Greetings,

WHO: Standing Rock Cultural Arts and Downtown Businesses present

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WHAT: A Free Screening of  “The Wild Robot”

-bring a blanket or a lawn chair

-Pre Show Live Music with Berhane Okantah. 7:30pm

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WHEN: Friday, June 27, Dusk. (around 9:30pm)

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WHERE: Outdoors at The Hometown Bank Plaza

-corner of Main and Water Streets in Downtown Kent

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CONTACT: 330-673-4970

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Cost: Free

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ABOUT MUSICIAN BERHANE OKANTAH

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Berhane Okantah is a multi-instrumentalist and djembe specialist with nearly 20 years of experience as a performer and instructor. A self-taught guitarist, bassist, and pianist, he blends genres like jazz, reggae, gospel, soul, and R&B in his work. As the guitarist of Euphora Pleasant, Berhane creates original, roots-based music that connects, inspires, and energizes audiences at festivals, schools, and community events

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ABOUT THE FILM:  "The Wild Robot"  (2024)

Run Time  1:42

Director:  Chris Sanders

Writer:  Chris Sanders, Peter Brown

Stars: Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor

Rating:  PG

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MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

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THANK YOU TO:   The Ohio Arts Council, The Henry V. and Frances W.Christenson Foundation,  The City of Kent, The Kent Parks and Recreation Department, The Hometown Bank, Woodsy’s Music, City Bank Antiques, Ken Robinson,  The Hall-Green Insurance Agency, The Kent Health Care, Hussing and Fath Family Eyecare,  Family and Community Services, Inc.

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D.I.C.E. is a grassroots partnership between Standing Rock Cultural Arts and downtown businesses whose purpose is to revitalize downtown Kent through cultural events. All events take place in the Open Air at The Hometown Bank Plaza and are free to the public.

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D.I.C.E. Schedule for 2025

Sidewalk Cinema

-Friday, June 27, Dusk

-Friday, July  25, Dusk

-Friday, August 29, Dusk

Cider Festival

-Saturday, October 18, noon-3pm.

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ALL DICE EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND TAKE PLACE AT THE HOMETOWN BANK PLAZA, AT THE CORNER OF WATER AND MAIN STREETS IN DOWNTOWN KENT.

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Standing Rock Cultural Arts is a non profit art and educational organization based in downtown Kent. We continuously seek sponsors to help cover expenses for our ongoing art and educational activities.Contributions are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Checks payable to

Standing Rock Cultural Arts

300 N. Water St., Suite H

Kent, OH 44240

330-673-4970

www.standingrock.net

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Thank you for supporting the Arts!

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