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The Punk Rap Tour at Blind Bob’s

April 5, 2025 By Dayton937

Legends Recording Group & Four Finger Distro present Kool Keith & MC Homeless featuring DJ Halo, Marc Live, J Stylez, Cheap Gas, and The Whiteouts.

tickets available on Eventbrite.com starting at $20

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/punk-rap-tour-2025-kool-keith-w-mc-homeless-cheap-gas-the-whiteouts-tickets-1108645421299?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Filed Under: Dayton Music

BEER + CHEESE at the Barrel Room

April 5, 2025 By Dayton937

Get your ticket now and join us at the Barrel Room on Wednesday, April 9th from 7 to 9pm for an evening of flavor exploration.

We’re hosting a night of delicious craft pairings with the help of Head Brewer Natalie Iseli-Smith and Mike Garrett of Tom’s Market Deli, combining our mutual love of good beer and good cheese.

Doors open at 6:30, so stop in early for a pre-pairing pint and check out our space! Tickets are $55 each, and include the full four-course pairing menu.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining

Dayton’s Newest Steakhouse Now Open

April 3, 2025 By Dayton937

Nestled in the heart of Dayton, Ohio, Bistecca is an elegant Italian steakhouse that offers a carefully curated menu of Tuscan-inspired beef dishes and a wide selection of fine Italian wines. The stylish and comfortable space, located inside the Hotel Ardent across from the Victoria Theatre, is reminiscent of an Italian home, with seductive lighting that adds to the sophisticated ambiance.

According to their website, Bistecca’s menu features a carefully curated selection of Tuscan-inspired beef dishes and classic Italian cuisine, expertly prepared with fresh ingredients and served with flair. With a full bar and specialty cocktails crafted with an Italian accent, complemented by a fine selection of Italian wines, there’s something to suit every palate at Bistecca.

Check out their menu here:


Bistecca

137 N. Main Street,
Dayton, OH 45402
937.637.0465
Online reservations
Dinner Hours
Sun-Thurs: 4:30pm – 10:00pm
Fri & Sat: 4:30pm – 11:00pm
Breakfast Hours
Mon-Fri: 6:30am – 10:30am
Sat & Sun: 7:00am – 11:00am

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles

National Burrito Day Deals

April 3, 2025 By Dayton937

On Thursday, April 3, burrito lovers will have the opportunity to celebrate their favorite food for National Burrito Day. To mark the occasion, here art the restaurants that are serving up deals and freebies. Ready to pocket all the savings? Here’s a list of all the discounts you’ll want to devour.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos

Bubbakoo’s Burritos loyalty members can take advantage of a buy one burrito, get $5 off your next order deal at all locations.

Chipotle

Chipotle rewards members can enjoy free delivery when ordering through the chain’s website or app with the code DELIVER on April 3.

Additionally, Chipotle’s Burrito Vault game is back for the second year in a row. Here’s how it works: Between March 31 — April 2, rewards members who unlock the virtual vault at UnlockBurritoDay.com can score a buy-one, get-one-free code. Some winners will also earn free burritos for a year.

 

Condado Tacos

Enjoy 1/2 of burritos all day long and free delivery today

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Moe’s Southwest Grill is offering rewards members a buy-one, get-one-free burrito or bowl on April 3 at participating locations. The single-use deal isn’t valid with other offers.

Qdoba

Qdoba is offering rewards members “burrito insurance” on April 3. Here’s how it works: Purchase a drink and entrée on the holiday then redeem your insurance at a future date for a backup burrito when you accidentally drop yours or you simply want an extra treat.

Taco Bell

Taco Bell rewards members can enjoy their choice of a $2 burrito with a minimum $15 purchase in the app today.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles

Strong colors, Movement and Motion in Sway Exhibit

April 2, 2025 By Dayton937

Inspired by mid-century artists such as Robert Motherwell, Joan Mitchell, and Franz Kline Susanne Scherette King’s strong colors, movement and motion, and wide range of style make up the title of her show: Sway
– Opening Reception on Thursday, April 3rd from 6pm-9pm
– Artist Talk on Saturday, April 12th from 2pm-4pm
For Susanne, sway is motion, range, and scope. Over the 25 years of painting, her style continues to change and evolve. She has created a diverse range of work for this show.  Susanne has a B.S. degree in education from Valparaiso University and a master’s degree in differentiated instruction from Graceland University. She is a self-taught artist. Professionally she taught jr. high language arts and also independently designed. perennial gardens for many years After two life changing medical events, her teaching career ended, but by making some modifications in technique she continued to paint. She has had gallery shows in Dayton, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Philadelphia.
Free and Open to the Public.
Lite refreshments served. Free on-street parking.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment

Try Mountain Biking

April 1, 2025 By Dayton937

Want to try mountain biking? Come out to the MetroParks Mountain Biking Area (MoMBA) and borrow one of our bikes to ride for a lap or two. Bikes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Riders younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Helmets are required and are provided with the bikes. Weather Dependent.

Filed Under: Active Living

Nine Stops On The Darke County Whiskey, Wine & Ale Trail

April 1, 2025 By Dayton937

The Darke County Whiskey, Wine & Ale Trail is a tribute to the American Spirit and to individuals who appreciate its taste and heritage. It is a touring destination unlike any other, consisting of three wineries, two breweries, and a distillery. Each locale offers its own distinctive experience and authentic character.

Tour the oldest distillery in Ohio at Indian Creek Distillery. Sip award-winning wines at the 2017 Ohio Magazine “Best Winery” winner, The Winery at Versailles. Visit the “Land of the Cross-Tipped Churches” on your way to Moeller Brew Barn. Swing through Arcanum and play fetch with Fuel, the logo namesake of A.R. Winery, the newest winery in Darke County. Enjoy a spectacular country sunset on the back porch of Tailspin Brewing Company, in what was once an old dairy barn. Enjoy a taste of the laid back country life with Twenty Barrels Winery & Cidery. Drink in the ambiance of an old brick school house at Olde Schoolhouse Winery. Spend an evening inside or on the spacious patio with a scenic view at Old Mason Winery and Vineyard. Experience a sophisticated evening overlooking downtown Greenville with a variety of cocktails at Alchemy Cocktail Lounge. Visit the charming town of Versailles to partake in Hayner Distilling’s special bourbon produced exclusively for the award-winning Hotel Versailles. All in the picturesque rural setting of western Ohio, where the soil is as rich as our history.

Wind your way through the scenic countryside of Darke, Mercer, Preble and Miami counties for an exceptional whiskey, wine, ale and bourbon tasting experience, where the age-old art of spirit-making is transformed into a casual event with relaxed style and an educational flare.  Visit nine locations at your own pace! Pick up a Whiskey, Wine & Ale Trail passport at any location, get it stamped at all nine locations to receive a free t-shirt!

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: A.R. Winery, Hyner Distilling, Indian Creek Distillery, Moeller Brew Barn, Old Mason Winery and Vineyard, Olde Schoolhouse Winery., Tailspin Brewing Company, The Darke County Whiskey Wine & Ale Trail, The Winery at Versailles, Twenty Barrels Winery & Cidery.

The Famous Releases New Menu

March 31, 2025 By Dayton937

The Famous Restaurant  in Centerville’s new menu debuts tomorrow April 1st.  Check it out:

 

 


The Famous Restaurant
953 S. Main St,
Centerville, OH 45458
937-951-2422
Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 11AM – 10PM
Sunday: 11AM – 9PM

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: The Famous

The Temptations and The Four Tops to Play The Rose

March 31, 2025 By Dayton937

Celebrate 40 years of The Temptations and The Four Tops, and the 60th Anniversary of the hit song “My Girl,” when the two legendary groups reunite in Huber Heights, OH for a special performance at Rose Music Center on Thursday, August 7.

THE TEMPTATIONS

The Temptations, often referred to as American music royalty, are world-renowned superstars of entertainment, revered for their phenomenal catalog of music and prolific career. They are one of the most iconic, bestselling brands in the entertainment world today. While the group has evolved over the years, Dr. Otis Williams has continued to lead the group and carry the torch forward for the next generation of Temptations fans. The Temptations are headlining concerts around the country throughout 2025. Their concerts include fan favorites such as “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me),” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” and more.

