Musicians For Unity and Blind Bob’s present Rock To Stop, a benefit concert to help stop domestic violence. All proceeds go to the Artemis Center in Dayton. $5 at the door. 21+
Archives for June 2019
Bakin’ Dayton: Big Sky Bread Company
The smell of yeast and baked bread is coming from Far Hills Ave. The place is bustling with regulars, and the crust is not a bust.
Tucked in a small strip mall where Kettering meets Oakwood is The Big Sky Bread Company. In a world where carbs are under attack, Big Sky Bread Company is thriving . The staff is friendly and helpful, and the menu has something for everyone’s tastes. Let us butter you up and take you into this mom and pop business.
HERE’S THE SKINNY ON THE BIG SKY BREAD CO.
— Started by a local couple as a franchise in 1994, Mari and Phillip broke off into independent ownership for the last 18 years.
— Known for the very best whole grain ingredients, they use Montana Red Hard Wheat in their baked goods.
— Located at 3070 Far Hills Ave., their hours are:
Monday – Friday: 7am -6pm
Saturday: 7am – 2:30pm
Sunday : Closed
— They have a bread board at checkout where they offer you a free slice of bread from about 6 menu choices.
— They offer a frequent customer card where you get your 13th bread loaf for free.
— Big Sky Bread Co. will be closed July 10 – July 25th for family vacation. They close for 2 weeks every summer.
— The eatery also has a coffee bar featuring Seven Hills Coffee, bottled juices, milk and soft drinks.
MUST EATS at THE BIG SKY BREAD CO.
OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES:
These are our favorite item on the menu. Completely whole grain cookies with generous amounts of chocolate chips throughout. They are not cheap, but they are absolutely amazing.
CINNAMON ROLLS:
The cinnamon rolls are fantastic and what makes it is the icing on top. So rich, so delicious, if you add butter it might just cause an explosion.
BLUEBERRY CRUMBLE CUPCAKES:
The soft, light topping, the crumbles that bare way to the blueberries inside the muffin. All this goodness in paper cupcake holder. Have you ever taken a bite of something so rich, your voice gets lower? Yeah, that’s this one ….
PIZZA BREAD:
An Italian classic ! In upstate New York they would call this a pepperoni roll, but the Big Sky Bread company calls it “pizza bread.” It is one of the best pepperoni rolls we have ever eaten. It is pretty much a bread with pepperoni baked into it. This will fill you up quickly,
CROISSANTS:
The croissants are fresh and delicious. Try them with butter and place in the microwave for 15 seconds.. WOW ! Melts in your mouth.
THE CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAD:
This is like a moist cornbread with cranberry and orange zest inside. This is a light, and delicious bite. This is a nice treat.
WHITE, SLICED BREAD:
Yes, just their plain, white sliced bread is great. It makes great toast or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. A sturdy bread to hold up to those cold cuts and cheeses and mustards too !
TOMATO BASIL SOUP:
The Big Sky Bread Co. usually has a couple of soups on hand. We think the best one is the Tomato Basil Soup.
TUNA SALAD SANDWICH:
Of the various sandwiches, we found the Tuna to be the best, with Turkey a close second. The tuna salad is fresh and served cold. It is the perfect size for a light lunch.
HONORABLE MENTION: The CHALLAH Bread. So soft. Heat it up 20 seconds, and butter this up with some jelly. Challah, if you hear me !
The owners tell us the pretzel knots are the biggest selling item,
They were good, but we loved so many other items more.
Check out their menu for yourself. The staff is very attentive and will help you find anything you need.
The Big Sky Bread Company, a little gem that often gets overlooked. Discover or rediscover their fantastic items. We do not accept responsibility for cookie addictions from this point forward.
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McCoy on Movies: Men In Black International
WATCH THE TRAILER(S) HERE:
Me, nearly two hours after the credits began to roll: “This is NOT Thor: Ragnarok.”
Friend, looking as bored as I was with disappointment in their eyes: “Yeah.”
Chris Hemsworth is NOT Will Smith nor should he ever try to or desire to be as his career up to this point has been pretty phenomenal all things considered. Likewise, Thompson’s star has seemed to be on the up-and-up in recent memory with hits both inside and out of the Marvel Universe to her credit. However, after witnessing the tedious, boring and “let’s go through the very familiar motions without any real emotion for the most part” affair that is Men In Black International (MIBI for short), both Hemsworth and Thompson might be wise to call up Marvel Studios’ head Kevin Feige and ask if there are any chances to cameo in Disney’s upcoming Loki streaming series. For MIBI is a largely flat, soulless affair that would be better served being left in a galaxy far, far away.
