Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: Cold Ice Carving, Hot Music and a Knitting Marathon
There are plenty of entertainment options this weekend in the Kent area
After another week of harsh weather and responsibility, Kent Patch is here to bring you ideas for fun and frolicking. Nudge reality aside and enjoy some of the many options that can take you away from it all.
Testify, A Stevie Ray Vaughn Tribute Band
Where/When: , Friday Feb.11, 7 to 10 p.m.
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Why Go: Warm the cockels of your heart with the hot blues sounds of the late great Stevie Ray Vaughn. Close your eyes and you may get tricked into thinking the former Texas music legend is still alive and well.
Pricing: Free!
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Vegas Night & Black Squirrel Bingo (Kent State Students Only)
Where/When: , Friday Feb.11, 6 p.m. to Midnight
Why Go: Hit the slot machines or try your hand at 37 casino gaming tables featuring poker, blackjack, roulette and plinko. Also enjoy a comedy performance by Kent State alumnus Mike Polk Jr. You could win prizes including: an iPad, 32" HDTV, Garmin GPS, Blu-ray player, Little Caesars pizza for a semester, Kent State gear and more.
Pricing: Free for Kent State students (with Flashcard).
"Make Mine With Ice" Ice Carving Exhibition
Where/When: Home Savings Plaza (Corner of Water and Main St., Downtown Kent), Saturday Feb.12, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Embrace those icy temepratures and witness the unique artistry of ice sculpting. See the stuff you've been slipping on for months transformed into wonderful pieces of art by students and faculty of Kent State and The University of Akron at this annual event sponsored by Standing Rock Cultural Arts.
Pricing: Free!
"Spread The Warmth" Knitting Marathon Fundraiser
Where/When: Standing Rock Cultural Arts Center, Saturday Feb. 12 and Feb. 13, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Experienced knitters and crocheters will be on hand to assist anyone wanting to participate. The group is accepting hats, scarfs and mittens for donations with proceeds going to a local homeless shelter as well as art and education programs for Standing Rock Cultural Arts.
Pricing: Donation Please.
The Wailers (Bob Marley's former backing band)
Where/When: , Sunday Feb. 13, 8 p.m.
Why Go: The warm reggae sounds of this band will take you to the shores of Jamaica. Although Bob Marley is not around to lead them anymore, they still put on a great show.
Pricing: $28 at the door, 25 in advance, $20 with student ID.