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50 Years without Natalie Clifford Barney: A Celebration of Life, Art, & Friendship

January 26, 2022 By Dayton937

Natalie Clifford Barney

50 Years without Natalie Clifford Barney. Come celebrate her remarkable life in the place of her birth, Dayton, Ohio!

You’re invited to join us on Wed, Feb 2nd from 12-12:30pm to celebrate and honor the incredible life of Natalie Clifford Barney, a Daytonian ahead of her time. We will gather at her Ohio Historical Marker (the first in the state to recognize and acknowledge a famous Ohioan for their contributions to LGBTQ+ arts, culture, and history). This is a free, outdoor event.
 
It’s been 50 years since her death. As they remember her in Paris, her adopted home, they’ve invited us to honor her here in Dayton too. Professor Samuel Dorf (UD), author of a Natalie Clifford Barney biography Performing Antiquity is arranging this event with help from Libby Ballengee and others. We’re planning to read poetry and remember this amazing lady.
 

Natalie Clifford Barney

When? Wed, Feb 2nd from 12-12:30pm
Where? Natalie Clifford Barney Historic Marker, 31 S St Clair St, Dayton, OH 45402. *This is an outdoor event* at Natalie’s historic marker by the Main Branch of the Dayton Library in Cooper Park.

 

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Dayton LGBT Center Celebrates Coming Out

October 11, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

National Coming Out Day(NCOD) is observed annually around the world on Ocotber the 11th to help create an environment where living openly and honestly is possible.  On Oct. 11, 2018, the Greater Dayton LGBT Center will celebrate the 30th anniversary of National Coming Out Day, raising awareness of civili rights for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community.  

“Coming out is one of the most courageous acts any LGBTQ person makes, and on this National Coming Out Day that courage remains essential to our continued progress toward full equality,” says president of the Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin.  HRC is the largest LGBT advocacy and political lobbying organization in the United States.

The local celebration will also serve as the “coming out” party for  the Greater Dayton LGBT Center.  The Center, at 24 N. Jefferson Street, Suite 200, has undergone a huge transformation and will open to the public for our Grand Opening on October 11th at 6 pm. The Grand opening will also feature an art show with works by local and national artists which will include two pieces by the artist Keith Haring.

The Center will serve hors d’oeuvre beginning at 6 pm as a social hour with a program at 7 pm featuring members of our local community sharing their coming out stories. Randy Phillips, President of The Greater Dayton LGBT Center shares, “These coming out stories from different eras offer a built-in history lesson of our community.”


Greater Dayton LGBT Center
24 N Jefferson St Ste 200
Dayton, Ohio 45402
(937) 274-1776

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: lgbt, National Coming Out Day

The Right Corner: How A Downtown Mainstay Suddenly Boomed!

April 20, 2018 By Joshua Stucky

You walk into 105 East Third Street and there is a conversation among a small family of friends about still having a ‘Christmas Tree  up in my living room.’ Everyone laughs. The bartender, today it’s DanaThompson, a sweetheart of a guy who is beloved by his patrons, mixes another vodka tonic and smiles. ‘This is what we do. We share our secrets.’

The Right Corner is
having a renaissance.


Placed perfectly for the revitalization of Third Street, its booming.

‘We are a neighborhood bar. Truly. It’s interesting to see the change in our clientele over the years. Suddenly, everyone stops in. It’s great for us.’ Dana says.

‘It’s all about family here.’ says Amanda Kayne, one of Right Corner’s disciples and sometimes performers. ‘The word family is true. We all care about each other, and this is our place to keep in touch.’ As I talk with her, she laughs with the folks around and in the background Joan Jett blares out ‘Crimson and Clover’ from the jukebox. ‘I try to come here 7 days a week.’ she goes on, ‘I don’t want to miss anything or anyone.’

The Right Corner is rich in its history. In 1994, ‘Changes,’ another downtown hot spot, which sat across from Spaghetti Warehouse, was purchased by Reynolds and Reynolds. The owners, in turn, bought the space that would become the Corner. ‘We have a lot fo the former ‘Changes’ in here.’ says Dana. He points out a phone booth, a gorgeous wall relief, and then the stunner…’see these mirrors that make up our back wall….that was the dance-floor at ‘Changes.’

(What the……I remember in my youth dancing on that wall…uh ,that floor….and it lit up!!)

Its’ apparent that the Corner knows what works. Little has truly changed over the years….but the crowds are bigger. ‘In the last 3 years, we have seen a huge uptick. It’s been amazing. Especially Fridays.’ Dana goes on, as he mixes a Makers and 7….this time for me! They have an amazing Happy Hour….M-F 1p-8p, uh-huh, 1p-8p.

‘Many people are coming to realize the bar is more of a neighborhood bar. We like strays and straights.’ says Jay, a regular. ‘By far, this place has the friendliest atmosphere, no pretense, down-to-Earth clients, and the best bartenders.’ Certainly, the bartenders are the most experienced. Between the 3, there is 110 years of bartending.  Dana quips, ‘Young people walk in and see an older bartender and they roll their eyes. Then I make them their favorite drink….it changes their tune real quick!’

