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WDTN Wants you to Nominate A Remarkable Woman

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WDTN will again recognize the great contributions women have made to our nation and local communities. Remarkable Women is part of a nationwide Nexstar Media initiative to honor the influence that women have had on public policy, social progress and the quality of life.

WDTN will celebrate local women that inspire, lead and forge the way for other women. It’s not just about one day or one month — it’s about what they do, day-in and day-out. You’ll have 500 words to make your case on why your nominee should win.

In March, we’ll highlight four local women who will be considered for Nexstar’s nationwide 2020 Woman of the Year Award.  The national winner will be named in early April.

Flyby BBQ Launching Drive Through Service

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A new way to enjoy Flyby BBQ is coming this Monday December 14th – a drive through. In an effort to allow more customers to experience the barbecue they’ve come to love, the company is setting up a makeshift drive through, that they are dubbing a “Fly Through”, with their food truck outside their restaurant at Fairfield Commons Mall for the next 3 months (at least). It will be located in the main entrance parking lot near the restaurant, toward Panera bread and Blackrock Grill.

The drive through will offer speedy service without leaving the comfort / safety of your vehicle and will have COVID protocols in place. It will have a limited menu but will include most of the customer favorites such as the famous “build-your-own” macaroni bowls with slow-smoked proteins. Hot chocolate will be available for the winter season and the food truck will be sporting a dazzling display of many Christmas Lights to spread holiday cheer.

Beef Brisket Macaroni- Premium Certified Angus Beef® smoked overnight for 15 plus hours over local hickory wood.

The drive through will be open in addition to (in-store ordering and door dash will still be available) the restaurant’s normal hours. The hours of the drive through will be as follows until January, then will be adjusted slightly: Sunday-Friday 11AM-2PM, 5PM-8PM | Saturday 11AM-8PM

E5C4P3: The Journey Tribute with Velvet Crush

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Formed in June of 1993, E5C4P3 has traveled nationwide and paid tribute to one of rock history’s most beloved bands performing for tens of thousands of fans. E5C4P3 – The Journey Tribute Band is the original and best Journey tribute band to ever exist, recreating the magic of a Journey concert like no one else can

Velvet Crush Unplugged At Good Time Charlie’s

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David Garwood, lead singer of Velvet Crush, a popular party band in Dayton, Ohio, joins with talented guitarist/vocalist, Dave Hurley, (also a band member of Velvet Crush), and vocalist, Dana to offer acoustic music (two acoustic guitars) with three part harmonies. We may on occasion have a percussionist join in. Music includes popular songs from 80s, 90s, and today. We play mostly easy listening, pop, rock, with a few country tunes thrown in for fun.

Fairborn’s Favorite Italian Restaurant Welcomes You Back!

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Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant is looking forward to the holiday season and planning several events for their customers to enjoy.

On Wednesday, December 9th, Giovanni’s was able to re-open their main dining room to welcome back guests, at a reduced capacity.  They have 8 booths and 1 ten-top table available for the time-being; and hope to increase that capacity as it is wise to do so.  Those who would like to dine at the restaurant are strongly encouraged to either make a reservation or to call ahead to ensure they are able to accommodate the party.

The Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Italian American Tradition, features fish and seafood-centric cuisine, prepared with Italian flair.  If you would like to join them on December 22, 2020 for this event, there will be only one seating for dine-in beginning at 6:30pm, and reservations are required. Curbside pick-up is available from 4-6:00pm and may include bottles of wine to pair with the dinners, if desired.

Christmas Eve Dinner featuring Prime Rib and all the trimmings (including dessert), will be from 4-8pm on December 24, 2020.  Reservations are required if you are dining in – but curbside pick-up is also available for this meal.

Manager, Cassaundra Spaziani is excited to welcome guests back to Giovanni’s, even if it is at a reduced capacity. “It’s been a tough year for everyone, and we’re looking to the bright side of things this holiday season.  It is our primary objective to keep people safe when they dine with us – either at home or in the restaurant – while providing a great experience and the food we love, that makes us proud!”

Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant is family-owned and operated by the Spaziani Family.  Located in Fairborn, OH on Main Street, Giovanni’s offers a cozy atmosphere in which to enjoy their scratch-made Italian food.   Curbside pick-up, in-house dining, and Grubhub delivery are all great ways to enjoy their authentic Italian fare!

Giovanni’s
A Fairborn Tradition since 1953

215 W Main St,
Fairborn, OH 45324

937- 878-1611

 

Empower Hour at The Brightside

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Participant Expectations;
-Participants are encouraged to wear a mask upon entering and leaving the facility and when not engaged in physical activity.
-Participants should not attend class if they are exhibiting any signs of shortness of breath, cough or fever.
-Participants are required to bring their own water bottles.
-Upon arrival, participants cannot gather or visit in the parking lot.
-Participants will be asked to remain in their vehicles until INNERGIZE staff can let them into the building one at a time no earlier than 5:20 p.m. to ensure 6ft social distancing guidelines are met.
-Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipe will be available for use prior to using the stairwell.
-Participants will be asked to sign in and then find a marker on the floor to remain for the duration of the class to ensure 6-ft social distancing guidelines are met.

DPAA Reimagined Season Features In-theatre and Live Stream Performances

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The DPAA is thrilled to announce a brand new DPAA Reimagined Season 2020‒2021.

“Our intention is to provide patrons with a wide variety of choices so they can access music, song, and dance from Dayton Opera, Dayton Ballet and Dayton Philharmonic in a way that works best for them,” said Pat McDonald. “Due to limited seating capacity, all in-theatre tickets are initially being offered to our current Celebrate Season subscribers. The remainder of the in-theatre tickets will be available to the general public on January 5, 2021.”

To accommodate a variety of needs, audiences will have three choices to enjoy these new programs:

1)    Patrons can attend in-theatre performances with socially-distanced, sanitized seating at the Schuster Center or Victoria Theatre. Each performance will be between 50 and 90 minutes each with no intermission, and limited seating is available in each theater.

2)    Patrons can view live-stream performances from the comfort of home in real time as they are performed from the stage.

3)    Patrons can become a DPAA Virtual Streams member which, depending on the membership level, provides access to all DPAA Reimagined Season live and recorded performances, as well as performances from past Autumn, Holiday and Family Streams.

 

 

The following is the exciting line-up of programs included in the launch of the DPAA Reimagined Season 2020–2021:

 

WINTER PROGRAMS

 

New Year’s Eve: A New Beginning

Thursday, December 31, 2020
Live Stream from the Schuster Center at 8:30 p.m.

Dayton Ballet, Dayton Opera, and Dayton Philharmonic

The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance rings in the New Year 2021, with Dayton Philharmonic, Dayton Opera, and Dayton Ballet together on stage for their first ever live stream performance from the Schuster Center. The musicians, singers, and dancers will take the stage at the Schuster Center for an exciting evening of music, song, and dance; however, the Schuster Center audience will remain empty in an abundance of caution for the safety of everyone involved. Enjoy this DPAA New Year’s celebration from the comfort of home as together we bid a final farewell to 2020 and celebrate the possibilities and the promise of A New Beginning for 2021!

 

Beethoven 8 and Florence Price

Saturday, January 23, 2021, 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Live Stream at 8:30 pm

Schuster Center

Dayton Philharmonic

Price: Violin Concerto No. 2

Beethoven: Symphony No. 8

The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra is thrilled to be back on stage in the Schuster Center with a live audience for their first Masterworks Concert of the New Year! The concert opens with Florence Price’s Violin Concerto No. 2. Price once wrote in a letter to conductor Serge Koussevitzky, “To begin with I have two handicaps – those of sex and race. I am a woman; and I have some Negro blood in my veins,” adding “I would like to be judged on merit alone.” (www.npr.com) Merit, indeed, as her talent sparkles in this beautiful work. Concertmaster Jessica Hung takes center stage to perform Price’s composition. Then, continuing our two-year celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Beethoven’s birth, the DPO performs his Symphony No. 8, a short, spirited work composed between two much more famous symphonies, yet a definite force in its own right that celebrates the composer’s playful side. The DPO offers two live in-theater performances of this concert (with no intermission) for those who cannot wait to be back in the Schuster Center to see and hear the DPO in person, as well as a live stream option for those who prefer to view the performance from the comfort of home.

