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Celtic Yuletide concert coming to Kent

Get in the holiday spirit when the city of Kent Spotlight Series presents the 24th annual Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide Concert 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St.

  • Dec 2, 2010
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Kent church offers Bethlehem village display

Take a stroll through a Bethlehem village with interactive crafts, children's activities, food and a nativity with live animals from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 4 at Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 S.E. 248th St.

  • Dec 1, 2010
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Comedian to entertain Dec. 1 in Kent: Update – Porter replaces Smith

Seattle comedian Ralph Porter will replace Auggie Smith for the 7 p.m. Dec. 1 show at Pat's Bar and Grill, 114 Railroad Ave. N., in downtown Kent.

  • Dec 1, 2010
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Keith Blaine

Kent budget issues don’t deter annual crafts bazaar at Kent Commons

Keith Blaine took over as director of the holiday bazaar this year at Kent Commons because he didn’t want to see the event end due to city budget cuts. “The biggest thing was the opportunity to keep the tradition going,” said Blaine, of Maple Valley, a former vendor at the show.

  • Nov 29, 2010
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Keith Blaine
Quilting expert Joyce Becker is a local columnist for the Kent Reporter.

Confessions of a Quiltaholic – The Internet beckons with lots of freebies

Wow is all I can say. A big fat wow! There’s a whole new unexplored world out there in cyberspace, quilters, and I’m here to tell you, I am a fan!

Quilting expert Joyce Becker is a local columnist for the Kent Reporter.

Globetrotters to return to Kent

Tickets are on sale for the Harlem Globetrotters 2011 World Tour that stops at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Nov 24, 2010
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Kent's Jobe Himself band members Terry Sanders

Kent band hopes for rise to fame

Nic Byrd speaks confidently about the chances his three-member Kent band Jobe Himself can make it professionally. In fact, Byrd believes the band just might be hitting the stage at the right time with what he describes as a "heavily blues-influenced grunge" sound. "Soundgarden and The Smashing Pumpkins are back together," said Byrd, 26, guitarist, lead singer and manager of the band. "Grunge is coming back in a big way. We might be what people want to hear."

Kent's Jobe Himself band members Terry Sanders

Motorcycle ice racing returns Dec. 4 to Kent

Professional motorcycle racers will take over the ShoWare Center when the World Championship Ice Racing Series returns at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 to Kent.

  • Nov 17, 2010
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Kent Winter Craft Bazaar set for Dec. 3-4

More than 100 vendors will display their goods at the 27th annual Kent Winter Craft Bazaar Dec. 3-4 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

  • Nov 16, 2010
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Maggie Stubbs

Veterans Day celebrated at Tahoma Cemetery in Kent – Slide show

See the local tribute given to veterans during the Veterans Day ceremonies Nov. 11 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent.

  • Nov 15, 2010
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Maggie Stubbs
Alexa Domenden

Kent dancer to perform in PNB’s ‘Nutcracker’

Alexa Domenden can't wait for her chance to get on stage in her role this holiday season as a Chinese dancer in the Pacific Northwest Ballet's "Nutcracker." The 14-year-old Kent girl takes the stage in Act 2 as one of four girls who dance with the Chinese Tiger. The "Nutcracker" runs Nov. 26 through Dec. 27 at McCaw Hall at Seattle Center.

Alexa Domenden

Hip-hop concert Nov. 20 at Poppa’s Pub in Kent

Check out several Seattle-area hip-hop artists and donate to the Northwest Harvest food bank at a free concert at 9 p.m. Nov. 20 at Poppa's Pub, 510 Washington Ave. N., in Kent.

  • Nov 12, 2010
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Model railroad show Nov. 13 in Kent

Climb aboard to view a variety of model railroad cars as well as railroad collectibles at the 31st annual Boeing Employees Model Railroad Club Swap Meet from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 13 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

  • Nov 10, 2010
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Mickey and Minnie Mouse perform a Mardi Gras routine as part of Disney on Ice Nov. 10-14 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Disney characters skate into Kent; Tinker Bell talks about life on ice

When Heather Klosterman performs as Tinker Bell for Disney on Ice, she points to her wings and to the wings of the little girls dressed just like her in the audience. "It's always fun to see all of the girls dress up as Tinker Bell," Klosterman said during a phone interview Monday from a hotel in Everett, where she performs this weekend prior to a Nov. 10-14 stop at the ShoWare Center in Kent. "

Mickey and Minnie Mouse perform a Mardi Gras routine as part of Disney on Ice Nov. 10-14 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Portland comedian brings act to Kent Nov. 10

Comedian Dwight Slade will appear at Stand-Up Comedy night Nov. 10 at at Pat's Bar and Grill, 114 Railroad Ave. N., in downtown Kent.

  • Nov 4, 2010
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Devin Topps runs a short pitch-out route during the starting week of Kentridge football practice in August 2009.

Devin Topps remembered in photos

Former Kentridge High School athletic standout Devin Topps had a memorable history here in Kent. The Kent Reporter releases the photos of Devin that made the news when he was a star athlete at Kentridge.

  • Nov 2, 2010
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Devin Topps runs a short pitch-out route during the starting week of Kentridge football practice in August 2009.
Barbara Ferguson

Kent Holiday Craft Market features all manner of items

Barbara Ferguson initially hand-crafted stuffed bunnies for a bazaar at work. But her bunnies became so popular that the Kent resident decided to start a business out of her home. Now her holiday-decor bunnies and "snow friends" are among the many handcrafted items for sale at this year's Kent Holiday Craft Market. More than 70 vendors will sell goods at the 24th annual event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 6, at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. Admission is free.

Barbara Ferguson

Disney on Ice coming to Kent Nov. 10-14

Disney on Ice returns to Kent for nine shows Nov. 10-14 at the ShoWare Center.

  • Oct 27, 2010
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Kent Reporter columnist Joyce Becker.

Feeling totally exhausted? You may want to check your thyroid: Quilting columnist Joyce Becker shares real-life story

At first, I thought I was going bonkers. I had no clue why I was feeling totally exhausted and lethargic or why I was freezing cold (especially my hands and feet), gaining weight, losing my hair, and not able to concentrate. When a girlfriend complained that I was walking at a snail’s pace vs. my normal peppy tempo on our walks on the Soos Creek Trail, it finally occurred to me that maybe I needed to see my doctor. It turned out I had hypothyroidism.

Kent Reporter columnist Joyce Becker.

Kent Holiday Craft Market Nov. 5-6

Mark down Nov. 5-6 for the 24th annual Holiday Craft Market at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 6. There is no admission fee.

  • Oct 25, 2010
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