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Angel Reese partners with McDonald’s

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McDonald’s and basketball go way back. From classic commercials with hoop legends to 40+ years of showcasing the nation’s best ballers at the McDonald’s All American Games. That’s why starting Feb. 10, they’re upping the score by partnering with basketball champion, entrepreneur and fashion icon Angel Reese to drop The Angel Reese Special: a BBQ Bacon Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese featuring a new Bold BBQ Sauce, World Famous Fries® and a choice of drink.  

This team-up is all about celebrating greatness – marking McDonald’s first national meal collab with a female athlete – and shining a light on the next generation of superstars.

“McDonald’s has always been a big part of my life, from grabbing a McChicken® Sandwich as a kid to being named a McDonald’s All American in 2020,” said Reese. “It’s really a dream come true to be the first-ever female athlete to have my own meal and be a part of McDonald’s amazing basketball legacy. I hope the Angel Reese Special inspires young athletes everywhere to never give up on pursuing their dreams.”

Influenced by Angel’s boldly original style and swag, The Angel Reese Special is a saucy trifecta that blends sweet, savory and a touch of spice. The smoky Bold BBQ Sauce is a gamechanger that takes the QPC to the next level, adding a fresh twist on its classic ingredients. But this collab goes beyond flavor. We’re dropping more heat soon, including content that pays tribute to McDonald’s hoops history while highlighting sports legends and rising stars alike. 

“There’s a real connection between McDonald’s and basketball fans,” said Jennifer “JJ” Healan, Vice President of Marketing, Brand, Content & Culture at McDonald’s. “We want to continue to fuel their love for the game and support athletes on and off the court.  We’re excited to bring our legacy with basketball culture to a new generation, and partnering with Angel is only the beginning.”

 In the meantime, tap into your championship energy by grabbing the Angel Reese Special via the McDonald’s App, in-restaurant and the Drive Thru at participating U.S. restaurants starting Feb. 10, while supplies last.

Adventure Speaker Series: Wright State Climbing

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The Adventure Speaker Series: Attempting North America’s Longest Sport Climbing Route by Wright State Club Climbing, Cedric Gauthier, & Alex Petersen. In the summer of 2024, friends and members of Wright State University’s Club Climbing ventured to Squamish Canada to attempt North America’s Longest Bolted Sport Climbing Route: Guaranteed Rugged. This route is 3,524 feet with 33 pitches, has lots of rock debris and scree, and is characterized by three distinct routes: the slabby lower apron, the steep exposed headwall, and the final ridge to the summit. Hear from this group of climbers on their successes and failures as they discuss planning, logistics, and their challenging climb while sharing their techniques on growing their community through education, support, and advocacy.

Wed, Feb 5th

7:00pm – 8:30pm

AGE: All ages | FREE

Wright State University’s Student Union Endeavour Room.

Jazz Jam at Wholly Grounds

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Join us for a fun night of jazz at Wholly Grounds, Feb 2, 7pm-9pm. We excited to be featuring vibraphonist, Josh Strange in a special set before the jazz jam. The event will be hosted by vocalist, Kelli Campbell and rhythm section, Moses Mabarak on keys, Connor Smith on bass and Noah Ramirez on drums. Tell a friend, bring a friend!

Discover Northmont, One Sweet Stop at a Time!

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Explore 14 local businesses, collect sweet treats, and discover Northmont, one sweet spot at a time! The tour runs from Feb 1-28, and tickets are just $5.50 each. You have the option to print your ticket or pick one up at the Chamber office (1150 W. National Rd) or Cafe 19. Shop local for valentines day while enjoying chocolate from your favorite Northmont businesses.

Chocolate tour tickets are a cover-all board. once you visit all locations you can turn your tickets in to the Northmont Area Chamber of Commerce office to be entered to win prizes like an ipad and apple watch just for participating!

Once Registered you will receive instructions for ticket pick up. You have the option to print your ticket or pick one up at the Chamber office (1150 W. National Rd) or Cafe 19.

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Feb 1st is Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

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Round up all the ice cream lovers you know, put on your favorite PJs, and celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at Jubie’s!
Wake up & smell the ice cream because we will be OPEN AT 8:30AM IN FAIRBORN on February 1st! We’ll be offering specialty breakfast inspired ice cream and menu items, wearing our best PJs, and taking pictures with Jubie during the first hour we’re open!
The sweetest part? A portion of all the proceeds made between 8:30AM – 12PM will be donated back to the Fairborn YMCA!
Our regular store hours (12pm-9pm) will also be observed, so if you accidentally hit snooze one too many times, you can still come celebrate with us. We’ll be wearing our PJs all day long, which means you can too!
Wake up & smell the ice cream because we will be OPEN AT 10AM IN TROY on February 1st! We’ll be offering specialty breakfast inspired ice cream and menu items, wearing our best PJs, and taking pictures with Jubie during the first hour we’re open!
The sweetest part? A portion of all the proceeds made between 10AM – 1PM will be donated back to the Miami County YMCAs!

