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Sound Valley Summer Music Festival this Saturday

August 25, 2022 By LIbby Ballengee

The 2022 Sound Valley Summer Music Festival is happening this Saturday, August 27th at Yellow Cab Tavern. This year, they are teaming up with Channel 99.9 Dayton & Dayton’s New Country 103.9 to bring another incredible lineup to the Miami Valley.

Each year organizers partner with a local nonprofit to continue their mission of building community through music. This year they are taking our mission quite literally and are proud to be teaming up with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton. The organization brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

This year’s festival features 13 local bands:

ENMY
Age of Nowhere
Ryan Mundy
K.Carter
Serin Oh
Seth Canan & The Carriers
Knavery
Seth Gilliam & The Fake News
Bribing Senators
Heather Redman & The Reputation
Scary Hotel
The Kadence
Dak Janiels & The Holy Smokes

There will also be plenty of good food on hand from The Pizza Bandit and Phat & Rich. Drinks available at the Yellow Cab bar. Gates Open at 4pm on Saturday, August 27th at Yellow Cab Tavern. Music starts at 4:30pm. Tickets are available at: https://www.soundvalleydayton.com/SummerFestivalTickets

About Sound Valley: Sound Valley is a community driven initiative with the goal of bringing regional and national attention to Dayton’s vibrant and growing music scene. Sound Valley is a group of Dayton musicians, journalists, promoters, and music supporters who are working to build a vibrant music scene through promotion and production. We believe that by working together we can put a national spotlight on the natural homegrown talent that exists right here in the Miami Valley.

Bingo Fundraiser to Benefit Domestic Violence Survivors

August 7, 2022 By LIbby Ballengee

The Home Experts Realty’s Dayton Real Estate Crush team is partnering with Yellow Cab Tavern to host Crush for a Cause: Bingo Nite benefiting Artemis Center on Tuesday, August 16th.

The Dayton Real Estate Crush team presents several philanthropic opportunities for its real estate agents each year. Team Founder, Elizabeth Cooper, explains that this is central to the heart of their mission. “We love supporting our neighbors and helping to build a strong community by investing in the efforts of wonderful organizations like Artemis Center.”

Artemis Center empowers survivors of domestic violence to make decisions and choices to establish and maintain safety for themselves and their children. They work collaboratively with other community services and provide education and advocacy programs that help create community best practice responses for survivors of domestic violence.

Kelly Sexton, Director of Development for Artemis Center, stated the organization is thrilled to be the recipients of this fundraiser. “We thank the Dayton Real Estate Crush team for including us in this event. In 2021, Artemis saw a 47% increase in calls to our 24/7 hotline. We know there is a great need for our services, and funds from events like this help us to continue offering these services free of charge to the Dayton community.“

Home Experts Realty’s Dayton Real Estate Crush

If you or someone you know needs help, please call the Artemis Center 24/7 hotline at 937-461-HELP (4357). You can learn more about their extensive domestic violence supportive services at www.artemiscenter.org.

There is no cover charge for this event. There will be six rounds of bingo. Each round, the winner will get a $10 gift certificate to either Yellow Cab or Pizza Bandit with the final cover all round getting a $25 gift certificate! Players can get as many bingo boards as they like for $5 each, which goes directly to The Artemis Center!

You can also participate in a 50/50 Raffle, or bid on raffle baskets provided by the Dayton Real Estate Crush team, their partners, and affiliates.

HOW TO GO?
Tuesday, August 16th ,2022, at 6:30 pm
Yellow Cab Tavern
700 E. Fourth St.,
Dayton, OH 45402

10th Annual 5k for Kelli

August 2, 2022 By Dayton937

Presented by the Breast Wishes Foundation

Join us in remembering the life of Kelli James and honoring all the breast cancer survivors, the fighters and the love ones we’ve lost. 100% of proceeds go to granting wishes for women with breast cancer through the Breast Wishes Foundation.

The 5k for Kelli Run/Walk is a super fun event for the whole family. It is a 3.1 mile out and back course that begins and ends next to Wegerzyn Gardens and winds along the beautiful Stillwater River. Because Kelli loved fairies, we encourage everyone to dress up in tutus, wings, and flower crowns. No fairy gear? No problem! We have everything you need at the merchandise tent with all proceeds going to Breast Wishes Foundation. We also offer free fairy face painting and colored hair spraying!
Registration and Merchandise tents will open at 7:30 am.

Event Fees: Registration only $25! (Register by August 7th to guarantee a super-soft and comfy t-shirt)

Online registration ends on August 16th, sign up in person at Georges Thursday and Friday or at the event on race day.

Awards: Be sure to bring a few extra dollars to buy some raffle tickets. Our top prize is $1,000 cash!

We will give medals, pint glasses and gift cards to the Top 3 Male and Female overall and the Top 3 Male and Female in each age category.

Age categories: 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over

Event Parking and Registration: The Flying Field at Wegerzyn, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414

Pre-Registration packet pick up: At George’s Family Restaurant, 5216 North Dixie Drive, Dayton, OH 45414

Thursday and Friday August 18th and 19th from 8am to 7pm

We highly recommend pre-packet pickup!

This Summer, a Once-in-a-Half-Century Party Calls Neighbors Back to South Park

July 21, 2022 By LIbby Ballengee

The 2001 Rehabarama of “The Weis-Leissentritt House” at 307 Oak Street was once two houses. These 1800s-era homes were updated with a unique glass-walled passageway to create one classic home with warm, comfortable living space and bold design statements.

