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Valley Vineyards Beer & Wine Festival

May 31, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

Valley Vineyards Winery and Brewery in Morrow, makers of quality Estate Wines and Craft Beer, will host their 48^h Annual Wine and Beer Festival on Friday, June 1 from 5pm to 11pm and Saturday, June 2 from 11am to 11pm.

This two-day event will provide you with opportunities to enjoy Valley Vineyards estate wines & craft beers by the taste, glass or pint, as well as delightful dishes prepared by local restaurants, food trucks, and vendors. Non-stop live music from local musicians, guided wine cellar tours by the winemaker & brewer, hot air balloon rides from Bella Balloons and for those inquiring minds a Libations Education tent with featured speaker Bruce Benedict of the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

Over the past several years Valley Vineyards has seen the continual expansion and refreshment of an old tradition. The Wine & Beer Festival of 2014 served over 5,000 guests and that number is expected to be closer to 15,000 for 2018.

Here’s the schedule of events:

Friday, June 1
5:00 pm	2018 Wine & Beer Festival Opens
Cellar Tours all day, begin on the hour!
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm	Libation Education Tent
6:00 pm to 11:00 pm	Live! Marsha Brady Band
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Bella Balloons begins tethered hot air balloon rides ($10/person)
11:00 pm	Close of Festival
Saturday, June 2
11:00 am	2018 Wine & Beer Festival Opens
11:00 am to 3:00 pm	Live! David Mulliken
1:00 pm	Cellar Tours all day, begin on the hour
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm	Libation Education Tent
3:30 pm to 7:00 pm	Live! Templin Rd
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm	Bella Balloons begins tethered hot air balloon rides ($10/person)
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm	Live! DV8
11:00 pm	Close of Festival. See you next year!

$5 parking fee • No Overnight Parking

The festival coincides with the celebration of “Ohio Wine Month” in June, calling attention to the nationally and internationally recognized wines produced from Ohio-grown grapes.

In 2011, Valley Vineyards established Cellar Dweller Craft Beers. Now known as Valley Vineyards Cellar Dweller, new and creative brews are added to the line-up seasonally and for special events. Their unique line of beers is enjoyed on site and can also be found around the Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus areas.

Founded in 1970 by the Schuchter Family in Morrow, Ohio, Valley Vineyards has been family-owned and operated for three generations. Valley Vineyards consistently produces over 20 Nationally & Internationally award winning wines from their estate-owned vineyards in southern Ohio.

Instagram Miami County For Prizes

May 31, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

Join in on the summer fun by participating in a hashtag project designed by the Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau. For the next 16 weeks, the MCVCB will choose great Instagram post/photos to repost on their social media promoting Miami County. Every two weeks, a different category will be featured that will get folks out and about the Miami County area.

Here’s how it will work. First, participants will need a public Instagram profile and must use the following hashtags…#MiamiCountyandMe, #HomeGrownGreat, and one of our category hashtags that will change every two weeks. Category hashtags include:

#MiamiCountyFood (June 1-14), You could win a cooking class for four at Troy’s new Bed & Breakfast, the Charlotte

#MiamiCountyFamilies (June 15-28), Win a canoe trip for a family of four at Adventures on the Great Miami and Barefoot Canoes.

#MiamiCountyCoffee (June 29- July 12), Win a great coffee experience for six people with Joe Reiser, Owner of Winans

#MiamiCountyHistory (July 13-26), Winning this category will get your family 2019 family memberships at Brukner Nature Center, WACO Air Museum and Johnston Farm & Indian Agency

#MiamiCountyOutdoors (July 27 – August 9), A brand new Kayak from SmithFly
#MiamiCountyArt (August 10-23), Paint class for four with Wine & Design by Mary Frances Rodriguez

#MiamiCountyShopping (August 24 – September 6), Gift cards from local shops in Covington, Piqua, Tipp City, Troy & West Milton

#MiamiCountyBestOf (September 7 – 20). Staley Farm & Indian Creek Distillery tour with tasting for 6 people

The idea is to capture the best of Miami County that fits into one of these categories and post it to Instagram with the appropriate hashtags. And a great place to capture Miami County Food would be at the upcoming Troy Strawberry Festival. Then after the end of each two-week hashtag category, a panel of judges will select the winning image and award the winner a very unique prize related to that category. We hope folks will want to come out and capture the best Miami County has to offer by participating in this Instagram Hashtag Project that’s not just good, but Home Grown Great!