Right Corner awaits Fire Blocks District

For many in the Fire Blocks District, it’s all about growth and a new entertainment area. For the Right Corner it’s ‘Something we look forward to, but we like who we are and what we are. Everything can change around us, we want to be the ‘Right Corner!’

Another frequent visitor, Robert, chimes in. ‘There is always someone to chat with here. I know for most of us, if we have friends from out of town, this is where we bring them. they love it! Its so respectful, even our mothers love it in here!’

Subtle and modest, the Corner has a much-loved patio that sits oddly in a parking lot. A pool table, popcorn machine and television are the entertainment…unless it’s a show night. ‘We have great drag shows, three to four times a year. Great stars like Amanda Kayne and Dana Sintell.’ says the bartender.

The Right Corner does one thing very well…it brings on the family vibe. They have monthly birthday parties for their fans. ‘We give cards and we make a special dinner for monthly birthdays. It’s important to make people feel cared for.’

Right Corner’s drinks are affordable and amazing!

Barbara has been a fan for a while. ‘My husband (who passed away last year) and I have been coming here for 23 years. I have always felt loved here. I love this place. So much so, they call me ‘Norm!’ Appropriate for a place many have called a ‘gay Cheers.’

As I finish my Makers, I begin to realize how much I love it here. It’s warm, and inviting. You see members of the WGI and stars from area theater in here. You sense that its special, a strange kind of Shangri-La.

Perhaps its Anthony who hits the nail on the head. (by the way, Thanks Anthony for buying my drink! That was way too kind!) He says it like this, ‘Not only is it a happy, friendly family, the Right Corner is community and civic minded. They care for anyone who walks in the door.’
Yep. A neighborhood bar…and they are neighborly!

 

The Right Corner is open 1pm to 2:30a 365 days a year.
Check out their Facebook Page!

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: lgbt, The Right Corner

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DCC Brings Equality Tour to Dayton

March 21, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

In March 2018, Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington (GMCW) will embark on its second bus tour. They will take their Make America Gay Again concert on the road to spread a message of equality, dignity, and justice to ten cities over four days. They  will partner with local churches, LGBTQ centers, and gay-straight alliances to raise awareness and much-needed funds, so these organizations can continue to do the vital work that they do. The goal of the Equality Tour is to bring people together and start conversations while spreading a message of equality through song.

Their Dayton appearance has been coordinated by  Michael Knote of Have A Gay Day. He was contacted by the GMCW and  they suggested doing a fundraiser here in the Dayton community. Michael was able to secure a venue and helped coordinate local LGBT group to promote the event.  Proceeds from this “Concert for a Cause” will benefit The Greater Dayton LGBT Center, PFLAG Dayton, The Gatlyn Dame Group, and Have a Gay Dayton.

The concert will be held this Friday March 23 beginning at noon and lasting about an hour at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 515 E. Third Street in Dayton. The Washington D.C. chorus of about 100 will arrive in Dayton via three tour buses as a part of their “Equality Tour” in which they will visit 10 cities in four days to aid churches, LGBTQ Centers, and Gay Straight Alliances in raising funds for their respective local communities. Our local Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus will join the D.C. chorus in song.

General Admission tickets: $10 and Student and Senior Tickets are $8.

Tickets are available online or at the door.

After the show have lunch at Table 33 between 1:30 and 3:30pm and they’ll make a donation from your bill to the Concert for a Cause.  You can also bring your ticket to MJ’s on Jefferson and they’ll waive your cover charge on Thursday night.  Saturday, Marcy 24th Wheat Penny will donate a portion of their proceeds from sales between 11am – 5pm to the cause as well.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, Have A Gay Day, lgbt, PFLAG Dayton, The Gatlyn Dame Group, The Greater Dayton LGBT Center

Dayton Receives Perfect Score for LGBTQ Equality

October 19, 2017 By Lisa Grigsby

For the second consecutive year, Dayton has received a perfect score on the Municipal Equality Index of policies and practices supporting equality on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

The annual Municipal Equality Index is compiled by the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ advocacy organization. The 2017 index rates a total of 506 cities, based on 44 criteria.
Dayton’s perfect score reflects its anti-discrimination ordinance, inclusive employment policies, law enforcement practices, municipal services and equality leadership. The 101-point raw score exceeds the index’s 100-point maximum.
Dayton was also named an All-Star City for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. The All-Star status results from earning a score higher than 80 despite being located in a state without protections for LGBTQ people.
“Dayton continues to be a leader in supporting equality, often exceeding state and federal protections,” said Mayor Nan Whaley. “Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do and is essential to Dayton’s future growth.”
“Dayton believes its diverse tapestry of residents, from all kinds of backgrounds, has been key to its successes in the past and will be key to its future success.  Being a welcoming community makes Dayton a better place for everyone,” said Kery Gray, Director of City Commission Office and the Mayor’s Liaison to the LGTBQ community.
The full report and Dayton’s scorecard are online at hrc.org/mei.

