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Les Miserables

A Truly A’MIZ’ING Performance! A Winter’tainment MUST!

January 26, 2023 By Joshua Stucky

‘Les Miserables‘ is back…and this time it deserves an ovation. For most theater goers, Les Miz is a staple….the Chicago Tribune stating ‘One of the greatest musicals ever created!’ But with that kind of accolade comes expectation!  This version, Cameron Mackintosh‘s production, hits the mark! Where many productions lag, this Les Miz is alive and laudable.

The story, mired in misery (hence the name), takes us from the ache of hunger and crimes, to the ideals of Revolution and redemption. This is my 5th visit to Les Miz. This time, I felt part of it, deep in the desire for Valjean‘s vindication; hopelessly rooting for Eponine‘s happiness and oddly caring about Javert‘s dilemma.  Why? What made this Les Miz so unique….outside of the keen direction of Connor and Powell….in a word…a hugely talented cast! The best I’ve seen…frankly, ever!

From the rise of the curtain, the bellowing male voices capture you on a ride you will not leave until the company’s finale. The quintessential ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ is when the audience sits up, knowing the tune and respecting the incredible voice of Haley Dortch (@haleydortch) who simply takes Fantine to a place of believability. In Fantine‘s inevitable passing (there were tears) you were part off her pain. SO WELL DONE! (And it’s her national debut – WHAT?)

From there, Valjean‘s ‘Who Am I‘ sets us up for one of the strongest Valjean performances on record. It is Nick Cartell‘s (@nickcartell.com) blend of smooth vocals, and deep emotion….capped off with a heart-wrenching ‘Bring Him Home‘ ( A BIG WOW!)…that sustains throughout.

 

Of course, audiences fall in love with Thenardier and his wife in ‘Master of the House‘, providing the much needed comic relief….played by Matt Crowle (mattcrowle.com) and Christina Rose Hall…in all their goofy, giddy glory.

And, it is in that Broadway moment…the one we all know and love….’One Day More’ when you are convinced…this cast is magical! Their voices, their message in the Act One closer is riveting! Curtain closes, it’s been over 90 minutes…(Wait What?) In previous Les Miz performances, I have felt, like, ‘thats not the end?’ Not this time around. You are stoked for more!

Now, personally, I have to admit I have a love affair with the character of Eponine. We’ve all been there…unrequited love…but when I tell you that the vocals of Christine Heesun Hwang (chiseoni.com) are idyllic…I mean it. SHE WAS THE EPONINE I’ve waited for! ‘On My Own,’ the heart-ache  put to music, garnered a palpable applause.

I could highlight each and every performer…even the kids are amazing! But I save one for last! Preston Truman Boyd (@prestonboyd)…yep,Javert! (Huh? JAVERT?) As my husband put it, “I never cared about Javert until this production.” Yep, that’s it. You care because his voice…so deep, rich and commanding… demands your attention and understanding. He is the villain that transcends his character.

I mean, on and on I go! But, I’m impressed this time. around! It’s easy to say, ‘Les Miz, yeah, I’ve seen it before….um…no you haven’t…not this Les Miz! The show is tighter, more cohesive and the cast much stronger! Get to it Dayton…’Do You Hear the People Sing?‘ You really should!!

You can catch one of the remaining performances at 7:30 pm, Thursday; 8 pm, Friday; 2 and 8 pm. Saturday; and 1 and 6:30 pm Sunday.

For tickets: daytonlive.org/

 

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment Tagged With: Les Miserables, Les Miz

Bagels & Broadway: Les Misérables

March 29, 2019 By Dayton Most Metro

Ever wonder what it takes to prepare a stage for a Broadway show? Join us Tuesday, April 2 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. for Bagels & Broadway, a unique opportunity for you to find out first-hand. Have a cup of coffee and a bagel — then watch the show’s crew and members of IATSE Local 66 set up the sights and sounds for a Broadway show! You won’t believe the transformation!

