The Blues are back and you can enjoy them at this free festival downtown Dayton!
All You Can Eat Chocolate Party
After a year off due to the pandemic, Bellbrook Chocolates is bringing back their All You Can Eat Chocolate Party on Saturday, September 25th. You’ll be invited into the Candy Kitchen and will have the opportunity to taste all the chocolate they make.
There will be a Chocolate Painting demonstration at 7:30pm. Water, coffee and complimentary wine available. TICKETS are limited and can be purchased at Bellbrook Chocolate Shoppe, Bellbrook Chocolates at the 2nd Street Market, online or at their booth at the 2nd Street Market (which reopens this Saturday). Be warned this event does sell out!
Cross Pointe Centre
101 E. Alex-Bell Road
Centerville, OH 45459
(937) 436-5066
Monday – Wed 10am – 7pm
Thursday & Friday 9am – 7pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday noon – 4pm
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Ready For Some Fun at the Montgomery County Fair?
Mackenzie Hoog was named Fair Queen in 2020 but due to the cancelation of the fair due to Covid-19 her reign has been extended so she’ll reign over the 2021 Fair that kicks off this Sunday and runs through July 17th.
The 169th edition offers a vast array of over 21 delicious fair food vendors offering up just about everything to tantalize the taste buds. Plus, this year ‘scooters’ are available for rent so you can zip around the fairgrounds. Safely of course.
Opening ceremonies are at noon on Sunday hosted by Kristi Leigh of the Mix 107.7 Morning Show, followed by the judging of the pie baking contest.
With rides provided by Big O’ Amusements, games, entertainment, demo-derby, Tug-A-Truck, tractor pulls, dog show, petting zoo, rodeo and of course the 4H programs and FFA (Future Farmers of America) plus, much more. A new addition to the fun this year- pig races!
Admission $10 per person – includes track events & parking. Kids 6 and under free with paying adult. You can buy your tickets in advance online, or at the gate.
$20 All Day Ride wristbands available. Rides open Sun 12-4pm, 5-10pm and; Mon – Sat from 1-5pm, 6-10pm.
Highlight include:
• Mon July 12th 7pm – Demolition Derby
• Tue July 13th 7pm – KOI Drag Racing
• Wed July 14th 8:30pm – Truck/Tractor Pull
• Wed July 14th 3:00pm – Goat Showmanship
• Thur July 15th 6:30pm – Tug A Truck
• Fri July 16th 12-5pm – Drill Team Competition
• Fri July 16th 7pm – Demolition Derby
• Fri July 16th 7-10pm – Flashback The Band
• Sat July 17th 7:30pm – Rodeo
And of course their’s the Fair Food!
A stop at Bite Me Corndogs for a bacon cheddar corndog, with some Potato Tornado Fries, to be washed down with a frozen lemonade, followed up with a little dessert from Rollie Polar’s Thia style rolled ice cream and some snacking on funnel cakes, elephant ears and deep fried oreos and of course you can’t leave the fair without some cotton candy!
Chef Matt DeAngulo Teaches Cooking Classes at Gem City Market
Chef Matt DeAngulo, who was once the head Chef at Citilites at the Schuster Center and is now serving meals to those in need via his Miami Valley Meals nonprofit, will be teaching a series of cooking classes at the Gem City Market.
Chef Matt teaching at Gem City Market
Each class features a short lecture followed by an interactive session. The class will focus on the basic techniques anyone can use to build flavor in their home-cooked meals and make them taste better!
Classes will be taught in the Gem City Market’s Teaching Kitchen, which is just inside the Gem City Market entrance at 324 Salem Ave, Dayton, OH 45406. Parking is available in the lot behind the market. Please note MASKS ARE REQUIRED inside the Teaching Kitchen.All class sessions are FREE and open to the public, with pre-registration online suggested.
The 90 minute classes are offered on July 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 2pm.
Lucky Lemonade Tuesday Night Free Concert Series in Troy
The Lucky Lemonade Concerts are a free series in Hayner’s Courtyard on Tuesdays in July at 7:30 pm. The theme of these concerts is current, regional, original music. Terrilynn Meece, Music Manager at the Hayner says, “This is our ninth year supporting our dynamic local musicians. It has been exciting to share these artists that are actively involved in the current music scene and helping to shape our regional sound.”
