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Angel Blue: Opera Star Recital Live or Streaming

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Dayton Opera is thrilled to celebrate its 60th Anniversary with an Opera Star Recital featuring the sensational soprano, Angel Blue. This recital will also celebrate a special 25th anniversary of Artistic Director Thomas Bankston’s leadership of Dayton Opera.

Acclaimed for the beauty of her voice and her stunning stage presence, Angel Blue is quickly rising to the top of her profession. Placido Domingo has described the versatile soprano as “the next Leontyne Price,” and critics speak enthusiastically of her shining, agile upper register and “smoky” middle register.

An opera star in high demand worldwide, Angel Blue has performed in over 35 countries in the last six years, including appearances with the Berlin Philharmonic, Israeli Philharmonic, Teatro alla Scala, Vienna Stadtsoper, Dresden Semperoper, London Philharmonic Orchestra, and San Francisco Opera. Ms. Blue made her Royal Albert Hall debut as a featured guest at the “Classic FM Live” concert in April 2015. She is a regular host/presenter for the BBC Proms and appears frequently on BBC television. Last season, she performed the lead role of Bess in the critically acclaimed and Grammy Award-winning production of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess at The Metropolitan Opera.

DAI Announces New At-Home Tasting Event!

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The Dayton Art Institute (DAI) has announced a new at-home tasting event, Pop, Fizz, Clink!, taking place on May 1.

Featuring sparkling wines, beers, hard seltzers and special surprises in a commemorative Party Pack, this online fundraiser takes the place of the popular Bourbon & Bubbles tasting event, which will not be held in 2021 due to the pandemic.

“While we are eager to welcome everyone back to in-person events at the museum, we felt it would be best to take a safe and cautious approach this spring,” said Dayton Art Institute Director & CEO Michael R. Roediger. “Building on the success of last year’s Virtual Oktoberfest fundraiser, our team has created what promises to be a unique and fun at-home event. You won’t want to miss this chance to sample some unique beverages and join us for an exclusive online party.”

Pop, Fizz, Clink! Party Packs are on sale now  at www.daytonartinstitute.org/popfizzclink.

They include three bottles of wine, two beer selections and two specialty hard seltzers, plus special treats and access to an exclusive online party taking place on May 1. Upgraded VIP Party Packs are also available and include additional treats and gourmet goodies!

Party Packs are priced at $90 for museum members and $100 for non-members. Each Party Pack includes: Campo Viejo cava, Yulupa sparkling and Chole prosecco; New Belgium Dominga Mimosa Sour and Deschutes Obsidian Stout; Press Seltzer and Vizzy Lemonade; one bag of turtle pecan sea salt gourmet popcorn from the American Classic Snack Company; and access to the online party on May 1.

 

Upgraded VIP Party Packs are priced at $140 for museum members and $150 for non-members. In addition to the items included in the Party Pack, the VIP upgrade includes: a six-piece chocolate box from Winan’s Chocolates + Coffee; an additional bag of bourbon beer cheese gourmet popcorn from the American Classic Snack Company; and two cupcakes in a jar from Twist Cupcakery, which was recently named best cupcakes in the state by MSN and East This Not That.

“The exclusive online party will include music, beer and wine tasting presentations, and many other surprises,” Roediger said. “And of course, it only makes sense to include a ‘virtual tour’ of POP Art in the museum’s collection, presented by our own Chief Curator and Director of Education, Dr. Jerry Smith. The tour will serve as a great tie-in to our upcoming Special Exhibition, Changing Times: Art of the 1960s, which opens later in May.”

Party Packs are only available for a very limited time and must be purchased in advance via the DAI website. Sales end April 14, with pickup taking place Saturday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a pickup-only event; Party Packs cannot be shipped. The DAI will announce additional details about Party Pack pickup later in April. The online party begins at 7 p.m. on May 1.

