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Des Moines church gets its first pipe organ

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Moines has installed its first-ever pipe organ, an instrument the church was able to acquire used from the Golden… Continue reading

  • Nov 28, 2008
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Reyona Smith

Kent kids celebrate Thanksgiving

Students at one Kent school found a creative way to combine a popular television show with their class Thanksgiving celebration. Kathy Kier's second grade class… Continue reading

  • Nov 28, 2008
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Reyona Smith
A GINGERBREAD WONDERLAND — Pictured is a Russian confection created for last year's Gingerbread Village at Sheraton Seattle

OUT & ABOUT for the week of Nov. 29

Calendar SubmissionsThe entertainment calendar is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis. Submit entertainment items at least a week before publication dates to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.EventsSococulture:… Continue reading

  • Nov 28, 2008
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A GINGERBREAD WONDERLAND — Pictured is a Russian confection created for last year's Gingerbread Village at Sheraton Seattle
Steve Olson will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 29 at Kona Kai Coffee in downtown Kent.

Nov. 27 Nightlife: Looking for a place to go? Come on in

Baker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: Performers:… Continue reading

  • Nov 26, 2008
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Steve Olson will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 29 at Kona Kai Coffee in downtown Kent.

Toy program opens up again in Kent

Once again, Kent Fire/Fire District 37, Kent Firefighters Local 1747, and the Kent Firefighters Foundation are part of the regional Toys for Joy program.Toys for… Continue reading

  • Nov 26, 2008
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One odd couple: Nicole Corpuz

OUT & ABOUT for the week of Nov. 26

Calendar SubmissionsThe entertainment calendar is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis. Submit entertainment items at least a week before publication dates to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.EventsSococulture:… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2008
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One odd couple: Nicole Corpuz
Here comes the Wienermobile!

Hot dog! Wienermobile comes to Kent

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will stop in Kent Nov. 23 at TOP Food & Drug, 26015 104th Ave. S.E. Visitors can come see the giant… Continue reading

  • Nov 19, 2008
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Here comes the Wienermobile!
Boneyard performs Nov. 22 at Cascade Lanes

Nightlife: Looking for a place to go? Come on in

NightlifeBaker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.Cutters Point Coffee: Live music various… Continue reading

  • Nov 14, 2008
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Boneyard performs Nov. 22 at Cascade Lanes
A swingin' good time Joey Jewell will pay tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes in his “Sinatra at the Sands” concerts 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Nov. 15

Holiday Open House in Historic Downtown Kent: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 15; noon-5 p.m. Nov. 16. A weekend full of product demonstrations and Trunk Shows.… Continue reading

  • Nov 14, 2008
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A swingin' good time Joey Jewell will pay tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes in his “Sinatra at the Sands” concerts 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15
Making your dollars work harder - it's a skill we all could learn.

Making your dollars work

How are you stretching your budget? Let us know!We're launching a new online segment called "Budget-Busting," with tips from readers about how they're making their… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2008
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Making your dollars work harder - it's a skill we all could learn.
A lineup of martinis at Zephyr Bar & Grill of Kent. Based at Kent Station

Nightlife: Looking for a place to go? Come on in

Baker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.Cutters Point Coffee: Live music various… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2008
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A lineup of martinis at Zephyr Bar & Grill of Kent. Based at Kent Station
'Annie Get Your Gun' Left to right: Gabbi DeWalt (Annie Oakley)

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Nov. 12

Holiday Open House in Historic Downtown Kent: 4-8 p.m. Nov. 14; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 15; noon-5 p.m. Nov. 16. A weekend full of product… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2008
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'Annie Get Your Gun' Left to right: Gabbi DeWalt (Annie Oakley)
Jeff Stevens’s “Fruit Cocktail

Kent trio pours it on in martini contest

Three Kent-based contest winners are shaking (not stirring) things up on the new martini menu for Zephyr restaurants after their recipes were selected as finalists… Continue reading

Jeff Stevens’s “Fruit Cocktail

Veterans Day events coming up in Kent

• A flag ceremony to honor Civil War veterans buried in Saar Pioneer Cemetery is slated for 3 p.m. Nov. 9. Five Civil War veterans… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2008
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Gypsy-jazz band Hot Club Sandwich will perform 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Auburn Avenue Theater

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Nov. 8

22nd annual Juried Holiday Craft Market: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Features more than 70 vendor booths offering handcrafted gifts, as well as a fundraiser figgy pudding bake sale, lunch, and door prizes. Admission: Free. Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent. 253-856-5162.

  • Nov 6, 2008
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Gypsy-jazz band Hot Club Sandwich will perform 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Auburn Avenue Theater
TRIBAL TALES: Harvest Moon

OUT & ABOUT for the week of Nov. 5

Calendar SubmissionsThe entertainment calendar is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis. Submit entertainment items at least a week before publication dates to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.EventsSococulture:… Continue reading

  • Nov 4, 2008
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TRIBAL TALES: Harvest Moon
Phyllis Johnston of Kent

Kent holiday market not your average crafty event

It may take place at a senior center, but Kent’s Holiday Craft Market is not your grandmother’s craft fair. Now in its 22nd year, the market runs Nov. 7 and 8 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.

  • Nov 4, 2008
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Phyllis Johnston of Kent

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Nov. 1

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Biz-art Fine Art and Craft Weekend: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 1; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.… Continue reading

  • Nov 1, 2008
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'The Drowsy Chaperone' The first national tour of one of Broadway's biggest recent hits

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Oct. 28

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Super Secret Experimental Bead Show: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 29-30. Features Czech pressed glass,… Continue reading

  • Oct 28, 2008
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'The Drowsy Chaperone' The first national tour of one of Broadway's biggest recent hits
Enjoy the nightlife in Kent and South County - just make sure you get a safe ride home.

Nightlife: Looking for a place to go? Come on in

NightlifeAd-Lib Bar & Grille: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 8, One Way Out. Cost: $7. 23803 104th Ave. S.E., Kent. 253-854-3058.Baker Street Books: 7 p.m. various… Continue reading

  • Oct 24, 2008
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Enjoy the nightlife in Kent and South County - just make sure you get a safe ride home.