With music, food, storytelling, and a beer garden, South Park’s Reunion Block Party celebrates its 40-year struggle to become safe, livable and inviting.
DAYTON, Oh. July 7, 2022 – On Saturday, July 30, from 3-6pm, a massive meet-up of neighbors who live in South Park or have called it home over the past forty years will gather to mark the 40-year anniversary of becoming Dayton’s largest Historic District.

In 1981, South Park’s historic landmark designation gave neighbors powerful leverage to reverse blight, combat slumlords, and drive out crime. It launched South Park’s evolution from a neighborhood of last resort to a desirable place to live.

“It’s been quite a journey,” shares Mark Manovich, president of the Historic South Park neighborhood council. “When my wife Karin and I moved here in 1992, it was known to be rough. The parents of our kids’ school friends wouldn’t allow them to come here for playdates.”

ut even then, Mark recalls, it was unpretentious and friendly with that “we’re all in this together” camaraderie. Many neighbors have become lifelong friends after bonding over alley sweeps, beautification projects, old-house repairs, grant-writing, crime-fighting, but most of all the parties.

“We have a reputation for our parties,” says event coordinator Karin Manovich. “We’ve got great stories and before-and-after pictures to share at the Reunion, along with food and drink from South Park’s own establishments.” Even the sponsoring organizations were founded by South Parkers – Square One Salon & Spa, The Brightside Venue, and The Rubi Girls.

The sense of community in South Park has always been as unique as its built environment. It brings people closer. This 150-acre area south of downtown Dayton includes 800 structures, circa 1880 to 1900, designed for people from all walks of life. “There’s no other neighborhood that we know of with housing stock like this that attracts such interesting and diverse people. Tiny cottages next to big showy Victorians, corner storefronts, and everything in between,” says Karin.

As with any inner neighborhood, South Park’s work continues. But it’s time to hit pause and celebrate. Says Karin, “We want everyone to enjoy their share of credit for taking a chance, investing the sweat, money and emotion it takes to create a neighborhood that feels like family.”

HOW TO CELEBRATE: Plan to meet up with old friends and neighbors, bring a lawn chair, enjoy the party, take a stroll, and congratulate yourself for helping make South Park a place to live kindly, fearlessly, and prosperously.

Who: South Parkers past and present, and all who have contributed to the neighborhood’s recovery (City staff, contractors, Rehabarama partners, AIA architects, former Community Based Police Officers, preservationists, patrons of our tours, plays and festivals) and those interested in the neighborhood today.

What: South Park Reunion Block Party is a free event presented by the Historic South Park neighborhood council, Square One Salon & Spa, The Brightside Venue, and The Rubi Girls.

When: Saturday, July 30, 3-6pm

Where: The Gazebo and Boulevard at Park Drive (near Wayne Avenue). Park at Oak Street Health (Wayne & Wyoming), Hope Lutheran Church and Emerson Academy (both at Perrine & Hickory).

Sonic Springs Benefit Concert features Talib Kweli, Cloud Nothings, Monograms & more!

July 18, 2022 By Dayton937

On Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 7:00 pm The Brightside in Dayton, OH will host a benefit concert featuring national recording artists Talib Kweli, Cloud Nothings, local DJ Fatty Lumpkin, and Brooklyn-based indie rock band Monograms. All proceeds above operating costs will be donated to the independently owned radio station WYSO in Yellow Springs.

Since its inception in 1958, the mission of WYSO has been to serve the Miami Valley and beyond with trusted journalism and artistic inspiration that improves lives and builds community. In 2023 WYSO will be moving from their home on Antioch’s campus to a new studio, including much-needed equipment upgrades and new performance spaces for live-in studio music concerts.

The event will be held under the moniker of “Sonic Springs” and is slated to be an annual concert to bring unique musical performances to the Dayton area. The event is being curated and produced by Eric Mahoney, a filmmaker/producer best known for directing the feature documentary Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero. Eric and his family recently moved to Yellow Springs from Brooklyn, NY.

HOW TO GO?

Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 7:00 pm

The Brightside Music & Event Venue (905 E 3rd St, Dayton, Ohio)

Food truck on-site: Phat & Rich

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sonic-springs-a-benefit-concert-for-wyso-tickets-304403126947

Backwater Voodoo Hosts KISS Rum Charity Raffle

May 3, 2022 By Lisa Grigsby

The Miamisburg Merchants Association is holding a charity raffle, hosted by Backwater Voodoo Tiki Lounge & Creole Kitchen. This raffle will support Crew Nation, a charitable fund, created to help the touring, venue and festival crews who need support during personal hardships or crisis situations.

Backwater Voodoo are big fans of the line of premium rums launched by the band KISS^® last year. KISS^® are big supporters of Crew Nation, and this collaboration creates the perfect opportunity to tie-in with their upcoming appearance at the Ervin J. Nutter Center (in Dayton) on May 12.

One entry ticket gives you a chance to win the following prize:

A bottle of limited, numbered edition KISS Ultra-Premium Monstrum Rum,

AND two (2) tickets to the KISS End of the Road Tour concert at the Wright State Nutter Center on May 12, 2022.

The drawing will be held on May 10 and the winner will be contacted by Backwater Voodoo. Must be 21 or older to purchase a valid entry. Buy your $20 raffle ticket here. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit Crew Nation, and the Miamisburg merchants Association.

