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The End is Near for Ohio’s First Comedy Club

August 5, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

Wiley’s Comedy Club has announced that Sept 7th will be their last show.

Club Manager Erica posted this announcement on their facebook page:
“While opening our doors on 04/20/1982, it is safe to say we have been blessed with the very best customers, comedians from all of the world, and I am very proud to say the BEST STAFF to have ever worked a Comedy Club. Wiley’s has been considered “HOME” to many and it truly is a family in itself. Please join us for our last show to celebrate 42 years of laughter and help us say goodbye to a Dayton Icon. Thank you for your generosity and support over the years, we could not have done it without our amazing customers!!

The line up for this event will house some of Wiley’s favorites and take it back to where it all started! Tickets will go on sale this Friday 08/09/24 at 10:00 am. This will be an ONLINE ticket sale only, no exceptions as it will sell out. In the meantime, we have an amazing line up for our last month of shows and hope to see as many of you as possible in the next upcoming weeks!

All our love,

Erica and the Wiley’s Staff”

Sunset at The Market

August 5, 2024 By Dayton937

National Farmers Market Week is the first full week of August and an opportunity to celebrate how farmers and farmers markets contribute to a healthy, thriving community and the local economy. In honor of National Farmers Market Week, the 2nd Street Market will host Sunset at the Market on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The special evening-hours event features tastings, workshops, culinary demonstrations, live music, in addition to both indoor and outdoor vendors:

More than 50 indoor and outdoor vendors offering prepared foods, kitchen staples, flowers, produce, desserts, artisan wares and more.
Live music from Harmonica Niel
Melon tastings from Harry’s Ole’d Orchard and Garber Farms
Beeswax Wrap Candle Making with Hive Products
Culinary tastings with Choice Juice Boxx and Dayton Microgreens
How to Make Mozzarella with Rosebud’s Real Food and St. Anne’s Cheese Co.
Electric vehicle talks with Drive Electric Dayton

“August’s Sunset at the Market is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate National Farmers Market Week,” said 2nd Street Market Manager, Lynda Suda. “Farmers markets are special because you can actually connect with the people who ensure your food gets from their farms to your fork. The bounty of healthy food, expertise, care and economic impact of local growers is definitely something to celebrate.”

Before the Sunset at the Market at 5:00 p.m., speakers will discuss the importance of sourcing food locally, creating sustainable food systems, food equity and more. This engagement requires an RSVP; learn more by emailing [email protected].

View all the Market’s National Farmers Market Week activities by visiting metroparks.org/localfood.

IHOP’s All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes are Back

August 1, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

IHOP is bringing back its $5 all-you-can-eat pancakes promotion. The restaurant chain known for its fluffy pancakes and other breakfast classics began offering the all-you-can-eat deal this week and said it will be available through Sept. 15 at U.S.-based locations.

Customers who choose partake in the promotion will get a full stack of five buttermilk pancakes to begin with, followed by additional flapjacks served two at a time, on an as-requested basis.

In a news release IHOP said the restaurant has historically launched the promotion at the beginning of every year, but decided in 2024 to offer it during the start of the back-to-school season “to help families when schedules are tight, and wallets are pinched from shopping.”

IHOP

6930 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414

(937) 387-9106

Sun – Thurs 7am – midnight

Fri & Sat 24 hours

Yellow Springs Bakery & Cafe Opens Aug 1st!

July 31, 2024 By Guest Contributor

“We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of Yellow Springs Bakery & Cafe. We’ve been pouring our hearts and souls into this project, and we can’t wait to share it with you all.” The official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening of the Yellow Springs Bakery & Café will be on Thursday, August 1st, at 8am. The new location is situated at Dayton Street in Yellow Springs.

The expansion into the vibrant downtown corridor of Yellow Springs is the vision of local business duo Karina Tafolla, Pastry Chef of Le Cordon Bleu, and Rob Houk, Finance Specialist & Entrepreneur. This dynamic team aims to bring a fresh and exciting presence to Yellow Springs with their distinctive and contemporary storefront.

“Yellow Springs Bakery & Café will offer an enhanced menu including additional savory and dessert offerings now for both dine-in or take-out,” said Chef Karina Tafolla.