Filed Under: Local Government/Politics, The Featured Articles Tagged With: All-star City, Equality, lgbt

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.

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AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL Now Playing at THE NEON + FALSETTOS News!

August 12, 2017 By Jonathan McNeal

Hello Everyone!

We opened a new film yesterday that many people have been asking about – AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER. In addition to this powerful  new film, we’re holding LANDLINE and THE BIG SICK (this winner just keeps going and going) for one more week. (Details about a special screening of AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL followed by a panel discussion can be found at the end of this newsletter.)  Next week, we plan to open MAUDIE.

Synopsis for AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL – TRUTH TO POWER: “Former Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight, traveling around the world to train an army of activists and influence international climate policy. Cameras follow him behind the scenes — in moments both private and public, funny and poignant — as he pursues the inspirational idea that while the stakes have never been higher, the perils of climate change can be overcome with human ingenuity and passion.” (Paramount Pictures) Click this LINK to visit the film’s official site.

Due to local demand, THE NEON is excited to explore bringing a bit of Broadway to our screens. Buy your tickets now, and let’s see if we can make this one-night-only screening of FALSETTOS a success! “Nominated for five 2017 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical, Falsettos is a hilarious and poignant look at a modern family revolving around the life of a gay man Marvin, his wife, his lover, his soon-to-be-bar-mitzvahed son, their psychiatrist, and the lesbians next door. Originally created under the specter of the AIDS crisis, this timely musical about middle-class family dynamics manages to remain buoyant and satirically perceptive even as it moves towards its heartbreaking conclusion. Lincoln Center Theater’s production stars Christian Borle, Stephanie J. Block, Andrew Rannells, and Brandon Uranowitz, all of whom received Tony nominations for their respective performances.” FALSETTOS will screen Wednesday, August 16 at 7:30. Tickets are $12 each and are currently available on-line via this LINK. They are also available at THE NEON’s box office.

Dayton Writers Movement is gearing up for the premiere of UNWRITTEN – SEASON 2 on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 5:30. “UNWRITTEN is a serialized audio drama podcas – think radio play – written, acted and produced locally here in Dayton. The first season, which was up for several AudioVerse Podcast Awards, has reached 54+ countries and more than 1,600 cities with its dramatic storytelling and comedic timing. In Season 2, the podcast series continues the journey with a group of friends as they deal with the events of season 1 and wrangle mature social issues, uncover a mystery, and tackle their inner demons. The group will be premiering the first episode of Season 2 with a live talk back afterward. Advanced tickets are available for $6 each by clicking this Official Link. One Time Only Public Showing! (Explicit, mature content) For more information about the podcast, visit unwrittenpodcast.com” Tickets not sold on-line, if available, will be available at our box office starting 1 hour before the event.

This year’s Dayton LGBT Film Fest is shaping up, and we’re almost ready to start rolling out details. Mark your calendars for Oct. 13-15, it’s going to be a great weekend-long fest!  And speaking of film festivals, The Toronto International Film Festival has begun releasing titles from this year’s line-up…I’m getting pretty excited about several of them!

Some local organizations are very excited about our engagement of AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL and the opportunity to continue local discussions about our climate with you. After Tuesday August 15’s 7:30 screening, representatives from Citizens Climate Lobby, Sierra Club Miami Group, The Climate Mobilization, and Move To Amend will hold a panel discussion. In addition, there will be other opportunities to engage with members from these organizations at various locations at different times around town. We’ll have flyers in our lobby this weekend that outline all the opportunities, and you can also find the flyer on our Facebook page by following this LINK.

Thanks so much for your continued support.
We hope to see you soon,
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Saturday, Aug. 12 – Thursday, Aug. 17:

THE BIG SICK (R) 1 Hr 59 Min
Saturday (Aug 12): 4:50, 9:30
Sunday (Aug 13): 4:50
Monday – Thursday (Aug 14-17): 5:15

LANDLINE (R) 1 Hr 37 Min
Saturday, Sunday (Aug 12-13): 12:30, 2:40, 7:20
Monday & Tuesday (Aug 14 & 15): 3:00, 7:45
Wednesday (Aug 16): 3:00
Thursday (Aug 17): 3:00, 7:45

AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER (PG) 1 Hr 38 Min
Saturday (Aug 12): 12:40, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:45
Sunday (Aug 13): 12:40, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Monday-Thursday (Aug 14-17): 2:50, 5:10, 7:30

FALSETTOS (NR) 2 Hrs 22 Min
Wednesday (Aug 16): 7:30

COMING SOON:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear)
Aug. 18 – MAUDIE
Aug. 18 – THE LITTLE HOURS
TBD – LADY MACBETH
Aug 30 – PATTI CAKE$
Oct 6 – VICTORIA AND ABDUL
Oct 13-15 – DAYTON LGBT FILM FEST

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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

Sundance Winner MERU & Ken Loach’s JIMMY’S HALL Open Friday!

