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Artist of the Week: Kate Huser Santucci Part 2

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To help me understand how her encaustic paintings are made, I asked Artist of the Week Kate Huser Santucci to walk me through the process using this piece as an example.
“I started with a piece of scrap plywood” she told me. “I taped the edges and put on a layer of encaustic medium (a mixture of beeswax and tree resin). Then I added heat, so that the layer of encaustic medium will firmly grab onto the grain of the wood. After that I could start painting a number of layers of encaustic paint, which is just encaustic medium with pigment added.”
“Every time I add a layer of encaustic paint I heat it with a torch, so that it grabs onto the layers that have been applied. If I add a lot of heat the new layer is smooth. If I use less heat there is more of a texture. At any time, I can scrape off one or more layers in an area, so you can see more of what lies underneath.”
“I set this piece aside at one point because I wasn’t sure where I wanted the painting to go. Then Summer came and I just loved the look of flowers in my yard. I decided to add a flower image to this piece.”
“I used a photo as a reference and did the first layer using a smaller brush and encaustic paint. After that had been fused onto the piece I switched to oil paint with just enough wax in it to allow it to bind with the layers I already had. I started to paint the oil with my finger. If you look closely you can see that I’ve put in reds and oranges and golds and pinks. As a final step I add fine detail with a very small brush.”
For more photos of Kate’s work, and photos of her studio, go to https://billfranz17.com/

Artist of the Week: Kate Huser Santucci

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I’ve been admiring Kate’s encaustic paintings online for quite a while but only met her last summer. She works at Front Street, in the first floor of the 100 Building, where she shares space with Elisha Frontz.
“In college I started out as a theater major” she told me “and then switched to fine arts and eventually got a degree in sculpture. Then I raised a family for 20 years.”
“About 10 years ago I saw an encaustic piece that I was really drawn to. Its layering gave it a sort of ethereal feel. About that same time a friend told me about an encaustic class being taught in St Joseph, Michigan. I decided to take the class and then just dove into encaustic work. I love the versatility of the medium, the way you can be sculptural or really painterly, the way you can scratch parts off or draw lines on and do all kinds of other things.”
Kate tells me she has a busy exhibition schedule coming up. Her work is being shown this month at Studios on High in Columbus. Then in May through August she’ll fill the walls at Wheat Penny Oven and Bar. In October she has a show at Edison State College in Piqua. Next year she already has two shows planned, plus a residency in France. But my favorite way of seeing her work is to stop by her Front Street studio. She’s working there most days, and is always open for First Friday and Third Sunday.
For more photos of Kate’s work, and photos of her studio, go to https://billfranz17.com/

Deals for National Burrito Day- April 4th

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The word burrito means “little donkey” in Spanish, the diminutive form of burro, or “donkey”. The name burrito, as applied to the dish, possibly derives from the tendency for burritos to contain a lot of different things similar to how a donkey would be able to carry a large burden. We’ve wrapped up many of the deals on tortilla-wrapped meals:

Bubbakoo’s Burritos

When loyalty members buy one burrito at Bubbakoo’s Burritos on April 4, they’ll get a coupon for another free one. The offer is valid at all locations and the coupon is redeemable at a future date.

Chipotle

In honor of National Burrito Day, Chipotle is rolling out a new interactive game, Burrito Vault. Here’s how it works:  Visit unlockburritoday.com starting at 12 p.m.  on April 2 and 3.

If you’re one of the first 50,000 players to guess the correct Chipotle order each day and unlock the Burrito Vault, you’ll score a BOGO code (redeemable on April 4) and be entered into a sweepstakes for the chance to win free burritos for a year. Players have four chances to win each day.

In addition, Chipotle is offering rewards members $0 delivery on April 4 with the code DELIVER online and in the app at participating U.S. and Canada locations. The offer is valid with a minimum $10 order and a maximum $200 order and isn’t valid on catering, Burritos by the Box orders or third-party delivery.

Moe’s Southwest Grill

On April 4, Moe’s Southwest Grill has a buy one, get one free deal on burritos and bowls. The offer is valid when you order online, in the Moe’s app or in-store at participating locations nationwide. The free item must be of equal or lesser value (add-ons, extras, premium proteins, taxes, fees and catering are excluded), and the offer isn’t valid with other offers or third-party delivery.

In addition, Moe’s is running a National Burrito Day giveaway on April 4 and will offer 100 customers the opportunity to win free burritos for a year (52 burrito rewards, one issued each week of the year). Customers can enter in one of two ways:

  • Rewards members: “Check in” with your rewards account (aka place an order in the app, scan a receipt, etc.).
  • Other customers: Enter on Instagram and Facebook by commenting and tagging a friend on the restaurant’s National Burrito Day post.

Qdoba

National Burrito Day is kind of a big deal at Qdoba. On April 4, rewards members will be treated to a free burrito when they buy an entrée and drink. The offer is valid online, in the app or in restaurants.

Sheetz

Between April 4 — 6 Sheetz customers can get $2 off made-to-order burritos at all locations. To score the deal, simply clip the offer in the Sheetz app.

