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Chancel Arts at Kent Lutheran presents organist/pianist concert Nov. 24

Chancel Arts Concerts at Kent Lutheran presents organist/pianist Nathan Jensen at 3 p.m. Nov. 24. The program features the church's newly installed, partially configured Hutchings/Plaisted, Opus 78, pipe organ.

  • Oct 28, 2013
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Nathan Jensen
Kentlake senior Shawn Moynihan plays the monstrous creation of Dr. Frederick (“I’m a Fronkensteen”) Frankenstein in Kentlake Drama’s upcoming production of Mel Brooks’ musical comedy “Young Frankenstein

Kentlake cast presents ‘Young Frankenstein’

The Kentlake High School Drama Department presents "Young Frankenstein," Mel Brooks' musical comedy based on his 1974 movie of the same name.

  • Oct 28, 2013
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Kentlake senior Shawn Moynihan plays the monstrous creation of Dr. Frederick (“I’m a Fronkensteen”) Frankenstein in Kentlake Drama’s upcoming production of Mel Brooks’ musical comedy “Young Frankenstein
Listening to your body: Kathy Elder

Right at home with yoga: Kent woman converts school into exercise studio for seniors

They met during a support group at the Kent Senior Center. One woman, a retired teacher, owned a home that accommodated one of Kent's most successful preschools and kindergartens for 35 years. The other woman, a certified yoga teacher, taught at one of the largest yoga facilities in Hawaii before moving to Kent.

  • Oct 24, 2013
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Listening to your body: Kathy Elder
Knot Quite Write Players' fall production is Nov. 4.

Knot Quite Write Players to present fall show Nov. 4

The Kent Senior Activity Center Reader's Theater troupe, the Knot Quite Write Players, performs its fall show on Monday, Nov. 4.

  • Oct 14, 2013
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Knot Quite Write Players' fall production is Nov. 4.

Heart By Heart concert cancelled at Kent’s ShoWare Center

The Heart By Heart concert scheduled for Friday, Oct. 11 at the ShoWare Center in Kent has been cancelled.

Florida Georgia Line performs Dec. 14 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Florida Georgia Line concert at Kent’s ShoWare Center sells out in two hours

Tickets at Kent's ShoWare Center for country duo Florida Georgia Line, with special guests Colt Ford and Dallas Smith, sold out in less than two hours.

  • Oct 7, 2013
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Florida Georgia Line performs Dec. 14 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Titusville Station playing at West Hill Kent Oktoberfest

Titusville Station performs at the West Hill Kent Oktoberfest from 4-7 p.m. Friday at St. Columba's Church, 26715 MIlitary Road S.

  • Oct 2, 2013
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Florida Georgia Line performs Dec. 14 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Florida Georgia Line concert in Kent Dec. 14

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4 for the Florida Georgia Line concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Sep 30, 2013
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Florida Georgia Line performs Dec. 14 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Seattle-based Heart By Heart plays Oct. 11 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Heart By Heart to play at Kent’s ShoWare Center

The Seattle-based band Heart By Heart will play classic hits from the 1970s and 80s by the rock band Heart at a 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 concert at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Sep 24, 2013
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Seattle-based Heart By Heart plays Oct. 11 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Lavay Smith and her band present a tribute to Patsy Cline on Oct. 4 at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center.

Kent Spotlight Series offers tribute to Patsy Cline

Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers deliver a loving and creative tribute to country darling Patsy Cline at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St.

  • Sep 23, 2013
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Lavay Smith and her band present a tribute to Patsy Cline on Oct. 4 at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center.

Breeders Theater presents ‘Blood Pudding’

Breeders Theater returns with its first new show in two years, Blood Pudding, written by local playwright and author T.M. Sell.

  • Sep 20, 2013
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'GLEE' guitarist Derik Nelson will bring his Take Chances Tour Concert to the Kentlake High School stage for an evening of great music and entertainment.

‘GLEE’ guitarist to perform benefit concert for Kentlake’s drama programs

"GLEE" guitarist Derik Nelson plays a full-band pop/rock concert at the Kentlake High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25.

  • Sep 17, 2013
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'GLEE' guitarist Derik Nelson will bring his Take Chances Tour Concert to the Kentlake High School stage for an evening of great music and entertainment.

Kent Oldies at The Place features Obamacare workshop, dinner, dancing

The fourth Kent Place Event Oldies at The Place event, featuring a workshop on Obamacare, dinner, music and dancing, is 5-8 p.m. Oct. 3 at Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Sep 12, 2013
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Strongman Mr. Power is one of the many acts at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus Oct. 3-6 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Ringling Bros. circus in Kent Oct. 3-6

The circus is returning this fall to Kent's ShoWare Center.

  • Sep 12, 2013
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Strongman Mr. Power is one of the many acts at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus Oct. 3-6 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Late Nite Catechism returns to Kent on Sept. 20.

Late Nite Catechism comedy series in Kent Sept. 20

Sister’s Summer School, the latest of the sinfully funny Late Nite Catechism series comes to Kent’s Spotlight Series on Friday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Kentwood Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. S.E., in Covington.

  • Sep 11, 2013
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Late Nite Catechism returns to Kent on Sept. 20.
Dr. Joshua Purses

Protect young athletes by raising awareness about concussions | Doc talk

As kids return to school and fall sports seasons get under way, it’s a good time for a reminder about the danger of concussions.

  • Sep 6, 2013
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Dr. Joshua Purses
Catch Cage Warrior Combat 9 on Nov. 2 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Cage Warrior Combat 9 coming to Kent | Mixed martial arts

Mike "300" Hayes will battle Jeff "The Snowman" Monson in the main event of the Cage Warrior Combat 9 mixed martial arts event on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Catch Cage Warrior Combat 9 on Nov. 2 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
In tribute to their father: Matthew Nelson

Bringing back legendary Ricky Nelson’s sound, story; twin sons carry on tradition

Matthew Nelson best describes his dad's legendary music and acting career as a series of comebacks.

In tribute to their father: Matthew Nelson
A Bee Gees tribute concert is set for Saturday

Bee Gees tribute group to play in Kent on Sept. 7

Catch the performance of Stayin' Alive - A Tribute to the Bee Gees at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Aug 28, 2013
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A Bee Gees tribute concert is set for Saturday

For parents: Doctor’s checkup an important part of your child’s back-to-school checklist

As the start of the school year approaches, it's important to add one more item to your back-to-school checklist: a checkup for your child with his or her primary-care physician.

  • Aug 28, 2013
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