Pop, Fizz, Clink! is made possible with sponsorship support from Bonbright Distributors, Dayton International Airport, Enterprise Roofing & Sheet Metal, Heidelberg Distributing and White Allen European Auto Group, with special thanks to American Classic Snack Company, Twist Cupcakery and Winan’s Chocolates + Coffees.

All proceeds from this new fundraiser help benefit operations at the Dayton Art Institute.

“I hope everyone will take the opportunity to sip and savor, while helping support the museum as we begin the difficult process of recovering from financial impact of the pandemic,” Roediger added. “If you’re not a drinker, you can also go to the Pop, Fizz, Clink! page on our website, make an online donation to the event, and you will get access to the May 1st online party!”

Party Pack purchasers must be at least 21 years old and residents of the state of Ohio. Participants who place orders are asserting that they are 21 years old or more and are Ohio residents.  Participants must produce a valid photo identification, including proof of Ohio residency and age, when picking up packages. No exceptions will be made.

The Dayton Art Institute collection galleries are open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For more information about planning a visit, go to www.daytonartinstitute.org or call 937-223-4ART (4278).

MetroParks to Reopen Visitor Centers, Tree Tower and More

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Five Rivers MetroParks (FRMP) will reopen park amenities, such as visitor centers and shelters, and will resume select public offerings this spring. These changes are in response to revised guidance from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County.

“We are so grateful that our community has found both solace and adventure in their MetroParks during the past year,” said Shelli DiFranco, director of marketing and public engagement. “Because our visitors, volunteers and staff have followed the guidelines created to keep everyone safe and healthy outdoors, we are able to reopen amenities in the coming weeks.”

MetroParks has begun accepting shelter reservations for dates on Sunday, April 18, or later with a reduced capacity of 30% or 10 people, whichever is greater. This is in line with the Ohio Department of Health’s order for outdoor entertainment venues. Guests with existing reservations for April 18 or later will be accommodated or receive a full refund. All picnic tables will be returned to the shelters, nearby restrooms will be open and routine maintenance will be conducted to ensure shelters are ready for the community.

Visitor centers at Carriage Hill and Cox Arboretum MetroParks will reopen on the weekends beginning on Saturday, May 8. Swings and benches at such parks as RiverScape, Deeds Point and Englewood MetroParks have been returned. Likewise, the Tree Tower at Cox Arboretum MetroPark has reopened.

The summer fitness series at RiverScape MetroPark will return on Saturdays beginning May 1 — as in summers past. The weekend classes will alternate between yoga and cardio dance. The free classes will be held at the park from 10-11 am, and patrons can choose to participate virtually. Capacity for each class has been reduced to 30% following guidance from Responsible RestartOhio. Access to the activity site will be restricted and pre-registration is strongly encouraged to reserve a spot. Fitness classes are expected to run through August.

 

The outdoor farmers market at the 2nd Street Market reopened March 20, and will be open on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm, rain or shine (with the exception of severe weather). All vendors are set up outdoors on the Market’s south parking lot. All shoppers, vendors, and staff are required to wear face coverings.

 

“In the coming weeks and months, we hope to responsibly reopen additional amenities,” DiFranco said. “We’ll be in close contact with our local health department on how to safely do that.”

Special Wish Foundation’s Superhero Donut Run Registration Now Open!

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Registration is now open for the Special Wish Foundation’s Superhero Donut Run, which will take place on Sat, May 15th at Centerville High School.  Come out in your Superhero Costume and run to help grant the Special Wishes of Dayton area children who are battling life-threatening illnesses.  The 5K, 10K, and Fun Run begins and ends at Centerville High School football stadium. Join us after the race for food and of course, Bill’s Donut’s!

The top fundraiser wins a dozen free donuts per week for a year! 1st place male and female finishers in the 5k and 10k will also win! For every $100 raised online, you will be entered to win a half dozen donuts for a year!

Participants must wear masks until the race actually starts. The mask or face covering must cover your nose, mouth, and chin. Though our physical contact with participants will be minimal, hand sanitizer will be provided at the start and finish line areas.

