Please join Chef Dana Downs, Adam Shobert and Kara York for a fantastic evening of Italian wine and food! The cost is $145 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity, and $90 excluding wine. Please call 937-222-3100 to make your reservation today! Cheers!
Archives for October 2019
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Ensemble Heinavanker from Estonia Plays Dayton
Just 4,450 miles away, the tiny Northern European nation of Estonia is known for its passion for song. Ensemble Heinavanker will share that passion on an American tour that includes Dayton as well as New York’s famed Metropolitan Museum’s Cloisters. Rooted in liturgical chant and Renaissance polyphony, their repertoire ranges from Estonian folk hymns to sacred contemporary work by fellow Estonian Arvo Part.
‘A New Brain’ Review – Dare to Defy Productions – Pain and Glory
In the opening minutes of William Finn and James Lapine’s 1998 musical A New Brain, fledgling composer Gordon Michael Schwinn suddenly realizes something is wrong with his body, specifically his head. He is ultimately diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a troubling predicament requiring a craniotomy, but his fascinating journey from overwhelming fear to contented recovery provides many quirky, riveting and tender pleasures as terrifically envisioned by Dare to Defy Productions at the PNC Arts Annex.
Skillfully directed by Philip Drennen and based on Finn’s battle with AVM, “A New Brain” thrives on the importance of connection and relationships as Gordon (outstandingly heartfelt and understated Bobby Mitchum) fights for his life while consumed with professional and personal strife. His severe bout of writer’s block doesn’t abandon him in the hospital, impairing obligations to his friend/co-worker Rhoda (playfully stern Danielle Ruddy) as well as his demanding boss/children’s TV show host Mr. Bungee (comical, sprightly and haunting Brandon Leatherland). At the same traumatic rate, he is bombarded by his fussy mother Mimi (fittingly overbearing Lindsay Sherman, admirably disguising her youth) and conflicted about the depths of his love for boyfriend Roger (handsome tenor Brent Hoggatt in full swoon mode). Rhoda, Mr. Bungee, Mimi, and Roger take precedence, but Finn and co-librettist Lapine smartly expands the engaging narrative to include the enthusiastic, concerned hospital staff (exuberant Zach King as Dr. Jafar Berensteiner, sterling soprano Abby Hoggatt as thin nurse Nancy, charming John Woll in a delectable breakthrough portrayal of nice nurse Richard, and kindly Garrett Young as Minister) and a mysterious, no-nonsense, entrepreneurial Homeless Lady (overly presentational but vocally beguiling Vanae Stevee Pate) who primarily interacts with Gordon and Roger but is still a nifty part of the whole.
Reality and fantasy enjoyably collide throughout, allowing Drennen to remarkably pull out the stops with a rarity known as good old-fashioned musical staging. In Gordo’s Law of Genetics, a funny look at Gordon’s family medical history, he offers an homage to A Chorus Line as the delightful cast joins forces to sing amazing vocal arrangements courtesy of Jason Robert Brown (Songs for a New World, Parade, The Bridges of Madison County). Immediately afterward, he marvelously conceives And They’re Off, a compelling number detailing Gordon’s unhealthy relationship with his abusive, deadbeat, horse gambling-addicted father. Heightened by fantastic, volatile chemistry between
Sherman and King, the scene essentially morphs into a full-throttle mini-musical. Other knockouts, accented by Ara Beal’s expert lighting design, include Whenever I Dream (featuring Mitchum and Ruddy’s homage to Chicago) and The Music Still Plays On (beautifully sung by Sherman with a breathtaking, torch song-esque poignance recalling Losing My Mind from the equally surreal Loveland sequence in Follies).
Granted, not every number in Finn’s score, firmly in the hands of music director Norman Moxley II’s seven-piece orchestra, is a home run. In fact, The Homeless Lady’s Revenge and Mimi’s emotional breakdown Throw it Out are lifted from true accounts, but feel thematically superfluous and stalling. Regardless, Drennen, who impressively staged the challenging Violet last season for Dare to Defy, has an incredible knack for storytelling. Once again, he instills his savvy, lyric-conscious expertise among his cast, even in the smallest moments (Hoggatt, conveying complete serenity, sincerely delivers one of the most gorgeously introspective renditions of I’d Rather Be Sailing I have heard).
