Lisa Grigsby

Bow Meow Brunch at Brio

February 28, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

Join The Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals (SICSA) for Brunch at Brio on Sun, March 7th from 11am – 2pm at the annual Bow Meow. Brio will be serving up delicious golden brown stuffed French toast, housemade fluffy mini pancakes with fresh fruits, eggs and grilled breakfast meats. A sampling of different flavored housemade creme brulees, muffins and mini desserts. Brio Chef’s selections of housemade bruschettas, grogonzola lanb chops and Chicken Chipotle Panini. Served up fresh juices, sodas, coffee, tea and a cash bar.

Tickets are $25 each or or 2 for $40 and can be picked up at Brio or SICSA or your can RSVP to Debbie at 937-294-6505 extension 12

Rare Dead Guy Ale To Be Tapped at Chappy’s

February 28, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

Rogue Ales is an craft brewery in Oregon known for fun, full flavored beers. The brewmaster at Rogue believes “variety is the spice of life,” so they brew over 60 different ales from all natural ingredients. This special keg release part at Chappy’s Tap Room and Grille in Moraine on Wed, March 3rd at 6pm is for a very special Rogue Dead Guy Ale-in the style of a German Maibock, using Rogue’s proprietary Pacman ale yeast. Deep honey in color with a malty aroma and a rich hearty flavor.

From the Rogue site:

“In a collaboration of crafts, Rogue Brewmaster John Maier and Rogue Spirits Master Distiller John Couchot have joined forces to create a distinct, innovative series of brews called John John Ales. The series will take Rogue Ales legends and age them in Rogue Spirits barrels. A 3,100 gallon batch of John John Ale produces 1357 cases of beer. The first of the John John series is John John Dead Guy Ale, Rogue’s award winning Dead Guy Ale matured in Rogue’s award winning Dead Guy Whiskey barrels.”

Having never tried beer aged in a whiskey barrel I looked for advice from the net and here’s what I found out from my friend Michelle at Drink of the Week:

“Since Dead Guy Ale is brewed in the German Maibock-style–a lighter version of traditional bock–the beer flavor does not overpower the whiskey notes, they just go together like beans and rice. The whiskey is definitely present with its warm smoke, but the ale offers a nice brightness that makes this pairing very smooth and drinkable.”

I say let’s go check it out oursevles, so see you at Chappy’s!

Pancakes all over town Feb 28th

February 25, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

Day of Caring is an ongoing effort to feed the hungry and homeless in our community. Their main fundraising event is an annual Pancake Brunch. The Pancake Brunch, held on the last Sunday in each February, is in fact many brunches held at various locations around the tri-state area.

Established in 1991 by Janaki Venkayya, Day of Caring is a grass roots organization made up of volunteers committed to increasing personal awareness and involvement toward confronting the ever-increasing national plight of hunger and homelessness.

From the first pancake brunch with 12 locations, to the 34 sites participating this year, Day of Caring is continually growing. As in the past, churches, community organizations, and public foundations host, prepare, and serve the annual pancake brunch. The hope this year is to raise $30,000 for local emergency hunger and housing coalitions. Many new sites have been added. In addition to Montgomery County and the City of Dayton, Greene, Preble and Clark counties are also involved. Sites in Cincinnati and Richmond, Ind., are also participating with money from ticket sales going back to the county in which they were raised.

Venkayya said the “Day of Caring” committee is now focused on increasing volunteers, especially younger people. More than 1,000 volunteers help out. During the past 13 years, the project has received about $1 million of in-kind donations — from paper napkins and coffee to orange juice and plastic utensils.

In philosophy, Day of Caring is similar to Thanksgiving, where one day a year we come together as a nation to give thanks for our good fortune. Likewise, Day of Caring, through its ever increasing number of volunteers, sets aside one day – the last Sunday in February – where we, the community, can come together to help our less fortunate neighbors.

A variety of churches and service organizations host a Pancake Brunch and all proceeds from these Brunches benefit the local community’s Hunger and Housing Coalitions. Cost of the brunch is $6 for an adult, $4 for seniors and children. we

At the House of Bread, thanks to Merrill Lynch, a free breakfast will be served. A complete list of brunch sites and the times they will operate can be found at the Day of Caring web site. For more information, call (937) 320-1687.