September 8, 2015 By Jonathan McNeal

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If you still need to see DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL or THE END OF TOUR, you’ll need to hurry. Thursday will be your last chance to catch them at THE NEON. On Friday, we will open the exhilarating new film that won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at this year’s Sundance Film Festival – MERU. We will also open Ken Loach’s new film JIMMY’S HALL. In addition, we hold MISTRESS AMERICA for another week. For this week’s remaining showtimes (which are different from the upcoming times listed below), please visit our website at www.neonmovies.com.

Synopsis for MERU: “In the high-stakes pursuit of big-wall climbing, the Shark’s Fin on Mount Meru may be the ultimate prize. Sitting 21,000 feet above the sacred Ganges River in Northern India, the mountain’s perversely stacked obstacles make it both a nightmare and an irresistible calling for some of the world’s toughest climbers. In October 2008, renowned alpinists Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk arrived in India to tackle Meru. Their planned seven-day trip quickly declined into a 20-day odyssey in sub-zero temperatures with depleting food rations. Despite making it to within 100 meters of the elusive summit, their journey, like everyone before them, was not a successful one. Heartbroken and defeated, the trio returned to their everyday lives, where the siren song of Meru continued to beckon. By September 2011, Anker had convinced his two lifelong friends to undertake the Shark’s Fin once more, under even more extraordinary circumstances than their first attempt. MERU is the story of that journey, an expedition through nature’s harshest elements and one’s complicated inner demons, and ultimately on to impossible new heights.” (taken from Music Box Films) Click this LINK to visit the official site.

Synopsis for JIMMY’S HALL: “In 1921 Jimmy Gralton’s sin was to build a dance hall on a rural crossroads in an Ireland on the brink of Civil War. The Pearse-Connolly Hall was a place where young people could come to learn, to argue, to dream…but above all to dance and have fun. As the hall grew in popularity its socialist and free-spirited reputation brought it to the attention of the church and politicians who forced Jimmy to flee and the hall to close.” (taken from Sony Classics) Ken Loach has been making beautiful films since the late 1960’s. From KES (1969) to SWEET SIXTEEN (2002) to THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY (2006), his films are lovely pieces of work that showcase his naturalistic craftsmanship. Click on this LINK to visit the official site for JIMMY’S HALL.

Observe International Peace Day with family, friends and neighbors by meeting up at THE NEON for I AM BIG BIRD: THE CAROLL SPINNEY STORY – an engaging and heartwarming film brought to you by the Dayton International Peace Museum. The Peace Museum is celebrating 11 years of helping people throughout Miami Valley and beyond explore the question, “What does a more peaceful world look like for you?” “For 45 years, Caroll Spinney has been beloved by generations of children as the man behind Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch – and at 80 years old, he has no intention of stopping. A loving portrait of the man in the yellow suit, I AM BIG BIRD features extraordinary footage of Spinney’s earliest collaborations with Jim Henson as it traces his journey from bullied child to childhood icon. And as the yellow feathers give way to grey hair, it is the man, not the puppet, who will steal your heart.” Tickets are first come, first serve. Suggested donation – $10. I saw this film at the Cleveland International Film Festival – it’s a real treat. Don’t miss it! Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3:00.

The Deaf Community Resource Center is bringing a special, one-time screening of THE DEAF CLUB to town on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7:30. This movie is completely done in sign language (though subtitles are available for those who don’t sign). “Deaf people have it all – friends, romance, fights, etc. – at their own club, where everyone uses sign language. Suddenly, the members face a situation where their precious club may have to close. Can they save the deaf club? Almost the entire production team is deaf or hard of hearing.” (taken from press notes) Tickets, just $10 each, will be available at THE NEON’s box office beginning Monday, Aug 24.

On Saturday, September 26 at Noon, Twentig, Inc. will host a special benefit screening and discussion of the film BELLE. “BELLE is a historical fictionalization of a true story about Dido Elizabeth Belle who was born of mixed race in the West Indies. She lived with her great uncle William Murray, the first Earl of Mansfield, Lord Chief Justice of England. Lord Mansfield’s decision on a case in 1786 in the English Courts led to the abolition of slavery in Britain. The film was inspired by the 1779 painting of Belle beside her cousin Lady Elizabeth Murray at Kenwood House.” (taken from press notes) Tickets are $30 each and come with admission to the film, the post-film discussion, a glass of wine and popcorn. They are now available at our box office.

“THE UNRULY MYSTIC is an inspirational documentary of how the filmmaker reaffirms his life’s work when he fell in love with a 12th century Saint. Saint Hildegard of Bingen evokes a calling, that sweet spot of creativity that we all yearn to play in, which is also spiritual in nature. She is venerated for her widely recognized impact on today’s theologians, artists, musicians, doctors and educators. She is indeed the unruly mystic. Her story, invites us all to embrace the connection between God, Nature and Art. This is the story of a powerful muse who invites us to create magic in our own lives by letting the ordinary touch the divine. Join us in connecting more deeply with your own spiritually and creativity.” The film will screen on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 7:30. There will be a Q/A after the screening with the Colorado-based Director Michael Conti and Dayton local Rev. Mary Reaman (who also participated in the film). Tickets are $12 each and are only available on-line at this LINK.

