Dayton long ago earned a reputation for being a city that gives back. According to the history of the Dayton Foundation, NCR founder and Chairman John H. Patterson championed innovative projects for the betterment of the community. Joining him in his enthusiasm was his sister-in-law, Julia Shaw Patterson Carnell, and nephew, Robert Patterson, son of John Patterson’s brother, Capt. Robert Patterson, all active community leaders in their own right. A leading businesswoman, Julia Patterson Carnell helped establish the Dayton Art Institute by donating works of art, a mansion that served as the museum’s first home and $2 million towards the construction in 1930 of its current facility.
Robert Patterson was a senior executive at NCR and a leader in community affairs. He helped to found the local Boy Scouts and the Dayton Rotary Club and was active with the YMCA, Chamber of Commerce and Miami Valley Hospital.
Today there are over 4000 nonprofits in the region, and to continue the legacy of taking care of our community, there are hundreds of fundraising events to support them. To see our complete list of charitable events for 2018 check our DMM calendar.
Here are MostMetro’s list of the top April events we think you should be aware of:
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Black and White Party 2018
April 13 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm $45Our fifth annual dance party! This year on a new night (Friday) and a new time (7-11pm) and in a new location (the Black Box Gallery). What’s the same? Last year’s DJ, DJ Chill, is back by popular demand. And photographer Andrew Grimm will once again document the event. If you’ve never been before, maybe this is your year to discover one of our most fun nights!
Homefull presents “A Nite at the Races”
Little Ladies High Tea
Opera Ball 2018 Singin’ in the Rain
