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TIFF 2019 – Day #2

September 6, 2019 By Jonathan McNeal

Hello Dayton NEON Fans!

Today was my second day, and I’m calling it an early night…in bed by 11:00.  It has been a wonderful and emotional day.  I was delighted to see my all-time favorite director just steps away from my seat.  (This wasn’t the first time I’ve seen Almodovar, but it’s been several years…and tonight’s film will be a stand-out for the festival as well as the year.)  I quickly snapped the picture to the left.

RADIOACTIVE was my first film of Day #2.  “Based on Lauren Redniss’s award-winning graphic novel, Marjane Satrapi’s (Persepolis) biopic stars Rosamund Pike as two-time Nobel Prize–winning scientist Marie Curie, highlighting the groundbreaking discoveries she made with her husband, Pierre (Sam Riley).” (taken from TIFF catalog)  This film gave a great historical background on Curie and posed a lot of interesting questions (through the use of flash-forwards to historical nuclear events) as to whether her discoveries and work were “for good” or ultimately the destruction of societies.  Though not without some wonderful moments that were both enlightening and even powerful, this film seemed rather clunky with its attempts to keep it “fresh and modern” while telling a very true story about an incredible woman.

VARDA BY AGNES “The last film from the late French New Wave filmmaker Agnès Varda (Faces Places) traces her legendary career and life with characteristic humour and vibrant energy, presenting a portrait of an artist who lived through her films and revealed the extraordinary in the ordinary.” (taken from TIFF catalog) This film, largely assembled from numerous lectures/master classes from recent years, is a long-form, cinematic essay as to how and why Varda worked.  It’s full of wonderful moments, incredible artistry and ultimately a realization that there’s so much more of her work for me to discover.   There was a lovely post-screening discussion with three women working in the industry…one being Lulu Wang, director of THE FAREWELL – who had incredibly insightful and inspiring things to say about Agnes and particularly THE GLEANERS AND I (a film that truly resonates with me, too).  Though I don’t see this film getting a traditional release, I would love to bring it for a couple special screenings. The still photo below the trailer is a pic I took during the talk-back.

 

PAIN AND GLORY “An aging filmmaker (Antonio Banderas) grapples with an uncertain future and the circumstances that shaped his successful but troubled life, in Pedro Almodóvar’s self-reflexive consideration of identity and desire.” (taken from TIFF catalog)  This gorgeous new film starring Antonio Banderas as well as other Almodovar favorites like Penelope Cruz Cecilia Roth, is a true winner – with the trademark Almodovar touches like a great score and incredible production design.  It’s about recalling childhood, dealing with physical and mental pain, and the return of an old lover.  I got emotional several times during this film, and I think we’ll be seeing it on some level this Oscar season.  Almodovar and Banderas were in attendance.  They gave a very moving and fun curtain speech and then returned to the stage after the screening for an insightful Q&A.  For various reasons, there were tears throughout the evening, and Almodovar is always a charming and appreciative festival guest.  I’m so glad I got to see him in conjunction with this wonderful film – which received a very long and heartfelt standing ovation.

I’ve got a few films tomorrow and will meet up with a couple different folks throughout the day.  Looking forward to perhaps one more night of good sleep before some of the crazy long nights begin.

Thanks for tuning in!

Jonathan

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: agnes, almodovar, Dayton, film festival, radioactive, rosamund pike, TIFF, toronto, varda

TIFF 2018 – Preparing For The Festival

September 4, 2018 By Jonathan McNeal

Hello NEON Fans,

Thanks for checking in with me as I prepare to immerse myself in new cinema for the next several days.  I’ve toiled over the line-up and come up with a list of about 15 must-see films.  I’ve also got over 40 “possible” titles that I will continue to explore and try to fit into my 30+ films that I’ll cram in between Sept. 5 and Sept. 14.

I’m now in Toronto, I’ve picked up my credentials, and I have secured a handful of tickets that were high on my list…but the next step is to start listening to buzz, check in with friends from the industry and structure my first few days at the festival.

Here are a few trailers for a smattering of films that I’m excited to see:

Check in again soon at www.mostmetro.com/tag/tiff for new entries.  I’ll blog each day so I can try to keep my thoughts straight!

Thanks for reading,

Jonathan

 

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: 2018, Dayton, film festival, ohio, The Neon, TIFF, toronto

DAYTON LGBT FILM FEST Heading Into 12th Year!

September 4, 2017 By Jonathan McNeal

What do Bette Midler, Danny Glover, Danny DeVito, Laura Linney, Ian McKellen and Laverne Cox all have in common? They all have films playing at The Dayton LGBT Film Festival this year!

Titles are locked down, marketing materials are ready to go, and visiting artists are securing their travel plans for The 12th Annual Dayton LGBT Film Fest – taking place next month at THE NEON in Downtown Dayton.

During the weekend of Oct. 13-15, the festival will screen 17 films (a combination of shorts and features) with ties to the LGBT community – ranging from American comedies to International dramas…from narratives to documentaries. Directors, stars and other creative individuals from a handful of the selections are slated to attend.

One special guest will be Jill Alexander, an accomplished actress and co-star of SENSITIVITY TRAINING (pictured above on the left). The committee selected the film from over 100 submissions this year and was unaware (until after booking the film) that Alexander grew up right here in the Miami Valley and attended Beavercreek High School. The festival is thrilled to bring Alexander back home to share her work with the community and her family.

On Friday, October 13, attendees of the Opening Night Film FREAK SHOW will be invited to the Opening Night Party at The Mudlick Tavern – just a few blocks from THE NEON. For $8, guests will see the movie and then enjoy a complimentary cocktail and appetizers – this is certain to be a very hot ticket.

Though festival passes sold out in record time this year, patrons will have a chance to get single tickets for each of the screenings beginning Friday, September 8. Details about the films and how to get tickets can be found on the official site – www.daytonlgbt.com

Sponsors for this year’s festival include PFLAG Dayton, The Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus, Sue Spiegel & Lisa Hanauer, The Human Race Theatre Company, Miami Valley Fair Housing, AARP Ohio, The Greater Dayton LGBT Center, MJ’s On Jefferson, Johnny Dangerously, Equitas Health, David Lauri, Square Once Salon & Spa, Marion’s Piazza, Ken Byers, Kurt Fleagel & Warren Riffle, and Westminster Financial.

