Come out and enjoy RiverScape MetroPark’s FREE Summer Music Series supported by AARP and Kettering Health. Enjoy a night of original music from some of Dayton’s own. Guitarist and songwriter Kyleen Downes will kick off the evening, followed by the piano infused music of The Pullouts. Delicious food will be available from a variety of onsite food trucks, in addition to craft beer with sales benefitting A Special Wish Foundation. Pull up your chair for music, food, and dancing by the Great Miami River!
TABASCO® Introduces Summer Styles As Hot as Their Sauces
The new Drippin’ Hot Summer Collection is available to purchase for a limited time only exclusively on shop.tabasco.com and includes:
- Backyard BBQ Blanket – an outdoor blanket perfect for the beach or backyard
- Not Your Dad’s Bucket Hat – complete with a mini bottle holster so your sauce is never out of reach
- Bottle Button-Down Shirt
- Tabasco Brand Temporary Tattoos
- Sip & Sauce Beverage Can Holder – also features a mini bottle holster for on the go saucing
- Light Things Up Tee
- Drippin’ Hot Slides – perfect for slipping on/off poolside
- The Hottest Cooler Bag – a fully insulated cooler bag with adjustable shoulder strap
- Tabasco Brand 2022 Jersey
All orders over $75.00 will include a complimentary bottle of Tabasco Brand BBQ Sauce, while supplies last.
“Oliver!” at North Park Ampitheatre And It’s Free!
Springboro Community Theatre is proud to present our summer production of “Oliver!” at North Park Ampitheatre! Grab a lawn chair or blanket and come join us under the stars!
Note: This is a free event – No tickets necessary!
The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family.
10th Annual 5k for Kelli
Presented by the Breast Wishes Foundation
Join us in remembering the life of Kelli James and honoring all the breast cancer survivors, the fighters and the love ones we’ve lost. 100% of proceeds go to granting wishes for women with breast cancer through the Breast Wishes Foundation.
The 5k for Kelli Run/Walk is a super fun event for the whole family. It is a 3.1 mile out and back course that begins and ends next to Wegerzyn Gardens and winds along the beautiful Stillwater River. Because Kelli loved fairies, we encourage everyone to dress up in tutus, wings, and flower crowns. No fairy gear? No problem! We have everything you need at the merchandise tent with all proceeds going to Breast Wishes Foundation. We also offer free fairy face painting and colored hair spraying!
Registration and Merchandise tents will open at 7:30 am.
Event Fees: Registration only $25! (Register by August 7th to guarantee a super-soft and comfy t-shirt)
Online registration ends on August 16th, sign up in person at Georges Thursday and Friday or at the event on race day.
Awards: Be sure to bring a few extra dollars to buy some raffle tickets. Our top prize is $1,000 cash!
We will give medals, pint glasses and gift cards to the Top 3 Male and Female overall and the Top 3 Male and Female in each age category.
Age categories: 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
Event Parking and Registration: The Flying Field at Wegerzyn, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414
Pre-Registration packet pick up: At George’s Family Restaurant, 5216 North Dixie Drive, Dayton, OH 45414
Thursday and Friday August 18th and 19th from 8am to 7pm
We highly recommend pre-packet pickup!
MCD’s Citizen Precipitation Observer of 51 Years Retiring At Age 96
For 51 years, Dorothy Stebbins has measured precipitation (rain, snow, sleet & hail) 365 days a year for the Miami Conservancy District’s (MCD) Precipitation Observer Network. Dorothy is one of 42 citizen observers that has been a rock star for MCD. Dorothy has faithfully performed this work for the benefit of the region. The data that Dorothy and the other observers collect helps the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS) with forecasting floods and assessing changes to weather patterns, including droughts.
MCD’s manager of water resource monitoring and data analysis, Mike Ekberg, and general manager, MaryLynn Lodor, visited Dorothy and her son Dan Stebbins today alongside the rain gage that she has used to record precipitation all these years. She was honored by Senator Matt Huffman, and Senator Stephan Huffman, with a proclamation for her outstanding public service. She was also gifted MCD’s “A Flood of Memories” coffee table book, and given a big thank you for her service. Dorothy recalled stories, passed down from her grandparents and parents, about surviving the 1913 flood and having to seek higher ground.