Backwater Voodoo, located at 103 S 2nd St in Miamisburg, is also hosting a KISS Rum Tasting on Tues, May 10th from 6:30-8pm. Tickets for the tasting run $55 and can be purchased online.

This tasting will feature all three of the KISS rums, including the Limited Edition Ultra-Premium Monstrum. Check them out:

KISS Black Diamond Premium Dark Rum – Taking its name and character from the closing song on KISS’s 1974 debut album, KISS Black Diamond Premium Dark Rum is an exceptionally smooth blend of Caribbean cask rums aged up to 15 years and bottled at 40%. This master-blended creation has received six internationally recognized awards since the launch in October 2020.

KISS Detroit Rock Premium Dark Rum – Just as in the fans’ favorite classic ‘Detroit Rock City’, this premium rum lives up to the song’s legacy with eight globally recognized awards for quality. Based on a selection of the finest Dominican rum casks aged between 8 and 15 years, the result is an incredibly soft rum, fantastically smooth with a nuanced spicy scent and clear oak character which is unique for a blend of 45% strength.

KISS Monstrum Ultra-Premium Rum – The Latin word for ‘monster,’ the KISS Monstrum Ultra-Premium Dark is the newest and boldest addition to the portfolio. Specially selected from Guyana and Jamaica, the rums have been aged for over 14 years in ancient arrack leggers, a very particular edition of 800 liter oak casks. The curated result is one of high quality perfection in a clean, clear and light-colored ultra-premium rum with no added sugars or flavoring.

Light snacks will be served as part of the event.

Sueno To Host “From Dayton With Love” Fundraising Concert

April 9, 2022 By Dayton937

“From Dayton, With Love” is an evening of entertainment and fundraising to support those on the ground defending their homeland of Ukraine. On 4.24, Sueño will transform into a performance space, featuring:

*Live Slavic and Appalachian musical performances from Brother Hill, Benya Stewart, and Siarzhuk Douhushau (of Slavalachia) and a Hill Spirits Hoedown

*Belly dancing by Lily Datura of Gem City Burlesque

*Fire dancing from Aurora Fire

*Eastern European wines and inspired cocktails from Soroca Imports

*Silent auctions featuring donations from local businesses

Tickets are $10. (Please note that Sueño will NOT be offering food this evening). All proceeds from ticket sales, bar sales, and silent auctions will be used to support UA First Aid, a grassroots initiative started by Ukrainian students of Ohio University who returned to Ukraine at the start of the war to help their people in their time of greatest need. One of the most desperate needs is for IFAK’s (Individual First Aid Kits) which have become nearly impossible to access in Ukraine. These life-saving kits are essential for the treatment of wounded civilians, as well as volunteer and military personnel alike. These kits on average cost $115 per unit.

Though it is our sincere hope that this conflict will be resolved as soon as possible, we must prepare for the possibility that these items will still be needed in the weeks to come. If hostilities have generally ceased by the time this money is raised, funds will go directly to wherever they are most needed, whether to caring for orphaned children, to humanitarian supplies, or to rebuilding efforts. We make it our duty and mission to serve the citizens of Ukraine however we may best serve them.

Tickets are just $10 and available online.

Sueno

607 E 3rd St Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio 45402

10 Nonprofits Events To Support This April

April 2, 2022 By Lisa Grigsby

We know the Miami Valley is generous and can always be counted on to support the various causes of our local community. Here we’ve highlighted some events that will make a difference in our community. We hope you’ll choose to attend at least one of these friendraisers.

April 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bourbon & Blues

The Mall at Fairfield Commons
2727 Fairfield Commons Blvd, Beavercreek, OH

Tickets $30 – $40

Here’s what you get with your ticket:

– A fun night out with proceeds benefiting Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce’s community initiatives

– A flight of 4 bourbon tastings and a presentation by Indian Creek Distillery (additional tastings available for purchase)

– Two hours of live music by “Authorized Personnel”

– A selection of appetizers from local eateries

– Desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes

– Raffle opportunities for special bottles of select bourbons

– Live painting performance by Raise Your Brush (painting to be silent auctioned)

– Other beverages available for purchase provided by BJ’s Brewhouse

Wear your favorite “blue” attire!

Proceeds will go to support the Chamber’s initiatives to promote and support the local business community.

Saturday, April 9, 2022. 7 pm
Wright State’s ArtsGala
VIP Reception: 6—7 p.m.
Creative Arts Center

Wright State’s ArtsGala is known as one of the premier arts events in Dayton. Each year, our guests are treated to a wealth of top-notch performances by Wright State’s talented students in art, music, theatre, dance, and motion pictures. In 2022, ArtsGala returns with a fresh, new look and will continue to fund the dreams of students in the fine and performing arts as they work diligently to pursue careers as performers, movie directors, musicians, and artists.

As always, the ArtsGala event is black tie optional. Wright State’s current COVID-19 protocols do not require guests to wear masks or be vaccinated, however, any changes to the policy will be communicated in advance of the event. Purchase tickets here.

April 10 @ 11:30 am
Speakeasy X Square One
Speakeasy Yoga 510 E. 3rd St, Dayton, OH
Feel good, look good, do good! Join Square One and Speakeasy Yoga on the morning of April 10th at 11:30 for Yoga and Blowouts, all to help support our furry friends at SICSA.

