Dive into a sea of flavors on Dec 21st at the Feast of the 7 Fishes 5-course wine dinner:
Blue Christmas ’22 – An evening of jazz & blues
An evening of jazz & blues featuring The Gillespie Express, I Dig Pig, Fred Gillespie & Friends, Rick House & Friends.
General Admission Open Seating tickets on sale NOW for $20 in advance
Free parking behind the building off of Broad Street and off of First Street.
Christmas Eve Walk/Run in Dayton!
Dec 17th is Wright Brothers Day
A proclamation from President Biden:
On Wright Brothers Day, we celebrate the ingenuity and perseverance of Orville and Wilbur Wright, whose aircraft expanded the limits of human discovery and lifted this Nation to new heights.
From their home in Dayton, Ohio, the Wright Brothers were captivated — “afflicted,” in Wilbur’s words — by the belief that humans could fly. They researched and experimented, redesigned and repaired, and braved dangerous early trials. When their Wright Flyer finally took to the skies over Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 17, 1903, they launched the future of aviation and helped define the American spirit: bold, daring, innovative, and always asking what is next.
That same spirit has delivered ground-breaking discoveries in American air and space technology for almost 120 years. America has broken the sound barrier, put a man on the moon, collaborated to create the International Space Station, and achieved powered flight on Mars. Just last year, we launched the most powerful deep-space telescope ever sent into space and gained a new window into the history of our universe.
We are also carrying on the Wright Brothers’ legacy by always striving for better safety and comfort in air travel. Our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is investing $25 billion to renovate airport terminals; upgrade air traffic control facilities; and improve runways, taxiways, and other vital infrastructure that make flying easier and more secure. We have pushed airlines to rebook travelers’ tickets for free when flights are significantly delayed or canceled, and to disclose fees, like for checked baggage, clearly and up front. And we are exploring new technologies that can decrease carbon emissions coming from airplanes.
As inheritors of game-changing innovations and torch-bearers of the spirit of American ingenuity, we have so much to be proud of and so much to look forward to. We can lead the world in the technologies of tomorrow, change the course of human health and disease, tackle the climate crisis, and continue shaping a fairer, more equitable planet. With shared purpose, unyielding faith in our future, and a drive to make the impossible possible, there is nothing beyond our capacity. I have never been more optimistic about our Nation’s future –- especially in our skies and in space.
The Congress, by a joint resolution approved December 17, 1963, as amended (77 Stat. 402; 36 U.S.C. 143), has designated December 17 of each year as “Wright Brothers Day” and has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation inviting the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 17, 2022, as Wright Brothers Day.
20th Annual HoliDayton Music Festival!
Join us at the 20th annual HoliDayton music festival! The lineup is stacked with a great selection of bands local to the Dayton area spread across two stages throughout the evening. Hawthorne Heights will be headlining the evening with a full set.
December 17th – 6pm Doors
All ages welcome
Bands are in no particular order. We will set the line up on the day of the show.
Come enjoy a night of Gem City rock and roll.
Limited Availability. Get tickets while you can.
Come early. Stay late.
Hawthorne Heights*
The Story Changes
Better Anyway
Safe Money
Moira
Knavery*
Life in Idle
Lioness
RIND*
Moontemple
*Special Full Band Acoustic Set
TJ Chump’s Battle of the Burgers
Do you have a recipe for an award winning burger? TJ Chump’s 4th annual Battle of the Burgers has opened the entries for burgers.
“From unusual updates on classic burgers to seemingly outrageous new concepts, TJ Chumps fans will both compete in and vote on the ultimate burger champion,” the restaurant said in a press release.
Entering is easy- from now through Dec. 31st you can submit your burger name and the ingredients online. They’ll choose 4 burgers and then begin online voting from Jan. 5 to Jan. 15 and the winner will be announced on Jan 18th.
The champion will take home a $500 TJ Chumps gift card and have the honor of having their burger featured on the Chumps menu in February.
