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FREE Sidewalk Cinema
& Festive Friday

WHO:
Standing Rock Cultural Arts and Downtown Innovative Community Events (D.I.C.E.)

WHAT:
Live Music - Hooked on Tonics
   5pm
to 7pm
Downtown Shops & Galleries
Open Late
LOCAL VENDORS!!!

FINDING NEVERLAND — at 9pm

 
WHEN:
Friday, July 28, 2006. At 5pm to 11pm

WHERE:
Home Savings Plaza in downtown Kent
...corner of Main and Water Streets

With the support of City of Kent, Home Savings Plaza, Woodsy's Music, Kent Parks and Recreation, and Downtown Businesses. Live music provided by Ray's Place, The Loft, and Kent Licensed Beverage Assocaition. For more information please call 330.677.1479


Two Shows Added!!!
DAWN FALLS

THE FOUNDING OF FRANKLIN MILLS, OHIO

WHO:  Standing Rock Cultural Arts and the Kent Historical Society

WHAT: An Original Outdoor Historic Drama about Kent, Ohio written for Kent¹s Bicentennial Celebration.

WHEN:  Saturday, July 29th, 7:30pm
              Sunday, July 30th, 3:00pm

WHERE: Heritage Park below the Main Street Bridge in Downtown Kent -- behind the Historic Kent Dam along the Cuyahoga River

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Kent, The Kent Bicentennial Committee, and the Ohio Arts Council among others.

We are currently looking for volunteers to assist with the production.
Anyone interested, please contact Gary Lockwood,  at 330-903-2055.


KENT-O-RAMA
In Conjunction with the annual Kent Heritage Festival & Kent's Bicentennial 1806-2006

WHO:  Standing Rock Cultural Arts

WHAT: A look at Kent through the eyes of two Local Artists -- Ray Packard and Ken McGregor. Watercolors, Giclee Prints, memorabilia, and more!

WHEN:  Opening Reception:  Saturday, July 1, 8pm  
-show runs through July 22, 2006

WHERE: North Water Street Gallery, 257 N. Water St., Kent

GALLERY HOURS:  Thursday-Saturday, 1-5pm or by appointment 330-673-4970

for more information: www.standingrock.net


FREE Sidewalk Cinema
& Festive Friday

WHO:
Standing Rock Cultural Arts and Downtown Innovative Community Events (D.I.C.E.)

WHAT:
Live Music - at 5pm to 7pm
Downtown Shops & Galleries
Open Late
THE PRINCESS BRIDE - at 9pm

 
WHEN:
Friday, June 30, 2006. At 5pm to 11pm

WHERE:
Home Savings Plaza in downtown Kent
...corner of Main and Water Streets

With the support of City of Kent, City Bank Antiques, Kent Parks and Recreation, Home Savings Bank, The Licensed Beverage Association, Woodsy's Music, and Downtown Kent Businesses. For more information please contact: 330-673-4970 or info@standingrock.net


Familiar Faces, 8th Annual Children's Art Exhibit in historic Kent, Ohio - home of Kent State University

Familiar Faces
8th Annual Children's
Art Exhibition
An exhibit of art by children ages 5-17.
Work inspired by local places and faces

Opening Reception
Saturday, June 3rd, 2-4pm
...runs through June 24th

GALLERY HOURS:  
Thursday-Saturday, 1-5pm or by appointment

If you want to see what¹s really going on in the world, come and see this exhibit.  The work is inspired, uninhibited, and full of fun.

Presented by Standing Rock Cultural Arts
and Cheril Walker's Home School Art Class


16th Annual River Day
Two Day Event:

Friday May 19,
10 a.m. to Noon
Heritage Park: River Day for Kent City Schools

Saturday, May 20, 9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. Fitness Walk, Fred Fuller Park, Pav. #1
10:00 a.m. River Day Program, Heritage Park
10:30 a.m. Live Fish Demonstration
11:00 a.m. Historical River Walk, Silk Mill Lot

9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Tour Kent Bog State Nature Preserve (Meloy Road)

16th Annual River Day in historic Kent, Ohio - home of Kent State University

Battle of Standing Rock at the Kent Stagein Kent, Ohio  - home of Kent State University

www.battleofstandingrock.com

Presented by Standing Rock Cultural Arts and
The Women's Resource Center at Kent State University