Financial support comes from various businesses and individuals through either underwriting of a Brunch site’s expenses or in-kind donations.

2010 Underwriters

Soup For You!

February 23, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

A Soup Supper to benefit the Dayton International Peace Museum and Dayton FoodBank will be held on Sat, Feb 27th starting at 7pm, hosted by Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Guests will take home a beautiful handmade pottery bowl after enjoying soups (including vegetarian options. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children, with advance purchase reequired.

Delicious Soups donated by:

* Cafe Monet
* C’est Tout Bistro
* Coco’s Bistro
* Flavors Restaurant
* The Meadowlark Restaurant
* One Lincoln Park
* Savona Ristorante
* Thai 9
* Boosalis Baking Company
* Rahn’s Artisan Breads
* Reeve’s Catering
* Sisters’ Catering
* Boston Stoker

For Tickets call: 937-227-3223 or 937-436-3628
Email: [email protected]
or [email protected]

Information at websites:
www.DaytonPeaceMuseum.org
www.MVUUF.org

Girls Just Want to Have Sun

February 21, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

Hannah’s Treasure Chest, the Miami Valley area’s highly esteemed children’s charity, will host its 5th Annual Diva’s Day Out fundraiser event from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2010. The event will unfold at the Presidential Banquet Center, 4572 Presidential Way, Kettering, Ohio.

Diva’s Day Out is a fun-filled luncheon and auction especially for the enjoyment of moms, grandmothers, aunts, and girls ages 8 and older. Shake your winter blues with the event’s tropical theme, “Girls Just Want to Have Sun!” Enjoy a scrumptious lunch menu and frosty drinks, celebrity MC’s, raffles, silent and live auctions, tween’s corner, and more . . . all set to the music of steel drums.

Proceeds from this event will fund the mission of Hannah’s Treasure Chest – a huge Miami Valley asset that delivered 184,000 items to children during 2009.
Hannah’s Treasure Chest responds to the needs of children by providing clothing, furniture, toys, books, and other essential items. To maximize the effectiveness of its outreach, Hannah’s Treasure Chest partners with numerous local social service agencies. When a partner agency identifies a child in need, Hannah’s provides essential items to the agency, which in turn delivers the items to the child.

Make reservations before February 1 and become eligible to win one of four “Diva Dollars” gift certificates worth $25 each. Winners will be announced at the event.

Reserve your seat or table for eight by March 5, 2010! Here’s how! Contact Hannah’s Treasure Chest at 937-438-5039, by email [email protected] or through www.hannahstreasure.org. Group and child rates are also available by telephone order. Seating is limited and available on a first come first serve basis.

There is still some time for corporate and business sponsorships! Contact Tina Marker of Windward Design Group at 937.456.2301 or [email protected] for a 2010 Diva’s Day Out marketing package. Donations are tax-deductible.

Adventure Summit Volunteer Orientation, Feb 17 or 22

February 13, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State University are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to help at The Adventure Summit. Volunteer opportunities are available for everyone from the novice hiker to the expert outdoor person. The only requirement is that you are willing to have a great time while being immersed in outdoor culture. Volunteers will leave knowing they have promoted an active, healthy lifestyle in the region and have contributed to making Dayton “The Adventure Capital of the Midwest!”

To learn more about volunteer opportunities at the event, please attend one of thse Adventure Summit Orientations:

Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Monday, Feb. 22 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Held at the Outdoor Recreation Department office at 224 N. St. Clair Street, Dayton, Ohio. Pizza will be served. Registration requested; walk-ins welcome.

Contact Rachel Brand at (937) 564-5431.

Shifts available within the following windows:
Thursday, March 4, 10 am – 5 pm
Friday, March 5, 10 am – 9 pm
Saturday, March 6, 9 am – 8 pm

Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Autograph Session Support
Classroom Ambassador
Exhibitor Support Team
General Event Set-up
General Event Tear Down
Headquarters
Volunteer Registration
Exhibitor Registration
Presenter Registration
Volunteer Getaway Supervisor
Information Central
Merchandise Sales
Greeter
Guide
Key Note Program Usher
MetroParks Booth Ambassador
Pool
Registration/Waivers
Program Support
Spirit Crew

Volunteers Needed to Resurrect Arts Comimission

February 10, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

Residents of Huber Heights with an interest in the performing and visual arts are being encouraged to apply for 9 openings for the Arts Commission Board. This board has been inactive in recent years and is currently being reconstituted!

Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2010 and can be obtained at City Hall, 6131 Taylorsville Road or from the City of Huber Heights website, www.hhoh.org. (Click on the city “Employment Job Openings” link, then look under “Volunteer Opportunities”

Applicants must be a resident and elector of Huber Heights (registered to vote). Boards and commissions advise the City Council on issues important to the city of Huber Heights. Most positions do not require extensive expertise, just an eagerness to serve. The Arts Commission has nine (9) vacancies with staggered terms expiring from 2011 through 2014.

The Arts Commission is charged with studying and developing a program for the development and encouragement of all forms of art within the City, including the fine arts; performing arts; historical arts and interests in community heritage; folk arts; and cultural arts. The Arts Commission will make recommendations to the City Council on the implementation and operation of a City arts program. The Arts Commission will also have planning and operational responsibilities related to City-sponsored festivals, events, parades, etc.

It will meet once a month at a date and time yet to be determined.
Applications should be sent to the Huber Heights City Council, c/o Anthony Rodgers, Clerk of Council, 6131 Taylorsville Road, Huber Heights, OH 45424.

Help Create Xenia’s future!

February 10, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

There is a vacancy on the Xenia Planning and Zoning Commission! If you would like to be a part of planning for Xenia’s future and are interested in serving, keep reading:

The Planning and Zoning Commission is established by Xenia City Charter Article VIII, §8.01, and governed by Xenia Codified Ordinance Chapter 1220: Xenia Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall be an advisory commission to the City Council. In the interest of public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity or general welfare of the public, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall make recommendations to City Council upon the following: a Xenia Urban Service Area Land Use Plan for dividing the city or any portion thereof into zones or districts; limitations and regulations as to the height, bulk and location of structures; percentage of lot and dwelling unit occupancy; setback building lines; area and dimensions of yards, courts and other open spaces; uses of land, buildings and other structures in zones and districts; appropriate zoning for land surrounding the city; and such other things as City Council may deem appropriate. In addition, the Planning and Zoning Commission may make recommendations as to amend the Planning and Zoning Code and the zoning map. The commission consists of five volunteers who are residents of the City and are appointed by the City Council to staggered terms of four years each. One Council member serves as chair as appointed by the Council President at their second regular session in January of each year. Staff representatives include the City Planner ([email protected]) and/or the City Engineer ([email protected]).

Frequency of Meetings: Regular sessions are held once per month on the first Thursday, with occasional special sessions on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Those who would like to relay a question, comment or concern to the Planning and Zoning Commission may do so at the meeting during Audience Break or by contacting the Chair of the Commission or the staff representatives through the links on this page. Citizens interested in placing an item on the agenda for discussion should submit their requests to the City Clerk, 101 N. Detroit Street, Xenia, OH 45385. Requests must be received no less than 10 days prior to the meeting date.

Meeting Location: Regular/Special Sessions are held in the City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 101 N. Detroit Street, Xenia, unless otherwise noted on the published agenda.

Printable Meeting and Application Deadline Schedule: [click here]

Xenia Planning and Zoning Commission Application: To view and/or print the XPZC application, click here. To view and/or print the instructions, click here. The Planning and Zoning Department staff is available to assist applicants during every phase of the application process. Applicants are strongly encouraged to schedule a pre-submittal meeting during which the applicant can learn about the Board and Commission process. A pre-submittal meeting also affords the applicant and staff the opportunity to address any initial concerns with the application. For more information or to schedule a meeting, please call the City Planner at (937) 376-7285 or e-mail [email protected].

For information on Planning and Zoning Commission Agendas and Meeting Minutes: Please call the City Clerk at (937) 376-7235 or e-mail [email protected].

Your current Planning and Zoning Commissioners are as follows:

Joshua Long, Vice Chair
Jim Kennedy
Sarah Amend
(vacancy)
Everett Ross

The Planning and Zoning Commission is chaired by Councilman John G. Caupp ([email protected]).