Taco Bell

On National Burrito Day, when you buy one burrito in the Taco Bell app, you can get a second one of equal or lesser value for 50% off (1 per user). That includes the Cantina Chicken Burrito, which is part of the chain’s recently launched Cantina Chicken Menu, made with slow-roasted, spiced and shredded chicken.

Taco John’s

Taco John’s loyalty program members will be treated to $2 off any Meat and Potato Burrito Combo on April 4. To score the deal, you need to download the app and sign up for Bigger Bolder Rewards by April 3.

Paranormal Gathering Coming To Middletown

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Embark on a journey into the mysterious and supernatural at “The Paranormal Gathering at The Windamere” – a one-of-a-kind convention that beckons both skeptics and believers to explore the realms beyond our understanding. Hosted within the historic walls of The Windamere, this event promises an immersive experience filled with mediums, investigation teams, captivating speakers, crystals, equipment, and spine-tingling podcasts. Book your tickets online.  Ticket options from $10 – $65.

 

March 8th- Friday Dance Para-ty

Start the weekend off right with a dance party and karaoke with DJ Alex at The Windamere
from 8pm-midnight. You will receive a free drink ticket (for beer or wine), snacks and cash bar.
Party is in lower level and is not handicap accessible. Casual attire.

 $15.00 $0.00

Introducing the cohosts of Paranormal Gathering at The Windamere!

March 9th- General Admission

Enjoy unlimited access to all of the vendors and sit in on speakers scheduled throughout the day.
Access begins at 10:30am.

ParaVizionz Paranormal Society, led by Lee Allen II with his team, Patti Morton Allen, Teresa Lynch, Jay Lynch, and Jim Wilson. ParaVizionz Paranormal Society was established in 2002. Their goal is to help others in need and educate them about the paranormal. They have done thousands of cases from residentials to commercial buildings. They are part of the TAPS Family.

 $10.00 $0.00

March 9th- VIP Early Access Saturday

Enjoy unlimited access to all of the vendors and sit in on speakers scheduled throughout the day.
Access begins at 10am

 $15.00 $0.00

March 9th Paranormal Dual Investigation- Saturday evening (Sold Out)

Enjoy investigating two locations alongside the area’s most experienced paranormal teams.
These locations are not handicap accessible. There are multiple stairs and no elevators.
Investigation is Saturday March 9th from 9pm- 2 am.
We will be investigating The Windamere (1929) and the Masonic Temple (1887).

 $40.00 $0.00 Sold Out

March 9th- VIP All Access Ticket Package

Immerse yourself in a whole weekend of para-fun! This package includes entry to the Friday Para-ty, VIP access to the vendors on Saturday starting at 10am,
and a dual paranormal investigation Saturday evening.

 $65.00 $0.00

The Windameare
2 S Main St,
Middletown, OH 45044

Phone: (513) 818-5174

14 Montgomery County Artists Awarded Grants

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Learn about the artists and their projects below, and follow Culture Works on Meta to keep up with opportunities to engage with their work!

2024 ARTIST OPPORTUNITY GRANTEES

AMY DEAL

Opportunity: Participate in a four-week artist’s residency at the South Porch Artist Residency in Summerville, South Carolina, dedicated to creating mono prints showcasing the local flora and marine life. These artworks will serve as the foundation for an exhibition and workshop in August 2024 at the Dayton Society of Artists’ Gallery.

About the Artist: Amy Deal (she/her), an artist based in Dayton, Ohio, cultivates her artistry within a studio setting. Her paintings reflect her upbringing in rural Ohio, revealing a profound understanding that reconnecting with nature allows her to discover renewal and restoration.

Amy finds the act of creating a deeply meditative and rejuvenating process of exploration and discovery. She believes each composition is a new opportunity to dive into the depths of your imagination. Through bold strokes of color and intricate textures, Amy aims to convey not just the visual aspects of nature but also its emotional and energetic qualities.

amydeal.com

 

 

NICOLAY DORSETT

Opportunity: Complete a Balanced Body Mat Training program to further develop knowledge of mat work and its benefits for the health and wellness of dance artists.

About the Artist: Originally from Sunrise, Florida, Nicolay Dorsett (she/her) graduated from the University of South Florida in the spring of 2020 with a BA in Health Sciences and a BFA in Modern Dance. She joined Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) as a Dance Artist in August of 2021. With her passion for dance, Nicolay hopes to continue performing and growing in her artistry.

Artist Statement: “I believe dance is the gateway to moving past limitations of the body. Dance helps you discover and master your physical body as well as challenge your creative side as an artist. Knowing your body in that way helps it to last longer, to feel better, and to move with grace.”

https://sites.google.com/view/nicolaydorsett/

 

 

GRETCHEN DURST JACOBS

Opportunity: Create a new body of work in the medium of encaustic monotype for an upcoming solo show at The Dana Wiley Gallery in Dayton.

