“There’s no taming our great American spirit. Especially when it comes to a good old-fashioned revolution. Introducing ‘Whiskey Rebellion’. Raise a glass to your brave forefathers who helped defend our freedoms, rights and innovative Dayton, O distilling heritage. The beer, named after the whiskey tax protests back in 1791 begins with fresh brewed Russian Imperial Stout. Then it’s craftfully aged to perfection in reclaimed bourbon barrels from the Bluegrass state. If you like bourbon and beer apart you’ll like them better together. Stand united. Whiskey Rebellion.” As described by Nick Bowman, head of Sales & Marketing at WWBC.
Archives for November 2014
Plan To Be A Part of the Santa Pub Crawl, Benefitting Toys for Tots
The 9th Annual Santa Pub Crawl, benefitting the local chapter of Toys for Tots, will take place in the Oregon District on Saturday, December 13th . The Party is only getting larger!
This is the ninth year for this event where Santa Pub Crawl participants don their most festive holiday attire, anything from complete Santa Claus gear to elf ears and reindeer antlers and everything in between. To participate, attendees need to dress in festive holiday gear, (at minimum a Santa hat) which gets them into each participating bar for free and take advantage of drink specials. They must also bring one new unwrapped $10 toy as a donation to Toys for Tots. More than half a dozen Marines will be on hand to accept donations. In lieu of a toy, attendees may also make a $10 donation to Toys for Tots.
The Party starts at 5:00 at the Dublin Pub and continues through 6 other bars in the Oregon District. A costume contest with prizes for first, second, and third place male and female, best couple and best group. Prize package promises to be at least $1500!
Last year, the Santa Pub Crawl collected more than 700 toys along with $1,000 in cash donations, which was distributed by the Marines to local children in need. This event allows the community to come together and ensure that children right here in the Miami Valley have something under the tree on Christmas Day. Santa Pub Crawl Chairperson, Brian Young, stated, “Last year we had a huge turnout, but with the threat of a storm, the crowds were kept to about 750 people. This year promises to have over 1000 people as the campaign of social media and advertising got started about a month earlier. And, because of the generous support of our sponsors, we have a large prize pool for the costume contest, which will be held at Blind Bob’s.
The route for the Santa Pub Crawl is as follows:
Dublin Pub – 5:00 – 6:30pm
Trolley Stop – 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Tumbleweed – 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Blind Bob’s – 8:30 – 10:00 pm (costume contest & Pics)
Oregon Express – 10:00 – 11:00 pm
Ned Peppers/Newcoms/Dublin Pub– late night dancing
Toys can be collected wherever the Marines are posted. Participants may join the pub crawl at any point in the night. Crown Plaza, located at 33 E. Fifth Street will have discounted rooms while they last for participants. Please call 937-224-0800 and ask for “Toys for Tots Santa Pub Crawl Rate” of $79.00. Be responsible: Don’t drink and drive.
For more information on the Santa Pub Crawl, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DaytonSantaPubCrawl
‘Ambassador of Americana’ presents all-new Big Retro Slide Show
The Dayton Art Institute’s Fifth Third Bank Arts Night Out series continues on Thursday, November 6, with the return of “Ambassador of Americana” Charles Phoenix and his Big Retro Slide Show.
Phoenix is a performer, humorist, chef and author. Through his live shows, videos, media appearances and books, the self-proclaimed “retro daddy” explores America’s classic and kitschy pop culture past and present, and often predicts retro-inspired future trends. Fans enjoy his unique spin and genuine reverence for all things Americana. Exuding a joy of life and exuberant enthusiasm, he encourages people to, “Get in touch with your inner Americana, embrace it, have a sense of humor about it, and proudly share it with the whole wide world.”
