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Hawthorne Heights presents 5th Annual “Dayton is For Lovers” Festival

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One of Dayton’s biggest alternative rock success stories has been the massive popularity of Hawthorne Heights. Gratefully, they haven’t outgrown their local roots, and have come back home for the last 5 years to present “Dayton Is For Lovers” – an all ages Gem City music festival on Friday July 12, 2019! The band stated: “Hometown shows are truly special to us and we are excited to be able to make this happen for the fifth year in a row!”

This musical extravaganza features 2 stages of music at Yellow Cab Tavern. In addition to the Height’s headlining set, the band curated a mix of fellow Dayton bands from over 300 submissions to perform! Nightbeast, RIND, Heavy Things, Weathervein, Seth Canan & The Carriers, Crosley Court,Life In Idle, BlackWater, Goodnightgoodnight, Sidekick Complex, and Paper Soldiers all made the cut! The order of the line up will be announced on the day of the show.

Adding to the coolness of the evening: their very own beer is being debuted! Whoa! The Dayton is For Lovers IPA, was made in collaboration with Warped Wing Brewing Company. There will also be food trucks on site for those that get hungry.

General Admission presale tickets available here: http://bit.ly/DIFL2019  Limited Availability. Get tickets while you can!

Not familiar with Hawthorne Heights? Check out there Ohio is for Lovers video below!

 

How To Go?

Yellow Cab Tavern at 700 E 4th St Dayton, OH

Doors 6pm. Music shortly after 6pm through 11:30pm.

Note: Hawthorne Heights will be on around 10:15pm.

All ages welcome!

General Admission $20. Presale tickets available here: http://bit.ly/DIFL2019

 

 

Music and Art Go Hand in Hand on Fine Art Final Friday!

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Music fans are in for a treat on Friday June 28th when Marbin, the up-and-coming progressive jazz-rock band based in Chicago, comes back to town! This exciting act is taking the stage at Dayton’s hottest new music spot: The Brightside Music & Event Venue. Special guest Ben Delaurentis kicking off the night at 9pm!

Added bonus to this show! The Brightside is serving up food and amazing tunes on Friday night. The lovely ladies who run Drunkin’ Waffle / Twisted Taco will be on site as soon as doors open, to serve up some tasty food!

If you’re really looking to round out this cultural date night – I’d suggest getting out early and checking out some visual art around town. Fine Art Final Fridays is a new trend downtown, spurred by gallery owner Edward Dixon. This month he features three of Ben Ibebe‘s amazing pieces from his 6 painting “Jazz Series” which has never been shown outside of Dayton, Ohio! Meters are free after 6pm. So get your fine art on, and then get your groove on at The Brightside!

How To Go?

Friday June 28, 2019

Gallery Show: 5-9pm at Edward Dixon Gallery – 12 S Ludlow St Dayton, Ohio. No entry fee!

Marbin Concert: 

The Brightside Music & Event Venue – 905 E 3rd St Dayton, Ohio

Doors 8pm. Show 9-11pm.

$10 at the door

All ages

Food: Twisted Taco food truck

Presented by Venus Child Productions

More about the Music

Marbin has a unique story that stands out in today’s music world. With a do-it-yourself approach, they started started touring extensively in 2011, bringing their original instrumental music to every part of the United States. Through word of mouth, Marbin has gained the attention of thousands of devoted fans all over the world. This is your chance to see them right here in Dayton!

Ben is a singer-songwriter from Lynchburg, Virginia whose warm tones and heartfelt lyricism create an authentic, intimate experience for the listener.

Nashville Rock Band at Brightside

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Alternative rock fans are in for a treat this Sunday June 23rd with a showcase of up-and-coming bands at Dayton’s newest music venue, The Brightside Music & Event Venue.  Better Off is on tour from Nashville. They’ll be  rockin out with area original bands Weathervein, Overgrow and Better Anyway.

The great things is that fellow music promoter, Ian Baldwin made playlists to get you in the mood for this exciting upcoming show! Check out links to custom lists for Apple Music and Spotify below.

How to Go?

The Brightside Music & Event Venue – 905 E 3rd St Dayton OH 45402

Sunday June 23, 2019. 7pm Doors

$10 advance tickets here

All ages!

Check out the music at links below!

Apple Music Playlist

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/better-off-at-the-brightside-6-23/pl.u-YGXgHxWrGXY?fbclid=IwAR0l5r64osdTVmDwZ-XEoAf0hKm3iiJ37rkF_xxk-0gOxK_YK_ndvHvCEJE

Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Hvkdsg3AReuwYIcoBHzNb?si=AYjSZn1uT_aZ5eke3E2H_Q&fbclid=IwAR2rATj57jxcRiU0lPxqDh4AqsbmnWXT4U4oAKvBszSJSFe1JvatVTi4du4

We Care Arts presents Debut Gallery Show!

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Calling all art lovers! The local nonprofit, We Care Arts, is hosting it’s first ever gallery show White Knight this Friday June 14th from 6-8pm at their Berkeley Center studio location at 3035 Wilmington Pike in Kettering. Kick off the weekend with exclusive art pieces, online bidding, a gallery shop and more! Not only are you getting original and unique art, you are supporting an impactful area nonprofit. All proceeds will empower artists to achieve their goals.

We Care Arts believes in the healing power of creating and producing art that transforms physical, developmental and mental health challenges into a future rich with possibilities. Since 1983, We Care Arts has been providing a caring and safe space for artists to engage in artistic exploration as they work through life’s challenges.

This debut dual exhibition show and reception will feature two Dayton-based artists, Teresa White and Mitchell Knight, from We Care Arts. Teresa White is a sculptor from Dayton, OH.  She enjoys creating whimsical animal shapes, drawing inspiration from colors and forms in nature. She finds happiness in the process of developing each piece and sharing her art with others. Mitchell Knight is a painter from Dayton, OH.  He graduated from Chaminade Julienne High School.  Mitchell enjoys art because it allows him to focus on what he is creating and enjoy that moment.  Mitchell specializes in abstract paintings on canvas, and is inspired by the lines and shapes found in art by Paul Klee. 

Both artists attend programming at We Care Arts where they have developed collections.  Teresa’s unique ceramic pieces have become quite popular at the studio.  Mitchell creates modern acrylic paintings that have been quite popular among buyers. Mitchell also currently has a piece on display in the VSA Ohio’s Accessible Expressions Ohio statewide exhibition for 2019.

Art by Mitchell Knight created at We Care Arts – Berkley Studio

How To Go?

Friday June 14th from 6-8pm

We Care Arts is located at 3035 Wilmington Pike in Kettering, OH just south of Dorothy Lane and across from Eudora Brewery.

Parking is available in the back of the studio. 

This is a free event, open to the public!

Can’t make the gallery?  View/Shop the collection online – https://one.bidpal.net/wecareshow/welcome

If you would like to see more about We Care Arts, please visit them online at wecarearts.org and follow on social media. 

For gallery information, you may contact Rebekah Orr at [email protected] or by phone at 937 252 3937.

