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Drinks of the week: St. Patrick’s Day edition

March 15, 2011

Try a few of these favorite St. Patrick's Day drinks with your friends. Make your own instead of buying them at the bar!1. Frozen LeprechaunAdd together: 1 shot of Bailey's Irish Cream 1 shot of Kahlua...

 

Designers create masks for Rock the Runway’s Venetian Carnival

Emily Inverso March 15, 2011

The theme for this year's Rock the Runway show is Venetian Carnival. Each designer is required to incorporate at least one mask in the show. Rock the Runway is March 17 at 8 p.m. in the Student Center...

Photo courtesy MCT Campus.

Hangovers: what helps and what hurts

March 14, 2011

Saint Patty's day is a holiday with the special ability to bring out the "Erin go Bragh" in people who never knew they were Irish in the first place. It also works as a handy reason to spend an entire...

How to make a St. Patrick’s Day frame

Rachel Hagenbaugh March 14, 2011

Making a St. Patrick’s Day picture frame is easier than it looks and takes less than 15 minutes.Things You’ll Need4x6 wooden picture frame2 fl oz. tube of green and white acrylic paintStandard paintbrushStencil...

Kent Free Library hosts knitting group

Rachel Hagenbaugh March 14, 2011

On the first Thursday of each month, a knitting group for all ages and skill levels meets at the Kent Free Library.Carmen Zampini, Kent Free Library director, said the Cultured Purls Knitting Group has...

Associate professor Kirk Mangus demonstrates how to make various dining pieces in the ceramics lab on Monday. Mangus is the head of the ceramics department at Kent State. Photo by Nikolas Kolenich

Ceramics gets crafty

Sarah Husbands March 14, 2011

The term “ceramics” is defined as the practice of decorating and creating pottery; here at Kent State, it goes far beyond that.The major covers various types of ceramics such as pottery, sculptures...

How to make potholders

Alexis Pfeifer March 14, 2011

In celebration of National Craft Month, buying potholders from the store may become a thing of the past with a how-to on making your own. All that is needed is a loom and nylon loops to create a colorful...

Stock up on all this St. Patrick's day stuff. Photo by Loren Thomas.

St. Patrick’s Day Swag

March 14, 2011

When it comes to St. Patrick's day it's all about the look. So when you are looking for awesome outfit ideas look no further than your local Walmart. There are tons of cool shirts and accessories that...

How to make a Tea light Candle Cover

Features staff report March 14, 2011

Source: Paper Crafts MagazineWhat you’ll need:Paper (thick — the type used for scrapbooking)Tissue paper (any color)Craft knife or box cutterCutting boardGlue stickTea light candleholderTea lightRuler1....

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Andy Cook and the Wanderloons make “wander”ous music

Amy Cooknick March 13, 2011

Conjure a warm summer dream under a magical, open sky. The world is topsy-turvy and the soundtrack to it all is provided by the Wanderloons.“They play for the sun and the stars and the moon,” Andy...

Former KSU professor Diane Belfiglio's exhibit called "Transitions" will be in the Butler Art Museum in Youngstown until April 3. Submitted photo by Diane Belfiglio.

Local artist exhibits work in Youngstown

Suzi Starheim March 13, 2011

Branching out into the unknown is not easy for those who are comfortable with a daily routine, but it was the decision to branch out in her artwork that earned Ohio artist Diane Belfiglio an exhibition...

Red Wanting Blue, a folk/rock band from Columbus, OH, took to the Kent Stage Saturday, March 12th. Photo by Anthony Vence.

Red Wanting Blue rocks the Kent Stage

March 13, 2011

Having only heard of Red Wanting Blue a few weeks ago, I can now easily see how they have gained such a devoted and vocal following during their years on the road. After ten years of playing at bars and...