{"id":3053,"date":"2012-05-07T10:40:28","date_gmt":"2012-05-07T17:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spiken.wpengine.com\/news\/kent-announces-summer-concert-series-lineup\/"},"modified":"2016-10-21T13:55:47","modified_gmt":"2016-10-21T20:55:47","slug":"kent-announces-summer-concert-series-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/news\/kent-announces-summer-concert-series-lineup\/","title":{"rendered":"Kent announces Summer Concert Series lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hot Latin rhythms, Gypsy jazz, extraordinary juggling, soulful reggae and more are part of the city of Kent’s Summer Concert Series this year.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The city of Kent released the lineup last week for the 18 free performances are in July and August at three outdoor locations.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Concerts and performances for kids are held Wednesdays at noon. Adults and families can enjoy their favorite types of music on Tuesdays at noon and Thursday evenings.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

In addition to the concerts, outdoor movies return to downtown Kent\u2019s Town Square Plaza with Summer Nights and the Silver Screen.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The Summer Concert Series is presented by Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services and the Kent Arts Commission.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

For more information, go to www.kentarts.com<\/a>. To request a brochure, call 253-856-5050 or e-mail artscommission@kentwa.gov.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The lineup:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u2022 Kent Station Take-Out Tuesdays<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Noon \u2013 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

July 10 Hot Club Sandwich (acoustic string sextet)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

July 17 Los Pinguos (vivacious Latin rhythms)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

July 24 Darren Motamedy (smooth jazz saxophonist)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

July 31 Kellee Bradley (singer\/songwriter)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Aug. 7\u00a0 Little Bill and the Blue Notes (blues from a Northwest original)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Aug. 14 De Temps Antan (traditional Quebec music \u2013 boundless energy)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u2022 Wednesday Picnic Performances \u2013 Especially for Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Noon \u2013 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Town Square Plaza, 2nd Avenue and Harrison Street<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

July 11 Tickle Tune Typhoon (positive, educational topics and award winning music)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

July 18 Il Teatro Calamari \u201cRapunzel\u201d (Puppet show version of The Brothers Grimm masterpiece, featuring found objects)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

July 25 Roberto the Magnificent (comedy, juggling and crazy stunts)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Aug. 1 Caspar Babypants (old folk songs and good time rock and roll)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Aug. 8 Recess Monkey (various musical influences and clever, comical lyrics)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Aug. 15 The Harmonica Pocket (music, dance and imagination games)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u2022 Thursdays at the Lake<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

7 \u2013 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd St.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

July 12 Matt Andersen (acclaimed singer\/songwriter and blues guitarist)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

July 19 Delhi 2 Dublin (energetic mash-up of Bhangra, Celtic, dub, reggae and electronic with global rhythms and club beats)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

July 26 New Transit (Alt country and Northwest rock)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Aug. 2 Random Manor (Americana\/rock)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Aug. 9 Missy Raines and the New Hip (bluegrass, jazz, blues, singer\/songwriter)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Aug. 16 Reggae (reggae, funk and soul)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u2022 Summer Nights and the Silver Screen<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Town Square Plaza, 2nd Avenue and Harrison Street<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Aug. 10 “The Muppets” (The Muppets reunite to save their old theater), 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Aug. 17 “A League of Their Own” (story of the first all-women\u2019s baseball league, founded during WWII), 8:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Aug. 24 “Men in Black” (Sci-fi, action and comedy combine in this blockbuster favorite), 8:30 p.m.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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