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DAI Offers Free Museum Admission April 22nd

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‘Free Friday’ includes access to Van Gogh & European Landscapes and Black Heritage Through Visual Rhythms, as well as a panel discussion and presentations by African American Visual Artists Guild

The Dayton Art Institute (DAI) will welcome the community to the museum with a special Free Friday, this Friday, April 22, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

The museum will offer free admission to its collection galleries and the exhibitions Black Heritage Through Visual Rhythms, Van Gogh & European Landscapes, Fired Imagination: Ancient Chinese Ceramics from the Nancy and Ed Rosenthal Family Collection and The Flower Prints of Katsuhira Tokushi.

 

In addition, the African American Visual Artists Guild (AAVAG) will present the program Harlem Renaissance to Now: Relevance of African American Art in the museum’s Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium from 1 to 4 p.m. It includes presentations by Siera Leone, award-winning writer and poet, Karen D. Brame, the founder of BlackListed Culture, and Andrew Scott, artist and professor, as well as a panel discussion and live painting demonstration by Erin Smith-Glenn, Associate Professor of Art at Central State University. AAVAG collaborated with the DAI to present the exhibition Black Heritage Through Visual Rhythms.

“We greatly appreciate the community’s support through these past two years, especially as we begin to finally emerge from the pandemic and return to regular operations,” said DAI Director & CEO Michael R. Roediger. “As a way of saying thank you, we’re offering the opportunity to experience the museum and its current exhibitions, as well as an uplifting presentation by the African American Visual Artists Guild, for free.”

Black Heritage Through Visual Rhythms, on view through May 22, is a juried exhibition featuring more than 80 works by 44 nationally recognized and emerging African American artists from across the United States. The exhibition reflects the diverse backgrounds and different interests of the artists and includes art in a variety of styles and media.

Van Gogh & European Landscapes, on view through September 4, offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a remarkable pair of Van Gogh paintings, on loan to the museum from Switzerland, made during the final month of Van Gogh’s life. This intimate Focus Exhibition also includes works byCharles-François Daubigny, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Joseph Mallord William Turner, John Constable and others.

Fired Imagination: Ancient Chinese Ceramics from the Nancy and Ed Rosenthal Family Collection, on view through July 24, presents a private collection of ceramics, ranging from figures to vessels and spanning more than 3,000 years of Chinese history.

The Flower Prints of Katsuhira Tokushi, on view through September 18, introduces the work of Japanese artist Katsuhira Tokushi through a complete set of his series Twelve Works on Flower Selling Customs (1959–1961).

 

For more information about planning a visit, including current museum hours, updates and COVID-19 safety protocols, go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/visit or call 937-223-4ART (4278).

 

Ginger & Spice Transitions to Take Out Only

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Ginger & Spice Asian Bistro on Brown Street has been serving up a wide variety of beloved, freshly-prepared Asian dishes since 2015.  Founded by seasoned restaurateur Grace Peng and helmed by top chef Ann Tsao, the menu features 40+ delicious dishes. Sourcing only the freshest ingredients locally and nationally, combined with unique spices, they’ve earned quite the reputation for awesome food.
Today they announced via Facebook a major change for their business:
“To our dearest patrons,
The past two years have made many of us in the food service industry rethink and re-innovate the way we serve our customers; here at Ginger and Spice, we are also having to make many changes to adapt and grow. Next week, we will be transitioning to a Take-Out only bistro as we believe it will further balance providing exceptional service to our customers and maintaining the productivity of our operation, so that we may continue to shine at what we do best!
We are also excited to announce our daily made fresh Bentos to go for those of you who are looking for a curated lunch box to conveniently grab and go. Bentos will be available from 11am to 3pm daily and we will be sharing more details in the coming days!
With gratitude,
Grace and Anne”
We’ll keep you up to date as we learn more.

Ginger and Spice Asian Bistro

For Tofu lovers! From top left – Tempeh with tofu, Mom’s Tofu, Tofu Formosa, and Vegetable Delight.

