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Which truck will take home the $10K grand prize at Saturday’s Springfield Rotary Food Truck Competition?!

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After having to cancel last year’s event, the Springfield Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition is back for a seventh year, featuring palate-pleasing mobile cuisine and live entertainment in an environment that is fun for all ages. The community-favorite event will run from 11am to 9:30pm Saturday, Sept. 11 at Veterans Park in Springfield.

“We are pleased to be able to bring this charitable event back to Springfield this year,” said Eddie Bell, Rotary member and Food Truck Competition marketing committee chair. “It is an amazing way to bring the community together to make a difference. The best part about this event is that 100 percent of the proceeds go toward various causes, including services to people with disabilities and scholarships.”

The 30 food trucks competing this year have a wide variety of cuisines that are all gourmet and stand out in their own unique way, with the ultimate goal of winning the $10,000 grand prize. From Mexican, Asian, Latin, Mediterranean, Peruvian, Puerto Rican, South African and Creole choices, to gourmet sandwiches, BBQ, waffles, seafood, and sweet treats and desserts, the trucks lining the park’s pathway will cure any craving while creating new ones along the way. The Springfield Food Truck mobile app features the entire list of trucks participating, along with all other event information.

In addition to the $10,000 grand prize, a $5,000 runner-up and $2,000 third-place prize will be decided by a panel of five local professional chefs and at least five roving anonymous volunteer judges. Chef judges for this year’s competition feature an all-Springfield-based panel including:

  • Micah Berner, owner of Cecil and Lime
  • Chef Lisa Freeman, head chef and co-owner of Le Torte Dolci Bakery
  • Chef Clayton Horrighs, of Speakeasy Ramen
  • Chef Doug McGregor, owner of Seasons Kitchen
  • Chef Troy Wheat, of All Seasons Catering

All attendees can also vote via the Springfield Food Truck mobile app throughout the competition for their favorite food truck to receive the $1,000 “People’s Choice” award. All winners will be announced on stage at approximately 4:45 pm.

Live entertainment throughout the duration of the event starts at 11 a.m. with the marquee college football matchup of the weekend between Ohio State and Oregon shown on a jumbotron, and will continue through 9:30pm with three Ohio-based musical acts on stage including Factory Line at 3:30 pm, The Repeating Arms at 5:15 pm and Red Idle Rejects at 8:15 pm. View the complete entertainment schedule here.

“We encourage attendees to come early, bring their lawn chairs and blankets, and stick around all day for the entertainment and to enjoy all the gourmet treats the competition has to offer,” said Bell.

While admission to the event is free, attendees will be able to make donations to help support Springfield Rotary’s causes via PayPal during the event, and will be purchasing items from the full menus that food trucks have to offer. A beer garden open throughout the event will feature craft beer from Springfield’s Mother Stewart’s Brewery, Michelob Ultra, Budweiser and Bud Light, as well as White Claw. Water and a selection of soda will also be available.

U.S. Open Beer Championship Award Four Dayton Breweries Medals!

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Breweries from Antioquia, Columbia to Columbia, South Carolina sent more than 8000 beers representing over 140 different styles to the 2021 U.S. Open Beer Championship. The main U.S. judging was held at the new U.S. Open Event Center in Oxford, Ohio. Yesterday, the U.S. Open Beer Championship announces the medal winners and Grand National Champion. Judging in the U.S. Open Beer Championships is blind; judges know only the categories, not the names or locations of beers being judged.

