It’s the 1920s, and Catherine Donohue and her female co-workers enjoy their jobs at Radium Dial Company where they paint the numbers on watch faces using luminescent radium powder. But when the girls fall ill, their concerns are snubbed by their employer. A trusted doctor assures them they do indeed have a fatal condition due to radium poisoning. The girls have two choices: die quietly, or take Radium Dial to court. These heroic women choose to fight! They win their case, resulting in changes in worker safety in Illinois factories. Based on the true story.
Grateful Dead Tribute Festival At Mother Stewart’s
If you’re a fan of the Grateful Dead you will not want to miss the return of our “Dead of Winter” music festival at Mother Stewarts on Jan 28th and 29th!
We’re excited to welcome FOUR Grateful Dead Tribute bands to the Mother Stewarts’ stage as we find some warmth in the deepest part of winter with dancing, grooving, friends, and family over a whole weekend!
On Friday, January 28th you’ll be able to enjoy the amazing sounds of Arrows of Neon and Great Northern String Band. On January 29th join us as we welcome I Dig Pig playing the early sounds of the Grateful Dead and celebrating Ron “Pig Pen” McKernan alongside one of the longest running Grateful Dead tribute bands, Terrapin Moon!
Elvis Birthday Bash featuring Ryan Roth
You will be thrilled as they bring back the memories and emotions of seeing Elvis in concert.
The Elvis Birthday Bash starring Ryan Roth and The Comeback Band to benefit the Miamisburg High School Color Guard. Ryan Roth and The Comeback Special Band is a 14 piece band featuring award winning entertainer, The Nashville Network You Can Be A Star winner, and Elvis Tribute Artist, Ryan Roth, that specializes in authentically recreating the electricity, energy, excitement and the music of Elvis Presley and his legendary TCB Band when they were roaming the earth in the early 1970’s.
Dayton Battle of the Bands series kicks off at The Brightside
The Katawicks, the 2020 winners of Dayton Battle of the Bands
The 2nd annual Dayton Battle of the Bands series kicks off at The Brightside on Thursday, January 20, 2022. The six-week series seeks to highlight emerging, original musical talent in Dayton through a unique community collaboration between The Brightside, Sound Valley, Venus Child Productions, and Levitt Pavilion Dayton.
The series runs on Thursday evenings from 7-10pm at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton) starting January 20th and running through February. Each Thursday evening features 4 bands performing 20 min sets. Each paying patron gets a ballot and one vote. There are also 3 local music industry judges voting too. Judges and audience votes are split 50/50 during the playoff rounds. The winner of each Thursday competition will move onto the finale, which is held on Saturday, February 26, 2022.
Dayton Battle of the Bands launched in January of 2020, ran 6 weeks, and concluded before the pandemic started. Organizers were unable to host the competition in 2021 due to the shutdown, so they are extra excited to be hosting this series once again.
One major thing that is different this time is that each finalist (6 total) will get an opening spot on Levitt Pavilion Dayton’s 2022 summer schedule! This is a major opportunity for all the bands. Each finalist will also receive a video of one song performed live during the finale from Sound Valley Dayton. The winner of the entire competition will earn studio time to record an EP, which was generously donated by Dayton Sound Studios.
“Despite ‘battle’ being in the name, this is actually a really friendly competition and a great way for bands to network with each other and get feedback from the judges,” Carli Dixon, owner of The Brightside, shared with us.
HOW TO GO?
Thursdays, January 20 through February 24, 2022
Located at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton).
Doors open at 7pm / Show 7:30-10:30pm. Please be prompt to see all the bands!
$10 adv or day of show. Advance tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/246759372927
NOTE: The venue has installed UV-C filters to sanitize the circulated air. Masks are strongly recommended.
Cabbage Roll Friday at Falb’s
Cabbage Rolls will be served this Friday beginning at 10:00, until we run out. 
Rolls: $6.00
Dinners: $9.00 (includes extra kraut, mashed potatoes, & bread)
Dinners: $9.00 (includes extra kraut, mashed potatoes, & bread)
We will update our Facebook page when/if we sell out. 
We can’t wait to see you! Thank you for your continued support!
102 YEARS STRONG!!
102 YEARS STRONG!! *Sorry but no pre-orders or holds.
For more about Falb’s Restaurant click here.
