This Thursday, April 8th, Club Vex will host Disco of the Dead, an art show/concert/costumed dance party to benefit the Dayton Circus’ Sideshow event that happens during Urban Nights in May (we’ll be bringing you more details on the Sideshow and Urban Nights in the coming weeks). The evening will include DJ sets from Etch a Scratch, Yeti Master, and 209 Sins as well as a performance by hip hop act, Zombies of Phunk. The cost is $5 dollars and zombie attire is encouraged.
Archives for April 2010
The Summit: Worth a Lot for (a little) Money
You already know about great skills workshops and networking opportunities for professional development, the chance to make a major difference in our region, and a fantastic after-party (food, drinks, music by BJSR and fun!). But there’s more! The Young Creatives Summit provides an easy way to learn about great opportunities in the region and convenient deals and discounts at venues in Dayton. You get so much for the low price of $15 (only $5 for students).
Discovering Dayton Resource Fair:
Connect with young creatives & local organizations including:
Employers • Arts resources • Civic groups • Social clubs • Professional organizations • Recreation agencies • Volunteer projects …and more! Lunch included. Sponsored by the Dayton Development Coalition.
Are you involved in an organization that young creatives need to know about? Are you interested in a table? There’s only a little space left. Click here to secure your spot.
Discounts: The value doesn’t end with the Summit. Each attendee will also receive discounts at local businesses such as: • The Dublin Pub • Jay’s Seafood • The Neon Movies • Coldstone Creamery • The Pub at the Greene…and more. Your Summit registration will pay for itself!
Have you secured your spot yet for the Young Creatives Summit? You’re just playing hard to get, aren’t you? Maybe our latest commercial will seal the deal.
Christopher’s Theme Thursday’s Inspired by Germany for April
Specializing in home cooked food, featuring local foods (long before it was trendy), Christopher’s Restaurant & Catering is truly one of Dayton’s hidden gems. Walk in and you’ll instantly know this is not a chain restaurant. The homey atmosphere and the genuine hospitality you feel from the staff set the tone for a meal that’s often not fancy, but always fresh and flavorful. The restaurant has earned the love of vegetarian’s and often features vegan entree’s, but also appeals to the meat lover, too.
In 2010, Christopher’s has been featuring Theme Thurdsday’s and April’s inspiration comes from Germany. You can enjoy a 3 course meal for $18.95 or just order off the regular menu. Below are the upcoming menu’s:
Thursday April 8th
Appetizer: Smoked Salmon over pan-fried potato cakes.
Entrée: Wiener Schnitzel (pork) over egg noodles topped with cognac cream sauce.
Dessert: Black Forest Cake
Thursday April 15th
Appetizer: Chicken Liver Pate
Entrée: Pork chop stuffed with old fashioned dressing served with sauerkraut and home-made apple sauce.
Dessert: Bavarian Cream Cake
Thursday April 22nd
Appetizer: Smoked Salmon Mousse
Entrée: Beef Tongue served with horseradish cream sauce, parsley potatoes and sautéed spinach with mushrooms and garlic.
Dessert: Apple Strudel
Thursday April 29th
Appetizer: Hand breaded onion rings
Entrée: Sauerbraten (beef) with gravy, spatzle and sweet and sour red cabbage.
Dessert: German Chocolate Cake
Spring 2010 @ WSU
Spring break is over and now it is time for the students of Wright State University to hit the books for another ten weeks. The week break never seems long enough compared to the six week break we get between the fall and winter quarters, but what is nice is that it is a “break”. We don’t have tests or homework to worry about or work on, just selling back books and buying new ones with that money. So watch out, Colonel Glenn Highway is going to be busier this week than it was last week due to students frantically driving to campus to get to class on time. We’ll try not to cause too many problems.
We are starting the quarter out strong with two speakers next week as a part of the WSU: Presidential Lecture Series. On Wednesday April 7 at 7:00 pm, Mr. Greg Mortenson will be speaking in the Apollo Room in the Student Union. Mr. Mortenson is the co-author of Three Cups of Tea One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a Time. This book was the chosen text for the 2009 Common Text Program that is offered here at WSU for incoming freshman students. Then Friday April 9, Mr. Frans Johansson (author of The Medici Effect) will be speaking in the Apollo room in the Student Union at 9:15 am. Mr. Johansson’s bestseller book has been translated into 17 different languages and explores innovation through diversity. His speeches have been known to be exciting and an inspiration to all. With so much diversity amongst us all today, what a beneficial speech to attend! All events are posted free and open to the public unless posted otherwise! For more information check out the Wright State website.
How you can help your community for the next 10 years
Did you know that in only 10 minutes, you can help your local community for 10 years? That’s because the answers that every Ohioan gives to the 10 simple questions on the 2010 Census questionnaire will impact Ohio for the next 10 years!