 

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment Tagged With: Les Miserables

Les Miserables Collaboration Creates Big Sound

October 21, 2014 By Megan Cooper

LesMizDo you hear the people sing? You will – but it’s this weekend only. Les Miserables is getting a fresh staging and a BIG sound with a collaboration between Dayton Playhouse and Miami Valley  Symphony Orchestra at the Masonic Center for an orchestral and vocal production. The team of Brian Sharp (Director), Erik Strope (Vocal Director), and Ron Kindell (Orchestra Conductor) is working together to bring this show to Dayton. I recently talked to Brian Sharp for some insights into how the production came together and what audiences can expect.

Is Les Mis a personal favorite of yours? Do you remember when you first saw it and how you felt?

I saw Les Mis the first time on Broadway…and loved the music…but was not fond of the original staging, etc.  I always found the music thrilling and emotional.
 Les Mis has been around for a while and is fairly well-known. What makes now the right time for a community theatre to produce it locally in Dayton?

As far as why is this right now…and still appropriate? There is really no way for a community theatre to mount a production this large.  The idea of a partnership was perfect.  It would allow a full symphony and the opportunity to fill the cast with voices from all over the Miami Valley area. The music is timeless…and is much loved!

This is a pretty huge show to tackle. Did you have any concerns with such a big endeavor?

Just the sheer magnitude of the auditions was an undertaking.  We had over 200 people audition and had them scheduled every ten minutes…we auditioned over the course of a week…and then had a follow up chorus audition. There were concerns with rehearsal space because of the size of the cast and orchestra.  Once the auditions were complete…I had no concerns with the voices…these really are the best of the best!

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Brian Sharp

Is this adaptation different than the shows come of our readers may have seen traveling? All the same songs, setting, staging?

This adaptation will be similar to what was seen on the 10th and 25th anniversary shows.  However, there is a twist.  My big concern with this type of version is how do we keep the story clear to the audience. We have worked with a Broadway projection company to use projections that have never been seen anywhere in the Midwest.  It will truly be sensory overload…the visual piece of the costumed actors/singers, the magnificent symphony orchestra and then this visual element is sure to add another amazing element.

Can you tell me about the collaboration between the Playhouse and the MVSO?

The collaboration was just kind of a natural fit. Many of their musicians have played in the pit orchestras for our musicals. This is an opportunity for us to give back.

Does the setting of the Masonic Center add to the drama of the show?

The Masonic Center is grand, and allows us to sell up to 1500 seats per performance, so there are plenty of tickets available. It will definitely add to the performance and they have been fantastic to work with.
Anything else our audiences should know?

I simply hope the community realizes what an opportunity this is for them…we have positioned the orchestra in such a way that the audience will feel up close and personal with the musicians.  This is a production that should not be missed. Tickets are only $20/$18 and that is a bargain for what you will be receiving.

Tickets are available now for the performances Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25 (both at 8 p.m.) and Sunday, October 26 at 2 p.m. They can be purchased online at wordpress.thedaytonplayhouse.com. However, a lucky Dayton Most Metro reader will have the chance to win a pair of tickets to see the show!  Just fill out this form below and tell us in the comments why you should win! [form 55 “DMM Contest Entry – Generic”]

Filed Under: On Stage Dayton Previews, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Brian Sharp, Dayton Playhouse, Les Miserables, Masonic Center, Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra, ticket giveaway

‘Les Misérables’ Review – Wright State University – Stunning Success

March 27, 2014 By Russell Florence, Jr. Leave a Comment

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Mark Beyer as Enjolras (center) and the cast of Les Miserables (contributed photo)

