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VTA presents Sebastian Maniscalco’s You Bother Me tour

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Fresh off a wildly successful, two-year-plus run on his Stay Hungry Tour, Billboard’s inaugural Comedian of the Year Sebastian Maniscalco is back with the You Bother Me tour, which is currently set to visit 12 cities in the U.S. and Canada throughout its fall run. Maniscalco performs at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Saturday, Sept. 28. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 26 at Ticket Center Stage, by calling 937-228-3630, (toll-free) 888-228-3630 or online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.

 

Touted as ‘the comedian’s comedian” by People, Maniscalco finds himself “at the vanguard of a live comedy revolution” according to Pollstar. And the man “NBC Nightly News” called “comedy’s new superstar” is showing no signs of stopping.

 

In addition to stops in high-profile cities such as Boston, Charlotte and Montreal, the new tour will also have the Chicago native returning to the Windy City for a performance at the famed United Center in Chicago. Tickets for You Bother Me tour dates will go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 26 beginning at 10:00 am local time.

 

“There’s nothing like going to a live show and seeing it in real life,” Maniscalco says in a recent interview with Forbes, who named him as one of the Top 10 highest-grossing comedians in the world in both 2017 and 2018. “Is there a comedy bubble that’s going to pop soon? Yet to be seen, but as I’ve been in this business, it has gotten progressively better each year and I don’t see it slowing down.”

 

Not only has the star power of Maniscalco rocketed upward in the past few years thanks to shows described by Billboard as ‘devastatingly full force comedy,” but also due to his high energy Netflix Original special – Stay Hungry – streaming now. The special, which was taped over a span of five sold-out shows at the legendary Radio City Music Hall, had Maniscalco playing for a total of 28,312 long-time fans and early believers in his unique comedic voice.

 

Vulture recently said of the entertainer’s journey to success, “Maniscalco, without a breakout TV or film role, built a tremendous fan base the old-fashioned way: one joke at a time, one audience at a time.” Although he may not have started his career in film, Maniscalco’s loyal fans will continue to see more acting roles from him with a performance oppositeRobert DeNiro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci in Martin Scorcese’s The Irishman on Netflix this fall.

 

2019 You Bother Me Tour Dates:

9/12/19               River Spirit Casino                                            Tulsa, OK

9/13/19                WinStar World Casino                                    Thackerville, OK

9/14/19                Orpheum Theatre                                            Wichita, KS

9/26/19                Ovens Auditorium                                           Charlotte, NC

9/27/19                Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center                 Cherokee, NC

9/28/19                Mead Theatre at Schuster Center             Dayton, OH

10/3/19                Blue Cross Arena                                              Rochester, NY

10/4/19                TD Garden                                                          Boston, MA

10/25/19              Landmark Theatre                                           Syracuse, NY

11/2/19                United Center                                                   Chicago, IL

11/15/19              Bell Centre                                                          Montreal, Canada

11/16/19              Canadian Tire Centre                                      Ottawa, Canada

 

Tickets for the Dayton engagement go on sale Friday, April 26 at Ticket Center Stage, by calling 937-228-3630, (toll-free) 888-228-3630 or online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.

 

For more information about the 2019-2020 Season and the remainder of the 2018-2019 Season, please visitwww.victoriatheatre.com.

For more information, please visit sebastianlive.com.

About Sebastian Maniscalco:

With a string of record-breaking sold-out comedy appearances, a best-selling memoir Stay Hungry and a role in the award-winning Green Book, 2018 was a milestone year that culminated in comedian, actor and best-selling author Sebastian Maniscalco receiving Billboard’s inaugural Comedian of the Year award. The always “hungry” multi-hyphenate followed up that success with arguably “the biggest week of his career” to-date according to Entertainment Weekly by kicking off 2019 with a week that included performing four shows at “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” Madison Square Garden, and releasing his new Netflix Original special– Stay Hungry – streaming now.

 

Dubbed “comedy’s new superstar” in a profile by “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt,” fans will continue to see more serious film roles from Maniscalco with a performance opposite Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci in Martin Scorcese’s The Irishman on Netflix this fall. Maniscalco continues an already remarkable year with his ongoing, blockbuster Stay Hungry Tour. The road warrior’s wildly successful tour hits cities across the country until Aug. 31, 2019. His new You Bother Me Tour kicks off Sept. 12, 2019 in Tulsa, OK. To purchase tickets for what Billboard called “devastatingly full-force comedy,” visit sebastianlive.com.