This year’s form covers things like how many people live in your household; whether you live in an apartment, mobile home, or a house; and the age and race of each person living in the home. This information is used to determine how Ohio is represented in electoral votes. In recent years, our state has been a battleground state for U.S. presidential races, with our 20 electoral votes often helping determine who would represent our country. How many Ohioans respond to the 2010 Census will have an impact on the number of electoral votes our state has in elections for the next 10 years, with congressional districts adjusted or redrawn to account for population shifts in each state.
More importantly, our responses also help determine how much of the more than $400 billion of federal funding each year is spent in Ohio for not only services like job training centers, but also building roads, hospitals, and schools. We’ve seen how important these investments are in times like these, and we are calling on all Ohio Ambassadors to help others understand the importance of filling out their forms.
As Ohio Ambassadors, you have a unique opportunity to tell your business partners, family, friends, and neighbors about how important just 10 minutes will be to our future. Half of our state has not responded to the form as of this week, and we need every Ohioan counted if we want to continue to support the people and communities of our state. We’re encouraging you to make a difference in your community by filling out your form today and spreading the word about how every person can impact the lives of their neighbors, family, and friends for the next 10 years.
If you or someone you know did not receive a 2010 Census form, please visit the Ohio 2010 Census Web page or the 2010.census.gov site to find a Census Help Center nearest you to pick up a questionnaire and be counted!
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Chappy’s First Annual Belgian Beer Fest
Starting Friday, April 2nd, this Moraine Tap Room will be dedicating six taps to some veryunique Belgian brewed beers. Sample sizes will be offered so you can taste them all!! As soon as we kill a keg we will be tapping the next one. The plan is to keep going as long as it takes to run through the aprroximately 24 kegs!!
Check Chappy’s website for current offerings, but some of the confirmed beers include:
Triple Karm and Kwak from Brewery Bosteels
St Fueillien Saison
La Chouffe and Houblon Chouffe
La Rulles Triple
Kerst
Ichtegems
De Dolle Dulle Teve “Mad Bitch”
Oidineke
Jan de Lichte
Canaster
Gouden Carolous Noel
Delirium Noel
De Ranke Guldenberg and Noir
Chappys Tap Room and Grille
2733 West Alex-Bell Road, Moraine, OH 45459
937 299-RIBS (7427)
Mon-Thr 4:00pm – 1:00am
Fri – Sat 11:00am – 2:00am
Sun 11:00am – 1:00am
The Weekend in Music (It’s a big one)
Before a certain rabbit brings baskets of chocolates and marshmallow birds, there’s going to be a lot happening in Dayton. You’ve got a lot of choices when it comes to live music this weekend, so here’s a rundown of just some of the shows worth hearing and seeing:
FRIDAY –
-Singer/songwriter, BJSR will perform at Practice Yoga on Fifth Street as part of First Friday celebrations. Practice Yoga’s spring party runs from 7 to 10pm and will feature a photography display from Matthew J. Cline, free yoga class passes for first time visitors and more.
-Also part of First Friday, Puzzle of Light will perform at Jay’s Seafood Restaurant in the Oregon District. Call ahead for dinner reservations, but if you’re planning on coming for dessert or a drink and the music, it’ll get started around 9pm.
–Bonneville and Shrug will be hitting the stage at Canal Street Tavern around 9:30pm. This show is $5 and promises to be a great way to usher in the weekend.
SATURDAY-
–Me & Mountains will perform at South Park Tavern with recently reformed Ed vs. Radio and Covington’s Frontier Folk Nebraska. This all-ages show begins at 9pm and the cost is $5.
-Touring band Lollipop Factory will stop by Canal Street Tavern to celebrate the release of their new EP. They’re sharing the bill with the Luxury Pushers and The Dirty Socialites who are making their local debut. This show should be getting underway around 9pm.
–Mountain Screamer will celebrate the release of their debut album at Jimmie’s Cornerstone on Brown Street. They’ll share the stage with Northwest Ordinance and last year’s Dayton Band Playoff winners, the Turkish Delights. This show is $5 and the music starts at 9pm.
These are just some of the great shows you can catch this weekend right here in Dayton. Who are you excited about seeing this weekend? What other weekend plans do you have?
DIY Dayton- A Benefit for Ladyfest Dayton 2010
Thursday: Wake Up Mordecai at South Park Tavern
Poptek Records artist Wake Up Mordecai will be playing at South Park Tavern on Thursday, April 1st. Also on the bill are Cincinnati’s The Minor Leagues and local act Sleep Fleet (formerly All Alliteration Aside). This all-ages show gets underway at 9pm – so perfect timing to enjoy one of South Park Tavern’s great pizzas and hear some great music. Puns about being a fool for missing this show are entirely optional.
For a preview, check out Wake Up Mordecai’s live performance on Kaleidoscope from last summer.