THE NEON is located at 130 E. 5th St in downtown Dayton. For additional information, visit the official site – www.daytonlgbt.com – or call THE NEON at (937)222-8452.

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: aarp ohio, alaska is a drag, ballet, bayard & me, bette midler, bootwmn, curmudgeons, danny devito, david kauri, Dayton Ballet, Dayton Gay Men's Chorus, dayton lgbt, devil is in the details, equities health, film festival, freak show, god's own country, Greater Dayton LGBT Center, haygood eats, Human Race Theatre Company, ian mckellen, imago, jill alexander, johnny dangerously, ken byers, kurt fleagel, laura linney, lgbt, lisa hanauer, Marion's Piazza, miami valley fair housing, Mj's on Jefferson, mud lick tavern, Neon, ohio, PFLAG Dayton, picking up, pushing dead, queer, rebels on pointe, sensitivity training, something new, Square One Salon, stage x, Sue Spiegel, trockadero, untold tales of armistead maupin, warren riffle, westminster financial

One-Time CLOSET MONSTER Screening – Proceeds Benefit Orlando

June 25, 2016 By Jonathan McNeal

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Dayton PRIDE will close out month-long events with the screening of the award-winning film CLOSET MONSTER…and 100% of the proceeds will go to victims’ families of the horrendous massacre in Orlando. “CLOSET MONSTER tells the story of Oscar Madly, a creative and driven teenager who hovers on the brink of adulthood. Destabilized by his dysfunctional parents, unsure of his sexuality, and haunted by horrific images of a tragic gay bashing he witnessed as a child, Oscar dreams of escaping the town he feels is suffocating him.” (taken from press notes) Tickets available now at THE NEON’s box office – just $8 each. (Editors Note: the showing for CLOSET MONSTER is Thurs, June 30th at 7:30pm)

THE NEON is located at 130 E. 5th St. in downtown Dayton.  The box office opens daily by 2:30 and by Noon on weekends. For additional information, call (937)222-8452 or visit THE NEON’s official site – www.neonmovies.com

 

 

 

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Charity Events, Community, Downtown Dayton, On Screen Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: closet monster, Dayton, downtown, film festival, lgbt, ohio, Orlando, pulse, The Neon

Critically Acclaimed LOVE IS STRANGE Opens at THE NEON!

October 2, 2014 By Jonathan McNeal

Love-is-StrangeHello Everyone,

Taking a cue from national trends, we didn’t have the highest hopes for ALIVE INSIDE…but it’s a film we believed in and hoped would find an audience. Unfortunately, those trends proved to be right in line with the film’s performance in Dayton. That said, people who saw it can easily understand why this inspiring film won the audience award at Sundance. Unfortunately, Thursday was the last chance to see it at THE NEON. On Friday, we open a wonderful new film with two of the best male performances of the year – LOVE IS STRANGE. We will also hold onto the much-loved, darkly funny sibling drama THE SKELETON TWINS. Visit www.neonmovies.com for this week’s remaining showtimes.

Synopsis for LOVE IS STRANGE:Rated 97% FRESH on Rottentomatoes.com. “After nearly four decades together, Ben (John Lithgow) and George (Alfred Molina) finally tie the knot in an idyllic wedding ceremony in lower Manhattan. But when George loses his job soon after, the couple must sell their apartment and – victims of the relentless New York City real estate market – temporarily live apart until they can find an affordable new home. While George moves in with two cops (Cheyenne Jackson and Manny Perez) who live down stairs, Ben lands in Brooklyn with his nephew (Darren Burrows), his wife (Marisa Tomei), and their temperamental teenage son (Charlie Tahan), with whom Ben shares a bedroom. While struggling with the pain of separation, Ben and George are further challenged by the intergenerational tensions and capricious family dynamics of their new living arrangements.” (taken from Sony Pictures Classics) This film was directed by Ira Sachs – a director who has visited Dayton and worked directly with WSU motion picture students…he has also been quite kind to The Dayton LGBT Film Festival over the years. Click this LINK to visit the film’s official site.

“Next Wednesday, October 8 at 7:30, there will be a one-time screening of AMERICAN WINTER immediately followed by a moderated discussion with the producer Harry Gantz. This screening is sponsored by the City of Dayton, Ohio CDC Association, and CareSource. ‘For countless middle-class families who have experienced job loss or an unexpected financial setback, the American Dream has become an American nightmare. Working families, seemingly on a path toward economic security, have discovered how quickly they can slip from the middle class into poverty. The film presents an intimate snapshot of the state of the nation’s economy as it is playing out in the lives of many American families.’ (From American Winter notes) A must see for those working with those in poverty and those involved in the formation of policy that impacts the community’s safety net services! Admission is $5 and open to the public. THIS JUST IN: Tickets to this screening are sold out!  If you’d like to be put on a waiting list, contact  amy.riegel@daytonohio.gov.” (taken from press notes).

On Sunday, Oct. 19 at 5:30, Jeff Akers has rented one of our auditoriums to locally premiere his new short film ILLUMINATION. “Jeff Akers Films, a subsidiary of NJP Media Network, is pleased to announce the release of the riveting new short film ILLUMINATION, which brings to light the mindset of an unbeliever who continues to deny that God is real. The film is set in current reality but personifies new age technology and the power it can have on those in control of it. ILLUMINATION stars veteran actor Shane Willimon, as well as newcomers like Chedrick Cohens, Kenya Permenter, and Darrell Brown who bring this film to life with their skill and believability on screen. Director Jeff Akers plans to screen the film in Greenville, SC and Dayton, Ohio where the majority of it was filmed, he will also enter the production into numerous Christian-based film festivals. ‘This film will not only surprise people, but it will have them thinking on a completely different level,’ he stated. Akers plans to leave you pining for more compelling films and industrials that change your thinking and re-shape your awareness.” (taken from press notes) Akers will attend this screening, and tickets are $5 each – available at THE NEON.

