Families unable to afford tickets for holiday shows can pick up free tickets at the Kent Food Bank.
The Kent Arts Commission, Kent Food Bank and Seattle Theatre Group are offering the tickets so families can attend holiday performances during difficult economic times, according to a city of Kent media release.
The tickets are a free gift, and the organizers ask that those who choose to accept tickets are confident they will be able to attend the selected performance so as not to take the place of someone else who would use them. If last minute changes arise, residents should return the tickets to the Kent Food Bank or find another way to ensure that another resident can enjoy the performance.
A limited number of free tickets are available at the Kent Food Bank, 515 W. Harrison St., Suite No. 107. The food bank is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On the second Wednesday of the month, the food bank also is open from 5-6 p.m.
Tickets are available for:
• Magical Strings concert, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St., Kent.
• “Black Nativity” play, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 at The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle.
• “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with David Benoit, featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. S.E., Covington.
Holiday shows taking place in Kent are part of the Kent Arts Commission’s annual Spotlight Series. For the 25th anniversary of “Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide,” Pam and Philip Boulding are once again joined by their children, grandchildren and guests for an afternoon of enchanting Yuletide music. The Bouldings perform on Celtic harps, hammered dulcimers, whistles, strings, percussion and harp-like instruments from around the world. Guests add Irish step dancing, drumming and storytelling for a festive and memorable performance.
This year celebrates the 50th Anniversary of “Black Nativity.” This annual gospel celebration was written by Langston Hughes and first performed on Broadway in New York City in December 1961. The story of the Nativity is retold by way of gospel music, dance, poetry and narrative. The performance is directed by Jacqueline Moscou and choreographed by Donald Byrd. Music direction and arrangements are by Pastor Patrinell Wright, Seattle’s “Gospel Queen,” and founder of Total Experience Gospel Choir.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” debuted as an animated television special in 1965. For more than 40 years, it has been a tradition enjoyed around the world by fans of all ages. Benoit pays tribute to this incredible piece of entertainment history.
This inspirational concert features the classic music of Guaraldi, along with Charlie Brown Christmas originals from Benoit who took over as music composer for the new Charlie Brown Christmas TV specials more than a decade ago. The heartwarming show also features local young voices of the Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs.
For more information call 253-856-5052 or visit www.kentarts.com.
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