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WOOSTER For the past 20 years, Vulture’s Knob has been synonymous with mountain biking in northeast Ohio. The mountain bike course, located at 4300 Mechanicsburg Road, sits on 125 acres of land just outside of Wooster. With its steep ravines, creative trails and its unique wood trail structures, the trail has become famous in the local cycling scene. Rody Walter of 331 Racing, who manages the property and aims to keep it open for public use, said in 2014 alone, 3,200 unique users visited the property. There are a lot of things contributing to trail’s robust fan base, he said, notably the highly technical riding experience. Walter said the trail is like that because of one main thing — its history. Most mountain biking courses in the area were built on public land, he said. Vulture’s Knob has been privately owned since its inception. Initially a farm, the property was turned into the Wayne County landfill, which Walter said is the reason for the plethora of historic household items strewn across the property. Following its stint as a landfill, he said the property was no longer suitable for development and was eventually purchased by Mark Condry. “He used it primarily for just enjoying being outdoors,” Walter said. “He did some hunting and trapping.” In spending time outside, Walter said Condry eventually turned his focus to mountain biking and in the early 1990s, he built a series of small trails on the property with the help of friend Todd Caldwell. “They had no preconceived notion of what a mountain bike trail was,” Walter said. The two men just got out into the woods

and started building. While initially a small network of trail, Vulture’s Knob eventually grew and included many unique features, such as jumps, platforms and other wooden structures. “That really challenged the rider every time they came out,” Walter said.In the late 2000s, he said, the property changed hands a couple of times, eventually coming under the purview of 331 Promotions. It is this history of privatization that has allowed the course to be so technical, Walter said. Courses that are built on public lands, such as a public park, require builders to bend to the will of higher powers with other interests. “We did not have any such restrictions. Imagination was the only limit,” he said. Had Vulture’s Knob been built on public land, Walter said, “there were many features that never would have been approved.” Of the 3,200 people who come to Vulture’s Knob, he said, less than 5 percent are actually from Wayne County. People come from all over Ohio and even other states. Walter said some people have traveled across the country to try out “The Knob.” Keith Miller of Ray’s Indoor Mountain Bike Park in Cleveland is one of the many people who come to Wooster to ride the single track. He said he makes the trip “as much as possible.”“For an experienced rider, that is the place you want to go,” Miller said. “You know

Cyclist Spencer Dilyard tears up some single track trail at Vulture’s Knob.

In 2014, the trail saw a total of 3,200 unique visitors.

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One change that has been popular, he said, is the inclusion of bypasses around some of the more technical features on the trail. That feature makes the sport more accessible.“Cycling is a sport that can be enjoyed from cradle to grave,” Walter said, explaining it can be enjoyed by anyone.For those who want to try out the sport at Vulture’s Knob, Walter said, first check the the Vulture’s Knob Facebook page for trail updates, sign in at the cabin, fill out a release form and give a donation if possible. Helmets are mandatory. Reporter Thomas Doohan can be reached at 330-287-1635 or [email protected].

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“The Cradel” is one of the many unique wood structures at Vulture’s Knob that has made the course so well known. Keith Miller of Ray’s Indoor Mountain Bike Park in Cleveland, who frequents the park, cited it as one of his favorite features, saying, “that thing is so sick.”

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The event season kicks off Memorial Day weekend with the fi rst installment of “Sounds of Downtown” on May 22nd. The street music series is sure to give you that big city feel in quaint Wooster, Ohio and it happens all summer long! Not long after Me-morial Day, comes the opening of the Down-town Wooster Farmer’s Market and Kid’s Day on June 6th. These two long standing downtown Wooster traditions serve as the true “kickoff to summer.” The Farmer’s Mar-ket features live music, more than 20 growers and runs every Saturday thru October 31st at Public Square. In addition, June also features Ladies Night Out (June 11th), The U.S. Army Field Band Concert (June 25th), and the fi rst

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As the Fall season nears so does the last Cruise-In of the summer on August 21st. Hundreds of classic rods line the streets and the 50’s & 60’s band, “Greased Lightning” performs at the gazebo. This event marks the end of summer but Main Street Wooster still has more in store for travelers, the 12th An-nual Wooster Arts Jazz Fest on September 19th and “Window Wonderland” on Novem-