1105 Brown St
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 716-1298
Open
Monday – Friday 
11:00 am  – 8:30 pm

Wingstop 4/20-Inspired Flavor, Blazed & Glazed Wings

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Let’s be blunt: Wingstop Inc. knows their wings are the ultimate munchies and that 4/20 is a sacred holiday for their guests. So, in celebration of the most chill day of the year, the wing joint is honoring their cannabis-loving fans with a limited-edition, 4/20-inspired flavor called Blazed & Glazed, available starting on April 18 in restaurants nationwide.

As the company notes, these wings won’t get you high, but the “sticky, sweet, smoky and herbal flavors will ignite your senses and create a tingly sensation.” The Blazed & Glazed is a limited-edition wing flavor made from a combination of hemp seeds, terpenes (the natural chemicals that cause plants to smell a certain way), strawberry and cayenne pepper. The wing name, of course, is a nod toward the stoner term “blaze & daze” — the opposite of “wake and bake,” it refers to smoking marijuana right before going to sleep.

“Some of our biggest fans aren’t just pairing their favorite wings with seasoned fries,” Marisa Carona, Wingstop’s chief growth officer, said in a statement.

With this launch, Wingstop is tapping into a massive marketing trend as the legalization of cannabis continues to grow throughout the U.S. Eighteen states and Washington, DC, have legalized marijuana for recreational purposes, with more adding legalization to the ballot.

Wingstop Centerville

2006 Miamisburg Centerville Rd,
Dayton, OH, 45459
 Open 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM
 (937) 435-5384

Wingstop OH Dayton 

4149 N. Main Street,
Dayton, OH

Open 11:00 AM to 9:30pm

(937) 800-9464

Offers Delivery

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

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It’s bagpipes. It’s rock. It’s bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland.

Coretta Scott King Center at Antioch College Hosts Sixth Annual Legacy Luncheon

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The Coretta Scott King Center for Cultural and Intellectual Freedom (CSKC) will present three Miami Valley recipients at the Sixth Annual Legacy Luncheon, with the Coretta Scott King Trailblazer Award and The Coretta Scott King Legacy Award. The event takes place Friday, April 29th, 2022 at the Antioch College Wellness Center.

The recipients:

Julian Roberts, The Coretta Scott King Trailblazer Award 2022

Julian Roberts is a Yellow Springs native who graduated from Yellow Springs High School in 2017. In the summer of 2020, following the death of George Floyd, issues of racism and police brutality were once again staring the country in the face. Julian, like many other members of the community, felt the urge to do something. For over 20 weeks, YS Black Lives Matter led by Julian and many others, met every week, organized marches, civil disobedience and gained momentum that in turn uplifted black artists, speakers, and activists in the Village of Yellow Springs and the broader Dayton and regional area.

Julie, is an example of the power of collective action, and multigenerational community organizing.

Dion Green, The Coretta Scott King Legacy Award 2022

Mr. Dion Green is the Founder/CEO of Flourishing Under Distress Given Encouragement (FUDGE) a nonprofit that helps survivors through traumatic experiences with resources and support. Mr. Green is a survivor, overcoming many personal obstacles and showing others how they can survive too. He is an advocate on issues of gun violence, mental health, and gun legislation inspired by the mass shooting that occurred in Dayton, Ohio in August of 2019, which claimed his father’s life and many other innocent victims. Dion speaks around the country and in communities that have been impacted by gun violence. In addition to his foundation, gun legislation advocacy service, and gun rally participation, he serves on the Board of Felons with a Future, Upturn Ohio and numerous other community initiatives and support networks across the country. Mr. Green is a mentor, leader and change agent for the community. Dion, is an example of the power of healing, advocacy, and strategic action on behalf of our local and national communities.

