Valentine's Day

Heart Shaped Foods For Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

Papa John’s heart shaped pizza

Donatos Pizza: Donatos’ fan-favorite heart-shaped pizzas will be available again this year February 10 to 18. The create-your-own one-topping thin-crust pizzas can be ordered online, by phone or in-store; will cost the same as a medium pizza, which varies by location; and will be served uncut “because Donatos Pizza won’t break your heart,” the brand says.

Marco’s Pizza: Marco’s is bringing back its heart-shaped pizza deal for Valentine’s Day 2024. Available from February 9 to 14, the pizzas start at $9.99

Papa Johns: As it has in years past, Papa Johns will offer a one-topping, thin-crust, heart-shaped pizza. You can snag the limited-time-only “be-loved” pizzas for $11.99 at all U.S. locations from Monday, February 5 through Wednesday, February 14.

Dunkin’: The donut chain has two limited-time heart-shaped donuts available: the Brownie Batter Donut, which is filled with buttercreme filling, and the Cupid’s Choice Donut, filled with Bavarian Kreme and topped with strawberry-flavored icing and red and pink sprinkles. There’s also other classic donuts available in heart shapes with pink, red and white sprinkles. Also available: the seasonal Pink Velvet Macchiato and Frosty Red Velvet donuts.

Popeyes: The Louisiana Kitchen is serving up some sweetness with the return of its heart-shaped strawberry biscuits. Available until Feb. 25, these buttery treats feature strawberry bits and a creamy icing drizzle.

Each biscuit costs $1.79, though pricing can vary by location. On Valentine’s Day, Popeyes will donate $1 from each heart-shaped biscuit purchase to the Popeyes Foundation’s Serving With Love initiative. These funds are allocated to national and local nonprofits that provide food to those who need it.

hardee's limited-time heart shaped biscuits

Hardees: Known for its scratch-made buttermilk biscuits, Hardee’s is now dishing out heart-shaped versions until Feb. 14. To make this limited-time offering even sweeter, the chain is holding a buy-one-get-one biscuit deal, which My Rewards members can redeem in the mobile app. Biscuit sandwich options include the Super Bacon Biscuit, Super Sausage Biscuit, Monster Bisc

Book a Serenade For Your Sweetheart

February 6, 2023 By Dayton937

The Dayton Metro Barbershop Chorus Presents: Sweetheart Serenades.

For $40, a quartet of singers will deliver two songs and a personalized card to your sweetheart.

They are taking orders for Friday, February 11 through Monday, February 14.
They’ll deliver anywhere within 20 miles of Dayton (plus a small travel charge for anything farther away). You can also book a virtual serenade. Use their online form to book your Serenade.

Make Valentine’s Day Extra Special For Kids in the Hospital!

February 9, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

Kids love to make and give valentines. Every year, Dayton Children’s Child Life team plans extra special Valentine’s Day crafts for kids who are in the hospital over the holiday so they can have the chance to make something special for a loved one.

This year, you have a chance to make something special too — a personalized Valentine for a child in the hospital!

Simply click the photo, choose your design and add your name. Children’s will make sure it’s delivered to a boy or girl who is spending Valentine’s Day at Dayton Children’s!

Please help ensure every child spending Valentine’s Day in the hospital gets a card that shows exactly how much they are loved. It’s so easy, and it means so much.

P.S. After you send your card, please share this post so others have the chance to get involved too!

Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

February 11, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

Needing some amazing Valentine’s Day date ideas?

We’ve got you covered! Blow your sweetheart away by surprising them with the the best Valentine’s Day date ever! This is one special day that is so easy to show your significant other just how in love you are with them. Get ready to plan a thoughtful and sweet date that they’ll enjoy and remember for years to come. We’ve done all the hard work gathering up the BEST Valentine’s Day Dates to provide you with all the inspiration you need below to plan the perfect Valentine’s date!

Valentine Drippy Cake

Ele Cake Co Bistro & Wine Bar. February 12 @ 6:00 pm. $25

Create your own sweet treat for Valentine’s day this year. ele Bistro is having a Drippy Cake Decorating class. This will include a 6″ round cake with an assortment of toppings: cookies, fruit, chocolates, sprinkles and more!

Special Valentine’s Dinner

Golden Jersey Inn February 13 & 14 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm $15.99

Enjoy two sirloin steak dinners, cooked to your satisfaction with choice of two sides (we recommend either a baked potato or sweet potato casserole and a veggie). The meal includes a beverage. You and your valentine can split a large dessert or get two mini-desserts – all this is included at $15.99 each meal. All dinner meals at The Golden Jersey Inn start with complimentary sweet potato bread.

No reservations necessary – just come on in!

Valentine’s Day Free Cake

City Barbeque- Centerville February 14 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

City Barbeque (Beavercreek and Centerville) will be giving out a free piece of cake on Valentine’s Day with every purchase!

Sweetheart Skate

RiverScape MetroPark

February 14 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm $20

A fun outdoor date night, the Sweet Heart Skate offer includes two rink admissions, two skate rentals, two cups of hot chocolate and a box of chocolates from Bellbrook Chocolates for $20. You may purchase Sweetheart Deal passes at the rink office when you arrive.

Valentine’s Day Pre Fixe

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

February 14 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Valentine’s Day is about the one you love. How they add flavor to your life. How they surprise you with their tenderness. How you wouldn’t even think of trading them for a juicy, perfect 8 oz. Filet Mignon, even if it was paired with flavorful Colossal King Crab Legs.

Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two

Watermark

February 14 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm Dinner for Two $75/couple

Dinner for Two $75/couple Appetizer to share Crispy brie topped with fig jam and walnuts served with crispy wontons. Entrees to choose from: Seared Barramundi or Grilled Sirloin Steam. Dessert Red Velvet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich

Valentine’s Day Dinner

The Caroline

February 14 @ 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Bring your sweetheart to The Caroline!

