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Lisa Grigsby

Take the “Say CHEESE Burger” Challenge!

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Do you ever eat too fast? If so, that speed could pay off on Saturday, February 18th at Caesar Creek Flea Market, and on Sunday, February 19th, at Treasure Aisles Flea Market, during their “Say CHEESE Burger” Challenge!

“Say Cheese Burger” is a timed eating contest where the FASTEST eating time WINS!! The challenge features a colossal cheeseburger, stacked high with a full pound of beef (3 Patties at 1/3 lb. each); Slices of Spicy Pepper Jack Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, and all-American Cheese; Mac-N-Cheese Bites; Fried Pickle Slices, Fried Onions, Nacho Cheese Sauce – ALL piled high between a Hamburger Bun that’s topped-off with 2 giant Fried Onion Rings!!

Each Market will have One Lucky Contest Winner! Winners will receive $50.00 in Market Bucks, and a 30-Day FREE Gym Membership to Anytime Fitness. Plus – ALL contestants receive a “Say Cheese Burger” T-Shirt and a picture feature on our “Say Cheese” Challenge Wall!

Contests begin at 2:30 pm at Caesar’s Wilmington location (Saturday) and 2:30 pm at Treasure’s Monroe location (Sunday.) Entries are limited so your chances to WIN are HUGE!! You can even double your opportunities to WIN by entering both challenges!

To Register – visit the Market’s individual Facebook page or website. Registration fee is $10.00. (Additional contest rules apply – see their Facebook or websites for additional information and Prize details.)

Show-off your super-sonic eating skills and bring your family, friends, and your appetite to Caesar Creek Flea Market, in Wilmington, Feb. 18th, and Treasure Aisles Flea Market, in Monroe, Feb. 19th and find out if you’ve got what it takes to WIN!

Caesar Creek Flea Market is located at St. Rt. 73 and I-71 (Exit 45) Wilmington, OH 45177 and
Treasure Aisles Flea Market is located at I-75 and St. Rt. 63 (Exit 29) 320 N. Garver Rd., Monroe, OH 45050.

Love, Yearning, Passion, Romanticism: Dayton Ballet Presents Daring Duets

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On Thursday, February 9 at 7:30 pm; Friday, February 10 at 8 pm; Saturday, February 11 at 8 pm; and  Sunday, February 12 at 3 pm in the Victoria Theatre, the Dayton Ballet is thrilled to present Daring Duets, the third ballet of the 2016–2017 Excite Season. The Thursday evening performance of Daring Duets includes a Pizza Prelude from Uno’s Pizzeria to be served in the Victoria lobby beginning at 7 pm.
Artistic Director Karen Russo Burke and Dayton Ballet bring an exciting new ballet repertory program entitled Daring Duets to the Victoria Theatre stage, celebrating the complexities of the relationship shared between couples. The program will feature the full Dayton Ballet Company as they partner with one another to present some of the most well-known and most exciting, new, original pas de deux ever to grace the Victoria stage. The program comprises eight unique ballets that range from classical to neoclassical to contemporary, in an in-depth look at how two people join together to dance on stage as one.  Interviews with dancers and choreographers will shed light between dances in a video presentation made possible by the generosity of the Miriam Rosenthal Foundation for the Arts.

“Pas de Deux is French for ‘Step of Two’ and is what partnering is called in ballet. By dancing with a partner, the lady can jump higher, take positions she would never be able to on her own, and ‘float’ about the stage as she is carried by her partner. A partner allows a man to extend his line and show off his strength.” (www.the-ballet.com) Dayton Ballet presents an exhilarating evening of duets, or pas de deux, choreographed with this very definition in mind.

Dayton Ballet is thrilled to be able to dance a pas de deux from the late dance legend Antony Tudor, a George Balanchine contemporary who has been hailed as the “artistic conscience of American Ballet Theatre” from the moment he joined ABT for its founding season in 1940. This February, Dayton Ballet will dance his famous pas de deux from the ballet The Leaves Are Fading. This exquisite pas de deux was originally danced under Tudor’s direction in 1975 by Amanda McKerrow and John Gardner, two of America’s most acclaimed and talented dancers of the 20th century. Ms. McKerrow and Mr. Gardner will work in studio directly with Dayton Ballet dancers to set this beautiful piece for Dayton Ballet. The Antony Tudor Ballet Trust was formed after Tudor’s death in 1987 with the mission of securing the legacy of Tudor’s great ballets. The Trust is exceptionally selective of the ballet companies with which it works, so Dayton Ballet is truly honored to be able to pay tribute to the ballet genius of Antony Tudor with this performance.

