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Order Ahead and Get Drive-Thru Pick up at 2nd Street Market

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The 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St. in downtown Dayton, is now offering a pre-order drive-thru pick up on Saturdays that allows customers to safely and conveniently support their favorite Market vendors. Several vendors will participate, including many artisan vendors who sell items that make unique holiday gifts.

 

Here’s how it works:

  • Customers must order in advance directly from vendors. Ordering deadlines vary by vendor. No walk-up sales will be offered.
  • Vendor participation will vary week to week. Vendor sales information is at metroparks.org/localfood.
  • In most cases, customers also need to pay in advance. The exceptions are for three cash-only vendors: Garber Farms and Irvin Honey, which are delivering orders at the garage doors by their booths on the north side of the Market, and Cheeky Meat Pies, which is delivering frozen pies at the second door in the drive thru. Advance orders are still required for these three vendors.
  • Customers then pick up their pre-orders using the drive-thru on Saturdays any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

    Azra’s Mediterranean Cuisine

  • The drive-thru is located on the Market’s south side, and the entrance is at the east end of the building.
  • Customers will remain in their vehicles. At the first door, a greeter determines which orders customers are picking up and directs them to the appropriate door for pick up. There, orders are delivered to customers’ vehicles.
  • The drive-thru will take place on Wednesdays rather than Saturdays during the weeks of Thanksgiving (open Wednesday, Nov. 25) and Christmas (open Wednesday, Dec. 23). Pick up hours remain 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Azra’s Mediterranean Cuisine is delivering orders at the garage door located next to the ATM machine ramp at the center of the north side of the Market.
  • Shoppers must wear a face covering while interacting with greeters and those delivering orders to vehicles, as well as when interacting with cash-only vendors.
  • Customers will not have access to the interior of the Market building, including restrooms.
  • The drive-thru pick up will be offered in November and December.

 

“The 2nd Street Market was able to offer an outdoor market on Saturdays that allowed during the summer and fall growing seasons, which allowed customers to shop safely for their favorite locally grown foods despite the pandemic,” said Lynda Suda, Market manager. “The drive-thru pick up will allow customers to keep supporting those Market vendors during the holiday season.”

Qigong at Deeds Park

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Join us on the grassy circle of Deeds Park, around sunset on Wednesday evenings (appropriately socially distanced, of course) to listen to our energy, body, and state of well-being – and in the process breathe deeply, move slowly and shake off any stress of our day . . . with Qigong. Immortal Tree Qigong will guide participants through Qigong routines that help each participant better understand their own nature—without judgment or competition.  The hour-long session will start with breathing exercises, warm up, Qi activation and gentle stretching.  Participants will then be guided through flowing movements each punctuated by a short standing meditation.  We will end with a slightly longer guided standing meditation before we bow out.

David Thornton Plays Good Time Charlie’s

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Ladies!! ( and gents)
Starting Monday Nov 9 at 7:30 David Thornton will be singing on the GTC stage. He will be here every Monday in November serenading you!
Live music, drink specials all night and the one and only, Chris Dubs Will be behind the bar serving you. Come check it out!

A Thanksgiving Produce Box- Just Add Protein

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During this stressful time when the holidays are on the horizon and COVID-19 cases are rising again, Premier ProduceOne is here to offer you, your families and employees the best in quality produce and specialty products with a safe, quick and easy shopping experience.

They’ve  put together a box that includes everything you need for a great Thanksgiving feast – just add protein! Complete with butter and heavy whipping cream, this box has all the produce you need for a fantastic Thanksgiving spread! Box costs $29.95.

  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Fresh Cranberries
  • Green Beans
  • Hard Squash
  • Potatoes
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Oranges
  • Apples
  • Flat Leaf Parsley 
  • Fresh Herbs (Sage, Thyme, Chives) 
  • Butter
  • Heavy Whipping Cream 

(Items subject to change)

Pick up from any of our warehouses at your convenience on
Monday, November 23 from 7 AM to 3 PM,
Tuesday, November 24 from 7 AM to 3 PM, or
Wednesday, November 25 from 7 AM to 12 PM.

