rose out of the youth ministry of Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia, performed before a sellout crowd on Monday, May 9 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • May 13, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Hillsong United
Cast members

Knot Quite Write Players deliver laughter, talent

Spring season senior theater is anything but serious.

  • May 4, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Cast members
Dolly Parton will perform on Wednesday

Dolly Parton to perform at Kent’s ShoWare Center on Sept. 21

Dolly Parton will bring her Pure & Simple tour to the ShoWare Center in Kent at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21.

  • Apr 25, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Dolly Parton will perform on Wednesday
The family-friendly show won eight Tony Awards

Kentridge cast presents ‘Hairspray’ in May

Feel the beat. The award-winning Kentridge Players – with a cast of 70 students – presents the musical "Hairspray" in May.

  • Apr 14, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
The family-friendly show won eight Tony Awards
The show features an expanded cast of 42 actors and singers

Dessert Theatre presents ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’

Kent Covenant Church celebrates 21 years of Dessert Theatre with a production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

  • Apr 8, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
The show features an expanded cast of 42 actors and singers
Catch Lecrae on June 17 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Lecrae, Switchfoot to perform at Kent’s ShoWare Center in June

Grammy-award winning hip-hop artist Lecrae will return to Kent’s ShoWare Center at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 17.

  • Apr 8, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Catch Lecrae on June 17 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Stefano Langone

Kent’s Langone to sing at Kirkland Performance Center

Kent native Stefano Langone will be one of the featured singers at the 60’s Flashback Show at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 at the Kirkland Performance Center.

  • Mar 28, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Stefano Langone
Catch the Late Nite Catechism performance at 7:30 p.m. on April 1 at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center.

Kent’s Spotlight Series presents ‘Sister’s Easter Catechism’

An installment of the sinfully funny Late Nite Catechism series comes to Kent’s Spotlight Series at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 1 at Kentwood Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. S.E., in Covington.

  • Mar 18, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Catch the Late Nite Catechism performance at 7:30 p.m. on April 1 at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center.
Blackfish is in Auburn at 420 37th St. N.W.

Blackfish Spirits Distillery plans St. Patrick’s Day specials

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Auburn’s Blackfish Spirits Distillery crew will spend Thursday, March 17, mixing up decadent whiskey-based cocktails.

  • Mar 15, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Blackfish is in Auburn at 420 37th St. N.W.
You don't need to be a classical music aficionado to enjoy this concert filled with classics and performed by the MVYSO's Junior Symphony and Symphony Orchestras.

MVYSO presents classical concert March 19

The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra performs "Live 2.0!", a classical music concert, at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Kentlake High School Performing Arts Center, 21401 SE 300th St., Kent.

  • Mar 3, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
You don't need to be a classical music aficionado to enjoy this concert filled with classics and performed by the MVYSO's Junior Symphony and Symphony Orchestras.
Hillsong United plays on Monday

Hillsong United to play at Kent’s ShoWare Center on May 9

Hillsong United, a worship band that originally rose out of the youth ministry of Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia, will perform at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 9 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Mar 3, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Hillsong United plays on Monday