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Coming Up in Dayton Theatre

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HRTC: The 39 Steps

Human Race Theatre Company: The 39 Steps

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2010 – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010

This is the week for theatre, evidently… looking at the show dates below, you could see a different show during every performance time on every weekend day, and still not be able to catch everything that’s up. Six shows are opening this weekend, and those could keep you busy from now until my next onStageDayton update, let alone trying to fit in closing shows or special events!

So, what are you waiting for? Go get tickets to one (or two or all) of these great shows! After all, there are plenty to choose from…

Another Openin’, Another Show

…SHOWS OPENING SOON

The Sugar Witch

DAYTON THEATRE GUILD

The Story: Dark family secrets are revealed and unusual passions are Sugar Witchignited as a family is forced to confront madness, truth, and the destructive legacy of racism, while the spirits of the dead walk the dark Florida Swamp, haunting the hearts of all who reside there.

Dates: October 22, 23, 29 & November 5 at 8:00 pm; October 30 & November 6 at 5:00 pm; October 24, 31 and November 7 at 3:00 pm

Tickets: DTG Box Office or 937-278-5993

More Information: http://www.daytontheatreguild.org/, DaytonMostMetro Event Calendar

The Diviners

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON

The Story: In a small Depression era farming community, a boy with the gift of divining water develops a friendship with a drifting, charismatic but disillusioned preacher; when the townspeople embrace the drifter as the answer to their prayers, the choice leads to a tragic climax.

Dates: October 22-23 and 28 – 30, 8:00 pm; October 24, 7:00 pm, in the Kennedy Union Boll Theatre

Tickets and More Information: Kennedy Union box office, 937-229-2545

Messiah on the Frigidaire

BEAVERCREEK COMMUNITY THEATRE (Edge of the Creek)

BCT Spitfire GrillThe Story: After the image of Jesus appears on a trailer park refrigerator, a frenzy of conflict, communion, and good old fashioned commerce is set in motion, as three friends are forced to come to grips with their lowly status in the caste system of the rural south.

Dates: October 22 – 31, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm

Tickets: Box office, 937-429-4737

More Information: Beavercreek Community Theatre

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs

TOWN HALL CHILDREN’S THEATRE

The Story: When Piggsylvania’s highest court puts him on trial, things don’t look so good for Alexander T. Wolf when TH: Three Little Pigseveryone from judge Prudence Pig to the court reporter is rooting into the truth about his so-called terrible deeds! In this fresh musical adaptation of the familiar story, audience members (ages 4+) decide the way the story ends.

Dates: October 22 – November 7, 2010: Fridays at 7:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 pm, with a special family matinee on Saturday, October 23 at 11:00 am.

Tickets: Town Hall Theatre or 937-433-8957

More Information: Town Hall Theatre: The Three Little Pigs, DaytonMostMetro Event Calendar

Flash: A New Musical

CLARK STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The Story: In the premiere of this new musical by CSCC professor and Springfield resident Dan Hunt, Ed, a seemingly normal man, revisits his past when all the highs and lows of his entire life flash before his eyes.

Dates: October 29-31 & November 5-7

Tickets: 937.328.3874 or Clark State

More Information: CSCC: Flash, Flash: the Musical official site

The 39 Steps

HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY

HRTC: The 39 StepsThe Story: Four performers (and 150 characters), an innocent Englishman caught in a deadly ring of spies, and a pair of handcuffs that won’t seem to come off make this combination of Alfred Hitchcock and Monty Python “one of the funniest shows to hit the stage this millennium”!

Dates: October 21 – November 7, 2010

Tickets: HRTC Box Office

More information: Human Race Theatre Company, DaytonMostMetro Event Calendar

…SHOWS CLOSING SOON

Once On This Island

SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The Story: Ti Moune, a peasant girl, rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of the island; when he is returned to his people, the fantastical gods and rulers of the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred, and death. (And, ETC/onStageDayton’s very own David Brush directs this musical!)

Dates: October 15 – 23, 2010

Tickets: Sinclair Box Office, (937) 512-2808 or (937) 512-2076

More Information: Sinclair: Once On This Island, DaytonMostMetro Event Calendar

Moon Over Buffalo

PLAYHOUSE SOUTH

The Story: In this farce set in 1953, after rumors begin to swirl that a famous Hollywood director will be auditioning fading acting couple George and Charlotte, misunderstandings ensue and merriment begins.

Dates: October 15 – 23; Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 pm, Sunday 2:00 pm

Tickets: Box Office, 888-262-3792

More Information: Playhouse South, DaytonMostMetro Event Calendar, DMM feature

Part of it All

…AUDITIONS AND CASTING CALLS

In the Spotlight

PLAYHOUSE SOUTH

Auditions: October 25 & 26, 2010 at 7:00 pm, at the Clark Haines Theatre, 3700 Far Hills Dr.

Performance: December 10, 2010

The Basics: Featuring the talents of dancers, singers, actors, and performers of all ages, this show highlights PHS’s 50th Anniversary/2010 season while giving a taste of what’s to come in 2011.

More Information: 888-262-3792, Playhouse South, and DaytonMostMetro Event Calendar

Ravenscroft

DAYTON THEATRE GUILD

Auditions: November 1 & 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Ave.

RavenscroftPerformances: January 7 – 23, 2011

Directed by Debra Kent

The Story: In this comedy about deception and the nature of truth, when Inspector Ruffing is called to a remote English county manor house to investigate the death of Patrick Roarke, he becomes involved in the lives of five alluring and dangerous women who lead him through an evening of contradictory versions of Patrick’s demise, including ghosts, skeletons, and much more than he bargained for.

More Information: Dayton Theatre Guild: Ravenscroft

Christmas Belles

DAYTON PLAYHOUSE

Auditions: November 1 & 2, 2010, at Dayton Playhouse, 1301 Siebenthaler Dr.

Performances: December 17 – 19, 2010

Directed by Wade Hamilton and Brian Sharp

The Story: A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator.

