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Sophie Nelson

Community theatre brings ‘Sunshine’ to GRCC

Heavier Than Air Family Theatre brings to life "Little Mary Sunshine", a musical that gently spoofs old-time favorites with lighthearted humor.

  • Jul 11, 2013
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Sophie Nelson
Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole play Thursday

Free Kent Summer concerts at Town Square Plaza, Lake Meridian Park

The city of Kent Summer Concert Series includes free, weekly concerts in July and August at Town Square Plaza and Lake Meridian Park.

Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole play Thursday

Open mic at Kent’s Golden Steer July 14

Singers, songwriters, poets, actors and dancers can take part in the Second Sunday Open Mic on July 14 at the Golden Steer restaurant, 23826 108th Ave. S.E., in Kent.

  • Jul 9, 2013
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At the Ridge Theatre's production of Disney’s classic musical love story

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

At the Ridge Theatre presents Disney's classic musical love story, "Beauty and the Beast", premiering July 25.

  • Jul 8, 2013
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At the Ridge Theatre's production of Disney’s classic musical love story
Seattle-based Impossible Bird opens the Kent Station Take Out Tuesday concert series at noon July 9.

Kent Station summer concerts start this week

The Take Out Tuesday noon concerts and Date Night Wednesday concerts start up this week at the Kent Station shopping mall, 417 Ramsay Way.

Seattle-based Impossible Bird opens the Kent Station Take Out Tuesday concert series at noon July 9.
The 1964 Beatles Tribute performs Friday

Beatles tribute show coming to ShoWare Center June 28

What's known as The 1964 Beatles Tribute performs at 8 p.m. Friday, June 28 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

The 1964 Beatles Tribute performs Friday
Kentridge High Schools ambitious production of 'Evita' won for Outstanding Music Direction at the recent 5th Avenue Awards.

Kentridge’s ‘Evita’ wins Outstanding Music Direction at 5th Avenue Awards

Kentridge High School's production of "Evita" won for Outstanding Music Direction at the recent 5th Avenue Awards.

  • Jun 13, 2013
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Kentridge High Schools ambitious production of 'Evita' won for Outstanding Music Direction at the recent 5th Avenue Awards.
Johnetta Rowsey

ShoWalk is a running success

The ShoWare Center has been holding free indoor walks for about three years now, and the community has shown a very strong liking to it.

  • Jun 5, 2013
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Johnetta Rowsey
The “Knot Quite Write Players

Kent’s Knot Quite Write Players present spring production

The "Knot Quite Write Players" – Kent Senior Activity Center's Reader's Theater troupe – presents its spring show at 10 a.m. Monday, May 20.

  • May 8, 2013
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The “Knot Quite Write Players
As part of Arts Education Month

Sunrise Elementary School Mustang Musical Theatre presents ‘Honk! JR.’

Sunrise Musical Theatre's presents the musical, "Honk! JR." for three performances – 7 p.m. May 16 and May 17 and 5 p.m. May 18 – at Sunrise Elementary School, on Kent's East Hill at 22300 132nd Ave. SE.

  • May 5, 2013
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As part of Arts Education Month
The Kentlake Drama Department presents 'Singin’ in the Rain'. ”

Kentlake cast to perform ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

The Kentlake cast presents the classic musical, "Singin' in the Rain", for 10 performances May 1-4 and May 8-11 at the Kentlake Performing Arts Center, 21401 SE Falcon Way, Kent.

  • Apr 30, 2013
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The Kentlake Drama Department presents 'Singin’ in the Rain'. ”
Kentridge’s Caelan Creaser

‘Evita’ opens on Kentridge stage

It is a daunting production, one few high school casts would attempt. But Jennifer Grajewski wanted to take that important step – to recreate a powerful, historical and culturally rich story.

Kentridge’s Caelan Creaser
The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra is a unique place where students can excel musically

MVYO performs Spring Fling Concert on April 26

The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra performs its Spring Fling Concert at 7 p.m. April 26 at Maple Valley Presbyterian Church, 22659 Sweeney Road SE.

  • Apr 18, 2013
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The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra is a unique place where students can excel musically

Free Family Fitness Jam set for April 20

Guided Pathways – Support for Youth and Families invites the public to its Free Family Fitness Jam from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20 in the parking lot of West Valley Business Park, 6625 S. 190th St, Kent.

  • Apr 12, 2013
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Local ‘talk show’ explores life and death

Everything from politics to prayer is featured at a new weekly experience called Lifetree Café. The "conversation café" — located at the Community Room of Kent First Christian Church, 11717 240th St., Kent, – is part of a national network of locations that offer participatory events related to life and faith.

  • Apr 12, 2013
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Chart-topping artists will perform May 8 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent ShoWare Center concert cancelled featuring Ne-Yo, Flo Rida and Carly Rae Jepsen

Ne-Yo, Flo Rida, Carly Rae Jepsen, Icona Pop and DJ Scene won't be coming to Kent after all.

Chart-topping artists will perform May 8 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Steve Beck performs at a recent open mic session at the Golden Steer restaurant in Kent.

Kent’s Golden Steer offers open microphone night April 14

Singers, songwriters, poets actors, dancers and other entertainers are welcome to participate in open microphone night Sunday, April 14 at the Golden Steer restaurant in Kent.

Steve Beck performs at a recent open mic session at the Golden Steer restaurant in Kent.
The Kentridge High cast presents 'Evita' – for nine performances

Kentridge cast to present ‘Evita’

The Kentridge High School Players, under artistic director Jennifer Grajewski, present "Evita", an inspiring true story of the first lady of Argentina and her struggles to become the most powerful spiritual leader of her country.

  • Apr 5, 2013
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The Kentridge High cast presents 'Evita' – for nine performances
Chart-topping artists will perform May 8 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent’s ShoWare Center concert to feature Ne-Yo, Flo Rida, Carly Rae Jepsen

Ne-Yo, Flo Rida, Carly Rae Jepsen, Icona Pop and DJ Scene are coming to the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Chart-topping artists will perform May 8 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Even small amounts of alcohol may cause cancer, study finds | Gustafson

Moderate drinking of alcoholic beverages can have a place in a healthy lifestyle, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).