Live music. everything from George Jones to Jimi Hendrix at Old Dayton Pizza at Riverside Hideaway
5- Course Holiday Prime Rib Beer Dinner
Join BJ’s Brewhouse for a 5- Course Holiday Prime Rib Beer Dinner featuring winter warmers and holiday beers from some of the world’s best craft brewers. Includes BJ’s 22nd Annual Grand Cru paired with delicious BJ’s food items.
This beer dinner will have 5 courses and 6 featured beers with a price point of $45 per person for prepaid reservations & $50 per person the day of the event.
This event will be offered at Austin Landing and Beavercreek locations.
Holiday Tradition of Handel’s Messiah Moves to the Schuster Center
On Wednesday, December 17, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mead Theatre of the Schuster Center, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and the Dayton Philharmonic Chamber Choir, under the leadership of DPO Artistic Director and Conductor Neal Gittleman, will present Handel’s Messiah. Handel’s Messiah moves this year to the Schuster Center from its usual location of the beautiful Westminster Presbyterian Church. Audiences will enjoy this unique opportunity to hear Handel’s masterwork performed within the world-class acoustics of the Schuster Center this December.
Four talented singers will join the Dayton Philharmonic in this performance, lending their solo artistry to this beautiful holiday tradition. In debut appearances with the Philharmonic are soprano Amy Owens, tenor Anthony León, and bass Allen Michael Jones. Mezzo-soprano Christina Hazenreturns to Dayton after performing the role of Flora in Dayton Opera’s April 2021 production of La Traviata: Essential Opera. The Dayton Philharmonic Chamber Chorus, under the direction of Hank Dahlman, will be featured in this choral masterpiece.
Although Handel’s Messiah speaks directly to the gospel message of the passion and resurrection celebrated at Easter, this angelic piece has become a holiday tradition at Christmastime as well. In three parts, Messiah relates the prophecy of a savior and his coming, his passion and resurrection, and his role in eternal life after death. With no distinguishable characters, the drama relies entirely on the communication of the story of Christ in words, as well as in the powerful, emotionally stirring, and at times heartbreakingly beautiful music of a composer for whom the oratorio proved a personal salvation.
Safety Protocols
The DPAA is excited to welcome audiences back to the 2021–2022 Season. The health and safety of patrons, performers, staff, and volunteers is our top priority. Beginning November 22, 2021, in partnership with DPAA’s venue partner Dayton Live, the following new health and safety protocols will be in place at all performances and events until further notice:
- Vaccination and Testing – Proof of vaccination or COVID-19 testing will no longer be required to attend performances at Dayton Live venues, including the Schuster Center and the Victoria Theatre.
- Masks – Masks will be required for all patrons over the age of 6 during the entire visit while attending a DPAA performance or event. Mask must cover both nose and mouth.
Tickets for Handel’s Messiah begin at $5 and can be purchased by calling the box office at (937) 228-3630 or online at www.daytonperformingarts.org. Senior, teacher and military discounts are available at the box office. For more information or to order subscriptions, including flexible subscription types that include performances by Dayton Philharmonic, Dayton Opera and Dayton Ballet, visit www.daytonperformingarts.org.
Bohemian Funk at BoJangles
Bohemian Funk is a four-piece original Rock N Roll band out of Dayton, Ohio. With over 50 original songs you will hear a modern day Rock N Roll sound with influences of southern rock, alternative, blues, and reggae. Formed in late 2019, Bohemian Funk released their first single ‘Detroit Cowboy’ in January of 2021 and followed it up with their newest release, ‘Rolling Stone’, available now. The group has been traveling and sharing their music both locally and all across the Midwest. With insane vocals, dynamic energy and top level musicianship, Bohemian Funk brings you a funky fun and memorable experience at each and every show.
“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC Coming to Schuster
“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC: THE UNFORTUNATE RETURN OF THE RIDICULOUSLY SELF-INDULGENT, ILL-ADVISED VANITY TOUR is coming to the Schuster Center in Dayton on Aug. 23, 2022.
Tickets go on sale at 10 am on Dec. 10, 2021 and can be purchased at daytonlive.org/weird-al or from our Ticket Office Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at 937-228-3630.
Almost four years after his first foray into unfamiliar concert territory with his highly-acclaimed Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, “Weird Al” Yankovic will be pressing his luck again, this time with THE UNFORTUNATE RETURN OF THE RIDICULOUSLY SELF-INDULGENT, ILL-ADVISED VANITY TOUR.
The tour marks Weird Al’s long-anticipated return to the concert stage after his hugely successful Strings Attached Tour in 2019 where he performed each night alongside a full symphony orchestra.
