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City of Dayton Housing issues Can Be Monitored Online

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Dayton residents and property owners can now monitor the progress of reported housing issues on a newly launched online portal found here.  Housing complaints may be found by entering an address or by clicking on locations displayed on an interactive map.

The tracker displays the nature of the housing issue, the date of the original complaint, the actions taken by City staff and more information. The records displayed on the tracker are drawn from several City of Dayton sources including the Dayton Delivers customer service app and internal databases.

In order to begin a complaint, customers are advised to use the Dayton Delivers app or to call 937-333-4800. Only reported complaints are displayed on the housing tracker.v”We want to make it much easier for neighborhood residents, property owners and others to find the status of reported housing issues,” said Todd Kinskey, Director of Planning, Neighborhoods & Development. “The housing tracker pulls together data from a number of sources to make that happen.”

The Newest Graeter’s Ice Cream Flavor is Here

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Graeter’s Ice Cream has release its fourth bonus flavor of the summer Candy Bar Chip.

Their description of this sweet treat is  peanut nougat ice cream with candied peanuts and milk chocolate chips.

Graeter’s has a summer tradition of releasing these bonus flavors for a limited time. Previously this summer they’ve offered Strawberry Cheesecake, Frozen Hot Chocolate  and Churro.  As with all the bonus flavors, they make one batch, release them and when they are gone they retire the flavor. We expect one more bonus flavor to come out in August.

Bands & Sand Summer Concert

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Grab your friends and ROCK OUT with us at our monthly Bands & Sand summer concert series located at West Carrollton Centre (right across from fire station #56 and beside the sand volleyball court)! We promise to bring you some fresh tunes every month from 7-9pm. Nothing goes better with live tunes than cold brew and a delicious food truck so be sure to grab a bite and a few adult beverages from the bar, all beer sales proceeds will be benefiting our friends at West Carrollton Wee Pirates.

Improv Comedy Show at The Fraze

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Prepare to laugh until you cry when six of the world’s most masterful improv artists take you on the high wire act of comedic acrobatics. The rapid-fire wit and non-stop jokes will have your sides splitting and begging for mercy…and also begging for more. If you are a “Whose Line?” fan, get ready for the same relentless laughter that you grew to love, but without the commercial breaks! If you are new to improv comedy, then you are in for a show unlike anything you have ever seen before.

This particular style of improvisational comedy is rife with countless gags, one-liners, hilarious games and even songs so good you will hardly believe they were made up on the spot. The teamwork and trust that it takes to perform a show with no script is apparent, but when the best of the best do it, they do it effortlessly.

New Fresh Pasta Vendor Opens at 2nd Street Market

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Jody Miller, the owner of Brocato’s Pasta Company, follows a legacy of good food. His great, great grandfather, Joseph Brocato, came to America from Sicily as an infant in the early 1900s. Although Joseph became involved in many glamorous entrepreneurial endeavors, he always wanted the Brocato family to come together for Sunday dinner.Preparation started early in the morning with every family member playing a role. From collecting eggs in the chicken coop to picking vine-ripened tomatoes, the freshest ingredients meant the most flavor and the time with each other was cherished.

Generations later Jody continues to carry on this important tradition of using fresh, local ingredients and enjoying good food together.  After earning his culinary degree and working as an executive chef, in 2007 Jody embarked on his own hand-crafted pasta business. He teamed up with his mother, Renee Bouchard Miller, and started selling his pasta products through her storefront, Bouchard’s Baked Goods, in Findlay Market.

He just recently opened a stall at the 2nd Street Market offering pasta made from using old-world techniques and fresh ingredients. The recipes trace back to Sicily, but you can taste the modern twist in the wide selection of flavors.   You’ll find it hard to choose since each batch of pasta, sauce, pesto, and butter is made by hand, ensuring the highest quality and best-tasting food that you can possibly put on your table.

Brocatos Pasta
2nd Street Market

600 E 2nd St
Dayton, OH 45402
Market Hours:
Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
You can also find their pasta at Gem City Market or shop online.

New Saucy Chicken Sandwich at Buffalo Wild Wings

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While the debate rages over which are the absolute best chicken sandwiches in the US, “B-Dubs” wants to rule the roost with its new chicken sandwich.

Diners familiar with Buffalo Wild Wings’ usual presentation of chicken wings might find this new menu item especially tantalizing due to its saucy construction. The customizable Saucy Chicken Sandwich features the brand’s hand-breaded chicken smothered in any one of Buffalo Wild Wings’ 26 signature sauces and seasonings on a toasted challah bun.

From Honey BBQ, Spicy Garlic and Lemon Pepper to Parmesan Garlic and Mango Habanero – the Saucy Chicken Sandwich can be enjoyed with any saucy flavor you crave.