Hardee’s Maple-Inspired Lineup

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Maple makes everything better. Biscuits. Bacon. Even burgers! Hardee’s® announces guests can sweeten their day at participating locations with the smooth taste of maple featured in its new lineup, including the Maple Bacon Super Biscuit and the Sausage Maple Biscuit. For more goodness all day long, the Maple Biscuit with maple flavoring is available in a two or four pack, along with the Maple Bacon Frisco Burger and Maple Bacon Snack Pack, for a limited time while supplies last.

“No matter the time of day, Hardee’s is all about goodness, and this is an opportunity to launch a new year with some new flavors that are nothing short of delicious,” said Sarah Breymaier, vice president of brand marketing at Hardee’s. “In the heart of winter, we hope our maple lineup of signature biscuits, burgers and bacon feels like a warm, nostalgic hug.”

Available for breakfast, guests can enjoy the Sausage Maple Biscuit, which features a baked in-house, warm and fluffy maple flavored biscuit topped with a sausage patty. The Maple Bacon Super Biscuit features a Made from Scratch™ Biscuit topped with cherrywood-smoked bacon, caramelized maple, sugar and spices, topped with American cheese and a fried egg. The Maple Biscuit is baked in-house and infused with maple flavor and drizzled with icing.


For lunch and dinner, the Maple Bacon Frisco features a 100 percent Angus beef patty, topped with four strips of crispy maple bacon, Swiss cheese, tomatoes and mayo, served on sourdough bread.

For guests on the go, the Maple Bacon Snack pack is available, featuring cherrywood-smoked bacon prepared in-house with caramelized maple, sugar and spices, loaded into a portable pack to travel with ease.

Named 2024 Best Food and Beverage Loyalty Program by Newsweek, guests can enjoy goodness and value by downloading the Hardee’s app here. Through March 4, all My Rewards members can earn Double Stars (20 Stars for every $1 spent) on maple lineup purchases that can be redeemed for free menu items, and new members can enjoy a FREE Maple Sausage Biscuit with minimum of $1 purchase.

Rich Reuter and Nicholas Johnson at Oregon Express

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Dayton musician Rich Reuter will be joined by Cincinnati singer-songwriter Nicholas Johnson for an evening of music at Oregon Express. Rich will be doing a solo set and then backing up Nick on a set of his tunes. Great pizza and a selection of drinks are always available at the OE. No cover so you can spend your money on food, refreshments and merch.

2025 Dunkin’ Valentine’s Menu Returns This Week!

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Love has arrived at Dunkin’! The chain, which has 9,748 Dunkin’ Donuts stores in the U.S,  has announced the return of its Valentine’s Day-inspired product line, so you can celebrate this special day in a sweet and unique way with your loved ones.

dunkin valentine's day menu 2025 | Dunkin'

The line includes two of their most popular donuts:

  • Brownie Batter: A heart-shaped donut filled with a smooth brownie batter-flavored buttercream, topped with rich chocolate glaze and festive sprinkles.
  • Cupid’s Choice: Also heart-shaped, filled with creamy Bavarian filling, and covered with irresistible strawberry glaze.

Three new donuts and two themed drinks will also be available:

  • Chocolate Dream: A chocolate-covered donut filled with creamy dulce de leche.
  • Strawberry Bliss: A strawberry-flavored glazed donut decorated with colorful sprinkles.
  • Cupid’s Raspberry: A donut filled with delicious raspberry filling, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
  • Pink Velvet Latte: An espresso with a touch of red velvet flavor and sweet cream.
  • Cupid’s Cold Brew: Cold brew coffee topped with a strawberry-flavored foam.

 

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The rest of Dunkin’s donut lineup will be getting a Valentine’s Day makeover, too! Through February 18, all of their filled donuts will be handed off to you in a lovely heart-shaped shell.

And if the returning donuts aren’t enough to fill your Dunkin’ Valentine’s Day menu cravings, the coffee chain is pairing up with New York-based artist and muralist Corey Paige Designs for a super cute merch capsule collection. Launching January 29 at 9am ET, you’ll be able to shop two adorable crewnecks ($45), a hat ($25), socks ($16), and a heart-shaped tote bag ($25)!

dunkin valentine's day menu 2025 | Dunkin'

Do Your Moo at Young’s Jersey Dairy

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Start practicing your MOOs now! We want to hear your best MOO! A good MOO will rewarded with Young’s Famous Homemade Ice Cream.

