The publisher, Mitten Press, describes the book: "Oliver, a tiny mouse from northwestern Ohio, dreams big dreams and longs for grand adventures. When his great-uncle Tobias gives him a piece of a very old treasure map, Oliver sets off from the safety of his home on a journey that will take him across the state of Ohio. He follows the cryptic symbols that surround the map to discover more than a small mouse could have imagined about his home state."

The book guides children on a fun reading adventure that they can turn into a real adventure this summer as people travel around the entire state. Ohio landmarks, such as Cedar Point, the Rutherford B. Hayes Home, Perry's Monument, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, are important elements of the plot. Ohio state facts and symbols are incorporated into the story, too.

This book is geared especially to third and fourth grade students, who are studying local and state history as part of their core content during the school year. Children are welcome to talk with the author while at Logos. Mrs. Reynolds enjoys speaking with students about writing and history.

The author will sign copies of her books at Logos from 10-11 this Saturday. Logos Bookstore is located at 976 West Main Street in Kent. For more information, call the store at 330-673-6099 or visit the Website at: www.kentlogos.com. Signed copies will be available after the event, also.

WHO:
Standing Rock Cultural Arts and CDCentric.com

WHAT:
Battle Of Standing Rock III

WHEN & WHERE:
Friday, April 11 — 8 PM
The Kent Stage — Downtown Kent

See all 7 bands for just $5.00

Details and Updates found at www.battleofstandrock.com

WHAT:
"Hangin' with the Gals" Silent Art Auction,
highlighting the artistic achievments of women
• Silent art auction to benefit a local women's shelter
• Photographs, Paintings, Sculpture, Ceramics and more
• food, beverages, and music

WHEN:  
Opening Reception:  Saturday, March 1st, 8pm  
Auction closes at 5 PM, March 29th

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

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

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

Featuring the works of artists
Laura Barrett, Bree Bodnar, Debra DeGregorio, Bridget Ginley, Didi Menendez, Haze McElhenney, Susan Perzanowski, Janet Snell, Rebecca Urbanski, Barb Breen, and Cheryl Townsend

come eat!

Kent Community
Dinner

Questions? Call 330-678-8760

McKay Bricker Framing
and Black Squirrel Gallery
present

WHERE:
Black Squirrel Gallery
141 East Main St., Kent

WHERE:
KSU School of Art Downtown Gallery
141 East Main St., Kent

Make Mine With Ice
Ice Carving Demonstration

• Ice Carving Demonstration by
   Kent State University and Akron University
• Hot Beverages and Chili served by
   Anthony's Coffee & Cakes
• Pastries available by Stahl's Bakery
• Downtown stores and restaurants open
 ...and more!

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

WHEN: Saturday, February 9, 1 to 4pm

CONTACT:
Mary Gilbert @ 330-678-5988
or Jeff Ingram @ 330-673-4970

www.standingrock.net for updates

WHO:
Standing Rock Cultural Arts

WHEN:
OPENING RECEPTION
February 2, 8:00 p.m.
Runs through February 23

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

WHO:
Standing Rock Cultural Arts

WHAT:
There are three parts to the festival:

1) Independent short films from around the world. This portion includes documentaries, animation, short comedy, collages, music videos, and short drama. It features work by filmmakers from as close as Northeast Ohio and from as far away as Australia, England, Ireland, and Canada. Among the submissions are works by award winning filmmakers such as Grace Channer (who spent 15 years on a series of animated paintings for her film “But Some Are Brave”), Jeremy Mayhew (who created a unique music video by animating antique engravings), and Aube Giroux (whose socially conscious documentary takes on the world of genetically modified food).

2) Featured filmmaker Dustin Grella. Last year's "Best of Fest" and "People's Choice" award winner Dustin Grella returns as our featured filmmaker. He will be previewing his latest work as well as discussing the techniques behind his incredible chalkboard animation titled "Glimpse."

3) Two silent films by Mike Hovancsek, with live musical accompaniment by Root Doctor’s Revenge.

WHEN:
Friday, January 25, 2008 
8:00 PM

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

WHO:
All Together Now, Inc.
...yet another expression of Kent's resurgent
town and gown partnership!

WHEN:
Saturday, December 15, 2007 
6:00 PM

WHERE:
Faith Lutheran Church
931 E. Main Street at Lutheran St.
assisted by
Boy Scout Troop #253

All are welcome!
Please bring a dish to share.

Annual Festival of Lights
Saturday, December 1, 2007

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with musical entertainment by the Kent Roosevelt Ace’s Choir. Santa will arrive at 6:00 p.m. to light up the town and visit with all the girls and boys.

Families are encouraged to bring cameras for a photo with Santa. For those unable to visit with Santa, a letter writing station will be available. Free hot chocolate and doughnuts will be provided.

Historic Homes for the Holidays Tour 2007

PRESENTED BY
The Kent Historical Society

WHEN
Saturday, November 10, 11am to 5pm
Sunday, November 11, Noon to 5pm

Tickets: $10
Available at The Kent Historical Society,
Sue Nelson Designs, City Bank Antiques,
Home Savings Bank,
and McKay Bricker Gallery

Kent's 4th Annual CiderFest

WHO:
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
City of Kent
Main Street Kent

WHEN:
Saturday, November 3, 12am to 3pm

WHERE:
The Home Savings Plaza in Downtown Kent

The Clydesdales’ appearance in Kent is one of 300 made annually by the five traveling hitches. Canadians of Scottish descent brought the first Clydesdales to America in the mid-1800’s. Today, the giant draft horses are used primarily for breeding and show.

Horses chosen for the Budweiser Clydesdale Hitch must be at least three years of age, stand approximately 18 hands – or six feet – at the shoulder, weight an average of 2000 pounds, must be bay in color, have four white stockings, and a blaze of white on the face and black mane and tail. A gentle temperament is very important, as hitch horses often meet millions of people each year.

Two tractor trailers carry the Clydesdales and a third brings along everything else – the historic beer wagon, harnesses, and other gear.

Parade 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Meet the Clydesdales afterwards!

Kent's First Annual Downtown
Ghost Walk

Walks leave every 20 minutes
from The Kent Stage

for information contact
Kent Historical Society at (330) 678-2712
or Main Street Kent at (330) 677-8000

Click the Ghost:
Halloween Events
& Spooktacular Activities
…all during the ghost walk

Everyone loves a raise-the-hair
-on-your-arms ghost story
and Kent has dozens of them
They're part of the lore of the town and a fun way to learn about some of our local history. The Main Street Kent Ghost Walk will focus on tales of haunted Kent in the downtown area and the residential historic district on and around West Main Street. Attendees will tour the neighborhoods on foot as storytellers Bob Burford, Guenveur Burnell, Jeff St. Clair, Guy Pernetti, and Merle Mollenkopf share tales of haunted Kent at stops along the way. At the Kent Stage Childrens’ Theater directors -- Sue Rose, Diane Dudek, and Kim Paskera share ghostly stories about our stately theater.

WHEN:
Friday, October 26, 2007
At 7:00 to 10pm
A family (non-scary) walk will occur at 5:30pm

TICKETS:
Available October 1st at
Woodsy's Music, Spin-More Records,
The Kent Stage, and Kent Chamber of Commerce

$10 per person advance purchase
$13 at the door

FAMILY PACK
4 Tickets for $35 (advance)
$8 for each additional ticket
$40 (at the Door) -- $10 for each additional ticket