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From Daytime TV to The Stage At Blind Bob’s

December 21, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

You probably know Zac Pitts from his day job, as a host of Living Dayton on WDTN. But when he’s not hosting the daytime show, he’s been working with his band and they are getting ready for their debut show in Dayton. Recently we had the opportunity to talk with him and find out a little more about him. And here’s what Zac shared with us, “A lot of people I grew up with know I have passion for making music. I was always the kid in class drumming on text books and playing air guitar! My dream growing up was to be a rockstar! I don’t think a lot of people who watch Living Dayton know that about me.”

We asked him how his band got the name Flee the Valley?

The meaning of the band name comes from a discussion I’ve had with several people since I’ve moved back home to Dayton. It seems like everyone tries to leave the area because they don’t think Dayton is “good enough” or “there’s nothing to do”. However, by some force of nature, Dayton always has a way of pulling you back to it, and you’re ok with it! You don’t realize how great it is or how much you appreciate it until you leave it for a few years.

How did the members of your band meet?
The drummer, Matt Harm and I have known each other since 2nd grade. We both attended St. Anthony Elementary School in Dayton. In high school we both played in a pop punk band called “Banknine”. There’s absolutely no significance for the name… (for some reason it just sounded really cool to us). He’s our X-factor when it comes to taking a song to the next level with intricate beats.

I met Mike Davis through Matt. We occasionally would jam in high school. He’s definitely the one that brings an extra edge to our band’s sound.

Meeting Steven Willis is perhaps the coolest story…Over the summer my girlfriend and I went to the Blink-182 concert in Cincinnati. We we’re lucky enough to get VIP tickets that allowed us into the venue early to see the band sound check. If that wasn’t already cool enough, the band invited three fans to come on stage and help them sound check by performing their song, “All the Small Things”. I was picked to play guitar and sing…the person picked to play bass was Steven. We didn’t know each other at the time, but weeks later he started following me on twitter. We discovered we both lived in the same area and it just so happened the band I was starting still needed a bassist. He was the perfect fit. If that’s not fate, I don’t know what is!

How long have you been together? Describe your bands style and inspiration.
The band started in June of this year. The band wasn’t a complete until Steven arrived in late August. Our genre is considered pop-punk. It’s a genre all of us grew up listening and ultimately makes us feel like a kid! Some people say the genre is dead, but we feel like it’s coming back! We all grew up listening to bands like Green Day, New Found Glory, Fall Out Boy, Alkaline Trio and of course Blink-182. While we have a strong connection to those influences, we’re constantly looking for ways to stand out and be original. A perfect song in our eyes involves catchy lyrics with punchy guitars and loud drums!

Here’s a link to the lyric video of their first single, “Lose it All” :

We’ve been recording music and hope to release our album EP by February.

Can you share with us each band members favorite song?
Zac Pitts– Lead vocals and Guitar Blink-182: “Dumpweed”
Mike Davis-Lead Guitar & Vocals– Issues: “Issues”
Matt Harm- Drums– Foo Fighter’s: “Ever Long”
Steven Willis – Bass – Alkaline Trio: “Radio”

The band’s first show is at Blind Bob’s on Friday, December 23rd at 9:30pm. They’ll be playing with two other local bands, Nightbeast and You vs. Yesterday. For more info on Flee The Valley, follow them on Facebook, twitter and Instagram.

Mystery Monday – December 19, 2016

December 19, 2016 By Tom Gilliam

Welcome to Week 45 of Mystery Mondays. The answer to Week 44’s Mystery Photo is: The Falls at Charleston Fall Preserve. I took this photo on December 5, 2016 during the Miami County Parks Evening of Lights holiday event.

We congratulate our randomly drawn winner Miranda of Tipp City. You’ve won two tickets to see the Legendary light of Clifton Mill.

Enter here:

http://goo.gl/forms/dyU55fzc48

We’ll post the winner next Monday with details about the photo as well as a new photo to challenge your knowledge of the Dayton area.

Thanks for playing and good luck!

Here’s our Mystery Photo for Week 45:

Photo by Tom Gilliam of DaytonGram & Tom Gilliam Photography.

Big Damn Holiday Jam at Therapy Cafe

December 18, 2016 By LIbby Ballengee

This holiday jam session is a Dayton music tradition!