 

Rick Springfield, Eddie Money & Greg Kihn Come To Rose

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GRAMMY® Award-winning ‘80s pop icon Rick Springfield will hit the road in 2019 for the Best In Show Summer Tour. Featuring support by very special guests Eddie Money and Greg Kihn, the tour will include a stop in Huber Heights, OH at Rose Music Center on Saturday, September 7th.

ABOUT RICK SPRINGFIELD

Over the past four decades, Rick Springfield has worn many hats as an entertainer and performer. The creator of some of the finest power-pop of the ’80s, a GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician who has sold 25 million albums and scored 17 U.S. Top 40 hits, including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An Affair of the Heart,” “I’ve Done Everything for You,” “Love Somebody,” and “Human Touch.” He’s an accomplished actor who has starred opposite Meryl Streep in the feature film “Ricki and the Flash,” gave a chameleonic performance as the creepy Dr. Pitlor in HBO’s prestige drama “True Detective,” earned great reviews for his portrayal of Lucifer on the CW hit “Supernatural” and most recently played Pastor Charles on “American Horror Story.” In 2014, Springfield was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located around the corner from the first apartment he lived in when he first arrived in the U.S. from Australia in 1971. Rick’s upcoming album Orchestrating My Life is due out April 2019.

ABOUT EDDIE MONEY

With a legendary career spanning over 40 years, Eddie Money has long-established himself as one of rock’s most beloved entertainers. After leaving his native Brooklyn for the Berkeley music scene in the 1970s, Money quickly rose to fame on the strength of a slew of successful albums and Top 40 hits including “Take Me Home Tonight,” “Shakin’,” “Think I’m In Love,” “Baby Hold On,” and many more. Money continues to tour across the country with his band, which includes three of his equally talented offspring who also appear with him currently along with the rest of his family in AXS network’s “Real Money” which is entering its second season.

ABOUT GREG KIHN

As a pioneer with the legendary Beserkley Records, Greg Kihn helped write the book on revolutionary west coast rock and roll. He’s toured the world, had hit records, and has won several awards for his hit songs “Jeopardy”, “Break Up Song” and “Lucky”. Greg recently obtained the rights to all his old recordings and has re-released his entire catalogue. In support of these releases and his NEW album ReKihndled, the iconic San Francisco Bay area rocker, radio personality and author has been going out with the Greg Kihn Band across the country.

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning at 11am on Friday, April 26th at Ticketmaster.com,RoseMusicCenter.com, and the Rose Music Center Box Office. Dates, times and artists subject to change without notice. All events rain or shine.

 

Goat Yoga

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Secret Eden is Dayton’s Place for Goat Yoga, set on 10 acres of tranquil beauty, you can enjoy your practice outdoors under a canopy of Pine and Catalpa trees overlooking our lotus pond.  We have 8 new kids who anxious to meet you and be held and climb on your back.   Arrive a half hour early to play and take selfies with the goats, then head out to the pine pasture for a one hour easy flow yoga practice followed by a short hike around the lotus pond with the goats.  Reserve your spot today www.secreteden.net.

Wisdom from the Sacred Hoop with John Two-Hawks

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Grammy® nominated Recording Artist John Two-Hawks will impart wisdom from the Sacred Hoop, sharing some basic tenets of Lakota ways with which all human beings can connect. Learn an ancient perspective on what it means to live with your feet on the ground and your hands to the heavens, and know your deep relationship to Mother Earth and all her children. Learn what it means to walk the good red road in a sacred manner, and how the red and blue day teach us all about balance, choice, and purpose.  A profoundly moving experience for all.

PechaKucha Night Dayton Vol. 39

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Let’s get together for volume 39 at the beautiful Grace Church! The PK format has inspired these eight speakers to share ideas and observations; inspirations for art and livelihood; social phenomenon and popular culture trends; and creative odysseys and life influences. As always, we want to unite our community through creativity and storytelling.

Emcees Heather Atkinson and Lela Klein

Plaza Theatre Easter Sale

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This Saturday night between 5pm and 8pm you can purchase 7 movie vouchers for the price of 5 at this Miamisburg movie theater.  That’s just $25 to see 7 movies anytime until December 31, 2019.  You’ll need to show up in person to get this deal, they won’t be selling these online or over the phone.

Plaza Theatre
33 S Main St
Miamisburg, Ohio 45342

(937) 247-5980

The Plaza Theatre, located in the heart of historic downtown Miamisburg, reopened on Christmas Day of 2015, thanks to the efforts of the non-profit organization passionate about revitalizing the unique downtown Miamisburg.

My Mom Is A Saint – Kids Portrait Contest

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St. Anne the Tart invites children ages 12 and under to create a portrait of their mom for the chance to win an indulgent Mother’s Day cake for their ultimate saint. The competition runs until May 8 and gives kids the opportunity to share drawings on the walls of St. Anne the Tart—and the chance to spoil mom with a sweet treat on her special day.