More Information: Dayton Playhouse: Auditions

One Short Day

…SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE THEATRICALLY MINDED

The Second City: Fair and Unbalanced

THE VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION

The Basics: The Second City’s Fair & Unbalanced takes unbridled comic pleasure in the Second City: Fair and Unbalancedfoibles of our politicians, celebrities and even our significant others. No institution escapes the satiric eye of The Second City – from the blowhards of the Beltway to the Hollywood elite. Ripped from the stages of Second City’s legendary theatres in Chicago and Toronto, The Second City’s Fair & Unbalanced improv-based sketch comedy is a hilarious ride through present day America.

Date: October 23, 7:30 pm

Tickets: Ticket Center Stage, (937) 228-3630, or (888) 228-3630

More Information: Victoria Theatre Association, DaytonMostMetro Event Calendar

SUBMITTED PRESS RELEASE

Would you like to submit theater news for DaytonMostMetro.com’s onStageDayton features?  Email Shane, Dave & Katherine at [email protected]

~KN

Katherine Nelson is a senior theatre major at Cedarville University who focuses on performance, playwriting, and stage management. She’s the Literary Intern with locally based Encore Theater Company, where contributors Shane Anderson and David Brush also work. The local theater company recently moved into the new arts collective space in the Oregon Arts District, along with Zoot Theatre Co & Rhythm In Shoes. Encore Theater Company has a mission to help develop new works of musical theater, most recently Next Thing You Know and The Proof, two new musicals in development.

BJSR Releases Debut EP

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Performing under the name BJSR, Ben Rivet has become a staple in the local music scene.  He hosts Monday nights at Therapy Cafe and has been playing a variety of venues around town in support of local and national artists.  Thursday night, Rivet will celebrate the release of his debut EP, AXE AND VOX at Canal Street Tavern.

Rivet produced the EP himself with Connor Smith and Damon Sink over a ten month period, and ten musicians contributed to the tracks.  The six original songs showcase a variety of styles from simple folk tunes to indie pop.  Rivet says that making the EP has been a learning experience.

“Playing live is very freeing because I can always change up the style of each song each time I play, but I had to make very concrete decisions on the direction of each song for the EP. Doing that really allowed me to break apart and examine my music in a fully instrumentated context. That’s why I titled it AXE AND VOX. For me, it was the process of taking the songs beyond the guitar (axe) and voice (vox).”

You can catch Rivet performing live on 91.3FM WYSO on Wednesday during Niki Dakota’s Excursions (10am-1pm).  For more information on the EP release show featuring performances by BJSR, Bella Ruse, Charles Tipton Jr. and Early Arrial, check out the DaytonMostMetro Events Calendar.

Here’s a preview of first single from AXE AND VOX:

Jane’s Best Bets (10/20 – 10/24)

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Photo Credit: Alli Shillito

If you haven’t yet, it’s time to begin celebrating Halloween…or at least time to begin thinking about your costume!  I had my first Halloween party this past weekend, and although I don’t like to brag, I was definitely someone you could count on (my mom, not so much, as evidenced by the picture below).  So hopefully you were counting on me and not my mom to give you an update as to what is going on in Dayton this week!  And for the record, in real life, my mom is someone you can totally count on!

On Wednesday, find out the Keys to Character at the Dayton Metro Library’s Main Branch as part of their fall writing series.  If you are worried about your health (or someone else’s), get a fitness assessment/consultation as part of Holten Wellness Center’s promotion in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as it is estimated that many cancer cases are linked to things like poor diet and physical inactivity.  (If you don’t like going to the doctor, just reward yourself afterwards with one of their wonderful massages!)  In the evening, be sure to use your La Comedia discount in your Entertainment book before it expires at the end of this month and see Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.  And if you have cold feet, you’ll be in like company at Oregon Express, as the band Frozen Feet will be playing.  While there, be sure to experience some of their amazing pizza!

On Thursday, get in the spirit of Halloween by creating a Pumpkin Flower Arrangement at the PNC 2nd Street Market.  If fashion is your thing, consider supporting Clothes That Work by attending their 10th Annual Fashioning Futures Luncheon at Sinclair’s Ponitz Center.  Are you looking for something fun and educational for your kids to do?  If so, consider taking them to the 9th Annual Mad Scientists’ Lab @ Wright Library, where they will be able to see some wacky science experiments demonstrated by Oakwood High School Students.  In the evening, all young professionals in Miami County will want to join HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Emerge) for their Third Thursday at The Caroline.  And finally, be sure to head to downtown Miamisburg, costume in tow, for Boo in the Burg!, a super fun, great people watching, adult pub crawl.  Just to warn you, there might not be “two” many people you can count on there.

On Friday, come out to Generation Dayton’s ‘4th Friday Lunch’ at Amber Rose.  In the evening, take the kids and head to Hallow’s Eve at Patterson Homestead.  If you would love to see an outstanding musical performance, experience the sounds of Guitarist Robert Belinic when he performs at the Dayton Art Institute as part of the Vanguard Concert Series. If theater is your thing, you have several options, including The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs at Town Hall Theatre, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at La Comedia, Moon Over Buffalo at Playhouse South, Once On This Island at Sinclair’s Blair Hall Theater, The 39 Steps at the Loft Theatre, and The Sugar Witch at the Dayton Theatre Guild.  Couldn’t they have all agreed to spell “theater” the same way?!?!  I’m just sayin’.

My Mom (someone you "can't count on") and I

On Saturday, start your day off right with Centerville Rotary Pancake Day at the Hithergreen Center.  Afterwards, all you shoppers will want to go to the ATM so you will be able to “check out” at the Shop ’til You Drop event at Hara Arena.  If you’re interested in doing some Halloween-esque activities with the kiddos, depending on their ages, there are many events from which to choose.  Cowvin’s Corny Maze, Pick Your Own Pumpkins, and Haunted Wagon Rides are all things you will be able to do at Young’s Jersey Dairy.  Also happening on Saturday are Hallow’s Eve at the Historic Patterson Homestead, Howl-O-Ween at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, the Windmill Farms Fall Festival at Windmill Farms, and Salem’s Lot Haunted Carnival at the Old Salem Mall.  In the evening, drive your Porsche on over to the Taj Ma Garaj for opening night of Miracles & Magic 2010, a premiere variety show, where all proceeds will benefit A Kid Again, an area non-profit whose mission is to enrich the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.  And finally on Saturday, if you’re like me and love to laugh, you’ll definitely want to see Second City’s performance Fair & Unbalanced at the Victoria Theatre.  Any extra tickets can be sent my way!