Dayton – 904 Woodley Road Dayton, OH 45403

Please call (937) 781-3900 when you arrive to pick up your box and our staff will bring it out to your car.

Celebrating the Gateway to Oregon District Mural!

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On Saturday, November 14th at 2:00pm, the Oregon District Bridge Mural Reveal-Celebration will take place to celebrate the vision and execution of the mural on Fifth Street that serves as a gateway to the District.  and all those who participated. Social distancing and mask-wearing is required.

Completed by artist Dave Scott, it covers both sides of the 5th Street bridge, which has been a priority for the ODBA board for the last two years. This mural project is part of a broader strategy of the ODBA to strengthen the Oregon District’s distinctive identity and to create “place-making” by providing accessibility to art and creative expression without barriers.

Dana Graham, elected to the ODBA Board in 2020, spearheaded this bridge mural project and brought it to fruition. Graham is the Boutique Coordinator at Puff Apothecary and Office + Community Curator at CANARY Consulting, both businesses are located in the Oregon District. Graham will serve a three-year term on the ODBA board.

“With this opportunity to co-manage the bridge mural project, I was excited that the ODBA could provide the platform to highlight the work of underrepresented talent and see their work shine on what will become an iconic Dayton landmark,” explained Graham. “Dave Scott is an incredibly talented artist and we are so in love with his mural.”

Dave Scott was born and raised in Trotwood, Ohio. Scott takes a simplistic approach to work and considers himself a minimalist. In studying art history and color theory, he has been able to create his own style, using color to express emotion, Dave strives to connect with his audience through purposeful creations.

“The mural to me is a symbol of artistic freedom,” said Scott. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to have done this and I appreciate everyone that helped me complete it. The mural is a huge milestone for my career. With it only being my second mural, it takes me to that next level and I’m excited to see what’s next. I hope it brings new life to people in the Oregon District and inspires them in ways I can’t even fathom.”

This piece of public art was a collaborative effort. Scott assembled a team of local talent enlisting B.K Elias and Lydia Williamson to help execute his vision. Dozens of volunteers also assisted Scott with this giant undertaking.

Kyle Babirad, owner of CANARY Consulting and president of the ODBA explained, “This mural has been in the works for such a long time. It was important to our [ODBA] board to create a spectacular entrance and gateway into the district that represented the vibrancy of our businesses and of our residential neighborhood. Dana’s leadership on this project did so much more than just commission a work of art, she worked with many stakeholders and in selecting Dave Scott, helped to assemble a community of artists to represent our entire city.”

“It’s important to know that the creative community of Black + Brown and other minority identities, especially those of the millennial generation, have always been abundant in the city of Dayton. We’ve contributed to different artistic eras, political movements, community re-shaping, and entrepreneurial landscapes. The painting of the Oregon District bridge is just another great example of that influence that will continue building the culture of our city,” said Graham.

Wine Dinner Date Night

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Enjoy a night in, with a little help from Giovanni’s!

Dinners may be purchased as a Date Night (2 meals + 2 bottles of wine)or an Individual Meal (meal + glasses of wine)

This month’s menu includes:
  • Autumn Salad : mixed greens topped with shaved parmesan, sliced pears, candied walnuts, and a maple mustard vinaigrette
  • Beef Ravioli : Chianti braised beef ravioli in a creamy mushroom sauce
  • Dessert : Pumpkin cheesecake
  • Wines : Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva & Toscana Pinot Grigio LeRime
Call ahead to reserve your meal for pick-up!
937.878.1611
Giovanni’s | 215 W. Main St., Fairborn, OH 45324
Meals must be ordered by 4PM on Sunday, November 15th.
Orders will be available to pick up between 5-7pm on Monday, November 16th.
November Individual Meal : $29.99   
      All 3 courses + 2 glasses of wine
November Date Night for 2 : $86.99
      All 3 courses for 2 + 2 bottles of wine

Celebrating the Revival of The Arcade

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With the first phase of the restoration of the Dayton Arcade nearing completion, ThinkTV, the Dayton Metro Library and Cross Street Partners have teamed up for a week-long celebration of the history and future of the iconic Dayton Arcade.

