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'The Nutcracker' Evergreen City Ballet will present the holiday classic 'The Nutcracker” Dec. 19-21 at IKEA Performing Arts Center

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Dec. 17

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Victorian High Tea: Dec. 21. Enjoy a leisurely teatime amid the mansion’s Christmas decor… Continue reading

  • Dec 16, 2008
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'The Nutcracker' Evergreen City Ballet will present the holiday classic 'The Nutcracker” Dec. 19-21 at IKEA Performing Arts Center
'It might be a clue!' “CSI' meets Bethlehem in the holiday mystery extravaganza

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Dec. 10

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Grand Victorian Gala and Victorian High Tea: Dec. 13, 14 and 21. Gala on… Continue reading

  • Dec 10, 2008
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'It might be a clue!' “CSI' meets Bethlehem in the holiday mystery extravaganza

Nightlife for South County, Eastside, Dec. 10

South County NightlifeBaker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Dec. 19, Christmas Jazz Sing-along. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black… Continue reading

  • Dec 10, 2008
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The album cover of the Kent Historical Museum's DVD of Kent's parades.

Kent museum offers glimpse of old-time parades

Attend an upcoming Kent event and you can walk away with a piece of history.The Kent Historical Museum has scheduled its holiday open house for… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2008
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The album cover of the Kent Historical Museum's DVD of Kent's parades.
Before the tree lighting festivities at last year’s Winterfest

Winterfest Celebration is Saturday in downtown Kent

Schedule of Events• 9 a.m. to noonHolly Jolly Waffle Breakfast at Maggie’s on Meeker: $5 for waffle, sausage, coffee or orange juice. Donate canned food… Continue reading

  • Dec 6, 2008
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Before the tree lighting festivities at last year’s Winterfest

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Dec. 6

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.A Victorian Country Christmas: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 6; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 7.… Continue reading

  • Dec 5, 2008
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Nightlife for South County, Eastside, for Dec. 6

South CountyBaker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino:… Continue reading

  • Dec 2, 2008
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A WHIRL OF FUN: From left

OUT & ABOUT for week of Dec. 3

Lake Wilderness Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3. Come see the Lodge and Arboretum decked out in holiday lights with Father Christmas… Continue reading

  • Dec 2, 2008
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A WHIRL OF FUN: From left

Des Moines church gets its first pipe organ

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Moines has installed its first-ever pipe organ, an instrument the church was able to acquire used from the Golden… Continue reading

  • Nov 28, 2008
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Reyona Smith

Kent kids celebrate Thanksgiving

Students at one Kent school found a creative way to combine a popular television show with their class Thanksgiving celebration. Kathy Kier's second grade class… Continue reading

  • Nov 28, 2008
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Reyona Smith
A GINGERBREAD WONDERLAND — Pictured is a Russian confection created for last year's Gingerbread Village at Sheraton Seattle

OUT & ABOUT for the week of Nov. 29

Calendar SubmissionsThe entertainment calendar is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis. Submit entertainment items at least a week before publication dates to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.EventsSococulture:… Continue reading

  • Nov 28, 2008
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A GINGERBREAD WONDERLAND — Pictured is a Russian confection created for last year's Gingerbread Village at Sheraton Seattle
Steve Olson will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 29 at Kona Kai Coffee in downtown Kent.

Nov. 27 Nightlife: Looking for a place to go? Come on in

Baker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: Performers:… Continue reading

  • Nov 26, 2008
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Steve Olson will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 29 at Kona Kai Coffee in downtown Kent.

Toy program opens up again in Kent

Once again, Kent Fire/Fire District 37, Kent Firefighters Local 1747, and the Kent Firefighters Foundation are part of the regional Toys for Joy program.Toys for… Continue reading

  • Nov 26, 2008
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One odd couple: Nicole Corpuz

OUT & ABOUT for the week of Nov. 26

Calendar SubmissionsThe entertainment calendar is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis. Submit entertainment items at least a week before publication dates to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.EventsSococulture:… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2008
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One odd couple: Nicole Corpuz
Here comes the Wienermobile!

Hot dog! Wienermobile comes to Kent

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will stop in Kent Nov. 23 at TOP Food & Drug, 26015 104th Ave. S.E. Visitors can come see the giant… Continue reading

  • Nov 19, 2008
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Here comes the Wienermobile!
Boneyard performs Nov. 22 at Cascade Lanes

Nightlife: Looking for a place to go? Come on in

NightlifeBaker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.Cutters Point Coffee: Live music various… Continue reading

  • Nov 14, 2008
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Boneyard performs Nov. 22 at Cascade Lanes
A swingin' good time Joey Jewell will pay tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes in his “Sinatra at the Sands” concerts 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Nov. 15

Holiday Open House in Historic Downtown Kent: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 15; noon-5 p.m. Nov. 16. A weekend full of product demonstrations and Trunk Shows.… Continue reading

  • Nov 14, 2008
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A swingin' good time Joey Jewell will pay tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes in his “Sinatra at the Sands” concerts 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15
Making your dollars work harder - it's a skill we all could learn.

Making your dollars work

How are you stretching your budget? Let us know!We're launching a new online segment called "Budget-Busting," with tips from readers about how they're making their… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2008
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Making your dollars work harder - it's a skill we all could learn.
A lineup of martinis at Zephyr Bar & Grill of Kent. Based at Kent Station

Nightlife: Looking for a place to go? Come on in

Baker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.Cutters Point Coffee: Live music various… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2008
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A lineup of martinis at Zephyr Bar & Grill of Kent. Based at Kent Station
'Annie Get Your Gun' Left to right: Gabbi DeWalt (Annie Oakley)

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Nov. 12

Holiday Open House in Historic Downtown Kent: 4-8 p.m. Nov. 14; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 15; noon-5 p.m. Nov. 16. A weekend full of product… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2008
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'Annie Get Your Gun' Left to right: Gabbi DeWalt (Annie Oakley)