Dayton area musicians and fans are gathering at Therapy Cafe on Wednesday December 21st for the Big Damn Holiday Jam, a special homecoming jam session for the holidays. This unique event includes touring local musicians we don’t get to see too often, so this is definitely a “don’t miss” event!

Not only is there amazing music provided, there’s delicious food provided as well. The theme for this week is holiday appetizers. Feel free to bring a dish if you’d like! It’s a family gathering vibe, which is what makes it extra special.

You can even get some holiday shopping done! Abyss Collections, Candis Young and Jonathon Gale will have some lovely creations for your last minute holiday gifts.

Most of all, I’m looking forward to seeing The Family favorites jam together, including Chris Houser, Dino Dimitrouleas, Jeremy Canonico, Ronald Frost, Jonny Dread, Eric Henry, Melissa Nicole Henry, Anthony SaxTone Arrington, Phil Bradley-Hutchison, Marcus Cornwell and Alex Delk. They’ve even have Blues favorite Bob Dellaposta at this session, to kick off the evening’s festivities with an acoustic hour from 8pm to 9pm.

How to go? Therapy Cafe on 3rd St downtown, in the Cannery District.

Doors and music start at 8pm.

Tickets $6 or $5 with a non perishable food item at the door.

TEDxYouth@Dayton Announces Student Speakers for 2017

December 15, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

TEDxYouth@Dayton organizers have released the speaker lineup for the 2017 event, which will take place on Friday, March 3, 2017, in the Wright State University Student Union. Sixteen students between the ages of 14 and 19 from six high schools and one university were chosen in citywide auditions. Applications for performers, also aged 14-19, are still open until Dec. 31; click on the TEDxYouth page to apply.

“A group of committed teachers, administrators and volunteers associated with five schools got TEDxYouth@Dayton started in 2015,” said TEDxYouth@Dayton chairperson Rachel Graves, “For the second youth event, we had students from more communities, including home schoolers, who auditioned. TEDxDayton patrons have supported our efforts to bring the TED model of ‘ideas worth sharing’ to the youth of the Dayton area.”

The theme for TEDxYouth@Dayton 2017 is “Level Up.” Each student will offer ideas about how to move beyond current thinking – or level up – on a diverse range of topics. Representing the spirit of collaboration within this generation, three pairs and one trio will speak at the 2017 event.

Speakers include:

•    Lorien Chavez (17, Yellow Springs), Alexis Jackson (17, Chaminade Julienne) and Lana Katai (17, The Miami Valley School), who will discuss appropriation vs. appreciation.
•    Keress Weidner (16, Kettering Fairmont), helping us look at gender in new ways.
•    Aaron Lewis (17, Dayton Early College Academy), with a personal story about how robotics bridged some big cultural differences.
•    Brennan Harlow (16, Chaminade Julienne), sharing thoughts on the unanticipated effects of addiction.
•    Caroline Elliot (15, Kettering Fairmont), who has some fascinating speculations about dreaming.
•    Satya Morar (15, The Miami Valley School), with lessons you can learn from Star Wars.
•    Simra Ahmed (14, The Miami Valley School), suggesting how we might build Democracy 2.0.
•    Meg Schwieterman and Caroline Lunne (16, Archbishop Alter), who will tell how they created permission for students at their school to pursue their own brand of fashion.
•    Noah Meyer and Spencer Mullins (17, Chaminade Julienne), sharing their story about peer mentoring and discovering connections.
•    Ariel Scales and Iyana Smith (17, Dayton Early College Academy), who will demonstrate what you don’t know about isms.
•    Vidur Prasad (19, University of Michigan), talking about his research on how to use traffic cameras to reduce drunk and distracted driving.

The TEDxYouth@Dayton event is open to the public; however, each potential attendee must register on the tedxdayton.com Web site. Applicants will be selected on a rolling, person-by-person basis. Most decisions will be made by January 31, or until space is filled. A $10 cash donation is suggested for attendance; these donations will be collected on the day of the event.

One hundred seats are reserved for those who will be 14 to 19 years old in 2017; each may reserve a seat for an accompanying adult, if desired. Fifty seats are reserved for adults who are not connected to a specific youthful attendee. Youth under 18 must provide a medical emergency form if not attending with a legal guardian. Volunteer opportunities are available for youth and adults; apply on the Web site.