Give a great MOO at the Dairy Store Jan. 27 – Feb. 2, 2025 and you’ll earn a one dip upgrade for your dessert. For example, buy a one dip cone, MOO for us, and we’ll upgrade it to a two dip cone for FREE. Add a dip to your sundae, or upgrade your milkshake.
It’s up to you and your MOO! We’ve always been partial to cows at Young’s and their MOOs. We feel this promotion helps show solidarity with the cow nation. Best of all, it’s a fun way for you to earn your way to a dessert upgrade!

We won’t accept just any MOO. Our staff will be the judge. We’re not looking for loudness, but we are listening for creativity, tonal ability, and heartfelt MOOs.
Limit one MOO per person per day. Not valid with any other offer.

Totally Tubular 80’s New Wave Festival Coming to The Rose

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Following last year’s successful run, the 80’s New Wave tour TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL announces its return this summer and features artists that exploded in the pop culture zeitgeist in the 1980’s thanks mainly to the high rotation of their music videos on MTV. These artists have enjoyed a steady rise in popularity in recent years, with their music having a lasting impact. Tour creator and JPA agency founder Jon Pleeter calls the TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL “the best ‘80s party on the planet. The audiences last year fully embraced the spirit of the tour and were wildly enthusiastic. The party continues this summer.”

TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL will expand into new cities, including Huber Heights, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center on July 22, and will keep its popular compact set times highlighting each artist’s major hits.  The lineup is RIGHT SAID FRED, MEN WITHOUT HATS, HAIRCUT 100, THE TUBES, THE MOTELS, ANIMOTION, THE ESCAPE CLUB, and MUSICAL YOUTH.  Men Without Hats and The Tubes return to the tour this year while some artists, such as show closer Right Said Fred, have not toured the U.S. since the early 90’s. The tour will also offer an expanded merchandise line at shows and online, including limited edition/collector’s items.

Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday, January 31 at Ticketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office.

A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will go towards food banks locally in each market.

 

 

The Quest For Dayton’s Best Bloody Mary Continues!

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The very first Bloody Mary Showdown was held in 2014 at the old Montgomery County Fairgrounds.  The winning cocktail was created by MacKenzie Manley and it was called Mack’s BBQ Burger Mary- a smokey, hearty, beefed up BBQ bloody mary with a spicy sriracha salted rim and garnished with a sweet lil smokey wrapped in a caramelized bacon slice. This win was big for Mackenzie, as it was a great way to get the word out about her bar, Mack’s Tavern, that opened several weeks later.

Bartenders from the first Bloody Mary Showdown in 2014

The next year MacKenzie tied with Scott Conrad, from The Vue Ultralounge. In year 3 Scott took the undisputed  top prize. Since then Conrad has gone on to launch a commercial business selling his award winning RADS Bloody Mary Mix.

For the last two years Loose Ends Brewing Company has walked away with the $500 first prize and bragging rights. Their award winning Bloody Mary was garnished with a celery stock, olive, lime wedge, pickled green bean, Chef Adrian’s house brined pickle, and a bacon salt rim. They’ll be back this year to go for the 3peat!


The quest for Dayton’s  Best Bloody Mary is back again for the 9th edition on Sunday, Feb 2nd at Top of the Market from noon – 2pm.  Produced by Planned2Give, co-founder Lisa Grigsby says, ” I love this event that highlights the creativity of our local bartenders and you’ll experience the range of flavors, spices and garnishes that make each bloody mary special.”  Competing  bars/restaurants include: Blind Bob’s, Entropy Brewing Company, Fifth Street Brewpub, Lily’s Dayton, Little Fish Dayton Station, Loose Ends Brewing, Meridien Uptown, Mudlick Tap House, Sparky’s Lounge, SushiNero, Table 33, The Oregon Express, Trolley Stop.  Scott Conrad will be back as a special guest, showcasing his award winning RAD’s Bloody Mary Mix.

Want to judge the entries?  Your opinion counts, participants will  get one vote for Dayton’s Best Bloody Mary as well as a vote for best garnish and best table decor.  There are two options to purchase your judging credential:

VIP Tickets: Include a buffet breakfast and an exclusive VIP hour from 11:00 AM and 12 Bloody Mary sampling tickets and judging credentials for $75.

General Admission: Includes 8 Bloody Mary sampling tickets and judging credentials for $35. Doors open for GA at noon, and the event concludes at 2:00 PM.

