New Beginnings offers a glimpse of the exciting new era that lies before the Dayton Ballet. The Ballet’s new Artistic Director will handpick the repertoire for this performance, sharing a sampling of their vision for the next generation of the historic company.
Crowed House “Teenage Summer” Tour Coming to The Rosse
Multi-platinum selling rock band Crowded House have released their new single “Teenage Summer” off the eighth studio album Gravity Stairs which will be released May 31 via BMG. The band also announced a 2024 North American headline tour – Gravity Stairs Tour – in support of the new album. The tour will include a stop in Huber Heights, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center at The Heights on Tuesday, September 10.
Produced by the band with Steven Schram (Paul Kelly, San Cisco), Gravity Stairs shows Crowded House’s current incarnation featuring Neil Finn, Nick Seymour, Mitchell Froom, Elroy Finn and Liam Finn.
The new single, played on stage in recent shows and formerly known as “Life’s Imitation” is now curiously renamed “Teenage Summer.” As Neil explains “My grandson Manaia told me “Teenage Summer” was one of his favorite songs. He’d identified the peak moment in the song and a light went on. It’s that simple, the children must be heard.”
Speaking about the album title Gravity Stairs, Neil says the name was inspired by an unnaturally heavy stone staircase near where Finn vacations. “The Gravity Stairs are symbolic of the struggle to ascend, acknowledging the opposing forces of weight on the mechanics of living. It’s an act of will every day.”
Crowded House have sold over 15 million records worldwide as well as earning a Brit Award, 13 Australian ARIA Awards and an MTV VMA, the band have generated billions of streams, consistently sold-out tours on multiple continents and have been captivating audiences for nearly four decades. Originally founded by Neil Finn, Nick Seymour, and the late Paul Hester, the group’s self-titled debut in 1986 went platinum, uplifted by worldwide smashes “Something So Strong” and “Don’t Dream It’s Over” which has been covered by everyone from Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande to U2, among others.
In 1996, the group delivered a legendary performance to an audience of over 150,000 on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, beginning a hiatus that finished in the wake of Paul’s passing in 2005. This led to albums Time on Earth (2007) and Intriguer (2010) and a return to the Sydney Opera House for three unforgettable nights. 2018 saw Neil join Fleetwood Mac as a full-time member, canvasing the globe on a massive world tour. Two years later, he and Nick led another era of Crowded House, forming the band’s current line-up. They issued their first full-length offering in eleven years, the unanimously acclaimed Dreamers Are Waiting (2021) and the band leapt into a rapturous world tour in support. From joining his brother Tim in the New Wave favorites Split Enz to leading Crowded House to his numerous solo efforts, Neil’s varied body of work is connected by his knack for penning meticulous, indelible melodies and impressionistic lyrics that demand multiple listens. It’s earned him devoted fans all over the globe.
Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday, April 19 at Ticketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office.
Firehouse Subs Offer 50% Off After 6PM Through April 18
Firehouse Subs is once again offering 50 percent off your entire order after 6PM when you order via the Firehouse Subs app or online through April 18, 2024.
You can find the deal under the “offers” tab when placing your order via the brand’s mobile app or online.
Just be aware that there is a minimum purchase of $3 in order to activate the discount.
Here’s how to redeem:
- Open/Download Firehouse Subs App or visit Firehouse Subs online
- Create an account (you can skip if you have one )
- Tap on “Pick Up Order”
- Tap on the “Offers” option
- Tap “Half Off Entire Order After 6PM”
- Add to “Mobile Order”
Panera’s Biggest Menu Transformation Ever
Panera’s latest menu menu transformation is the largest ever, refocusing on innovating and enhancing the core Panera items guests love the most: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches and Mac & Cheese. Filled with more than 20 menu updates – 9 delicious new menu items and 12 enhanced classics—the new menu offers guests better value through enhanced portions and lower price points, while also being easier for guests to navigate.
In addition to new and enhanced entrees, Panera has added more new menu options below $10, like the Tomato Basil BLT, Ranch Cobb Salad and Mediterranean Greens with Grains. Plus, there will be more to each bite with more chicken and steak on many salads and sandwiches. New entrees focus on guest inspired, widely loved new flavors, done the Panera way, with new salad dressings, meats & cheeses, spice blends and hearty grains. The transformed menu will help streamline operations for bakery-cafe teams, ensuring they can continue to deliver delicious food more easily and always wrapped in Panera warmth.
