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Brews, Blues and FOOD this Friday !

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Salmon from Brock

Brock Masterson’s Catering will be grilling up Salmon at Big Brews and Blues this Friday !

Diabetes Dayton

Riverscape is the place to be this Friday night.  Why?  Because a charity event for the Diabetes Dayton  is gonna rock your world, in a “bluesy” sorta way.

The extravaganza is called Big Brews and Blues, and it is one of our favorite annual festivals.   The fest has over 70 beers to sample and of course they have some exceptional blues bands as well.   There is even a charitable auction at the end of the night.

But this is Food Adventures, and we tend to focus on the food vendors as much as the beer selection.  So, let us give you our soulful take on this special night for a special cause.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— The event takes place Friday night May 15th from 5pm – 9pm at Riverscape

— You need tickets to attend: $30 prepay by Thursday or $40 at the gate, proceeds to to Diabetes Dayton

— Over 70 beers will be available for samples and 3 different blues performances are slated for the stage.

— Food Vendors will be selling various eats during the event.

 

BBQ

Click to enlarge: the Pulled Pork Sandwich from Hickory River Smokehouse will be at Big Brews & Blues !

MUST EATS: 

— THE PULLED PORK SANDWICH from HICKORY RIVER SMOKEHOUSE: Big, thick chunks of pork in a soft bun and you get to squirt some of their homemade BBQ sauce all over it.  Ladies and Gentleman – welcome to chin dripping good times at the Blues festival !

 

— CRAB CAKES from BROCK MASTERSON’S CATERING:  Huge, hulking crab cakes with big flavor.  Handmade patties, tossed on the grill for the crisp edge, holding all the rich crabmeat inside.  This is absolutely delicious.

 

— GRILLED SALMON from BROCK MASTERSON’S CATERING: Fresh, natural and flavorful are the words that come to mind on this dish. Carefully grilled, the salmon is served slightly rare, to perfection.  Go ahead, indulge yourself.

 

— EMPANADAS from EL MESON: Pockets of meat packed full of deliciousness.  Great for on the go festival drinking.  you can double fist a beer with one of these all night, and still not mess up your blues dance moves.

 

Empanadas

Empanadas from El Meson, perfect with Big Brews !

— AREPAS from EL MESON:  Want some melt in your mouth goodness? Try their Arepas, which are Colombian sweet corn cakes with cheese inside.

 

Other Food Vendors: C Dog’s Hot Dog Stand will be at the fest as will Boston’s Bistro.  We are looking forward to seeing what tasty items they will be bringing to Big Brews and Blues.

Take this opportunity for a Food Adventure, and help Diabetes Dayton at the same time.  It is a no brainer, a night filled with brews and blues, with some great food bites in between.

Beat the weekend blues and join the fun this Friday night.

Remember !  This year’s event is at Riverscape.

 

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Brews & Blues Funds Diabetes Dayton

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BB&BSince 1963, Diabetes Dayton has been providing programs and services to children and adults for the prevention and management of diabetes.  As a small, independent non-profit agency, they rely on grants, donations, and fundraisers to support their programs. They provide supplies for the uninsured, free diabetes education classes, community screenings, an annual Diabetes Expo and camps for kids with diabetes.

 Big Brews & Blues is their signature fundraiser to help generate revenue so that they can continue providing these vital programs and services. It ensures that any child living with diabetes can attend camp, regardless of their ability to pay. Camp for these kids means making friends with other children living with diabetes, becoming more independent, excellent medical supervision 24/7, and enjoying all the fun camp can offer.

Your ticket includes event entry  to the Riverscape MetroPark Pavillion and 12 beer sampling tickets with a commemorative tasting glass. Advance tickets are $30, day of tickets will be $40. Designated Driver Ticket which include 2 nonalcoholic beverage ticket are $20 and you may pick up a souvenir glass on the way out.  Food will be available for purchase from Brock Masterson, Boston’s Bistro, Hickory River Smokehouse, El Meson and C Dogs Hot Dog Cart.  The event starts at 5pm and ends at 9pm this Friday night, May 15th.

