Page 20 - Kent Parks Recreation Guide Fall 2024

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SHINING A LIGHT ON THE

BEST ENTERTAINMENT!

Ann Hampton Callaway sings the 70’s
Tickets: $30 general, $28 senior, $20 youth
Sponsored by Pete and Pat Curran through the Kent Community Foundation

Don’t miss the Tony-nominated Broadway star and platinum selling singer-songwriter
in “Ann Hampton Callaway Sings the 70’s” for a night of rousing and beautiful classics.
Callaway covers hits from the great songwriters of the time, including Carole King, James
Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, John Lennon, and more. Plus, she puts her own stamp on the
unforgettable songs from The Carpenters, Linda Ronstadt, Barbra Streisand, Roberta Flack,
Friday, September 20 • 7:30 p.m. and other beloved singers of the same time.
Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center

Some Enchanted Evening

Tickets: $35 general, $32 senior, $20 youth
Led by Emmy-nominated crooner Benny Benack III and social media sensation Stella
Katherine Cole, Some Enchanted Evening leads audiences on a jazz-inspired journey through
Broadway’s greatest hits from the Golden Age of yesterday to the freshest hits of today.
From Hammerstein to “Hamilton” and everything in between, this multi-disciplinary musical
mashup also showcases Jabu Graybeal, a one-of-a-kind talent and tap-dancing star.

Saturday, October 5 • 7:30 p.m.
Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center

Magical Strings 37th Annual Celtic Yuletide Concert
Tickets: $30 general, $28 senior, $20 youth

The Boulding Family’s musical celebration of the holiday season is a treasured tradition in
Kent. Once again, Pam and Philip Boulding are joined by their children, grandchildren, and
guests for an afternoon of enchanting Yuletide music. The Bouldings perform on Celtic
harps, hammered dulcimers, whistles, strings, percussion, and harp-like instruments from
around the world. Guests add Irish step dancing, drumming, and storytelling for a festive and
memorable performance.
Sunday, December 8 • 3:00 p.m.
Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center

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