O’Charley’s Puts Together Chicken Tender Meal Deals And More

As part of the seasonal celebration, O’Charley’s is offering chicken tender deals and platter special, including a $25 Chicken Tender Family Style Meal featuring Famous Chicken Tenders, rolls, and choice of two family-sized sides that serves six – and a $35 Touchdown Tenders Platter that features 36 O’Charley’s Famous Chicken Tenders served with your choice of dipping sauce. Both are available from December 16 through January 9, 2023.
O’Charley’s is also offering a free kid’s Famous Chicken Tenders meal with the purchase of any adult entree for dine-in from December 26 through January 2, 2023.
For more winter celebrations, O’Charley’s is inviting fans to ring in 2023 at O’Charley’s with some appetizer and draft beer deals, including $1 pints of Underground Chucks, as well as $1 pints of Bud Light on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
The following appetizers will be available for $5 on these special days as well:
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip: A blend of creamy spinach, parmesan cheese, and artichoke hearts with warm tortilla chips and salsa.
- Loaded Potato Skins: Fluffy baked potato halves topped with cheddar cheese, hickory-smoked bacon, and green onions, served with a side of sour cream.
- Spicy Jack Cheese Wedges: Crispy, melty pepper jack cheese, served with roasted red pepper marinara sauce.
O’Charley’s
2260 Miamisburg Centerville Road
Dayton, OH 45459
7030 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414
A Charlie Brown Christmas
This 40-minute production has become a family tradition and a perfect introduction for young children to LIVE theatre. First shown as an animated TV special based on Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts characters in 1965, this faithful stage adaptation features Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang as they grapple with the real meaning of Christmas. Featuring colorful costumes and scenery, the show is perfect for school, church, scout and other youth groups.
2nd Film by Julia Reichert Added to National Film Registry
Every year, the Librarian of Congress names 25 motion pictures that are at least 10 years old and register as “culturally, historically or aesthetically” significant.
For a filmmaker to get one of their films in the registry is an honor. “Growing Up Female” (1971), which Yellow Springs filmmaker Julia Reichert made with her future husband, James Klein, a classmate at Antioch College in Ohio, was selected by the Library of Congress for the National Film Registry in 2011.
Julia, who won an Academy Award for “American Factory,” a documentary feature about the Chinese takeover of a shuttered automobile plant in Dayton, Ohio, died December 1st after a 4 and 1/2 year fight with cancer.
According to her partner Steven Bogner, “Julia was told, shortly before her death that UNION MAIDS would be added to the National Film Registry, joining Julia and Jim’s debut film GROWING UP FEMALE on this prestigious list of historically significant works of American cinema. She was grateful and proud.”
The Oscar-nominated “Union Maids,” one of nine documentaries were chosen this year, told the story of three female union workers in the 1930s.
“For the longest time, women’s voices, especially working-class women’s voices, were not respected let alone heard,” co-director Julia Reichert, who died earlier in December from cancer, wrote in a statement. “Documentaries presented men as the experts, the historians, the authorities. We hoped this film would just show you how vital, wise, funny and essential these women’s voices were and are, to the struggles of working people to get a better deal.”

BOGO Sandwich Deal For Potbelly Perk Members Dec 20th
Potbelly is celebrating the season of giving by offering Perks members a buy one, get one free sandwich deal on December 20, 2022.
To take advantage of the offer, simply purchase any Original-sized sandwich and you can get another of equal or lesser value for free.

If you’re not already a Potbelly Perks member, you’ll have to sign up by December 20 to receive the offer.
All Perks members will receive the BOGO Perk dropped into their accounts on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. The Offer can be redeemed in shop, through the app or online at potbelly.com.
Potbelly’s season of giving BOGO offer is valid at participating locations for one day only on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
Hardee’s 2 Breakfast Biscuits for $5 Deal
Starting today, Hardee’s is offering 2 select Breakfast Biscuits for $5
As part of the offer, you can get any two of the following Breakfast Biscuits for $5:
Sausage & Egg Biscuit– A grilled sausage patty and folded egg on a Made From Scratch™ Biscuit.
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit – Crispy bacon, folded egg and American cheese all on a Made From Scratch™ Biscuit.
Biscuit ‘N’ Gravy – A Made From Scratch™ Biscuit smothered in sausage gravy.
