The Acorn Alley Gem Show took place Sept. 27 in the Acorn Alley courtyard, running from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The event featured a variety of vendors displaying handmade crystal jewelry, clothing, art and...
On Sept. 21, the Whimsigoth Night Market, owned by Stevie Riffle, and the Mystic Fairy Market, owned by Natasha Kardos, came together to host the Mabon Markets in Kent’s Acorn Alley.
The first Mabon...
Last weekend, Main Street Kent celebrated Wizardly Weekend, with attendees showing up in themed costumes from stylish wizards to enchanted witches.
The magical energy of Main Street transcended to Acorn...
Flocks of people in puffy coats decorated with red cheeks from the wintry air bustled through Main Street Kent on Saturday. Despite the bone-chilling temperatures, attendees came out to support their...
Downtown Kent features a wide variety of businesses for all to enjoy. With bars, restaurants, coffee shops, clothing stores and more, it offers something for everyone.
Yet, it always seems there’s...
Sun in Leo, a queer-owned store in downtown Kent that sells upcycled clothing and accessories, provided a space for LGBTQ+ vendors during Rainbow Weekend.
Justine Gallo, owner of Sun in Leo, hosted...
Located next to Off the Wagon in Acorn Alley, Alley Mac offers mac and cheese, pierogies, salads and sandwiches all made with fresh ingredients.
The owners, Chuck Crawford and his wife Jessica, got...
When walking into Midnight Fairy Jewelry, the assortment of gold mirrors, comfortable furniture and ethereal jewelry and accessories may catch customers’ eyes.
Tasha Kardos, owner of Midnight Fairy...
Magic returned to Kent on Friday and Saturday as Wizardly Weekend made its annual appearance in the downtown area.
“We’ve been doing this event for about eight years now,” Main Street Kent's executive...
Upcycled and ethically sourced fashion is on its way to Acorn Alley. Sun in Leo is opening its doors this weekend and will feature clothing, jewelry and accessories that are handmade or locally sourced.
Justine...
Several pride flag banners hanging on the Main Street bridge in downtown Kent were found vandalized Thursday.
The banners were on display for just a week as part of Main Street Kent’s Rainbow Weekend,...
Kent is known for being the college town with a tight-knit community of students, families, businesses and more. People come from near and far towns to enjoy the scenery and frequent social events Kent...