Four outstanding new sandwiches at a variety of price points:
o Toasted Italiano – Black Forest ham, soppressata and provolone, romaine, red onion, sliced
pepperoncini peppers, garlic aioli, and Greek dressing on Panera’s toasted French Baguette
o Chicken Bacon Rancher – Grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, aged white cheddar, and
ranch dressing on our Black Pepper Focaccia
o Ciabatta Cheesesteak – Tender marinated sliced steak, provolone, garlic aioli, caramelized
onions, and zesty sweet Peppadew™ peppers on Ciabatta
o Tomato Basil BLT – Applewood smoked bacon, crisp mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, garlic
aioli, salt and pepper on Tomato Basil Miche
• Four flavor-packed, hearty salads:
o Mediterranean Chicken Greens with Grains – Romaine and crisp mixed greens tossed in Greek
Dressing, topped with hearty whole grain blend of farro & red rice, grilled chicken, hummus, feta,
red onions, zesty sweet Peppadew™ peppers, sliced cucumbers, and a sprinkle of Panera’s
Mediterranean shawarma seasoning
o Southwest Chicken Ranch – Romaine tossed in ranch dressing, with grilled chicken and drizzled
with chipotle aioli, topped with fresh avocado, grape tomatoes, fire-grilled corn, fresh cilantro,
and blue corn tortilla strips
o Balsamic Chicken Greens with Grains – Romaine and crisp mixed greens tossed in balsamic
vinaigrette, with hearty whole grain blend of farro & red rice, sliced cucumbers, topped with
sliced pepperoncini peppers, fresh avocado, feta, pumpkin seeds, and a drizzle of Green Goddess
dressing
o Ranch Cobb Salad – Romaine and crisp mixed greens tossed in ranch dressing, topped with grape
tomatoes, pickled red onions, applewood smoked bacon, feta, and a hard-boiled egg
• Bacon Mac & Cheese – Tender shell pasta in a blend of rich cheeses including our tangy aged white
cheddar sauce, topped with applewood smoked bacon
In addition to the new products, 12 classic favorites – including the Bravo Club Sandwich, Chipotle ChickenAvocado Melt, the Fuji Apple Chicken Salad and more have received recipe enhancements – keeping the classicPanera favorites guests expect and remember, packed with even more delicious flavors that guests will love.
“We are getting back to Panera at its best with these menu updates that are centered completely on our guests and what they love about us,” said Alicia Mowder, SVP of Product Strategy & Insights, Panera Bread, “We’ve listened to thousands of guests on our path to unveiling more than 20 new or enhanced menu items and are thrilled to bring these products to Panera bakery-cafes nationwide.”
“As Panera brings these craveable flavors to bakery-cafes, the addition of these new menu items will also
streamline and simplify operations for Panera’s cafe teams, ensuring they can deliver delicious food to guests efficiently, accurately and at a good value. Panera’s New Era is incredibly exciting, not only for our guests, but also our associates, who will be able to renew their focus on our core menu and serve our guests more efficiently with enhanced portions and better value,” said Debbie Roberts, Chief Operating Officer, Panera Bread. “We are eager to get back to our roots within these core categories and unveil these delicious new menu innovations, all while providing an exceptional guest experience.”
KFC Launches New ‘Taste of KFC Deals’ Value Menu
Available seven days a week at KFC locations nationwide, as well as online through KFC.com and the KFC app, the Taste of KFC Deals menu offers a variety of options to suit every appetite. Highlights include the $4.99 Meal for One, featuring two pieces of hot, juicy chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, and a buttery biscuit, as well as the Meal for Two, ideal for sharing and priced according to location.
For families looking to feed a crowd, the $20 Family Meal offers six pieces of chicken, four individual sides, and four biscuits, providing a convenient and affordable dinner option. Additionally, KFC is introducing a special “Taste of KFC” deal available exclusively on Tuesdays: $10 Tuesdays, offering a bucket of eight pieces of chicken for just ten dollars.
