Kent-area community calendar | Oct. 29

Special events, benefits, library programs and entertainment listings for the Kent area.

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A volunteer steps up on a bench next to a line of wheelbarrows to take a photo at Morrill Meadows Park during Green Kent Day last Saturday. Volunteers were invited to join the Green Kent Partnership for a morning of restoration work and community camaraderie.

A volunteer steps up on a bench next to a line of wheelbarrows to take a photo at Morrill Meadows Park during Green Kent Day last Saturday. Volunteers were invited to join the Green Kent Partnership for a morning of restoration work and community camaraderie.

Events

Seattle National College Fair: 9 a.m.-noon, Oct. 31; noon-4 p.m. Nov. 1, Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle. Free. Students and parents can meet one-on-one with admission representatives from a wide range of national and international, public and private, two-year and four-year colleges and universities. Participants will learn about admission requirements, financial aid, course offerings, and campus environment, as well as other information pertinent to the college-selection process. Sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling and hosted by the Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling. Students are encouraged to register at www.gotomyncf.com. For more information, visit www.nacacnet.org/seattle.

Halloween Trick-or-Treating & Costume Contest: 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Kent Station, 417 Ramsay Way. Merchants will pass out tasty treats to your little ghosts and goblins. Costume contest from 4-6 p.m. Judging begins after 4 p.m. on the fountain stage in the plaza next to ColdStone Creamery. Winners of the best individual costumes and best group costumes will be announced from 6:10-6:30 p.m. Must be present to win. Prizes are Kent Station gift cards. For more detailed information, visit www.kentstation.com.

Soul’d Out Kent Candy Explosion: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31, Washington Army National Guard, Kent Armory, 24410 Military Road S. A free event that offers a safe and dry environment for your children. Lots of candy, games and more. www.souldoutkent.org.

Kennedy Catholic High School Open House: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 5, high school, 140 S. 140th St., Burien. Meet teachers, talk to students, tour the new Milette Family Science Complex and visit the new William F. Eisiminger Athletic Field. Applications for the 2015-16 school year are due Jan. 12. For more information, visit www.kennedyhs.org/events.

Veterans honored

For more information or a complete list of events, visit www.auburnwa.gov/events or call 253-931-3043:

Remembrance Ceremony and Lighting of the Flame:  9:45-10:15 a.m. Nov. 8, Veterans  Memorial  Park,  411  E  St.  NE.  Wreath placement, rifle salute, prayers and taps encompass the ceremony.

49th Veterans Day Parade: 11 a.m. Nov. 8, Main St., Auburn. One of the largest Veterans Day parades in the country. The parade is paying special tribute to the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The parade features nearly 200 units and over 5,500 parade participants, including over 25 high school marching bands, military vehicles, veterans’ units, honor guards and more. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043 to volunteer with the event or receive an official event packet at www.auburnwa.gov.

Veterans Day Remembrance: 11 a.m. Nov. 11, Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St. Kent. Day of remembering veterans past, present and those in harm’s way. Keynote speaker is Col. Anthony J. Davit, deputy commander of Joint Base Lewis-McChord and commander of the 627th Air Base Group. Also speaking will be state Rep. Mark Hargrove from the 47th District. Parking at the cemetery is limited. More parking available at Tahoma High School.

28th Veterans Day Marching Band Competition: 1-9:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Auburn Memorial Stadium, Troy Field, 800 4th St. NE. Hosted by the Auburn High School Band and Choir Parents. More than 30 of the finest high school marching bands from the Northwest compete in parade and field show competition. Tickets for all-day admission: $15 adults; $12 students (ages 6-18); $12 seniors (62 and older); $12 military with active ID. For more information, visit auburnveteransday.webs.com/.

Benefits

Autumn Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 1, Sunrise Elementary School, 22300 132nd Ave. SE, Kent. Support local artisans. More than 40 vendors to shop from. Free admission. For more information, email sunrisecraftfair@gmail.com.

Julefest Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1, Zion Lutheran Church, 25105 132nd Ave. SE, Kent. Norwegian needlework, ornaments, quilts, wall hangings, children’s items, American Girl doll clothes, bake sale, lunch. Demonstrations of traditional Scandinavian foods. Proceeds benefit local food banks and mission quilts and health kits. 253-631-0100.

27th Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1, Martin Sortun Elementary, 2711 SE 248th St., Kent. Featuring more than 60 booth spaces of handcrafted items. Bake sale and lunch available for purchase. For more information, contact Sarah Stevens at smstevens0725@gmail.com.