While growing up in Ontario, California, Phoenix became enamored with theme park environments, fashion fads, and used cars on his dad’s car lots. As a teenager, he began a thrift shopping spree that lasted 30 years. After moving to Los Angeles and enjoying careers as a fashion designer and classic car dealer, his life changed forever when he found a shoebox full of vintage Kodachrome slides, marked “Trip Across the United States 1957,” in a thrift shop. Collecting vintage slides soon became an obsession and he’s been collecting ever since. His vast archive of slides is called the “Slibrary,” employs a “Slibrarian,” and is the basis for his popular Big Retro Slide Shows.
Phoenix performs his slide shows across the country, featuring a wide variety of themes, from road trips and Southern California to his annual holiday celebrations. The Big Retro Slide Show is a sly, entertaining live comedy performance that celebrates mid-century Americana. With his unstoppable enthusiasm and wry, eagle eye for the very best and most bizarre of his massive collection of Kodachrome slides, he supercharges the classic living room slide show into a hysterical celebration of vintage American life and style.
His Big Retro Slide Shows include tributes to local landmarks, legends and lore. During his 2012 visit to Dayton, Phoenix was introduced to many of the area’s vintage gems, and he plans to see more of the best retro sites in the Gem City and surrounding communities during his return visit. The public is invited to share their favorite retro sightseeing suggestions, either via The DAI’s Facebook page, at www.facebook.com/daytonartinstitute, or emailing [email protected].
In addition to his live shows, the popular entertainer has shared his vintage images and culinary creations – including his famous Cherpumple monster pie cake – on TV with Conan O’Brien and Martha Stewart, and he is often heard on National Public Radio. The Los Angeles Times dubbed him “the King of Retro,” and LA Weekly anointed him “Kodachrome King.”
For more about the retro world of Charles Phoenix, including videos and photos from the “slibrary,” visitwww.charlesphoenix.com and follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/charlesphoenix.usa.
The Fifth Third Bank Arts Night Out presentation of Charles Phoenix’s Big Retro Slide Show is on stage in The Dayton Art Institute’s NCR Renaissance Auditorium for one night only, Thursday, November 6, at 8 p.m. The DAI’s Leo Bistro will be open for dinner on November 6, 5-8 p.m., offering a special menu for the show. Advance reservations are recommended, by calling 937-512-0146. Go to www.leobistro.com for more information.
Tickets for Charles Phoenix’s Big Retro Slide Show are priced at $30 for adults and $26 for seniors. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased by phone, at 937-223-4ART (4278), in person at The Dayton Art Institute’s Guest Services Desk duringregular museum hours, and online at www.daytonartinstitute.org/artsnightout or www.etix.com.
Oregon Historic District Society Candlelight Tour Now Taking Reservations
Here’s your chance to join the Oregon District’s Holiday Candlelight tour on December 8, 9, 10. A liveried guide will escort you as you tour beautifully decorated historic homes, artfully decorated for the holidays. The last home on the tour will offer you Victorian Sweets, Champagne Punch and Coffee. The tours will begin at 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 7:30 pm and 8:00 pm each evening.
TICKET INFORMATION
You may choose the tour alone for $25 or choose the dinner/tour for $50. The 5:30 restaurant seating will allow you to join the 7:00 pm tour. The 6:30 restaurant seating will allow you to join the 8:00 pm tour.
Four of the District’s finest restaurants are participating in a dinner/tour option. Here are the dinner menu options:
WHEAT PENNY
THREE COURSE MENU:
First Course: Stromboli
Second Course: Mixed green salad
Third Course – Your choice of:
• Chicken Thighs cooked under a brick
• Pork Shoulder braised with white wine, tomato and olives
• Green Lasagne with cheese and tomato
• Any hot and tasty 9” hand-tossed Pizza!
Accompanied by a glass of draft beer or a glass of wine.
