As the 2010-2011 arts season starts to get underway, JumpstART – the YP activity arm of Culture Works – announced some new deals and upcoming events. This is a group dedicated to providing great arts opportunities to plug local young professionals into the arts scene. From their email:

Lots of great arts opportunities abound in Dayton – ranked #1 for arts and culture in midsized cities. But sometimes YPs have a hard time knowing about what’s happening and finding events that fit well into the pocketbook. That’s where JumpstART comes in – a no-membership/no-commitment way for YPs to get great deals on arts events and stay in the know. All you have to do is “like” us on Facebook for all the latest updates.

JUMP INTO MODERN MASTERS at the Dayton Art Institute – Thursday, September 16 at 5:30 PM.
RSVPs are requested for this event to get a proper food count – Email Claire at [email protected]. For only $10 (payable at the door), each YP gets:

a tour of the special exhibit, Modern Masters (featured in the Columbus Dispatch here and highlighted on Bucher’s Beat here),
two drink tickets,
appetizers from Elegant Fare,
a ticket to the upcoming party – OKTOBERFEST,
and great networking with other YPs from many different groups.

PORGY AND BESS at the Dayton Opera with music by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra

(Note – This is not an official “jump,” but it is considered THE Great American Opera, so we wanted to provide ways to get a great ticket deal and encourage YPs to check it out together. JumpstART will be attending on Saturday, October 23, but your group can use this discount for any performance.)

Porgy and Bess is celebrating its 75th Anniversary, and Dayton Opera is honoring this George and Ira Gershwin classic with an extraordinary international cast of rising opera stars. Neil Gittleman conducts the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and the production includes Dayton Contemporary Dance Company and chorus members from Central State and Wilberforce Universities.
Here’s the DEAL: Order your Porgy and Bess tickets now before they go for sale to the public and save 15% on groups of 10 or more. Mention the JumpstART group deal for the group discount when you call Ticket Center Stage at 937-228-3630.

COMING UP:

Saturday, October 16 – Pre-party with other YPs and enjoy dinner and drinks as we meet DCDC company members and then use a special JumpstART discount to enjoy their Fall show, JazzArtistically. More info coming soon.

November (Date TBA) – Finish holiday shopping at the Dayton Visual Arts Centerwith “Art to Buy” – a selection of accessible and affordable gifts created by local artists. Buy some prints, beautiful glass ornaments, jewlery and more to take care of those hard-to-buy-for friends and family members. Join us for some music, food, drink, shopping and then an after-party.

Saturday, December 11 – JumpstART joins with the Dayton Ballet Associate Board/Ballet Barre to invite YPs to a Night at the Nutcracker. Includes a great ticket deal for this holiday classic plus “cocktails with Santa” – it’s a great way to celebrate!

In 2011 – Join us for theatre, music, dance, and more! Become a fan on Facebook for all the updates.