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60th Season Opening

April 9, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

Since 1961, family owned Monnin’s Fruit Farm has offered freshly picked fruits and vegetables, U-pick seasonal fruits, and a market full of Amish baked goods including jams and jellies.

We will open up for our 60th year on April 10th! We should have a good selection of things in the store ! Hours will be Monday thru Saturday 8-6 Sunday 9-5

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining

Doug Hart Band Plays The Brick Tap & Tavern

April 8, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

Come enjoy a night of blues with The Doug Hart Band 😎 $3 fireball until 9 🔥

Filed Under: Dayton Music

Woodford Reserve Honors Black Jockeys with Mint Julep Cups

April 6, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

The Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep™ charity program, one of the Kentucky Derby’s most unique annual traditions, is honoring the Black jockeys who dominated horse racing in its early years.

A total of 100 julep cups* will be available for purchase. Cups numbered 1-11 are gold-plated and sell for $2,500 each. Cups 12-100 are silver-plated and sell for $1,000. Each cup is engraved with the name of one Black jockey and the year or years they won the Derby.

The cups were designed and hand-engraved by From the Vault jeweler in Louisville. Each comes in a bespoke purse designed by Louisville artist Albert Shumake — and each cup is cradled in decorative silk designed by Louisville artist Gwendolyn Kelly. Kelly’s custom pattern is the “four-man clover,” representing the interconnected network of support and strength among Black jockeys, trainers, and groomsmen.  This year’s Woodford Reserve $1,000 and $2,500 Mint Julep Cup sale features 100 cups, and net proceeds will go to the non-profit Project to Preserve African American Turf History (PPAATH).

“The jockeys played a significant role in horse racing that many people know little about, it’s time to honor them and their legacies. They each exemplified love for the sport and the pursuit of excellence, despite the inequality and injustice they faced throughout their lives and careers.” – Chris Morris, Woodford Reserve Master Distiller

 

Woodford Reserve always honors the best of Kentucky on Kentucky’s best day as the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby®. And this year, in partnership with Churchill Downs, they are celebrating the Derby on May 1.

Woodford Reserve®, is honoring “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” with the release of its 2021 commemorative Derby bottle.

It features the artwork of Louisville resident Richard Sullivan, a former professional baseball player. Sullivan’s stunning watercolor is of thoroughbreds as they thunder down the stretch. It was designed as a complement to last year’s Derby bottle artwork, which Sullivan also created.

 

 

 

The traditional Derby Day cocktail, and a southern ritual crafted from bourbon, simple syrup and mint.

2 OZ.  Straight Bourbon Whiskey

1/2 OZ. Simple Syrup

3 Fresh Mint Leaves

Crushed Ice

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1:  Express the essential oils in the mint and rub them inside the glass.

STEP 2:  To the same glass, add simple syrup, bourbon, and crushed ice.

STEP 3:  Stir.

STEP 4:  Garnish with more ice, fresh mint, and powdered sugar.

ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF TWO KENTUCKY DERBY® PARTY AT HOME KITS!

First Prize: 2 tickets to the KY Derby 2022 (General Admission or better), Harlem Derby Designer Hat, Baccarat Derby 4 glass Set, Ice Bucket, Cocktail Picks, Boston Shaker, Jigger, Strainer, Glass Decanter, Pour Spout, Coasters, Ice Cube Tray, Mallet, Muddler.

Second Prize: Designer Hat, Baccarat Derby 4 glass Set, Ice Bucket, Cocktail Picks, Boston Shaker, Jigger, Strainer, Glass Decanter, Pour, Spout, Coasters, Ice Cube Tray, mallet, Muddler, and a $1,000 Mint Julep Cup.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Derby Day, Mint Julep, Woodford Reserve

DAYTON LIVE Announces 2021-2022 Season

April 6, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

Dayton Live announced the 2021-2022 lineup for Premier Health Broadway in Dayton, Projects Unlimited Star Attractions, Universal 1 Credit Union Music Series, Dayton Children’s Family Series and the National Geographic Live Series, sponsored by Subaru of America and Wagner Subaru.

