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Rainier Youth Choirs to perform free Friends & Family Concert on Oct. 16

Rainier Youth Choirs Friends & Family Concert is Thursday, Oct. 16 at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th Ave. SE, Kent.

  • Oct 6, 2014
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Bobby Brown and other old school artists perform Dec. 12 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Bobby Brown, Ginuwine, Rob Base to perform at ShoWare Center in Kent

Go old school and catch Bobby Brown, Tony! Toni! Tone!, Ginuwine and Rob Base as part of the Hot 103.7 Hot House Party at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Oct 2, 2014
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Bobby Brown and other old school artists perform Dec. 12 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Chris Stevens

Roostertails and Ales set for Saturday

The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum hosts its third annual Roostertails and Ales, a beer tasting and Oktoberfest event Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.

  • Sep 24, 2014
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Chris Stevens
Lee Brice is one of the country singers lined up to perform Dec. 10 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Country singers to perform at Hometown Holiday concert at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Country singers Craig Morgan, Lee Brice, David Nail and others will perform at The Wolf (100.7 FM) Hometown Holiday concert on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Lee Brice is one of the country singers lined up to perform Dec. 10 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Michael Kaeshammer

Award-winning pianist, vocalist to perform in Kent

Award-winning Michael Kaeshammer brings his high-energy piano show of classic and original jazz and boogie woogie music to the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center on Friday, Sept 26.

  • Sep 22, 2014
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Michael Kaeshammer
An old school lineup of stars plays Oct. 25 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Bobby Brown, Salt-N-Pepa to perform at ShoWare Center in Kent Oct. 25

Go old school and catch Bobby Brown, Salt-N-Pepa, Rob Base and Young M.C. as part of the Hot 103.7 Hot House Party at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Sep 15, 2014
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An old school lineup of stars plays Oct. 25 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Coffee talk: Irma Morrison enjoys a cup of coffee while telling stories about her life on her 106th birthday last Friday.

Irma turns 106, enjoys life each day

There are no secrets to longevity, only choices. So says Irma Morrison, a Kent woman who has lived a wonderful life.

Coffee talk: Irma Morrison enjoys a cup of coffee while telling stories about her life on her 106th birthday last Friday.
Check out the Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge on Sunday

Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge at Kent Station Sept. 14

Children can participate in The Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Kent Station shopping center.

  • Sep 12, 2014
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Check out the Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge on Sunday

Titusville Light to perform at Kent Farmers Market

Titusville Light plays old and new favorites, with a special emphasis on unique arrangements and three-part harmony, at the Kent Farmers Market on Saturday.

  • Sep 12, 2014
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Kreidler announces limited special enrollment period for people struggling with health coverage

Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler announced a limited special enrollment period – effective Aug. 27 – for people who have experienced difficulty enrolling in health coverage through Washington's Exchange, Washington Healthplanfinder, or who have had billing or payment issues.

  • Aug 25, 2014
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Country singer Tayla Lynn performs at 7 p.m. Thursday

Country singer Tayla Lynn performs in Kent Aug. 14

Country singer-songwriter Tayla Lynn, granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, plays at the city of Kent's final Thursdays at the Lake concert from 7-8:30 p.m. on Aug. 14 at Lake Meridian Park.

  • Aug 13, 2014
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Country singer Tayla Lynn performs at 7 p.m. Thursday
Roberto the Magnificent

Juggler-comedian to perform Aug. 13 in Kent

Roberto the Magnificent brings his juggling and comedy act to the city of Kent's Wednesday Picnic Performances from noon to 1 p.m. on Aug. 13 at the Town Square Plaza.

  • Aug 11, 2014
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Roberto the Magnificent
The Senate plays at 7 p.m. Thursday

Acoustic rock band to perform in Kent Aug. 7 at Lake Meridian Park

Seattle-based The Senate, a trio that creates a musical hybrid that pushes the boundaries of acoustic rock, plays at the city of Kent's Thursdays at the Lake concert from 7-8:30 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Lake Meridian Park.

  • Aug 5, 2014
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The Senate plays at 7 p.m. Thursday
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo performs family hip hop at noon on Wednesday

Family hip hop group performs at noon Aug. 6 in Kent

Listen to family style hip hop with a solid gold soul when Secret Agent 23 Skidoo performs at the city of Kent's Wednesday Picnic Performances from noon to 1 p.m. on Aug. 6 at the Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and Harrison Street in downtown.

  • Aug 4, 2014
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Secret Agent 23 Skidoo performs family hip hop at noon on Wednesday
The Good Lovelies

Canadian folk trio to play at Kent’s Lake Meridian Park July 31

The Good Lovelies, of Canada, will play funny and upbeat folk music with three-part harmonies at the city of Kent's Thursdays at the Lake concert from 7-8:30 p.m. on July 31 at Lake Meridian Park.

  • Jul 30, 2014
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The Good Lovelies
Randy Hansen will perform his tribute to Jimi Hendrix at 6 p.m. Wednesday

Jimi Hendrix tribute at Kent Station July 30 | Soulful Sounds of Summer lineup

Seattle's Randy Hansen will perform his tribute to Jimi Hendrix during Date Night from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 at the Kent Station shopping center.

  • Jul 29, 2014
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Randy Hansen will perform his tribute to Jimi Hendrix at 6 p.m. Wednesday
Tiller's Folly

Country, folk band to play at Kent’s Lake Meridian Park on July 24

The Canadian-based Tiller's Folly band will play country, folk and Americana at the city of Kent's Thursdays at the Lake concert from 7-8:30 p.m. on July 24 at Lake Meridian Park.

  • Jul 21, 2014
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Tiller's Folly
Christian rapper Lecrae plays Oct. 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Christian rapper Lecrae to perform at Kent’s ShoWare Center Oct. 19

Christian hip hop rapper Lecrae with special guests Andy Mineo and DJ Promote will perform on Sunday, Oct. 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jul 15, 2014
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Christian rapper Lecrae plays Oct. 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Daniel Miller of Seattle-based The Highlife Band performs July 10 at Thursdays at the Lake at Lake Meridian Park in Kent.

Kent’s Thursdays at the Lake concert | Slideshow

The Highlife Band of Seattle brought its power-packed Jamaican reggae to Lake Meridian Park on July 10 for the opening night of Thursdays at the Lake.

Daniel Miller of Seattle-based The Highlife Band performs July 10 at Thursdays at the Lake at Lake Meridian Park in Kent.
The Magic of Trevor and Lorena Watters will be featured at Town Square Plaza from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday

Magicians to perform in Kent at noon July 16

Check out The Magic of Trevor and Lorena Watters at the city of Kent's Wednesday Picnic Performances from noon to 1 p.m. on July 16 at the Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and Harrison Street in downtown.

  • Jul 14, 2014
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The Magic of Trevor and Lorena Watters will be featured at Town Square Plaza from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday