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Kentridge High drama teacher earns Outstanding Educator award

Jennifer Grajewski honored by The Fifth Avenue Theatre; Kentwood, Kent-Meridian muscials also recognized

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The City of Kent Summer Concert Series lineup for July-August

Free music events at three venues across town: Morrill Meadows Park, Kent Station and Lake Meridian

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Kent group to present free screening of transgender student web series

Theatre Battery to show ‘LEGO Harry Potter and the Transgender Witch’ at Kent Station

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Heavy metal band Lamb of God to play Oct. 10 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Concert also will include Killswitch Engage, Spiritbox and Fit For An Autopsy

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The Gnome Trail is located across from Rock Creek Elementary School, 25700 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Gnome Trail draws visitors to whimsical patch of forest in Maple Valley

There is a small issue of broken gnomes and even instances of intentional vandalism.

  • Jun 2, 2022
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com
The Gnome Trail is located across from Rock Creek Elementary School, 25700 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
COURTESY IMAGE, Kent Downtown Partnership

Kent Downtown Partnership offers quarterly photo contest

Looking for best shots of downtown Kent

COURTESY IMAGE, Kent Downtown Partnership
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Kent’s Fourth of July Splash to return but without fireworks display

Lack of parks, police staffing causes city to reduce hours of event; three bands to perform

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Kent Farmers Market to return this summer starting June 11

Open-air market will operate 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 10

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Kent-Meridian High to present ‘Unstable Connection’ May 19-21

Musical tells story of students in remote learning during COVID-19

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Kentwood High School Theatre to present ‘Mamma Mia!’ this month

Show opens May 11 and goes until May 21

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Kent International Festival to return June 18 to ShoWare Center

Event celebrates cultural diversity of city

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Dance for Heart, an American Heart Association fundraiser featuring more than 100 performers, is set for Friday, May 13 at Kentridge High School. FILE PHOTO
Dance for Heart, an American Heart Association fundraiser featuring more than 100 performers, is set for Friday, May 13 at Kentridge High School. FILE PHOTO

Dance for Heart fundraising performances in Kent set for May 13

More than 100 performers at Kentridge High School gym

Dance for Heart, an American Heart Association fundraiser featuring more than 100 performers, is set for Friday, May 13 at Kentridge High School. FILE PHOTO
Dance for Heart, an American Heart Association fundraiser featuring more than 100 performers, is set for Friday, May 13 at Kentridge High School. FILE PHOTO
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Kent Cornucopia Days to return in July after 2-year absence

Festival features street fair, parade, dragon boat races, fun run

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The Kentlake Theatre Company’s production of “Gypsy” will take place May 12-14 and May 21 at 7 p.m.; and May 14, 15 and 21 at 2 p.m. at the Kentlake High School Performing Arts Center. Photo by Adrienne Washington/Kent Reporter

Kentlake Theater Company returns to in-person performances with musical ‘Gypsy’

By Adrienne Washington, Special to the Kent Reporter

  • Apr 20, 2022
The Kentlake Theatre Company’s production of “Gypsy” will take place May 12-14 and May 21 at 7 p.m.; and May 14, 15 and 21 at 2 p.m. at the Kentlake High School Performing Arts Center. Photo by Adrienne Washington/Kent Reporter
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Kent YMCA to feature free Healthy Kids Day April 30

Event to offer activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Downtown Kent Wine Walk on June 10 to feature blues band, tastings

Wineries from Yakima, Woodinville among the lineup; tickets on sale now

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Artists, vendors wanted for Kent Cajun Food and Music Fest

Aug. 20 event presented by the Kent Downtown Partnership

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Gloria Trevin will perform Saturday, Oct. 15 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO

Mexican singer Gloria Trevi to perform Oct. 15 in Kent

Concert at ShoWare Center where she also appeared in 2019

Gloria Trevin will perform Saturday, Oct. 15 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO