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King County will turn off the lights Saturday for Earth Hour

As part of a global call for action on climate change, King County will join hundreds of millions of people and tens of thousands of organizations by having its nonessential facilities go dark for one hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. tonight, March 26.

  • Mar 26, 2011
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Kent’s Rainier Youth Choir performs March 27 at Benaroya Hall

The Kent-based Rainier Youth Choir will perform Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” with premier Puget Sound choirs and a full orchestra at 2 p.m. March 27 at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall.

  • Mar 23, 2011
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Jessica and Justin Plett pose for their father's Greg Plett's entry in the ShoWare Center marquee contest. Plett won the contest with this photo and will receive two tickets per month to a ShoWare Center event for one year.

Kent resident Plett wins ShoWare Center marquee photo contest

Greg Plett of Kent won a pair of tickets to one event of his choice per month for a year at the ShoWare Center after winning the arena's marquee photo contest.

  • Mar 22, 2011
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Jessica and Justin Plett pose for their father's Greg Plett's entry in the ShoWare Center marquee contest. Plett won the contest with this photo and will receive two tickets per month to a ShoWare Center event for one year.

Former ‘American Idol” standout Melinda Doolittle to perform March 25 at Kentwood

Melinda Doolittle credits "American Idol" for launching her R&B singing career. Doolittle, who finished third on season six of the Fox show in 2007, performs at 7:30 p.m. March 25 at the Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center in Covington. The concert concludes the 2010-2011 city of Kent Spotlight Series.

Back from the fields | Poem by Peter Everwine

Go for a walk and part of whatever you walk through rides back on your socks. Here Peter Everwine, a California poet, tells us about the seeds that stick to us, in all their beauty and variety.

Lyndsey Casey

Rowan Fae Irish Dancers show the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day | Slide Show

The Rowan Fae Irish Dancers performed at Aegis Living’s St. Patrick’s Day dinner Tuesday, March 15. The dancers showed their repertoire of Irish dances in celebration of St. Patrick’s

  • Mar 20, 2011
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Eating healthier by adding color to your diet | Healthy Living

Want to eat better? Add a bit of color. That doesn’t, however, mean reaching for a bag of Skittles or adding a lime to your beer. Brightly colored fruits and vegetables are a key component of a healthful diet, but too often our meals are monochromatic. Turns out Mom was right: Eat your fruits and veggies.

Danny Vernon performs at his Illusion of Elvis show last year at the Kent Senior Center. Vernon returns to the senior center March 25 for two shows.

Elvis show coming to Kent Senior Center March 25

Tickets still remain for an encore of Danny Vernon's Illusion of Elvis show at 2:30 p.m. March 25 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Mar 16, 2011
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Danny Vernon performs at his Illusion of Elvis show last year at the Kent Senior Center. Vernon returns to the senior center March 25 for two shows.
Competitors are wanted for the first 'So You Think Kent Has Talent' show on May 21 at the Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center.

Competitors wanted for ‘So You Think Kent Has Talent’ show

Do you want to be known as one of the most talented entertainers in Kent plus win some cash? Then sign up for the first "So You Think Kent Has Talent" competition organized by the Allegro Performing Arts Academy of Kent. Proceeds from the show will benefit Kent Youth and Family Services.

  • Mar 14, 2011
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Competitors are wanted for the first 'So You Think Kent Has Talent' show on May 21 at the Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center.
Pianist Alpin Hong plays at 7:30 p.m. March 18 at the Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center.

Pianist Hong to play March 18 in Kent

Pianist Alpin Hong, known as the man who performs classical music for the iPod generation, plays at 7:30 p.m. March 18 at the Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St.

  • Mar 11, 2011
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Pianist Alpin Hong plays at 7:30 p.m. March 18 at the Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center.
Seattle rapper E-Dawg headlines a hip-hop show March 12 at Poppa's Pub in Kent.

Hip-hop comes to Kent with E-Dawg show

E-Dawg has lined up numerous rappers for his singles-release party in Kent at 9 p.m. March 12 at Poppa's Pub, 510 Washington Ave. N. The performers include Money B, formerly of the band Digital Underground, Ras Kass, West Coast Stone, Maharaji and others. Disc jockeys Nasty Ness, B-Mello and Roc Phella will host the show.

Seattle rapper E-Dawg headlines a hip-hop show March 12 at Poppa's Pub in Kent.
R&B singer Fantasia performs March 18 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Fantasia to sing March 18 in Kent

Fantasia, a rhythm and blues singer who won the American Idol season three competition in 2004, will perform at 8 p.m. March 18 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Mar 7, 2011
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R&B singer Fantasia performs March 18 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Squirm Burpee Circus coming to Kent

Sit back with your children and enjoy Vaudeville comedy, circus acts and a plot rooted in American melodrama as The Handsome Little Devils bring their Squirm Burpee Circus to Kent.

  • Mar 4, 2011
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Jeff Jarrett

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling hits Kent Friday

Jeff Jarrett promises "off the chart" matches and "fan friendly" interaction when the superstars of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling roll into Kent Friday night.

Jeff Jarrett

Kent Student Art Walk March 7-18

Check out the creativity of more than 450 Kent School District children during the annual Kent Student Art Walk March 7-18 in downtown Kent.

  • Mar 1, 2011
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02/25/11 Predators Andre Piper Jordan

Predators lose home opener 105-71: Slide Show

The Kent Predators showed plenty of offense but no defense in the Indoor Football League season opener at the ShoWare Center.

  • Feb 28, 2011
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02/25/11 Predators Andre Piper Jordan

Seattle comedian to appear March 2 at Pat’s in Kent

Seattle comedian Duane Goad performs at 7 p.m. March 2 at Pat's Bar and Grill, 114 Railroad Ave. N., in downtown Kent.

  • Feb 25, 2011
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Seattle Mist players

Lingerie football players to appear at Kent Predators game

Players from the Seattle Mist of the Lingerie Football League will help the Kent Predators kick off the 2011 Indoor Football League season. The Predators have lined up Mist players as special guests to sign autographs and pose for pictures after Kent plays the Sioux Falls Storm in the season opener at 7:05 p.m. Feb. 25 at the ShoWare Center.

  • Feb 25, 2011
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Seattle Mist players

Kids’ Arts Day set for March 5 in Kent

Bring your children, grandchildren or friend's children to the city of Kent's annual Kids' Arts Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 5 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

  • Feb 25, 2011
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Hip-hop show Feb. 26 at Poppa’s in Kent

Several Seattle rappers will perform at a hip-hop show from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Feb. 26 at Poppa's Pub in Kent to benefit the Seattle Animal Shelter.

  • Feb 25, 2011
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