What a great way to have fun over the Thanksgiving Weekend with family and friends!
Running and walking in the beautiful Eastwood MetroPark in Dayton, Ohio.
The races kick off with the Kids Fun Run at 8:50 am followed by the 5k and 10k starting at 9:00 am.
Archives for November 2019
Carvers Holiday Wine Show
On Sat, December 7th from 1-4pm Carvers will host an Incredible Afternoon of Fine Wine and Food to benefit the United State Marines Toys for Tots Toy Drive. Advance tickets are required.
Featuring Wines from Heidelberg Distributing
Wente Vineyards, Chalk Hill, Louis Latour, Chateau Thienot
J. Vineyards, Two Hands, Orin Swift, Roth, Chimney Rock, Signarello
You are invited to taste special selections from the Heidelberg Distributing Co.
Enjoy great wine selected by Josh Dotson and food prepared by Chef Daniel Gallagher
How to support Toys For Tots:
Raffle for a trip to California Wine Country!
Flight for 2, An Overnight at Wente Vineyards, Dinner & Tour at Wente Vineyards
$5 a ticket 5 for $20 – All Proceeds to the Marines
Marines will be collecting New Unwrapped Toys
The Christmas Wall of Wine!
$10 a bottle – All Proceeds to the Marines
10% of Sales will also be donated.
Live Music in the Lounge with The Wallens
Raffle will include select wine & memorabilia as well as Carvers Gift Certificates!
Business casual attire is requested
For Questions
Please Contact Josh Dotson 937-433-7099
Limited Space Available. Reservations Required
‘Still Alice’ Review – Young at Heart Players – The Farewell
Linguistics professor Alice Howland’s life-altering battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease grips with heartbreaking poignancy in Christine Mary Dunford’s 2013 drama Still Alice, excellently presented in its regional premiere courtesy of Young at Heart Players at the Dayton Playhouse.
Based on Lisa Genova’s 2007 novel and notably filmed in 2014 featuring Julianne Moore’s Academy Award-winning performance, Still Alice chronicles the complexities, shock, misunderstanding, and frustration that arises within the Howland family as Alice navigates her journey. As she undergoes a three-year race against time, an imperative component at the root of Annie Pesch’s expert direction, her supportive husband John as well as her two children Thomas and Lydia ultimately come to terms with her farewell. And in a surprisingly refreshing and theatrically fulfilling departure from the film, Alice is joined at nearly every moment by Herself, a character conveying her crucial inner thoughts.
In one of her finest performances, Cassandra Engber, frequently seen over the years with Dayton Theatre Guild, marvelously embodies Alice’s tear-jerking duality, an independent, vibrant intellectual celebrated around the world slowly evaporating into fragments of what she once was. With compellingly believable intent, avoiding melodrama or histrionics, Engber absolutely pulls the audience into the character’s confused angst. Certain situations find Alice inadvertently heading to the office in her pajamas, forgetting a family recipe and failing to recognize her daughter, but she remains a genuine beacon of warmth, love and resilience nonetheless. It’s a delicate balance, but Engber pulls it off splendidly, especially as emotions run high and stakes are raised as the disease takes hold. And as the disease progresses, Pesch and Logan Dabney’s efficient set strikingly disappears bit by bit, heightening the play’s riveting subtext to profound effect.
Additionally, Rachel Oprea is equally impactful and potent as Herself, attempting to make sense of Alice’s new way of living. Engber and Oprea’s terrific chemistry is key to the inherent compatibility unfolding in their insightful scenes, which is particularly notable regarding Oprea, astutely understanding the necessity of allowing Engber to take precedence in their interactions. Steve Strawser, in perhaps his most dynamic, emotional performance, is a relatable source of strength as John, trying to maintain his busy career while taking on the challenging role of chief caregiver at home and at doctor’s appointments. Brandon Shockney and Chelsey Hall are also winning as Thomas and Lydia, whose valiant attempts at caregiving are not effectively aligned with their present paths of fatherhood and a life in the theatre, respectively. Cher Collins (Dr. Tamara/Beth) and Shawn Hooks (Dr. Davis/Dan) complete the cast in very grounded, credibly concerned portrayals. In fact, Hooks is at the center of one of the play’s best scenes which finds Alice and John contemplating advance treatment following a series of memory questions.
