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It’s Italian Week at The Caroline

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Experience the rich, vibrant flavors of Italy in Troy, Ohio at The Caroline Restaurant! From April 28th to May 3rd you can indulge in their special Italian menu, thoughtfully crafted with authentic recipes, fresh ingredients, and a passion for great food. From classic favorites with savory sauces to a decadent dessert that transport you straight to Rome, each dish promises a memorable culinary journey. Whether you’re planning a cozy date night or a lively evening with friends, head to The Caroline for a taste of Italy you won’t soon forget! Buon appetito!
This week is Italian Week at The Caroline on the Square in Troy! That means a special menu featuring your favorite Italian menu items. Here’s the special menu:
STARTER:
(3) 3 oz. Italian meatballs served in a skillet with marinara sauce, mozzarella and provolone cheese, and garlic bread – $13
SOUP:
Minestrone
Fresh Tomato Basil
SALAD SPECIAL:
Italian Salad — Lettuce, chopped celery, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, olives, cherry tomatoes tossed with Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese – $8
CHEF’S SPECIALS:
Chicken Parmigiana — (2) 4 oz. chicken breasts lightly breaded, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, served with linguine. Includes 2 sides – $26
House-Made Lasagna – Served with garlic bread and Caesar salad – $23
SCALLOP SPECIAL:
Sautéed scallops in extra virgin olive oil with onions, roasted red peppers, chili peppers, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, clam juice, and Italian spices. Served over linguine – $33
GOURMET SUB:
Ham, salami, pepperoni, onions, banana peppers, marinara sauce, mozzarella and provolone cheese, drizzled with Italian dressing. Served hot with Italian fries topped with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning – $17
DESSERT OF THE DAY:
Tiramisu – Two layers of sponge cake soaked in tiramisu-flavored sauce, layered with cream and mascarpone cheese, finished with a dusting of cocoa – $9
DRINK SPECIALS:
Banfi Chianti Classico (glass) – $7
Bourbon Limoncello – Lemon juice, peach preserves, Maker’s Mark, limoncello, orange liqueur, and orange bitters – $12

The Caroline

5 S Market Street
Troy, OH 45373

937-552-7676

Hours:
Tues – Sat 4-9pm

Troni Bros. Bella Bistro Opens Today in Troy

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Today is the soft opening of Troni Brothers Bella Bistro from 4- 9pm. You can be among the first to experience their authentic Italian delights—fresh pasta, crispy New York-style pizzas. Owner Dave Keen first got involved with  Troni Brothers Pizza when he was selling them a cash register system. Seeing they were overwhelmed with business, he volunteered to help.  He eventually brought his son Riley to work with them as well and over time they agreed to buy the Wilmington Pike location in May of 2022. In July of 2023 Keen and his family opened Troni Brothers Italian Restaurant in Xenia and now the Troy location will be their 3rd restaurant.

The menu is pretty much the same at all 3 locations.  Here’s a quick look:

There are no liquor licenses available in Troy currently. They are working with their attorney to try to obtain a beer and wine license soon.

Troni Brothers Bella Bistro
2311 W Main St
Troy, OH, 45373

Tues –  Sat 11am to 9pm
Sun 12pm to 4pm

It’s Italian Week at The Caroline

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The Caroline in Troy is celebrating the flavors of Italy July 16-20th. They’ve released a special menu with Italian specials all week long. 

STARTER: 

THREE 3 OZ. ITALIAN MEATBALLS SERVED IN A SKILLET WITH MARINARA SAUCE,MOZZARELLA AND PROVOLONE  CHEESE AND GARLIC BREAD $13SOUPS:    ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP             MINESTRONE

SALAD SPECIAL:

ITALIAN SALAD – LETTUCE, CHOPPED CELERY, RED ONION, PEPERONCINO, OLIVES, CHERRY TOMATOES TOSSED WITH OIL, VINEGAR DRESSING, PARMESAN CHEESE  $7

CHEFS SPECIAL:

CAPRESE CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA – 8 OZ CHICKEN BREAST LIGHTLY BREADED, THINLY SLICED PROSCIUTTO, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL, CHERRY TOMATOES WITH A CHICKEN BALSAMIC SAUCE $26

SCALLOP SPECIAL:

SAUTEED SCALLOPS IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, ONIONS, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, CHILI PEPPERS, GARLIC, TOMATOES, TOMATO SAUCE, PARSLEY, CLAM JUICE, ITALIAN SPICES, SERVED OVER LINGUINE $32

GOURMET SUB :

HAM SALAMI, PEPPERONI, ONIONS, BANANA PEPPERS, MARINARA SAUCE, MOZZARELLA AND PROVOLONE CHEESE,  DRIZZLED WITH ITALIAN DRESSING SERVED HOT WITH ITALIAN FRIES WITH PARMESAN CHEESE AND ITALIAN SEASONING $17

