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Changes at Beavercreek Pizza Dive

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Beavercreek Pizza Dive has just announced some new menu additions as well as lower prices! All 8”/12”/16” Signature Pizzas now come with a FREE topping included, and they also lowered the price of 16”/18” Build-Your-Own Pizzas by $2. That means that 16” Signature Pizzas are up to $5 lower! Gluten-less Pizzas are now their own menu item for better visibility.
You can now order any pizza with Ranch and Pesto base sauces and you can now order Ricotta, Roasted Garlic, and Roasted Red Pepper Strips as toppings on your pizza. The fan-favorite Mac and Cheese Pizza is now a permanent resident on the menu, in BOTH 12” and 16” sizes.   The Team Pizza Dive says their new favorites so far are The GOAT Salad and the Chicken Pesto Sandwich
A new salad: The GOAT! This salad packs a ton of flavor with a blend of Spring Mix and Romaine, Goat Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Dried Cranberries, and Blueberry Pomegranate Dressing
Also joining the menu: the Hail Caesar! This hearty salad includes Romaine, shaved Parmesan/Asiago/Romano cheeses, Croutons, and Caesar Dressing. You can also add Chicken.
Introducing our Build-Your-Own Ricotta Bowl, Bomber Bowl, and Mac and Cheese Bowl for  gluten free fans that prefer No-Dough Bowls.
New sandwiches are on the menu as well, like the Chicken Pesto Sandwich, with Pesto, Mayonnaise, Chicken, Red Onion, Roasted Red Pepper Strips, Tomato, and Cheese.
The cheesesteak, Italian Mobster and and meatball sandwiches remain on the menu.
They’ve also Introduced a Chicken Calzone with Chicken, Mushrooms, and Spinach.
What hasn’t changed is the Wednesday Night All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Buffet which is served from  4:30 – 8:00pm and runs $12 for adults, and $6 for kids ages 2-10. IT Includes all-you-can-eat Pizza, Pretzel Bites, Bread Bites, Cinnamon Sugar Bites, and a single-serve  beverage.
 They also offer Pizza-By-The-Slice during weekday lunch hours (11am-2pm Tuesday-Friday). They  cut  18” Specialty Pizzas into 6 HUGE slices – 1 slice for $6, or 2 for $10.
4021 Dayton Xenia Road
Dine In • Delivery • Carryout
937-431-8669

Tuesday – Sunday: 11am – 9pm

Dayton at Work and Play: Glass Blower Dustin Wagner

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Dustin Wagner of Nyminal Glass in his new studio at 1900 East 2nd Street
This is the best glass blowing studio I’ve ever seen. Dustin has 4 separate glass ovens and lots of production space. In the upper deck, where Dustin is standing in this photo, there is a glass shop and bleachers where you can sit and watch glass blowing demonstrations down below.
Dustin tells me his brother studied glass blowing in college, and taught him the basics 20 years ago. He’s been blowing glass ever since. In his younger days Dustin worked as an assistant to several experienced glass artists. He also did glass blowing exhibitions at Cedar Point, and he taught children to blow glass at several summer camps. More recently he’s been renting time at various glass studios and making product to sell on the art fair circuit. Now, 20 years after he first started glass blowing, he finally has a studio of his own.
When Dustin bought this building in 2021 it needed a lot of work. Before starting on his own studio Dustin put the rest of the building into shape so he could rent it out.
Then he built the space he’s always dreamed of, with room to create, teach, and showcase his own art.
His Grand Opening is today and tomorrow 12-8pm. You should stop in – to check out Dustin’s glass blowing lessons. or to buy some glass art, or just to support a local small business owner doing something cool.

Levitt Pavilion Season Announced

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Friends of Levitt Pavilion Dayton is thrilled to announce the 2024 Eichelberger Concert Season. Audiences from across the Miami Valley will enjoy 44 free concerts beginning on May 30 with psychedelic soul band, Monophonics.

This season boasts a diverse array of genres and artists with some new and exciting things in store! New on the 2024 Eichelberger concert season is the Henny Penny Indie Vibe series highlighting artists that embody the independent spirit of alternative and indie genres.

The Levitt Dayton has also added the Amplified Series sponsored by the City of Dayton (formerly known as the City of Dayton summer music festivals).  Now the team at the Levitt has taken over the programming and curation of these events, adding them to their summer concert season. The three Amplified concerts will be held on three Saturdays and begin at 5:30 p.m. instead of the normal 7 p.m. concert start time and feature a DJ, two openers and a headliner, amplifying blues, funk and Reggae genres of music.