    

 

 

 

Tornado Personal Effects Reunion Page Launches

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One of the most painful things about losing your home and belongings in a disaster, whether it be fire, flood or wind, is the loss of photos, personal momentos and childhood treasures. It’s the loss of those precious and irreplaceable items that cuts a particularly painful wound.

After the recent Dayton tornadoes, my friend and fellow Brookville High School alumni Ryan Wissinger, reached out from his current residence in Boise, Idaho. He was struck by stories he was hearing from in Brookville, where friends were finding family photos in fields miles away. Wanting to help in some way, but being hundreds of miles away, Ryan had an idea.

He started a Tornado Personal Effects Reunion Page on Facebook. Here people can post items that were found during clean ups or that blew onto other people’s property. People in search of treasured items can post what they are looking for as well. In the couple weeks since this page was established, local folks have posted images of historic photos, identification, stuffed animals, quilts, a wedding dress – and even a couple pets!

Our best wishes are with everyone who was effected by these devastating storms. Ryan and I hope that reconnecting people with their lost treasures will be a small reconciliation on the road to recovery.

The way this page is most effective is by joining and sharing, so please do so today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/334058030599309/

How You Can Help – Sunday Update!

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Dayton – you have literally brought tears to my eyes! Not from the destruction, but from the sheer outpouring of support for our neighbors in this desperate time of need! Thank you again to all the donors and volunteers! Let’s keep it up!

CLEAN UPS:

VOLUNTEER INFO: It’s advised you bring SPF sun block, hand sanitizer, work gloves & wear sturdy shoes, regardless of the volunteer need below. Take care of yourself! If you are cutting down debris – *MAKE SURE* you check with home owners before you start. Some people are still waiting on insurance adjusters to evaluate damage. Please wear closed toe shoes, good work gloves and a hat. Also bring if you have: lg garbage bags, zip ties, brooms, rakes, pruning shears, Fiskars, work tools, power tools, chain saws (with gas & oil). 

  • 9am – 2pm Northridge High School (2251 Timber Ln) is a meeting point for clean ups.
  • 9am Shaw Elementary School – an organized clean up event. The plan is to head to the Spicer Heights area.
  • 9am-1pm North Dayton Clean Up (please MEET at 9am SHARP) 5215 North Main Street (meet in the Penn Station Parking lot). Clearing & cleaning – bring gloves, tools, sunscreen! https://myclc.org/pennstation
  • 10am Tumbleweed Connection in the Oregon District. A group is meeting from this location to go out into community to clean up!
  • A Montgomery County Volunteer Reception Center is now open at Sinclair Community College Building 20. Volunteers register, and will be matched to organizations with specific volunteer needs. Location: Sinclair Community College, Bldg 20, 220 South Edwin C Moses (enter off 5th St). Hours of Operation: 7 days a week, 8 AM- 6 PM. Phone number: 937-512-5700. Please bring a picture ID. All types of assistance are needed. Licensed professionals in skilled trades, medical, veterinary fields as well as individuals and companies that own and operate equipment (everything from chainsaws to heavy equipment) are very much needed and encouraged to volunteer their time.
  • Troy – A registration process has been set up for volunteers. Click this link here and register using the online form. OR Volunteers will be able to register in person at the Concord Township Trustees Building, 1150 Horizon W Ct., Troy on Sunday June 2nd from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

LOCATIONS I’VE HEARD NEED HELP CLEARING:

NOTE: These are not official clean up sites – just areas I’ve gathered could use some help!

This FB group has on-going updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2234627386853254/

  • Valley St / Troy St / Stanley Ave area sounds like it’s still in pretty bad shape.
  • Wagner Ford Rd and North Dixie
  • 2323 Riverside needs volunteers to sort through donations
  • Vandalia 7200 Peters Pk – TONS of trees down. Need chainsaws and able bodies
  • Grange Hall Rd in Beavercreek
  • Shiloh neighborhood still needs some cleanup (48 & Shoup Mill).
  • Shiloh Springs Rd, Weddington Dr, and Knollcroft Rd = hard hit 
  • Sunny Acres 3543 Needmore Rd has a lot of seniors that can’t get out. Dropping off good to them might be a good idea.
  • Denlinger Rd and side streets need tree debris removal. If we can get electricians in this area, that would be great. They seem to be all set on donations!
  • Clayton Caring for Our Community 8756 Kimmel Road Clayton Ohio – help going through supplies and donations
  • Parts of Brookville.and Perry Township still need help, you can call (937) 833-2345 x315 to ask where / how you can help

CASH DONATIONS:

SUPPLY DONATIONS:

  • NOTE: If you’re going to donate goods of any sort, please have them as organized as possible! It’s taking a lot of volunteer labor time to sort through things. Put like items together (food / baby items / etc).
  • Lots of people have water – seems were are good in that department overall
  • Food items that have been a big hit: hot food, protein shakes, fresh fruit
    • NOTE: elderly people often cannot eat hard foods like protein bars and nuts. If you are dropping off specifically to elderly folks – please consider giving them softer foods or protein shakes.
  • Items always needed (*have been requested the most):
    • *non- water beverages: Gatorade, Pedialyte, juice boxes
    • ice
    • *trash bags
    • *diapers (size 3-6), baby wipes
    • adult diapers
    • tampons/pads
    • toilet paper, paper towels
    • cleaning supplies (bleach)
    • hygiene supplies
    • *bug spray, sunscreen
    • socks
    • *candles
    • *flashlights
    • *AA and AAA batteries
    • candy
    • ibuprofen, tylenol, and multivitamins

PLACES ACCEPTING DONATIONS (at the time of this article posting)

  • Arena Billiards 4515 Salem Ave
  • Aunt Millie’s 3899 N Dixie Dr
  • Clayton Caring for Our Community 8756 Kimmel Road Clayton Ohio
  • EC Gentleman’s Club 2213 Wagner Ford Rd
  • St. Christopher Parish in Northridge and North Dayton Stanley/Troy. They were so appreciative and still need ICE, bug spray, trash bags, hygiene items, and so much more.
  • Grocery Land at 1451 Troy St – was told they could particularly use baby stuff, wipes, hygiene & cleaning supplies
  • PLUS! Lots of businesses around town are accepting donations, however many are closed or have limited hours on Sunday

Saturday Tornado Relief Efforts

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SATURDAY JUNE 1 TORNADO DONATION & VOLUNTEER UPDATE

Thank YOU to everyone who has been helping their neighbors this week, and to everyone who has been at work and unable to assist – WELCOME! You are needed!

Important things to keep in mind:

  1. There has been an outpouring of donations this week, and everyone is so grateful! However it is becoming overwhelming for many locations at this time. They need volunteers to help sort and organize supplies so they can get them to people in need. This weekend, let’s focus on volunteerism. NOTE: Donations are going to continue to be needed in weeks to come.
  2. All of Montgomery County’s water has been restored and is no longer under a boil advisory. Donations of water is not as critical as it was earlier this week. Donations are still being accepted (see below for list of locations).
  3. If you get to a location to help or donate, and they turn you away – try not to get discouraged. The outpouring of donations is a good thing, and you are serving others simply by showing up and demonstrating you care. At the very least, say “That’s OK! We can find another place in need. We care about you.” That goes a long way!
  4. Please be patient with those of us who are coordinating efforts. We are doing our best to keep up with the shifting needs and locations. If you don’t know where or what to do, keep reading below – or just get into a ravaged neighborhood and make yourself useful!
      • Check out this FB page for rolling updates: [you must join the group]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2234627386853254/

      • You can also check my personal FB page (posts are public) for updates as well

https://www.facebook.com/libby.ballengee

VOLUNTEERS INFO: It’s advised you bring SPF sun block, hand sanitizer, work gloves & wear sturdy shoes, regardless of the volunteer need below. Take care of yourself!