Please contact the Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau at 937-339-1044 with any questions. Enjoy your summer!

House of Bread To Break Ground on Expansion

May 30, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

The House of Bread, a community kitchen that serves free hot lunches 365 days a year to thousands of people in a city that has received national attention for food insecurity, is breaking ground on an expansion of its facilities that will help serve more families in need.

The addition to the building at 9 Orth Ave. will create a new dining room for families and children that will allow House of Bread’s youngest guests to eat in a welcoming, friendly environment. Adult guests will continue to enjoy lunch in the non-profit’s main dining room.

The building project will also include improvements to the kitchen, food storage and sorting areas, and entryway. Two new conference rooms will provide space for guests to meet with staff and outreach workers from area social service organizations.

House of Bread’s staff, many volunteers and board of trustees will celebrate the beginning of construction with a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, June 6 at 2 pm in front of the building at 9 Orth Ave. The public is invited to attend.

Melodie Bennett, Executive Director of House of Bread, said, “The challenges of food insecurity in our region are frustrating and heartbreaking. This expansion will ensure that people of all ages have a place where they are treated to a hot, healthy meal, and treated with respect.”

“We’re so happy and proud to finally get to work improving our building for our guests,” said Ron Rollins, chair of the board. “We know that we’ll meet new families and kids who are looking forward to a warm, nutritious meal who may not have come to dine with us before. House of Bread is one of the most important places where hunger and food insecurity are being fought in our community, and we’re pleased to be able to soon play a bigger part.”

The general contractor on the project will be Tri Tec Inc., a minority-owned firm based in Montgomery County. House of Bread has been working on the project up to this point with LWC Inc., an architectural firm headquartered in Dayton. The board has been working on an 18-month capital campaign to finance construction, which is ongoing.

To learn more about House of Bread and its work, or to volunteer to help serve lunch, or to donate to either its operations or the building campaign, visit houseofbread.org.

Tickets Now On Sale For Lilys Bistro 5th Anniversary Whole Beast Feast

May 29, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

Lily’s Bistro celebrating their 5-year anniversary this summer with a “Whole Beast Feast,” a very special “Nose to Tail” dinner on Thursday, June 21, followed by some special bar events that weekend and then, later on in July, a counterpart 5-course dinner that is all plant-based for our vegetarian and vegan friends.

“Nose to Tail” is a philosophy of eating and cooking where every possible part of an animal is utilized, which minimizes waste and treats each part respectfully and resourcefully. They’ll start with a local whole hog that they will be butchering in house, and the menu will have everything from house stuffed sausages to pressed terrines and candied pork belly with bacon fat beignets. Executive Chef Jansen will be able to work with parts of the animal that are often overlooked or discarded and to tap into his team’s creativity to combine rustic tradition with high end preparations.

Bar Manager Amber Brady is assembling an optional craft beer pairing spotlighting local and Ohio-made beers to accompany this whole beast feast!

Make plans now to join Lily’s on Thursday, June 21 to celebrate the whole hog and 5 years in business! Tickets are $49 which includes tax and tip and can be purchased in advance online here and at the restaurant. The optional Ohio craft beer pairing is $14 and can be purchased on the day of the event.

Former Navy Seal Discusses His War Experience

May 28, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

JAMES HATCH, former special ops Navy SEAL, will discuss his book Touching the Dragon: And Other Techniques for Surviving Life’s Wars on Wednesday, May 30 at 7 pm at Books & Co. at The Greene, 4453 Walnut Street, Dayton.

After detailing many of his experiences during 24 years in service to our country, he writes of the harrowing mission when his SEAL team crew was attempting to rescue a rogue soldier – Pvt. Bowe Bergdahl – during which Hatch suffered severe wounds that ended his military career. Coming home after all those years in special operations missions was difficult for him; leading to despair, alcoholism and the pull toward suicide. Finally through the love of family, friends, soldiers, and his specially trained military dogs, he found a purpose in going on. By “touching the dragon” he found his way back.

During his adjustment to life in the States, he realized how important his specially trained military dogs were to him in his war years and could be again. He started the Spike’sK9Fund, which is dedicated to his K9 dog called Spike who was killed in war action. This fund is a national 501©3 non-profit organization focused on providing protective vests for police and SWATK9s. The fund also rehabs K9 agility courses used to train police dogs. Information about this group will be available at the event.

Marsha Ambrosius and Eric Benét Coming To The Rose

May 27, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

Boundless Entertainment presents Platinum-selling recording artists and songwritersMarsha Ambrosius and Eric Benét at the Rose Music Center on Friday, June 29th.