Adriane H. Miller, The Coretta Scott King Legacy Award 2022

Adriane is currently the Executive Director at the National Conference for Community and Justice of Greater Dayton (NCCJ). While in this position she has helped the organization expand their youth and corporate programming providing opportunities to help create both individual and organizational change agents. She collaborated in creating and implementing Diversity 101, a four-part training series that has been implemented in many organizations throughout the Miami Valley. Adriane Miller is a passionate, insightful and committed community connector who sees potential in every situation. She works to create brave spaces where everyone feels welcome. Adriane is respected for her openness, honesty and ability to connect with everyone.

Adriane is an example of the importance of being intentional in our relationships. As a community connector, she brings together multiple perspectives and actively seeks to create spaces that are multigenerational and brave for us all.

The Coretta Scott King Center honors our awardees as living examples of Coretta’s lesson to us all. “Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won. You earn it and win it, in every generation.”

The annual luncheon commemorates the legacy of Coretta Scott King, an Antioch College alumna, and celebrates the achievements of individuals and organizations committed to advancing social justice.

 

Queen Of Southern Soul featuring Nellie Tiger Travis

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The pathway from the Mississippi Delta through Memphis to Chicago and onto the rest of the world was paved by some of the most influential artists in music history. Trailblazers like Muddy Waters, Dorothy Moore, BB King and Howling Wolf took the Magnolia State’s signature blues sound from the dusty flatlands of the cotton fields and laid the foundation for all American music to build upon.

 

Be it R&B, soul, pop, rock n roll, EDM or hip-hop, the cornerstone of modern music was birthed in these humble and destitute beginnings but went on to shape the sound of music across the globe.

Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Now Playing at The Loft

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The Human Race Theatre Company continues its 35th Season with a new play by Seattle playwright Katie Forgette – Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help – playing April 14 – May 1 at the Loft Theatre.   This charming comedy recounts an unforgettable day in 1973 for the O‘Shea’s, a cash-strapped Irish-Catholic family in a city very much like Dayton.

19 year-old Linda O’Shea, our narrator, attempts to re-enact the most turbulent day of her life, interrupted by her family with their side of the story. The 70’s were a time of old school living – no social media, and public ridicule in a close-knit community was the ultimate nightmare. Linda reflects on an “incident” she sparked in 1973, when their overbearing priest, Father Lovett, overhears a conversation between her and her sister about puberty. It’s a moment that could have threatened the family’s upstanding reputation in the conservative parish. As Linda says, this is a story familiar to anyone who has experienced “Catholic guilt — also known as Jewish guilt, Methodist guilt, Baptist guilt, Lutheran guilt and atheist guilt.”  When Father Lovett confronts her parents about the “corruption of their eldest daughter’s very soul,” all holy hell and hysteria break loose in this nostalgic comedy.

New York-based director Margarett Perry returns to helm this hilarious new play.  She most recently directed the streaming comedy The Revolutionists last June, and numerous productions since 2005. “Margarett has become a regular member of our artistic family with many great comedies and dramas to her credit,” said Artistic Director, Kevin Moore.  “She was hand-selected by Marsha Hanna and she has delivered great productions time after time.”

An extraordinary cast that will bring this show to life includes both new and returning artists: Cecily Dowd will play our narrator, Linda O’Shea (Dayton native, One Slight Hitch ); Christine Brunner as the long-suffering, rarely-complaining, hardworking mom Josephine “Jo” ‘Shea (Resident Artist, 26 Pebbles, Steel Magnolias, Play It By Heart); Mierka Girten as the very liberal Aunt Theresa “Terri” O’Shea (Master Class, Beehive, Little Shop of Horrors, Bus Stop); Jason Podplesky in multiple roles as Dad, Mike ‘Shea, Father Lovett, and parish busybody, Betty Hackenbach (Sylvia, 26 Pebbles, Becky’s New Car);  and Columbus native Lizzie Huelskamp, making her Human Race debut as younger sister, Becky O‘Shea. (Annie, Little Mermaid, The Secret Garden.)