Along with these additions, the Levitt Dayton will work with the community to celebrate a Juneteenth concert, a Pride Concert, and two new features added this year; concerts celebrating our veterans and our Indigenous communities.  The Indigenous concert will be held in celebration of World Indigenous Day featuring two Indigenous artists.

“We are all really excited about this season,” said Lisa Wagner, executive director. “We have many returning audience favorites and many new-to-us artists that we can’t wait to share with you! The team has also been working so hard with our community to craft this new season, I’m extremely proud of what we have accomplished together.”

All concerts in the 2024 Eichelberger Concert Season begin at 7 p.m. (with the exception of select dates) and are free and open to the public, thanks to the generosity of the community. Levitt Dayton is located in Dave Hall Plaza in downtown Dayton and features lawn seating. Audience members can bring in their own lawn chairs and food and beverage – including alcohol, although glass is prohibited. There are also food and beverage vendors on site and lawn chair rental is available for a $5 donation.

 

Levitt Dayton is a non-profit organization that fosters a sense of community by providing free outdoor concerts in the heart of downtown Dayton. The organization firmly believes that music can bridge cultural divides and bring people together, and their concerts are a testament to this belief. Levitt Dayton offers a unique and enriching experience that is accessible to all. Through their efforts, Levitt Dayton has succeeded in creating a vibrant and inclusive cultural scene in the city of Dayton.

 

Find more information about the concerts and the Levitt Pavilion at LevittDayton.org

 

2024 Eichelberger Concert Season at the Levitt Pavilion Dayton

 

  • Monophonics | Thursday, May 30 | 7 p.m.
  • McGuffey Lane (Gem Series Opener: Eleyet McConnell) | Friday, May 31 | 7 p.m.
  • Lemon Bucket Orkestra | Saturday, June 1 | 7 p.m.
  • Motherfolk (Gem Series Opener: Matt Rouch & the Noise Upstairs) | Thursday, June 6 | 7 p.m.
  • Jordy Searcy | Friday, June 7 | 7 p.m.
  • Pride Month Celebration ft. Pom Pom Squad (Gem Series Opener: Kyleen Downes) | Saturday, June 8 | 7 p.m.
  • Huntertones | Thursday, June 13 | 7 p.m.
  • Kazha (Gem Series Opener: Somersault) |Friday, June 14 | 7 p.m.
  • Juneteenth Concert w/ E.U. featuring Sugar Bear | Saturday, June 15 | 5:30 p.m.
  • Wildermiss (Gem Series Opener: Smug Brothers) | Thursday, June 20 | 7 p.m.
  • Mike Wade & The Nasty NATI Brass Band | Friday, June 21 | 7 p.m.
  • Reverend Horton Heat (Gem Series Opener: Kyle Eldridge & the Kentucky Cowhands) | Saturday, June 22 | 7 p.m.
  • Chapel Hart | Thursday, June 27 | 7 p.m.
  • The Vindys | Friday, June 28 | 7 p.m.
  • Shamarr Allen (Gem Series Opener: The OG Players) | Saturday, June 29 | 7 p.m.
  • OKAN | Friday, July 5 | 7 p.m.
  • Ron Artis II | Saturday, July 6 | 7 p.m.
  • Lauren Anderson | Thursday, July 11 | 7 p.m.
  • Nikki Hill (Gem Series Opener: The Café Unit) | Friday, July 12 | 7 p.m.
  • Alexander Star & the Golden People (Gem Series Opener: Signature Levitt Summer Camp Showcase) | Saturday, July 13 | 7 p.m.
  • Buffalo Nichols | Thursday, July 18 | 7 p.m.
  • Terrence Simien & the Zydeco Experience | Friday, July 19 | 7 p.m.
  • Blues Amplified ft. Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos (Gem Series Openers: DJ Oscar | Eric Jerardi | Westside Players) | Saturday, July 20 | 5:30 p.m.
  • J2B2 (John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band) | Thursday, August 1 | 7 p.m.
  • Jesse “JT Jazz” Thompson | Friday, August 2 | 7 p.m.
  • Scythian | Saturday, August 3 | 7 p.m. (Art in the City)
  • Ruthie Foster | Thursday, August 8 | 7 p.m.
  • Blair Crimmins & the Hookers | Friday, August 9 | 7 p.m.
  • World Indigenous Day Celebration ft. Digging Roots (Opener: Topknot) | Saturday, August 10 | 7 p.m.
  • Alanna Royale | Thursday, August 15 | 7 p.m.
  • Toubab Krewe | Friday, August 16 | 7 p.m.
  • Funk Amplified ft. Slapbak (Gem Series Openers: DJ SKNO | Freakquency | MojoFlo) | Saturday, August 17 | 5:30 p.m.
  • Cool, Cool, Cool | Thursday, August 22 | 7 p.m.
  • Cole Chaney (Gem Series Opener: Josh Webb & the Home Sown Band) | Friday, August 23 | 7 p.m.
  • Levitt National Tour presents: The War and Treaty | Saturday, August 24 | 7 p.m.
  • Tonya Baker | Thursday, August 29 | 7 p.m.
  • Jennifer Hartswick | Friday, August 30 | 7 p.m.
  • Reggae Amplified ft. Wailing Souls (Gem Series Openers: DJ SKNO | Seefari | Jah Soul) | Saturday, August 31 | 5:30 p.m.
  • Light in the City ft. Building 429 (Gem Series Opener: Melody Baccus) | Thursday, September 5 | 7 p.m.
  • Sweet Lizzy Project (Gem Series Opener: Yuppie) | Friday, September 6 | 7 p.m.
  • Hot Toddies Jazz Band | Saturday, September 7 | 7 p.m.
  • Sierra Green & the Giants (Gem Series Opener: Joe Waters & The Back Porch Band) | Thursday, September 12 | 7 p.m.
  • Kick off to Hispanic Heritage Month ft. The Iguanas | Friday, September 13 | 7 p.m.
  • Honoring Our Veterans concert: Headliner TBD (Gem Series Opener: Guitars4Heroes) | Saturday, September 14 | 7 p.m.