Schedule of Events (subject to change) 

Registration and packet pick up opens 7:30am
Kids Fun Run (ages 8 and under) start 9am
10K start 9:20am
5K start 9:20am

Participants are required to self screen and must be free of symptoms and illness for 14 days prior to the race. Symptomatic participants may not participate. You will be asked covid symptom related questions at packet pick up.  There is no paper registration available. There will be no onsite registration on race morning. You must register online by 9 am on race day. Register here.

 

Registration Fees
Now through April 24 (shirt guaranteed)
5K $30
10K $40
Fun Run (not timed) $15

Virtual option
Want to support the race but aren’t able to attend in person? Register for the virtual option and pick up your race items at packet pickup or choose to have them mailed to you. Cost for shipping and handling will be $12.50.
The pricing, shirt and medal are all the same! Simply post a pic of your run using #aswrun.

Submit your time by May 15th at 11:15am

Adventure Summit: Broken Pieces: Injury and Survival on the Oregon Desert Trai

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Accidents happen. It can happen to any of us. Stacy’s knowledge of wilderness medicine and survival made the difference between life and death. This presentation shares the experience of long-distance backpacker Stacy Boone, who experienced a major knee injury while backpacking the Oregon Desert Trail. Stacy shares what happened after the injury and the survival mechanisms that should be considered by all recreationalists.
Presenter Bio:
Stacy began backpacking in 1998 with a thru-hike of the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail. Known as Simply Seeking in the hiking community, she didn’t stop at one thru-hike but continued and completed the Triple Crown in 2006. With over 20,000-miles on her hiking boots, her passion for the value, benefits and rewards for spending time outside have allowed her to share this knowledge with clients as the owner and lead guide for Step Outdoors, LLC.
Having the knowledge that comes with over 20 years of outdoor experience, Stacy understands the importance of committing safe practices when recreating. She speaks and facilitates workshops and seminars related to outdoor preparedness, self-care, first aid and survival proficiencies. This, in addition to sharing outdoor skills and best practices for new backpackers, hikers and recreationalists.

La Comedia Reopens with The Church Basement Ladies

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A celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there, Church Basement Ladies is a new musical comedy that follows four women as they prepare food and solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church in 1964. From the elderly matriarch of the kitchen to the young bride-to-be learning the proper order of things, we see them handle a record-breaking Christmas dinner, the funeral of a dear friend, an Easter fund raiser and a steaming hot July wedding. They stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young and keep the pastor on course. With good, clean laughs and memorable characters, Church Basement Ladies is heavenly fun for all!

Abita Beer Tasting

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Join us on Wednesday, March 24th at 6:30 pm to sample some delicious brews from Abita Brewing Company!
Neil from Premium Beverage will be joining as a host for the evening and we’ll be trying some delicious beers from the legendary Louisiana Brewer, including:
ABITA AMBER
ABITA ANDYGATOR HELLESDOPPER BOCK
ABITA SPRING IPA
ABITA PURPLE HAZE
ABITA JOCKAMO JUICY IPA
ABITA STRAWBERRY LAGER
The price is $18 per person, and we’ll be serving some light appetizers to go with the beers!
Space is limited to 36 people, with tables of up to 4 only for reservations. Credit Card will be charged when making reservations.
RSVP for reservations by calling 937-552-7676.

Dayton Phil Presents Music from Jurasic Park, Star Wars, Superman

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Often called “America’s composer,” John Williams has been creating movie music since 1959. He has won 24 Grammy Awards and has been nominated 51 times for an Academy Award, winning the coveted statue five times over the years. His staggering number of Academy nods makes him the second-most nominated individual for the Oscar, next to none other than Mr. Walt Disney himself. In fact, Williams has composed the soundtrack for eight of the twenty highest grossing films at the U.S. box office. To say that John Williams has had a great influence on the very fabric of American culture over the last 60 years is an understatement! This March, the Williams musical magic continues as Neal Gittleman and the Dayton Philharmonic prepare a Pops performance that pays tribute to even more music from this Hollywood legend.