Dayton Ballet is also excited to welcome choreographer Nicole Haskins to its studios as she sets her engaging pas de deux La Linea Scura, choreographed to music of the same name by Italian pianist Ludovico Einaudi. Haskins hails from Venice Beach, California, and has danced professionally with well-known companies across the country, including Sacramento Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, and Washington Ballet. Haskins, an experienced choreographer as well, has worked in the past with several Dayton Ballet dancers, and she comes to Dayton to set her beautiful pas de deux La Linea Scura this month.  Ms. Haskins’ work on La Linea Scura is made possible by the Dermot Burke Fund.

The dancers of Dayton Ballet will also present more classical works, including the famous Grand Pas de Deux from Don Quixote, a dance teeming with passion, energy and bravado. Set to the impeccable music of nineteenth-century Czech composer Ludwig Minkus, Don Quixote was originally choreographed by French/Russian dancer and choreographer Marius Petipa in 1869.  It is Petipa’s original choreography that Dayton Ballet Artistic Director Karen Russo Burke will use to set this traditional ballet for this performance.

In addition to these three selections, Burke will present five other works, highlighting the strength, expertise, and superb partnering skills of each dancer in the Dayton Ballet company. Dayton is invited to spend a romantic Valentine’s Day engulfed by the beauty and elegance of the purest expression of emotion between two dancers—the pas de deux—in Daring Duets.

Before each performance, Ms. Burke will hold a pre-performance talk called “The First Step,” giving audience members a more in-depth look at the upcoming performance and a behind-the-scenes peek at Dayton Ballet.  “The First Step” will be held 45 minutes prior to curtain time for each performance in the Burnell Roberts Room at 126 North Main Street, beside the Victoria Theatre.  “Behind the Ballet,” a Q&A with dancers that gives audiences the opportunity to learn more about the life of a dancer with Dayton Ballet, will follow each performance in the theatre.  “The First Step” and “Behind the Ballet” sessions are free of charge for all ticketholders.

Tickets for Daring Duets are $21 to $72 and are available at Ticket Center Stage (937) 228-3630 or online at www.daytonperformingarts.org. Looking for a sweet deal for your sweetie this Valentines weekend?  All tickets now 50% off using code “DUETS” call (888) 228-3630Senior, teacher and student discounts available at box office.

The Highland Stag Coming To Springboro

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Soooogood to become Celtic pub

The Highland Stag, a new Celtic restaurant and pub, will be opening in the Spring of 2017 in the space formerly occupied by SG@75 and Soooo Good, a popular gastro pub in the south Dayton suburbs. The restaurant and bar will offer traditional Celtic fare with a contemporary, but authentic flare.

Real estate and business broker Brent Moore of Moore & Associates shared that the logo is still being designed and social media and web sites for the business should be up in the next week or so.  Demo has begun on the inside of the building and we’ll have pictures soon.

The family owned and operated restaurant will build on the demand of authentic décor and cuisine and will fill a much need absence in the marketplace. Born in Scotland, the owner will be utilizing traditional Celtic family recipes and updating them to suit the palate of the local market. Items such as rack of lamb, shepherd’s pie, toasties, and braised short ribs promise to give you more than you expect, while Midwestern comfort foods and children’s favorites will help to satisfy everyone in the family. With their combined experience they feel confident they can be provide these old world delicacies in a thriving Midwestern arena.

Along with a blending culinary experience, the restaurant promises to offer a wide range of traditional Celtic draft beverages, and craft beers, including several local breweries. They will also pride themselves on both a spectacular Scotch and Irish Whiskey menu, as well a robust wine list. In addition to a wonderful menu, The Highland Stag plans on an event driven calendar to include Scotch and Whiskey dinner pairings, tap takeovers, wine events, and special dinners.

