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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.

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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Late Nite Catechism: Sister’s Summer School – the latest installment of the sinfully funny Late Nite Catechism series – comes to the Kentwood Performing Arts Center on Sept. 20.

Tickets available for Kent’s 2013-2014 Spotlight Series

Tickets for the Kent Arts Commission's 2013-2014 Spotlight Series are on sale now. The performing arts series brings exceptional entertainment to Kent. The upcoming season begins Sept. 20 and runs through April. It features nine performances.

  • Aug 22, 2013
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Late Nite Catechism: Sister’s Summer School – the latest installment of the sinfully funny Late Nite Catechism series – comes to the Kentwood Performing Arts Center on Sept. 20.
Jon B plays Friday

Ladies Night Out concert Aug. 2 in Kent

Ginuwine and Jon B are among the headliners at a R&B Ladies Night Out concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jul 30, 2013
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Jon B plays Friday
Theatre Battery's cast for Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead includes Stephanie Weis (Tricia)

Kent contemporary theatre company to present ‘Dog Sees God’ at Kent Station

Theatre Battery, a Kent contemporary theatre company, will present five showings of "Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead" on Aug. 1-4 in Suite 101 at the Kent Station shopping mall, 321 Ramsay Way.

Theatre Battery's cast for Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead includes Stephanie Weis (Tricia)
Rock bands Lamb of God and Killswitch Engage play Nov. 11 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Lamb of God to rock Kent’s ShoWare Center

A heavy metal concert will rock the ShoWare Center in Kent at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11.

  • Jul 26, 2013
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Rock bands Lamb of God and Killswitch Engage play Nov. 11 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
All in the family: The Creasers

At The Ridge Theatre presents Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Jennifer Grajewski naturally turned to family to help bring a Disney musical love story to life on the Kent community stage this summer.

All in the family: The Creasers
A custom car show is coming to the ShoWare Center in Kent on Sunday

Custom Car Show at Kent’s ShoWare Center on Aug. 11

Take a close-up look at hot rods, low-riders, trucks, imports, motorcycles, muscle cars and more vehicles as the Showtime car club presents the 5th Annual Northwest's Premier Custom Car Show Sunday, Aug. 11 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jul 19, 2013
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A custom car show is coming to the ShoWare Center in Kent on Sunday
Julia and Danny Pierce

Julia and Danny Pierce to celebrate 70 years

Family and friends will celebrate the 70th wedding anniversary of Julia and Danny Pierce on Friday.

  • Jul 18, 2013
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Julia and Danny Pierce
The country duo Florida Georgia Line will appear Dec. 14 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Country duo Florida Georgia Line to play in Kent Dec. 14

Country duo Florida Georgia Line will perform Dec. 14 at the ShoWare Center in Kent during its first headlining tour.

The country duo Florida Georgia Line will appear Dec. 14 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
American Idol singers perform July 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

American Idol Tour hits Kent’s ShoWare Center July 19

The American Idol Live Tour 2013 arrives July 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

American Idol singers perform July 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.