“For months and months, we’ve waited and waited to be able to say when Broadway will be back in Dayton,”  stated Ty Sutton, Dayton Live President & CEO. “We’re thrilled to be announcing not only the Premier Health Broadway in Dayton lineup, but also as many additional performances and series as we possibly can. We can’t wait to have our venues brimming with people and shows and excitement.”

The Premier Health Broadway in Dayton Series features the hottest touring Broadway shows going back out on the road, including some titles previously announced. “But of course, having two weeks of HAMILTON in January is going to be huge – with DEAR EVAN HANSEN right after that! You’ll definitely want to be in ‘The Room Where It Happens’ by being a Season Ticket Holder.”

 

2021-2022 PREMIER HEALTH BROADWAY IN DAYTON 

at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center

 

HAMILTON

January 26-February 6, 2022

This “theatrical landmark has transformed theater and the way we think about history” (The New York Times). HAMILTONis the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway,HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre – a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN

March 8-13, 2022

Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is “a cultural phenomenon” (LA Times). A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. DEAR EVAN HANSEN has struck a remarkable chord with audiences and critics everywhere, including The Washington Post who says DEAR EVAN HANSENis “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history.” The New York Times calls it “a gorgeous musical for anyone with a beating heart.” And NBC Nightly News declares the musical “an anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond.” DEAR EVAN HANSEN features a book by Tony Award® winner Steven Levenson, a score by Grammy®, Tony®, Olivier® and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman), and direction by four-time Tony Award® nominee Michael Greif (Rent, Next to Normal).

 

COME FROM AWAY

April 6-10, 2022

Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!  This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony®-winning Best Director Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!” On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

 

MEAN GIRLS

May 31-June 5, 2022

Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon). Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. New York Magazine cheers, “MEAN GIRLS delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery.” USA Today says, “We’ll let you in on a little secret, because we’re such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!”

 

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

June 21-26, 2022

Audiences across North America are toasting a new production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF!  Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset;’ “If I Were A Rich Man;’ “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter. Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind South Pacific, The King and I and 2017 Tony-winning Best Play Oslo, bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece from Tony® winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. Featuring a talented cast, lavish orchestra and stunning movement and dance from Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins,FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will introduce a new generation to the uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!

 

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

August 2-7, 2022

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. Featuring award-winning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane” and “Superstar.”

 

Season Ticket Holders from the 20-21 Premier Health Broadway in Dayton Series will have their subscription tickets rolled into the new 21-22 Season. They will receive a statement of account from the Dayton Live Ticket Office which will confirm their seat locations and any amounts due. Contact the Ticket Office with any questions at 937-228-3630 or email [email protected].

 

Season Tickets are the best way to guarantee seats to these Broadway hits. Call 937-228-3630 or go to daytonlive.org/broadway for more information. Season Ticket Holders get many perks, including advance opportunities to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Season Tickets are the way to go to get the best seats at the best price. Popular demand can make ticket prices go up as the performance date approaches. With titles like HAMILTON and DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Season Tickets will be the best way to guarantee seats.

Single tickets will go on sale late in the summer or early in the fall for most shows. Patrons should sign up to receive Dayton Live’s emails and follow Dayton Live on social media to be sure to hear the latest on-sale information.

 

Additional performances and series being announced in chronological order:

 

STOMP

October 15-17, 2021 – Victoria Theatre – Projects Unlimited Star Attractions

 

CATS

November 23-28, 2021 – Schuster Center – Premier Health Broadway in Dayton  (not on season package)

 

GRIMMZ FAIRY TALES

November 6 & 7, 2021 – Victoria Theatre – Dayton Children’s Family Series

 

THAT GOLDEN GIRLS SHOW! A PUPPET PARODY
November 9, 2021 – Victoria Theatre – Projects Unlimited Star Attractions

 

DAVID SEDARIS LIVE

December 1, 2021 – Victoria Theatre

 

THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER

December 3, 2021 – Victoria Theatre – Dayton Children’s Family Series

 

STRAIGHT NO CHASER

December 22, 2021 – Schuster Center

 