 

Dance and Romance

Friday, February 12, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
Live Stream Saturday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Victoria Theatre

Dayton Ballet

The full Dayton Ballet company of dancers is thrilled to be back on stage at their home at the Victoria Theatre for their first live in-person performance after being shut down for nearly a year because of COVID-19, and what better weekend to celebrate than Valentine’s Day weekend! The dancers have prepared a series of duets that explore all the emotions of love, from ecstasy to anger to tenderness to adoration, and everything in between. Enjoy the artistry, athleticism, and sheer beauty of our 18 professional dancers, either in-person at the historic Victoria Theatre of via live stream from the comfort of home. Either way, celebrate your loved ones this weekend, with love from Dayton Ballet.

 

Don Giovanni: Essential Opera

Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Live Stream at 8:00 p.m.

Schuster Center

Dayton Opera

Don Giovanni: Essential Opera presents this essential work of the opera repertory in a way that responds to the needs of our current times and to our artists and audience. The performance will focus on the essence of the music and drama in an abridged, 90-minute production (with no intermission) that captures all of Mozart’s greatness in an exciting and 21st century way. This compact format will adhere to social distancing and other health parameters for a welcomed and safe experience for both our artists and audience.

 

Don Giovanni is one of opera’s most compelling anti-heroes. Based on legends of the infamous Don Juan, the tale follows the title character through seduction, deception, ominous foreshadowing, and irreverent reveling, all the way to a hair-raising ending where things get a little “heated,” and our rapscallion gets his just rewards! It’s no wonder that Don Giovanni is one of Mozart’s supreme musical achievements and is considered one of the greatest operas of all time.

 

SPRING PROGRAMS

 

The Best of John Williams

Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Live Stream at 8:30 p.m.

Schuster Center

Dayton Philharmonic

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.

 

Angel Blue: Opera Star Recital

Celebrating Artistic Director Thomas Bankston’s 25th Anniversary and Dayton Opera’s 60th Anniversary

Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Live Stream at 3:00 p.m.

Schuster Center

Dayton Opera

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. She travels the world in high demand, and Dayton has the great fortune of hearing her in the sonic splendor of our own Schuster Center this March. Her recital will showcase wide-ranging repertoire from composers of opera and song literature, as well as African American spirituals. This Opera Star Recital promises to be a very special occasion at the Schuster Center to celebrate Dayton Opera!

 

Dayton Funk: A Tribute to Dayton’s Funk Legacy

with The Dayton Funk All-Stars and Special Guests

Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Live Stream at 8:30 p.m.

Schuster Center

Dayton Philharmonic

The Dayton Philharmonic travels back in time to Dayton during the 70s and 80s when our city emerged as the “World Capital of Funk.” The R&B charts of these two decades topped out with more hits from Dayton artists than from almost any other American city. Celebrate this era of Dayton with us as symphony fuses with jazz, blues, and rock, as we team up with The Funk Center and UD’s Funk Symposium to celebrate the history, legacy, and future of Dayton’s unique brand of American popular music. Join us live in the Schuster Center or enjoy our live stream from the comfort of home as we celebrate the era of Funk in the Gem City.

 

Cinderella

Friday, April 23, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Live Stream Saturday, April 24 at 3:00 p.m.