“I miss myself,” Alice says. “My used to be self.” Without a doubt, this meaningful play, fittingly offered just in time for the holidays as the pleasures of family and memories become priorities, is an invitation encouraging and inspiring us all to simply embrace life to the fullest each and every day.
Still Alice continues through Dec. 1 at the Dayton Playhouse, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The play is performed in 100 minutes without intermission. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 seniors and students (open seating). Call (937) 654-0400 to make a reservation. For more information, visit youngatheartplayers.com.
In addition, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Miami Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Thanksgiving Tips for Foodies!
It’s turkey time again, so listen up foodies and party hosts. We have some last minute tips and tricks for all Dayton area foodies out there !
We have some fun ideas for you to consider this year to make your Thanksgiving the best possible Food Adventure.
Now for the feather ruffling and gobbleteegok…
THANKSGIVING TIPS:
—A fresh turkey should be cooked in 1 to 2 days. Frozen turkeys defrost in the fridge in 2-3 days. If you need to thaw it faster, submerge it in cold water for 30 minutes per pound until defrosted.
—When baking a turkey, allow 15 minutes per pound to cook, or 4 minutes per pound if you deep fry
—Use coiled up aluminum foil under the turkey if you don’t have a rack for your roasting pan.
—Your turkey is done when the inner thigh meat reaches a temperature of 165 degrees.
—DON’T carve your turkey right when it comes out of the oven, let it rest 30 minutes before you carve it.
—Make mashed potatoes in the morning and keep in crock pot set to “warm”. Right before serving, toss in some butter and stir! Also, add cream cheese and roasted garlic to your potatoes!
—Side dishes that are served at room temp and can be done ahead of time. This leaves valuable oven/stove top space.
—Get kids involved by having them press butter into cookie cutter shapes to be served on plates. It brings a fun look to the table.
—Have young kids? Spell out your expectations for their behavior and bring them a compact activity like coloring or mazes. This will help your kids stay still at the adult or kids table. Let them play outside, supervised to burn off energy. If the kid acts up. calmly remove them from the room and discipline them as not to disrupt others meal.
THANKSGIVING TRICKS:
—Have a tight budget? Get a whole chicken instead of a turkey and save some money.
—To get fluffy mashed potatoes, some people add baking soda !
—Avoid a soggy pecan pie crust by layering the bottom of the crust with a some pecans.
—Did you overcook your turkey? Place sliced turkey into a pan and cook 10 minutes at 300 degrees in an inch of broth, serve on the tray. No one will know it was dry.
—Time constraint? Put store prepared food in a tupperware container and bring it. Oh you naughty thing!
—Glazing your turkey in the last 15 minutes of with Balsamic Vinaigrette gives a crispy skin on your turkey and amazing color.
—Hollow out a pumpkin for a serving bowl or an ice bucket for wine!
The holiday is once a year so enjoy yourself… but for those who don’t want to over indulge, here are some tips:
HEALTHY TIPS:
—Instead of serving cans of soft drink, offer fruit infused pitchers of water. This will reduce the amount of empty calories your family is absorbing, while hydrating your relatives.
—For a guilt free day of eating, sign up for the Turkey Trot at Welcome Stadium at 8:45am Thanksgiving morning, and that piece of pie wont feel so bad. They have a 5k or Half Marathon for you freaks.
—Have some fall apples available on the dessert table as an option to pie.
—Switch Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Sweet Potatoes instead of regular potatoes to save on calories
—Use the leftover Turkey Bones and the neck. Boil and simmer them to make a gelatinous Bone Broth with benefits for your digestive system or future soups.
—Feel free to indulge in proteins and animal fats, the sweets and processed foods is where weight gains happen
—Eat before the party to ensure you don’t arrive hungry and overeat.
—Pumpkin pie has fewer calories than most pies and if you don’t eat the crust, you aren’t doing so badly.
—Try serving grilled marinated asparagus and portabellas with a creamy buttermilk dip with lots of raw veggies too. Marinate the asparagus and portabellas in
orange juice, olive oil and garlic. Let sit over night in zip lock bags. Grill in the morning (season with salt of course). Serve with Belgium endive leaves, carrots, celery.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Nutter Center
News from The Neon
In the past few days, we’ve made some big decisions as to our plans for the next several weeks. Some of our upcoming films have local connections, some are certain to be best picture contenders, and many are full of stars we love to see on screen. One thing is clear about each – it’s Oscar season!