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Residents in the southeastern part of Stark County are excited to celebrate a historic milestone. That’s because East Sparta, Pike Township and Sandyville will mark their 200th birthday this year. Instead of just enjoying one day to eat a birthday cake, the three communities have planned several events during the summer and fall months to look back on the history of their towns. Organizers have been on planning committees for several years to prepare for the events and they look forward to see what is in store. “Our 200th year planning started at least five years earlier,” said Kay Weisen, who serves as the president of the Pike Township Historical Society. “I joined about half way through that time. My thinking was that it was an important milestone for our area and I should help out in any way I could. I know two hundred years is not long for England, Europe of Asia and even the east coast of our country, but here, we were the frontier of a new nation. I think that is important to celebrate.” Phyllis Strad has been working with the bicentennial executive committee since 2009. “We are so excited to see it all come together,” Strad said. “We are planning fun for the whole family. I’m very proud of our Pike Township subcommittee and

the support they are giving Kay and I with the coming events.” The celebration began on March 21 with a kickoff event at Sandy Valley High School where youngsters took part in a kid fest during the day and adults joined the fun later for a dinner and dance. It got the juices flowing for what is still to come. The summer events start with Log Cabin Day on June 20. It features the historic log cabin off Westbrook Street which is visible from state route 800. Each year, the Pike Township Historical Society displays artifacts from the area throughout the cabin for visitors to peruse. Last year, visitors to the Log Cabin Day saw items from as early as the 1800s and as late as the 1980s. One of them was a discharge letter for Franklin Newhouse. He was part of the Jacob Flores Company in the Civil War. Weisen said one of the exhibits this year will feature a Red Cross vol-unteer dress. It was owned and worn by Marian Conrad of East Sparta from the 1940s. “We will be choosing different pictures from the ones we used last year of the Pike Town-ship area, including farms and buildings and people,”


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A three-day homecoming celebration will be one of the staples of the East Sparta, Pike Township and Sandyvillebicentennial celebration.

Weisen added. “We would like to have more pictures of people who formerly lived here.” Visitors to Log Cabin Day will also be able to enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, chips and cupcakes along with soft drinks and bottled water which will be available to purchase. After Log Cabin Day, the bicentennial celebration continues with the East Sparta Homecoming June 25-27. The annual three-day event includes traditional carnival rides and conces-sions. The festival also features a parade, entertainment and presentation for the Person of the Year in East Sparta. A month after the homecoming, the town of Sandyville will keep things go-ing with a chicken barbecue. On Sept. 26, Pike Township will host

another part of the celebra-tion beginning with a driving tour. Following lunch that day, the Daughters of the American Revolution will perform a grave marking ceremony. The ceremo-ny will be held for Revolutionary soldier George Fetters, whose grave is in the East Sparta Cem-etery. It will include speakers and uniformed soldiers. A group of re-enactors of the Ameri-can Revolutionary War will be at the log cabin in East Sparta. Jeremy Meier will also portray Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry in costume. Perrt was the commander of the war of 1812. Part of that happened on Lake Erie three years before the East Sparta, Pike Town-ship and Sandyville area was founded. Meier’s portrayal will include a question and answer session. Festivities for the bicentennial conclude toward the end of the year. The Sandy Valley community holiday parade will be held in East Sparta on the morning of Nov. 21. The annual holiday parade rotates each year between Magnolia, Waynesburg and East Sparta. The last event is the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in East Sparta, and plans for that event are still in the works. Strad said she hopes all of the events will encourage residents to take a look to the past. “We are hoping these events will spark some interest in preserving our past history,” she said, “and will gen-erate energy an interest in making history for the future residents of our area to be proud of. I guess it all comes down to having pride in our area, and for its people.” v


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Louisville Thanks to local resident Olga T. Weber, Louisville has been commemorating “Constitution Day” since 1952. On Sept. 17, 1952, Congressman Frank T. Bow spoke at a program organized by Mrs. Weber at the high school audito-rium, sponsored by the newly formed committee “For the Preservation of the Constitution.” From that point until now, the committee has evolved and sponsored the oldest continuous observance of “Constitution Day” in the country. The Constitution Committee had new leadership that began in 2014. Constitution Committee Presi-dent Joyce Hudnell, and the Chamber’s Executive Director, Rhonda Griffin are both lifelong residents of Louisville who have been working together. They, along with Mayor Pat Fallot and City Manager Tom Ault, have created new events downtown and energize the upcoming festival. The Constitution Festival Committee has planned new and exciting events along with the traditional ones that will take place beginning Sept. 10 and run through Sept. 20.