The Highland Stag will be supporting “local providers” and healthy alternatives on the menu. The owner has been involved in the community and will continue to be involved through supporting local youth organizations, public entities, and charitable groups. The hours of operation have not been set, however the plan is to be open Tuesday through Sunday to start. The owners of SG 75 offer their blessings and support as this unique concept becomes a reality.

 

Shamrock Shakes Are Here- With Four New Options!

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They make their appearance every February, and for millions of Shamrock Shake Fanatics these minty, greet sweet treats are the first sign of spring.

The first Shamrock Shake debuted in 1970 as the St. Patrick’s Day Shake. In 1974, proceeds from the beverage’s sale helped to fund the first Ronald McDonald’s House in Philadelphia. That city is currently the nation’s leader in Shamrock Shake sales.

This year McDonald’s has upped the ante, offering 5 different Shamrock options available starting today (Feb 7th) through St Patricks’s day:

Shamrock Shake: vanilla soft serve, mint syrup, whipped topping, but this year it may come with a sprinkle of granulated green sugar and a cherry.

Chocolate Shamrock Shake: half a chocolate shake (on the bottom) and half a Shamrock Shake layered on top.

Shamrock Chocolate Chip Frappé: mocha frappe with whipped topping, green sugar and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.

Shamrock Hot Chocolate: a blend of milk and chocolate syrup, but with the addition of mint syrup, too.

Shamrock Mocha: similar to the Hot Chocolate, but comes up with a shot espresso.

McDonald’s is on a journey to be better and part of that journey is a commitment to evolving our food and beverage offerings,” Jeanette DeBartolo, a McDonald’s spokeswoman shared. “McDonald’s changes have touched our food and restaurant experience to better meet the changing needs of our customers.”

Park City Club To Morph Into Roost American

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Chef Dana Downs has created a name for herself with gift for food, opening  Roost Modern Italian in Dayton’s historic Oregon District over five years ago, after spending years serving up meals through private catering and private dining experiences.  Just over a year ago she opened a second restaurant in Kettering, park City Club which opened over a year ago in the location formerly known as Lincoln Park Grille, by Fraze Pavillon.

“The restaurant industry is ever changing”, says Chef Downs, “with two restaurants, we can internally compare our results restaurant to restaurant to help us deliver a better product with even greater service.

Chef Downs feels that bringing together the brand for which she is most well-known, as well as incorporating the learnings that came with expanded operations can be beneficial for her staff, the customers and the community.

People know what to expect when visiting Roost and Park and delivering consistently on those expectations is our goal.

Effective Wednesday February 15, 2017 we are bringing together the brand made most popular by Roost Modern Italian and will be co-branding both of our restaurants. Roost Modern Italian will now be known as Roost Italian and the restaurant known as Park City Club will now be known as Roost American. 

Customers can expect the same great dining experience with improved consistencies in our service, our staff, and the offerings in both restaurants. “We are raising the bar just a bit at Roost American – and giving our customers the items that they have continually requested”, says Chef Downs.

People in Dayton know that they can count on Chef Downs to deliver.

Roost Italian located at 524 E. Fifth Street, is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5 to 10pm, Friday and Saturday 5 to11pm and Sunday 5 to 9pm. Roost American located at 580 Lincoln Park Boulevard is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5 to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11pm.

 

John Legend brings his Darkness and Light Tour To The Rose

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Acclaimed, multi-platinum selling, Oscar, Golden Globe and 10x Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter John Legend has announced dates for his highly anticipated North American tour, Darkness and Light Tour.  Hitting a number of major cities throughout the US, including at stop in Huber Heights, OH at Rose Music Center on Monday, June 12th, the multi-city trek will feature Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Gallant as the opening act.

The tour announces on the heels of Legend’s fifth studio album Darkness and Light, which has received a plethora of critical praise since its December 2nd release on Columbia Records.  USA Today hailed the album as John’s “most personal record” with tracks like “Right By You” which they described as “a heart –tugging rumination on his 7-month old daughter, Luna.”  Time Magazine called the body of work “unflappably classy”while the New York Times said Legend “treats love as something far more complex than a panacea and a fount of perpetual reassurance, with music to match.”  Continuing, the New York Times pointed to the album’s most recent anthemic hit single, “Love Me Now”, which they praised as “a seize the moment song”, that“revolves around an insistent, lo-fi piano figure, and its chorus first arrives with Mr. Legend nearly alone, singing over simple, fading chords”.