In 1998, the Dayton Daily News featured a story on Dorothy when she had served as an observer for more than 20 years. Dorothy framed the article and shared it with Mike and MaryLynn when they delivered MCD’s gifts of thanks today.
At 96 years old, MCD is honored to welcome Dorothy into retirement as she passes the observer responsibilities to her son. This maintains the family legacy, and will ensure that the data continues to benefit the region.
MCD’s vision is to have thriving communities, a healthy watershed and a higher quality of life, sustained by well-managed water resources throughout the watershed. MCD’s mission is to protect lives, property and economic vitality within the Great Miami River Watershed through an integrated and balanced system that provides unfailing flood protection, preserves water resources, and promotes enjoyment of our waterways.
Local Filmmaker Victor Bonacore Debuts Woke-Exploitation Girl-Gang Thriller: THRUST!
Local film crew Tranzient Pictures brings you their first feature length film THRUST! A low budget, exploitation film shot almost entirely in and around Dayton, Ohio. After a year of production the movie is ready for an audience! THRUST! Takes place in a dystopian world run by girl gangs.
The story centers on two lovers, Aloe & Vera hailing from The Punk Boiz as they embark on a mariujana fueled, revenge journey. Weaving their way through the colorful apocalypse to try and rid the world of the last scumbag alive, who is wreaking havoc amongst the female, fronted future. THRUST!
THRUST! Will make its OHIO PREMIERE at The Little Art Theater in Yellow Springs Ohio on Saturday August 6th 2022 at 10pm. This screening will be presented by the cast & crew live in person including scream queen legend Linnea Quigley, director Victor Bonacore (Diary of a Deadbeat) and star Erin Brown, Allison Egan, Scarlett Storm, Sadie Tate, Felicia Fisher & more surprises! THRUST! Runs 1:59:00 Minutes long, unrated & for mature audiences only!
THRUST! Will have its Ohio encore showing on Sunday August 7th at 7pm at The Neon located in downtown Dayton, Ohio. Linnea, cast & crew will be in attendance for this show as well! THRUST!
Stars a plethora of local talent lead by a cast of indie starlets including Erin Brown (The artist formerly known as Misty Mundae) Allison Egan (Primordial, Eat it Up) Linnea Quigley (Return of the Living Dead, Night of the Demons) Ellie Church (Headless,Harvest Lake) Roni Jonah (Space Babes from Outer Space) Sadie Tate (Feaster Sunday) Independent wrestlers Queen Aminata (AEW) Jessicka Havok (Impact Wrestling) Ace Austin (Bullet Club) and Madman Fulton (EX-WWE,Impact).
Featuring a score from local new wave artists Dirty/Clean and featuring songs and more from Yellow Springs electro punk duo Yikes A Band! THRUST!
Kick off show!
Friday August 5th, 8pm
Yellow Cab Tavern, featuring live performances from:
Mike Hunchback
(guitarist of Screeching Weasel and ex-Nightbirds)
Weedghost
(Ohio Noise)
Yikes A Band!
(first show in 3 years)
Remembering Those Lost in the Oregon District Shooting
The FUDGE Foundation has two events planned to commemorate the anniversary of the Dayton Mass Shooting that claimed the lives of nine individuals and forever changed the lives of many members of our community. The anniversary memorial on Thursday August 4th and the HART Gala on Saturday, August 6th.
They will be honoring those who were taken on August 4th, 2019, starting at 6:00pm on Thursday, August 4th in front of Blind Bob’s. There will be community leaders present to speak about gun violence and the danger it presents in our communities, a candle lighting service, music and prayer as well as nine-minutes of silence to honor the victims who were fatally shot that night. There will also be resource guides to support those who are victims of trauma, such as mental health and support group information will also be available.
The Foundation hopes that the Dayton Montgomery County community will join us at Blind Bob’s on August 4th to show their love and support for the families and individuals that have been affected by this senseless violence
The Fudge Foundation also invites you to attend the Hart Gala (Healing Art,Through Trauma) on Saturday, August 6th. This is a black-tie affair that will celebrate a new addition to the Springfield Museum of Art. The Fudge Foundation is giving out the Derrick Fudge Memorial Scholarship, as a way for his son to honor Derrick Fudge’s memory and support a Black male student going into the crucial field of social work. There will be live entertainment, dinner and an open bar. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Celebrate Sustainable Living at Small Farm & Food Fest Aug 6th
Five Rivers MetroParks will host Small Farm & Food Fest on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 10 am to 5 pm at Carriage Hill MetroParks, 7800 E. Shull Rd. This free, all-ages festival features hands-on activities, demonstrations, speakers and a pop-up farmers market that focuses on healthy eating and sustainable living.