Start at Speakeasy with a 60-minute vinyasa flow class led by yoga teacher and Speakeasy Yoga Studio owner Tori Reynolds, then head over to Square one for Blowouts and Mini Spa Services. Finally, to top it all off, enjoy a with a meet and greet of some of SICSA’s four-legged finest who are in need of a good home.

Tickets are $50 for both the yoga class and your Square One services. All proceeds from this event will go to SICSA’s Guardian Angel fund that helps rescued pets receive life saving surgeries.

Preregister and purchase your ticket online using this link: https://yoga.speakeasydayton.com/external_form?e=6310442…

*Speakeasy Yoga requires proof of full vaccination for class participation. Please bring your card or a photo and matching ID.

April 22 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Masquerade Ball: A Night of BLU to Remember…
Meadowbrook at Clayton 6001 Salem Ave, Clayton, OH
Celebrate 15 years of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service with the Nu Phi Sigma Dayton Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma. Each ticket will help education/scholarship efforts and other programming for Nu Phi Sigma Chapter initiatives through Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc..
Tickets $45

April 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Packard Spring Fling
America’s Packard Museum 420 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH
30th Anniversary Packard Spring Fling Banquet Guest Speaker Dancing Online Ticket Sales are available by clicking HERE. You can also

30th Anniversary Packard Spring Fling Banquet

Guest Speaker & Dancing
Online $ 85 Ticket Sales are available by clicking HERE.

April 28 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Champions for Children
The Golf Club at Yankee Trace 10000 Yankee St, Centerville, OH
You are invited to join us for our first annual Champions for Children fundraising breakfast. At Hannah’s Treasure Chest, we provide so much more than the distribution of necessities for children in need. We prioritize the health, safety, and dignity of each child we serve and give them the opportunity to feel seen and valued with every item chosen just for them.

HTC is the only organization in Southwest Ohio that freely distributes all the items a child might need to grow and thrive from birth to adulthood. Through our 70 community partners, we meet caregivers where they are and support them during difficult times as they work to secure their families. As the need increases in our community, HTC’s dedicated volunteers and staff remain unwaveringly committed to serving vulnerable children in Southwest Ohio. We invite you to join us and become a Champion for Children.

April 28 @ 5:30 pm
On Cloud Wine
Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH

Join us for some relaxation and escape the April showers preparing to embrace the May flowers. ON CLOUD WINE in the Wintergarden at the Schuster Center will be a night to remember! Tickets include the option to taste more than 30 different bottles of wine, appetizers, a souvenir tasting glass, parking in The Arts Garage, and a retail store to take your favorite bottles home with you!

Tickets are $60, purchase online here.

April 29 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Annual Art Auction

The Co’s popular Annual Art Auction returns! Sip, snack, admire and bid with friends and artists in the Arcade’s magnificent Rotunda. Over 100 works of original art up for grabs at the most eclectic art party in town. To honor the history of the Dayton Arcade’s architecture and to bring out the vibrancy of the artwork, we request that all wear black and white artsy attire.

Free Parking. Ample hors d’oeuvres. Cash Bars.

Member Price: $75; Non-Member: $90; At the Door: $100

SILENT AUCTION

Early bidding begins online Wednesday, April 27 at 10 am and closes Friday, April 29 at 9.45 pm. (no fee to bid online)
Join us at the Annual Art Auction on April 29 to see all of the Silent Art Auction items in person and bid from your phone

LIVE AUCTION

The Live Auction will take place in The Co’s gallery at 8 pm on Friday, April 29
Bidders must register at the event
Proxy bids available

April 30 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Fight for Air Climb
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Boulevard, Dayton, OH
COVID-19. Lung Cancer. Lung disease. Clean Air. That’s why we Climb. We’re taking the Climb outside in 2022. We’re moving onward and upward, safely and responsibly, so that we can make an impact now to ensure a healthier future for all.

Join us outside for a reimagined Climb. Climb 956 steps of the Day Air Ballpark, and get exclusive field access, when you race the bases! All are welcome to share in this adventure, whether you’re new to the event or a veteran Climber. Elite climbers can choose a Triple Climb Challenge and race 2,868 steps!

Below are the route options for this year’s Fight For Air Climb with stair count totals.

Stadium Climbers: This route will include running the bases & weaving up and down the Lower & upper Bowl at Day Air Stadium for a total of 956 stairs and equates to about a half-mile.

Firefighters and First Responders: This route will include running the bases & weaving up and down the Lower & upper Bowl at Day Air Stadium for a total of 956 stairs and equates to about a half-mile.

Power Hour: This route will include running the bases & weaving up and down the Lower & upper Bowl as many times as you can, in one hour! Choose this climb for the Ultimate Challenge! This participation type has a $250 minimum fundraising requirement.

Climb Your Way (VIRTUAL): We recommend shooting for the 956 stairs the Stadium Climbers will be doing which equates to about a half-mile.

April 30 @ 7:00 pm
Beer & Brewing

Get ready for fun at the farm as Father, Son and Friends entertains us all with their toe-tappin’ Irish tunes along with the McGovern Irish Dancers!

Bring your own chairs to relax and take in the show as you spend time with friends and neighbors.

Your ticket includes up to seven (7) tastes from our local craft brewers who will be set up under the Farm Pavilion. Find your favorite brew and purchase full size beers ($7.00) from any of our brewers or the Bonbright Distributors truck. Warped Wing Brewing Company, Hairless Hare Brewery, and Fifth Street Brewpub (plus more) will join us.

