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Dayton Pub Run

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The FREE Runners Plus and Key Sports Pub Runs are simply a way to enjoy running and the local breweries in Dayton.

Our group route is about five miles, though you welcome to go more or less. Walkers and all abilities of runners are welcome! We’ll typically have demo shoes, door prizes, and prizes for showing up.

Dayton Region’s Walk of Fame Inducts New Honorees

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Three individuals and one performing arts organization joined the Dayton Region’s Walk of Fame today at the 2019 induction ceremony held at Sinclair conference Center today. The Walk of Fame, located in Wright Dunbar includes over 180 Dayton individuals and organizations.  Granite pavers are located on the sidewalks on both sides of West Third Street between Shannon and Broadway Streets and on Williams Street in Wright Dunbar
 “We have another year of outstanding inductees.  They are all excellent examples of the exceptional people who make this area a great place to live and raise a family,” said Harry Seifert, president and CEO of Wright Dunbar, Inc.
This year’s inductees are

Walk of Fame 2019 – Jessie Gooding from Knack For Substance on Vimeo.

Jessie Gooding (1926-)
One of the Dayton region’s foremost civil rights leaders, Jessie Gooding was born and raised in Minden, La. After serving in the segregated U. S. Army, he studied at Wilberforce University and became a chemist at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Witnessing—and experiencing—discrimination in the workplace, Gooding established equal employment opportunity and sensitivity training, which became mandatory in the Air Force in the 1960s. He also advocated for the Air Force to recruit top science and engineering students from historically black colleges and universities. Gooding is the longest serving president of the Dayton chapter of the NAACP (1982-2002.) Under his leadership the Dayton NAACP increased voter registration and pressed for reforms to end discrimination in education, employment, housing and law enforcement. He is co-author with Rosalind Vera Osinubi of Freedom and Justice for All: My Life and Dayton Civil Rights History.
“It’s indeed a pleasure and a great measure of honor to be among individuals chosen for the Walk of Fame,” Gooding said.
 

Walk of Fame 2019 – John Gower from Knack For Substance on Vimeo.

John Gower (1953-)
John Gower is a life-long Dayton resident who has devoted his career as an urban planner to preserving Dayton’s history and making it a more enjoyable place to live. His advocacy for Dayton began as a student at the University of Cincinnati’s School of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, when he volunteered weekends in Dayton to board up abandoned homes in his Dayton View neighborhood. He has worked as Dayton’s downtown planner, director of community development, urban design coordinator, and most recently as reimaging strategist. The Living City Project he led has been called a catalyst for revitalizing downtown housing. He led architectural preservation efforts that resulted in the city’s Historic District Zoning and Landmarks Commission. His preservation advocacy continues even in retirement, and he has been a leading advocate for restoring the downtown Dayton Arcade.
Lifelong Dayton resident John Gower called his hometown “probably the greatest place on the face of the planet.” He said it’s “the perfect size” for individuals to be able to have an impact locally and even globally.
 
“Anybody here can make anything happen,” Gower said. “If you want to make the world a better place, you start with your city.”

Walk of Fame 2019 – Betsy & Lee Whitney from Knack For Substance on Vimeo.

Betsy and Lee Whitney (1930-, 1930-2018)
Betsy and Lee Whitney have been exemplary leaders in arts, social services, history and business organizations. Born in Yellow Springs, Betsy Baldwin  met Leon “Lee” Whitney in college at Ohio Wesleyan. They married in 1953. Lee joined his father-in-law’s insurance company, which grew to become Baldwin and Whitney with Lee Whitney as president. The Whitneys have been generous with their talents and resources.  A past president and board chair of the YWCA, Betsy served on boards and/or fundraising committees for the Dayton Art Institute, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Dayton Visual Arts Center, Human Race Theater Company, Victoria Theatre Association, Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Dayton History, Leadership Dayton, Dayton Foundation and Wright-Dunbar Inc. Lee served as president of Dayton Children’s, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Downtown Dayton Partnership and the YMCA, and as a board member of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, United Theological Seminary, and Westminster Church. Through his countless volunteer hours at Carillon Historical Park. He saw the need for a picnic shelter for schoolchildren. The Whitney Pavilion there now proudly serves visitors of all ages. Both Whitneys served on additional nonprofit boards and committees too numerous to list here.
Betsy Whitney, speaking for herself and her late husband Leon “Lee” Whitney, said the Dayton community “welcomed us with opportunities to serve” when they arrived in 1954. While Lee built up the insurance company started by Betsy’s father, both became active philanthropists and took leadership positions in numerous community organizations. “We have enjoyed every challenge along the way,” she said.
 