Now to Sunday…in the morning/afternoon, enjoy a delicious Sunday Brunch at Yankee Trace Golf Club.  If you are fascinated by all the gorgeous older homes in Oakwood, head to the Wright Memorial Public Library for a talk entitled, The Classic Architecture of Oakwood Homes.  If you enjoy classical music, you’ll want see the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert at Kettering Fairmont High School’s Auditorium.  At Fairmont’s rival, Centerville High School, you will be able to have another opportunity to see A Kid Again’s Miracles & Magic 2010.  And to end the weekend on a really sweet note, there is no other place to be except for the Bellbrook Chocolate Shoppe for their All You Can Eat Chocolate Party!  Plus, the money raised will help fund mammograms for those in need through the Kettering Health Network Foundation’s Women’s Wellness Program!

And now it’s time for the Dumb Joke of the Week. Drum roll please…

Why did the ghost go into the bar?

For the booze.

These are just a few best bets from the DMM Calendar.  There are plenty more events listed there, so if you haven’t, I encourage you to check it out today!  Also, if you have an event to share or promote, please submit it– it’s great marketing and better yet, it’s FREE!   And finally, if you have a dumb joke to share, I’m all ears!

Have a great week Dayton!

Gem City Rollergirls Holding Open Try-outs

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Press from Gem City Roller Girls:

Yes, Roller Derby is in Dayton!

Yes, we are recruiting!

Yes, you can!

The Gem City Rollergirls are looking for athletic, committed, and competitive women!!!

The GCR will be holding open try-outs for their boot camp week Nov. 7-11th.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and supply their own gear – mouthguard, elbow/knee pads, wrist guards, helmet, and your own skates, if you have ’em. (Minimal loaner equipment is available.)

Registration fee is $30.00.

For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

Gem City Roller Girls

www.gemcityrollergirls.com

Orbit Fun Center

5001 Nebraska Avenue

Dayton, OH 45424-6125

Fresco Serves Up Fresh, Flavorful Family Meals

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Chef Jenn DiSanto opens up her long awaited Fresco this Wed, Oct 20th,  in the Fountain Square Shopping Center on Far Hills Avenue, just south of Dorothy Lane.  If you missed our earlier 10 questions with Chef Jenn, you can read it here.  Fresco will have  a variety of already prepared menu items for carry-out that are ready for you to enjoy when you walk in. Additional made to order menu items are made fresh using the finest ingredients available. Place your order from the weekly menu posted on the website, call for the menu or stop by. There is no need to call ahead- you are more than welcome to place your order and just relax for a moment while we prepare it.

While they specialize in food to go, you can  join them for lunch in.  They will have a small seating area where you can dine or just wait while they prepare  your individual or family style dinner to talk home and just re-heat later!  If you do prefer to call in ahead so your order is ready to pick-up on your way home please be sure to let them know the time you will pick up, the items you would like and if you want a single order or family style (4 servings).

The carry-out menu is available for lunch and dinner Monday- Friday 11:30-6:00 (other arrangements may be made to accommodate orders when possible)

How it works:

  • They have a weekly menu posted on their website or you may call to inquire about the weekly offerings. They’ll have some  Panini’s, salads, soups and lighter fare for lunch and an additional menu of amazing dinner entrees for you to choose from.
  • Stop by and place your order and they will make it right then or you may call ahead by calling 937-296-0600.
  • Now all you have to do is drive home safely, re-heat your meal(s) (following the simple re-heating instructions they provide with each meal) and enjoy top quality, preservative-free, gourmet meals in the comfort of your own home!

Here’s the menu for their very first week, valid through Oct 29th:

Sandwiches- Served with house-made potato or sweet potato chips. Additional Panini’s and sandwiches may be available so please call and ask.

Braised BBQ Beef sandwich – slow braised beef brisket with house made BBQ sauce. Served with Vidalia onions on a seeded Kaiser roll – with or without jalapeños $8.00

Grilled vegetables on house made focaccia – grilled eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash and oven dried tomatoes on focaccia with basil, balsamic reduction and crumbled goat cheese $8.50

Grilled Chicken and Caprese Panini – Grilled chicken, oven roasted tomatoes, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella on classic Italian bread – grilled on the Panini press $8.50

Grilled Chicken and green tomato chutney Panini – grilled chicken, sharp white cheddar or crumbled goat cheese and a slightly sweet and totally herby green tomato chutney all Panini press grilled on farmhouse bread $8.50

Roasted turkey Panini – roasted turkey, roasted peppers, roasted tomatoes, arugula, provolone and garlic aioli on Panini grilled Italian bread $7.50

Honey baked ham Panini – slow roasted honey baked ham with cheddar and champagne mustard on Panini grilled farmhouse bread $7.50

Soup of the Day

Brisket and Chorizo sausage chili $6
Kale and cannellini bean soup (V) $5
Other soup option may be available- please call and ask

Side Items Ready For You
Additional daily specials available- please call and ask

Grilled vegetables – eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, roasted tomatoes, asparagus
Cucumber, tomato and feta salad
Grilled potato salad
Caprese salad – fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil
Greek orzo pasta salad
Roasted root vegetables with goat cheese and toasted walnuts
House made mac & cheese – really, really awesome!
Menu Items made to order
call ahead or while you wait

Single Meal or Family Style Meal (for 4 people)
(V)Vegetarian Option

Mediterranean Chicken Single $15/ Family $57
Boneless, skinless chicken breast sautéed with oven roasted tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives and capers- Served with orzo pasta and grilled asparagus.