Purchase your advance tickets here. General admission tickets (if available) will be$40 at the door.

 

 

 

Free February Yoga – Arcade Arts & Wellness

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Join us for the Arcade Arts & Wellness Series—a revitalizing journey featuring local yoga instructors in the enchanting atmosphere of this historic landmark.

✨ Upcoming Sessions:

🗓 Saturday, February 1, 10:00–11:00 AM

☮️Traditional Yoga with Tori Reynolds of Speakeasy Yoga | The Arcade’s Rotunda, 35 W. Fourth St.
☮️Chair Yoga with Day Yoga Studio | The Contemporary Dayton’s Galleries, 25 W. Fourth St.

🗓 Saturday, March 1, 10:00–11:00 AM

☮️Traditional Yoga with Tori Reynolds of Speakeasy Yoga | The Arcade’s Rotunda, 35 W. Fourth St.
☮️Chair Yoga with Day Yoga Studio | The Contemporary Dayton’s Galleries, 25 W. Fourth St.

This series is free and open to all but may require Eventbrite pre-registration and on-site waivers.

Breakfast Charcuterie Board Class

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We’ve all been waiting for this one. Our fabulous instructor, Lisa, has done it again. Lisa will be here and for only $65 she will
bring all the yummy supplies such as pastries, waffles, fruit, etc and give all the instruction to teach us how to build
beautiful breakfast charcuterie boards. There will be some extra supplies to snack on while making your boards. The winery will have special Fuzzy Navel, Wine Cocktails, wine tasting,and our entire menu of wines available to order for an additional charge. Reservations and prepay required. Call 937-416-2019 for reservations. These classes fill up quickly so don’t hesitate.

Dayton Battle of the Bands – HIP-HOP / R&B acts

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Not familiar with any of the bands participating? That’s the fun! This is a fantastic way to discover original, local music! Each ticket buyer gets one vote (in person).
The winner of this round earns a spot at the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale, among other prizes!
Week 3 is held on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton).
Doors open at 7pm (NOTE: due to equipment load in, we cannot let patrons in earlier than 7pm).
Show runs from 7:30pm – 10pm. Winner announced at 10:30pm
Please be prompt to see all the bands performing!
Tickets are $10 advance / $15 at the door.
Advance tickets are recommended.
Ticket sales are used to cover production costs and prizes. Thanks for contributing!

Miami Valley Meals Has Served One Million Meals

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This week Miami Valley Meals sent out the one-millionth meal  out the door and is on its way to make someone’s day.
Founded in 2020 by furloughed culinary and hospitality professionals seeking to help their city during the pandemic, MVM has grown into a vital resource for addressing food insecurity in Greater Dayton, currently producing over 4,000 meals weekly.
This million meal milestone is something the MVMeals team is incredibly proud of, but it’s also a stark reminder of our community’s ongoing need for food.

This remarkable milestone is a testament to MVM’s mission of “Chefs transforming donated food into nutritious meals.” By collaborating with a network of nonprofit partners, MVM provides free, chef-prepared meals to those experiencing food insecurity while connecting them with additional supportive services through their partners.

Amanda DeLotelle

“Although reaching the one-million-meal mark speaks volumes to the talent and dedication of our team — and the incredible support of our volunteers, donors and grantors — it is a stark reminder that 1 in 7 in our community are not sure where their next nutritious meal will come from. There is much work to be done,” said Amanda DeLotelle, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Miami Valley Meals. “We remain committed to creating nutritious and convenient chef-prepared meals for those who need it, and we invite our community to help sustain this impactful work through volunteerism and donations.”

Founding Board Members Stan Troha and Daryl Adkins

Since its inception in 2020, MVM has grown its operations to distribute meals through 129 nonprofit partners, using approximately 90% donated or rescued food. As Miami Valley Meals approaches its 5th anniversary on March 25th, 2025, the organization continues to address two critical challenges: ensuring access to nutritious meals for individuals and families facing food insecurity and reducing food waste. MVM’s meals typically contain a protein, starch, vegetable and dessert. The organization also shares “direct donate” food items in times of surplus or when certain ingredients cannot be utilized in the meals, all of which contribute to the one-million-meal milestone.

“Ghost: The Musical”

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Based on the hit Academy Award-winning 1990 film starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg, “Ghost: The Musical” tells the love story of Sam and Molly. After his untimely death and being trapped between two worlds, Sam vows to keep Molly from danger through the help of storefront psychic Oda Mae Brown. Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard’s original score includes the classic hit “Unchained Melody” famously heard in the film.