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Charlie’s 18 Reasons It’s Great in Dayton This Week!

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Lily’s Bistro is offering a special limited time Victorian Holiday Prix Fixe menu Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The holiday menu starts at $25 and is being served from 5-9pm. 
 
The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill, a Christmas Holiday tradition for over three decades is highlighted on ABC TV’S ‘THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT’ Monday evening, 8 to 9pm. Broadcast locally in Dayton on WKEF-ABC 22, WCPO Ch. 9 in Cincinnati, WSYX Ch. 6 in Columbus, and all over the country on the ABC Television Network.

Glen Helen Solstice/Holiday Poetry Reading. The popular holiday event regularly attracts an enthusiastic audience of over a hundred for an evening of original poetry in a warm, natural setting. Twelve scheduled poets from Southwest Ohio will share original poems based on the winter solstice. This is in the Vernet Ecological Center, 405 Corry Street, Yellow Springs, Friday 7 to 9pm.
Dayton Contra are having the Gem City Serenaders with Liz Burkhart. This is at the Michael Solomon Dance Pavilion, 2917 Berkley Ave, Kettering, on Friday, 7:30 to 11pm.
The annual Holiday Craft Show features items from more than 30 local artisan vendors, swag bags, a food truck, a raffle, and specialty cocktails at the bar. Admission is free. The Yellow Cab Tavern, Friday, 5 to 10pm; Saturday, 11am to 6 pm. 
 
The 2nd annual Christmas in Arcanum & Horse Parade is at 310 N. Main Street, Arcanum, on Saturday, 11am to -8pm.
 
 
 
 
The Family Holiday Film Series. Admission is free for children 12 and under, and general admission is just $2.  On Saturday at Noon is the newer film THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS – a story about Charles Dickens with Dan Stevens (DOWNTON ABBEY) as Dickens and Christopher Plummer as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Hope Taft to Speak at Library. At the Washington-Centerville Public Library Hope Taft,  a co-founder of the Watershed Network, is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, passed by Congress in 1968. Learn about Ohio’s role in scenic river preservation, and about our own local rivers, their tributaries, and local efforts to preserve their integrity. For all ages. No registration is required. Friday, 6:30 PM at Woodbourne Library. 
 
Stivers Celebrates. Their annual celebration of young musicians, artists, writers and performers is at the Masonic Center on Friday at 7pm.
 
 
Tecumseh Land Trust’s annual Holiday Open House. Celebrate this year and look forward to the next with snacks, sweets, and hot drinks, as well as opportunities for a little holiday shopping for land and water loving friends and family. It is at Whitehall Farm, 4633 US 68 North, Yellow Springs, on Saturday, 11am to 3pm.
 

Aullwood Candle Dipping.Traditional candle dipping using beeswax creates special memories at Aullwood. Learn about candles, bees, lighting and conservation in this fun hands-on program. Saturdays and Sundays, December 8, 9, 15, 16, and 22, 23 starting at 2:30pm. 

Make the Yuletide GAY! Celebrate the holiday season with the DGMC the only way they know how: with fun, frivolity, and a little seriousness thrown in. The DGMC Holiday concert is how the Miami Valley gets into the holiday spirit. Tickets: $20. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Saturday, 6pm.

The 4th Annual Dayton Surrealist Ball is transforming into Marie-Hélène Rothchild’s Chatteau and recreating her famous Surrealist ball that was originally held December 12, 1972. This is a fundraising event for STRONG, a comprehensive program developed to prevent and treat the physical, emotional, and sexual victimization of children, teens, and young adults. It is at 713 W Grand Ave. on Saturday, 8 to 11pm.
New music from Dayton band, McGuff and the Dumpster Fires! The band is celebrating the release with a performance including special guests Kyleen Downs and The Typical Johnsons. This is at Blind Bob’s in the Oregon District on Saturday.
Heaven and Nature Sing. Whether your holiday tastes are classical, contemporary, traditional or innovative, Musica’s “Heaven and Nature Sing” has it all. Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 155 East Thruston Boulevard, Oakwood, Sunday, 3pm.
Can you think of a better way to study for finals?…or just relax and enjoy superb jazz? It is at the Arts Street Cafe, Sunday, 5 to7pm.
The University of Dayton Faculty Brass Quintet. This is at St. Mary’s Church, 310 Allen St. Dayton, on Sunday at 7pm. It is FREE and a freewill offering for the church will be taken.
The luminaries in Oakwood are Sunday. On Oakwood Avenue from Five Points to the Smith Gardens you see our neighborhood display.

Wrapping Up October And It’s Great In Dayton!

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Imagine an orchestra of 425 string musicians playing an exciting new composition in one Grand Finale. Evening of Strings is a collaboration of nine local high school orchestras for one glorious evening of music. This is at Dayton Masonic Center tonight at 7pm.