Ginger Glazed Flank Steak Single $16/ Family $60
Flank steak is marinated and then roasted in a ginger and garlic glaze- served with sesame soba noodles and Thai spiced broccoli

Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin Single $15/ Family $57
Pork tenderloin is roasted with an herb crust and then topped with an apple onion relish- served with haricot vert (thin French green beans) and mashed potatoes

Roasted Salmon with Mango Chutney Single $ 16.50/ Family $62
A fresh salmon filet is rubbed with island spices, roasted to perfection and then topped with a fresh mango chutney- served with rice pilaf and grilled vegetable medley

(V)Greek Pasta Single $14/ Family$54
Penne pasta is tossed with slow roasted eggplant, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, pine nuts and feta in a light tomato sauce- served with a mixed baby green salad

Latin Caribbean Salad Single $11/ Family $42
Large salad of mixed greens, mango, avocado, queso fresco and black beans with a unique and flavorful cilantro and cumin dressing – add grilled chicken $2; add grilled shrimp $4

Training Tuesday: Surviving the Cold Run

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Now that summer has been over for a few weeks, and cold fall temperatures are creeping in, it’s important to get into some good habits when it comes to preparing for cold weather runs. If living in Dayton for the past three years, and Cleveland for the first 18, has taught me anything it’s that the weather in the fall can be wildly unpredictable. It can be 20 degrees and snowy one day while soaring to a balmy 40 degrees with soul-crushing wind. There are some easy things to take note of, however, to take to make your lovely fall run more bearable.

Dressing for the part

Think Under Armour, but with no logo

You’ve seen them. I’ve seen them. I am one of them. That’s right, I’m talking about runner’s wearing running tights. Women may not think twice about wearing them as they a part of a regular wardrobe, but some guys may think that they are losing a little bit of their masculinity by donning skin tight compression tights. Despite what you may think, running tights are just one of the many essentials for any serious runner. While most stores like Champs Sports and Dick’s Sporting Goods often advertise them at more than $70, you can get a great pair that will do the job in the same way at Target or Walmart for around $10. This goes the same for long sleeve compression shirts, if you get the off brand you can save 70% while getting the same quality.

Your extremities are also extremely important as they are the parts of your body which get cold first, and are most susceptible to frostbite. Usually in temperatures above 45 degrees with little wind, there should be no need for a hat or gloves. Anything below that with wind can leave you with the possibility of frostbite, so it’s always good to have gloves handy. My personal favorite are these Nike running gloves, which include a small pocket for your keys. Most experts say that between 30-40% of your body heat is lost through your head, this becomes evident on a cold day when you see steam coming from your head, so a small cap or knit hat will work great.

Where/How to run

When running on a colder day, you should definitely approach your run differently than you would if there were more

Runner on the right: Cold weather dress fail

favorable weather conditions. First of all, if you are running in the snow or rain, make sure to consider the road/path conditions. Try not to start a new route that you haven’t experience before, as getting lost or injured in the cold can increase the dangers of frostbite tenfold.

If you are running a long distance, try to figure for the wind. If you are running a loop, try and make the run end with you running with the wind, as this will decrease the chances of getting hypothermia. Also, if you choose to run in the snow or rain, try not to run very long with wet clothes, as this will greatly increase the chances of you getting hypothermia or frostbite.

Races This Weekend

Saturday October 23

Blaze of Glory 5k Run/Walk @ 9 a.m., 401 Albert Road, Brookville, Ohio Register Here

MooreHeart 5 miler  @ 9 a.m., Springboro Junior High, Springboro, Ohio Register Here

Fairbrook Foxes 5k @ 9 a.m., Fairbrook Elementary School, Beavercreek, Ohio Register Here

Germantown Country Classic 17k (10.6 mi.) @ 8:30 a.m., Kercher Park, Germantown, Ohio (only $9!)  Register Here

Win Tickets to the Make A Difference Tour

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Presented by World Vision and AEG Live, The “Make A Difference Tour 2010” (coming to the Nutter Center on October 29) features New York Times best-selling author and pastor Max Lucado and some of the top names in the Christian music industry—GRAMMY® award-winning recording artists TobyMac, Michael W. Smith and Third Day. Inspired by the themes of Lucado’s forthcoming book, Outlive Your Life: You Were Made to Make a Difference, the tour will travel to 20 cities during the month of October and will make a difference for children by helping to raise up sponsors for 25,000 children through World Vision. Lucado set the goal last year in honor of his 25th year of publishing in 2010; he is donating 100% of author royalties from all Outlive Your Life products to benefit children and families through World Vision and other ministries of faith-based compassion.

Lucado sees big things happening because of the tour: “Partnering with World Vision, TobyMac, Michael and Third Day is a real privilege and pleasure. None of us can help everyone, but all of us can help someone. And when we serve the poor, we serve God.  Who would want to miss a chance to do that?”

This marks a first for these four artists to tour together, and all agree this message is the perfect rallying point, and that making a difference for others is a lifelong commitment they all share.

DaytonMostMetro.com has FREE TICKETS thanks to the Nutter Center, and you can grab ’em – simply comment below and describe how you have made a difference in the Dayton community in the past year or two.  This Thursday we’ll randomly select TWO winners that will each get a pair of tickets to see the Making A Difference Tour at the Nutter Center on 10/29.  We’ll email the winners so please make sure you use your real email address (which won’t be published).  Good luck!

2010 Immersed In Ink Tattoo Festival Photos

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The 2010 Immersed In Ink Tattoo Festival at Hara Arena was a spirited affair.  Here are some pics from this weekend’s 3-day event that featured some of the area’s hottest tattoo artists.

WARNING:  Some photos are of an adult nature and many display images of extreme body modification.

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Five Oaks Dayton: How community gardens create community

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The area just north of Grafton Hill is another historic Dayton neighborhood called Five Oaks.  Each historic neighborhood in Dayton has its own vibe and to me, Five Oaks is one of the more difficult to get a handle on. Maybe that’s because there are several historic sub-districts within FO, or perhaps the gated streets, while creating “defensible space” throughout the neighborhood, also make it difficult for non-residents to casually wander through, but I’m told these gates do indeed serve their intended purpose of creating a strong sense of community and neighborhood ownership for the residents. This summer that sense of community was increased by one garden plot.

We know there are vacant lots all over the city of Dayton, and we know these lots can be purchased on the cheap. Often this conversation ends with a shrug: “So what? What is the value of one empty lot in Dayton OH?” It’s sad that when real estate is abundant, we devalue it instead of seeing the smaller ways we can make big improvements to our life. Okay fine. One vacant lot might mean nothing to anyone else, but one vacant lot on Manhattan Ave. in Five Oaks  has brought neighbors together in unforeseen ways.