Tuesday, July 6 at 7:30 pm
Paisha Thomas Quartet
Paisha Thomas is a native of Troy and Piqua. As a young woman, she followed her dream to pursue music as her full-time career. You can find her in the heart of Ohio’s music scene in Columbus, Ohio but her roots here inform much about her soulful, bluesy, folksy songs that ring with the truth of her experience. Paisha calls her style “Miami County soul/funk/gospel.” She is a descendant of the Randolph Freedpeople, a well-documented Miami County story of black migration. Like these stories, the poetry of her songs can be cutting, as well as full of hope and power. She is bringing her songs, especially the songs of her ancestors, the Randolph FreedPeople, back home to Troy. She will be joined by Chris Shaw on fiddle and guitar, Reggie Jackson on drums and Paul Vineyard on bass and harmonica.
Tuesday, July 13 at 7:30 pm
Someday MorningLive
The musicians of the Someday Morning band came together in 2016 after a chance meeting at a party in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Each had recently returned home after years of touring the country with different bands. Each had come back thinking about settling down in Ohio. It did not take long after the party for them to realize that this chance meeting could be the start of something they were looking for. They call themselves Someday Morning and describe themselves as:
“A four-piece band from small town Ohio with nothing to prove and nothing to lose. Great story telling with simple arrangements and melodies that go down as easy…It’s country, it’s rock, but at its core it’s just a group of blue-collar guys doing what they love.”
Someday Morning is their passion project. Troy Brown plays guitar, Reed Jones is lead guitar, mandolin, banjo and Jordan Powell plays bass and keys with Dann Burd on percussion.
Tuesday, July 20 at 7:30 pm
Berachah Valley
Berachah Valley has been playing bluegrass together in our area for over 16 years. Their sound is associated with tight female vocal harmonies and exceptional musical talent. Berachah Valley is what we have come to associate as the traditional southern Ohio bluegrass style. They have performed around this half of the country at every festival you can imagine and opened for so many talents such as Rhonda Vincent, Pine Mountain Railroad, Paul Williams and the Victory Trio, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers and many more. In 2021 they were recognized on a national level and were asked to be the bluegrass behind the new movie, “Mayberry Man.” It has been an exciting year for the Miami County band. We are fortunate to share it with them. This six-piece band includes the harmonies of Cathy Baker, Michelle Edester, Leisa Hinkle and Larry Collins. You will find Cathy on guitar, Michelle on mandolin, Becky Meyers on banjo, Leisa on percussion and Larry on stand-up bass.
This talented band is a staple of bluegrass in our area and has been playing here for over 16 years. In 2021 they were recognized on a national level and were asked to be the bluegrass behind the new movie, “Mayberry Man.” It has been an exciting year for the Miami County band. We are fortunate to share it with them.
Tuesday, July 27 at 7:30 pm
Alyssa Hanson
Alyssa Hanson is very involved in the Dayton music scene. At one time she was the host of Mick Montgomery’s “Musician’s Co-op.” You will find her performing throughout the area at places like Yellow Cab, Dayton Music Fest, Piqua Arts Council and Moeller Brew Barn. A classically trained vocalist, she studied at Lee University in Tennessee. Eventually she made her way to Nashville and developed her own soulful-folk style with a bit of Broadway around the edges. She was co-writer and lead singer for Red In The Water on the album, “Chasing Change” in 2017. Alyssa will be performing as a duo for our final Lucky Lemonade Concert of the season. Her brother Tyler Hanson will join her on vocals and guitar.
Alyssa Hanson is active in the Dayton music scene and has her own soulful style. She is a classically trained musician with a dose of Nashville and a bit of Broadway around the edges.
The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is proudly supported by the citizens of the Troy City School District through a local tax levy and generous gifts to the Friends of Hayner. Special thanks to the Friends of Hayner for helping support this community concert series. For more information regarding these free events and to receive a complete listing of Hayner Events, please call 339-0457 or visit our website at www.TroyHayner.org for complete details.
Troy-Hayner Cultural Center301 West Main Street
Troy, Ohio 45373
937-339-0457
Formerly the home of Mary Jane Hayner, the 1914 Romanesque mansion
houses a lively community arts center.
houses a lively community arts center.
Restaurants on Summer Vacation
Many of our local restaurants are taking some time off this summer to give their staffs a break and enjoy the 4th of July holiday. So before you head out for a meal, check to make sure your favorite eatery isn’t on vacation:
George’s Family Restaurant will reopen on July 5th
Geez Grill & Pub will be closed July 4th & 5th
Hoshi Ramen is closed July 2 – 5
Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen will reopen July 5th at 3pm
Tony’s Italian Kitchen is closed July 3-5
Company 7 BBQ will close July 4th Through July 8th
Penn’s Thai Grille will be closed July 4 – 12
Giovanni’s will reopen July 8th
Mamma DiSalvo’s will reopen on July 14th
Restaurant will reopen Aug 12th
If you know of other’s we should add to the list, please comment below in the comments.
