AMON AMARTH: “Heed our warning; we are gearing up for our biggest and most epic raid in North American history! We are bringing a massive show that will leave your cities in ashes. Scorching the Earth with us are our good friends Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, and Frozen Soul. Come out to the shows and party like Vikings and raise your horns with us. METAL CRUSHES ALL!”
Subway Offers BOGO Footlong Deal Through May 13th
Subway kicks off the month of May by offering a buy one footlong, get one free offer, now through May 13, 2024.
In order to take advantage of the offer, simply access the deal through the Subway app or online with promo code “FLBOGO.”
In addition to the BOGO offer, now through June 30, for every $25 gift card purchased in-restaurant and online, fans will receive a bonus card redeemable for a free 6-inch sub (four bonuses max for purchases over $100). The bonus card redemption period is through July 31, 2024.
Levitt Pavilion Season Announced
Friends of Levitt Pavilion Dayton is thrilled to announce the 2024 Eichelberger Concert Season. Audiences from across the Miami Valley will enjoy 44 free concerts beginning on May 30 with psychedelic soul band, Monophonics.
This season boasts a diverse array of genres and artists with some new and exciting things in store! New on the 2024 Eichelberger concert season is the Henny Penny Indie Vibe series highlighting artists that embody the independent spirit of alternative and indie genres.
The Levitt Dayton has also added the Amplified Series sponsored by the City of Dayton (formerly known as the City of Dayton summer music festivals). Now the team at the Levitt has taken over the programming and curation of these events, adding them to their summer concert season. The three Amplified concerts will be held on three Saturdays and begin at 5:30 p.m. instead of the normal 7 p.m. concert start time and feature a DJ, two openers and a headliner, amplifying blues, funk and Reggae genres of music.
Along with these additions, the Levitt Dayton will work with the community to celebrate a Juneteenth concert, a Pride Concert, and two new features added this year; concerts celebrating our veterans and our Indigenous communities. The Indigenous concert will be held in celebration of World Indigenous Day featuring two Indigenous artists.
“We are all really excited about this season,” said Lisa Wagner, executive director. “We have many returning audience favorites and many new-to-us artists that we can’t wait to share with you! The team has also been working so hard with our community to craft this new season, I’m extremely proud of what we have accomplished together.”
All concerts in the 2024 Eichelberger Concert Season begin at 7 p.m. (with the exception of select dates) and are free and open to the public, thanks to the generosity of the community. Levitt Dayton is located in Dave Hall Plaza in downtown Dayton and features lawn seating. Audience members can bring in their own lawn chairs and food and beverage – including alcohol, although glass is prohibited. There are also food and beverage vendors on site and lawn chair rental is available for a $5 donation.
Levitt Dayton is a non-profit organization that fosters a sense of community by providing free outdoor concerts in the heart of downtown Dayton. The organization firmly believes that music can bridge cultural divides and bring people together, and their concerts are a testament to this belief. Levitt Dayton offers a unique and enriching experience that is accessible to all. Through their efforts, Levitt Dayton has succeeded in creating a vibrant and inclusive cultural scene in the city of Dayton.
Find more information about the concerts and the Levitt Pavilion at LevittDayton.org
2024 Eichelberger Concert Season at the Levitt Pavilion Dayton
- Monophonics | Thursday, May 30 | 7 p.m.
- McGuffey Lane (Gem Series Opener: Eleyet McConnell) | Friday, May 31 | 7 p.m.
- Lemon Bucket Orkestra | Saturday, June 1 | 7 p.m.
- Motherfolk (Gem Series Opener: Matt Rouch & the Noise Upstairs) | Thursday, June 6 | 7 p.m.
- Jordy Searcy | Friday, June 7 | 7 p.m.
- Pride Month Celebration ft. Pom Pom Squad (Gem Series Opener: Kyleen Downes) | Saturday, June 8 | 7 p.m.
- Huntertones | Thursday, June 13 | 7 p.m.
- Kazha (Gem Series Opener: Somersault) |Friday, June 14 | 7 p.m.
- Juneteenth Concert w/ E.U. featuring Sugar Bear | Saturday, June 15 | 5:30 p.m.
- Wildermiss (Gem Series Opener: Smug Brothers) | Thursday, June 20 | 7 p.m.
- Mike Wade & The Nasty NATI Brass Band | Friday, June 21 | 7 p.m.
- Reverend Horton Heat (Gem Series Opener: Kyle Eldridge & the Kentucky Cowhands) | Saturday, June 22 | 7 p.m.
- Chapel Hart | Thursday, June 27 | 7 p.m.