TEDx is a global program of independently organized events licensed by TED. Visit www.tedxdayton.com or follow TEDxDayton on Facebook or Twitter for more information.

Dayton Book Fair Awards $30,000 in Grants

December 14, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

Two years ago the The Dayton Book Fair realigned their charitable mission, to select three local non-profit organizations to benefit each year. Their volunteers work year round putting in thousands of hours collecting, sorting and prepping books for the four day fall sale. This year’s sale was well organized, well attended and quite profitable, based on the donation presented this morning to the 3 charities.

Larkin Vonalt, Executive Director of the Dayton Book Foundation presents checks. Photo by Bill Franz

“We’re thrilled to be able to give each of our 3 organizations a $10,000 donation this year,” said Larkin Vonalt, executive director of the Book Fair Foundation. “Through the community’s generosity in both donating books for the sale— and their patronage of the Book Fair we’re able to re-home tens of thousands of books and help support important small area non-profits.”

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The three recipients- FilmDayton, K12 Gallery & TEJAS and the Learning Tree Farm each remarked on how this funding allows them to actual under take a new project, not just pay the electric bill.

The Book Fair Foundation is currently accepting applications for 3 new beneficiaries of the 2017 Book Fair through December 31, details are on their website. Larkin shared they already have 12 pallets of books sorted and ready for the 2017 fair, even though the location will move, due to the Fairgounds sale.

It’s Time To Get “TIEBER TOUGH”

December 13, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

That nasty C word. I hear it and just shake my head. Especially when I hear it associated with a women who is nothing but kind and strong and a marvelous mother.

Suzie Tieber, mom to Sydney and Chase, wife of Steve and co-owner of The Dublin Pub has been diagnosed with Cancer. She’ll be undergoing a double mastectomy on Wednesday morning.

Sydney’s 7th grade girls basketball team at Bellbrook Middle School was to play Preble Shawnee HS/MS tonight and the plan was to present her with a special shirt made for her hospital stay five minutes before the game began. They team was to then unveil as a surprise the special ‘Tieber Tough’ jersey which they would all wear and dedicate the game to Suzie.

Additionally, over 300 T-shirts were made with the same ‘Tieber Tough‘ logo that friends and family will wear, sending pictures & messages to Suzie on her “Lets Support Suzie Tieber” Facebook event page. The shirts were donated by Ty Camacho from Miami Valley Team Sports and a donation has been asked for each shirt.

But alas Mother Nature put a kabash on that plan and the game was cancelled tonight due to the snow.

But let’s still show Suzie we support her and post the Tieber Tough image on your page in support of Suzie, who is indeed Tieber Tough. And if you happen to someone who prays, some kind words to the big guy to support her and her family through tomorrow’s surgery and her healing ahead would be appreciated.

You can also remind her she is TIEBER TOUGH through a custom t-shirt, designed by Nichole Rustad and generously donated by Ty Camacho.

TO ORDER SHIRTS PLEASE COPY THIS AND PASTE
then email to Steve: st[email protected]
Name:
Email:
Phone:
Address (if need to be mailed):
Shirt 1
Men, Woman, Child Shirt:
Size:
Shirt 2 repeat as needed….

Each shirt is $25 and all proceeds will be donated by Steve in Suzie’s name to the Pink Ribbon Girls, http://pinkribbongirls.org/

Once you place your order, please immediately pay through PayPal to: PayPal.me/Tieber

NOTE! If you don’t have a PayPal account, it is easy to set up. If you don’t want to go through PayPal, still complete the form to order your shirt and you can reimburse Steve at a later time.

Email pics of you wearing the shirt, along with a special message to Suzie, to Steve at [email protected] so he can put together a special gift to Suzie from her family and friends.

The “TIEBER TOUGH, Let’s Support Suzie Tieber” campaign has raised over $3,000 for Dayton’s local Pink Ribbon Girls, an organization that devotes unwavering support helping women fighting breast cancer. If you’d like to make a donation in honor of Suzie, or one of your friends or family, it would be greatly appreciated!

Clifton Mill Free Carriage Rides and Other Things ‘Milling’ About

December 13, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

The ‘Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill’ honors the ‘Children’s Medical Center Ambassadors’ by offering free carriage rides to our guests Wednesday, December 14, 2016.