Eric Benét is known for his dedicated commitment to crafting authentic music that engages the soul. Benét, a Grammy nominee, perfects the smooth and crystal-clear sound of traditional R&B, with influences from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, and Queen.

Marsha Ambrosius has been at the forefront of soul music since her beginnings in Floetry and continues to reinvent herself as a solo artist. Nominated for a total of six Grammys and honored as BMI’s Songwriter of the Year, Marsha’s music is a frank and candid glimpse of her life and perspectives as a woman.

Benét and Ambrosius will share the spotlight in one of the most exhilarating performances of 2018 as they share “A Lifetime Of Music In One Night.”

Tickets for the Huber Heights show will go on sale to the public beginning 11am on Wednesday, May 30^th atwww.Ticketmaster.com, www.Rosemusiccenter.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office. Charge by phone at 1.800.745.3000. *Ticket prices include parking and are subject to applicable Ticketmaster fees. Dates, times and artists subject to change without notice. All events rain or shine.

Ghostlight Coffee Launches Vegan “EGG” Sandwiches

May 25, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

VRUNCH /‘vrench/ n. Vegan Brunch.

It’s totally a thing. Starting this weekend Ghostlight Coffee is serving vegan breakfast sandwiches on Saturdays! Made with an Impossible chorizo (Impossible Foods burger and HouseMadechorizo spice), polenta, and Daiya cheese on an English muffin.

Ghostlight Coffee is known for their vegan baked goods and now they are extending their animal-free alternatives to breakfast. Ghostlight’s vegan breakfast sandwiches are made with Impossible Chorizo (an Impossible Foods vegan burger blended with Ohio-made HouseMade chorizo spice), a polenta “egg”, and Daiya cheddar cheese on an English muffin.

Sandwiches will be available for purchase while supplies last on Saturday morning, in addition to those made for pre-orders being delivered at 8 am and 9:30 am. Ghostlight will offer sliding discounts for pre-orders each week, starting with 15% off this week using the code VEGANDAYTON. The discount will drop to 10% the week of May 28 – June 2.

Pre-orders will be accepted until 5pm on Friday, May 25 for pickup at 8 am or 9:30 am on Saturday, May 26. You can put in your Pre-Order at this link.

Golden Lamb Begins Historic Renovation

May 24, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

Golden Lamb announced it is beginning major renovations on one of its four first floor dining rooms and kitchen as part of a master plan to reinvest in and refresh Ohio’s longest continually operating business.

In addition to this project, the Golden Lamb is proud of its recent and ongoing reinvestment into its historic property, including the General Grant Suite, a new hotel suite named in honor of the late Union General and 18^th President, Ulysses S. Grant. The General Grant Suite boasts rich mahogany furnishings, a luxurious private bathroom with marble floor and shower, as well as authentic artwork from the Civil War era. Updates also have been made to:

The Henry Clay private dining room, which hosts wedding receptions, private dinners and parties.
Refurbishment to the third and fourth floor hotel corridors, including new art that portrays the Golden Lamb’s colorful history and Shaker heritage led by the team at Caza Sikes. Additionally, the Golden Lamb commissioned two signature pieces from Cincinnati artists Ursula Roma and Suzanne Fisher, now on display.

Renovations for the Charles Dickens dining room are now underway and will be completed by early July. The space will feature reclaimed Ohio hardwood floors, a new lighting package and dramatic wall coverings styled with a nod to Charles Dickens and the Victorian era. A warm library setting featuring keenly appointed furniture, antique lithographs and cherry dining tables from the Workshops of David T. Smith will bring the room together to ensure the feeling of the historic property is kept throughout.

Plans Integrate Heritage with New Ideas

“For our business to survive and thrive for 214 years, we’ve continuously evolved,” said Golden Lamb General Manager Bill Kilimnik. “This renovation will reinforce our heritage while writing the next chapter in our long history of being the place where friends, family and the community gathers.”

Kilimnik and the Golden Lamb ownership group worked hand-in-hand with an expert team to continue to evolve the vision of casual sophistication for the property in harmony with the heritage of the Golden Lamb. The team includes Tim Herberth and Herberth Construction, a proven historical contractor, which is leading the project. Jenna Prenger of Reztark is the project designer, accompanied by Greg Snyder of the RDA Group on the architectural work.

