Friday, June 24, 2011
Also catch Kent rock band Party of Helicopters play here again for first time in seven years
Kent area residents with spare time to relax have a nice assortment of events to pick from this weekend. It's all close to home and inexpensive, too. A couple of events are even free. So get out and enjoy your community this weekend. 1. Sidewalk Cinema: Casablanca Where/When: Home Savings Plaza, corner of Main Sreet and Water Street, downtown Kent. Tonight, June 24, dusk. Why Go: Sit outdoors under the stars and watch the stars on screen. See this 1940s classic with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. It won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on the grass and your own munchies for a cheap night of fun. Our wonderful Sidewalk Cinemas are sponsored by Downtown Innovative Community Event (D.I.C.…
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Hometown Bank
142 N Water St, Kent, OH
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1094105
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-81.33442
3871 Ranfield Rd, Kent, OH
Old European Days & Bierfest
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The Kent Stage
175 E Main St, Kent, OH
"What the Frack?"
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Checkers -N- Trophies
352 W Elm St, Kent, OH
Party of Helicopters
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-81.5109
500 W Streetsboro Rd, Peninsula, OH
Happy Days Visitor Center
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Friday, May 6, 2011
The 26th Annual Jawbone Poetry Festival returns to Kent and musical legends perform throughout the area
An array of big-name musical choices await you this weekend. Grammy winning music icon Judy Collins brings over 50 years experience to her show tonight at the Kent Stage, and Northeast Ohio's own legend Alex Bevan performs at the Water Street Tavern. The annual Tri-C JazzFest presents the highly talented Medeski, Martin & Wood in Cleveland tonight, Motown Records legend Smokey Robinson on Saturday and options for other shows and workshops, including some for free. The Oddmall Emporium of the Weird comes to Hudson on Saturday, and two competing Roller Derbys are available to pick from in the Akron area. All that sound boring? You could always take mom on a tour of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens for free on Sunday. Read on to for details on stuff…
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The Kent Stage
175 E Main St, Kent, OH
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Water Street Tavern
132 S Water St, Kent, OH
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1519 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH
State Theatre on Playhouse Square
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Standing Rock Cultural Arts
257 N Water St, Kent, OH
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240 E Hines Hill Rd, Hudson, OH
Clarion Hotel
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1100 North Ave, Tallmadge, OH
Summit County Fairgrounds
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77 E Mill St, Akron, OH
John S. Knight Center
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714 N Portage Path, Akron, OH
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
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Friday, April 29, 2011
So many options for everyone as Kent State University students prepare for finals
As the semester winds down for Kent State students, many options are available this weekend for study breaks and stress reduction. The public at large, in need of their own breaks and stress reduction, can join in all the fun and entertainment as well. 1. TwistOffs Where/When: Water Street Tavern, Downtown Kent, Tonight, April 29, 7 p.m. Why Go: This premier local party band continues to blow people away with horns, guitars and energy. The gray hairs and creaky backs haven't slowed these guys down a bit. Performing since 1986, they've played well over 2,000 shows in more than 40 states and three countries. Don't miss the special slow-smoked pulled-pork BBQ dinner for $9 served at the attached restaurant, Cajun Dave's. Pricing: Free Show 2…
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Water Street Tavern
132 S Water St, Kent, OH
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Cajun Dave's
132 S Water St, Kent, OH
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Kent State University
500 E Main St, Kent, OH
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-81.5109
500 W Streetsboro Rd, Peninsula, OH
Happy Days Visitor Center
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2401 Ontario St, Cleveland, OH
Progressive Field
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Friday, April 22, 2011
See one of India's leading musicians, celebrate Earth Day with a block party and hear string quartets for free in and around Kent
Sitar and Tabala player Nayan Ghosh of India highlights the close of the Kent State University "Spring for the Arts" celebration tonight. The "Who's Your Mama" Earth Day & Environmental Film Festival extravaganza features movies, live performances, parades, vendors and more this weekend. The Nexus and Aidan string quartets perform free for the last time at the Kent Free Library on Saturday. There is also a student art exhibition, a book fair with 60 dealers and the Postcard Show to visit this weekend. 1. Nayan Ghosh Where/When: EZ Theatre, Roe Green Center, Music and Speech Building, Kent State campus, Tonight, April 22, 7 p.m. Why Go: The Indian Music Circle presents one of India's leading musicians on the Sitar and the Tabala. The …
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Kent State University
500 E Main St, Kent, OH
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The Kent Stage
175 E Main St, Kent, OH
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77 E Mill St, Akron, OH
John S. Knight Center
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Kent Free Library
312 W Main St, Kent, OH
