Opera Ball

Dayton long ago earned a reputation for being a city that gives back. According to the history of the Dayton Foundation, NCR founder and Chairman John H. Patterson championed innovative projects for the betterment of the community. Joining him in his enthusiasm was his sister-in-law, Julia Shaw Patterson Carnell, and nephew, Robert Patterson, son of John Patterson’s brother, Capt. Robert Patterson, all active community leaders in their own right. A leading businesswoman, Julia Patterson Carnell helped establish the Dayton Art Institute by donating works of art, a mansion that served as the museum’s first home and $2 million towards the construction in 1930 of its current facility.

Robert Patterson was a senior executive at NCR and a leader in community affairs. He helped to found the local Boy Scouts and the Dayton Rotary Club and was active with the YMCA, Chamber of Commerce and Miami Valley Hospital.

Today there are over 4000 nonprofits in the region, and to continue the legacy of taking care of our community, there are hundreds of fundraising events to support them. To see our complete list of charitable events for 2018 check our DMM calendar.

Here are MostMetro’s list of the top April events we think you should be aware of:

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Latinos Amigos 5th annual Gala

Wright State University

April 6 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Wright State University and the Office of Latino, Asian, Native American Affairs (LANA) hosts it’s 5th annual Latinos Amigos Gala Wright State Nutter Center to raise support for Latino students at Wright State University!

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Spring for the Heart

American Legion Post 707

April 6 @ 6:00 pm – April 7 @ 12:00 am    $25.00

Enjoy a great night of music and dancing featuring Shadowlife and Danielle from Talk of the Town Entertainment. Take a chance in Casino Style Games. Participate in the Silent Auction, Raffles, 50/50 drawings, and more! All while raising awareness about heart conditions in youth and young adults.

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Black and White Party 2018

Springfield Museum of Art

April 13 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm     $45

Our fifth annual dance party! This year on a new night (Friday) and a new time (7-11pm) and in a new location (the Black Box Gallery). What’s the same? Last year’s DJ, DJ Chill, is back by popular demand. And photographer Andrew Grimm will once again document the event. If you’ve never been before, maybe this is your year to discover one of our most fun nights!

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Homefull presents “A Nite at the Races”

Homefull

April 13 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm   $25.00

Please join us for a fun and casual evening to support Homefull!  It will be a really fun event where attendees “bet” on real horse races that have been recorded.  Great prizes, food and drink are provided with admission, which is just $25!  Spaces are limited, so pre-registration is encouraged

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Texas Hold’em Tournament

Amber Rose Restaurant and Catering

April 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm .    $60

A night of poker to benefit the Mad River Indians Football & Cheer Organization that is working hard to change the culture and impact the future of young students athletes that achieve in the classroom, and positively impact our school and community.

Your $60 ticket includes $100 in chips. A $25 rebuy will be allowed in the first hour if you bust- you will receive $50 in chips.  This also includes an appetizer buffet with a Beef Nacho Bar, Chicken Wings, Soft Pretzels with Bier Cheese, Sauerkraut Balls, and Soda, Tea or Coffee. Cash bar will be available.
dians Football & Cheer Organization that is working…

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Bourbon & Bubbles

The Dayton Art Institute

April 20 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Celebrate spring with an artsy cocktail party in the beautiful setting of the museum’s Shaw Gothic Cloister and Great Hall. Our first Bourbon & Bubbles event featured handcrafted bourbons, refreshing bubbly, gourmet bites, tasty treats, and entertainment. A wide variety of samples will be offered, including several rare whiskeys.

Tickets for the event include up to eight tastings of bourbons and/or Champagnes.

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Little Ladies High Tea

Sycamore Country Club

April 22 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm . $25

Back by popular demand – now with two tea times available! Moms, Daughters, Grandmas, and Friends: join us for our Little Ladies High Tea with your American Girl Doll. Share an afternoon together eating and laughing while enjoying a fashion show, crafts, doll boutique, raffle and much more. American Girl Dolls are welcome but not required. New this year: Come dressed in your fanciest hat and meet Miss Ohio, Sarah Clapper!

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24th Annual DVAC Art Auction

Sinclair Community College – Ponitz Center
April 27 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm . $50 – $75The biggest and best, 100+ ORIGINAL works of art by the best of the best LOCAL artists at AFFORDABLE prices along with 700 art-partiers party of them all! Held the last Friday in April, DVAC’s signature fundraiser is more casual than your average gala and guarantees something for everyone, plus great music, tons of food and fun—all in support of DVAC’s mission.

Win an exciting getaway weekend in Las Vegas  in the DVAC Raffle Grand Prize: Prize includes airfare for two, a 3-night stay at the Renaissance Las Vegas and 2 VIP seats to a select show of your choice.

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Opera Ball 2018 Singin’ in the Rain

Dayton Metro LibraryApril 28 @ 6:30 pm – 11:30 pm .  $175 – $250

Join the Opera Guild of Dayton for this year’s exciting Opera Ball Singing in the Rain and you”ll be “dancin’ and singin’ “ under the rain –Fractal Rain that is. Imagine yourself dancing under its beauty and stunning light-play while the Bob Gray Orchestra plays a variety of your favorite dance melodies. The evening will unfold with a cocktail reception including time for conversation and shopping at the expansive silent auction. A gourmet dinner by Elite Catering will follow.

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All-American Evening To Benefit Wright-Patterson Fisher House

National Museum of the U.S. Air ForceApril 28 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Since 2004, Fisher-Nightingale Houses, Inc. has relied on our All-American Evening as a means of raising funds to support our mission. Typically, the event consists of food, auctions, and entertainment at the National Museum of the United States Air Force

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