Walk of Fame 2019 – DCDC from Knack For Substance on Vimeo.

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
Nationally and internationally acclaimed local group on the dance stage and in film, DCDC has been a recognized cultural amenity in the Dayton arts scene for over 50 years. Few individuals or arts organizations in the region have represented Dayton on a larger scale. DCDC represents the Dayton region around the world. In this decade it has toured in Chili, China, Russia and Kazakhstan. PBS featured DCDC in the 2007 documentary “Dance in America: Dancing in the Light.” The film documentary “Sparkle,” which featured DCDC dancer Sheri “Sparkle Williams,” was selected to screen at Silverdocs, America’s largest and most prestigious documentary film festival in 2012. DCDC won the prestigious 2016 “Bessie” Award for Outstanding Revival for its performance of “Rainbow ‘Round my Shoulder” at the David H. Koch Theater in New York. DCDC was founded by Jeraldyne Blunden (1940-1999,) who was inducted in the Walk of Fame as an individual in 1999.
Representing the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company were Ronita Hawes-Saunders, its chief executive officer, and Debbie Blunden-Diggs, chief artistic administrator and production director and daughter of DCDC founder Jeraldyne Blunden. Diggs said her mother “planted her feet in Dayton 50 years ago because she wanted this company here.” Even as DCDC performs at venues around the world, she said, “there’s no place like home for us.”

Bellbrook Chocolate Shoppe 35th Anniversary

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To celebrate 35 years in business we’ll be offering special prices on its hand-dipped chocolates.

The store will offer 35 percent off its original Bellbrook Chocolates: five creams (buttercream, peanut butter, chocolate, coconut and maple); two caramels (plain and pecan); and two flavors of fudge (chocolate and peanut butter)

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A Return Engagement for Black Violin

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Accompanied by their incredible band, featuring ace turntable whiz DJ SPS and a drummer, Wil Baptiste and Kevin “Kev Marcus” Sylvester have performed for more than 100,000 students in the past year alone.

Since starting BLACK VIOLIN a little over a decade ago, this incredibly talented group has performed an average of 200 shows a year in 49 states and 36 countries as far away as Dubai, Prague and South Africa, while appearing at official NFL celebrations for three Super Bowls and the U.S. Open with Jordin Sparks. Their groundbreak­ing collaborations have seen them play their music for U.S. troops in Iraq as well as for Barack Obama’s Inaugural Ball and the Kids Inaugural in Washington, D.C. Individually and together, BLACK VIOLIN collaborates with the likes of superstars including P. Diddy, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Tom Petty, Aerosmith, Aretha Franklin, and the Eagles.

 

Oct 31st Deadline to Submit Application for Oregon District Tragedy Fund

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Victims who were physically injured and the families or personal representatives of victims whose lives were taken in the August 4, 2019, Oregon District mass shooting have until Thursday, Oct 31 at 6 pm to submit an application to be eligible to receive a charitable gift from the Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund, LLC. Applications are available online at www.daytonfoundation.org/OregonDistributions or by email to [email protected]. Completed applications, including required documentation, must be returned to Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund, LLC, c/o The Dayton Foundation, 1401 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Dayton, Ohio, 45409.

The Final Protocol and application forms were unanimously approved by the volunteer Community Oversight Committee. The Final Protocol’s three categories for applicant eligibility include:

  • Family members or personal representatives applying on behalf of the individuals who lost their lives in the tragedy (70 percent of the fund balance will be divided equally among the approved applicants regardless of circumstances)
  • Individuals who were physically injured and required hospitalization for 48 hours or more (20 percent of the fund balance, with amounts grouped according to the length of hospitalization)
  • Individuals who were physically injured and released from a hospital or by a private physician or licensed clinician within 48 hours of the tragedy (10 percent of the fund balance, with applicants divided according to victims who suffered gunshot wounds and victims who suffered other injuries)

One-hundred percent of the funds that have been raised will be distributed according to the Final Protocol. All services and fees, including those provided by The Dayton Foundation, members of the Oversight Committee and legal counsel, have been waived. An independent review of the fund’s contributions and distributions will be reported following the final distribution of charitable gifts. To protect individual privacy, personal information regarding the applicants or recipients will not be shared publicly.

Contributions may continue to be made to the Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund until October 31, 2019, at 6 p.m. For more information or to donate to the fund, visit www.daytonfoundation.org.

