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WSU Theater Arcadia Feb 3 – 12

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Wright State Theatre will present Tom Stoppard’s romantic play of ideas, ARCADIA at Wright State University’s Creative Arts Center from February 3-12. Stoppard is widely considered one of the greatest playwrights of the English language, and ARCADIA one of his most impressive works. Many audiences know Stoppard for his early play, ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD, or his screenplay for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE. First produced in 1993, ARCADIA leaps artfully between the past and present, certainty and confusion, genius and unexpressed passion in what one critic called “Tom Stoppard’s richest, most ravishing comedy to date”.  The play explores the possibilities life offers as we make seemingly minor, but irreversible choices.

 

ARCADIA is directed by Marya Spring Cordes (Associate Chair of the School of Fine and Performing Arts), whose recent works at Wright State include SWEET CHARITY, THE WOLVES and THE CURIOUS INCEDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME. She is also a regular contributor at The Human Race Theatre Company, among other professional theatres. About ARCADIA she says, “Arcadia is a witty and thoughtful comedy that strikes you immediately with the beauty of the language and complexity of the relationships.  The audience moves between real time (of 1809) and a future reality decidedly set on exhuming the mysteries of the past. The play is emotionally riveting, Stoppard’s mystery keeps you on the edge of your seat and the payoff is stunning”. Set in a classic British manor home called Sidley Park, Stoppard has created a dual world of both the present day and 1809, which alternate and eventually overlap with each other in a theatrical experience that will leave audiences enraptured. Stoppard has the rare ability to make complex ideas of physics, philosophy, higher math and even chaos theory accessible and powerfully dramatic to all of us.

 

ARCADIA has scenic design by Michael Brewer (Wright State’s SWEAT, 9 TO 5 and others), costume design by senior Design/Technology major Sean Hannah, lighting design by Prof. Matthew Benjamin, properties design by John Lavarnway, sound design by James Dunlap, technical direction by Kevin Nedberg, and stage management by Isabella Myers.

 

Arcadia runs from February 3 – 12 in Wright State’s Creative Arts Center Festival Playhouse. For tickets, www.wright.edu/theatre or Box Office (937) 775-2500.

Bob Evans New Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwiches

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Bob Evans has introduced  two new Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwiches to its breakfast menu. Both breakfast sandwiches are served with hash browns, home fries or fresh cut fruit.

 

The Sausage Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich features a fresh-cracked fried egg, American cheese and sausage patty on a flaky buttermilk biscuit

The Bacon Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich features a flaky buttermilk biscuit sandwiching a fresh-cracked fried egg, American cheese and bacon.

You can also enjoy the new sandwiches as part of a Farmhand Biscuit Sandwich Platter or Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich Bundle.

The Farmhand Biscuit Sandwich Platter includes two buttermilk biscuit breakfast sandwiches, one with sausage and one with bacon, plus a side of house-made sausage gravy for dipping and your choice of hash browns, home fries, or fresh-cut fruit.

The Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich Bundle comes with six classic biscuit sandwiches with fresh-cracked fried eggs, American cheese and choice of bacon or sausage, plus your choice of family size home fries, hash browns or fresh fruit.

Brunch & A Show Returns to Coco’s Bistro

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Savor Your Sunday Brunches are returning to Coco’s Bistro this February.  Each Sunday the Stivers School for the Arts performing arts magnet students will perform, while the kitchen at Coco’s serve up brunch from 10am – 1:30pm

 

 

The brunch runs $40 per person, $15 of which is donated to The seedling Foundation of Dayton Ohio to support the unique needs of the students at Stivers School for the Arts.

Reservations are highly suggested, as these brunches have historically sold out quickly.

Menu has not been published yet, but these pictures have been shared:

Coco’s Bistro

250 Warren St,
Dayton, OH, 45402
937-228-2626

Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

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Come celebrate our favorite holiday with us on February 4th!
We’ll be offering specialty breakfast inspired menu items, offering coupons for groups wearing PJs, and giving out FREE JUBIE’S MUGS for the first 35 orders at each location.
You will not want to snooze through this one!

Scott Houchens at Lock 27

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Familiar Favorites with Scott Houchens on the keyboard, every Tuesday from 7-10pm in the Lock 27 Brewing Downtown Dayton Taproom!
This new live music series features Scott playing all your favorite familiar hits from now to decades past, all on the keyboard! 🎹🎶 He may even take some requests!