- The Vindys | Friday, June 28 | 7 p.m.
- Shamarr Allen (Gem Series Opener: The OG Players) | Saturday, June 29 | 7 p.m.
- OKAN | Friday, July 5 | 7 p.m.
- Ron Artis II | Saturday, July 6 | 7 p.m.
- Lauren Anderson | Thursday, July 11 | 7 p.m.
- Nikki Hill (Gem Series Opener: The Café Unit) | Friday, July 12 | 7 p.m.
- Alexander Star & the Golden People (Gem Series Opener: Signature Levitt Summer Camp Showcase) | Saturday, July 13 | 7 p.m.
- Buffalo Nichols | Thursday, July 18 | 7 p.m.
- Terrence Simien & the Zydeco Experience | Friday, July 19 | 7 p.m.
- Blues Amplified ft. Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos (Gem Series Openers: DJ Oscar | Eric Jerardi | Westside Players) | Saturday, July 20 | 5:30 p.m.
- J2B2 (John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band) | Thursday, August 1 | 7 p.m.
- Jesse “JT Jazz” Thompson | Friday, August 2 | 7 p.m.
- Scythian | Saturday, August 3 | 7 p.m. (Art in the City)
- Ruthie Foster | Thursday, August 8 | 7 p.m.
- Blair Crimmins & the Hookers | Friday, August 9 | 7 p.m.
- World Indigenous Day Celebration ft. Digging Roots (Opener: Topknot) | Saturday, August 10 | 7 p.m.
- Alanna Royale | Thursday, August 15 | 7 p.m.
- Toubab Krewe | Friday, August 16 | 7 p.m.
- Funk Amplified ft. Slapbak (Gem Series Openers: DJ SKNO | Freakquency | MojoFlo) | Saturday, August 17 | 5:30 p.m.
- Cool, Cool, Cool | Thursday, August 22 | 7 p.m.
- Cole Chaney (Gem Series Opener: Josh Webb & the Home Sown Band) | Friday, August 23 | 7 p.m.
- Levitt National Tour presents: The War and Treaty | Saturday, August 24 | 7 p.m.
- Tonya Baker | Thursday, August 29 | 7 p.m.
- Jennifer Hartswick | Friday, August 30 | 7 p.m.
- Reggae Amplified ft. Wailing Souls (Gem Series Openers: DJ SKNO | Seefari | Jah Soul) | Saturday, August 31 | 5:30 p.m.
- Light in the City ft. Building 429 (Gem Series Opener: Melody Baccus) | Thursday, September 5 | 7 p.m.
- Sweet Lizzy Project (Gem Series Opener: Yuppie) | Friday, September 6 | 7 p.m.
- Hot Toddies Jazz Band | Saturday, September 7 | 7 p.m.
- Sierra Green & the Giants (Gem Series Opener: Joe Waters & The Back Porch Band) | Thursday, September 12 | 7 p.m.
- Kick off to Hispanic Heritage Month ft. The Iguanas | Friday, September 13 | 7 p.m.
- Honoring Our Veterans concert: Headliner TBD (Gem Series Opener: Guitars4Heroes) | Saturday, September 14 | 7 p.m.
Free BootyMix Fitness
BootyMix is a mixture of booty-centric experiences that make you feel alive and give you the confidence to take back your life through community, movement, and music. You’ll leave class with a better sense of self worth and honor your body for what it can do. Your mind will be refreshed so you can walk out into the world with a new perspective and confidence to chase those big dreams
$39.95 3 Course Dinner at Firebirds
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Summer Menu Now Available at Meridien Uptown
The new summer menu has landed at Meridien Uptown in Centerville! They’ve brought back a few fan faves and added some new summer bites:
28 W. Franklin St
Centerville, OH 45459
Hours
Wed & Thurs 4 – 10pm
Fri: 4pm – Midnight
Sat 11am – Midnight
Sun 11am – 8pm
Note: Kitchen closes at 9pm on Wednesday and Thursday & 10pm on Friday and Saturday night.
‘Klash of the Titans’ Tour Stops In Huber Heights
This Fall, the ‘Klash of the Titans‘ makes its triumphant return to North America! Fans will enjoy an epic night of metal with thrash royalty TESTAMENT and KREATOR co-headlining the run. The 33-date trek will make its way across the US and Canadian, stopping in Huber Heights, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center at The Heights on Saturday, September 28. Joining the night are special guest Bay Area death metal pioneers and labelmates POSSESSED.