Boneless Wings just 25 cents at Applebee’s-For A Limited Time

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Applebee’s is aiming to boost dine-in traffic during the fall sports season by slashing the price of its boneless Buffalo-flavored chicken wings to 25 cents each.  The casual-dining chain describes the promotion as one of its biggest ever. The deal will be offered for a limited time—not specified by the chain—or until supplies are depleted.

Customers who want the boneless wings delivered or for takeout will apparently play the regular price of $11.49 for an order of 10, or about $1.15 each.  There is no limit on how many boneless wings a customer can buy for a quarter to eat on-premise.  Only the Buffalo-flavored variety will be offered for the deep discount. Customers who want a dipping sauce or celery sticks with their bargain-priced wings will be charged extra.

Where you’ll find an Applebee’s:

Applebee’s Grill + Bar on Springboro Pike

105 Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH · (937) 436-3222
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Applebee’s Grill + Bar on Delco Park Dr
1795 Delco Park Dr, Kettering, OH · (937) 643-0698
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Applebee’s Grill + Bar on Old Troy Pike
8331 Old Troy Pike, Huber Heights, OH · (937) 233-9973
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Applebee’s Grill + Bar on Harner Dr
1991 Harner Dr, Xenia, OH · (937) 372-2600
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Applebee’s Grill + Bar on W Central Ave
881 W Central Ave, Springboro, OH . 937) 743-9420

Applebee‘s Grill + Bar
1759 W. Main St, Troy, OH (937) 335-1550

Applebee‘s Grill + Bar
3240 Towne Blvd, Middletown, OH  ·(513) 727-0058

Troy Rec Ninja Obstacle Challenge

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It’s time once again for the Troy Rec Ninja Obstacle Challenge
It’s you against the clock as you travel through multiple obstacles, trying your best to make it to the warped wall.
The best times in each heat will compete for top honors, trophies, and prizes!
Please check in 30 minutes before your scheduled run time.

Make A Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Cake

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Join us for this fun event where you can create a Day of the Dead Skull Cake! Our decorator will work with you in our cake decorating space and walk you through the basics as you create a delicious and beautiful skull cake. Each guest will receive a set of round cakes and learn to do some basic sculpting and icing. Once your skull is ready you will learn some buttercream piping techniques and work with fondant and various cutters to create your very own unique Day of the Dead cake.

DAI presents Maker & Muse: Women and Early 20th-Century Art Jewelry

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The Dayton Art Institute’s next centennial special exhibition, Maker & Muse: Women and Early 20th-Century Art Jewelry, opens October 26 and will be on view through January 19, 2020. This stunning exhibition of more than 200 unique pieces of handcrafted art jewelry celebrates the role of women, both as inspiration and as designers/makers.

 

Featuring exquisite works by renowned artists such as Louis Comfort Tiffany, Charlotte Newman, and René Lalique,Maker & Muse: Women and Early Twentieth Century Art Jewelry celebrates the impact of women and art jewelry across five regions: Great Britain, France, Austro-Germany, New York and Chicago. These regions saw the emergence of bold, experimental artists who pushed the boundaries of traditional jewelry design.

 

“These dazzling pieces of jewelry provide a glimpse of life at the turn-of-the-twentieth century and demonstrate how artwork can both be influenced by and inspire the world around it,” said Katherine Ryckman Siegwarth, the DAI’s in-house curator for the exhibition. “Guests will not only learn about metalworking and jewelry-making, but also about societal shifts and its effects on the lives of women, from the acceptance of working outside the home to the suffragist movement. This exhibition celebrates the DAI’s centennial, as well as the 100-annivesary of the 19th amendment, giving women in the United States the right to vote.”

 

Art jewelry developed as a reaction to the conformity of mass-produced goods throughout the Industrial Revolution. Each of the designers represented in Maker & Muse, though inspired by their own individual cultures and surroundings, shared similar aesthetic ideals: they all sought to produce innovative jewelry with semiprecious stones, enamelwork, and dramatic forms. Women influenced art jewelry both as muses to male designers, and for the first time, as designers in their own right. The works in this exhibition offer a mesmerizing glimpse into the social, political, and economic realms in which they were created.

 

Drawn from the Collection of Richard H. Driehaus, as well as from other prominent collections, Maker & Muse explores the fascinating symbiosis between art jewelry, design, and women in the early 20th century. Maker & Muse was organized by The Richard H. Driehaus Museum and is toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, D.C. The Dayton Art Institute will also include works from its collection that complement the exhibition, including jewelry and designs by Daytonian Virginia Blakeney, who created designs for Louis Comfort Tiffany.