As a special bundle promotion, every pair of tickets fans purchase online will include the option to get a copy of the Darkness and Light album.  More details are available through the John Legend website.

Throughout his career, Legend has worked to make a difference in the lives of others. In 2007, he launched the Show Me Campaign (ShowMeCampaign.org), an initiative that focuses on education as a key to break the cycle of poverty. The 2010 BET Humanitarian of the Year award, the 2009 CARE Humanitarian Award for Global Change, the 2009 Bishop John T. Walker Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award from Africare and the 2011 Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year Award recognize Legend’s efforts and leadership in this arena. John sits on the boards of The Education Equality Project, Teach for America, Stand for Children and the Harlem Village Academies and co-chairs the Harlem Village Academies’ National Leadership Board. Additionally, Legend supports LRNG, a movement dedicated to inspiring innovation in the learning process to one that better reflects the world we live in today. In 2015 Legend initiated the #FreeAmerica campaign, designed to change the national conversation of our country’s misguided policies and to make a change in America’s criminal justice system.

Legend also continues his successful foray into the world of film as one of the principles for Get Lifted Film Co., a film and television production company based in Los Angeles. Get Lifted Film Co. has sold several projects in television to networks including Showtime, NBC, HBO, USA, MTV, OWN and FOX. In addition to these sales, Get Lifted Film Co. was previously in a television deal with Comcast/Universal and is currently in an overdeal with Legendary Television. Get Lifted Film Co. serves as Executive Producers on the HBO documentary “Southern Rites,” Pop Network docu-series “Sing it On”, and WGN America’s series “Underground.” Additionally, Get Lifted Film Co. has worked on several films such as “Southside With You” and “La La Land.” Get Lifted Film Co. has an executive producing credit on the 14-time Oscar-nominated film “La La Land” in which John also appears, playing a jazz band leader named Keith alongside stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.  Legend also contributed to the film’s soundtrack with the original song “Start a Fire.”  To date, “La La Land” has taken home an impressive six Golden Globe Awards, two SAG Awards and a PGA Award.

Tickets for the Huber Heights show, $102.00*, $90.00*, $72.00*, $62.00* and $23.50* will go on sale to the public beginning 11:00am on Friday, February 10th at www.Ticketmaster.com, www.Rosemusiccenter.com, and all Ticketmaster outlets.  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.

Just You ‘N’ Me and 4200 Others Can See Chicago at Rose Music Center

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Hailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era” by former President Bill Clinton, the legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago will make their debut at Rose Music Center in Huber Heights, OH on Saturday, May 20th .

Chicago – who celebrates their 50th anniversary as a band this year and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016 after receiving their first nomination – came in at #9, the highest charting American band in Billboard Magazine’s Hot 200 All-Time Top Artists. Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six decades.

Lifetime achievements include a Grammy Award (Chicago Transit Authority, 2014), multiple American Music Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Chicago street dedicated in their honor, and keys to and proclamations from an impressive list of US cities. Record sales top the 100,000,000 mark, and include 21 Top 10 singles, 5 consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles and 5 Gold singles. An incredible 25 of their 36 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 47 gold and platinum awards.

Chicago have toured every year since the beginning – they’ve never missed a year. The band is now in their 50th consecutive year of touring, and continue to be true ambassadors for their beloved hometown, carrying the city’s name with pride and dignity around the world. The line-up includes original band members Robert Lamm on keyboards, vocals, Lee Loughnane on trumpet and vocals, James Pankow on trombone and Walt Parazaider on woodwinds, as well as Jeff Coffey on bass, vocals, Tris Imboden on drums, Keith Howland on guitar and vocals, Lou Pardini on keyboards, vocals and Walfredo Reyes, Jr. on percussion.

From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic vocalists, and a few dozen of ever-classic songs, this concert is one not to be missed!

Tickets for the Huber Heights show, $73.00*, $61.00*, $51.00*, and $24.50* will go on sale to the public beginning 11:00am on Friday, February 10th at www.Ticketmaster.com, www.Rosemusiccenter.com, and all Ticketmaster outlets.  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.