Small Farm & Food Fest will offer a mix of modern-day and historical farming, gardening, food preparation, cooking, homesteading and home sustainability information.
“During the pandemic, we saw a lot of people go back to basics, whether it was baking bread from scratch or planting victory gardens,” said MetroParks education coordinator Rick Musselman. “All of these skills can help people live healthier, more sustainable lifestyles and we aim to spark and fuel those interests during Small Farm & Food Fest.”
The event will be held at the Carriage Hill MetroPark visitor center, historical farm and farm house.
- Historical demos and workshops: From 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., festival attendees can view canned goods, heirloom vegetable and butter making displays.
- Live animals: Visitors can learn more about the farm’s heritage breed animals and watch draft horse demonstrations.
- Pop-up farmers market: Featuring local growers, artisans and more, the farmer’s market will feature more than 15 vendors.
- Local food finds: Discover the importance of local produce and where to find fresh picks from the growers at the 2nd Street Market.
- Speakers: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 12 local speakers will cover topics that include gardening, cooking, food prep, homesteading and more.
- 10:00 to 10:30 AM: Curing Your Own Bacon at Home: Rick Musselman, Five Rivers MetroParks
- 11:00 to 11:30 AM: Knife Skills in the Kitchen:
Tim Pritchard, Five Rivers MetroParks - 12:00 to 12:30 PM: Baking and Cooking with Edible Flowers: Kate Lowry, Five Rivers MetroParks
- 1:00 to 1:30 PM: Milling Your Own Grains at Home:
Deb Spencer, Five Rivers MetroParks - 2:00 to 2:30 PM: Making Homemade Beeswax Wraps: Shawna Balog, Five Rivers MetroParks
- 3:00 to 3:30 PM: Stocking the Pantry: Bryn Mooth, Edible Ohio Magazine
- 4:00 to 4:30 PM: Cooking with Herbs: Karen Purke McGuffey Herbs and Spice
Historic Farm Barn Talks Schedule
- 10:30 t0 11:00 AM: Caring for Rabbits: Mary Beth Hobson, Five Rivers MetroParks
- 12:30 to 1:00 PM: How to Clean and Filet a Fish: Kelly Kingery, Five Rivers MetroParks
- 1:30 to 2:00 PM: Start Growing Food for Fall: Betty Hoevel, Five Rivers MetroParks
- 2:30 to 3:00 PM: Butter Making for Beginners: Jamie Burton
- 3:30 to 4:00 PM: Caring for Chickens: Sue Nevins, Five Rivers MetroParks
- For the family: Visitors can participate in historical games and enjoy tractor-pulled wagon rides.
Food will be available from a variety of local food trucks such as Kona Ice of Troy, Thai 1 On, Cumberland Kettle Corn, G’s Cue BBQ and El Buen Taco. Festivalgoers also will enjoy live music from noon to 4 p.m. at Carriage Hill MetroPark’s visitors center.
Head Out To The Greene County Fair
The 183rd Greene County Fair begins its run Sunday, July 31, through Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the Greene County Fairgrounds, 120 Fairground Road. Xenia, OH.
“We’ve been waiting 365 days for this.” Said Kala Benton, one of the fair’s directors. “It is amazing when you think about it. Just a couple of weeks ago here at the Greene County Fairgrounds there wasn’t much activity and now the people, animals, food trailers, vendors and rides which move in soon, it looks a little like a scaled down version of Disneyland and we couldn’t have done any of it without our dedicated staff, directors’, and volunteers. A well-oiled machine.” Benton added.
The Greene County Fair is the oldest fair west of the Alleghenies. A nice mix of rides, games, food & entertainment await fairgoers. Plus, the 4H tradition continues with proud young people showing their prize-winning animals.
FAIR HOURS
Our fair opens at 8am – and closes following that evening’s grandstand event.
Daily Gate Admission $8 (9 and under free with paying adult) Plus, parking is always FREE.
SUNDAY, JULY 31, OPENING DAY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Rabbit showmanship and judging, English Horse Show & Showmanship, 4-H Show, Sheep Decorating Contest, with our opening ceremonies at the grandstands- 6pm.
