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Fitness Full Circle and it’s Free!

August 20, 2023 By Dayton937

Friends of the Dayton Arcade, The Hub Powered by PNC, and BLC Entertainment are proud to present the second annual Rotunda Summer Fitness Program, “Fitness Full Circle”.

This free event series held in the Dayton Arcade’s Rotunda at 35 W. Fourth Street will occur every Wednesday between August 9 and August 30 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. All you need is a mat, water bottle, and yourself!

August 23 – SWERK with Whitney Barkley

August 30 – Tone & Stretch with Space Three

**Attendees must be 18+. Each participant will need to sign fitness waivers. Doors open to participants 15 minutes prior to the start of each class. Equipment will not be provided. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.

Hot Ones-Inspired Hot Pockets

August 19, 2023 By Dayton937

Hot Pockets and Hot Ones are collaborating on what might be the spiciest news we’ve heard all year. The two brands are coming together for a new line and even creating the Hottest Hot Pocket Ever.

Whether or not you spend much time on YouTube, you’ve likely heard of “Hot Ones,” an interview show that subjects celebs to not only burning questions but also hot sauce-doused wings. Given that the show has seen enormous success — with its home channel, First We Feast, boasting 12.7 million subscribers and counting — it should come as little surprise that the brand is branching out.

First, the show launched its own line of Hot Ones sauces, and now — per a press release shared with Mashed — Hot Ones is teaming up with the one and only Hot Pockets. For true fans of spiciness, this may sound like a match made in heaven … or maybe someplace more fiery.

In true Hot Ones fashion, the four new snacks included in this collab feature spicy mixtures straight from the show, with one of those sauces forming what Hot Pockets calls “the hottest Hot Pocket ever!”

- Fiery Hot Pepperoni (10/10)
  Made with Hot Ones™ The Last Dab™ Apollo sauce—the HOTTEST sauce on Hot Ones.

- Hot Habanero Sausage & Pepperoni (5/10)
  Made with Hot Ones™ Los Calientes™ Rojo sauce—extra habaneros up the heat factor.

- Smoky Green Chile Cheesesteak (5/10)
  Made with Hot Ones™ Los Calientes™ Verde—green serranos give a pleasing punch.

- Spicy Garlic Chicken & Bacon (2/10)
  Made with Hot Ones™ The Classic™ Garlic Fresno—a beautiful, earthy and mild heat.

The Fiery Hot Pepperoni featuring Hot Ones The Last Dab: Apollo is the spiciest one yet, with its name referencing the hottest sauce saved for last on Hot Ones. It’s said to “light your tongue aflame” with a sauce made from the extremely spicy Apollo pepper. It’s only for those brave enough to try it..

The first three aforementioned Hot Pockets will retail for $3.29. However, the Fiery Hot Pepperoni Featuring The Last Dab: Apollo Hot Pocket is too hot for supermarkets and will be sold exclusively via Gopuff at a slightly higher price than the other flavors: $5.49.

New Caramel Apple Breakfasts at Bob Evans

August 18, 2023 By Dayton937

The Bob Evans Caramel Apple Breakfast is an autumnal meal option being added to the restaurant chain’s menu as the perfect choice to help get patrons in the mood for fall.

The Caramel Apple Breakfast includes the following options:

Caramel Apple Farmer’s Choice: Three buttermilk hotcakes or two slices of thick-cut brioche French toast topped with roasted apples, caramel, powdered sugar and whipped topping. Plus, farm-famous breakfast meat, two fresh-cracked eggs and your choice of hash browns, home fries or fresh-cut fruit.
Caramel Apple Hotcakes: Four griddled hotcakes topped with roasted apples, caramel, whipped topping, and powdered sugar, all served with butter and syrup.
Caramel Apple French Toast: Two slices of thick-cut brioche French toast topped with roasted apples, caramel, whipped topping, and powdered sugar, served with butter and syrup.

The Bob Evans Caramel Apple Breakfast is arriving at participating locations now, but will only be around for a short while.