PREMIUM SIDE:

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS (4)  $8

DESSERT OF THE DAY:  

TIRAMISU – 2 LAYERS OF SPONGE CAKE, SOAKED IN TIRAMISU FLAVORED SAUCE, LAYERED WITH CREAM AND MASCARPONE CHEESE, THEN FINISHED WITH A DUSTING COCOA $10

DRINK SPECIAL:

THE NEGRONI

PERONI BEER ON DRAFT $5 PINT

5 South market Street
Troy, OH 45373

(937) 552-7676 

Hours:
Tues- Sat 4-9pm

Painted Pianos Project is Back in Troy

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Special summertime artwork is back in downtown Troy—the Painted Pianos Project has returned! This year, this special project, organized by the City of Troy with support from Troy Main Street, is sponsored by The Troy Foundation in honor of its 100th anniversary. Nine upcycled pianos, donated by area families and A-1 Piano & Organ Movers, Inc., will be located downtown from June into August. These Painted Pianos promote visual arts and music while celebrating The Troy Foundation.
Four pianos have been painted and printed by the City of Troy to acknowledge The Troy Foundation’s 100th anniversary. Five more were painted by local artists to reflect the organization’s history and grant areas. Visitors can find these works of art at the following locations:
The sidewalk along Prouty Plaza on the northwest quadrant of the Square
Near Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop on the northeast quadrant of the Square
Near Haren’s Market on the southeast quadrant of the Square
Near Insightful Eyewear on the southwest quadrant of the Square
Near Basil’s on North Market Street
• Artist: Kailee Rue (Theme: The Troy Foundation History)
On the Miami County Courthouse Plaza
• Artist: Susan Westfall (Theme: Arts, Culture, Recreation)
Near Carr Insurance Group on South Market Street
• Artist: Skyler Williams (Theme: Education)
Near Winan’s Coffee & Chocolate on West Main Street
• Artist: Jules Conner Harris, with help from Carragan Klawon, Caity Klawon, Chloe Klawon, Andres Concepion, Julie McMiller, and Francis Harris. (Theme: Community and Economic Development)
Near Purebred Coffee Co. on East Main Street
• Artist: Beth Kerber (Theme: Health and Human Services)
Street pianos have been displayed as art in major cities through programs like the Play Me, I’m Yours program that debuted in the UK in 2008. Troy’s Painted Pianos Project began in 2021 and is now a biannual celebration, alternating with Troy Main Street’s Sculptures on the Square.
The City and Troy Main Street thank Kim and Scott Oglesbee of Scott Oglesbee Piano Tuning and Service for donating their professional piano tuning services for the third year, and Lowe’s of Troy for donating painting materials. Thanks also go to A-1 Piano & Organ Movers, who donated and delivered pianos, to residents that donated pianos, and to local businesses and individuals making this project possible by covering and uncovering the pianos daily.

Plan Your Visit To The Troy Strawberry Festival

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What Started as a small gathering in 1978, has become one of the most beloved festivals in Ohio. This Sat and Sunday downtown Troy will be strawberry central.   The festival footprint will stretch along the Square on Main Street from the Plum to Mulberry Street, and on Market Street from Water Street to Franklin Street. The festival will be held rain or shine.

Fest Hours:
Sat, June 2nd:      10am-9pm
Sun, June 3rd:          10am-6pm

Fri,
May 31st 5-9pm
Strawberry Jam – Hometown Celebration 
This event is put on by the Strawberry Festival but it is NOT the full festival.

Concert on Prouty Plaza featuring:  6:00pm-9:00pm: SWAGG

​Shops open late! Downtown Restaurants open! A limited number of Strawberry Festival vendors will be open.

 

The Troy Strawberry Festival prides itself on the variety of food that is available and provided by our local Miami County Not-for-Profit clubs and organizations.  They have many strawberry treats such as their famous Strawberry Donuts, Deep Fried Strawberries, Strawberry Salsa, and much more!  They also have festival food including Texas Tenderloins, Blooming Onions, Hamburgers, Sausages, and even Cajun cuisine!

During the festival, strawberry donuts will be sold on the visitor’s side of the Troy Memorial Stadium (closest to the levee). Donuts are $15 a dozen. They sell Saturday 6:00AM-11:00PM and Sunday 6:00AM-6:00PM.

The Troy Strawberry Festival has a variety of local performers.  They will have 3 stages this year. The Levee and Community Stage are located on the river levee and the other is located downtown on Prouty Plaza. On Friday night there will be food, face painting and balloons along with a band on Prouty Plaza. On Saturday and Sunday the festival hosts a Pie Eating contest, a Shortcake run and Super Kids competition. All of the food and game vendor are associated with a local non-profit serving the Troy & Miami County area.  The Strawberry Festival does NOT have amusement rides or commercial games. 