In addition to the “Taste of KFC Deals” menu, customers can take advantage of special offers when ordering online, such as a free 10 pc. Saucy Nuggets with a $10 minimum purchase. By signing up for the new KFC Rewards loyalty program, customers can earn rewards on digital orders and unlock freebies like Saucy Nuggets and Apple Pie Poppers.
Here’s a closer look at some of the deals:
- $4.99 Meal for One: Table for one, this meal has you covered! Grab two pieces of hot, juicy chicken (drum and thigh), creamy mashed potatoes and gravy and an extra buttery biscuit for $4.99.
- Meal for Two: Get a deal on four pieces of chicken (drum, thigh, breast, wing) with mashed potatoes and gravy and two extra buttery biscuits – prices vary by location.
- $20 Family Meal: Make it a chicken night with the family when you bring home six pieces of mouthwatering chicken on the bone (two drums, two thighs, one breast and one wing), four individual sides of your choice, and four extra buttery biscuits. Side choices include Secret Recipe Fries, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes (with or without gravy), coleslaw and sweet corn.
Flyboy’s Deli Announces Closing
Posted today on their Facebook Page:
Flyboys Deli
“Dear valued customers and friends of Flyboy’s:
It is with sincere gratitude and a heavy heart that we announce the closing of Flyboy’s Deli in Oakwood. This has been a very difficult and emotional decision and we are so sad to say goodbye after 11 years. As some of you may already know, the family has been going through very difficult times recently. Unice, one of the two owners, passed away after a tough battle with cancer earlier this year. Steve, her husband and the other owner, suffered a major stroke last year and is still recovering in a long-term care facility. Given the circumstances, the family has reached a decision to close Flyboy’s. We want to assure you that this decision was not taken lightly. Our last day will be Saturday, April 20.
Our customers have been the greatest treasures of Flyboy’s. On Steve, Unice, and all staff’s behalf, we just want to say THANK YOU for all your incredible support during the 11 years. Oakwood is such a special community – warm and welcoming neighbors, dedicated small business owners, and a safe neighborhood for families to grow. It has truly been an honor to serve this community. We share so many great memories with this community (weddings, graduations, promotions, birthdays, just to name a few), and those memories will always be in our hearts.
We would also like to thank our staff, past and present, for all the hard work and efforts throughout the years. We were incredibly lucky to have the most committed and talented staff here at Flyboy’s. It’s impossible to express the deep gratitude we have for all of you. Thank you for being part of the Flyboy’s family, and we will forever be grateful.Once again, thank you for all your support, and we wish you all the best!
Sincerely,
The Flyboy’s Family”
April Food Truck Rally and Mini Market
Join us for our second food truck rally of the season! We will have several of your favorite trucks on site along with a sneak peek of some vendors to gear up for our full market starting in May!
food trucks booked:
Blue Bus Coffee Roasters
The Wild Banana
A Tribute to ABBA Returns To The Rose Music Center
ATC The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA will bring one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life at Rose Music Center on August 20!The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.”
Many critics agree, The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA is the most amazing and authentic ABBA tribute show in the world. Come dance, come sing, having the time of your life at THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE CELEBRATION!
Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday, April 12 at Ticketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office.
*The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA is not affiliated with the original ABBA group or Mamma Mia.
Spring Into Health 5K
The 15th annual Spring Into Health 5K will take place on Sunday, April 14 at Kettering College.
All race finishers will be entered in a drawing for a door prize. Those who register for the race by March 31 are guaranteed a t-shirt.
Register for the race here: https://bit.ly/3IhbF93
The event is a fundraiser for The Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley and the Kettering Health Young Professionals Group.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a prominent youth mentoring organization that pairs adult volunteers with children in one-to-one relationships, providing mentorship and support to help children reach their full potential. Founded in 1960, the organization aims to positively impact the lives of young people by fostering meaningful connections and promoting positive development.
DAI Art Ball Tickets Now On Sale
The Dayton Art Institute (DAI) has announced details for its 2024 Art Ball fundraiser, taking place Saturday, June 8. Presented by The SharpGroup – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty & UnlistedHomes.com, the black-tie gala, a Dayton tradition since 1957, returns to celebrate its 67th anniversary.
“We are excited to welcome guests to the 67th anniversary of Art Ball,” said DAI Director & President Michael R. Roediger. “As one of the museum’s largest annual fundraisers, this Dayton classic is vital to supporting the DAI’s operating budget.