Country Fried Steak Biscuit- Breaded fried steak on a freshly baked Made From Scratch™ Biscuit
Hardee’s 2 for $5 Breakfast Biscuits deal is available at participating locations chainwide for a limited time during breakfast hours through February 7, 2023. Breakfast served until 10:30am daily and until noon on Saturday and Sunday. Hours subject to change
TV Show Filmed in Springfield Airs Tonight
This past May and June The Greater Dayton Film Commission (FilmDayton) worked with an LA production company that was shooting a tv pilot around Springfield. As it often happens, the commission is working blind, not fully aware of what the production will be and with a non-disclosure act, that does not allow them to talk about the project until the production is ready to share the information publicly. They use the filmmakers vision and their contacts to help them secure the appropriate spots. One of the locations they secured for them was CO-Hatch.
Tonight, (Dec 14th) ABC, Disney and John Legend’s Get Lifted Film Company will debut the pilot filmed this past June. Here’s how they describe the show:
“For the last 13 years, chorus director David Brown has brought together complete strangers and healed communities by asking them to simply join a chorus. In this inspirational one-hour special, EGOT winner John Legend is calling upon David to bring his magic to his hometown of Springfield, Ohio. Will David be able to transform a fractured community into a powerhouse chorus in just one week? Audiences will see the magic of what happens when you invite complete strangers to sing together in this all-new special.”
While we’re excited to see “Finding Harmony” FilmDayton is even more excited to share the economic impact a shoot like this brings to the region. They spent $58, 276 on hotel rooms for their crew of 55, rented $16, 381 of vehicles, contracted over $18,000 in catering and rented about $30,000 in local equipment.
FilmDayton’s mission is to promote the art, craft and business of film in the region. You can support FilmDayton by becoming a member. Follow them on Facebook, where they often list cast and crew calls. List your property as a possible film location in their database.
Heartless Bastards perform Friday at The Brightside

Heartless Bastards
The Brightside Music & Event Venue and Sonic Springs Booking are thrilled to host a hometown Heartless Bastards show on Friday, December 16th at 8pm.
Anchored by the powerful vocals and incisive songwriting of Erika Wennerstrom, the Heartless Bastards are a roots rock band whose tough, emotionally resonant music incorporates elements of blues, hard rock, garage punk, and country. Their newest album, A Beautiful Life is their most stylistically diverse release to date.
Special guests Jess Lamb & The Factory and Visitor kick off the show. Jess Lamb, an acclaimed performer from Cincinnati, has put together a special set for this event. Visitor is a new band on the Dayton scene and will rock the Bar stage between sets.
Phat & Rich food truck will be on-site for this concert.
VIP tickets are already sold out, and a limited number of general admission are left. See the information below on how to go to this special holiday rock concert!

Phat & Rich food truck
How to Go?
- Friday, December 16th
- The Brightside Music & Event Venue (905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH)
- VIP Doors: 7pm
- Doors 7:30pm
- Show starts 8pm
- Food truck on site: Phat & Rich
- All ages are welcome!
- Tickets $25 advance; $30 day of show. Tickets are on sale at link: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/62660/orders/new. Tickets are non-refundable. VIP is sold out.
- There is no re-entry at this event. Thank you for understanding in advance!
Venue Info:
- There is free off-street parking at the venue and surrounding areas. Please see the venue’s parking map here: parking map
- There is alcohol for sale at the venue. No outside beverages are allowed.
- Purses and small bags are allowed. No backpacks, please.
- The venue is handicapped-accessible.
- The venue has installed UV-C filters to sanitize circulated air.
- More info at thebrightsidedayton.com
Cracker Barrel Adds New Homestyle Chicken n’ French Toast
Cracker Barrel’s new Homestyle Chicken n’ French Toast features the brand’s signature Sunday Homestyle Chicken and special-recipe French toast prepared with sourdough bread, hand-dipped in egg batter and fried on the griddle. Each serving comes with a choice of Hashbrown Casserole or Fried Apples, plus whipped butter and mini bottles of syrup.