Grand Opening Celebration For Lord of the Wingz BaldHead Tones Kitchen
Steve Earnesto first started cooking wings at home and then began selling them to friends and was cooking at a local bar. The rave reviews of his wings inspired him to open his own place. His buddy Chef Baldhead Tone had earned a reputation for making awesome taco’s on Gettysburg.
So in June they joined forces and opened Lord of the Wingz and BaldHead Tone’s Kitchen in a strip center at 6556 Union Rd. They are open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-9pm.
BaldHead Tone and Steve on opening day.
Talking with the manager Stephanie, she shared that some of their best sellers include the honey lemon pepper wings, the jerk chicken tacos and the Lord’s Mega Platter that comes with chicken chunks with your choice of sauce, fried potatoes, 2 fried corn and a sweet Hawaiian roll.
Photo by Michael Worsley
They are celebrating their grand opening this Saturday, July 3rd from 2-8pm with a family friendly celebration that includes a bouncy house, vendors that will feature slushies, desserts,
t-shirts and more.
There is also a 60 seat banquet room available to guests at no cost with food purchase. Future plans include adding a liquor license for the restaurant.
Lucky Star Introduces New Summer Menu Additions
Lucky Star Brewery just announced it will be adding some summer menu items this Wednesday. New additions include:
Jalapa-popper burger-Hamburger patty topped w/ jalapeño popper spread(jalapeños, cream cheese & bacon) all layered on a sesame seed bun served w/ a side of fresh cut fries.
Mexican street corn-corn on the Cobb w/ butter, cotija cheese, lime,salt & chile powder.
Fajitas(sorry no pic) steak, chicken or beans w/ grilled onions & bell peppers. Served w/ 3 flour tortillas, chips, sour cream & salsa.
Mexican fruit cup- a cup of fresh watermelon, cantaloupe & cucumbers topped w/ fresh lime juice & chile powder Mexican mix.
Staying on the menu – loaded fries
And loaded nachos
and of course every Tuesday is taco Tuesday with a rotating menu of $1.50 tacos!
Hours:
Tuesday- Thursday: 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Giovanni’s 4 course Dinner- Dine In or Carry Out
JUNE 8th from 4-7pm… Giovanni’s is offering a special 4 course dinner, once again, for $33.95/person!
This special is available for dine-in or carry-out!
Call 937.878.1611 to order OR to make reservations.
Dinner choices will be requested at the time of take-out order OR reservation.
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1st Course (choice of 1) :
– Mussels – with fresh tomatoes and red onion in a garlic white wine & butter sauce served with garlic bread
– Bruschetta – tomato and olive served with toasted Italian bread
– Sausage and Italian Seasoned Stuffed Mushrooms topped with provolone
2nd Course (choice of 1) :
– 7 Layer Salad
– French Onion Soup
– Spring Mix Salad (Peach Vinaigrette )
3rd Course (choice of 1) :
– Roasted Chicken Ravioli
– Lemon Herb NY Strip
– Mediterranean Baked White Fish
Dessert Course (choice of 1) :
– Spumoni Ice Cream
– Panna Cotta with a fresh berry sauce
– Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae
Lily’s Father’s Day 3 Course Meal
When your Chef is a dad and you’re trying to figure out what to make for your Father’s Day special you ask him what he’d like for his celebration. Chef Don didn’t hesitate when he said PRIME RIB!