    • If you are cutting down debris – *MAKE SURE* you check with home owners before you start. Some people are still waiting on insurance adjusters to evaluate damage. Please wear closed toe shoes, good work gloves and a hat. Also bring if you have: lg garbage bags, zip ties, brooms, rakes, pruning shears, Fiskars, work tools, power tools, chain saws (with gas & oil).
    • NOTE: If you or the people you are helping need tarps go to Kramer Digital Printing. They have plenty of tarps for tornado victims. Located across from Circle K at the corner of Dorothy and Springboro Pike in Moraine. 2408 W Dorothy Lane. Dayton, OH 45439

SATURDAY CLEAN UP EVENTS:

The Living City Project is organizing a coordinated cleanup across the Miami Valley

Sign up & info:  https://declare.org/livingcityprojectinfo.

All locations meeting at 8:30am on Saturday, June 1st.

    • Dayton Area
        • Old North Dayton (park at Osman Gazi Mosque, 1508 Valley St, Dayton)
        • Riverside / Shiloh Area (park in large empty lot by corner of Sue Ann Blvd & Forest Park Drive, near 4490 N Main St, Dayton)
        • Northridge / Wagner Ford Rd area (park at EC Gentleman’s Club, 2213 Wagner Ford Rd, Dayton)
    • Trotwood – Trotwood-Madison High School out back (4440 N Union Rd, Trotwood)
    • Beavercreek – Be Hope Church (1850 N Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek)
    • West Milton – Miami Lanes (1159 S Miami St, West Milton)

CENTER OF FLIGHT Riverside Clean UP Located in the open area on Springfield Street across from the Air Force Museum

The Vineyard Church (4051 Indian Ripple Road Beavercreek) is organizing a massive non denominational effort to deploy people into neighborhoods that need help. 8am registration; 8:30am orientation; 9am deployment; 4-5pm Teams return to church. **UPDATE** another group will launch at 1pm!

Old North Dayton for a neighborhood cleanup on Saturday (6/1/19), starting at 10 AM.  We will meet at the corner or St. Adalbert and Freeland.  Please bring gloves, face masks (for insulation), rakes, shovels, trash bags, pickers, and construction magnets (to pick up nails)

Tornado Relief Work Day on Saturday. We are meeting at 2550 S. Dayton Lakeview Rd. at 10am and sending people out in the community to specific neighborhoods to get to work! Anyone is welcome to come and help. We need trucks, trailers, chainsaws, bushhogs and able bodied people to go out and help clean up as much as we can!

Trotwood Church of the Brethren doing distribution, accepting of supplies and free lunch on Saturday 9-3 – Looking for helpers!

PLACES TO CHECK ON: I have leads that these areas need attention – but please go to official clean ups first!

    • Sunny Acres 3543 Needmore Rd, Dayton
    • Northlake Hills 3713 Southshore Dr, Dayton – need food, water, basics
    • 437 Briarwood Ave (Senior disability location) – need food, water, basics [note, some elderly have hard time chewing so bring soft foods and Vitamin Water and protein shakes]
    • Valley Platt is in Riverside on Prince Albert
    • E. Nottingham in Dayton (runs off of N. Main St, between Siebenthaler and Needmore).
    • Westbrooke Village Apartments 5530 Autumn Hills Dr, Trotwood
    • Overlook Homes 61 Colin Kelly Dr, Riverside
    • Dunbar Health and Rehab at 320 Albany St
    • Riverside Nursing and Rehab at 1390 King Tree Dr in Riverside
    • Gateway Cathedral on Salem & Olive
    • McMahan’s trailer park behind Stebbins High School. Woodman Dr. becomes Harshman Rd. just past Eastwood Lake. Harshman Rd past Stebbins HS. to Valley St. Turn North on Valley St ( away from town ). McMahan’s will be on your right.

CASH DONATIONS

SUPPLY DONATIONS:

NOTE: I do not know collection hours for all locations!

NORTH

  • Hopeland Church 6025 Miller Ln Dayton 45414

DAYTON

  • Warped Wing Brewing
  • Heart Mercantile at 38 E 5th St Dayton
  • Human Society of Dayton (water and pet supplies) – 1661 Nicholas Rd
  • First Baptist Church of Kettering – 3939 Swigart Rd Beavercreek
  • Admin Building at 61 Colin Kelly Riverside
  • Harrison Township Fire Department 94 and 2400 Turner Rd
  • Harrison Township Gov’t Center 5945 N Dixie Drive
  • North Dayton School of Discovery 3901 Turner Rd – accepting clean clothing and add’l supplies from 10am-2pm
  • Lutheran Church at 511 Hart St 45404 (ring bell at side door)
  • Children’s Hospital 1010 Valley St (go inside to donate items)
  • University of Dayton –  from 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in C Lot at the Fitz Center vans, to pass along to local relief agencies. THERE IS AN URGENT NEED FOR FORMULA, DIAPERS, SANITARY WIPES, AND HAND SANITIZER. No food or water will be accepted at this donation site
  • Pippin Market in Trotwood – 5440 Pippin Rd

FAIRBORN

  • Stillwrights Distillery 5380 Intrastate Dr, Fairborn, OH 45324

TROTWOOD

  • 208 E Main St, Trotwood, OH 45426

WEST ALEXANDRIA

  • 6676 US Route 35 E West Alexandria, Ohio 45381

SEE FLYERS BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS!

Friday Update: How To Help Tornado Victims

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Dayton fam – So many of you have shown an outpouring of love & support that is indescribably generous! Thank you! If you are unaffected and have not volunteered or donated in some way, I implore you to do so! At this point, volunteers are by far the greatest need in all communities. Dropped off donations are awesome, but these community centers need lots of help sorting supplies and our neighbors need immediate help moving to temporary housing. There are still families stranded without power, phone service of any kind, and a smashed in car. They are stuck. If you are comfortable, please do something to help!

NOTE: Officials cannot tell the difference between people who are coming to just look at the wreckage and people coming to help. If you are coming to look, you’re in the way. Bring some supplies with you and be helpful if you are curious.

NOTE: If you discover any of the information below to be inaccurate or changes, comment below so other volunteers are updated as well!

VOLUNTEER NEEDS!

ALL VOLUNTEERS: It’s advised you bring SPF sun block, hand sanitizer, work gloves & wear sturdy shoes, regardless of the volunteer need below. Take care of yourself!