Valentines Day Dinner

Dewberry 1850

February 14 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Valentine’s Day 2018. $45

Join us for dinner on Valentines day, Chef Timothy Skiber and his team create a special dining experience for your and your sweetheart:

Choice of one on each course

Salad
Chopped salad with Red onion/Brussels sprouts/edamame/chopped egg/tomato/roasted walnut raspberry dressing

Bibb lettuce with Mandarin orange/local chevre /dried cranberries/crispy onion Rose Water & honey vinaigrette

Entree
Salmon saltimbocca with Sangria glaze/asparagus chive bundle/saffron orzo

Veal cordon blue with Gruyere fondue/corn cake

Smoked grilled tri tip. with Cheesy grits/carrot straws

Poached pear and cherry glaze tempeh/ sautéed garlic kale/brown rice

Dessert
Chocolate crème brûlée or Salted caramel ice cream malt or Strawberry gelato/ bourbon caramel

Valentine’s Couples Climbing

Urban Krag

February 14 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. $15

Join Outdoor Rec for an evening of indoor rock climbing at Urban Krag in downtown Dayton with someone special. Open to all experience levels. You will get belay certified, then spend the rest of the evening reaching new heights on the wall.

Valentine’s Day Specials

Jimmie’s Ladder 11

February 14 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Champagne Cosmo $8 Belle of Dayton Vodka, Grand Marnier, Champagne and Cranberry Juice served up Old Fashioned $8 Bulleit Rye…

5 Course Prix Fixe Dinner

Lily’s Bistro February 14 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm $54 per person + tax and tip

Celebrate your Valentine at Lily’s Bistro! We’re offering a special 5 course prix fixe menu:

1st course amuse
·goat cheese panna cotta with pomegranate gastrique and candied pistachio

2nd course (choose one)
·Frisée with pecan brittle dust, housemade ricotta, fresh blood orange, and chili honey vinaigrette
·Rustic warm borscht with housemade dill creme fraiche
·Roasted bone marrow with maple bacon jam, crostini, and cranberry balsamic reduction

3rd course (choose one)
·Scallops over beet risotto with fresh herb chimichurri
·Tricolor carrots and parsnip puree with plum wine reduction
·Pork belly with mole and roasted poblano sauce

4th course (choose one)
·Halibut dusted with blue corn and served with chanterelle mushrooms and romenesco
·Butternut squash and wild rice hash with gremolata
·Lamb loin with raspberry-serrano compote and savory rosemary bread pudding

5th course (choose one)
·Layered chocolate malted milk ball cheesecake with whipped cream
·’Carrot cake’ ice cream: cream cheese ice cream with kracken rum soaked golden raisins & julienne fresh carrot

3 Course meal For Two $35

February 14 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Call today to book your Valentine’s Day reservation and enjoy our three-course meal for two. Includes an appetizer, two entrees, and a dessert! Find our locations and menu here: tjchumps.com/tjvday

The Van-Dells

La Comedia

February 14 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm. $53

The Van-Dells are the nation’s #1 Rock & Roll review and have been entertaining audiences of all ages with their unique blend of comedy, costume changes, choreography, and tight harmonies for close to 4 decades. Backed up by a five piece band, The Van-Dells combine comedy with hits from the Rock & Roll era of the 50’s and 60’s.

Valentine’s Celebration

Communitea Cafe’

February 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Bring your sweetheart, bring your friends, bring your family, and celebrate with us! It’s a fun, affordable, and unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. $16 buys you a complete High Tea or $30 for 2. We’ll be serving Valentines Day from 5:30-7:30 as well as our lunch hours, Thur & Fri, 11:30-2:30 and Sat, 11-3. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 937.476.7434

Valentine’s Evening Under the Stars

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

February 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm & 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
$30/couple, age 18 and older only, please. Reservations are required.

Share the stars with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery!Enjoy a romantic evening in our Planetarium featuring classic love songs, fun couple’s trivia, and timeless love stories set to spectacular full-dome special effects.

Vine & Canvas

The Dayton Art Institute

February 14 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Great art meets great wine! Our Vine & Canvas wine tasting series returns with a special Valentine’s Day event on February 14. Sample a variety of wines, all tied to a specific museum theme. Advance tickets for each tasting are $35 museum members, $45 non-members.

Sweet & Sour Valentine

Star City Brewing Company

February 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. $40

Whether you’re feeling sweet or sour on this Valentine’s Day, Star City Brewing Company and Grandpa Joe’s have an event for you! In the Heritage Room we will be hosting the Sweet side of our event with romantic candlelit dining for couples and 2 glasses of wine, beer or cider a piece, and 16 assorted chocolates from Grandpa Joe’s and fresh fruit and dip to share. Tickets are $40 per couple.

Valentine’s 3 Course Dinner

Christopher’s Restaurant

February 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Valentine’s Steak and Lobster Dinner $24.95 or $47.95 for two meals

First Course
Cheese and bacon polenta balls with romesco sauce, or your choice of soup or salad.

Second Course
Oscar style NY Strip, lobster tail, cheesy scalloped potatoes, asparagus, and hollandaise sauce.

Third Course
Chocolate truffles medley and fresh strawberries.

Valentine’s Day Vegetarian Menu:
$17.95 or $33.95 for two meals

First course:
Vegan polenta balls with romesco sauce, or your choice of soup or salad.

Second course:
Spaghetti and Vegan Balls
House made marinara over linguini with oven roasted garbanzo and vegetable balls. Topped with shaved tofu, fresh basil and a side of vegan garlic bread.

Third Course:
Chocolate truffles medley and fresh strawberries.

5 Course Salar Pop-Up Wine Dinner

Boosalis Cafe

February 14 @ 7:30 pm

$89

Celebrate your Valentine’s Day with a five course pop-up wine tasting dinner with Salar on Wednesday, February 14th, 2018 at Boosalis Baking & Cafe at 7:30pm. Price will be $89 per person and includes the full dinner with wine pairings, as well as gratuity. The menu will include items such as Pistachio Encrusted Baby Rack of Lamb, Filet Mignon with Truffled Cream Pasta, Roasted Pisco, Honey & Lemon Salmon, and more!

Chocolate and Beer Valentine’s Day Race

Brixx Ice Company

February 17 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

$40 – $50

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Valentine’s SaturDate night

Lucky Star Brewery

February 17 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm $24.99

Couples dinner Saturday, Feb.17th. Choice of two special entrees just for you and your valentine. Plus your choice of two glasses of pink champagne or two pint glasses of beer!