Victoria Theatre
Dayton Ballet

Dayton Ballet dons its glass slipper and takes another giant step forward in reviving live dance with one of the most popular and most widely performed classical ballets of all time—Cinderella! Prokofiev’s beautiful music has inspired the most acclaimed of choreographers to bring the fairytale character to life on stage, perhaps as Prokofiev himself envisioned her. Artistic Director Karen Russo Burke originally choreographed this production in 2013, with all the intrigue, love and humor one would expect from one of the world’s most iconic rags-to-riches love stories. Dayton Ballet brings to the stage a condensed presentation of this story ballet—just 70 minutes long with no intermission—with such artistry, exquisite dancing, and a healthy dose of humor, that another word might just come to mind when we say “Cinderella”—magic.

 

La Traviata: Essential Opera

Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Live Stream at 8:00 p.m.
Schuster Center

Dayton Opera

La Traviata: Essential Opera presents a second essential work of the opera repertory as we continue in a format that responds to the needs of our current times and to our artists and audience. The performance will also focus on the essence of the music and drama in an abridged, 90-minute production (with no intermission) that captures all of Verdi’s greatness in an exciting and 21st century way. We will continue to adhere to social distancing and other health parameters for a welcomed and safe experience for both our artists and audience.

 

In this tragic tale of love, like Alfredo, you will be swept away by Violetta’s celebrated charm, even if you know in advance that she is “la traviata” – the woman who strayed. Though their love is doomed from the start, it’s no less passionate. You’ll be riveted by the compelling story of thwarted love set to Verdi’s rich and evocative music. Bring a handkerchief for the end, when those who love her most gather around Violetta’s bedside in a final, heartbreaking ending.

 

Beethoven 1 and The Firebird

Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Live Stream at 8:30 p.m.

Schuster Center

Dayton Philharmonic

Beethoven: Symphony No. 1
Stavinsky: The Firebird

Composed on the threshold of a new century, Beethoven’s First Symphony broke free from the influence of Haydn and Mozart and was certainly viewed as iconoclastic by the Viennese audience of 1800. The DPO concludes a two-year celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Beethoven’s birth with this visit to Symphony No. 1. Composed for the renowned Ballets Russes, Stravinsky’s sumptuous Suite from The Firebird is filled with the stuff of legends: a prince, captive princesses, the Firebird’s magic feather, and the evil ogre Kastchei. Vibrant colors and rich harmonies glitter and pulse with fantastic effects, ending with a shimmering climax proclaiming a happy ever-after.

 

One Vision: The Music of Queen

Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Live Stream at 8:30 p.m.

Schuster Center

Dayton Philharmonic

As one of the best-selling bands in history, Queen has been considered a rock ’n’ roll icon since the 1970s. With over four decades of music and 18 number-one albums to their credit, they are recognized as one of the most influential British rock bands of all time. Dayton favorites Jeans ’n Classics joins the Dayton Philharmonic to pay homage to Freddie Mercury and Queen for a Rockin’ Orchestra concert to bring the DPAA Reimagined Season to its we-will-rock-you end.

 

PRICING FOR IN-THEATER AND LIVE-STREAM PERFORMANCES

 

In-Theatre Tickets

An in-theatre ticket at the Schuster Center or Victoria Theatre is $50 per performance.

 

Live-Stream Tickets

A live-stream ticket is $25 per performance.

Note: The purchase of a live-stream ticket also gives the patron on-demand access to the performance through June 30, 2021.

 

DPAA VIRTUAL STREAM MEMBERSHIPS

 

The DPAA will continue to offers its Virtual Streams membership at four different levels:

  • Free Membership: Enjoy an array of recorded concerts from Autumn Streams, Holiday Streams, and Family Streams for FREE from the comfort of home.
  • Basic Membership ($100): Enjoy access to all recorded concerts from the DPAA Reimagined Season 2020‒2021 plus Autumn Streams, Holiday Streams, Family Streams.
  • Plus Membership ($250): Enjoy access to programs available at the Basic donation level, plus DPAA Bonus Performances, Artist Q&As, and Behind-the-Scenes videos.
  • Premium Membership ($500): Enjoy access to all programs and extras available at the Plus membership level, plus access to all live-streams of the DPAA Reimagined Season 2020‒2021.

 

Patrons who donate tickets for a canceled 2020-2021 Celebrate Season performance will receive access to the DPAA Virtual Streams at a level that matches the value of their ticket donation.