Vacancy Information: Thank you for your interest. There is currently a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission. If you are interested in serving, please contact Michelle Johnson, City Clerk, at (937) 376-7235.

Spinoza’s hosts Sierra Nevada Beer Dinner

February 10, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby 1 Comment

This gourmet pizza parlor may be located in a mall, but don’t let that stop you from checking it out. Proprietor Glen Brailey is creating a suburban mecca for fans of California style pizza’s, artisan salads, live music and craft beers. With 120 seats, additional patio seating (eventually spring will be here and you’ll appreciate this), and an outside entrance so you don’t have to go into the mall, it’s the kinda place that could easily become a great date destination. Checkout the upcoming live music schedule.

Spinoza’s next beer dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Beer expert Lee Hill from Sierra Nevada Brewery (Chico, California) will be on hand to talk about craft brewing and the unique Sierra Nevada beers featured that evening. This is a reservation-only event. Their first beer dinner last month sold out quickly so reserve early if you want to go! Call 937-426-7799 or email reservations. Cost is $24.95 per person plus tax & gratuity. Four-course dinner and six (6) different Sierra Nevada beers are included. Vegetarian options will be available.

Follow this link to REGISTER ON LINE

MENU:
Welcome Beer
Sierra Nevada Kellerweis Hefeweizen
Served with fresh, house-made Soft Pretzel and
Mustard/Garlic Aioli Dip

Appetizer
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (draft)
Cheddar Cheese & Pale Ale Soup with Romano Croutons

Salad
Sierra Nevada Glissade (draft)
Organic, locally grown Arugula Lettuce, Cluster Tomatoes, Toasted Nevada Pine Nuts, and Parmesan/Asiago Shavings

Intermezzo
25th Year Bigfoot Barleywine Ale

Entreé
Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA
Spinoza’s Hearth-baked Italian Meat & Cheese or Roasted Veggie Stromboli with Creamy Italian Gorgonzola Sauce

Dessert
Sierra Nevada Porter
Italian Tiramisu Parfait

Spinoza’s is located at the corner of North Fairfield Rd and Pentagon Parkway- at The Mall at Fairfield Commons. Head to entrance B near Sears.

Hours Of Operation:
Mon – Thurs: 11:30 am – 9 pm
Fri – Sat: 11:30 am – 10 pm
Sun: Noon – 7 pm

The Masterpiece Ball- An Evening With The Great Chefs

February 9, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby 2 Comments

It so seems like the name of a special you’d see on the Food Network, doesn’t it? While it certainly could be, it’s also something you can attend right here in Dayton! The exquisite five course dinner, with each course prepared by one of the Miami Valley’s most celebrated chefs and complemented with sommelier-selected wines, will happen Sat, March 13th in the historic Dayton Masonic Center. Just recently opened to the general public, the two story grand dining room is itself an architectural masterpiece. The chefs for the evening will be:

♦ Chef Keith Taylor of Savona
♦ Chef Dominique Fortin of C’est Tout
♦ Chef David Glynn of the Wright-Patterson Club
♦ Chef Anne Kearney of Rue Dumaine
♦ Chef Jared Whalen of L’Auberge

The inspiration for The Masterpiece Ball is due in large measure to Chef Dieter Krug, who passed away this past fall.
Dieter, who left Germany in 1953, worked in hotels in Rome and Madrid before moving to the U.S. in 1956. Chef Krug worked for the Comisar family at The Maisonette in Cincinnati and the King Cole in Dayton before co-founding L’Aubere. A mentor to many working chef’s today, his guidance during the creation of this event is being honored with the menu for the ball.

Following dinner, guests can dance to the incomparable Marygolds show band, play a hand of blackjack in The Balcony Casino, or head to Après, our “cigars under the stars” venue featuring an extensive selection of single malt scotches, liqueurs and fine cigars.

Dayton Operan Guild Event Co-Chair, Katie Mitakides was so enthusiastic in explaining, “this isn’t some stuffy old ball -it’s an amazing party with spectacular food and lots of fun. We’ve even got a special price for first time attenedee’s and those under 40.” Patron tickets start at $175/person and the discount for newbies is indeed significant- $50/person. Click or more info or to reserve tickets.