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPPELIN II

January 7, 2022 – Victoria Theatre

Universal One Credit Union Music Series

 

RONAN DONOVAN: SOCIAL BY NATURE

January 9-10, 2022 – Victoria Theatre

National Geographic Live Series

Sponsored by Subaru of America & Wagner Subaru

 

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL – CHRONICLES

February 4, 2022 – Victoria Theatre

Universal One Credit Union Music Series

 

KARA COONEY: WHEN WOMEN RULED THE WORLD

February 20-21, 2022 – Victoria Theatre

National Geographic Live Series

Sponsored by Subaru of America & Wagner Subaru

 

THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE

March 6, 2022 – Schuster Center

 

DRUM  TAO

March 10, 2022 – Victoria Theatre – Projects Unlimited Star Attractions

 

ANDY MANN: FROM SUMMIT TO SEA

March 14-15, 2022 – Victoria Theatre

National Geographic Live Series

Sponsored by Subaru of America & Wagner Subaru

 

THE PEKING ACROBATS

March 16, 2022 – Victoria Theatre – Dayton Children’s Family Series

 

ALTON BROWN LIVE

March 23, 2022 – Schuster Center – Projects Unlimited Star Attractions

 

 

RED HOT CHILI PIPERS

April 21, 2022 – Victoria Theatre – Universal 1 Credit Union Music Series

 

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: AC/DC – BACK IN BLACK

April 30, 2022 – Victoria Theatre

Universal One Credit Union Music Series

 

On sale Dates will be announced at a later time. Go to DaytonLive.org for  more information.

All performances, dates & times are subject to change.

 

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Broadway in Dayton, COME FROM AWAY, Dayton Live, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Fiddler On The Roof, Hamilton, Jesus Christ superstar, MEAN GIRLS, Schuster Performing Arts Center

Day Air Ballpark Will Host First-Ever Comedy Show

April 5, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

The Dayton Dragons, along with East Coast Entertainment/The Comedy Zone, today announced that Day Air Ballpark will host the first-ever comedy show at the ballpark on Sunday, May 9th at 8:00 pm.

America’s Got Talent finalist, Preacher Lawson (along with an opening act), will take the stage at Day Air Ballpark.  Ticket prices are $50.00 for on-field seating, and $30 for stadium seating bowl.  Tickets are now on sale  at the Dayton Dragons Box Office and via Ticketmaster.   Preacher is family-friendly, suggested age of 14-years and up.

Preacher Lawson was born in Portland, Oregon but raised most of his adolescence in Memphis, Tennessee.  He moved 20 times before the age of 10, but if you asked him what city he is from he would say Orlando, Florida because that is where he grew as a comedian.  Preacher is best known for his appearance on season 12 of NBC’s hit series, AMERICA’S GOT TALENT (2017) where he made it to the final rounds. Based off his stellar performance in season 12 Preacher was invited to compete on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS (2019) and BRITAN’S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS (2019) where he advanced to the finale after he received the most votes from the fans. Preacher was the host of the Facebook Watch series WORLD’S MOST AMAZING DOGS (2019) with George Lopez and Lisa Vanderpump and has built a following on YouTube of over 500,000 subscribers. In 2019 Preacher shot his first stand-up special which premiered on BET+ and continues to perform at sold-out venues around the country. Currently, Preacher can be seen starring in the NBC series CONNECTING and as a judge on the new Nickelodeon competition show UNLEASHED!

“We are very excited to host the first-ever comedy show at Day Air Ballpark,” noted Dragons team president, Robert Murphy.  “This will be a fun way to usher in the 2021 Dayton Dragons season [the Dragons begin home play on Tuesday, May 11th], and after the year that everyone has had, we could all enjoy some good laughs.”

In accordance with new COVID guidelines, tickets will now be digital.  Due to Governor’s order on socially distancing at outdoor athletic events, the stadium seating bowl will be limited in its capacity, and it is highly encouraged for fans to get their digital tickets as soon as possible.