A New Brain, one of the best productions in Dare to Defy history, is an inspiring testament to the beauty of second chances, the power of perseverance, the joy of artistic rejuvenation, the support of family and friends, and the enduring gift of time. Even when your very existence hangs in the balance, don’t give in. Life is worth fighting for. Hold fast to the promise of spring.
A New Brain concludes today at 2 and 8 p.m. in the PNC Arts Annex, 46 W. Second St., Dayton. The show is performed in 100 minutes without an intermission. Tickets are $18-$30. For tickets or more information, call Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630 or visit ticketcenterstage.com.
Ghost N Goblin 5k This Tuesday
The Dayton Ghost ‘n Goblin 5k is the best & biggest Halloween-themed road race in town. The Ghost ‘n Goblin 5k features a great post-race party with a DJ, refreshments including Domino’s Pizza, and entertainment. All runners receive a t moisture wicking hooded sweatshirt.
Ballet 5:8 presents “Butterfly”
Ballet 5:8 returns to Dayton with a program of one-act works featuring Butterfly. Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager’s newest work recreates the gripping scenes of the WWII Terezin ghetto, where residents created masterful works of art in defiance of their oppressors. The performance will also feature Slager’s Meditations, inspired by C.S. Lewis’ essay Meditations in a Toolshed, and Slager’s playful Brothers & Sisters exploring the beauty and contrast of men and women.
St. Anne the Tart Hosts Baking Competition
St. Anne The Tart is hosting the first Autumn Tart Baking Contest! Enter your sweet or savory autumn tart for a chance to win prizes & bragging rights. Or just join to taste delicious fall inspired goodness. 100% of proceeds will be donated to House of Bread, which serves hot, nutritious, lunchtime meals to anyone in need, 365 days a year.
Details:
The contest will begin at 1pm on Saturday, October 26 at St. Anne the Tart in downtown Dayton, Ohio. All proceeds from the event will be donated to House of Bread, a nonprofit that serves a hot lunchtime meal to anyone in need, 365 days a year.
Guest judging (which will determine top three finalists) will take place from 1-1:30pm with final professional judging taking place from 1:30-2pm, followed by an award ceremony and plenty of tart eating!
There are three ways to participate!
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Tart Baker:
You must bring two identical tarts (of the same design). One tart will be reserved for the official tasting and the other will be shared by event attendees. Tart drop offs no later than 12:30 on the day of judging.
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Guest Judge:
Guests can reserve a ticket in advance for $10 to become a guest judge! Only 10 spots are available for guest judging. Judging starts at 1pm.
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Attendee:
Come join in the fun and sample some great autumn tarts! You will be able to vote for your favorite to contribute to the People’s Choice category. Winners of this will be announced between 2:30-3pm.
How To Enter:
You can register for the contest here. Entrants are required to register by Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 11:59PM and must bring two identical tarts. Judges will begin scoring at 1pm and will score each tart based on the following categories: flavor, crust, filling, overall presentation and creativity. Tarts will be assigned a number and presented anonymously.
Note – All entrants must arrive with their two tarts between noon-12:30 in order to qualify for 1pm judging. If you plan to stay through judging and the awards, then you can take your dishes home and don’t need to use a disposable dish.
Categories
Best Autumn Tart: Either sweet or savory
Youth Contest: Exclusively for tart entrants age 13 and under.
People’s Choice: Get your fan club together, because each event attendee has the chance to vote for their favorite tart.
FAQ’s
Can I submit more than one tart?
Yes! You can definitely submit more than one tart. However, if you do so, each tart needs to be registered separately. So if you plan to participate in two categories, then you will be asked to pay two registration fees (one for each type of tart).
Where is the event located?
The event location is St. Anne the Tart, 1500 E. Fifth Street Dayton, Ohio
Push Play For Masquarage
Masquarage is Equitas Health’s Dayton signature event raises critical funds for the community-based healthcare system’s life-saving work. Known for it’s over the top costumes and decor that coordinate with each years theme. Over the years Masquerage has been an intergalactic adventure, a glam rock odyssey, demons and angels, a circus and so much more!