An exhibit of the Dayton Arcade’s rich history will be on display at the Dayton Metro Library, 215 E. Third Street. The exhibit, featuring memorabilia from the early history of the Arcade and the Save the Arcade campaign, will be on display through February in the Dayton Room on the Main Library’s second floor. The photographs, art and artifacts can be viewed in the windows of the Dayton Room. Visitors who wish to go inside the room should call the library at 937-463-2665 to schedule a time for their visit.

“We’re pleased to host this look at the Arcade’s grand past,” said Special Collections Manager Jamie McQuinn. “The Dayton Room is home to hundreds of vintage photos of the city of Dayton, and the Arcade has long been one of its greatest gems.”

To continue the week-long celebrating, ThinkTV will premiere the first of their three-part documentary – Dayton Arcade: Waking the Giant – at 9pm on Monday, November 16, on ThinkTV16. It will also be made available on the ThinkTV website and on the PBS Video App. The first part of this exclusive, local documentary gives a behind-the-scenes look at the beginning phases of the restoration of the Dayton Arcade with the remaining two-parts of the documentary expected to premiere later in the year of 2021.

“The Dayton Arcade documentary is a story that reflects the hope, resilience and future of the Dayton community. Capturing this story while this transformation has been happening behind historic walls has been nothing short of a privilege for our team to work on,” ThinkTV President and CEO Kitty Lensman said.

Excitement is stirring in anticipation of the reveal of the Dayton Arcade’s transformation. Cross Street Partners oversaw this massive project from the beginning and have worked to ensure that the historical beauty has been preserved while maximizing functionality.

“Cross Street Partners, Model Group and McCormack Baron Salazar are working to recast the building in much the same way it was initially developed in the first decade of the 20th century — with a mix of retail, offices, event space and apartment housing. The first phase of the project, the South Arcade, will consist of an innovation center with the University of Dayton as a higher education partner in addition to a 110-unit residential LIHTC and market rate development for artists and creative entrepreneurs. The second phase, the North Arcade, will include a shared commercial kitchen program, a marketplace retail and restaurant environment, and micro-lofts or hospitality user space,” said David Williams, senior director of development of Cross Street Partners.

To learn more about ThinkTV’s three-part documentary, visit www.thinktv.org/dayton-arcade. For additional information about the Library’s exhibit, visit www.DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call 937-463- 2665. Details about the renovation of the Dayton Arcade can be found at www.arcadedayton.com and @DaytonArcade on social media.

Mendelson’s Offering Non-Profits Freebies!

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Mendelson’s Liquidation Outlet, ‘The First Place to Look for Every Last Thing!’ is after 55 years closing the doors downtown to make room for new life in the 1890’s era GM building. Owner Sandy Mendelson, a champion for all things Dayton, continues to give back to the area he loves, it’s in his DNA.

“We are inviting all 501c3 non-profits to come on downtown Tuesday, November 17, 8:30am to 6pm and have at it. All merchandise is FREE!” Sandy said.

“We have things people need; non-profits are the backbone of our community. They provide invaluable assistance to those who benefit most. We also encourage people to be courteous and let’s all share equally.” He added.

Cups, dishes, tables, chairs, hardware, shelving, clothes, t-shirts, plus much more. You load and go.

Please bring your tax-payer ID and transportation for your haul.

*IMPORTANT NOTE* WE RESPECTIVELY REQUEST FOR YOUR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO MAKE A APPOINTMENT FOR A SMOOTH AND ORGANIZED EVENT. CALL (937) 461-3525.

“This is not goodbye, but rather so long for now. You know I’ll have my hands in something, but for now we want to go out on a high note. Non-profits need help and we’re here for them.” Mendelson said.

Mendelson’s Liquidation Outlet is located at 340 East First Street in downtown Dayton, across from Day-Air Ballpark where the Dayton Dragons call home.