Filmmaker Tony West will bring his Award Winning Documentary, THE SAFE SIDE OF THE FENCE, to THE NEON on Sunday Oct 4 at 5:00. “World War II’s Manhattan Project required the refinement of massive amounts of uranium, and St. Louis-based Mallinckrodt Chemical Works took on the job. As a result, the chemical company’s employees would become some of the most contaminated nuclear workers in history. This documentary explores the legacy that St. Louis is still coping with, from workers who became ill – to the challenges of dealing with the fallout of creating some of the world’s first nuclear waste. The story is not unique to St. Louis, as more than 300 facilities across America would become part of the race to build the bomb, and be forced to deal with the same issues. A detailed look at worker safety and the handling of nuclear waste, from the past to present day.” Tickets are available at THE NEON’s Box Office or on-line by by visiting the official site.

It’s Year 10 for THE DAYTON LGBT FILM FESTIVAL, and we’re pulling out all the stops. In addition to the best LGBT Films touring the world on the festival circuit, we’ll have special guests, throw a great party and bring back a campy classic with a crazy, fun spin (HINT: You might want to bring a wire hanger). Some films have familiar faces (like SNL’s Kristen Wiig or GLEE’s Chord Overstreet), but many films might star people you’ve never seen before. Take a chance! We previewed over 100 films to curate this weekend…so it truly is a few days of nothing but great material. Click on this LINK to visit the official site – where you’ll find descriptions of the films, trailers and just a hint of what we’ve got up our sleeves! Festival passes go on sale this Saturday. Single Tickets go on sale Saturday, Sept. 19. Here’s a trailer for the Friday night film – GUIDANCE:

Early tomorrow morning, I will be heading to the Toronto International Film Festival. Over the course of 9 days, I plan to see more than 30 films. As usual, I’ll chronicle my adventures via a daily blog post. Here’s the LINK to follow my adventures (first post should be available by Thursday morning): http://www.mostmetro.com/tag/tiff

Please keep THE NEON busy while I’m gone.
See you soon,
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Friday, Sept. 11 – Thursday, Sept. 17:

JIMMY’S HALL (PG-13) 1 Hr 49 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday:12:40, 5:00
Monday – Thursday: 5:20

MISTRESS AMERICA (R) 1 Hr 24 Min
Friday, Saturday: 3:00, 7:30, 9:40
Sunday: 3:00, 7:30
Monday – Thursday: 3:20, 7:40

MERU (R) 1 Hr 27 Min
Friday, Saturday: 12:50, 3:00, 5:10, 7:20, 9:30
Sunday: 12:50, 3:00, 5:10, 7:20
Monday – Thursday: 3:15, 5:30, 7:45

COMING SOON:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear.)
Sept. 18 – LEARNING TO DRIVE
Sept. 25 – GRANDMA
Oct. 2 – PHOENIX

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DIOR & I Starts Friday and Partnering with Ghostlight Coffee at THE NEON!

June 2, 2015 By Jonathan McNeal

DIOR websiteHello Everyone,

We’re adding a new film to the mix this Friday. It’s a rare, inside look into the creation of a couture collection for one of the world’s most luxurious fashion brands – Christian Dior. It’s called DIOR AND I, and it had quite a nice run at film festivals over the past year. In addition, we will hold onto both of our current selections – IRIS (for limited screenings) and FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD. For this week’s remaining showtimes (they’re different than the upcoming week – which are listed below), please visit our website at www.neonmovies.com

Synopsis for DIOR AND I: “Frederic Tcheng’s solo directorial debut brings the viewer inside the storied world of the Christian Dior fashion house with a privileged, behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Raf Simons’ first haute couture collection as its new artistic director-a true labor of love created by a dedicated group of collaborators. Melding the everyday, pressure-filled components of fashion with mysterious echoes from the iconic brand’s past, the film is also a colorful homage to the seamstresses who serve Simons’ vision.” Click on the image below to visit the film’s official site.

Carol Quinones is bringing a special, one-time screening of TRACE AMOUNTS to town on Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30. Click this LINK to reserve your ticket – they’re $12.50 each. “After recovering from a sickness that would bring him to the edge of despair, Eric Gladen began researching the science behind what had made him so sick. His research led him straight into one of the biggest medical debates of all time, the question of whether or not childhood vaccines are causing Autism. He would end up quitting his career, moving into an RV, and traveling the country interviewing experts and piecing together thousands of studies and leaked documents. But Eric wasn’t focused on the vaccines themselves, he was focused on something that belongs nowhere near vaccines- mercury.”