White Knuckle Weekend Plays The Barrel
High energy rock n roll from the 70’s 80’s, 90’s, and 00’s. We play all your radio hits
Belle of Dayton Distillery Launches Habana Joe Spiced Rum
Michael LaSelle presents Habana Joe rum
The LaSalle brothers, Murphy, Mike, and Tim launched Belle of Dayton in 2013 after years studying the art of distillation under world renowned master distillers. They made a success of their first spirit, Dayton Small Batch Vodka, made from 100% corn spirits and distilled in their 350 gallon copper still at their Oregon District distillery. They’ve since rolled out a Dayton Gin and then Hells Vodka, made from seven of the hottest peppers on earth.
And now they are introducing their newest spirit, Habana Joe Spiced Rum – a handmade craft spirit, made from the finest ingredients utilizing natural organic spices and vanilla.
You can pick up a bottle at the Van Buren Room cocktail bar located inside the Belle of Dayton Distillery. “Since glass bottles are in such short supply we have embraced this fact and are releasing the new spirit in both a clear and dark green glass so we can meet demand.” Just like during the times of prohibition “you’ll take what you get!”
Habana Joe Spiced Rum 40% ALC/VOL – 750ML; $17.95 USD *
Van Buren Room
22 Van Buren St.
Dayton, OH 45402
937.250.1837
Tuesday- Thursday: 5pm – Midnight
Saturday: 4pm – Midnight
The Human Race Theatre Company Announces New Artistic Director
The Human Race Theatre Company Board of Trustees, the Artistic Director Search Committee and Executive Director, Kappy Kilburn, are pleased to announce the appointment of Emily N. Wells as The Human Race’s next Artistic Director. The Search Committee, comprised of artists, community leaders, Board members and Human Race staff voted unanimously to appoint Wells after a thorough nationwide search that began last summer.
“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are so excited that Emily N. Wells will be leading The Human Race as the next Artistic Director,” said Board Chair Jaresha Moore Smith. “Emily is an extraordinary artist, an advocate for inclusiveness and community engagement, and has a strong vision for The Human Race’s future while embracing the success of the past. We are excited to see the innovation, the artistry, and excellence she will bring to The Human Race both on stage and off.”
Emily N. Wells is an award-winning theatre director, creative producer and educator with over 25 years experience including a significant emphasis on new plays and musicals. Joining Human Race Theatre Company as the new Artistic Director realizes a dream come true for Emily, as the company’s mission echoes her own: to open the doors of art and creativity to all people through stories that reflect our shared humanity.
While a senior producer for Houston Grand Opera, Emily focused on community building through new work development of pieces with significance to the 3rd largest Metro in the US. Her role at HGO encompassed producing a vast scale of works, including the Telly Award-winning Star-cross’d opera web series. Emily will direct the 2023 HGO world premiere of Another City, a new opera that tells the true stories of un-housed Houstonians and those who aid them. She also served as guest director and adjunct faculty at Houston’s prestigious Rice University, and led several fundraising efforts for congenital heart disease.
Prior to living in Houston, Emily’s other directing credits include Gulfshore Playhouse, Circuit Playhouse, Theatreworks/USA among others. She holds an MFA in Directing from the University of Memphis, a BA in Theatre from Washington University in St. Louis, and is an SDC and AEA Member. In her early career, Emily stage managed on and off Broadway, regionally and on national tours -including a week for The Human Race’s production of Green Gables while in development in East Hampton during the summer of 2004.
Wells will join The Human Race staff remotely in January while she finishes some projects. After spending the last 5 ½ years in Houston, she looks forward to enjoying all four changing seasons in Dayton with her husband and daughter. She plans to be full-time by the beginning of March, when she and Kevin Moore, founding member and retiring Artistic Director, will spend time together making a seamless transition into the “next act” while finalizing the 2022-2023 Loft Theatre season.
Emily Wells will be the fourth Artistic Director in the company’s 35 years, following founding Artistic Director Suzy Bassani in 1986, who passed the torch to founding member Marsha Hanna in 1993. After Marsha’s untimely passing in 2011, founding Executive Director Kevin Moore became Artistic Director. Moore will officially leave the company in June, 2022.
The company is working on plans for several community introductions and engagement events with Emily and Kevin. Stay tuned.