Starting at $8.49 per person, you can easily cater this hot and ready to serve meal to your gathering of 10 or more. Or pick up a Homestyle Chicken n’ French Toast Family Meal Basket to-go to serve smaller groups of 5. You can find more details on Cracker Barrel’s catering options by visiting crackerbarrel.com/catering.
For those looking for easy and convenient holiday meal options, Cracker Barrel is also welcoming back Prime Rib and Holiday Ham Heat n’ Serve meals.
Holiday Heat n’ Serve Meals
Between December 21 and December 28, 2022 you pick up a complete holiday meal, that’s ready to heat n’ serve in three hours or less.
Starting at $124.99, the Prime Rib Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner serves 4-6 and includes prime rib plus au jus and horseradish, mashed potatoes and roasted gravy, choice of two Country Sides and sweet yeast rolls.
Starting at $159.99, the Holiday Ham Heat n’ Serve Feast serves 8-10 and includes sugar-cured ham, cornbread dressing, roasted gravy, cranberry relish, macaroni n’ cheese, choice of two Country Sides, sweet yeast rolls, apple streusel pie and pecan pie.
The Holiday Ham Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner serves 4-6 and includes a sugar-cured ham, cornbread dressing, roasted gravy, cranberry relish, macaroni n’ cheese, choice of one Country Side and sweet yeast rolls, starting at $109.99.
You can pre-order now and schedule pickup on December 22 or December 23 to receive a free $10 bonus card with a Heat n’ Serve Feast or a $5 bonus card with a Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner.
Shareable Bites and Sides
Cracker Barrel’s new Barrel Bites are available for catering groups of 10 or more. Choose from a selection of options including Country Fried Pickles, White Cheddar Cheese Bites, Loaded Hashbrown Casserole Tots and Biscuit Beignets.
Eliminate prep with Cracker Barrel’s Homestyle Sides, available to feed 4-6 or 8-10 prepared hot and ready to share or chilled to reheat and serve later. Choose from options like new Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Bacon Mac n’ Cheese, Country Green Beans and more.
Finish your meal with something sweet like Cracker Barrel’s Holiday Pies, available now in an assortment of flavors including Cinnamon Roll Pie, Apple Streusel, Chocolate Pecan and Pecan.
When dining in, you can join the online wait list before arriving and use mobile pay at the table to skip the line.
Dayton Air Show Announces New Acts for 2023
Today air show officials announced the return of the U.S. Army Golden Knights and two new acts that will join the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds for the 2023 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger. The Red Bull Helicopter and MiG-17F Jet Demo will be part of the 48th annual show on July 22 and 23 at the Dayton International Airport.
The Golden Knights, the Army’s official demonstration team, will thrill spectators with their intricate canopy work along with skydiving formations and landings that require extreme precision. Formed in 1959 and based in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, these Ambassadors of the Army represent the skill and professionalism of U.S. soldiers serving all over the world. The 12-member team will travel to Dayton in their C-147A aircraft which will also serve as their jump aircraft. The Golden Knights last appeared in Dayton in 2022.
A 5,300 lbs. helicopter flying upside down? A piece of cake for the Red Bull Helicopter, a MBB BO-105C flown by Aaron Fitzgerald. The multipurpose light twin-engine German helicopter has flexible maneuverability and a fast-climbing performance that allows for rollovers and backflips to keep the audience on their toes. It’s the only helicopter fit for aerobatics to this day. The Red Bull Helicopter last appeared in Dayton in 2011.
The MiG-17F was the primary enemy aircraft during the Vietnam War. Up until the F-16 fighter jets entered service, it was the tightest-turning fighter in the world. The MiG-17F can maintain tight 8G turns and speeds up to 715 mph, climbing to 30,000 feet in only three minutes. It’s one of only a handful of vintage flying jets flying in North America. Pilot Randy Ball, one of North America’s premier jet demonstration pilots has performed in more than 1,500 performances. The MiG-17F last appeared in Dayton in 2013.
“We’re so pleased to continue to bring such phenomenal performers to our 2023 shows to give adults and children alike an unforgettable experience,” said Scott Buchanan, Chairman of the United States Air & Trade Show Board of Trustees, producers of the show. “We’re looking forward to continue adding elite performers to our lineup.”