Partner Yoga Workshop

Scheiwetz Training Center

February 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm. $49

Plan NOW for a SPECIAL VALENTINE’S EXPERIENCE! Vibrant Life is hosting an engaging and fun Partner Workshop, “What’s Love Got…

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Love In Lights

February 6, 2017 By Nikki Nett

Let your love light shine with a special Valentines Day photo shoot! Knack Creative is illuminating your love with the help of Event Lites.

Nicole and Richard at Knack Creative with Event Lites

From February 12 through February 14, you can make an appointment to stop by Knack Creative’s newly-opened studio space for a mini shoot with your mini humans or your special someone. Event Lites are providing their brand new life sized marquee lights that spell out L-O-V-E for the perfect backdrop.

All the details:
– sessions available the 12th, 13th and 14th
– $85 for a 20-minute portait session
– at least 6 final, edited digital files included (delivered within two days of the session)
– online gallery for viewing and sharing your images and ordering prints, if you’d like!

You can find all of the information on the event page here or just go ahead and schedule your session here.

Amazon.com’s Top 20 Most Romantic U.S. Cities- Dayton Included!

February 10, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

As couples from Seattle to Savannah prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day with loved ones, Amazon.com today revealed its annual list of the Top 20 Most Romantic Cities in the U.S. Dayton, which was ranked 7th last year slid down the list to the 19th spot. Guess we need to step our romance up, and with Valentine’s weekend on the horizon we’ve got some suggestions for local celebrating.

The list is determined by a compilation of sales data from cities with more than 100,000 residents on a per capita basis and includes purchases of romance novels and relationship books (both Kindle and print); romantic comedy movies (DVDs and digital); a curated list of romantic music, including artists like Barry White, Maxwell, Miguel, and Luther Vandross (CDs and MP3 format); as well as the sales of sexual wellness products.

The Top 20 Most Romantic Cities in the U.S. are:

1. Alexandria, Va.		11. Atlanta, Ga.
2. Miami, Fla.		12. Salt Lake City, Utah
3. Knoxville, Tenn.		13. Scottsdale, Ariz.
4. Orlando, Fla.		14. Everett, Wash.
5. Vancouver, Wash.		15. Gainesville, Fla.
6. Cincinnati, Ohio		16. Seattle, Wash.
7. Columbia, S.C.		17. Wilmington, N.C.
8. Pittsburgh, Pa.		18. Rochester, N.Y.
9. Round Rock, Texas		19. Dayton, Ohio
10. Ann Arbor, Mich.		20. Bellevue, Wash.

Some of the interesting finding in Amazon’s romantic data revealed that:

• Customers turned to Amazon Echo to set the mood, with Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe coming in as the most requested Barry White song.

• Virginia is for lovers, with Alexandria, Va., reclaiming its position as the most romantic city after five heartbreaking years away from the top spot.

• Number three, Knoxville, Tenn., is keeping up its reputation as a city of love — ranking in the top three for the past five years in a row.

• Miami, Fla. knows how to keep the passion alive, with the city purchasing the most sexual wellness products.

• Love’s brewing in Washington, with four cities making the list this year: Vancouver, Everett, Seattle and Bellevue.

• Sin City is saying hello from the other side, with Las Vegas, Nev. falling off the top 20 this year.

Whether looking to set the mood or evoke the thrilling feeling of love this Valentine’s Day, customers can browse the Amazon Books Editors’ curated collection of love stories at amazon.com/150lovestories, watch their favorite romance film on Prime Video, and also enjoy Prime Music’s 50 Great Love Songs playlist.

Starbucks Menage A Trois of Chocolate Drinks For Valentine’s Day!

February 9, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

What says love more than coffee and chocolate?

As Valentine’s Day nears, Starbucks invites customers to get together with loved ones and friends to try three new chocolate beverages. The recipe developers behind the new trio of drinks explained that they were trying to evoke a celebration of love. And when they were first trying to come up with a Valentine’s Day flavor they asked themselves, “What would coffee be in love with?” The obvious answer was chocolate. So the beverages are actually all about the special relationship between coffee and chocolate, which we can celebrate regardless of our relationship status. You won’t find these on the menu, but love letters have been flying around social media about these new frappuccinos. Participating Starbucks® stores in the U.S. and Canada will offer the trio of Starbucks Molten Chocolate beverages through February 14th only!

Molten Chocolate Latte: Chocolatey chips are melted into espresso, then topped with steamed milk combined with bittersweet mocha sauce. This latte is finished with mocha and espresso-infused whipped cream and an espresso mocha drizzle. It’s available hot and iced.

Molten Chocolate Frappuccino® Blended Beverage: Coffee with rich mocha sauce and chocolatey chips blended with milk and ice. This beverage is finished with mocha and espresso-infused whipped cream and an espresso mocha drizzle.

Molten Hot Chocolate: Bittersweet mocha sauce and chocolatey chips melted into steamed milk for a smooth and creamy taste. Mocha and espresso-infused whipped cream and espresso mocha drizzle tops off the beverage.

The chain, which has recently teamed up with Spotify, has also curated a Valentine’s Day playlist on the music streaming platform.

Last Minute Valentine’s Day ideas

February 13, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

We realize it is the 11th hour and that Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. It’s not to late to make your sweetheart’s day special!

Here our top 10 last minute ideas:

1. Type up 14 Reasons I Love You! (you love them) frame it and present it to them.
2. Visit a Dollar Store and purchase 14 $1.00 gifts. Wrap each one individually.

3. Start your day at the Trolley Stop and enjoy the bloody mary bar and brunch.

4. Go out and see 50 Shades together. Lord knows what may happen from there.

5. Head to Fifth Street Brew Pub for beer & chocolate pairngs.

6. Ice Skate under the star at RiverScape MetroParks. Holding hands as you skate makes it romantic.

7. You can still get tickets for The Dayton Ballet’s Creative Convergeance.

8. Head to The Barrel House and pick up a growler or bottle of wine then head across the street for an Improv Show

9. Shop for the ingredients and make a delicious Italian meal together from scratch. Put on some Frank Sinatra in the background

10. Take in a Cabaret show featuring dance, live music, comedy and theater.

For even more ideas, check our DMM calendar.

