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“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Movie Party

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You’re invited to an evening of of music, food, trivia, and Dayton Dinner Theater’s famous interactive movie experience with a true classic: Breakfast at Tiffany’s!

Themed Meal: A retro brunch spread by our friends at The BlueBerry Cafe

Themed Cocktails TBA: We’ll definitely have lots of Martinis darling…!

Themed Attire: Hit the vintage clothing store or find a 60’s style cocktail or little black dress to go with your hat and giant sunglasses. Gents, grab a skinny tie.

 

HOW TO GO?

Feb 2, 2025 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH

Doors open at 5:45 – Food and live music is available from 6-7 pm – Movie starts at 7 pm. A short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8 pm – Movie ends around 9:15 pm.

Alcoholic drinks available for purchase

Tickets $36 – Get tickets here: https://www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/breakfast-at-tiffanys-movie-party

Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise we have open seating. For table reservations or other questions, please email Daytondinnertheater@gmail.com

“A Princess Bride” Movie Party

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Get cozy with an evening of of music, food, trivia, and Dayton Dinner Theater’s famous interactive movie experience with a feel-good favorite: The Princess Bride!

**Themed Food: Our famous Fezzik’s Beef Stew and boulder throwing meatballs, electric eel green beans, “hash you wish” potatoes, fire swamp salsa, salad, chips of insanity, lots of candy kissing book kisses, butter cup cookies

Themed Drinks: As You Wish… Malibu Rum, Blue Curacao, and Pineapple

Prepare To Die – Bourbon, Ginger Ale and Lime

$5 Peasant Beer Special- Christmas Ale

Inconceivably N.A Mango Orange Spritz

Themed Attire: You can be a Prince, a Pirate, a Princess, a Pauper, a Giant, or a Swordsman…. and… If you dress up as a ROUS, we may give you extra cheese.

*Drink and food menu items subject to change

 

HOW TO GO?

Jan 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH

Doors open at 5:45 – Food and live music is available from 6-7 pm – Movie starts at 7 pm. A short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8 pm – Movie ends around 9:15 pm.

Alcoholic drinks available for purchase

Tickets $36 – Get tickets here: https://www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/the-princess-bride-movie-party-1

Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise we have open seating. For table reservations or other questions, please email Daytondinnertheater@gmail.com

 

“Elf” Movie Party

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We Did It!! The worlds greatest movie party. (congratulations everybody)

Celebrate the Holidays with Music, Meal, Trivia, and Dayton Dinner Theater’s famous interactive movie experience with the classic, heartwarming, and hilarious comedy Elf!

**Themed Food: You smell like beef and cheese sliders, Santa’s Sausage Gravy over a Buddy Biscuit, Maplelicious Chicken & Waffles, potato hash, fresh fruit, sausage, candy canes, candy corns, and donuts!

Themed Drinks:

Angry Elf -Jalapeno-infused tequila, triple sec, housemade marg mix.
Mailroom Syrup – Bourbon, peach, iced tea
Ninnymuggin $5 Beer Special- Shiner Cheer
Who Needs a Hug N.A.- Strawberry Lemonade
Themed Attire: Let’s just say that this is one time you can express your affinity for Elf attire and actually be cool.

HOW TO GO?

Dec 01, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH

Doors open at 5:45 – Food and live music is available from 6-7 pm – Movie starts at 7 pm. A short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8 pm – Movie ends around 9:15 pm.

Alcoholic drinks available for purchase

Tickets $36 – Get tickets here: https://www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/elf-movie-party-1

Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise we have open seating. For table reservations or other questions, please email Daytondinnertheater@gmail.com

**These menu items are subject to change

 

Trunk-Or-Treat and Vendor Market 🎃

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Date & Time: October 31st, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: WG Parking Lot, Beavercreek, Greene County

Join us at the Wandering Griffin for our spooktacular Trunk or Treat; perfect for families in Greene County! This free event offers a safe and fun environment for kids to trick-or-treat, with the added excitement of a vendor market, creatively decorated cars, delicious candy, fun games & activities, and a free kids meal to kids dressed in costume! This is our first year holding this event, so we’re waiving the sign-up fee to be a vendor. Introduce yourself to your community and come to the Wandering Griffin on Halloween!

What to Expect:

  • Free to the Public! Bring your family for an evening of festive fun and safe trick-or-treating.
  • Local Businesses: Showcase your goods and services to the community while joining the fun!
    • Decorate your vehicle, bring candy for the kids, and share promotional materials (flyers, coupons, business cards).
    • Decor options range from simple tailgate setups to elaborate tents with tables and spooky, family-friendly decorations.
    • Lettered vehicles or equipment representing your business are highly encouraged!