This year it’s Push Play– a night of gaming, everything from cards, board games to cosplay and video games. While costumes aren’t required most folks do dress up. No matter what the theme is somethings are a constant at this decadent fundraiser- The Rubi Girls entertain, it’s great people watching, the confetti falls at midnight and masks are required!
Since Masquerage’s inception in 2002, this event has helped raise awareness and now more than $1,500,000. Masquerage is one of the must-be-seen-at events in Dayton, bringing hundreds of people together for a magnificent evening to raise awareness and critical funds for HIV/AIDS medical care, treatment, and prevention, a variety of other health services like primary care, behavioral health counseling, and dental care—one of the highest unmet needs for those living with HIV.
WHEN: Saturday, October 19, 2019 | 8:00 PM
WHERE: The 804 Building | 804 E. Monument Ave. Dayton, Ohio 45402
Tickets can be bought online:
$65 general admission – includes non-stop dancing, appetizers and so much more….
$150 Red Ribbon Lounge – exclusive admission to the VIP lounge, all of your drinks for the night and a goodie filled swag bag to take home!
Franco’s 43rd Anniversary Dinner
We invite you to join us for a 4 course wine dinner to celebrate our 43rd anniversary!
Healthy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe
Hey foodies !! Jessie is here from Food Adventures to share her favorite fall “go to ” smoothie.
This one is an anti-inflammatory and is easy to put together !
It is called the
“PUMPKIN PIE GREEN SMOOTHIE”
Ingredients:
1 cup organic pumpkin puree
3 Medjool dates
1 tablespoon organic almond butter
2 tablespoons organic hemp hearts
1 teaspoon organic pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup filtered water
2 tablespoons organic chopped pecans or walnuts
1 cup organic spinach
1 cup ice
DIRECTIONS:
Always blend your ice, greens,and liquid FIRST…. then add other ingredients.
Enjoy!
Jessie Whitesell is a health and wellness coach and one of the Food Adventure Crew. Her expertise is in the Whole 30 lifestyle and using foods to heal the body. Check out her health and wellness Facebook page here.
McCoy on Movies: Zombieland: Double Tap
Original cast, director re-unite to bring fresh laughs to
zombie genre with Zombieland: Double Tap
WATCH THE TRAILER(S) HERE
So, when Wichita and Little Rock split unexpectedly, Columbus and Tallahassee end eventually hitting the road as well – only to end up on a journey that will meet a less-than-intellectual bubbly girl named Madison (Zoey Deutsch), a guitar-playing pacifist named Berkley (Avan Jogia) and some more colorful characters that are going to make life in an era of zombies – many of which are evolving into new forms – quite interesting … If they survive.
Double Tap does everything the original does with enhancements for round two: Have plenty of zinging jokes (Harrelson is almost like Samuel L. Jackson’s bald Caucasian brother both sarcasm and language wise), plenty of surprises (just wait till you see what they do with two characters … Also stay through the credits), character development/evolution and a general sense of fun while crafting a story that flows as it should in a completely absurd world. Whereas the public may be suffering zombie fatigue these days (we KNOW who to blame for that), Double Tap adds a bit of refreshing by focusing on its comedic elements without the characters themselves being silly. That allows the characters to be relatable, interesting and entertaining.
Of course, re-teaming the original cast with their original director in Ruben Fleischer helps to deliver the perfect mix of zany comedy with well-paced, reasonable action sequences to help the story progress. Double Tap is geared towards keeping the original film’s fans happy, but opens itself up to new fans with its irreverence. It’s bawdy, rowdy but balanced with its own unique (dare-I-say sweet?) qualities to deliver laughs from the literal opening title card to the credits.
You’d have to be a zombie not to like it.
Haunted Dayton Eateries
Halloween is around the corner and it is time for a scare. This week’s article is a bit spooky. It is food related, but a little spicier and creepier than most of our Food Adventure articles. This week we tell you about some of the eateries in Dayton that are thought to have supernatural visitors. These are Dayton’s haunted food spots.
***Food Adventures does not condone or disclaim any of the rumors you are about to read***
This is not for the squeamish, enter at your own risk.