Noah Wotherspoon/Eric Jerardi at Levitt

August 18, 2023 By Dayton937

Noah Wotherspoon is an absolutely phenomenal and captivating musician, who found his calling at a young age, and made a name for himself as one of the leading musicians, and blues guitarists, to rein from Dayton, Ohio. Eric Jerardi is a talented musician, singer, and songwriter who has been making waves in the music industry for many years. With his unique blend of blues, rock, and soul, Jerardi has carved out a place for himself in the music industry and is sure to continue making an impact for years to come.

Ohio To Vote On Marijuana Legalization

August 17, 2023 By Dayton937

It’s official- Ohio voters will get to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana on the November 7th ballot. Yesterday Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose notified the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol that supporters of an adult-use cannabis legalization initiative had collected enough valid signatures from registered voters, eclipsing the threshold needed to place the proposal on the ballot for an election this fall.

If passed, the ballot initiative would legalize possession and home cultivation of marijuana for adults and allow for commercial production and sales of regulated adult-use cannabis. Individuals 21 and older will be able to legally possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana, with a 10% tax being imposed on all recreational marijuana purchases. Adults 21 and older will be able to grow their own plants as well.

Tuesday Cornhole League Forming at Eudora Brewing

August 17, 2023 By Dayton937

Casually competitive- that’s how Eudora Brewing describes their fall cornhole league. Teams of two (18 years or older) sign can sign up for the eight week league that will play ever Tuesday starting Sept 5th. Your team will be scheduled to play on Tuesdays at 6pm, 7pm or 8pm through October 24th. Games will be played inside. You can use substitutes as needed, and substitutions can be made mid-game. Substitutions can NOT be made mid-turn.

Each team will play every other team in the league one time. There are 3 games in a match, each game to 21, and you’ll play best out of 3. Match time limit is 60 minutes. Each match won is worth a point. The team with the most amount of points at the end of the season will win two $25 gift cards and two championship T-shirts!

Standard cornhole rules will apply (read them here), and teams must referee themselves. You must use the throwing bags provided.

To register your team by August 28th pay $50 here.

Your Guide to St. Anne’s Hill PorchFest 2023

August 17, 2023 By Dayton937

The St. Anne’s Hill will be filled with music this Saturday, August 19th from 12:15 to 6:45pm. Free mini concerts will be held on porches throughout St. Anne’s Hill community.

Dayton Porchfest was founded in 2017, inspired by the original Porchfest, which was started in 2007 in Ithaca, NY. Today there over 150 Porchfests throughout the United States and Canada. Dayton was 94! You’ll now also find Porchfests in Troy (Sept 10) and Yellow Spring (Sept 16).

Dayton has a rich musical history and active music scene, which continues today. Dayton Porchfest is committed to reflecting that in its selection of musical artists, from funk and blues to indie rock and jazz, classical and country.

The following food vendors will be around the neighborhood for your dining pleasure:

• Gary’s Italian Ice
• McNasty’s
• Dayton Street Eats
• C’est Cheese
• Phat and Rich
• Sweet Pea’s

The music fest kicks off at 12:15 – 12:45 PM with Phil’s Big Azz Brass Band, New Orleans Second Line – 10 LaBelle

1:00 PM MUSIC BLOCK

Baker & Collins, Folk, Country, Bluegrass – 152 Henry
Dennis Geehan & The Storied Blues Project, Blues – 148 Dutoit (on E. 4th)
Five Rivers Drum Ensemble, African Drumming – 33 Potomac
Jimmy D. Rogers, Blues and Honky Tonk – 1436 E. Fourth (on Henry)
Midwestern Mrs, Americana/Singer-Songwriter – 39 LaBelle
Patricia Berg Trio, Jazz – 616 McLain
Sam King, Folk – 34 High
Stivers Jazz Ensemble, Jazz – 1519 E. Fifth Street (Backyard)
The Flying Klezmerians, Klezmer – 140 High