Now operating its production headquarters from the original location in Millworks Business Center, Yellow Springs Bakery & Café is set to serve both new and existing customers from their downtown storefront, delivering a more personalized experience.

Guests can anticipate a lively ambiance and a culturally inspired menu featuring a diverse selection of pastries, baked goods, coffee, and more. The new venue is designed to offer a warm and inviting setting that blends contemporary style with a friendly, neighborhood charm.

“The emerging vibrancy on Dayton Street is truly
remarkable,” noted Phillip O’Rourke, Executive Director of the YS Chamber. “Yellow Springs Bakery & Café not only offers excellent baked goods but also enhances the visual landscape and overall experience of the Yellow Springs business district.”

Yellow Springs Bakery & Café

108 Dayton Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Thurs- Sun 8am – 3pm

Moe’s Six Week of Giving

July 30, 2024 By Dayton937

Moe’s Southwest Grill Centerville announces “Six Charities – Six Weeks of Giving.” Every Tuesday evening from August 6 through September 10. 2024 from 3- to 8pm, SIX not-for-profit organizations will benefit through 15% of all store sales (not including third party orders – Door Dash, Grub Hub, etc.)

Jacob Mulvey, Owner at Midwest Roots LLC dba Moe’s Southwest Grill, stated, “Moe’s restaurants across the United States take pride in opportunities to support local charities. Although Moes (Centerville) has supported many charities since opening last year, this is the first concentrated effort to make an impact on local charities in the area in just six weeks.” He adds further, “It’s a wonderful way to celebrate our first year at the Centerville location. While all charities matter, this year, our theme was Vets, Pets, and Kids. We’re also going to allow each of the six charities to have information displayed in the stores, so that customers may learn about their impact and importance here in the Miami Valley.”

“Giving Tuesdays” are benefitting:

Humane Society of Greater Dayton Tuesday August 6;
Big Brothers Big Sisters Dayton Tuesday, August 13;
Fisher House (VA and WPAFB) Tuesday, August 20;
Victory Project Tuesday, August 27
4 Paws for Ability Tuesday, September 3
Crayons to Classrooms Tuesday, September 10

Mulvey says, “For those that haven’t visited Moe’s SW Grill, this is a great chance to check out our menu made with fresh ingredients, and know that 15% will support a worthy local charity.”

Moe’s Southwest Grill

990 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Centerville, OH 45458

(937) 203-0037

Sun – Thurs 10am -9pm

Fri & Sat 10am – 1opm

Montgomery County Food Truck Rally Saturday

July 30, 2024 By Dayton937

The Dayton Food Truck Association has more than 40 members stretching from Sidney to Cincinnati that will be serving up street eats this Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 12pm-7pm at the Montgomery County Fair Grounds. Art/craft vendors and a live dj will also be there.

Admission and parking are free.

Trucks expected to participate include:

The Barking Burger Company
Bean Hive Coffee
BL BBQ & Karaoke DJ Food Truck
Chicago Gyros and Dogs Beavercreek
Childers’ Chimney Cakes
Crusin’ Cuisine Food Truck & Creative Delight’s Catering
Cumberland Kettle Corn
D fish D chicken
Diamond_Daiquiris_LLC
Dunkers and Beans
East Coast Eatz Food Truck, Food Trailer & Catering
El Cardenal Taquería
Fifty5 Rivers Cold Brew
Freakin Rican’s Food Truck
Frios Gourmet Pops
G’s CUE BBQ
Go Crazzzy ice cream cereal bar
Happy Day Cafe
Home Cooked Vibes
Jars By Jas
Just Jerks Ena’s
Lilia’s Outside Cafe
The Lumpia Queen
OH Boba
Ralph’s Mystery Food
Spicey Rooster BBQ
T’s Heavenly Taste
Thai1On
The Food Pitt
The Little’s Grill Gourmet Burgers & MoreTwisted Greek
Wannabe Tacos
What The Taco
Wheel Fresh Pizza
The Wrappin’ & Rollin’ Cafe

New Mural Celebrates Troutman Brothers Legacy

July 30, 2024 By Dayton937

The Dayton View Triangle Neighborhood was home to one of the most influential groups in the funk genre. Located at the corner of Catalpa Dr. and Salem Ave from 1983 until the tragic deaths of Roger and Larry Troutman in 1999, Troutman Sound Labs was the home base for Dayton-based funk group Zapp. The recording studio at Salem Avenue and Catalpa Drive was the site of recordings by Zapp and solo work from Roger Troutman, Shirley Murdock and the Ohio Players’ Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner.