TESTAMENT states. “Get ready North America. We are looking forward to a co-headline tour with our Thrash master friends Kreator. This is gonna be a madhouse of a show with our Bay Area homies Possessed opening the show so get there early. Testament will be performing an old-school set celebrating the re-release of The Legacy & The New Order.”
KREATOR comments, ‘We’re very proud to bring a second edition of the Klash Of The Titans to North America! This time with the Bay area beasts, Testament and one of my favorite bands in the world, Possessed. From start to finish, this is metal madness and we can’t wait to deliver our biggest shows to date over there!’
With each band titans of their sub-genre, this tour will be action-packed from start to finish. Don’t miss your chance to witness this epic line-up!
Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday May 3 at Ticketmaster.comand the Rose Music Center Box Office.
TESTAMENT, formed in 1983 in California, is renowned for their influential contributions to the thrash metal scene. With a career spanning over three decades, TESTAMENT continues to deliver powerful and compelling music that resonates with fans worldwide.
KREATOR is a German thrash metal band formed in Essen in 1982. With a career spanning several decades, the band has consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre, earning them a dedicated global fanbase.
POSSESSED heralded as the first official death metal band was formed in 1982 and established the face of the genre permanently. There was a time in which genuine power was felt erupting from the sonic landscape that is now referred to as “old school” death metal. As with most newly developed forms of art, at its genesis, it was filled with fresh and vibrant energy and was virtually unsaturated by musicians.
Arby’s 2 New Chicken Wraps For $5
Arby’s just dropped three new Chicken Wraps and they’re celebrating by offering two Chicken Wraps for $5 for a limited time.
Chicken Wraps available as part of the 2 for $5 deal include:
- Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap: a tortilla wrap with lettuce, cheddar cheese, and chicken tender with honey mustard.
- Ranch Chicken Wrap: a tortilla wrap with lettuce, cheddar cheese, and chicken tender with parmesan peppercorn ranch.
- BBQ Chicken Wrap: a tortilla wrap with lettuce, cheddar cheese, and chicken tender with Smoky BBQ sauce
Doug Hart Live at Crooked Handle
Doug Hart is a long-time favorite local musician. He’s known for his blues and classic rock genres with his full band. Seeing Doug solo is just as expectantly outstanding! His talent behind the guitar and microphone is virtually unmatched!
Bob Evans Expanded Spring Menu
Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen is ushering in the season with by expanding its spring offerings, unveiling an array of new Farm-Fresh Salads and elevated Farmhouse classics. The latest additions to the menu promise innovative twists and showcase ingredients sourced directly from American farmers, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to delivering the freshest dining experience possible.
Embracing the vibrancy of spring, fans can indulge in a variety of freshly prepared salads and revamped classics, all crafted with the finest farm-fresh ingredients. From crisp greens to succulent fruits, each dish embodies the essence of American farm-to-table dining.
Among the highlights of the new offerings are the Farm-Fresh Salads, which cater to warmer days and discerning palates alike. Featuring a selection of salads such as the robust Steakhouse Salad, adorned with USDA Choice beef steak tips, tomatoes, mushrooms, and blue cheese crumbles atop a bed of fresh greens, each creation promises a symphony of flavors. Other options include the Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad, bursting with grilled chicken, feta cheese, and a medley of fresh vegetables, and the Summer Berry Salad, marrying grilled chicken with ripe strawberries, blueberries, and crunchy pecans.
Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen is also elevating a pair of classics with a Farmhouse twist. The Fresh Start Omelet beckons diners with its tantalizing blend of chicken sausage, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and a melange of cheeses, while the Legendary Turkey Sandwich offers a hearty farmer’s club experience, featuring slow-roasted turkey, bacon, and provolone cheese between slices of toasted multigrain bread.
Immortal Tree Qigong w/ Monica
Qigong is one of the five pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine and an ancient Taoist practice for feeling and moving the energy inside your body. In fact, the word “Qigong” means “Master of Energy” or “the skill of working with energy”. Immortal Tree Qigong classes will be guided movement meditations to help you connect to your own inner energy, to feel it, to move it, to explore it and to cherish it… and then to see your inner energy as a microcosm of the energy of Nature. Each class will be taught as an in-body-ment of the season, weather, moon phase, and time of day with plenty of options for exploration so YOU can find your own unique connection to Nature and find Your Way (Tao) through this practice.
RiverScape Free festivals and Fitness Opportunities
Five Rivers MetroParks kicks off festival season this May, along with free fitness opportunities and special events at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. in downtown Dayton.