This event will be for those 21 and over. Dress code is nice casual; we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes as most of the event area is on grassy lawn areas.

100% of your ticket price will support Aullwood’s environmental education programs for local students. Get your ticket online in advance for $30

Saint Anne’s Cheese Sales to Help Fund New K-9 For Dayton Police

April 2, 2022 By Dayton937

Saint Anne’s Cheese and Dayton Rotary are raising funds for a new Dayton K-9. Make a donation and you’ll have the chance to submit a prospective name for the working dog.

All proceeds from Cheese in the month of April will go towards this community project as well as match your donations. You can make an online donation here.

Dayton At Work and Play

March 28, 2022 By Bill Franz

One of two prints I donated for the Stivers School for the Arts Photography Auction.

For the past 19 years, the award winning Stivers photography department has held a silent auction to raise money for their program. Fine art photographers from around the Miami Valley and around the world donate work to raise money for cameras, film and darkroom equipment used by the students.

$2 at the door. Friday, April 1, 6-9pm at Stivers School for the Arts, 1313 East Fifth Street.

Festive. Lively. Grand. Wright State’s ARTSGala is BACK!

March 27, 2022 By Joshua Stucky

There is a magic in Wright State’s ARTSGala. Maybe it’s The Dance? The Theater? The Voice? The Films? The Orchestra? Maybe it’s the fact that Wright State continues to provide the area, the nation, even the world with graduates that lead the way in the creative arts. Or maybe, just maybe, the magic is the event itself!

People have been longing for ARTSGala to return to her glory following a long and arduous pandemic. The two year hiatus appears to be over. Saturday, April 9, WSU will be be chock full of student performances in all kind of art forms. The event, 7pm-12a, will be held in the Creative Arts Center. ‘We are back,’ says Joe Deer, Artistic Director of the Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures at Wright State University. ‘You can feel the excitement. There is so much to engage with at this year’s Gala. You can see selections from Sweet Charity; see sets designed by film students; hear some Broadway, Disney and Shakespeare; and of course, opera, dance and the orchestra!’

Deer beams. He knows the community enjoys this sort of ‘arts theme park.’ ‘Folks can rove where they please and enjoy whatever they choose. The event is truly immersive. It’s a unique approach to the Arts, and it’s popular! I have always said it feels like a cruise ship without the water!’ Deer goes on, ‘and what I mean is great entertainment, excellent food in elegant dining rooms, a piano bar, great wine, craft beer, bourbon, specialty cocktails and even cigars!’

With all of that said, the Gala is really about raising money to provide scholarships for students of the arts programs. (Of note, the Gala has raised $3 million for the scholarships since its inception.) Another unique facet of the evening is the ability to talk to the WSU students about their experience. It keeps the night intimate and personal.

One of the more popular parts of the ARTSGala is the coveted silent auction. Mobile bidding is used for more than 100 items at the event. You can bid on everything from art to luxury items.

Entertainment. A Great Cause. Dreams Realized. And A University Committed to the ARTS. It really doesn’t get much better than Wright State’s ARTSGala!

Tickets to this year’s big event are $300 each and can be purchased at www.wright.edu/artsgala. You can also go to www.wright.edu/artsgala/why-support-artsgala to hear real world experiences from some of the college’s arts students.

Miamisburg Merchants Association Host Bourbon Raffle

February 19, 2022 By Dayton937

For the second year in a row, the Miamisburg Merchants Association (MMA) are hosting a Bourbon Raffle to help raise funds for our Miamisburg businesses. Raffle tickets are $50 each and the bottles are divided into 5 prize levels.

Package #1

Nashville Barrel Company Private Barrel: Is a 9 year Rye, the oldest barrel NBC releases. When we went to buy our first barrels of whiskey, we bought bourbon, but the first barrels we bottled were actually rye. This rye is comprised of 95% rye and 5% malted barley varying in age statements and available for picking. Ask anyone who’s tried one…they don’t disappoint.

Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2021 Barrel Strength: Non-chill filtered and bottled at a 114.2 proof, the 2021 Limited Edition Small Batch features a 16-year-old Bourbon from the OBSV recipe, a 14-year-old OBSQ, a 12-year-old OESK, and a 16-year-old OESV.

WhistlePig 12 year Old World Rye Private Barrel: WhistlePig’s vanguard of finishing lies within our Old World Rye, Aged 12 Years. A Rye styled by Old World sensibilities at 86-proof. This whiskey is the marriage of three finishes, each with their own distinctive flavor profiles. After maturing for 12 years in New American Oak, the spirit is divvied into one of three barrels –Madeira (30%), Sauternes (60%) and Port (10%). Finished to perfection and blended into a symphony of flavor. It started as a grand experiment and ended as the first Rye whiskey of its kind, giving you Rye in all its glory.. and then some. Just like a fine wine, our Old World Rye’s rich fruit and spice notes are great with an epic meal.

Smooth Ambler Old Scout Private Barrel: Smooth Ambler Old Scout Bourbon – Custom is a hand selected barrel of 5-year old, high-rye content (36%) bourbon, bottled at cask strength, without chill filtration. The customer chooses from a selection of unique barrels and decides which barrel fits their desired flavor profile. The barrel is bottled with a custom stamp on each bottle and hand-signed. Mashbill: 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malt. A high-rye bourbon. Distillation Process: Continuous column distillation. Aging: Approximately 5 years old, non-chill filtered.