So from 10am-7pm this Sunday, Lily’s in the Oregon District will be offering the following Father’s Day special menu as a 3-course prix fixe menu:
Appetizers (choose one)
-Buffalo Deviled Eggs
Blue Cheese, celery and spicy tangy buffalo sauce (GF,V)
-Antipasto Salad:Pepperoncini, grape tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, ham, salami, artichoke hearts, feta, fresh parsley, with red wine herbed vinaigrette over chopped romaine (GF). Substitute ham and salami with toasted pepitas and hazelnuts for vegetarian
Entrees (choose one)
-Oven Roasted Prime Rib with Rosemary Garlic
Slow cooked prime rib served with smashed and crisped poutine with cheese curds, green bean poriyal, and a sauce duo of au jus and horse radish sour cream $32 (*GF)
-Charred Zucchini, Eggplant, Tomato, and Corn Panzanella- Grilled vegetables, toasted French bread, fresh mozzarella, tossed in red wine vinaigrette, fresh herbs and served with a side of green bean poriyal and topped with balsamic reduction $26 (V)
-Charred Zucchini, Eggplant, Tomato, and Corn Panzanella- Grilled vegetables, toasted French bread, fresh mozzarella, tossed in red wine vinaigrette, fresh herbs and served with a side of green bean poriyal and topped with balsamic reduction $26 (V)
-Lox or Mock Lox Bagel- Choose between smoked salmon OR mock lox (smoked carrots) with whipped dill cream cheese, pickled red onion, caperberries, and fresh cucumber on a toasted bagel. Served with smashed and crisped poutine with cheese curds, green bean poriyal $20 (Mock Lox=V)
Dessert (choose one)
-Bourbon Pecan Pie with Candied Maple Bacon Ice Cream
-Lily’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
-GF Dessert available upon request
Prices on Entrees reflect the price for entree, appetizer, and dessert. The special menu is the only menu being served, and while the value is in the 3-course menu, all items are also available a la carte. There are Gluten Free and Vegetarian options for each course. We will also have the bar open to sell DORA drinks for outside consumption as part of Out on 5th.
Reservations can be booked online at: https://www.exploretock.com/lilys/ and require a $5 deposit per person that will be applied to the bill.
Dinosaurs Storm the Air Force Museum June 12th
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have a unique opportunity to see dinosaurs in the museum’s galleries during “Operation: Dinosaur” on Saturday, June 12 from 4-7 p.m. The museum will close at 8 pm.
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force often focuses its events and programs on STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. This time the museum will focus on an area of science it doesn’t often get a chance to explore – paleontology. In addition to learning about the nuts and bolts of aircraft, visitors can learn about the fossils and bones of dinosaurs!
During this free event visitors can see a carnotaurus, raptor, baby raptor, stegosaurus, triceratops and tyrannosaurus rex. These realistic dinosaurs, presented by T.A.G. Art Company, can be as big as 9 ft. tall; they can move, blink, open their mouths and ROAR! Building 2 has been designated a “roar-free” zone for visitors that may have sensory-sensitivity.
Other activities for kids and families to enjoy during the evening include a dinosaur question game, tornado demonstration, youth fossil dig and dinosaur-related giveaways (while supplies last).
In addition, a paleontologist and geologist from the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will join the event and share their knowledge of dinosaurs.
The museum simulators are adding prehistoric-themed rides to their line-up to include a movie ride titled “Dino Safari” and a virtual reality ride titled “Dive in Prehistoric Seas VR.” (There is a cost per ride).
The Museum Store will remain open until 8 pm. The Valkyrie Café will remain open until 7:30 pm and will add dino nuggets to their menu for this event. For more info check the museum’s website.
Spark Fairborn Grand Re-Opening
The co-working, shared kitchen space that originally opened in downtown Fairborn is ready to open it’s doors after being closed for months during the Pandemic. Originally opened as a joint venture by Co-Hatch and the city of Fairborn, the operation is now fully owned and managed by the Fairborn Development Corporation, an organization focused on growth and business development for the city. Guests are invited to join Spark Fairborn for an open house on Wed, June 9th from 5-7pm or reach out to schedule a tour.
Spark works on a membership basis with a co-working space monthly membership that start at $100/month for a shared desk space, and 2 hours of conference room space/month with additional hours available at $25. A Dedicated Desk space runs $200/month and 4 hours of conference room time. Both memberships include free snacks and coffee and there is a community printing station available. 
Kitchen memberships for the commercial kitchen are still being reworked, but will be available in several levels, based on the amount of time you anticipating needed the facility starting with a minimum of 10 hours/month for about $15/hour. More info should be available at the open house. 
Spark Fairborn is also available to be rented out for private events at $75/hour with occupancy of up to 146 guests. The conference rooms holds 12-15 guests.
Spark Fairborn
305 W. Main Street
Fairborn, OH 45324
Current Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
Jaqua’s Now Open at The Greene
Chef inspired menu’s will be the standard for this classic American bistro that opened this week at The Greene. Jaqua’s has been a work in progress since last summer, chef owner Bill Jaqua told us earlier this spring. Seating over 170, including a large patio, Jaqua shares his family has been in the hospitality business since 1960, running Heritage Events, one of the area’s largest catering companies.
The menu offers something for everyone, featuring flatbreads, pizza’s burgers, steaks and seafood.