HERE’S THE SKINNY on the
MIAMI VALLEY’S HAUNTED FOOD ADVENTURES
THE GHOSTS OF THE GOLDEN LAMB:
Ten presidents, have stayed at the Golden Lamb Inn, in Lebanon. In operation since 1803, this beautiful hotel and restaurant had its share of famous patrons. Harriet Beecher Stowe and Mark Twain are among its former guests. Rumor has it that the room Harriet Beecher Stowe stayed in, is now a room is full of paranormal activity. Also, on the fourth floor, you can view a children’s room that used to belong to Sarah Stubbs, the daughter of a former owner. Guests, and staff say that Sarah’s is still in the room. Her spirit likes to play tricks, such as leaving all the pictures on the walls tilted awkwardly. Sarah’s ghost, wearing a white nightgown, has been seen by many guests. This poltergeist is said to materialize at night to play with her toys. Workers also confirm that three guests have died in the inn, and their spirits never left. Former congressman Clement L. Vallandigham shot himself by accident in 1851 on the second floor, and his shadow has been seen pacing in his room. The ghost of Ohio Supreme Court Justice Charles Sherman has also been seen. He died at the Golden Lamb in the 1830’s.
(Editors Note: There will be a Ghostly Stories Dinner on October 19 @ 5:30 pm for $45 at Golden Lamb)
CHRISTIAN STELLER, and the ORIGINAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS:
In 1899, local shoe cobbler Christian Stellar, who was 73 was living with his wife at their daughter’s home. As they approached 80 years old, the caretaking of them both had taken its toll and had become too much for their single mother daughter to handle. She asked her sister for help, by taking in one of the parents. It was agreed by the sisters, this was the only way to properly care for them both. They had to separate the couple, one at each daughter’s home. When they broke the news to Christian and his wife Augusta, the Dayton residents were distraught. Christian left his dwelling that was located on part of the grounds of what is now Miami Valley Hospital. The German immigrant walked across the street to take a walk
at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, miserable at the news he had learned. Unbeknownst to his family, he had hidden a handful of pellets in his pocket of shoe shining material. Although useful, Christian knew, these pellets were highly poisonous. As he entered the fairgrounds he swallowed an entire handful of the lethal acid. As a frantic relatives searched for the elderly man, his young grandson found him collapsed in the stadium area. It was too late, the old man had succumbed to the poison. His funeral was on his wife’s 80th birthday. Although he was buried in Woodland Cemetery, his spirit is said to haunt the concession area and the round house of the former Montgomery Fairgrounds on South Main Street. People have heard moaning and and agonizing elderly voice crying out for his wife Augusta and asking “why, why?” There are also unexplained sounds of footsteps and shadows of a man in those areas as well. Is this the ghost of Christian Steller, spending eternity mourning his wife?
GHOST at THE FLORENTINE RESTAURANT in GERMANTOWN :
This is the second oldest restaurant/hotel in Ohio. Built in 1816 this is believed to be another absolutely haunted spot on our trail. Staff and diners have experienced an eerie presence on the third floor. The kind of strange feeling that makes you feel a cold wind or the hairs on your neck stand on end. The mezzanine is haunted by a poltergeist that causes the chandeliers to swing to and fro. There are lots of unexplained creaks and noises. It is unknown whose ghost or what spirits are haunting this place.
THE TRAGIC DEATH OF GEORGE SAETTEL:
It was a Tuesday during the great 1913 Dayton flood. At the corner Main & Vine St., there was a small grocery store called Saettel’s. The owner was Ollie Sattael who decided as flood waters swept by his store, that he would load merchandise up to the second floor with some neighbor help. As he took the neighbor home by boat an explosion happened at the store, Ollie’s father, 75 year old George Saettel was propelled into the deep water, but landed on a roof. The roof turned out to be a poor raft. Many witnessed his death. They recall him floating on the roof and slowly it sank. He was helpless as the current took hold of him. George Saettel was being whisked away down Main Street by the flood waters. He turned his head, and looked backed at his family and friends. Their eyes met as he disappeared underwater into a huge whirpool. After that his ghost was said to haunt the grocery store. Nothing like a little spirit to help you pick out your groceries. You can visit his grave at Calvary Cemetery at your own risk….