Stagg Jr. Batch 15: Each year, Buffalo Trace releases two batches of Stagg Jr bourbon. Stagg Jr. is the lowest priced offering of any barrel strength bottle from Buffalo Trace. It wears no age statement (though it is rumored to have barrels as young as 5 years old and as old as 10 years old) and is non-chill filtered. Batch 15 is technically the first batch of 2021 because Batch 14 was first recorded for sale in December 2020. For its relatively short life, Stagg Jr has impressed fans with its powerful punch of flavors. It is not as unique as other bourbons but everything it does, it does well. You can usually expect a mouthful of cherries along with lots of heat and a nice sweetness. Tannins like oak and tobacco can be found, but not as much as in a bottle of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (which is its main competitor).

Woodford Reserve LTD Release Series 16: But the main draw was that the blend was largely made up of 11 and 17 year-old barrels. And while it’s not talked about much, I have no doubt that some barrels as young as 4 or 5 years old also made it in the blend too. Having barrels that were allowed to age this long is extremely rare for any Brown-Forman brand (of which Woodford is a part of) because they use heat-cycled warehouses. These warehouses age whiskey faster than traditional methods involving only mother nature. Since more bourbon evaporates with every heat cycle it goes through, it typically reaches full maturity in half the time of a standard distiller. If you didn’t know already, Woodford Reserve and Old Forester typically pull their barrels for bottling at around 4 to 6 years old. Anything older than that runs the risk of it being empty when it’s time to dump it.

Woodford Reserve LTD Batch 17: The Five-Malt Stouted Mash is said to be a ‘rich and darkly robust’ expression of Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey. “Five-Malt Stouted Mash is an expression unlike any other we’ve released before,” master distiller Chris Morris said. “The rich, roasted malty stout flavours mingle with bright touches of baked fruit, crisp spices, and orange zest for a unique Woodford Reserve experience.” In Kentucky, a fermented grain mash is traditionally called ‘distiller’s beer’, with distillation converting the liquid into whiskey once barrelled. The Five-Malt Stouted Mash contains flavours of a traditional heavy-style beer.

Russell’s Reserve Private Barrel: Is a 9 year aged bourbon, aged in warehouse S on the 5th Floor. Crafted in the birthplace of bourbon with techniques dating back to pre-Prohibition, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon is matured in the deepest No. 4 alligator char barrels. Individually bottled at barrel proof and non-chill filtered to guarantee maximum flavor, each barrel has its own personality yet still captures our signature toffee and vanilla tones. Rich oaky notes meet an intense spiciness, which creates a robust taste that is best experienced right out of the bottle.

Package #3

Reservoir Rye: In the crowded world of “High Ryes” on the market,we are proud to offer the highest with a 100% rye mash bill. Sourced from just outside Richmond’s city limits, our rye provides an intense, sharply spiced profile that is not too sweet.

Blood Oath Pact 7: A masterful union of three well-bred bourbons. One, a 14-year extra-aged ryed bourbon. Two, an 8-year ryed bourbon. And three, another 8-year ryed bourbon, finished in sauternes wine casks from the Bordeaux region of France for a balance of sweetness with additional spice.

Maker’s Mark Honey Crisp Blossom: A popular small batch bourbon, produced at the Maker’s Mark distillery in Loretto, Kentucky. Maker’s Mark is a wheated bourbon, first introduced in 1953 by “Bill” Samuels Snr, produced with the assistance on none other than a certain Julian ‘Pappy’ Van Winkle. The oak staves used for the final period of maturation were selected by Honeysuckle and comprised 4 “baked American pure,” 2 “seared French cuvee,” 1 “Maker’s Mark 46”, 0 “Roasted French Mocha” and 3 “toasted French spice.”

Booker’s “Boston Batch”: Every batch of this product carries a name that references the brand’s colorful history. This batch is named after the production site where Booker Noe first started his distilling career. The distillery, now renamed the Booker Noe Distillery, is located in the small community of Boston, Ky. The facility was purchased by the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in the early 1950’s as a second distilling location to increase production capability at the time. Because Boston was removed from the day-to-day of the Booker’s flagship Clermont, Ky. distillery, Booker was able to “experiment with whiskey a bit more and really learn about bourbon-making process,” the company says. “Some may say this is where he found his love of experimentation.” That plant was his life for more than 40 years.

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1792 Sweet Wheat: Crafted with sweet and delicate wheat instead of the more traditional rye, this bourbon is quite distinctive from most. The soft wheat delivers a subtle and smooth taste with gentle layers of flavor. Each sip expresses a harmony of sweetness and dryness.

1792 Full Proof Private Barrel: 1792 Full Proof is Barton’s sort of cask strength bourbon. I say “sort of” because full proof doesn’t exactly mean cask strength, but rather the white dog’s barrel entry proof, in this case 125 proof. Technicalities aside, 125 proof is virtually cask strength as most cask strength bourbons are 110-130 proof (55-65% ABV) anyways.

Blanton’s Private Barrel: Aged for 6 to 8 years. It is aged in Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace, which is the only metal-cladded warehouse at Buffalo Trace and was commissioned for construction by one of the distillery’s early leaders, Albert B. Blanton, shortly after the end of the Prohibition era. Being metal, the warehouse transfers heat quicker than brick warehouses, which allows for more rapid aging.