Entertainment Schedule:

Saturday, June 1 

Prouty Plaza Stage (downtown by the Mayflower) 

10:00am-10:15am : Opening Ceremony
10:15am-10:30am : Lion Dance
10:30am-11:00am : Mike Hemmelgarn
11:00am-1:00pm : Little Mr. & Miss Strawberry Pageant
1:15pm-2:30pm : Brooke Klopfenstein Duo
3:00pm-4:30pm : 24/7 Band
5:00pm- 6:30pm : New Frontiers
7:00pm-8:30pm : The Big Badd

Levee Stage (below the Gazebo on the lower levee)

10:30am-12:00pm : Jimmy Felts
12:15pm-12:45pm : Mike Hemmelgarn
1:00pm-2:30pm : Jerry Mullins
2:45pm-4:45pm : Danny Schneible
5:00pm-8:30pm : Will Freed Band

Community Stage (concrete pad on lower levee past Gazebo)

10:30am – 11:30 am: Belly Dance Body Fitness
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Kung Fu/tai/chi
12:30pm-1:30pm: Pie Eating Contest
1:30pm – 2:30pm: McGovern Irish Dancers
2:30pm-3:30pm: Pop Rocks
3:45pm-4:30pm: Chair One Fitness with Alice
4:45pm-5:30pm: Zumba with Liza and Lynn
5:30pm-6:00pm: Color Guard Clinic
6:00pm-6:45pm: Cardio Drumming
7:00pm-8:30pm : Ke Aloha Entertainment

Sunday, June 2    

Prouty Plaza Stage (downtown by the Mayflower)

10:00am-11:00am : Declare on the Square
11:30am-12:45 : Airforce Band
1:00pm-2:00pm : LYD Duo
2:30pm-3:45pm : John Schwab Party Band
4:15pm-5:30pm : Exploit Deluxe

Levee Stage (below the Gazebo on the lower levee) ​

10:30am-11:15am : Jimmy Felts
1:30am-1:00pm : Jerry Mullins
1:15pm- 2:30pm: Brook Duo
3:00pm-4:15pm : Pat Buzzard
4:30pm-5:45pm : Luke Davis w/ Jimmy Allen

Community Stage (concrete pad on lower levee past Gazebo)

10:00am – 11:00 am: Pop Rocks
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: McGovern Irish Dancers
12:00pm-1:00pm: Belly Dance Performance/Colleen & Caro Mystique Troop
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Yoga with Donna
2:15pm-2:45pm: Pilates with Cathy
3:15pm-4:15pm: Belly Dance Body Fitness
4:15pm-5:00pm: Cardio Drumming

The Festival offers FREE PARKING AND FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE to the festival site from parking areas located off I-75 at the following exits that will drop you off directly at the festival.  Shuttles run Sat 9am – 9:30pm and Sun 9am – 7pm

Miami County Fairgrounds Paarking

Take I-75 to Exit 78   Follow the signs to the shuttles. Shuttle drop off is at the Miami County Courthous

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2024 Queen Jackie Harris (Bethel HS)
Attendants: Kristin Sedam (Troy HS) and Josie Birdsong (Tippecanoe HS)
Miss Congeniality Lana McAdams (Miami East HS)

Bourbon Bar Now Open At Crafted & Cured in Troy

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Tonight is the opening of the bourbon bar at Crafted & Cured in Troy.  I attended a preview night last night and all I can say is wow!  The building they are located in was originally constructed in 1929 as The First Troy National Bank and it is stunning.  The 13,000 square feet of space features the original architecture and one of the original safety deposit vaults.
Crafted & Cured  opened in Feb of this year but the addition of this 2nd story bar that offers a predominant collection of Bourbon, American Whiskey, Rye Whiskey, Irish Whiskey, Canadian Whiskey, Scotch Whiskey, International Whiskey, Private Barrel and Limited Release Selections makes a real statement. Co-owner Andy Routson shared “they have over 500 bottles currently, expect to add another 100 brands in the next week and the ultimate goal is to stock 1000. “

Crafted & Cured sought out the finest craftsmanship to construct the bars.  They partnered with a local company, Stull Woodworks, to design and build all three bars to enhance the natural beauty and original architecture.  Everything about the Crafted & Cured experience is intended to be unique, not like any other experience, product, or service. The Bourbon bar incorporates Hebe, Greek goddess, Wife of Hercules.  Depicted often as the cupbearer of the gods, pouring ambrosia from her pitcher. The goal at Crafted & Cured has always been to expand into an all-inclusive experience along with a full cocktail/mixology program with a bourbon-centric focus and now it has arrived.