    • If you are cutting down debris, please wear closed toe shoes, good work gloves and a hat. Also bring if you have: lg garbage bags, zip ties, brooms, rakes, pruning shears, Fiskars, work tools, power tools, chain saws (with gas & oil). PLEASE MAKE SURE you get permission from homeowner to remove debris because they may need to clear that with their insurance company first.
    • If you or the people you are helping need tarps go to Kramer Digital Printing. They have plenty of tarps for tornado victims. Located across from Circle K at the corner of Dorothy and Springboro Pike in Moraine. 2408 W Dorothy Lane. Dayton, OH 45439

Aid to all Neighborhoods: The Vineyard Church (4051 Indian Ripple Road Beavercreek) is organizing a massive non denominational effort to deploy people into neighborhoods that need help. Friday May 31 & Sat June 1 8am registration; 8:30am orientation; 9am deployment; 4-5pm Teams return to church. Visit http://dvc.life/relief

The American Red Cross is asking for volunteers to help with recovery efforts. Volunteers are needed to help with multiple actions like distributing relief supplies, delivering meals and water, and more. A statement from the Red Cross says no training is necessary. Sign Up:
https://www.redcross.org/sso/vc0.html…

Businesses and organizations seeking group volunteering opportunities can call Red Cross Community Partnerships at (937) 222-6711. LOCATIONS BELOW:

 

North West Dayton: There are 4 apartment complexes in the Shoup Mill Rd / Riverside Dr area (see map) – a  couple of which have been condemned and people need to get out ASAP! Also Westbrook Apts. Please bring plastic tubs, boxes, tape, trash bags, batteries, flashlights!

  • If they need housing, take them to Corinthian Baptist Church for assistance.  The Miami Valley Community Action Partnership may also have information about housing: (937) 341-5000. Take them to any Red Cross Shelter in the meantime.
    • If the family needs temporary storage – they can get free storage in June and 1/2 price in July at Armor Self Storage at 5619 Poe Ave. They are also giving people a free lock. You can call ahead for availability: (937) 278-8866

Trotwood: The Trotwood City School district is partnering with the City of Trotwood to send volunteers into the city’s most affected neighborhoods. Anyone interested in helping with cleanup should meet in the high school (440 N Union Rd, Trotwood, OH 45426) back parking lot starting at 9 a.m. until Saturday. Shuttle buses will run back and forth between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. into the community to provide support. If you choose to volunteer, you are asked to bring a pair of work gloves and safety glasses. The city also says if you own a chainsaw that you can safely operate yourself, those are needed as well. Buses will shuttle volunteers in and out of the areas about every 45 minutes. Volunteers may leave their car at the high school. You are also welcome to bring any non-perishable items you wish to donate to the relief effort to the high school as well. Items will be collected and transported to shelters to assist with relief efforts.

Trotwood: I am told behind the RTA hub at Shiloh Springs & Denlinger, those folks do not have cell service, power or transportation. Please bring supplies to them – including prepared food.

Trotwood: Fire Station 72 at 5469 Little Richmond has received lots of supplies! Thank you! However they need help sorting & organizing supplies. You may want to call ahead to make sure they don’t have too many volunteers, inquire when they need help:  (937) 854-1726

Northridge [car required]: We need people to help deliver food and supplies to people without power and absolutely no transportation or family. Please go to Northridge HS (2251 Timber Ln, Dayton, OH 45414) Go to Door 10 at 9am and ask for Brian Smith.

Community Blood Center at 349 S Main St. Make appointment here [recommended]: https://donortime.com/donor/schedules/center/1

DONATION NEEDS!

NOTE: Seeing lots of needs for toilet paper, paper towels, ice, snacks, baby & adult diapers, wipes of all kinds, underwear (all genders / ages), socks. In re to garments: it may be easier to get people a gift card to a store so they can buy their own.

Downtown: Diapers (size 3-5), wipes and pre-mixed formula are needed. The ladies at Heart Mercantile know who and how to get them to the areas and folks in need. Drop off to them at 38 E 5th St in the Oregon District.

Old North Dayton – Amber Rose on Valley St accepting donations at 10am

Trotwood area: Drop off prepared food to Arena Sports Bar at 4515 Salem Ave, Dayton, OH – they have a great set up! There are some grills there too.

West Dayton Nursing homes are needing: non-perishable food. paper plates, adult diapers, body wipes (all kinds). Please be mindful they have early closing hours – usually by 7pm.

  • Gem City Nursing & Rehab at 323 Forest Ave, Dayton,
  • Maria Joseph Nursing Home 4830 Salem Ave, Dayton
  • Carriage Inn Nursing Home 5040 Philadelphia Dr, Dayton
  • Sienna Woods 6215 North Main Street (need food & water!)
  • Orchards of Shiloh Nursing Home 4000 Hickory Dr. Trotwood
  • Shiloh Springs Nursing Home 3500 Shiloh Springs Rd, Trotwood
  • There is a newer Red Cross shelter at Mt Enon Baptist 1501 W 3rd St. They may need supplies of all varieties (see lists below).

Northridge area: At 4346 Riverside Dr there is a need for non-perishable snacks, diapers (esp size 3-5), wipes, socks and underwear M,W and children. There are over a 1000 displaced here!

You can also drop off to: Harrison Twp Station 95 at 2245 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH 45414

Beavercreek – 24/7 drop off at the security office at The Greene: 452 Buckeye Ln – they will take water, dry goods, hygiene items (no clothing). *GETS SHIPPED TO THE FOODBANK!

Dayton Vineyard Church (4051 Indian Ripple Rd, Beavercreek): Open as emergency relief center through June 2nd (12 – 7 pm), distributing food and supplies. Accepting financial contributions and donations of water, non-perishable food (bread, peanut butter, jelly, etc.), snacks, and similar food that does not require cooking (granola bars, bananas, cans of tuna, crackers, etc.). Also need wipes, diapers/pull-ups, cleaning supplies, Gatorade, basic first-aid supplies. Drop off between 7 am – 9 pm in the church’s Family Life Center (red door entrance).

Brookville needs: Take to Ridge Church-Brookville Phillipsburg Rd

  • band-aids
  • safety glasses
  • chainsaw blades
  • trash bags, tarps
  • fruits & veggies
  • bottled water
  • portion cups with lids
  • flashlights & batteries
  • bug spray
  • contact solution
  • buckets
  • work gloves
  • sunscreen
  • body wipes

Centerville: Bill’s Donut Shop is accepting the following items:

•Non-Perishable Food
•Baby Supplies
•Work Gloves
•Flashlights
•Tarps
•Cleaning Supplies
•Paper Supplies
•Personal Hygiene items
•Large garbage bags

FULL SUPPLY WISH LIST: (items in bold are requested more often)