Once again drawing from his back catalogue of 14 studio albums, Weird Al promises to deliver a different set list every night, with no two shows the same. As before, rather than focusing on the hits from his career, the show will feature Yankovic’s non-parody material – the somewhat more obscure pastiches and original songs that have largely escaped the pop culture radar but are adored by his long-time fans.
And like the last Vanity Tour, he is leaving behind the high-octane theatrics that he’s known for and going bare-bones – no costumes, no props, no video screens… just Al and his band of almost four decades hanging out on stage, playing music.
Opening the show each night will be returning fan favorite and Al’s long-time friend, the legendary comedian Emo Philips.
“Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist of all time. A five-time Grammy winner, his 2014 release Mandatory Fun was the first comedy album in history to debut at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200. He is one of only five artists to have had Top 40 singles in each of the last four decades, the other four being Michael Jackson, Madonna, U2, and Kenny G.
Free Holiday Movie Series for Children under 12
The Dayton Holiday Festival Family Film Series returns to The Neon this Saturday. Tickets are FREE for children 12 and under and only $2 for anyone over 12. These tickets will become available at 10:15am on the day of each screening, and they are limited to one ticket per person (aka: everyone must be present in order to pick up tickets -they can’t hold or disperse tickets for people who are not at the theater).
Here’s the lineup:
Dec 4th POLAR EXPRESS
Dec 11th A CHRISTMAS STORY
Dec 18th JINGLE JANGLE
The Neon COVID protocols will be in place for these screenings. All patrons 12 and over will be required to present proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test (taken within the past 72 hours). Anyone age 2 and higher must wear a mask except when seated and eating in their assigned seat.
Adults Only Who’s Holiday Opens At The Loft Theatre
If playwright Matthew Lombardo’s searing look at actress Tallulah Bankhead in Looped was the main course, then his spicy confection about Cindy Lou Who inWho’s Holiday! – playing this December at The Human Race – is the decadent dessert we have been waiting for. Called a “raunchy riff on Dr. Seuss,” Who’s Holiday! is a wildly funny and heartfelt adult-only comedy about grown-up Cindy Lou Who, as she recalls that Christmas Eve when she first met the Grinch and the twisted turn of events her life has since taken. Who’s Holiday! will fill the Loft Theatre with laughter, starting tonight and run through December 19, 2021.
“We have a bit of history of finding those off-center, holiday shows that make us laugh” states Human Race Artistic Director and Founding Member, Kevin Moore. “I recall the naughty elf in Santaland Diaries, and the crazy residents from A Tuna Christmas. Who’s Holiday! continues this tradition. It is definitely an irreverant, “adults-night-out.”
Actress Alex Sunderhaus (Cincinnati native – Wright State graduate – and last appeared on the Loft stage as the loveable dog Sylvia) is taking on the bottle-blond role of Cindy Lou Who, as she prepares for a holiday party in her trailer just outside of Whoville, and reminisces about that fateful Christmas eve.
Who’s Holiday! is directed by Human Race Resident Artist and Wright State Artistic Director Joe Deer. Our Production Stage Manager is Jacquelyn Duncan; Costume Design by Zoe Still; Scenic Design by Scott J. Kimmins; Lighting Design by John Rensel; Sound Design by Alexander Koker.
Tickets are on sale through Dayton Live box office, 937-228-3630, or online at www.humanracetheatre.org All audiences are required to wear masks.
Jollity plans 8 Course Dinner To Ring in the New Year
Looking to end 2021 with a tasty meal? Jollity, which opened this past May on Third Street, has just announced a decadent 8 course pre-fixe menu for New Years Eve. Seatings will be at Friday, December 31st at either 6:30 or 7:30pm.
Here’s the menu:
*Vegetarian tasting for courses 4-7 are available upon request.
There is also an optional wine pairing available for each course and full bar will be available for purchase.
Reservations are this extravaganza are required and you can do that online via Jollity’s website. The dinner runs $140/person.
15th Annual Holiday Pub Crawl in the Oregon District
After skipping last year due to Covid, the annual Holiday Pub Crawl through the Oregon District is back this Saturday, Dec 4th!
Kicking off at 4pm, you can check in at either Oregon Express or Dublin Pub. Bring a $10 unwrapped new toy for Toys For Tots and you’ll be issued your crawl card, which you’ll have stamped at each participating bar.
If you pre-register for the crawl for just $10 they’ll take care of the toy for you and you’ll even get your first drink free, courtesy of our cocktail sponsors, Absolut, Jameson’s and Great Lakes Christmas Ale.
Participating Bars:
Blind Bob’s
Dublin Pub
Hole in the Wall
Ned Pepper’s
Newcom’s Tavern
Oregon Express
Toxic Brew Pub
Trolley Stop
Tumbleweed
Wiley’s Comedy Club
You may also want to take advantage of the DORA and sip and shop your way down 5th Street, supporting all the locally owned businesses in the District.