10 Riverway Farmer’s Markets You Don’t Want To Miss

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I love this time of year; The trees are green, flowers in bloom, bees a-buzzin’, and the legendary Ohio farmer’s markets return to our Riverway communities. There’s just nothing like strolling around farm stalls on a crisp midwestern morning (with an iced coffee in hand, of course), staring out at rows and rows of fresh produce and locally made products.

For me, it’s important to see where my food is coming from, and even more important that it comes from local sources. I want to support my local farmers and communities as much as possible, and choosing to shop farmer’s markets for some of your grocery needs is one way to do that. The produce seems to taste fresher, and it comes with less of a greenhouse gas footprint. Now, that is something worth biting into.

5 Tips Before You Go
Here are some tips on making your farmer’s market trip successful:

  1. Plan to have cash on hand. Some vendors don’t accept credit cards.
  2. Have meals in mind. Just like regular grocery shopping, you’ll end up walking away with more food than you need (or could possibly eat before It goes bad) if you hope to only be inspired upon arrival.
  3. Talk to the farmers. Ask what is best that week, listen to them, and buy that thing. Because they are intimately connected with their crops and lands, they know best.
  4. Bring your own reusable bags. Better for the environment, easier on the farmers, and better for your commute back home.
  5. Go beyond the produce. Farmer’s markets have so much more than fresh, great-tasting veggies and fruits. It’s a place to shop gifts, flowers, locally made honey, spices, jams, meats, eggs, and so much more. Find your new favorite pantry items.

 

 

Riverway Farmer’s Markets

Below is a list of our Riverway farmer’s markets, organized from northernmost (Sidney) to southernmost (Hamilton), with website links and further details.

 

The Great Sidney Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, 8am to 12pm in the Shelby County Court Square
Hosted by Sidney Alive

Vendors from all around the area provide great food, crafts, and more!

 

Piqua Community Farmer’s Market
Thursdays, May 23 through September 26, 3-6pm
Front of Piqua Public Library
facebook for updates
2024 Vendor List

 

Troy

Fulton Farms now open! 10am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday. Some noteworthy, upcoming events at the fam:

June 28 – Red Barn Market at Fulton Farms, an upscale market showcasing Ohio’s most unique handmade items.
Aug 3 & 4 – Sweet Corn Festival at Fulton Farms


Miami County Locally Grown Virtual Farmer’s Market (Pick-Up in Troy)

Miami County Locally Grown began in 2016 thanks to a collaborative effort between the Miami County Local Food Council, The Ohio State University Extension, and the USDA.  Vendors/Producers all live within thirty miles of our downtown Troy location. Order online and pick up on Tuesdays.
Vendor List

Cherry Street Local Farmer’s Market (Troy)
Every Saturday, 9AM to Noon. June 8th to September 28th. South Cherry St./ Cherry Street Parking Lot.

o   Currently accept Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers. The market plans to accept Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), with matching Produce Points, and Women Infants and Children (WIC) in the very near future.

o   Facebook page – find weekly vendor updates

o   Miami County Local Food Council also has a Local Food Source search tool to help you discover local farmers and producers.