THE HAUNTING OF “THE AMBER ROSE RESTAURANT:”
The building was built in 1912 by Sigmunt Ksiezopolski and was a general store through the 1980’s. In 1989 Elinor Sluzas bought the building and opened The Amber Rose a year later. The menu was her own Lithuanian recipes, and her twists on Eastern European favorites. In 1998, owner Joe Castellano bought the restaurant, and still uses Elinor’s recipes. This is when the hauntings turned into full gear. The daughter of the original owner of the building is said to haunt the main level and upstairs of Amber Rose. Her name is Genevieve Ksiezopolski, and is also known as “Chickie.” One of the restaurant cooks claimed to have seen the ghostly spirit of Genevieve aka “Chickie” while cooking one night. He says the full apparition was in front of him, in a ruffled dress. She walked into,then out of the room. Now comes the unexplainable part…. There are security cameras throughout the restaurant including the kitchen. When the management heard the cook’s story, they decided to pull up the surveillance tape. What they saw was a small, bright, white orb enter, circle and leave the room at the same exact time the cook said he saw the ghost. Eerie.. Is it proof of a ghost, or just a coincidence? Long time managing
server Aimee has witnessed glasses flying off the shelves. Owner Joe Castellano has seen lights and fans turned on in the upstairs office, after he had turned them off. For the last few years Food Adventures hosts a Haunted Dinner in October at The Amber Rose. Since then, paranormal investigation team “Parasense,” has recorded voices of alleged ghosts, collected kinect evidence and taken photos of unexplained phenomena. They have discovered more ghosts including a child named “Ruby.” There was even an instance during ghost hunting one night, where Food Adventures asked the spirit “Who was President when you were born?” Only to hear a smack on the floor, the flashlight shown a dropped money clip with the face of Ulysses S. Grant on a 50 dollar bill showing heads up.
THE SUNRISE CAFE POLTERGEISTS in YELLOW SPRINGS:
The Sunrise Cafe, has reported many unexplained occurrences. They have had patrons sitting in their dining room, only to disappear, like they were ghosts. Employees have all said the same thing a day or two after they starting working. They literally see people in the restaurant who aren’t there. Often, employees will see people walk past them only to turn around and find no one in the restaurant. There have been shadows on the walls that follow employees. Also, the typical glass breaking or dishes thrown from counter top has been witnessed. Other unexplained haunts include hearing the front door’s bell ring. Several employees have seen the same old woman seated at table six along the right-hand wall, only to find her gone a moment later. In addition, playful poltergeist activity abounds. Managers have reported bread being inexplicably tossed and Tupperware flying off the shelves. Nothing is known as to who these ghosts are or what they want.
THE LEWISBERG SPIRIT NEAR THE ICE CREAM SHOP:
Near the “Cherry on Top Ice Cream Shoppe” on Commerce St. Some have experienced bizarre incidents. Residents have noticed their pet dogs growling at a non visible entity. Developed photos have shown red eyes in a dark room staring back. Others have reported glasses falling off a shelf and shattering. Some paranormal investigators have recorded voices of unexplained sounds. These sounds, thought to be made by ghosts are recorded on a special recorder and called EVP’s. EVP means Electronic Voice Phenomenon. These are sounds recorded at various frequencies and speeds, some audible by the human ear, others only able to be heard on these recordings captured at extreme frequencies.
THE SCARIEST WEDDING EVER in DAYTON, 1907:
This one is not so haunted, as it is heart-stopping. In the summer of 1907 Archibald Dickson and his fiancee Violet Minnish were picked for a contest to win a new bedroom furniture suite for their wedding. There was a catch. The wedding ceremony would take place in what now is Island Metro Park on Helena St., and it would take place inside a lions cage with 12 lions. The circus was to be in town. As the date and time arrived, the lion master and the minister entered the cage with the 12 lions. The harrowing experience happened in front of a huge crowd of 20,000 Dayton residents. The onlookers swarmed around the cage and even climbed trees to get a better view of the happenings. The lions growled as the groom stepped into the cage. The bride’s horse and buggy approached and she stepped into cage as well. The very dangerous circumstance lasted less than 20 minutes. There were a couple of terrifying moments when the
largest of the lions circled the wedding party and took a swat at the lion master. Besides that, the wedding went off without a hitch. Reception guests enjoyed a feast, and were happy the beasts did not feast this day.
THE APPARITIONS AT THE HAMMEL HOUSE INN in WAYNESVILLE:
This Bed and Breakfast has been declared one of the most haunted buildings in Waynesville. The haunted room to steer clear from is Room #004. There was a murder at the inn over 100 years ago. Today, shadows and apparition of the victim who was a young merchant have been seen here by many witnesses. The dining room of the inn is the other favorite place for this tortured spirit to appear. The ghost of a black cat has also been seen in the hotel hallways. Employees and guests
have reported being startled by various other apparitions in turn of the century clothing. Bottles and other items fall off shelves off on their own. Employees have reported coming back into the dining room to find glassware rearranged. Footsteps are heard and ghastly voices have been heard in the old inn as well.
GHOSTS IN “YE OLD TRAIL TAVERN” in YELLOW SPRINGS:
This is the oldest tavern in Ohio. Managers at “Ye Old Trail Tavern in Yellow Springs don’t use their upstairs area as customer or office space, because they feel it is haunted. A ghost is said to live there and vibe the area gives off is a sad, melancholy feeling. Owner Cathy Christian of Ye Old Trail Tavern has experienced incidents first hand. The back half of Ye Old Trail Tavern was the first house in Yellow Springs, and later it was used as a bakery. Philanthropist Francis Haffner lived there with his son. The young man had a bad reputation. The son wanted to be with a woman who was engaged to a man who was away fighting in the Civil War. So he bribed the local postmaster to withhold letters coming from the Civil War soldier to the woman. The plan worked and she ended up marrying Haffner’s son. But then the soldier came back and discovered the deal her husband made with the postmaster. This left the woman “Mrs Haffner,” distraught when she found out the truth. Her ghost is the one believed to haunt upstairs. The spirit is “very, very sad.” As visitors went upstairs, they would get uneasy feelings and goosebumps, As time went by, people
wouldn’t go up the stairs because it was such a feeling of dread and bad feelings. Two other female ghosts have been spotted within the Tavern, with identifiable hairstyles. One ghost wears her hair in a bun and is playful downstairs. The other wears her hair down and has a darker aura. Have you ever experienced eerie feelings in a room and your hair stood up on the back of your neck? The owners discovered a ghastly presence in 1986. They saw a light cord come unplugged and continually bang against the wall. Nothing was mentioned until an employee said he had seen the same thing. Owners took it a step further. In true Yellow Springs form, they hosted a psychic fair, and was told to tell the ghosts what she wanted them to know. A psychic relayed the message to the ghosts. The only feedback the psychic provided is that the ghost likes when she decorates for Christmas.
SNOW HILL COUNTRY CLUB in WILMINGTON:
Snow Hill Country Club is very haunted, and has been hosting ghost nights for the past 12 years. In fact, the place is so legendary, that it was featured on an episode of the Biography channel’s “My Ghost Story.” The country club and restaurant are located just outside of Wilmington, in New Vienna, Ohio at 11093 New Vienna Rd (Daytonians know this as State Route 73). This is one of the few haunted venues that offers an overnight stay. The spookiness of this place made us shiver, you have to have some guts to stay in this historic yet ominous place.. Guests are sometimes treated to dinner and are encouraged to look around and explore for themselves. A few notable unexplained “phenomenon” have been known to occur. Unexplained voices, photos believed to be of “supernatural” beings are some claims. A full service bar on the main level, and the warmer
months the golf course is busy. There are 6 guest rooms, and groups may make reservations to stay the night for about 120 bucks per room. Included in the stay is “ghost hunting” all night, if you have the guts to roam the halls late at night. Even golf may be arranged during good weather. Famous visitors have included Henry Ford and Eleanor Roosevelt. Snow Hill was built and owned by the Harris family in 1820. It was a popular Inn and tavern up through the 1900’s. One of the oldest running businesses in Ohio, the country club is said to be haunted by spirits of past owners, family members and past guests. Many stories abound from the 70’s and 80’s like a man whom believed he hit a pedestrian in the road, but no one was found. There are records of police and firefighters responding to alarms and seeing unexplained light and movements throughout the house. We had personal unexplained experiences. In some of our photos, circular orbs appeared, one very prominently. We were told that many ghost hunters believe
these are tell tale signs of “spirits” in the room. To be honest, we do not know what to think, other than the orbs were strange and not in photos taken of the same place seconds earlier. The prominent orb in the photo had a distinct outline and almost looked to have “veins” running through it. Odd indeed. Is it a spirit? You decide. Finally when we were in the storage area of the basement, the door next to us opened about an inch and then slammed quickly. He looked around the room at the handful of people near us and they had that “oh crap” look on their face. We opened the door and saw a dark empty hall with a staircase, there was nobody there. There was also a moment where we felt something grab our back pocket. During our 2nd visit to Snow Hill, one of our fellow guests took a photo of what appears to be an apparition in one of the bedrooms. Again, unexplained and just plain weird. We share it here. Employees tell stories of glasses shattering, chandeliers swinging violently, and various apparition sightings. An 1880’s portrait photo of an man was found in a cupboard, and when locked away, would keep appearing in various open areas of the country
club. One of the tour guests recognized the photo as her ancestor Thomas Wilson, a Civil War vet. It was found out that he was a former owner of the country club, purchasing it at auction in 1898. Since being identified, his photo has ceased moving inexplicably. Finally a candlemaker tool levitated and slammed to the ground on a couple of occasions in front of various dinner party guests a few years back. The theory is that the ghost of the original owner, Mrs Harris, might not be keen on a “peasant tool” being allowed in her formal dining room as decor.
You survived the spooky tales. Now you know what places to be weary of.. Are there ghosts throughout Dayton’s restaurants? How do you explain moving glasses and unexplained voices? We hope this year you have a Happy Halloween and remember there could be some spirits lurking around in your future!
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GRAMMY award winning jazz comes to The Brightside Sunday October 20th!
The Brightside Music & Event Venue invites you to another intimate evening of world class jazz-funk-world music from 3x Grammy award winning guitarist Bob Lanzetti, of Snarky Puppy fame!
Bob Lanzetti is a Brooklyn, NY based professional guitarist, composer, producer, and educator. He has performed and recorded with many artists throughout the NYC area as well as played in over 40 countries with the three time Grammy Award Winning jazz/funk collective, Snarky Puppy: Best R&B Performance in 2014 (“Something” featuring Lalah Hathaway), and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album in 2016 and 2017 (“Sylva” with Metropole Orkest and “Culcha Vulcha”, respectively).
Bob Lanzetti’s group consists of a collective of old friends who have been playing together in a variety of settings for over a decade. The band is able to move as one, effortlessly changing styles as well as weaving between composition and improvisation. The group draws inspiration from many genres of music. In a given performance you can hear hints of Americana, jazz, avant-garde, rock, afro-beat, country, and free improvisation, sometimes all within the same tune. Currently the group consists of Jordan Perlson on drums (Adrian Belew, Banda Magda, Becca Stevens Band) and Matt Aronoff on bass (Banda Magda, Fred Hersch, Kenny Werner).
Bob released his debut record as a leader entitled, Whose Feet are These That are Walking, in fall of 2017 to positive reviews and has done a number of US tours in support of the album.
HOW TO GO?
Sunday October 20, 2019
at The Brightside Music & Event Venue – 905 E 3rd St
Doors 7pm. Show 8-10pm
Advance tickets $10 (https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4372687)
Day of show $15
All ages Welcome!
Dixon’s Violin is a mesmerizing performance you don’t want to miss!
Downtown’s newest indoor music venue, The Brightside, is dedicated to providing a true variety of quality music to Dayton’s audiences. This weekend proves that point! On Friday they host Dixon’s Violin, as seen on TED.com, at Electric Forest, at Burning Man, and across North America. This is a rare opportunity to see this mesmerizing music up-close-and-personal in their intimate listening room space!
The world’s premier visionary violinist, Dixon’s life mission is to inspire people – and he has done so across North America, including giving three TED talks/performances, performing for over ten years at Burning Man, plus radio, TV, and film appearances. A former technology leader and symphony violinist, Dixon walked away from a distinguished career to follow his dream full-time, and invented a whole new music genre. Dixon now improvises on a 5-string electric violin with a looping system he developed to create an all-live one-man symphony, guided by his remarkable personal story of life transformation.
