Kent Comes out to Support Japan
'Kent for Japan' supports victims of earthquake, tsunami
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Volunteers help gather donations at the Kent for Japan fundraiser event at the Stone Tavern, Saturday, April 2, 2011.
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A slew of local businesses donated prizes for the "Kent for Japan" benefit, held at the Stone Tavern, Saturday to support victims of the recent dual catastrophes in Japan.
The first half of the fundraiser was open to those 18 and older and included music from singers Saori Ogawa and Pamela Chen, cellist Anthony Jopp, erhu player Ming‐Yen Lee, and pianists Sofia Chaves, Ying Han Gan, Joanne Chang, and Danny Millan. Kent State University Jazz Combo No. 1 1 also performed, along with the Nexus String Quartet.
The second half of the night, open for people 21 and older, included performances from Isaac’s Jazz Ensemble , Steal the Spotlight and Evan Evolution .
Prizes were donated from area businesses for a raffle. Sponsors included Kent Outfitters, Guy's Pizza, McKay Bricker Framing, Defiance Tattoos, University Plaza Theatre, Einstein's Attic, Silver and Scents, Evergreen Chinese Restaurant and Buffet, All Pro Sports, Rockne's, Puff n' Stuff, Little Caesars, Scribble's Coffee Company, Bottles 101, Black Squirrel Radio, Christabel Devadoss Photography, and painters Jeff Pasek, Ciaran O'Keeffe, and Justin Roberts.
Kent for Japan is a volunteer organization created by Zach Drenski, David Steinberg, and Ben Marquis.
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Kent Outfitters
408 E Main St, Kent, OH -
Guy's Pizza
146 S Water St, Kent, OH -
McKay Bricker Gallery & Framing
141 E Main St, Kent, OH -
Defiance Tattoos
163 E Main St, Kent, OH -
Kent Plaza Theater
152 Cherry St, Kent, OH -
Einstein's Attic
115 Cherry St, Kent, OH
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Evergreen Chinese Restaurant & Buffet
1665 E Main St, Kent, OH -
Rockne's
1450 E Main St, Kent, OH -
Puff-N-Stuff
423 E Main St, Kent, OH -
Little Caesars Pizza
1629 E Main St, Kent, OH -
Scribbles Coffee Company
237 N Water St, Kent, OH -
101 Bottles of Beer On The Wall
115 N Willow St, Kent, OH
