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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
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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
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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
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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
'THE WONDER BREAD YEARS' — Pat Hazell takes the stage in “The Wonder Bread Years” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Auburn Performing Arts Center

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Jan. 24

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

  • Jan 23, 2009
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'THE WONDER BREAD YEARS' — Pat Hazell takes the stage in “The Wonder Bread Years” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Auburn Performing Arts Center
SINGIN' THE BLUES — Blues musician James Cotton will perform 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 as part of the Kent Spotlight Series. The concert takes place at Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Jan. 21

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

  • Jan 21, 2009
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SINGIN' THE BLUES — Blues musician James Cotton will perform 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 as part of the Kent Spotlight Series. The concert takes place at Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center
Pacific Rims The Pacific Rims Percussion Quartet – composed of Auburn Symphony percussionists (left to right) Matt Kocmieroski

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Jan. 17

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Indoor Motorcycle and Quad Flat Track Racing: 5:30 p.m. Jan. 17 and 31. Cost:… Continue reading

  • Jan 16, 2009
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Pacific Rims The Pacific Rims Percussion Quartet – composed of Auburn Symphony percussionists (left to right) Matt Kocmieroski
Stars on Ice The all-star cast of Smucker's Stars on Ice 'On the Edge' tour stops for a photo op during practice. The figure-skating show — which features professional skaters such as Sasha Cohen

OUT & ABOUT for the week of Jan. 14

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Indoor Motorcycle and Quad Flat Track Racing: 5:30 p.m. Jan. 17 and 31. Cost:… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2009
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Stars on Ice The all-star cast of Smucker's Stars on Ice 'On the Edge' tour stops for a photo op during practice. The figure-skating show — which features professional skaters such as Sasha Cohen
Rhys Thomas keeps audiences entertained with feats of dexterity and balance in his show

OUT & ABOUT for the week of Jan. 10

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Western Washington All Breed Dog Show Cluster: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. through Jan. 11. Puyallup… Continue reading

  • Jan 9, 2009
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Rhys Thomas keeps audiences entertained with feats of dexterity and balance in his show
'High School Musical' Alex Randall practices for his role as Troy Bolton in the Hi-Liners Downstage Center production of Disney's 'High School Musical.' The show runs Jan. 9 through 11 at Carco Theater

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Jan. 7

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Western Washington All Breed Dog Show Cluster: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 9-11. Puyallup Fair… Continue reading

  • Jan 6, 2009
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'High School Musical' Alex Randall practices for his role as Troy Bolton in the Hi-Liners Downstage Center production of Disney's 'High School Musical.' The show runs Jan. 9 through 11 at Carco Theater
A bright start to a new year Auburn's Cheryl Sallee Gallery will start off 2009 with an exhibit of watercolors by Gigi Paranada. The exhibit runs weekdays

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Jan. 3

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.ShoWare Center Grand Opening: 4-9 p.m. Jan. 2. Come celebrate the opening of Kent’s… Continue reading

  • Jan 5, 2009
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A bright start to a new year Auburn's Cheryl Sallee Gallery will start off 2009 with an exhibit of watercolors by Gigi Paranada. The exhibit runs weekdays
New Year's Eve means celebrating - and you can find the best places to do it in our Nightlife listings.

New Year’s Eve party locations | South King County & the Eastside

Nightlife - South CountyCascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: Performers: Dec. 31, Old School Dropouts New Year’s Eve Party; Jan. 3. No cover. 17034 116th Ave.… Continue reading

  • Dec 31, 2008
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New Year's Eve means celebrating - and you can find the best places to do it in our Nightlife listings.

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Dec. 31

Events Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org. ShoWare Center Grand Opening: 4-9 p.m. Jan. 2. Come celebrate the opening of Kent’s new events center. Cost: Free. ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. 253-856-6999 or www.showarecenter.com.

  • Dec 29, 2008
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OUT & ABOUT For the week of Dec. 27

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Morford Family Carousel: Noon-9 p.m. Dec. 27; noon-5 p.m. Dec. 28; 4-8 p.m. Dec.… Continue reading

  • Dec 29, 2008
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The Pontipee brothers sweep the ladies off their feet in The 5th Avenue Theatre’s production of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

OUT & ABOUT for the week of Dec. 24

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

  • Dec 23, 2008
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The Pontipee brothers sweep the ladies off their feet in The 5th Avenue Theatre’s production of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
THAT'S ONE FANCY COAT — Auburn Regional Theatre is performing the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' through Dec. 21 at Auburn Mountainview Theater

OUT & ABOUT for the week of Dec. 20

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

  • Dec 19, 2008
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THAT'S ONE FANCY COAT — Auburn Regional Theatre is performing the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' through Dec. 21 at Auburn Mountainview Theater
'The Nutcracker' Evergreen City Ballet will present the holiday classic 'The Nutcracker” Dec. 19-21 at IKEA Performing Arts Center

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Dec. 17

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Victorian High Tea: Dec. 21. Enjoy a leisurely teatime amid the mansion’s Christmas decor… Continue reading

  • Dec 16, 2008
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'The Nutcracker' Evergreen City Ballet will present the holiday classic 'The Nutcracker” Dec. 19-21 at IKEA Performing Arts Center
'It might be a clue!' “CSI' meets Bethlehem in the holiday mystery extravaganza

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Dec. 10

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Grand Victorian Gala and Victorian High Tea: Dec. 13, 14 and 21. Gala on… Continue reading

  • Dec 10, 2008
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'It might be a clue!' “CSI' meets Bethlehem in the holiday mystery extravaganza

Nightlife for South County, Eastside, Dec. 10

South County NightlifeBaker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Dec. 19, Christmas Jazz Sing-along. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black… Continue reading

  • Dec 10, 2008
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The album cover of the Kent Historical Museum's DVD of Kent's parades.

Kent museum offers glimpse of old-time parades

Attend an upcoming Kent event and you can walk away with a piece of history.The Kent Historical Museum has scheduled its holiday open house for… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2008
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The album cover of the Kent Historical Museum's DVD of Kent's parades.
Before the tree lighting festivities at last year’s Winterfest

Winterfest Celebration is Saturday in downtown Kent

Schedule of Events• 9 a.m. to noonHolly Jolly Waffle Breakfast at Maggie’s on Meeker: $5 for waffle, sausage, coffee or orange juice. Donate canned food… Continue reading

  • Dec 6, 2008
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Before the tree lighting festivities at last year’s Winterfest