Warped Wing Sets Opening Date for Mason Location
Warped Wing Brewing Co. is excited to announce the Grand Opening of their new Mason, Ohio location! The Warped Wing Brewpub & Smokery is located at 5650 Tylersville Rd (at the corner of 42 and Tylersville Rd) and the Grand Opening will take place on Friday, February 4th. The 13,000 square foot facility boasts a large Taproom featuring a menu filled with smoked foods along with an outdoor biergarten opening in the Spring, a small pilot brewing system, and flexible event space.
“It was definitely a unique and rewarding experience melding what was once an old world Irish pub and a fine dining restaurant into a brewery and taproom but our contractors and design team knocked it out of the park,” said Nick Bowman, VP of Sales & Marketing at Warped Wing. “I’m proud of what we’ve put together and excited to share it with the Mason community.”
Brewmaster & Managing Partner John Haggerty is also looking forward to the new space opening in Mason. “I am looking forward to working on some collaboration beers with our fellow Masonians! We already have something in the pipeline with Sonder, a Hoppy Red Rye Ale, and am looking forward to getting together with the other guys in town. It will be great to rub elbows with these guys and be able to learn how they think about beer” said Haggerty. The Sonder collaboration beer, Ryesing Tides, will be on tap for the Grand Opening.
Brewmaster & Managing Partner John Haggerty is also looking forward to the new space opening in Mason. “I am looking forward to working on some collaboration beers with our fellow Masonians! We already have something in the pipeline with Sonder, a Hoppy Red Rye Ale, and am looking forward to getting together with the other guys in town. It will be great to rub elbows with these guys and be able to learn how they think about beer” said Haggerty. The Sonder collaboration beer, Ryesing Tides, will be on tap for the Grand Opening.
Erin O’Neill, Culinary Director & Director of Retail Operations, will bring an innovative and eclectic menu to complement the robust beer selection, similar to that of the Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery which opened in Fall of 2020 in Springboro. There will be a major focus on smoked meat/food items and many of the dishes will feature Warped Wing beers as ingredients. “The smoker is delivered and the smell of smoking meats will soon fill the air” said O’Neill. “It is very exciting to bring our Warped culinary experience to Mason and the surrounding areas. We are building a great team and are excited to put our stamp on an already great food scene.”
Other libations will include hard cider, wine, and a spirits menu with a focus on specialty cocktails, as well as non-alcoholic options like mocktails and housemade sodas, like Root Beer.
Warped Wing Brewpub & Smokery – Mason
5650 Tylersville Road
Mason, OH 45040
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thurs 4pm-10pm
Mon-Thurs 4pm-10pm
Fri-Sat 11am-12am
Sun 11am-9pm
Woodland Cemetery Foundation Announce Changes to Boards of Trustees
Woodland Cemetery and Woodland Arboretum Foundation announce that Tony Huffman has resigned from both boards, Robert Laing has resigned from the Arboretum Foundation board and Andy Lehman has joined both boards effective January 1, 2022. Vail Miller, Jr. has been named Chairman of the Cemetery and Arboretum Foundation boards, replacing Tony Huffman, who served as Chairman of both boards since 2019 and as a trustee since 2003.
My 18 years as a Trustee and President of the Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, was an incredible experience and honor,” stated Tony Huffman. “During my tenure on the board, I developed not only a high appreciation for the history the cemetery tells of our community, but also the natural beauty of its arboretum. I am especially proud of the fact, that we developed a plan to restore the historic chapel and its priceless Tiffany windows and developed a fund-raising strategy to support this initiative and execute it. The historic chapel, administrative building and entrance gates are well on their way to completion by year’s end. I am pleased that Mr. Vail Miller, Jr. is following me as the new President of the Trustees. Vail’s commitment to our community speaks for itself and he will add his own creative and professional abilities to the future growth of Woodland.”
L to R: Lee Carpenter, Robert Laing, Vail Miller, Jr., Tony Huffman, Andy Lehman, Robert Berner and Sean O’Regan.
Newly appointed Chair Vail Miller Jr. stated, “As a Cemetery Trustee for over 19 years, Mr. Huffman has contributed his time and talent to the great benefit of Woodland and we can’t thank him enough for all that he has done and continues to do for this institution and the Dayton community. Mr. Laing’s 31 years of dedicated service to Woodland’s mission is remarkable, his input will be missed but his influence continues. I am pleased to have Andy Lehman join Woodland’s board. Andy is a tremendous leader who expands the knowledge, talent and commitment of our organization.”