About the Artist: Gretchen Durst Jacobs (she/her) was born in Dayton, Ohio. She holds a BFA in painting from Wright State University and an MFA from The University of Cincinnati. In 2000 and 2001, she attended The New York Studio School Drawing and Painting Marathons. Her work has been the subject of nine solo exhibitions and various group shows. She has shown in Ohio, the US, Japan, Germany, and Canada.

Artist Statement: “I create non-objective paintings informed by the scale of my body; most of my paintings are near my height and reach from fingertip to fingertip. I am fascinated by the expressive qualities of color, movement, rhythm, and space. I work with themes such as the natural world, climate change, and feminist ideas. A limited and carefully considered color palette plays a dominant role, referencing the body, energy, and power. Muscle memory informs my mark-making, aligning my perception and thoughts.

A carefully designed grid is at the heart of each new painting. The grid forms a hard and soft boundary for the work that creates a tension between the geometry of the grid and the interweaving gesture. This pictorial dichotomy references the relational dualism at work in our modern lives and our environment.”

gretchendurstjacobs.com

 

 

NIARRA GOODEN-CLARKE

Opportunity: Travel to New York City to take dance classes, attend various company auditions, and work with a photographer to receive updated headshots and body shots.

About the Artist: Niarra Gooden-Clarke (she/her) was born in Toronto, Ontario, and raised in Kent, Ohio, where she completed her studies at Kent State University. Niarra simultaneously completed her senior year and danced with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) as a Jeraldyne Blunden Fellow, graduating in the spring of 2022 with a BA in Dance and a BA in Sociology and being hired as a full company member with DCDC.

Artist Statement: “Every day I work towards the cultivation of my true self as both an individual and an artist. I strive to radiate light and love as I move through spaces, learning, growing, and developing. I am interested in the retelling and retention of African American history through movement and the utilization of the dancing body to express the black experience.”

 

 

VALENTINO HALTON

Opportunity: Complete a follow-up international collaboration with producer Martin Dezer of France to develop production techniques, create a record, and work toward the goal of becoming a self-produced artist.

About the Artist: TINO (he/him) is a hip hop artist known for his ability to blend the genre’s golden era, old school sound with modern and alternative elements to create nostalgic yet innovative music. TINO has played hundreds of shows in the region and released seven solo studio albums.

Artist Statement: “As an artist my joy is connecting with people through my work. I have been able to meet so many amazing people and go places I would have never been able to before because of these songs. Kids who grew up where I did don’t often get to go to France, so finding out where the next batch of songs will take me is always exciting and rewarding.”

itstino.com

 

 

KATHLEEN HOTMER

Opportunity: Complete online training in natural plant dyeing and eco dyeing in order to develop skills that will broaden her textile offerings and prepare her to offer natural dye and eco dyeing workshops.

About the Artist: Kathleen Hotmer (she/her) is a textile/fiber dye artist and owner of Pink Moon Goods, where she brings a unique inventory of products to the Dayton community that encourage finding beauty in everyday living. Her textile work has expanded in recent years to include dyeing with plants to make everyday reusable items for the home.

Artist Statement: “My goal as an artist is to create home goods that reflect the beauty of the natural world and are safe for humans and the planet. The colors achieved through the synergy of using natural fibers and natural plant matter, while complicated, has helped me to achieve a goal of creating home goods that are simple, safe to use at home, and are an expression of natural beauty. Using plants from my garden or food scraps from my kitchen for the dyeing process has helped me align my artistic goals as a fiber dye artist with that of living sustainably at home and reducing the carbon footprint of the products that I create while adding beauty to the world.”

www.pinkmoongoods.com

 

MIKEE HUBER

Opportunity: Create a new series of paintings inspired by her connection to the rocky and rugged coast during two weeks at the Golden Apple Art Residency in Harrington, Maine.

About the Artist: Abstract artist Mikee Huber (she/her) uniquely channels influences from built environments, the natural world, and music into visually dynamic realms. With degrees in commercial art and fine arts, she has almost three decades of experience in graphics design supporting the Department of Defense, complemented by a lifelong passion for creating art.

Artist Statement: “I specialize in non-objective and abstract painting, using various media to create unique shapes through the chemical reactions of the mediums. The rhythmic dance with color, balance, and composition is both relaxing and energizing, as I seamlessly lose track of time in the intuitive flow of creation. Inspired by microscopic scientific images, music, and the outdoors, I eagerly anticipate translating the essence of Maine’s rocky coast into my work during the upcoming residency. Join me in November at my solo show to experience the culmination of these inspirations—more information is listed on the event page of my website.”

mikee.huber.com

 

 

G. SCOTT JONES

Opportunity: Writing a musical that tells the story of growing up as a preacher’s kid who was confused about their identity and wondered if God loved them.

About the Artist: G. Scott Jones (they/them/he/him) is a multi-instrumental musician who composes and arranges modern American Art music for small and large ensembles.