Noble Circle Hosts Annual Poinsettia Fundraiser

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It’s that time of year when many folks purchase Poinsettia plants, as part of their holiday tradition and a way to spread cheer.  If you are thinking of purchasing some, please consider doing so via the annual Noble Circle fundraiser. Each plant is $10 with $5 being donated to the nonprofit that provides support to woman after a cancer diagnosis. The Noble Circle offers support and programming to helps transform lives and teach survivors how to “thrive beyond cancer.”
Just use the easy online form to order.  Just click the link, fill out the form and it will submit your orders. Use this link to send to friends, family, co- workers and anyone who would like to donate. On the form you will have three options for payment to make things easier. Mail, Venmo or Drop off on a designated date. You can order through Nov 22nd.
Flowers at the Noble Circle Center (2555 South Dixie Drive Suite Suite 105 Kettering, OH 45409) on December 5th between 11:00am-1:00pm
Any questions please contact Christina Vann at 859-669-6431 or [email protected]

The Dayton Foundation Centennial Celebration Kickoff

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On Thursday, November 12, 2020, The Dayton Foundation will launch its year-long Centennial Celebration with a Live, virtual event – Celebrating 100 Years Together from Afar! The event starts at 4:30 p.m. and is free and open to everyone through the Foundation’s Facebook page and website at www.daytonfoundation.org.

The program will be filled with lively performances from the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra’s Brass Quintet and Grammy nominated Central State University’s Chorus; heartwarming stories of Dayton Foundation fund holders and how their gifts are touching the lives of individuals and families in Greater Dayton and beyond; a spoken word performance written just for the Foundation to mark this special occasion; and an update on the impact from donors who gave to tragedy and disaster funds in 2019.

Hosting the event are Dayton Foundation fund holders James Brown, anchor/reporter for WHIO-TV, and Megan Cooper, development manager for Dayton Metro Library. Joining them are Marva Cosby, chair of The Dayton Foundation Governing Board, and Michael Parks, CFRE, president of the Foundation, both of whom will share a couple of exciting announcements about The Dayton Foundation to kick-off its centennial year.

The Dayton Foundation was founded in 1921 by D. Frank Garland, John H. Patterson, Julia Shaw Patterson Carnell and Robert Patterson. From an initial gift of $250,000 from the Patterson family, to $653 million in assets as of June 30, 2020, The Dayton Foundation is upholding the dream to help individuals help others in Greater Dayton and beyond.

For more information about The Dayton Foundation’s Centennial Celebration, visit www.daytonfoundation.org or follow the Foundation on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. 

Rike’s Holiday Windows Tradition Continues

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Dayton Live is pleased to announce that Yes, Virginia, the Rike’s Holiday windows will be on display for the public this holiday season – with restrictions and cautionary procedures in keeping with Montgomery County Health Department and CDC guidelines. The newly redesigned windows were revealed last season for the enjoyment of families from all over the Miami Valley.

Designed by critically acclaimed theatre and opera scenic designer and Dayton native Adam Koch, along with partner Steven Royal, the windows featuring animated elves, animals and other figures have been a holiday tradition for countless Dayton families since the elves first appeared in the windows of Rike’s Department Store in the 1940s.

In 2018, two of the redesigned windows, “The Nutcracker” and “The North Pole,” debuted to the delight of thousands of visitors. Four more windows were revealed in 2019: “Woodland,” ”Silent Night,” “Snow Day,” and “Christmastime,” each with characters from the original windows as well as some newly discovered and donated figures. The boxes were constructed by internationally acclaimed set and stage designers, Scenic Solutions from West Carrollton, Ohio, with costumes created by the Dayton Sewing Collaborative.

The schedule for viewing the windows will be different this year due to COVID-19 restrictions and CDC guidelines. Patrons may register for a specific viewing time slot during the three-week schedule: December 2-6, December 9-13, and December 16-20. Hours will vary by day. Masks and social distancing will be required, and extended sanitizing regimens will be in place. For complete details on cautionary measures and to register for a time slot, go to daytonlive.org/holiday.