Mr. Lehman joins the boards that oversee Woodland Cemetery’s and Woodland Arboretum’s finances, policies and procedures, strategic planning, and community outreach.
The staff and boards of Woodland Cemetery and Woodland Arboretum Foundation are happy to welcome Andy Lehman, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Kettering Health. An active member of the community, Andy has proudly served on a number of boards. “Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum is a beautiful historic landmark that has been the center of our community for over 180 years. I’m honored to serve and assist their legacy of success” said Mr. Lehman. Mr. Lehman will join, Vail Miller, Jr., Lee Carpenter, Robert Berner, and Sean O’Regan as Cemetery Trustees.
“It is a bitter-sweet moment in my tenure at Woodland to bid farewell to Tony Huffman and Robert Laing from the active board,” said Sean O’Regan, President and CEO of Woodland. “Their influence, trust and friendship will always be treasured and their lasting impact is very much appreciated. I am grateful to welcome Mr. Lehman. His leadership, values, along with his interest in the growth and lasting success of Woodland will be an asset to our dedicated board of trustees.”
Woodland Cemetery sits in the heart of downtown Dayton on over 200 verdant acres of rolling hills with over 3,000 trees on the property. This historic cemetery, founded in 1841, welcomes thousands of visitors who tour the grounds each year to visit the grave sites of inventors of powered flight, Wilbur and Orville Wright; poet Paul Laurence Dunbar; Gov. James M. Cox, founder of Cox Media and three-term governor of Ohio; writer Erma Bombeck; inventor Charles F. Kettering; and entrepreneurs John H. Patterson (NCR); George P. Huffman (Huffy Bicycles); and George Mead (Mead Paper Co.).
Woodland Arboretum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation currently involved in a capital campaign to raise funds for the restoration of the Cemetery’s Romanesque Chapel, Administration Building and Gateway, which are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore Cartooning – 4 week class
This class is perfect for a cartoonist/comic book artist who has a project in some stage of development, or at least conception. We’ll work one-on-one to help crystalize your strip or graphic novel, get it going in the right direction, smooth off the rough edges, dismantle the brick walls, jump-start that which is stalled out.
Emphasis on storytelling via illustration. Sessions are kept small enough to maximize individual attention. Of course, guidance tailored to one project may be adapted and applied to others, so never underestimate the value of being in an environment with learners who are likewise motivated.
Ladies Night at Mike’s Bike Park
Mike’s Bike Park is offering discounted entry to the park ($10 intead of $15) from 5:00-9:00pm every Tuesday night. Bring your friends and have some fun!
Mikes Bike Park has two floors of indoor riding for all ages and ability levels. Beginners will enjoy our “Green Line” and the Huffy Room while more experienced riders can find hundreds of amazing lines throughout the park. All riders must have a waiver on file. If you need to complete a waiver CLICK HERE. All participants who are 12 years old or younger must have an adult who is at least 18 years of age with them the entire time they are at Mikes Bike Park.
The Dayton Playhouse Announces 2022-2023 Season
The Dayton Playhouse has just announced their line up for the 2022-2023 season that will start in the fall of 2022. In the meantime, be sure and check out their current show Into The Woods, which runs through Jan 30th, August: Osage County in March or Hello, Dolly! this May!
Here are the shows we can look forward to:
Monty Python’s SPAMALOT!
Book and Lyrics by Eric Idle, Music by John Du Prez & Eric Idle
A new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” from the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Directed by Jenni Cypher
HARVEY
By Mary Chase
Directed by Dawn Roth Smith
Elwood P. Dowd is an affable man who claims to have an unseen (and presumably imaginary) friend Harvey – whom Elwood describes as a six foot, three-and-one-half inch (192 cm) tall pooka resembling an anthropomorphic rabbit. Elwood introduces Harvey to everyone he meets. His social-climbing sister, Veta, increasingly finds his eccentric behavior embarrassing. She decides to have him committed to a sanitarium.
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
Directed by Kip Moore
A Musical, Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Music by Stephen Flaherty
A coming-of-age one-act stage musical based on the 1985 novel My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl by Rosa Guy. It is set in the French Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. It concerns a peasant girl on a tropical island, who uses the power of love to bring people together of different social classes.