As Thor, Hemsworth has found a great way to portray a powerful individual who can be charming, heroic, serious, focused and at times a childlike jerk that has to be coaxed into doing the right thing/learning how to step up and embrace his destiny. As Agent H, however, he comes off as just a boorish, pretentious, dare I say dumb lout of an individual who you can’t believe in any capacity. H is stale from start to finish, which may not all be Hemsworth’s fault as he isn’t given much at all to work with. It could be worse; Neeson looks to be on site to simply collect a check a’la Michael Caine in Jaws: The Revenge. Tommy Lee Jones (or even Josh Brolin in MIB 3) he is not. To watch Hemsworth and Neeson turn in such poor performances is just mind-numbing, both literally and figuratively.
Thompson, for her part, tries to play things very smart, very smooth and very seriously … Which fails due to an incredibly dull script with plenty of “we’ve been here before!” moments that attempt to capture old magic that just isn’t there. Whereas Smith has moved on to bluer pastures as the scene-stealing genie in the equally underwhelming (but still better) live action remake of Aladdin, Thompson is asked to drive a car down a course we’ve all scene before – this time with a LOT less bells and whistles or even scenery to keep you entertained, or at the very least, distracted.
Sure, her encounter with arms dealer/H’s ex Riza (a very game Rebecca Ferguson) adds a little life to the festivities, but MIBI is loaded with so much bland dialogue and ho-hum action sequences Thompson kind of comes off like the best player on an 0-16 NFL team. Kumail Nanjiani adds some humorous commentary as Pawnee, the helpful little creature that serves as the Frank the Pug to Thompson’s Agent M, but the old “let’s have the cute little creature get involved” routine feels more like a desperation move than essential storytelling. And that’s just it: For a film franchise that pumped out three quality stories, MIBI has zero charm, zero captivating effects and a dearth of heart, emotion or even interesting storytelling to enthrall you.
If it weren’t for Thompson and the small doses of Nanjiani’s character, MIBI might serve as a great cure for insomnia as you could be asleep in the first 40 minutes. Even the nods to the past MIB films feel flat; given how lame the movie is, though, NOT reminding fans about the past is probably for the best. The convoluted, uninspired storytelling under director F. Gary Gray – F. Gary Gray of all people! – is additionally saddening. Why is The Hive so deadly? What is their motivation? How does it tie in to Men In Black? Why aren’t these questions answered better so I can give you a better review?!
You can watch Men In Black: International if you wish … But given how long and tedious it is to build to a very anti-climatic climax you may just wish a neuralizer was real to wipe the movie from your memory as a result.
Eudora Brewing Company Launches Summer Menu
Eudora Brewing Company is saying hello to summer with a fresh list of sandwiches, salads and burgers featuring locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. Take a peek at the new menu items that debut today, June 18th at the Kettering brewery.
Eudora’s summer menu features five new items as well as a few seasonal-ingredient swaps such as subbing strawberries for grapes on the signature Eudora Salad. The brewery has been slowly introducing items such as the Jerk Chicken Sandwich with jerk chicken, cinnamon orange aioli, lettuce, jalapeño,and grilled pineapple on a French roll, the Bangarang Tacos featuring Bangarang IPA pulled chicken with pico de gallo, queso fresco and lettuce, and The Cowboy burger with Thunderball Stout barbecue sauce, pepper-jack cheese, bacon, fried onion petals and a fried egg.
Other new items include: The Bebop, a smoked teriyaki burger topped with chili mayo, lettuce, muenster cheese, and grilled pineapple, a Caprese Salad of fresh basil, heirloom cherry tomatoes, Greta’s Grillin cheese and a balsamic reduction, and Eudora Nachos topped with Bangarang IPA chicken, Sundowner Blonde beer cheese, pico de gallo, and cilantro lime sour cream.
“Our goal with the new menu items was to utilize as much Eudora beer as possible while featuring more local ingredients,” said Eudora Kitchen Manager Dylan Hardin. “Selfishly, I’m most excited for the Jerk Chicken Sandwich and The Cowboy, which are both partly inspired by my parents.”
he menu will run into fall, at which time the brewery may re-introduce some favorite winter menu items as well as experiment with new fall and winter flavors.