32 Ohio craft breweries that earned a total of 60 awards at the U.s. Open Beer Championship this year! Cincinnati’s Fretboard Brewing paced the Ohio delegation with three gold medals (Crazy Train Belgian pale ale, Bootsy brut IPA and Vlad international-style pilsner). Here are the Dayton area breweries that brought home medals:

Oatmeal Stout
Silver – Thunderball – Eudora Brewing – Ohio

American Imperial Stout
Gold – Black Solstice – FigLeaf Brewing – Ohio

American Amber
Gold – Sugar Shack – The Dayton Beer Company – Ohio

Vegetable beer
Silver – Beet Of My Heart Ale – Carillon Brewing – Ohio

Herb and Spice Beer
Gold – Ginger Pale Ale – Carillon Brewing – Ohio

See the full list of winners: http://usopenbeer.com/2021_us_open-medal-winners/

South Park Presents The Importance of Being Earnest

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Once a year South Park Green in the Historical South Park District becomes a stage for a Shakespeare production. Originally started in 2008 a group of neighborhood individuals, both novice and experienced, decided to put on a production of Much Ado About Nothing. Since that daunting first year, South Park has produced a total of eleven shows and continues to grow. Shakespeare in South Park has a tradition of incorporating young people into each production to promote a positive, creative introduction to Shakespeare and live theatre.

​After skipping the 2020 production due to covid, this year’s production will by The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

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Admission is Free, but Donations are much appreciated. Bring a lawn chair or Blanket, restrooms are available. Ample free parking. The show ill take place at  600 Hickory St Dayton, Ohio, on South Park Green. In inclement weather the performance will happen at Hope Lutheran Church, 501 Hickory Street, a very short distance from the park.

2021 cast members

9/11 Never Forget Exhibit Comes To Troy

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In 2013, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation launched its 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit; a tribute to all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, including the 343 members of the Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) who made the ultimate sacrifice. The high-tech, 83-foot tractor-trailer, which transforms into a 1,100 square foot exhibit, is a tool to further educate people across the country about the events of that tragic day.

Coming to Troy,  the memorial provides interactive education; including artifacts such as steel beams from the towers, documentary videos, and recordings of first responder radio transmissions. Interactive guided tours are carried out by FDNY firefighters who provide firsthand accounts of the day and its aftermath.

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is committed to ensuring we NEVER FORGET.

Tunnels to Towers Foundation has chosen Troy, Ohio as the recipient of the 9/11 NEVER FORGET MOBILE EXHIBIT. The exhibit will be located in front of the Miami County Courthouse. Free admission.
Friday, Sept 10 – 1-9pm
Saturday, Sept 11 – 1-9pm
Sunday, Sept 12 – 1-7pm

Thursday Is Downtown Coworking Day

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Now that you can work from anywhere, the Downtown Dayton Partnership and Five Rivers MetroParks invite you to enjoy a workday in the park! On August 25th, RiverScape MetroPark will be transformed into an outdoor coworking space complete with tables, chairs, wi-fi (provided by AT&T), coffee, and more. Invite your colleagues to join you and reconnect after a year of virtual meetings and remote everything. The day will close with happy hour, a chance to network with other attendees and catch up with friends and colleagues.

Schedule
9:00am – 4:00pm – Coworking
4:00pm – 5:00pm – Happy Hour at Flyboy’s

Location
RiverScape MetroPark
237 E. Monument Ave.
Dayton, OH 45402

Weather
Tables & chairs will be primarily under the pavilion to provide shade from the sun and cover in case of light rain. Attendees will be notified via email if the event is delayed or cancelled due to weather.

Lunch & Breaks
When it’s time to take a break, you can enjoy one of downtown’s many coffee shops or 50+ lunch options. We’ll have maps listing all of your choices! If you bring your lunch back to the park you can catch some acoustic tunes from Noah Back from 11:30am to 1:30pm, part of the Music @ Lunch series every Tuesday through Friday at RiverScape.

You can also go for a walk or take a bike ride along one of the many paved trails that connect at RiverScape. There will also be yard games and other fun around the park to enjoy when you need a few minutes away from your outdoor desk.

Parking & Transportation
Attendee parking is available at the Water Street Garage at 405 Water Street. Validation tickets will be provided at the event check-in table.

Or leave your car behind! RiverScape MetroPark has bike parking, a Link bike share station, an RTA bus stop, a Flyer shuttle stop, and usually at least a few Spin scooters.

Amenities
Restrooms, water and soft drinks, tables and chairs, shade, wifi, and power. Pop-up wifi for Downtown Coworking Day is provided by AT&T.