In 2012, a statue was erected to honor Roger Troutman. The metalwork was created by Dayton artist Michael Bashaw. Bashaw’s sound sculpture incorporates clock chimes and is named for and tuned to Troutman’s hit “I Can Make You Dance” with Zapp & Roger. In the Triangle Park neighborhood, the statue includes 27 triangles. “Because I am a musician as well as a sculptor I felt honored when they asked me to create something that paid tribute to Roger Troutman,” Bashaw said. “He was a great musician and producer.”

In 2020 the site was dedicated with an Ohio historical marker in the center of the Salem and Catalpa Gateway. Then Mayor Nan Whaley led the commemoration ceremony that began with a soulful performance of “Amazing Grace” by R&B legend Shirley Murdock, who created music at the studio.

The project to secure the site with a historical marker began as an assignment for two Bowling Green State University graduate students, Kari Boroff and Jacqueline Hudson. Both, now BG alumni, spoke Friday morning during the ceremony.

“What started out as a school project blossomed into something that I could have never imagined,” Boroff said. … “As a Dayton native, I already knew about the rich history of funk music that originated in the city, especially Zapp. However, I have to admit, at the beginning of this project, I did not know much about the Troutman Sound Lab. … After discovering the wonderful contributions that were made through the recording studio, not only to the community but to the history of music, I realized that this site needed to be recognized and celebrated.”

Photo Credit: Lisa Powell

In 2023, the Dayton View Triangle Federation, Inc. received a $10,000 Special Projects Grant from the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District to repaint and expand the ZAPP Mural to include a new image of Roger at his keyboard with a talk tube in his mouth.

The original ZAPP III album cover mural was painted during the summer of 2016 by the artist John Martin, who has done other murals across Dayton. They were able to get in touch with him and refresh the mural after a large portion of it flaked off the wall. This funding also allowed him to expand the mural and create the image of Roger at his keyboard.

Taste of Belgium Now Open at Austin Landing

July 29, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

After a soft opening today, the official ribbon cutting for Austin Landing’s Taste of Belgium will be Tuesday, July 30th at 11:30am. With 116 seats inside, 30 at the bar and another 60 on the patio, this location is much larger than the one at The Greene. The eatery hired 50 employees, including a management team with experience from TJ Chumps and The Cheesecake Factory. There are even semi private rooms on the north side of the building for groups. This is the 10th location for this chain restaurant, with the majority and Cincinnati and one in Kentucky.

Jean-François Flechet

The regional restaurant chain is owned by Jean-François Flechet when he returned from his native Belgium in 2007 with a 120# cast iron waffle maker. His goal was to bring the waffles he cherished as a child to his new home in Cincinnati, Ohio. After refining his recipe, waffle baking began in the back of a produce store at Cincinnati’s historic Findlay Market. The store was crowded with waffle-lovers for weeks and he was asked to find a new home. Taste of Belgium was born. Soon after, the first ToB Bistro opened with traditional (and not-so-traditional) Belgian cuisine serving breakfast, brunch and dinner with Cincinnati’s finest beer lineup.