G. Scott Jones actively performs in jazz ensembles and chamber groups in Southwest Ohio. In recent years, Jones has released an album titled “Walk With Me” and been recorded on the Nasty Nati Brass Band’s self-titled album.

www.gscottjones.com

 

 

MIKE LONDON

Opportunity: Use the award-winning epistolary novel, DEAREST, to create an episodic, audio drama podcast with a unique release schedule, diverging from the culture of the “immediate” we live in and instead hearkening back to the post-Civil War era of the 1870s with a mysterious love story that unfolds along the Ohio River.

About the Artist: Ohio playwright, Mike London (he/him), whose work has been presented in the US, UK and Canada, is currently the playwright-in-residence with the Benjamin Franklin House in London, UK. He is the Ohio Regional Representative for the Dramatists Guild of America and a 2023 recipient of a Governor’s Award in the Arts in Ohio.

Artist Statement: “A belief that I keep at the center of my work as a playwright is that stories are the textbooks for life. It is where we learn about ourselves. There are two key themes throughout my work: secrets and families.

Secrets are the threads that weave through my stories. What fascinates me is learning the histories and stories that aren’t remembered; the secrets of our society. I love discovering secrets that are often at the core of who we are, what we do, and who have come before us. Uncovering those secrets takes me to the truth of who we are and who we can be.

Families are the context of my stories. Whether it’s the families we know, the ones we don’t, the ones we think we know, or the families we create where none exist—all are the context for where we have come from and what lies ahead.

I have written in other forms; however, I am a playwright. It is my way to tell stories and add to that textbook of life.”

michaelmlondon.com

 

 

JESSE LY

Opportunity: Create work for invited FotoFocus concurrent exhibitions at both The Weston Gallery and Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at Mount St. Joseph University.

About the Artist: Jesse Ly (he/they) is an Asian-American photographic artist. They primarily work interdisciplinarily, focusing on image-based work while incorporating processes of sculpture, bookmaking, and writing to inform and expand imagery.

jessely.com

 

 

 

 

BRIAN MATHUS

Opportunity: Promote and prepare works for an upcoming solo art gallery exhibition.

About the Artist: Brian Mathus (he/him) is an abstract/figurative painter who resides in Dayton, Ohio. He went to the Pacific NW College of Art and Sinclair Community College. He is also a veteran of the Air National Guard. He paints in acrylic and oil paint.

 

 

 

 

HYACINTH PAUL

Opportunity: Create 10 new mixed-media fabric sculptures using recycled sarees worn by Indian immigrant women from Dayton to tell their stories, highlight their contributions to Dayton, and exhibit these sculptures at different areas in Dayton and beyond.

About the Artist: Dr. Hyacinth Paul (she/her) is a retired scientist who took up art at the age of 58 and has been creating paintings in oil, acrylics, mixed media, and alcohol inks. She is currently an Ohio Arts Council-funded artist in residence at the Trotwood-Madison School District, works on curating fellow artists’ works, educates the community on the importance of art to mental health and well-being, and volunteers and serves on local boards.

Artist Statement: “My art works allow me to use colors in myriad ways, using oils, acrylics, watercolor, pastels, alcohol inks, mixed media, and, more recently, fabric. I want to find out why colors in my paintings, sculptures, and everyday life evoke feelings of joy within me. I am looking forward to expanding my artistic journey by making a fabric sculpture series called “Udaan (Flight)” using recycled sarees worn by women in Dayton of Indian heritage to tell the stories of their contributions in Dayton.”

www.hyacinthpaulart.com

 

 

ANNIE PESCH

Opportunity: Take an online filmmaking workshop from the New York Film Academy to hone the art and craft of directing as it relates to filmmaking.

About the Artist: Annie Pesch (she/her) has performed, directed, and provided dialect coaching and fight choreography for theatrical productions in New York, Chicago, and regionally throughout the country. She is a member of Actors’ Equity Association and a Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Associate Member.

Artist Statement: “The purpose of theatre is to educate, enlighten, and entertain; these three things are important to me as a performer and director. I like working on productions that are thought-provoking and impactful, as well as exploring new and creative ways of staging plays. It is also important for me to give back to the community and find innovative ways of bringing audiences back to the theatre.”

www.anniepesch.com

 

 

 

DANIELLE RANTE

Opportunity: Create a body of work, “Celestial Pathways,” exploring the mythology of the Milky Way within the ancient mound building cultures of Ohio, which will be exhibited at three Ohio venues.

About the Artist: Danielle Rante’s (she/her) work explores our personal relationships to landscape, communicating a deep sense of contemplation and awe. She has a strong dedication to working on traditional washi papers, creating large scale yet intimate environments.

www.daniellerante.com

 

 

 

 

A New Brunch Option Begins March 10th

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A new brunch is comig to town! Starting next Sunday, March 10th from 11am The Foundry’s rooftop restaurant will be serving a plated Sunday Brunch. Reservations are now open via Open Table.