The Dayton LGBT Film Festival is right around the corner, and we have 4 guests who will attend screenings this year. Lisa Hass, lead actress and writer of THE FOXY MERKINS, is flying in from NYC. Director Drew Van Steenbergen will join the writer and star of ALONE WITH PEOPLE – both flying in from L.A. Chinonye Chukwu, writer and director of A LONG WALK, is now part of the Motion Pictures Department at WSU and a recent Dayton transplant. Tickets for the Opening Night Film – THE WAY HE LOOKS – are going quickly…take a look at the brand new trailer for this wonderful film. Visit the official site to read about all of our selections and get your tickets before they’re gone.

Maggie Smith fans rejoice! We have booked MY OLD LADY for Oct. 17! Click HERE to visit the film’s site and check out the trailer.

Thanks for your continued support!

We hope to see you soon,

Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Friday, Oct. 3 – Thursday, Oct. 9:

THE SKELETON TWINS (R) 1 Hr 33 Min
Friday & Saturday: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40
Sunday: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:20
Monday – Thursday: 3:15, 5:30, 7:45

LOVE IS STRANGE (R) 1 Hr 34 Min
Friday & Saturday: 12:45, 3:00, 5:15, 7:30, 9:40
Sunday: 12:45, 3:00, 5:15, 7:30
Monday & Tuesday: 3:00, 5:15, 7:30
Wednesday: 3:00, 5:15
Thursday: 3:00, 5:15, 7:30

AMERICAN WINTER (NR) 1 Hr 30 Min + Discussion
Wednesday: 7:30

COMING SOON:

(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear.)

Oct. 10-12 – DAYTON LGBT FILM FEST, Oct. 17 – MY OLD LADY
Oct. 24 – PRIDE, Oct. 24 –  ST. VINCENT, Nov. 7 – BIRDMAN, Nov. 14 – WHIPLASH, Nov. 28 – THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING

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FilmDayton Accepting Film Submissions and Award Nominations

March 25, 2014 By Megan Cooper Leave a Comment

Networking and film talk at 2012 Festival

Networking and film talk at 2012 Festival

The Eichelberger FilmDayton Festival is growing again! This year’s festival (August 22-24) is now accepting submissions of films for consideration to be screened and nominations for the FilmDayton Awards, a highlight of the annual festival that celebrates locally-connected talent.

Submit a Film to the Festival
In 2014, the festival has announced an open submission process for film selection.  In past years, the Dayton-based fest has featured many great award-winning feature films on an invitation-only basis. Opening of the festival for submissions raises the bar as the Miami Valley continues to grow as a film community. Multiple categories allow audiences to enjoy a wide selection of local, national and international films. Categories include:

  • Feature-Length and Short Films: Open Category – Whether it’s documentary or narrative, comedy or drama, horror or romance – we’re accepting great features (over 45 minutes) and shorts (under 30 minutes). Filmmakers from across the globe are encouraged to submit.
  • Ohio Shorts and Ohio Features – FilmDayton is Ohio Proud! We’re ready to show off our regional talent with special categories that celebrate local work. We accept all genres including narrative, documentary, horror, animation and more. Anything goes – if it’s good and it’s got a significant Ohio connection – it could get seen at the FilmDayton Festival.
  • ReInvention Shorts – In partnership with the team from WYSO 93.1FM that created the local ReInvention Stories – we are welcoming short films that highlight how people and communities from around the globe are reinventing themselves through the recent times of economic uncertainty.
  • Flick My Clip – FilmDayton welcomes comic Ryan Singer back with his popular Flick My Clip comedy shorts. This special screening is juried by Singer and features comedy shorts less than five minutes. Sometimes reserved, sometimes raunchy, rolling laughter is the goal.Girls at Fest

FilmDayton Executive Director Megan Cooper says of the new festival format, “We’re so pleased to take this leap forward in welcoming both features and shorts as part of the festival. The audience has been asking for this experience and with the support of the Eichelberger Foundation, we are able to deliver a great, high-quality festival experience.”

Submissions are accepted via Withoutabox.com – information at FilmDayton.

The FilmDayton Awards
As part of the festival weekend, FilmDayton honors filmmakers and supporters of the film community. The organization is currently accepting nominations for the third annual FilmDayton Awards which will be presented in up to three categories at the FilmDayton Festival:

  • The Filmmaker Award recognizes a career of excellence in filmmaking.
  • The Key Award for special service to the regional film community.
  • The Innovation Award recognizes emerging/innovative artists in film.

FilmDayton Board President Nicole Richter explains that a filmmaker needn’t be an Academy-Award nominated filmmaker or Award for Web (1)someone with a huge body of professional work. “Any working filmmaker in the Dayton Region can be nominated for these awards. Nominees don’t have to be well-known filmmakers. Part of the motivation for the awards stemmed from FilmDayton’s desire to celebrate those hard-working filmmakers whose dedication and service to their craft may not be widely recognized.”

The Festival Overview
The sixth annual festival continues to feature local talent while welcoming filmmakers from across the state, region, and even the world. The 2014 Eichelberger FilmDayton Festival will be a destination to enjoy great films, workshops, networking, and parties. Cooper says, “After establishing a following as a festival with high standards, savvy audiences, quality films, interesting panels, and great hospitality to filmmakers, this is an important next step. By opening up the festival for film submissions, we audiences meet up-and-coming filmmakers and enjoy their work. It’s a big step forward for film in our region, and we’re excited to bring this to local audiences.”

The festival will be the weekend of August 22-24, 2014 with the majority of the screenings at The Neon in downtown Dayton. In addition to feature-length and short films, the festival also includes panel discussions, Q&As, a Pitch-It competition, and social/networking opportunities.

Information is available at filmdayton.com/festival.

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Eichelberger, feature film, film festival, filmdayton festival, short film, The Neon

8th Annual LGBT Film Festival – The Full Line-Up & Visiting Filmmaker News!

October 5, 2013 By Jonathan McNeal Leave a Comment

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Festival Passes have sold out, but single tickets remain for The 8th Annual Dayton LGBT Film Festival – scheduled for Oct. 11, 12 & 13 at THE NEON in Downtown Dayton.

The exciting weekend will kick off on Friday, October 11 at 7:30 with G.B.F. – sponsored by Square One Salon & Spa. From the maker of JAWBREAKER comes another hysterical satire of high school clique culture – this time focusing on the latest fashion accessory – the G.B.F. (Gay Best Friend). Attendees will be invited to the Opening Night Party at CADC on the corner of East 4th and St. Clair – where they’ll be greeted with complimentary appetizers from Roost Modern Italian and live music by Sandy & Michael Bashaw. The opening night party is sponsored by Sue Spiegel and Lisa Hanauer.