Joining Director Margarett Perry on the Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help creative team is:  Eric Moore, Scenic Designer;  John Rensel, Lighting Designer;  Janet G. Powell, Costume Designer; Julian Crocamo, Sound Designer; and Production Stage Manager, Jacquelyn Duncan.

Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help will play in the Loft Theatre in downtown Dayton, April 14 – May 1, 2022.  Tickets are on sale through Dayton Live box office, 937-228-3630, or online atwww.humanracetheatre.org

Nature Calls, Sidney Awaits

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Looking to escape to a slower pace? Take a break from the day-to-day and head to Sidney, just 36 miles north of Dayton. In the seat of Shelby County, you’ll find over 400 acres of parkland to explore, along with unique shopping and dining destinations that evoke all the charm of small-town Ohio.

Outdoor Oasis 

Outdoor enthusiasts, rejoice! There’s plenty to discover in the 220 acres of woodlands, waterways, and lakes in Tawawa Civic Park. This natural oasis offers something for adventurers of all ages. The wooded park is a popular outdoor location for family get-togethers, picnics, and cookouts, offering more than 20 shelters and play areas throughout, along with plentiful opportunities for solo activities like fishing and hiking encouraging visitors to unplug and unwind.

Photo courtesy of The Sidney Visitors Bureau.

Trekking along the park’s seven miles of trails, you’ll encounter Big Rock, a 12-foot-tall glacial boulder left from the Ice Age. The one-mile-long Benjamin Trail follows a millrace. It extends the length of the park. It used to supply water to Sidney’s first water and electric plant located nearby on Brooklyn Avenue. Next, seek out the 1971 Ross Covered Bridge in the middle of the park for postcard-worthy photo opportunities. For those who like to venture off the beaten bath, longer nature trails are located toward the back of the park.

Photo courtesy of The Sidney Visitors Bureau.

Hit the Links

In addition to its parks, Sidney is also home to a variety of golf clubs, perfect for an afternoon on the green or a weekend getaway. Shelby Oaks Golf Club provides a fun and challenging experience for golfers of all skill levels across its 27 holes. Rob Fridley, who has been the director of operations at Shelby Oaks Golf Club for forty years, notes that the course is home to one of Dayton’s Top 50 Golf Holes, Number 9 South.

Situated on the grounds of the Sidney Moose Lodge, the Moose Golf Course is open to the public. Originally the Shelby County Country Club, this 9-hole, the 35-par course features tight fairways and smaller greens much in the tradition of early golf course design.

Established in 1965, Arrowhead Golf Club is just 15 minutes from Sidney and offers an eighteen-hole course layout, practice facility, and full pro shop. In addition, Arrowhead boasts an on-site restaurant, The Bunker, a favorite with visitors and locals alike.

Trail Ways 

Hop over to Sidney’s Canal Feeder Bike-Hike Trail for even more outdoor fun. This 3.4-mile paved trail follows the former Sidney Feeder Canal and later runs parallel to the scenic Great Miami River, a popular spot for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Did you know that the Great Miami is #1 in the state of Ohio for smallmouth bass and the river itself has been designated by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a National Water Trail — a distinction that has been given to only 32 other locations in the United States.

Photo courtesy of The Sidney Visitors Bureau.

The Veteran’s Memorial Walkway is a multi-use ADA-accessible path that provides 4.5 miles of paved trails for walking and cycling. Memorial trees line the walkway commemorating organizations, friends, and family.

Shop Local 

Once you’ve had your fill of nature, venture to downtown Sidney for an authentic taste of small-town living. As you stroll the sidewalks, you’ll find several unique shopping destinations bordering the traditional town square. The Ivy Garland is a gift shop specializing in gift and decorator items for all occasions.

Next, head around the corner to Vin & Joy, a fashion boutique offering a variety of fun gifts, on-trend accessories, and the latest in women’s apparel. Moonflower Effect features organic essential oils, custom blends, diffusers, ethically sourced clothing, and more. While you’re there, why not also book an hour-long dry salt therapy session in their new salt room for ultimate relaxation?