A Costume Contest will take place at Wiley’s Comedy Club starting at 6pm. Prizes will include gift cards to area businesses and swag from our sponsors.
Costume Contest Categories:
Best Santa
Best Mrs. Claus
Best Couple
Best Group (3 or more)
Best Large Group (6 or more)
Sexiest Santa-female
Sexiest Santa-male
Best Holiday character (non-Santa)
Best Overall Costume
Although the Pub Crawl event runs 4-9pm, many of the bars will be running specials and have entertainment well into the night celebrating holiday revelry. Dublin Pub will feature DJ Jay Nigro spinning tunes until midnight.
St Helen’s Cabbage Rolls Dinner
Can’t wait 6 more months for a St Helen Festival Cabbage Roll or Bourbon Chicken?? Come out to our Cabbage Roll Dinner Saturday December 4th!! All profits will go towards Scout Activities.
Cabbage Roll Dinner – $8 – includes roll and two sides
Cabbage Roll only – $5/ea
Bourbon Chicken – $6 small / $8 large
Ready to freeze packaging and to go is also available. Come out and support our Scouts! You know you’ll be tired of leftover turkey!
WHEN: 12/4/21 4:30P-7PM
WHERE: ST. HELEN SCHOOL GYM
Also, don’t miss the holiday bazaar!
Ohio Liquor Holding A Baker’s Single Barrel Select Lottery
Ohio Liquor is proud to release two, hand-selected 13-year-old single barrels of Baker’s Bourbon just in time for the holiday season. These two barrels, offered to Ohioans, are two of only 30 available in the entire U.S. this year! In an effort to release these quickly for the holidays, Ohio Liquor is conducting a bonus lottery for a chance to purchase a bottle of Baker’s Single Barrel Select for $99.99 plus tax. Because this is a bonus bottle lottery, there are a couple of slight differences from our normal lotteries. There will be a shorter entry window, so don’t miss it! Entries will be accepted now must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 5.
There are a limited number of stores at which you can enter to win, adding to the bonus lottery experience. These 16 locations were hand picked to host this opportunity because they are good operators and have excellent customer experience. While you may enter any or all of the store lotteries listed, you are only eligible to win the right to purchase one bottle. Entries at additional locations will be voided once your name has been selected. For all the details, including how to enter, visit the OHLQ site.
Once you have submitted your entry, a six-digit ticket number will be displayed on the registration page and emailed to you after a successful submission. Keep that number handy as it will be used for verification if you win. Winners will be notified Wednesday, December 8, using the email address entered with their submissions. The list of winners and their corresponding ticket numbers will also be posted on our website.
You are only eligible to win the right to purchase one bottle and you must purchase the bottle at the location at which you won. No transfer requests will be accepted.
Required Entry Information:
- Ohio Driver’s License Number / Ohio Identification Card Number
- First Name
- Last Name
- Street Address
- Date of Birth
- Email Address
- Preferred OHLQ store location for purchasing the product if you win
Clifton Mill Hosts Dayton Children’s Hospital Ambassadors
For many years the owners of Clifton Mill have had a wonderful relationship with our friends at Dayton Children’s Hospital. During the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill season, we welcome the hospital’s Ambassadors to be honorary ‘switch flippers’ which turn on 4.6 million lights. This is our way of adding additional ‘light’ to the lives of those battling health issues.
We invite the media to attend one or both honorary events.
Wednesday. December 1, 6pm, we welcome 11-year-old William McCoy III from Dayton. OH. He was born with sickle cell disease, in and out of the hospital battling like a champ. He is very academic and excels in his classes. FUN FACT: He recently created a comic book about sickle cell disease for other youngsters in the same situation.
Thursday, December 2, 6pm, we welcome 12-year-old Brody Heinrich from Englewood, OH. At the age of two, he was diagnosed with Craniosynostosis and also suffers from a rare auto-immune disease. To date, Brody had 17 surgeries, but doesn’t let it get him down. He is a social butterfly and loves to share his story with others. FUN FACT: He is a heck of a soccer player on a select team.
“We welcome both of these youngsters with open arms and hope to add a little brightness to their lives.” Said Jessica Noes, GM of Clifton Mill. “Our family has been touched by various types of cancers and this is our way of giving back to these fine young men and all the kids going through major health issues.” Added owner Anthony Satariano.
The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill gates open each evening at 5 pm. Precisely at 6 pm, with the flip of one switch, nearly 4.6 million lights come on at once transforming the night into a shimmering world of Christmas wonder.
For 34 years Clifton Mill has been lighting up Miami Valley winters during the Holiday Season. We are open 7 nights a week through December 30th.