Kicking off the show is Dance Furiously, a rock and roll orchestration of funk, electronica, jazz, pop & soul that blends together a compelling sound which tells the story of a thriving music community in Columbus, Ohio. The group emphasizes live improvisation & expression thru their live show and consistently opens up their songs and reinterprets them to make them sound uniquely new, each time.
HOW TO GO?
Friday October 18th
at The Brightside Music & Event Venue
905 E 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45402
7:00 PM Doors Open
8:00 PM Dance Furiously
9:00 PM Dixon’s Violin
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dixons-violin-at-hannahs-tickets-67059632165
$12 advance tickets / $15 day of show
All ages are welcome, children 12 and under are free!
Fox News Radio Host Brian Kilmeade Coming To Town
Brian Kilmeade co-hosts Fox’s morning show, Fox & Friends, and he hosts the Fox News Radio program The Brian Kilmeade Show. Kilmeade will be in town on Friday, November 1 at 7 pm at Cox Media Group headquarters to discuss his new book, SAM HOUSTON AND THE ALAMO AVENGERS. Reservations can be made on line at www.whio.com/Kilmeade via Eventbrite. The cost is $40 (plus $4.06 handling fee) and includes a copy of Brian’s new book.
Books&Co. will be at the event to sell additional copies of the Sam Houston book and Brian’s backlist titles. The book will not be available in bookstores until November 5. Cox Media Group has special permission from the publisher to have the book available before the official pub date. The Brian Kilmeade Show can be heard on WHIO-AM 1290 & FM 95.7 weekdays from 9 am-noon.
In his now-trademark style, Brian Kilmeade brings alive one of the most pivotal moments in American history, this time telling the heart-stopping story of America’s fight for Texas. While the story of the Alamo is familiar to most, few remember how Sam Houston led Texians after a crushing loss to a shocking victory that secured their freedom and paved the way for America’s growth.
In March 1836, the Mexican army led by General Santa Anna massacred more than two hundred Texians who had been trapped in a tiny adobe mission in San Antonio for thirteen days. American legends Jim Bowie and Davey Crockett died there, along with other Americans who had moved to Texas looking for a fresh start.
The defeat galvanized the surviving Texians. Under General Sam Houston, a maverick with a rocky past, the tiny army of settlers rallied–only to retreat time and time again. Having learned from the bloody battles that characterized his past, Houston knew it was poor strategy to aggressively retaliate. He held off until just one month after the massacre, when he and his army of underdog Texians soundly defeated Santa Anna’s troops in under eighteen minutes at the Battle of San Jacinto, and in doing so won the independence for which so many had died.
Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers recaptures this pivotal war that changed America forever, and sheds light on the tightrope all war heroes walk between courage and calculation. Thanks to Kilmeade’s storytelling, a new generation of readers will remember the Alamo–and recognize the lesser-known heroes who snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.
Mystery, Mayhem & Murder Beer Dinner
It’s the spookiest time of the year when the sun sets a little earlier, the wind rustles the dying leaves, and there’s a definite chill in the air…
With Halloween fast approaching, the nights are getting a tad bit spookier and if you’re someone who likes to spend these eerie autumn evenings with spooky tales, you’ll definitely want to check out the Mystery, Murder, and Mayhem Beer Dinner at Mudlick Tap House. Angie Hoschouer of Woodland Cemetery will tell the tales and Johnny Clift of Jackie O’s Brewery will share some ales for a specially designed four-course beer dinner paired with some of Jackie O’s Brewery’s finest brews. Throughout the evening, you will be treated to tales of the residents of Dayton’s Woodland Cemetery and their untimely deaths, hauntings, and spooky happenings!
6:00-6:30 pm Welcome pint of Jackie O’s Mystic Mama and Social
1st Course: Sea Foam New England Hazy IPA paired with a house-made Yukon and chive gnocchi with rich tomato sauce
2nd Course: Perpetum Berliner Weiss paired with Jerk spiced short rib with passionfruit glaze and sesame seed
3rd Course: Who Cooks for You Hazy Pale Ale paired with lemongrass and pomegranate rice with chargrilled herb marinated chicken
4th Course: Dark Apparition Russian Imperial Stout paired with a cherry-chocolate stout cake with mirror glaze and a scoop of Madisano’s vanilla bean gelato
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 6:00 PM — 9:30 PM
MUDLICK TAP HOUSE
135 E 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402