Wright State University delivers an outstanding local collegiate premiere of Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg and Herbert Kretzmer’s “Les Misérables,” the popular, unabashedly sentimental 1987 Tony Award-winning pop opera based on Victor Hugo’s legendary 1862 novel exploring the human condition through plight and promise within turbulent France.
Inspired by the harrowing June revolt of 1832 (the French Revolution concluded 33 years prior), “Les Miz” hasn’t lost one morsel of its angst-ridden, melodramatic urgency under W. Stuart McDowell’s excellently firm, fluid and inventive direction. As a throng of fascinating, emotionally-charged characters leap forth spanning nearly 20 years, McDowell ensures every individual is clearly defined and every moment counts. Incorporating unique flourishes beyond the use of a turntable, a signature component of Trevor Nunn and John Caird’s original iconic stagecraft, he allows the show to resonate anew with a skillful grasp of atmosphere and tone. In addition to sprinkling the action with red, white and blue in a patriotic nod to the French flag, the opening seconds single-handedly stimulates the ensuing drama with a fresh grip by reiterating the magnitude of the story in a historical context. McDowell’s large, passionate cast, vocally on par with WSU’s fabulous productions of “The Light in the Piazza” and “Grand Hotel,” is powerfully led by Andrew Quiett as ex-convict Jean Valjean. Quiett gave one of the finest performances of this season last fall as Jud Fry in “Oklahoma!,” and his return is equally praiseworthy as he fills Valjean’s redemptive journey with engrossing humility and searing potency, especially in his gorgeously heartfelt “Bring Him Home.” At the same rate, Law Dunford, in a breakthrough performance benefitted by non-traditional casting, truly captivates as Inspector Javert, a devout Christian whose unforgiving heart and obsessive drive clouds his judgment as he relentlessly pursues Valjean. Instilling fear with a marvelously formidable demeanor and razor sharp intensity, Dunford avoids morphing into a one-dimensional antagonist by astutely interpreting Javert’s harsh convictions from the perspective of duty and principle instead of blatant vengeance.

 

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Andrew Quiett as Jean Valjean (contributed photo)

Quiett and Dunford are explosive adversaries (“Confrontation” is a knockout), but the featured players are very strong as well. The lovely, disenchanted Amy Wheeler is heartbreaking as the doomed Fantine, treating “I Dreamed a Dream” with sorrowful, lyric-driven, speak-sung eloquence. Ian Benjamin and Cassie Mikat playfully coalesce as the treacherous Thenardiers seeking to thwart Valjean. As lovebirds Marius and Cosette, an appealingly resolute Zack Steele and sweetly genteel Kaitlyn Sage beautifully intertwine although Steele (filling “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” with poignant solemnity) finds more depth in his portrayal than Sage who is saddled with thinner material. As the street-tough Eponine, hopelessly in love with Marius, the luminous Liz Romey blossoms into a superb storyteller in her fantastic “On My Own” radiating with anger, yearning and an eerily extended silence illustrating Eponine’s loneliness on the streets of Paris. Terrific tenor Mark Beyer brings fiery zeal to his striking, comforting portrayal of student rebel leader Enjolras.
Additionally, as Young Cosette, Emma Fry refreshingly embraces “Castle on a Cloud” as the haunting lullaby it was written to be by adding a few chilling inflections. Connor Iverson is a scrappy, spunky Gavroche. Abbey Fry is a delightful Young Eponine, particularly aiding in the frenzied swindling throughout “Master of the House” expertly choreographed by Dionysia Williams. Drew Bowen is delectably creepy opposite Wheeler as the cruel Factory Foreman and snobbish Bamatabois. Bowen also shines as Jean Prouvaire alongside Connor Lysholm (Combeferre), Brandon Kinley (Feuilly), Jordan Adams (Courfeyrac), Bailey Olean (Joly), Keaton Eckoff (Grantaire), and Jim Miller (Lesgles) as the defiant rebels of the ABC Café stirring the souls of their countrymen upon the death of General Lamarque (an advocate of the poor) in the rousing “Do You Hear the People Sing?” Bradley Farmer and Paige Dobkins are among the standouts of the female ensemble fiercely attacking “Lovely Ladies.” The cast also includes Bailey Edmonds, Peter Cutler, Caitlyn Geisser, Emsie Hapner, Haley Iverson, King Jones, Owen Kresse, Kody Mullins, Kate Mueller, Kelsey Pohl, Brandon Ramos, Tyrell Reggins, Alyson Snyder, MacKenzie Stephens, Ben Tracy, Abby Murray Vachon, Jake West, Sabria Wynn, and Meredith Zahn.