Calling All Deadheads

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If you’re a fan of the Grateful Dead you will not want to miss the third annual “Dead of Winter” music festival at Mother Stewarts on Jan 27th and 28th!
We are excited to host a whole weekend honoring The Grateful Dead on the Mother Stewarts’ stage as we find some warmth in the deepest part of winter with dancing, grooving, friends, and family!
On Friday, January 27th you’ll be able to enjoy the amazing sounds of Arrows of Neon and on January 28th join us as we welcome Great Northern String Band to the Mother Stewart’s Stage!
It’s going to be an incredible weekend of live music!
Cover starts at 6:30pm on both nights with music starting around 7:30pm!
Presale tickets can be purchased here: https://ten-high-productions.square.site/
Presale: Weekend passes are $15 with individual day tickets for Friday and Saturday being $10 each. Tickets at the door will be $13 for each night.
**Discounted presale weekend passes end at Midnight on Jan 26th. Discounted presale single day tickets end at midnight the night before the show.

Fraze Announces Four Summer Concerts!

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Fraze Pavilion is already thinking ahead to summer and has announced four summer concerts. Three shows are back by popular demand and are Fraze Fan Favorites. Tickets for these four shows will go on sale Saturday, February 4th at 10am.

Nelly
with special guest Chase McDaniel

Thurs, July 20th  8pm

Diamond Selling, Multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning rap superstar, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor, Nelly, has continually raised the bar for the entertainment industry since stepping on the scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality. His collaboration with Florida Georgia Line received Diamond status and he is only one of seven rappers to reach this honor.

$65.50 – Plaza & Orchestra, $45.00 – Lawn & Terrace
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)
Limit 4 tickets per person first day of sale

Killer Queen

A Tribute to Queen featuring
Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury

Thurs, July 6th 8pm

Back by popular demand! This wildly successful show is heading to Fraze Pavilion again in 2023.

Lead singer Patrick Myers said “It’s been an amazing journey. That first show changed my life. We thought our band would last maybe a summer at the most but it’s a very addictive thing performing these songs. The concerts grew and grew and we’ve ended up playing and selling out the same arenas that Queen played at their peak. It’s been quite a surreal ride. Becoming regular performers at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in America is another highlight. The Beatles, U2, Springsteen, Dylan all played on that stage. It’s really got it’s own kind of magic going on there”

$40 – Plaza, $35 – Orchestra, $20 – Lawn & Terrace
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)
Limit 4 tickets per person first day of sale.

Happy Together Tour 2023

Thurs, Aug 10th 8pm

Back by popular demand! The Happy Together Tour travels back to Kettering on August 10th… come on and return to the 60s and 70s on a summer evening!

2023 will mark the 14th year of the highly successful, hit-filled summer package, THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR. The touring sensation that has criss-crossed the nation delighting audiences with a show full of chart-topping hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s – an undeniable 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes. The Tour is once again joined by THE TURTLES, who also act as musical hosts for the evening. Along with THE TURTLES will be LITTLE ANTHONY, GARY PUCKETT & THE UNION GAP, THE VOGUES, THE CLASSICS IV and THE COWSILLS.

$60 – Plaza & Center Orchestra, $55 – Side Orchestra $45 – Lawn & Terrace
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)
Limit 4 tickets per person first day of sale.

Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley presents
The Menus

Friday June 23rd 8pm $5 Concert Series

The Menus perform at Fraze Pavilion again in 2023. In an energetic give and take, The Menus bring the flair, the tunes and the jokes, while the audience gives thanks with shattering cheers, pumping fists and swaying hips.

The epic relationship between performer and audience member can be witnessed when The Menus take the Fraze stage every summer. Punctuated by crazy costumes and hilarious antics, it’s no wonder this show sells out every year.

$5 – General Admission
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)

 

BCT presents The Wolves

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Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls indoor soccer team warms up. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. A portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals.

Nominate For The Officer Steve Whalen Memorial Policing Award

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Officer Steve Whalen epitomized the community oriented servant during his career as a Dayton Police Officer.  Officer Whalen was killed in the line of duty in March 1991, however his involvement in community affairs and easy availability to both individuals and groups will always be remembered.

In light of Whalen’s legacy of dedication to the Dayton community, the Steve Whalen Memorial Policing Award was established in 1993 to recognize Dayton Police Department officers whose work and commitment to those they serve mirrors that of Officer Whalen.

Each year the city accepts nominations for this award from the Dayton community and City of Dayton employees.

copy of the Steve Whalen Memorial Police award

The Steve Whalen Memorial Fund Committee chooses the winning officer from the submitted nominations. The officer selected is announced and given his or her award during the annual Dayton Police Department Awards Ceremony, which will be held in late April.

NOMINATE AN OFFICER

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.