As I approached the bar I was greeted by two familiar bartenders, Tim & Tyler, who many will recognize from serving up cocktails around Dayton.   The bar is also stocked with diverse house selections of Tequila, Vodka, Gin, Rum and other spirituous liquors. Their craft cocktail menu is broken into Seasonal, Classic and Signature Series cocktails.   You’ll find classics such as a Tom Collins, Old Fashioned, Manhattan, French ’75, along with seasonal offerings such as a Watermelon Spritz or Strawberry Siesta.  Signature Series cocktails include The C&C Sour, a Negroni/Boulevardier, and Goodnight Irene.
The first floor of the building hosts the 60 taps of craft beer, ciders, sours, and meads as well as the charcuterie station. Keep up with the changing beer selections on Untappd.  You can browse the Charcuterie menu and select a curated board or build or your own with the help of their Charcutiers. Cheese Boards include standard Charcuterie, plus (4) varieties of Cheese that rotate seasonally: wash-rind, semi-hard, bleu-veined, and semi-soft cheese along with house-cured grapes. The Dessert Board includes seasonal flavored Goat Cheese, Chocolate Thimbles stuffed with flavored Marscapone, Macaroons, Fresh Blackberries, Effie’s Cocoa Biscuits, house-made Chocolate Bark, Peanut Brittle and a Cream Puff with Hazelnut filling and Balsamic Pearls. Drizzled Chocolate, Vanilla Bean Syrup, and Powdered Sugar garnishes the board.
Have a seat while your board is being created  and notice that many of the tables have been made from the buildings original radiator overs. The Charcuterie bar was created from cabinets used by the bank that once graced this building. And by the time you’ve taken in all the fine details of the building your board will be delivered to you, along with a presentation of the individual make up of the board.
  Co-owner and Chef Christian Alvarez’s next focus will be on an extended food menu with sandwiches, salads and more offerings. Also coming are curated tasting experiences which will include bourbons and boards.  Subscribe to their newsletter via the website to find out about these special events before they are made public.  Coming on the ballot this fall in Troy will be a vote to add liquor sales on Sunday, currently they can just serve beer.
Private events are also a big deal at Crafted & Cured, where rentals start at just $200/hour and they are happy to custom create a menu for your special night.  They can host up to 120 on the 2nd floor and about 40 reception style downstairs in the Safety Deposit room.

Crafted & Cured

8 S Market St,
Troy, OH 45373

Hours:

Wed & Thurs – 3 – 10pm
Fri 3- midnight
Sat noon – midnight
Sun noon – 7pm

Sculptures on the Square in Troy Kicks Off June 16th

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Troy Main Street’s Sculptures on the Square is a biennial exhibition that takes place on the sidewalks of downtown Troy!

In the summer of 2023 sculptures that reflect the theme, “Wind and Water” will be scattered throughout downtown Troy for visitors and community members to enjoy.

There will also be several public arts activities that will take place throughout the summer and local artwork will be displayed in many of our downtown businesses.

Over the years, a wide collection of artwork has been displayed downtown through the Sculptures on the Square exhibit. The exhibit has featured sculpture artist Seward Johnson several times. Exhibitions have also included engaging local artists and community groups to paint fiberglass biplanes or to create a door sculpture representing their local group or organization. In 2015, the exhibit featured a 31-foot sculpture of President Abraham Lincoln, also created by Seward Johnson. In 2017, the exhibit displayed 30 colorful steel bicycles created by artist Gilberto Aceves. In 2021 Troy Main Street switched gears and reached out to artists from all over the country to submit a sculpture that represented the theme “Taking Flight,” and 20 sculptures were displayed.

This years exhibition will kick off on Friday, June 16th, with the Sculptures on the Square Opening Celebration. The event will take place at The Rec in downtown Troy and additional activities centered around the theme “Wind and Water” will be happening on Courthouse Plaza that evening.

The schedule for the Opening Celebration is as follows:

  • 5:00 p.m. – Opening Celebration at The Rec
  • 6:00–7:30 p.m. – Live Music by Giana Allen on Courthouse Plaza
  • 6:00–8:00 p.m. – Courthouse Plaza Activities including Balloon boats, watercolor painting, Balloon Man, and Professor Bubbles

View the Sculptures June 16 – October 1, 2023

Crafted & Cured Set To Open in Troy

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Crafted & Cured will host a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony with the Troy Area Chamber of Commerce and city officials on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. This marks the official opening of Crafted & Cured on Market Street in Troy.  Ribbon cutting is scheduled for 4:30 PM and Crafted & Cured will open immediately following at 5 PM with the full menu available for purchase.

Regular operating hours begin February 9, 2023; Wednesday through Thursday 3-10 PM, Friday through Saturday 3 PM – midnight, and Sunday 11 AM – 7 PM.

“We feel incredibly honored to re-open Crafted & Cured to serve the greater Dayton community. We’ve missed our clientele and we look forward to foraging new relationships in the community of Troy and beyond. Everyone’s been incredibly supportive,” expressed Andy Routson and Christian Alvarez, co-owners of Crafted & Cured.