Dickens dining room renovation rendering

Additional Plans in the Works

Over the next few years, Golden Lamb anticipates additional, significant renovations to the property, including its two other public dining rooms and its popular pub, the Black Horse Tavern. Plans also are underway to establish Golden Lamb’s own farm to provide fresh, homegrown produce and meats to the Golden Lamb’s kitchen.

“We’re as focused on our guests’ dining experience as we are on the unique ambiance of our property,” Kilimnik said. “With these changes coming to life, we’re as excited about sharing our future as we are proud of our past.”

Fo more informations visit the www.goldenlamb.com or call (513) 932-5065. The Golden Lamb is located at 27 S. Broadway in Lebanon, Ohio.

Free Admission to 2000 Museums for Miltary Families This Summer

May 23, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

This summer in is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in collaboration with Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums nationwide to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard as well as Active Duty and Reservists, National Guardsman (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card, DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum.

In Ohio that means 51 museums in Ohio will open their doors to military and their families as part of the ninth annual Blue Star Museums program, including:

“Ohio’s museums have once again embraced the NEA’s Blue Star Museums initiative. Each year, more and more museums are participating and sharing in the appreciation we have for military members and their families who sacrifice so much for all of us. It makes me ‘Ohio proud’ to see so many museums saying ‘thank you’ to our military members and their families,” says Ohio Arts Council Executive Director Donna S. Collins.

A full list of participating museums nationwide is available at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

Singer-Songwriter Series

May 23, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

Join us every Sunday on our Acoustic Patio, May 20th – September 10th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm for the Singer Songwriter Series. We will have 2 – 3 Singer-Songwriters each week.

6th Annual Rocky’s Run for Freedom 5K Run/Walk

May 22, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

This race is held each year the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend in honor of Marine Corporal Paul “Rocky” Zanowick, II who was from Miamisburg and who died while serving his country June 3rd 2011. In 2017 this race had Team Fastrax skydivers jump in the American flag to start the race. If you were there, you know it was amazing. If you weren’t there, you should come this year. You will be proud to be an American!

Free Kings Island Admission For Military Personnel

May 22, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

Kings Island prides itself on providing world-class thrills, fun and entertainment for guests of all ages. The 364-acre amusement and water park is also proud of the brave men and women who serve in the U.S. military.

Kings Island will pay tribute to members of the military by offering free admission on military appreciation days during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

The deal is available May 25-28.

Military who qualify for the free admission ticket include active military, retired military, National Guard, veterans with honorable or medical discharge and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps with government issued ID.

A valid military ID must be presented at Kings Island to take advantage of this offer.

Qualifying military personnel can also purchase discount tickets at a special price of $34/ticket for up to six family members at the park.

Alabama Brings THE HITS TOUR To The Rose

May 21, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

Country music legends ALABAMA will bring THE HITS TOUR 2018 to Huber Heights, OH at Rose Music Center on Friday, September 14^th.

Fans can expect the once in a lifetime show that continues to attract multiple generations of fans that flock to see ALABAMA, driving them to be named the ‘Greatest Country Band of All Time.’ The iconic performers will showcase the unprecedented collection of 43 No. 1 singles spanning 21 GOLD, PLATINUM, and MULTI-PLATINUM albums and a musical tradition and legacy that continues.

“This year’s tour is for the lifelong fans, and also the younger generations just now discovering the music,” Randy Owen notes.

Tony Conway continues, “The band is having fun, selling tickets, and sounding unbelievable vocally. This tour is about the music of the past 49 years the band’s 43 No. 1 singles. ALABAMA is still and will always be the greatest country band in American History.”

Tickets for the Huber Heights show will go on sale to the public beginning 11am on Friday, May 25^th atwww.Ticketmaster.com, www.Rosemusiccenter.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office. Charge by phone at 1.800.745.3000. *Ticket prices include parking and are subject to applicable Ticketmaster fees. Dates, times and artists subject to change without notice. All events rain or shine.

ABOUT ALABAMA

It’s been over 40 years since Randy, Jeff and Teddy, left the cotton farms of Fort Payne, Alabama, to spend the summer playing in a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina bar called The Bowery. Having grown up working in the fields, the cousins were no strangers to hard work. They didn’t flinch when it took six long years of working for tips and living hand to mouth playing in the bar.

Finally, word of mouth earned the major label deal they’d been dreaming of. In 1980 the band broke through with their first Top 20 hit “My Home’s In Alabama.”

ALABAMA is the band that changed everything. They brought country music to the mainstream and from side stage to the main stage. ALABAMA introduced rock style guitars, lights, pyrotechnics and sounds to the country audience.