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Starting Sunday, March 10  |  Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM

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BRUNCH SPECIALS

  • EGGS BENEDICT

    choice of crab cake, short ribs or prosciutto, home fries, fruit $24

  • PIZZA PEELS FOR TWO

    short ribs, house-made pork sausage, four eggs your way, home fries, croissant, house-made biscuit, fruit $45

  • BREAKFAST BAKERS

    corned beef hash with fried egg (veggie hash available upon request), biscuit, fruit $19

  • TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST

    two eggs, two pieces of breakfast meat, home fries, biscuit $15

PIZZAS

  • EVERYTHING OMELET

    roasted garlic base, bacon, sausage, eggs, potatoes, cheese, caramelized onions, peppers, mushrooms $10

  • SPINACH & ARTICHOKE CALZONE

    mascarpone & pecorino cheeses $18

  • COUSIN VINNI

    local pepperoni, spicy arrabbiata, goat cheese $20

  • LOADED POTATO

    roasted garlic, rosemary, Yukon potato, bacon, smoked mozzarella, sour cream, chives, potato chips $18

  • THE KAREN

    heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto $17

  • NUTTY MUSHROOM

    cashew alfredo sauce, mushrooms, mozzarella, truffle $19

    vegetarian

  • CARNIVOROUS

    Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, roasted peppers $21

WHERE BREAKFAST MEETS LUNCH

  • AVOCADO & DEVILED EGG TOAST

    grilled sourdough, avocado, egg yolk crema, heirloom tomato, sherry gastrique, two eggs your way, fruit $22

  • SHRIMP & GRITS

    spicy garlic prawns, creamy shagbark polenta, pickled shishitos $22

  • HANGOVER BURGER

    8oz smashed wagyu beef, raclette cheese, bacon bourbon jam, arugula, siracha aioli, fried egg, bacon, foundry bun $22

  • CHICKEN CHEESESTEAK

    caramelized onions, mushrooms, pickled shishitos, smoked provolone $17

  • FOUNDRY REUBEN

    house-made pastrami, scarlet kraut, Swiss, carraway-mustard aioli, rye toast $19

  • BISCUITS & SAUSAGE GRAVY

    two eggs your way, fruit $21

  • GIANT CINNAMON ROLL

    house-made pastry, cinnamon, maple cream cheese icing $14

BRUNCH SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

  • PURPLE SKY – empress 1908 gin, italicus rosolio di bergamotto liqueur, fever tree sparkling grapefruit $14

  • SANGRIA BLANCA – peach schnapps, sparkling guava juice $12

  • EMERALD FIZZ – ketel one cucumber & mint, midori, mediterranean fever tree tonic $13

  • DOLCE & HAVANA bacardi carta blanca, kahlua, espresso coffee, cream, mint $14

  • FRENCH 75- hendrick’s gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, sparkling wine $14

  • THE CAPRESE- reyka icelandic vodka infused with cherry tomatoes, lillet blanc, basil olive oil $14

  • BOURBON MARY- buffalo trace bourbon, bloody mary mix, cholula, spices $12

  • BREAKFAST MARGARITA – milagro silver tequila, triple sec, orange marmalade, lime juice, agave syrup

    $14 – DRAGONFRUIT SOUR

    macchu pisco, dragon fruit syrup, egg white lime, fresh lemon juice $14

  • MIMOSA- sparkling wine – choice of: orange, pineapple, cranberry or guava juice $10. Pitcher $35

The Foundry
124 Madison STreet
DAYTON, OH 45402

937-965-7520

New Month- New Menu for Caribbean Inspired Eatery

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Maybe you don’t have time for a trip to the islands, but head out to this Yellow Springs eatery that get’s its inspiration from the island vibes. Caribbean inspired cuisine and exquisite hand crafted drinks and cocktails. 
Here are their new March Features:

Appetizer
Jamaican Beef Patties – A traditonal Jamaican street food. Seasoned and spiced ground beef in a flaky pastry dough. Fried to golden crispy perfection and served with sofrito aioli 10.99

Sandwich
The Cuban Reuben – Ok this isn’t Cuban per se but it rhymed and this is a Caribbean inspired Reuben so bare with us! House made Jerk corned beef, spicy pickled cabbage, melty swiss cheese, sofrito aioli on marbled rye 15.99

Entrees
(Gf)Jerk Corned Beef and Curtido – Our Caribbean twist on an Irish classic. Beef brisket is cured in a Guiness beer brine infused with Jamaican Jerk spices. The slow roasted and finished in our hot and mild jerk sauce. Served with coconut rice and curtido, a spicy Salvadoran pickled cabbage relish. 24.99

(gf)Island Teriyaki Snapper – Wild caught red snapper is pan seared until flaky and tender then glazed with our island inspired pineapple based teriyaki sauce. Served with coconut rice and island slaw. 25.99

Cocktail
Avocado-Jalapeno Margarita – Fresh avocado is muddled with jalapeno and fresh mint. Shaken with tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur and simple syrup . 9.99

Calypso Grill and Smokehouse

1535 Xenia Avenue
Yellow Springs, OH, 45387

+1 937-767-9000
Open daily 11am – 9pm

9 Fundraisers to Attend this March!

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Storybook Gala: A Night in the 100 Acre Wood

Sinclair Conference Center 301 W. Fourth Street, Dayton, OH

You are cordially invited to the first Storybook Gala benefiting A Special Wish Foundation of Southwest Ohio. We are excited to bring the magic and wonder that we infuse into the wishes we grant to you, our friends and supporters.