Announcing (DE-FI) Fashion Week’s Full Schedule

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We are (DE-FI)ng Fashion Week! With a different Fashion Show popping up every week that garners applause as models sashay up and down the runway, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype of lights, camera’s and action BUT the fashion show is just the tip of the iceberg and only makes up 5% of the Fashion Industry.

Savor Your Sunday Brunch Benefits Stivers

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For one month each year Coco’s Bistro, located  downtown at 250 Warren Street,  serves up a Sunday brunch to support Stivers School for the Arts.  This nine year tradition features a different group of student artists performing while you enjoy a scrumptious meal and fifteen dollars from each $30 brunch served goes directly to the school.

The Henri Rousseau painting, “The Sleeping Gypsy” was the inspiration for this years  promotion as wll as 14-ft-high by 21-ft-wide rendition that was painted live on stage by Stivers visual artists at the 2016 Stivers Celebrates, the school’s annual holiday performance.

Past brunch  menus have included fillet and eggs benedict with a house demi-glace,  Huevos Rancheros,  and a Mexican-inspired dish of tortillas with eggs and green chili sauce a vegetarian frittata,  French toast, Italian grilled cheese, Coco’s famous burger, bourbon shrimp salad and a winter spinach salad.  Look for a similar menu this year.

Brunch runs from 10am – 1:30pm  and reservations are suggested.  You can call  (937) 228-2626 for more information or to reserve your table.  The entertainment for each week  is:

Feb 5  The Stivers Jazz Group

Feb 12 The Stivers Strings

Feb 19  The Stovers Chamber Choir

Feb 26 The Stivers Concert Pianists

Buy 2 Rapid Fire Pizza Get One Free On Super Bowl Sunday

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Rapid Fired Pizza wants to help you celebrate the Super Bowl.  On Sunday, February 5th they’ll be offering a a free pizza with the purchase of two pizzza.   This promotion will last for the entire day and apply to all 11 Rapid Fired Pizza locations. To find the one nearest you, check their website.

 

Rapid Fired Pizza offers a build your own or craft pizza that is cooked in 180 seconds. RFP features eight sauces, eight cheeses, over thirty toppings, and fourteen dipping sauces for patrons to build their perfect pizza, there are ten craft pizzas on the menu as well. Salads, breadsticks, and desserts are also available.

Mb Hopkins Art Raises Funds For Mental Health Services for Refugees

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Bill Franz, local photographer who captures so many great thing in the Miami Valley and shares them on his  Dayton at Work and Play site snapped the picture below.  He met artist Mb Hopkins last night at Courthouse Square as he was photographing the Emergency Protest Against Trump’s Refugee Ban.

Mb had created a beautiful art work and was giving prints to people in exchange for their contribution to the local Unitarian Fellowship for World Peace. This organization provides no-fee mental health services in several languages to refugees and immigrants.

“The best part of last night — well, there were many best parts — was getting a big hug from a woman in a hijab, and having several teachers who wanted multiple posters to share with their teacher friends and to put up in their classrooms. Teach your children well! Great, loving crowd”,  says artist Mb Hopkins.

If you would like to own your own print, you can find them at Eclectic Essentials and CLASH in the Oregon District and at Sam And Eddies Open Books in Yellow Springs! All money goes to Unitarian Fellowship for World Peace.

416 Diner To Debut In Oregon District This Spring

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After seeing the signs on the windows of the former Fifth Street Deli, I reached out to building owner Guy Fragmin to ask about his plans for 416 Diner and he was kind enough to invite me down to chat about his new concept.  What I didn’t expect was to find him on scaffolding working on the remodel himself.  As we talked he shared that he’d been a chimney sweep, worked in construction and then spent 20 years working in advertising for the Berry Company.

So how exactly does that lead to opening a restaurant?  Guy explained that growing up in West Virginia his family had a deli/dinner and a bar and restaurant and that going there as a kid left him with great memories and he’d always dreamed of opening his own place.  He left West Virginia to attend the Ohio Institute of Photography and that’s how he ended up in Dayton.