The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill is an outdoor event and is weather permitting. Call beforehand (937) 767-5501. Admission is $10 per person, children 3 and under free. Concession Food is available. BEST TIME TO VISIT IS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.
Clifton is in Greene County, Ohio three miles east of Yellow Springs on State Rt. 343, six miles south of Springfield on State Rt. 72, and three miles north of Cedarville on Rt. 72.
Get Funky with Jah Sol & Solistic
Tis the Season to get FUNKY with Dayton’s own Jah Sol and Solistic! It’s gonna be a First Friday dance party that you won’t want to miss! This is a semi-formal event, so don’t feel shy about strutting your stuff as we dance the night away.
December 3, 2021 at The Brightside – Ballroom Stage (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)
Arctic Dash – A 6K full of obstacles, trail runs, and mud!
Back for our 9th year, the Arctic Dash is ready to push you to your limits once again! Our 6K Dash is known for its challenging and unique course, rugged terrain, and fun obstacles. With nineteen challenges included military themed challenges, mud crawls, cable crossings, and more! This a great race for fun runners, beginners, and elite athletes alike, with multiple age categories for male and female runners. There are plenty of chances to win a cool prize! 100% of proceeds go towards sending kids in need to camp next summer!
Recycle Your Holiday Lights!
Five Rivers MetroParks and Cohen Recycling are making the holidays greener by providing bins at seven MetroParks locations where residents can drop off holiday lights to be recycled. Recycling these lights supports MetroParks’ conservation mission, and Cohen will make a donation to the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation based on how many lights are recycled.
Drop off unwanted lights at any of the following MetroParks locations through Monday, Jan. 31. Light strands should be loose and not in bags or boxes. Drop-off locations are contactless, but residents are reminded to wear a face covering when entering an indoor MetroParks facility.
- The following locations are accessible during park hours, daily from 8 am to 8 pm.
- Carriage Hill MetroPark, 7800 E. Shull Rd., Dayton: Recycling bin is located outside the Visitor Center entrance.
- Sugarcreek MetroPark, 4178 Conference Rd., Bellbrook: Recycling bin is located at the main parking lot entrance under the kiosk.
- Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton: Recycling bin is located at the front of the main building.
- Possum Creek MetroPark, 4790 Frytown Rd., Dayton: Recycling bin located at the education building at the Possum Creek Farm.
- Cox Arboretum MetroPark, 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton. Recycling bin located outside the Visitor Center entrance.
- Adventure Central (Wesleyan MetroPark) 2222 N. James H. McGee Blvd., Dayton. Recycling bin located outside the Adventure Central entrance.
- 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton: Recycling bin is located at the northwest entrance and is accessible anytime.
Extra waste generated during the holidays — including decorations, food and paper waste —amounts to 25 million tons of garbage, according to the Use Less Stuff Report and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
This is the third holiday season the recycling program has been offered. Last year, MetroParks collected 3,600 pounds of lights. The past two years, Cohen donated a total of $3,000 to the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation to support MetroParks’ mission to protect the Dayton region’s natural heritage.
“The partnership we have with Cohen allows us to help people be more sustainable during the holidays, when people generally send the most waste to the landfill,” said Tim Pritchard, Five Rivers MetroParks’ sustainability coordinator. “It’s really easy to do something good for yourself and the environment in one trip. Plan a park outing where there is a lights recycling bin, drop off your lights and enjoy some time outdoors.”
Joe Mama’s Taste of Dayton Opens Dec 1st
Wednesday, December 1st is opening day for Joe Mama’s on Springfield Street in Dayton. This North Jersey native grew up working in Joe’s Deli, the family business and was making soups and bank deposits before he was a teenager. He moved to Columbus were he worked for Speedway and when his fiends started Hero Homes he worked for them on the side. Eventually they bought the property that was formerly Grips Grill last April and and John Gabriel moved here in May, started painting the mural on the side of the building while working on cleaning up the restaurant that had been closed for over a year.
The restaurant, which seats about 20, will serve breakfast and lunch to start, from 8am – 4pm daily. They will offer a dinner menu down the road and delivery is available with Grub Here’s the opening menu:
I had a chance to sample a couple of menu items yesterday. The French Toast served with fruit and a side of Cinnamon grits was light and flavorful.
The Joe Mama burger which is two 90% lean beef patties, with cheese, grilled onions, ketchup, mayo and fries on a hoagie bun:
owner John Gabriel
When we asked Why Tires in the logo?
“Cause that’s how we Roll!”
John Gabriel shares that “Joe Mama’s features my original artwork and unique style, I like to think of it as expressing my love for the arts, cooking, painting and telling jokes!”
Look for Your Mama jokes around the restaurant and featured in the bathroom.