Thanksgiving Weekend features Rock’n’Roll Reunions at The Brightside
Thanksgiving weekend is a time to reunite with friends and family, from far and wide. It holds true for musicians too! This weekend, some very special reunions are happening at The Brightside over the holiday weekend.
On Wednesday November 27th, the weekend kicks off with a showcase that serves to reunite dozen of area’s finest psychedelic rock musicians and their fans for the ultimate Thanksgiving Jam! Dayton music lovers have been attending Werksgiving for years, so while The Werks are taking a break, lead guitarist Chris Houser has invited his friends for an epic line up featuring Subterranean, Kommunity Service (a super group featuring members from The Werks, Boogie Matrix, Subterranean & Arrows of Neon), and Oh Kee Pa performing a tribute to Phish. My advice? Wear comfy shoes and prepare to boogie!
This rockin’ weekend continues with a Black Friday Special on November 29th, which highlights an exclusive homecoming performance by Dayton native Charlie Tipton. He’s been working on his EP in Tennessee and is excited to perform this material with his hometown family! The night is topped off with high energy Blues Rock from Wolf Moon Revival! It’s going to be an incredible night of original Dayton music!
Bonus – both performances will have the Hunger Force Food Truck on site! Their specialty is comfort food, which is perfect for the holiday weekend. So come hungry for this special weekend of live music and reunions with old friends!
HOW TO GO?
- Wednesday, November 27, 2019
- The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)
$10 advance at SoundValleyDayton.com through Tuesday at midnight - $15 day of show price
- All ages welcome!
- Doors 7:30pm / Show 8:30pm.
- 8:30pm – Oh Kee Pa (a Celebration of Phish)
- 10pm – Kommunity Service
- 11:30pm – Subterranean (music over approx 1am)
- Friday, November 29, 2019
- The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)
$10 advance at SoundValleyDayton.com - All ages welcome!
- Doors 8pm / Show 9pm.
- 9pm Charlie Tipton Solo Set
- 10pm Charlie Tipton Band
- 11:45pm Wolf Moon Revival (music over approx 1:45am)
Both shows are also produced by Venus Child Productions.
Food Adventures Air Fryer Recipe: Chicken Parm Balls
Hey all you Miami Valley foodies!! The Food Adventure Crew is back at it with a last minute recipe for Thanksgiving. This time it is an Italian classic for all “youse guys”out there with air fryers!
Jackie recently got an air fryer and absolutely loves it. She felt compelled to share this easy and delicious recipe which is a perfect option for a unique Thanksgiving side, or a feature in an upcoming pasta meal you are planning.
This hungry Italian mom knows her parm, and now you will too!
Without further delay we present to you one of our favorites …
JACKIE’S CHICKEN PARM BALLS (The Air Fryer Edition)
INGREDIENTS: (makes about 10 Parm Balls)
1lb ground chicken
1 egg
1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parm/Romano
1 tsp of dried parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
Dash of red pepper flakes
2 cups Panko bread crumbs (for rolling)
1 tbs Olive oil
2 mozzarella sticks cup up into chunks (5 each) and frozen
The Asylum’s Industrial Dance Club Reunites Friday November 29th!
If you came of age in the Dayton area in the late 90s / early 2000s, there is a good chance you hung out at the Asylum! It was the quintessential alternative club that pumped out the latest industrial dance music. Definitely one of the coolest places to be seen in those days!
The club is no longer there but the spirit lives on! The Asylum Reunion grows in numbers every single year, with last year’s reunion being the biggest turnout with over 300 people through the door! Organizers and DJ’s Matt Freeman and Eric Heilman are thrilled to have been a part of such an incredible club, and then 20 years later still have the opportunity to again gather with such an incredible and fun group of Daytonians!
The latest reunion is happening Friday November 29, 2019 with a pre-party at Barrel House from 7-9pm. After 9pm, the party kicks into high gear at Therapy Cafe. Just a $5 cover to re-live all those awesome memories! If you’re new to the scene, no worries, you are more than welcome too!
