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- Main Street Kent Presents “Get Caught in the Act” Progressive Event, Featuring Charles Peachock
- Kent State Employee Appreciation Day at Porthouse Theatre
Main Street Kent Presents “Get Caught in the Act” Progressive Event, Featuring Charles Peachock
Main Street Kent will host a unique
progressive event in downtown Kent on
Aug. 22.
On Saturday, Aug. 22, Main Street Kent will host a unique progressive event in downtown Kent. Tickets must be purchased in advance for this specially planned evening involving several downtown favorites.
The event will begin at 5 p.m. with cocktails and a private magic show at the popular Ray’s Place - upstairs. Then, dinner reservations are at 6:15 p.m. – at four local restaurants. For this portion of the event, guests will get to choose (in advance) from these local eateries: Belleria, Bricco, Laziza or Pufferbelly. Restaurant selection will be made at time of event ticket purchase. A limited number of tickets will be available for each location.
After dinner, guests will meet back up at the Kent Stage for an 8 p.m. show. The talented magician Jason Alan will kick off the show with a unique, unpredictable live performance. Blurring the lines between what is real and what is magic, he presents an innovative and exciting act. Following Alan is a high-energy performance by the talented Charles Peachock, who puts on a one-of-a-kind creative and visual spectacle. With solid juggling skills and unique acts, he presents a memorable, thrilling show. (Check these great performers out at www.charlespeachock.com and http://jasonalanmagic.com/). To top off the evening, guests will enjoy a private dessert party at Tree City Coffee and Pastry at 9:30 p.m., to include some delectable sweets and a drink or coffee of choice. This one-of-a-kind event is sure to please, so don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the tastes and entertainment of downtown Kent.
Tickets are $65 per person or $125 for a pair. One hundred tickets are available, and can be purchased on the Main Street Kent website at www.mainstreetkent.org/progressive-event. Ticketholders will receive a ticket packet in the mail to include for each person: two drink tickets for Ray’s Place, a dinner voucher for $20 per person to spend at the selected restaurant and a ticket to the show at the Kent Stage.
If you have any questions or would like more information, call 330-677-8000 or send an email to info@mainstreetkent.org.
Main Street Kent is a nonprofit organization focused on the revitalization of downtown Kent. It is an affiliate of the national Main Street program and the Heritage Ohio program.
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Kent State Employee Appreciation Day at Porthouse Theatre
Kent State University's Employee Appreciation Day at
Porthouse Theatre is Saturday, Aug. 15.
Kent State University’s Division of Human Resources, in conjunction with the School of Theatre and Dance, is sponsoring a Kent State Employee Appreciation Day on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Porthouse Theatre, located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223 (for GPS directions use: 3143 O’Neil Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223).
Employees can purchase up to four deeply discounted tickets at $20 each to see Hairspray, a fun-filled, family musical. A complimentary lunch will be served in the picnic pavilion from 12:30-1:45 p.m. (please note that lunch will begin at 12:30 p.m., not noon as was previously communicated via email), and the production will begin at 2 p.m. Parking is free, and guests are encouraged to bring games to play on the lawn. The event is rain or shine. The pavilion and theatre are both covered and safe from the elements. To order tickets, call the Porthouse Theatre Box Office at 330-672-3884. For more information about Hairspray, visit www.porthousetheatre.com.
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