For many years now the owners of Clifton Mill have had a wonderful relationship with our friends at Children’s Medical Center. During the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill season, we welcome Children’s Ambassadors to be our honorary ‘switch flippers’ which turn on the almost 4 million lights.

This is our way of adding additional ‘light’ to the lives of those battling health issues.

In honor of the ‘Ambassadors’ we are offering free carriage rides to our guests Wednesday evening, December 14.

WARM THOUGHTS: A reminder with the colder weather approaching, which we think is the best time to experience the lights, to dress appropriately and warm up with a cup of our world famous hot chocolate.

RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT BIG SUCCESS: Our annual Relay for Life Cancer Survivors Night raised $2,500 for the American Cancer Society in our area. We thank all who participated and many prayers to those who fought or are fighting a cancer battle.

THE LEGENDARY LIGHTS OF CLIFTON MILL open each evening at 5 pm. Precisely at 6 pm, with the flip of one switch, nearly 4 million lights come on at once transforming the night into a shimmering world of fantasy.

For over a quarter of a century Clifton Mill has been lighting up the winter holidays. What began as a simple idea of stringing a few strands of lights on the historic mill for the enjoyment of family and friends has become one of the largest outdoor holiday displays for miles around. The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill now features close to 4 million lights which decorate the mill, the trees, the river banks and everything else we can reach. There is a synchronized lights and music show, which occurs hourly each night, that is truly breathtaking.

Also 29 years ago, the owners began work on a miniature village with scaled down versions of some of Clifton’s historic buildings built by an artisan in Pennsylvania. There has been a new addition each year by a variety of artists and today it is a sight to behold with street after miniature street of scaled down homes and businesses, a tiny Fire Dept. putting out a “house fire”, an outdoor train, a 1950s drive in theatre, a County Fair and much more, all lit up for the holidays!

Clifton Mill has over 3000 examples of Santa Claus on display dating from as far back as 1850. Some are toys, some are advertising items, some are weird, some are elegant, all are interesting.

The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill is open nightly from the day after Thanksgiving until January 1. It is an outdoor event and is weather permitting. Call before you come in bad weather.

Admission is $10 per person for everyone age 7 and older. Concession Food available. On Dec.8, 2016 a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

Clifton is in Greene County, three miles east of Yellow Springs on State Rt. 343, six miles south of Springfield on State Rt. 72, and three miles north of Cedarville on Rt. 72.

Again, for more information visit www.cliftonmill.com or call 937-767-5501.

Montgomery County Awards Grants to 6 Local Artists

December 13, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

Six Montgomery County artists have been awarded grants for professional development opportunities through a new program funded by the Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District and administered by Culture Works.

The Artist Opportunity Grant program, announced earlier this year, invites individual artists of all disciplines to apply for funding to support career-enhancing professional development opportunities, such as residencies, conferences, and exhibitions. Applications are reviewed by an independent panel of artists, arts administrators, educators, and community leaders.

Based on the funding recommendations made by the panelists at a public meeting in mid-November, $11,022 will be awarded to this year’s grantees: Nicholaus Arnold, gallery director at The Blue House Gallery and an instructor of printmaking and photography at several local institutions; Glenna Jennings, a visual artist and assistant professor at the University of Dayton; Ashley Jonas, co-founder of The Blue House Gallery and an adjunct professor; Gina Handy Minyard, founding artistic director of Magnolia Theatre Company and theatre magnet director at Stivers School for the Arts; Christin Rondeau, a soprano, voice teacher, and director of the St. George’s Orff Ensemble; and Francis Schanberger, a prolific photographer.

Opportunities being funded by this grant cycle include local and international exhibitions, two artist residencies, and professional training in music and theatre. Minyard received funding to pursue certification in the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique, which isn’t currently taught anywhere in Dayton. “As actors, we are always looking for new ways to uncover truth and bring that to the characters we portray,” she said. “The opportunity to learn and share this technique helps me to attract artists who are looking for professional training, as well as bring my students at Stivers another way of approaching a role.”

Matt Dunn, Executive Director of MCACD, emphasized that the panelists considered not only the quality of applicants’ work but also evidence of their commitment to strengthening the local network of artists and the community as a whole. “Since this was the first year of the grant program, it was important to the panelists that we set a standard of excellence,” he said. “Our six grantees are individuals who are not only producing incredible artistic work but who are constantly challenging and expanding the role of art in our community.”