Crafted & Cured’s new location at 8 S Market St., holds significant historical value to the area, originally constructed in 1929 as The First Troy National Bank (formerly known as US Bank). During soft opening events, customers captured photos exploring the original architecture and bank features, specifically enjoying the Safety Deposit Vault, one of two original vaults in the space.

Photo by Cole Carpenter.

“Crafted & Cured will provide a unique dining environment in one of Troy’s most iconic structures. There is no doubt that this location will become a regional destination for people wanting a relaxing experience in a truly distinctive atmosphere.

This will be known as a place for people to spend time to sit and talk. There are no televisions, and the furnishings are inviting. There are few places like this anywhere and we are fortunate to have something like this in Troy,” explained Wade Westfall, landlord and owner of Four Sons Development.

Photo by Cole Carpenter.

Crafted & Cured will open with a charcuterie bar featuring boards and bar bites, 60-taps of craft beer, ciders, sours, and meads. Wine and champagne sold by the glass and bottle. An additional bar with a bourbon-centric beverage program will be added in the coming months, along with an expanded food program.

Crafted & Cured plans to extend operating hours as foot-traffic increases and will continue to expand the staff. To join the team at Crafted & Cured, email info@craftedncured.com with resume and cover letter.

Crafted & Cured

Special “CROWLER Cup” at Crafted and Cured

 

8 S Market Street
Troy, OH 45373

Wed &  Thurs 3-10pm
Fri & Satt 3pm – midnight
Sun 11am – 7pm

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The Arbogast Performing Arts Center in Troy Announces Season

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The Arbogast Performing Arts Center (APAC) is thrilled to announce a return to the stage with a jam-packed agenda of performances as it announces its highly anticipated 2022‒2023 Season. Executive Director Jeanne Ward and the entire APAC team invite the community back for a new season overflowing with exciting performances that include everything from Rock to R&B to a taste of country to gospel performers to a variety of engaging programs sure to entertain both the young and the young-at-heart!

In its inaugural 2021-2022 Season, the APAC presented nine performances and welcomed over 6,500 attendees to its brand-new theater. The 2022-2023 Season is set to even further dazzle and delight audiences from the Upper Miami Valley and Greater Dayton Region with fifteen new performances spanning a variety of genres.

The APAC kicks off its 2022-2023 season in rockin’ style as The Guess Who takes center stage at the APAC on September 17. Once referred to by Rolling Stone magazine as “one of rock’s most consistently fascinating maverick bands,” The Guess Who will thrill audiences with the smash hits from their early years, along with a new batch of original songs, for a dynamic night of rock at the APAC.

The fall line-up continues at the APAC with a pop worship concert overflowing with inspiration as I AM THEY takes the stage on September 24 to share their journey and their faith with the greater Miami County community.

In October, a capella group Naturally 7 takes center stage, although “a capella group” so vastly underplays what they do that they had to coin the phrase “Vocal Play.” This dynamic group has been hosted by late-night comedian and “Carpool Karaoke” collaborator James Corden on “The World’s Best,” and musical maestro Quincy Jones has declared that “Naturally 7 is the future of vocal music!”

In November, one of the most recognizable voices on country radio comes to Troy as Josh Turner visits the APAC. Turner’s distinctive resonant baritone has brought him five Number One hits and five gold and platinum albums. Additionally, Turner has scored multiple Grammy, CMA, and ACM Awards nominations and has received six Inspirational Country Music Awards.

The holiday season launches with great fanfare when the APAC welcomes Sandi Patty at the end of November. As one of the most highly acclaimed performers of our time, with five Grammy awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three platinum records, five gold records, and eleven million units sold, Sandi Patty is simply known as The Voice.

In December, the APAC is delighted to welcome back The Texas Tenors for a performance they call Deep in the Heart of Christmas. With over half a million followers on social media and more than 20 million views on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, this trio is considered the most successful touring group in the history of America’s Got Talent.

Then, Lightwire Theater combines theater and technology to bring a festive holiday story to life through their internationally-recognized signature brand of electroluminescent artistry with A Very Electric Christmas. Audiences of all ages will treasure this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship, and hope, set to timeless holiday classics from famed artists including Nat King Cole, Mariah Carey, and Tchaikovsky.

In January, bedtime has never been so exciting when Llama Llama -Live! arrives at the APAC. This hilarious new musical, based on the bestselling children’s books by Anna Dewdney, will warm every Llama and Llama Mama’s heart.

Magician and Illusionist Mike Super has pioneered a new form of magic with his down-to-earth style, infectious humor, and enchanting personality, resulting in him being named Entertainer of the Year, Best Performing Artist of the Year, Best Novelty Performer of the Year, and America’s Favorite Mystifier on NBC’s hit TV Show Phenomenon. He returns to the APAC in February with a brand new show for Troy that he likes to call Mike Super: Illusionist 2.OH!