In 2005 he bought the building at 416 Fifth Street in the Oregon District, as an investment property and on the day he closed, he was approached by Rob Strong to rent the first floor for a deli.  After 10 years the Fifth Street Deli has outgrown the space and is currently renovating the old Canal Street Tavern at 308 East First Street and will soon open the Canal Street Arcade and Deli.  Fragmin is happy to see the growth of that deli and wishes him much success in his new space.  Thinking about the empty space and the plans he’s been making to have a diner since he was a child, Guy really tried to think about what the area really needed, looking for a niche market that wasn’t being served in the area.

So his concept for early breakfast, lunch and late night really great comfort food was born. An early draft of the menu shows eggs and breakfast meat combos, about 1/2 a dozen omelets, pancakes and waffles. And what’s a great dinner without burgers, BLT’s, and a great Philly cheese steak sandwich.  Fragmin also got quite excited about the Pepperoni and Sausage Rolls that will be his signature item.  Guy explained to me that these were a staple of growing up in West Virginia and theses hand held treats are served in bars, bakeries and convenience stores all over the state.

When the remodel is done, there will be booth seating against the east wall, some tables near the front and counters, both low and high,  overlooking the open kitchen on the west wall.  He anticipates opening in late April/early May, based on construction and permits.  He was quick to offer up gratitude for the help he’s received from Cindy at the Health Department, Rachel Bankowitz, who handles historic preservation for the City and Jen Cadieux at the Downtown Partnership, who he said has been just incredibly helpful.

Curious to see what the new place will look like?  Here’s a photo of  the plans, which are  posted on the front door.  Sorry for the fuzzy picture, I’m no photographer, unlike Fragmin, who is and will be able to take great pictures of his food once the kitchen is up and running.

And since it will be a few months before we’ll be eating at 416 Diner, I asked Guy where he likes to dine out.  He shared “I’m a big fan of local, I don’t do chains.  I really enjoy the Corner Kitchen and Meadowlark.”

Stay tuned for updates from us on the progress and we’ll be sure and let you know when opening day is scheduled.

2017 Super Bowl Commercials

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For many, the commercials at the Super Bowl are almost a bigger draw than the actual football game.  In the very first Super Bowl in 1957 a 30 second spot sold for only $42,000.  In 2007  spots sold for about $2.6 million.  At an average cost this year of $5 million per 30 second spot, advertisers often but these spots long before the teams have claimed their championship spots.  Fox reports that over 90% of this years spots were sold by December.   The Super Bowl ads are the most expensive commercials you can buy.  Ads during the World Series this year topped out at $500,000 and during the Oscars last year cost about $2 million.

Last year’s average Super Bowl spot was seen by about 112 million viewers, and it’s this huge draw that makes companies spend months trying to create the epic ad that will go viral.  There is no exact recipe, as over the years  celebrity, spoofs and little old ladies have all topped the ranks of best commercial ever.  Coco-Cola’s Mean Joe Green is a classic from 1979, Wendy’s 1984 hit, Where’s the Beef and Apple’s 1984 Introduction of Macintosh are some of the most successful commercials ever.

Here’s a look at what 2017’s Super Bowl ads look like:

Lady Gaga stars in Tiffany & Co. FIRST EVER Super Bowl commercial!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OGTdbGZE0o

FIJI Water is a gift from nature to us

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=MeF134YMoS0

Tom Brady stars in this Intel 360° Technology spot proving you can make anything look epic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTw7eten1no

Mr. Clean gets a little sexy in this spot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=GDzMxlw2Fgo

 

This is the story of our founder’s ambitious journey to America in pursuit of his dream: to brew the King of Beers.

The Coen Brothers, produced this “Born to be Wild” spot featuring Peter Fonda.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvHFM8c7cPM

 

Ford Encourages us all to Go Further

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhtHflDrnAU

 

Papa John’s is a long time Super Bowl Advertiser

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5GKhjJ5uno

 

If you can’t believe your eyes when you see the new Buick, then you’re in for a big surprise with “Not So Pee Wee Football,”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx2PMnSzCB4

Here’s the extended cut of the Lexus spot Man and Machine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_iktzXK4K0

 

Roadside Assistance in the 2017 Kia Niro can assist you from most places on earth, even an iceberg.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLL2yLAu7wk

Who says romance is dead? Skittles proves it’s not

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r9HyWPlTtI

“Yellow Tail Guy”