WINE DINNER WITH THE PRISONER WINE CO.
Citilites at the Schuster Center, Tuesday, 6 to 9pm; Tickets $75. 

The Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow is Tuesday and Wednesday, 6 to 10pm.

Hundreds of volunteers spend days intricately carving pumpkins are displayed each year on Oct 30-31 on the Grafton Hill

Culture Works Annual Meeting.

2017-2018 was a year of growth, connection, and collaboration. Now, it’s time for transformation. Celebrate the successes you helped make possible in the past year, and get a glimpse of what’s to come in 2018-2019-starting with a first look at their new logo. Thursday, 5 to 6:30pm, Dayton Metro Library – Eichelberger Forum.

The 2018 Access to Justice Awards Celebration

At the Sinclair Community College Ponitz Center. Awards will be presented to four honorees who have worked diligently as advocates for the rights of low-income and disadvantaged people living in the Miami Valley. Thursday, starting at 5:30pm.

The Xtreme Bots & Collegiate Clash Competitions are Friday and Saturday. The event is FREE and open to the public.

The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale.

Books for all ages, CDs, DVDs & More. everything is $1. Special Collection items are individually priced. FREE ADMISSION! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Dayton Metro Library. Friday, 4 to 8pm; Saturday, 10am to 5pm at the Dayton Convention Center.

Dayton Contra – Good Cooper Band with Beth Mast. Let the rhythms lift your feet and your spirits! Join up on first Fridays to dance, socialize, or just sit and listen to some of the best bands and callers in the region. No experience is necessary, all ages are welcome and you don’t need to bring a partner. The caller teaches all dances before they start. Come join the fun on Friday. Instruction is from 7:30 to 8 and the dance runs from 8 to 11pm. 

The Artery at Front Street.

The ARTery at Front Street is a collection of 16 artists who have come together to renovate and occupy a space for art at the Front Street Building Company. To find us go to The Front Street Building Company and go in door b-c and go to the third floor.

This exhibition at the Dayton Society of Artists

Brings multiple female artists together in a wide representation of media: screen-print, installation, painting, and photography.  Opening reception is during November First Friday from 6 to 9pm.

 

Dutoit Gallery 

Presents Ashley Jude Jonas’s solo exhibition it’s likely in front of you. The exhibition features new sculptural, photographic and two dimensional works that reframe potential and wonder in the context of the everyday. An opening reception takes place Friday from 6-9pm at Dutoit Gallery, which is located in Front Street Warehouse, 1001 E 2nd St on the third floor of building 100 in Dayton.

8th Annual ART OFF Fundraiser.

Mingle with 50+ artists whose artwork will be included in the Bill Franz: Behind the Scenes exhibitand help select a winner of the 8th annual ART OFF Live Painting Competition. Buy local artwork and gift baskets during the silent auction. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, live music and art demonstrations while supporting art education programs at K12 Gallery & TEJAS. Saturday, 6 to 9pm.

Aullwood Bird Seed Sale.

This bird seed has been specially developed by Aullwood to attract more unique Midwestern birds with high quality ingredients and no fillers. Also a big selection of quality bird feeders, field guides and natural history books at the Center. Admission is free all day! Saturday, 9am to 4pm.

Beerry Christmas Dayton.

These winter ales are created specifically to bring warmth and cheer to the holiday season. From Belgians and Barleywines to Stouts and Sours, these beers are rich, robust and full of complex flavors. Bring a pair of mittens and or gloves for their mitten tree and receive one free ticket for the Chinese Raffle! Proceeds benefit Brothers Helping Brothers, who provide fire equipment for rural fire departments  Lobby of Kettering Tower, Saturday, 4 to 7pm.

The Gala.

Take in the sights and sounds of Paris at the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Center for the Performing Arts! Enjoy a fabulous evening benefiting the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance’s education programs.Saturday, 6pm to midnight.

The Little Exchange Annual Holiday Open House!

It is adorned with custom designed trees, garlands and wreaths, unique ornaments and decorations, holiday serveware, and an assortment of women’s accessories for the season. There are gifts for just about everyone. Sunday, 11am to 5pm. 


The Lincoln Society of Dayton

At the administration building of Ohio Hospice, (Paragon and Commerce Park). Come and hear retired Kettering dentist, Charles Dickerson, share his original research about Charles Anderson: From Brown Street to Gettysburg. All are welcome to attend and enjoy light refreshments to conclude the afternoon. Sunday at 2pm.

Beethoven Symphony No. 7, Dvorak Cello Concerto.
The cello was finally propelled to the level of the piano and violin as a prominent solo instrument with Dvorak’s concerto in B minor. The concerto’s focus on virtuosity also yields to tender and lyrical passages and recalls Dvorak’s Bohemian roots through the use of rhythmic folk melodies. Kettering Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sunday, 3pm.