BLUES LINEUP

5pm  Doug Hart – Doug Hart incorporates free form, yet controlled versions of many blues standards while blending Doug’s blues and rock influences to form creative original compositions.
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Dayton native Noah Wotherspoon

6:15pm  Back Talk Blues Band –  Hard drivin’ Texas & Chicago-style Blues led by Gary “Guitar” Williams.

7:45pm – Noah Wotherspoon Band – Noah Wotherspoon , 2015 International Blues Challenge Best Guitarist Award winner and 2nd place winners at the 2015 International Blues Challenge! – The Noah Wotherspoon Band hails from Dayton, OH.

Inspired by Chicago blues greats like Magic Sam and Hound Dog Taylor, Noah’s deeply emotional guitar style has mesmerized audiences since the beginning. His expression doesn’t end with the guitar; he also has a love for the lyrical imagery of Jack Kerouac.

BEER LINEUP

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  • Black Chocolate Stout*, Smuttynose Brewing Co.

  • Hayseed, Mt. Carmel Brewing Co

  • Barrel Aged Toffee Stout*, Elevator Brewing Co.

  • Fresh Squeezed IPA, Deschutes Brewery

  • Imperial IPA, Snapshot Series, Mt. Carmel Brewing Co.

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  • The Sphinx Ale, Samuel Adams Boston Beer Co.

  • Twisted Pretzel Wheat, Shock Top Brewing Co.

  • Schlafly Kölsch, Schlafly Tap Room

  • The Kimmie, The Yink & The Holy Gose, Anderson Valley Brewing Co.

  • Calypso Hennepin, Ommegang Brewery

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  • Guatemalan Mayan Stout (Firkin), Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.

  • Spiced Banana Wheat, Shock Top Brewing Co.

  • The Muddy*, Goose Island Brewery

  • Old Embalmer ’13*, Wildmer Brothers Brewing

  • Hefe Sandy, Widmer Brothers Brewing

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  • Eleven/162*, Mad Tree Brewing

  • Le Terroir Dry Hopped Sour Ale, New Belgium Brewing Co.

  • Ten FIDY*, Oskar Blues Brewery

  • Sweetwater Dank Tank Double IPA, SweetWater Brewing Co.

  • Peanut Butter & Chocolate Porter (Firkin), Great Lakes Brewing Co.

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  • Ace Pineapple, The California Cider Co.

  • Treasure of the Humble*, Nowhere In Particular Brewing

  • The Brew Kettle Jackhammer*, Brew Kettle Taproom

  • Barrel Aged Dunkelweiizenbock, North High Brewing

  • Brewed Witch Barleywine*, Maumee Bay Brewing Co.

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  • Stone Ruination Double IPA 2.0, Stone Brewing Co.

  • Gangster Frog IPA, Hoppin’ Frog Brewery

  • Chipotle Pollinator, Crafter Artisan Meadery

  • Citra High, MadTree Brewing Co.

  • Fat Head’s Amber Lager, Fat Head’s Brewery

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  • Stand Pipe Stout*, Old Firehouse Brewery

  • Reunion Ale ’13, Shmaltz Brewing Co. & Terrapin Beer

  • Legend Red, Star City Brewing Co.

  • Morning Cloak, Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery

  • Wilfred American Amber Ale, Yellow Springs Brewery

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  • Hoppy Ditz, Cellar Dweller Craft Beers

  • Divergent, Rivertown Brewing Co.

  • Shroominous, Blank Slate Brewing Co.

  • Belgium Blonde, West Sixth Brewing Co.

  • Pogue’s Porter, Flat 12 Bierwerks

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  • Coconut Chickow*, Triple Digit Brewing Co.

  • Listermann Nutcase Peanut Butter Porter, Listermann Brewing Co.

  • Rauch Weisel, Weasel Boy Brewing

  • Verich Gold, Ohio Brewing Brewing Co.

  • Cheval Magique*, Eudora Brewing Co.

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  • Gabriel’s Chupacabra, Barley’s Brewing Co.

  • Wooster New Stout, JFAB

  • New Moon, Wolf’s Ridge Brewing

  • Rhinegeist Hans, Rhinegeist Brewery

  • Rocket Fuel Pale Ale, Lucky Star Brewery

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  • Broken Empire*, Dayton Beer Co.