Ranked #1 in Billboard magazine’s most recent list of the “Greatest R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of All Time,” The Temptations also appear in the magazine’s 125th Anniversary list of the “125 Greatest of All Time Artists.” In addition, Rolling Stone magazine named the group among the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time.” In September of 2020, the editors of Rolling Stone magazine commented that The Temptations are “Indisputably the greatest black vocal group of the Modern Era…,” and listed the group’s Anthology album among the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.” The Anthology album has appeared in all three of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums’ lists.

The Temptations have been the subject of a smash hit Broadway musical, Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations, based on Otis Williams’ personal journey, which opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on March 21st, 2019. The musical received 12 Tony nominations, including Best Musical, and won the Tony Award® for Best Choreography at the 73rd Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 10, 2019. The Temptations’ heritage, influence, and contributions to not only American culture and African American communities but also to the global music landscape are monumental. The Temptations’ presence in the world today has never been more vivid, and their popularity is ever-increasing.

THE FOUR TOPS

The legendary quartet, originally called the Four Aims, made their first Motown hit, “Baby I Need Your Loving” in 1964, made them stars and their sixties track record on the label is indispensable to any retrospective of the decade.

Their songs, soulful and bittersweet, were across-the-board successes. “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” a no. 1 R&B and Pop smash in 1965, is one of Motown’s longest-running chart toppers; “It’s The Same Old Song” (no. 2 R&B/no. 5 pop), no. 1 “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “Standing In The Shadows Of Love” (no. 2 R&B/no. 6 pop) and “Bernadette” (no. 3 R&B/no. 4 pop). Other Tops hits include “Ask The Lonely,” “Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over),” “Something About You,” “You Keep Running Away,” “7-Rooms Of Gloom” and many more.

In 1990, with 24 Top-40 pop hits to their credit, the Four Tops were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Though they would no longer have hits on record, the group continued to be a hit in concert, touring incessantly, a towering testament to the enduring legacy of the Motown Sound they helped shape and define.

“The Four Tops will always be one of the biggest and the best groups ever. Their music is forever.” – Smokey Robinson

ickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday, April 4 at Ticketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office.

Filed Under: Dayton Music, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Rose Music Center, The Four Tops, The Temptations

Auditions for Between Riverside & Crazy

March 31, 2025 By Dayton937

Open audition notice for BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY by Stephen Adly Guirgis
Auditions will be held Mon & Tue, March 31 & April 1, 2025, starting at 7:00 pm both nights.
Production dates: May 23-June 8, 2025

 

Directed by Robert Wayne Waldron
Produced by Christina Tomazinas-McQuinn & Rick Flynn
Stephen Adly Guirgis’ BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY delivers a raw, darkly comedic look at urban life through the lens of Walter “Pops” Washington and his son, Junior. Set in a rent-stabilized New York City apartment, the play explores themes of family, redemption, and the struggle to navigate a complex world.
Pops, a former cop battling the NYPD in a lawsuit, clings to his home as a sanctuary, while Junior, recently paroled, seeks a fresh start. Their lives intertwine with eccentric houseguests, revealing past traumas and present-day challenges. The play masterfully blends humor with poignant drama, exposing the characters’ flaws and vulnerabilities.
Casting Requirements:
• Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
• A résumé and headshot are not required but are appreciated.
• Please provide a list of all known conflicts between Apr 2 & June 8, 2025
-) Walter “Pops” Washington:
50-60’s A retired black NYPD officer who is central to the story. He’s a complex character, filled with anger, wit, and vulnerability, as he struggles with his past, his identity, and his ongoing legal battle with the police department.
-) Junior:
20-30’s Pops’ son, who has recently moved back in with him. He’s trying to turn his life around but is also tangled in questionable activities and relationships.
-) Oswaldo:
20-30’s A recovering addict and one of Junior’s friends. He’s staying with Pops and has moments of both humor and poignancy as he works on his sobriety.
-) Lulu:
20-30’s Junior’s girlfriend, who is cheerful but perhaps a bit naïve. She often provides comic relief while also revealing deeper emotional layers.
-) Church Lady:
30-40’s An enigmatic and spiritual figure who visits Pops. Her presence in the play adds an unexpected and surreal twist.
-) Lieutenant Caro:
40-50’s A current NYPD officer and friend of Pops. He brings tension into the story as he tries to navigate loyalty and duty.
-) Detective O’Connor:
40-50’s, is Pops’ former partner on the NYPD. She is a layered character, torn between her personal loyalty to Pops and her professional responsibilities.
For more information, please contact Rick Flynn at [email protected]
Dayton Theatre Guild is a community theatre that values community representation, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion on and off stage. People of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate and will be given full consideration in casting and all volunteer opportunities. Unless explicitly specified by the playwright in the text of the play, all roles will be open to all performers.
The show runs weekends May 23-June 8, 2025
First Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
Second & Third Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 5pm, Sunday 3pm
*Children under seven will not be admitted
Individual tickets on sale now
Adult: $25
Senior (60 or older): $23
Student: $18
To purchase:
– https://daytontheatreguild.thundertix.com/
– or call 937-278-5993
– or at the box office day of the show
* All individual tickets purchased in advance via our on-line ticket system or by telephone will also include a $1 convenience fee.
for more information, including auditions, see http://www.daytontheatreguild.org/