Proceeds from the event help fund high school and college vocal competitions sponsored by the Guild.

A series of preview Happy Hour parties have been planned to show off the menu inspirations called Tempting Tastes. Tease your appetite by sampling the fabulous food prepared by our esteemed chefs at preview parties.

Join us at one or all of the remaining tastes from 5 to 7 p.m.

*Rue Domaine, Thursday, February 11

*L’Auberge, Tuesday, February 23

*C’est Tout, Monday, March 1

Cost is $15 per person in advance or $20 at the door. A cash bar is available.

Click here to make a reservation online. You can also contact Kimberly Robinson for more information or to make a reservation at [email protected] or on 937/294-6742.

Savor Your Sunday: Brunch For The Arts!

February 6, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

It’s brunch, it’s art, it’s the art of brunch and what a way to savor a Sunday in February!

Coco’s Bistro will again give up their Sunday’s off in the month of February to partnering with Stivers School for the Arts to present a brunch fundraiser with proceeds going to the Seedling Foundation, which helps fund adjunct teachers and other needs not covered by the school’s budget. Last year’s events were so successful they will be be doing two seatings this year. The first at 10am and a second one at noon.

Each week will feature Stivers students performing:

Feb. 7: Jazz Trio

Feb. 14: String Ensemble

Feb. 21: Chamber Choir

Feb. 28: Concert Pianists.

The cost is $30 per person of which $15 is tax-deductible. Reservations are highly suggested and you can even make a prepaid reservation online. Coco’s is located at 515 Wayne Avenue in the Oregon District.

Put Your Dirty Thoughts To Good Use

February 6, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

The Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio is hosting the 20th annual Mud Volleyball for Epilepsy tournament on Saturday, July 10, 2010 in Dayton, Ohio.

You can help name this year’s tournament! Generally, they switch themes every two years. Past themes inlcude MUDSTOCK, MUDARITAVILLE, MUD WHITE & BLUES etc.

You can see they like the word “Mud” to be used in the name. If your name is chosen, they will thank you with special Mud Volleyball perks! Even though they’re playing in the MUD, please keep it CLEAN! Submit your suggestions by clicking here.

Thanks, and LET THE MUD START FLYING!!!

Winans Wine Tasting featuring ChocoVine

February 3, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

If you haven’t experienced the hottest wine craze to sweep through the Miami Valley this winter, Winans Fine Chocolates & Coffee is featuring the Dutch red wine that evokes a memory of a childhood Yoohoo drink. According to the ChocoVine website it’s “a fine French Cabernet subtly combined with a rich dark Chocolate from Holland, paired together to create a decadent, silky smooth drink, which can be served by itself on the rocks or as the main ingredient to an array of sinful cocktails.”

Judge for yourself this Thursday, Friday or Saturday, Feb 5 – 7, as Winans presents their pre-Valentines wine tastings between 6-10pm each night. Their tastings traditionally feature 2 reds, 2 whites and a specialty wine and it’s $3/taste, $6/glass or try all 5 wines for $12. House wines are always available by the glass, or chose a bottle from the shelf, over 50 to choose from! Oh and the best part about Winans Tastings- the chocolate fountain will be running and you can dip strawberries, marshmallows, pretzels and graham crackers as part of the cost of your tasting! And that’s pretty cool for a Chocoholic like me!

This week’s features are:

RED WINES
Turn Me Red – Zweigelt Cab Blend – Austria
Turn Me Sweet – Sweet Tempranillo – Spain

WHITE WINES
Hayman Hill – Interchange – California
Bonterra – Certified 100% Organic Sauvignon Blanc – California

DESERT WINE
Chocovine, Chocolate Cab, France-Holland

Winans is located in the new village in front of Dayton Mall, next to Rusty Bucket.

Golf Club Hosts Local Visual Arts Showcase

February 1, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

The Fifth Annual Art at the Trace, sponsored by the Centerville Arts Commission will be held on February 13 at The Golf Club at Yankee Trace. “Art at the Trace is a well known and respected event in our community,” said Jim Teske, Centerville Arts Commissioner. “We are bringing back some favorites but have also made it a point to showcase some talent that may not have been seen before. When you mix food, talented artists, great music and Valentine’s weekend all in a warm and cheerful community you can expect something great,” he said.