Mystery Monday – December 12, 2016

December 12, 2016 By Tom Gilliam

Welcome to Week 44 of Mystery Mondays. The answer to Week 43’s Mystery Photo seemed to be difficult for people to identify. Many thought it was the Engineers Club, some thought the Dayton Art Institute, but if you’re looking down Third Street toward Main Street in Downtown Dayton you’ll see the Old Court House on the left. I took this photo on November 25, 2016 at the end of the Dayton Holiday Festival‘s kickoff.

We congratulate our randomly drawn winner Theresa of Kettering. You’ve won 2 tickets to The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill.

Enter here:

http://goo.gl/forms/dyU55fzc48

We’ll post the winner next Monday with details about the photo as well as a new photo to challenge your knowledge of the Dayton area.

Thanks for playing and good luck!

Here’s our Mystery Photo for Week 44:

Photo by Tom Gilliam of DaytonGram & Tom Gilliam Photography.

Children Celebrate the Holidays at the Sugar Plum Tea

December 8, 2016 By LIbby Ballengee

The Dayton Ballet’s holiday performance of The Nutcracker has become a beloved family holiday tradition. Make the performance extra special for the little ones by attending the “Sugar Plum Tea” – a special pre-performance annul event presented by the Dayton Ballet Barre.

This year’s event moves to the Dayton Woman’s Club, a beautiful setting that provides tea service, petit fours, mini sandwiches and other yummy delights. Children will have an opportunity for photos with the Sugar Plum Fairy and Nutcracker, learn dance steps, color, and hear the story of The Nutcracker before the performance. It’s a memorable experience for all!

This is a one-time only event this year, held on Sunday December 18th from 12:30pm – 2pm, before the matinee Nutcracker performance that starts at 2:30pm. Tickets to the Tea are $15 for children and adults and can be purchased here or by calling Ticket Center Stage at 937-228-3630.

All proceeds benefit the Dayton Ballet Barre, a volunteer organization that supports the Dayton Ballet.

Join the fun at the Santa Pub Crawl on Saturday December 10th!

December 7, 2016 By LIbby Ballengee

Please join in the 11th Annual Santa Pub Crawl on Saturday December 10th from 5pm – 11pm. This fun holiday event benefits the Marine’s Toys for Tots Foundation and is presented by the volunteers at The Gem City Podcast, who love to make sure all kids get a gift at the holidays! This year’s goal is to get a gift to 6,000 local children!

Please bring an unwrapped $10 value gift or a $10 cash donation to participate. Registration will be held at both The Dublin Pub and Oregon Express, so you park at either end of the District to get started! Registration starts at 5pm, but you can join anytime throughout the evening.

We encourage you all to wear your favorite holiday gear – and as always – will end the evening with a costume contest at Blind Bob’s at 10pm for best male, female, couple and group. Fantastic door prizes available too! We have “celebrity” judges this year to make things even more interesting. The Bud Light Girls will be out handing out swag and snapping photos too!

It’s a fun night out in the Oregon District and a great way to support area children who would otherwise go without toys this holiday. This is your chance to be a true Santa this season!

Special Thanks to the sponsors this year: Budweiser, Buckeye Vodka, Dayton DUI, Folio Designhaus, and Epic Life Fitness!

Mobil Mammography- Schedule Your Screening Near You

December 7, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

Premier Health is making it easier for busy women to get their annual mammogram screening with its mobile mammography coach that travels to businesses, public venues and events throughout Southwest Ohio.

Equipped with advanced imaging equipment, the coach offers traditional 2D and Genius ™3D Mammography™ technology to detect breast cancer.

Schedule a mobile mammogram by calling (844) 453-4199. For more information about the process and locations, visit premierhealth.com/mammo.