“One of my goals as president is to enhance our events, and I think you will agree as you attend the Festival, Prayer Breakfast, Pageants and Parade we have accomplished this,” Hudnell said. “I am most proud of the fact that we were able to bring the Naturalization Ceremony to our city and show our new citizens why we are Constitution Town. This is definitely the highlight of the week, and an event you should attend.” One of the new events leading into the festival will be “The Hungry Games” a youth night out,


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Louisville has many family owned and operated businesses over 100 years old. This is a testament to the dedication of those committed to seeing their community thrive. The events begin April 25 at The Foltz Com-munity Center with “April In Paris”, a buffet dinner and show featuring Michael Sonata, one of the most sought after Frank Sinatra tribute artists in the country. On Saturday, May 16, they will be hosting a car show at the Foltz Community Center’s 20 Year Anniversary Celebration. New “Downtown Summer Series” events will be held Wednesday evenings from 5-8 p.m. Cruise-Ins will be May 20, June 10, and July 22. Cars can cruise into downtown Louisville and park on South Mill and Gorgas streets around the green space. DJ “Chris Corbie” will be playing oldies, dash plaques and door prizes for cruis-ers, raffles and a 50/50 drawing to benefit chamber community programs. Chamber member businesses, organizations and food vendors will be set up on the green space and members open downtown will include Kate’s Place restaurant, Uptown Joe coffee shop, Beatty’s Sports, Kerchner’s Kards, and the “Ahh” Art & History Gallery


which is part of the 20/20 vision with ArtsinStark, the city and chamber. Music Fests will be featured downtown on Aug. 12 and Sept. 9. The Constitution Car Show will be Sept. 12 at Metzger Park, held in conjunction with the three-day festival. October will bring out the “Scarecrows on Pa-rade” at Giant Eagle Oct. 10 – 24, then the auction-ing of the “crows” at the annual Adult Halloween Party Oct. 24 at the Louisville Eagles. They will end the year Dec. 6 when they “Light Up Louisville” downtown from 3-7 p.m. For more information on event dates and times, see their display ad or visit www.louisvilleoh-chamber.org or www.louisvilleconstitution.org. They invite everyone from all over Ohio to come and be a part of the festivities and see all that Lou-isville has to offer. v


Alliance The Greater Alliance Carnation Festival is the city’s signature summer event, and festival organizers are already planning for the 2015 event, scheduled for Aug. 6-16. Sue Grove, who was president of the festival board for the past two years and will continue as chairman of the Pageant Committee, was proud of not only the success of the 2014 event, but also the response by townspeople and visitors. “We want to keep what works -- building on what is a strong foundation -- but we also want to be proactive in response to comments we receive from

people who attend the festival,” said Grove.She noted that improved transportation to Days in the Park was the result of concerns the board heard from citizens who had issues getting to the park. “We worked really hard on that as a board,” said Grove, “because it’s important that folks who want to attend festival events be able to do so.” Another positive change was working with Chan-nel 11 to record music at the Rib Fest and Days in the Park. Those programs are then aired by Channel 11 throughout the festival. “As a board, we want to be sensitive to the pulse of the community,” said Grove, “and we don’t take

