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He may even take some requests!Fraze Pavilion is already thinking ahead to summer and has announced four summer concerts. Three shows are back by popular demand and are Fraze Fan Favorites. Tickets for these four shows will go on sale Saturday, February 4th at 10am.
Thurs, July 20th 8pm
Diamond Selling, Multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning rap superstar, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor, Nelly, has continually raised the bar for the entertainment industry since stepping on the scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality. His collaboration with Florida Georgia Line received Diamond status and he is only one of seven rappers to reach this honor.
Thurs, July 6th 8pm
Back by popular demand! This wildly successful show is heading to Fraze Pavilion again in 2023.
Lead singer Patrick Myers said “It’s been an amazing journey. That first show changed my life. We thought our band would last maybe a summer at the most but it’s a very addictive thing performing these songs. The concerts grew and grew and we’ve ended up playing and selling out the same arenas that Queen played at their peak. It’s been quite a surreal ride. Becoming regular performers at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in America is another highlight. The Beatles, U2, Springsteen, Dylan all played on that stage. It’s really got it’s own kind of magic going on there”
$40 – Plaza, $35 – Orchestra, $20 – Lawn & Terrace
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)
Limit 4 tickets per person first day of sale.
Thurs, Aug 10th 8pm
Back by popular demand! The Happy Together Tour travels back to Kettering on August 10th… come on and return to the 60s and 70s on a summer evening!
2023 will mark the 14th year of the highly successful, hit-filled summer package, THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR. The touring sensation that has criss-crossed the nation delighting audiences with a show full of chart-topping hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s – an undeniable 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes. The Tour is once again joined by THE TURTLES, who also act as musical hosts for the evening. Along with THE TURTLES will be LITTLE ANTHONY, GARY PUCKETT & THE UNION GAP, THE VOGUES, THE CLASSICS IV and THE COWSILLS.
Friday June 23rd 8pm $5 Concert Series
The Menus perform at Fraze Pavilion again in 2023. In an energetic give and take, The Menus bring the flair, the tunes and the jokes, while the audience gives thanks with shattering cheers, pumping fists and swaying hips.
The epic relationship between performer and audience member can be witnessed when The Menus take the Fraze stage every summer. Punctuated by crazy costumes and hilarious antics, it’s no wonder this show sells out every year.
Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls indoor soccer team warms up. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. A portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals.
Officer Steve Whalen epitomized the community oriented servant during his career as a Dayton Police Officer. Officer Whalen was killed in the line of duty in March 1991, however his involvement in community affairs and easy availability to both individuals and groups will always be remembered.
In light of Whalen’s legacy of dedication to the Dayton community, the Steve Whalen Memorial Policing Award was established in 1993 to recognize Dayton Police Department officers whose work and commitment to those they serve mirrors that of Officer Whalen.
Each year the city accepts nominations for this award from the Dayton community and City of Dayton employees.
The Steve Whalen Memorial Fund Committee chooses the winning officer from the submitted nominations. The officer selected is announced and given his or her award during the annual Dayton Police Department Awards Ceremony, which will be held in late April.
The acclaimed local band Bohemian Funk releases their “Roots” album with an epic party at The Brightside Music and Event Venue on Saturday, January 28th. This band makes Dayton proud, and everyone is invited to join in the celebration!
Bohemian Funk hit many people’s radars last spring when they won the Dayton Battle of the Bands competition. They were electrifying live and seemed to come out of nowhere. Who are these guys? the audience asked themselves. They formed in 2019, shortly before the pandemic hit, so they didn’t get the opportunity to play out much. What they did have time for was lots of practice and time to refine their signature look and sound. They were preparing for that kind of opportunity!
Bohemian Funk’s style is best categorized as Rock’n’Soul since they combine a contemporary interpretation of traditional rock’n’roll with nuances of gospel, alternative, southern rock, reggae, and blues. They have created a rich and diverse music collection with more than 40 unique songs they wrote and performed.