This year’s Art Ball continues the long-standing tradition of being inspired by an artwork from the DAI’s permanent collection. Art Ball Chairs Julie Forman and Marty Gehres have selected It’s Raining Colored Dots, a silkscreen on paper, as the artistic feature for this year’s event. Created by Oakwood High School graduate Petah Coyne around 1977, the brightly colored work is a recent gift to the collection from longtime friend of the DAI, Linda Lombard.
“Our goal was to choose a work that captured the vibrancy and spirit of the Disco Era,” says DAI Associate Board members Julie Forman and Marty Gehres. “Our guests will see the artwork’s influence throughout the event, from beautiful décor and exquisite food to the music and atmosphere. We can’t wait to follow the call of the disco ball at Dayton’s best black-tie event of the year.”
Art Ball begins at 7 pm with cocktails, specialty martinis and hors d’oeuvres, followed by an elegant, seated dinner in the museum’s Harry A. Shaw Gothic Cloister and the Great Hall. Following dinner, guests may enjoy live music by Tommi Lea’s Groovy Get Down, a Silent Disco experience, open bars, select bourbons and much more. For an additional ticket price, guests may attend a VIP cocktail hour with high-end wines and hors d’oeuvres, which will offer early entry to Art Ball for a private reception at 6:00 p.m.
Art Ball traces its roots back to Dayton’s Holiday Ball, which began in 1957. Organized by the Junior League of Dayton, the event was held at the DAI, with proceeds benefitting the museum. The event moved to the spring in 1963 and was rechristened as “Art Ball.” In 1965, the DAI’s newly formed Associate Board took over planning and organizing the gala. More information about Art Ball, its history and this year’s featured artwork can be found online at www.daytonartinstitute.org/artball.
Reservations are required for Art Ball, and attendance is limited. Tickets may be purchased online beginning April 6 for non-members. They were for sale April 3rd for members. For more information about reservations and to request an invitation, contact External Affairs Director Mike Griest at [email protected].
Art Ball also includes the Grand Draw Raffle in its fundraising efforts. Only 600 tickets will be sold for $100 each, with the chance to win prize packages valued at $2500 -$25,000, including a week’s stay for up to 14 people in the Turks and Caicos Islands and beautiful jewelry provided by James Free Jewelers. Ticket holders need not be present at Art Ball to win. Those purchasing three or more raffle tickets receive one free Oktoberfest Preview Party ticket (valued at $95). Grand Draw Raffle tickets may be purchased online beginning March 22. For more information about the Grand Draw Raffle and to purchase tickets online, go towww.artballraffle.com.
4 course Carrabba’s Wine Dinner
Embark on a journey through spring’s finest flavors with a 4-course feast, perfectly paired with wines steeped in rich heritage.
The Great Pages Circus is Coming To Springfield
Ready for a show stopping, heart pounding family adventure? The Great Pages Circus has the finest international circus acts and artists for a spectacular show each year! Two shows each day on Wed, April 10 & 11 at 4:30pm or 7:30pm at the Clark County Fairgrounds. Buy an adult ticket for $20 and get 2 free kids tickets. You can purchase tickets online.
Although our Elephants and Tigers have now retired, we still present our liberty ponies, horses, and camels.
These highlight our fabulous aerial, juggling and clown acts to complete the family experience and whenever possible Earhart’s Globe of Death makes an appearance with adrenaline rushing motorcycle mayhem.
Your circus experience will last approximately an 90 minutes. Of course we love to show off, so the more noise you make, the more we do! We love to ask for
volunteers. Be ready to make some noise if you want Ringmasters James or Colleen to notice you.
Circus souvenirs are available before, during and after the show. Be sure to get your official CIRCUS PAGES COLORING BOOK and color your own memories.
We are cash only event but have an ATM available.
Generation Dayton: Arts & Culture Lunch and Learn
Join Generation Dayton for a lively panel discussion featuring dynamic creative leaders from a variety of arts and culture organizations across the city. Discover how these organizations are cultivating belonging and making an impact, and learn how you can contribute to the vibrant arts scene in Dayton. Registration is required and includes lunch.