Semi-Final lineups:
Tuesday, May 23rd
Club Khameleon,  626 N. Water St., Kent
Doctor Teeeth (round winner)
Ep3 (round winner)
The Speedbumps (round winner)
The Black Forrest (wildcard)
The Zou (wildcard)
Willoughby Run (wildcard)

Wednesday, May 24th
Fat Jimmy's,  252 N. Water St., Kent

Run Run Addington (round winner)
Drenalin (round winner)
Poontwang (round winner)
Soldiers of Yesterday (wildcard)
So Be It (wildcard)
Social Zero (wildcard)

Finals will be held at the nationally renowned
Kent Stage in downtown Kent.

All shows are $5.00 general admission, including the May 26th finals at the Kent Stage.


Children's Muscial
Theatrical Program of Kent

Presents

The Jungle Book

Saturday April 29
and Sunday April 30

Saturday show at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday show at 3:00 p.m.
Doors Open 1 hour prior to show

Location:
The Kent Stage

Tickets: $ 6.00

You can purchase your tickets at the Kent Parks and Recreation Office located at 497 Middlebury Rd. (In Fred Fuller Park) Kent, Ohio 44240 or call (330) 673-8897

...tickets may be purchased day of the shows at the Kent Stage.

Visit the web site at www.kentparksandrec.com

The Jungle Book Kids at the Kent Stage in Kent, Ohio  - home of Kent State University
The Jungle Book Kids at the Kent Stage in Kent, Ohio  - home of Kent State University

Sponsored by Kent Parks and Recreation Dept.


Sixth Annual
"Get WARM"
Silent Art Auction Fundraiser

Art in Kent, Ohio - home of Kent State University

WHO:  Standing Rock Cultural Arts and The Women's Art Recognition Movement (WARM) present

WHAT: Sixth Annual "Get WARM" Silent Art Auction Fundraiser

WHEN:  Opening Reception:  Friday, March 3rd, 8pm  
-show runs through March 25th

WHERE: North Water Street Gallery, 257 N. Water St., Kent

CONTACT:  330-686-9800 or  330-673-4970

GALLERY HOURS:  Thursday-Saturday, 1-5pm or by appointment 330-673-4970

This year there will be plenty of eclectic art from the feminine persuasion. Bidding continues through entire length of exhibit.

Thank you for supporting the Arts!

 

"Against Snow" by Cheryl Thompson


Make Mine With Ice, Please!

Juried Ice Carving Competition between
   Kent State University and Akron University
Kent's Bicentennial is the theme for the carving
Prize Giveaways from Leppo Equipment, Pufferbelly
   Restaurant, and other downtown businesses
Hot Beverages and Chili served by Glorias Koffee & Cakes
Pastries available by Stahl's Bakery
Downtown Businesses open for Valentine Shopping
Gallery Hop in Downtown Kent, 4 to7pm after the event.

WHERE:  Home Savings Plaza,  
corner of Water St. and Main St. in Downtown Kent

WHEN:  Saturday, February 11, 1 to 4pm

CONTACT:  
Karen Barrett  330-677-1479
or Jeff @ 330-673-4970

www.standingrock.net for updates

Jurried Competition
of Ice Sculpting

Kent State University Ice Carving Club
v s
The University of Akron Ice Carving Club

A Downtown Innovative Community Event (D.I.C.E.)  program
in conjunction with Kent's Bicentennial Commitee and downtown businesses


3rd Annual
International

Short Film &
Video Festival

WHO:
Standing Rock Cultural Arts

WHAT:

  • Short films from as far away as Australia and as near as Kent, Ohio
  • Animations, Music Videos, Documentaries, Video Collages
  • Featuring Local Filmmaking Legend Robert Banks
  • Featuring Australian Animator Darcy Prendergast
  • Featuring California Sculptor/Artist Christiane Cegavske
  • Featuring Live Film Soundtracks with Mike Hovancsek and Joe Culley

WHEN:
Saturday, December 3rd, 2005  
10am to 10pm

WHERE:
The Kent Stage
175 E. Main St., Kent, OH

Jeff @ 330-673-4970 for info

 


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