In 2023, Jean-François was inducted as an honorary knight by the Knighthood of the Belgian Brewers’ Paddle for his efforts in promoting Belgian beer and culture in the United States

Breakfast plate

BREAKFAST PLATE $15 – Two farm eggs, breakfast potatoes, choice of protein and bread.
Proteins: Eckerlin goetta, pork sausage links, turkey links, smoked bacon or black bean patty. + Merguez sausage (3), Breads: waffle, biscuit, croissant or sourdough toast
WAFFLE BENEDICT $15 Grilled ham, sunny-side egg, Hollandaise sauce, arugula
MCWAFFLE. $14- Sunny side egg, smoked bacon, Gruyère cheese, Ohio maple syrup, frites
CHICKEN, BISCUIT & GRAVY $16.25 -Buttermilk biscuit, fried chicken breast, pepper gravy, sunny-side egg

HARVEST SALAD $14.75 – Spring mix, herbed farmer’s cheese, Granny Smith apple, roasted sweet potato, dried cherries, farro, black pepper nuts, pomegranate molasses vinaigrette
BUDDHA BOWL $11 Sweet potatoes, pickled onions, roasted shallots and mushrooms, shredded carrots, farro, avocado, kimchi, arugula, red wine vinaigrette

Happy Hours:

Mussels & Frites

Mon- Fri open to 10am $2 off bloodies and Mimosas

Wed- Sun 3-6pm
$6 draft beers an House wines, $4 well drinks and 1/2 price apps in the bar

Thurs 4pm – close All you can eat mussels and frites $23 and 1/2 off select bottles of wine

Bar Manager Laura shared with us their are 20 Belgium beers on tap and Taste of Belgium is the only restaurant in the US to serve all five of the trappist beers from Chimay. As with all other Trappist breweries, the beer is produced under the supervision of monks and the beer is sold only for financial support of the monastery and good causes.

Taste of Belgium
10267 Penny Lane
Miami Twp., OH 45342

Mon 8am – 3pm
Tues – Sat 8am – 10pm
Sun 8am – 9pm

National Chicken Wing Day Deals!

July 29, 2024 By Dayton937

Waterfalls of ranch dressing? Check. Gobs of blue cheese? Check. Napkins? Check. An insatiable hunger for the ultimate party food, complete with a willingness to eat far beyond your comfort level? Definitely! Well then, you’re ready to take on National Chicken Wing Day on July 29.

Originally relegated to the far corners of the kitchen as material for chicken stock, chicken wings were born when the owners of the Anchor Bar in Buffalo cooked up a midnight snack for their son and his friends. Using only fried wings, butter, and hot sauce, they stumbled on a dish that would change American game day gastronomy forever. We can thank previous Buffalo mayor, Stan Makowski, for giving us one of the most celebrated food holidays of the summer.

So this July 29, make them sweet, spicy or any way you want, but raise a glass and down a few wings to celebrate.

Here’s a roundup of deals on the popular side dish – or meal – depending on your appetite. Remember, check social media accounts of your local restaurants for deals, too.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Six free wings deal
With an online order of $10 or more on Monday, you get a voucher for six free wings free with the purchase of any burger on your next visit. The offer is good for dine-in as well as takeout or delivery. Use the promo code WINGDAY on the Buffalo Wild Wings website or app. Voucher can be redeemed in person or online July 30-Aug. 30.

With any $10 purchase on Monday, you get six free B-Dubs boneless or traditional wings. Customers on National Chicken Wing Day also get a voucher for another six free wings when they purchase any burger during their next visit. The voucher can be redeemed in-person, or online via promo code, between July 30 and August 30.

Also, when you buy a $50 Buffalo Wild Wings e-gift card on Kroger’s website through Monday, you can save $7.50 – savings you can put toward more wings.

Popeyes: $1 wings special
Starting Monday and through Aug. 4, when you buy one order of Popeyes’ new boneless wings or its bone-in wings, you can get another 6-piece order for $1. Just order through the Popeyes app or on the Popeyes website (offer good at participating restaurants; also good on delivery orders).

Starting Monday and through Aug. 4, when you buy one order of Popeyes’ new boneless wings or its bone-in wings, you can get another 6-piece order for $1.

Wingstop: Free wings with any purchase
The restaurant chain considers Monday as the “Wingstop Wing Day,” and is giving five free wings with any purchase when you use the code FREEWINGS at checkout on Wingstop.com or the app.

Wingstop is giving five free wings with any purchase when you use the code FREEWINGS at checkout on Wingstop.com or the app for National Chicken Wing Day on Monday, July 29.Among flavors you can choose from is Hot Honey Rub, which was recently added to the permanent menu after Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had urged Wingstop not to remove the flavor after offering it for a limited time.

