Here is the latest Dayton video making the rounds on the Internets – imitating the Where the Hell is Matt videos with a UD twist. (though Tim’s is oddly missing)
Archives for September 2009
Flotation Walls to Play Dayton Dirt Collective…and WYSO
Since it’s creation, the Dayton Dirt Collective has played host to many unique local and regional bands. On Thursday, September 24th, Flotation Walls will make a return visit to the DDC as part of a handful of regional shows they’re playing with New York act Finding Fiction. In addition to bringing their experimental pop arrangements to the DDC, Flotation Walls will also be making an accoustic appearance on WYSO’s Kaleidoscope on Wednesday, September 23rd 98-11pm).
You can tune into WYSO at 91.3FM or listen online via their website. The performance will also be available to stream on WYSO’s website on Thursday, September 24th. For more information on upcoming live performances on Kaleidoscope, check out the show’s Facebook page.
Weekend Warrior, Dreamer, or Adventure Racer – all will be inspired at GearFest
When: October 2nd and 3rd
Where: Eastwood MetroParks, 1385 Harshman Road, Dayton, Ohio 45431
Why: Because “Outdoor Recreation” is the future of Dayton and its sexy! Yes, the Outdoor Evangelist said it. Many communities across the country are trying to create what we already have right here in our back yard, amazing access to quality recreation opportunities within 15 minutes of anyone who lives in Montgomery. GearFest is simply an event that brings it all together with a misson to grow the community as a whole.
When you think of outdoor towns the cities that come to mind are Asheville, Boulder, Chattanooga, Portland or even Minneapolis. What is it that makes up an outdoor town? Is it rivers? Lots of Trails, on and off road? Is it mountains? Maybe beer and music?
Believe it or not Dayton Ohio has every aspect of a vibrant, exciting, outdoor town, obviously minus the mountains. One key aspect of an outdoor community is the culture. Outdoor Culture is bike racks on cars, outdoor events and festivals and bottom line – people outside participating in active healthy endeavors.
GearFest is THE celebration of outdoor culture in the Midwest. As a matter of fact, it is right here in the Outdoor Adventure Capitol of the Midwest, Dayton Ohio. This dynamic event brings together all aspects of outdoor recreation together to inspire, educate and connect the community to all the amazing clubs, retailers and outdoor opportunities right here in the Miami Valley.
Add camping, live music, competitions, exciting outdoor athlete demos, a youth adventure zone and visitors of all ages can have an enjoyable weekend at GearFest for FREE.
Whether you are a weekend warrior, adventure racer or dreamer wanting to try something new, you will make a connection at GearFest. I have been at this event since the beginning at 2nd St. Market downtown and each year Five Rivers MetroParks brings new, innovative and exciting additions that keeps me coming back. This year they are bringing in a Mountain Board Team from Colorado. The MBS Big Air Demo Team brings the excitement of Mountainboarding out of the mountains and into Dayton, Ohio. Their half hour choreographed stunt show is filled with speed, jumps, humor and a positive message. Catch the riders spinning, flipping and rail sliding throughout this high-energy show. Ya, I said Flipping. A mountain board is basically a snowboard with wheels.
For you music aficionados, WYSO is bringing an excellent line up from all genres. The GearFest music lineup include local and regional bands such as the Skeptical Cats, Ohio Corn Daddys, Jesse Remnant and the Trainwrecks, and BJSR.
One final note, an outdoor festival isn’t complete without fine regional microbrews and it seems there is no sign of fine malty beverages this year. Yes, there was beer at past GearFest events but there hasn’t been in 2 years. I vote for BEER next year. Make it happen! If you Brew it, they will come!
Generation Dayton’s 4th Friday Lunch
Dayton’s young professionals are encouraged to attend Generation Dayton’s 4th Friday Lunch at Meadowlark’s Restaurant on Sept. 25 for an evening of social networking.
The cost is free; lunch is at your own expense.
The time is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m at Meadowlark Restaurant located at 2094 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Dayton OH 45459, near the Dayton Mall.
Generation Dayton is a program for talented, young professionals in the Dayton area to network, learn valuable business skills and meet with prominent area business leaders.
For more information about Generation Dayton, or to RSVP for the event, contact Andy Hickey at [email protected] or LaDonna Wulfeck at [email protected] or 937.226-8264.