Manhattan Ave has had a few Dayton tear downs. These vacant lots become weed infested, trash-collectors; eyesores that have to be maintained somehow. Typically, this falls on the neighbors to do the day-to-day or weekly maintenance, because as we know, the City of Dayton cannot keep up with these lots. The one thing all historic district residents share regardless of neighborhood, is a propensity towards DIY solutions to neighborhood problems. Finding a productive use for an empty lot is hardly a major problem to a neighborhood who argued for gated streets, and so, a little neighborhood garden was born.

The Five Rivers Metro Parks Grow With Your Neighbors Project pitched in with advice- lasagna gardening to get the thing up and going asap. One neighboring homeowner was persuaded to redirect his rain water downspout into a collection barrel to save watering. Discarded and re-purposed materials like bureau drawers were utilized throughout this little patchwork plot, but the real magic was in how this one lot became a gathering place throughout the summer, as neighbors began to connect with each other.

Neighbors know each other in Five Oaks, or, if you don’t know your neighbors, it’s a good bet they know you. They also know who lived in the home before you moved in, and probably the people before that. The homes have long and storied histories and this community garden allowed the residents to share their own stories with each other, adding to the history here.

I talked about how easy it is to create capital in Dayton. Can you see how that is happening at this garden? There is, at the time of this writing, a large concentration of families in Five Oaks and kids take to gardening like ducks to water so having families involved in the garden was a natural thing. People who only knew of each other, neighbors who may have only nodded politely to each other in passing, were now putting shoulder to shoulder to share skills and materials- this is social capital. As one long-time resident, Jim, told me  “people who didn’t know each other, now know each other well. That’s what a neighborhood should be.”  This is how families put down roots and grow a support network. Neighborhood support is vital to healthy neighborhoods and crucial for creating strong cities. With Lots Links and Grow With Your Neighbors, this social capital can be created for a song! Impossible in many parts of the country.

Manhattan Ave had their Harvest Party last weekend. About 20-30 people attended.  Twenty to thirty people sharing the bounty from one lot? Obvious to the neighbors in Five Oaks, this type of micro-development offers some serious potential to create all kinds of good- a strengthened neighborhood, new friends, better support systems created- in addition to fresh food in a part of Dayton where grocers are scarce. Jim said there is a change in the neighborhood, “People are deciding to stay put. They are choosing to make the best of this situation.” I feel this change as well throughout the area, but it’s more acute in the city of Dayton. In Five Oaks, as in Dayton OH, you really can change the world, one vacant lot at a time.

Photo credits: TLussier

Moon Over Buffalo – and FREE TICKETS!

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Moon Over Buffalo

PLAYHOUSE SOUTH

Playhouse South: And Never Been Kissed

Playhouse South: And Never Been Kissed

George and Charlotte Hay are an acting couple (well, theirs is not quite the Lunt-Fontanne partnership) on tour in Buffalo in 1953, performing a repertory of Cyrano de Bergerac and Private Lives. Just after their relationship is threatened when George dallies with a young ingénue, they learn that famed director Frank Capra is coming to Buffalo to see their matinee performance – and possibly star them in his movie remake of The Scarlet Pimpernel. Unfortunately, it seems like everything that could go wrong does, and hilarious misunderstandings ensue.

This and next week, Playhouse South presents that story in the farce Moon Over Buffalo, written by Ken Ludwig (famed author of Lend Me a Tenor). The original production marked Carol Burnett’s return to Broadway and opened in 1995; since it’s been described as a combination of Waiting for Guffman and Noises Off, the show’s humor and success are not surprising.

A common element to Moon Over Buffalo, Waiting for Guffman, and those other shows I mentioned is the community aspect of theatre, which aligns well with PHS’s mission and goals. Actor Megan Cooper, who is new to PHS but very involved in other Dayton theatres (and in leadership with jumpstART), observed that every person in Moon Over Buffalo has a different reason for being in the show and brings a different level of experience, yet are brought together by their common passion for the collaboration and art of theatre. She added, discussing her positive experience with the show,

“People who have that much passion are great to work with.”

PHS considers itself a theatre that hinges on both the passion of participants and audience members, and strives to “get people involved in our love of theatre” (Rob Breving, Publicity).

Cooper (Roz Hay) and Breving (Paul Singer) are both cast members in this production, along with Geoff Burkman (George Hay), Joanne Augenstein (Charlotte Hay), Brad Bishop (Howard), Lisa Carter (Eileen), Terry Lupp (Ethel) and Rick Johnson (Richard Maynard). Dayton theatre veteran Jim Lockwood (2008 inductee into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame) directs, and Dawn Roth-Smith produces. Not only are those involved in the production a community, but audience members will find one in this show as well. Breving said,

“Being theatregoers, the audience will relate with the characters or know people like them,”

which promises to make the show even more entertaining for those who come.Playhouse South

Alongside of that “community” emphasis, PHS is really working to move forward in quality and talent, and therefore recently named Dawn Roth-Smith and Human Race resident actor Alan Bomar Jones as co-artistic directors. The theatre hopes that Moon Over Buffalo will engage and connect with audience members and be one step towards achieving those goals.

Those things aside, this show promises to be funny and enjoyable. Breving described,

“The cast has worked very hard and is truly having so much fun… It’s a show for anyone that needs a good laugh and a reminder not to take ourselves too seriously.”

WIN TICKETS TO MOON OVER BUFFALO!

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Playhouse South & onStageDayton on DaytonMostMetro.com have teamed up to give you a chance to win tickets to this fun show!  We will be giving away up to three pairs of tickets! All you need to do is:

  • Share this post on Facebook or Twitter…we’ll give away a set of tickets for every 10 ’shares’ on FB/Twtr, up to 3 pairs of tickets.  Just click on the appropriate button below, it’s that easy!
  • Leave a comment, answering the following question…WHERE IS THE MOST UNIQUE PLACE YOU HAVE EITHER “MOONED” SOMEONE….OR BEEN THE UNFORTUNATE VICTIM OF A “MOONING”?
  • The deadline to enter is MIDNIGHT on SUNDAY, October 17th; tickets will be made available for the second weekend of the show.