Five Rivers Drum Ensemble

2:00 PM MUSIC BLOCK

Amber Hargett, Singer-Songwriter – 1601 E. Fifth Street (on Henry)
Blanch Robinson, Hip Hop – 52 McClure
Charlie Jackson, Country – 24 Henry
Crabswithoutlegs, Jazz Fusion – 18 LaBelle (backyard)
Our Sacred Vanity, Folk Rock – 48 High (inside)
Seth Canan & The Carriers, Indie Rock/Americana – 208 Dutoit
They and I, Acoustic – 41 LaBelle
Westside Players, Blues/Soul – 630 McLain (on High)
znels, Alt-Pop – 42 High

Seth Canon & The Carriers

3:00 PM MUSIC BLOCK

Austin Wolfe, Americana – 10 Henry
Cafe Con Leche, Jazz/Latin/Acoustic – 126 LaBelle
Dave Zup, Hip Hop – 153 Henry
FinTan, Irish Pub Band- 560 McLain
NOVENA, Folk/Americana – 230 Dutoit
Possum Creek Ramblers, Contemporary Bluegrass – 51 McClure
Sharon Lane, Blues – 70 High
Tim Gebard & The Hit Men, Original Americana – 1535 E. Fifth (on Henry)
Wild Forrest Blakkberri, Roots Rock/Folk/Blues – 28 LaBelle

FinTan

4:00 PM MUSIC BLOCK

Emory Road, Folk Rock – 212 or 214 Dutoit
Joemadic, Hip Hop – 126 Henry (Canceled)
John Dubuc’s Guilty Pleasures, Rock n Roll – 18 LaBelle (backyard)
Kyleen Downes, Pickin’ & Grinnin’ Songwriter – 42 High
Mojo Power, Funk – 236 Henry
RPG and the Kentucky Tumbleweeds, Folk Rock – 55 McClure
Sadbox, Rock – 15 Henry (backyard)
SilverGrass Band, Bluegrass/Old Time Country – 608 McLain
The Nautical Theme, Modern Folk – 67 High
The Touchy Feelys, Folk – 67 LaBelle

Mojo Power

Dayton Salsa Project

5:00 PM MUSIC BLOCK

Dayton Salsa Project, Salsa – 517 McLain
Good Time Accordion Guys, Sing-Along – 30 LaBelle
Holly & Brady, Psychedelic Folk Rock – 66 McClure
Joe Waters, Blues Americana – 44 High
K. Carter, Hip Hop – 201 Henry (on McLain)
Moroni Lane, Singer-Songwriter – 50 Henry
The Hitchhikers Celtic Band, Irish – 222 Dutoit
The Primetime Blues Band, Blues – 1505 E. Fourth
Tyler T-Bone Joseph, Bluegrass – 36 Henry (backyard)

Good Time Accordion Guys

6:00 PM MUSIC BLOCK

Harold Hensley, Singer/Songwriter – 216 Henry
Mandy Jewell, Alternative Country – 48 Henry
Nasty Bingo, Folkadelic – 1514 E. Fourth Street
Nick Kizirnis, Rock/Pop – 18 LaBelle (backyard)
R3G, Christian Rap – 1616 E. Fifth (backyard)
Solistic, Multi Genre – 54 LaBelle
The Shady Pine, Bluegrass – 605 McLain
Windsor Knotts… and the Afterthoughts, Americana – 200 Henry (on McLain)

Solistic

7:00 PM AFTERFEST

Nasty Bingo, Folkadelic – 1514 E. Fourth Street

Nasty Bingo

It wouldn’t be a music festival without merchandise, so bring some money to pick up a souvenir t-shirt or tank top for $25, or order one online so you won’t have to carry it with you throughout the day.

Dayton Porchfest is an initiative of The Collaboratory, a civic innovation lab moves ideas to action. The Collaboratory provides infrastructure for people and organizations to collaboratively develop community initiatives that generate new economic, civic and creative opportunities and value. The result is a healthier, more thriving region. All proceeds from Dayton Porchfest go to support the work of The Collaboratory.