Cheers To The Latest State Bottle Lottery!

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Ohio Liquor is conducting an online lottery to give as many Ohioans as possible a chance to purchase a bottle from the OHLQ single barrel selections of Blanton’s, Eagle Rare, and E.H. Taylor that only becomes available in small amounts.

All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 22. An entry may be submitted for one, two, or all lotteries. Three separate submissions are not required to be considered for two or more lotteries. Additionally, if choosing two or more lotteries, entrants have a chance to win a product from all three and will NOT be disqualified from one if chosen as a winner on another.

All entries must be submitted online here.

Be prepared to enter the following information:

First Name
Last Name
Street Address
Date of Birth
Email Address
Phone Number
Ohio Driver’s License Number or Ohio Identification Card Number

Consumers will also be asked to choose an OHLQ location to purchase their product, should they be chosen as a winner.


Blanton’s Barrel #074: Spicy nutmeg, cornbread, and cinnamon on the nose. Floral hints and cinnamon continue on the palate, bitter orange peel and nice sweetness. Spicy honey, caramel, and corn finish. $54.99

Eagle Rare Barrel #027: Citrus forward but more oak and toffee with some notes of rose petals. Significantly more honey with a creamy finish. Sweet and spicy, the cinnamon coats the entire palate with a nice, long finish. $31.99
Eagle Rare Barrel #290: Honey forward on the nose with oak, vanilla, and baking spice. Easy sipping with brown sugar and vanilla with creamy honey and a chocolate, candied nut. An abbreviated finish. $31.99
Eagle Rare Barrel #304: Honey and vanilla forward on the nose with leather and oak. Very mild throughout with notes of chocolate cherry, rich caramel, honey, and vanilla with a long, creamy finish. $31.99
Eagle Rare Barrel #333: Oak, citrus, and spice on the nose with more herbaceous notes. This one has a lemon drop candy undercurrent that lingers a little with orange notes that are reminiscent of an orange peel in a Manhattan with a short, oak finish. $31.99
Eagle Rare Barrel #368: This one has a younger nose with notes of citrus and light oak. It has a little more bite on the palate with warm baking spices, cherry, and dark chocolate with a longer finish. A very traditional straight bourbon profile but on the vanilla, sweet side. A definite crowd pleaser. $31.99
E.H. Taylor Barrel #016: Toasted oak, butterscotch, maple sugar, caramelized candy, and bit smoky on the nose. Tobacco, baking spices, dark chocolate, caramel, and sea salt with a sweet, lingering finish.  $57.16
E.H. Taylor Barrel #061: Butterscotch forward on the nose with cherry, fig, and smokiness. Cherry forward with chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla with a long, cherry finish. $57.16
The Ohio Bottle Lottery is limited to one entry per person. There is no cost to enter. Winners have the right to purchase one bottle at retail. Bottles are for personal use, not for resale. Bottles available for purchase will be determined by Division of Liquor Control staff. Entrants must be at least 21 years old and an Ohio resident to enter and win. Entrants acknowledge that their information becomes a public record subject to possible public release under Ohio’s public records law. Winners will be notified in early April. Winners must purchase their bottle by April 26, 2021 or risk forfeiting the ability to purchase.

Ice World- A Magical Drive – Thru Experinece

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For one weekend only (March 18-20, 2021), Warren County Fairgrounds will be home to “Ice World”, an immersive drive-thru ice experience brought to you by Rock On Ice and Ice Sculpting Masters.

The displays will be sculpted from 50,000 lbs. of crystal clear ice lit up to show- case the masterful artistry of National and World Champion carvers. Over 50 unique ice sculptures will be hand-carved in thematic scenes that will engage audiences young and old from the safety of their cars.

“Ice World is a unique concept created in response to current COVID restrictions. This event will bring joy to Southern Ohio residents with something safe and family-friendly to do in this time of uncertainty,” Greg Butauski, Owner, Rock On Ice.