 

Dayton
2nd Street Market
Local growers, bakers, culinary specialists and artisans fill this charming historical freight house. Reminiscent of European markets, it’s alive with vendors, people and activity during market hours.

Friday  11AM – 3PM
Saturday  9AM – 3PM
Sunday. 11AM – 3PM

 

Downtown Franklin Farmer’s Market
2024 dates: Saturdays, 9:00 – 1:00,
May 25 through Sept. 14.

The Downtown Franklin Farmers Market is co-sponsored by the City of Franklin and the Chamber45005. Our goal is to help the community “Buy Fresh, Eat Local.”

Franklin City Building
1 Benjamin Franklin Way

 

Monroe
Garver Family Farm Market

6716 Hamilton Lebanon Rd.
Monroe, OH 45044

This charming, family-owned farm is home to an excellent selection of fresh produce and other great finds! Four generations have proudly cared for the Garver Family Farm which takes pride in serving customers with fresh quality products at an affordable price. With the Garver Family Farm offering different things every season, there is always something new and fun to discover!

Trenton
Barn n’ Bunk Farm Market
May 11 from 10am to 4pm

Barn-n-Bunk features three large jam-packed barns, each filled with different things to see, try, and do! Enjoy a selection of seasonal produce and baked goods offerings, find carefully handcrafted furniture and decor, or even try your hand at a pottery lesson! Shop local with over 40 crafters, and be sure to make a stop at their ice cream parlor for a sweet treat!

Spring Craft Show

 

Hamilton Historic Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday May 18 to October 5
8AM to 12PM

Live music & chidlren’s activities the 3rd Saturday of every month.

The square around the Historic Butler County Courthouse: 101 High St. Parking is free during the market.

‘Klash of the Titans’ Tour Stops In Huber Heights

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This Fall, the ‘Klash of the Titans‘ makes its triumphant return to North America! Fans will enjoy an epic night of metal with thrash royalty TESTAMENT and KREATOR co-headlining the run. The 33-date trek will make its way across the US and Canadian, stopping in Huber Heights, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center at The Heights on Saturday, September 28. Joining the night are special guest Bay Area death metal pioneers and labelmates POSSESSED.

TESTAMENT states. “Get ready North America. We are looking forward to a co-headline tour with our Thrash master friends Kreator. This is gonna be a madhouse of a show with our Bay Area homies Possessed opening the show so get there early. Testament will be performing an old-school set celebrating the re-release of The Legacy & The New Order.”

KREATOR comments, ‘We’re very proud to bring a second edition of the Klash Of The Titans to North America! This time with the Bay area beasts, Testament and one of my favorite bands in the world, Possessed. From start to finish, this is metal madness and we can’t wait to deliver our biggest shows to date over there!’

With each band titans of their sub-genre, this tour will be action-packed from start to finish. Don’t miss your chance to witness this epic line-up!

Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday May 3 at Ticketmaster.comand the Rose Music Center Box Office.

TESTAMENT, formed in 1983 in California, is renowned for their influential contributions to the thrash metal scene. With a career spanning over three decades, TESTAMENT continues to deliver powerful and compelling music that resonates with fans worldwide.

KREATOR is a German thrash metal band formed in Essen in 1982. With a career spanning several decades, the band has consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre, earning them a dedicated global fanbase.

POSSESSED heralded as the first official death metal band was formed in 1982 and established the face of the genre permanently. There was a time in which genuine power was felt erupting from the sonic landscape that is now referred to as “old school” death metal. As with most newly developed forms of art, at its genesis, it was filled with fresh and vibrant energy and was virtually unsaturated by musicians.

Hummus Mediterranean Cuisine Now Open

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There’s a new food option in Springboro- Hummus Mediterranean Cuisine opened their doors today, Sunday April 25th at 11am.There’s a new food option in Springboro- Hummus Mediterranean Cuisine opened their doors today, Sunday April 25th at 11am. Whether you crave the tangy zest of tzatziki, the delicate aroma of freshly baked pita bread, or the satisfying crunch of falafel, their menu has something to delight every palate. No newcomers to the business, the owner of Hummus formerly owned Yaffa Grill in Miamisburg and Beavercreek.