LILY’S BISTRO
STARTERS (Choose One)
• Chef’s selection of deviled eggs
• Smoked trout with jicama, daikon radish, and honeycrisp apples tossed in miso vinaigrette
• Raw shaved kale salad with pomegranate vinaigrette, dried cranberries, oranges, roasted beets, pepitas, and blue cheese crumbles
ENTREE CHOICES (Choose One)
• Local grilled chicken over tasso ham red beans and cajun dirty rice
• House meatloaf with herbed chicken gravy, mashed potatoes, and braised red cabbage
• Baked red trout with cornbread crab stuffing and sweet potato hash drizzled with remoulade
• Slow simmered butterbeans with root vegetables, steamed greens and brown rice
DESSERTS (Choose One)
• Flourless dark chocolate torte
• Seasonal dessert special
WINE & BEER
• Ask about tonight’s selections
JAYS RESTAURANT
• Spiced Bourbon Salmon – Blackened salmon over horseradish mashed potatoes and sweet potato puree
• Fried Shrimp – Served with your choice of side dish
• Stuffed Chicken Breast – Mozzarella and basil stuffed chicken served over pasta with tomato basil marinara
• Greek Style Swordfish – Baked with tomato, garlic, lemon and basil served on seasoned spinach with feta cheese
• Salmon en Croute – Fresh salmon and mushrooms wrapped in puff pastry, served with lobster sauce and your choice of side dish
• Fish Tacos – Seared fish in grilled soft tortillas with cabbage, pico de gallo, spiced lime sour cream and cilantro, served with choice of side
All entrees include a tossed field green salad with your choice of dressing and a glass of house wine or domestic beer.
SALAR
APPETIZER CHOICES (Choose One)
• The Salar Salad – Spring mix salad greens, roasted golden beets, roasted red peppers with smoked onion vinaigrette
• Chicken Chicharrones – Chicken thigh strips marinated and deep fried,served with a lime, cilantro, yellow Peruvian chili pepper sauce
• Peruvian Empanadas – Juicy stir fried beef tenderloin and Peruvian spices wrapped in turnovers
ENTREE CHOICES (Choose One)
• Pork Filet Mignon – Grilled pork filet mignon topped with a purple corn,rehydrated cherry, new age wine sauce served on a bed of roasted cabbage and mashed potatoes
• Sole Filet – Golden broiled sole filet topped with a parmesan, sweet yellow onion creamy crust over champagne sauce accompanied by sauteed spinach and mashed potatoes
• White Bean Vegan Scallops – Puréed white beans with coriander and onions,served with sofrito on a bed of sautéed spinach, topped with a smoked onion vinaigrette
• Chicken Skewers – Marinated chicken breast skewers in panca chilies, grilled and served on a bed of lima bean puree, mashed potatoes and chimichurri sauce
DESSERT
• Tres Leches – Soft vanilla cake with peach liqueur and sweetened milks
All entrees include a glass of house wine.
- Please make advance reservations by calling 224-1554
- Then to confirm your reservation, please print & fill out RESERVATION FORM with payment and mail to: OHDS, 33 HESS ST, DAYTON, OH 45402
- The form & payment must be received by DECEMBER 3RD.
Tickets will be sent to you by return mail. Tickets must be brought with you the evening of the tour for admission to the homes.
Country Music Superstars Maddie & Tae and RaeLynn Live at Milano’s
Join us for this exclusive one-night only event to raise money for Dayton Children’s and the annual K99.1FM Cares for Kids Radiothon! Mingle with several of your favorite Dayton media celebrities including Nancy Wilson, Frye Guy, Gabrielle Enright and other K99.1FM and WHIO-TV personalities. Country Music superstars Maddie & Tae and RaeLynn will be performing live at Milano’s in Springboro on November 12.
There’s limited seating capacity inside Milano’s so tickets will go extremely fast!
Ticket Prices are as follow:
Vip Seats: $35.00 General Admission/Bar Seats: $25.00
Meet & Greet Passes to hang meet the artists: $25.00 (only 40 passes available for each artist) Buy tix here:https://daytonchildrens.thankyou4caring.org/events
Centerville Theater Spins A Tale About Rumpelstiltskin
Spoiler alert – his name is RUMPELSTILTSKIN!