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it lightly. The end result is a more successful festival because more people are able to enjoy it.”Looking ahead, the 2015 festival -- for which Danielle Caserta will assume the position as board president -- is more about improving what is already in place, rather than creating new events or eliminating any-thing.“We are looking at a few things,” said Grove. “We’ve (previously) added some events before the actual festival dates, and there’s a sense that we want to look at moving them back into the dates of the actual festival. We’re still exploring some of those ideas.”Grove is especially pleased with the initiative the board took last year in the publication of the Scarlet Carnation Book, a coloring book that was given to Alliance City Schools students as a way to educate them about the flower and Alliance’s role in its his-tory. There are plans to expand the program to other school districts, and Grove is hoping the state legisla-ture will approve funding for the program.Grove said the board was also pleased with the dis-

play contest that was in-augurated last year. That program gave businesses the opportunity for promotion before and during the festival. “Without question, we are grateful for the support of our donor sponsors and all the businesses in town who support the festival,” said Grove, “and we wanted to have a way to recognize them.”She also pointed to the success of the Flite Test, which introduced drone demonstrations. The return of the Style Show and Luncheon was also received posi-tively, said Grove.“The weather cooperated for the most part,” she said. “We did get some rain before Days in the Park, but the Parks Department did a wonderful job and got that area ready. It was squishy, but not muddy.”Grove said she was grateful to serve as board presi-dent for two years. Highlighting her final festival was a proclamation, presented to the festival board by Al-liance Mayor Alan Andreani and signed by Gov. John Kasich, in recognition of the festival’s 55th year.“We would not have a festival without, one, the hard work of our board and committee members,” she said, “and two, our donor sponsors. And three, just as importantly, all the people who come out and take part in the events and come back to Alliance to enjoy the festival.“It was a wonderful opportunity to represent our city and the home of the scarlet carnation,” she said. “It’s been a whirlwind.” v

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Ashland After years of preparation, the city of Ashland will celebrate its 200th birthday with activities and events all year. New events and century old traditions were planned for the celebration, most of which will hap-pen during the summer. The city was founded in 1815 as a dirt road with a little over a dozen log cabin houses. Today, it is the

home for over 23,000 people and known as “some-place special.” Since 2011 a core groups of Ashland leaders and enthusiasts have comprised the bicentennial commit-tee to plan a series of events for the anticipated year. Their ability to raise $386,000 has surprised them and opened up opportunities for more events than what they had originally planned.“The response has been far more than we ever thought. The excitement of who we are and where we

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are as a community is most evi-dent,” said Rick Spreng, chairman of the committee. The committee decided to amplify existing events like Asland Balloon-Fest and have a bicentennial parade during the July 4 weekend. Some new events will be added throughout the year, heeding community suggestions, such as a beard-growing contest and a beauty pageant. Not all the money raised is go-ing toward celebratory events. An endowment will be created for the

benefit of future community pro-grams with any excess funds.

The big events will start May 15 and 16 with a bicentennial ballet, “An Evening at the Old Opera House,” performed by Ashland Regional Ballet and Opus II Dance Studio. The 4th of July weekend is traditionally a popu-lar weekend for tourists to come to Ashland with Ashland Balloonfest, parade and fireworks show all taking place during that weekend. The bicentennial committee is amping up the holiday weekend with a bigger fireworks display, a bicentennial parade and a vintage baseball game. The weekend will start Thursday, July 2, with a bicentennial queen pageant, a little princess pageant and the annual kick off for Ashland Balloonfest. For those with plans during the holiday weekend, the committee has planned other events throughout July, including the 16th annual Ashland Chautauqua on July 14 through 18, and a Civil War encampment July 18 and 19. A community church service will play host to all churches in the area July 28, the same day a time capsule will be buried. A duathlon — a running and bicycling race — will be Aug. 30 and Ashland Symphony Orchestra will

perform Sept. 12 in the new Ashland High School Bob and Jan Archer Auditorium. For the full list of bicentennial events in Ashland this year go to www.ashland200.com. v

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John Anderson performs as Robert Frost during a 2014 Ashland Chautauqua performance at Guy C. Myers Memorial Band Shell.