While waiting in line to place my order, down an assembly line (chipotle style) the owner treated a couple of us to their homemade vegetarian falafel to try, pipping hot and crispy.

I did the build your own bowl with rice, gyro meat and red onions and the owner brought me out a sample of the chicken shawarma and the humus with pita bread. I did the tahini, tzatziki and garlic sauce on the side, so I could try all three, and have to say the garlic sauce was my favorite.

Fountain or canned drinks are available

This eatery will be open 7 days a week and has seating for about 40 inside and another 20 or so on the patio.  The crowd was steady today with about 1/2 the guests taking their food to go.

Hummus Mediterranean Food

75 N. Main St.
Springboro, OH 45066

937-806-3007

Open 11am – 9pm daily

 

RiverScape Free festivals and Fitness Opportunities

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Five Rivers MetroParks kicks off festival season this May, along with free fitness opportunities and special events at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. in downtown Dayton.

Special events this May include MetroParks’ Passport to MetroParks on Friday, May 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly festival is an opportunity to preview all the happenings in Five Rivers MetroParks this summer, from cultural festivals to MetroParks’ programs. Learn more at www.metroparks.org/passport.

On Friday, May 17, from 7 to 9 a.m., Five Rivers MetroParks will host its annual National Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast. Participants are encouraged to bike to this free, pancake-flipping breakfast featuring live music, a cycling expo and more. Learn more at www.metroparks.org/bikemonth.

 

MetroParks has free fitness offerings featuring high impact group workouts, mindfully-focused programs and dance fitness. Free fitness classes include Fitness in the Park’s yoga and Zumba classes, which are presented byKettering Health with additional sponsorship from McGohan Brabender.

May’s fitness schedule is:

Participants should remember to bring their own mat to yoga, in addition to a reusable water bottle to all fitness classes. Registration is not required. Check metroparks.org/programs for the entire fitness schedule.

Other happenings in May at RiverScape MetroPark include:

 

The Fountain Snack Bar will open Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 25 and offer snacks and cool treats, such as ice cream and cold drinks. Hours of operation are:

  • Noon to 6 p.m. – Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
  • Noon to 8 p.m. – Tuesdays through Saturdays

 

The RiverScape Café has a soft opening on Thursday, April 25 and will offer a new menu, including appetizers, flatbreads and desserts. Because RiverScape MetroPark is part of the DORA footprint, visitors can also enjoy a variety of beer, wine and hard seltzers. Hours through May 30 are Thursdays, from 5 to 8 p.m., with additional hours starting June 4.

Because RiverScape MetroPark is included in the Downtown Dayton Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area(DORA) footprint, people walking in the downtown area are welcome to visit the park with their beverages within the DORA boundary. Learn more about DORA and participating businesses – including RiverScape MetroPark – at www.downtowndayton.org/dora.

The interactive fountains and Five Rivers Fountain of Lights will operate from Memorial Day weekend, May 27, to Labor Day, Sept. 2. The Five Rivers Fountain of Lights operates for 10-minute intervals at the top of the hour during the weekdays from 6:55 a.m. to 10:05 p.m. and during weekends from 10:55 a.m. to 10:05 p.m. Splash in the interactive fountains daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. These features are weather dependent and may close due to inclement weather, including high winds. For a complete list of MetroParks’ closures, please visit metroparks.org/alerts.

Save the date for kayaking rentals provided by Taiters Kayak Solutions beginning June 4. Tuesday, June 4 also kicks off new Tuesday Nights in the Park, which feature a rotating selection of entertainment such as cornhole tournaments, live music and music Bingo.

Centerville Launches Taco Trail

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Get hungry for the first-ever Centerville Taco Trail – and earn a free t-shirt!

The City of Centerville, as part of its BusinessFirst! program and in collaboration with local restaurants, is excited to announce the launch of this new program. This initiative encourages residents and visitors to support local businesses while enjoying delicious tacos.

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Get hungry for the first-ever Centerville Taco Trail – and earn a free t-shirt!

The City of Centerville, as part of its BusinessFirst! program and in collaboration with local restaurants, is excited to announce the launch of this new program. This initiative encourages residents and visitors to support local businesses while enjoying delicious tacos.

“The Centerville Taco Trail is a fantastic addition to our BusinessFirst! program, which aims to support and promote local businesses,” said Centerville Economic Development Director Erik Collins. “We are thrilled to partner with our local restaurants to create a fun and engaging program that boosts our local economy.”

Starting May 1 and continuing through May 31, taco enthusiasts can pick up a stamp card from any participating restaurant.