  • -Snacks (ideas: protein bars, granola bars, fruit)
  • -Drinks (juice, Gatorade)
  • –Gift cards to McDonald’s, Lowes, Walmart, Kroger and other grocery stores
  • -Towels (bath & washcloth sizes)
  • -Blankets, pillows
  • –Plastic bags, Trash bags, Boxes, Plastic tubs
  • – Paper plates, Paper towels
  • – Cleansing wipes (all kinds), Toilet paper, Tissues
  • – Adult diapers, Tampons & Pads
  • -Toiletries (soaps, deodorants, toothbrushes, toothpaste, contact solution, sunscreen)
  • -First aid: gauze, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide
  • –Flashlights, batteries (LED style are awesome!)
  • -Rope, Work Gloves, Tarps, Brooms
  • –Cleaning supplies, bleach, dish soap, laundry detergent
  • -Coolers, grills, charcoal (matchlight type)
  • -Baby food & formula (pref formula that is ready to use kind)
  • –Diapers (all sizes – primarily sz 3-5), Wipes, Bottles, Strollers
  • -Clothing of all types for babies, children & adults (including underwear & socks – new only!).
  • -Shoes, Flip flops, Sunglasses, Baseball & sun hats
  • -Books, board games, coloring books, pack-n-plays
  • –Dog food, cat food, cat litter, leashes, collars

CASH DONATIONS:

– Dayton Rotary has launched a HELP OUR COMMUNITY fundraiser and will match donation up to $50,000.
– Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley invites people to donate through its website, cssmv.org
– Performance Chrysler in Centerville is matching any money or goods donated at the dealership through 8 p.m. Saturday.
– Red Cross – Donations can be be made at http://redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS, or by texting REDCROSS TO 90999. Include the word “Dayton” when a donation is made to ensure the money is going specifically to the Dayton tornado victims.
– Dayton Foodbank – https://thefoodbankdayton.org/donate/
– Greater Dayton Disaster Relief Fund – https://forms.logiforms.com/…/user_fo…/65645_7486533/332663/

–  Donate online, mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 100% of donated funds designated for Tornado Relief will be used for the purpose intended.

How You Can Help Tornado Victims

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Volunteers & Donations needed to aid Dayton tornado victims 

(Info for Dayton, Middletown, Cincinnati, Columbus & Out of State helpers – including a 24/7 drop off point at The Greene)

*SEE UPDATED INFO FOR THURSDAY MAY 30TH BELOW*

1st – thank you! Good karma coming your way! ?
2nd – listed in this order: cash, supplies, state wide drop off locations. Volunteers = scroll to bottom
3rd – I don’t know the hours at all these locations – if the location you go to is full on supplies or closed, try another one! God Bless!

**Cash donations:
– Red Cross – Donations can be be made at http://redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS, or by texting REDCROSS TO 90999. Include the word “Dayton” when a donation is made to ensure the money is going specifically to the Dayton tornado victims.
– Dayton Foodbank – https://thefoodbankdayton.org/donate/
– Greater Dayton Disaster Relief Fund – https://forms.logiforms.com/…/user_fo…/65645_7486533/332663/

– Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley invites people to donate through its website, cssmv.org
– Performance Chrysler in Centerville is matching any money or goods donated at the dealership through 8 p.m. Saturday.

**Suggested supplies needed: 
-Water (bottles & gallon jugs)
-Snacks (ideas: protein bars, granola bars, fruit)
-Gift cards to McDonald’s, Lowes, Walmart, Kroger and other grocery stores
—Towels (bath & washcloth sizes)
-Blankets, pillows
-Plastic bags, Trash bags, Boxes, Paper towels
-Cleansing wipes, Toilet paper, Tissues, Tampons & Pads
-Toiletries (soaps, deodorants, toothbrushes, toothpaste)
-First aid: gauze, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide
-Flashlights, batteries (LED style are awesome!)
-Rope, Work Gloves, Tarps, Brooms
-Cleaning supplies, bleach, dish soap, laundry detergent
-Coolers, grills, charcoal (matchlight type)
-Baby food & formula (pref formula that is ready to use kind)
-Diapers (all sizes), Wipes, Bottles, Strollers
-Clothing of all types for babies, children & adults (including underwear & socks – new only!).
-Shoes, Flip flops, Sunglasses, Baseball & sun hats
-Books, board games, coloring books, pack-n-plays
-Dog food, cat food, cat litter, leashes, collars

**Red Cross Shelters needing supplies:
-Brookville – Ridge Church – 7555 Brookville-Phillipsburg Rd
-Kettering / Beavercreek area – First Baptist 3939 Swigart Rd
-Trotwood HS – 4440 N Union Rd
-West Milton – Hoffman Methodist – 201 S Main St
-Vandalia – Morton Middle School 8555 Peters Pk Vandalia

**Community centers in Dayton I’ve been told need supplies:
– The Foodbank – Bottled water and non-perishable food item donations can be dropped off at the warehouse at 56 Armor Place in Dayton from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until May 30.
– YMCA of Greater Dayton – 118 W First St
– The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1000 N. Keowee St. in Dayton, is taking water bottle donations. Please call the front desk at (937) 528-5100 before arriving.
– Northridge Church of Christ, 2211 Needmore Rd
– Maria Joseph Nursing Home 4830 Salem Ave, Dayton, OH 45416
– Orchards of Shiloh Nursing Home 4000 Hickory Dr. Trotwood
– Horizon Science Academy 250 Shoup Mill Rd, Dayton, OH 45415
– Mt Enon Church 1501 W 3rd St Dayton
– Gem City Nursing & Rehab at 323 Forest Ave, Dayton
– Carriage Inn Nursing Home 5040 Philadelphia Dr, Dayton
– Shiloh Springs Nursing Home 3500 Shiloh Springs Rd, Trotwood

**Apartment Complexes that I’ve been told need supplies:

River Commons, Summit Square, Foxton & Rivers Edge:

Police have requested supplies be dropped at Fire Dept for distribution to these complexes: Harrison Twp Station 95 at 2245 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH 45414

**Downtown Dayton businesses accepting donations: 
-Heart Mercantile – 38 E 5th St
-Brim on 5th – 464 E 5th St
-Mike’s Bike Park – 1300 E 1st St
-Warped Wing – 26 Wyandot St (opens at 5pm)
-Barrel House – 417 E 3rd St (opens at 11am)
-Twist Cupcakery, 25 South St. Clair St (toiletries)
-The Dayton Dragons are accepting non-perishable food items at home games through June 2.
– CrossFit Involve – 150 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton, OH 45402 (during studio hours)
-Urban Krag- 125 Clay St in the Oregon District  is taking donations  and giving it to St. Vincent De Paul and they need everything. Towels, blankets, all toiletries, feminine products, water, can goods, socks.