Gettin’ In The Holiday Spirit Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 1, Green River Community College campus, 12401 320th St., Auburn. Asking for donations of nonperishable food items to assist the food bank with holiday help or cash donations to help fight juvenile diabetes. More than 50 vendors and crafters selling items. For more information, contact Mary Kirkman at 206-383-9006 or myangelevents@gmail.com.

KentHOPE’s “Hope Springs Forth”: 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 1, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, 19300 108th Ave. SE, Kent. Proceeds support the continued operation of the KentHOPE’s day center and future acquisition of a permanent facility. Sponsorships available. To register or to learn more, visit kenthope.wordpress.com or contact Pat Gray at info@kenthope.org.

Party Like It’s 1985 Auction: 6 p.m. Nov. 1, Fairwood Golf and Country Club, 17070 140th Ave. SE, Renton. Proceeds benefit Kentridge Grad NIGHT 2015, a long-established tradition for a “safe” all-night party for graduates, with secret destinations and entertainment, and all food and transportation provided. Live auction items include: seats for Super Bowl XLIX; tickets to “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”; South African photographic safari; Napa, Calif., getaway, plus chauffeured wine tour or cooking class. Cost: $40 per person includes dinner, silent and live auctions, and dancing. Open to the public. Reserve your seats by Oct. 24 at krptsa@live.com or send your name, number of attendees, and check to Kentridge PTSA, PO Box 59806, Renton, WA 98058.

28th Annual Holiday Craft Market: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8, Kent Senior Activity Center. City of Kent hosts large, creative gift boutique. Juried show features 70 booths of handcrafted gifts. Figgy Pudding Café and Bake Sale, hourly door prizes compliments of the Craft Market artists and live entertainment by Tammy Davenport (Friday) and John Ansotigue (Saturday). Free parking. No admission charge. Sponsored by Farrington Court, Judson Park, Stafford Suites, and Regence. Proceeds benefit the programs and services of the senior center. For more information, call 253-856-5162.

Novemberfest Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, Lutheran Church of the Cross, 23810 112th Ave. SE, Kent. Quality crafts and gifts, tasty homemade goodies and coffee. 253-854-2961

P.E.O. Holiday Marketplace & Bazaar: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, Kent First Presbyterian Church, 9425 S. 248th St. Kent. Bake sale, homemade items, plant sale, raffle baskets, new and gently used items. All proceeds to benefit scholarships for women. P.E.O. is a nonprofit organization that focuses on furthering education for women. Contact email: 1812sgm1814@comcast.net.

Kent Commons Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Dec. 5; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Avenue N. City of Kent bazaar features more than 100 vendors with handcrafted gifts, musical entertainment, food and beverages. Free admission. For more information, visit www.kentwa.gov/kentcommonsholidaybazaar/

Health

ShoWalk: 9-11 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Nov. 3, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. Outdoor walking enthusiasts can get out of the dark and the rain by participating in ShoWalk.  Presented by Kent4Health and sponsor Transdev Services, Inc., ShoWalk is a free indoor walking opportunity. ShoWalk continues through May 20. While there is no charge to participate, registration is appreciated at www.webreg.KentWA.gov or at the door on walk days.  More information is available at www.Kent4Health.com or by calling 253-856-4968.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives:  8:30-10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Boeing Kent Space Center, 212th and W. Valley Highway; 1-3 p.m., 3:45-7 p.m. Nov. 4, Kent United Methodist, 11010 SE 248th; 8-10 a.m., 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m., Kentlake High School, 21401 SE 300th St.; noon-2 p.m., 3-6 p.m. Nov. 7, Kent Station, 417 Ramsay Way. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly): 6 p.m., Thursdays, Swanson Court Clubhouse, 12200 SE 207th St., Kent, near Kentridge High School. Nonprofit weight loss support group. For more information, call 253-709-5098 or visit www.tops.org or www.whywelovetops.com.

Southeast King County Parkinson’s Disease support group: Meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m., St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave. SE,Covington. Group’s monthly lunches are on the first Tuesday of the month at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. For more information, contact Stephanie Lawson at 206-579-5206.

Gamblers Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call toll free the Gamblers Anonymous Hotline 1-855-222-5542. Visit www.gawashington.org or www.gamblersanonymous.org for additional information.