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On Saturday, the films will continue at 1:00 with BRIDEGROOM – sponsored by PFLAG Dayton. This touching documentary recounts a romance between a young couple…and how one man was forbidden from attending the funeral of his lover. (This documentary started as a youtube video called “It Could Happen To You” – which has attracted close to 4 million viewers.)

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Always a festival favorite, at 3:00, TOP DRAWER SHORTS will showcase the latest and best in short films from across the country and around the world. This program is sponsored by The Human Race Theatre Company’s production of “Torch Song Trilogy.”  Below is the trailer for DIK.

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REACHING FOR THE MOON, a beautiful period piece, chronicles the long-lasting love affair between poet Elizabeth Bishop and architect Lota de Macedo Soares. This film has won numerous audience awards and has played at prestigious film festivals around the world. It is sponsored by The Greater Dayton LGBT Center and starts at 7:15 on Saturday evening.

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Later on Saturday night, the festival will play a fresh and fun documentary about the cult legend and John Waters favorite – I AM DIVINE. Sponsored by MJ’s Café & Johnny, this film will begin at 9:45.

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On Sunday afternoon, the festival will continue with THE NEW BLACK at 3:00. This film, sponsored by The Miami Valley Fair Housing Association, tells the story of how the African-American community is grappling with the gay rights issue in light of the recent gay marriage movement and the fight over civil rights…and it has a local connection. Steve Bognar of Yellow Springs shot a portion of this film!

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The closing film – THE HAPPY SAD – will screen on Sunday, October 13 at 5:15. In the age of polyamory and blurred lines of sexuality, what really makes for a happy relationship? Two young couples in New York – one black and gay, one white and heterosexual – find themselves intertwined as they create new relationship norms, explore sexual identity, and redefine monogamy in this captivating new film directed by Rodney Evens (Brother to Brother). Sponsored by Marion’s Piazza, this wonderful film has been playing at film festivals all summer.

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In addition to a line-up of critically acclaimed new films from across the country and around the world, this year’s movie-goers will be treated introductions and Q&A’s from at least two visiting filmmakers.

Darren Stein, director of the Opening Night Film G.B.F., will be flying in from Los Angeles. Last week, G.B.F. screened in Atlanta, and he’ll be off to Austin after the Dayton premiere. In addition to film and television work in California, one of Stein’s well-known films, JAWBREAKER, is currently being turned into a musical in NYC.

Guy Shalem, the award-winning director of the short film SOMETHING REAL, will also attend the festival. SOMETHING REAL is a celebrity packed short with a musical twist about today’s contemporary bar scene. The film marks Shalem’s first collaboration with Tony award winning composer and lyricist Jeff Marx (AVENUE Q) and 5-time Grammy-award winning producer, composer and lyricist, Mervyn Warren. Shalem has heard great things about the film community in Dayton, and he’s excited to get to town.

The Dayton LGBT Film Festival wishes to extend a special thanks to AIDS Resource Center Ohio for their sponsorship and assistance in bringing these filmmakers to town.  Additional sponsors include Ken Byers, Kurt Fleagle & Warren Riffle, and Chase Whiteside.

The Downtown Dayton LGBT Film Festival presents films that have thematic ties to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community – stories that aren’t often represented or celebrated in mainstream media. This year’s selections were picked from over 100 films, and though many of these films will not find mainstream distribution, they are strong pieces of work that merit being seen by a wider audience. The festival encourages film lovers from around the Miami Valley to support these strong films.

Single tickets – just $8 each – are moving fast.

THE NEON is located at 130 E. 5th Street in downtown Dayton. For more information about the festival, including full descriptions, links to official sites & trailers, and ticketing details, please visit www.daytonlgbt.com.

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BLUE JASMINE, IN THE HOUSE, FilmDAYTON & More Great News at THE NEON!

August 20, 2013 By Jonathan McNeal Leave a Comment

pic_giant_081613_SM_Blue-Jasmine-Woody-Allen_Returns_0Hello Everyone,

We’ve got so much happening over the next week…I’m absolutely certain that there is something for everyone at THE NEON! In addition to FilmDayton‘s great line-up (including gems like IN A WORLD, SHORT TERM 12 and REMOTE AREA MEDICAL), we will open one of the most talked about indies of the year – Woody Allen’s BLUE JASMINE (featuring one of the most outstanding performances of Cate Blanchett’s incredible career). And it doesn’t stop there. Next Monday through Thursday, we will bring one of my favorite films of the year – Francois Ozon’s IN THE HOUSE – for a 4-day run!

Next Friday, August 30, we will open a coming of age story that critics and audiences alike are loving – THE SPECTACULAR NOW.

Synopsis for BLUE JASMINE: “After everything in her life falls to pieces, including her marriage to wealthy businessman Hal, elegant New York socialite Jasmine moves into her sister Ginger’s modest apartment in San Francisco to try to pull herself back together again.” (taken from Sony Classics) Click THIS LINK to visit the official site.

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Synopsis for IN THE HOUSE: “Sixteen-year-old Claude insinuates himself into the house of fellow high school student, writing about his family in essays that perversely blur the lines between reality and fiction for his jaded literature teacher. Intrigued by this gifted and unusual student, Germain rediscovers his taste for teaching, but the boy’s intrusion sparks a series of uncontrollable events.” This was one of my Top 3 Films at last year’s Toronto Film Festival…it stars Fabrice Luchini and Kristin Scott Thomas. Be sure to check out the trailer below.

