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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Downtown Kent hosts live reggae and more at music festival

Bailey Purpura November 13, 2015

More than 14 different locations in downtown Kent joined together Friday evening with different reggae musicians to present the Reggae Jam Music Festival.Many locations hosted different types of music...

First place winner, Peach, performs at The Kent Stage for Battle of the Bands on Thursday Nov. 13, 2014.

Battle of the Bands coming Friday

Bailey Purpura November 9, 2015

The Kent State Explorers will host the second annual Battle of the Bands 2015 this Friday, at the Kent Stage starting at 6 P.M.The Kent Stage is known for having bands, performances and plays for the community...

Brian Feltner performs at Fred Fuller Park during Art in the Park on Saturday Sept. 12, 2015.

Art in the Park brings art, music to downtown Kent

Bailey Purpura September 13, 2015

Kent’s 22nd annual Art in the Park at Fred Fuller Park included more than 80 booths of works like recycled jewelry, wooden clocks, clothing and decorations made with utensils.Allie M. Designs, located...

Steve Sabo, of The Orange Trük, talks to Dan and Donna Lange at the International Festival in Downtown Kent on Saturday Sept. 12, 2015.

Downtown Kent celebrates culture with International Festival

Bailey Purpura September 13, 2015

Water Street became home to unique foods, shops and performers Friday for the annual International Festival in downtown Kent.Kent State graduate Genia Kollie came up with the idea four years ago.“I majored...

Steve Sabo, of The Orange Trük, talks to Dan and Donna Lange at the International Festival in Downtown Kent on Saturday Sept. 12, 2015.

Downtown Kent celebrates culture with International Festival

Bailey Purpura September 12, 2015

Friday, Water Street became home to unique foods, shops, and performers for the annual International Festival in downtown Kent.Kent State graduate Genia Kollie came up with the idea four years ago.“I...