 

 

 

Filed Under: Comedy, The Featured Articles

Nashville Recoriding Artist “JAYME” Plays Little York Tavern

April 4, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

Come see Nashville Recoriding Artist “JAYME” and listen to their own brand of country original music!! Plus all your favorite multi-genre hits!! From Miranda Lambert to Janis Joplin! JAYME has something for everyone!

Filed Under: Dayton Music

Bridgette Bogle and Book Making

April 3, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

Virtually join the DSA for an book making workshop over Zoom! Meet instructor, Bridgette Bogle and learn about her artistic practice. Follow along and use the kit included in registration to create your own 5.25″x 5.25″ accordion book. The book will be based on a poem or song.

Registrants will pick up their kits from the High Street Gallery (48 High Street, Dayton) 12pm-5pm: Friday, April 5 or Saturday April 6, 2021

Registration is limited. Registration is only $5 thanks to an MCACD Special Projects Grant! (If the $5 is cost prohibitive, e-mail [email protected] or call 937-228-4532 for free registration!)

Accordion Book Kit Includes

  • 22×30 Heavyweight Watercolor paper
  • 8 Sheets 6″x6″ decorative paper
  • 4 Sheets 8.5″x11″ Mulberry Paper
  • 4 sheets 8.5″x11″ neon paper
  • PVA Glue
  • Exacto Knife
  • 6″x8″ Matte board

Additional Materials Needed

  • cutting surface
  • Poem or song to base your book upon.
  • Optional: Bone Folder for Creasing
  • Optional: Additional collage materials (paper, decorations, etc.)

Bridgette Bogle
Bridgette Bogle was born in Roswell, New Mexico in 1977; thirty years after the space aliens crashed there and caused such a ruckus. Bogle received her MFA from the Ohio State University in painting and drawing in 2003. She has participated in numerous solo, two person and group exhibitions nationally, including, Sentimental and not, Rueff Gallery, Purdue University, West Layfayette, Indiana. Bogle recently was awarded an Artist Opportunity Grant from the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District.

Bogle currently serves as an Associate Professor of Art at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment

Tykes on Hikes: Adventuring with Kids of All Ages

April 3, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

As a busy mom, life coach and lover of the outdoors, Nailah wants everyone to get outside but it can be difficult with kids. Nailah will share how you can keep up your outdoor adventure lifestyle with children and still have fun.

Nailah Blades Wylie is a Life & Leadership coach, consultant and the founder of Color Outside, a coaching practice for ambitious women of color who are ready to create unapologetic, soul stirring lives through outdoor adventure. Nailah started Color Outside as a safe place for women of color to come together and unlock where they’re feeling stuck so that they can fully step into their joy and shine. When she’s not leading adventure retreats or consulting with brands you can find her hiking with her husband or playing intense games of hide-n-go seek with her two tiny kids.

Filed Under: Active Living

Until Rust Plays Dub Pub

April 3, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

Until Rust plays your favorite Rock classics from the 70’s on up to present day along with some country and many more things to come in our ever expanding cover and original song book!

Filed Under: Dayton Music

Local Couple Launches Streaming Platform

April 2, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

In response to a growing appetite for genuine local connection, the team behind IndigoLife TV has announced today that they are evolving their popular digital streaming platform into a collaborative, multi-faceted digital and in-person experience called Nearu TV.

Popular flagship programming including Decoding Dayton, I Am, The Voices Project, Behind the Drag and Revolutionist will become foundational programming on the new digital streaming platform, which will both replace the Indigo Life Network and evolve the experience into one that goes well beyond the traditional digital streaming experience.

“Nearu TV is more than a window into the stories of our community, it is an opportunity to come a little closer and be a part of it,” said co-founder Andrew White, who worked with his partner Lauren White to launch the new experience. “We wanted to create a platform that gives people a chance to celebrate what is near them, engage in content that captures the region, share stories, connect with neighbors and participate in events.”

Lauren and Andrew White

White said part of this transition is a vision to celebrate and support other local creators producing regional video content. Creators will be able to submit their finished works to be considered by a community advisory panel for syndication. Accepted content will then receive complimentary marketing via the channel, as well as a portion of subscription revenue.