Five for Drinking…Chocolate

February 13, 2014 By Brian Petro Leave a Comment

So much delicious, delicious chocolate…

Pink and red hearts, dinner, flowers, cards…all of the trappings of the perfect Valentine’s Day. The only thing that is missing is the chocolate. Last year, people bought 48 million pounds of chocolate, spending somewhere around $1.6 billion dollars on the sweet confection. Local favorites like Esther Price, Winan’s, Pure Madness, and Signature Confections look forward to this holiday, as it is the third largest holiday for buying chocolate of the year.

It is a little hard to believe that chocolate candy has only been around for 400 years.

Chocolate, while having a history that reaches back to the Aztecs, was enjoyed mostly as a bitter beverage by the ancient people of Mexico. It was not until the Spanish got a hold of it that it gained its sweet characteristics by adding milk, sugar, and a little cinnamon. That is what Europe fell in love with. Chocolate candies were made, but not common on incredibly good. The process to turn cocoa into the chocolate we enjoy by the heart shaped box was developed by John and Richard Cadbury (yes, of the crème egg fame) in the late 19^th century.

That box of chocolate you have? Why not add a nice cocktail to it? Here are five options for you to explore:

Alexander

1 oz. gin
1 oz. crème de cocoa
1 oz. light cream

Pour all of the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Shake well, then strain into a rocks glass.

The Alexander (and its cousin the Brandy Alexander) is a popular classic cocktail, first seen in 1915 in Recipes for Mixed Drinks by Hugo Ensslin. Gin was hugely popular at the time, and this delightful mixture uses the sweet chocolate and cream to balance the spices in the gin.

Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker…

Oaxaca Chakas

4 oz. tequila
1.25 oz. agave nectar
2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cinnamon stick
A pinch of salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

In a medium saucepan, heat milk with cocoa powder, cinnamon stick, agave nectar and salt, whisking constantly until it comes to a full boil. Remove from heat and add the chocolate, whisking gently until it’s completely melted. Remove cinnamon stick. Whisk until smooth. Spilt the tequila between two mugs, then fill the mugs with the chocolate mixture. Garnish it with whip cream and enjoy.

Tequila and chocolate have very similar histories; both started out as native drinks in Mexico, and both were altered by the Spaniards using European technology to better reflect European tastes. This is a rich and spicy treat perfect to warm up with on a cold night. Or to make with someone special.

Chocolate Strawberry Martini

1 oz. vanilla vodka
1 oz. strawberry liqueur
1 oz. chocolate liqueur
Cocoa powder, for garnish

Set a cocktail glass into the refrigerator to chill. Pour all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake briefly. Spread the cocoa powder on a small plate. Moisten the rim of the glass, and gently run the rim through the powder. Pour the mixture into the chilled cocktail glass and enjoy.

This is a cocktail with many, many, many variations, from the very simple to the incredibly complex. I would suggest Godiva Chocolate Liqueur and strawberry schnapps for an incredible flavor and mouth feel.

Cocoa during the roasting and grinding process.

From Russia with Love

1/2 ounce Dark Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
1/2 ounce raspberry liqueur
Champagne
Coco nibs, for garnish, optional

In a Champagne flute, pour the Godiva and the raspberry liqueur (Chambord is a great choice). Top with chilled Champagne. Sprinkle on a couple of nibs if you like.

What is Valentine’s Day without a little something special? Champagne is perfect for any celebration, and adding a little chocolate and raspberry can only enhance the enjoyment. It is an original from the famous Russian Tea Room in New York.

Liquid Snickers

1 oz. dark creme de cacao
1/2 oz. Irish cream
1/2 oz. Frangelico® hazelnut liqueur
1/2 oz. light cream
Pour creme de cacao, irish cream and frangelico liqueur over ice cubes in an old-fashioned glass. Top with light cream, stir and serve.

Sometimes you don’t want fancy chocolate. You want something comforting, nutty, and satisfying.

Author Karl Petzke once commented that “Chocolate symbolizes, as does no other food, luxury, comfort, sensuality, gratification, and love.” Is there a better sentiment to describe this Valentine’s Day staple? Cheers!

Suggestions For Celebrating Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2014 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

If you are part of a couple- there is a certain expectation that comes on February 14th- Valentine’s Day. Whether or not we’ll admit it, we all like to feel appreciated by our loved one on that day. It doesn’t have to be traditional, flowers and chocolates aren’t the only way to celebrate, here are a few ideas for you to share the love on Valentine’s weekend in the Dayton region.

Send a Signing Valentine– Nothing says ‘ I love you’ like a song from a Barbershop Quartet. It’s a valentine they’ll never forget!
Package includes two songs, a card, a rose, and a small box of candy. February 13th – 15th, 2014. Orders are accepted through Feb 14th. $40

The Adventure Summit
This FREE 2 day event features inspiring presentations about cycling, outdoor skills, culture and experiences, featuring world class adventurer Dave Cornthwaite. Visitors can get active in bouldering and triathlon competitions, as well as paddlesports and fitness programs.

Full Moon Hike
Join the Glen Helen Ranger for an excursion beneath the Snow Moon. This moderately intense hike departs from our Yellow Springs parking lot at State Route 343, 8-9pm

Valentines Under The Stars
Enjoy a romantic evening under the stars of the Caryl D. Philips Space Theater, where the latest in digital planetarium technology will accompany great love songs and state of the art special effects. Each couple receives and a beautiful flower. $25/couple for each show, age 18 and older.

Dinner & A Show
For $75.00 per couple, you will enjoy the musical see the hit musical ‘I love you, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ performed by Playhouse South a communitytheater and have a three course meal. Cash bar available, Feb 14 & Feb 15 at Holiday Inn Express Dayton South.