Don’t miss our fall ACT Showcase, MY NAME IS RUMPELSTILTSKIN! November 7-9! Friday at 7pm and Saturday and Sunday at 3pm!
Synergy Incubators Is Hanging Up Its Apron
After two years of challenging and exciting work, it’s time for us to step away. But first, we’d like to thank you. We’re in awe of the passionate support of people like you. Your generosity and engagement kept us inspired and drove us forward. And we were so close! It’s not easy to let go when we knew we were there!
Thanks to your support, we were running classes, had created a special curriculum, awakened new talent, helped launch new business, and were busy remodeling a kitchen in Dayton’s urban core—right where we belong, where we can do the most good. But the climate wasn’t supportive. Even as we explored every avenue, innovation and partnership suggested to us by the many talented thinkers and doers we know. Even with positive press, prevailing trends and the support of thousands of you in what amounts to one of the broadest grass roots efforts in memory. Even with the need we see in our community. Ours is the kind of effort that requires support from all sectors—private, commercial, non-profit and government.And the powers that be didn’t align with our mission.
Take heart. The concept of a regional culinary incubator is powerful and inevitable. Thousands of you have embraced it. Even as we must step down, we encourage you and your organization to take up the fight at some future time when conditions are more welcoming, as they will be. Meanwhile, we’ll continue to cheer our lungs out for every daring, independent, downtown food venture that enlivens our city streets and keeps us loving urban life. Please rest assured, whoever takes up the gauntlet next will have the benefit of our knowledge and experience, waiting here to be shared.
Love,
Full disclosure- I, Lisa Grigsby, publisher of DMM was a part of Synergy.
DVAC Presents Abstract Paintings By Dayton’s Susanne Scherette King
Inspired by the bold, graphic lines of American expressionists Robert Motherwell and Franz Kline (ca. 1940-60s); and steeped in the palette and organic architecture stylized by Frank Lloyd Wright and paralleled in her Oakwood home, Susanne Scherette King‘s abstract shapes, dynamic brush strokes, tones and textures are visual poetry.
DVAC’s solo exhibition of Dayton-based painter, Susanne Scherette King is on view November 7 through December 27, 2014 King’s work was selected for solo exhibition amongst 120 applications for DVAC’s 2012 Biennial Call for Exhibitions.
Born and raised in Indiana, with a B.A. from Valparaiso University (IN) and an M.S. in Education from University of Dayton, she’s been a resident of Oakwood since the early 1980s. She found her creative outlet in garden design and began painting seriously in 2004 while teaching writing at Oakwood Junior High. She quickly reached a level of accomplishment leading to shows in Dayton and Columbus in 2009 and Philadelphia in 2010. Her work was briefly interrupted by a serious automobile accident in the Fall of 2011 and subsequent illness. Remarkably, however, the work displayed in this show, as well as other large-scale work, was produced predominantly from the Summer of 2011 to the present, during what was supposed to be a period of rest and recovery.
She says of how she approaches her canvas: “Each canvas is approached without any preconception. Color evokes emotion; emotion evokes color. The creative-process used on these paintings involves continual change, moving through layers and layers of color and medium. This process evolves into an expression of translucent, organic form. Like nature, sometimes the elements have a life of their own. Paint, water, and oil mix and create a synergy emerging on the canvas.”
The Opening Reception is November 7, 5-8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. King will be giving a fee Gallery Talk on December 11, at 6:15 p.m. The exhibition runs through December 27.
The Presenting Exhibition Sponsors are Jon & Diana Sebaly; Exhibition Partners are Bill & Mary Koch; and Education & Public Program Sponsors are Dr. Bob Brandt, King Orthodontics and Michael E. Peters, Esq.
The Dayton Visual Arts Center provides art for the community and a community for artists. DVAC receives operating support from the Ohio Arts Council, Culture Works, Dayton Power & Light Foundation, Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District, the Virginia W. Kettering Foundation; Community Partner Members Houser Asphalt & Concrete, LWC Inc., Mousaian Oriental Rugs and Premier Health; and Members.