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Loudonville Ohio Theatre, with its lavish seating and cozy atmosphere, is ready to beckon many more people to its refurbished environs over the next several months. A series of films will be shown, plus the pro-duction of “Les Miserables” by Loudonville High School students. An example of film that will be shown is “Gone With the Wind,” first shown in Loudonville on April 17, 1940. It will be shown and celebrat-ed April 17 and 18, the 75th anniversary of its original showing. The events at the theater — an opera house opened in 1909 — are being organized by Kenny Young. Ohio Theatre has gotten much attention recently, Young said. A lot of it is because the theater now has revamped heating and cooling. Films and productions are regularly scheduled.The recent performance of “Phantom of the Op-era” allowed area residents to get reacquainted with Julie Anna Crookston, who had performed in Loudonville during the village’s bicentennial production about Mabel Berra in August.Young said the theater was full that day, even though one performance was on a Saturday — a snow day. That day, Young circulated information about Friends of the Ohio Theatre. This is a new group Young suggested be formed, to support efforts at the theatre. Those who attended the “Phan-tom of the Opera” production were asked if they wanted to support the theater in a variety of ways. People could express support by saying

they would volunteer at the theater. Or they could give donations. About $2,000 was collected from donations then, Young said. The new group, Friends of the Ohio Theatre, is working with an older group of people who supported the theatre, Loudonville Theatre Arts Committee. Young decided to approach theater patrons directly. He said he has many other ideas about how to help cre-ate more interest in the theater. He is interested in doing a special of John Wayne films, and he has explored the possibility of having wine and cheese tastings in conjunction with theater produc-tions. The village of Loudonville has said no to having wine and beer in the theater, citing an ordinance officials say prevents such an action, Young said. But he thinks there is a possibility differences can be worked through so that more events can be held at the historic theater. For more information, visit www.theohiothe-atre.com. v

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Kenny Young poses in front of a reel of 35 mm film at Ohio Theatre in Loudonville.


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Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary in 2015 It’s the beginning of a 2nd Century in Bloom

Akron Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens opens for the 2015 season on April 1, a milestone year celebrat-ing its 100th anniversary. The season, 2ND CENTURY IN BLOOM, features an anniversary celebra-tion for the community, special tours and exhibits highlighting the history of the estate, including the shift of this magnificent house from a private residence to public museum now enjoyed by visitors from around the world.

Stan Hywet is located at 714 North Portage Path in Akron, Ohio. Built between 1912-1915, F.A. Seiberling and his family moved in on Christmas Day, 1915. Designed by architect Charles S. Schneider, the Manor House is one of the fin-est examples of Tudor Revival ar-chitecture in America. The Seiber-lings hired Boston landscape architect Warren H. Manning to design the gardens and grounds. “We are honored to be the

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stewards of this magnificent estate. The Seiberlings left us with an enduring legacy which we have the privilege to share, and a rich archive that will be presented throughout the 2015 season. We are dedicated to ensuring the gardens are always in bloom, the Estate is preserved and restored, the stories are shared and every generation in our community helps set the stage for the second century of this na-tional historic landmark,” notes Linda Conrad, President & Executive Director of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens.

A highlight of 2ND CENTURY IN BLOOM is a new specialty tour, “Blueprints to Bricks: Manor House 100th Anniversary Tour.” Offered twice daily, this tour, both inside the Manor House and outside on the grounds, focuses on how the Estate was planned and constructed, with a new tour route in the Manor House, where guests will see and venture into areas and unique spaces that are usually not accessible. In the gardens, BLOOM! is on display, June 2-Sep-tember 20. This larger-than-life installation features the glass artistry of Craig Mitchell Smith. Thirty-two kiln-fired and nature-inspired glass sculptures will be “planted” in the gardens; twelve are inspired by, and designed specifically for the Estate. The sculp-tures will be up-lit for special “Twilight & Flashlights” evening tours on Thursdays and Fridays from August 20-September 4. Also outside is “Picturing the Past” an exhibit with 15 select oversized photographs of

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the property, dating from 1912-1915. These images will be strategically placed on the grounds at the photographer’s vantage point, giv-ing guests who visit in 2015 a look at then and now.

OFFICIALCELEBRATION: Community Day Stan Hywet hosts its official 100th anniversary celebration at COMMUNITY DAY on Sun-day, August 16. Admission will be free for registered guests (online at stanhywet.org later this spring) and the day includes vintage base ball, complimentary tours, antique cars, games, a Goodyear Band concert, geocaching, historic interpretations by the History First Hand acting troupe and more.