2024 Taco Trail Poster

Participating restaurants:

  • Agave & Rye, 11 N. Main St.
  • Archer’s Tavern, 9496 Dayton-Lebanon Pike
  • City Barbeque, 5 E. Franklin Street
  • Elsa’s, 6318 Far Hills Avenue
  • El Toro, 894 S. Main St.
  • Lock 27, 1035 S. Main St.
  • Loose Ends Brewing Company, 890 S. Main St.
  • The Famous Restaurant, 953 S. Main St.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Buy a taco
  2. Have a waiter stamp your card
  3. Repeat the process at all participating restaurants
  4. Once your card is fully stamped, bring it to the Centerville Municipal Building
  5. Get a free t-shirt!

T-shirts can be picked up Monday – Friday between 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 100 W. Spring Valley Pk beginning on May 6.  All t-shirts must be claimed by June 30, 2024.

“We love that we’re right here in the Uptown area. I want people to come in and absorb the energy and the genuine hospitality. I want people to be blown away by what we have to offer as a unique culinary exploration here in Centerville,” Agave & Rye general manager Andrew Williams said.

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“We want everybody to come in here and have a great experience, to leave in a better mood than when you came in. And for an American tavern, we’ve got some really great tacos,” Archer’s Tavern owner Dan Apolito said.

WYSO Presents snarls, Jess Lamb and the Factory with Siri Imani, and Dos.Grandiose

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WYSO 91.3 FM and The Brightside are teaming up to celebrate the southern hemisphere of Ohio music — Dayton, Columbus, and Cincinnati representing — with a benefit show to support WYSO on Friday, May 3, 2024.

 

Indie rock’s snarls (Columbus), soul’s Jess Lamb and the Factory with Siri Imani (Cincinnati), and hip-hop’s Dos.Grandiose are set to perform, blending an eclectic and electric night of live music.

The show coincides with the release of snarls’ second LP, With Love; a two-fer-one in an already three-fer-one show! See the music video for snarls’ single “Heavy Drinker” for the VHS-era fun video-pop vibes they’ll surely bring to Dayton. They were also deemed Five Guys’ Artist of the Month for April 2024. (Yes, the burger restaurant.)

snarls is Chlo White, Riley Hall, and Mick Martinez, who are all worthy of capital letters, even if their collective name is spelled otherwise. (Though the sources on that capitalization do vary.)

Jess Lamb can simultaneously harness a quivering, devastating voice like Tracy Chapman and command a room like Janis. (Yes, that one.) Lamb received worldwide recognition with an appearance on American Idol, though the Over-the-Rhine dream pop-soul tunes Jess Lamb and the Factory make would’ve caught our attention regardless of J-Lo’s input.

Alongside Lamb at the Brightside show is Siri Imani who can spit out the perfect amount of words within the ideal amount of syllables, stamping exclamation marks on everything she’s featured on.

Dayton’s performer/songwriter — and self-proclaimed cannabis connoisseur — Dos.Grandiose toys with trap and lo-fi beats while sprinkling in his brand of synth-based funk. To prep, check out the Bad Genes presents: Star Platinum EP with Dos.Grandiose and Zola182.

The three-act night is so mixed it’ll be like you’re listening to the radio — but in person. And what better way to do that than at The Brightside, for WYSO by WYSO?

 

**How to Go?**

Friday, May 3, 2024

The Brightside at 905 E 3rd St, Dayton

Doors 7 pm / Show 8 pm

All ages welcome!

Tickets $20 advance: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/99957/orders/new#/

There are limited VIP tickets available with reserved seating (includes 4 tickets)

Tickets available at the door: $25 day of show

Special thanks to our sponsors Yellow Springs Brewery and Emporium Wines and Underdog Cafe

Broadway & Bling Raffle To Support Oakwood’s Performing and Visual Arts Programs

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Here’s your chance to support  a star-studded fundraising event in support of the Oakwood Auditorium, as part of the Oakwood Schools Foundation’s Flourish Campaign for Oakwood’s Performing and Visual Arts. Enter the raffle for a chance to win the ultimate Broadway theater and NYC vacation experience!

Visual arts, band, choir, theater, and orchestra are all top extracurriculars at Oakwood Junior High and High School. Because of their popularity, the need for new and renewed art spaces is considerable and undeniable. The plan will directly address these needs by expanding and creating space for the arts as well as enhancing current equipment and space.