Followed by the always fun kiddie calf scramble at 7pm, then the older kids get to try their best for their calf scramble. Folks if you’ve never experienced a calf scramble, you are in for some laughs. It’s a hoot. (Please do not attempt this at home.)
During the week we have a food drive event with a discount on admission for a non-perishable food item donation, family fun night with discounted ride wristbands, demo-derby, harness racing, truck and tractor pulls, great fair food, plus much more. (Please keep in mind our rides do not open until Monday, August 1.)
Due to rising fuel and general increased costs, the previous announced ride wrist bands price has increased to $20. But on Family Fun Day- August 3, wristbands are just $15 after 4pm. AGAIN WEDNESDAY ONLY, all other days of ride operations, bands are priced at $20.
On Wednesday, August 3, a special tribute will take place for the late Greene County Sheriff Gene Fischer at 5pm. Sheriff Gene was a huge supporter of our fair and he and is wife would show up early and stay late.
Tons more information and a complete schedule of events, log on to www.greenecountyfairgrounds.com. Follow us on Facebook, and Instagram.
Dave Hill & FlashBreak – An Evening of Comedy & Music!
Join us on Wednesday, August 3rd for a very special engagement with comedian / musician Dave Hill with special local guest FlashBreak at The Brightside Music & Event Venue in Dayton Ohio (905 E 3rd St).
HOW TO GO? Wednesday, August 3, 2022The Brightside Music & Event Venue in Dayton Ohio (905 E 3rd St)Doors 7:30pm / Show 8-10:30pmAdvance tickets: $20 / Day of show: $25Ages 18+See additional info below
ABOUT DAVE HILLDave Hill is a comedian, writer, actor, and musician originally from Cleveland but now living in New York City. He has appeared on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Girls5eva, Joe Pera Talks with You, Inside Amy Schumer, @midnight, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, The Tick, and The Jim Gaffigan Show among other programs. And he plays a Devo-obsessed weed dealer in the new film Drunk Bus starring Ozark’s Charlie Tahan and Will Forte. Dave has also starred in his own TV series, The King of Miami, on the MOJO Network, which was cancelled even though Dave really liked it.
Dave is a regular contributor to public radio’s This American Life and Live from Here with Chris Thile (formerly Prairie Home Companion) and also hosted his own radio show, The Goddamn Dave Hill Show, on WFMU in Jersey City, New Jersey for five years. Dave also hosts the podcast The Dave Hill Goodtime Hour and is the resident heavy metal expert on Malcolm Gladwell and Rick Rubin’s Broken Record podcast.
La Comedia Presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.
A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius.
Smoothie Bar Opening in Wright-Dunbar
Juicing Jammers Juice and Smoothie Bar, which started out in 2007, as Dayton’s first Black owned and woman owned mobile juicery. Owner Tawnni Miles is a registered Nurse who started her business in 2017 with a small refrigerator in Tae Winston’s Entrepreneur Shop. She then purchased her trailer in 2020. She’s been operating at events and farmer’s markets around town. Now she’ signed a multiple year lease with Wright Dunbar, Inc. Tawnni shared that it’s surreal to now have this location, where she first now house her shop.
The Soft Opening is on Friday, July 29, 2022 10am to 3pm at 13 North Williams St. located in the Historic Wright Dunbar Business District.
The brick-and-mortar space will allow for an expanded menu to include yogurt bowls, acai bowls, lemonades, overnight oats, avocado toast, fruit bowls and salads. Her smoothies run $8 for a 16 oz cup.
Miles shared she worked at McDonald’s growing up and the customer service training she received there taught her so much about dealing with customers.
Tawnni said, “As a registered nurse, I knew changing our diets was key to curing the ailments attacking health. So, what better way than to show up with the healthiest and most nutritious juices, lemonade, and yogurt bowls”.
As part of their opening they are asking customers to help name the smoothies, so you can sample the four smoothies and then submit their choice for names. On Monday they will release the winning names. Here’s a peak at the opening menu:
Juicing Jammers
13 North Williams St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 245-4974
Tues- Sat 10- 6pm
Empire Strikes Brass at The Levitt
Asheville, NC-based Brass Funk Rock band Empire Strikes Brass has a lot to say with a big sound. Full of serious groove from a thumping rhythm section highlighted by lush horn arrangements played by a thick horn section, the band’s compositional roots as well as its creative and collaborative soul contribute lots of depth in their original tunes and covers that speak volumes to ESB’s evolution. The Band’s debut album was tapped as one of the year’s top 100 releases by WNCW 88.7 radio. Recording for their 3rd studio album will be taking place between shows in 2022 as the band writes and masters their new sounds while on tour.