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The FilmDayton Festival is ready to go! Film screenings will take place at THE NEON, but the festival is about a whole lot more. Check out their complete line-up on their official site.
Films/Events at THE NEON are:
Friday, Aug. 23 at 7:00 – IN A WORLD
Friday, Aug. 23 at 9:00 – FLICK MY CLIP COMEDY SHORTS
Friday, Aug. 23 at 11:00 – FRIDAY NIGHT FRIGHT
Saturday, Aug 24 at 11:00am – WYSO SCREENLESS SCREENING
Saturday, Aug 24 at 1:00 – JACK, JULES, ESTHER AND ME
Saturday, Aug 24 at 3:30 – SHORTS BLOCK #1
Saturday, Aug 24 at 6:00 – SUNDOG FESTIVAL (FREE!)
Saturday, Aug 24 at 8:30 – SHORT TERM 12
Sunday, Aug. 25 at 1:00 – SHORTS BLOCK #2
Sunday, Aug 25 at 3:30 – REMOTE AREA MEDICAL
Sunday, Aug 25 at 6:00 – BIG WORDS
Sunday, Aug 25 at 8:00 – FilmDayton AWARDS

As an FYI, Tickets to both screenings of WSU’s BIG LENS FILM FESTIVAL are completely sold out!

In next week’s week’s newsletter, I’ll have more details about VSOP’s special screening of BAYOU MAHARAJA: THE TRAGIC GENIUS OF JAMES BOOKER – slated for Wed, Sept. 18 at 7:30.

We’ve got so much going on!
We hope to see you soon!
All the best,
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Fri, Aug. 23 – Thurs, Aug. 29:

BLUE JASMINE (PG-13) 1 Hr 38 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30
Monday – Thursday: 3:10, 5:20, 7:30

IN THE HOUSE (R) 1 Hr 45 Min
Monday – Thursday: 3:00, 7:45

THE WAY WAY BACK (PG-13) 1 Hr 43 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: NO SCREENINGS
Monday – Thursday: 5:30

THE FILMDAYTON FESTIVAL
Friday: 7:00, 9:00, 11:00
Saturday: 11:00am, 1:00, 3:30, 6:00, 8:30
Sunday: 1:00, 3:30, 6:00, 8:00

COMING SOON:
As always, all dates are tentative. Many of these dates will change.
In some rare cases, titles may disappear.
Aug. 30 – THE SPECTACULAR NOW
TBD – THE HUNT
Sept. 13 – SALINGER
Sept. ? – BLACKFISH
TBD – THE PATIENCE STONE
TBD – AUSTENLAND
TBD – WADJDA
Oct. 18 – ENOUGH SAID
Oct. 18 – INEQUALITY FOR ALL
TBD – CUTIE AND THE BOXER

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: alec baldwin, Blackfish, blue jasmine, cate blanchett, Dayton, film festival, FilmDayton, francois, in a world, in the house, movie, ohio, ozon, remote area medical, sally hawkins, schedule, short term 12, showtimes, Spectacular Now, The Neon, Times, woody allen

FILL THE VOID Opening at THE NEON!

August 8, 2013 By Jonathan McNeal Leave a Comment

51c0c6039431c-blog-fillthevoid-092112Hello Everyone,

We’re moving along this week. On Friday (Aug. 9), we will open a lovely new Israeli film called FILL THE VOID.

Synopsis for FILL THE VOID: “Fill the Void tells the story of an Orthodox Hassidic family from Tel Aviv. Eighteen-year-old Shira is the youngest daughter of the family. She is about to be married off to a promising young man of the same age and background. It is a dream-come-true, and Shira feels prepared and excited. On Purim, her twenty-eight-year-old sister, Esther, dies while giving birth to her first child. The pain and grief that overwhelm the family postpone Shira’s promised match…When the girls’ mother finds out that Yochay may leave the country with her only grandchild, she proposes a match between Shira and the widower. Shira will have to choose between her heart’s wish and her family duty.” Peter Rainer of The Christian Science Monitor wrote, “The sheer force of artistry has the power to convert outsiders into insiders. I left Fill the Void feeling privileged, however briefly, to have been brought into this world.” It’s quite possible that FILL THE VOID will only play for one week. I hope you’ll hurry down!  Click the image above to be directed to the film’s official site.

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“Roger Brown — the greatest basketball player Dayton has ever known — will be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame on Sept. 8. Without the love and sacrifice of 84-year-old Daytonian Arlena Smith, it wouldn’t be happening. Join us at THE NEON on Aug. 15 at 7:30 for a benefit screening of the acclaimed documentary UNDEFEATED: THE ROGER BROWN STORY, with all proceeds going toward Arlena Smith’s trip to Springfield, Mass., for Brown’s Hall of Fame induction. Arlena and her late husband Azariah could not have children of their own, so they regularly welcomed troubled teenagers into their modest West Side home. One of those was Roger Brown. Among the greatest young basketball players in New York City history, Brown in 1961 had been unfairly implicated in a gambling scandal just as he was finishing his freshman year at the University of Dayton. Though never charged with a crime, he was kicked out of school and banned for life by the NBA. The Smiths came to the rescue. They opened up their home, found Brown a job, gave him the strength to move on. And finally, Brown bloomed anew. In 1967, he became the first player of the ABA’s Indiana Pacers. He led them to three championships, and became an Indianapolis City Councilman. All along, until his death at age 54 of cancer, Brown credited the Smiths — his ‘second parents’ — for making it possible.” (taken from press notes) Mark your calendars now! Tickets, just $10 each, are now available at our box office and at EbonNia Gallery.

The FilmDayton Festival is putting their marketing pieces into play, and they’re gearing up for another great festival. Film screenings will take place at THE NEON, but the festival is about a whole lot more…and it’s scheduled for August 23-25. Check out their line-up on the official site.

And speaking of FilmDayton, WSU’s Annual Big Lens Film Festival will kick off the festival this year. “The 21st Annual Big Lens Film Festival will premiere on Thursday, August 22nd at the THE NEON…Every year, Big Lens screens a selection of the very best short films to come from the Wright State University Motion Picture program, and this year is no different! Ranging from documentary to narrative, these six films cover a wide variety of subjects and emotions. There will be two screenings shown concurrently, one at 7:30pm and one at 8:00. Following the screenings, there will be a Q&A with the filmmakers, emceed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Julia Reichert. Tickets to either screening are $7 each, and will soon be available at THE NEON. Some films may contain adult content.” (taken from Big Lens press notes)

We hope to see you this weekend!