Don’t miss the chance to see the SXSW hit documentary TAB HUNTER CONFIDENTIAL. This film will only screen one time – Thursday, June 18 at 7:30. Tickets, just $8 each, are available now at THE NEON’s Box Office! “In the 1950s, Tab Hunter is number one at the box office and number one on the music charts. He is Hollywood’s most sought-after star and America’s boy next door. Natalie Wood, Debbie Reynolds and Sophia Loren are just a few of the actresses he is romantically linked to. Nothing, it seems, can damage Tab Hunter’s career. Nothing, that is, except for the fact that Tab Hunter is secretly gay. Now, Tab Hunter’s secret is out. In TAB HUNTER CONFIDENTIAL we will meet, for the first time, the real Tab Hunter as he shares with us the whole story of a happy, healthy survivor of Hollywood’s roller coaster.”

Director Kevin Nam will be debuting his first short film on Monday, June 22. “What if you were given a chance to traverse your own subconscious? Would you be afraid of what you may see? We all have our demons kept at bay buried under the lies we tell ourselves. Keaton, a heartbroken man, is given this chance to reshape and reform his memories. With the help of Dr. Darren Vonnuxley at Entropy’s Enlightenment, Keaton is plunged deep into his own subconscious, where he must confront and conquer his demon, face to face. HOW TO MURDER YOUR MELANCHOLY is a short dark psychological drama with horror elements filmed entirely in the Dayton, Ohio region. This one and only screening of the short film is the directorial debut of local resident Kevin Nam. The director requires a mature audience due to scenes of graphic violence, blood, and gore. The director will also be in attendance for a brief Q & A immediately following the film. Please arrive early, screening will promptly begin at 8 pm. Tickets are on a first-come first-serve basis. Admission is FREE.” (taken from Kevin Nam’s press notes)

Next Friday (June 12), we will open a Brian Wilson (of The Beach Boys) biopic – LOVE & MERCY. Please help us spread the word.  Click HERE to visit the official site.

Ghostlight Coffee is now in the baking business. We currently offer a delicious variety of cookies and biscotti from their brand new kitchen, and we’re so happy that we’re able to partner with another independently owned downtown business. Give them a try the next time you’re in!

Thanks for your continued support.
We hope to see you this weekend!
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Friday, June 5 – Thursday, June 11:

DIOR AND I (NR) 1 Hr 30 Min
Friday & Saturday: 3:00, 7:20, 9:20
Sunday: 7:20
Monday & Tuesday: 3:15, 7:30
Wednesday: 3:15
Thursday: 3:15, 7:30

IRIS (PG-13) 1 Hr 23 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 1:00, 5:15
Monday – Thursday: 5:15

FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD (PG-13) 1 Hr 59 Min
Friday, Saturday: 11:50, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:40
Sunday: 11:50, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15
Monday – Thursday: 2:50, 5:20, 7:45

TRACE AMOUNTS (NR) 1 Hr 37 Min
Wednesday: 7:30

COMING SOON:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear.)
June 12 – LOVE & MERCY
June 19 – I’LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS
TBD – SUNSHINE SUPERMAN, LAMBERT & STAMP,
SAINT LAURENT, ALOFT
July 1- ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL
July ? – MR. HOLMES

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: apfel, brian wilson, Dayton, dior, dior and i, far from the madding crowd, ghost light coffee, iris, kevin nam, lgbt, love & mercy, love and mercy, maysles, movie times, Neon Movies, ohio, showtimes, tab hunter, The Neon, thomas hardy, trace amounts

IRIS Apfel Documentary & Great Crowds for MADDING CROWD at THE NEON!

May 26, 2015 By Jonathan McNeal

irisHello Everyone,

If you still need to see WHILE WE’RE YOUNG or THE SALT OF THE EARTH, Thursday will be your last chance to catch them at THE NEON. WHILE WE’RE YOUNG has been here for a while, but SALT OF THE EARTH has only been here since Friday. Though attendance was bar bones for this stunning documentary, audiences have been raving – it’s one of the most powerful documentaries to come along for quite some time. FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD had wonderful crowds over the weekend. Many thanks to those of you who came and made our opening weekend numbers stand out from the crowd (we were way above the national average for this picture). On Friday, we will start a wonderful and lively documentary by the late, great Albert Maysles – IRIS. For this week’s remaining showtimes (they’re different than the upcoming week – which are listed below), please visit our website at www.neonmovies.com

Synopsis for IRIS: Rated 98% FRESH on Rottentomatoes! “IRIS pairs legendary 87-year-old documentarian Albert Maysles with Iris Apfel – the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven who has had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how, even in Iris’ dotage, a soaring free spirit continues to inspire. IRIS portrays a singular woman whose enthusiasm for fashion, art and people are life’s sustenance and reminds us that dressing, and indeed life, is nothing but an experiment. Despite the abundance of glamour in her current life, she continues to embrace the values and work ethic established during a middle-class Queens upbringing during the Great Depression. ‘I feel lucky to be working. If you’re lucky enough to do something you love, everything else follows.'”(Magnolia Pictures) Click this LINK to visit the film’s official site.