Greater Datyon Locations:

University of Dayton
1900 Brown St

Kettering
262 Stroop Rd
Town & Country Shopping Center

Fairborn
2766 Centre Dr
Beavercreek Towne Center

Huber Heights
7875 Wayne Town Blvd
Waynetown Plaza

Centerville
6210 Wilmington Pike
Sugar Plaza II

Englewood
891 s. Main St
Englewood Crossing Shopping Center

Miami Township
10048 Landing Way

Middletown
3429 Towne Blvd
Towne Mall

Troy
2313 W. Main Street

Fat Head Brewing Co Helps Lily’s Celebrate 9th Anniversary

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Lily’s long time friend and former employee turned Craft Beer Rep Amber Brady will be helping to host alongside her pals from Fat Head’s, with menu by Lily’s Head Chef James McBride.
This event will be held on the back patio weather permitting, inside if not.
All seatings are $65 including 5 courses with 5 beer pairings. Tip is not included.
There will be 2 seatings, first is 5:30 and the second at 8.
Each serving a Prix Fixe menu that allows folks to choose between an OMNIVORE ticket including seafood and meat, or a VEGETARIAN ticket. All menus are set and cannot be modified.
*VEGETARIAN MENU*
1st course:
Fried brussel sprouts, fig jam, orange zest, toasted macadamia, Queen City Farm’s micro greens
Pairing- Goggle Fogger
2nd course:
Local green beans, pickled stonefruit, burrata, pomegranate black balsamic reduction, pea tendrils
Pairing- Benjamin Danklin
3rd course:
Ohio fried green tomato, Dayton Hydrogrower’s arugula, lemon whipped goat cheese, oven dried cherry tomatoes, Lily’s herbed vinaigrette
Pairing- Groovy Juice
4th course:
Tempura battered local veggies and marinated tofu, Bumbleberry blueberry compote, Ohio carrot and radish, micro dijon
Pairing- Bumbleberry
5th course:
Berry tartlet, graham crust, Ohio berries, lemon curd, beet foam, Lily’s mint
Pairing- HBC 637
*OMNIVORE MENU*
1st course:
Ohio pork belly, fig jam, orange zest, toasted macadamia, Queen City Farm’s micro greens
Pairing- Goggle Fogger
2nd course:
Local green beans, pickled stonefruit, burrata, pomegranate black balsamic reduction, pea tendrils
Pairing- Benjamin Danklin
3rd course:
Ohio fried green tomato, Dayton Hydrogrower’s arugula, lemon whipped goat cheese, oven dried cherry tomatoes, Lily’s herbed vinaigrette
Pairing- Groovy Juice
4th course:
Fried confit duck quarter, Bumbleberry blueberry compote, Ohio carrot and radish, micro dijon
Pairing- Bumbleberry
5th course:
Berry tartlet, graham crust, Ohio berries, lemon curd, beet foam, Lily’s mint
Pairing- HBC 637

Get Your Ticket for Canoegrass – First Weekend in August

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Canoegrass is a playing in the water, laughing with friends kind of bluegrass festival and campout.
The 2022 Lineup will feature regional performers and daily open mic sessions.  We are a mix of progressive bluegrass, folk, americana, old-timey with an occasional wild card.
This isn’t your ordinary festival. Get ready to get wet, wild and jam all weekend long. The best seat in the house just may be from a canoe or tube!
Weekend Highlights include:
  • Lake front stage featuring 13 regional acts – included in ticket
  • Camping – included in ticket
  • Playground – included in ticket
  • Swimming – included in ticket
  • Ziplining – additional fees apply
  • Blob Bouncing – additional fees apply
  • Trampoline and SUP Jousting – included in ticket
  • Massive Bonfire – included in ticket
  • Outdoor Showers – included in ticket
  • Open Mic – included in ticket
  • Highside Hammock Hangout – Included in ticket
  • Nightly Happy Hours – included in ticket
  • Sand Volleyball – included in ticket
  • Playground – included in ticket
  • Campfire Jams – included in ticket
  • Yoga – Included in ticket
  • Family photo – included in ticket
  • Pello Bikes Wheelie Fun Zone – included in ticket

Lynyrd Skynyrd At Fraze Sun Night

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The legacy began some 41 years ago in Jacksonville, Florida, and halted for a decade by the 1977 plane crash that killed three band members, including Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines. Since then, the band tragically lost Allen Collins, Billy Powell, Leon Wilkeson and Hughie Thomasson, yet Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks on with original member Gary Rossington joined by Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Mark “Sparky” Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Johnny Colt, Peter Keys, Dale Krantz Rossington and Carol Chase.