The following dates and times are open for appointments:

• Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at SureCare Medical Center, 360 W. Central Ave., Springboro, OH 45066;
• Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at IAM Local Lodge 1943, 1100 Crawford St., Middletown, OH 45044;
• Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Huntington Bank, 1 N. Plum St., Germantown, OH 45327;
• Dec. 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dulan and Moore Dulan Family Wellness Center, 1000 Columbus Ave., Lebanon, OH 45036;
• Dec. 16, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dayton Children’s Hospital Tech Town, 241 Taylor St., Dayton, OH 45404;
• Dec. 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at CVS Health, 2801 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood, OH 45419;
• Dec. 21, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Miami Valley Hospital Jamestown Emergency Center, 4940 Cottonville Rd., Jamestown, OH 45335;
• Dec. 22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Miami Valley Hospital Medical Imaging- Springboro, 630 N. Main St., Springboro, OH 45066; and

Premier Health welcomes partnerships with area businesses and event organizers to bring the mobile mammography coach to their locations in the community. For more information, call 513-705-4794 or visit premierhealth.com/mammo.

Introducing “Dear Mr. President” from WYSO

December 5, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

What does President-elect Trump most need to know about our region?

WYSO is launching a crowd sourcing project to open the dialogue between our community and the new administration.
Write a letter to the President-elect and send it to WYSO. We want to hear from you, your family, your friends and your neighbors. Your letter can be written or recorded for audio or video.

WYSO will collect the letters for a special storytelling radio series early next year.

Here’s what to do:
Write a letter: No more than 300 words – THEN

Read your letter out loud and make an audio or video recording of around 90 seconds.
Or – let us know if you need help getting it recorded – THEN

Send us a selfie-portrait of yourself holding your letter.

Send your letter to [email protected] with the subject line: Dear Mr. President

Mystery Monday – December 5, 2016

December 5, 2016 By Tom Gilliam

Welcome to Week 43 of Mystery Mondays. The answer to Week 42’s Mystery Photo is: The NCR Renaissance Auditorium at The Dayton Art Institute, built in 1930. I took this photo on November 23, 2016 before the WYSO benefit show Such A Night: The Last Waltz Live.

We congratulate our randomly drawn winner Courtney of Bellbrook. You’ve won 2 tickets to The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill.

Enter here:

http://goo.gl/forms/dyU55fzc48

We’ll post the winner next Monday with details about the photo as well as a new photo to challenge your knowledge of the Dayton area.

Thanks for playing and good luck!

Here’s our Mystery Photo for Week 43:

Photo by Tom Gilliam of DaytonGram & Tom Gilliam Photography.

MAN CALLED OVE Returns and LOVING & MOONLIGHT Stay at THE NEON!

December 1, 2016 By Jonathan McNeal

Hello Everyone!

Thanksgiving weekend was bustling at THE NEON. Many thanks to everyone who came out to support our two award-winning films. Speaking of awards, we were very happy to read about MOONLIGHT cleaning up at the Gotham Awards this week (the first big awards of the season). Over the past two years, the Gotham Awards have predicted the Oscar for “Best Picture” (SPOTLIGHT and BIRDMAN)…thus we think MOONLIGHT will continue to be a major player this year.

We will hold both LOVING and MOONLIGHT for another week. In addition, we have one more treat to rotate back into the mix – A MAN CALLED OVE. We had to let go of OVE last week because we had other commitments…but now, due to popular demand and the fact that we have space, we’re bringing OVE back for a handful of screenings. Don’t let it slip by!

This Saturday will mark the beginning of the Family Holiday Film Series . On Saturdays in December, we’ll present films that are suitable for the entire family – sponsored by The Dayton Holiday Festival, Channel 99.9 and THE NEON. These films are FREE for children 12 and under and only $2 for general admission. On December 3 at Noon, we’ll screen ARTHUR CHRISTMAS . On December 10, we’ll screen HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS – starring Jim Carrey. And lastly, on December 17, we’ll screen the holiday classic IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (the big screen is the best way to see it). Please spread the word with your friends and neighbors…we’d like to see packed auditoriums each week.

Our friends at 4Mary.org have two more screenings of APPARITION HILL on the books. “Join 4Mary.Org for a night at the movies! A few years ago, 4Mary.Org organized screenings of the independent film THE TRIUMPH, and it was a terrific success. Now, from the same director, comes the new feature film APPARITION HILL about an unlikely group of pilgrims who journey to the same little-known village of Medjugorje. Two screenings remain: Thurs Dec 8 at 7:30pm and Mon Dec 12 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 each and are only available online via this LINK. All proceeds benefit the 4Mary Youth Pilgrimage to Fatima in 2017. For more info, contact [email protected]” (taken from press notes) To watch a trailer for this film, click this LINK.

