🌱 Patch AM: Jazz-funk heavyweights are headed to The Kent Stage this month

Coffee in hand, Kent? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Jazz-funk heavyweights are headed to The Kent Stage this month
• Which classic yacht rock legend is bringing a farewell show to Kent?
• Kent State routed again—what went wrong in the 38-7 loss?

Also on today's calendar: John Scofield and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 74, low: 61.
• Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Adam Deitch to Release Producer Album WOLF MOON (broadwayworld.com) — Adam Deitch is bringing his Electrospective tour with John Scofield to The Kent Stage on October 16, giving Kent residents a chance to hear the acclaimed drummer and producer live. The show coincides with Deitch's upcoming producer album, Wolf Moon, and caps a busy stretch of touring and recording across his many projects. Tickets and details are available on his website.
   

• Yacht Rock Legend and Oscar-Nominated Singer-Songwriter Announces Farewell Tour 50 Years After Landmark Debut Album (parade.com) — Stephen Bishop's newly announced 50th Anniversary "Careless" Farewell Tour is scheduled to stop in Kent, giving local fans a rare chance to hear his yacht rock hits live. The tour runs March through August 2027, with Kent among a short list of U.S. cities on the itinerary and more dates still to be added.
   

• Lowry's 3TDs pace Western Michigan to another win over Kent State 38-7 (wdtimes.com) — Kent State's football team fell 38-7 at Western Michigan, as the Golden Flashes struggled to keep pace despite 223 passing yards from Dru DeShields and 164 receiving yards from Wayne Harris. The loss drops Kent State to 2-4 overall and 1-2 in the MAC, with a road trip to South Florida up next.
   

📸 Around Kent

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kent

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 16
• Adam Deitch →
  The Kent Stage, 175 E Main St, Kent
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday October 11
• The Grass Roots →
  The Kent Stage, Kent
  7:00 pm
Monday October 12
• 2026 CLEO on the Go Breakfasts - Kent →
  The Rolling Scones Bakery & Cafe', 154 Cherry Street, Kent
  8:30 am
• Not a Girl Scout? Adventure awaits! Kent →
  Kent Free Library, Kent
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Fall 2026 Bell Tower Brewing Beer Dinner →
  310 Park Avenue, Kent
• Danjo @ The Venice Cafe →
  The Venice Cafe, 163 W Erie St, Kent
  7:30 pm
• Danjo Jazz Orchestra at The Venice Cafe →
  The Venice Cafe, 163 W Erie St, Kent
  7:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• Create Your Own Collage Greeting Card →
  Bell Tower Brewing Co., 310 Park Avenue, Kent
  6:00 pm
• Witch Brooms & Tarot: Magical & Mystical Evening in the greenhouse →
  Acorn & Evergreen Floral Studio of Kent, 1109 South Water Street, Kent
  6:30 pm
Friday October 16
• John Scofield Electrospective featuring Oteil Burbridge, Adam Deitch & Larry Goldings →
  The Kent Stage, Kent
  7:30 pm
• John Scofield →
  The Kent Stage, 175 E Main St, Kent
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Born This Way: How Popular Music Came Alive with LGBTQ Artists and Allies →
  Bell Tower Brewing Co., 310 Park Avenue, Kent
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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Streetsboro

• Samantha Salamon, Vik Sandhu seek 35th District seat in Ohio House (newsbreak.com)

Akron

• Akron firefighter injured while responding to unoccupied commercial fire (wkyc.com)

Ok Kent! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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