 

“Bringing these exquisite gems to the Gem City is the perfect way to close out our centennial celebrations here at the museum,” said DAI Director & CEO Michael R. Roediger. “The holiday season will truly sparkle and shine with this amazing collection of jewelry. You won’t want to miss the only Ohio stop for this exhibition!”

The tour’s curator, Elyse Zorn Karlin, is a jewelry historian and freelance curator. She is also the author of a number of books on jewelry, a well-known lecturer, and co-director of the Association for the Study of Jewelry & Related Arts. Zorn Karlin will give a talk about the exhibition at the DAI on Saturday, November 9, at 1 p.m. Her talk is free to DAI members and included in museum admission for non-members.

 

Other related events and programs include a jewelry-themed ARTventures family program on Saturday, October 26, Trivia Night at the DAI on Friday, November 1, and a Language of Art literature program on Saturday, November 16.

 

Go to daytonartinstitute.org/jewelry for more information about the exhibition and its related programs. Join the conversation on social media with the hashtags #JewelryDAI and #MakerAndMuse.

 

An exhibition catalogue, edited by Elyse Zorn Karlin with essays by Sharon S. Darling, Jeannine Falino, Elyse Zorn Karlin, Yvonne J. Markowitz and Emily Banis Stoehrer, and Janis Staggs, with photographs by John Faier, will be available for purchase at the DAI’s Museum Store.

 

Maker & Muse: Women and Early 20th-Century Art Jewelry is presented with support from BENEFACTOR SPONSORSLinda Black- Kurek Family Foundation and Key-Ads, Inc.; SUPPORTING SPONSORS Mrs. Jackie Lockwood, Perfection Group, and Winsupply, Inc.; with Additional Support from Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, Jessup Wealth Management, Linda Lombard, and University of Dayton.

 

Admission to Maker & Muse: Women and Early 20th– Century Art Jewelry is $15 adults; $10 seniors (60+), active military and groups (10 or more); $5 students (18+ w/ID) and youth (ages 7–17); free for children (ages 6 & younger). Admission is also free for museum members. Prices include admission to the special exhibition, all focus exhibitions and the museum’s collection galleries.

 

Guided tours of the special exhibition are available for individuals, groups and schools. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact Rique Hagen, at 937-223-4278, ext. 332 or [email protected].

 

The DAI’s centennial celebrations during the fall/winter of 2019 also include the focus exhibitions William Preston Mayfield Photographs, on view through January 5, 2020, Mona Lisa Today, on view through January 12, 2020, and In the Company of Friends: The Kettering and Patterson Legacy, as well as Art of Ernest Blumenschein, which will be on view November 16, 2019–February 23, 2020.

 

 

 

The Bison and The Boar Introduce Brunch

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Preble County’s The Bison and The Boar will begin serving brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am – 3:00pm beginning Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th. The brunch menu will feature traditional brunch fare in addition to the Preble County restaurant’s more exotic offerings.
“I’m truly excited to finally offer brunch at Preble County’s steakhouse,” said Don Warfe, Executive Chef at The Bison and The Boar. “I’ve been granted the freedom to put my culinary skills to the test, and I plan on offering the best brunch options I can imagine.”
The Bison and The Boar offer fine dining, an extensive bar, a pair of party rooms, and now brunch. Their brunch menu will include shrimp and grits, omelettes, biscuits and gravy, Hill Family Farms free-range fried chicken with waffles, a variety of poutines and benedicts, along with additional dishes. As always, meals featuring the restaurant’s titular bison and boar will be available.
“Our offerings featuring bison and boar often take center stage,” Warfe said. “Now they’ll have to share the spotlight with incredible local free-range chicken from Hill Family Farms, seafood, eggs, and more on our brunch menu. If you haven’t visited The Bison and The Boar yet, having brunch with us is a great way to start!”

The Bison and The Boar

3377 US Route 35 E
West Alexandria, Ohio
(937) 839-4500
Brunch
Sat &  Sun 11am – 3pm

Dinner

Tuesday to Thursday 4pm-9pm (last seating)
Friday and Saturday 4pm-10pm (last seating)

Take A Water Quiz For Chance to Win $100 Brewery Gift Card

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The Miami Conservancy District is all about water.  Protecting. Preserving. Promoting.  Their mission is protecting lives, property and economic vitality within the Great Miami River Watershed through an integrated and balanced system that provides unfailing flood protection, preserves water resources, and promotes enjoyment of our waterways. Some of the ways they do this include:

Flood Protection

People and businesses along the Great Miami River in southwest Ohio enjoy life without flooding concerns. MCD’s system of five dry dams, retarding basins, 55 miles of levees, and preserved floodplain provide a nearly unparalleled level of protection.

