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Magical Strings announces virtual concert for Mother’s Day

Magical Strings announces virtual concert for Mother’s Day

On Facebook from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, May 10

  • May 4, 2020
Magical Strings announces virtual concert for Mother’s Day
Auburn Symphony Orchestra announces 2020-21 season

Auburn Symphony Orchestra announces 2020-21 season

Begins with Summer Series scheduled to start June 21

  • Apr 27, 2020
Auburn Symphony Orchestra announces 2020-21 season
Medic One Foundation’s Gratitude Meals offer support to first responders, local businesses

Medic One Foundation’s Gratitude Meals offer support to first responders, local businesses

The initiative provides hearty lunches to first responders staffing the COVID-19 testing sites as they work to test their colleagues.

  • Apr 24, 2020
  • By Hannah Sheil UW News Lab
Medic One Foundation’s Gratitude Meals offer support to first responders, local businesses
Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn lays off employees

Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn lays off employees

No specific numbers given

Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn lays off employees
‘Don’t assume it can’t happen to you’

‘Don’t assume it can’t happen to you’

Federal Way resident Evelyn Allcorn shares story of her husband’s battle with COVID-19 after he tested positive on March 28.

‘Don’t assume it can’t happen to you’
Auburn dance studio finds creative solutions to keep going during COVID-19

Auburn dance studio finds creative solutions to keep going during COVID-19

Pacific Ballroom Dance moves to online classes; group returned home early from national competition

  • Apr 2, 2020
Auburn dance studio finds creative solutions to keep going during COVID-19
KCLS ends ebook boycott with Macmillan Publishers

KCLS ends ebook boycott with Macmillan Publishers

System will resume purchasing new eBooks from Macmillan and its publishing imprints

  • Mar 19, 2020
KCLS ends ebook boycott with Macmillan Publishers
Rock Group STYX, from left: Chuck Panozzo, Ricky Phillips, Todd Sucherman, Tommy Shaw, James “J.Y.” Young and Lawrence Gowan. COURTESY PHOTO, Rick Diamond/Getty Images for STYX)

State Fair welcomes classic rock artists Styx and REO Speedwagon on Sept. 23

Legendary rock artists Styx and REO Speedwagon perform at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup on Wednesday, Sept. 23, part of the Columbia Bank Concert… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2020
Rock Group STYX, from left: Chuck Panozzo, Ricky Phillips, Todd Sucherman, Tommy Shaw, James “J.Y.” Young and Lawrence Gowan. COURTESY PHOTO, Rick Diamond/Getty Images for STYX)
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Gala postponed; concert cancelled

Auburn Symphony Orchestra Gala postponed; concert cancelled

Due to the escalating situation surrounding COVID-19, including Gov. Inslee’s most recent school closures through at least April 24, Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s (ASO) Gala scheduled… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2020
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Gala postponed; concert cancelled
Ice Cube. COURTESY PHOTO

State fair welcomes hip-hop artist Ice Cube with special guest Ginuwine on Sept. 6

Hip-hop artist Ice Cube with special guest Ginuwine take center stage at the Washington State Fair on Sunday, Sept. 6, part of the Columbia Bank… Continue reading

  • Mar 11, 2020
Ice Cube. COURTESY PHOTO
Neely Mansion hosts ‘Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices’ author

Neely Mansion hosts ‘Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices’ author

Bookmarks & Landmarks series programs set for Auburn, Kent

  • Mar 2, 2020
Neely Mansion hosts ‘Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices’ author
Darius Rucker. COURTESY PHOTO

Award-winning country artist Darius Rucker coming to the state fair Sept. 26.

Tickets to go on sale this week

  • Mar 2, 2020
Darius Rucker. COURTESY PHOTO
Kent library program listings | March

Kent library program listings | March

Activities for families and children, teens and adults

  • Mar 1, 2020
Kent library program listings | March
Auburn Symphony presents Uncommon Voices: Music for Woodwind Quintet

Auburn Symphony presents Uncommon Voices: Music for Woodwind Quintet

Performances set for Kent, Auburn churches on March 6, 8

Auburn Symphony presents Uncommon Voices: Music for Woodwind Quintet
Kent Spotlight Series to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Kent Spotlight Series to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

March 13 at Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center

  • Feb 25, 2020
Kent Spotlight Series to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Top cowboys will compete in the ProRodeo Tour Playoffs at the Washington State Fair, Sept. 10-13. COURTESY PHOTO

Rodeo action, country stars coming to the state fair Sept. 10-13

Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, Jimmie Allen and 38 Special to join the country party

  • Feb 24, 2020
Top cowboys will compete in the ProRodeo Tour Playoffs at the Washington State Fair, Sept. 10-13. COURTESY PHOTO
Comedian Jo Koy sells out two shows at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Comedian Jo Koy sells out two shows at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Gets key to the city; attracts 14,000 fans

  • Feb 18, 2020
Comedian Jo Koy sells out two shows at Kent’s ShoWare Center
A World War I Sopwith Camel and pilot are surrounded by jets on a table at the NorthWest Scale Modelers Show. COURTESY PHOTO, Tim Nelson

Northwest Modelers show the scale of air, sea and land designs this weekend

Region’s largest display of scale models shows the diversity of aviation and space vehicles

  • Feb 14, 2020
A World War I Sopwith Camel and pilot are surrounded by jets on a table at the NorthWest Scale Modelers Show. COURTESY PHOTO, Tim Nelson
Legendary Steve Miller Band to rock state fair on Sept. 4

Legendary Steve Miller Band to rock state fair on Sept. 4

Tickets go on sale Feb. 19

  • Feb 14, 2020
Legendary Steve Miller Band to rock state fair on Sept. 4
Actress, storyteller comes as Eleanor Roosevelt at group’s monthly meeting

Actress, storyteller comes as Eleanor Roosevelt at group’s monthly meeting

Part of Renton/South King Retired School Employees Association regular gathering

  • Feb 13, 2020
Actress, storyteller comes as Eleanor Roosevelt at group’s monthly meeting