“The true story of a community comes from including many different perspectives,” Lauren White said. “Nearu TV is a collaborative platform. We are actively engaging other producers, local filmmakers, documentarians and creatives to join the platform as a way to syndicate and share their content as well, and we have high hopes that this will evolve to be a way to access inclusive stories from all areas of the community.”

White said the launch of the new platform times perfectly with the addition of new programming like the FonDana Show and a spinoff of Decoding Dayton focused on Nature coming this summer.

Hosts of The FonDana Show

The FonDana Show, a collaboration with The Rubi Girls will launch on Nearu TV this spring. The premiere of the new series will be celebrated with a drive-in screening inviting members of the community to watch the first episode during a safe and social distanced in person event on April 13 at 8:00pm in the parking lot at Top of the Market.

These types of shows and experiences are just one example, White said, of the type of collaboration and connection Nearu TV is hoping to achieve in the future.

White said especially in the past year, there’s been a huge push for digital experiences that open the door for people to feel more deeply connected to both their communities and each other. Nearu TV is a platform that pulls that all together.

“One of the most exciting things about Nearu is the opportunity to connect digital experiences with in-person events,” Andrew White said. “It’s easy to become too attached to a screen and forget that these stories are windows into real life. One of the driving forces behind the evolution of Nearu TV is that ability to discover online and connect offline. We can’t wait to invite connections through real life experiences using the digital content as a catalyst.”

“We all have a story,” Lauren White said. “And that story can impact others around us. While the screen has the power to share that story to many viewers, it’s also an opportunity for us to connect on a human level. If we can use the screen as a catalyst to invite people to come a little closer, then we’ve achieved what we set out to do.”

For more information about Nearu TV, to start watching and engaging with content or for information about how to submit your own content for consideration for syndication, visit NearuTV.com

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Andrew White, Behind the Drag, Decoding Dayton, IndigoLife TV, Lauren White, The FonDana Show, The Rubi Girls

MetroParks Celebrates Earth Day With Safe Alternative to Adopt-a-Park

April 1, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

Five Rivers MetroParks’ annual Earth Day celebration, Adopt-A-Park, will return this year — but in a different way. The public is invited to participate and help MetroParks protect the region’s natural heritage by registering for and picking up free Adopt-A-Park service kits.

Each Adopt-A-Park service kit includes enough materials for a family of four to participate. Materials are packed in a reusable MetroParks bag and include:

  • Gloves
  • Bags for trash and recycling
  • Face coverings
  • Litter pick-up tool
  • Tag made from wildflower seed paper (for an at-home gardening activity)
  • Step-by-step directions

Rather than hosting an in-person event, MetroParks chose to offer the Adopt-A-Park service kits as a safe alternative. This year’s event follows the national Earth Day theme, Restore Our Earth. Using the service kit materials, volunteers can mask up and clean up their favorite parks, trails and greenspaces.

While the kits are free, registration is required and available at metroparks.org/adopt. Registration runs through April 16. Kits will be available for pick up during the following dates/times at Cox Arboretum and Wegerzyn Gardens MetroParks:

  • Thursday, April 8: 11 am to 1 pm or 5 to 7 pm
  • Saturday, April 17: 11 am to 3 pm

After participants clean up outdoor spaces on their own time, they’re asked to report how much they collected so MetroParks can track the impact of the Adopt-A-Park service kits.

“While this year’s Adopt-a-Park celebration will be different, it’s important for MetroParks to offer volunteers safe, fun ways to be a part of MetroParks’ mission to protect the region’s natural heritage,” said Jenny Hymans, human resources and volunteer services manager. “I think the flexibility that the service kits provide will encourage people to beautify their favorite greenspaces and maybe find new places in the parks to explore.”

Five Rivers MetroParks is a conservation agency protecting more than 16,000 acres of land. The public’s participation in the Mask Up, Clean Up Challenge helps MetroParks meet its mission and improves our local environment.