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment

Pop-Up Bakery

March 30, 2025 By Dayton937

Starting at 6 PM, this à la carte bakery operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so be prepared for a line! Led by Chef Michele, the pastries are created by the Pastry Capstone students as they prepare their final bake before graduation. It’s always a spectacular display of talent. Visit the Tartan Terrace, located on the fourth floor of Building 13 (located at the corner of Fifth and Wilkinson streets). Free parking at metered spaces on Fifth Street and in Lot K directly behind the building.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining

A Free Evening of Music to Star Wars

March 30, 2025 By Dayton937

Enjoy a fun and fascinating tour through John William’s soundtracks of the Star Wars saga in this all-ages, family-friendly multimedia presentation by Dr. Toby Rush, Associate Professor of Music Theory — joined by some very special guests from a galaxy far, far away.

free but reservations required:

https://am.ticketmaster.com/rogerglass/buy/themusicofstarwars

Filed Under: Dayton Music

Chancers Opens at Dayton Theatre Guild

March 28, 2025 By Dayton937

Shop owners Aiden and Dee are down and out and on the verge of losing everything. One lucky customer has their ticket out of the poorhouse—they just need to get their hands on it without her knowing.

CHANCERS by Robert Massey is a fast and furious comedy set in 2014 County Kildare, Ireland. The country is still reeling from the 2008 recession which followed the economic Celtic Tiger boom of the previous two decades. Aiden and Dee are married with kids and are barely scraping by, trying to keep their corner convenience store and their family from total bankruptcy. Their friend J.P . is in even worse shape, drifting from one get-rich scheme to the next. Gertie is a cranky, nosy older woman who has done quite well for herself financially through her miserly ways and cutthroat land deals. A winning lottery ticket in Gertie’s possession becomes the center of the plot and the central question of the play: When being a good person gets you nothing, how far will you go when your back is against the wall?

 

Run time: Act 1: 55 Minutes. Intermission: 15 Minutes. Act 2: 45 Minutes.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment

The Debut of Taco Bell’s Toasted Cheddar Chalupas

March 27, 2025 By Dayton937

Inspired by the vibrant culture of street tacos, Taco Bell’s Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas revive the fan-favorite street chalupas with a bold new edge: a crispy new exterior and craveable sauce. Street food is all about bold flavors, bright ingredients and a touch of creativity and this next evolution in Taco Bell’s ode to street food culture infuses the best of traditional street tacos – simple ingredients like onions and cilantro – into a crispy toasted cheddar shell and a new Chile Lime Crema Sauce. This new menu item provides a new flavor experience that’s craveable from the outside in.

Building on a legacy of bold chalupa innovations, Taco Bell is merging two fan-favorite menu creations from the past – the Toasted Cheddar Chalupa from 2019 and last year’s Cheesy Street Chalupas – to deliver the ultimate mashup of crispy, cheesy and street-inspired indulgence. The new menu item is now available nationwide for $5.49 a la carte starting March 27, for a limited time while supplies last.