Bonus! To get into the mood of this dance party – there is a Spotify playlist just for you!
HOW TO GO?
Official Preparty
The Barrel House, 417 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402
7-9PM | 21+ Welcome
Asylum Reunion
Therapy Cafe, 452 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402
9 PM DOORS | 18+ WELCOME
$5 COVER
McCoy on Movies: Queen & Slim
Modern Bonnie and Clyde tale a frustrating and fascinating take on the aftermath of police brutality, modern love
WATCH THE TRAILER(S) HERE:
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Then gunfire erupts.
Certain that no one will believe the truth about what has happened, the young woman convinces the young man they have one option and one option only: Run, or more accurately, drive. Scared and panicked, the young couple thus begins a journey that will see them run into a multitude of colorful characters, including but not limited to: (1) The young woman’s uncle Earl (Bokeem Woodbine) and his stable of ladies; (2) Sheriff Edgar (Benito Martinez); (3) a mechanic (Gralen Bryant Banks) and his son Junior (Jahi Di’Allo Winston) as well as a (4) Georgia couple played by Red Hot Chili Peppers’ member Flea and Chloë Sevingy along the way.
The inadvertent Bonnie and Clyde are going to get to know each other quite well over the course of their journey, but the legacy they create on that journey be more impactful than either of them either envisioned.
As the female lead (Queen and Slim’s actual character names are revealed late in the story), Turner-Smith’s character portrayal exhibits many of the qualities exhibited with the “strong black woman” archetype, which serves at times as both a positive and, in some cases, negative. Her headstrong nature works to both her advantage and detriment in the film, but as the audience comes to learn more of background, one can see how she has come into her own with the resulting person we see today. Likewise, once thrust into a situation he never expected or asked to be, Kaluuya’s character finds himself trying to do what so many African-Americans have difficulty doing: Enjoying life and finding love in the process.
While much more aloof and naive than his counterpart, Kaluuya’s character provides a bit of balance to Turner-Smith’s. This is in turn provides (albeit in a very unconventional showcase) life in America as a black person: Dealing with the struggle of a country where racism is prevalent and can harshly affect you every day while trying to enjoy the pursue the American dream of life, liberty and happiness.
What will be the most challenging aspect of Queen & Slim, however, is how different sectors of America react to the film. African-Americans will no doubt either empathize and/or sympathize with Queen’s and Slim’s plight and how it inspires people as the story unfolds while others may take issue with the ways in which it does. The film would make a fascinating case study in watching different audiences watch the film, for the ways in which the mainstream media simply dismisses Queen and Slim versus the way they are viewed by black people is a direct reflection of America itself. Likewise, while the aspects of sex and crime might make some say they are victims of their condition, others might see various characters in the film perpetuating their own problems – and in some ways, both could argue their points.
However, what would be the best case scenario is for different groups to use the film as a conversation starter, for there are two critical topics for which the film could serve as a litmus test: (1) Examining how and why Queen and Slim become urban legends (not in the horror movie way) and (2) how poverty and being perceived as criminals by the agents whose duty is to protect people is an ongoing problem and why it directly is tied to point no. 1. There are explosive moments in the film – the meaning of one in particular that could be argued in cable news show-style ad nauseam – which are meant to spark reaction and no doubt will so.
As Waithe herself as said in interviews, Queen & Slim is in her view “protest art” and an attempt for African-Americans to “create the heroes they need.” Given what unfolds in the film, there will be some (think conservative pundits) that have extreme difficulty seeing the characters as heroes, but that no doubt is part of the point. Thus, if you are uncomfortable, find the story disturbing or at the very least dangerous, Waithe and director Melina Matsoukas will probably be happy while at the same time being upset – for as long as America continues on its current path, they are certain more Queens and Slims will come along, for better and for worse.
This is what ultimately makes Queen & Slim is worthy of being seen, even if what you see is a love story for modern times, a disturbing – or honest – take on the aftermath of police brutality on the African-American community and/or somewhere in between.
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Do You Have Something to Say About Dayton?
Belt Publishing will be compiling an anthology of essays about Dayton in 2020 as part of our City Anthology Series.
It was one of America’s earliest centers of innovation, a hub of creativity in the early 20th century that made the name Dayton synonymous with progress.