Then, music royalty takes center stage at the APAC in February as The Oak Ridge Boys come to town. The Oaks bring four decades of charted singles and 50 years of tradition to Troy for a fantastic evening of Front Porch Singin’.

The APAC springs into action in March as the #1 Michael Jackson tribute show in the world, MJ LIVE!, comes to Troy. From iconic dance moves like the moonwalk to timeless hits like “Bad,” “Billie Jean,” and “Beat It,” the spot-on show brings all the Gloved One’s staples to life in a “Thriller” of a musical spectacular honoring the King of Pop.

Then, Hollywood comes to the APAC as the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra delivers the sights and sounds of cinema’s biggest box office hits. This gala symphonic concert features over 80 musicians and chorus members celebrating the music of John Williams, James Horner, and, of course, Hans Zimmer. The music of Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Forrest Gump, Batman, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean, and many more come to life in epic fashion this March.

In April, Fairytales on Ice transports audiences to the heart of France, where magic is alive and memories are made. Join our heroine Belle as she journeys to the castle of the Beast to rescue her father. A cast of world champion ice skaters, cirque performers, and live singers bring this magical tale to life right on the APAC stage!

Then, the unique ballet company Ballet 5:8 engages the Greater Miami Valley community through breathtaking dance. Ballet 5:8 will perform BareFace, a brand-new full-length story ballet by Ballet 5:8 co-founder Julianna Rubio Slager, inspired by the C.S. Lewis novel Till We Have Faces. The intriguing ballet uses the passion-filled myth of Cupid and Psyche to examine love’s motivations, pitfalls, and blind spots. The artistry and athleticism of the Ballet 5:8 dancers will captivate the APAC audience this April.

Finally, the APAC season draws to a close in May with a riveting performance that brings the legendary power and presence of music’s greatest icon, Elvis Presley, in the world premiere concert tour called Elvis: The Concert of Kings. Featuring three of the world’s finest Elvis tribute performers, the evening promises to leave audiences “all shook up” by the spot-on look, vocals, and charisma, all brought to life in this sensational salute to The King.

SEASON MEMBERSHIPS: One of the best ways to secure a seat at any APAC performance is to become a Season Member. An APAC Season Membership provides attractively discounted tickets on select performances, depending on the level of membership selected. In addition, a Season Membership includes the ability to select specific seats in the theater, special recognition in the APAC lobby, a VIP Dining Card offering a 10% discount at participating community dining partners on performance days, and other perks offered throughout the 2022-2023 Season. Most importantly, an APAC Season Membership will contribute to the APAC’s mission of creating community with its Pay It Forward program, allowing the APAC to give away tickets to those who may not be able to purchase tickets on their own.

For more information, to order tickets to any of the APAC performances, or to become an APAC Season Member, call the Box Office at (937) 418-8392 or visit online at www.arbogastperformingarts.org.

Agave & Rye Now Open In Troy

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In a spot that was served up Italian eats for 25 years on the square in Troy, now opens it’s serve up “epic tacos and tequila” as  Agave & Rye.  Offering a chef-inspired take on the standard taco, this will be the sixth  location for this chain. Offering 20 different taco options, 7 different chip and dip combinations, 90 tequilas and over 80 bourbons, they pride themselves on Epic experiences.

 

Open seven days a week at 11am, tacos are prepared from scratch, using fresh produce and protein to create a mix of hot meats and cool toppings. Their menu offers options for Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan palettes, and even has a section of the menu feature “NOT A TACO” options that include a burger, salad, enchiladas, and turkey lo mein. But there’s no doubt that tacos are the star, as you can see from this section of the menu:

Happy hour is offered Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with $2 off all epic tacos, $3 chips and queso, $2 domestic beer in cans, $6 bourbon peach punch and $6 Margaritas. Taco Tuesday is celebrated all day with $2-4 tacos, and the same drink features as their happy hour.  Whiskey Wednesday offers $2 off all whiskey and bourbon pours.  If you make it to dessert, they offer carrot cake and chocolate cake in portions they advertise as large enough for two.

2 N Market St., Troy, OH 45373

 

MON – SAT
11am-11pm

SUN
11am-10pm

(937) 741-TACO

 

Miami Valley Music Festival raises money and spirits!

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Miami Valley Music Festival is a beloved, family friendly music festival that raises money and awareness for local charitable causes. MVMF features multiple stages where you can experience the best regional, original musical talent, along with unique vendors and children’s activities. This year’s festival features over 20 exciting, up-and-coming bands on multiple stages. Lots of variety! Couldn’t be more of a win-win for everyone!