DVAC is located at 118 N. Jefferson St in downtown Dayton. Ample metered parking; free after 6pm and on weekends. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-6pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Courteous Mass Bike Ride
REVIEW: Bocca Live Goes Country for Wounded Warrior Benefit
Saturday October 11th was a chance to give back and show appreciation to all the brave men and women of the armed forces for all their hard work and sacrifices to ensure our safety and freedom.
Event organizer Brian Gilliams put together a two band tribute evening with raffles, prizes and cool autographed baseballs from the legends of the game. Gilliam’s band Throw it Down headlined the show playing three sets of the best of modern day rocking country with a few throwbacks to the legends that paved the way including some southern fried rock and a little old school metal. The C.G.I Acoustic Trio opened the show with a unique set of songs some of which had never seen an acoustic chord played.
“I was inspired to host this event in memory of my brother, LCpl Kevin Creech of the United States Marine Corps. Kevin fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom, deployed to Fallujah, Iraq in 2005. Returning home from war he struggled with posttraumatic stress disorder and had many of his fellow USMC brothers take their own lives due to PTSD. I’ll be requesting a percentage of the funds raised be spent on vets with PTSD, dedicated in his name,” said Gilliams.
Key event contributors included Office Depot, Arby’s, Chick-Fil-A, Throw It Down band, Bocca Live, Smoothie King of Dayton, 700 WLW Radio, Frisch’s Big-Boy, 20Brix/Padrino, John and Chris Ritchie, Mark and Lisa Tesmer, Kyle and Erin Lemaster and Envi Nails.
All event proceeds were donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Founded in 2003, WWP helps those that’ve returned from duty with the emotional, physical and mental recovery of returning from combat helping with readjustment back into civilian life and aid in finding them employment. Also aiding those injured with multi-range programs, therapies, counseling and peer support.
C.G.I. Acoustic is brought to you by bass, acoustics and the old fashion Cajon drum box. Songs you’ve never imagined unplugged, ‘go there’ from pop to rock to metal. No Slayer or Skynyrd but BOC was teased twice with the reaper. Playing stripped down is their Rock & Roll fantasy and they can rock out as good as any three piece acoustic band. We heard what Neil Young said about them, Keep on Rocking in the Free World. A rare Fleetwood Mac tune by Christine McVie was sung by Mr. Chris Lee. After the Doobies Listen to the Music, CGI told the bitter sweet story of Johnny and the Bad Company that made him famous.
Taking a turn to the early 80’s they gave Prince some of their extra time with bassist James Isbell showing some impressive range. They played a non-electronic/non-synth version of In the Air Tonight, oh Lord. They downsized to a three man acoustical jam for Signs then paid tribute to the purple one as the Purple Rain came down with a little sample from Journey done Faithfully. Come Sail Away with them to the march of the War Pigs. Generals gathered in their masses, just like acoustic guitars at country bashes. CGI Trio thanks you all!
Throw it Down’s first set opened with all country prepping the crowd for the upcoming till early morning party. According to Eric Paslay the first song ain’t about money, back-roads, come backs or drinking, it’s a Song About a Girl and it’s all Waylon’s fault. Josh Thompson and Jason Cassidy both agree on the crazy lifestyle of a country boy singer. That night in Milford, Dierks Bentley wasn’t the only one that wanted to have some fun with a cold beer and raise some hell up in here. Thomas Rhett’s trying to find the right girl that just does something to bring out the lyrics inside, and It Goes (a lil somethin’) Like This. Geddy Lee may have been called the working man but Mr. Haggard sang about those hard Workin’ Man’s Blues long before, paving the way. It’s a semi ride party on the hot tin roof cruising down the Florida Georgia Line on diesel and dust, kicking up the BMX smoke because that’s how they role. Kenny Chesney’s a self-proclaimed hillbilly rockstar out of control. From the smoky bars to an arena star, he’s Living in Fast Forward. Brantley Gilbert throws it back to the prohibition days. It’s Bottoms Up and the guns are serving more shots than the bar.