This contest is for kids ages 12 and under to draw a portrait of their mom for Mother’s Day and enter to win a Mother’s Day cake for her on her special day!

  1. Only one entry per person
  2. Drawings must be done by hand using pencils, paint, pens, markers, and/or crayons. Feel free to use words in your drawings. Be creative!
  3. Sizing requirement is 8X10
  4. Each child, submitting to St. Anne the Tart in person, will receive a free chocolate chip cookie for entering! ?
  5. Entries must be received by May 8, 2019. Earlier submissions will be displayed in the bakery throughout the contest submission time
  6. Entries should be brought to St. Anne the Tart during business hours
  7. Entries should be submitted, unfolded, in a manila envelope with contact info on the envelope (email, phone, name)
  8. Entries should include child’s name and age on the back of the artwork
  9. Artwork will be displayed at St. Anne the Tart until May 8
  10. Kids related to employees of St. Anne the Tart are not eligible to enter
  11. Drawings will be judged by the gallery director of Stivers School for the Arts
  12. Drawings will be judged on the basis of originality and overall design
  13. One winner will be selected. Winners will be announced by e-mail and social media no later than May 9, 2019. The winner agrees to allow St. Anne the Tart to publish his/her name (first name, last initial only) and artwork on St. Anne the Tarts social media pages and newsletter. Winner addresses and e-mail addresses will be kept confidential and will NOT be published
  14. Cake prize should be picked up on May 10th or 11th
  15. All submitted art can be picked up after May 13. St. Anne the Tart will not be held responsible for entries that are damaged while displayed in the bakery during the submission period

Winner will be awarded a gourmet, from-scratch, 3-layer Mother’s Day cake that feeds 10-12

St. Anne the Tart

1500 E Fifth Street
Dayton, Ohio 45403

Monday – Saturday: 7 am – 3 pm

 

Adult Easter Egg Hunt for Charity

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The Oregon District Business Association is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20th to benefit Dayton’s Life Enrichment Center. The Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Toxic Brew Company, Lucky’s Taproom and Eatery, Blind Bob’s Bar, and Premium Beverage Supply, is for adults ages 21 and up. The hunt will take place on the Saturday before Easter.

 

The event begins at 11:00 AM with day-of registration and a pre-hunt beer at Lucky’s Taproom. Hunting will begin sharply at noon and participants that wear a costume will get a head start. One-thousand eggs will be stuffed with redeemable prizes like gift cards, apparel, swag, and candy. Over $1,000 in gift card donations were provided by Oregon District and Greater Dayton businesses. After the hunt, participants can redeem their winnings at Blind Bob’s Bar. All proceeds will be donated to the Dayton Life Enrichment Center, a non-profit that provides basic needs services like meals, showers, and life programs to the less fortunate.

 

Participants can preregister now at Toxic Brew Company, Lucky’s Taproom and Eatery, or Blind Bob’s Bar. The $20 registration includes a pre- and post-hunt beer. Participants can also register the morning of in Trolley Plaza. 

 

Prizes Provided By:

Premium Beverage Supply

Heart Mercantile

Toxic Brew Company

Lucky’s Taproom and Eatery

Wheat Penny

Lily’s Bistro

Troll Pub

Tank’s Bar

Canal Street Arcade and Deli

Blind Bob’s Bar

Trolly Stop

Thai 9

Basil’s

Lock 27

Clash Gallery and Boutique

Corner Kitchen

Barrel House

Fresh Thyme

 

WADE IN: A Call to Action on Climate Justice

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On Earth Day, Monday April 22 at 7pm, the World House Choir will perform a concert at the Foundry Theater in Yellow Springs with songs that call us to action on climate justice and celebrate the importance and significance of water in our lives. The concert’s title is taken from the African-American spiritual “Wade in the Water.”

The choral works on the program will be stitched together by the gifted local storyteller, Omope Carter Daboiku.

Songs will include Moses Hogan’s powerful arrangement of “Wade in the Water,” “Yemaya,” a sacred chant from the Santaria religion of Cuba calling to the feminine Orisha who lives in the oceans and represents the forces of creation, the well-known upbeat spiritual, “Down By the Riverside,” and Margaret Bond’s lush setting of the Langston Hughes poem, “The Negro Speaks of Rivers.”

The concert will also feature our premiere performance of a newly commissioned arrangement of the inspiring song by the Thrive Choir from Oakland, California, “We Shall Be Known.”

