Featuring poet and singer Mwatabu Okantah, pianist/keyboard artist Vince Robinson, guitarist Ismail Douglass,drummer Chuck Orange, and bassist Glenn Holmes, this unique collaboration gives meaning to the old saying, "Word sounds have power!" The music is eclectic and swings from African inspired rhythms to gospel, through the blues, straight ahead jazz, p-funk into a hard driving roots reggae groove. Baba Okantah likes to say "ain't hip hop, but it's hip!" For all ages, no registration. The Concert Series is generously supported […]

Holiday sign-ups are now open! You can call Kent Social Services or Ravenna Center of Hope between 9am-3pm Monday through Friday to register your family. Registration includes food boxes for both Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as financial assistance for toys for children 0-13.

Come to this new Genealogy Club, co-sponsored by the Kent Historical Society and the Kent Free Library. The club will meet the 4th Tuesday of each month with speakers, special guests, and time for sharing your own research. At ths introductory program, meet other genealogists and learn about the genealogy resources that are available to you free through the library and historical society. No registration required. For adults 18+.

The Kent State University Glauser School of Music presents a voice recital featuring alumnus Spencer Lawrence Boyd, tenor. He and Ryan McNamara will perform repertoire from throughout the ages in the intimate setting of the School's Ludwig Recital Hall. Admission is free and no reservations are required.

This is the culminating event for the Drum and Storytelling Workshop – Stories of the Luo Culture of Kenya series! Blending the traditions of Día de Muertos and Kenyan Luo Cultural celebrations of the Dead, this event will include costumes, heritage foods, music, dance, drink, honoring of our ancestors and those who have gone before - ending in a parade from Standing Rock Cultural Arts - North Water Street Gallery to the Cuyahoga River at Franklin Mills Riveredge Park where […]

Doug Waller, Bigfoot researcher, author, and founder of the Southeastern Ohio Society for Bigfoot Investigation, shares evidence and eyewitness accounts. Doug has been researching the Bigfoot phenomenon since 2006 and has compiled his research into a collection of five books, which he will be signing and selling at the event. SOSBI was founded with the intent of providing a safe environment for Bigfoot believers and eyewitnesses to come together and discuss evidence and sightings without fear of ridicule. Come join us […]