Clubs, programs

Kent Evening Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Wednesdays, The Lodge, Arbor Village Retirement Center, 24004 114th Place SE, Kent. Are you interested in practicing and improving your public speaking skills? Boosting your self-confidence? Making yourself heard in that weekly meeting at work? Come practice your oratory skills with a friendly and informative group of people. With members ranging from beginners to experts, Kent Evening Toastmasters welcomes people of all skill levels. For more information, visit www.kenteveningtoastmasters.net.

Autism Support Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m., second Wednesday of the month, Kent Covenant Church, main conference room, 12010 SE 240th St. Share resources and encouragement. Childcare available with 72-hour advance reservations by calling Fabiana Steele at 253-631-0222, ext. 325. For more information, visit www.kentcov.org.

NAMI Support Groups: 6:30-8 p.m., every second and fourth Tuesday of the month,  515 W. Harrison St., Kent.  Friends and family support group for family members and friends who are affected by mental illness. Free. For more information, call 253-854-6264 (NAMI)  or email namiskc@qwestoffice.net, or visit www.nami.org.

Network

The Kent Chapter of Business Network, Int’l (BNI): Meets every Wednesday morning at 7 at the Old Country Buffet, 25630 104th SE, Kent.  Chapter is growing.  Currently have 38 members.  Do you want excellent, personal, word of mouth referrals for your business?  Then come join us.  For more information, contact Dr. Allan McCord at 253-854-3040.

Libraries

Kent Public Library: 212 2nd Avenue N., Kent. 253-859-3330. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Library events include:

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28. Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is an organized play group for newborns to age 5 and people who take care of them. Have fun learning while we play, sing songs and create art.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. Nov. 5, 19, 26. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Infant and Young Toddler Story Times: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13 and 20. Ages newborn to 2 1/2 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Spanish Story Time: Noon, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Family program. Ages 2 and older. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Kids Movie of the Month: 3:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Nov. 28. Family program, all ages welcome. Enjoy a family friendly film with a light snack.

Family Pajama Story Times: 7 p.m. Nov. 4, 18 and 25. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Sugar Skulls (Calaveritas De Azúcar) Art Workshop: 7 p.m. Oct. 30. Ages 6 and older with adult. Learn the significance of sugar skulls placed at the Altars to commemorate the “loved departed ones” as part of Dia de Muertos. Decorate a pre-made sugar skull using glitter paint, sequins, assorted paper and more. Registration required.

Bricks 4 Kidz: 1:30 p.m. Nov. 8 (ages 5-8); 3:30 p.m. Nov. 8 (ages 9-12). Fasten your seatbelts; we’re in for some wild weather! Each Lego model represents the motion of the crazy weather conditions, with a seat for a mini-figure to take in the action! Learn how they move, why they happen and what you can do to stay safe. Registration required.

Caspar Babypants, The Rise and Shine Concert: 10:30 a.m. Nov. 12. Ages 2 and older with adult. Sing and dance along with one of the most popular children’s performers in the Northwest for a family concert of new songs.

TEENS

Teen Zone, Game On: 3:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Play video games at the library.

Teen Zone, Writers Club: 3:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Monthly meeting to share inspiration, fun exercises and creative work time.

Foam Sword Party: 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Grab your friends and come to the library for medieval group combat. Foam sword play emphasizes sportsmanship, athleticism and strategy. Foam Swords are safe for all participants capable of light physical activity. Space is limited, please register to ensure a place.

Teen Zone: Movie Time: 3:30 p.m. Nov. 25. Call the library to find out what’s showing.

ADULTS

Talk Time: 5 p.m. Tuesdays. No class Nov. 11. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

Citizenship Class: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. No class Nov. 11. Get help with the citizenship interview process, including civics and government questions, reading and writing English and practicing your interview skills. Registration not required.

English as a Second Language (ESL): 6 p.m.  Mondays, Wednesdays. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 7 p.m. Oct. 30, Nov. 20; 10 a.m. Nov. 22, 29. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives): Free counseling for small businesses. Please call 206-553-7320 for appointments.

Computer Classes: Registration required beginning two weeks before each class, 253-859-3330. • Email Level 1, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 4; • Excel Level 1, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 5; • Internet Level 1, 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 6; • Word Level 1, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 18; • Computer Basics, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 19.

Food Truths, Busting Popular Nutrition Myths: 7 p.m. Nov. 6. Presented by Kim Larson, Board Certified Sports Dietitian. This fact-filled class will answer your burning questions about some popular food fears and set the record straight on nutrition myths often portrayed in the media. Kim will expose the deception used in advertising and marketing of food and discuss several controversial topics in nutrition today.