Greenhaus Coffee offers a unique Coffee Shop | Plant Shop concept in the heart of downtown. The retail side offers indoor plants, home décor items, and locally crafted gifts. In addition, guests will enjoy their café offering a fantastic selection of Purebred Coffees, made-to-order seltzers, natural fruit sodas, teas, toasts, pastries, salads, and more.

If you’re up for a detour, check out Gallery 2:TEN and Re:Vive Home Décor & More, just minutes from downtown, and discover works from more than 40 different artists and craftspeople. Shop original pottery, jewelry, metal sculptures, and hot-blown glass creations along with a wide array of vintage, reclaimed, and artfully repurposed furniture.

Small-Town Bites 

Feeling hungry? Downtown Sidney offers several appealing reasons to stick around for a bite to eat. Partake in a refreshing chilled beverage on one of many outdoor dining patios overlooking the idyllic town square with the majestic Shelby County Courthouse positioned at its center. During its construction in 1883, the limestone, sandstone, and marble were brought in by canal boat. The courthouse’s looming 170-foot center tower features four clocks. The town square is the site of many special local events, such as cruise-ins and the farmers market held from early June through early October.

The Spot, an iconic diner, was first established in 1907 as a lunch wagon operated by Spot Miller. Today, it’s an art deco-style diner loved by locals for its fresh-ground hamburgers, crispy onion rings, thick malts, and homemade pies. It’s a great place to stop by for a dessert, meal, or snack. Dine-in or order carryout and picnic like a pro in the shade of the old-growth oak trees on the Shelby County Courthouse lawn.

Family-owned Italian pizza shop Amelio’s Pizzeria is serving up years of family heritage and Italian culture. Husband and wife Rob and Toni Thorne named the restaurant after Toni’s great-grandfather, Giuseppe Amelio Cecere, who came to America from Italy in 1920 and opened a pizza shop in his garage.

Yet another dinner option is The Bridge Restaurant, serving upscale eats like steak and seafood prepared fresh in-house daily, or Tavolo, offering modern Italian fare. Before calling it a night, be sure to check out what’s on tap at Murphy’s Craftbar + Kitchen. This trendy bistro boasts 48 taps featuring a wide selection of Ohio brews and craft cocktails.

As their motto goes: Sidney Ohio. A spirit we share.

Full Moon Hike Saturday in Fairborn

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Discover the magic of hiking at night when the full moon lights the way. Will you see glowing eyes? Hear the hoot of an owl? Join us to experience nature at night…

Well-behaved dogs are encouraged to attend with their owners. Water is encouraged.

No registration required

Out On 5th Returns Starting This Weekend!

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The Oregon District Business Association (ODBA) has announced the return of the Out on 5th program for 2022. The program will officially launch this Thursday, April 14. A soft launch for the program was held last weekend.

Fifth Street in the Oregon District will be closed to vehicular traffic between Patterson Boulevard and Wayne Avenue starting at 3 pm on Thursday, April 14, and will reopen to traffic early on the morning of Monday, April.

The first official Out on 5th road closure will begin one day early due to the Easter holiday, but following Out on 5th weekends will follow a Friday – Sunday schedule.

Out of Fifth will close the street:

Fridays 5 -10 pm
Saturdays noon – 10 pm
Sundays noon – 10 pm

“The Oregon District’s business owners are so excited for another season of Out on 5th,” said Emily Mendenhall, owner of Lily’s Dayton and ODBA board member. “The program brings a huge increase in business for our bars, restaurants, and retailers, and we love welcoming even more new and regular customers to the district.”

The Out on 5th pedestrian mall will feature extra outdoor seating, music and other entertainment, special sales events, and more amenities for guests.

