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Arts briefs for March 28

Rock out at ShoWareStyx, REO Speedwagon and .38 Special, popular American rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s, play at 7 p.m. May 27 at… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Ken Griffey smiles March 22 during the Mariners spring training camp in Peoria

Mariners spring training | Reader Photos

Kent resident Don DinAlpha XR takes Kent Reporter readers to the ball fields of Peoria, Ariz., to catch the legendary Ken Griffey make his spring-training homer, and to just enjoy the view of Mariners baseball.

  • Mar 27, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Ken Griffey smiles March 22 during the Mariners spring training camp in Peoria

OUT & ABOUT For March 18

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Cougar Mountain Zoo’s Wildlife Theatre Show: 1: 30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays beginning March… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
An all-Moe cast creates a swingin’ party in the Louis Jordan revue

OUT & ABOUT For week of March 13

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show: March 14-15. Admission: $3-$6. Puyallup Fair and Events… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
An all-Moe cast creates a swingin’ party in the Louis Jordan revue
Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! For the week of March 8 You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is 4:30 p.m.

Check out KentReporter.com’s Hockey page!

Keep up with Kent's biggest sports team, the Seattle Thunderbirds! Click on the "Hockey" tab on the row of sections at the top of our Web site to learn about the T-birds and all their upcoming activities, or just click here.

  • Mar 11, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! For the week of March 8 You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is 4:30 p.m.

OUT & ABOUT For March 10

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show: March 14-15. Admission: $3-$6. Puyallup Fair and Events… Continue reading

  • Mar 10, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
The BodyVox dance group performs 7:30 p.m. March 14 at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center

Poetry in motion: BodyVox explores limits of dance

The Portland-based dance troupe BodyVox comes Saturday to Kent with a distinctive blend of dance, cinema and comedy.

  • Mar 10, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
The BodyVox dance group performs 7:30 p.m. March 14 at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center

OUT & ABOUT For the week of March 7

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show: March 14-15. Admission: $3-$6. Puyallup Fair and Events… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Austin Curtis

Kent Police program gives students chance to try law enforcement

Micah Starks enjoys the attention when people walk up to him at the ShoWare Center or Kent Station and want to know about his uniform… Continue reading

Austin Curtis

‘Noises Off’ hits stage at Kentlake

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  • Mar 3, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Christian musician Chris Tomlin will perform 7 p.m. March 8 at the ShoWare Center at Kent

OUT & ABOUT entertainment calendar for the week of Feb. 28

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.32nd annual Green River Glass and Collectible Sale and Show: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb.… Continue reading

  • Feb 27, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Christian musician Chris Tomlin will perform 7 p.m. March 8 at the ShoWare Center at Kent
A LESSON IN FRIENDSHIP: Goldilocks (Nicole Fierstein) and Baby Bear (Amy Jo LaRubbio) share a smile during performance of Storybook Theater’s musical version of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” The show runs 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 28

OUT & ABOUT: Entertainment Calendar for Feb. 25

Calendar submissions:The free entertainment calendar is published on a space-available basis. Submit items at least a week in advance of publication dates to: calendar@reporternewspapers.com.EventsSococulture: For… Continue reading

  • Feb 24, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
A LESSON IN FRIENDSHIP: Goldilocks (Nicole Fierstein) and Baby Bear (Amy Jo LaRubbio) share a smile during performance of Storybook Theater’s musical version of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” The show runs 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 28
Harlem Globetrotter Scooter Christensen displays his dribbling skills.

OUT & ABOUT for the week of Feb. 18

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.AMC Best Picture Showcase: Feb. 21. Theater will screen all five movies nominated for… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Harlem Globetrotter Scooter Christensen displays his dribbling skills.
'THE LION KING': Phindile Mkhize (Rafiki) sings the opening number

OUT & ABOUT: Entertainment Calendar for Feb. 14

Calendar submissionsThe free entertainment calendar is published on a space-available basis. Submit items at least a week in advance of publication dates to: calendar@reporternewspapers.com.EventsSococulture: For… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
'THE LION KING': Phindile Mkhize (Rafiki) sings the opening number
Surprise your sweetheart with one of several Valentine's activities in the South King County area.

South County Valentine’s Day activities for you and your sweetheart

Sweet outing set for wine loversCastle Bridge Winery will offer a special Valentine’s event, “For the Love of Wine and Chocolate,” 4-7 p.m. Feb. 13,… Continue reading

  • Feb 10, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Surprise your sweetheart with one of several Valentine's activities in the South King County area.
TOOTING THEIR OWN HORNS: Dallas Brass will perform the concert “An American Musical Journey” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center

OUT & ABOUT: Entertainment Calendar for Feb. 11

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.“A Grand Affair” Waltz Gala Ball: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13. Features Italian dinner, no… Continue reading

  • Feb 10, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
TOOTING THEIR OWN HORNS: Dallas Brass will perform the concert “An American Musical Journey” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center
A waltz to remember Maple Valley Youth Orchestra musicians Micheal French and Kalya Warr show off some waltz moves. The orchestra will present a Waltz Gala Ball

OUT & ABOUT for the week of Feb. 7

Events“Torch of Dreams”: 3 and 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Fundraiser for Special Olympics Washington features World Teen Champion of Magic Sterling Dietz, and comedy juggling… Continue reading

  • Feb 6, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
A waltz to remember Maple Valley Youth Orchestra musicians Micheal French and Kalya Warr show off some waltz moves. The orchestra will present a Waltz Gala Ball

Theater to host Oscar showcase

Movie-goers in Kent will have the opportunity to see all five Best Picture nominees in single day when the AMC Theater at Kent Station hosts… Continue reading

  • Feb 6, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Brian Gore is the mastermind behind International Guitar Night

Touring concert brings guitar music to the world

Ask Brian Gore how he became the leader of a touring guitar festival, and he’ll tell you what sounds like the setup for a joke.“I… Continue reading

  • Feb 3, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Brian Gore is the mastermind behind International Guitar Night
INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT — Argentinian Cecilia Zabala is one of the four guitarists performing in International Guitar Night 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Jan. 28

Calendar submissions:The free entertainment calendar is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis. Submit entertainment items at least a week in advance of publication… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT — Argentinian Cecilia Zabala is one of the four guitarists performing in International Guitar Night 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center