Eudora Brewing Company
Taproom Hours:
Tue-Thurs: 4-11pm ■ Friday 4pm-12am
Saturday: 12pm-12am ■ Sunday: 12-8pm
Kitchen Hours:
Tue-Thurs: 4-10pm ■ Friday 4pm-11pm
Saturday: 12pm-11pm ■ Sunday: 12-7pm
$5 Burgers Today at Stacked Pickle
Stacked Pickle, which opened last month at St. Rt. 741, just north of The Dayton Mall, is offering all burgers for just $5 all day today, June 20th. The catch is the special is for anyone that has joined their loyalty program. Don’t worry- you can register here to join the loyalty program so you can still get your $5 burgers today! Once you’ve registered you’ll get an email offer for the $5 deal and you just show your screen to your server to redeem!
Stacked Pickle offere 10 burgers on their menu, including the Plant-Based Impossible™ burger. This offer is on BURGERS ONLY (one per customer)! Sides do not come with the entree. Owned and operated, by former Indianapolis Colts football player and Super Bowl Champion, Gary Brackett this is the first location in Ohio for this sports bar and eatery.
Stacked Pickle
Mon – Fri 11am – midnight
Sat – Sun 11am – 1am
Ghostlight Coffee Announces Second Location
Almost eight years after opening the doors of its infamously blue building on Wayne Avenue, Ghostlight Coffee is growing into a second location. Owner and founder of Ghostlight Coffee, Shane Anderson, has signed a lease at 800 South Patterson Blvd, adjacent to Dayton attractions Old Scratch Pizza and RINSE Cycle, and plans to begin work on a second coffee, breakfast & lunch spot set to open in fall of 2019.
The new location will feature an expansive food menu ranging from breakfast sandwiches and “from-scratch” bakery goods to toasts, tartines & salads inspired by international cafes. The shop will have an open, modern feel, with banquettes and cafe tables, sprawling communal tables, and a casual conversation area overlooking the downtown Dayton skyline. Anderson is working with architect Matt Sauer and interior design consultant Ray Zupp to create an inviting space that fits the surrounding neighborhood.
“I want the shop to feel natural to the building and the community,” said Anderson. “The new spot will be a bit more industrial and modern than our current shop because it was built in the 1960’s vs. the 1880’s. This aesthetic felt like the intuitive choice.”
Ghostlight will continue to brew high-quality, ethically sourced coffee from Cincinnati-based roastery Deeper Roots Coffee, as well as a monthly rotation of featured roasters. The new shop will boast a full espresso bar menu, extensive range of loose-leaf Rishi teas, and a non-alcoholic tap selection of iced beverages, including the shop’s signature 24hr. Cold Brew Coffee.
Ghostlight’s existing coffeehouse in the Historic South Park neighborhood at 1201 Wayne Avenue will remain open for business featuring the same coffees, teas, fresh baked goods and grab-and-go sandwiches. The Woodard Development team is set to begin construction on the second location at 800 South Patterson as soon as permits allow.
Tornado Relief Update Monday June 17th –
TORNADO RELIEF UPDATE MONDAY 6.17 – VOLUNTEER / DONATION NEEDS
MONETARY DONATIONS
Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Tornado Relief
https://www.paypal.com/donate/…
Dayton Rotary
https://www.sagepayments.net/eftcart/forms/donate.asp…
Safe House Studios / Pippins Market Relief Fund
https://fundly.com/memorial-day-tornado-housing-assistance…
Dayton Foundation Relief Fund
https://forms.logiforms.com/…/65645_7486…/332663/page1.html…
Foodbank Dayton
https://thefoodbankdayton.org
United Way Dayton
http://dayton-unitedway.org/give/
Matthew 25 Ministries
https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/matthew25ministries
VOLUNTEER & SUPPLY DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
Northridge Area Food Bank
Northridge area Food Bank is in need of volunteers as those who have been on site daily need a break. Help is needed sorting and distributing food on Fri-Sat 12pm – 4pm only now. It is not required to stay all day, work however many hours you can.
2251 Timber Lane. Dayton, Ohio 45414
Contact Jeff at 740 701 3105 prior to confirm need.
2251 Timber Lane. Dayton, Ohio 45414
Harrison Township Fire Station #94 (2400 Turner Rd) Tornado relief center
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Saturday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday – Closed
THIS WILL BE THE LAST WEEK OF OPERATION
If you are looking to make a final donation, we are in need of shampoo, conditioner, deodorant and cleaning supplies. We can not thank our residents and surrounding communities enough for making the tornado relief center possible!!!
If you’re interested in volunteering, please call ahead to ask Amanda for current needs at 309-370-8741
Pippin’s Market NEW HOURS, collection of donations and distribution continues.
Starting Monday 6/10 our Pippin’s Market location will no longer be open daily. Instead we will be open 3 days a week to offer sustainable support to our Dayton community. We will operate weekly on the following days and times.
Tuesdays 3-7pm
Thursdays 3-7pm
Saturdays 12-4
We will need volunteers to be scheduled in advance for all dates. If you would like to volunteer, please message our page to sign up! We are looking for 10 volunteers for each day.
If you have a donation to make after this Sunday, (6/9) you can deliver it during our open hours. Or you can send a message to our page to schedule delivery. You can also contact Hayley Carson at (937)269-9186 to schedule delivery.
We will continue this as long as we can!
5440 Olive Road
Trotwood, Ohio
12-8pm (6/7-6/9)
CLEAN UP EFFORTS THROUGH JUNE 20th
If you have a GROUP or are with an organization looking to get involved with debris clean up efforts Team Rubicon can help!
(Individuals who want to volunteer see bottom of post)
Bring long pants and good shoes (durable or steel toe boots recommended).
Call 571-723-1311 David Dodds with your group information and coordinate with him
Go to Team Rubicon HQ —> 4801 Salem Ave
3. Get there around 7:50am – their morning briefing starts at 8:00am
4. Go in front door & sign-in – they will give you a Team Rubicon tee-shirt
5. At the morning briefing they will divide you up with their crews
6. They’ll give you new gloves & hard hats
7. They have all the tools
8. You can ride with them or drive on your own to the job site
9. End the day with a full heart & a tired body
They need more people this week – the need is so great they are deploying more people to Dayton next week!
(Individuals – report to Sinclair’s VRC – address is: 220 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd – they will place you from there)
Star City Offers Beer Making Class
Ever been interested in making your own beer? The state of Ohio permits you to make up to 100 gallons of beer a year for personal consumption, so why not take advantage of it? This is your opportunity to learn just how it’s all done, and how you can do it for yourself! Join us with our friends from HBYOB “Home Brew Your Own Beer” as Star City’s head brewer Chad Klehamer guides you through the steps needed to turn grain into one of the world’s most ancient and delicious beverages.
For the Home Brew Classes at Star City Brewery, you’ll experience four 30-45 minute brewing classes with increasing levels of home brewing education moving from Beginner to Advanced. Each class includes one beer voucher, to be enjoyed each day of the class and one growler fill of the class-made beer when it is ready. Plus, you’ll be entered in to win a home brewing kit from HBYOB in Springboro – a value of over $100!
Cost: $40 (no refunds) at the brewery or with a small fee at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-brew-classes-at-star-city-brewery-tickets-61923833854
Class 1 Overview: Saturday, July 13 at 11am
Intro to Beer and Brewing
Class 2 Overview: Saturday, July 27 at 11am
All Grain Brewing
Class 3 Overview: Saturday, August 3 at 11am
Ingredients and Recipe Creation
Class 4 Overview: Saturday, August 24 at 8am (must have attended Classes 1, 2, and 3)
Putting it all together, Brewing a full batch in the Star City brewhouse
‘Lizzie’ Review – Human Race Theatre Company – The Dark She Knows Well
It’s been 126 years since Andrew and Abby Borden were gruesomely murdered in their Fall River, Massachusetts home on a relatively uneventful August morning. Their daughter Lizzie would go down in history as the prime suspect, but what in the world could’ve driven her to commit such an evil act with ax in tow? Reasons abound in the aptly titled Lizzie, an electrifying, compelling, disturbing, humorous, and unapologetically bad ass punk rock musical receiving a thrilling local premiere courtesy of the Human Race Theatre Company at the Loft Theatre.