This year we will transport you into the childhood playground of Christopher Robin as you mingle with your friends in the English meadow and then dine and dance in the 100 acre wood. The adventure begins with cocktails at 6:30pm at the Sinclair conference center. Come dressed in garden party formal to support the amazing kids and families of A Special Wish Foundation.

Mad River School District’s Annual Spaghetti Fest

Stebbins High School 1900 Harshman Rd., Dayton

Hey, Mad River community! Mark your calendars for delicious meal at Stebbins High School Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

We are thrilled to invite you to our much-anticipated Annual Spaghetti Fest from 5 PM to 7 PM in the school’s cafeteria.
Get ready to indulge in a delectable Italian dinner lovingly prepared by none other than our Superintendent Wyen. The menu features spaghetti & meatballs, crisp salad, freshly baked bread, a variety of beverages, delightful desserts, and more!
Special Treat: ALL MAD RIVER STUDENTS EAT FREE! 🎉
For everyone else, tickets are super affordable:
$4 for adults
$3 for children and seniors (60 and over)
Tickets are available at the door or can be pre-purchased at our schools. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for a fantastic meal and the chance to support our student choirs, orchestra, and bands as they perform live, adding a magical soundtrack to your dining experience. 🎵🎷

Pickleball Tournament

First Baptish Church of New Lebanon 335 South Church Street, New Lebanon

Our Pickleball event is open to teams of any ages who will compete in a single-elimination tourament. Prizes valued over $200 will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams.

Grab a partner and enjoy a fast-paced day of pickle ball for a good cause. All proceeds go toward camp fees for our 3rd – 12th graders.

First games begin at 11am and Championship game will be played at 4pm, approximately.

Matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with rally scoring.

Food, drinks and tourney t-shirts will be available for purchase throughout the day.

Registration is $30 per team by Thursday, March 7. Registration is available online or in person. Day-of registration is $40 per team. Registration fees are non-refundable but are transferable to any team of your choosing.

Nite at The Races

Miamisburg Moose 2110 E. Central Ave, Miamisburg
An evening of Horse betting and fun! Place cash bets on the horses of your choice.
Races are run by video broadcasts. Raffles & betting
Proceeds benefit the GDAA Rent Foundation; a non-profit, charitable organization that provides rental assistance to GDAA members’ residents who are unable to pay their rent due to illness, family tragedy or unfortunate circumstances, in some cases preventing homelessness.
Only persons 21 and over are permitted to attend.  $25

Pancake Brunch

Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm  1000 Aullwood Road , Dayton

No registration needed, pay at the door – or pay ahead on our web site if you wish. Take a sugarbush walk, savor a great meal & enjoy a leisurely farm visit. Join us for food, fun & family!

$10

2024 Women of Influence Awards Luncheon

Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH
Since 1998, YWCA Dayton has set aside one special day to recognize and honor women in our community. We celebrate Dayton’s most influential women, all of whom 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.

An Evening of Burlesque: Semi-Annual Fundraiser

Temple of the Rebel Goddess 400 Linden Ave., Suite 245, Dayton
Join us at the Temple of the Rebel Goddess for our semi-annual fundraising event An Evening of Burlesque: Tassels, Tatas & Tips

With all of our fundraisers, we aim to gather financial energy to amplify the work that’s been happening inside the Temple’s walls. The list of things that your abundance could help us to manifest includes things like continuing our goal of divine worship and spiritual pursuits, sexual wellness & education, community offerings, Earth-based practices and reverence, feminine celebrations, and more! This also includes the much less sexy stuff like paying rent, maintenance & admin fees, but more than that – it’s about manifesting this next evolution of the Temple and leaning into pure possibility.

This Sassy Sarah Monroe Production features a host of amazing performers. The evening is sure to delight with the finest Burlesque performances!

We are thrilled to announce our featured performers,

-Aurora Maur -Lily Datura -Jackie O of the Rubi Girls -Roxy Valore -Simone DeLove -Sugar Monroe -Rosie Revolution -Pearls De~Lovely -Diamond Tassel Revue

Our MC for the evening is the hilarious Kara Ragland

This event is a night you won’t want to miss!

Doors open at 7pm, performance starts at 8pm!

There are five tiers of ticket prices to accommodate our modest spectators as well as our favorite ballers. These options allow you to customize your perks for the evening.

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and depending on your ticket… you’ll get a bottle of champagne!

$25 – $350

Making Memories Team Presents: A Night of Champions & Advocacy

David H. Ponitz Sinclair Center Dayton, OH

Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, hear about the latest in research news, the 10 warning signs and heartfelt personal connections.

There is an $80.00 domation to attend, guests will be asked to make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association to continue offering free programs and services in the Miami Valley area, as well as funding vital research that is giving families hope!