    • (creativity counts in this forum…but we’ll be selecting winners randomly Monday morning when Bill rolls into the office!)

    Performance Information

    Moon Over Buffalo runs from October 15 – 23, with performances at 8:00 on Fridays/Saturdays and 2:00 on Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (over 60) and $7 for students. For more information and reservations, please call the Box Office at 888-262-3792 or visit http://www.playhousesouth.org.

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    Would you like to submit theater news for DaytonMostMetro.com’s onStageDayton features?  Email Shane, Dave & Katherine at [email protected]

    ~KN

    onStageDayton on DaytonMostMetro.comKatherine Nelson is a senior theatre major at Cedarville University who focuses on performance, playwriting, and stage management. She’s the Literary Intern with locally based Encore Theater Company, where contributors Shane Anderson and David Brush also work. The local theater company recently moved into the new arts collective space in the Oregon Arts District, along with Zoot Theatre Co & Rhythm In Shoes. Encore Theater Company has a mission to help develop new works of musical theater, most recently Next Thing You Know and The Proof, two new musicals in development.

    $20.50 Menu’s at Area Restaurants Salut Dayton Opera

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    Support the Dayton Opera’s 50th Anniversary Season

    Porgy & Bess is the  Great American Opera, celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2010! With beloved music like “Summertime,” “I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” and “Bess You Is My Woman Now”, the residents of Catfish Row, 1920’s Charleston SC, will vividly come to life on the stage of the Schuster Center. This production will bring together a broad-based community-wide collaboration and celebration fitting for the 50th Season opener!

    The Story of Porgy and Bess

    Porgy and Bess Synopsis
    Throughout the 1920’s, George Gershwin was one of the Broadway musical theater’s leading lights. By the end of 1930, he had composed the scores for 22 complete shows as well as collaborating on others; but it was Gershwin’s first instrumental concert work, Rhapsody in Blue in 1924, that made him famous. It may seem strange that a productive, sought-after songwriter would devote the better part of two years to a single large work, but Porgy and Bess was Gershwin’s magnum opus. It was nourished by more than a decade of technical study and a longheld interest in African-American experience. It boasts of a fine African-American play by DuBose Heyward and Gershwin’s music brings to the play dramatic power, humor, tragedy, rich atmospheric colors and finely drawn characterizations. Incorporating a wealth of blues and jazz idioms into the classical art form of opera, Gershwin considered it his finest work.
    Nine of Dayton’s finest restaurants and clubs will salute Dayton Opera’s 50th Anniversary Season opener Porgy and Bess from October 14-31 with special low-country menus or features priced at $20.50.
    Reservations are suggested for this special dining event.

    C’est Tout Bistro 937-298-0022

    Coco’s Bistro 937-228-2626

    Jay’s Seafood Restaurant 937-222-2892

    L’Auberge 937-299-5536
    New Orleans Catfish with Black Beans and Dirty Rice -Or- Duck and Chicken Jambalaya

    Savona Restaurant and Wine Bar 937-610-9835

    Paragon Supper Club 937-433-1234

    Dayton Woman’s Club 937-228-1124Sunday brunch, Oct. 31 only  11:30 am – 2 pm – Open to the Public, but reservations require.  The monthly brunch has been changed from Oct. 10 to Oct. 31 this month only because of the opera performance.  The charge for this Halloween Brunch is $15, tax and tip included.

    *The Dayton Country Club 937-294-2735

    *Engineers Club of Dayton 937-228-2148   Friday, Oct. 29 only-Reservations require

    *Indicates one in the party must be a member

    Never Let Me Go AND The Big Lebowski!

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    Hello Everyone.

    Our 2nd projector is back up and running, so our schedule is back on track!  Thanks for all of your understanding during this frustrating time.  Friday night is the worst time for a projector to go down…it’s too late to order parts, and Tuesday morning seems forever away.

    NEVER LET ME GO – a quiet and gorgeous film that has haunted me since I saw it in Toronto, started on Friday…and has gotten off to a very weak start.  In a recent podcast, Anne Thompson of “Thompson on Hollywood” said, “I embraced its slow pace and its deliberateness…it’s sort of this year’s BRIGHT STAR…with subtle, delicious qualities…”  A few of us at THE NEON have seen the film, and we’ve all responded very well to it.  Don’t let this gem slip by you!  With numbers like this weekend’s, the film won’t stick around too long.

    The film comes highly recommended – based on a book by Kazuo Ishiguro (author of THE REMAINS OF THE DAY) and directed by Mark Romanek (director of ONE HOUR PHOTO).  Don’t miss it!  The cast, the score, the setting – it’s so well done.  Rex Reed wrote, “An imaginative, heartbreaking work of art that blew me away.”  Roger Ebert wrote, “A meditative, delicate film,” and Richard Corliss of TIME wrote, “NEVER LET ME GO is a superb, poignant film about everlasting love.”

    Synopsis for NEVER LET ME GO: “Kathy (Carey Mulligan), Tommy (Andrew Garfield) and Ruth (Keira Knightley) live in a world and a time that feel familiar to us, but are not quite like anything we know. They spend their childhood at Hailsham, a seemingly idyllic English boarding school. When they leave the shelter of the school and the terrible truth of their fate is revealed to them, they must also confront their deep feelings of love, jealousy and betrayal that threaten to pull them apart.” (Fox Searchlight)  Charlotte Rampling and Sally Hawkins also have strong, supporting roles.

    Living City Film Fest is at it again!  This year, the festival will be a celebration of the career of Jeff Bridges.  Here’s the line-up:
    THE BIG LEBOWSKI (sponsored by Dublin Pub) – Oct. 18 at 7PM
    THE FABULOUS BAKER BOYS (sponsored by Downtown Dayton Partnership) – Oct. 25 at 7PM
    THE LAST PICTURE SHOW (sponsored by Chisano Marketing) – Nov. 1 at 7PM
    THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTFOOT (sponsored by Jeff Martin Florist) – Nov. 8 at 7PM
    RANCHO DELUXE (sponsored by CityWide Development) – Nov. 15 at 7PM
    Single tickets will be $8 each available before each show.  A festival pass (good for the Monday evening screenings) are just $30 and are available at our box office.