This project will enhance the arts education experience for Oakwood students, faculty, parents, and the community at-large as well as provide Oakwood students with the state-of-the-art facilities they need to remain competitive with other area school systems. FLOURISH will inspire, building future appreciation and participation in the arts for generations to come.

Immerse yourself (along with your favorite person!) in the glitz and glamor of the Big Apple with our grand prize package*, featuring:

  • Roundtrip airfare for two
  • Roundtrip, private airport transportation
  • Two tickets to a hit Broadway show of your choice
  • Luxurious accommodation in the heart of Manhattan for two nights
  • 3/8ct. tw diamond stud earrings in 14k white gold from Jaffe Jewelers, valued at $1,100

With every ticket purchase, you’re supporting the arts in our community, providing students with state-of-the-art equipment to enhance their arts education, and helping to enhance the Oakwood Auditorium for generations to enjoy.

Raffle tickets run $50 each and will be on sale until May 20th.  You can purchase online here.

The Barrel Releases New Menu

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For those of you looking for late night eats, The Barrel in Springboro serves daily from 11am-130am.
Located in the Midway Business Park Plaza just east of Highway 75, The Barrel is a neighborhood bar with lots of bourbon, draft beer and live music

They’ve just released their new menu featuring pizza, burgers, smoked wings and more.

The Barrel

857 W Central Ave
Springboro, OH 45066

937-743-5995

Hours
Every Day 11AM – 2AM
Happy Hour 3-6PM

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band Coming To The Rose

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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns in 2024 with a brand-new show celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac.  Hear all the legendary hits performed live at Rose Music Center at The Heights on Friday, August 2.

Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.

Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

“An extraordinary emotive performance of Fleetwood Mac” MICK FLEETWOOD

“A stunning and incredibly accurate snapshot of the World’s first Super Group” SUNDAY TIMES

“They do Fleetwood Mac better than Fleetwood Mac.”  MAIL ON SUNDAY

Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday, April 26 at Ticketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office.

 

Outback Steakhouse Steak & Lobster Deal Starting At $19.99

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By popular demand, Outback Steakhouse welcomes back its popular Steak & Lobster deal starting at $19.99.

 

As part of the deal, you can enjoy a juicy 6-oz. center-cut sirloin, paired with a buttery lobster tail, plus two sides for a limited time.

Additionally, Outback is also introducing new Koala Punch and new Sweet Sriracha Chicken Bites.

Sweet Sriracha Chicken Bites feature hand-breaded, crispy chicken bites drizzled with sweet sriracha sauce, and come served with house-made ranch dressing and sweet sriracha sauce

Meanwhile, Koala Punch consists of Bacardi Superior Rum, Malibu Pineapple Rum, lemonade, mango and watermelon flavors with a koala chillin’ on top.

Steak & Lobster can be found at participating locations nationwide through May 7, 2024.

Peerless: A teen twist on Macbeth, Cut-Throat Tactics reign Supreme

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What would you do to get into your dream college? For twins M and L, the answer is…anything. Peerless by Jiehae Park tackles that question when it bursts onstage later this month at The Human Race Theatre Company. In this Macbeth-inspired satire, twins M and L’s dark and hilarious quest for college admission becomes a cut-throat exploration of ambition and high school drama.

“With shades of cult classics like Heathers, The Breakfast Club, and Cruel Intentions, Park’s incisive wit pokes at the achievement and over-achievements expected of teens today,” comments Emily N. Wells, The Human Race Theatre Company’s Artistic Director. “In addition, we are thrilled to be showcasing some of the fantastic talent emerging out of our SW Ohio training programs.”

Resident Artist and Artistic Director of Wright State University’s theatre program Marya Spring Cordes directs. The cast features current Cincinnati College of Music students Dinithi Fernando and Palini Sunkara as the twins, recent Wright State alum Matthew Shanahan (D and D’s Brother) and Sydney Freihofer (Dirty Girl/Preppy Girl), and University of Cincinnati grad Dominique Owen as BF.

Joining Cordes on the production team are: Ray Zupp, Scenic Design; John Rensel, Lighting Design; Maria F. Ortiz, Costume Design; James Dunlap, Sound Design; Sarah Gomes, Props; Alan Kim, Assistant Director; Mark Tynan, Production Stage Manager.

peerless will play in the Loft Theatre in downtown Dayton, April 25 – May 12, 2024.  Tickets are on sale through the Dayton Live box office, 937-228-3630, or online at www.humanracetheatre.org

The Human Race Theatre Company continues its commitment to high quality theatre with access points for all with two ticket initiatives sponsored by Morris Furniture Company: two sections of $20 seats available at any time through the box office, and ten $10 rush seats available 90 minutes before any performance.