More information can be found at www.miamivalleymusicfest.com. See below for the full music schedule and event details: 

DATE AND TIME

Fri, Jul 20, 2018, 12:00 PM – Sun, Jul 22, 2018, 12:00 PM EDT

FULL MUSIC SCHEDULE:

Friday Music Schedule:

Stage 1: 6:30pm The Vibe / 10:00pm The Ark Band

Stage 2: 5:00pm Grampybone / 8:00pm Subterranean / 12:00am (midnight) Spikedrivers

Acoustic Stage: 6:00pm Joseph Gillis / 7:00pm Scott Lee

Saturday Music Schedule:

Stage 1: 11:30am Scott Lee / 1:30pm OldNews / 3:30pm Mike Perkins / 6:00pm Krunk Town Boogie / 8:00pm Charity Announcements and Movement Arts Performance / 8:30pm Wolf Moon Revival and Sharon Lane / 11:30pm D-Funk All-Stars

Stage 2: 10:00am Mystical Flutes and Tribal Drums with Yoga by Beth Weaver (The Space Between Studio in Tipp City) / 12:30pm Stringus Kahn / 2:30pm Typical Johnsons / 5:00pm Dustin Smith and the Daydreamers / 7:00pm R.I.N.D. / 10:00pm Jah Soul

Acoustic Stage: 12:00 – 3:00pm Open Mic (sign ups start Friday at the opening of the festival) / 3:00pm Vicki Brown / 4:30pm Dillon Brown / 6:00pm Tony Herdman / 7:30pm Amber Hargett

 

VIP EXPERIENCE

As with many festivals, there is a VIP upgrade, which includes the perks listed below. More information and pricing details here.

  • Access to the VIP Hospitality Tent, sponsored by local vendors
  • Beverages and water
  • Back stage & front of stage seating and viewing area access

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LOCATION

Troy Eagle’s Campgrounds:2252 Troy-Urbana Rd

Follow signs to entrance on Cathcart Road

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TICKETS

Full detailed ticket information here.

$60 for 2 day weekend, including camping

$60 VIP upgrade

$40 for single day passes

$25 VIP car pass

$75 Reserved camping spot

$25 Car camp pass (this allows you to camp by your car)

NOTE

No refunds. Please no pets.

Tour de Donut is Growing!

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For its 12th anniversary and its second year in Troy, the Tour de Donut is planning an event bigger and better than ever. The ride will start and end around the square of historic downtown Troy on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Registration for this very unique event is now open.  The inaugural event in Troy brought 2300 riders, the largest participation number to date. This number is expected to increase as the demand of interested cyclists grows. Being Ohio’s largest one-day bicycle event, cyclists travel to the Tour de Donut from 30 states.

 

New for 2018, the Tour de Donut welcomes Be The Match as their official charity partner. For the runners/walkers out there, Be The Match invites you to participate in the Buckeye Donut Dash. This 5k will begin in downtown Troy at 8:30am on Saturday, August 25, 2018 running simultaneously with the Tour de Donut. Registration is now open and information can be found  here . The Buckeye Donut Dash raises funds to help patients in need of a bone marrow transplant. With your support in fundraising, you help more patients afford transplants, add potential marrow donors to the Be The Match Registry and make more life-saving research possible.

Mallory Lynn eats a donut during a stop at Gordon United Methodist Church, during the Tour de Donut last fall. Photo from Troy Daily News.

The Tour de Donut is a unique bicycle event in which participants’ ability to eat donuts is just as important as their ability to ride their bicycle. During this timed bicycle event, riders visit donut stops along the course. For each donut the rider will eat (and keeps down), five minutes will be deducted from their ride time. The Glazer, a special donut stop, will return by popular demand. Each donut eaten at this stop is worth a ten minute deduction in ride time. A competition will be held between area donut shops during the Troy Strawberry Festival in June to choose the coveted special glazer donut.

Event organizers will offer three different distances for cyclists in 2018. New and improved routes are being designed, free of trains, that will offer riders a fun, challenging experience through beautiful, rural Miami County.

The Donut Mini, a 16-mile course, will return with one donut stop. The Mini awards its own prizes and allows younger riders and families to take part in the fun due to the shorter distance.

The 32-mile course, the Tour de Donut, will offer two donut stops. And, for the experienced cyclist, the Double D Challenge is a 64-mile ride with three donut stops. Prizes will be awarded for these courses in age group classes. Special awards will be given for the most donuts eaten, fastest time (without donuts), and the coveted golden Tour de Donut championship belt for the best adjusted “donut time”.

A free children’s event will take place at 8 am on N. Market Street. All children participating will receive a free T-shirt, finisher medal and all the donuts and milk they care to eat courtesy of Orthopedic Associates of Southwest Ohio.

Online registration is open. Cyclists should visit www.thetourdedonut.com and runners/walkers should visit www.bethematchfoundation.org/TheBuckeye to get registered.

If your group is interested in assisting with the ride at a donut stop, or would like to volunteer with organizers, please contact the Head Donut.

