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Kentridge High’s Jazz Bands and guests

Swingin’ & Dancin’ to the Big Band set for Friday at Kentridge

People of all ages can swing dance and listen to the sounds of Kentridge High's Jazz Bands and special guest, the KR Vocal Jazz Ensemble, on Friday night at the school cafeteria, 12430 SE 208th St., Kent.

  • Dec 11, 2012
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Kentridge High’s Jazz Bands and guests
The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater comes to town Dec. 13.

Kent Spotlight Series to feature Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Dec. 13

The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater returns to the Kent Spotlight Series by popular demand.

The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater comes to town Dec. 13.
Enjoy the Magical Strings 26th Annual Celtic Yuletide Concert with the Boulding family on Sunday

Celtic Yuletide Concert returns to Kent Dec. 2

The Boulding Family’s musical celebration of the holiday season is a treasured tradition in Kent.

Enjoy the Magical Strings 26th Annual Celtic Yuletide Concert with the Boulding family on Sunday
Catch the play 'Oedipus' this month at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center.

Kent-Meridian Drama Club presents ‘Oedipus’ Nov. 8-10; Nov. 14-16

The Kent-Meridian High School Drama Club will present the Sophocles’ masterpiece, "Oedipus" Nov. 8-10 and Nov. 14-16 at the K-M Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St.

Catch the play 'Oedipus' this month at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center.
The Seattle Mist of the Lingerie Football League will play two home games at the ShoWare Center in Kent during the 2013 season.

Lingerie Football League releases schedule for Kent-based Seattle Mist

The women's Lingerie Football League (LFL) has released the 2013 schedule for the Kent-based Seattle Mist.

The Seattle Mist of the Lingerie Football League will play two home games at the ShoWare Center in Kent during the 2013 season.
Seattle artist Blanca Santander has her paintings on display at the Centennial Center Gallery in Kent.

Kent gallery features paintings of Seattle artist

The paintings of Seattle artist Blanca Santander will soon go on display at the Centennial Center Gallery in Kent.

  • Oct 31, 2012
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Seattle artist Blanca Santander has her paintings on display at the Centennial Center Gallery in Kent.

Disney on Ice coming to Kent Nov. 7-11

Disney on Ice returns to Kent with its Dare to Dream show Nov. 7-11 at the ShoWare Center.

Marsha Ambrosius will perform at the Music Fest R&B concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday

Music Fest R&B concert in Kent Oct. 27 at ShoWare Center

Marsha Ambrosius headlines a Music Fest R&B concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Marsha Ambrosius will perform at the Music Fest R&B concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Steve Lippia will perform his “Simply Sinatra” show at 7:30 p.m. on Friday

Simply Sinatra show to open Kent’s Spotlight Series Oct. 19

Steve Lippia, regarded as one of the finest interpreters of standards and pop music in the nation, brings “Simply Sinatra” to the Kent Spotlight Series on Friday, Oct. 19.

Steve Lippia will perform his “Simply Sinatra” show at 7:30 p.m. on Friday

Lynyrd Skynyrd to play at ShoWare Center in Kent Sept. 27

The rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform Thursday, Sept. 27 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Sep 26, 2012
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The Seattle Mist will play a Lingerie Football League game Dec. 15 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Lingerie Football League tickets in Kent go on sale Sept. 24

The women's Lingerie Football League returns in December to Kent.

The Seattle Mist will play a Lingerie Football League game Dec. 15 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Barry Manilow will sing at the ShoWare Center in Kent Jan. 11 as part of the Pandora Unforgettable Moments of Love on Ice show.

Barry Manilow to perform at Kent ice show Jan. 11

Singer Barry Manilow will perform Jan. 11 at the ShoWare Center in Kent as part of the Pandora Unforgettable Moments of Love on Ice show.

Barry Manilow will sing at the ShoWare Center in Kent Jan. 11 as part of the Pandora Unforgettable Moments of Love on Ice show.
Color Me Badd is part of the lineup for Ladies Night Out

Ladies Night Out concert in Kent Sept. 8

Seven groups are lined up in Kent for the Ladies Night Out, Volume 5 R&B concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 at the ShoWare Center.

Color Me Badd is part of the lineup for Ladies Night Out
Kip Jones is part of the acrobatic King Charles Troupe.

Dazzling troupe on unicycles comes to ShoWare Center

Growing up in the Bronx, Kim Anthony "Kip" Jones was exposed to many influential artists and athletes.

Kip Jones is part of the acrobatic King Charles Troupe.
Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith start in 'Men in Black

‘Men in Black’ final Kent outdoor movie on Aug. 24

The final outdoor summer movie in Kent features "Men in Black" at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 at Town Square Plaza.

  • Aug 23, 2012
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Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith start in 'Men in Black
The Ringling Bros. circus returns to Kent's ShoWare Center Aug. 31-Sept. 3.

Ringling Bros. circus in Kent adds more discounted kids shows

Ringling Bros. has added $10 tickets for kids to two more shows during their circus stop in Kent Aug. 31-Sept. 3.

  • Aug 21, 2012
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The Ringling Bros. circus returns to Kent's ShoWare Center Aug. 31-Sept. 3.
The city of Kent offers a free outdoor showing of 'A League of Their Own' at 8:45 p.m. Friday

‘A League of Their Own’ to be shown in Kent on outdoor movie night

Turn a hot summer night into an outdoor movie night Friday in Kent at Town Square Plaza.

The city of Kent offers a free outdoor showing of 'A League of Their Own' at 8:45 p.m. Friday
The Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra plays at 7 p.m. Thursday

Jazz concert Thursday evening in Kent

Take in some cool jazz on a hot night in Kent at Lake Meridian Park.

  • Aug 15, 2012
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The Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra plays at 7 p.m. Thursday
De Temps Antan plays at noon Tuesday

Listen to Quebec music Tuesday at Kent Station

Get a taste of traditional Quebec music when De Temps Antan plays at noon Tuesday, Aug. 14 at the Kent Station shopping mall.

De Temps Antan plays at noon Tuesday
Kent's outdoor summer movies start at 9 p.m. Friday

Kent outdoor movies start Aug. 10

Outdoor summer movies return to Kent at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 with a showing of "The Muppets."

Kent's outdoor summer movies start at 9 p.m. Friday