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Montgomery County Food Truck Rally Saturday

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The Dayton Food Truck Association has more than 40 members stretching from Sidney to Cincinnati that will be serving up street eats this Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 12pm-7pm at the Montgomery County Fair Grounds.  Art/craft vendors and a live dj will also be there.

Admission  and parking are free.

Trucks expected to participate include:

The Barking Burger Company
Bean Hive Coffee
BL BBQ & Karaoke DJ Food Truck
Chicago Gyros and Dogs Beavercreek
Childers’ Chimney Cakes
Crusin’ Cuisine Food Truck & Creative Delight’s Catering
Cumberland Kettle Corn
D fish D chicken
Diamond_Daiquiris_LLC
Dunkers and Beans
East Coast Eatz Food Truck, Food Trailer & Catering
El Cardenal Taquería
Fifty5 Rivers Cold Brew
Freakin Rican’s Food Truck
Frios Gourmet Pops
G’s CUE BBQ
Go Crazzzy ice cream cereal bar
Happy Day Cafe
Home Cooked Vibes
Jars By Jas
Just Jerks Ena’s
Lilia’s Outside Cafe
The Lumpia Queen
OH Boba
Ralph’s Mystery Food
Spicey Rooster BBQ
T’s Heavenly Taste
Thai1On
The Food Pitt
The Little’s Grill Gourmet Burgers & MoreTwisted Greek
Wannabe Tacos
What The Taco
Wheel Fresh Pizza
The Wrappin’ & Rollin’ Cafe

New Mural Celebrates Troutman Brothers Legacy

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The Dayton View Triangle Neighborhood was home to one of the most influential groups in the funk genre. Located at the corner of Catalpa Dr. and Salem Ave from 1983 until the tragic deaths of Roger and Larry Troutman in 1999, Troutman Sound Labs was the home base for Dayton-based funk group Zapp. The recording studio at Salem Avenue and Catalpa Drive was the site of recordings by Zapp and solo work from Roger Troutman, Shirley Murdock and the Ohio Players’ Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner.
In 2012, a statue was erected to honor Roger Troutman. The metalwork was created by Dayton artist Michael Bashaw. Bashaw’s sound sculpture incorporates clock chimes and is named for and tuned to Troutman’s hit “I Can Make You Dance” with Zapp & Roger. In the Triangle Park neighborhood, the statue includes 27 triangles.  “Because I am a musician as well as a sculptor I felt honored when they asked me to create something that paid tribute to Roger Troutman,” Bashaw said. “He was a great musician and producer.”
In 2020 the site was dedicated with an Ohio historical marker in the center of the Salem and Catalpa Gateway. Then Mayor Nan Whaley led the commemoration ceremony that began with a soulful performance of “Amazing Grace” by R&B legend Shirley Murdock, who created music at the studio.

The project to secure the site with a historical marker began as an assignment for two Bowling Green State University graduate students, Kari Boroff and Jacqueline Hudson. Both, now BG alumni, spoke Friday morning during the ceremony.

“What started out as a school project blossomed into something that I could have never imagined,” Boroff said. … “As a Dayton native, I already knew about the rich history of funk music that originated in the city, especially Zapp. However, I have to admit, at the beginning of this project, I did not know much about the Troutman Sound Lab. … After discovering the wonderful contributions that were made through the recording studio, not only to the community but to the history of music, I realized that this site needed to be recognized and celebrated.”

Photo Credit: Lisa Powell

In 2023, the Dayton View Triangle Federation, Inc. received a $10,000 Special Projects Grant from the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District to repaint and expand the ZAPP Mural to include a new image of Roger at his keyboard with a talk tube in his mouth.

The original ZAPP III album cover mural was painted during the summer of 2016 by the artist John Martin, who has done other murals across Dayton. They were able to get in touch with him and refresh the mural after a large portion of it flaked off the wall. This funding also allowed him to expand the mural and create the image of Roger at his keyboard.

National Chicken Wing Day Deals!

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Waterfalls of ranch dressing? Check. Gobs of blue cheese? Check. Napkins? Check. An insatiable hunger for the ultimate party food, complete with a willingness to eat far beyond your comfort level? Definitely! Well then, you’re ready to take on National Chicken Wing Day on July 29.

Originally relegated to the far corners of the kitchen as material for chicken stock, chicken wings were born when the owners of the Anchor Bar in Buffalo cooked up a midnight snack for their son and his friends. Using only fried wings, butter, and hot sauce, they stumbled on a dish that would change American game day gastronomy forever.  We can thank previous Buffalo mayor, Stan Makowski, for giving us one of the most celebrated food holidays of the summer.