We just received permission to have a preview screening of NOCTURNAL ANIMALS on Thursday, December 8 at 7:30. This was one of my “Top 3” films at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. It’s a stylish and dark thriller from famous fashion designer Tom Ford, and I’m so glad we’re able to bring it to town. (My other 2 favorites from the festival were MOONLIGHT and LA LA LAND.) I’ll provide more details about this film in next week’s newsletter.

Don’t forget that we offer NEON Gift Certificates in $5 and $10 denominations – perfect for all of the film lovers in your life! Gift certificates are available in our lobby during traditional hours of operation.

Thanks for your continued support!
We hope to see you soon,
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Tuesday, Nov. 29 – Thursday, Dec. 8:

MOONLIGHT (R) 1 Hr 50 Min
Tues day – Thursday (Nov 29-Dec 1): 2:45, 5:15, 7:45
Friday & Saturday (Dec 2 & 3): 2:30, 7:30, 9:50
Sunday (Dec 4): 2:30, 7:30
Monday – Wednesday (Dec 5-7): 5:15, 7:45
Thursday (Dec 8): 5:15

LOVING (PG-13) 2 Hrs 3 Min
Tuesday – Thursday (Nov 29-Dec 1): 2:30, 5:10, 7:40
Friday & Saturday (Dec 2 & 3): 11:40, 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 9:45
Sunday (Dec 4): 11:40, 2:10, 4:45, 7:20
Monday – Wednesday (Dec 5-7): 2:30, 5:10, 7:40
Thursday (Dec 8): 2:30, 5:10

A MAN CALLED OVE (PG-13) 1 Hr 56 Min
Friday (Dec 2): 12:00, 5:00
Saturday (Dec 3): 5:00
Sunday (Dec 4): 12:00, 5:00
Monday – Thursday (Dec 5-8): 2:45

ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (PG) 1 Hr 37 Min
Saturday: Noon

APPARITION HILL (PG-13) 1 Hr 55 Min
Thursday: 7:30

NOCTURNAL ANIMALS (R) 1 Hr 56 Min
Thursday: 7:30

COMING SOON:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear.)
Dec 8 – NOCTURNAL ANIMALS
TBD – MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
TBD – LA LA LAND
TBD – LION
TBD – EAGLE HUNTRESS
TBD – ELLE
Jan 27 – JACKIE

YWCA Dayton announces 2017 Women of Influence

December 1, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

YWCA Dayton will honor eight women during its 2017 Women of Influence awards luncheon on March 9, 2017, noon to 1 pm, at the Dayton Convention Center. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the award; with an average attendance of 800, it is the single largest daytime nonprofit event in Dayton.

Since 1998, the YWCA Dayton WOI Awards have recognized and honored the most influential women in the Dayton area, women who have made a difference in our community through their dedication to the YWCA mission of empowering women, eliminating racism and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Honorees in the Women of Influence Class of 2017 are:

Amanda Wright Lane, international aviation advocate
Carmen Gooden, co-founder and executive director, Linda Vista Inc.
Sandy Gudorf, president, Downtown Dayton Partnership
Michelle Riley, CEO, The Foodbank
Judy Cook, former mayor, City of Oakwood
Maj. Wendy Stiver, Dayton Police Department
Stacy Thompson, vice president and regional manager for corporate responsibility banking, KeyBank

Additionally, Jeraldyne Blunden, founder of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, will be honored posthumously with the 2017 Women of Influence Lifetime Achievement Award.

Says YW CEO Shannon Isom, “YWCA Dayton, its Board of Directors and the community are excited about Women of Influence every year; this year is especially significant as it marks 20 years of recognizing influential women in our region. I continue to be encouraged by the number of nominators who insightfully recognize that the fortitude and dedication of these women change lives, industry and our community. This is the legacy of YWCA.”

Honorees were selected from a pool of more than 70 nominations by YWCA leadership and the volunteer WOI Committee, led this year by Chair Anita Moore, owner of A. Moore Consulting LLC, and Co-chair Jenny Michael, vice president of marketing and corporate communications at CareSource.

The Women of Influence luncheon serves as the largest fundraiser for YWCA Dayton. Sponsorship opportunities, program advertising and ticket information are available at www.ywcadayton.org.