Featured at the 2010 National Alliance for Musical Theatre Festival, premiering as a student production in 2012 at Baldwin Wallace University, and conceived with artistic license by composer/lyricist Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer, composer Alan Stevens Hewitt and lyricist/librettist Tim Maner, Lizzie is an in-your-face, slickly irreverent look at a 19th century subject and framework reexamined within a 21st century context. Sure, we’ve seen this before (Spring Awakening and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson walked the same tight rope in 2006 and 2010, respectively), but it remains an attractive device, especially if musical theatre is to grow by appealing and connecting to a younger generation of artists and audiences open to embracing the untraditional (such as the current, daring and groundbreaking Tony Award-winning revival of Oklahoma!). And it certainly appeals here as microphone stands and hand held microphones heighten the inherent concert vibe fueling the angst, despair, resentment, and longing on display in the vein of Pat Benatar, Heart and Joan Jett among other legendary female rock goddesses. Stifled and silenced by society and disrespected and devalued in her own home, there’s no mistaking the fact that Lizzie Borden was simply driven to the point of no return.
Skillfully staged with attention to movement and nuance by Human Race Resident Artist Jamie Cordes in his Human Race directorial debut, Lizzie is performed by four outstanding actresses. In the demanding titular role, New York-based Deánna Giulietti, a vocal powerhouse, is a true knockout. Her explosive rage in This Is Not Love, her opening solo detailing Lizzie’s sexual abuse, cuts deep in its heartache and emotional release, strikingly setting the dark, frank tone of the show. Wright State University alumna Natalie Bird, in a welcomed return to the area, is hilarious, biting, tough, and cynical as Emma, Lizzie’s blunt older sister who doesn’t fail to remind Lizzie of Abby’s shortcomings as a stepmother added to her belief that she’s trying to push them out of their father’s will. Emma is underwritten (she unfortunately leaves in the middle of Act 1 yet thankfully returns in proud profane fashion near the top of Act 2), but Bird’s scintillating stage presence is remarkable throughout. In fact, I couldn’t get enough of her during Lizzie’s intriguing if hurried trial (delivering lines with comically unassuming perfection) in addition to the sight of her reverently strolling through the audience alongside Giulietti delectably interpreting the solemn hymn Watchmen for the Morning (imagine Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly singing Amazing Grace in Chicago). Leslie Goddard, who notably appeared as Georgie in the Human Race’s The Full Monty, is enjoyably playful and sarcastic as Bridget Sullivan, Lizzie and Emma’s maid with a lot to say about the House of Borden. Michaella Waickman, a Wright State musical theatre major memorably seen this season as Fredrika in A Little Night Music, beautifully portrays sensitive, vulnerable Alice Russell, Lizzie’s close friend and neighbor who pines for her (tender ballad If You Knew is an Act 1 highlight). This fierce quartet repeatedly joins forces, but special mention goes to the back-to-back brilliance of the Hair-esque Burn The Old Thing Up (regarding Lizzie’s decision to destroy her blood-stained dress) and marvelously investigatory Questions Questions (bolstered by Katie Johannigman’s wonderfully fluid choreography). Rachel Mary Green, a dynamic vocalist who starred in Wright State’s local premiere of If/Then this season, serves as understudy.
Cordes’ splendid artistic team includes scenic designer Ray Zupp (incorporating an effective nod to the Ten Commandments), costumer Liz Bourgeois (providing an attractive mixture of leather, corsets, plaid, and denim for the ladies as well as a cool final look for Giulietti in flashy gold), lighting designer John Rensel (supplying expertly evocative and vibrant work), sound designer Brian Retterer (ensuring top-notch balance and clarity), and music director/guitarist Jay Brunner (assembling a phenomenal onstage band including percussionist Kevin G. Anderson, keyboardist Matthew Ebright, cellist Emsie Hapner, and Joel Greenberg on bass).
Lizzie isn’t perfect, but it’s bold, exciting, raw, and certainly one of the best productions of the season. Don’t miss it.
Lizzie continues through June 30 at the Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St., Dayton. Performances are 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Act One: 50 minutes; Act Two: 35 minutes. Tickets are $37 for adults, $34 for seniors, and $19.50 for students. Prices vary depending on performance date. Select side-area seats available for $14 and $27 at all performances. “Sawbuck Sunday” performance June 16 offers $10 seats available for walk up sales only. Military discounts are also available. For tickets, call Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630 or visit humanracetheatre.org or ticketcenterstage.com. In addition, there will be a post-show discussion following the June 23 performance; Patrons are advised the show is rated PG-15 and contains strong language as well as references to abuse, murder and sexual situations.