They are even offering an upscale Sunday Brunch from 11am – 2pm. Featured on the brunch will be shrimp, crab claws, scrambled eggs, omelets made to order, bacon, sausage, ham, smoked salmon, caviar, pork loin roulade, carved prime rib, fresh fruits, salads, vegetables, sweet breads, belgian waffles, pancake and a homemade desserts table. For $27.50 per person brunch includes one mimosa.
Open from 11am – 10pm Friday – Tuesday. Closed Wed & Thurs.
Local Bars Support Pride All Month Long
June is PRDIE month a celebration to recognize the sweeping impact that LGBT individuals, advocates and allies have on history in the United States and around the globe, according to the Library of Congress.
The month of June was chosen for LGBT Pride Month to commemorate the riots held by members of the LGBT community against a police raid that took place at the Stonewall Inn in New York City on June 28, 1969. The Stonewall riots were a “tipping point” for the gay liberation movement in the United States. The uproar also paved the way for the modern fight for LGBT rights. Dayton Pride is this weekend with a Friday’s Affair at the Square from 6-10pm featuring 3 bands and The Rubi Girls. Saturday starts with a reverse parade down Second Street from 10-11am and food, drink, vendor booths and live entertainment at Courthouse Square from noon-4pm.
Many Dayton area bars are joining together to show their pride, by offering drinks specials that will donate a portion of sales to the Greater Dayton LGBT Center for the entire month of June.
Crystal Head Vodka is proud to be an ongoing supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. and is the official Vodka sponsor of Dayton Pride. They’ve just released a limited-edition Pride bottle. The 2021 Pride bottle release contains our original vodka, distilled 4 times from the highest quality, locally-sourced Canadian corn. Silky smooth with a hint of sweetness and vanilla. Filtered through Herkimer diamonds and blended with pristine Newfoundland water. This pure spirit is completely free from additives and made with pride. As they explain it, “Colour plays a vital role in the world we live in, often used as a powerful communication tool and form of creative expression. Colour evokes feeling and has a direct link to creative thinking. Crystal Head Vodka is proud to bring creative spirits to life in celebration of diversity and equality with our newest limited-edition release. We are committed to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and related communities through our continuous involvement with LGBTQ+ foundations, charities and organizations.”
Billy Cavallo, the East Coast Brand Ambassador for Crystal Head, will be in Dayton this weekend to celebrate PRIDE, and visiting many of the bars supporting the LGBT Center promotion. The following bar have all committed to show their Pride:
- MJs on Jefferson
- Right Corner
- Club Evolution
- Mudlick Tap House
- Ned Peppers
- Hole in the Wall
- Newcoms Tavern
- Carmels Southwest Grill
- Patterson Pub
- Troll Pub
- Timothys Double 18 Lounge
- Back Home Table and Tavern
- Tuty’s Bar and Grill
- WO Wrights
- Warped Wing
- Heather’s
- Mr Boros
- The Barrel
Meet Warped Wing’s Pride-a-Rita, a refreshing beer cocktail that blends Milagro silver tequila, passionfruit syrup, Magic Melon Gose, and triple sec. This tasty cocktail is on special for the entire month of June. Show your pride and try one at either Taproom!
It’s Our Turn To Support This Amazing Woman!
Artwork by Jason Goad
In every city there is a person who quietly puts together community events that benefit local charities, promotes artists and builds up others. In Dayton, that’s Mary Kathryn Burnside. When I worked for AIDS Resource Center (now Equitas Health) she was always volunteering her time to come up with creative ways to help us do the theme reveal party, coordinating models and costumes. She’s hosted art shows at her Oregon District store Clash Dayton and put together amazing fashion shows launching local designers and models.
Now it’s our turn to support her. Mary Kathryn was diagnosed with breast cancer in January. And like so many entrepreneurs, she did not have insurance. She quickly racked up huge bills for testing and a double mastectomy.
The community that she has spent years nurturing has come together to launch a benefit auction with the an opening tonight at the Circles Art Studio at Front Street from 5-10p. Here’s just a peek at some of the items up for bid:
All artwork and jewelry will be online at https://app.galabid.com/maryclash/items so please register and bid on amazing donated items from our caring community of artists and local businesses! Closing show and auctions on June 19th.
Beer + Cheese Pairing
We’re excited to bring back our highly anticipated event, Beer and Cheese with Tom’s Market. Join us Tuesday, June 8th at 7:00pm for a funky pairing of curated cheeses and beer at the Yellow Springs Brewery Barrel Room, located at 1475 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387.
Tickets are $25 and include a guided pairing, cheese platter from Tom’s Market and a flight of selected beers. Guests are welcome to purchase additional beer at the bar!
