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The Vienna Boys Choir will perform Oct. 17 at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center as part of the city of Kent Spotlight Series. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Lineup set for Kent Spotlight Series fall, winter concerts

Performances include Vienna Boys Choir; Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide Concert and more

The Vienna Boys Choir will perform Oct. 17 at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center as part of the city of Kent Spotlight Series. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
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Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs seek members for upcoming season

Choirs open to children in the second through 12th grades

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Good times at the fifth annual Cruisin’ Kent Car Show | Photos

People flock to see the vehicles at Kent Station

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High Priest Kalu and High Preistess Syleena “Call The Corners,” a small ritual where a candle is lit at each direction of the Earth as the elements of each direction is called upon. Here they call on the guardian of the watchtower of the South, represented by red which symbolizes fire. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Yule in the PNW: How witches, pagans, Wiccans celebrate winter holidays

Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year, which has been celebrated for thousands of years all over the world. Have you ever wondered how modern witches like to celebrate?

High Priest Kalu and High Preistess Syleena “Call The Corners,” a small ritual where a candle is lit at each direction of the Earth as the elements of each direction is called upon. Here they call on the guardian of the watchtower of the South, represented by red which symbolizes fire. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Cajun Fest 2023 second line parade. Photo courtesy of Kent Downtown Partnership

Cajun Fest’s second year celebrates all things Louisiana

Hosted by Kent Downtown Partnership.

Cajun Fest 2023 second line parade. Photo courtesy of Kent Downtown Partnership
Disney On Ice returns Oct. 25-29 to the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. Tickets go on sale Sept. 5. COURTESY IMAGE, Disney On Ice

Disney On Ice returns Oct. 25-29 to Kent’s ShoWare Center

Tickets go on sale to public Sept. 5

Disney On Ice returns Oct. 25-29 to the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. Tickets go on sale Sept. 5. COURTESY IMAGE, Disney On Ice
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Car show returning Aug. 27 to Kent Station shopping center

Many vehicles to be displayed at fifth annual event

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Theatre Battery returns this month with performances at Kent Station

‘Deep Purple Wiggle’ to be featured four days a week Aug. 24-Sept. 10

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Thousands fill downtown streets for Kent Cornucopia Days | Photos

5K run and walk, dragon boat races part of the annual festival

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Junior H to perform at ShoWare Center in Kent Sept. 29

Mexican singer has over 21 million listeners on Spotify and more than one billion views on YouTube

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Kent Cornucopia Days street fair, festival set for July 14-16

More than 200 vendors fill downtown streets; dragon boat races, car show, 5K run part of free event

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Fun times in Kent at Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian | Photos

Fireworks, food trucks, music and cooling off in the water

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Check Out Washington’s Adventure packs come with a Discover Pass educational materials, pocket guides, and a pair of binoculars. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

“Check Out Washington” with more Adventure Packs this summer

You can borrow a free Discover Pass, educational materials about state parks, and a pair of binoculars with your KCLS library card

Check Out Washington’s Adventure packs come with a Discover Pass educational materials, pocket guides, and a pair of binoculars. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks
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Comedian Katt Williams to perform Sept. 8 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

The Dark Matter Tour will come to town

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Kent offers full summer of free outdoor concerts

Music starts in July on Wednesday afternoons and evenings and Thursday evenings

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Cajun Fest to turn downtown Kent into a ‘Little Louisiana’ Aug. 19

Spice up your taste buds and experience the soul of Louisiana, says Kent Downtown Partnership

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Kent fireworks display to return July 4 at Lake Meridian Park

City’s Fourth of July Splash will feature food trucks, music and first fireworks show since 2019

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Aegis Living Kent hosts 4th annual ‘A’Dad’emy Awards’ to honor fathers

Biggest Sweet Tooth, Most Compassionate Dad and Best Skiing Yodeler among the awards

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‘American Idol’ winner Iam Tongi sings in Kent at Decatur High graduation

Tongi, of Federal Way, a member of the Decatur Class of 2023, wrapped up the ceremony

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Skillet, Theory of a Deadman to perform at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Groups bring their Rock Resurrection Tour to town Nov. 4

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