The region’s close-knit communities facilitated an incubator of industrial and artistic development long before the concept became identified with 21st century tech hubs. People with big dreams rubbed shoulders with others who possessed big ideas, leading to the creation of the Wright brothers’ airplane, John H. Patterson’s cash register, Paul Laurence Dunbar’s poetry and Charles Kettering’s self-starting engine within a 20-year period in the early 1900s.
Even as Dayton began grappling with the ills that befell most Rust Belt cities in the second half of the century – factory shutdowns, racial tensions, a population exodus — Daytonians were still creating. A funk music movement emerged in the mid-1970s that followed the same pattern of its manufacturing predecessors – groups formed through high school music classes or the local music scene and artists stayed in town after achieving success, mentoring their younger counterparts as they all became architects of Dayton funk.
And now, Ohio’s sixth-largest city is ready to innovate again. How does Dayton’s past inform its current post-manufacturing era identity and its future? How will the city’s efforts to brand itself as a welcoming location for immigrants encourage a new era of innovation, and can its downtown revitalization be inclusive of all its citizens?
They are looking for stories, reflections, poems, and reported essays from the city and surrounding locales that put Dayton in perspective for both longtime residents, newcomers and outsiders. Submissions can be related to a specific place, event (personal or historical), or personage, and must take place in or around the city. Stories from the area’s colleges and universities, including historically black Central State University and Wilberforce University, are very much welcome. All stories should evoke the feel of the city in a meaningful way.
They are actively looking for stories from African American, Latinx, Asian American, immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities, so please circulate. Stories that have a specific perspective and point of view, in which something happens, something changes, and/or something is lost or found, will be prioritized.
Authors can submit multiple pieces. We will accept previously published pieces, but the author must include the original publication information and have the rights to the piece. Accepted submissions will likely be edited in coordination with the author.
The anthology will be edited by Shannon Shelton Miller, a former newspaper journalist and nationally published author.
Submissions are due by December 1, 2019.
To submit an entry, please:
-Include author’s full name and contact information (phone, email, address and 3-4 sentence bio).
-Indicate where the author lives/where the piece takes place
-Write “SUBMISSION” on the subject line.
Submit all entries and questions to: [email protected]
-Nonfiction essays between 300 and 5000 words.
-Poetry related to Dayton.
-Space pending, we may publish longform pieces over 2000 words. Query first.
-No Fiction, sorry!
Dayton Artists United: Doug Fiely
In 1964, Doug Fiely was given a guitar which opened the door to both the visual and performing arts. That guitar served him well as he spent many weekends/evenings playing rock ‘n roll in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. For over 40 years, he raised chickens, goats, turkeys, and children while teaching at Stryker Local Schools. Upon retirement, he was asked to teach Printmaking, Painting, Drawing, Art History, Figure Drawing, Color and Design, Global Civilization and even the “History of Rock ‘n Roll”, retiring in 2013 as Professor Emeritus from Defiance College.
Dayton Artists United had the privilege of visiting with visual artist Doug Fiely in his new studio space in South Park Historic District.
DAU–Am I right in thinking you are not from the Dayton?
DF-That’s right. I grew up in Celina, OH, along the lake. The lake was my early inspiration.
DAU–Tell me about the first thing you remember creating.
DF–It was a picture of the Beatles George Harrison. In 1963, when the Beatles came out, I was interested in depicting things. I was a kid that always looked at things closely, you know. I would count the rings on a turtle’s back, examine bird tracks, and when I caught and cleaned a fish, I always paid attention to their scales.
DAU–So, you always knew you wanted to be an artist?
DF–Oh no. I just drew a lot. I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. I applied to college in art because a neighbor in Celina said my drawings were good. I got in to Bowling Green on probation–I had a bad class rank. There was a lot of competition for college then too because of people wanting to avoid the draft. So, because of the probation, I went to summer school there as an art major. It was hard. I had no arts education in high school, and all the other students knew stuff about art and art history that I didn’t. I was insecure about that—I liked all my other classes more than art.