Traditionally a one-day clean up event, MetroParks’ Adopt-a-Park is its largest annual day of service, attracting 2,000 volunteers who collect thousands of pounds of trash and recyclable materials. Due to the pandemic, MetroParks had to cancel Adopt-a-Park in 2020. For the safety of its staff, volunteers and the public, MetroParks has engaged its volunteers in a limited capacity during the past year.

“Our volunteers are a part of the MetroParks family,” Hymans said. “We look forward to welcoming returning and existing volunteers back to our parks and facilities when it’s safe to do so.”

For more information about becoming a MetroParks volunteer, visit metroparks.org/volunteer.

 

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Adopt-A-Park, MetroParks

Perfect Patios for Pups!

April 1, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

Enjoy the patio at Wheat Penny with your pup!

It doesn’t get much better than quality time outside with man’s best friend and a cold drink in your hand. With the heatwave over and temperatures falling back to normal, some of our most comfortable patio days are ahead of us. Not sure what patios are dog friendly? Have no fear! Listed below are a few of our favorite canine friendly patios in the area. Be sure to check back as our list is sure to grow:

Dayton:

  • The Barrel House – 417 E. 3rd Street, Dayton
  • The Trolley Stop – 530 E. 5th Street, Dayton
  • Mudlick Tap House – 135 E 2nd Street, Dayton
  • Lily’s Bistro – 329 E. 5th Street, Dayton
  • CoCo’s Bistro – 250 Warren Street, Dayton
  • Dublin Pub – 300 Wayne Avenue, Dayton

    Libby Ballengee enjoys Lily’s Bistro’s front patio with Stella.

  • South Park Tavern – 1301 Wayne Avenue, Dayton
  • Wheat Penny Oven & Bar – 515 Wayne Avenue, Dayton
  • Milano’s  – 1834 Brown Street, Dayton
  • Dayton Beer Company – 41 Madison Street, Dayton

Suburbs:

  • Archers Tavern- 9496 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Centerville
  • Bennett’s – 67 S Main St., Miamisburg
  • El Meson – 903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton
  • Flavors Eatery – 865 E. Franklin Street, Centerville
  • Heather’s Cafe – 505 S. Main Street, Springboro
  • Mack’s Tavern – 381 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville
  • Milano’s- 9572 Springboro Pike, Miami Twsp, 260 N Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek
  • Mr. Boro’s Tavern – 495 N. Main St., Springboro
  • Ray’s Wine and Spirits Grill – 8268 N. Main Street, Dayton
  • Ritter’s Frozen Custard- 2531 Dayton-Xenia Rd., 2226 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
  • Roma’s Pizza&Pasta – 282 W Central Ave Springboro
  • So Your Yogurt- 971 S Main St, Centerville
  • Ye Olde Trail Tavern – 228 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs
  • Zink’s Meats & Fine Wines – 409 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville

Breweries:

  • Branch& Bone Artisian Ales- 905 Wayne Ave, Dayton
  • Crooked Handle Brewing Co.- 60 N. Main Street, Springboro
    Dayton Beer Company – 41 Madison Street, Dayton
  • Devil Wind Brewing – 130 South Detroit Street, Xenia
  • Eudora Brewing Company – 3022 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
  • FigLeaf Brewing Company – 3387 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, Middletown
  • Fifth Street Brewpub – 1600 E 5th St, Dayton (Dogs allowed Wednesdays only 6-9PM)
  • Lock 27 Brewing – 1035 South Main Street, Centerville
  • Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co – 102 W. Columbia St, Springfield
  • Southern Ohio Brewing – 818 Factory Rd, Beavercreek
  • Star City Brewing Company – 319 S 2nd St, Miamisburg
  • Toxic Brew Company – 431 E. 5th Street, Dayton
  • Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery – 25 Wright Station Way, Springboro
  • Yellow Springs Brewery – 305 Walnut Street, Yellow Springs

 

If you know of other pup friendly patios, post them in the comments below so we can add them.

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In-person Music Returning To Stuart’s Opera House

March 29, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

 Old Seed will play Stuart’s Opera House on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 7:30pm (both in-person and livestream options available)! Old Seed is Zeke Hutchison, Matt McElroy, and Joe Burdock having a fun time playing tunes from the region and remembering players who played the music in the past. They are all neighbors in the western part of Athens County, Ohio.