Since their big win at the Battle of the Bands, the 4-piece has been touring the Midwest extensively. While touring, the band was discovered by a talent scout while visiting Nashville, who introduced them to the Grammy award-winning producer and engineer Jeffrey Thomas. Working with musicians like Rod Stewart, The Rolling Stones, Toto, Metallica, and many more, Jeff has a resume that is miles long. He became interested in the band right away. Jeff’s industry knowledge and rock music experience made the two an ideal match. The band started working with him to make their first debut album in June 2021 in his Nashville, Tennessee, facility, Stormbringer Sound. They released “Back Home,” the first song they had made with Jeff, in December 2021.
Bohemian Funk is comprised of Rocko Dalian (lead vocalist, guitarist), Patrick Arnold (lead guitar), and Graham Werts (drums). Casey Beasley (bass) is the newest member of the band, who joined in late 2021. They deliver a fantastic live experience with their stage presence, contagious energy, and expert musicianship at every performance.
“I am excited and proud to share this record with the world for many reasons but most of all I just want to give people a glimpse of light in their darkness because music has always been my light, my church, and my therapy,” Dalian shared with us. Drummer, Werts, continued, “You can expect greatness from us, and greatness is what we will give! I’m extremely thankful for the help we had throughout this whole experience and the love Dayton has shown in the process. This album release party is going to be one for the books!”
Join in the album release celebration – get all the details on how to go below!
HOW TO GO?
Event Name: “Roots” Album Release Party
Venue: The Brightside Music & Event Venue
Address: 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, Ohio
Date: Sat, January 28, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM Doors, 8:00 PM Show
Tickets Available at: https://bit.ly/3iyt4B3
Ticket Price: $15 advance which comes with an event poster! Or $25 at the door.
All ages welcome! No outside beverages, weapons or backpacks allowed in.
329 E 5th St,
Dayton, OH 45402
937-723-7637
Eight winners have been selected to receive Governor’s Awards for the Arts in Ohio this year.
A tradition since 1971, the Governor’s Awards showcase and celebrate exceptional Ohio artists, arts organizations, arts leaders and patrons, educators, and business support of the arts. Award recipients are presented with the only arts award in the state that is conferred by the governor.
In recognition of their impactful and visionary leadership in Ohio’s creative sector and their sustained dedication to promoting artistic excellence, awardees will be honored during a ceremony on May 17, 2023.
“Ohio features a wealth of artistic talent, creative entrepreneurs, and innovative arts leaders and educators. Our shared strength in the arts makes the Buckeye state a great place to live, work, and raise a family. We’re proud to showcase and celebrate Ohio’s cultural assets through the Governor’s Awards for the Arts,” said OAC Executive Director Donna S. Collins.
Each of the winners will receive an original work of art by painter Brian Robinson of Dover.
Registration for the event opens soon, and additional information will be available in the coming weeks. Visit the Governor’s Awards page for regular updates.
The 2023 award recipients and categories follow:
Here’s more info about Michael London | Community Development and Participation
Dayton (Montgomery), our local winner.
Michael London is a playwright, arts administrator, and arts management educator with a strong belief that the arts are for everyone. He currently serves as the director of the Ohio Playwrights Circle—a service organization dedicated to providing encouragement, opportunity, and education for Ohio playwrights. In 2021, he was elected as Ohio’s regional representative for the Dramatist Guild of America. Over a career spanning five decades, Mr. London has worked to help strengthen arts access for diverse communities across the state. From 1978 to 1985, he was a member of the Ohio Arts Council’s Minority Arts Task Force. He also served from 1985 to 2010 as arts advisor for the Ohio Arts Council’s Minority Arts Program, where he helped hundreds of organizations serving communities of color and marginalized communities grow their capacity and outreach. Mr. London also worked, from 1993 to 1998, as the policy consultant and community liaison for the Ohio Appalachian Arts Initiative. A Native American descendant, Mr. London has worked with Indigenous organizations for many years as an arts and management advisor. Currently, he is the planning director for the 2023 Native Voices Project, which will share Story Circles with Native Americans living in Ohio and inspire a new work of art.
A lifelong student of the arts, Mr. London’s studies include The Ohio State University and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in theatre, along with an additional Master of Arts in screenwriting for film and television, from Royal Holloway at the University of London. His work has been performed on stages in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom—where he currently serves as the Playwright-in-Residence for the London-based Benjamin Franklin House Museum.
