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Pat’s Bar features classic rock bands

Dance or listen to two classic rock bands this weekend at Pat's Bar and Grill, 114 Railroad Ave. N., in downtown Kent.

  • Feb 22, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Predators head coach William McCarthy gave thanks for the Kent community's support at a press conference Feb. 12 at the ShoWare Center

Kent Predators kick off their first Indoor Football League season with meet-and-greet event

The Kent Predators players are ready for some football. Receiver Blaine McConnell, one of two dozen or so players who attended the Predators kickoff press conference Friday at the ShoWare Center, can't wait to get out on the field to play in the professional Indoor Football League.

Predators head coach William McCarthy gave thanks for the Kent community's support at a press conference Feb. 12 at the ShoWare Center
Nicole Joraanstad

Curling: Kent’s Nicole Joraanstad, U.S. team takes on Germany; catch the score, blog

Get the results for Team USA's round-robin competition with Germany.

  • Feb 17, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Nicole Joraanstad

Globetrotters bring fun, basketball Friday to ShoWare

Few players have as much fun playing basketball as the Harlem Globetrotters. They also make sure the fans join in that fun.

Kids Arts Day set for Kent Commons

Parents can take their children to try all types of hands-on projects at the 23rd annual Kids Arts Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 6 at Kent Commons.

  • Feb 16, 2010
  • BY Wire Service

Green River Glass Show Feb. 27 in Kent

More than 40 vendors are expected at the 33rd annual Green River Glass Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 27 at Kent Commons.

  • Feb 16, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Hydroplane Museum volunteer Don Mock sits on the 1982 Atlas Van Lines boat as he holds his favorite replica boat at the Hydroplane Museum in Kent Feb. 4.

Kent’s Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum plans model exhibit

The Roger Newton Model Radio-Controlled Hydroplane show runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 13 at the museum, located at 5917 S. 196th St. Racers will display more than 60 scale models of unlimited hydroplanes during the second-annual show, which will include gas- and electric-powered boats.

Hydroplane Museum volunteer Don Mock sits on the 1982 Atlas Van Lines boat as he holds his favorite replica boat at the Hydroplane Museum in Kent Feb. 4.
Millennium Elementary students

Video – Millennium Elementary kids have a ‘Thriller’ talent show

Millennium Elementary students put a polish in their moonwalk Jan. 29, as they performed Michael Jackson's "Thriller" to open their school's annual talent show. See the video!

  • Feb 10, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Millennium Elementary students
Nicole Joraanstad

Pursuit of Olympic gold brings Kentridge’s Nicole Joraanstad home again

Curlers from the United States hold just one Olympic medal: a bronze for the men's team during the 2006 Turin, Italy, games. The women's team has never medaled in the sport. This year, Nicole Joraanstad, a native of Kent, and the U.S. women's curling team have their sights set on changing that.

Nicole Joraanstad

Curling draws local interest, especially during Olympics season: Story and video

During the last winter Olympics, almost 1,000 people came to a two-day open house at the Granite Curling Club in North Seattle. Before the club even opened the first morning, the parking lot was full of people excited to check out a sport that most had only ever heard of.

Postcard show set for Kent

The Greater Seattle Area Vintage Postcard, Stamp and Paper Collectibles Show returns to town Feb. 20-21 at Kent Commons.

  • Feb 8, 2010
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‘In the Mood’ musical at Kentwood

Singers, dancers and a big band orchestra will present "In the Mood," a 1940s musical 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center.

  • Feb 8, 2010
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Valentine concert at senior center

Darrel Larsen and his musical act Encore will sing old-fashioned love songs for a Valentine's mini-concert and dance noon Feb. 12 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.

  • Feb 8, 2010
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‘America’s Got Talent’ semi-finalists to perform in Kent

Nationally acclaimed ballroom dancers Erik and Rickie will be performing during the Kent Senior Activity Center’s Spring Luncheon March 19. The two were highly successful in the 2009 America’s Got Talent competition, finishing in the top 20 over the thousands of contestants during the highly rated show.

  • Feb 3, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
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International Guitar Night comes to Kent Feb. 5

The International Guitar Night tour has gone even better than expected for Brian Gore. “This is my 10th tour and it really is truly the best one yet,” Gore said in a phone interview Friday prior to a concert in Helena, Mont. Gore, the founder of International Guitar Night, joins Stephen Bennett, Itamar Erez and Lulo Reinhardt for a concert 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St.

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Little Engine play rolls into Kent Feb. 6

Treat your child to a production of “The Little Engine That Could” by the Omaha Theater Company 2 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St.

  • Feb 3, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Northwood Middle School eighth graders from left

Kent Technology Expo: See the slide show

The Kent School District Technology Expo Jan. 27 drew a crowd: from students and school staff to area residents and other technology-oriented guests and visitors. Enjoy the Kent Reporter's slide show on this popular annual showcase of schools and technology.

  • Feb 3, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Northwood Middle School eighth graders from left

John Osgood’s portraiture artwork on display at Kent gallery through Feb. 26

Take a look over the next few weeks at the humorous and emotional portraiture artwork by Seattle artist John Osgood at the Centennial Center Gallery, 400 W. Gowe St., next to Kent City Hall.

  • Feb 1, 2010
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AMC at Ken Station hosts Autism Society’s sensory friendly version of ‘The Tooth Fairy’

Families with children who have autism or other learning-disabled conditions can attend a special, sensory-friendly showing of the "Tooth Fairy" movie 10 a.m. Feb. 6 at the AMC Kent Station 14 theater.

  • Feb 1, 2010
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Kent wine tasting Jan. 30 to benefit homeless

Taste some wine and help raise money for a Kent-based nonprofit group that works with the homeless. The Halo in the Vineyard benefit for the Halo Network Foundation runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Castle Bridge Winery, 7645 S. 180th St., in Kent.

  • Jan 29, 2010
  • BY Wire Service