    Due to the popularity of THE BIG LEBOWSKI, two additional screenings have been scheduled for this weekend. Friday & Saturday at 10PM!

    On Thursday, Oct. 21, directors Directed by Shawn Fields & C.Winn will once again present their film YOUNG BREAD GETTAS.  This film played at THE NEON in 2007, but the filmmakers are anxious to bring the film back as they prepare to launch the DVD.  “In todays society its all about three things Money,Power, & Respect…” (from the filmmakers)  The film will play at 7:30, and tickets will be $10 each.

    On Saturday, October 23 at 10PM, THE NEON will host a special screening of a film called THE UNIVERSE.  “THE UNIVERSE is a story focused around two misinformed friends trying to solve the mystery of women and attraction. Their encounters with equally misinformed individuals throws them into a surreal adventure of mistaken identity. THE UNIVERSE is a locally shot comedy directed by Dayton native Joseph Anderson and produced by Jarren Summers. (surreal comedy, absurdity)”  Tickets to this screening are $5 each and will be available for advanced purchase at our box office this weekend.

    On October 30 at 3:30, Columbus Filmmaker Will Graver will bring his filmREVELATION and a small collection of local shorts to THE NEON.  More details will be available in the coming days.  For now, you can check out Graver’s website at www.revelationzombie.com.

    On Thursday, November 18 at 8PM, New York director Gary Beeber will bring his movie DIRTY MARTINI AND THE NEW BURLESQUE to town.  In addition to the documentary, Beeber is also rounding up regional Burlesque stars to put on a show for attendees.  More details will be available in the coming days, but for now you can check out a teaser trailer by clicking HERE.  Advanced tickets for this event will cost $15 – and will be available this weekend at THE NEON’s box office.  Tickets on the day of the show will be $20

    We hope to see you this weekend.
    Be certain to check out our coming attractions…I’m very excited about a couple new additions…particularly one for Thanksgiving weekend!

    Take care,
    Jonathan

    SHOWTIMES for October 15 – October 21:

    NEVER LET ME GO (R) 103 Minutes
    Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40
    Monday – Thursday: 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40

    IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY (PG-13) 101 Minutes
    Friday, Saturday: 12:40, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
    Sunday: 12:40, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:45
    Monday: 2:50, 5:10, 9:45
    Tuesday & Wednesday: 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:45
    Thursday: 2:50, 5:10, 9:45

    THE BIG LEBOWSKI (R) 117 Minutes
    Friday & Saturday: 10:00
    Monday: 7:00

    YOUNG BREAD GETTAS (NR)
    Thursday: 7:30

    Vote for Issue 9 and Help Our Fellow Citizens In Need

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    DaytonMostMetro.com does not normally endorse political campaigns, as our readers have many different political beliefs that we respect.  But when it comes to ballot issues that have a huge impact on those in need, we are happy to lend our support and endorsement.  This coming election will include something called Issue 9 which replaces the current Human Services levy in Montgomery County, and it is critical in that it:

    • PROTECTS vulnerable children from abuse and neglect.
    • DELIVERS home services and meals to frail elderly residents.
    • SERVES children and adults with mental retardation and disabilities.
    • HELPS thousands of unemployed people looking for jobs.
    • PROVIDES desperately needed health and mental health care.

    While we totally understand that the bad economy has affected just about everybody, we think that asking for $1.30 per month more on a $100,000 property is very reasonable; most of those who pay it won’t even notice it, but those who rely on the services this levy provides certainly will.  It is simply the right thing to do.  If you’re wondering what good this money actually does, just check out the many testimonials that demonstrate how this helps.

    I’m actually not that worried that any of our readers might actually be opposed to Issue 9 as I can’t imagine more than a tiny percentage would fall in that category.  But it isn’t enough to say “yeah sure, I support that”.  You have to follow through and vote – ANY TIME between now and November 2.  And then make sure you ask your friends and family to do the same.  For those on Facebook, please show your support by clicking on the ‘Like’ or ‘Share’ buttons at the bottom of this post, and then do the same on the Montgomery County Human Services Levy FB page.  Let’s show everybody that the DaytonMostMetro.com community supports this important issue, and help those who rely on Human Services.  And if you have a story to share about somebody you know who is helped by this program then please do so in the comments below.

    More Adventures of Nikki Nett

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    …and I’m back!

    So, the adventures haven’t been so adventurous lately- I know, I know. Life happens and we all get a little busy, which ties right in with this adventure. Maybe that’s over stating it…we’ll call this one a series of mini adventures. Between work, school, networking, volunteering, kids activities, or whatever it is that keeps you busy, you still have to find a little time here & there to connect with your peeps. Whether it’s your oldest friend on the planet, work buddies, or a favorite family member, find some time- these are the connections that feed your soul. Here are a few thoughts on the hows & wheres to make it happen!

    Alfredo Wrap from Flavors Eatery

    If you’re south of town, stop in to Flavors Eatery right across from Centerville High School. They have a huge and eclectic menu with a little bit of everything. On a recent visit, I tried the alfredo wrap (yummo!) it came with a side of chips drizzled in their famous garlicky dressing (to die for!). I think I may have developed a slight addiction to their coconut-pineapple smoothie while I was there. Make sure you take a sec to check out the funky art that surrounds you while you’re grabbing a quick bite with your girlfriends!

    Downtown? Make a quick little journey over to Butter Cafe on Brown St. Please leave your diet at the door so you can enjoy their ever changing array of  cupcakes and other sweet treats. This is a great option for those of you going the organic route. So many delicious choices on the menu, but I zeroed in on the chai french toast.   Excellent choice, I must say!  A little birdie told me their grilled pb&j is the way to go, perhaps I need to venture back down there to try it?

    Do you prefer to catch up while shopping? If you haven’t yet, you HAVE TO stop in at Charming Charlie at the Greene. It’s pretty much the Disneyworld of accessories. Everything is grouped by color and the best part about it is the afford-ability!  This is a great place for gifts as well as funky/trendy pieces that don’t qualify as investment jewelry. I really prefer to highlight locally owned places and stay away from the chain stores, but Charming Charlie just needed to be mentioned. I’m in love, I really am.