 

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The rebels at the barricades in Les Miserables (contributed photo)

The marvelous tech artists accenting this experience with color, dimension, nuance, realism and vigor include scenic designer Pam Knauert Lavarnway, lighting designers Matthew P. Benjamin and Erin Jones, costumer D. Bartlett Blair, sound designer James Dunlap, musical director Scot Woolley, fight choreographer Bruce Cromer, and dialect coach Deborah Thomas.
“Les Miz” dynamically champions freedom and faith, but it also serves as an impressive landmark in the history of WSU’s musical theater department and one of the best productions the Miami Valley will witness in 2014.

 

“Les Misérables” continues through April 6 in the Festival Playhouse of the Creative Arts Center at Wright State University, 3640 Col. Glenn Hwy., Fairborn. Performances are March 27, April 2 and 3 at 7 p.m., March 28, 29, April 4 and 5 at 8 p.m., and March 29, 30, April 5 and 6 at 2 p.m. The production, running slightly over three hours including one 20-minute intermission, is sold-out. For more information or to inquire about ticket availability, contact the WSU box office at (937) 775-2500.

 

Filed Under: On Stage Dayton Reviews, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Andrew Quiett, Festival Playhouse of the Creative Arts Center, Law Dunford, Les Miserables, Stuart McDowell, WSU

MONSTERS, GUILT TRIP, JACK REACHER, THIS IS 40, DJANGO, LES MISERABLES + TICKET CONTEST

December 19, 2012 By Dayton937 3 Comments

Hello Dayton and Happy Holidays!  So many films opening this week and next, there is something for everyone!

As always, thank you for support and we wish you a very merry holiday this season and a happy new year!

MONSTERS, INC. 3D – Opens 12/19

Monsters generate their city’s power by scaring children, but they are terribly afraid themselves of being contaminated by children, so when one enters Monstropolis, top scarer Sulley finds his world disrupted.

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THE GUILT TRIP – Opens 12/19

As inventor Andy Brewster is about to embark on the road trip of a lifetime, a quick stop at his mom’s house turns into an unexpected cross-country voyage with her along for the ride.

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JACK REACHER – Opens 12/21

A homicide investigator digs deeper into a case involving a trained military sniper who shot five random victims.

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THIS IS 40 – Opens 12/21

A look at the lives of Pete and Debbie a few years after the events of Knocked Up.

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL 3D – 12/21 thru 12/24 @ 12pm & 7pm (Wide on 12/25)

From the big top to the big screen, visionary filmmaker James Cameron and director Andrew Adamson (Shrek, Narnia) invite you and your family on an all new 3D adventure. A young couple who is separated, must journey through the astonishing and dreamlike worlds to find each other, as audiences experience the immersive 3D technology that will allow them to leap, soar, swim, and dance with the performers. This Holiday Season, Cirque du Soleil brings their world to your city!

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DJANGO UNCHAINED – Opens 12/25

With the help of his mentor, a slave-turned-bounty hunter sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner.

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LES MISERABLES – Opens 12/25

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever.

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For showtimes click here

ENTER TO WIN TWO MOVIE PASSES!

Fill out the form below and leave a Facebook comment telling us you want to WIN MOVIE PASSES from RAVE CINEMAS DAYTON SOUTH, we will randomly draw a winner and notify same. Contest closes later this week. Passes awarded will be valid for 30 days from close date at Rave Cinemas Dayton South only and must be used by then or will be forfeited. Valid for any showing, except special events.