Carol Quinones is bringing a special, one-time screening of TRACE AMOUNTS to town on Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30. Click this LINK to reserve your ticket – they’re $12.50 each. “After recovering from a sickness that would bring him to the edge of despair, Eric Gladen began researching the science behind what had made him so sick. His research led him straight into one of the biggest medical debates of all time, the question of whether or not childhood vaccines are causing Autism. He would end up quitting his career, moving into an RV, and traveling the country interviewing experts and piecing together thousands of studies and leaked documents. But Eric wasn’t focused on the vaccines themselves, he was focused on something that belongs nowhere near vaccines- mercury.”

Don’t miss the chance to see the SXSW hit documentary TAB HUNTER CONFIDENTIAL. This film will only screen one time – Thursday, June 18 at 7:30. Tickets, just $8 each, are available now at THE NEON’s Box Office! “In the 1950s, Tab Hunter is number one at the box office and number one on the music charts. He is Hollywood’s most sought-after star and America’s boy next door. Natalie Wood, Debbie Reynolds and Sophia Loren are just a few of the actresses he is romantically linked to. Nothing, it seems, can damage Tab Hunter’s career. Nothing, that is, except for the fact that Tab Hunter is secretly gay. Now, Tab Hunter’s secret is out. In TAB HUNTER CONFIDENTIAL we will meet, for the first time, the real Tab Hunter as he shares with us the whole story of a happy, healthy survivor of Hollywood’s roller coaster.”

Director Kevin Nam will be debuting his first short film on Monday, June 22. “What if you were given a chance to traverse your own subconscious? Would you be afraid of what you may see? We all have our demons kept at bay buried under the lies we tell ourselves. Keaton, a heartbroken man, is given this chance to reshape and reform his memories. With the help of Dr. Darren Vonnuxley at Entropy’s Enlightenment, Keaton is plunged deep into his own subconscious, where he must confront and conquer his demon, face to face. HOW TO MURDER YOUR MELANCHOLY is a short dark psychological drama with horror elements filmed entirely in the Dayton, Ohio region. This one and only screening of the short film is the directorial debut of local resident Kevin Nam. The director requires a mature audience due to scenes of graphic violence, blood, and gore. The director will also be in attendance for a brief Q & A immediately following the film. Please arrive early, screening will promptly begin at 8 pm. Tickets are on a first-come first-serve basis. Admission is FREE.” (taken from Kevin Nam’s press notes

Thanks for your continued support.
We hope to see you this weekend!

Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Friday, May 29 – Thursday, June 4:

IRIS (PG-13) 1 Hr 23 Min
Friday, Saturday: 1:00, 3:00, 5:15, 7:20, 9:20
Sunday: 1:00, 3:00, 5:15, 7:20
Monday – Thursday: 3:15, 5:15, 7:30

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Friday, Saturday: 11:50, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:40
Sunday: 11:50, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15
Monday – Thursday: 2:50, 5:20, 7:45

COMING SOON:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear.)
June 12 – LOVE & MERCY
June 19 – I’LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS
TBD – SUNSHINE SUPERMAN, LAMBERT & STAMP,
SAINT LAURENT, ALOFT
July 1- ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL
July ? – MR. HOLMES

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: albert maysles, apfel, beach boys, blythe Danner, brian wilson, confidential, Dayton, far from the madding crowd, I'll See You In My Dreams, iris, lgbt, love & mercy, movie times, ohio, pride, showtimes, tab hunter, The Neon, thomas hardy

GREY GARDENS and New Juliette Binoche Film at THE NEON!

May 15, 2015 By Jonathan McNeal

MV5BMjAwMTg3MDE0NF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNjQ1ODQyNTE@._V1_SX214_AL_Hello Everyone,

Over the past 14 years that I’ve been at THE NEON, THE D TRAIN ranks as one of the biggest box office disappointments we’ve ever had. We had to lose it quickly. Today, we opened a new film with Juliette Binoche and Kristen Stewart – CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA. (Stewart became the first American to ever win a Cesar award for her role in this film. The Cesar Awards are France’s equivalent to our Academy Awards.) In addition, we will open the 40th Anniversary Restoration of GREY GARDENS – the documentary that became the basis for numerous books, an HBO narrative film and even a Broadway musical. We will continue our run of WHILE WE’RE YOUNG for one more week. Next week, we’ll open the gorgeous new film FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD!

Synopsis for CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA: “Maria Enders (Juliette Binoche) is an actress at the peak of her international career who is asked to perform in a revival of the play that made her famous twenty years earlier. Back then she played the role of Sigrid, an alluring young woman who disarms and eventually drives her boss Helena to suicide. Now she is being asked to step into the other role, that of the older Helena. She departs with her assistant (Kristen Stewart) to rehearse in Sils Maria, a remote region of the Alps. A young Hollywood starlet with a penchant for scandal (Chloe Grace Moretz) is to take on the role of Sigrid, and Maria finds herself on the other side of the mirror, face to face with an ambiguously charming woman who is, in essence, an unsettling reflection of herself. (Sundance Selects) Click this LINK to visit the film’s official site.