Water Stewardship

Water is the key to healthy people and healthy communities. MCD monitors and protects our region’s water.

Recreation

And water isn’t just for drinking. Rivers are outdoor playgrounds. MCD is working to bring more and more people to the river.

 

Take their 3-question quiz to learn about our region’s water and then you can  register to win a $100 gift card to one of the participating breweries or coffee shops listed below.

Great Water. Great Drinks.

Water. You drink it. You grow food in it. You flush your toilets with it. You literally can’t live without it. Without clean water you can’t live a healthy life. From agriculture to manufacturing, most sectors of our economy rely on water. Without water, our economy would grind to a halt. Yet most of us take water for granted.

It’s time to Value Water.

Participating Breweries
Toxic Brew, Dayton
Fifth Street Brewpub, Dayton
Branch and Bone Artisan Ales, Dayton
Lock 27 Brewing, Dayton
The Dayton Beer Company, Dayton
Warped Wing Brewing Company, Dayton
Eudora Brewing Company, Kettering
Mother Stewart’s Brewing, Springfield
Lucky Star Brewery and Cantina, Miamisburg
Star City Brewery, Miamisburg
Municipal Brew Works, Hamilton

Participating Coffee Shops
Third Perk Coffeehouse, Dayton
Curious Styles & Coffee Shop, Miamisburg
Reza’s Roast, Dayton
Triple Moon Coffee Company, Middletown

MasterChef Junior Serving Up Family Fun!

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Producers of the hit culinary competition series MASTERCHEF JUNIOR announced that after a successful initial 2019 tour they are extending MasterChef Junior Live! to more than 40 new markets in 2020, and is now coming to the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 25, 10 a.m. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased at the Ticket Center Stage Box Office, by calling 937-228-3630 or (toll-free) 888-228-3630, or purchase online at ticketcenterstage.com.

 

Attended by packed audiences in 16 cities during its debut tour this fall, the extended seven-week tour will kick off in Rochester, NY on March 3, 2020, and will visit 40 additional markets across the U.S. including Boston, Brooklyn, Washington DC, Detroit, Chicago, Denver, and more. Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 25, at 10:00 AM Local Time and can be purchased at MasterChefJuniorLive.com.

 

“TCG is thrilled to continue to bring the fun of MasterChef Junior Live! to audiences in 2020.  The stage show brings great moments from the TV series to a LIVE setting.  Families will enjoy watching and participating in the show as much as we have enjoyed creating it,” said Stephen Cook, President of TCG Entertainment, Producer of MasterChef Junior Live!

 

“We were thrilled that MasterChef Junior Live! was so well received by audiences of all ages in our initial run and now we are excited to expand this special theatre experience to more than 40 new U.S. markets in 2020,” said Amber Sheppo, Senior Vice President, Licensing, Endemol Shine North America. “Alongside our partners at TCG Entertainment, we are giving families and fans of our hit series a chance to meet and learn first-hand from past MASTERCHEF JUNIOR winners and contestants in cities near them.”

MasterChef Junior Live! brings MASTERCHEF JUNIOR directly to fans and foodies alike…LIVE on stage! The family-friendly show will feature head-to-head cooking demonstrations and fun (sometimes messy!) challenges with past MASTERCHEF JUNIOR contestants, and an overall immersive audience experience fun for all ages. A limited number of VIP Packages will be available in all markets and will include a premium seat, cast meet and greets, Q&A sessions, a signed show poster, photos, and more!  Exclusive MasterChef Junior Live! merchandise will also be available for purchase.

 

MasterChef Junior Live! cast to be announced at a later date.

 

100 Iconic Watercolor Prints Now Available

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This image created by Maggie Reckers Art was shared across social media after the Oregon District shootings.  
Now this iconic watercolor is available in  a limited run of 100 signed prints that are on sale for $100 each. All proceeds are being donated to the Culture Works Oregon District Memorial Fund to help fund a public memorial for the victims of the attack.

You may purchase one of these prints by making a donation of $100 or more here: https://www.daytonfoundation.org/ccgift.html?fund=Culture_Works_Oregon_District_Memorial_Fund_8406. You will be directed to The Dayton Foundation’s website to complete the transaction.