PUBLICPROGRAMS Special events that are guest favorites are also returning. “Inspiration in Bloom,” a fresh floral exhibit is on display in the Manor House, April 10-12 and October 1-4. Founders’ Day commemorates the 80th anniversary of the founding

of Alcoholics Anonymous at the Gate Lodge, and the Father’s Day Car Show features century cars from 1915 and earlier, live music, and a display of vintage bicycles by the Ohio Wheelmen. The annual Gala, a Shake-spearean Ball on June 19, is inspired by the Seiber-lings’ housewarming party shortly after they took up residence at Stan Hywet. The 49th annual OHIO MART is October 1-4, with highlights that include a 100th anniversary store and a museum tent celebrating the history of Stan Hy-wet’s volunteer Auxiliary Board at this annual artisan craft festival. In keeping with the yearlong theme, DECK THE HALL in November and December focuses on “The Seiberling Family Christmases” with an ex-hibit of the family’s traditions in the 1920s, and a scale model of the Manor House - made out of ginger-bread. More than 800,000 lights will illuminate the Estate, including Dazzle and Gingerbread Land. More information is available at www.stanhywet.

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English Garden entrance.

The Main Room. The Japanese Garden.


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May 21st Roosevelt Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble - Kent Hometown Bank PlazaMay 21st Ravenna High School Steel Blue - Ravenna Courthouse LawnJune 4th DanJo - The Dan Angotti Orchestra - Kent Hometown Bank PlazaJune 25th Chardon Polka Band - Kent Hometown Bank PlazaJuly 9th Freedom Brass Band - Kent Hometown Bank PlazaJuly 16th F.O.G. (Fat Old Guys) - Ravenna Courthouse LawnJuly 23rd The Boomers - Brimfield GazeboAugust 6th Helen Welch - Kent Hometown Bank PlazaSeptember 10th Western Reserve Community Band; Tribute to 911 victims - Kent Hometown Bank Plaza

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CAMBRIDGE The 41st year of The Living Word Outdoor Drama kicks off in 2015. “We try, each year, to improve the facilities at the amphitheater,” said Annette Ellwood. “In April, 210 stadium seats will be installed.” The outdoor drama begins June 19 and continues through Sept. 26. Located at 6010 College Hill Rd., the show begins at 7:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Over 100 people from the surrounding communities fill roles both on stage and behind the scenes. Many of the volunteers have been a part of The Living Word since the opening in 1974. In addition to the banquet and outdoor drama, The Living Word amphitheater provides the venue for other shows throughout the year. May 15 Long Lost Stories will be at the amphitheater. The show tells the tale of a long-forgotten trunk that is full of mysteries and magical stories. The show begins at 7 p.m. tickets are $5. A much anticipated show will be coming to town on May 29 and 30 and June 5 and 6. The Music Man will come to The Living Word amphitheater for four days. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. each day. The cost is $12 for adults and $8 for youth ages 4-12. More events and productions may be added throughout the year. A full schedule of events, ticket prices, and show times can be found at www.living-worddrama.org. v

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April 3: Adult Easter Egg HuntApril 4: Annual Easter Egg HuntApril 11: Kent Business & Community ExpoApril 24: Earth Day Film Festival April 25: Brimfield Night at the Races June 5: KACC Annual Golf Outing June 6: Kent Art & Wine Festival June 13: Grill for Good June 27: College Town Kent Summer TourJune 27 & 28: Old European Days & BierfestJuly 4: Kent Heritage FestivalJuly 17 & 18: Blues FestAug. 1: Black Squirrel Triathlon Aug. 1 & 2: Sweet Corn Festival Aug. 7 & 8: Music Festival - SuffieldAug. 18: Ice Cream SocialAug. 22: Discover DowntownSept. 11-13: OktoberfestSept. 12: International Festival Sept. 12 & 13: Art in the Park Sept. 17-20: Brimfest Sept. 18: ‘Round Town Music Festival Sept. 28: College Town Kent’s Fall FestOct. 3: KSU HomecomingOct. 24: Cider FestivalOct. 30: Family Friendly Halloween Nov. 13: Reggae Jam Nov. 26: Tree City Turkey TrotNov. 26: Brunch BunchNov. 29: Brimfield Tree LightingDec. 5: Kent Festival of Lights

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