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Green River College cast presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

Green River College cast presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

Jump aboard the Neverland for a voyage to Rundoon, an island of adventure and beauty, but tread carefully. You never know what awaits you. The… Continue reading

  • Nov 17, 2017
Green River College cast presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’
Comedian Jo Koy to perform in Kent Feb. 17

Comedian Jo Koy to perform in Kent Feb. 17

Comedian Jo Koy will perform on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. Tickets are $110 for VIP with meet and greet,… Continue reading

  • Nov 17, 2017
Comedian Jo Koy to perform in Kent Feb. 17
Disney Live returns to Kent Jan. 28 with Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic

Disney Live returns to Kent Jan. 28 with Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic

Disney Live’s Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic stage show comes to Kent’s accesso ShoWare Center on Sunday, Jan. 28. Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse… Continue reading

  • Nov 16, 2017
Disney Live returns to Kent Jan. 28 with Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic
Casting call: ‘Hoarders’ seeking participants for new episodes

Casting call: ‘Hoarders’ seeking participants for new episodes

The award-winning A&E show “Hoarders” is shooting new episodes and looking for the biggest, baddest hoards in the Northwest. If you have a friend or… Continue reading

  • Nov 16, 2017
Casting call: ‘Hoarders’ seeking participants for new episodes
Catch ‘Walk Two Moons’ at Kent-Meridian High

Catch ‘Walk Two Moons’ at Kent-Meridian High

Kent-Meridian High School’s fall production “Walk Two Moons” runs Wednesday, Nov. 15 through Saturday, Nov. 18, at the K-M Performing Arts Center, 10020 SE 256th… Continue reading

  • Nov 15, 2017
Catch ‘Walk Two Moons’ at Kent-Meridian High
See the largest hawk in North America at Wings of Fall program

See the largest hawk in North America at Wings of Fall program

Visitors can get up close to the largest hawk in North America at the Puget Sound WildCare’s Wings of Fall event on Sunday, Nov. 19.… Continue reading

  • Nov 14, 2017
See the largest hawk in North America at Wings of Fall program
Rainier Youth Choirs to perform on Argosy Christmas Ship

Rainier Youth Choirs to perform on Argosy Christmas Ship

The Rainier Youth Choirs group, Colla Voce, performs on the lead boat of the Argosy Christmas Ship on Dec. 2. The ship leaves from the… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2017
Rainier Youth Choirs to perform on Argosy Christmas Ship
Cookie turns 100

Cookie turns 100

Longtime Kent resident Cookie Hayes recently celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends. Born to C.B. and Molly Cook in Kent on Oct. 2,… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2017
Cookie turns 100

A dry place to walk for fitness in Kent; accesso ShoWare Center opens its doors for indoor walking

Starting Monday, Nov. 13, outdoor walking enthusiasts can get out of the dark and the rain by participating in ShoWalk. Presented by Kent4Health and accesso… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2017
Celtic Yuletide Concert coming to Kent Dec. 3

Celtic Yuletide Concert coming to Kent Dec. 3

The Boulding Family’s musical celebration of the holiday season is a treasured tradition in Kent and returns with the Magical Strings 31st annual Celtic Yuletide… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2017
Celtic Yuletide Concert coming to Kent Dec. 3
Kent’s Severe Weather Shelter seeks volunteers

Kent’s Severe Weather Shelter seeks volunteers

Volunteers are wanted to help out with the Severe Weather Shelter that opens at Kent Lutheran Church during life-threatening conditions between November and March. Anyone… Continue reading

  • Nov 1, 2017
Kent’s Severe Weather Shelter seeks volunteers
Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents Luxurious Oboe Sounds

Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents Luxurious Oboe Sounds

Come explore works featuring the warm and melodious tones of the oboe with the Auburn Symphony Orchestra. Performances of Luxurious Oboe Sounds are set for… Continue reading

  • Oct 31, 2017
Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents Luxurious Oboe Sounds
Kent Toast ‘N Boast hosts open house Thursday

Kent Toast ‘N Boast hosts open house Thursday

Local Toastmasters club Kent Toast ‘N Boast hosts an open house Thursday, Nov. 2, from noon to 1 p.m., Room 402 in the Centennial Building… Continue reading

  • Oct 31, 2017
Kent Toast ‘N Boast hosts open house Thursday
State Patrol offers Halloween safety tips

State Patrol offers Halloween safety tips

Halloween can be fun for kids, but worrisome for parents and drivers. Here are some tips, provided by the Washington State Patrol, to keep your… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2017
State Patrol offers Halloween safety tips
Kent’s Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 3-4

Kent’s Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 3-4

Check out the city of Kent’s free 31st annual Holiday Craft Market on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4, at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E.… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2017
Kent’s Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 3-4
Kentridge Players present ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Nov. 8-18

Kentridge Players present ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Nov. 8-18

Kentridge High School’s award-winning Kentridge Players present the madcap “Peter and the Starcatcher” in November. Show dates for the on-campus stage – Kentridge Performing Arts… Continue reading

  • Oct 29, 2017
  • By Mark Klaas
Kentridge Players present ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Nov. 8-18
Come stargaze Saturday: Astronomers host party

Come stargaze Saturday: Astronomers host party

Kent residents, families and children are invited to view the moon, planets and stars during a fall night sky party Saturday at the Green River… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2017
Come stargaze Saturday: Astronomers host party
Call for applications for 4Culture’s Arc Artist Fellowship

Call for applications for 4Culture’s Arc Artist Fellowship

4Culture’s Arc Artist Fellowship will provide $12,000 in unrestricted funding for individual artists, with a deadline on Nov. 29. An unrestricted grant allows artists to… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2017
Call for applications for 4Culture’s Arc Artist Fellowship
Judas Priest to perform April 15 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Judas Priest to perform April 15 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Heavy metal band Judas Priest along with Saxon and Black Star Riders will perform at 7 p.m. on April 15 at the accesso ShoWare Center… Continue reading

  • Oct 24, 2017
Judas Priest to perform April 15 at Kent’s ShoWare Center
Volunteers invited to help restore Kent’s Puget Power Trail on Oct. 28

Volunteers invited to help restore Kent’s Puget Power Trail on Oct. 28

Volunteers are invited to celebrate the sixth annual Green Kent Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Puget Power Trail… Continue reading

  • Oct 24, 2017
Volunteers invited to help restore Kent’s Puget Power Trail on Oct. 28