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Uninsured in Kent getting health care coverage, but more work needs to be done | Guest op

Last fall this newspaper reported that one in four people in Kent were uninsured. Health care providers, public health and social services agencies set a lofty goal to enroll Kent's uninsured people in new health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

  • Feb 19, 2014
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The Nat King Cole Society has endorsed Darrell Cole as the most authentic tribute to one of the greatest pop singers of the 20th century.

Nat King Cole Remembered coming to Kent

Nat King Cole Remembered – Darrell Cole's tribute to the legendary singer and artist – comes to the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center for a 7 p.m. performance March 1.

  • Feb 13, 2014
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The Nat King Cole Society has endorsed Darrell Cole as the most authentic tribute to one of the greatest pop singers of the 20th century.
In honor of the champion Seahawks and their fans

Harlem Globetrotters to salute champion Seahawks, don special No. 12 jerseys at games in Kent, Everett, Seattle this weekend

The Harlem Globetrotters salute the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and their fans this weekend at four Seattle area games when the team wears special No. 12 jerseys.

  • Feb 12, 2014
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In honor of the champion Seahawks and their fans
Casey McGill’s Orchestra

Northwest’s classic jazz festival set for March 8 at historic venue

Burien Arts Association's sixth annual Highline Classic Jazz Festival presents 14 bands playing on three separate stages on Saturday, March, 8 from 2:30 to 10 p.m. at the Sound Event Center, 23660 Marine View Drive, in the Waterland Community of Des Moines.

  • Feb 10, 2014
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Casey McGill’s Orchestra
Check out the open mic Feb. 11 at Reds Wine Bar and Craft Beers.

Reds Wine Bar in Kent to host open mic

Bring your talent to an open mic from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Reds Wine Bar and Craft Beers at Kent Station, 321 Ramsay Way.

  • Feb 7, 2014
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Check out the open mic Feb. 11 at Reds Wine Bar and Craft Beers.
Lucky House Chinese Restaurant serves up siu mai

New restaurant Lucky House does dim sum right

In a community as diverse as Kent, sometimes finding a place to eat can be a daunting task.

  • Feb 6, 2014
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Lucky House Chinese Restaurant serves up siu mai
The Harlem Globetrotters perform at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday

Harlem Globetrotters to perform Feb. 15 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters return Saturday, Feb. 15 to the ShoWare Center in Kent. They will perform shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

  • Jan 31, 2014
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The Harlem Globetrotters perform at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday

Community cast to perform Bright Lights of Broadway

Bright Lights of Broadway – a community musical revue of favorite Broadway love songs and a benefit for the Tahoma High School 2014 Grad Night – comes to the Carco Theatre for two performances, 3 and 7 p.m. Feb. 14.

  • Jan 27, 2014
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The music of You Knew Me When parades between a fusion of progressive indie rock and folky compositions all infused with a myriad of pulsing and stirring beats.

Nashville indie folk rock duo to perform at Reds Wine Bar on Saturday

You Knew Me When – a husband and wife duo from Music City, USA – is a musical convergence of folk, indie rock and passionate songwriting.

  • Jan 16, 2014
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The music of You Knew Me When parades between a fusion of progressive indie rock and folky compositions all infused with a myriad of pulsing and stirring beats.
The ShoWare Center in Kent is 5 years old.

Kent’s ShoWare Center to celebrate fifth anniversary Jan. 26-27

It's party time at the ShoWare Center in Kent, with fifth anniversary celebrations coming up Jan. 26-27.

  • Jan 15, 2014
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The ShoWare Center in Kent is 5 years old.
The Disney Junior Live stage show tour comes to Kent's ShoWare Center on Saturday

Disney Junior Live comes to Kent’s ShoWare Center Jan 18

Grab your tiaras and doubloons for Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jan 6, 2014
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The Disney Junior Live stage show tour comes to Kent's ShoWare Center on Saturday

Celebrate New Year’s Eve ‘Sinatra’­­ Style at Reds Wine Bar

Ring in the New Year at Reds Wine Bar in Kent Station from 7 p.m. to midnight today.

  • Dec 31, 2013
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California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday

California, Montreal guitar trios to perform in Kent Jan. 24

Six virtuoso guitarists will play as part of Kent’s Spotlight Series on Friday, Jan. 24.

  • Dec 27, 2013
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California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday
Country duo Florida Georgia Line will play before a sellout crowd of nearly 7

Florida Georgia Line to play before sellout crowd at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Nearly 7,000 fans will pack the ShoWare Center in Kent on Saturday night for the Florida Georgia Line concert.

Country duo Florida Georgia Line will play before a sellout crowd of nearly 7
Kent's Theatre Battery will present six short plays on Dec. 15 at Kent Station.

Kent’s Theatre Battery presents six plays Dec. 15

Theatre Battery is set to bring world premiere plays to Kent Station at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.

  • Dec 4, 2013
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Kent's Theatre Battery will present six short plays on Dec. 15 at Kent Station.
The Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide Concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday

Celtic Yuletide Concert in Kent Dec. 8

The Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide Concert is a treasured holiday tradition in Kent.

  • Dec 3, 2013
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The Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide Concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday
RYC performed John Rutter’s Mass of the Children with Rainier Chorale in 2012.

Rainier Youth Choirs’ Home for the Holidays Concert is Dec. 14

Join Rainier Youth Choirs' for its Home for the Holidays concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th Ave. SE, Kent.

  • Dec 2, 2013
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RYC performed John Rutter’s Mass of the Children with Rainier Chorale in 2012.

Kentridge High graduate appears in ‘Afghan Women’

Kelsey Wilder, a 2012 graduate of Kentridge High School, will perform in Central Washington University's Central Theatre Ensemble production of "Afghan Women".

  • Nov 4, 2013
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The Kentridge Players

Kentridge Players present ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum!’

The Kentridge Players' fall production, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum!", combines situations from time-tested, 2,000-year-old comedies of the Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville.

  • Nov 3, 2013
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The Kentridge Players
Donald Duck and other Disney characters are part of the Disney on Ice show Nov. 13-18 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Disney on Ice in Kent Nov. 13-18

Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After, an all-star lineup of favorite Disney characters in a live production Nov. 13-18 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Donald Duck and other Disney characters are part of the Disney on Ice show Nov. 13-18 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.