Applebee’s: When you order online or the Applebee’s mobile app, you can buy one order of boneless wings or classic bone-in wings on Monday and get a second order free (use promo code WINGDAY24).
For National Chicken Wing Day, July 29, Applebee’s has buy one, get a second order of boneless or classic wings free when you order online or the Applebee’s mobile app.

Hooters: Buy 10 wings and get another 10 free, any style, on Monday (dine-in only at participating locations; cannot be combined with any other discount).

Smokey Bones: Buy one, get one free wings on Monday; plus members of the Bones Club loyalty program can also get up to six wings for free.

Exciting Local Music Showcase at The Brightside on Thursday, August 1st

July 27, 2024 By Dayton937

The Brightside Music & Event Venue is known for it’s Dayton Battle of the Bands series that showcases up-and-coming local musical talent. Last year’s DBB winners, crabswithoutlegs, a 9-piece jazz fusion band, is releasing their very first vinyl record and celebrating this achievement with their friends Six Foot Blonde and Eastwood.

Six Foot Blonde is a talented powerhouse coming from Bloomington, Indiana. They’re celebrating their own album release, And Then Some, with a major regional tour across the US. This stop in Dayton at The Brightside is extra special because they get to share the stage with their musical peers.

Eastwood, from Columbus, kicks off the evening at 7:30pm. They made their Dayton debut last year to high accolades, leaving local music fans wanting more! They are back and ready to knock our socks off once again.

Crabswithoutlegs members hail from both Dayton and Columbus, and have been wowing audiences across the state. Not only did they win Dayton Battle of the Bands, they won The Ohio State University Battle of the Bands too! If you have not yet seen them perform – this is your opportunity to see what all the hype is about.

This show is a also great opportunity to stock up on new music! Skeleton Dust Records, a local record shop, is posting up at The Brightside with crabswithoutleg’s vinyl. Six Foot Blonde will have merch and music available as well. Buying original music directly from the bands is a wonderful way to support local music!

HOW TO GO?

   August 1, 2024
   The Brightside – 905 E 3rd St, Dayton (inside the VodVil Bar)
   Doors open at 7pm / Music at 7:30pm

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door
Get tickets in advance here: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/101382/orders/new#/

All ages welcome!

Troni Pizza & Pasta Opens Downtown

July 26, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

Beto and his wife Qelja are following in the family business, opening Troni’s Pizza & Pasta in the spot that formerly housed Carmen’s Deli in the Stratacache Tower on North Main Street. Beto is the son of the late Jimmy Troni, who owned Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen in Kettering and Deroma Italian Restaurant in Huber Heights. When his dad died in 2015, he moved to Florida, which is where he grew up.

He returned to Dayton in fall of 2023 where he worked with his Aunt and Uncle at Demnika’s Italiano on S. Dixie Drive in Kettering. Most recently we helped his father’s best friend Mo Jusufi open Jimmy’s Italian Cuisine at 824 E. Fifth St this past May. All while working on getting his downtown eatery open. Beto shares it took him four months to clean up and and source the equipment needed to open his place.m He shared his landlord was very helpful during this time. He says he grew up making pizza’s and when he moved back, he sold his Troni’s Pizza in Delray Beach pizza shop to his younger brother to run.

When asked Beto shared he came back to the Miami Valley because “Dayton needed good pizza.” He’s excited about being a part of the neighborhood and creating local jobs.

Troni describe his pizza as “New York Style with a hand tossed crust that looks right at you when you hold it up to eat it.” He cuts the pizza’s into 6 huge pieces that sell for $5- $8 and he’ll offer different slices each day to grab and go, from the classics like pepperoni and sausage to gourmet pizza’s like chicken, bacon ranch, Southwest Spicy Chicken, Hawaiian and more. Of course you can also order a whole pie made to order.

Beto shared that when it comes to his food he doesn’t cut corners, he uses the best ingredients, something his father taught him, that makes for the best food.

Of course there’s more than pizza on the menu:

Be sure and save room from desserts, they offer cannolis, New York Stye Cheescake, chocolate Mousse and Tiramisu.

Be sure and take advantage of these specials and tell them DaytonDining sent you!