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McKay Bricker Gallery & Framing
141 E Main St, Kent, OH
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Friday, April 8, 2011
Aspiring actors perform in new campus theater and Sonny Geraci brings his hits to The Kent Stage
Watch talented student thespians at Kent State dedicate a new black-box campus theater today, or see models showcase student fashion designs made from roofing shingles in this week's edition of "Get Out." Or, you can listen to 1960s icon Sonny Geraci perform some of his classics and help him raise money at The Kent Stage. Wander along the Kent State Esplanade with the artists who created some of the sculptures there, go to an outdoor celebration or, if you're willing, take part in a local trash pick-up dedicated to the upcoming Earth Day. Whatever you do, the weather's getting warmer, so take off your coat and step out into Kent this weekend. 1. Dedication of the Louis O. Erdmann and William H. Zucchero Black-Box Theatre Where/When: Roe …
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Kent State University
500 E Main St, Kent, OH
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The Kent Stage
175 E Main St, Kent, OH
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Lucky Penny Creamery
234 Temple Ave, Kent, OH
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Friday, April 1, 2011
Live country music at seven Kent venues and Akron Art Museum fundraiser vodka party
It's never been easier to help your neighbors close by and far away — and have a good-time while doing it. Help the people of Japan and hear great music at the Kent For Japan benefit show at the Stone Tavern. Support the Akron Art Museum raise money, see great art and drink vodka at the Absolute Art Auction vodka tasting party. And help the Akron-Canton Food Bank with canned food donations and kick it with live country bands for free. There is also poetry readings, orchestral performances and a folk music jam to pick from this weekend, so there's no excuse for boredom in Kent. 1. Rockin' Country Festival: "Walk of Fame" Where/When: Seven venues in Downtown Kent, Friday April 1st. Katie O, Pufferbelly 5:30 p.m. Rob Duskey & The Rounders, …
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The Pufferbelly LTD.
152 Franklin Ave, Kent, OH
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157 Lounge
157 S Water St, Kent, OH
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Ray's Place
135 Franklin Ave, Kent, OH
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2301 W Market St, Akron, OH
Harris Stanton Gallery
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110 E Main St, Kent, OH
The Stone Tavern
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6832 Hinsdale St, Hiram, OH
Hayden Auditorium
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Euro Gyro
107 S Depeyster St, Kent, OH
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Kent State University
500 E Main St, Kent, OH
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163 Franklin Ave, Kent, OH
Venice
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The Loft
112 W Main St, Kent, OH
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Water Street Tavern
132 S Water St, Kent, OH
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Friday, March 25, 2011
See an All-Star band and films from 60 countries
The Water Street Tavern in Kent continues its fine live performance showcase with an appearance by The Robert Lockwood Jr. All-Star Band. It's one of three special memorial shows held this weekend in Northeast Ohio dedicated to the late blues legend Robert Lockwood Jr. For the movie junkies out there, get your popcorn and candy ready for the 35th Annual Cleveland International Film Festival. The event this year features a special showing in Akron at Chapel Hill. Also remember the great art and fashion exhibitions in the area you need to visit before they close. 1. "Warm Your Cold Walls" art exhibition and silent auction Where/When: North Water Street Gallery, 257 N. Water St., Kent. Friday March 25 and Saturday March 26 from 1 p.m. to 5 p…
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Standing Rock Cultural Arts
257 N Water St, Kent, OH
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Water Street Tavern
132 S Water St, Kent, OH
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Cajun Dave's
132 S Water St, Kent, OH
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230 W Huron Rd, Cleveland, OH
Tower City Center
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Kent State University Museum
515 Hilltop Drive, Kent, Oh
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Hear the beautiful sounds of the past right now
Enjoy the rich culture of classical music for free this weekend on the campus of Kent State University and at The Kent Free Library. Not a classical fan? Opt for some more recent "classic" fare with the '70s musical, Have A Nice Day, or a performance by the classic Kent group The Numbers Band. Just know that whichever aural era you wish to visit this weekend, you're sure to be satisfied. A '70s Musical Flashback: Have A Nice Day Where/When: The Barlow Community Center, 41 S. Oviatt St., Hudson. Friday Feb. 25 and Saturday Feb. 26, 8 p.m. curtain time. Why Go: The Hudson Players perform a musical spoof on "Up With People" while singing songs from artists like Cher, John Denver, Simon & Garfunkel and more. Look back and listen with a smiley …
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41 S Oviatt St, Hudson, OH
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Water Street Tavern
132 S Water St, Kent, OH
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The Kent Stage
175 E Main St, Kent, OH
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1094097
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Kent Free Library
312 W Main St, Kent, OH
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Kent State University
500 E Main St, Kent, OH
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