All the best,
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Fri, Aug. 9 – Thurs, Aug. 15:

FILL THE VOID (PG) 1 Hr 30 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:50, 3:00, 5:10, 7:20, 9:30
Monday – Wednesday: 3:15, 5:30, 7:45
Thursday: 3:15, 5:30

THE WAY WAY BACK (PG-13) 1 Hr 43 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30
Monday – Thursday: 3:00, 5:15, 7:30

UNDEFEATED: THE ROGER BROWN STORY
(NR) 1 Hr 30 Min + Discussion
Thursday: 7:30

COMING SOON:
As always, all dates are tentative. Many of these dates will change.
In some rare cases, titles may disappear.
Aug. 16 – I’M SO EXCITED

Aug. 23 – BLUE JASMINE

TBD – BLACKFISH

TBD – THE HUNT

TBD – FROM UP ON POPPY HILL

TBD – IN THE HOUSE

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: big lens, blue jasmine, cinema, Dayton Ohio, fill the void, film festival, FilmDayton, movies, roger brown, showtimes, The Neon, The Way Way Back, undefeated, woody allen, WSU

Jewish Film Fest Features Tackle Universal Themes + TICKET CONTEST

April 11, 2013 By Megan Cooper Leave a Comment

JewishFilmFestLogo_13Join in the Bar Mitzvah year of the Dayton Jewish International Film Festival!

You can see the full brochure online now!

The Dayton Jewish International Film Fest lets you take in great films over many weeks in multiple venues. This year, documentaries and features both in English and with subtitles demonstrate a wide range of subjects. All connected to Jewish heritage, but all tackling universal themes such as friendship, love, jealousy, dance, religion, war and more. With award-winning titles that emphasize the human experience, these films will appeal to diverse audiences.

The Festival begins with a screening of The Other Son at The Neon on Thursday, April 18 and includes features at The Neon, Antioch University and the Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture and Education until closing night on May 9.

13th Annual Dayton Jewish International Film Festival
FULL SCHEDULE

OPENING NIGHT – Thursday, April 18, 7pm @ The Neon
The Other Son
(Feature) – A moving and provocative tale of two young men, one Israeli, the other Palestinian, who discover they are accidentally switched at birth, and the complex repercussions on themselves and their respective families. Reception begins at 7pm, film starts at 7:30pm. Co-sponsored by Ryan Levin of the Levin Family Foundation.

Sunday, April 21, 3pm @ The Neon
My Best Enemy (Feature) – Two friends race to save a priceless Michelangelo drawing in this thrilling World War II story of friendship, love and betrayal.

Tuesday, April 23, 7:15pm @ The Neon
Melting Away
(Feature) – A family drawn into crisis tracks down their estranged son, and finds the unexpected. Co-sponsored by the LGBT Film Festival, partnering with PFLAG.

Nicky's Family

Nicky’s Family

Thursday, April 25, 7:15pm @ The Neon
Nicky’s Family
(Documentary) – The uplifting and heartwarming story of Sir Nicholas Winton, who ran a secret rescue operation of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. A Discussion with Felix Weil will be held after the film.

Monday, April 29, 7pm @ Antioch University Midwest, PNC Auditorium
The Other Son
(Feature) – A moving and provocative tale of two young men, one Israeli, the other Palestinian, who discover they are accidentally switched at birth, and the complex repercussions on themselves and their respective families. Co-sponsored by Antioch University Midwest and Ryan Levin of the Levin Family Foundation.

Tuesday, April 30, 7:15pm @ The Neon
Naomi
(Feature) – A cautious tale of love and jealousy between Ilan Ben Natan, an aging Professor, and his younger wife, Naomi. Discovering his deepest fears, Ilan commits a horrible act and comes face to face with the consequences.

Thursday, May 2, 7:15pm @ The Neon
Lea & Daria
(Feature) – The powerful, true story of two thirteen year old girls —the famous Lea Deutsch and her dancing partner, Daria Gasteiger. When faced with the political realities of World War II, the two forge a dramatic friendship.

Sunday, May 5, 2pm @ Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education
Hava Nagila (The Movie)
(Documentary) – Follow the infectious party song on its fascinating journey from Eastern Europe to the cul-de-sacs of America in this hilarious and surprisingly deep film. Co-sponsored by the JCRC.

 Tuesday, May 7, 9:30am @ The Neon
Torn
(Documentary) – Can one be a Catholic priest and an observant Jew at the same time? Follow Romuald-Jakub Weksler-Waszinel on his amazing personal journey as he learns to accept his two conflicting identities. Coffee will be served at 9:30am, film starts at 10am. Discussion with Karen Bodney-Halasz to follow.  Partnering with Hadassah.

Tuesday, May 7, 7pm @ Antioch University Midwest, PNC Auditorium
Nicky’s Family
(Documentary) – The uplifting and heartwarming story of Sir Nicholas Winton, who ran a secret rescue operation of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. A discussion with Felix Weil will be held after the film. Co-sponsored by Antioch University Midwest

Thursday, May 9, 7:15pm @ The Neon
A Bottle in the Gaza Sea
(Feature) – A turbulent-but-tender long-distance friendship starts when a young Palestinian finds a letter floating in a bottle, written by a 17 year old girl living in Jerusalem. Based on the award-winning novel by Valerie Zenatti.

Enjoy a few trailers from the films – The Other Son, Hava Nagila (The Movie), and Torn

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Trailer for Hava Nagila (The Movie) from Katahdin Productions on Vimeo.

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TICKET CONTEST

Contest Closed – Congratulations to our winner: Will Crawford

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: Antioch University Midwest, Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education, Dayton, film festival, Jewish, movies, The Neon

FAREWELL MY QUEEN at THE NEON + TIFF News

September 12, 2012 By Jonathan McNeal Leave a Comment

Hello Everyone,

The Toronto International Film Festival has been terrific. I’m heading into my seventh day of screenings, and I’ve already seen 21 films. Though a nightly allotment of 4 to 5 hours of sleep is starting to wear me down, I’m having a great time. I’ve met Francois Ozon and Sally Potter (2 directors I greatly admire), and I’ve attended screenings the were introduced by (and sometimes with Q&As by) Susanne Bier, Keira Knightley, Susan Sarandon, Ben Wishaw, Tom Hanks, Dustin Hoffman, Kristin Scott Thomas, and my absolute favorite star encounter – Maggie Smith. If you’re interested to know about the movies I’ve seen, check out my other blog postings on this site.  I’ll post some personal pictures upon my return to Dayton.