Nordstrom Comes To Southwest Ohio
Nordstrom has grown from one Seattle shoe store into a nationwide fashion specialty retailer with renowned customer service, generous size ranges and a wide selection of the finest apparel, shoes and accessories for the entire family. Known for its wide aisles, use of back wall displays, tasteful fixturing, seating for shoppers and its trademark live piano players, Nordstrom epitomizes specialty retail department store shopping. We’ll get to see for ourselves when Nordstrom opens a store at Kenwood Towne Centre.
Grand Opening Day Fri, Sept 25 at 10am
At one point the Nordstrom’s Employee Handbook was this:
Welcome to Nordstrom
We’re glad to have you with our Company. Our number one goal is to provide outstanding customer service. Set both your personal and professional goals high. We have great confidence in your ability to achieve them.
Nordstrom Rules: Rule #1: Use good judgment in all situations. There will be no additional rules.
Please feel free to ask your department manager, store manager, or division general manager any question at any time.
While times have changed and there is now a full employee handbook, this page is the beginning of that handbook. Whatever they are teaching they must be doing it right as Nordstrom’s reputation is still as strong as ever, as testified by these quotes:
“Nordstrom is legendary for the way they take care of the people who walk through their doors.”-Ken Blanchard, Coauthor, The One Minute Manager
“Nordstrom is a national model for outstanding customer service.”
– J. Willard Marriott Jr. Chairman and President, Marriott International, Inc.
Can’t wait to check it out and see if it lives up to the hype! Roadtrip
anyone?
Queen of Southern Sass returns
There aren’t many women who can make polyester pants, a paisley shirt, cat eye glasses and a kerchief look sexy, but Etta May does it.
She’s even got a fan club of “Etta Heads” that show up at her gigs dressed like her. A 17 year veteran of the comedy clubs, she did all the comedy tv shows- Comedy Central, Comic Strip Live and more, appeared on Oprah and won the American Comedy Awards Stand Up Comic of the Year Award. She was always a crowd favorite in my old Jokers days, for those of you who remember!
She’s a story teller and frequently pokes fun at her husband and four children in her routines. “I’m not necessarily a writer, just more of a tattletale,” said May. She says “I named my kids after my favorite TV show, ‘My Three Sons.’ Rob, Chip, Ernie, and Tramp.” “My teenage daughter thinks wearing a three-hook bra is playing hard get.” “Her whole vocabulary consists of one word ‘WHATEVER!!” “My kids are little monsters…lucky for me the doctor gave me Valium. What a wonderful drug! Then I realized the prescription was for me and not the kids!”
Etta May has teamed up with 2 other comedians to form the Southern Fried Chicks, often touted as the female equivalent of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. They’ll be at the Victoria Theatre on Fri, Oct 9th and I highly suggest you check out this show. And unlike at the comedy clubs, this one is guaranteed to be tame and clean enough to bring your mom!
Southern Fried Chicks official site
Join us Oct 2nd for an Urban Excursion
Don’t confuse Urban Excursion with your average stroll in the park. Part scavenger hunt, part amazing race, this event will take you on a city adventure and along the way, you’ll complete fun challenges while discovering the city in a fresh way..
OBJECT
* to have fun!
* to discover Dayton.
* to properly complete all the clues first.
CLUES
Each team of four will be given a a playbook at the start of the race, containing clues ranging in difficulty at the start of the race. Each clue will be assigned a point value, so teams will want to strategize to decide how to plan their adventure. Some clues may be easier, some will be more time consuming and some will simply be a test of creativity and resourcefulness. No knowledge of any hunt location is required—you just need a sharp mind and a sense of adventure.
TYPES OF CLUES:
Physical Challenge: Feed your teammate some tasty food, do something daring or compete in an Interaction with the general public.
Scavenger: Return to the finish line with an item or photo of place.
Brain Teasers: Riddles or tests to tease your brain.
Pricing:
$20 per team until Mon, Sept 28th
$30 per team after until we reach our limit of 50 teams
Sign up here
Teams are encouraged to wear coordinating outfits (red t-shirts for example) or may go all out with full costumes. It is suggested that participants wear comfortable footwear. Each team will also need a digital camera to complete some clues. Teams will have 90 minutes to complete as many clues for the highest point total possible.