 

For information on how to register and to access all DPAA Virtual Streams, visitwww.DaytonPerformingArts.org/streams/. For more information on upcoming DPAA performances for Dayton Ballet, Dayton Opera, and Dayton Philharmonic, please visit www. DaytonPerformingArts.org or call the Box Office at 937-228-3630.

Ice Skating at Fairfield Mall

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Join us for a festive night of socially-distanced holiday ice skating under the stars! Enjoy ice skating in our parking lot on a portable ice skating rink! Enjoy fun family-friendly holiday music and more.

Final Ohio Liquor Lottery of the Year Now Live.

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The state of Ohio is holding it’s finally liquor lotteries of the year and you can enter both lotteries with one submission and have a chance to win the opportunity to purchase a product from both collections. When you enter, you can choose to enter one lottery or both. If you win, you will be directed to your local liquor store to purchase a bottle. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Dec. 14, 2020 and here’s the link to enter.
The Pappy Van Winkle lottery will be for the following hard to find bottles:
Old Rip Van Winkle 10, $69.99
Old Rip Van Winkle 12, $79.99
Pappy Van Winkle 15, $119.99
Pappy Van Winkle 20, $198.98
Pappy Van Winkle 23, $299.99
The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection lottery is for bourbons that are a little more affordable:
Eagle Rare 17, $99.99
George T. Stagg, $99.99
Sazerac Rye 18, $99.99
Thomas H. Handy, $99.99
William Larue Weller, $99.99

After submission, you will receive a six-digit ticket number; keep that number handy to help verify if you are selected a winner. Winners will be notified in early January using the email address entered with their submission. A list of winners will also be posted on their website.

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.

Moeller Brew Barn Releases HAY-Z Pale Ale

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Moeller Brew Barn’s new First Edition HAY-Z Pale Ale is set to release in both Brew Barn Taprooms (Troy and Maria Stein)  on Thursday, December 10. The fruity, floral and refreshing pale ale has loads of centennial, amarillo, galena and mosaic hops, along with an optimistic story in hopes of ending 2020 on a positive note. “With over 50 beers hitting the faucets, 2020 has been an experimental year. More than a dozen were the hoppy kind, my favorite. We’ve taken what we’ve learned, added a twist and are proud to announce our HAY-Z Pale Ale,” said Nick Moeller, Founder of Moeller Brew Barn.

The inspiration behind this ale’s fruity, floral flavor and visual style is The Old Farmer’s Almanac, an annual entertaining piece, plump full of predictions. As much of midwest Ohio is known for its prolific farming communities, locals can resonate with the nod to the publication. The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been published since 1792 during George Washington’s first term as president.

“Both Brew Barn locations are displayed on the can label, along with the agricultural landscape seen in the Maria Stein and Troy areas. The lively illustration includes Troy’s historic WACO biplane in the vivid orange sky, while rows of crops and silos cover the fields,” stated Jess Nielsen, Brand Manager of Moeller Brew Barn. “We all know that 2020 has been every bit unexpected,” said Moeller. “Our goal with this HAY-Z Pale Ale is to acknowledge that uncertainty while anticipating a better tomorrow. It’s bright and refreshing – what most of us are looking for in the new year.”

 

HAY-Z Pale Ale kegs and cans are set to hit distributors on December 14. The HAY-Z Pale Ale is just one of many late 2020 releases at Moeller Brew Barn. Every week through December, additional seltzer and beer releases will be announced to celebrate the season. To learn more, visit Moeller Brew Barn’s online untappd menu or www.moellerbrewbarn.com.