So this July 29, make them sweet, spicy or any way you want, but raise a glass and down a few wings to celebrate.

Here’s a roundup of deals on the popular side dish – or meal – depending on your appetite. Remember, check social media accounts of your local restaurants for deals, too.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Six free wings deal
With an online order of $10 or more on Monday, you get a voucher for six free wings free with the purchase of any burger on your next visit. The offer is good for dine-in as well as takeout or delivery. Use the promo code WINGDAY on the Buffalo Wild Wings website or app. Voucher can be redeemed in person or online July 30-Aug. 30.

With any $10 purchase on Monday, you get six free B-Dubs boneless or traditional wings. Customers on National Chicken Wing Day also get a voucher for another six free wings when they purchase any burger during their next visit. The voucher can be redeemed in-person, or online via promo code, between July 30 and August 30.

Also, when you buy a $50 Buffalo Wild Wings e-gift card on Kroger’s website through Monday, you can save $7.50 – savings you can put toward more wings.

Popeyes: $1 wings special
Starting Monday and through Aug. 4, when you buy one order of Popeyes’ new boneless wings or its bone-in wings, you can get another 6-piece order for $1. Just order through the Popeyes app or on the Popeyes website (offer good at participating restaurants; also good on delivery orders).

Starting Monday and through Aug. 4, when you buy one order of Popeyes’ new boneless wings or its bone-in wings, you can get another 6-piece order for $1.

Wingstop: Free wings with any purchase
The restaurant chain considers Monday as the “Wingstop Wing Day,” and is giving five free wings with any purchase when you use the code FREEWINGS at checkout on Wingstop.com or the app.

Wingstop is giving five free wings with any purchase when you use the code FREEWINGS at checkout on Wingstop.com or the app for National Chicken Wing Day on Monday, July 29.Among flavors you can choose from is Hot Honey Rub, which was recently added to the permanent menu after Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had urged Wingstop not to remove the flavor after offering it for a limited time.

Applebee’s: When you order online or the Applebee’s mobile app, you can buy one order of boneless wings or classic bone-in wings on Monday and get a second order free (use promo code WINGDAY24).
For National Chicken Wing Day, July 29, Applebee’s has buy one, get a second order of boneless or classic wings free when you order online or the Applebee’s mobile app.

Hooters: Buy 10 wings and get another 10 free, any style, on Monday (dine-in only at participating locations; cannot be combined with any other discount).

Smokey Bones: Buy one, get one free wings on Monday; plus members of the Bones Club loyalty program can also get up to six wings for free.

Six Foot Blonde “And Then Some!” Tour

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We are excited to bring back Six Foot Blonde for their “And Then Some” national tour with exceptional local guests crabswithoutlegs & Eastwood. 

This will be an extraordinary evening of live music featuring three amazing up-and-coming bands! If you love these bands, local record store Skeleton Dust Records will be on-site selling vinyl too.

HOW TO GO?

Thursday, Aug 1st at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)

Doors 7pm / Show 7:30pm

Tickets: $10 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (limited qty available)

General admission $15 advance here: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/101382/orders/new

$20 at the door

All ages welcome.

Float Show

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We are taking over the riverfront in Downtown Dayton to host Float Shows! Our giant paddleboards make the perfect floating stage and your invited to join our paddle party! No sh*t shows here only our regions finest and most adventurous musicians will take the stage. Bring your kayak, SUP or canoe and join us on Tuesday nights this summer. What a perfect way to enjoy a hot summer night in Dayton, Ohio. Enjoy live music from your vessel, paddle under the fountains and make friends!

LORE On Stage with Te’Jal Storytelling Class

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LORE is excited to host this in-person storytelling class in Dayton, OH. For 4 Monday evenings in August 2024 (August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th), a small group will work with Te’Jal to develop a personal, first-person, story for the stage. Then on Wednesday, August 28th , you and the other brand new storytellers will share your stories in front of a live audience!

At the first class, you will receive a LORE Workbook with homework exercises to guide you through the process between classes. Each week, you will share a version of your story, learning how to craft and perform it, so that by the 4th week, you are ready for the stage! Here is what you can expect:

Week 1: Learn about the story arc and components and share your story with a partner.

Week 2: Share the next version of your story, based on the homework, with the entire group and receive valuable feedback from the story coach.

Week 3: Learn about performance and tools and techniques for sharing an oral story on stage or livestream. Share the next version of your story.

Week 4: Perform the final version of your story, using the tools and techniques learned in previous classes. Get finishing touch feedback to prepare you for the graduation event.