Couples, Comedy & Cupcakes
The evening includes a cupcake reception from 7:30–8:30 followed by a 8:30–10 p.m. showtime with Anthony Griffin. He presents a unique outlook on life with non-offensive humor coupled with the ability to bring his characters to life. See Anthony on The Tonight Show, HBO and Comedy Central. Or better yet, see him LIVE at SouthBrook!. Cost is $10 per ticket if registered Feb. 13 or before. On Feb. 14, tickets will be $15 online or at the door

Couples Spa Package
Share a day of pampering that can include 60 minute massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and a spa lunch at either the Downtown or Centerville Square One Salon & Spa.

Skate with Your Sweetheart
Head to RiverScape MetroPark during Valentine’s weekend! During regular Ice Rink Hours from Friday, February 14, through Sunday, February 16, you can purchase the ‘Sweetheart Deal’ and get two rink admissions with skate rental, plus two cups of hot chocolate and a Parker the Penguin plush for only $22!

Annual Women’s Valentines Dance
The Biggest Lesbian Party of The Year! It will be held at the Dayton Women’s Club, 225 N. Ludlow Street, Dayton. Great music and raffle prizes, cost $15.00 or $10.00 for LBGT center members. All tickets sold in cash at the door.

Old School R & B
Their performances transport audiences tothe 60s and 70s, serving up songs made well-known by the Temptations, the Stylistics, and the Delfonics. Combined with their backup band, the Touchups, they have opened for such performers as the Whispers, the Manhattans, and the Floaters. Sun, Feb 16th 7pm at Gilly’s

Train Ride & Dinner
Departing Friday and Saturday on Valentine’s weekend, take a nostalgic train ride from historic Lebanon to the Brazenhead Irish Pub in Mason. Once you arrive, you and your sweetie can take pleasure in an Irish ambiance with excellent service and a delicious all you can eat buffet. Be adventurous by trying one of Brazenhead’s 30 rotating draft beers, including a great selection of Irish beers! After a night of fun at the Pub, you can reboard the train for a relaxing ride back to Lebanon.

Valentine’s Dinner for 2
El Meson – 3 course Dinner $49.95
Golden Jersey Inn – steak dinner $32.96
Whiskey Barrel – beer & Pizza for 2 $20

Dayton is for Lovers – A Valentine’s Day Dance
his Valentine’s Day, spend a romantic evening dancing the night away to some funk, reggae and rock ‘n’ roll rhythms featuring music from Jah Soul, Lost on Iddings and DJ Jay Madewell at the ‘Old’ Yellow Cab Building. BYOB.

Traditional Gifts with an Extra Benefit
Stop in Winans Dayton this week and pick up some chocolate covered strawberries. Mention Artemis Center and they will donate 20% of your purchase to support Artemis.

Order your Valentine’s Day flowers from The Flower Shoppe and 10% will be donated to Artemis Center to help victims of domestic violence.

For even more ideas on how to share your love this Valentines weekend check the DMM Calendar!

Tasting the Stars in Champagne

February 14, 2013 By Brian Petro 18,068 Comments

“I only drink champagne when I’m happy, and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company, I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I am not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it – unless I’m thirsty.” ~Madame Lily Bollinger

Originally, champagne was served in glasses that looked like this.

Madame Bollinger would know the best time to drink champagne. As one of the greatest women to work in the champagne industry in the house whose name she bears, Mme. Bollinger brought champagne through the Great Depression and World War Two. She promoted a style of champagne that changed the industry, moving it from the sweeter side of the spectrum to the dry the British always seem to favor. She was the face of the Bollinger brand, an unusual position for a woman in 1941, and through her efforts, helped the city of Ay, after the war, while earning several honors from both Great Britain and France. She continued the tradition of providing the royalty of England with champagne for all of their events, but more importantly creating champagne so iconic that even James Bond drinks it.

Champagne is a drink of celebration, and is there a better time to be celebrating than on Valentine’s Day? Love is in the air, chocolates and flowers are roaming through offices and homes around the world, so why not bring out that bottle of champagne you were saving for a special occasion? And while you are enjoying your wine, enjoy some interesting facts, trivia, and quotes about this bubbly beauty.

Dom Perignon, considered the father of champagne, was not trying to create a sparkling drink. He was trying to
prevent it. The bubbles in champagne were a flaw caused by secondary fermentation. Cold stops the fermentation process, and can leave some sugar in the bottle. When spring comes back and the weather warms up, the fermentation starts up, and creates the fizz. Dom Perignon was the father of blending grapes before pressing them.
The grapes blended to make champagne in the modern era are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.
Modern champagne tastes were determined by the British. Champagne was first deliberately created by a man named Christopher Merret in the mid 17^th century. They liked the carbonation in their wine, though it was the French king that Louis XIV made it popular with the nobility. It was much sweeter at the time. It was the British again that demanded drier and drier champagne, giving us the general range of sweetness we enjoy today.
Uncorking a bottle of champagne is serious business. Before the glass was strong enough, the secondary fermentation caused bottles to explode. All of that gas with no outlet builds up pressure. It can be up to 90 PSI, just under three times what is recommended in a car tire. Plenty of pressure and a little neck, when put together, create a weapon that can shoot the cork at speeds of up to 50 MPH. That could put your eye out. Ain’t nobody got time for that on Valentine’s Day.
If you are going for distance, not speed, you are going to have to shoot your cork over 178 feet to break the world record, set by an American in 1988.
The bubbles are crucial to the enjoyment of the champagne. There is an estimated 49 million bubbles in a bottle. Moet and Chandon, in tandem with Heineken, spent $7 million dollars on special photography that revealed 250 million bubbles were contained in each bottle. To get the most bubbles in your bubbly, cool the bottle to about 45 degrees F. With the bottle at a 45 degree angle, put the bottom of the bottle against your hip or thigh. The first thing you will need to do is remove the foil, then the cage on the cork. Be careful; sometimes the cork is loose, and removing the cage will cause the cork to pop. Take a towel and wrap it around the neck, making sure you cover the cork. Holding tight to the cork, twist it gently until it comes out. The less noise you make, the more bubbles you get to enjoy in your glass.
Champagne only comes from France by international law. Champagne is part of the larger group of sparkling wines you can find anywhere in the world. If you get it in Italy, it is prosecco , which is becoming very popular. Spain has cava, Germany has sekt, and Portugal has espumante.
The Spanish sparkling wine cava, made mainly in the Catalona region.
How sweet do you want your champagne? Brut Nature is the driest of the dry, with no sugar, or very little, added to the wine. Extra Brut has some sugar added, but it still very dry. Brut is the most commonly purchased champagne, and is still a little on the dry side. Extra sec has a little more sweetness than Brut, and a little more sugar added. Demi Sec is dessert-level sweet, with quite a bit more sugar added. Sec is a very sweet champagne, definitely served after a meal as a dessert.
We prefer to drink champagne in a flute, but if you watch older films, you can see them drinking champagne out of a wider glass known as a coupé. It does not hold the bubbles as well, but was the traditional way of drinking champagne. It is also said to be molded from the breast of Marie Antoinette. Let them eat cake indeed…
Beautiful women have always been linked to champagne. One of the most beautiful women of all time, Marilyn Monroe, is rumored to have taken a bath in over 350 bottles of champagne.
The tallest champagne flute was revealed at a festival in Italy. It stands seven feet tall and can hold twenty two bottles of champagne. The largest bottle of champagne currently made is called Midas, holding forty regular sized bottles of premium bubbly. Only six were made, at a cost of $100,000 a bottle.