Wendy’s, hit it big in 1984 with there “Where’s the Beef”commercial, rated as the 2nd most influential spot.  Here’s the spot that will air this year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfrmSVZXfuE

 

 

The Human Race Announce 2017-2018 Loft Season

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Kevin Moore, President & Artistic Director of The Human Race Theatre Company, announces the 2017 – 2018 Eichelberger Loft Season line-up, dubbed A Season of Laughs:

Legendale: September 7 – October 1, 2017

Andy’s favorite way to escape his miserable job and humdrum life is the online game “Legendale.” He dreams of victory in its new tournament and winning the $100,000 prize, but is stuck competing as a lowly milkmaid. When things in the online world suddenly take a strange turn, Andy and his avatar must both discover their inner warrior. A blend of romance, adventure and virtual reality with a pop-infused score, it’s an inspiring tale like no other that’s sure to delight.
Tickets on sale May 30, 2017.
The House: November 2 – 19, 2017

fter twenty years in their dream house, Martyn and Shanny Redmond are downsizing and just sold the home directly to the perfect thirtysomething couple, Fischer and Lindsay Libett. Or so they thought. Sure that the Libetts will keep the place exactly as they’re leaving it, the Redmonds invite them for drinks, casual conversation and to hand over the keys. But when Fischer and Lindsay reveal they are planning major renovations, Martyn and Shanny have second thoughts and a pleasant get together becomes an outrageously hilarious battle of wills with over-the-top results.
Tickets on sale August 1, 2017.
Sex with Strangers: February 1 – 18, 2018

Failed novelist Olivia meets Ethan, a celebrated (and much younger) writer made famous by his sexcapade tell-all blog, at a snowbound bed and breakfast, and their mutual attraction quickly gets hot and heavy. As a weekend tryst develops into a long-term romance, their personal and professional lives collide. Ethan seeks legitimacy, dismissing his bad boy reputation as nothing more than an invented character. Olivia has her doubts, but craves for the literary fame Ethan can offer her. Ambition, identity and trust are in play when online personas clash with real world expectations in this smart, steamy take on modern love.
Tickets on sale October 30, 2017.
Brighton Beach Memoirs: April 5 – 22, 2018

He has holes in his shoes and liver on the dinner table, but all teenage Eugene Jerome can think of is girls, baseball and writing—in that order. There’s hardly a moment’s peace in a house filled with his domineering mother, over-worked father, and worldly older brother, not to mention his widowed aunt and her two maturing daughters. Simon’s semi-autobiographical comedy about growing up in a crowded, lower middle class home in 1937 Brooklyn is a touching coming-of-age classic that proves no matter how crazy life gets, family can make it crazier.
Tickets on sale January 29, 2018.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] : May 31 – June 24, 2018

Get ready for a show like no other. It’s an irreverent, roller-coaster ride with the Bard that will leave you breathless with laughter as three incredibly talented actors take on all 37 of his plays in just 97 minutes…with a good amount of creative editing. Part improv-run-amok, part audience participation, all delightfully absurd, this merry mashup for the whole family leaves no funny bone untickled and features a comic troupe lead by one of Ohio’s finest Shakespearian actors, Human Race Resident Artist Bruce Cromer.
Tickets on sale January 29, 2018.
For more information, please visit their website at http://humanracetheatre.org/tickets/2…

Applications Now Being Accepted For Pop Up Shops!

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Activated Spaces, an initiative to fill downtown storefronts, is accepting applications for short-term retail and service businesses to open downtown this spring as part of the twelfth phase of its Pop-Up Shop Project. The project matches business owners and entrepreneurs with downtown property owners who have first-floor storefront space available for occupancy.

Baker Salvage Co. on St. Clair

Interested retailers should fill out an application, which can be filled out online at www.activatedspaces.org, or downloaded and emailed to Jen Cadieux at [email protected]. The application deadline is 5 pm Friday, February 17. Tenants will be notified the week of March 6, and retailers must be ready to open in May.

Lease lengths will range from three to six months. The spaces will have varying lease rates, but will be leased below market value. Activated Spaces volunteers will connect retailers with commercial property owners, help make the space move-in ready, and promote the business during such events as First Friday and Summer in the City. Selected businesses will negotiate leasing terms directly with the selected property owner, but flexibility for the tenant is a priority.