Panelists include:
- Te’Jal Cartwright – Owner, Lore Storytelling
- Jonathan McNeal – Filmmaker & Cinema Manager, THE NEON
- Judd Plattenburg – Photographer & Arts Patron; Owner, Oregon Printing Communications
- Brandon Ragland – Artistic Director, Dayton Ballet
- Michael Roediger – Director & President, The Dayton Art Institute
- Lisa Wagner – Executive Director, Levitt Pavilion Dayton
Registration fee includes lunch.
Multi-platinum artist Elle King makes her Rose Music Center debut July 20!
Elle King can do many things, ranging from exuberant alternative/punk to soul pop. She’s also been a compelling presence in country music; winning both Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Awards and breaking the 30-year-old, glass-ceiling record for women on the radio charts with the lead single “Drunk (And I Don’t Want To Go Home).” She’s collaborated with Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde and been on tour with Chris Stapleton for the better part of 2022; it’s been an unbridled love fest with Nashville’s music community.
She made it country music official with 2023’s Come Get Your Wife, a dozen glorious tracks that run a gauntlet of styles and attitudes leaving King’s roots showing. The quadruple Grammy nominee co-produced the album with award winning songwriter Ross Copperman and the result is a collection that moves through all the topics. From being a hot mess, a glorious excess, and a woman coming into her own, King has created a very real, small-town frayed at the edges but solid at core missal.
“Even the album title, it comes from something some asshole said to my partner one night. Something thrown off in a bar, intended to put me in my place… and he probably didn’t think twice about it. But I did.”
Indeed, she did. Elle King, singular, swaggering, sardonic, is a musically and personally fearless woman. With Come Get Your Wife, she sharpens her gaze, digs into her roots, puts her banjo front and center, and creates a record that’s as alive and electric as she is. Taking all the pieces – the rock, soul, (blue)grass and country that she loves – she’s made an album that demands your attention, then delivers on all cylinders.
“There’s something about how you put the pieces together,” King offers of her first true country project. “This whole album is a crazy quilt of all sorts of moments and things that might not seem to go together, but because they’re me, they do. It’s very Southern Ohio, very who we are – and very much a lot of people who are just like me, because I know they’re out there.”
Tickets go on sale THIS FRIDAY at 10am. Get more info ➜ bit.ly/elleking-24
Discovery: DCDC’s BodyTalk (Exploring African American Playwrights)
In this dance imagination of African American playwrights, award-winning choreographers draw inspiration from prominent works including Adrienne Kennedy’s Funnyhouse Of A Negro, Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls, August Wilson’s Fences, Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop, Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God, and James Baldwin’s The Amen Corner.
Created and performed by the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company.
SHOWTIMES
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 9:30 A.M.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 11:30 A.M.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 9:30 A.M.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 11:30 A.M.
AGE RECOMMENDATION
Best for grades 4-12.
Best for grades 4-12.
ACCESSIBILITY
The 11:30 a.m. performance will be sign interpreted and/or audio described upon request. Please indicate your need for interpreted and/or audio description on your Discovery order form or let the ticket agent know at least two weeks before the performance. Please understand that while we will make every effort to make reasonable accommodations, certain requests may not be able to be honored.
The 11:30 a.m. performance will be sign interpreted and/or audio described upon request. Please indicate your need for interpreted and/or audio description on your Discovery order form or let the ticket agent know at least two weeks before the performance. Please understand that while we will make every effort to make reasonable accommodations, certain requests may not be able to be honored.
MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.daytonlive.org/events/discovery-body-talk/
https://www.daytonlive.org/events/discovery-body-talk/
Spring Bierfest / Tasting
Come enjoy this highly acclaimed, semi-annual Liederkranz beer-tasting party.
Sample 10 different seasonal beers during our sampling tour which will begin at 7:00 p.m.
The Bierfest will include free snacks and great door prizes.
Food, including brats & metts, and a variety of beers and other drinks will be available for purchase.
RESERVE EARLY TO ENSURE AMPLE SUPPLY!
Preregister by April 3rd for the discounted price.
$20 for members – $25 for guests – $30 atdoor for all
Admission for designated Drivers is FREE!
You can register on our website.
Sign up here to volunteer. You can also contact John Koerner to preregister at 937-429-9251 or [email protected]