ALABAMA’s reach goes far beyond their impact on other artists; their music is timeless and can be heard today as a part of every cover band’s set list in nearly every college town in America.

While their music continues to stand the test of time, their numbers and stats are beyond compare. The band has sold over 80 million albums. They have charted 43 #1 singles including 21 #1 singles in a row, a record that will likely never be surpassed in any genre. They have won over 178 CMA Awards, Grammy Awards, ACM Awards and counting. They’ve earned 21 Gold ®, Platinum ® and Multi-Platinum ® albums and were named the RIAA’s Country Group of the Century. They are members of the Country Music Hall of Fame and have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They are also world-class philanthropists who have raised over 250 Million dollars for charity.

The band continues to perform to legions of loyal fans, selling out venues night after night. They were honored with the ACM Career Achievement Award at the Ryman Auditorium in the Fall of 2015 and were named “Album Of The Year” at the 2015 Dove Awards for ANGELS AMONG US” HYMNS & GOSPEL FAVORITES.

After 49 years ALABAMA continues to thrill fans as THE HITS TOUR 2018 rolls on through the US and Canada. ALABAMA is and always will be the greatest country band in American history.

‘Get Out’ Star Thrown Out of Popeyes, Threatened With Police Call After Staff Error

May 19, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

Los Angeles – Get Out star Lil Rel Howery, star of Fox’s upcoming Rel, slated to premiere this fall, shared a live Instagram account of being booted from a Popeyes Chicken location in Hollywood around 3 a.m. Saturday morning over a dispute following an order mistake made by Popeyes staff.

Footage can be viewed at Howery’s Instagram page.

Howery placed, according to footage, a $12 order, for which he displayed the receipt on camera. When the live feed began, the comedian was in a dispute with staff, saying his order was placed into another customer’s bag after a staff member assumed they were together. Howery asked for the food he paid for, and was refused. After he insisted, the staff told him to “come back tomorrow” to receive his order. He demanded his money back instead, and was told he was “trespassing” and ordered to leave.

Howery remained in the restaurant and demanded a refund, while management threatened to call the police.

“Call them!” he replied.

“Call the f**kin’ police – please! If you f**k me up, it’s gonna be a news story,” he said. “I didn’t do s**t wrong! You didn’t give me my f**kin’ food!”

When staff attempted to calm him, he shouted, “Y’all not black in America!”

“She told me to leave and come back tomorrow,” he yelled in outrage.

The Instagram story video was viewed around the world as dawn broke on the East Coast.

Howery finally agreed to leave when a young, black, female employee offered to pay him $12 from her pocket, concerned LAPD would be called in and escalate the situation. The comedian and actor declined her offer and left, citing fear of repercussions for the employee.

Howery had words for the fast food chicken chain.

“Popeyes, can I warn y’all right now? I have a f**kin’ TV show.”

He implied that the scenario might be portrayed in an episode of his sitcom this fall.

“This is a f**kin’ episode. You gave my food away. Give me my money back!”

Around 3:30 a.m. Pacific time, Howery returned to Instagram Story with more thoughts on the matter.

Prior to his breakout role in Academy Award winning horror film Get Out, Howery starred as the younger brother of fellow comedian Jerrod Carmichael on NBC’s short lived The Carmichael Show.

Carmichael serves as an executive producer of Rel, a multi-camera sitcom recently ordered to series by Fox.

7 Original Shorts to Premiere at Big Lens Film Festival

May 18, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

The student filmmakers of Wright State University’s award-winning Motion Pictures Program will premiere their new thesis films at the 2018 Big Lens Film Festival at the Neon on May 27. This year’s festival will have two scheduled screenings of the films. The first screening starts at 5:30pm and the second will begin at 8pm, both ending with Q&A with the directors of the films.

Short films from Wright State’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures program have screened at top film festivals, including Sundance, and been Student Academy Award Nominees. Graduates of the WSU film program work in every aspect of Hollywood and independent film across the country. One WSU alum, Hannah Beachler, is the production designer of the smash hit BLACK PANTHER.

This year’s films dive into a number of contemporary issues and themes, including bullying, finding one’s identity in a digital age, familial relationships, racial tensions, loss, aging, and much more! Please note, these films do contain adult themes and language and may not be suitable for children under 15.

Tickets will be on sale for $10 through the Neon Box Office which is located at 130 East 5th Street in downtown Dayton.