Special events this May include MetroParks’ Passport to MetroParks on Friday, May 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly festival is an opportunity to preview all the happenings in Five Rivers MetroParks this summer, from cultural festivals to MetroParks’ programs. Learn more at www.metroparks.org/passport.
On Friday, May 17, from 7 to 9 a.m., Five Rivers MetroParks will host its annual National Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast. Participants are encouraged to bike to this free, pancake-flipping breakfast featuring live music, a cycling expo and more. Learn more at www.metroparks.org/bikemonth.
MetroParks has free fitness offerings featuring high impact group workouts, mindfully-focused programs and dance fitness. Free fitness classes include Fitness in the Park’s yoga and Zumba classes, which are presented byKettering Health with additional sponsorship from McGohan Brabender.
May’s fitness schedule is:
- Yoga in the Park with Speakeasy Yoga: Saturday, May 11, from 10 to 11 a.m.
- Zumba in the Park with Meghan Millat: Saturday, May 18, from 10 to 11 a.m.
- Bootcamp with The Unit: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (located near the Festival Plaza)
- BootyMix with Amanda Miller Mondays, from 6 to 7 p.m.
- Tai Chi & Qigong at the River with Immortal Tree Qigong: Tuesdays, from 6 to 7 p.m.
- Stay Fit with DCDC with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company: Wednesdays, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Participants should remember to bring their own mat to yoga, in addition to a reusable water bottle to all fitness classes. Registration is not required. Check metroparks.org/programs for the entire fitness schedule.
Other happenings in May at RiverScape MetroPark include:
- Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial: Friday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- All-City Arts Festival: Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Fashion Meets Food Truck Rally: Sunday, May 5, from 2 to 7 p.m.
- YMCA Healthy Kids Day: Saturday, May 11, from noon to 4 p.m.
The Fountain Snack Bar will open Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 25 and offer snacks and cool treats, such as ice cream and cold drinks. Hours of operation are:
- Noon to 6 p.m. – Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Noon to 8 p.m. – Tuesdays through Saturdays
The RiverScape Café has a soft opening on Thursday, April 25 and will offer a new menu, including appetizers, flatbreads and desserts. Because RiverScape MetroPark is part of the DORA footprint, visitors can also enjoy a variety of beer, wine and hard seltzers. Hours through May 30 are Thursdays, from 5 to 8 p.m., with additional hours starting June 4.
Because RiverScape MetroPark is included in the Downtown Dayton Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area(DORA) footprint, people walking in the downtown area are welcome to visit the park with their beverages within the DORA boundary. Learn more about DORA and participating businesses – including RiverScape MetroPark – at www.downtowndayton.org/dora.
The interactive fountains and Five Rivers Fountain of Lights will operate from Memorial Day weekend, May 27, to Labor Day, Sept. 2. The Five Rivers Fountain of Lights operates for 10-minute intervals at the top of the hour during the weekdays from 6:55 a.m. to 10:05 p.m. and during weekends from 10:55 a.m. to 10:05 p.m. Splash in the interactive fountains daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. These features are weather dependent and may close due to inclement weather, including high winds. For a complete list of MetroParks’ closures, please visit metroparks.org/alerts.
Save the date for kayaking rentals provided by Taiters Kayak Solutions beginning June 4. Tuesday, June 4 also kicks off new Tuesday Nights in the Park, which feature a rotating selection of entertainment such as cornhole tournaments, live music and music Bingo.
Centerville Launches Taco Trail
Get hungry for the first-ever Centerville Taco Trail – and earn a free t-shirt!
The City of Centerville, as part of its BusinessFirst! program and in collaboration with local restaurants, is excited to announce the launch of this new program. This initiative encourages residents and visitors to support local businesses while enjoying delicious tacos.
Get hungry for the first-ever Centerville Taco Trail – and earn a free t-shirt!
The City of Centerville, as part of its BusinessFirst! program and in collaboration with local restaurants, is excited to announce the launch of this new program. This initiative encourages residents and visitors to support local businesses while enjoying delicious tacos.
“The Centerville Taco Trail is a fantastic addition to our BusinessFirst! program, which aims to support and promote local businesses,” said Centerville Economic Development Director Erik Collins. “We are thrilled to partner with our local restaurants to create a fun and engaging program that boosts our local economy.”
Starting May 1 and continuing through May 31, taco enthusiasts can pick up a stamp card from any participating restaurant.
Participating restaurants:
- Agave & Rye, 11 N. Main St.
- Archer’s Tavern, 9496 Dayton-Lebanon Pike
- City Barbeque, 5 E. Franklin Street
- Elsa’s, 6318 Far Hills Avenue
- El Toro, 894 S. Main St.