CONTEST CLOSED

Congratulations to Tameka Thomas!

 

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: cinemark, Dayton South, django unchained, Huber Heights, jack reacher, Les Miserables, monsters, movie, On Screen Dayton, Rave Cinema Dayton South 16, Rave Cinemas, The Greene, the guilt trip, this is 40

Jane’s Best Bets (11/23 – 11/27)

November 25, 2011 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

 

Photo Credit: Alli Shillito

It’s that time of year when you get asked the question, “What are you thankful for?”  I am thankful for the many blessings in my life, including such things as my family, friends, food, shelter, etc.  In addition, I am thankful for the fact that there are always great things going on in Dayton…and I’m here to share a few of them with you.   

On Wednesday, head to the 2nd Street Market to get some of your last minute Thanksgiving items for their Stock-Up Wednesday.  If you didn’t get to catch opening night of Les Miserables at the Schuster Center, you will still have an opportunity on Wednesday (as well as a few other opportunities later in the week).  Also, many people say that the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the biggest party day of the year, so if you are heading out to the bars (or anywhere, for that matter!), please remember to be safe! 

On Thanksgiving/Thursday, perhaps you’ll be one of the brave runners out there for the 33rd Annual Turkey Trot in downtown Miamisburg, which I am told is sold out!  I am also told that if you participate in it, you can eat WHATEVER you want on Thanksgiving and the calories don’t count!  If nobody in your family is cooking, then you can make your way to the Dayton Convention Center for Thanksgiving in Dayton: ‘A Feast of Giving’.  Or head out to one of several great restaurants for Thanksgiving dinner, such as McCormick & Schmick’s, L’Auberge, Amelia’s Bistro, C’est Tout, or Carver’s.  In addition, Neil’s Heritage House will be having their Grand Opening celebration on Thanksgiving Day!  Whatever you do, I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

 On Friday, I’m sure many of you will be out there bright and early to get some of those Black Friday deals!  After you go back to sleep for a few hours, be sure to make your way downtown for the Dayton Holiday Festival.  The Tike’s Shop and Wonderland Windows at the Schuster Center, as well LES MISÉRABLES November 22 – 27, 2011 – Schuster Centeras the Ice Rink at RiverScape will be open.  There will be the The Grande Illumination at Courthouse Square and the Dayton Children’s Parade Spectacular in Lights.  Also, you will be able to see Les Miserables at the Schuster Center and The Blue Moon Dancing (by the way, that is a great beer!) at the Dayton Theatre Guild. 

On Saturday, sit down and enjoy Les Miserables at the Schuster Center.  Do you have an old instrument that is just collecting dust in the garage?  If so, take it to the 2nd Street Market for “It’s Instrumental,” where the market is collaborating with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra in collecting instruments for Dayton Public Schools’ music programs.  Enjoy UD’s annual exhibit of international nativities as part of the At the Manger: World Nativity Traditions Open House.  Make your way to Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm for Candle Dipping and their Holiday Art Fair and Open House.  At Hara Arena, watch the Dayton Gems as they play Fort Wayne.  And finally, if you’re a boxing fan, head to US Bank Arena for HBO Boxing After Dark.   

On Sunday, enjoy a little R & R after the craziness of the holidays!  Be sure to check out Les Miserables at the Schuster Center if you haven’t already done so!  Prior to the show, check out some of the great things going on there, including The Tike’s Shop and Wonderland Windows. Or make your way to the Dayton Art Institute to see American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell. 

And now it’s time for the Dumb Joke of the Week.  Drum roll please…

Why can’t you take a turkey to church?

Because they use such “fowl” language. 

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!

Filed Under: Community, DMM's Best Bets Tagged With: Dayton Holiday Festival, Les Miserables, Things to do in Dayton, Turkey Trot

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May 23

Kings Island Military Days

Kings Island Military Days

May 23

Kings Island Military Days

Free admission during the Memorial Day holiday weekend May 23 - 26, 2025 Join us as we say thank you...