After Lunch Book Bunch: 1 p.m. Nov. 12. “The Carpet People” by Terry Pratchett

Medicare Made Clear: 11 a.m. Nov. 13. Medicare Open Enrollment (Oct. 15-Dec. 7) is the time to review changes to your plan. This year, the changes will be significant. Learn how Medicare works, what it covers, what product types and prescription drug plans are available. We’ll talk about advantages and disadvantages and look at what’s changing in 2015. At conclusion, you will be able to make an informed evaluation of what best suits your medical and financial needs.

STARS Workshop, Fabulous Felt Board Fun: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Presented by Nancy Stewart. Discover how to combine music, children’s books and felt board learning activities to enrich your early childhood classroom. Please bring fabric scissors, other supplies will be provided. Provides two credit hours in Curriculum and Learning Environments. Please register.

Mushroom Hunting in the Northwest: 2 p.m. Nov. 15. Learn how to forage for mushrooms in the Northwest, a mushroomer’s paradise. Mushrooming is tremendous fun and Puget Sound Mycological Society President Marian Maxwell will explain the basics including mushrooms to look for, toxins and dangers, mushroom hunting seasons, permits required, cooking and where to hunt.

MAKE 2014: All ages. Unleash your creativity and strengthen your science and technology skills at the same time with KCLS’ MAKE events, the new fall season of STREAM-based programs. If you can imagine something, you can learn to make it at the library. Follow your curiosity and explore the latest computer technologies. Try your hand at animation and special effects. Create a robotic puppet and learn basic physical engineering. MAKE programs will show you how in supportive, hands-on workshops.www.kcls.org/make

Entertainment

SHOWARE CENTER

625 W. James St., Kent. 253-856-6777. Order at www.tickets.showarecenter.com. Events include:

Seattle Impact season opener: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Kent’s new indoor pro soccer team takes on San Diego. Tickets: $9-$39.

Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate!: 7 p.m. Nov. 12. It’s one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends. Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter.  Tickets: $22-$65.

100.7 The Wolf – Hometown Holiday: 8 p.m. Dec. 10. Starring Randy Houser, Lee Brice, David Nail, Craig Morgan. Special acoustic concert with music from some of countries biggest stars. Tickets: $38.50-$114.

1964 The Tribute: 8 p.m. Dec. 11. Tribute band brings back the sound of the legendary. Tickets: $20-$75.

HOT 103.7 – Hot House Party: 8 p.m. Dec. 12. Featuring Bobby Brown, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Ginuwine and Rob Base. Tickets $48.50, $70.50 (reserved seats) and $114 (premium seats), which include the best floor seats, pre-party and after party in the club lounge with appetizers and cash bar, souvenir laminate and chance to take a photo with some of the artists performing.

AUBURN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHAMBER SERIES

Old World Masters: 7 p.m. Nov. 21, The First Christian Church of Kent, 11717 SE 240th, Kent. Four members of the Auburn Symphony Orchestra perform: Dvorak, String Quartet in F Major (The American Quartet); Haydn, String Quartet in D Major (The Lark); Mozart, String Quartet in B Flat Major (The Hunt). The concert is sponsored in part by the Kent Arts Commission. Festival seating: $17 adults, $10 students. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at www.auburnsymphony.org

KENT ARTS COMMISSION SPOTLIGHT SERIES

Tickets at kentarts.com, by calling 253-856-5051 or at the Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. Hours for phone and in-person sales are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The box office is closed on Sunday.

The Four Bitchin’ Babes present “Jingle Babes!”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Kent-Meridian PAC. Original tour de force musical comedy theatre troupe. These accomplished musician-actress-comediennes fill the stage with whimsical songs, hilarious shtick, and luscious girl group harmonies. Tickets: $25 general, $25 senior, $15 youth

Magical Strings 28th Annual Celtic Yuletide Concert: 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Kent-Meridian PAC. The Boulding Family’s musical celebration of the holiday season is a treasured tradition in Kent. Pam and Philip Boulding are joined by their children, grandchildren and guests for an afternoon of enchanting Yuletide music. Tickets: $22 general, $20 senior, $15 youth

Marc Cohn: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Kentwood Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. SE, Covington. After winning a Grammy for his soulful ballad “Walking in Memphis,” Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer/songwriters, combining the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. Tickets: $28 general, $25 senior, $15 youth

Broadway’s Next Hit Musical!: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Kent-Meridian PAC. Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It’s all improvised and it’s all funny. The New York Times calls Broadway’s Next H!T Musical “Hilarious!” Master improvisers gather made up song suggestions from the audience and create a full blown improvised musical – complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and plot twists galore. Tickets: $25 general, $22 senior, $15 youth