While Valentine’s Day is a special day and calls for a special celebratory beverage, champagne is something that can be enjoyed every day. The season of champagne tastings is usually in December for New Years or Christmas, but many restaurants will sell certain champagnes by the glass if you are looking to try some out. The staff here will let you know when the next tastings or events are. Spend today surrounded by friends and loved ones, and celebrate with a drink that has a little more sparkle.

Heart Shaped Foods for Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2013 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

Want to show your sweetheart you care? Present them with their favorite food shaped as a heart! Pizza places have been doing this for a while and you can pick up one to bake yourself or have your affection delivered:

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N Bake Pizza is offering its famous “The HeartBaker” for just $7.

5662 Springboro Pike, Springboro (937) 395-0408
4052 Wilmington Pike, Kettering (937) 299-7272
1195 N Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek (937) 427-7500

Cassano’s, The Pizza King, offers a large Pepperoni Heart shaped pizza delivered for $12.99.
With ove 20 area locations, there’s sure to be one near you. You can use their centralized
online ordering or call 037-294-KING to send your “heartfelt” pizza sentiments.

Pappa John’s is offering a large one topping heart shaped pizza for $15.

Moore Desserts Please in Oakwood is baking up Heart shaped red velvet brownies- call ahead to reserve. I’m betting every bakery in town has something special to offer, use our guide of over 40 local bakeries to find one near you.

Dunkin’ Donuts is again offeing their heart-shaped donuts. The Brownie Batter Donut is filled with chocolaty brownie batter filling, topped with chocolate icing and white sprinkles. The Cupid’s Choice Donut is a heart-shaped donut filled with Bavarian Kreme, topped with strawberry flavored icing and a festive mix of pink, white and red heart-shaped sprinkles. Both donuts will be available at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide through the end of February.

I was surprised to find only one location when google searching. It’s at 777 Springboro Pike, just north of the Dayton Mal

If you’re willing to make your own food, there are dozens of sites offering suggestions from the simple like heart shaped muffins, heart shaped tortelini’s,hard boiled eggs and my favorite, heart shaped bacon! You can lose yourself on Pinterest
just checking out pictures of heart shaped treats and marveling at the cleverness of these artists. Many of them have step be step instructions for how to create hearts from anything. Check out this site that documents some of the the weirdest heart-shaped food.

Of course there are plenty of other ways to show someone you care on February 14th, check out this article with lots of local special events to share with your love.

2013 Valentine’s Day Specials and Events in Dayton, Ohio

February 11, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

Whether you are keeping up romantic traditions with your long-time love, or starting flirty new traditions with the one you like, Dayton is full of delicious events. Cupid is now jealous and possibly out of work. Below, you’ll find a little something for everyone bitten by the love bug (and even a few for the staunch, anti-heart day aficionados).

Check back as we’ll likely be updating this list (or look at our searchable DMM Event Calendar), and if you want YOUR Valentine’s Day event listed then add it to our calendar and make sure you check the Valentine’s Day category…

An Affair To Remember Dayton Art Institute Friday Feb. 15 8-11pm $40 (Members); $45 (Non-Members)	Valentine’s Evening Under the Stars Boonshoft Museum of Discovery Thursday Feb. 14 6-7:30pm OR 8-9:30pm Saturday Feb. 16 6-7:30pm OR 8-9:30pm $25 per couple
Latin Lovers Cooking Class El Meson Saturday Feb. 9 11am $45 per student	Miami Valley Music Men Singing Valentines! They come to you! Orders from Wednesday Feb. 13 – Saturday Feb. 16 $40
Hotel Date Night Package Homewood Suites Fairborn Check website for prices and availability	Valentine’s Celebration Dinner Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Thursday Feb. 14 6-10pm (prices vary)
Jazz Valentine’s Day with Saxophonist Grace Kelly Gilly’s Thursday Feb. 14 8pm $25	Old Hollywood Glam Ball America’s Packard Museum Thursday Feb. 14 7:30-11pm $60 per person ($75 with alcohol)
Art For The Heart Zion Lutheran Church – Tipp City Saturday Feb. 9 9am-4pm Free	Crafty Valentine Sew Dayton Saturday Feb. 9 3-6pm $30 per person
Valentine’s Masquerade Ball CADC Saturday Feb. 9 7-10pm	Victorian Afternoon Tea – Valentine’s Tea Historic Patterson Homestead Saturday Feb. 9 – Sunday Feb. 10 $18 per member; $20 per non-member
Valentine Dinner Franco’s Ristorante Italiano Thursday Feb. 14 4-10pm $38 Dinner for Two	Chocolate Affair Serendipity Bistro Thursday Feb. 14 7pm-1am
8th Annual Valentines Dance benefiting A Special Wish Foundation Schuster Performing Arts Center Friday Feb. 15 7:30-11pm $100 per person	The Vagina Monologues Yellow Cab Building Friday Feb. 15 8pm / Saturday Feb. 16 8pm / Sunday Feb. 17 7:30pm $5
Valentine’s Brunch Dayton Woman’s Club Saturday Feb. 16 11:30am-2:30pm $20 members; $22 non-members	Valentine’s Concert Amber Rose Saturday Feb. 16 7pm
Valentine’s Day Celebration The Winds Cafe and Bakery Thursday Feb. 14 5pm through Saturday Feb. 16 5pm	50 Shades of Sweet Get Dressed! Boutique Wednesday Feb. 13 and Thursday Feb. 14 12pm-6pm

