Visit to Kokopelli Gift House (4125 Little York Road).
By chance, I saw a photo of this store online. It looked so interesting I was surprised I had never heard of it. From the sign I could see they have Native American jewelry and rocks and crystals. I didn’t see how a business like that could make it in Dayton.
“We’ve been here for 30 years” Lisa told me. She explained that she and her mother were rockhounds, and that they lived in the West quite a while. They started trading some of their stones to Native Americans for their jewelry and built a wholesale jewelry business.
Thirty years ago, Lisa and her mother returned to Dayton and opened this shop. Now she runs it with her daughter. She still deals with some of the same Native American families she first traded with.
I asked about the store’s name and Lisa explained that the figure on her sign (bent over playing a flute) is Kokopelli. He is a fertility figure in the tradition of some of the tribes in the Southwest. He’s also known as a trickster.
The store is packed with interesting items, and there are signs explaining things to a novice like me. For only $3.50 I might want to carry a piece of turquoise with me, to protect myself from depression, exhaustion and panic attacks. I’m sure that my wife would feel that the turquoise jewelry in the shop would be a better way to get that protection.
If you are among the 25 amateur bakers to sign up for this $25 event, Bill will guarantee you a fun-filled hour and enough knowledge to have bragging rights the next time you have friends over for biscuits and gravy, strawberry shortcake, scones, or a combination of the two.
After 32 years of exceptional leadership and dedicated service to her hometown, Jacquelyn “Jacquie” Powell, President & CEO of Destination Dayton®, has announced her retirement, marking the end of a remarkable era in Montgomery County’s tourism and hospitality industry.
Details about the transition and the search for new leadership will be announced in the coming weeks. Powell will remain in her role through December 2025 to ensure a smooth transition and support the organization during this pivotal moment of change.
Dayton Story Slam will celebrate the close of it’s 9th season this week at the Brightside with their annual Grand Slam storytelling event. Normally Story Slam is an open mic showcase of local storytellers taking the stage for 5 minutes and sharing a personal story. Every month there the audience picks a winner. This week those monthly winners from this season take the stage once again.
937: You have elevated those stories for sure this season. 
Hoofprints mission is to transform lives through the unique relationship between horses and humans, fostering physical, emotional, and behavioral growth through equine assisted activities. Located in Miamisburg, offer programs for kids (8 years and up), teenagers, adults, couples, and families.
If you’re not already an Aldi shopper, be sure and explore The “Aldi Aisle of Shame.” It’s a playfully curated section where shoppers can find weekly finds on a variety of items from home good and clothing to tools and seasonal items at very low prices. New items are usually introduced on Wednesday in the Ohio stores.
Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy has been reimagined for a modern age in Dayton’s most thrilling venue, The Roger Glass Center for the Arts. The Gem City Groundlings, Dayton’s premier Shakespeare company, is proud to present a riveting new production of 
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The Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus is presenting their Pride Concert titled, “The Power of Love!” The June concert is always important because it is the DGMC’s way to show excitement and appreciation of Pride Month. The DGMC felt it would be important to focus on “The Power of Love” to push back against some of the negativity that has unfortunately become so strong in our country and world.
Don’t miss the show, which features favorites like “Love Shack,” “Defying Gravity,” and “Wannabe” as well as some lesser known pieces that are sure to get an emotional response from the crowd. See you at the Glass!
Heartsiq is a queer focused arts and entertainment group based in Dayton, OH that presents monthly curated live music and visual arts events around town, monthly “Queeraoke” events at The Oregon Express, and other queer focused events throughout the year.
If you’re interested in attending Heartsiq’s Mixtape Festival or other events, organizers say these events are for everyone.
Heartsiq’s 3rd Annual Mixtape Festival – June 7th