Troni’s Pizza & Pasta
40 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45402938-221-9864

Hours:
Mon – Friday 10am – 6pm

Centervill Elks Cheerleaders Liquor Raffle

July 26, 2024 By Dayton937

Centerville Middle School Competition/Gameday Cheer squad is having a liquor raffle to raise funds for their team to attend an overnight cheer competition in January.

They are selling liquor raffle tickets for four different baskets:

#1 Bourbon

#2 Martini

#3 Beer

#4 Wine

Raffle tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $25. You can pick which basket you would like your tickets to go toward. Sales end on Aug 12th and winners will be drawn at cheer practice on August 13th.

If you would like to buy tickets, you can Venmo at the link below.

https://venmo.com/u/Ashley-Pennington-10

The Ugly Duckling 2.0

July 25, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

After closing down their Springfield Street location this past February, this morning at 7am Mason Schindler, Dexter Clay, also known as “Uncle Boof,” who owns Uncle Boof’s World Famous Pancake Mix and Zach Jeckering, opened the doors to their new restaurant on East Fifth Street in St. Anne’s Hill. With almost no fanfare, the eatery was packed when I visited this afternoon.

The new place will be open later and serve 6 days a week! The art on the walls is eclectic and colorful and each table also had a small dice/tee game on it to play while you are waiting on your food.

I had the Eggs N’ Stuff breakfast and added the sausage gravy to my tots and I left there stuffed! It was a lot of food for $10. Can’t wait to go back and try some of Uncle Boof’s World Famous Pancakes! They even have gluten-free waffles.

If you go visit, tell them Dayton Dining sent you.

The Ugly Duckling

St. Anne’s Hill
1430 E. Fifth St.
Dayton, Oh 45402

Tues- Sun 7am – 4pm

New ‘DDQ’ Video Podcast Kicks off with Dayton’s Own STAR!

July 25, 2024 By Y. K. Cuts

If you love ARTS in Dayton…and you love video podcasts…meet DDQ, Dayton’s Drama Queens. This New Video Podcast will feature all things ARTS in Dayton. The stars of the show are Philip Drennen (yes, the one who has a show heading to NYC) and Joshua Stucky (yes, the one who created Dayton’s own RubiGirls.) The premiere features an interview with Drennen, one of the creators of ‘The Big Gay Jamboree‘ which is headed to the Orpheum theater in NYC this September!

You can catch the first episode by using one of the following: daytondramaqueens.com or at YouTube, Amazon, iHeart or wherever you get your favorite podcasts!

Luckily, D937 was able to talk with Drennen before he departs for the Big APPLE!

D937: WOW Philip!! This is amazing news. Congrats. Tell us, what was your part in all of this?

I co-wrote the music and lyrics for The Big Gay Jamboree with Marla Mindelle, one of my best friends from college for over 20 years! We also graduated from CCM with the book writer, Jonathan Parks-Ramage and the director, Connor Gallagher. We all got our degrees in Musical Theatre from Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music.

D937: SO COOL! Where did this crazy idea come from??

The Big Gay Jamboree started as a screenplay for a movie musical about 10 years ago and Margot Robbie was attached. It was written by Mindelle and Parks-Ramage and after Marla’s success in the off-Broadway hit Titanique (where she wrote and stars in the show), got back in touch and they decided to give BGJ another go as a stage musical. They brought me into the mix to write the score about a year and a half ago and we hit the ground running. We got picked up by Wagner Johnson Productions (who just had huge success on Broadway with Stereophonic winning 5 Tonys this year including Best Play) who are co-producing BGJ with LuckyChap, Margot’s production company. This is LuckyChap’s first stage show after years of producing films like Saltburn, Barbie, and my personal favorite, I, Tonya.

D937: I, TONYA! WHAT A HOOT! What has this experience been like….any surprises?

Being granted the time to really workshop a show can be so key to its success. Many Broadway shows can take up to 10 years before it’s debut and we are very lucky to have been fast tracked in this way. But our producers know the importance of workshopping and making sure it’s the best it can be and we’ve learned so much from being in those rooms and experimenting.