At THE NEON, we’re moving forward this week. If you still need to see THE INTOUCHABLES, Thursday will be your last chance. On Friday, we will open the period drama FAREWELL, MY QUEEN. ROBOT & FRANK had a very solid opening weekend (Thank you!) – it will stick around for another week. (remaining showtimes for this week can be found at our site: neonmovies.com)

Synopsis for FAREWELL, MY QUEEN: “Based on the best-selling novel by Chantal Thomas, the film stars Léa Seydoux as one of Marie’s ladies-in-waiting, seemingly innocent but quietly working her way into her mistress’s special favors, until history tosses her fate onto a decidedly different path. With the action moving effortlessly from the gilded drawing rooms of the nobles to the back quarters of those who serve them, this is a period film at once accurate and sumptuous in its visual details and modern in its emotions. Diane Kruger gives her best performance to date as the ill-fated Queen and Virginie Ledoyen is the Queen’s special friend Gabrielle de Polignac.” (taken from Cohen Media Group) Kenneth Turan of The Los Angeles Times wrote, “Matching the strength of these actresses and their personal drama is the film’s masterful sense of time and place – the way it makes us feel that this was how it was during four pivotal days in July 1789 as the wheels came off the French monarchy.” Mike LeSalle of The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, “Other films about Marie Antoinette have had their moments, but Benoît Jacquot’s Farewell, My Queen is the first to give a real sense of what it must have felt like to live inside that palace as the walls were caving in.” Visit the official website.

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Tickets are already available for this year’s Downtown Dayton LGBT Film Festival, and there are a few films you won’t want to miss – including the opening night film GAYBY (which includes admission to the opening night party at The Crowne Plaza). Jonathan Lisecki, director of GAYBY, will attend our festival. In addition, Travis Matthews, director of I WANT YOUR LOVE, will be able to do some research for his new project while he’s in the region! Read all about the films on the official website. The 7th Annual Fest is set for Sept. 28-30. Watch the trailers and mark your calendars…it’s gonna be great! Special thanks to DAYTON MOST METRO, WYSO and DAYTON DAILY NEWS for already committing to provide stories about this year’s films.

And on the horizon is our benefit to assist with our digital conversion – set for October 14 (if you didn’t read that e-mail, you can check it out here). Thanks so much for your kind words and encouragement! Tickets can now be purchased at our box office and on-line via paypal. If you’re not able to attend our benefit, you can also make a donation on the benefit page.

All the best.
I hope to see you soon,
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Fri. Sept. 14 – Thu. Sept. 20:

ROBOT & FRANK (PG-13) 1 Hr 29 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:50, 3:00, 5:10, 7:20, 9:30
Monday – Wednesday: 3:00, 5:10, 7:20
Thursday: 3:00, 5:10

FAREWELL, MY QUEEN (R) 1 Hr 52 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:40, 2:50, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30
Monday – Thursday: 2:50, 5:00, 7:15

COMING SOON:
As always, all dates are tentative.
Many of these dates will change.
In some rare cases, titles may disappear.
Sept. 21 THE MASTER
Sept. 21 ARBITRAGE
Sept. 28-30 DOWNTOWN DAYTON LGBT FILM FESTIVAL
Oct. 5 SLEEPWALK WITH ME
Oct. ? SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN
TBD THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
TBD 2 DAYS IN NEW YORK

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: arthouse, Dayton Ohio, diane kruger, farewell my queen, film festival, indie film, lgbt, robot and frank, the intouchables, The Neon, TIFF, toronto, world cinema

Take a Ride on the Wonderland Express

August 6, 2012 By Megan Cooper Leave a Comment

Written by Mark Martel, FilmDayton volunteer

A mysterious device fashioned from a garage door opener changes the perspectives of four different people as they experience and are transformed by its power.  Part psychological drama, part comedy and with a dash of science fiction, The Wonderland Express premiered at the StarLite Film Fest in Winter Garden, Florida in early 2012 and won its first award. The film was invited back for a summer festival there and has been an audience favorite on the festival circuit all across the country.

Now it’s homecoming. The Wonderland Express makes its local premiere at the 2012 FilmDayton Festival in downtown Dayton at the Neon Movies on Saturday, Aug 25th. The 11 a.m. matinee screening will include the shorts The Medal and Always Believe.

Directed by Daytonian Greg Nichols, the Express stars an all-local cast including Shawn Green, Ryan Singer, Natasha Randall, Craig Roberts, and Charles Larkowski.  Nichols and Green also produced the film with Rachel Wilson.

All of the actors in the film have roots in the Cincinnati/Dayton, Ohio theatre community and have extensive past experience in improvisation.  Writer/director Greg Nichols, and cast members Shawn Green and Ryan Singer were involved in the same improv group from 1998 to 2003, and their tight interplay shows onscreen.  Although the film began as a full script, most of the dialog was improvised during filming.  Cast member Natasha Randall was recently seen in the 2010 Sundance Festival Selection Take Shelter, another Ohio independent film.  Singer currently resides in Los Angeles, CA and is a feature performer of nationally touring comedian Marc Maron.

The core of the film lies in how the characters interact with a strange device and its influence on their normal everyday lives.  In this world of cell phones and GPS, today’s science can seem like magic to the average person, which is how the characters view their experiences with the device in the film as it changes their lives.  With limited understanding or preparation, their individual experiences are what lead them to different ends.

Read more about the national accolades for The Wonderland Express, the improvisation techniques used by actors, and a focus on simplicity and skill; the full article is available and tickets are on sale NOW.

The Wonderland Express will screen as part of the FilmDayton Festival on Saturday, August 25 at 11 AM at the Neon.

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Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: film festival, FilmDayton, filmdayton festival, Greg Nichols, The Neon, The Wonderland Express

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Trivia Night at Alematic

May 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Night at Alematic

Grab some friends and join us every Wednesday night at the brewery for a pint of your favorite ALEMATIC brew...

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

WEDNESDAY! “Name That Tune” on the patio

May 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

WEDNESDAY! “Name That Tune” on the patio

NAME THAT TUNE on the patio at Heathers! Join us for 3 great rounds of music and use your skills...