Per health department recommendations, we are permitted to host 100 guests for this live show. Guests will be admitted to the theater on a first come, first served basis. In addition to the live, in-person performances, we will also be livestreaming this show at stuartsoperahouse.org. Both the in-person show and the livestream will be available to watch free of charge at stuartsoperahouse.org, but donations to Stuart’s Opera House are welcomed and encouraged.

Zeke (Zekey) Hutchison has been playing the mandolin since he was a kid. Grandson of Ohio fiddler John W. Hutchison (the Seed) and son of banjo player Robert (Zeke) Hutchison.

Matthew McElroy over the last couple of decades has performed, taught & recorded across the United States playing either the guitar, the fiddle or the 5 string banjo. When he is not doing whatever he was doing he is doing something else while always spinning at 78 rpm.

Joe Burdock started busking at age 16 traveling and playing all over, while the traveling made place, people, and the musical connection a small obsession. He now is a dance caller, multi instrumentalist, and mild homesteader.

IMPORTANT INFO:

Stuart’s Opera House, like all performance venues, have been shuttered since March of 2020. The only way we can all safely get the live performance industry back is if everyone agrees to adhere to strict safety protocol. We greatly appreciate your respect for and support of the following guidelines.

This is a socially distanced event that will take place indoors in our historic theater. You should enter with the guest(s) you intend to sit with for the event. A nose and mouth covering is required to be properly worn for all of those in attendance. No one will be allowed entry without a face covering. Stuart’s Opera House will have face coverings available for guests who need one. The mask must be worn at all times, including in the Theater and the Grand Lobby. If you are taking a drink, the mask may be removed to do so, but must immediately be put back on after you are done taking the drink.

Filed Under: Dayton Music, The Featured Articles

Free Classes to Help you Land a Job & Succeeding

March 29, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

Clothes That Work is a grassroots non-profit that has been providing professional clothing, image counseling and training for job seekers in Montgomery County since 1998. More than 34,000 men, women, and independent teens have benefited from the services provided by Clothes That Work.

They partner with local organizations that refer clients in need of interview clothing to aid in the transition to self-sufficiency. In addition to providing interview appropriate clothing and training on how to dress for work, they also conduct seminars, give interviewing tips and coach on exhibiting appropriate professional behavior.  This month they are making four of these programs available virtually  through Webex. Advance registration is required; registered participants will receive details on how to join on the day of the event. All sessions are Tuesdays at noon. Register for each session you’d like to attend:

April 6: Resume Rescue: What Hiring Managers Wish You Knew

April 13: Virtual Interviews: Master the Ins & Outs of Interviewing Online

April 20: Successful Workplace Communication: How to Be Heard on the Job
April 27: Unwritten Rules: Navigating Things They Don’t Tell You in the Handbook

 

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: resumes, virtual interviews

Dayton Live’s National Geographic Live: MYSTERIOUS SEAS

March 28, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

Get a glimpse into the ocean’s greatest depths – and the fascinating creatures that live there – with two leading marine biologists and National Geographic Explorers. DAVID GRUBER searches the oceans for bioluminescent and biofluorescent marine species and designs delicate and noninvasive tools for studying and interacting with deep-sea life. DIVA AMON participates in expeditions around the world to study the unusual animals living in a variety of deep-sea habitats – and how humans impact them. Through stories and conversation, they’ll shine a light on this dark, cold, and mysterious world.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment

Willie & Family Live: A Tribute to Willie Nelson

March 28, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

The historic Sorg Opera House is proud to present Willie and Family Live! A tribute to Willie Nelson. Michael Moore’s tribute to the legendary Willie Nelson brings a night of classic country hits from the red headed stranger to the storied stage inside the Sorg Theater. Catch all of Willie’s hits, including “Whiskey River,” “Good Hearted Woman,” “Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys,” “Beer for my Horses,” “Georgia,” “Always on My Mind,” “On the Road Again,” and many more! It’s real outlaw country in a truly must see show.

Filed Under: Dayton Music

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