Tap House Floats Presented by Sweetwater Brewing Company
Join Mudlick Tap House and Whitewater Warehouse for a guided kayaking tour on the Mad River as we tour the Gem City from a different view. Evening is the perfect time to sit back, relax, and watch the sunset over the Gem city! Enjoy paddling by the light of the setting sun and experience the urban landscape from Eastwood MetroPark to Riverscape River Run!
No paddling experience or equipment required. Kayak rental will be available or you are welcome to bring your own!
McCoy on Movies: The Dead Don’t Die
Jim Jarmusch brings art house to the zombie world with inspired(at times) but somewhat tedious The Dead Don’t Die
WATCH THE TRAILER(S) HERE:
But once local news reports start to talk about the possible effects of fracking throwing the earth off its axis, extended periods of daylight become a regular thing and … Oh yeah, people start getting murdered in the most grisly of ways, it seems as if only explanation can be made: The dead are now walking the earth … And they refuse to stay dead.
Likewise, while some may revel in his apparent message of consumerism, writer/director Jim Jarmusch’s 12th feature-length film does what he traditionally has been known to do: Explore, exploit and ultimately polarize. While some will revel in the various subtle subtext exploration of the zombie genre and the roles actors play within them before suffering their ultimate fates, plenty will simply the see the film as a lot of waiting around for something to happen with a few funny moments … That ultimately ends in the same place as a majority of zombie movies but in less entertaining fashion. Yes, there will be genuinely funny moments … Coupled with a LOT of “seen this before” and “yeah, I get it but … meh” moments.
At 118 minutes in length, one could make a strong argument that cutting at least 20 of them would immensely help the film’s pacing and storytelling to make sure the audience’s enthusiasm for the story doesn’t fade. Then again, that’s not Jarmusch’s style; it’s a take the good with the bland or leave it approach. When it works, it works well to produce laughter and an appreciation for what he is trying to do; at worst, it’s just another zombie movie relying on its actors’ talents to compensate for a lack of storytelling and/or ambitious storytelling that falls short of the mark it aspires to hit. Again, this is Jarmusch’s style, so you’ll either find The Dead Don’t Die to be exactly what the zombie genre has been missing or at the very least appreciate it for what it is … Or absolutely be bored by it as much many Walking Dead fans have been with the show’s latter seasons (or that less inspired Fear the Walking Dead spinoff).
And while The Dead Don’t Die, it certainly seems like this film is ready for the genre to do so – and it’s willing to do its part to make sure that happens sooner than later.
Local Breweries Medal at Ohio Craft Brewers Cup
The Ohio Craft Brewers Cup is an annual competition showcasing the best craft beers in Ohio that took place at the Dayton Beer Company June 10th – 12th. Breweries of all types and sizes entered their beers in up to 10 categories. A panel of judges consisting of Ohio’s professional brewers award bronze, silver and gold medals to the three highest quality beers in each of the twenty-nine categories.
Local Gold Medal Winners included:
Brown/Dark Ale: EUDORA MOTHER FUGGLE
Herb/Spice/Pepper Beer: DAYTON BEER CO JALAPENO FACE
Silver Medals Winners:
Stout: FIFTH STREET JOJOS
Bronze Medal Winners:
German Style Ale: FIFTH STREET LUDWIG
Stout: DAYTON BEER CO DEEP SEA DIVING
Wheat Beer: MOTHER STEWARTS WITBIER
RiverScape Rents Kayaks & Paddleboards
Five Rivers MetroParks will add to its offerings at RiverScape Rentals this weekend when it opens a new paddlesport rental option at RiverScape MetroPark.
Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals begin this Saturday, June 15, and will be held on select dates throughout the summer. This pilot program is being offered in partnership with Whitewater Warehouse and is supported by the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation.
Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals will be offered on the following dates:
June
- Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July
- Friday, July 5, from 4 to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (during the Dayton Celtic Festival)
- Sunday, July 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (during the Dayton Celtic Festival)
August
- Friday, Aug. 2, from 4 to 8 p.m. (during Five Rivers MetroParks’ Pickin’ in the Park)
- Saturday, Aug. 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (during the GermanFest Picnic)
- Saturday, Aug. 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rental sales end one hour before closing times. Inflatable solo and tandem kayaks and inflatable stand-up paddleboards will be available for $15 per hour, per person.
Visitors will receive at least one full hour of paddling in the Great Miami River. They can paddle in the river area from RiverScape MetroPark to Deeds Point MetroPark. If they choose, visitors also can paddle through the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights and theRiverScape River Run whitewater feature.