 

About Designer Adam Koch

 

Over the past several years, Adam Koch’s definitive set designs for theatre, opera and nightlife have been seen in New York City and across the country. Theatre credits include commercial productions at The Goodman Theatre, The Apollo Theater, New World Stages, and Theatre Row NYC, as well as Signature Theatre, Ford’s Theatre, Ogun quit Playhouse, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Syracuse Stage, Portland Stage, Geva Theatre Center, Paper Mill Playhouse, Bucks County Playhouse, Serenbe Playhouse, Casa Manana, Playhouse on the Square, 1st Stage, The Human Race Theatre Company, TheEngeman Theater, Mazeppa Productions, Algonquin Arts Theatre, Metro Stage, Bristol Riverside Theatre, The Gateway Playhouse, Vital Theatre Company, Brevard Opera Festival, Manhattan Youth Ballet, Wright State University, Queens College, and Montclair State University.

 

A 2015 Helen Hayes nominee for Outstanding Set Design (1st Stage Theatre’s Bat Boy), a 2015 Syracuse SALT Award nominee (Syracuse Stage’s Hairspray), and a 2009 Helen Hayes nominee for Outstanding Set Design (Signature Theatre’s Kiss of the Spiderwoman). A recipient of both the USITT Oren Parker Award for Excellence in Scene Design, and the 2007 Kennedy Center Design Fellowship. Adam is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and a member of the Andrew Carnegie Society. Mr. Koch is a credited contributor to the widely used collegiate textbook Scene Design and Stage Lighting by R. Craig Wolf & Dick Block (Wadsworth 2009 – 2014).

Wine & Chocolate Italian Dinner!

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Join us for a delicious Italian dinner (your choice of grilled chicken breast over white sauce pasta OR baked spaghetti with garlic breadstick and salad. Then we finish the meal with 5 chocolates ,each paired with 2 wines! Cost is $30.

Counting Skeletons

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Heather has invited us back out to the covered and heated patio to shake, rattle and roll our bones at the place where Friends become Family. Enjoy the music, the beautiful surroundings and of course, the menu. See you at Heather’s! Music from 7pm to 10:30pm.

Air Force Museum To Host Veterans Day Programs

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To commemorate Veterans Day the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host programs for the whole family to enjoy from Nov. 11 – 15.

On Wednesday, Nov. 11 visitors will have a special opportunity to interact with nearly 50 veterans during the “Plane Talks” program from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Visitors can hear stories from crew chiefs; engineers; navigators; and pilots, along with an Aircraft Maintenance Quality Control Officer; Missile Combat Crew Commander/Instructor; Missile Crew Member; Missile Maintenance Crew Member; Navigator/Electronic Countermeasures Officer and Personal Equipment Specialist to name a few. These veterans will be stationed at aircraft throughout the museum.

In addition, there will be a military-themed display made of LEGO® bricks set-up in the WWII Gallery near the B-17 Memphis BelleTM. This display, which features replicas of war memorials including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and replica aircraft such as an F-15 and the B-17 Memphis Belle, will be on exhibit from Wednesday, Nov. 11 through Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 am – 5 pm and on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 9 am – 4 pm. Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet members of the Cincy LEGO Users Group (LUG) who built the display from more than one million bricks and parts. The LEGO model of the Memphis Belle alone has over 3,000 pieces and a full 10 man crew, which required four months of planning and locating parts, and another month to assemble.

Visitors can also see the first few sections of a new exhibit titled “Women in the Air Force: From Yesterday into Tomorrow,” which is currently being installed in several galleries throughout the museum and will be completed in early 2021. This exhibit highlights women’s achievements in civilian and military careers with an emphasis on the U.S. Air Force and its predecessors and covers historical issues and changes in laws and attitudes.

These programs are free and open to the public. Additional information on these and other upcoming events is available at: https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Events/.

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, is the world’s largest military aviation museum. With free admission and parking, the museum features more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles and thousands of artifacts amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space. Each year more than 800,000 visitors from around the world come to the museum. For more information, visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.