Registration
Capacity is limited. Attendees must RSVP via the form below.

Contact
Scott Murphy | [email protected]

Jazz & Beyond Concert: Daniel Bennett and The Dirty Shirleys

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Series concerts will then be presented on the second Thursday of each month through December 2021. Doors open at 5 p.m. and all concerts run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Free for museum members and included in museum general admission for non-members

Featuring a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region’s jazz scene. We’re excited to welcome the Bob Ross Auto Group back as series sponsor!

Milano’s Oktoberfest German Style Menu

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All 3 area Milano’s locations have kicked off their Oktoberfest celebration, which will run through Oct 31st. Check out the menu:

 

 

 

And you can’t celebrate Oktoberfest without some German beers, which are being offered in giant mugs:

Milano’s Pizza * Subs * Taps

LOCATION RESTAURANT HOURS DELIVERY HOURS PHONE NUMBER
University of Dayton
1834 Brown Street
Dayton, OH 45409		 Sun-Thurs 11a-midnight
Fri-Sat 11a-1a		 Sun-Thurs 11a-midnight
Fri-Sat 11a-1a		 937-222-7072
Miami Township
9572 Springboro Pike
Miami Township, Ohio 45342		 Mon-Thurs 11a-11p
Fri-Sat 11a-12a
Sun 11a-10p		 Mon-Thurs 11a-11p
Fri-Sat 11a-12a
Sun 11a-10p		 937-434-7827
Beavercreek
2260 N. Fairfield Rd
Beavercreek, Ohio 45431		 Mon-Thurs 11a-11p
Fri-Sat 11a-12a
Sun 11a-10p		 Mon-Thurs 11a-11p
Fri-Sat 11a-12a
Sun 11a-10p		 937-427-7827

5 Course Bradford Watermelon Beer Dinner

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With the harvest season in full swing, we’ve decided to team up with the Phatty Wagon and Bravard Farms to bring you an incredible harvest dinner. This dinner will be featuring Bradford watermelons from the same crop that we used for our watermelon berliner weisse. Not only will this dinner feature fresh, delicious watermelons, but it will also include plenty of other farm-fresh ingredients.

The National Fallen Firefighters 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

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The NFFF 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs is a way to honor and remember the FDNY firefighters who selflessly gave their lives so that others might live on September 11, 2001. Each participant pays tribute to a FDNY firefighter by climbing the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. Your individual tribute not only remembers the sacrifice of a FDNY brother, but symbolically completes their heroic  journey to save others. Through firefighter and community participation we can ensure that each of the 343 firefighters is honored and that the world knows we will never forget.

Ohio Renaissance Festival Season Opens This Weekend

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth welcomes hundreds of thousands visitors to Harveysburg in northern Warren County to experience the old, new, and unique that bring the Ohio Renaissance Festival to life. This year festival organizers are excited to welcome visitors back to the village and what a festival they’ve prepared!

The festival features a handful of new entertainment spanning death-defying feats to ‘rockin’ Irish music’.

  • The Free Lancers bring hard hits and thrilling action to the Guinness Arena of Champions three times each day.
  • Death-defying, daring, dangerous and dynamic. Ichabod Wainwright will amaze and amuse you with his Wheel of Death.
  • Join equestrian acrobat, The Daring Horseman, as he combines grace and beauty with daring and dangerous.
  • Judas & Magnolia: Daring Escapes are a husband-and-wife team of escape artists and circus performers. Watch in amazement as they perform impressive escape stunts. 
  • Cincinnati Barbarian is an armored combat group featuring fights with real armor, real weapons and real combat!
  • Weaving comic wit and impressive feats of escapism, fire artistry, and the supernatural, Johnny Phoenix is the Danger Comedian.
  • Valkyrik is a high-energy, fantasy music act built on themes of war and battle from the Norse/Viking.
  • Robert the Barrrd performs solo songs Olde and New and is a portrayer of villains most dastardly, and heroes most cunning.
  • Don’t miss the “rockin’ Irish music” of Celtic Mayhem.