Registration for this event closes on March 17, 2024 or when sold out whichever comes first.

This event is in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter and Sinclair Community College’s Office of Diversity. Thanks to the Dayton Foundation for managing donations made to this event!

 

$80

Dayton Playhouse Cabaret FUNraiser

Dayton Playhouse 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH

“Celebrating 65 Years – A Dayton Playhouse Cabaret” will be Saturday, March 23rd, 2024; 8pm at the Dayton Playhouse There.  Tickets $15

Dangerous Dames of Dayton

Daniel J. Curran Place, University of Dayton 1700 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH
Join fellow League of Women Voters members and supporters in honoring citizens who, like our “dangerous” sister suffragettes of old, have heroically worked to champion the ideals of a democratic society that work for ALL citizens of Greater Dayton.
This year we will be honoring Robyn Lightcap, Executive Director of Preschool Promise; Terra Fox Williams, President and CEO YWCA Dayton; and Mattie White, 1st Vice President Dayton Unit NAACP.

Keynote Speaker: Ayesha Rascoe, Host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday

$125 – $175

Giovanni’s New Express Curbside Lunch

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Giovanni’s in Fariborn has just introducing Express Curbside Lunch available to guests in 10 minutes or less Wed- Fri from 11am – 2pm. Guests can place their order for curbside carryout by calling 937-878-1611. Tell them you’d like to place an order for Express Lunch. When you arrive call them back and they’ll bring out your order.

Express Lunch Menu:

 

Chef Salad
Italian Chef
Blimp Sub
Meatball Sub
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Spaghetti & Meat Sauce
They say the menu will grow over time.

Giovanni’s Fairborn

215 W Main St,
Fairborn, OH, 45324
(937) 878-1611

Fifth Annual Micro Drone Races at Air Force Museum

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See fast flying micro machines as pilots maneuver their drones over, under, around and through the C-124 Globemaster II and Twin Mustang aircraft during a micro drone races that will take place in the museum’s second building. Spectators will be able to watch the race along the course, as well as from a large screen that will show the drones’ perspective as they are racing.

Fifth Annual Micro Drone Races

Visitors will be able to experience flying a drone with computer-based simulators from Sinclair College Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program*.
Friday: 12 – 4 pm, Saturday: 10 am – 3 pm, Sunday: 10 am – 3 pm

Workhorse Aero* will be onsite with displays of their drone delivery systems.

The Museum’s Education Division will be onsite with computer-based simulations opportunities for visitors.  Visitors can enter for a free micro-drone give-away, watch demonstrations and get hands-on with computer simulations. 

Friday, March 1
Let the races begin!
9 am – 12:30 pm Morning Session Practice and Qualifying Rounds – Sixteen Pilots will race.  The morning will contain seven rounds.

1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Afternoon Session Practice and Qualifying Rounds – Sixteen Pilots will race.  The afternoon will contain seven rounds.

Saturday, March 2
The races continue!
9 am – 12:30 pm Morning Session Practice and Qualifying Rounds – Sixteen Pilots will race.  The morning will contain seven rounds.

1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Afternoon Session Practice and Qualifying Rounds – Sixteen Pilots will race.  The afternoon will contain seven rounds.

Sunday, March 3
The best of the best compete for the Title!
Top 32 Pro and Sport Class Double-Elimination Brackets

Sport Class: 
Warm ups begin at 9 am. with double-elimination bracket racing throughout the morning.
Sport Class award ceremony will take place at 11:45 am.

National Museum of the
United States Air Force

1100 Spaatz StreetImage of the Air Force wings with the museum name underneath
Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433

(937) 255-3286

FREE Admission & Parkking

Open 9 am to 5 pm seven days a week

 

Royal Cheese Adventures

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Annie Foos started St. Anne’s Cheese Co. started with the goal to showcase local businesses and bring together a community of cheese lovers. Whether you are interested in learning how to stretch mozzarella at home, creating beautiful charcuterie boards for your next party, or taking a farm tour and making your own cheese from scratch, she can lead your through it.

She’s just announced  the first ever series of Royal Cheese Adventures in the newly renovated kitchen at the Bossler Mansion, Dayton OH Mansion St. Anne’s Hill Historic District – Dayton, Ohio.

Very limited tickets, $65/person.  Reserve online here.

Honey Toast Coming To Fairborn

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Fairborn’s Tudor’s Biscuit World closed at the end of January and a new restaurant is already on their way to opening there.  Chef Suwapat Whitted, the chef owner behind Thai Kitchen, Thia Table and Hello Thai has announced she’ll be opening Honey Toast Breakfast & Brunch in that spot on Broad Street in Fairborn.

Honey Toast

130 N Broad Street,
Fairborn, OH 45324

Wed – Mon 6am – 2pm

Downtown Bourbon Chicken Eatery To Close Thursday

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There’s a little restaurant hiding in the basement of the Talbott Tower in downtown Dayton called Homestyle Chili & Bourbon Chicken. This places had two main dishes, Bourbon Chicken and Chili. There are other items on the menu such as Hamburgers, backed tilapia, gyros, cheese steaks and hot dogs, but the chicken and chili are what they are known for, as well as great service and friendly staff.