“Fairy Tales & Fantasy” presented by BYU Theatre Ballet: 7 p.m. March 12, Kentwood PAC. Selections from classic ballets such as Romeo & Juliet, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Don Quixote, and more bring magical stories, beautiful music, and graceful dance to the stage for all ages to enjoy. Tickets: $22 general, $20 senior and $15 youth

Schoolhouse Rock Live! performed by Childsplay: 1 p.m. March 21, Kent-Meridian PAC. A pop culture phenomenon returns to the musical stage! Academic subjects will never seem boring again when presented through mega-hits like “Conjunction Junction,” “Just a Bill,” and “Interplanet Janet.” Schoolhouse Rock explodes onto the stage with songs you loved updated for a whole new generation. Childsplay is a professional company of adult actors who teach and perform for young audiences and families. Tickets: $10 general, $10 senior, $10 youth

Masters of Soul: 7:30 p.m. April 7, Kentwood PAC. A celebration of the legendary songs and performers that defined Motown and soul music. The show features the incredible harmonies and smooth moves made famous by recording acts like The Temptations, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, The Four Tops, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Jackson Five, Martha Reeves The Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, Barry White, The Commodores and many more. Tickets: $25 general, $22 senior, $15 youth

CHANCEL ARTS CONCERTS

Starry Night String Quartet: 3 p.m. Nov. 23, Kent Lutheran Church, 336 2nd Ave. S. Featured performers: Sharyn Peterson, violin; Blayne Barnes, violin; Leslie Johnson, viola; and Mannfried Funk, cello. Peterson has been featured with several symphonies in the Northwest and is concertmaster/director of the orchestra, which frequently accompanies dance and choral organizations. An intermission provides refreshments, including free coffee. General admission is $12.50 at the door or from www.BrownPaperTickets.com or 253-520-1033. $5 for students with ID and seniors in groups of 10. For more information, www.chancelarts.com for more information.

ELSEWHERE

“The Twilight Zone:” 7 p.m. Nov. 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center stage, 10020 SE 256th St., Kent. The Kent-Meridian Drama Department cast, under the direction of Jay Thornton, performs three episodes, “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street”, “Time Enough At Last” and “Living Doll”. Tickets, $6 for adults and $3 for 12 and under, available at the door.

“Little Shop of Horrors”: 7 p.m. Nov. 12-15 and Nov. 19-22; 3 p.m. Nov. 15, 22, Kentridge Performing Arts Center, 12430 SE 208th St. Award-winning Kentridge Players present comedy horror rock musical about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh. Tickets are $8-$10 and available at http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/Page/1641 beginning Nov. 1. For more information, contact director Jennifer Grajewski at Jennifer.grajewski@kent.k12.wa.us or 253-653-2626

“Oliver!”: 7 p.m. Dec. 12, 13, 19, 20; 3 p.m. Dec. 13, 14, 20, Green River Community College, Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Heavier Than Air Family Theatre presents the award-winning musical that vividly brings to life Charles Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever popular story of the orphaned boy who asked for more. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at the door. For more information, call 253-833-9111, ext. 2400, or visit www.heavierthanair.com. Live music: Reds Wine Bar @ Craft Beers, 321 Ramsay Way No. 110 Kent Station, across from the parking lot. Tuesday jazz jam (6-9 p.m.); Thursday bluegrass jam (6-10 p.m.); Saturday rotating local musicians (8-11 p.m.); Sunday open mic (4-7 p.m.). 253-277-1852, www.redswinebar-kent.com.

Galleries, studios

Centennial Center Gallery:  400 W. Gowe St., Kent. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Closed weekends and holidays. For more information, call 253-856-5050 or visit artscommission@kentwa.gov.

Michael Tolleson Savant Art Center: 25524 74th Ave. S., Kent. Art studio and autistic art mentoring center. To learn more about the center and its programs, call 253-850-5995, visit www.MichaelTollesonArtist.com or email michaeltollesonartist@gmail.com. The center also can be found on Facebook.

Museums

Greater Kent Historical Society: 855 E. Smith St., historic Bereiter House, Kent. Hours: noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, and by appointment. Admission: suggested $2 donation; no tickets are required for entrance. Parking is available behind the house off East Temperance Street. GKHS is a nonprofit organization that promotes the discovery, preservation and dissemination of knowledge about the history of the greater Kent area. www.kenthistoricalmuseum.org

 

 

 

 


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