Air show officials plan to announce more exciting attractions to the air and ground show over the coming months. Tickets are available for purchase online. Beginning mid-summer 2023, discount general admission tickets can be conveniently purchased at over 100 area Kroger stores in the Dayton/Cincinnati region. For more information, visit the show’s website at www.daytonairshow.com.
Dough Baked Goods For the Holidays – And $20 Gift Card Giveaway
Dough, the bakery of Ghostlight Coffee, is taking orders for holidays pies, cookies, cakes and more. Choose from their complete Christmas and Hanukkah dessert offerings. Pre-orders are being accepted online until noon on Dec 19th. All orders to be picked up at Ghostlight Coffee MIDTOWN: 800 S. Patterson Blvd. Between Noon-4:00pm.
Highlights from the Hanukkah Menu:
Ms. Sprinkles’ Holiday Cookie Boxes, $25: This box contains delicious vegan Spritz Cookies, Rugelach Sticks and Gluten-Free Black & White Cookies will be the quick snack of choice for everyone! Dunk them in coffee, tea or milk. Each box contains 6 different flavors of VEGAN Spritz Cookies:
Butter Cookies with Berry Jam, Cardamom Cookies with Apricot Jam, Lemon Poppyseed Cookies, Cinnamon Cookies, Maple & Espresso Cookies, Spiced Orange Cookies,. In addition, each box contains:Rugelach Sticks (NOT VEGAN, wrapped separate), Gluten-Free Cookie Pack (NOT VEGAN, wrapped separate)
Old World Bagels – 6 pack – Make your holiday at home a little extra delicious with a six-pack of our Fresh-Out-Of-The-Oven, Made-From-Scratch, Fifth.Street.Brewpub-Beer-Boiled Bagels $12.00
The Pumpkin & Maple Pie – vegan – Pumpkin Pie with Maple Syrup, Autumn Spices & Creamy Vanilla. Vegan. 10″ ~ Serves 8-10 ~ $20
Hanukkah boxes can be picked up:
Sat. 12/17 Noon-4pm
Sun. 12/18 Noon-4pm
Thurs. 12/22 Noon-4pm
Fri. 12/23 Noon-4pm
Hightlights from the Christmas Menu:
Christmas Quiche (Vegan Available!) $26
Hand Rolled Crust filled with your choice of:
- Signature Christmas Quiche – Keener Farms Apple Chicken Sausage, Potatoes, Eggs, Gouda, Herbs & Spices
- Bacon & Carmelized Onion – Applewood Smoked Bacon, Carmelized Onions, Chives, Eggs & Cheddar
- Vegan Brunch Quiche – Just Egg, Roasted Red Peppers, Impossible Chorizo, “Smash Brown” Potatos, & Vegan Cheddar
Speculoos Spiced Sugar Cream Pie- A classic, just like Grandmother’s, but with the addition of warm Belgian Speculoos spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, star anise, mace. 10″ ~ Serves 8-10 ~ $20
The Christmas Party GhostTart
One giant 9″x13″ version of Ghostlight Coffee’s popular treat, decorated up for a beautiful centerpiece of your holiday dessert table! Choice of Filling Flavor: Brown Sugar & Spice or Hot Cocoa and Marshmallow. $35
The Lumberjack Pie- A combination of salty & sweet: a crispy, cinnamon-y cookie inspired crust is filled with ooey-gooey, buttery, custard-y, maple-y goodness. 10″ ~ Serves 10-12 ~ $22
Merry Maritozzi – Italian Sweet Buns- 2 of each: Eggnog Gingersnap, Pomegranate Rose, Dark Chocolate Espresso $28
Christmas Desserts are available to reserve for Pick-Up on:
Thurs. 12/22 Noon-4pm
Fri. 12/23 Noon-4pm
Gift Card Giveaway
One of our lucky Dayton937.com readers can win a $20 gift card towards your holiday treats from DOUGH! by sharing this story and commenting below why we should pick you as the winner. We’ll announce our winner here on Wed, Dec 14th and they’ll get a code for $20 off their order from Dought! So check back to see if you won.