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3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

May 26 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

The Lebanon Farmers Market is open 3pm to 7pm every Thursday mid-May through mid-October.  We are located in the City...

Free
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Level Up Your Life: Women Wonderland Panel

May 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Level Up Your Life: Women Wonderland Panel

Women coming together for connection, drinks and hearing some amazing stories surrounding Leveling Up You Life- in ALL the ways!...

$22
7:00 pm Recurring

The Nerve Presents: Friend Art

May 26 @ 7:00 pm Recurring

The Nerve Presents: Friend Art

THE STORY: Molly and Kevin are engaged. They have “normal” jobs. Kevin and Nate have known each other since they...

$22
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Gospel on Skates – Family Night

May 26 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Gospel on Skates – Family Night

On Thursday, May 26, 2022 Sophia Learning Center, a Christ-centered preschool in the Dayton Region, will host its inaugural Gospel...

$10
7:30 pm

Solistic on the Patio

May 26 @ 7:30 pm

Solistic on the Patio

Wind down from work & Get your weekend rollin’ early. sōˈlistik/ 1.original, multi genre collective 2.relating to music from a...

$10
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

May 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl’s amazing tale is now Dayton’s golden ticket! It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the...

$29 – $89
8:00 pm Recurring

Karaoke Night

May 26 @ 8:00 pm Recurring

Karaoke Night

Calling all song birds for Karaoke Night at Local Cantina Water Street in Downtown Dayton every Thursday starting at 8PM!...

Free
10:00 am - 10:00 pm Recurring

Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival

May 27 @ 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Recurring

Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival

Yoctangee Park, in historic downtown Chillicothe, makes a perfect setting for this family-oriented three-day event featuring Native American music, dancing,...

Free
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Rockin’ into Summer Bash

May 27 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Rockin’ into Summer Bash

We’re rocking into summer at the Lathrem Senior Center! Join us for a box lunch and live entertainment featuring Harmonica...

$8 – $10
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

DONNELL RAWLINGS

May 27 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

DONNELL RAWLINGS

Donnell M. Rawlings, also known as Ashy Larry, is an American comedian, actor and radio host, coming to Wiley's MEMORIAL...

$45
8:00 pm

Movie Night At The Center: Bohemian Rhapsody

May 27 @ 8:00 pm

Movie Night At The Center: Bohemian Rhapsody

Join us at the LGBTQ Center for a fun night and a great movie. "Bohemian Rhapsody" is our feature film....

Free
8:00 pm Recurring

The Old Man and the Old Moon

May 27 @ 8:00 pm Recurring

The Old Man and the Old Moon

The Old Man tends to The Old Moon, refilling the light that spills out every night. When his wife unexpectedly...

$14 – $21
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Friend Art – Presented by The Nerve

May 27 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Friend Art – Presented by The Nerve

THE STORY Molly and Kevin are engaged. They have “normal” jobs. Kevin and Nate have known each other since they...

$22
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm Recurring

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

May 27 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm Recurring

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl’s amazing tale is now Dayton’s golden ticket! It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the...

$29 – $89
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

May 28 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

Fresh, local food every Saturday. April-November: 8am-12p .   Accepts EBT/SNAP and Produce Perks! For over 20 years this market...

Free
9:00 am

Lobstermania at all 3 DLM’s

May 28 @ 9:00 am

Lobstermania at all 3 DLM’s

Thousands of Maine lobsters make their way to DLM for Lobstermania each year the Saturday before Memorial Day, and this...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

May 28 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

Join us every Saturday, May 28 through Sept. 10, 2022, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. for local products including fresh produce, honey/jams,...

9:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Shiloh Farmers’ Market

May 28 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Shiloh Farmers’ Market

Join us for our opening day of 2022! The Smokin' Barrels food truck will be serving up pulled pork, nachos,...

9:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Military History Muster

May 28 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Military History Muster

1st Annual Military History Muster - two day encampment May 28 and May 29   hours for both days are 9am...

Free
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Farmers Market at the Heights

May 28 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Farmers Market at the Heights

We have a great group of farmers, bakers, artisans, and food trucks that will be joining us each week! Several...

10:00 am - 10:00 pm Recurring

Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival

May 28 @ 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Recurring

Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival

Yoctangee Park, in historic downtown Chillicothe, makes a perfect setting for this family-oriented three-day event featuring Native American music, dancing,...

Free
11:00 am - 11:00 pm Recurring

Ohio Black Expo Riverfront Culture Fest

May 28 @ 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Recurring

Ohio Black Expo Riverfront Culture Fest

The Ohio Black Expo is hosting 4 days of events for the return of this annual celebration. Workshops, empowerment, and...

$15
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6:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Paris Flea Market

May 29 @ 6:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Paris Flea Market

Located on the grounds of the Dixie Twin Drive-In Theater, The Paris Flea Market offers great bargains in this outdoor...

$1
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

May 29 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

Join us every Saturday, May 28 through Sept. 10, 2022, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. for local products including fresh produce, honey/jams,...

9:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Military History Muster

May 29 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Military History Muster

1st Annual Military History Muster - two day encampment May 28 and May 29   hours for both days are 9am...

Free
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival

May 29 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival

Yoctangee Park, in historic downtown Chillicothe, makes a perfect setting for this family-oriented three-day event featuring Native American music, dancing,...

Free
10:00 am - 7:00 pm Recurring

Ohio Black Expo Riverfront Culture Fest

May 29 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Recurring

Ohio Black Expo Riverfront Culture Fest

The Ohio Black Expo is hosting 4 days of events for the return of this annual celebration. Workshops, empowerment, and...

$15
11:00 am - 11:00 pm Recurring

Taste of Cincinnati 2022

May 29 @ 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Recurring

Taste of Cincinnati 2022

After a three-year hiatus, Cincinnati’s Memorial Day weekend tradition returns with the largest selection of restaurants and food trucks in...

12:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Dayton Heritage Festival

May 29 @ 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Dayton Heritage Festival

Held on Memorial Day weekend, Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic will be an old-fashioned patriotic celebration to remember! Explore...

Free – $12
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

Friend Art – Presented by The Nerve

May 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

Friend Art – Presented by The Nerve

THE STORY Molly and Kevin are engaged. They have “normal” jobs. Kevin and Nate have known each other since they...

$22
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