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KentStater

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

The Kent Stage, built in 1927 and located at the corner of East Main and Depeyster, and the only remaining downtown theater in Portage County, hosts about 150 concerts a year, and numerous other events, including the Kent Folk Festival, Blues Fest and Reggae Fest.

The Kent Stage prepares for full month of performances this March

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter March 10, 2024

From a Beatles cover band to a celebration of Bob Marley, the Kent Stage will host 10 different performers throughout the month of March.  The variety of performances ensures that no matter what one’s...

Ana Popovic sings into her mic at The Kent Stage on Feb. 13, 2023.

Ana Popovic fills Kent Stage with blues

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter February 14, 2023

Returning once again to the Kent Stage, Serbia native Ana Popovic and her band have performed blues music in Kent for over 10 years.   Popovic has always exceeded expectations when performing...

Photo courtesy of The Kent Stage Facebook.

Kent Stage reopening after renovations bring it back to life

Sam Wright Reporter July 6, 2021

Kent Stage is out with the old and in with the new as renovations are making the building come back to life. Entertainment has been brought to Northeast Ohio at Kent Stage since 2002. Live music will...

Although the Kent Stage is currently closed, the venue still hosts live streams to continue supporting artists.

Kent Stage looks forward to reopening and Save Our Stages Act

Brynne Mann Reporter February 8, 2021

You don’t know what you have until it’s gone, the Kent Stage owner said about the venue’s temporary closure.The Save Our Stages Act was created by the National Independent Venue Association to help...

The Mersey Beatles perform “Get Back” at The Kent Stage on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.

John Lennon’s half-sister makes special appearance in Kent

Kassandra Kaczmarek October 26, 2017

The Kent Stage transformed into the era of the 60s Saturday night with a performance from The Mersey Beatles and John Lennon’s sister made a guest appearance.“He was an elder brother, my experience...

Kent Blue Fest to feature local musical talents

Jenna Francis July 17, 2014

The sixth annual Kent Blues Fest will offer 23 different venues with free, live blues music on July 18 and a concert at Kent Stage on July 19.This year the Kent Blues Fest will feature a variety of different...