Prizes will be awarded for 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place teams
and all participants will follow the final clue to the ending destination to celebrate, and tally team totals. So start recruiting your team of 4 to join us for an adventure through the streets of downtown!
From Water to ABC’s: Art Exhibits Abound at University of Dayton
What do rivers, a tribute to a deceased pet, and the alphabet have in common? All are part of the visual art exhibits on display at the University of Dayton this fall:
Water: Source and Resource
Eco-artist Betsy Damon just completed a week-long residency at the University of Dayton, where she shared her experiences as an artist deeply engaged with the importance of water in our lives, a relevant topic for the Miami Valley. As founder of the organization Keepers of the Waters, she works to transform communities’ relationship to water; her “living water” projects can be found throughout the U.S. and in China. By the time Damon left campus on Friday, faculty, students and community members alike were abuzz with ideas for Dayton’s own watershed. An exhibit of Damon’s work is on display through October 23 at UD’s ArtStreet, located on the 300 block of Kiefaber Street. ArtStreet is open 8 am – midnight Monday through Friday, noon – midnight Saturday and Sunday.
Shelf: Department of Visual Arts Faculty and Staff Exploration
The Department of Visual Arts’ annual faculty exhibition concludes this week with a closing reception, scheduled for Thursday, September 24, from 5-7 pm. The exhibit is located in the Rike Center Gallery on the UD campus. And while you are there, be sure to stop by Roesch Library, located just a few steps away from the Rike Center. Adam Alonzo’s Five for Five photography exhibit is located in the first floor gallery (now through September 30, http://www.adamalonzo.com), and Tom Watson’s Stem/ReAssemblage screen print/mixed media series can be found on the ground floor and second floor mezzanine (now through September 25, http://www.myspace.com/lemonadehead).
On Seeing What’s Right in Front of You: ABCs, 123s and New York City
Manhattan-based photographer Joanne Dugan will share her ongoing experiences of “Seeing What’s Right in Front of Me,” October 1 – 29 in the Rike Center Gallery. Check out a sample of Dugan’s work at http://www.joannedugan.com. A closing reception with the artist is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, from 5 – 7 pm.
For more information about the arts at the University of Dayton, visit http://arts.udayton.edu.
Acclaim Hospice of Dayton volunteers needed
Acclaim Hospice of Dayton is looking for individuals who have their heart and their time to give to those in need.
Acclaim holds volunteer orientation sessions several times a month. Volunteers are needed to provide support, comfort and friendship to patients their families.
They offer comprehensive hospice training and volunteers are eligible to receive background and health screenings free of charge.
To volunteer or to recieve additional information, contact Gina Newton at 937-276-9248.
ARCOhio is recruiting volunteers
It’s been called “Dayton’s party of all parties” and is one of the most talked about events in all of Ohio. Benefiting AIDS Resource Center Ohio, Masquerage is the region’s hottest and fastest growing annual event, featuring great music, non-stop entertainment, gourmet food and sizzling atmosphere!
This is a volunteer driven event. Whether someone is taking tickets at the door, assisting with the raffle, or serving drinks – we couldn’t do any of this without the support of our volunteer team. Please take a few moments to review the following information about the event and the work ARC Ohio is doing to benefit those affected by HIV/AIDS. The party will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at The Roundhouse at the Fairgrounds from 8:00pm-1:00am.
Volunteer orientation will take place at The Roundhouse on October 14, 2008 at 6PM. The Roundhouse is located at 1043 S Main St, Dayton 45409, across from Miami Valley Hospital. To volunteer at Masquerage 2009, your attendance at this orientation is mandatory. To RSVP to the orientation, or if you have more questions on becoming a part of our volunteer team, please call Sandy Hunt no later than Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at (937) 416-7687 or email her at [email protected]. Please complete an online application or print and bring it with you to the orientation. If you are bringing other individuals that are interested in volunteering this year, please give them a copy as well.
This year will prove to be our biggest yet—we cannot wait to provide the best Masquerage experience ever—all because of your commitment!
Dayton Aviation Heritage volunteer opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available at Dayton Aviation Heritage National Park.