Sipping your Chocolate

February 8, 2013 By Brian Petro Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day is a day of hearts, flowers, wines, romance, and boxes and boxes of chocolates. Chocolates are among the most popular gifts to give on Valentine’s Day, making local favorites like Esther Price, Winans and Signature Confections very happy. We like our chocolates as truffles, bars, bons bons, dips, and any number of creative ways. The people that discovered chocolate, the early Mayans and Aztecs, would be completely baffled by how we use chocolate. Xocolatl, or “bitter water” in Nahuatl (Aztec), was fermented and drank, usually by the upper classes. They would also thicken up the drink on occasion with corn and chilies, turning it into porridge. The Spanish were the first to add milk and sugar to it to sweeten it and turn it into the chocolate that we know and love. They were still drinking it until the 17^th century, when the chocolate candy craze hit Paris. For a thousand years, chocolate was a beverage. And in this modern era of craft beers, flavored spirits, and experimentation, you can make it a drink for your Valentine’s Day celebration.

WINE

Pairing wine and chocolate is something that people have built whole festivals around. Godiva has even wisely added a page to their website to help you start off, and give you tips on what to look for when you pair it yourself. Putting the two together into one drink is something that is fairly new to the drinking scene. ChocoVine came out of the gate strong in 2009 with high ratings, and it has maintained them since. The people I know that have tried it have had nothing but good things to say about this blend of red wine (they use Cabernet grapes) and Dutch chocolate. In the same category is ChocolatRouge, another blend of chocolate and red wine, this time using California red wines. These are fairly inexpensive bottles, and their richness great to use as a dessert or treat. Their websites also suggest you can use them in cocktails.

BEER

The craft beer movement has encouraged experimentation with a full range of flavors, from savory to sweet, fruity to earthy. The chocolate end of the spectrum is full with delicious porters and stouts, using the already deep flavor of a well-roasted malt to enhance the chocolate added to the brew. The first one, and still one of the better ones, is Young’s Double Chocolate Stout. Southern Tier makes and utterly delightful stout, Choklat, that is a must taste for the chocolate lover. Stouts are a great winter warmer, which has the Brooklyn Brewing company bringing out their Black Chocolate Stout at this time of year. One of the richer chocolate beers is Samuel Smith’s Organic Chocolate Stout, which has a very strong and smooth chocolate taste. In 2001 Rouge Ales released their Chocolate Stout around Valentine’s Day and have not looked back. They followed up this award winning beer with a Double Chocolate Stout, which ramped up the chocolate flavor to satisfy the sweetest tooth. This is a very small sampling of some amazing chocolate beers in the area.

LIQUOR

For a very long time, if you wanted to add chocolate to a cocktail, you were reaching for the crème de cacao. It comes in two varieties, white and dark, and is base liquor infused with chocolate, sometimes a hint of vanilla. It is not something that is the star of the show in a cocktail, more of a supporting actor to the other flavor that is going on. It was not until the explosion of the craft cocktail movement that the options for how to add that chocolate flavor grew.

Godiva Chocolate Liqueur is the most popular of the new wave of chocolate liqueurs. Creamy and thick, it is more reminiscent of Irish cream and holds a great deal of flavor. It comes in White Chocolate and Original Chocolate, depending on what you are in the mood for. One (very appropriate) cocktail you can make with the liqueur:

Aphrodisiac

2 oz. vodka (chocolate, if you prefer)
1 oz. espresso
1 oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
1 oz. coffee liqueur

Chill a martini glass. Pour all of the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice, and shake it until it is foamy. Strain the ingredients into the chilled cocktail glass. You can add chocolate syrup inside of the glass as a decorative element, or rim the glass with cocoa powder.

While you are looking for good chocolate liquor to use, you may want to take a look in the vodka aisle. Since Absolut kicked off the flavored vodka party in 1986, there has been an explosion of flavored vodka. That explosion had not fully made it to chocolate, as there are very few pure chocolate vodkas on the market. Pinnacle has a Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Whip Cream flavors, but they are not true chocolate. For true chocolate, you have three options. If you are someone who is very particular about your vodka and the environment it comes from, 360 offers a Double Chocolate flavor. Three Olives makes some innovative flavors, but kept it simple and sweet for their chocolate vodka. Three Olives will also be the one that is easiest to find. It is a great brand. Van Gogh, while their Rich Dark Chocolate vodka has some great flavors and a darker color, it is harder to find in the stores. It is also the most expensive of the three. That chocolate martini you are making will benefit from any of these fine vodka selections, and either kick off or end the night in fine fashion.

Boxes of sweets are not the only way to being chocolate into the holiday. Beer, wine and cocktail lovers can also drink in some chocolaty goodness to celebrate being with a loved one. Belmont Party Supply can help you select a few beers to enjoy the evening with, and Arrow Wine has the full selection of chocolate infused liquors mentioned. They also have Piece of Cake’s Chocolate Cake liqueur, and chocolate infused whip cream for a garnish to your drinks. If you are looking to try chocolate in the way the ancient Mayans and Aztecs enjoyed it, Dogfish Head has it taken care of. Using flavors taken from samples discovered in 1200 year old pottery, Theobroma has a unique chocolate and chili flavor to it. It is very difficult to find, but if you can, it is a treat. There are plenty of great Valentine’s Day festivities for you to enjoy in the Dayton area, and a wide variety of ways to get your chocolate fix at any of them. Enjoy the day…and your chocolate!