A distinct treat will be our guest artist, Nigerian drummer Baoku Moses, who will accompany two pieces on the program as well as lead the World House Choir and a percussion ensemble in his original composition, Wa Ka Lo [Let’s Celebrate].

Mark your calendar for this special event. Admission is free, donations are welcome.

Bunny Hop 5k/10K

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Start your Easter weekend with a Run! This race offers runners a 5k and 10k option. The course takes you through the Waterbury Woods neighborhood.

Every year, Epiphany donates all of the proceeds from the race toward a different charity. This year, we will be helping to fund the Epiphany Players Children’s Drama Ministry

Keith Lykins at Bar Granada

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Keith Lykins’ music could best be described as Tommy Emmanuel meets Jon Bonham. Playing the 9-string Drum Guitar as well as 6 string guitar, he is a consummate guitarist, singer and seasoned entertainer. He performs a wide but cohesive mixture of cover and original music. From rock music cover tunes performed in a truly novel way to Arabic, Afro-Cubano, Turkish, World Music, Blues and Acoustic Percussive Guitar, his music shines its way through unexpected gulfs and valleys of emotion.

Paella Party at El Meson

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Spring is here, so come join us on the patio for one of our favorite dishes with the Paella Patio Party on Wednesday, April 17! From 4:30 to 9pm, we will be offering a dine-in only specially priced $5 bowl of paella and $5 glasses of sangria and margarita!

New Patio and New Menu at Salar

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Now that it’s patio season in Dayton, one of the Oregon District restaurants  has just given their back patio a major makeover.  Salar Restaurant and Lounge is opening their newly renovated back patio on Saturday, April 13 along with the release of their new food and wine menus just in time for Spring.  Salar’s new back patio joins their covered front patio, which faces Fifth Street in the Oregon District.  Both patios will allow more than 50 seats for outdoor enjoyment.

Salar owner and executive chef Margot Blondet has spent months designing and working to complete the back patio and is excited to release the new menus along with the outdoor space.

“The winter months gave us the time to work on recreating the outdoor space and I can’t wait to share it with the Dayton community,” says Blondet. “I brought a number of fresh, seasonal ingredients to the menu as well and I wanted the new space to reflect that.”

Elements of the renovation feature a custom pergola, curtains, bohemian rugs, string lights, all new furniture and even miniature herb gardens. 

Salar, located at 400 E. Fifth St. in Dayton, Ohio, reopened to the public on Oct. 1, just shy of a year after a devastating fire forced the local restaurant to shutter temporarily to rebuild.

SALAR RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

400 E 5th St.
Dayton, OH 45402

(937) 203–3999

 

HOURS

BAR opens daily at 4pm

KITCHEN:

Sun – Thurs: 5pm – 9:30pm

Fri – Sat: 5pm – 10:30pm

Located in Dayton’s Historic Oregon District, Salar Restaurant and Lounge features a vibrant menu of world-fusion cuisine with strong Peruvian, French and Mediterranean influences. Salar’s upscale, yet casual style offers guests two outdoor patios, two full bars, a main dining room with full-wall windows looking out onto the Historic Oregon District, an intimate lounge space and a private dining room. Salar is a Green Certified Restaurant.

TEDxDaytonSalon | Innovation – Registration Now Open

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Registration is now open for TEDxDaytonSalon | Innovation which will be held on June 4, 2019 from 9:00 to 11:45 am at the Steam Plant located in downtown Dayton.

This is the second of three TEDxDaytonSalon events happening this year, which will continue the tradition of talks by local speakers and a half day program.

“Attendees can expect to be enlightened by the possibilities and actionable ideas from the team of Innovation speakers,” said John Farrell, TEDxDaytonSalon Committee Chair, “As well as impressed with the depth and breadth of expertise that permeates in our community.”

Eight speakers will explore different forms of innovation in their talks such as medical, science, technology, business, entrepreneurship, personal passion, virtual reality, and workforce development. Speakers for the June event include:

  1. Beck Besecker – Co-Founder and CEO, Marxent
  2. Andrew Cothrel – Founder and President, Blue Marble Medical
  3. Kelly Dolan – Co-Founder, Ingage Partners
  4. Seth Hamman – Director, Center for the Advancement of Cybersecurity & Associate Professor of Computer Science, Cedarville University
  5. Greg Loughnane – R&D Consultant & Adjunct Instructor, University of Dayton
  6. Charles Nick – President, The Wright Cup
  7. Charlynda Scale – Founder, Mutt’s Sauce LLC
  8. Greg Simpson – SVP and Chief Technology Officer, Synchrony

For more information and to register for the event, visit tedxdayton.com/salon-innovation