**Locations outside of Dayton accepting donations:
– Beavercreek – 24/7 drop off at the security office at The Greene: 452 Buckeye Ln
– Beavercreek – Vineyard Church – 4051 Indian Ripple Rd, Beavercreek. 7am-9pm
– Fairborn – COhatch Fairborn – 305 W Main St. Fairborn
– Kettering – Murphy’s Used Books, 2852 Wilmington Pike in Kettering is collecting bottled water for the Dayton Foodbank
– Centerville – Bill’s Donuts 268 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
– Centerville – Joyce Dalton Baton and Dance Studio (during studio hours)
– Centerville – Adrienne’s White Rabbit Lounge, 889 S. Main St. in Centerville is taking clothing, water, baby and pet supplies between 1 p.m. and 2 a.m.
– Miamisburg – Monarch Market, located inside the Dayton Mall near the Chic-Fil-A between Elder Beerman and DSW, is accepting donations of cleaning supplies, infant care items, canned goods, personal and female hygiene supplies and bottle water. Tue – Sat 10 a.m-7 p.m. & Sun, noon to 6 p.m. If delivering large items call (937) 660-0072 or (937) 765-7715 for delivery to a back door.
– Cedar Hill Furniture is accepting donations during regular business hours at its Huber Heights, Kettering and Springfield locations. 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

MIDDLETOWN AREA DROP OFFS – 
-Kingswell Seminary 1124 Central Ave Middletown. Call ahead to make sure they are still accepting items 513-649-9699
-Assured Automotive Repair and Discount Tire, 215 Charles St., Middletown
-Barks n Bubbles, 420 Ohio 122, Madison Twp
-Madison Fire Department, Ohio 122 and Mosian Road
Middletown Division of Police, One Donham Plaza, lower level. Now through Sunday.

CINCINNATI AREA DROP OFFS –
NOTE: all brewery locations – Taft’s Brewing Co & Grainworks Brewing Co will be driving all donated items to Dayton Friday afternoon, 5/31!
-Matthew 25 Ministries 11060 Kenwood Rd Blue Ash [only non brewery]
-Taft’s Brewing Co. – Donation drop off site at Taft’s Brewpourium: bottled water, non-perishable food items, clothing
-Streetside Brewery: – Donation drop off site: bottled water, non-perishable food items, clothing
-3 Points Urban Brewery: Donating bottled water, volunteering to organize donation items
-Grainworks Brewing Co: Donation drop off site; bottled water, non-perishable food, clothing
-March First Brewing: Donation drop off site; bottled water, non-perishable food, clothingLittle Miami Brewing Co: Fundraising pint night this Friday – new milk stout will be named ‘Dayton Strong’ & $1 from every pint sold will go directly to relief efforts
-Rhinegeist Brewery: Donation drop off site through Sunday 6/2; bottled water, non-perishable food, clothing. Helping to run another round of donations to Dayton on Monday

COLUMBUS AREA DROP OFFS –
-Worthington, OH – The Hardware Store – 659 High St. Worthington, OH 43085
-Worthington, OH – The Library – 752 High St. Worthington, OH 43085
-Delaware, OH – The Newsstand – 18 E William St. Delaware, OH 43015
-Polaris Fashion Place, OH – The Pub – 1554 Polaris Pkwy. Columbus, OH 43240

**VOLUNTEERS!!!!!!!
-The Trotwood City School district is partnering with the City of Trotwood to send volunteers into the city’s most affected neighborhoods. Anyone interested in helping with cleanup should meet in the high school (440 N Union Rd, Trotwood, OH 45426) back parking lot starting at 9 a.m. Thursday until Saturday. Shuttle buses will run back and forth between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. into the community to provide support. If you choose to volunteer, you are asked to bring a pair of work gloves and safety glasses. The city also says if you own a chainsaw that you can safely operate yourself, those are needed as well. Buses will shuttle volunteers in and out of the areas about every 45 minutes. Volunteers may leave their car at the high school. You are also welcome to bring any non-perishable items you wish to donate to the relief effort to the high school as well. Items will be collected and transported to shelters to assist with relief efforts.

-The Foodbank, Inc. – call ahead to see if they are at capacity. They close at 4pm 937-461-0265

-Be Hope Church has an online sign up to help victims in Beavercreek: https://bcnaz.typeform.com/to/s5rKkN

-Neighborhoods devastated in need of help / supplies: (esp chain saws, power tools, trucks, labor – also wear hard boots & safety goggles) If crews are working – don’t get in their way. Show up to one of the many the tornado hit areas with no other goal than to carry something. Bring boxes, plastic bins or trash bags to put things in, whether it’s something to throw away or something to save. Don’t just drop them off, use them. Fill them. People are trying to move, hundreds of people are trying to move out of their broken homes. They’re actively digging thru rubble trying to find things they want to salvage. Help them.
– Troy St
– N Dixie
– Forest Park
– Denlinger & Shiloh Springs Roads

-Community Blood Center still needs blood (esp O blood types and B neg – all types welcome!) Make appointment here [recommended]: https://donortime.com/donor/schedules/center/1

Community Blood Center – Dayton
349 S. Main Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 461-3450

Dayton Center Hours
Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Platelet & Plasma Hours
Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

Updated Resources: Tornado Help List for Montgomery County

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Valerie Elementary School, 3871 Yellowstone Ave., Dayton, will have bottled water and outlets for people to charge cell phones. The school will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Restrooms are not available because the school does not have water pressure.

A Wireless Emergency Communication Center (WECC) was set up by @verizon It has device charging & computer workstations, wireless phones, tablets & other devices to contact friends, family & other important contacts. The WECC is at Red Cross Shelter, 700 S. James H McGee Blvd.

Potable water will be available at Gateway Cathedral, 5501 Olive Road, Trotwood, at 8 a.m. Thursday. DaVita Dialysis Centers is donating 4,000 gallons of potable water. Please bring containers to get drinkable water.

Thomas A. Cloud Memorial Park in Huber Heights has a water station with hoses set up for anyone who needs water. People can stop by day or night and fill containers by turning on the valve. Please make sure to turn the valve off once you are done. The water station is at the back end of the softball diamond parking lot.

The Dayton Art Institute is offering free admission Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Charging stations will still be available at Leo Bistro and DP&L will distribute ice from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The American Red Cross is operating shelters at Morton Middle School, 8555 Peters Pike, Vandalia for 68 people; The Ridge Church, 7555 Brookville-Phillipsburg Road, for 16 people; and Corinthian Baptist Church, 700 N. James H. McGee, for 52 people. The sites also are providing food, water and supplies to those in need.

The Trotwood Fire & Rescue Department has bottled water and ice at Station 72, 5469 Little Richmond Road. It will be available 24-hours a day until further notice.

City of Dayton is offering free bottled water at the following locations: Greater Dayton Rec Center, 2021 W. Third St. until 9 p.m.; Northwest Rec Center, 1600 Princeton Drive until 9 p.m.; KROC Center, 1000 N. Keowee St. until 9 p.m.; Dayton Fire Station 8, 2636 Stanley Ave. until 8 p.m.; Dayton Fire Station 15, 2801 Wayne Ave. until 8 p.m.

The Wesley Community Center, 3730 Delphos Ave., Dayton is extending its pantry hours to Monday – Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Food and personal supplies will be available at Northridge Church of Christ, 2211 Needmore Road, Harrison Twp. staring Thursday. Personal care kits, baby care kits, boxes of food, cleaning supplies, diapers, shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows. Pick up items between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

DP&L ice distribution sites: Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North in Dayton and Trotwood Fire Station #72, 5469 Little Richmond Road in Trotwood. Locations will open from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. today.

Dry ice is available while supplies last at McMaken’s IGA in Brookville, 1 McMaken Lane. Bring a cooler for storage.

Kroger will host a free community cookout for Dayton-area storm victims affected by Monday night’s tornadoes and severe weather. The event is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Kroger store at 3520 W. Siebenthaler Ave. in Harrison Twp.