  • Imperial Box Troll*, Toxic Brew Co.

  • Herbivore No. 1, Fifth Street Brewpub

  • Mouthbreather, Lock 27 Brewing

  • Double Pale Ale, Hairless Hare Brewery

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  • Punch You in the EyePA*, 50 West Brewing Co.

  • Thirsty Dog/Brooklyn Brooklyn Dog, Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.  & Brooklyn Brewery

  • Porter, Carillon Brewing Co.

  • Evil Twin Yin*, Great Lakes Brewing Co.

  • Folklore, Stillwater Artisanal Ales

* Not Available in Pints until 7pm

Big Brews And Blues On The Menu For Friday Night **Ticket Giveaway**

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1970559_643259872408908_305886054_n-1Diabetes Dayton will hold its 5th annual Big Brews and Blues fundraiser on Friday, May 16 from 5-9pm at Carillon Park.   With the event taking place at the end of American Craft Beer week, it’s only right that it features a unique selection of American beer with a specific emphasis on beer brewed in Ohio. This year there will be 60 beers to chose from, some of which will only be available at this event. One unique offering is a Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald, Boston Stoker coffee-infused cask-conditioned ale.  They will have beer represented from breweries such as Thirsty Dog, Samuel Adams and Mt. Carmel, to name a few.  And there is a special emphasis on our  local microbreweries, with 2 selections each from: Dayton Beer Company, Eudora, Toxic Brew, Yellow Springs Brewery, Star City Brewing, Hairless Hare, and Lock 27.
Food will be available for purchase from Boston’s Bistro & Pub, Company 7, Hickory River 1315_423843307683900_1039120701_nSmokehouse, Taqueria Mixteca and Brock Masterson’s.  The music also draws from local talent with Chris Yakopcic starting the evening off, followed by the Eric Jerardi Band, and the final act of the evening will be the Mark May Band with the Soul Satyr Horns.
Big Brews & Blues is the signature fundraiser to help generate revenue so that any child living with diabetes can attend camp, regardless of their ability to pay. Camp for these kids means making friends with other children living with diabetes, becoming more independent, receiving the best medical care 24/7, and enjoying all the fun camp can offer.

12245_423843387683892_2102627248_n Tickets for this 21 and older event are $30 presale or $40 at the door and include 20 2oz tastes with a souvenir sampling glass.  General admission for those who’d like to just come out for some great music is $20.  Tickets can be purchased at a variety of ticket locations throughout the Dayton area or on-line. The event is all under tents and will be held rain or shine (the forecast is 70 and sunny right now).  Information can be found on the event website www.bigbrewsandblues.com and you can also call the Diabetes Dayton office at 937-220-6611.

DMM Ticket Contest
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41st Annual Diabetes Expo Is FREE For Community

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1458685_760582673967372_628160826_nDiabetes Dayton is offering FREE A1C screenings and many other health screenings at their Diabetes Expo on Saturday Nov 9th from 9 am to 1 pm at the Sinclair Community College Conference Center.

Here is the agenda for our presentations and demonstrations:
9:15 am: Neuropathy: Causes, Treatments, & Prevention (Smith Auditorium)
9:45 am: Zumba and Big Blue Test (Charity Early)
10:15 am: Making Good Choices When Dining Out (Smith Auditorium)
10:45 am: R&B Line Dancing and Big Blue Test (Charity Early)
11:15 am: National Diabetes Prevention Program: Proven Success! (Smith Auditorium)
11:45 am: Making Sense of the Affordable Care Act for Those with Diabetes (Smith)
12:15 pm: Healthy Recipe Modification Demonstration with Samples (Charity Early)

Meijer Pharmacy has offered to provide flu shots at Diabetes Expo this year as well as FREE BMI with body fat analysis and Blood Pressure screening as well. For those on Metformin and without insurance, be sure to ask your Meijer Pharmacist about their free Metformin assistance as well.

. Call 937-220-6611 for more details on this annual event.

(parking is free in the garage)