My family ran a daily newspaper in St. Mary’s OH. I went there a lot as a kid and watched the print machines. In the fall, I got into a printmaking class at Bowling Green. I walked into that class feeling dejected about how behind I was in my arts knowledge. I smelled the ink. I saw the plates. Something just clicked, it was familiar, you know. I did my first etching. I rubbed the ink into a woodcut of an owl. I entered my print work in a student show, juried by the professors, and won second place. Printmaking became the focus of my attention, it was my comfort zone.
DAU-So, when did you start to paint?
DF–I thought the painters in my classes were brilliant. Especially the women painters. They could really see color. I struggled. The one of my professors, Bob Mazur, told me to treat my canvas as a print block.
DAU-What did that meant to you?
DF–Well you engrave a print block. I treat my painting like engraving. I build up modeling paste on heavy canvas and scratch into it, then I stain it with paint. It’s a more spontaneous way of working for me. I think in lines, like a printmaker. I wish I were more bold with color, that I could channel emotion into the paint the way my daughter Megan does. The scratch and stain method opens doors for me. I can see the lines in everything I am doing, fat fish, skinny fish, blackbirds, vegetables. I shape the lines and then let the color in.
DAU-You think your art is not emotional? I see it as very personal.
DF–My art will show a personal reaction to a subject. Like my blackbird series. I was painting these birds. I’ve got several blackbird canvases, but in this one the birds are dead. I was painting that at the time Tom Petty died, and there was that shooting in Las Vegas. I was painting these birds, and at that time I saw a dead blackbird in the yard. The details were just there. The same way you notice the details of George Harrison’s beard or Bob Dylan’s eyes, I noticed the details of that dead bird, it’s stiffness, the rigid claws. I was upset by the drug overdose and the shooting, and these dead bird details came through in the work. You can see how sensitive the lines of the work are–here (points).
DAU-You have mentioned famous rock musicians several times this morning. Do you think their music has influenced your art.
DF–They influenced me. All the musicians I like went to art school. Pete Townsend, John Lennon, Ray Davies of the Kinks, Bob Dylan–some people say his paintings are better than his songs–John Mellencamp, Joni Mitchell–she’s releasing a book of art with song lyrics–Patti Smith–who was with Robert Mapplethorpe. Artists and musicians. Because of them I took up the guitar.
DAU- Do you still play?
DF–I do, I even thought I might get some gigs, but when I looked around the music scene in Dayton, I thought, “I am not good enough.” You know, Dayton is powerhouse of diversity in the arts. In the visual arts you’ll see everything from urban non-objective to hyper-realism. There are so many strong arts organizations: The Dayton Society of Artists, The Contemporary Dayton, Front Street, the Dutoit Gallery, The printmakers Co-op. And the music is just as supported. There is really good music here. The musicians are way better than me.
DAU-That’s what you thought about yourself in art school too!
DF–Yeah, well, at the beginning. I got four B’s that first summer semester at BG. But after that first printmaking class, I found my way. I’ve continued to move forward. I’ve continued to win awards. I am confident about my art now. A lot of people look at my work and think Fiely is traditional, Fiely is folksy. I look at my paintings and see composition and line, balanced. My work is hanging in people’s homes and in galleries. I am doing what I always wanted to do. But, it’s a struggle. It’s work. It drains energy, like cutting down a tree, it’s physical. Art is a long haul. I don’t think I have gotten to the point where I’m done.
$2,000,000 in Donations Later, the RubiGirls Remain Humble
Saturday, November 30th, the RubiGirls take the stage for their 23rd Annual ‘The Show Must Go On!’ The show, which was originally titled ‘To Care is To Cure,’ has become, for many, a Holiday Tradition.
‘What better way to give than to be entertained, laugh a lot and know your donations are helping people right here in the Miami Valley.’ says RubiFan, Brad Justice. ‘It’s exciting to be part of the energy at the show! Who doesn’t love Dana, Fonda and all the other Crazies!’
This year’s event takes place at the Brightside Event Space. Doors open at 7pm and the show kicks off at 8pm. The theme this year is ‘The RubiGirls in GAY as HELL!’
‘We had a record-breaking sell-out.’ says Brent Johnson, aka India Summer. Within 10 days we sold 90% of our tickets. ‘It’s humbling to know that people love our mission and see beyond the frivolity to the philanthropy!’