“The new paddlesport rentals are targeted at beginner and first-time paddlers, and the inflatable vessels are designed for those new to paddling to have a fun, successful experience,” said Sam Davis, Five Rivers MetroParks regional manager of business operations. “The rentals will help introduce people to an outdoor recreation activity that helps them enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle and connect with nature — right in the heart of downtown Dayton at RiverScape MetroPark.”
Whitewater Warehouse will provide visitors with brief instruction prior to entering the water, which will include a safety tutorial. Whitewater Warehouse staff also will help visitors get into their vessels and will be in the river to help guide those who paddle through the RiverScape River Run whitewater feature.
All visitors will be required to wear a properly fitted lifejacket, and those who paddle through RiverScape RiverRun will be required to wear helmets. Both will be included with the rental, along with other safety equipment.
Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River, but visitors should come prepared to get wet.
“The Dayton region is home to many great places to enjoy paddling, and this new RiverScape Rentals option will allow more people in our community to experience this outdoor activity,” RiverScape MetroPark Manager Meredith Adamisin said. “For a minimal investment in an environment designed for success, people can give paddlesports a try and enjoy the unique regional amenities of RiverScape MetroPark, such as the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights and RiverScape RiverRun.”
“The paddlesport rentals also will show people how easy it is to paddle whitewater right here in downtown Dayton,” Adamisin added. “We hope visitors will go on to explore other paddling programs and opportunities with Five Rivers MetroParks.”
Visitors must be at least 8 years old and weigh at least 50 pounds to participate. Children ages 8 to 13 must paddle with an adult in a tandem kayak. More information about age and weight requirements, along with other details, is available at metroparks.org/rentals.
The paddlesport rentals join RiverScape Rentals’ existing bike and child accessory rentals.
Corner Kitchen 6 course Argentinian Wine Dinner
MENU
1st Course
Ceviche de Taxo
sea scallop ceviche | yellow tomato | passion fruit | plantain crisp
Bodega Catena Zapata, Chardonnay, 2016
2nd Course
Choripan
Argentine sausage | baguette | chimichurri | pickled eggplant
Bodega Catena Zapata, Malbec, 2016
3rd Course
Noquis de Espinacas con Hongos
spinach gnocchi | sofrito roasted mushrooms | beet greens
Bodega Catena Zapata, San Carlos Cabernet Franc, 2016
4th Course
Mollejas Asadas con Humitas
roasted sweetbreads | stewed lentils | corn pudding
Bodega Catena Zapata, Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013
5th Course
Carne Asada con Carbonada Criolla
Argentine beef stew | corn | butternut squash | grilled strip loin | chimichurri
Bodega Catena Zapata, Catena Alta Malbec, 2015
Dessert
Alfajores
Dulce de leche shortbread cookies
Dayton at Work and Play: Gerstner & Sons
Gerstner & Sons, at 20 Gerstner Way in Dayton’s Five Points neighborhood, is one of the most interesting factories I’ve visited. The famous Gerstner tool chests have been made there since 1913. Their customer list includes the Wright Brothers.
You can tour this factory today from 9am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm during the annual Gerstner & Sons Warehouse sale.
Browse this historic Dayton factory and save on ALL Gerstner products during this once-a-year event! Choose from their most popular products, including first-class and factory-second pieces, with savings up to 50% off.
Save up to 75% or more on damaged or unfinished products—while supplies last! Gerstner stockpiles items all year long to sell for this event. These are only offered on-site at the Annual Warehouse Sale.
Gerstner Chests make great Father’s Day gifts or bring dad and let him shop.
Free Doritos Locos Taco Today!
The Golden State Warriors may have lost the NBA Finals, but their Game 2 win in Toronto means everyone wins a free Doritos Locos Taco. Just show up today at Taco Bell today from 2-6 p.m thanks to the “Steal a Game, Steal a Taco” promotion you’ll get one free taco, no purchase necessary.
Of course, you may want to give yourself enough time before heading over in case there’s a long line. The deal is sadly not available via delivery services.
The nationwide taco party is the result of Taco Bell’s annual “Steal a Game, Steal a Taco” promotion, which is now in its fourth year. The deal was officially triggered when the Warriors beat the Raptors 109-104 in Toronto in Game 2 of the championship on June 2. In the lead up to the game, Taco Bell promised free Doritos Locos for everyone in America — and, for the first, Canada — in the event that the away team wins — or “steals” — a game on the home team’s court.