Special Nights at The Loft: 

Pay What You CAN
Wednesday April 24, 8 pm – admission by non-perishable food donation for The Foodbank OR a cash donation to benefit DECA’s Senior Sendoff Bundles

Inside Track
Thursday, April 25, 8pm – Pre-show Discussion at 7:15pm

Post Show Discussion
Sunday, April 28, 2pm – Shakespeare and Adaptation

Industry Night/ Sawbuck
Sunday, April 28, 7 pm – $10 ticketsavailable at 5:30pm

While We’re On The Subject
Sunday, May 5, 2 pm – Post-Show Discussion with the cast

Parent’s Day Out
Saturday, May 11, 2 pm – Kids Separate Activities (5-12yo)

 

Plan A Road Trip To Cincy’s Asia Food Fest

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Back for its 13th year, this 2-day food extravaganza celebrating Asian culture and cuisine attracts nearly 100,000 attendees and is one of the Cincinnati region’s fastest growing and most culturally diverse events.

The  Asian Food Fest 2024 takes place Sat, April 27th from 11am – 10pm and on Sun, April 28th from 11am – 8pm at Court Street Plaza, in Downtown Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati region’s largest celebration of Asian food and culture continues to grow and will feature a record 56 restaurants and food trucks and 8 Secret Menu options, making it by far the largest in the event’s history. Expect a mouthwatering tour of small-plated Asian foods priced from $2-$10.

Comedy, cultural activities, and karaoke will highlight the entertainment line-up for 2024! In total, the region’s largest celebration of Asian culture and cuisine, presented will highlight more than 100 performers and entertainers on two stages across the two-day event.

See the menu’s of participating vendors here.

Asian Food Fest
Court Street
between Elm and Main Streets
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Saturday, April 27
11am – 10pm

Sunday, April 28
11am – 8pm

Food Truck Spotlight: Fifty5 Rivers Cold Brew

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James and Lynne Mowery

Lynne Mowery first discovered Cold Brew Coffee in 2018. “From the time we first learned about cold brew to the time we purchased our brick and mortar we visited roughly 350 coffee shops in the midwest.  We decided we wanted to bring a consistent, cold artisan crafted cold brew to the public.

James and Lynne Mowery, hosted the ribbon-cutting on July 31 Fifty5 Rivers Cold Brew officially opened August 1, 2020. The brick and mortar location is where they brew and serves as a carry out for

644 N. Broad St. in Fairborn

customers to take our packaged brew with them to home, work, camping, meetings, parties etc. Customers wanted us to offer our cold brew by the glass, which was also a goal of ours, and in August 2021 the BARge I (our original draft trailer) began voyages around the Miami Valley.  At the beginning of the 2023 Food Truck season the BARge II was launched which allowed us to have a more diverse drink menu.”

What are your most popular sellers?
Caramel Creek and White Rapids are 2 of our most popular lattes. Any of our cold brews straight with the nitro infusion, which we call River Rushed, are popular as well. We regularly have 4 brews available including a decaf and a super caffeinated option. Customers are often surprised by how good our cold brew is without creamers and syrups.  We also have the feasibility to serve our cold brew heated for those who only prefer hot coffee.
For the non-coffee drinkers, the Fifty5 Rivers BARge offers Riverade (lemonade–still or nitro, straight or flavored). Our Strawberry Rose Riverade (River Rushed) or one of our Storm Series Riverades (flavored nitro Riverade with creamer) such as our Tranquil Tempest and Cinnamon Cyclone are sought after by many regular customers. Sparkling Flavored Water and Hot Chocolate are a favorite among young children. For the tea lovers we offer River Chilled Black Tea (still or sparkling), along with tea lattes.  We’re excited to launch new tea options for this year with the addition of a green tea.
In the fall months we also have a variety of Apple Cider beverages (hot or cold) like the Apple Caramel Cove, and the Apple Chaider Falls which are seasonal favorites!!
What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from your business?
Embrace the “pivot”, always be willing to adapt.
Where do you dine out when you have some time off?
Anywhere that is a small local establishment, from other food trucks to restaurants. We’re huge fans of local breweries and coffee shops! We love to support other small businesses.
Upcoming Places to find Fifty5 Rivers Cold Brew

4/21 10am – 2pm –  Barn Brunch at the Heights

4/25 4- 8pm – Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies

5/25 – 5-9pm Dayton Pizza Fest, Yellow Cab