Free
May 24

2025 Midwest Record Store Crawl

2025 Midwest Record Store Crawl

May 24

2025 Midwest Record Store Crawl

It’s like a bar crawl, but with record stores instead. Each visit you make to the participating stores on the...

May 24

Kings Island Military Days

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Kings Island Military Days

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May 24 Recurring

Kings Island Military Days

Free admission during the Memorial Day holiday weekend May 23 - 26, 2025 Join us as we say thank you...

Free
May 25

Kings Island Military Days

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Kings Island Military Days

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Kings Island Military Days

Free admission during the Memorial Day holiday weekend May 23 - 26, 2025 Join us as we say thank you...

Free
May 25

2025 Midwest Record Store Crawl

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2025 Midwest Record Store Crawl

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May 25 Recurring

2025 Midwest Record Store Crawl

It’s like a bar crawl, but with record stores instead. Each visit you make to the participating stores on the...

11:00 am - 9:00 pm Recurring

$1 Oysters

May 19 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Recurring

$1 Oysters

all day monday oysters are just $1 when ordered in increments of 6 valid in the bar or at tables

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Freakin Ricans Food Truck

May 19 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Freakin Ricans Food Truck

Authentic Puerto Rican food -empanadas -relleno de Papa -pernil -jibaritos -tostones -spanish rice & beans American Favorites -nathans all beef...

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Wine Tasting & Charcuterie

May 19 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Wine Tasting & Charcuterie

We're having a wine-tasting, open-house style! No need to be here at a certain time, come on in any time...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Mommy and Me Yoga

May 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Mommy and Me Yoga

You asked for it, and here it is- EVENING Mommy and Me Yoga at The Well! https://bit.ly/mommyandmeyogathewell But it's not...

$18
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Monday Trivia Night

May 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Monday Trivia Night

Got a case of the Mondays?  Come in and enjoy a night of trivia, good food, drinks, and company. Join...

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Chess Club!

May 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Chess Club!

The club is open to players of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players.

Free
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

LGBT AA group

May 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

LGBT AA group

The All-Inclusive Alcoholics Anonymous Group (AA) meeting was formed to be inclusive for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community, as...

Free
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Sunset Yoga at the Mound

May 19 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Sunset Yoga at the Mound

Come join us for a relaxing evening of yoga at the Miamisburg Mound every 1st & 3rd Monday of the...

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11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Ralph’s Mystery Food Truck

May 20 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Ralph’s Mystery Food Truck

Ralph’s Corn Dog A traditional corn dog but with Ralph’s from scratch batter recipe. Available gluten free upon re... $6.00...

2:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day

May 20 @ 2:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day

Tuesday at the Neon in Downtown Dayton movies are just $6.50

$6.50
4:00 pm Recurring

Half Price Wine every Tuesday

May 20 @ 4:00 pm Recurring

Half Price Wine every Tuesday

We're pouring amazing boutique wines from independent winemakers around the world, join us for a glass at half price any...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cloud Park Food Truck Rally

May 20 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cloud Park Food Truck Rally

Get ready for a delicious summer in Huber Heights! Join us every other Tuesday starting May 6th through September 9th...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

May 20 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

7:00 pm

“Ohio’s Awesome Women” by Hylda Strang

May 20 @ 7:00 pm

“Ohio’s Awesome Women” by Hylda Strang

JOIN us on TUESDAY, May 20, for "Ohio's Awesome Women" by Hylda Strange. This free presentation starts at 7 PM...

Free
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Drunk Spelling Bee

May 20 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Drunk Spelling Bee

Come join us at On Par Entertainment for a night of hilarious spelling challenges and drinks. Test your spelling skills...