The event will feature hundreds of works of fine art in a variety of mediums from paintings, photography, sculptures, jewelry, and mixed media on display for viewing and purchase. Local artist, Nancy Fisher, is the Art at the Trace featured artist who has donated an original piece of artwork to be raffled off at the event. All ticket holders will be entered in the drawing and must be present to win.

Guests will enjoy live music provided by the James Murrell Trio and Rob Turner, along with an assortment of delicious, gourmet appetizers and desserts. A cash bar will be available offering fine wines, beers, and cocktails. The Golf Club at Yankee Trace will also be providing a cash tapas bar paired with wine selections for a nominal fee. Attend and you’ll learn how to choose wine that actually enhances the food’s taste while you stroll the gallery of fine art.

Tickets for Art at the Trace are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Cash or check is accepted in advance and cash, check, or credit card will be accepted at the door. The event runs from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2010, at the Golf Club at Yankee Trace, 10000 Yankee Street in Centerville.

Advance tickets may be purchased in Centerville at the following locations:

· Municipal Building, 100 W. Spring Valley Road
· Pro Shop at The Golf Club at Yankee Trace, 10000 Yankee Street
· Centerville Framing and Gifts, 270 North Main Street

Historical Tea Party at Patterson Homestead

February 1, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

You’ll be transported back to the 1860’s for an afternoon tea to celebrate a Victorian Era Valentine’s Day. Guests will create an old fashioned Valentine to take with you. Enjoy hot tea, a variety of breads, tea sandwiches and desserts inside the Patterson Homestead while being served by interpreters in 19th century costume.

The tea is Sunday, Feb 7th from 2-4pm. Cost of the tea is $18.00 per Dayton History member and $20.00 per non-member. Space is limited and prepaid reservations are required. For additional information or to make reservations, please contact the Patterson Homestead at (937) 222-9724, or visit daytonhistory.org.

South Park Sculptor’s Work on Permanent Display at Airport

January 29, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby 1 Comment

Local metal sculptor, Hamilton Dixon, recently unveiled his latest public railing installation in the new Boston Stoker Coffee shop, located in the lobby of the Dayton International Airport.

Dixon, creator of the Dayton Art Institute railing, explored a new dimension with this railing fabrication, producing an outcome that is both fluid and multi-dimensional. The railing itself runs 30 feet in length, and it swoops and bows at a variety of heights and depths, complete with hand-forged interior components that seem to reflect an “Earth meets Sky” theme.

According to Dixon, the inspiration for this design came primarily from Don Dean of Boston Stoker, who makes a point of celebrating the local artists community. “I appreciate the opportunity that Boston Stoker has given me to have my work seen by so many people arriving to and departing from the Dayton airport, “ said Dixon.

The forging process used by Dixon is similar to that of an old-world blacksmith. He begins his process with sticks of mild steel bar, either squared or round, then places them in a forge until they are red-hot. He then manually removes the heated stick, and with hammer and anvil, hand-forges the steel into its intended shape. Each and every element of this one-of-a-kind railing was hand-forged by the artist.

Dixon has been sculpting steel as an art form for 20 years. He began working with metal as a welder on an offshore oilrig in the 1980’s. He then attended Turley Forge School in Santa Fe, New Mexico where he learned basic techniques in forging steel, and in 1991 he relocated to Dayton, were he lives with his family in the historic South Park neighborhood.

He has produced a wide range of public art, installed throughout the Miami Valley; Dayton Art Institute Rotunda, Serenity Pines (University of Dayton), Aids Resource Center Kuntz Building, Cooper Loft Lobby, Kettering Delco Park, as well as private installations around Dayton and throughout the U.S. For additional information about the artist and his other installations in the Dayton area, go to www.hamiltondixon.com.

To celebrate this most recent installation, Dixon has produced a line of limited edition, commemorative bracelet, which is currently on display at the Airport Boston Stoker. Bracelet is made of pure, solid, sterling silver,
hand-hammered by artist himself, numbered and signed for $180. Purchase inquiries can be made by calling the artists’s studio 228-3555.