The park is looking for:
- Education Program Assistant – The volunteer will conduct guided tours of the visitor centers while presenting educational instruction. Training will be provided to the volunteer on educational program standard operating procedures.
- Gardener – DAHNP is seeking volunteers to assist in planting and maintaining flower beds around the Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center. The volunteer(s) would be responsible for preparing seedbeds, planting native seeds and plants, maintaining the flowers, watering, removing/clearing weeds, and disposing of trash/plant debris.
- Interpretive Assistant – The park is looking for volunteers to assist with interpretive functions at both of our visitor centers, Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center on WPAFB and Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center located just outside of downtown Dayton.
- Parking Attendant – DAHNHP needs volunteers to assist with 104th Anniversary of Practical Flight celebration at Huffman Prairie Flying Field on Oct. 5, 2009. Must be available from 6:30 a.m. to noon on October 5, 2009. Training will be provided the Saturday or Sunday prior to the event. YOU MUST ATTEND THIS TRAINING TO WORK THE EVENT.
For additional information, contact Mandy Murray at 937-225-7705.
Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley
Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley has a variety of volunteer opportunities available in Montgomery and Greene counties.
Retirees, high school students, college students and anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to attend CSSMV’s volunteer orientation on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. The orientation will be held at the CSSMV Center for Families at 1046 Brown Street.
The following constitute a partial listing of the volunteer positions available at CSSMV’s various offices:
- Personal Shopper
- Stocker
- Hospitality
- Records Archivist
- Respite Care Volunteer
- Spanish Instructor
- Administration
- Bookkeeping
- Tutor
For additional information, contact : Cathy Guerrant at 937-223-7217 ext. 1146 or Lynn Adams at 937-223-7217 ext. 1104.
10 ?’s with Wiley from The Meadowlark
Elizabeth Wiley, WILEY, as she is known to everyone, grew up in Kansas and has been cooking professionally since 1979. She arrived, fresh from college, on the doorstep of The Winds in Yellow Springs, bursting to cook and asking for a job in 1980. She worked her way up to kitchen manager, and became a partner in 1994. Along the way she left several times to cook and to gain knowledge in all aspects of the restaurant business, with stints in Chicago, San Francisco and Key West. She always returned to the Dayton area, where she regards the quality of life offered as one of the best kept secrets in the Midwest. In 2004, Wiley left The Winds to open a small, neighborhood restaurant, The Meadowlark, just east of the Dayton Mall, Midwestern in nature and domestic in style. To Wiley, this means that when you walk in the door it smells like someone’s cooking and you get a big hello. Her goal is for people to feel at home with simple, delicious food and friendly service.
Wiley was brave enough to be our first Chef to be featured in this new
feature 10?’s. Hope you’ll enjoy her answers as much as I did:
What is your favorite ingredient to cook with?
Wiley: chickpeas, chiles, tomatoes, shrimp, mushrooms, spinach, I could go on and on but can’t pick just one!
What ingredient do you dread?
Wiley: Flour—it intimidates me
What’s your favorite dish to make?
Wiley: Braised pork belly with fresh shell beans
What’s your favorite pig out food?
Wiley: Homemade tortilla chips
What restaurant, other than your own do you like to dine at in the Miami Valley?
Wiley: The Winds, Taqueria Mixteca, The Emporium for breakfast in Yellow Springs, Rue Dumaine, especially Friday lunch which I never get to go to.
What’s your best advice for home chefs?
Wiley: Don’t over-complicate things
If you could invite any 4 guests to a dinner party who would they be and why?
Wiley: Steve Martin – so smart and funny
Calvin Mayne – no man is more gracious (except his father), or more passionate about food
Renee Montagne – host of NPR’s Morning Edition, for all the stories she must have
Barbra Streisand – I fell in love with her at age 12 and she still captivates me
Who do you look up to in the industry and why?
Wiley: Joyce Goldstein – chef and food scholar, cookbook writer
Rick Bayless – amazing chef with amazing energy, great businessman, I was priviledged to work for him in the 1990s
Danny Meyer – incredibly successful Restaurateur in New York City
What do you do in the Dayton region on a day off?
Wiley: Coffee at Boston Stoker and read food magazines, Lunch at China Cottage or Smokin’ , followed by a matinee at the Neon Movies and a trip to DLM on my way home to make dinner.