Lee Brice keeps the Parking Lot Party going before and long after the show. Could it be the country rocking cousin of heavy metal parking lot? Brice inspired a full house ‘holler swaller’ the good ole boys version of a social. Big & Rich share their concern with the conservation of ungulate mammals and encourage all to Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy). Luke Bryan enjoys his rattlesnake shake as much as any six stringed cowboy with the company of a beautiful Country Girl working her magic by his side. Tonight was Jason Aldeans kinda party, whether on stage, in any state or the back of a jacked up tailgate. The Church of Eric was in session, closing out their first set and he preached the all American gospel living that hard working blue collar dream with pride, How ‘Bout You?
Their second set included a mix of country, southern and hard rock and the appearance/contributions of several local musicians including Erick Daniels (AfterMidnight),
Charlie Grau (After Midnight), Alan Cyr (After Midnight), “Izzy” Isbell (CGI/Hollywood Tragedy), Lance Boyd (The Medicine Men). (The first time Gilliam’s ever played live at a bar, he sat in with blues legend H-Bomb Ferguson. Boyd was H-Bomb’s longtime guitarist, and he handed him that guitar to play that night). Chris Lee (CGI/Hollywood Tragedy), Josh Cupp (Pistol Holler), Steve Witherby, (Second Wind), Don Overberg (Slowhand) and Rick Grabencamp (Marsha Brady) also made appearances.
They started with a second helping from the Florida Georgia line. Cruis(‘n) down the road with the windows down and the open air on the path of life to anywhere. Blake Shelton told it straight about the Boys ‘Round Here, backwoods legit, dirt stained, hard work trained and not taking any lip. We got the word on drinkin’ and smokin’ from Bocephus talking about the Family Tradition. We boogied to some sweet southern rock done Skynyrd style singing about the southland. We did some welcome time at Folsom Prison with the man in black then took a trip to the Red House over yonder hanging with Jimi. We got a double but different dose of ZZ, first hearing Mr. Hill talk about them Down Home Blues, then got bearded with those crazy girls and the Sharp Dressed Man. Georgia Satellites talking about love, talking about sin. Don’t hand them no lines. We were christened with our first dose of ‘metal’ with the prince of darkness flying solo on the Crazy Train. The potion came with the antidote from the Old Crow Medicine Show traveling on their never failing Wagon Wheel. To close out the late evening set they tore into one of the South’s most sacred and time honored/respected anthems, fly high.
For all the cricket loving, moon shine jugging creatures of the night, they went a ‘lil’ past the midnight hour starting the evenings third and final set in honor of all the brave men and women that don’t have the luxury of sleeping, on beds, when they want to. Luke Bryan says it’s his kind of night and he’s not done yet. Second gospel according to Mr. Church says put a Drink in My Hand! Aw Naw, Chris Young’s getting it on at the convenience store till dawn again, the stuff you find behind the cooler curtain. Rains a good thing when it ‘warsh’s’ all your troubles down the drain, says Luke Bryan. Brooks & Dunn love to keep those beautiful cowgirls happy when they Play Something Country. It’s way past the witching hour but it’s the perfect time to Take a Lil Ride again with Jason Aldean, big wheels, dirt fields, mudden all day and night in cowboy boots and high heels. Take the Ride with Mr. Coe; it’s a strange one you know. Steve Earle tells those tales of what happened (and didn’t happen) back on Copperhead Road. Tim McGraw got sucked into the web of love and likes it, no he loves it! Jamey Johnson sees it all In Color from the hard times of the past, remember, respect and make those memories last. The midnight country mass is almost over with Mr. Church making one last appearance Creepin’ on that all night train. The Cadillac Three love the south, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Carolina and tonight’s honorary guest Milford, Ohio. Mr. Brooks finished up the evening with all his Friends in Low Places. Yee-ha!
Mr. Gilliams can also be seen performing in his fulltime band After Midnight.