Join Environmental Educator Sam Romeo on a weekly afternoon bird walk at Aullwood Farm! A variety of birds can be found on the trails and in the pastures and habitats at the farm. In winter, flocks of White-throated sparrows, Juncos and Eastern bluebirds are busy along the brushy fence rows; you might even spy a Great horned owl in the sugarbush! Binoculars are recommended.
You can now order Avocado Toast with Naturally Hickory Smoked Bacon as well as Avocado Toast with Freshly Cracked Eggs at your local Tim Hortons.
The new Avocado Toast with Eggs features a creamy avocado spread topped two freshly cracked eggs and finished off with a sprinkling of Everything Bagel seasoning, all on toasted sourdough bread. Also available with one egg.
You can now also add avocado spread to any breakfast sandwich.
The new offering can be found at participating locations chainwide for a limited time.
“Intentional Camera Movement” (ICM) is digital photography that combines color, texture, and form to create swirling and dizzying abstracts from out in nature. The subject matter captures tree foliage, water movements, and reflections as the camera is purposely moved around to achieve different results. Having the images printed on canvas further gives a painterly look and feel to the work.
Clairvoyance is defined as “the supposed power to see objects or events that cannot be perceived by the senses.” Village Artisan photographer Ryan Taylor uses the camera as his paintbrush and the landscape as his canvas to “bring the viewer closer to seeing something entirely new.”
Ryan’s solo show can be seen in the Village Artisan’s Lobby Gallery through February 28, 2023, during regular gallery hours. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Start practicing your MOOs now! We want to hear your best MOO! A good MOO will rewarded with Young’s Famous Homemade Ice Cream from January 23rd – 29th, 2023.
Give a great MOO at the Dairy Store and you’ll earn a one dip upgrade for your dessert. For example, buy a one dip cone, MOO for us, and they’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! Young’s has always been partial to cows at Young’s and their MOOs. They 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!
But Young’s won’t just accept just any MOO. Their staff will be the judge. They say they are not looking for loudness, but are listening for creativity, tonal ability, and heartfelt MOOs.
Limit one MOO per person per day. Not valid with any other offer.
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 325-0629
Hours:
Mon – Thu 11AM – 8PM
Fri 11AM – 9PM
Sat 9AM – 9PM
Sun 9AM – 8PM
With the snow fast coming down, we thought this would be a good time to round up some of the best spots to go sledding in the area. We’ve combed the internet archives to share Miami Valley’s favorite spots:
Wright Brother’s Memorial Hill
WPAFB – 2380 Memorial Rd, Dayton, OH 45424
The hill is an area favorite. Located off Route 444 on Kauffman Avenue next to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, this hill has great access and parking. The designated sledding area is a grass surface ranging from smooth to bumpy. The slope is approximately 40 degrees with a lengthy run of about 700 to 800 feet. Many great spots act as ramps for those who like catching air.
The MetroParks have designated sledding locations in three of their parks – Englewood, Germantown and Taylorsville:
Englewood MetroPark
100 E National Rd, Englewood, OH 45322
Walk through the woods to the West Park near the dam. This sledding hill is quite steep.
Germantown MetroPark
6206 Boomershine Rd, Germantown, OH 45327
Probably the best Metropark hill for sledding, snowboarding and tubing.
Taylorsville MetroPark
1200 Brown School Road, Vandalia
Entrance is on the east side of Brown School Rd., south of US 40. Grass turf, bumpy and no obstacles with a gentle grade makes for safe but long distance sledding. This hill offers a smooth/bumpy ride down a slope of 30 degrees with a 400 to 500 foot run.
Triangle Park
2500 Ridge Ave, Dayton, OH 45414
For years this park has been a go to spot for families that want to slide down the hill.
Stubbs Park- Currently under construction in 2025 and not open.
255 W Spring Valley Pike, Centerville, OH 45458
This south suburban park will be packed with folks slipping and sliding around
Indian Riffle Park
801 E Stroop Rd Kettering OH 45440
The hill at Indian Riffle Parkis more of a mound, giving sliders more than one side to slide down. No obstacles with pretty smooth rides.Perfect for all ages.
Suicide Hill” Community Golf Course
2917 Berkley St, Kettering, OH 45409
Sledders flock at the first sign of ground-covering snow. Located at the Community Golf Course Kettering, next to Hills and Dales Metropark it’s just dangerous enough that you’ll be screaming down the hill.