Deron Bell’s Smooth Jazz Band at Levitt

August 16, 2023 By Dayton937

Deron Bell is a Music Director, Keyboardist, Bass Player, Producer, Composer and Recording Artist with an amazing band that has shared the stage with many national recording artists opening for: Ledisi, Wyclef Jean, Boney James, Rachelle Ferrell, Mint Condition, The Stylistics, Kirk Franklin, Alex Bugnon, Marion Meadows, Peabo Bryson, Bootsy Collins, Marvin Sapp, Howard Hewitt, Phil Perry and many others. The Deron Bell Smooth Jazz Band will be performing a high energy show that encompasses a Jazzy R&B Motown Funk flavor with audience participation

Starbucks Releases New Summer Remix Menu

August 16, 2023 By Dayton937

Starbucks has just announced the Summer Remix Menu. The following items are now available for a limited time:

Chocolate Cream Cold Brew with Caramel Syrup in a Caramel Lined Cup: This drink combines Chocolate Cream Cold Brew with Starbucks’ caramel sauce in a caramel-lined cup. The oft-overlooked customization (at least by this caramel-loving reporter) can be requested via the Starbucks app by selecting any drink, clicking “customize” and then choosing “add line the cup.”
Iced Chai Latte with Matcha Cream Cold Foam: This sweet and earthy drink is an Iced Chai Tea Latte topped with Matcha Cream Cold Foam.
Blended Iced Black Tea Lemonade: Starbucks’ Iced Black Tea Lemonade is blended with ice to make this grown-up slushy.

While this Summer Remix Menu is featured for a limited time, you can actually enjoy these customizations — lining your cup with caramel, adding cold foam or blending your drink with ice — year-round through the Starbucks app or when you order in-store.

Middletown Beer Mile

August 15, 2023 By Dayton937

4 beers, 4 loops. Middletown’s one and only beer mile!
August 19th, located at The White Dog Distilling Company on Central Avenue.
21+ only!

Race day registration begins at 5PM inside The White Dog. The race will begin at 6 PM. Each participant is required to drink a beer at the start of each of the 4 loops. The loops will circle around The White Dog on the sidewalk.
Award ceremony will begin at 7 PM inside The White Dog.

Taco Bell is Giving Away Free Tacos on “Taco Tuesday”

August 14, 2023 By Dayton937

Taco Bell is ready to celebrate Taco John’s decision last month to drop its “Taco Tuesday” trademark ownership – with free tacos, of course. It took less than two months (and perhaps one conversation about the cost of this particular legal battle) for Taco John’s to surrender its trademark, giving Taco Tuesday back to the people. And, to celebrate this truly landmark victory, Taco Bell is now giving away free Doritos Locos Tacos

Taco Bell is now giving away free Doritos Locos Tacos for the next four Tuesdays:

August 15
August 22
August 29
September 5

The offer is good at participating Taco Bell locations and on delivery orders in the Taco Bell app. There is no purchase necessary. The offer is limited to one taco per person per day, while supplies last.

“This Free-For-All will not only thank taco fans who supported the cause, but will also spotlight local restaurants and vendors who can now embrace Taco Tuesdays without fear of legal action,” Taylor Montgomery, the Chief Marketing Officer for Taco Bell U.S., said in a statement. “When tacos win, we all win. We all win when Taco John’s decides to release its trademark registration, we all win when taco vendors everywhere are free to join the movement, and we all win when taco fans can freely celebrate and support Taco Tuesdays at Taco Bell or anywhere else.”

When Taco John’s gave up its “Taco Tuesday” trademark, it also pledged a $40,000 donation — $100 for each of its 400 locations — to the nonprofit organization Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE) which provides financial relief to food and beverage industry workers who are facing health crises or other challenges. The Taco Bell Foundation has since matched that donation.

National Aviation Day Balloon Glow

August 14, 2023 By Dayton937

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park invites you to celebrate National Aviation Day on Saturday, August 19, 2023, with a hot air balloon glow at sunset! This special event will begin at Huffman Prairie Flying Field starting at 6:30 pm, with the glow happening from dusk until 9:30 pm. Rangers from the National Park will take guests on guided tours to share the story of early flight at the prairie. There will be booths set up with activities and information on park sites and junior ranger programs – fun for the whole family. As dusk approaches, balloonists Al Nels, Andrew Nels, and Mark Frazier will light up the prairie with the glow of their three hot air balloons. Kids of all ages can get up close to the balloons and learn about how they fly and how to become a balloon pilot.

National Aviation Day, a yearly celebration of aviation achievements in the US, was first declared on the birthday of Orville Wright in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It has been celebrated around the country with parades and airshows. Our event will be held on Wright-Patterson Air Force base at Huffman Prairie Flying Field, the 84-acre prairie where Orville and Wilbur Wright developed a fully controllable flying machine, trained themselves to be pilots and opened a flight school.

This free, family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, August 19th from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at the prairie located at Gate 16A on State Route 444; entrance is at Twin Base Golf Club. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, snacks or a picnic, and beverages in plastic or aluminum containers. The event is being held at a vibrant and active prairie, so please wear outdoor clothes, and bring sunblock, plenty of water, and insect repellent. Please do not bring alcohol, firearms, weapons of any kind, glass containers, pets, or tents. Forecasts are currently showing favorable weather on 8/19, but this event is weather dependent and could be cancelled if inclement weather occurs.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park preserves and interprets the history and legacies of the Wright Brothers and Paul Laurence Dunbar. Learn more about these extraordinary men and the story of the park when you explore www.nps.gov/daav or find us on social media at facebook.com/DaytonAviationNPS, and @DaytonAviationNHP on Instagram.

Downtown Dayton Partnership Names New President

August 14, 2023 By Dayton937

The Downtown Dayton Partnership has announced that the executive search committee has selected the organization’s next president. Katie Meyer will succeed Sandy Gudorf and lead the DDP as it works to continue the positive momentum downtown.

Katie has spent her career developing solutions to social and economic needs in cities. Since 2019, she has served as the policy and program manager for UniCity, altafiber’s smart city division based out of Dayton. In this role, she has worked with municipalities and organizations on technology solutions, policy, strategy, implementation, and data analysis.

Prior to joining altafiber, she served for nine years as the executive director of Renaissance Covington, where she promoted the economic revitalization of Covington, Kentucky’s historic downtown through business attraction, cultural vibrancy, and creative placemaking. Under her leadership, more than $150 million was invested in property rehabilitation, 20+ businesses opened each year, and Covington’s downtown housing inventory skyrocketed.

Katie earned her M.S. in Urban Policy Analysis and Management from The New School in New York City. She also holds a B.A. in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Kentucky. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her work and her volunteer efforts, and she serves on and leads a wide variety of community initiatives and boards.

Katie is thrilled to have the opportunity to lead the Downtown Dayton Partnership during such an exciting time for our city. She comments: “I already have a deep love and appreciation for the Dayton community and look forward to building on the organization’s momentum towards social and economic vibrancy alongside the staff and many dedicated stakeholders.”

The selection of Katie Meyer is the result of an extensive national and local search for the next DDP president, overseen by a search committee of the DDP Board of Trustees with input from community leaders, partners, and DDP staff. The search committee and the people she met with during the interview process loved Katie’s experience, energy, connections to the region, and commitment to the urban experience. The committee reviewed an extensive pool of strong candidates, and believes that Katie brings the right combination of skills and knowledge to work with the staff and volunteers to accelerate downtown Dayton’s progress.

Katie is expected to join the DDP on September 5.

2023 Fine Art Faculty Exhibition On Display at Sinclair

August 14, 2023 By Dayton937

Sinclair Community College’s annual Fine Art Faculty Exhibition will usher in the beginning of the 2023/2024 academic year.

Each fall, the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery, the Works on Paper Gallery, as well as other spaces around Building 13 display work from the faculty and adjunct faculty of Sinclair’s Art Department.

The Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery traditionally features one faculty member, and this year will exhibit Self-Portrait: Memory & Reflection by Professor Kelly Joslin, Ph.D. Collage and mixed media explore memory and how time fades, distorts, and reawakens memories. Through self-portraiture Dr. Joslin explores the temporal aspects of her physicality and compares past self-portraits with later and current ones through a combination of abstract compositions and straightforward images.

There will be a virtual artist talk with Dr. Joslin over Zoom on September 1, 2023, at Noon and a reception September 7 from 4:30 pm – 6 pm in Building 13’s 4th Floor Atrium. Visit sinclair.edu/artgalleries for further details.

The Fine Art Faculty Exhibition will be on display from August 14 through September 12, 2023. Gallery spaces are located on the third and fourth floors of building 13 (located at W. Fifth and S. Perry Streets in downtown Dayton). The galleries are free and open to the public from 8 am – 6 pm Monday–Friday and 9 am – 12:00 pm Saturdays.

32 Food Trucks Compete for $10,000 in Springfield Saturday

August 14, 2023 By Dayton937

Thirty-two food trucks will roll into Veteran’s Park this Saturday, Aug. 19, for the 9th Springfield Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition. The must-taste event of the summer will offer flavorful dishes and mouth-watering desserts, as well as live entertainment, from 11 am to 7 pm.

“We take great pride in orchestrating this competition and knowing it’s a staple summer event not only for the local community, but for foodies from all over Ohio,” said Eddie Bell, president of Springfield Rotary. “We bring a phenomenal group of food trucks together all in one place each year for a great cause, having raised more than $300,000 for charity since the inception of this event.”

The event committee selects a unique variety of trucks from those that apply each year, resulting in a diverse spread of cuisines throughout the park’s path. Different food choices available this weekend include the American staples of BBQ, burgers, pizza, seafood and wings, to foods from around the world, such as African, Asian, Cajun, Greek, Polynesian, Indian and Italian.

Each truck will submit their best signature dish for a shot at the $5,000 grand prize. A $2,500 runner-up and $1,500 third-place winner will also be selected by a panel of local and celebrity judges. Judges for this year’s competition include:

● Jenn Disanto, Chef/Owner of Fresco by Chef Jenn Disanto (Dayton); and Executive Chef/Partner at SageCraft Catering (Kettering)

● Lisa Freeman, Chef/Owner of Crust & Company, Salato Deli, Le Torte Dolci and Ironworks Waffle Cafe (Springfield)

● Doug McGregor, Owner of Seasons Kitchen (Springfield)

● Armando Soto, Co-owner of Casa del Sabor (Springfield)

● Elizabeth Wiley, (Retired) Chef/Owner of Meadowlark Restaurant and Wheat Penny Oven and Bar (Dayton); and Partner of SageCraft Catering (Kettering)

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

Live entertainment will provide the soundtrack throughout the event on the park’s amphitheater stage with four musical acts beginning at 11 am with Mike Manley and Katie Harford, followed throughout the day by Andy Fox, The Factory Line and Terrapin Moon.

While admission to the event is free, attendees can make donations to help support Springfield Rotary’s causes in-person and via the mobile app. A beer garden open throughout the event will feature craft beer from Springfield’s Mother Stewart’s Brewery, Michelob Ultra, Bud Light and White Claw. Water and a selection of soda will also be available.

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

Springfield Rotary Gourmet
Food Truck Competition

Saturday, Aug. 19th
11 am to 7 pm

Veteran’s Park
250 Cliff Park Rd,
Springfield, OH 45504

Download the Springfield Food Truck mobile app for Android and Apple devices.

Tues Night with Central Jazz Big Band

August 13, 2023 By Dayton937

Join us for the August edition of Central Jazz Big Band – dust off your dancing shoes, grab your partner, and come join the fun! Your $5 admission goes directly to the church food pantry, which provides food assistance to over 100 people every week