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Rhythm and blues singer Musiq Soulchild performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday

Musiq Soulchild to sing June 22 in Kent at ShoWare Center

Rhythm and blues singer Musiq Soulchild and the R&B group Next perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jun 17, 2011
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Rhythm and blues singer Musiq Soulchild performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday
The American rock supergroup A Perfect Circle plays Thursday

A Perfect Circle to perform June 30 in Kent

A Perfect Circle, an American rock supergroup formed in 1999, plays at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 30 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jun 13, 2011
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The American rock supergroup A Perfect Circle plays Thursday

The fourth annual Evening of Jazz & Art June 23 in Kent

The Kent Senior Activity Center and the Kent Arts Commission are hosting the fourth annual Evening of Jazz & Art Event 5-8 p.m., Thursday, June 23 at 600 E. Smith Street in downtown Kent.

  • Jun 11, 2011
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Top 10 interesting facts about camp

Camp has become a staple of the summer season. Each year, millions of children, youth, and adults head to the hills, lakes, valleys, and parks to participate in the time-honored tradition of camp. And, while most people easily conjure up images of campfires and canoes, there is a lot more to the camp experience. Here are ten of the things you may not have known about the camp experience.

  • Jun 11, 2011
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Tryouts for the Seattle Mist of the Lingerie Football League run June 13 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Seattle Mist to hold Lingerie Football League tryout June 13 in Kent

A final open tryout for the Seattle Mist of the women's Lingerie Football League is set for 5 p.m. Monday, June 13 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jun 9, 2011
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Tryouts for the Seattle Mist of the Lingerie Football League run June 13 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Seattle Mist quarterback Angela Rypien sends the ball up field Tuesday

Angela Rypien practices with Seattle Mist of Lingerie Football League | Video

Angela Rypien practices at Seattle Mist Lingerie Football League minicamp.

Seattle Mist quarterback Angela Rypien sends the ball up field Tuesday
The R&B group Boyz II Men will perform Saturday

Boyz II Men coming to Kent in the fall

The popular R&B group Boyz II Men will headline the Ladies Night Out Concert, Volume 4 at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jun 3, 2011
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The R&B group Boyz II Men will perform Saturday

One’s Ship Comes In | Poem by Joe Paddock

Joe Paddock is a Minnesota poet and he and I are, as we say in the Midwest, “of an age.” Here is a fine poem about arriving at a stage when there can be great joy in accepting life as it comes to us.

Award-winning pianist Brenda Miller of Kentridge High School will perform a recital at 1 p.m. June 4 at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church in Renton.

Award-winning Kentridge pianist to perform recital June 4

Brenda Miller, a senior pianist from Kentridge High School who recently took first place in the Washington State Solo and Ensemble Contest, will perform a senior recital at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, 13055 S.E. 192nd St., in Renton.

  • May 31, 2011
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Award-winning pianist Brenda Miller of Kentridge High School will perform a recital at 1 p.m. June 4 at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church in Renton.

Gift of Life program June 1 at Kent-Meridian High School

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority will present the Gift of Life program at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 1 to the juniors and seniors of Kent Meridian High School.

  • May 30, 2011
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The I Am Legend concert featuring rapper Rick Ross scheduled for June 3 at the ShoWare Center has been cancelled because of a scheduling problem.

Concert featuring rapper Rick Ross cancelled at ShoWare Center in Kent

The I Am Legend concert featuring rapper Rick Ross scheduled for June 3 at the ShoWare Center in Kent has been cancelled.

  • May 26, 2011
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The I Am Legend concert featuring rapper Rick Ross scheduled for June 3 at the ShoWare Center has been cancelled because of a scheduling problem.
Comedian Alysia Wood performs at 7 p.m. Wednesday June 1 at Pat's Bar and Grill in Kent.

Comedian Alysia Wood takes stage June 1 in Kent

Comedian Alysia Wood, of Los Angeles, will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday June 1 at Pat's Bar and Grill, 114 Railroad Ave., in downtown Kent.

  • May 26, 2011
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Comedian Alysia Wood performs at 7 p.m. Wednesday June 1 at Pat's Bar and Grill in Kent.
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“So You Think Kent Has Talent” slide show

The inaugural “So You Think Kent Has Talent” competition slide show.

  • May 24, 2011
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Gospel singer Marvin Sapp performs at 7 p.m. Thursday

Gospel singer Marvin Sapp to perform in Kent

Gospel singer Marvin Sapp performs at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • May 23, 2011
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Gospel singer Marvin Sapp performs at 7 p.m. Thursday
Arthur Heide

Acting F.A.S.T. may halt symptoms of a stroke | Merrili Owens

Arthur Heide is a 62-year-old disabled Vietnam veteran. On April 26, 2010, Mr. Heide was working on repairing his laptop, something he has done many times in the past.

  • May 20, 2011
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Arthur Heide
Jason Garcia

‘So You Think Kent Has Talent’ competition hits stage May 21

Fifteen finalists will compete in the first "So You Think Kent Has Talent" competition at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21 at the Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center.

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The Rainier Youth Choirs will sing at 2 p.m. Saturday

Rainier Youth Choirs to perform May 21 in Kent

The Rainier Youth Choirs will explore music from many continents and cultures during its Saturday, May 21 concert.

  • May 17, 2011
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The Rainier Youth Choirs will sing at 2 p.m. Saturday
The 'World Famous' Lipizzaner Stallions return to Kent for three shows May 21-22 at the ShoWare Center. The stallions also performed in 2009 in Kent.

Lipizzaner Stallions to dance, prance May 21-22 in Kent

The "World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions will prance, dance and leap for three shows May 21-22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • May 17, 2011
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The 'World Famous' Lipizzaner Stallions return to Kent for three shows May 21-22 at the ShoWare Center. The stallions also performed in 2009 in Kent.

Kentwood High students to present ‘Once Upon A Mattress’ musical

The Kentwood High players are presenting “Once Upon A Mattress." The show opens Thursday, May 12 and will run May 13, 14, 19,20, 21, 26, 27 and 28 at Kentwood Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. S.E. in Covington.

  • May 12, 2011
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Jagged Edge will join several other R&B groups for the Ladies Night Out

Ladies Night Out concert May 14 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Rhythm and blues groups Jagged Edge and Dru Hill headline the Ladies Night Out, Volume 3 concert at 7 p.m. May 14 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • May 10, 2011
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Jagged Edge will join several other R&B groups for the Ladies Night Out