“This program started as a way to help our businesses recover during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Sandra K. Gudorf, President of the Downtown Dayton Partnership. “Over the last two years, it’s grown and become not only a vital tool to help support our small businesses, but a community event to welcome guests back downtown.”

During Out on 5th, guests are invited to patronize downtown businesses and enjoy public seating areas set up on the sidewalks and in the street. Guests 21 years and older can also take part in the Oregon District’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) program. The program is in effect every day of the year (excluding St. Patrick’s Day and the last Saturday in October) and allows patrons to carry open alcoholic beverages served in branded DORA cups within the designated area.

Here’s a map of the parking lots near the Oregon District:

Oregon District businesses and neighbors kindly ask guests to use surface lots, parking garages, and public street spaces and not park in the residential neighborhood.

Bright Moments Quintet Live at the DAI

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The Bright Moments Jazz Quintet is dedicated to reaching the next generation of Jazz listeners through integration, improvisation, and education.

We are honored to be invited back to the Dayton Art Institute “Just Jazz” series and will be featuring the phenomenal Cincinnati vocalist Pamela Mallory-Yeager. Spread the word!

Main Street Lebanon Annual Chocolate Walk

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You are invited to join us for the Main Street Lebanon Annual Chocolate Walk in historic downtown Lebanon on Saturday April 23, starting at 4:00p.m.  The Chocolate Walk is an evening all about chocolate!

Ticket holders will visit approximately 20 Chocolate Stops at a variety of shops and eateries around downtown Lebanon. Each Chocolate Stop provides a unique chocolate treat.  Some treats can be enjoyed on the spot and others will be placed in your bag to enjoy later.  You may visit the Chocolate Stops in any order you wish.

Tickets are $25.00 per person (plus fees).  ONLY 200 tickets will be sold, so get yours today!

Dayton Philharmonic presents: Beyond The Years: Paul Laurence Dunbar’s World

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The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates 150 years since the birth of Paul Laurence Dunbar, acclaimed African American poet born in Dayton, OH. The concert follows a timeline of Dunbar’s life and uses music, student narrators, and poetry recitation to tell his story. This performance features Professor Herbert Martin, University of Dayton Professor Emeritus, reciting selected works.

Try Fly Fishing For Free

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Here is your opportunity. Instructors available for questions and will teach basic fly casting techniques in a controlled environment. Equipment is provided. No fishing license required at this location.

Sueno To Host “From Dayton With Love” Fundraising Concert

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“From Dayton, With Love” is an evening of entertainment and fundraising to support those on the ground defending their homeland of Ukraine. On 4.24, Sueño will transform into a performance space, featuring:

*Live Slavic and Appalachian musical performances from Brother Hill, Benya Stewart, and Siarzhuk Douhushau (of Slavalachia) and a Hill Spirits Hoedown

*Belly dancing by Lily Datura of Gem City Burlesque

*Fire dancing from Aurora Fire

*Eastern European wines and inspired cocktails from Soroca Imports

*Silent auctions featuring donations from local businesses

Tickets are $10. (Please note that Sueño will NOT be offering food this evening). All proceeds from ticket sales, bar sales, and silent auctions will be used to support UA First Aid, a grassroots initiative started by Ukrainian students of Ohio University who returned to Ukraine at the start of the war to help their people in their time of greatest need. One of the most desperate needs is for IFAK’s (Individual First Aid Kits) which have become nearly impossible to access in Ukraine. These life-saving kits are essential for the treatment of wounded civilians, as well as volunteer and military personnel alike. These kits on average cost $115 per unit.

Though it is our sincere hope that this conflict will be resolved as soon as possible, we must prepare for the possibility that these items will still be needed in the weeks to come. If hostilities have generally ceased by the time this money is raised, funds will go directly to wherever they are most needed, whether to caring for orphaned children, to humanitarian supplies, or to rebuilding efforts. We make it our duty and mission to serve the citizens of Ukraine however we may best serve them.

Tickets are just $10 and available online.

Sueno

607 E 3rd St Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio 45402