Weller Antique: Has a balanced and full-bodied flavor to satisfy your taste buds. This spirit originates from the forward-thinking mind of the distiller William Larue Weller, the first to use wheat instead of rye in some of his whiskey recipes.

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Michter’s Fort Nelson Select Rye: hailing from one of America’s first distillers, this whiskey is made from the highest quality American Rye and matured in a hand selected charred white oak barrel. It is then further mellowed by their signature filtration.

Michter’s Fort Nelson Select Bourbon: is made from a carefully selected mashbill that features the highest quality American corn. It is then matured to the peak of perfection.

Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye: A single barrel product, each barrel of Michter’s US1 Barrel Strength Rye is bottled at its particular alcohol level at the time of bottling. The majority of barrels in the releases range from 107 to 112 proof. To savor it is a unique experience for anyone who enjoys rye whiskey.

Mammoth 12 yr Single Barrel Rye: With an aggressive nose of spice, namely cloves and nutmeg, you’ll know well before the first sip that this 12-year-old is anything but shy. Of course, that’s to be expected at 62.5% ABV. An undiluted sip brings a biting (but still incredibly pleasant) mouthful of buttered and honey-dipped toast generously dusted with cinnamon. With a few drops of water, the honey challenges the butter for prominence.

You must be 21 years of age to purchase a ticket. Tickets can be purchased from now until March 3 online. Winners will be drawn on March 4.

Musicians encouraged to apply to Dayton Porchfest

February 8, 2022 By LIbby Ballengee

Tim Spoores performs at Dayton Porchfest. Photo by Libby Ballengee

Musicians are encouraged to apply to be part of this year’s Dayton Porchfest. The annual neighborhood musical event is held on porches throughout the historic and charming downtown St Anne’s Hill. This year’s event is planned for Saturday, August 20, 2022.

Organizers at The Collaboratory are asking area musicians of all styles to apply to perform. Dayton Porchfest is a multi-genre festival, open to all Dayton-area musicians and bands. Dayton PorchFest is free to attend, and a tips-only festival. Organizers supply the tip jars and aggressively promote tipping the performers. Bands are welcome to sell CDs and merchandise.

For 2022 Dayton Porchfest will be selecting 45-50 performers. The selection of artists will be based on curating five-musically diverse music blocks. Sets are 45-50 minutes and start at 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 PM. The application deadline is 11:59 PM, Monday, February 28, 2022. Link to application: https://daytonporchfest.wixsite.com/home/application

Dayton Porchfest was founded in 2017, inspired by the original Porchfest, which was started in 2007 in Ithaca, NY. Today there are over 150 Porchfests throughout the United States and Canada. Dayton was 94!

Dayton has a rich musical history and active music scene, which continues today. Dayton Porchfest is committed to reflecting that in its selection of musical artists, from funk and hip-hop to blues to indie rock, classical, and country, to bluegrass and old-timey music that has deep Appalachian traditions here. We also celebrate the ethnic diversity of the region, a reflection of our “Welcome Dayton” spirit that has contributed to a significant influx of immigrants and refugees over the past decade.

Dayton Porchfest is an initiative of The Collaboratory, a civic innovation lab that moves ideas to action. The Collaboratory provides infrastructure for people and organizations to collaboratively develop community initiatives that generate new economic, civic, and creative opportunities and value. The result is a healthier, more thriving region. All proceeds from Dayton Porchfest go to support the work of The Collaboratory.

SAVE THE DATE: DAYTON PORCHFEST SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2022.

5 Must Attend Fundraisers This February

February 2, 2022 By Lisa Grigsby

The fact that Dayton was recognized on the Travelocity list of 25 Most Giving Cities in the U.S. is no surprise to us at Dayton937.com. Having put together the most comprehensive list of charity events in the region for the last 13 years, we’ve seen how many people are willing to give back and help others in this community. We’ve got a list of area fish fry’s that make a difference to so many and each week, Old Scratch Pizza has Cones for a Cause Program that has raised over $30,000 dollars for area charity’s in the past year and Warped Wing Brewery, Dewey’s and Milano’s, are just a couple of the local businesses that have established fundraising programs.

It’s hard to choose which events to support each month, but here are suggestions for February Fundraisers:

February 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
(this event was moved ahead a week due to the weather)

Bark n’ Bling with Friends of SICSA

SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center 8172 Washington Church Road, Centerville, OH

Feb 11- 21
2nd Annual Dayton Donut Fest On Tour
11 donut shops around town

With your ticket booklet you’ll have a coupon to get up to 3 donuts from each participating vendor from Feb 11-Feb 21. Each vendor’s page will list hours for their business so you can plan your adventure. Participating vendors”

Ashley’s Pastry Shop, Bear Creek Donuts, Donut Palace, Duck Donuts, Evans Bakery

Glazed Donut Eatery, Hole N One Donuts, Jim’s Donut Shop, Stan, The Donut Man

The Donut Haus Bakery, The Neighborhood Nest

Proceeds benefit Miami Valley Meals, which recovers and transforms donated food to provide bulk meals to organizations that feed the hungry in our community.

February 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cupid’s Undie Run

Lock 27 Brewing 1035 S. Main Street, Centerville, OH

February 19 & 2o @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Once in a Blue Moon February Book Fair!