Share a kitchen disaster, lucky break or other interesting story:
Wiley: Last summer I went to New York City for the first time in over 20 years. I made a lunch reservation before I left on Open Table for a table for one at Union Square Café. This is one of my hero restaurants and I have their cookbooks, look at their menu on line all the time, etc. but had never been there. In the comment section of the webpage I made the reservation on, I mentioned that I had a small restaurant in Dayton and was excited about finally visiting USC for the first time.
So I go to New York and I arrive at the restaurant at the appointed time. The general manager greets me by name at the door and introduces herself. She brings me to a table much larger than any other that singles are seated at, one that commands a front and center view of the entire restaurant. Propped against the salt and pepper shakers is an envelope with my name on it. I open it and it’s a personal, handwritten note from Danny Meyer, the owner of the restaurant (and 6 more restaurants in NYC) thanking me for making Union Square Cafe one of my culinary destinations on my trip to New York. I am blown away. I realize it is Wed., the day the dining section in the NY Times comes out, and I ask if there is a paper I can read. There isn’t, so they send out for one. I have a real moment sitting in this incredible restaurant, reading my beloved NYTimes dining section IN NEW YORK. Wow. I order two items from the menu and get five. They keep bringing me things! Like fresh corn and rabbit ravioli, cranberry bean soup with basil and shrimp, super-crispy chicken with green beans and mustard sauce, and it is all so good. Members of the staff keep stopping by to say hello. One woman tells me her son’s girlfriend is from Dayton. I had such an amazing time being the recipient of this extraordinary hospitality. Of course I went back for dinner and sat at the bar and it was so crowded and energetic and convivial—a truly great restaurant experience, and so inspiring for a chef/owner.
Is there a chef you’d like to know more about? Drop us an email
and we’ll see what we can do!
Peopleperson//The Kids Are All Done For
…from our friends over at Fictionband Mechanics, it is our distinct pleasure to announce the first official release from our favorite home recordist, Peopleperson. As announced this morning, The Kids Are All Done For is now available as the first physical release from the label. Tapping through everything from twangy surf rock to Kraut minimalism to swirling shoegaze/psychedelia to unrepentant…
Kuan//E
…in case you missed out last week, Kuan opened their September Residency at The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO with a sonic assault that needs to be witnessed. We’d easily put them up against anyone currently running in the Gem City, as their dynamics and inventive compositions fueled by avant experimentation keep this instrumental quartet close to the edge throughout. The band will be issuing a double EP…
Amendment 2370/2371 – Speak up for Trails, Walking and Biking Now
(from the Rails-To-Trails Conservancy website)
On Tuesday, September 15, Senators John McCain (Ariz.) and Tom Coburn (Okla.) issued two amendments to the FY10 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill. If passed, these amendments would eliminate the majority of available federal funds for trails, walking and bicycling.
Amendment 2370 would prohibit the use of federal funds for pedestrian or bicycle facilities, efforts to reduce vehicle collisions with wildlife, or other specified Transportation Enhancement (TE) projects if the Highway Trust Fund cannot cover unfunded highway authorizations.
Amendment 2371 is even trickier; while it claims to allow states to opt out of spending on TE projects, the actual amendment text in fact notes that “None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to implement” TE projects.
Providing opportunities for Americans to walk, bike and take transit to get where they’re going improves our communities’ health and livability, reduces emissions, creates jobs and save money.
If you know who your senators are, their phone numbers are listed here (in the format 202-224-xxxx). To look up your senators by state and find their phone numbers, go here.
Next, please call your senators with the following message:
I am calling from (city, state) to urge that Senator ______ vote against Amendments 2370 and 2371 to H.R. 3288. These amendments would jeopardize essential Transportation Enhancements projects such as trails and other walking and bicycling infrastructure. These projects are highly valued in my community, and we need more safe and convenient opportunities to walk and bike. How does Senator _____ plan to vote on these amendments?
It is best to use your own words. If you personalize your comments, please be sure to end your call by asking how the senator plans to vote. This is critical information for us to have, and puts the office on notice that they will be accountable.
Once you have made your calls, please tell us how they went so we can track progress and plan next steps. Thank you.
UPDATE:
The amendments did not pass, with both of Ohio’s senators voting against them! Thanks to all that phoned in their opposition!