  • Ice World immersive drive-thru experience is the first of its kind in the Southern Ohio region.
  • Over 50 ice sculptures to view.
  • Over 50,000 lbs. of ice carved for the event.
  • Ice carvers include World and National champions.
  • COVID safe.

Ice World will be held at the Warren County Fairgrounds on March 18th, 19th, and 20th, from 6-10pm. Carload tickets for the event can be purchased for $25 online.

Backpacking Skills Course

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The Backpacking on the Trail Skills Course is designed to give you hands on experience with the gear and skills essential to backpacking. This is a great starting place if you are new to backpacking and want to learn the skills directly from our Trek and Paddle trip leaders. In this course you will learn the on-trail skills in a quick and fun 2 hour course. After the course you can add on to your skill set in one of our Overnight Backpacking trips where you learn and experience what is like to set up a campsite, cook a meal, and spend the night outside! Join us for this fun 2 hour hands on skills course!
MORE DETAILS:
https://trekandpaddle.com/service/outdoor-education-courses/

Murphy’s Autocare Expands To Centerville

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After 25 years of serving the Beavercreek community, Murphy’s Autocare will be growing its auto care services with a second location in Centerville, Ohio.

Owners Dave and Jan Murphy will acquire Summers Tire Car Care Center at 100 N. Main Street in Centerville, on Thursday, March 11. Summers Tire has as been a family-owned auto service center serving Centerville and surrounding communities for over 50 years.

“This fulfills a dream we’ve had for a very long time,” Dave Murphy said. “We are thrilled to be a part of the succession of one family business to another and to begin to develop and build relationships with our customers and the community in this new location.”

On Friday, March 12, Murphy’s will close the newly acquired location to install and update computer systems and equipment before reopening Monday, March 15 from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

“We are excited to put our infrastructure in place so we can provide the same award- winning level of service in Centerville that we have become known for in Beavercreek,” said Jan Murphy. “We can’t wait to become involved with such wonderful community.”

Murphy’s will retain the current staff and is also hiring for all positions, including management, bookkeeping, technicians and a customer concierge. Interested applicants can apply online at murphysautocare.com

Murphy’s ASE certified technicians provide digital inspections on every vehicle they service, including a report with pictures for the customer. This no-charge service is just one of many including free check engine light readings, alignment check, A/C performance check, no appointment fluid checks, shuttle service, vehicle pick up and delivery and second option consultations. Both Murphy’s locations are open Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Dave and Jan Murphy are the well-known hosts of WHIO radio’s weekly Ask the Expert program, Auto Talk. Dave and Jan along with their son Brian, Director of Operations for Murphy’s Autocare, will be broadcasting live from the new Centerville location Saturday, March 13 at noon.

Virtual Cooking Class with Owners of Grist!

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Here’s your chance to cook a meal with guidance from Chefs Casey & Patrick Van Voorhis of Grist!

On Saturday, March 2oth this talented couple will walk  you through the preparation and cooking process for a 3 course meal via video, complete with a wine and cocktail tutorial as well.

What You Get:  

  • Restaurant-grade ingredients for a three-course meal
  • A refreshing cocktail to enjoy as you prepare your meal
  • One bottle of wine perfectly paired to enjoy with your meal
  • A link to a virtual cooking class so you can cook along with the chef

How It Works:  

  • Choose your registration type and make your payment.
    Runs $150/couple or $80 per individual
  • You will receive an email immediately confirming your payment was received. This is your dinner reservation!
  • You will receive another email NO LATER THAN 6:00 pm on the Wednesday before the event providing you with a list of basic pantry items (salt, pepper, etc.) and cooking utensils you will need to provide, along with a zoom link to the virtual cooking class.
  • You will pick up your pre-measured and individually packaged meal ingredients and beverages the Friday before the event at the Ronald McDonald House anytime between 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
  • At 5:30 pm on the day of the event, log in to the zoom virtual class and join a live cooking demonstration.

Can’t make this class?  Check the schedule for future monthly classes.