Moeller Brew Barn Maria Stein, Ohio
8016 Marion Drive | 419.925.3005

 

Moeller Brew Barn Troy, Ohio

214 W. Main Street | 937.552.9430

Dayton Creates New Chief Information Officer Position

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City Manager Shelley Dickstein has announced the appointment of Jon Rike as the City of Dayton’s Chief Information Officer, effective Dec. 7.
As Chief Information Officer, a new position in the City organization, Rike will be responsible for leading the management of IT systems and solutions supporting internal operations and customer services. These include cloud services, virtual/physical servers, enterprise data storage, networking, cyber security, applications, desktop programs, and building systems. He will provide team leadership to approximately 30 IT professionals serving 16 City departments including public safety and the City-owned Dayton International Airport.
Rike begins his City service with 17 years of IT management experience, including leadership positions with Vartek Services, Montgomery County and the University of Dayton. He earned an MBA and a B.S. in Management Information Systems at the University of Dayton.
“We are happy to welcome Jon Rike to the City of Dayton,” said Dickstein. “The City’s goal of continually strengthening its IT services and operations will be supported by Jon’s experience and abilities in team leadership and customer-focused solutions.”

Introducing Dayton Threads

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From the same amazing leader that has brought Dayton Fashion week and De-Fi, Caressa Brown is launching another project- a retail concept that provides an opportunity for independent brands to showcase and retail their collections directly to customers

Dayton Threads will be the home for Independent Fashion and Design. You’ll find clothing, shoes, accessories, homeware goods, and beauty products that are handmade or sewn by artisan teams of 10 people or less that are paid for their services. Nothing sold at Dayton Threads can be a product of mass production, unless it was repurposed-  you purchased a shirt at a big chain store or a local thrift shop a few years ago that you no longer wear or doesn’t fit, you’ve altered it and now it’s a dress or a skirt or if you refurbished an old chair; these are examples of items will be accepted.
All products must be made in the USA and we are asking designers to take a pledge to committing to move towards their line being 100% ethically sourced, sustainable and slave free in 3 years…we will be tracking. You do not need to be from Dayton or live in Dayton to sell your designs or products via Dayton Threads. All designs and products will also be available for purchase on our website. Vendor products will not be accepted.

Dayton Threads will also work in conjunction with The House of DEFIance: A Fashion & Design Co-working Experience and represents Phase III of the fashion and design process; the tangible product. Micro-manufacturing services of 50 pieces or less and prototyping will be offered in Phase II of The House of (DE-FI)ance. Designers selling in Dayton Threads will have the option of using the services of the

Dayton Garment And Textile District to assist with the production of their designs, or they can bring their own team in and use the equipment in Phase II, they can also bring their own equipment in and simply make use of the space to produce their designs for Dayton Threads or other boutiques or clients that you are selling your work.
Dayton Threads will offer packages for designers needing assistance with campaign ads for their line. We’ll have various packages available for designers to hire models, wardrobe stylist, Hair and Makeup Artist, photographers, and videographers.
We offer indie designers (3) flexible and competitive fee structures as well:
1) Receive the full retail price of any products sold via Dayton Threads minus commission of 25%.
2) Pay a $150/mo and receive the full retail price of any products sold via Dayton Threads minus commission of 5%.
3) We understand that COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into a lot of budgets and the fashion industry has been hit the hardest, so if neither of these options work for you right now, we’re also open to negotiations…let’s work together!
We are inviting buyers to scout designers who are selling via Dayton Threads…we don’t want you to stay in the micro-manufacturing stage, we want you to grow! Each Designer featured at Dayton Threads will also have a launch event that will include a runway experience or showcase of your work. Visit http://www.daytonthreads.com for more details.

Stuart’s Opera House celebrates a decade of “A Night with the Legends”

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The Legends are back at Stuart’s Opera House celebrating a decade of performances on the Stuart’s Stage. Join us for a video presentation of music and memories called “A Night with the Legends: Celebrating a Decade at Stuart’s Opera House” on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 8pm ET. Over the years, Legends has been a fundraiser for Stuart’s Opera House organized by local community members who performed iconic songs by legendary artists to raise money in support of Stuart’s. The video will feature past Legends performers reminiscing about their favorite moments over the years with one another.