And so Skynyrd stands, “still unbroken.” “People may say, ‘they need the money,’ well I don’t think any of us need the money,” Van Zant says. “It’s just that we love the music, it’s bigger than the money, it’s not even about that any more. We have to make a living, sure, but it’s about the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and what it stands for, what the fans are all about. There’s nothing like getting out there playing a great show with Skynyrd and seeing people love this music.”

Adds Rossington, “We’re still standing, still keeping the music going. We wanted to do the guys who aren’t with us any more proud, and keep the name proud, too.”

With a catalog of over 60 albums, sales beyond 30 million worldwide and their beloved classic American rock anthem “Sweet Home Alabama” having over two million downloaded ringtones, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remains a cultural icon that appeals to all generations.

Sueno Hosts Cochinita + Wine Dinner

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Join Sueno on Wednesday, July 20th with a 3 course cochinita dinner, hosted by own three time James Beard nominated Chef Jorge Guzman.  Chris O’Hearn from Parcel Wine out of Cincinnati will be providing expertly selected wine pairings. Chris’s decades of experience in the wine industry makes him one of the preeminent experts in his field.

Chef Jorge recounts: “One of my fondest memories as a child is eating cochinita. I can remember running around my grandparents house in Chixchulub with all my cousins. All of the sudden a huge platter of taquitos de cochinita would arrive out of the kitchen and we all stop what we’re doing to grab handfuls of tacos. I remember biting into them and watching the golden, orange grease dripping down my elbows. It’s one of the fondest memories I have.”

Chef Jorge

The three courses dinner includes:
– Local mixed greens salad with roasted chile vinaigrette
– Pork Chochinita dinner with black beans, rice, cebollas encurtidas, tortillas, and salsa xni-pek
– House made tres leches cake with dulce de leche topping
Spots can be reserved from 5:00 to 8:30pm. The dinner is $58 per person and the optional wine pairing is $23.
Reservations can be made here: https://bit.ly/3o34S97

Sueño

607 East 3rd Street
Dayton, OH 45402
937-453-0008
Parking: Valet
Hours:
Mon – Sat 5-10pm

 

Klondike Bars Turn 100 With Birthday Challenge

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What would you do for a Klondike bar?

Klondike kicked off their 100 year birthday celebration. In honor of this momentous occasion, they’ve partnered with Buddy Valastro, of “Cake Boss” fame!  Valastro and Klondike have created a once-in-a-lifetime 100th birthday cake and are asking fans “What Would You Do” for a taste?

Do you want an opportunity to win a 6” special 100th Birthday cake made by Buddy Valastro? There are two ways to win. You can enter via Instagram by posting a photo or video of yourself completing one of the special decade-themed “What Would You Do for a Klondike?” challenges using #4aKlondike100Sweepstakes and tag @klondikebar. But hurry, because this sweepstakes is only taking place now through July 17th!

What would you do for a special Klondike 100th birthday cake?

So what types of decade-themed challenges are there? Challenges include dancing the foxtrot or rumba in public (1930’s), walking around all day in platforms (1970’s) or doing the mannequin challenge with 5 or more people (2010’s).  There are also lots of challenges that require creating things with the ice cream foil wrapper. Can you make a bow tie (1920’s), a surfboard (1960’s) or butterfly clips (1990’s)?

Plus, there’s a bonus prize. One lucky fan will also be winning a Klondike Kard that comes with coupons and a check for free Klondike treats for one hundred years! That’s a LOT of ice cream!

The Contemporary Dayton Receives Prestigious Grant

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The Contemporary Dayton (The Co) announced that it is a first-time recipient of the prestigious Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Spring 2022 grant. The Co was selected as one of 50 organizations—and as one of only 19 of those being first-time recipients—that was awarded a part of the $3.9 million grant that was dispersed. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts seeks out creative risk-takers that are continually supporting the needs of artists in their communities in resourceful ways and will provide The Co with $80,00 in funding spread over the next two years to support their rotating exhibitions and expanded educational programs.

Michael Goodson

“We are honored to be recognized by this august and noble organization,” says Michael Goodson, Curator and Director of Programs at The Co. “The entire staff at The Contemporary Dayton started, in earnest, a shift in exhibitions, programming, philosophy, and mission in the summer of 2020. Amid the tumult of that time, our vision was clear that one of our first goals was to garner an Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts grant.” Goodson recalls that “at the time the idea seemed so far ahead of us; a year later much closer. And now, it has been announced. While this funding is crucial to our vision and mission, the trust and belief that the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts has in The Contemporary Dayton is equally important.”

“The Contemporary Dayton is an important point of connection and exchange for artists and audiences in the region,” said Rachel Bers, Program Director, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. “We are pleased to support its exhibitions and public programs that situate local artistic practices within global contemporary art discourse and create space for critical engagement with issues relevant to its immediate community.”