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

May 20 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

Get ready for your weekly refill of music during Tuesday Open Mic Night at Peach's Grill with host Kyleen Downes....

9:45 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ILLYS Fire Pizza

May 21 @ 9:45 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ILLYS Fire Pizza

We are a mobile wood fired pizza company that specialize in turkey products such as Turkey pepperoni, Italian Turkey sausage,...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Fairborn Farmers Market

May 21 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Fairborn Farmers Market

The Fairborn Farmers Market was established with the intent to provide the Fairborn community access to fresh and wholesome products...

Free
10:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Preschool Storytime with Chef Lester

May 21 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Preschool Storytime with Chef Lester

Join us for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop the language, literacy, and social skills your...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Wheel Fresh Pizza

May 21 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Wheel Fresh Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza Classic pepperoni, mozzarella, provolone and fresh-made sauce $17.00 Cheese Pizza Mozzarella/Provolone blend, and fresh-made pizza sauce $16.00 Sausage...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Lazy Baker Pizza Maker

May 21 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Lazy Baker Pizza Maker

Family owned and operated Pizzeria on wheels! Serving deliciousness, one slice at a time!

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Rolling Easy

May 21 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Rolling Easy

Mobile food trailer w/ freshly made street food: crispy wonton rolls filled with fresh ingredients, prime rib sliders, grilled cheese...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thai1On Food Truck

May 21 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thai1On Food Truck

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Wannabe Tacos

May 21 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Wannabe Tacos

Dayton area business serving up tacos, tots and dogs. Our specialty all-beef hots and loaded tots are piled high. And...

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8:00 am - 9:00 am

Safety Breakfast: Navigating Marijuana Legalization

May 22 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Safety Breakfast: Navigating Marijuana Legalization

During this session, Dyann McDowell will discuss the impact of legalization on the workplace including the impact on productivity, safety,...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Interviewing 101

May 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Interviewing 101

Are you ready to ace your next interview and land the job you want? Interviewing 101 is your ultimate guide...

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

ShowDogs HotDogs

May 22 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

ShowDogs HotDogs

American Choice of Relish, Onion, Mustard and Ketchup $4.00 The German Kraut, Onions, Mustard $5.00 Memphis Bacon, BBQ Sauce, Cheese,...

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

What The Taco?!

May 22 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

What The Taco?!

Chipotle Chicken Taco GRILLED CHICKEN, SHREDDED LETTUCE, PICO DE GALLO, CILANTRO SOUR CREAM & MONTEREY JACK $10.00 Ground Beef Taco...

3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Memorial Day Weekend Carnival

May 22 @ 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Memorial Day Weekend Carnival

Join us for Memorial Day Weekend Fun at Young’s! Carnival Rides will be available in our parking lot during Memorial...

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

May 22 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

The Lebanon Farmers Market is open 4 pm to 7 pm every Thursday mid-May through mid-October.  We are located in...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Thursday Night Wine Tastings at Meridien

May 22 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Thursday Night Wine Tastings at Meridien

Our reps choose a handful of great wines every week for tasting.  Purchase individual tastes or a flight.  If you...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Grapes & Groves

May 22 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Grapes & Groves

Join us every Thursday to Taste Wine at your own pace. Each Thursday we will have one of our highly...

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Hot Yoga & Reiki

May 23 @ 9:00 am Recurring

Hot Yoga & Reiki

Come join us for hot yoga class Fridays at 8:00a!!! $25 Drop-In; yoga packages and memberships available! We're going to...

$25
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Topped and Loaded

May 23 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Topped and Loaded

11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival

May 23 @ 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sisters: A Cyanotype Series by Suzi Hyden

May 23 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sisters: A Cyanotype Series by Suzi Hyden

The Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to present Sisters, a cyanotype series by our member Suzi Hyden. This show...