- Lock 27, 1035 S. Main St.
- Loose Ends Brewing Company, 890 S. Main St.
- The Famous Restaurant, 953 S. Main St.
Here’s how it works:
- Buy a taco
- Have a waiter stamp your card
- Repeat the process at all participating restaurants
- Once your card is fully stamped, bring it to the Centerville Municipal Building
- Get a free t-shirt!
T-shirts can be picked up Monday – Friday between 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 100 W. Spring Valley Pk beginning on May 6. All t-shirts must be claimed by June 30, 2024.
“We love that we’re right here in the Uptown area. I want people to come in and absorb the energy and the genuine hospitality. I want people to be blown away by what we have to offer as a unique culinary exploration here in Centerville,” Agave & Rye general manager Andrew Williams said.
“We want everybody to come in here and have a great experience, to leave in a better mood than when you came in. And for an American tavern, we’ve got some really great tacos,” Archer’s Tavern owner Dan Apolito said.
DPO Principal String Quartet: Chamber Music
Join the DPO Principal String Quartet for an afternoon of chamber music at the Dayton Art Institute on April 28. DPAA’s second chamber concert explores musical and philosophical depth. The afternoon launches with Jessie Montgomery’s Strum. The journey deepens with Jessica Meyer’s Of Being. The concert reaches its heartfelt finale with Bedřich Smetana’s String Quartet No. 2. This concert promises an immersive experience, inviting the audience into a shared exploration of the communal spirit of music.
Artist Marilynn Page: A Night At The Ballet
The Edward A. Dixon Gallery in Downtown Dayton is collaborating with the Dayton Dance Initiative to put on a special Artist Reception for Marilynn Page and her Ballet inspired artwork.
An exhibition featuring several paintings by artist Marilynn Page will open First Friday, May 2024. “Marilynn was inspired by these powerful athletes to paint this particular series of work” says gallery owner Ed Dixon. He adds “The artwork is colorful, full of movement and shows the strength of these male and female dancers.”
The exhibition will open with an Artist Reception for Marilynn that will feature a performance by the Dayton Dance Initiative. A portion of the evening’s sales from the artwork will go to the Dayton Dance Initiative. The collective is made up of dancers from some of the area’s professional dance organizations. The dancers will put on a short performance the evening of the reception at 7pm with movements influenced by Marilynn Page’s artwork. “Through movement and live musical accompaniment, Dayton Dance Initiative dancers bring to life the ballet inspired paintings of Marilynn Page. Revel in Marilynn’s vision as it extends beyond the canvas into embodied expression, and ultimately into our hearts.” – Jennifer Sydor, Artistic Director, DDI.
The Artist Reception is free and open to the public and will be from 6pm-8:30pm(performance at 7pm) at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery located at 222 N. St. Clair Street. Light refreshments will be provided. Free on-street parking is available near the gallery. The exhibition will remain on view in May on Thursday through Sunday from 12pm-5pm each day except Fridays from 3pm-8pm.
222 North St. Clair Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402
Thursday 12pm – 5pm
Friday 3pm – 8pm
Saturday 12pm – 5pm
Sunday 12pm – 5pm
Broadway & Bling Raffle To Support Oakwood’s Performing and Visual Arts Programs
Here’s your chance to support a star-studded fundraising event in support of the Oakwood Auditorium, as part of the Oakwood Schools Foundation’s Flourish Campaign for Oakwood’s Performing and Visual Arts. Enter the raffle for a chance to win the ultimate Broadway theater and NYC vacation experience!
Visual arts, band, choir, theater, and orchestra are all top extracurriculars at Oakwood Junior High and High School. Because of their popularity, the need for new and renewed art spaces is considerable and undeniable. The plan will directly address these needs by expanding and creating space for the arts as well as enhancing current equipment and space.
This project will enhance the arts education experience for Oakwood students, faculty, parents, and the community at-large as well as provide Oakwood students with the state-of-the-art facilities they need to remain competitive with other area school systems. FLOURISH will inspire, building future appreciation and participation in the arts for generations to come.
Immerse yourself (along with your favorite person!) in the glitz and glamor of the Big Apple with our grand prize package*, featuring:
- Roundtrip airfare for two
- Roundtrip, private airport transportation
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With every ticket purchase, you’re supporting the arts in our community, providing students with state-of-the-art equipment to enhance their arts education, and helping to enhance the Oakwood Auditorium for generations to enjoy.
Raffle tickets run $50 each and will be on sale until May 20th. You can purchase online here.