Exciting Local Music Showcase at The Brightside on Thursday, August 1st

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The Brightside Music & Event Venue is known for it’s Dayton Battle of the Bands series that showcases up-and-coming local musical talent. Last year’s DBB winners, crabswithoutlegs, a 9-piece jazz fusion band, is releasing their very first vinyl record and celebrating this achievement with their friends Six Foot Blonde and Eastwood.

 

Six Foot Blonde is a talented powerhouse coming from Bloomington, Indiana. They’re celebrating their own album release, And Then Some, with a major regional tour across the US. This stop in Dayton at The Brightside is extra special because they get to share the stage with their musical peers.

 

Eastwood, from Columbus, kicks off the evening at 7:30pm. They made their Dayton debut last year to high accolades, leaving local music fans wanting more! They are back and ready to knock our socks off once again.

 

Crabswithoutlegs members hail from both Dayton and Columbus, and have been wowing audiences across the state. Not only did they win Dayton Battle of the Bands, they won The Ohio State University Battle of the Bands too! If you have not yet seen them perform – this is your opportunity to see what all the hype is about.

 

This show is a also great opportunity to stock up on new music! Skeleton Dust Records, a local record shop, is posting up at The Brightside with crabswithoutleg’s vinyl. Six Foot Blonde will have merch and music available as well. Buying original music directly from the bands is a wonderful way to support local music!

 

✨ HOW TO GO? ✨
     August 1, 2024
     The Brightside – 905 E 3rd St, Dayton (inside the VodVil Bar)
     Doors open at 7pm / Music at 7:30pm
     Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door
     Get tickets in advance here: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/101382/orders/new#/
     All ages welcome!

Centervill Elks Cheerleaders Liquor Raffle

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Centerville Middle School Competition/Gameday Cheer squad is having a liquor raffle to raise funds for their team to attend an overnight cheer competition in January.
They are selling liquor raffle tickets for four different baskets:
#1 Bourbon 🥃
#2 Martini 🍸
#3 Beer 🍺
#4 Wine 🍷
Raffle tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $25. You can pick which basket you would like your tickets to go toward. Sales end on Aug 12th and winners will be drawn at cheer practice on August 13th.
If you would like to buy tickets, you can Venmo at the link below.

Manna’s Peruvian Independence Day Celebration

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Chef Margot’s unique culinary story began in Lima, Peru and we celebrate her native country everyday through food.

On July 28th, we are especially proud to celebrate Peru so we are bringing you an evening of traditional Peruvian cuisine prepared by Chef Margot.

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Begin with a welcome Pisco Sour

Catch of the Day and Shrimp ceviche

Saltado style filet mignon on a bed of Fettuccini tossed in Huancaina sauce, a traditional Peruvian spicy cheese sauce

Seared Maple Leaf Farm’s duck breast served with Arroz Verde Peruano, a traditional Peruvian green rice, and topped with salsa criolla.

Lucuma Cheesecake

Celtic Festival 5k/10K

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Race info
The runs and walk start and finish on the Great Miami River Recreation Trail near RiverScape MetroPark in downtown Dayton. The course is predominantly on the recreation trail (bikeway) – out and back. The race is held in conjunction with the United Irish of Dayton Celtic Festival. This race is open to runners and walkers of all ages. Refreshments will be available at the finish.

The 20th Century Circus

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The 20th Century Circus is one of the last touring tented circuses in the United States today.Set in the era of the 1920s, our show is an inspiring, family-friendly event that will give audiences a night to remember forever.

We bring old-world circus skills from second-generation circus performers & acclaimed acts from the Vegas strip together to create one and a half hours of circus that is intents!

We invite you and to come out to our tent. Dress up with us! Have some popcorn, cotton candy, and a soda. Enjoy the show, and make memories that will last a lifetime at the 20th Century Circus!

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band Return to The Rose

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The upcoming performances will feature songs from across Lovett’s extensive catalog, including his latest album, 12th of June, which was produced by Lovett and Chuck Ainlay. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the record further highlights Lovett’s ability to fuse elements of jazz, country, western swing, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Of the album, The Wall Street Journal hails, “Few artists can bring all of these moods and sounds into one place and put a personal stamp on them all; Lyle Lovett does that.”

Mountain Bike Experience

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Enjoy riding the trails at MoMBA without having to own a mountain bike. You will receive an overview of the park, basic bike handling then you will spend the majority of the time exploring on your own. Helmets and mountain bikes are provided. Riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Weather Dependent.
Registration required