Activated Spaces volunteers are building on the success of the Pop-Up Project’s previous phases. Thirteen of the businesses that have opened as part of the Pop-Up Project are still including: Beaute Box, 116 W. Fifth St.; Peace on Fifth, 234 Dutoit St.; Vintage Barbershop, 110 W. Fifth St.; Spice Paradise, 16 Brown St.; Hicks’ Barber Shop, 16 Brown St.;  Twist Cupcakery, 25 S. St. Clair St.; Fronana, 27 W. 1st St; Mitosis Creative, 14 W. 1st St. Suite 302; Baker Salvage Co, 31 S. St. Clair St.; Starred by Tamika, 37 S. St. Clair St.; Buckeye Laptop, 133 N. Ludlow; and Soccer Shots, 39 S. St. Clair St.  Since the inception of the project in 2011, more than 21,000 square feet of previously vacant space has been occupied and 41 new jobs have been created.

Commercial property owners interested in offering space to Pop-Up owners should contact Jen Cadieux at 937-224-1518. Once a match is made, a small stipend is available to be distributed at the discretion of the Activated Spaces team to each of the businesses each month for the first three months to assist in off-setting startup costs.

The Pop-Up Project is driven by volunteers from the young professional organizations UpDayton and Generation Dayton with support from the Downtown Dayton Partnership, the City of Dayton, the City of Dayton Neighborhood Mini-Grant program, and community volunteers. Activated Spaces is part of the Greater Downtown Dayton Plan, a strategic blueprint for the future of downtown.

Welcoming the Pedal Pub & The Pedal Wagon to Downtown

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Earlier this week we announced the arrival of The Pedal Wagon in Dayton. This Cincinnati based business has been operating these mobile pub crawls in Over the Rhine since 2012 and recently expanded their territory to showcase more of the city.  The Pedal Wagon operates fourteen wagons year-round in Cincinnati and Columbus and has around 50 seasonal employees.  And this spring, they’ll be bringing two pedal powered vehicles to the Oregon District.   Exact debut dates are awaiting approval by the powers that be at the City of Dayton, for licenses and routes.

“We aim to provide a unique experience for our riders,” says Jen, the manager of Columbus and the new Dayton market. “We owe it to our partnering bars & restaurants for providing great service. We have set up a variety of routes and keep a constant line of communication open with them in order for operations to run smoothly. We have been talking to a lot of bars and restaurants in Dayton for some time now, and are excited to bring them more business very soon!”

The Pedal Wagon was voted in the top three outdoor activities on Trip Advisor in Cincinnati and has become an icon in Cincinnati and Columbus. “We are looking to become a part of the Oregon District too and give back to the community; while having fun, of course! Our main goal is to bring business to businesses and help expose Oregon District’s new and old establishments. Riders tend to book for events such as birthday parties, bachelorette and bachelor parties, company outings, family celebrations, and much more. People seem to be smiling non-stop and having a great time while riding with us. It really makes the job a lot easier when you know people are truly enjoying the service we’re providing.”

Your’ll have the option of reserving a private ride for up to 15 or just booking a couple of seats on a public ride. For more details, or to book a ride on one of the Pedal Wagon’s cruises, visit www.PedalWagon.com or email Jen@PedalWagon.com.

 

But wait, there’s another Pedaling Pub coming to Dayton

Just as I posted the picture of the Pedal Wagon on our DaytonDining Facebook page, I got an email fromLindsay Kleinhenz with her partner Chad Banter have been working for the last 8 months with the city to get approval and licenses for their Dayton Pedaling Pub.  They’ll be partnering with Warped Wing, starting their tours their, heading to Toxic Brew Company and Dayton Beer Company.

 

Lindsay and Chad both work at Miami Valley Hospital and are excited to be young entrepreneurs that are sourcing much of their business needs locally, including signage, merchant services and more.   The actual vehicle was hand built by a retired engineer in Jacksonville, FL.  Their pub will have seats for up to 13 (with the 14th seat being for the sober leader).  They anticipate a 2 hour pub crawl will run about $25.

We can’t wait for these two new businesses to start cruising through the Oregon district, and hmm wonder how many calories you burn pedaling for beer?  This may become my  new summer workout!  Who’s with me?