Free
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

PEACE TALKS: DSA’s Spring Juried Exhibition

May 23 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

PEACE TALKS: DSA’s Spring Juried Exhibition

The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) proudly presents PEACE TALKS, our annual spring juried exhibition. This timely exhibition reflects on Dayton’s...

Free
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Big Shrimp Energy

May 23 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Big Shrimp Energy

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Little’s Grill Gourmet Burgers

May 23 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Little’s Grill Gourmet Burgers

We are a veteran owned company. We serve, gourmet burgers along with hand battered pork tenderloin sandwiches, and chicken strips....

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Xenia Food Truck Rally

May 23 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Xenia Food Truck Rally

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7:30 am - 4:00 pm Recurring

Dunkers and Beans

May 24 @ 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Recurring

Dunkers and Beans

Fried to order, hot and fresh mini-ish donuts. Hot and iced coffee, lattes, flavored lemonade and teas. Donut battered deep...

8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

May 24 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

For over 20 years this market has been made up of a hardworking group of men, women and children, dedicated...

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Warby Parker Grand Opening

May 24 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Warby Parker Grand Opening

.Swing by grand opening, Saturday, May 24, and get a free, custom tote bag with any eyewear purchase (while supplies...

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

May 24 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

Join us every Saturday through Sept 13, 8.30 a.m. - 12 p.m. for local products including fresh produce, honey/jams, and...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Greene County Farmers Market

May 24 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Greene County Farmers Market

The outdoor Farmers Market on Indian Ripple Rd. in Beavercreek runs Saturdays, 9-1 even during the winter months. Check out...

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

British Transportation Museum British Car Meet

May 24 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

British Transportation Museum British Car Meet

The British Transportation Museum will hold its 20th Annual British Car Meet on Saturday May 24. The Location will be at 321...

Free
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Death Grip Donuts Pop Up

May 24 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Death Grip Donuts Pop Up

PB Overload Chocolate glaze, loaded up with crushed Reese’s cups, & finished with a peanut butter drizzle. To... Pitchin' Tents...

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

DLM’s Lobstermania

May 24 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

DLM’s Lobstermania

During Lobstermania, you can find fresh, live Maine lobster sustainably caught for us by our lobstering friends. Choose live lobster...

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7:30 am - 4:00 pm Recurring

Dunkers and Beans

May 25 @ 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Recurring

Dunkers and Beans

Fried to order, hot and fresh mini-ish donuts. Hot and iced coffee, lattes, flavored lemonade and teas. Donut battered deep...

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

4th Annual Military History Muster

May 25 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

4th Annual Military History Muster

Join us in honoring our Armed Forces from 1775 to the present at the our Annual Military History Muster Come...

Free
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

The Grazing Ground Market

May 25 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

The Grazing Ground Market

Welcome to The Grazing Ground Market, your local destination for farm-fresh eggs, seasonal produce, and handcrafted items. We take pride...

10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Tats for Cats

May 25 @ 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Tats for Cats

FLASH TATTOO EVENT FOR PURRFECT ADDITIONS! We will be at Rebel Rebel Tattoo (Oregon District) with several cat-loving artists who...

11:00 am Recurring

Filled Pasta Class

May 25 @ 11:00 am Recurring

Filled Pasta Class

Join Chef Casey in a hands-on culinary adventure and learn what makes our pasta so delicious! You'll try your hand...

$125
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Brunch with Endless Bubbles

May 25 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Brunch with Endless Bubbles

We are continuing our 25th anniversary celebration with $15 endless bubbles with your brunch entrée purchase this Sunday, May 25th...

11:00 am - 11:00 pm Recurring

Taste of Cincinnati

May 25 @ 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Recurring

Taste of Cincinnati

Taste is back and bigger than ever for 2025! Admission is FREE, so come experience the new as well as...

12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Memorial Day Weekend Carnival

May 25 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Memorial Day Weekend Carnival

Join us for Memorial Day Weekend Fun at Young’s! Carnival Rides will be available in our parking lot during Memorial...

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