An Emerging ‘Hot Mess’ Comes To Town

February 8, 2011 By Russell Florence, Jr. 1 Comment

Cait Doyle

Cait Doyle’s “Hot Mess in Manhattan”

presented by Encore Theater Co. & Sinclair Theatre

One Night Only! Win Tickets! Read on…

Cait Doyle will bring her award-winning cabaret act-turned-New York-bound musical comedy “Hot Mess in Manhattan” to Dayton courtesy of Encore Theater Company Saturday, February 12 at 8 p.m. in Building 8 of Sinclair Community College, 444 W. Third St.

Described as “an honest, hilarious, contemporary and touching look at one woman’s interaction with the city that never sleeps,” “Hot Mess” contains songs from 12 burgeoning musical theater composers such as Adam Gwon (“Ordinary Days”) and Ryan Cunningham and Joshua Salzman (“I Love You Because,” “Next Thing You Know”). Doyle, her creative team and fellow cast members will also rehearse the show and partake in a developmental residency February 8-13 at Encore’s artistic home in the Oregon District. Under the direction of David Ruttura, “Hot Mess” will incorporate Jeremy Pasha (“Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Seussical”) and Tim Shelton (“Brigadoon,” “Twelfth Night”) in multiple roles along with music director Vince Peterson and cellist Dan Delaney.

Doyle, a Syracuse University graduate and fan of “Sunday in the Park with George” and “Crazy for You,” received the 2009 MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs) Award for “Hot Mess,” which was performed at New York’s Duplex. The New Jersey native recently made her Lincoln Center debut in John Znidarsic’s Songbook Series. In addition to the San Francisco premiere of “The Last 5 Years” and the New Hampshire premiere of “John & Jen,” her eclectic credits include “The Wizard of Oz,” “Underwear: A Space Musical” and “All Men Are Asses, All Women Are Crazy.”

onStageDayton recently caught up with Doyle to discuss her show as she prepared to leave the Big Apple for the Gem City.

onStageDayton: What inspired the creation of “Hot Mess in Manhattan”?

Cait Doyle: The first thing that inspired “Hot Mess in Manhattan” was “Sex and the City.” “Sex and the City” the first movie, to be exact. I believe on opening weekend that movie made a billion dollars. I thought, “My life is more realistic, but just as interesting/funny as ‘Sex and the City.’ I should make a billion dollars!’

OSD: And the show is based on your experiences?

CD: Yes. I once sublet from a global pop star and accidentally almost killed her poodle. I managed Dylan’s Candy Bar and two guys came in (and) convinced me they were Dylan’s brothers so I gave them $80 from the register. I held a dog hostage from a guy I was dating so he would pay attention to me. I’d have these long narrative tales I’d tell at dive bars and everyone would tell me that it had to be a show – that it ‘sounded like a show.’

OSD: Was it difficult choosing the right songs? Did you purposefully select up-and-coming composers?

CD: I was really lucky with how organically the right songs and composers evolved. From the beginning, however, I was committed to (specifically) using only the emerging composers of New York City with the exception of Mike Mahler, but he wrote his contribution ‘Starbucks’ when he was living in the city. I also thought shoving 12 different composers/styles into one show would help musically reflect what is the story of the ‘Mess.’

OSD: What is it about New York City that sparks creativity?

CD: I think it’s true that there are some wildly ridiculous, cinematic moments that happen only in New York. Where else can block by block appear to be a whole different world? As someone who grew up in and around NYC, I didn’t understand the allure of ‘New York’ tales until I started working on ‘Hot Mess in Manhattan.’ People seem to be really fascinated by it.

OSD: Can you describe the challenges inherent to turning what was essentially a cabaret act into a full scale book musical?

CD: I think getting the first draft out and on its feet will be the hardest part. After doing this trial (with) Encore Theater, I think the revisions and future incarnations will be easier. If it’s not I’m going back to managing the candy store.

OSD: You have appeared in such shows as ‘John and Jen’ and ‘The Last 5 Years.’ What is it about musical theater that speaks to you?

CD: I enjoy seeing and performing musical theater because it brings emotion out of me; something about a situation being so important and full that it needs to transcend from speaking to singing. I started doing musical theater in high school because I wasn’t good at anything else. (I) was obsessed with being in clubs for my college applications, and I saw a sign in the hallway that said ‘Spring Musical meeting. No auditions, and free pizza.’

OSD: When did you become familiar with Encore Theater Company?

CD: I learned about Encore Theater when they reached out and had me do a podcast on MusicalWorld. ‘Hot Mess in Manhattan’ involves several composers they are interested in so it was a natural progression.

OSD: What are the future plans for ‘Hot Mess in Manhattan’? More readings and workshops? Perhaps a fully staged presentation in New York?

CD: We absolutely plan on both! This is truly the first incarnation of what the show will be. We’re hoping to see what works in Dayton, what the audience responds to, and then cement in the things that work. Post Dayton there are plans to do a couple other drafts/workshops with the ultimate goal of an off-Broadway run and having it licensed for productions elsewhere. Once the songs are set we are moving on to a cast recording distributed by Sh-K Boom Records.

Tickets & Performance Information:

Cait Doyle’s HOT MESS IN MANHATTAN (One Night Only)

Hot Mess in Manhattan will be performed Saturday, February 12 at 8 p.m. in Building 8 at Sinclair Community College, 444 W. Third St. Advance tickets are $15 each or $55 to purchase a cabaret table of four. All tickets are $18 on day of show.

Tickets are available at the Sinclair Theatre Box Office by calling (937) 512-2808 or by visiting www.EncoreTheaterCompany.com

For more information about Cait, visit www.hotmessinmanhattan.com

Win Free Tickets!

The Encore Theater Company, Sinclair Theatre & onStageDayton on DaytonMostMetro.com have teamed up to give you a chance to win tickets to HOT MESS IN MANHATTAN!

We will be giving away a pair of tickets to the show…BUT…if we get 25 Facebook shares, we’ll make it a TABLE OF FOUR! If we get to 50 FB shares, we’ll throw in a $25 gift certificate for an Oregon District Restaurant for food/drinks after the show! All you need to do is:

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