“The street taco is a cultural staple built on bold flavor and quality ingredients, and the Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas honors that tradition while bringing in a unique Taco Bell touch that packs even more flavor into every bite,” said Luis Restrepo, Taco Bell’s Vice President, Product Innovation. “Fans immediately fell in love with the crispy, cheesy bite of the Toasted Cheddar Chalupa in 2019, and now we’re elevating that street-inspired flavor experience and that’s exactly the kind of comeback our fans have been waiting for.”

Unique Tasting Experience with Flavors That Hit from the Outside In
The Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas deliver a striking first impression with layers of flavor inside and out. Here’s the breakdown:

  • Toasted Cheesy Shell: A chalupa shell with a layer of mild cheddar, baked directly into the dough, and toasted to perfection for a crispy, cheesy, and savory bite.
  • Premium ingredients: Packed with fresh onions and cilantro – an ode to the street taco – and a choice of slow-roasted Cantina chicken or grilled, marinated steak.
  • Saucy surprise: Chile Lime Crema Sauce – a bold and zesty fusion of lime, fiery chile peppers, garlic, parmesan, and Romano cheeses, bringing all the flavors together in harmony.

Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas are available for a limited time at participating Taco Bell locations nationwide, starting at $5.49 for two chalupas (same protein per order).

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles

Heather Redman & The Reputation and Ernie Johnson at Blind Bob’s

March 27, 2025 By Dayton937

Together for the first time Heather Redman & The Reputation and Ernie Johnson From Detroit will take the stage at Blind Bobs with a special solo set from Seth Gilliam! Join us for an electric night of soul, garage and psychedelic funk!  Doors at 8p music at 9p
Heather Redman & The Reputation blends the bite of late-60s garage with 70s soul to concoct a nostalgic yet timeless sound. Hailing from Dayton, Ohio’s vibrant music scene, this energetic ensemble — fronted by Redman and featuring some of the scene’s finest players puts on explosive stage shows with a sound reminiscent of artist such as Black Pumas, Alabama Shakes and Sharon Jones. Their self-titled debut spotlights Redman’s robust vocals alongside unforgettable brass refrains, cozy vintage keys, and raucous psychedelic guitar licks.
Ernie Johnson From Detroit is a Cincinnati based band that blends afrobeat, funk, and jazz with 70s psychedelia and hard rock to create a hypnotic, danceable sound that is both accessible and boundary pushing. Their stage show is a high-energy, infectious dance party that centers on intense, spontaneous improvisation combined with tight, sophisticated compositions that live inside the groove. Some of the group’s many musical influences include Fela Kuti, James Brown, Mulatu Astatke, The Budos Band, Huey Lewis, and Dio amongst others.
Seth Gilliam combines elements of rock, folk, and soul, this Dayton songsmith puts on a captivating performance with superb dynamic control, ranging from quiet and contemplative all the way to loud and defiant.

Filed Under: Dayton Music

Miami Valley Meals Celebrates 5th Anniversary

March 25, 2025 By Dayton937

Miami Valley Meals (MVM) marks its 5th anniversary today, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, honoring five years of transforming donated and rescued food into nutritious meals for those experiencing food insecurity. What began as a small group of furloughed culinary and hospitality professionals responding to the pandemic has grown into an impactful nonprofit that now serves over 4,000 meals weekly across the Miami Valley.

Since its founding in 2020, MVM has provided over 1 million meals, collaborating with more than 129 nonprofit partners to ensure access to high-quality, chef-prepared meals. By sourcing over 90% of its ingredients from rescued and donated food, MVM not only nourishes the community but also plays a critical role in reducing food waste. The meals additionally serve as a connection to additional wrap-around services through their network of nonprofit partners.

Amanda DeLotelle

“Our journey started with a simple question—‘How can we help?’—and five years later, that same spirit of service and collaboration continues to drive us,” said Amanda DeLotelle, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Miami Valley Meals. “The need in our community has only grown, but so has the support. We are grateful for our volunteers, partners, and donors who make it possible to serve nutritious meals with dignity and love.”

As MVM celebrates this milestone, the organization remains committed to expanding its impact. Hunger persists in the Miami Valley, with 1 in 7 people facing food insecurity and a growing waitlist for their meals. MVM invites the community to get involved—through volunteerism, donations, or partnerships—to help sustain this mission for years to come.

To learn more about Miami Valley Meals or to support its work, visit miamivalleymeals.org.

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Miami Valley Meals

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