Amy Hanaiali\u2019i<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\nSaturday, Sept. 24<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kent-Meridian PAC, 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Tickets: $28 general, $26 senior, $20 youth<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Amy H\u0101naiali\u2018i is Hawaii\u2019s most respected and loved female vocalist, songwriter, composer and performer.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Riders in The Sky<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\nFriday, Oct. 14<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kentwood PAC, 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Tickets: $30 general, $28 senior, $20 youth<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
*Spotlight for Families<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
America\u2019s favorite cowboys. For thirty years, Riders in The Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing the Western music genre. They have become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their own wacky humor and way-out Western wit.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Ruth Moody Band<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\nSaturday, Oct. 29<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kentwood PAC, 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Tickets: $24 general, $22 senior, $18 youth<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Although best known for her work with Billboard-charting folk trio The Wailin\u2019 Jennys, Moody is an artist of exceptional depth and grace in her own right. Critics have lauded her ethereal vocals, impressive multi-instrumentalism and her talent as a songwriter. She plays the guitar, accordion, banjo and other instruments.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide Concert<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\nSunday, Dec. 4<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kent-Meridian PAC, 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Tickets: $22 general, $20 senior, $16 youth<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
*Spotlight for Families<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Boulding Family\u2019s musical celebration of the holiday season is a treasured tradition and this year marks the 25th anniversary of their Celtic music, Irish dancing and storytelling in Kent.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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\u201cA Charlie Brown Christmas\u201d with David Benoit<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\nSaturday, Dec. 10<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kentwood PAC, 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Tickets: $35 general, $30 senior, $20 youth<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
*Spotlight for Families<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Contemporary jazz piano legend, David Benoit pays tribute to the much-loved animated television special with the classic music of Vince Guaraldi. The heartwarming show also features the young voices of the Kent-based Rainier Youth Chorale.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\nFriday, Jan. 20<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kent-Meridian PAC, 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Tickets: $28 general, $26 senior, $20 youth<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Over his 40 year career (he started playing drums in his father\u2019s renowned band at the age of 8) Broussard has gained the reputation as one of the greatest accordion players and vocalists to come out of the Creole culture.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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New Shanghai Circus<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\nWednesday, Feb. 15<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kentwood PAC, 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Tickets: $35 general, $30 senior, $20 youth<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
*Spotlight for Families<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Astonishing athletes defy gravity and execute breathtaking feats as they stretch the limits of human ability in this spellbinding show. The troupe\u2019s acrobats, jugglers and contortionists bring more than 2,000 years of Chinese circus traditions to the stage with boundless energy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Bettye LaVette<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\nSaturday, March 10<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kentwood PAC, 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Tickets: $30 general, $28 senior, $20 youth<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
LaVette is one of the greatest soul singers in American music history and a 2011 Grammy nominee for Best Contemporary Blues Album. She melds elements of country, soul, Blues, folk, pop, jazz, gospel and R&B seamlessly. The New York Times says, \u201cMs. Lavette now rivals Aretha Franklin as her generation\u2019s most vital soul singer.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Sister\u2019s Easter Catechism \u201cWill My Bunny Go To Heaven?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\nFriday, March 30<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kentwood PAC, 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Tickets: $28 general, $26 senior, $20 youth<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
This latest of the sinfully funny Late Nite Catechism series unearths the origins of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, Easter baskets, Easter bonnets, and, of course, those yummy Easter Peeps.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The Brubeck Brothers Quartet<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\nFriday, April 6<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kentwood PAC, 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Tickets: $28 general, $26 senior, $20 youth<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet features Daniel Brubeck (drums) and Chris Brubeck (bass and trombone) \u2013 both sons of legendary jazz pioneer Dave Brubeck.\u00a0 The group\u2019s music reflects their dedication to melody, rhythm, culture and the spontaneous spirit of jazz.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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