Keep it Fun & Friendly:

  • This event is family-friendly, so nothing too scary or creepy.
  • Local vendors – Get creative! Freshen up your swag, dust off those flyers, print some coupons, and don’t forget the treats and sweets for the kids!

Calling All Local Businesses!
This is a fantastic marketing opportunity for you to meet potential customers in a fun, relaxed environment. Sign up today to reserve your spot. Decorate your space, engage with local families, and leave a lasting impression!

Join us at the Wandering Griffin this halloween! Fill out this form to sign up your family or business today.

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Prime Time Party Rental Series Takes You Back to High School with the Prime Time Prom

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ptp_prom450The Dayton Art Institute takes you back to high school, when its Prime Time Party Rental Series presents the Prime Time Prom on Friday, May 30, 7-11 p.m.

The Prime Time Prom invites you to dress up and relive your high school glories (or create the prom experience you never had). Go elegant or go garish, just make sure you don’t miss this unforgettable grownup prom! The Prime Time Prom will feature everything you’ve come to expect from The DAI’s Prime Time Parties: great food & drinks, music for dancing, a fantastic raffle, and a few surprises. And of course there will be an awesome theme, as well as a prom king and queen!

Food and drink, as always, will be an integral part of the next Prime Time Party. The evening’s menu, provided by Elite Catering, will include high-school-themed delicacies such as mini pizzas, mini burgers & fries, a Mac-n-Cheese bar and more. Unlike high school, the Prime Time Prom will feature a cash bar, so it’s definitely a 21 and up event! The DAI’s resident mixologists will be serving up specialty cocktails with a prom theme – think “spiked punch”, etc. – and series sponsor Heidelberg Distributing Co. will be on hand with samples of some of their latest libations.

As with past parties, the Prime Time Prom will feature a raffle with fantastic prizes, highlighted by jewelry from series sponsor James Free Jewelers.

Music will be provided by Black Box, who spun the tunes for last year’s Studio 54 Disco Party. They will offer up a mix of danceable hits from a variety of eras. And of course it wouldn’t be a party without the obligatory “prom photo,” so Black Box will also provide a photo booth to capture the moment.

Costumes are always encouraged (but not required) at Prime Time Party Rental Series events, so guests are encouraged to get creative with their attire – from traditional formal wear to vintage, retro, DIY and everything in between! Not sure what to wear? Check out the Prime Time Party DIY costume ideas at www.daytonartinstitute.org/primetime and follow the Prime Time Party board on The DAI’s Pinterest page for inspiration.

The pop-culture themes of the Prime Time Party Rental series always feature a connection to the museum’s permanent collection or special exhibitions. The Prime Time Prom will feature a self-guided tour of works in the collection that have been featured at past DAI Art Balls. The elegant Art Ball is the museum’s annual black tie gala and one of its largest fundraisers. This year’s Art Ball takes place two weeks after the Prime Time Prom, on June 14.

For more about the Prime Time Prom, go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/prom.

Sponsorship support for The Prime Time Party Rental Series is provided by Presenting Sponsor Prime Time Party Rental, Supporting Sponsors Square One Salon and Spa and Heidelberg Distributing Co.,Official Jeweler James Free Jewelers, and Preferred Print Partner Dayton City Paper.

The Prime Time Party Rental Series Prime Time Prom takes place on Friday, May 30, 7 – 11 p.m. at The Dayton Art Institute. Advance tickets are $35 for museum members and $40 for non-members. Tickets purchased at the door are $40 for members and $45 for non-members. Prime Time Party Rental Series tickets include all food and entertainment for the evening. A cash bar is available with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.daytonartinstitute.org/primetime, by calling 937-223-4ART (4278), or in person at the museum’s Guest Services Desk during regular hours.

For more information about this and other programs at The Dayton Art Institute, please visit www.daytonartinstitute.org or call the museum at 937-223-4ART (4278). Be sure to also connect with The Dayton Art Institute on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for additional information, behind-the-scenes photos and exclusive offers.

ABOUT THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE

As one of the Miami Valley’s premier fine art museums, The Dayton Art Institute offers a full range of programming in addition to exhibiting its collection.  Galleries hours are Tuesday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon – 5 p.m. Suggested admission to the museum’s permanent collection is $8 adults, $5 seniors, active military and groups. Admission is free for museum members, students (18+ w/ID) and youth (17 and under). Some special exhibitions, programs and events may carry an additional charge and include admission to the museum’s permanent collection as part of that price. Free parking is available at the museum and the facility is fully accessible to physically challenged visitors.  The DAI’s Museum Store and Leo Bistro are open during regular museum hours. For more information, please call 937-223-4ART (4278) or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The DAI also receives support from the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District.