GOD OF CARNAGE
By Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton
Directed by Tim Rezash
It is about two sets of parents, one of whose child has hurt the other at a public park. They agree to meet to discuss the matter in a civilized manner. However, as the evening goes on, the parents become increasingly childish, resulting in the evening devolving into chaos.
MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
Songs by Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane, Book by Hugh Wheeler, Based on The Kensington Stories by Sally Benson and the MGM Motion Picture Meet Me In St. Louis
Directed by Brian Sharp
The well-off Smith family has four beautiful daughters, including Esther and little Tootie. 17-year old Esther has fallen in love with the boy next door who has just moved in, John. He however barely notices her at first. The family is shocked when Mr. Smith reveals that he has been transfered to a nice position in New York, which means that the family has to leave St. Louis and the St. Louis Fair.
Bark n’ Bling For SICSA
The Friends of SICSA Bark n Bling jewelry and accessories sale is coming up and they are still looking for donations. Could you check your jewelry drawers and closets to see if you have any jewelry, purses, scarves, or like items to donate to SICSA’S Bark n Bling sale? ALL donations happily accepted, but particularly unwanted gold and precious jewelry since gold prices are high right now ( even broken gold jewelry is perfect!). Declutter your lives and donate to a great cause. Contact Heather at [email protected] to donate or drop off at SICSA during open hours with a note that it is for the jewelry sale.On Friday, February 4th from 3-7pm guests can enjoy the Sip n’ Shop Preview Night for a $5 donation at the door. This night will include a glass of wine or soft drink, refreshments, and a free raffle ticket for an exclusive prize. Those attending will have first choice of the amazing jewelry selection!
On Saturday, February 5th from 10am -4pm guests can enjoy free admission to the event. There will be hundreds of new or gently used costume and semiprecious jewelry items including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, pins, and more!All proceeds will benefit the SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center!
Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals (SICSA)
172 Washington Church Rd,
Dayton, OH 45458
937.294.6505
Adoption Center Hours
Monday-Saturday: 12 – 7pm
Sunday: 12 – 6pm
$10 Ticket Lottery Announced For Hamilton
Dayton Live announces a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets that will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance, January 26, 2022 in Dayton at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center. Forty tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each.
The ticket lottery will first open at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022 and will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022 for tickets to performances Wednesday, January 26, 2022 – Sunday, January 30, 2022.
The next lottery will open at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022 and will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2022 for tickets to performances Tuesday, February 1, 2022 – Sunday, February 6, 2022.
HOW TO ENTER
- Use the official app for HAMILTON, now available for all iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store (http://hamiltonmusical.com/app).
- Winner and non-winner notifications will be sent between 1 p.m. on the day that the lottery closes for the upcoming week’s performances via email and mobile push notification. Winners will have two hours to claim and pay for their ticket(s).
- No purchase or payment necessary to enter or participate.
- Each winning entrant may purchase up to two (2) tickets.
- Only one entry per person. Repeat entries and disposable email addresses will be discarded.
- Lottery tickets may be picked up at the Schuster Center Box Office beginning 2 hours prior to the performance with a valid photo ID.
- Lottery tickets void if resold.
ADDITIONAL RULES
Patrons must be 18 years or older and have a valid, non-expired photo ID that matches the name used to enter. Tickets are non-transferable. Ticket limits and prices displayed are at the sole discretion of the show and are subject to change without notice.
Lottery prices are not valid on prior purchases. Lottery ticket offer cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. All sales final – no refunds or exchanges. Lottery may be revoked or modified at any time without notice. A purchase will not improve the chances of winning.
Tickets for HAMILTON are currently on sale. Patrons are advised to check daytonlive.org/hamilton for late release seats which may become available at short notice.
HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Please note: Masks are required for patrons 6 and over while in our venues, except when actively eating or drinking, regardless of vaccination status. Health and safety policies will continue to be regularly evaluated and adjusted based on community health data, and public health and government guidance. Please visit daytonlive.org/health for the most up to date policies.
Family Owned Mexican Restaurant Opens On Airway
La Casa de Los Primos Mexican Restaurant opened today at 11 AM! Located at 4770 Airway Road (in the spot that formerly housed Xuan and Linh’s). A true family business José Osnaya has partnered with his cousin Juan Soto and their families to bring you authentic Mexican food. They’ll be open seven days a week serving up lunch and dinner. There is currently no liquor license, but they are hoping to add one down the road.
Here’s a look at their menu:
