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Bohemian Funk releases “Roots” album with party at The Brightside

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The acclaimed local band Bohemian Funk releases their  “Roots” album with an epic party at The Brightside Music and Event Venue on Saturday, January 28th. This band makes Dayton proud, and everyone is invited to join in the celebration!

Bohemian Funk hit many people’s radars last spring when they won the Dayton Battle of the Bands competition. They were electrifying live and seemed to come out of nowhere. Who are these guys? the audience asked themselves. They formed in 2019, shortly before the pandemic hit, so they didn’t get the opportunity to play out much. What they did have time for was lots of practice and time to refine their signature look and sound. They were preparing for that kind of opportunity!

Bohemian Funk’s style is best categorized as Rock’n’Soul since they combine a contemporary interpretation of traditional rock’n’roll with nuances of gospel, alternative, southern rock, reggae, and blues. They have created a rich and diverse music collection with more than 40 unique songs they wrote and performed.

Since their big win at the Battle of the Bands, the 4-piece has been touring the Midwest extensively. While touring, the band was discovered by a talent scout while visiting Nashville, who introduced them to the Grammy award-winning producer and engineer Jeffrey Thomas. Working with musicians like Rod Stewart, The Rolling Stones, Toto, Metallica, and many more, Jeff has a resume that is miles long. He became interested in the band right away. Jeff’s industry knowledge and rock music experience made the two an ideal match. The band started working with him to make their first debut album in June 2021 in his Nashville, Tennessee, facility, Stormbringer Sound. They released “Back Home,” the first song they had made with Jeff, in December 2021.

Bohemian Funk is comprised of Rocko Dalian (lead vocalist, guitarist), Patrick Arnold (lead guitar), and Graham Werts (drums). Casey Beasley (bass) is the newest member of the band, who joined in late 2021. They deliver a fantastic live experience with their stage presence, contagious energy, and expert musicianship at every performance.

“I am excited and proud to share this record with the world for many reasons but most of all I just want to give people a glimpse of light in their darkness because music has always been my light, my church, and my therapy,” Dalian shared with us. Drummer, Werts, continued, “You can expect greatness from us, and greatness is what we will give! I’m extremely thankful for the help we had throughout this whole experience and the love Dayton has shown in the process. This album release party is going to be one for the books!”

Join in the album release celebration – get all the details on how to go below!


HOW TO GO?

Event Name: “Roots” Album Release Party

Venue: The Brightside Music & Event Venue

Address: 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, Ohio

Date: Sat, January 28, 2023

Time: 7:00 PM Doors, 8:00 PM Show

Tickets Available at: https://bit.ly/3iyt4B3

Ticket Price: $15 advance which comes with an event poster! Or $25 at the door.

All ages welcome! No outside beverages, weapons or backpacks allowed in.

Lily’s Brings Back Oyster Fest!

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Oyster fest is back at Lilys for the 7th year, staring tonight and will run Wednesday -Sunday nights Jan 25-Feb 5.  They’ll be serving east and west coast oysters on the half shell with your choice of cocktail sauce, horseradish, or mignonette for $2.5/each, optional hot sauce and/or saltines, all along with some of their favorite baked and fried preparations!
Walk ins are always welcome, but reservations are a good idea too and can be made online at https://www.exploretock.com/lilys or by giving us a call at 937-723-7637.
For non-oyster eaters, don’t worry, they’ll have their regular menu available, too!

Lily’s Dayton

329 E 5th St,
Dayton, OH 45402

937-723-7637

2023 Governor’s Awards for the Arts Winners

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Eight winners have been selected to receive Governor’s Awards for the Arts in Ohio this year.

A tradition since 1971, the Governor’s Awards showcase and celebrate exceptional Ohio artists, arts organizations, arts leaders and patrons, educators, and business support of the arts. Award recipients are presented with the only arts award in the state that is conferred by the governor.

In recognition of their impactful and visionary leadership in Ohio’s creative sector and their sustained dedication to promoting artistic excellence, awardees will be honored during a ceremony on May 17, 2023.

“Ohio features a wealth of artistic talent, creative entrepreneurs, and innovative arts leaders and educators. Our shared strength in the arts makes the Buckeye state a great place to live, work, and raise a family. We’re proud to showcase and celebrate Ohio’s cultural assets through the Governor’s Awards for the Arts,” said OAC Executive Director Donna S. Collins.

Each of the winners will receive an original work of art by painter Brian Robinson of Dover.

Registration for the event opens soon, and additional information will be available in the coming weeks. Visit the Governor’s Awards page for regular updates.

The 2023 award recipients and categories follow:

  • Arts Administration | Kathy Wade | Cincinnati (Hamilton)
  • Arts Education | Dr. Douglas Marrah | Ashland (Ashland)
  • Arts Patron | Louella Reese | Granville (Licking)
  • Business Support of the Arts | Walnut Street Gallery, LLC | Wooster (Wayne)
  • Community Development and Participation (co-winner) | Michael London | Dayton (Montgomery)
  • Community Development and Participation (co-winner) | Black Swamp Arts Festival | Bowling Green (Wood)
  • Individual Artist | Tricia Kaman | Cleveland (Cuyahoga)
  • Irma Lazarus Award | Ann Hamilton | Columbus (Franklin)

 

Here’s more info about Michael London | Community Development and Participation
Dayton (Montgomery), our local winner.

Michael London is a playwright, arts administrator, and arts management educator with a strong belief that the arts are for everyone. He currently serves as the director of the Ohio Playwrights Circle—a service organization dedicated to providing encouragement, opportunity, and education for Ohio playwrights. In 2021, he was elected as Ohio’s regional representative for the Dramatist Guild of America. Over a career spanning five decades, Mr. London has worked to help strengthen arts access for diverse communities across the state. From 1978 to 1985, he was a member of the Ohio Arts Council’s Minority Arts Task Force. He also served from 1985 to 2010 as arts advisor for the Ohio Arts Council’s Minority Arts Program, where he helped hundreds of organizations serving communities of color and marginalized communities grow their capacity and outreach. Mr. London also worked, from 1993 to 1998, as the policy consultant and community liaison for the Ohio Appalachian Arts Initiative. A Native American descendant, Mr. London has worked with Indigenous organizations for many years as an arts and management advisor. Currently, he is the planning director for the 2023 Native Voices Project, which will share Story Circles with Native Americans living in Ohio and inspire a new work of art.

A lifelong student of the arts, Mr. London’s studies include The Ohio State University and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in theatre, along with an additional Master of Arts in screenwriting for film and television, from Royal Holloway at the University of London. His work has been performed on stages in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom—where he currently serves as the Playwright-in-Residence for the London-based Benjamin Franklin House Museum.

Birding the Farm Walk

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Join Environmental Educator Sam Romeo on a weekly afternoon bird walk at Aullwood Farm! A variety of birds can be found on the trails and in the pastures and habitats at the farm. In winter, flocks of White-throated sparrows, Juncos and Eastern bluebirds are busy along the brushy fence rows; you might even spy a Great horned owl in the sugarbush! Binoculars are recommended.

Avocado Toast Now at Tim Hortons

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You can now order Avocado Toast with Naturally Hickory Smoked Bacon as well as Avocado Toast with Freshly Cracked Eggs at your local Tim Hortons.

Tim Hortons Adds New Toasts And New Avocado Breakfast Sandwiches
The new Avocado Toast with Bacon features a creamy avocado spread topped with crispy pieces of naturally hickory smoked Bacon and finished off with a sprinkling of Everything Bagel seasoning, all on toasted sourdough bread.

The new Avocado Toast with Eggs features a creamy avocado spread topped two freshly cracked eggs and finished off with a sprinkling of Everything Bagel seasoning, all on toasted sourdough bread. Also available with one egg.

You can now also  add avocado spread to any breakfast sandwich.

The new offering can be found at participating locations chainwide for a limited time.

Clairvoyance: Intentional Camera Movement Photography

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“Intentional Camera Movement” (ICM) is digital photography that combines color, texture, and form to create swirling and dizzying abstracts from out in nature. The subject matter captures tree foliage, water movements, and reflections as the camera is purposely moved around to achieve different results. Having the images printed on canvas further gives a painterly look and feel to the work.

 

 

 

Clairvoyance is defined as “the supposed power to see objects or events that cannot be perceived by the senses.” Village Artisan photographer Ryan Taylor uses the camera as his paintbrush and the landscape as his canvas to “bring the viewer closer to seeing something entirely new.”

Ryan’s solo show can be seen in the Village Artisan’s Lobby Gallery  through February 28, 2023, during regular gallery hours. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

 

Do Your Moo at Young’s For Free Ice Cream

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Start practicing your MOOs now! We want to hear your best MOO! A good MOO will rewarded with Young’s Famous Homemade Ice Cream from January 23rd – 29th, 2023.

Give a great MOO at the Dairy Store and you’ll earn a one dip upgrade for your dessert. For example, buy a one dip cone, MOO for us, and they’ll upgrade it to a two dip cone for FREE. Add a dip to your sundae, or upgrade your milkshake.

It’s up to you and your MOO! Young’s has always been partial to cows at Young’s and their MOOs. They feel this promotion helps show solidarity with the cow nation. Best of all, it’s a fun way for you to earn your way to a dessert upgrade!

But Young’s won’t just accept just any MOO. Their staff will be the judge. They say they are not looking for loudness, but are listening for creativity, tonal ability, and heartfelt MOOs.

Limit one MOO per person per day. Not valid with any other offer.

Young’s Jersey Dairy

6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd
Yellow Springs, OH 45387

(937) 325-0629

Hours:

Mon – Thu 11AM – 8PM
Fri 11AM – 9PM
Sat 9AM – 9PM
Sun 9AM – 8PM

 

Best Sledding Locations Around Dayton

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With the snow fast coming down, we thought this would be a good time to round up some of the best spots to go sledding in the area.  We’ve combed the internet archives to share Miami Valley’s favorite spots:

 

Wright Brother’s Memorial Hill
WPAFB – 2380 Memorial Rd, Dayton, OH 45424

The hill is an area favorite. Located off Route 444 on Kauffman Avenue next to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, this hill has great access and parking. The designated sledding area is a grass surface ranging from smooth to bumpy. The slope is approximately 40 degrees with a lengthy run of about 700 to 800 feet. Many great spots act as ramps for those who like catching air.

The MetroParks have designated sledding locations in three of their parks – Englewood, Germantown and Taylorsville:

Englewood MetroPark
100 E National Rd, Englewood, OH 45322
Walk through the woods to the West Park near the dam.  This sledding hill is quite steep.

Germantown MetroPark
6206 Boomershine Rd, Germantown, OH 45327
Probably the best Metropark hill for sledding, snowboarding and tubing.

Taylorsville MetroPark
1200 Brown School Road, Vandalia
Entrance is on the east side of Brown School Rd., south of US 40. Grass turf, bumpy and no obstacles with a gentle grade makes for safe but long distance sledding. This hill offers a smooth/bumpy ride down a slope of 30 degrees with a 400 to 500 foot run.

Triangle Park
2500 Ridge Ave, Dayton, OH 45414
 For years this park has been a go to spot for families that want to slide down the hill.

Stubbs Park- Currently under construction in 2025 and not open.
 255 W Spring Valley Pike, Centerville, OH 45458
This south suburban park will be packed with folks slipping and sliding around

Centerville-Washington Park District

Rosewood Park! For young sledders, check out Little Mound Park!

Indian Riffle Park
801 E Stroop Rd Kettering OH 45440
The hill at Indian Riffle Parkis more of a mound, giving sliders more than one side to slide down. No obstacles with pretty smooth rides.Perfect for all ages.

Suicide Hill” Community Golf Course
2917 Berkley St, Kettering, OH 45409
Sledders flock at the first sign of ground-covering snow. Located at the Community Golf Course Kettering, next to Hills and Dales Metropark it’s just dangerous enough that you’ll be screaming down the hill.

K99.1FM Unplugged with Drake Milligan

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K99.1FM Unplugged is happening once again at W.O. Wrights in Beavercreek on Thursday, January 26th when we welcome Stoney Creek Records recording artist Drake Milligan to the stage for a free concert. The music starts at 6 PM!

College Promise Seeking Mentors

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Interviews will begin this month for the next cohort of students to be accepted into the Montgomery County Ohio College Promise program. Now in its 13th year, the program aims to help 1,000 area students over 20 years attend college at little to no cost to them and their families.

Mentor recruitment is underway for the more than 55 new students who will be accepted into the program’s 2023-24 school year. Mentor support has proven to be essential to the students’ success, providing them with critical guidance throughout high school that helps ensure a path to college. For more information on how you can make a difference in a child’s life by becoming a mentor, click here.

A mentor is a caring adult who freely gives their own time to a young person.  A mentor can have a profound effect on the amount of success that young person might have.  To a young person, a mentor guarantees that there is someone who cares and that they are not alone in dealing with the everyday challenges they face.

College Promise mentors meet with their student for 30-50 minutes a week at the student’s high school.  Mentors serve as a role model, provide a sounding board, an opportunity to talk and be heard, support, encouragement, guidance, and friendship.

To become a mentor, download, complete, and submit an application or apply online (below).  Mentors conduct a free background check and take part in a training prior to meeting with their student freshman year.

 

“CELLARBRATION – An Exploration of Vintage & Barrel Aged Beers”

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Saturday, February 4th from 12pm-3pm Warped Wing Brewing Company is bringing a unique cellar beer experience to the Barrel Room & Smokery in Springboro. This event will take place in the back warehouse space – simply check in for beer tickets before entry.

Explore some specialty keg tappings along with a selection of vintage & barrel aged bottle pours from the warped cellar. A selection of these limited bottles will also be available to purchase on-site at the Springboro Taproom during the event only (availability & bottle limits subject to change).

Each 5oz pour (both draught & bottle pours) will require 1 ticket during the event. No presale on tickets. Tickets will be available to purchase on-site during the event for $6 each or 4 tickets for $20. And of course Warped Wing Springboro will have some delicious Smokery specials to enjoy while sampling our cellar offerings including Brisket Poutine & Brisket Birria Tacos – both available that day while supplies last!

Pours on Tap

2015 Esther’s Li’l Secret Milk Chocolate Brown Ale (non-BA)
2016 Pirogue Belgian Style Black Tripel Brewed with Coffee (non-BA)
2017 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels
2018 Cuvée de 75 – collaboration brew with Listermann Brewing Co.

Bottle Pours & Bottles for Sale

2019 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – $12.99
2019 Flying Heads Dubbel Pumpkin aged in Bourbon Barrels – $11.99
2019 CreepShow Smoked Porter aged in Bourbon Barrels – $11.99
2019 Abominator Doppelbock aged in Maple Bourbon Barrels – $14.99
2019 Baltic Porter aged in Port Wine Barrels – $12.99
2020 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – $11.99
2020 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels with Apricot & Honey – $13.99
2020 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels with Peach, Vanilla, Caramel – $13.99

2020 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels Cuvée Reserve – $24.99
2020 Flying Heads Dubbel Pumpkin aged in Port Wine Barrels – $10.99
2020 Creepshow Smoked Porter aged in Bourbon Barrels – $10.99
2020 Abominator Doppelbock aged in Maple Bourbon Barrels – $13.99
2020 Esther’s Li’l Secret Double Fudge Cream Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – $14.99
2020 Pirogue Belgian Style Black Tripel Brewed with Coffee aged Two Years in Bourbon Barrels – $11.99
2020 Baltic Porter aged in Port Wine Barrels – $11.99
2020 Baltic Porter aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels – $11.992021 Barleywine aged in Chardonnay Barrels – $11.99
2023 Flying Heads Dubbel Pumpkin aged Two Years in Rum Barrels – $9.99
2023 Rum & Cloak Belgian Quad aged in Rum Barrels – $9.99
2023 Baltic Porter aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels – $9.99

Bottles for Sale Only – No Pours

2017 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – $14.99 – 10 bottles available
2017 Baltic Porter aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels – $14.99 – 36 bottles available
2017 Baltic Porter aged in Rum Barrels – $14.99 – 24 bottles available
2017 Baltic Porter aged in Port Wine Barrels – $14.99 – 36 bottles available
2018 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – $13.99 – 36 bottles available
2018 Grape Creek Must Barleywine aged in Cabernet Barrels – $14.99 – 21 bottles available
2018 Pirogue Belgian Style Black Tripel Brewed with Coffee (500ml non-BA) – $11.99 – 11 bottles available
2018 Esther’s Li’l Secret Chocolate Cherry Cordial Stout – $15.99 – 12 bottles available
2018 Cuvée Des Stathes – $15.99 – 12 bottles available
2019 Liquid Picnic Farmhouse Pale Ale aged in Mezcal Barrels – $12.99 – 24 bottles available
2021 Whiskey Rebellion Special Reserve In Bissel Maple Syrup Barrels – $21.99 – 22 bottles available

Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery

25 Wright Station Way
Springboro, OH, 45066

O’Charley’s “Rock Your Ribs January”

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O’Charley’s invites fans to celebrate the New Year with deals on rib combos as part of the brand’s Rock Your Ribs January event.

 

Running now through January 29, 2023, O’Charley’s is offering the following rib combo options for $13.99 each:

  • Ribs & Chicken Tenders: Baby Back Ribs with BBQ sauce and O’Charley’s Famous Chicken Tenders plus your choice of dipping sauce and one side.
  • Ribs & Buttermilk Fried Shrimp: Baby Back Ribs with signature BBQ sauce and five buttermilk fried shrimp, all served with choice of one side.
  • Ribs & Smothered Chicken Breast: Baby Back Ribs with BBQ sauce and grilled chicken breast covered in BBQ sauce, topped with applewood-smoked bacon and Monterey Jack cheese, served with your choice of one side.

With football playoffs right around the corner, O’Charley’s party platters are also the perfect solution for watch parties. Starting January 14, O’Charley’s is offering 23% off party platters when ordered through the O’Charley’s website. With plenty of options available, you’re sure to find one that everyone loves. Some party platter options include:Some party platter options available include:

  • Original Chicken Tenders Platter ($49.99): 36 Chicken Tenders dipped in buttermilk and hand-breaded. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. Serves 12.
  • Club Sandwich Platter ($44.99): Turkey, bacon, ham, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a baguette. Serves six.
  • Ribs & Tenders Combo Platter ($59.99): 24 double hand-breaded Chicken Tenders and two full racks of slow-cooked Baby Back Ribs in original BBQ sauce. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. Serves six.
  • Baby Back Ribs Platter ($59.99): Three full racks of Baby Back Ribs, hand-rubbed with brown sugar and secret spices and slow cooked until they’re fall-off-the-bone tender. Served with original BBQ sauce. Serves six.

O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar

2260 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-7639

7030 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414
Phone: (937) 454-9780

An Evening of Sondheim

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The Dayton Philharmonic, in collaboration with Joe Deer and the next generation of Broadway stars from the acclaimed Musical Theatre program at Wright State University, salutes Stephen Sondheim, one of the most influential musical theatre creators of our time. Known for musicals that faced the contemporary world head-on, with lyrics filled with wit and complexity, Sondheim was the creative genius behind such favorites as “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” “Into the Woods,” and “Sweeney Todd.” Join us as we pay homage to one of Broadway’s greats.

Program

Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021)
Overture from Follies
Comedy Tonight from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Pretty Lady from Pacific Overtures
You Could Drive a Person Crazy from Company
It Takes Two from Into the Woods
Agony from Into the Woods
Children Will Listen from Into the Woods
A Weekend in the Country
Our Time from Merrily We Roll Along

- Intermission -

Stavisky Suite
Broadway Baby from Follies
Green Finch and Linnet Bird from Sweeney Todd
Not While I'm Around from Sweeney Todd
Saturday Night from Saturday Night
Anyone Can Whistle from Anyone Can Whistle
Not a Day Goes By from Merrily We Roll Along
Getting Married Today from Company
Send in the Clowns from A Little Night Music
Sunday from Sunday in the Park with George

Shows Jan 20 & 21 at 7:30pm at the Schuster Center.

Tickets range from $5-$85 and can be bought online.

For the Loyal

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Toby and Mia are graduate students with a bright future ahead of them: a baby on the way and a college coaching job for Toby. But when Toby stumbles across a secret that threatens to derail their future, he and Mia must decide between honesty and loyalty, and whether doing something wrong is the only way to do what’s right. Inspired by the Penn State sexual abuse scandal, For the Loyal is an emotional and thought-provoking play.

Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. The show runs through Jan. 29.

Afternoon Tea at The Last Queen

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Come join us for an authentic British Afternoon Tea experience. Held at The Last Queen, a British gastropub, you’ll be transported to England as you sip your tea and enjoy an assortment of British food and fanfare.

Our Afternoon Teas are held once a month on Sunday afternoons at $30 per person, with additional teas here or there for special occasions. You can also contact us anytime to organize a private Afternoon Tea party.

If you’d like to reserve a table for an Afternoon Tea, please select the date and note the number in your party. We’ll also ask for a $10 deposit per person when reserving the table. Once all this is done, your table is reserved and your British tea experience awaits!

So reserve your place, relax and enjoy – you’ll be so glad you did!

Northmont Chocolate Tour

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For the third year merchants in the Northmont Community have put together a self-guided Chocolate Tour! Register at the link below, then spend February 1-February 14 visiting the 14 participating businesses offering FREE chocolate goodies.
Be sure to visit each location and turn in your card to the last location for a chance to win an iPad, an Apple Watch, or a BOLTS Card!
Participating Merchants:
Need a map of all the participating businesses? Check the link below!
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer…
Tickets are free but participants must register before January 27 to participate in the self-guided chocolate tour. Chocolate tour cards must be printed and presented to each business location.