# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ohio Open Doors Tap Talk: History of Music in Kent - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: History of Music in Kent, OHAbout this EventNOTE: Sign up for this event does not guarantee a seat! Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early.The Ohio Open Doors celebration begins at 7 pm with a special Tap Talks at North Water Brewing featuring three local authors who together have chronicled Kent’s pivotal role in the history of Rock music from the 1960s until today. Our speakers will be Jason Prufer, author of Small Town, Big Music; Chas Madonio, author of Bars, Bands, and Rock and Roll; and Ryan Brannon, author of Touring from Kent--Borrowed Gear on the Open Road.The North Water Brewing Co. building at 101 Crain Ave. in Kent, Ohio, was originally home to Knapp Collision, an auto repair garage located within the town’s historic Mill District. Renovated and opened as a brewery in November 2020, the structure was chosen for its industrial character, proximity to the Cuyahoga River, and location on a hike-and-bike trail.Key Details in the Building's History:Previous Use: The building served as a collision repair shop.Repurposing: The structure was acquired and renovated to house a brewery,, including transforming former bay doors into a, feature for, the new space and utilizing, the auto, repair garage, for, the taproom, according to Beacon Journal and Record-Courier.Industrial Character: The design team aimed to embrace the "under-utilized industrial structure" as part of the surrounding neighborhood's revitalization.Brewery Transformation: The renovation, led in part by Ryan Ailes of Ailes Millwork, was delayed slightly by the pandemic but was completed in 2020.Significance: It is located in the historic area near the former Williams Brothers Flour Mill, reinforcing the industrial heritage of the area. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kent/ohio-open-doors-tap-talk-history-of-music-in-kent/100001990476384448 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, music, trips-adventures, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: North Water Brewing Company - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kent - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: North Water Brewing Company - **lat**: 41.1590222 - **long**: -81.3582026 - **full address**: North Water Brewing Company, 101 Crain Avenue, Kent, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ohio Open Doors Tap Talk: History of Music in Kent - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c75105c1bde8bb58618e86246094e3d9311459156e9816b65d13436ccc30f3bb-rimg-w1200-h600-dc9d683c-gmir.jpg?v=1780047581 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ohio Open Doors Tap Talk: History of Music in Kent being held? - **A:** Ohio Open Doors Tap Talk: History of Music in Kent takes place on Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at North Water Brewing Company, 101 Crain Avenue, Kent, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ohio Open Doors Tap Talk: History of Music in Kent? - **A:** Ohio Open Doors Tap Talk: History of Music in Kent is organized by Main Street Kent. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ohio Open Doors Tap Talk: History of Music in Kent is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kent, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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