Opening as part of GEM series: Intergalactic Space Force
Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, Intergalactic Space Force synthesizes the musical stylings of psychedelic rock, funk, reggae, and synth wave while exploring the sonic frontier of the cosmos. Intergalactic Space Force is Marcus Cornwell on lead guitar, Michael Jones on bass, Tom Kellogg on drums, Collin Morrill on rhythm guitar, and Steve Wagner on synthesizers and soundscapes. With their spectacular spacely sounding music, they invite all of us to go and explore the cosmos together.
Grant Program Promotes Cultural Tourism with Roadside Markers
Thanks to a new partnership between the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) and William G. Pomeroy Foundation, Ohio communities can now highlight their stories, customs, and traditions through a roadside marker grant program named Legends & Lore®.
Launched by the Pomeroy Foundation in 2015, the Legends & Lore grant program helps communities commemorate their local folklore and legends, and promote cultural tourism with roadside markers. The OAC, which funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities, has joined the grant program as a state partner of the Pomeroy Foundation. The OAC will help vet grant applications and ensure the legitimacy of the folklore proposed for commemoration.
“Encouraging cultural tourism is an important part of promoting a vibrant Ohio arts economy,” said Donna S. Collins, OAC executive director. “The Ohio Arts Council looks forward to spotlighting local folk and traditional arts and culture through Legends & Lore.”
The Pomeroy Foundation is a philanthropic organization based in Syracuse, N.Y. One of the Foundation’s main initiatives is to help people celebrate their community’s history by providing grants for roadside markers. Since 2005, the Foundation has awarded close to 1,800 grants for markers and bronze plaques in 46 states and Washington, D.C.
“We are delighted to partner with the Ohio Arts Council to bring this unique grant opportunity to the Buckeye State,” said Deryn Pomeroy, trustee and director of strategic initiatives at the Pomeroy Foundation. “The Legends & Lore marker program has already helped communities around the country commemorate the cultural traditions, customs, and stories that are important to them. Through our partnership with the OAC, we look forward to recognizing Ohio’s diverse landscape of folk and traditional arts with roadside markers.”
More than 140 Legends & Lore marker grants have been awarded by the Pomeroy Foundation since the program’s inception. In addition to Ohio, Legends & Lore grants are currently available in the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Idaho, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, and West Virginia. Prospective applicants must apply through a local 501(c)(3) organization, such as a historical society; nonprofit academic institution; or a local, state, or federal government entity.
There are two Legends & Lore grant rounds each year. The second Legends & Lore grant round in 2022 will open on Monday, Aug. 29. The deadline to submit a marker grant application during that round will be Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. Legends & Lore grant funding includes the full cost of a marker, pole, and shipping. To review program guidelines and details about how to apply online, visit the Foundation’s website: www.wgpfoundation.org/history/legends-lore/
Brunch Begins at Sueño This Sunday!
Sueño is opening for brunch this Sunday from 11am -1pm. Bringing the Mexican culture to the brunch menu expect to experience Huevos Rancheros and many other traditional breakfast dishes in this swanky downtown eatery. And of course they have a selection of breakfast cocktails and their homemade horchata. Reservations can be made online.
Here’s a peek at the menu:
Sueño
607 E 3rd St,
Dayton, OH 45402-2120
(937) 453-0008
Monday – Saturday 5-10pm
Sunday 11am -1 pm
Street parking readily available in and around Webster station.
Calling all bakers: The Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest Is Back!
Whether you’re grilling up family memories or creating air fryer favorites with your little chefs, discover a new way to bake qualifying Pillsbury products while creating a dish that’s destined for greatness. What can you use? Your waffle iron, grill, air fryer, and more! Enter for a chance to win.There are so many ways to homemade! Submit your recipe for a chance to win $50,000 in cash for yourself and $50,000 to donate to an eligible charity of your choice! See Official rules for list of charities.Submit your recipe for a chance to win $50,000 in cash for yourself and $50,000 to donate to an eligible charity of your choice! See Official rules for list of charities.