 

Sculptures on the Square – Las Bicicletas

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Throughout the months of May, June and July, Troy Main Street will present the eighth installment of Sculptures on the Square featuring LAS BICICLETAS, Urban Art from Mexico to the World. These colorful steel sculptures will grace Duke Park, Treasure Island, the bike path along the Great Miami River, and the sidewalks of downtown Troy. The exhibit has visited, and was well received, in Chicago, New York City, Williamsburg, Va., and Washington, D.C., as well as major cities throughout Mexico.

Aceves Navarro, who is in his 80s, has said in previous interviews that the bicycles are “vehicles of happiness and health.”

Mayor Michael Beamish thanked the artists for coming to Troy and thanked committee members for bringing another unique sculpture exhibit to Troy.

“It’s a great international exhibit that we continue to bring with our Sculptures on the Square Committee and all their efforts,” Beamish said. “We look at what would be a good fit for our community. We are a bike friendly community and this is a perfect fit to kick off the spring and summer season.”

Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission CEO Brian Martin joined the celebration, reminding the crowd that May is National Bicycle Month and said the exhibit fit perfect with next month’s theme.

“I’m sure you’ll have many visitors here in Troy and we’ll be helping spread the word,” Martin said.

Troy City Council recently passed its “Complete Streets” program, which will seek to make alternative transportation like cycling more user friendly in the city limits.

Troy will also host the “Tour de Donut” cycling tour with a sweet twist as cyclists travel to stations and enjoy doughnuts along the trail. The event will take place on Sat, September 16th .

Sculptures on the Square is a biennial public art exhibit in downtown Troy made possible by grants from the Troy Foundation and Robinson Fund, partnership with the city of Troy, and the generosity of individual and corporate donors.

For more information, call Troy Main Street at (937) 339-5455, or visit www.troymainstreet.org.

Corks & Crafts – Coming To A Bar Near You

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Do you enjoy the new painting and drinking trend? Well why not add craft making to the mix? Corks and Crafts, a new local business, is traveling around town teaching you how to make the latest and greatest craft projects while socializing with friends and family.

This small local business explains their concept further: “We began our Corks and Crafts adventure this year, connecting people with their inner artists and craftsmen. We are four teachers on a mission to get people in touch with their creativity and to help people make socializing a priority! Our events take place at various establishments in and around the Dayton area. Each person goes home with a unique craft which they can wear, display, or gift.  Also included is the fulfillment that comes with learning and creating in the company of friends. We hope you will join us for an event soon!”

Here is the September – October schedule of events:Screen Shot 2015-09-18 at 1.38.14 PM

CNC Quickie: Tassel Necklace and Bead Bracelets

  • El Toro, 9190 N Main St, Englewood, OH, 45415
  • Cost $30

Burlap Wreath Making

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  • Little York Tavern, 118 W Main St, Troy, OH, 45373
  • Cost $50

Sweetest Day Painted Glasses

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  • Little York Tavern, 118 W Main St, Troy, OH, 45373
  • Cost $40

 

 

 

 

10th Annual Miami Valley Music Fest This Weekend!

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The Dayton music scene has always been exciting and innovative, and it can certainly be difficult to keep up with all the great bands and musicians playing around town. This weekend offers the perfect opportunity to see a large grouping of local talent, at the 10th Annual Miami Valley Music Fest. This two day music festival based in Troy, features over 50 musical acts on four stages, over the course of just two days! The lineup is eclectic and really showcases the best of Dayton’s music scene. What’s more, the proceeds benefit local charities. It’s a win-win for sure, making this the “don’t miss” event of the weekend!

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Photo by j. Allen Laack, LaackPhotography.com

Your ticket price includes all the fabulous music, and also camping at the beautiful Eagles Campground they have prepared (address below). There are also children’s activities for those bringing the little ones, and a special VIP option, for those who want to step up their game! For the complete schedule, click here.

The Miami Valley Music Festival Association is a 501(c)(3) public charity organized in Miami County, OH with the purpose of hosting music events to raise funds and awareness for local charitable causes. Their “Charity Rocks!” initiative seeks to educate the public on opportunities to give back to the community, and expose younger festival audiences to the public services offered by non-profit organizations. The MVMFA continually develops programming that shows how charitable giving cannot only be easy and accessible, but also fun.

Want to learn even more about this festival? Check out the interview with Gem City Podcast here. It’s a great way to dig in and get the inside info on this awesome festival.

How to go?

When? July 31st & August 1st. Music runs 5pm – 2am on Friday, and 11am – 2am on Saturday. (Did I mention there are FOUR stages?!)

11194445_897470310276410_4111308668780361348_oWhere? Troy Eagles Campground at 2252 Troy-Urbana Rd, Troy, OH 45373

How much? $45 Pre-sale, $60 at Gate. $125 VIP. Additional options available. Click here to purchase or get further information.

Why? Because Charity Rocks!! And Dayton does too!