The video will also feature iconic performances throughout the decade, featuring Sharell Arocho-Wise, Angela Blair, Melissa Brobeck, Alex Couladis, Otis Crockron, Demetre Evans, Roger Gilmore, Annah Korpi, Bill L’Heureux, Giles Lee, Scott McDonald, jw Smith, Graham Stewart, Tanyah Stone, Andy Stone Stephanie Tikkanen, Stephen Valentine, Michael Weiser, Joann Wolfe, and Bill Rawlins with the iconic Legends Band!


This video will be featured on the Stuart’s Opera House YouTube channel and our website www.stuartsoperahouse.org. Anyone can watch the premiere, but donations are welcomed and encouraged. All proceeds benefit Stuart’s Opera House, the cornerstone of the historic Public Square in Nelsonville, Ohio. Stuart’s is dedicated to its role as a regional leader in the arts community, a center for public expression, and an economic development partner for Southeastern Ohio. Stuart’s Opera House has had its doors closed since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so fundraisers like this one are vital to keeping our doors open for years to come.

For more information about Stuart’s Opera House and A Night with the Legends, please visit their website at stuartsoperahouse.org or call 740-753-1924.

Oregon District Holiday Tour of Homes Goes Virtual

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The traditional tour of the beautiful, historic homes of the Oregon District can’t happen this year because of current circumstances surrounding the coronavirus, so the neighbors of the district will hold an online, virtual tour of four historic properties in a Facebook Live video tour on Saturday, Dec. 12 starting at 11 am.

Three Oregon District homeowners will be showcasing their homes in a free, virtual tour that will be presented in a Facebook Live video tour and interview with the homeowners. One home tour will begin every 30 minutes at 11 am, 11:30 am, 12 pm noon. The video tours will be available to stream after an initial, live premier.

The tours will include a video host who will facilitate a conversation with the homeowners, asking about the history of the home, and also how they have made it their own since they moved in.

Online guests will be able to ask questions via the Facebook Live comments section and will also have the opportunity to donate to the Oregon Historic District Society (OHDS). The OHDS is a 501c3 nonprofit run by the neighborhood to cover community expenses such as the costs of upkeep in Newcom Park, Oregon District residential street lighting and the street lighting maintenance. These are all expenses paid by the residents of the neighborhood, but add a welcoming and safe atmosphere for all guests to visit the Oregon District. Watch a video on this nonprofit here.

You can find more details about this virtual tour on the Oregon Historic District’s Facebook page event here, or on the OHDS website: http://www.oregondistrict.org

The OHDS hopes that the tradition of a personal tour of the neighborhood can return in 2021, but for this year are thankful for neighbors who are dedicating their time to creatively make a virtual tour happen.

Dayton Metro Library Announces Site of New Huber Heights Branch

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Dayton Metro Library will build a new freestanding Library to serve the Huber Heights community. The Huber Heights Branch, which will be part of the recently announced redevelopment of the Marion Plaza on Brandt Pike, is the capstone of Dayton Metro Library’s $187 million facilities upgrade, made possible by voter support of a bond issue in 2012.

 

“We appreciate the patience of our Huber Heights patrons as we worked to find the ideal site,” said Tim Kambitsch, DML Executive Director. “We are so pleased that the Library will be part of the Brandt Pike Revitalization Project, and we want to thank the City of Huber Heights for their leadership in making this location possible.”

 

The 27,000 square foot Huber Heights Library will be the second largest Branch in the Dayton Metro system, and an $11.8 million investment in the city.  LWC Inc., the architects of record for the Main Library in downtown Dayton, will design the building.

To launch the design work, the Library is holding a virtual Community Forum on Wednesday, December 9, 4:30-5:30 pm. The community is encouraged to participate. The online meeting will include a project update and the architects will gather feedback on localization opportunities and design values. The event link and password can be found on the Library’s website at DaytonMetroLibrary.org.

 

Cut Your Own Tree

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Visit Ohio’s oldest educational forest to take part in a longstanding Yellow Springs tradition! Cut your own Christmas trees, grown by the School Forest Club of Yellow Springs High School. Funds raised support the club’s efforts at Glen Helen.