    Would you rather sip while you chat? Yes, please.  Head out to Cork & Vine right off of Miller Lane. They boast an extensive wine list (adding new wines weekly!) as well as 30 different martinis and a selection of  craft and domestic beers. Pull up a seat near the fireplace and discuss McDreamy’s hair last Thursday or how much you loved the Britney episode of Glee. Oh wait, that’s what I like to do, I’m sure you have your own topics of conversation.

    Now, I don’t know about you, but during the fall, my favorite way to connect with friends is over FOOTBALL!!!!! I love it. I reaaaalllyy love it. Over the past few weeks, we have established my love for heels and lipgloss, let’s just say football completes the trifecta. Frickin Chicken Chunks, cheddar balls and Miller Lite is the standard meal of choice while complaining about my Fantasy Football team or saying loudly (over and over, as a self-calming measure) that the Browns can turn their luck around any minute. Many a Fricker’s have been graced with my presence (and that of my crazy friends) while we revel in the atmosphere of too much testosterone, hot sauce and the sensory overload of a million (give or take a few) tv’s.

    This week, I am most looking forward to getting together with friends at Masquerage! This annual party of parties raises money for AIDS Resource Center Ohio and is hands down, one of the best events the Miami Valley has to offer. I have been obsessing about my costume for weeks and can NOT wait to see what everyone else is wearing! Do YOU have any Heavenly Pleasures or Sinful Delights you’d like to share with the world? Masquerage is the place to do it! I hope to see some of you there!

    There you have it, some fun stuff to do while getting together with your peeps. I’d like to add that any food or drink mentioned in this article is fat-free, carb-free, calorie-free and has anti-aging benefits.  This is a fact that I will firmly stand by (until challenged, at which point I will crumble like a stale cookie with the realization that maybe blatantly lying to myself doesn’t really work). As always, if you know of any place that merits checking out on my adventures, comment below or find me on Twitter- Nikkisayswhat. Until next time, lovlies…

    Where Am I? October 13, 2010

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    Hint: Ag Town

    Last week, the Where Am I? September 29, 2010 was pretty simple- Books & Co at The Greene. Now, newcomers to Dayton Ohio don’t recall the original Books & Co in Town & Country shopping center but trust me when I tell you they set the standard against which all customer service will be measured in the minds of many of us, but that’s okay. The new B & C is mighty service oriented too. Having a book lover help you find exactly what you are looking for is just as easy now as then, plus, you get to feel like a queen walking down that gorgeous staircase.

    Art Weekend in Yellow Springs

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    It’s a bit mind-boggling. There are almost too many art events going on in Yellow Springs this October 15th-17th weekend…… nah!

    Friday night is Art Sroll, and I am really looking forward to that. But I’ve already told you about Art Stroll in my last blog. Though I do have 2 new offering to add to Friday night’s mix:
    At 8 p.m. you can stop by the Gardens of 100 Corry Street for a free outdoor theater performance of- “Hey that’s a Nice Bike “ created by Vanessa Query. A second performance at 9 p.m. will be in the courtyard in front of Sam &Eddies on Xenia Ave.

    From 5p.m.-9p.m, in King’s Yard, Mike Garrett will be carving Tikis.  Mike is a great Tiki Carver, I can’t wait to see this!

    Big breath, get ready, here’s the rest of the weekend-

    On Saturday is a “Couples Adventure.” If you’d like something new to do to keep your relationship growing or just want to have fun with your love, here’s a list of 5 new experiences that you can have together on Saturday the 16th.
    1. “Healing and relaxation comes when you drum. ”Make a drum filled with your spirit and then later learn to drum together. In this special workshop at Wild Gourd Studio you can each make your own gourd drum with gourd artist Cynthia McDonald. Cynthia plays a lovely, haunting Native American flute and the drum. She has drums in her studio for you to try.
    2. A new way to care for each other. During a Thai-Yoga Massage workshop, you’ll learn how to help each other with a deeply relaxing form of bodywork that combines assisted stretching derived from yoga with acupressure style massage and energy balancing. The instructor, Jen Ater, traveled to Thailand to learn with masters this healing bodywork of Thai-Yoga Massage.
    3. Bliss out with a great combo-a relaxing private yoga class followed by Swedish massage sessions for the both of you. Janet Baer offers this private session at her beautifully decorated old farmhouse with a labyrinth in the garden.
    4. Declare your love forever. Work with Sarah Strong, at Strong heArt Studio and an old time printing press to hand print your own love poster.
    5. Create a masterpiece together with New Orlean’s artist Jennifer Float. In Jenny’s Cork and Canvas Class you’ll drink wine, party and make art.
    You can sign up and pay for any of these activities at www.getawaysforwomen.com

    You need to sign up by Friday morning.

    Both Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. is Yellow Springs Artist Studio Tour and Sale. It’s the one time each year that some of Yellow Springs fabulous artists open their studios to visitors. You get to see how they make their art, what tools they use, watch demos, talk with the artists and purchase art. It’s a fascinating peep into an artist’s life. This year there are also 1-2 guest artists at each of the 8 artist’s studios, so you get the opportunity to meet a couple of artists at each stop on the tour.
    Download a map at www.ysarts.org This is a free event.

    For a great end to a wonderful day, on Saturday from 5 p.m.- 10 p.m. you can stop over at the “Artoberfest” for a music festival and Beer Garden. “Artoberfest” will be held at The Barr Property on the corner of Limestone and Xenia Ave.
    During “Artoberfest”, you can enter your favorite beer container in the “Finest Stein” contest to be judged by local artists and celebrities between 7 and 8 pm. Seasonal beers, wine and food will be available and live bands will perform. Brewing and other food and drink demonstrations are planned. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Advanced tickets can be purchased online at www.yellow-springs-experience.org

    On Saturday from 6:00-8:30 p.m. is another reception for an exhibit called “Emerging Visions: Antiochians Make Art” It’s at the Herndon Gallery, in South Hall at Antioch College. The show features paintings, prints, and works on paper and tile by 6 alumni artists.

    As always, there is more going on, but I’ve run out of steam. Hope you get a chance to join the fun in Yellow Springs this weekend! If you meet up with me, (I’ll be the one in the black ball cap with Jafagirls written in hot pink across the front) say hi!