Diversite Salon, 37 Hillside Court in Englewood, is offering free shampoos, showers, bottled water and food until power and water comes back on for area residents. The salon is located near Brookville and Trotwood.

George’s Family Restaurant, 5216 N. Dixie Drive, is giving away free food and water. The restaurant if without power and the owner, Elesha Snyder, plans to grill the food and give it away as long as it lasts.

The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St. in Dayton has free bottled water.

Sinclair Community College has free bottled water available on the Dayton campus. The free water can be found at: Building 7 in the library loggia; Building 8 in the basement; Building 14 walkway; Building 20 lobby and at 37 Eaker St.

OinkADoodleMoo is opening its restaurants for a “place to rest, get free water, use the internet, or just a place to call home for awhile.” Area locations: 8683 N. Main St., Clayton; 40 N. Main St., Miamisburg; 912 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering, 10 W. Second St., Dayton.

Ginghamsburg Church’s Fort McKinley Campus, 3721 W. Siebenthaler Ave. in Trotwood is open for those seeking shelter and bottled water is available.

Unity Banquet Center, 735 Cincinnati St formerly Frank Ware Center, will be giving away dinners starting at 1pm. Also passing out water and any other perishable food items that are donated. And for the kids they will be showing a movie.

Veterans: Up to $1,000 is available to Veterans to offset insurance deductibles. Info: 937-225-4801 or email [email protected]

Lyft is providing free rides to the water distribution sites with the code DAYTORELIEF19

Boil advisory remains in effect; EPA water sample results expected today

The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a–year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

Reggae-influenced rock back at Bogart’s

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Popular reggae act Iration is performing at Bogart’s in Cincinnati. Photo Credit: Dane Hodgson

Spring and summer is the ideal season for certain types of music – reggae music being one of them! This week you’re in luck because reggae-influenced alternative rock band Iration is close by on their “Live From Paradise!” tour. They are performing with special guests Pepper, Fortunate Youth and Katastro. By tapping some unparalleled aloha spirit, these acts are combining forces to spread nothing but good vibes, creating a truly serene and exclusive environment at each of their 43 tour stops, including Cincinnati on Wednesday, May 15 at Bogart’s.

“We’re very proud to present to you Live From Paradise! – a night of music intended to transport you to your happy place,” shares lead vocalist/guitarist Micah Pueschel. “Four amazing bands, all unique, all bringing the fire. Come out and join us this spring and summer; let’s experience paradise together.”

Hawaiian-bred, California-based Iration features Micah Pueschel [lead vocals/guitar], Adam Taylor [bass], Joe Dickens [drums], Cayson Peterson [keyboards], Micah Brown [guitar/vocals] plus touring member Drake Peterson [trumpet]). They are touring behind their latest self-titled album, released May 2018 via their own Three Prong Records. The 17-track album, the band’s sixth full-length, features guest appearances from Slightly Stoopid, J Boog and Tyrone’s Jacket and the singles “Hit List,” “Fly With Me,” “Danger,” “Borderlines” and latest single“Press Play.” To check out their music, click here.

How to Go?

Iration along with special guests at Bogart’s (2621 Vine St, Cincinnati)

Doors 6pm. Show starts at 6:30pm.

Tickets: $27.50 plus fees

All ages are welcome. General Admission standing room only.

The Dayton Dance Initiative “Makes Moves” on Saturday!

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Dayton Dance Initiative lifts off on Saturday May 18, 2019 at the PNC Arts Annex. Dancers featured in performance include Katy Bowlby and Evan Pitts. Photo by Briana Paige.

The Dayton Dance Initiative, a collective of local, professional dancers has been formed and presents their inaugural show, “Making Moves” on May 18th, 2019 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm at the PNC Arts Annex in downtown Dayton. Tickets are on sale now through Ticket Center Stage.

Founded by Dayton Ballet dancer Jocelyn Green, this initiative brings together dancers from the Dayton Ballet, the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, and Arthur Murray Dance Center in an effort to expand opportunities for dancers to choreograph their own works. The aim is also to provide employment for the dancers during their “off” season and to broaden the reach of dance in Dayton.

“It’s been a challenging yet incredibly rewarding process so far. The dancers are working on completing their pieces and I think this show is really going to inspire the community.”, says Green. She is a recipient of the 2018/19 Artist Opportunity Grant through Culture Works (funded by Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District) which she is using to help fund this initiative. The group has recently reached their goal of raising an additional $10,000 to fund the performance.

“Making Moves” features 8 world premieres, each by a different choreographer, ranging in style from to contemporary to modern and includes ballroom as well. Local composer Austin Jaquith has created a brand new composition for one of the choreographic pieces. In keeping with the group’s mission to build bridges between artist and audience, a post show Q&A with the choreographers will follow both shows.

Check out a sneak peek at the YouTube link below!

Dayton Dance Initiative lifts off on Saturday May 18, 2019 at the PNC Arts Annex. Dancers featured in performance include Miranda Dafoe, Isaac Jones, Nathaly Prieto. Photo by Scott Robbins of https://www.geekwithalens.com/

HOW TO GO?

“Making Moves” runs for two shows on May 18th, 2019

2pm and 7:30pm at PNC Arts Annex

Cost: $20.00, Tickets at (937) 228-3630 or https://my.ticketcenterstage.com/5428

WEBSITE: www.daytondanceinitiative.com

Contact: Jocelyn Green, (314)5206144 or at [email protected]

 

 

 

 

Enjoy the first Songwriter Showcase at The Brightside!

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Dayton’s newest music venue, The Brightside, is presenting its first Songwriter Showcase this Wednesday May 8th, 2019. The venue has two spaces for music, a large ballroom for larger concerts and events, and a smaller listening room, that is ideal for intimate evenings such as this special showcase.

The evening starts off at 8pm with Jack Ballengee Morris performing his all original songs, accompanied by Peter Fox on cello. Morris, a 4th-generation Appalachian singer-songwriter, originally from Clay County, West Virginia. His music is planted firmly by his roots but allows for the influences of Ramblin’ Jack, John Prine, Bob Dylan and Daniel Johnston.

At 9pm, Dayton’s own Amber Hargett takes the stage. Amber received raved reviews from her recent album release performance, and has been in the Top 5 Best Sellers at Dayton’s Omega Music record store. Amber Hargett blends folk, rock, pop, roots and soul sounds into her unique storytelling style. Her writing attempts to balance honesty with empathy and reflect truths about faith, life, and relationships.

The evening closes with a 10pm set from Closest Relative, coming to Dayton for the first time from Columbus. After a 2015 motorcycle accident took two fingers from his left hand, longtime guitarist Jack O’Connell adopted a new playing style and started performing solo as Closest Relative. His music is characterized by intricate two-fingered guitar work, and earnest lyrics. His latest EP “This Tree is Base” expands on his previous EP “Messes” and unfurls his songwriting in unexpected directions.

Making this show extra special is the live art happening on site. Artists Etch and Tiffany Clark will be creating the Dayton skyline outside the venue as a permanent art piece! Very cool. This promises to be a Wednesday evening out that you won’t want to miss!