The Co’s three distinct galleries plus the CoSHOP at the Dayton Arcade are always free and open to the public. Exhibitions and educational programs feature artists living and working today, both nationally and in Ohio, with an emphasis on those whose work focuses on the ideas, concepts, and issues of contemporary life. 

THE CONTEMPORARY DAYTON

25 W 4th Street
Dayton, OH 45402

937.224.3822

GALLERY HOURS:

Wed- Sat: 11am – 6pm
Sun 11am – 4pm

First Fridays ’til 8pm

 

 

 

“After the Levitt” concerts continue at the Arcade’s new event space – The Tank!

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The “After the Levitt” event series is a live musical experience in the Arcade, which is the hottest and most coveted space in downtown Dayton. Under the Arcade’s famous Rotunda is a newly opened underground event space, called The Tank, inspired by CenterPoint Energy. It’s a vibrant venue that provides a cool, theater-in-the-round style seating for an intimate audience experience. 

After a few select Levitt Pavilion shows this summer, The Tank opens its doors for this “After the Levitt” live music series which features up-and-coming original musicians. For music fans who want to keep the music going, the Tank’s entrance is just a half block from Levitt Pavilion. It’s an easy walk over! Just look for the Large glass subway entrance on West 4th street in Dayton between Main and Ludlow Streets. 

The series, which is hosted by Culture Works, kicked off on June 23rd with an evening of female R&B/hip-hop style singer/songwriters Anna Nichole and Mariah J. The concerts continue Thursday, July 14th with the funk-rock band Solistic. This crowd pleaser has hints of blues, reggae, and psychedelic rock influences too! The cover charge is $10 and is open to patrons over 18. Doors open at 8pm. The music starts at 8:30pm. Beverages are available for purchase at the venue.

“As the leading Arts advocate in Dayton, Culture Works aims to use the After the Levitt series as a way of activating the Arcade, and more specifically, the Tank. We want to bring cultural vibrancy back into Dayton through a space that is both new and nostalgic, memorable, and magical. Having local artists in the Tank will bring crowds together and elevate the creative arts from an individual to collective experience!” Benjamin Baugham, the Community Engagement Coordinator of Culture Works, shared with us. 

The series will continue on July 28th with a night of reggae from Luv Locz, August 4th featuring spoken word from Broken English, August 11th is a country music evening with Drift Mouth, August 25th pop rock from Pagu & Isicile,  with more dates to be announced soon!

HOW TO GO?

The Tank under the Arcade (glass cube entrance near 35 W 4th St, Dayton, OH 45402)

$10 cover charge at the door

Ages 18+

Doors 8pm

Music 8:30pm

Drinks for Sale!

Miguel’s Poké Island Opens in Yellow Springs

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Miguel’s Taco Truck has been in a familiar fixture around Yellow Springs for the last few years.  It debuted at the 2016 Street Fair and is often parked by the Yellow Springs Brewery or in Kings Yards. When you see that truck you can count on getting some freshly made taco’s or nacho’s. Miguel Espinosa prides himself  on using nothing from a can and hand making his sauces daily.

In November of 202o r Miguel’s Tacos moved to   101 Corry St in Yellow Springs inside of Trail Town Brewing.  And now as of July 14th, Miguel will be opening ​Miguel’s Poké Island,  a vibrant poké shop located in Yellow Springs, serving poké bowls, sushi burritos, açaí bowls, smoothies and boba teas at the former Greene Canteen location.

Here’s the opening menu:

Miguel’s Poke Island

134 Dayton St,
Yellow Springs, OH 45387

937-319-0491

Tuesday – Thursday  &  Sunday: 11am to 8pm

Friday – Saturday:  11am to 8:30pm

Bock Family Brewing 5k-ish, Fun Run

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Join us at Bock Family Brewing for a 5k-ish, fun run event that starts and ends at this awesome taproom in Dayton. Run, walk, jog – whatever goes! Complete the course and celebrate with us and a FREE, local craft brew at the finish line.

What’s included?! All participants receive:

  • A FREE craft brew from Bock Family Brewing
  • Your choice of a collector’s pint glass or seasonal swag item from the Brewery Running Series
  • Your chance to win sweet door prizes, like Brewery Running Series merchandise or a growler to take home
  • Access to event festivities, games, goodies and giveaways
  • And more!

2022 marks our 10 year anniversary season! The Brewery Running Series started with one event in Minneapolis, MN in 2012 – we now organize over 300 events per year, across 20+ states and counting!

Epiphany Lutheran Church presents The Music Man

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Join us for our 31st summer musical as fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.

Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.