D937: In Dayton, we know you from your work with TheatreLab. Has that experience helped??

I have worn a lot of hats with TLD and I’m so grateful to have gotten training in Arts Administration, theater tech, marketing and so much more. There is a need for a group like TLD in Dayton and I hope it’s able to continue to survive in such an arts rich city!

D937: Agreed! So, how do we get to see the BGJ?

Previews begin at the Orpheum Theater off-Broadway on September 14 (open to the public) with our official opening night on October 1. Right now we are scheduled to run through January 31. Ticket info can be found at biggayjamboreethemusical.com.

D937: Sounds like such fun!!

I think right now we all need to laugh and BGJ is basically non-stop laughs!

D937: All of Dayton is proud of you Mister. We wish you all the best!!

9 Places For Oysters in the Miami Valley

July 24, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

Oysters are highly nutritious shellfish that offer a wide array of health benefits. They’re packed with high quality protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants — all of which benefit health.

East Coast oysters are known for their briny, salty, and complex flavor, with hints of seaweed, minerals, and sometimes butter. West Coast oysters are known for their sweet and fruity flavor, with notes of melon, cucumber, and citrus.

East Coast oysters are long and smooth, with a narrow base and tear drop shape. West Coast oysters are round with rough, fluted edges.

The size of the oyster doesn’t much matter, it’s a personal preference whether you look them big or small, but it should look full within the shell. A quality oyster won’t be too thin or too salty.

While some people believe you should let it slide down your throat without biting it, chewing it one or two times will allow you to get all the flavor.

While it’s not necessary to use condiments, and some people actually prefer their fish plain, there are a variety of garnishes that can add an extra pop of flavor! Lemon, cocktail sauce, or a shallot mignonette are all common choices. These all add a little zing, without completely overpowering the taste of the oyster.

Where to order oysters in the Miami Valley:

Club Oceano Seafood & Bar
4429 Cedar Park Dr, Beavercreek
(937) 988-0909

Oysters Rockefeller  - Baked Oysters Topped with Cheese, Chopped Spinach, Green Herbs, and Citrus Bearnaise. $26

Fresh Oysters – Half dozen $20, One dozen  $39
Monday Special- $1 oysters all day when ordered 6 at a time.

Flemings Steak House
4432 Walnut Street at The Greene
937-320-9548

harvested by hand, flown in daily, freshly shucked and served with house-made mignonette | Half $25 / Dozen $ 49

Papi Grande

Foremost Seafood

1912 Woodman Center Dr, Kettering

937-298-1986

Initially just a wholesale provider, we have expanded to provide fresh seafood to local customers as well.
Here’s what’s in stock this week: In-shell chesapeake bay oysters $12 dozen, West Coast papi grande $18dozen

Shucked- $24 pint
12 in-shell frozen dozen $19

Gather at The Arcade
37 West 4th Street, Dayton
937) 637-3945
Will be offering a rotating selection of freshly shucked east coast and west coast oysters with mignonette, cocktail sauce, hot sauce, and crackers for $2.50 a piece. **While supplies last

Jay’s Seafood

Oysters on the half shell

225 E. 6th Street in the Oregon District
(937) 222-2892

Oysters on the Half Shell -Blue Point from Long Island Sound, juicy and mild in taste

Oysters Rockefeller – (6) Freshly opened oysters with fresh spinach and spices topped with mozzarella cheese $17.5

Sea Jax Tavern

5900 Bigger Road, Kettering
937.439.1664

OYSTERS RAW OR FRIED*…$3.39
each extra select oyster served with Jax House made cocktail sauce, lemon wedge and saltine crackers. Delivered fresh daily- subject to sell out

The Paragon Super Club
797 Miamisburg Centerville Rd. Washington Twsp
(937) 433-1234

Oysters Rockefeller- A classic beginning to any meal $18

Fried Oysters $18

The Silver Slipper
1105 Wayne Ave, Dayton
(937) 344-8531

Oysters are delivered each Wednesday essentially direct from the farms. Our weekly oyster selections aim to highlight regional differences (west coast puget sound, west coast british columbia, canadian maritime and new england) as well as geographical differences (oceanic vs river influenced, beach grown vs tidal raised, etc.). Range from $3-$4.50. Served w/ mignonette & lemon, tabasco on request, cocktail or horseradish .50¢

Sonora Grill
5438 Burkhardt Rd. Dayton

(937) 963-2205

Ostoines Zarandeados- 12 pieces marinated in garlic butter and a touch of chipotle perfectly grilled on the grill. $24.99

Ostoiones Permidaos – 12 fresh pieces, accompanied with shrimp and octupus ceviche. $35.99

Got a favorite place we missed, leave us a comment below.

