My Awesome GenD Day Team at DVAC!
I hope you had a terrific week! Thanks to all who “got out” and “gave back” this past Friday for Generation Dayton Day…it was a huge success! Dayton is fortunate to have many wonderful young professionals! This week, be sure to “get out” again, as there are many great things going on in our community!
On Wednesday, find out how trash can be turned into treasure with the exhibit, ‘Trash? Look Again’ at the Dayton Art Institute. For some great networking, attend Business After Hours at Dayton Convention Center. Afterwards, head to Fifth Third Field as the Dragons play the Lake County Captains or to Wiley’s for Dirty Little Secret Sanitarium. If you’ve had a crazy day and need to relax a bit, make your way to The Wine Gallery for their Weekly Wine Tasting.
On Thursday, attend the Junior League of Dayton Town Hall Lecture Series at the Schuster Center, featuring Gina Barreca, a best-selling author who will keep you laughing. Over at the Dayton Visual Arts Center, attend their Gallery Talks, in which artists Maureen Schaffer and Deborah Barr will talk about their art. While you’re there, check out the fantastic spackling/sanding/paint job my GenD Day team did there! Meet fellow Gen D’ers (a.k.a. fantastic young professionals!) at the Generation Dayton Thirsty Thursday at The Pub at The Greene. ALL young professionals are welcome! Also at The Greene, if you’re hungry for some delicious food, make your way to McCormick & Schmick’s for their Benziger Wine Dinner. At Oregon Express, you will be able to grab a beer and learn about religion as part of Dayton Theology on Tap. While there, be sure to have some of their amazing pizza! I had some this past weekend and it was delicious! And finally, don’t delay in getting your tickets to watch the Dragons as they play the Lake County Captains at Fifth-Third Field.
On Friday, downtown is THE place to be, even if you call the suburbs home. The main attraction is Urban Nights, which is a free event in which you will be able to see downtown’s dining, nightlife, art, music, retail, urban living options, and MUCH more. It only happens twice a year, so don’t miss your chance to attend this huge downtown open house! For more info, be sure to become a fan of the “Urban Nights” fan page. Urban Nights truly has something for everyone, so that is really my only best bet for Friday. If you’re not there, you’re missing out…and I’m going to leave it at that!
On Saturday, all you car lovers will want to drive to the Webster Street Market for the British Car Meet (not to be confused with “meat,” although I’m sure they’ll have that too!). Many of our dogs may have gained a few pounds over the cold/snowy winter since they haven’t been able to get out and exercise. So, get them moving at the Furry Skurry 2011 at Miami Valley Hospital South to support the Humane Society. If you don’t have a furry friend, you can still walk as part of the Walk Away From Violence event at RiverScape MetroPark, in which funds raised will benefit the Artemis Center, which helps to raise funds for victims of domestic violence. At The Greene, watch the Hunks in Heels race, all the while supporting Clothes that Work. This should be a super fun event!
Photo Credit: Andy Snow
Support Dayton Children’s Medical Center by attending Cha-Cha: Reasons to Celebrate at Sinclair’s Ponitz Center, which will feature live entertainment, fine dining, and both live and silent auctions! You will be able to contribute to the Breast Cancer Foundation of Dayton by attending the 2nd Annual Sis-Boom-Ball at St Paul’s Episcopal Church. All you “creatives” will want to attend The Sideshow VI at Garden Station Community Garden and Art Park. At the Dayton Convention Center, the Come to the Cabaret – DCDC’s Soulstice event will be happening, which will include a wonderful mixture of live music, casino games, dancing, and dance performances by the amazing DCDC (although it says “D.C.” twice, they are actually located in Dayton…and we are so blessed to have them!). If you enjoy watching dance but are on a strict budget, consider attending Order My Steps at Stivers Schoool for the Arts. At the Schuster Center, you will be able to see the Dayton Philharmonic’s ‘Bernstein’s MASS’. In addition, other options for Saturday include Honk! Jr. at Town Hall Theatre, Mauritius at the Dayton Theatre Guild, and The Women of Lockerbie at Sinclair’s Blair Hall Theater.
On Sunday, start the morning off with Sunday Brunch at The Barnsider…I’m hoping the lines won’t be as long since it’s not Mother’s Day! Sunday also has several theater options, including 42nd Street at WSU’s Festival Playhouse, The Women of Lockerbie at Sinclair’s Blair Hall Theater, Honk! Jr.at Town Hall Theatre, and Mauritius at the Dayton Theatre Guild. And if you love beer, you won’t want to miss PubFest at The Pub at The Greene!
And now it’s time for the Dumb Joke of the Week. Drum roll please…
Why did the mouse run under the beer truck? Because he wanted to get smashed.
These are just a few best bets from the DMM Calendar. There are plenty more events listed there, so if you haven’t, I encourage you to check it out today! Also, if you have an event to share or promote, please submit it– it’s great marketing and better yet, it’s FREE! And finally, if you have a dumb joke to share, I’m all ears!
Have a great week Dayton!