The festival boasts a variety of special events for those 21 and over that adds to the already unique experience a day in our 16th Century English village provides. A new addition this year.

  • The Ohio Renaissance Festival Ale Trail is an experience unlike any other. Meander through the village browsing the marketplace and stop at any of the 13 locations for a unique craft beer, ale, cider, mead, or specialty cocktail and earn your way to a drawing for a 2022 Season Pass prize package. Please, drink responsibly – You have all season long!

The 32nd annual Ohio Renaissance Festival runs Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day Monday for nine weekends, September 4 through October 31. Located on State Route 73 in Warren County, just 2 miles west of I-71 or 15 miles east of I-75, the festival is within an hour’s drive from Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus.
Tickets can be bought online at www.renfestival.com. 

Adult (ages 13+) – $19

A savings of $4 if you order before Friday, September 3 at 4 pm

Child (ages 5-12) – $7.50

Save $2.50 if you order before Friday, September 3 at 4 pm

Season Pass – $60

A whole season of fun for the cost of less than 3 admissions!

Branch & Bone Celebrates Oktoberfest

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Don your lederhosen and join us for this festive time with great food, beer, and people. Join us on Saturday September 4th as we celebrate Oktoberfest 2021 at Branch & Bone.
We will have our Märzen – Oktoberfest Style Lager available on draft and in cans to-go all day as well as our Oktoberfest steins available for fills and purchase.
Kleinfelder Hots and Brats Food Truck will be on site for Dinner service starting at 4pm with their amazing selection of hot dogs, sausages, and more! Prost!

Tippapalooza Music Fest Is Saturday

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To celebrate our 10th year we made an effort to bring back fan favorites who have played our festival to great success and helped to build the event into what it is today. Our headline act is Tippapalooza favorites Seth Canan & the Carriers returning for their third appearance on our stage. The Neo American Pioneers will be back for a repeat of their stellar 2018 performance. Sadbox will be bringing their raucous brand of rock and roll to Tippapalooza for a second time. And although The Boxcar Suite will be making their first appearance, their leader Tim Pritchard, is a veteran of our festival having played here in 2018 as a member of Shrug.

10th Annual Bourbon Heritage Month Opening Toast

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10 years ago, we focused our attention on becoming a true Bourbon Bar. One that Joe dreamed of long before everyone and their brother started chasing bottles and hoarding limited releases. Things have changed dramatically over the past 10 years, including our growing space and selection here in Dayton.
In September 1964, Congress declared Bourbon America’s ‘Native Spirit’. As a way to honor this bill in 2007 the US Senate declared September ‘National Bourbon Heritage Month’. Now we celebrate the whole month with special releases and tastings. Come down and join us in toasting to the month long celebration!
Get a first look at all the special bottles we have coming up and share a drink with our staff! Hope to see you there!
**Also keep your eyes peeled for special tastings and events throughout the month www.centurybardayton.eventbrite.com

Indigo Girls at The Rose

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BECKY WARREN will begin at 7:00pm and THE INDIGO GIRLS will close the show

Due to the high temperatures on Wednesday, patrons will be allowed to bring in up to two factory sealed bottles of water. Squeezable, soft plastic water bottles that are empty will also be allowed (please note that non-squeezable plastic water bottles will not be allowed). In addition, there will be a free Detmer Water Refill Station on site.

There will be a Pre-Show Cookout from 5:30pm-6:45pm located on the Main Concourse. Patrons will be treated to their choice of 2 Entrée Items (Brat, Mett, or Hot Dog) served with Coleslaw, Potato Salad and Chips (Beverages not included).

Mornings at Seven at Dayton Theatre Guild

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This 1939 comedy tells the story of four aging sisters who live in a small mid-western town, and their long-standing sibling rivalries. Three of them — Ida, Cora and Arry — have lived next door to each other for fifty years, and Esther, the eldest, lives only a few blocks away. We quickly learn that living so close to one another has taken its toll. Some start to question their lives and decide to make some changes before it’s too late. In 1980, MORNING’S AT SEVEN was nominated for the Tony award for Best Revival of a Play.