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Get Out: Foreign Films, Fancy Cups and Bagpipes

English Subtitles and Irish Whiskey are on tap for Kent this weekend

International flavor abounds in Kent this weekend with a Spanish Film Festival and St. Patrick's fundraiser featuring all the Irish holiday trappings.

If European movies and Irish whiskey don't float your boat, maybe the National Juried Cup Show or the funky horns of Costley Court will make you right.

Or, choose the sweet voices of a professional choir, if you wish.

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Whatever your pleasure, Kent has plenty of options.

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Where/When: Michael Schwartz Center auditorium,

Friday March 4th, 2 p.m. Volver,  Saturday March 5th, 2 p.m. El Bola, Saturday March 5th, 7:30 p.m. Celda 211, Sunday March 6th, 2 p.m. Un Novio Para Yasmina.

Why Go: Spanish Films will include English subtitles and optional audience discussion following the movies. See the cinematic skills of our neighbors across the pond.

Pricing: Free. Open to the public.

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Where/When: , Opening Reception-Friday March 4th, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Why Go: Kent State alumni from around the nation present their cups for your viewing. Display runs from March 2nd to March 26th at the Kent State University School of Art's Downtown Gallery next to McKay Bricker.

Pricing: Free. Open to the public.

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Where/When: , Friday March 4th, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Why Go: This Kent band has been blowing their horns in a fun and funky way for many moons. High energy shows and a lot of brass is what they do, and they do it well.

Pricing: Free. 

4. 4th Annual St. Patrick's Fundraiser

Where/When: St. Paul Church Boeke Hall, 1580 Brown St., Akron,

Saturday March 5th, 6:30 p.m.

Why Go: Get a head start on the Irish holiday at this fundraiser with all proceeds going to the reduction of building debt. See and hear former Portage County commissioner Chuck Keiper play his originals and perform in the band Green Blossom Special. Enjoy bagpipers, Irish step dancers, Irish whiskey, beer, a lot of food, raffles, wine, water and a possible hangover the next day.

Pricing: $18 advance, $20 at the door.

5. VOCI (choir)

Where/When: Knight Fine Arts Center, Western Reserve Academy campus, 115 College St., Hudson, Sunday March 6 at 5 p.m.

Why Go: Hear fine voices perform classical pieces. Directed by Loren C. Veigel, former Massilon resident and Mount Union grad. This is the 28th season for Music From The Western Reserve.

Pricing: $15 per person. 

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