Montgomery County Fair & Fairgrounds, Dayton OH 645 Infirmary Road, Dayton, OH

February 26 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Bowling for PRIDE

Poelking Lanes Wilmington 1403 Wilmington Pike, Dayton

For more charity fundraisers around town, check our Dayton937.com calendar.

Get Your Foursome Signed Up for the Bud Light Barstool Open

February 1, 2022 By Dayton937

The 23rd Annual Bud light Barstool Open North is a unique opportunity for teams of 4 to battle it out on an indoor, traveling, 9 hole, miniature golf course all to benefit and enhance the lives of children and adults with disabilities at United Rehabilitation Services (URS).

On Saturday February 26 teams of 4 will test their skills on the putting green one hole at a time. Teams are asked to report to their selected bar at 10:30 am. on the day of event to sign in and pick up their scorecard. Teams are responsible for bringing their own putter and golf balls. It will be a shotgun start at 11am with scorecard due no later than 6pm. Teams will follow the “course” traveling to 9 different local bars enjoying free food/snacks from each location. There will be raffle prizes throughout the course and there will be prizes for the best team costume. The top 3 teams will win additional prizes (not to mention bragging rights)!

The 9 participating bars this year are : Rip Rap Roadhouse, Little York Tavern, Submarine House Vandalia, Wings, Irish Club, Bolts Sports Cafe, Spitfire, Oscar’s and Corner Club.

Team of 4– $180 (includes tournament entry for 4 people, food/snack)

Sponsored Team of 4– $250 (includes tournament entry for 4 people, food/snack, business name/logo at each of the 9 participating bars)

You do not want to miss this! Space is limited! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.Registration deadline: 2/24/2022

For more information please contact Amber Maham at 937-853-5464).

There are also opportunities for enthusiastic volunteers to help with the Bud Light Barstool Open. Click here for more information on how you can help on the day of the event.

Dayton Donut Fest Is Back!

January 24, 2022 By Lisa Grigsby

Created last year as a pandemic safe event, here we are again still dealing with Covid, so Planned2Give is bringing back The Dayton Donut Fest on Tour for a second year. Kicking off Feb 11th, ticket buyers will have 11 days to visit the 11 participating donut shops and pick up sweet treats. Buy your tickets online and they will be mailed to you, so order them now to make sure they get to you in time. Tips from festival veterans last year include arriving early- the best flavors sell out quickly. Get a box and collect several donuts for a taste test later at home and finally remember, you don’t have to eat them all at once- you can spread your visits out. Festival goers are encouraged to share pictures of their adventure using the hashtag #DaytonDonutFest and there will be prizes for the favorites.

Confirmed Participants:

Ashley’s Pastry Shop
21 Park Ave Dayton, Oakwood

Satisfying our sweet tooth for over 30 years, owner Theresa Hammons is always trying new flavors, but we have to tell you her apple fritters were a huge hit amongst festival goers last year.

Bear Creek Donuts

80 S. Main Street, Miamisburg

Owner Ryan Tripp worked at the Springboro Donut Haus while growing up and then went out on his own to open this shop in downtown Miamisburg. He then went back and bought the Donut Haus a few years later.

Donut Palace

5264 Salem Ave, Dayton
5115 Old Troy Pike, Huber Heights

Since 1971, the Donut Palace has combined your classic donut shop. WCheck out their peanut butter glazed, cream-filled eclairs or apple fritters.

Duck Donuts

1200 Brown Street Suite 115 Dayton

Your visit here starts with a freshly baked hot vanilla cake donut and then you pick your toppings. Glaze it, cover it in sprinkles or ice it in salted caramel or raspberry- it’s truly a custom donut.

Evans Bakery

700 Troy St Dayton

Second generation bakery owner Jennifer Evans puts some amazing flavors into her donuts. Try the Coconut curry cake donuts (pictured below) or their butterscotch cake donuts.

Glazed Donut Eatery

607 North Detroit Street, Xenia

Opened during the pandemic in the summer of 2021 Glazed has been a big hit in Xenia.. Owner Clay Fillinger worked in the donut business while he was a firefighter. Now he’s into creating tasty donuts full time, like the one pictured below: Do’nut Go Bacon My Heart

Hole N One Donuts

2739 West Alex Bell Road, Moraine

Former manager of The Donut Haus Bakery in Springboro, 19 year old Luke Lawrence opened his own shop in Moraine this past October. While you’ll find al; your favorite classics here, we love the Apple Crisp (pictured below) when they have it.

Jim’s Donut Shop

122 E National Rd, Vandalia

Serving up donuts since the 1950’s Jim’s has 22 cake donuts alone and 40 varieties in all.

Stan, The Donut Man
1441 Wilmington Ave, Kettering

There’s nothing fancy about it, but for over 50 years Daytonians have been stopping here to pick up a dozen.

The Donut Haus Bakery

305 W Central Ave Springboro

The Donut Haus Bakery has been offering delicious classics for over three decades and is open 24 hours to fulfill your cravings!

The Neighborhood Nest

313 W. Main St. Fairborn
Offering delicious gluten-free/allergy friendly and KETO baked goods.

Proceeds benefit Miami Valley Meals, which is a chef-led effort to recover donated food and transform it into prepared meals for distribution through organizations serving the hungry. Their unique model allows them to intercept food that would otherwise be wasted, and redistribute it to those in need throughout the community. Since the project’s inception in March 2020, they have served 283,000 free meals through 72 partnering organizations across 34 zip codes. Learn more about them.