Speaking of Philanthropy, the RubiGirls were just awarded the Association of Fundraising Professionals Philanthropy Award. ‘It’s really a big deal.’ Says Tim Farquhar, Rubi’s Fonda Peters. We have worked really hard! We were never looking to receive awards or accolades, but just to keep our eyes on helping people.’ And help they have.
On the 30th, the RubiGirls will take in their 2,000,000th dollar. Driven by their mission, the RubiGirls have branched out from HIV/AIDS only donations, to helping all kinds of people across the Dayton Area…and beyond.
‘So many people know our history. Thirty-Five years in the making, we were here during the HIV crisis, through the fight for marriage equality and now, our hope is to change the atmosphere of intolerance and injustice in the US.’ Josh Stucky stated. Stucky is the sole RubiGirl to be with the group all 35 years. Farquhar took a brief break in the 90’s.
‘I feel like for Tim and me, we’ve seen the best of Rubi and the harder times. The harder times were those years when we wanted people to take us seriously as we asked for money in women’s clothing! I believe it was the persistence and the laughter that made it possible to help so many folks!’ he adds.
Many people have worried that the RubiGirls would fade away as the years past. ‘Heck no!’ says Jacob Sams, aka Jackie O. ‘The elder Girls have taught us all about fund-raising, philanthropy and the gift that Rubi really is to the community!’ O is one of the newer, younger RubiGirls, hell-bent on seeing it through for another generation. ‘There are always going to be people who need and we want to provide!’
This year’s show looks to be another hoot! New choreography, more parody and even a little classic Rubi will complete the line-up. ‘We are keeping it fresh, but we realize there are staples to these shows!’ says Alex Everett, Rubi’s Minnie Skirt.
The RubiGirls never seem to lose sight of their vision. Through dedication, cooperation and eyelashes these Daytonians have become models for performance groups across the country. ‘A Different Way to Make A Difference,’ is their battle-cry, and they certainly live by it!
The RubiGirls are a non-profit 501c3. To donate to the RubiGirls simply go to their Facebook Page or therubigirls.com. Merchandise is also available through their Website! You can also reach the RubiGirls by email at [email protected].
An Elvis Rockin’ Blue Christmas
Elvis returns to La Comedia as Mike Albert performs his award-winning tribute to “The King.” He will be singing all of your favorite Elvis holiday and gospel hits.
Miamisburg Turkey Trot
Same great course, same great crowd, brand new Riverfront Park! Join us, and thousands of your closest friends and be a part of the Miami Valley’s greatest Thanksgiving Tradition
Round1 Opens at Fairfield Commons
Round1 calls itself a state-of-the-art entertainment company offering fun the whole family can enjoy. A Japan-based company that has a US headquarters in California, Round1 is a multi-entertainment facility offering Bowling, Arcade Games, Billiards, Karaoke, Ping Pong, Darts, and even a Kids Zone play area within the complex. As part of today’s grand opening stop by their registration table to enter to win one of 6 game cards…the grand prize is a $250 card. Winners will be selected at 12:00 pm inside their new location and you must be present to win.
Located on the lower level in the former Sears space, it features bowling, billiards, karaoke and lots of arcade games. Their website lists options for all inclusive kids parties starting at $21.99 per person, which feature entertainment, food and drink, with a minimum 10 person party size required for reservation. Adult parties, which include a beer option start at $26.99 for a 2 hour party.
Annual memberships are available that offer exclusive coupons and discounts valued at $5 or more are available.
PARTY Plans
Plan | Day | 2 HOUR | 3 HOUR |
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Kids All Inclusive | Mon-Thur | $22.99 | $26.99 |
Fri- Sun | $27.99 | $31.99 | |
Adult All Inclusive | Mon-Thur | $26.99 | $30.99 |
Fri- Sun | $30.99 | $34.99 | |
Bowling | Mon-Thur | $20.99 | $23.99 |
Fri- Sun | $23.99 | $27.99 |
Price per person. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Bowling Area as Party Space subject to an additional $1 per person charge during peak hours.
Minimum party size of 10 guests required.
Reservation with deposit required at least 3 days in advance.
Age restrictions still apply.
Round1 Entertainment
Beavercreek, OH 45431
Mon-Sun 10AM-2AM
*Open on all major holidays