How to Go?

The Brightside Music & Event Venue

Wednesday May 8, 2019

Doors 7pm. Show 8-11pm.

$7 admission.

All ages welcome

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s Golden Anniversary Celebrated with the Dayton Philharmonic!

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The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, under the leadership of Artistic Director and Conductor Neal Gittleman, is honored to be a part of the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s 50th Anniversary celebration for a special DCDC Golden Anniversary Concert on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 6:30pm at the Schuster Center in downtown Dayton.

Founded in 1968 by the late Jeraldyne Blunden, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) is the oldest modern dance company in Ohio. DCDC serves as a cultural ambassador to Dayton, the state of Ohio, the Midwest, and the nation. The company holds the world’s largest archive of classic African American dance works and one of the largest of any kind among contemporary dance companies worldwide. Noteworthy choreographers who have worked with the company include Alvin Ailey, Talley Beatty, Donald Byrd, Bill T. Jones, José Limón, Donald McKayle, Ray Mercer, Bebe Miller, Doug Varone, and Kevin Ward.

Together, the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra will present a thrilling performance to honor DCDC’s 50th Anniversary as the region’s outstanding modern dance company rooted in the African American experience. The evening’s performance will consist of three engaging pieces that celebrate the artistry and athleticism of the full DCDC company of dancers.

The first of the three pieces presented will be the World Premiere choreographed by former DCDC artistic director Kevin Ward. The new work is entitledand each day you mean one more and is set to brand new music by composer and musician Derrick Spivey, Jr. and performed by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. Neal, Derrick and Kevin–conductor, composer, and choreographer–have worked closely together over the last several months to bring this work to life.

and each day you mean one more is partly inspired by the poem “The Low Road” by Marge Piercy, which addresses the challenges faced by the lone actor for societal good and how, with the gradual attraction and enlistment of like-minded individuals, a real force for change can be built that can resist destructive reactionary forces. In creating the dance, choreographer Kevin Ward was inspired by many lone actors such as Fanny Lou Hamer, David Hogg, Fred Rogers, James Baldwin, Malala, Claudette Colvin, and many nameless actors, such as the U.S. prisoners who staged a massive strike against systematic abuse, even though it resulted in the cruelest solitary confinement, and how their efforts inspired millions to follow suit.

DCDC will also perform a signature work from their history called Children of the Passage. This work was co-created for DCDC by world-renowned choreographer Ronald K. Brown and Tony-nominated choreographer Donald McKayle, who passed away just over a year ago this April. The work follows a party of decadent lost souls that are haunted and later rescued by spirits that reconnect them to their ancient and ancestral character. The composition is a cadence that is drawn from the traditional marching jazz bands of New Orleans, with the grind and groove of the contemporary jazz and soul music. The language of movements is translated from the visual poetry of African and African American dance and the celebration of cultural rituals of yesterday and today.

The third work on the program is American Mo’, created by choreographer and DCDC Associate Artistic Director Crystal Michelle Perkins. The dance is a celebration of triumph over adversity. Dancers express freedom, courage and joy to Duke Ellington’s “Three Black Kings,” composed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This work originally premiered on September 19 & 20, 2015 as part ofAmerican Mosaic, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Miriam Rosenthal Foundation for the Arts and was performed with accompaniment by Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra at the Schuster Center. DCDC has performed the innovative piece in New York City, Kazakhstan, and the Bolshoi in Moscow.

How To Go!

Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 6:30pm at the Schuster Center
Tickets for DCDC Golden Anniversary Concert begin at $15.50 and are available for purchase by calling Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630 or online at www.daytonperformingarts.org. 
For more information on the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, including by Dayton Philharmonic, Dayton Opera and Dayton Ballet, visit www.daytonperformingarts.org.
For more information on Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, visit www.dcdc.org.

Get cultured at Fine Art Final Fridays at new downtown gallery

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We hear a lot about First Fridays downtown, but less so about Final Fridays. Edward Dixon who owns a new independent gallery downtown is celebrating Fine Art Final Fridays and I am here for it!

The Edward A. Dixon Gallery is a hidden gem on Ludlow, just show of 3rd St and Courthouse Square. On Final Fridays you’ll find lots of local and international art for your viewing pleasure, along with light appetizers and beverages and live music. Bringing music and visual art together, is absolutely one of my favorite things!

Senior Art Majors from Central State University will also be at the gallery with Professor Erin Smith-Glenn. Students will be gaining experience at a commercial art gallery, interacting with the public as emerging artists and being interviewed by the gallery owner.

Artwork from several local and international artists will be on display and available for purchase. The special exhibit this month features glass mosaic art from Philip Payne and abstract photography from Bill Franz. Entertainment provided by pianist & keyboardist, Denzel Hollis.

Also, look for other great events on Ludlow Street during Final Friday including Something’s Afoot at The Arts Collaboratory (2nd & Ludlow), Latin Dance at Hannah’s and music and spirits at Third Perk Coffee House.

How To Go?

Fine Art Final Fridays at Edward A. Dixon Gallery

The gallery is located at 12 South Ludlow Street – Dayton, OH 45402 near the corner of  Third and Ludlow.

Occurs final Friday of each month from 5-9pm (April 26 – June 28)

NOTE: Free parking after 6pm at meters!

The gallery is available by appointment most days including weekends by calling 937-985-2115 or emailing info@eadgallery.com.

This is the music and dance party you need in your life!

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April is a magical month because it finally feels like spring. After the long cold and grey winter months, those first weekends in April when you don’t have to wear a coat or scrape your windshield, feels like freedom. When that happens, it’s time to shake off cabin fever, push the cobwebs off those dancing shoes, and have some fun! You can do that in spades at this weekend’s This Must Be The Party concert extravaganza!

This Must Be The Party is the namesake of a local all-star tribute band that performs a complete recreation of the innovative album and documentary “Stop Making Sense” by the Talking Heads. This act blasted onto the Dayton scene in 2017 with a much talked about performance. Local music legend Sharon Lane wrote “It was beyond crazy good, it was an amazing show. Everyone was incredible. I will say this… Dayton has some unbelievable musicians. What a great time. If you missed it… don’t miss the next one!” Well it’s been a 2 year wait for the “next one” – and it’s finally here this weekend!

Making this show even more special is the addition of the all original afro-funk-jazz band Ernie Johnson from Detroit. This 9-piece band that is actually from Cincinnati will blow your socks off – literally! With a powerful horn section and infectious grooves, you won’t be able to resist the dance floor! (My advice, wear comfortable shoes).

All of this musical goodness is happening at the brand new Brightside Music & Event Center in downtown Dayton at the corner of 3rd and Keowee. This very cool new space is the new go-to spot for both listening room show and epic dance parties such as this.

How to Go?

Friday April 19, 2019 at Brightside Music & Event Center (905 E 3rd St Dayton OH)

Doors 8pm / Music at 8:30-10pm – Ernie Johnson from Detroit

10:30pm-12:30am – This Must Be The Party 

Advance tickets $15. Day of show $20. All ages. 

Preview the show here (note: sound quality much better in real life!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuYDn6lBHjM