But after 13 years at this location, Thurs, Feb 29th will be their last day of business at the Ludlow Street location. According to a post on Facebook by Kal El “he will be moving to a new location! Don’t know all the details yet but rest assured they will be back and moving soon.”

 

Path of Totality: where to experience Total Eclipse 2024 In Southwest Ohio

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The Great Miami Riverway is a prime viewing location for the 2024 total solar eclipse!

Our Riverway communities are busy planning for several days of fun to celebrate our beautiful region being in the path of totality for the solar eclipse in April 2024.

A total solar eclipse is a rare and spectacular event. Only 21 total solar eclipses have crossed the lower 48 states in the entire existence of the United States. Ohio is on fire with excitement after discovering it is in the path of totality for the first time since 1806!

Read on to see a breakdown of viewing sites and events by each of our Riverway communities as well as some helpful links for further discovery and planning.

Make sure to bookmark this page so you can check for any updates or additions as we draw closer to this spectacular celestial event!

SAFETY NOTE – Viewing ANY part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or telescope without a special-purpose soalr filter will instantly cause severe eye injury. Here is NASA’s article on total solar eclipse safety, and a list of safe solar viewers that are endorsed by the American Astronomical Society.

 

Sidney – Official Viewing Sites

 

  • Custenborder Fields
  • Tawawa Civic Park

Sidney – Events

Sidney – Other Details

Troy – Official Viewing Sites

  • Duke Park
  • Hobart Urban Nature Preserve
  • Lost Creek Reserve
  • Miami County Grandstands
  • Treasure Island Park
  • WACO Historical Society
  • Troy Community Park
  • Troy Levee

 

Troy – Events

 

 

Miami County – Events

Lost Creek Eclipse Experience – Visitors will enjoy abundant open space for viewing, free eclipse glasses, entertainment, educational children’s craft, snacks, and fun.

 

 

Piqua – Official Viewing Sites

  • Pitsenbarger Park
  • Garbry Big Woods Reserve
  • Edison State Community College

Piqua – Events

  • Alien Festival, downtown Piqua.

 

 

Tipp City – Official Viewing Sites

  • City Park
  • Kyle Park

Tipp City – Events

Solar Eclipse Block Party – Have you ever been “Dancing in the Streets” in Tipp City? Now is your chance! We are hosting a fun, free solar eclipse block party in our beautiful, historic downtown. Our streets will be filled with entertainment, children’s activities, shopping and dining opportunities, and so much more. Let’s celebrate this cosmic event together!

 

Five Rivers MetroParks

Recommended viewing locations:

  • Possum Creek MetroPark
  • Carriage Hill MetroPark
  • Eastwood (lakeside) MetroPark

 

Montgomery County – Official Viewing Sites

  • National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
  • Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum

Montgomery County – Events

  • Boonshoft Musem will be hosting lead-up events as well as having on-site activities the day of the eclipse. More details to come.
  • SunWatch Village will host an exclusive all-day ticketed event. More details to come.
  • The world-class Dayton Philharmonic will be performing a celestial celebration called ‘Total Eclipse: The Sun and The Planets’ in honor of the eclipse on April 5 & 6 at 7:30pm. Tickets are available now.

Montgomery County – Additional Information – Dayton CVB’s website for updates on planned Eclipse events in Montgomery County

Other helpful resources:

 

 

Montgomery County – Events

  • Boonshoft Musem will be hosting lead-up events as well as having on-site activities the day of the eclipse. More details to come.
  • SunWatch Village will host an exclusive all-day ticketed event. More details to come.
  • The world-class Dayton Philharmonic will be performing a celestial celebration called ‘Total Eclipse: The Sun and The Planets’ in honor of the eclipse on April 5 & 6 at 7:30pm. Tickets are available now.

Montgomery County – Additional Information – Dayton CVB’s website for updates on planned Eclipse events in Montgomery County

Pizza-Inspired Fried Chicken at KFC

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KFC  is introducing the international smash hit, Chizza (“cheet-za”), to KFC menus in the US starting February 26, 2024.

Chizza (Not Pizza) features two 100% white meat Extra Crispy fried chicken filets topped with zesty marinara sauce, melty mozzarella cheese and crispy pepperoni.

Chizza made its debut on KFC menus in the Philippines back in 2015 and since then the unique KFC dish has made its way around the world to Korea, Taiwan, India, Thailand, Germany, Spain and Mexico, among other countries. Now, you can experience the global phenomenon here in the US for the very first time.

The item features two white meat fried chicken filets topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese and crispy pepperoni.  Customers can order the Chizza on its own or with a combo meal, which includes KFC’s Secret Recipe fries and a medium drink. Customers can also order a half Chizza, which is one fried chicken filet with the same toppings rather than two.

Also returning to KFC restaurants nationwide temporarily is Blackberry Lemonade – a fruity and tart drink to refresh the taste buds while enjoying the Chizza combo meal.