Enjoy a Weekend of Free Fun at Dayton Celtic Festival

July 23, 2024 By Guest Contributor

The annual United Irish of Dayton Celtic Festival – one of Dayton’s largest and most popular outdoor festivals – returns July 26-28. A downtown Dayton tradition since 2002, this free festival attracts more than 90,000 attendees to RiverScape MetroPark.

Saturate your senses in the sights, sounds and tastes of Celtic heritage, as you delight in the enchanting melodies of traditional Celtic music, witness captivating dance performances, and savor authentic culinary delights. The 2024 festival features six headliner bands and several regional performers on various stages of continuous entertainment, in addition to cultural exhibits and food and merchandise vendors.

The Dayton Celtic Festival also serves as the unofficial kick-off to the late summer/early fall festival season in Dayton – but more on that shortly! First, here’s a brief look at this year’s festivities.

The Experience

Dayton Celtic Festival Parade of Kilts

Rated one of the top festivals in Dayton, the Celtic Festival boasts three solid days of non-stop entertainment. In addition to three stages with continuous live entertainment, the festival experience includes a 5K/10K run/walk, Whiskey Tastings, Cultural Exhibits and Demonstrations, a Sunday Celtic Mass, a Celtic Marketplace featuring over 40 vendors with unique items from the Celtic nations, numerous food vendors offering tastes from around the world, and extensive selection of beers to enjoy.

The Entertainment

Music at the Dayton Celtic Festival

Music is one of the festival’s biggest draws – and the 204 musical lineup features several prominent headliners, as well as 20+ regional Celtic acts.

This year’s headlining bands will perform multiple sets throughout the weekend:

Gaelic Storm (Friday at 9:30 p.m., Saturday at 9:30 p.m., Sunday at 4:20 p.m.)
The Fitzgeralds (Friday at 10 p.m., Saturday at 3 & 5:30 p.m., Sunday at 3:10 p.m.)
JigJam (Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 1:30 & 7:40 p.m., Sunday at 12 p.m.)
Socks in the Frying Pan (Friday at 7:40 p.m., Saturday at 6 & 9:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:10 p.m.)
Davy Holt (Friday at 7:20 p.m., Saturday at 12 & 3:30 p.m., Sunday at 1:40 p.m.)
The Drowsy Lads (Friday at 8:40 p.m., Saturday at 4:30 & 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 4:40 p.m.)

Other regional and local acts scheduled to perform at the Dayton Celtic Festival include Dulahan, Dogwood Road, Father Son and Friends, Jameson’s Folly, Miami Valley Pipes and Drums, Celtic Academy of Irish Dance, Dwyer Irish Dance, and McGovern Irish Dance. Performance times for all of these acts can be found at the entertainment section of the festival website.

How to Go to the Dayton Celtic Festival

Dayton Celtic Festival

The Dayton Celtic Festival takes place rain or shine (but don’t worry, there’s plenty of covered seating), and admission is FREE. Festival hours are:

Friday, July 26, 5.30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, July 27, 11.30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, July 28, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A full schedule of events for the weekend can be found on the Celtic Festival website. Be sure to check out the parking information on their website, as there will be large crowds and street closures in downtown Dayton during the festival (parts of Patterson Boulevard, Monument Avenue and St. Clair Street will be closed during the festival). A festival map and FAQ can be found online as well.

For more information about the festival, visit the Dayton Celtic Festival website and Facebook page.

This post written by DaytonCVB

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Enjoy a Weekend of Free Fun at Dayton Celtic Festival

The Experience

The Entertainment

How to Go to the Dayton Celtic Festival