Synopsis for GREY GARDENS: The original documentary from 1975 has received a 40th Anniversary Restoration! This is one of my favorite movies. In fact, when the musical adaptation premiered (before its move to Broadway), I scurried to NYC to see it. “Meet Big and Little Edie Beale: mother and daughter, high-society dropouts, and reclusive cousins of Jackie Onassis. The two manage to thrive together amid the decay and disorder of their East Hampton, New York, mansion, making for an eerily ramshackle echo of the American Camelot. An impossibly intimate portrait, this 1976 documentary by Albert and David Maysles, codirected by Ellen Hovde and Muffie Meyer, quickly became a cult classic and established Little Edie as a fashion icon and philosopher queen.” (taken from Janus Films) Click this LINK to visit the film’s official site.

“Stivers School for the Arts-Film & Animation Studio Presents THE SHOWCASE. This compilation of short films includes live action & animation and ranges from comedy to documentary. Some of these films have already won regional and state awards. Following the show, there will be a Q & A with the student filmmakers. All proceeds go towards updating equipment in the Stivers Film and Animation studio. The Showcase runs one night only – Wednesday, May 20th at 7:30pm. Tickets are$5.00 in advance and $7.00 on the day of the event.. Tickets are now available at THE NEON’s box office and Stivers School for the Arts. Please join us for an evening of entertainment as we celebrate this next generation of filmmakers.” (taken from press release)

On Tuesday, May 26 at 7:30, T.J.’s Place of Hope will host a screening of I AM A GIRL. This film is “an inspirational feature length documentary that paints a clear picture of the reality of what it means to be a girl in the 21st century. Feminism may have promised equality and sought a better and fairer world for women but the reality is that girls make up almost a quarter of the world’s population yet still face the greatest discrimination of any group in the world. Technology and science offer unimaginable potential but we still struggle to ensure men and women are afforded equal opportunities. Yet in spite of these obstacles, girls have found extraordinary ways to persevere and in our documentary we hear their stories of strength, hope, courage and a refusal to be second best.” (taken from Gathr press notes) Advanced tickets are $10 each and must be purchased on Gathr’s website. If tickets remain on the day of the event, they will be available at our box office one hour before the screening.  Click this LINK to visit the site and purchase your ticket.

Carol Quinones is trying to bring a special, one-time screening of TRACE AMOUNTS to town on Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30. That said, 50 tickets need to be reserved by May 30 in order to proceed. Click this LINK to reserve your ticket – they’re $12.50 each. “After recovering from a sickness that would bring him to the edge of despair, Eric Gladen began researching the science behind what had made him so sick. His research led him straight into one of the biggest medical debates of all time, the question of whether or not childhood vaccines are causing Autism. He would end up quitting his career, moving into an RV, and traveling the country interviewing experts and piecing together thousands of studies and leaked documents. But Eric wasn’t focused on the vaccines themselves, he was focused on something that belongs nowhere near vaccines- mercury.”

Mark your calendars now for a special screening of a new, crowd-pleasing documentary – TAB HUNTER CONFIDENTIAL. It will screen Thursday, June 18 at 7:30 (tickets $8 each). I’ll include more details in next week’s newsletter.

Thanks for your continued support.
We hope to see you this weekend!

All the best,
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Friday, May 15 – Thursday, May 21:

GREY GARDENS (PG) 1 Hr 37 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 3:00
Monday: 3:00, 7:40
Tuesday & Wednesday: 3:00
Thursday: 3:00, 7:40

WHILE WE’RE YOUNG (R) 1 Hr 37 Min
Friday, Saturday: 12:40, 5:10, 7:20, 9:30
Sunday: 12:40, 5:10, 7:20
Monday – Thursday: 5:10

CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA (R) 2 Hrs 4 Min
Friday & Saturday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:40
Sunday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00
Monday – Thursday: 2:45, 5:15, 7:50

STIVERS: THE SHOWCASE (NR)
Wednesday: 7:30

COMING SOON:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear.)
May 22 – FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD
TBD – IRIS, SUNSHINE SUPERMAN,
SALT OF THE EARTH, LAMBERT & STAMP, SAINT LAURENT, ALOFT
Early July – ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: ben stiller, big edie, clouds of sils maria, confidential, Dayton, downtown, far from the madding crowd, grey gardens, i am a girl, kristen stewart, lgbt, little edie, madding crowd, maysles, me and earl and the dying girl, movie times, ohio, pride, showtimes, Stivers, tab hunter, The Neon, trace amounts, while we're young

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6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Bike Night & Live Music at the Roadhouse

May 25 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Bike Night & Live Music at the Roadhouse

Acres of bikes...some new...some old...some stock...some custom. If the weather is just right over 1,000 motorcycles show up for the...

Free
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

May 25 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

Come check out one of the longest running open mics in the Dayton area! Lucky Star Brewery has been a...

7:00 pm Recurring

The Nerve Presents: Friend Art

May 25 @ 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 - 9:00 pm Recurring

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...

+ 1 More
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
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Oak & Ivy Farmers Market

May 26 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Oak & Ivy Farmers Market

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
+ 1 More
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
+ 11 More
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
+ 5 More
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