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Coming Up in Dayton Theatre – 03/24 – 04/06

March 24, 2011 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2011

Limestone Bricks: rainbow base painting (Photo Credit: Denise Yvette Serna)

When I wandered into the theatre today, a scenic artist was busily painting a stone wall – with nearly every color of the rainbow, rather than a traditional brick red or tan. The stones looked gorgeous, although not yet like the limestone bricks on the set model. “Real bricks aren’t flat – they’re unique,” she said, explaining her process of basing the bricks with rainbow scumbling, then applying multiple washes to mute the colors but bring out the pigments and bright undertones. However, when the set is complete, audience members will never know just how many layers were essential to make such a realistic stone wall.

So many layers and colors go into every one of these shows, as well. From the sound designer to the box office intern to the actors and directors, shows are necessarily collaborative and layered, to an extreme. Often, we are never aware of these affectations, but each one contributes to the show that we see.

Limestone bricks: completed! (Photo Credit: Denise Yvette Serna)

Likewise, we and the people around us bear the same intricacies and layers. We are products of years of existence and influence; each personal experience has added color to the scumbled wall that is a life. Part of the magic of theatre is its influential power to reflect people; part of that, and of shows in general, illustrates the deep and layered nature of those other human beings around us. It does this not only through the literal act of a show, but also through the subtle things, like the rainbow layers underneath the bricks.

This week, go see one of the following shows. Whether exploring cupcakes, alcoholism, or sex, each one deals in some way with real people, in all of their layers and depth; therefore, through them, we can better understand the people and world around us. You could even take a friend or two to one of the shows below, then discuss it over drinks or dinner afterward. Understand the layers, one at a time.

Another Openin’, Another Show

…SHOWS OPENING SOON

Bill W. and Dr. Bob

DAYTON PLAYHOUSE

The Story: Bill W. – famous New York stockbroker who loses everything in the 1929 crash, then turns to alcohol – and Dr. Bob Smith – Ohio surgeon who often operates hung over – meet and form a relationship, each helping to keep the other sober. This courageously blunt, uncompromisingly straight forward docu-drama explores the lives of these two men and the history of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Dates: April 1 – 3, 2011 (Season Extra)
Tickets and More Information: 937-424-8477, Dayton Playhouse

The Boys Next Door

DAYTON THEATRE GUILD

The Story: Four emotionally and/or mentally challenged men live together as part of an independent living program; social worker Jack attempts to guide them in their distinct trials and pursuit of a happier life.
Dates: April 1 – 17, 2011
Tickets and More Information: 937-278-5993 or Dayton Theatre Guild

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

PLAYHOUSE SOUTH

The Story: This musical, the first collaboration between Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, explores the Biblical saga of Joseph through an exciting variety of musical styles. The prophetic Joseph is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, where he “endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged” as he struggles to survive in a new land and move past his brothers’ betrayal.
Dates: March 25 – April 9, 2011
Tickets and More Information: Playhouse South

…SHOWS CLOSING SOON

Pinkalicious!

TOWN HALL THEATRE – LANDMARK CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Photo Credit: Mike Long

The Story: Young Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes, even though her parents and friends warn her to stop. But when she wakes up one morning to discover she has turned bright pink from head to toe, her doctor diagnoses her with Pinkitis. In this adaptation of the beloved children’s book, families see if there can ever be too much of a good thing.
Dates: March 11 – 27, 2011
Tickets: (937) 433-8957
More Information: Town Hall Theatre: Pinkalicious

Part of it All

…AUDITIONS AND CASTING CALLS

Encore Theater Company: Summer Mainstage Season

The Basics: Altar Boyz. In My Blood. Pump up the Volume. The Consequences. In its exciting 2011 season, ETC collaborates with Sinclair Community College and the Human Race Theatre Company to bring Dayton several developing and contemporary musicals throughout the summer.
Auditions: March 27 – 29, 2011 (schedule appointment)
More Information: Encore Theater Company

One Short Day

…SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE THEATRICALLY MINDED

Avenue Q

VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION

The Story: Princeton moves to NYC with bright eyes, big dreams, and a tiny bank account, and ends up on Avenue Q, where everyone is looking for the same things: a decent job, a stable relationship, and a “purpose.” Sponsored by Logos@Work, Square One Salon & Spa, and with DaytonMostMetro.com as media sponsor, this national touring production of the sassy, irreverently hilarious puppet show that took Broadway by storm explores the ups and downs of life and “the real world.”
Date: March 30, 2011 – One Night Only!
Tickets: Ticket Center Stage , but they’re almost sold out!
More Information: DMM Feature

~KN

One Big Status Update

March 24, 2011 By Shana Lloyd Leave a Comment

I am working on a major story, my organization is growing rapidly, my dating life is a smashing hit (sorta), I have great friends, a supportive family and life is generally good. What does this mean? I really have nothing to write about this week and I was struggling for days on what I could share with my fellow Daytonians. I recently quit Facebook so perhaps one big status update would make a nice column? Who knows but it’s what you’re getting this week.

Introspective lately, I’ve started to weigh in on why life is so good and I attribute it ALL to positive thinking. You know..not giving up, making the best out of what your given, never backing down and always moving forward. What I’ve realized during my Facebook Lenten Pause is that hanging out on the real time web all day exposes a person to a great deal of negativity. Some days still, I find myself wanting to log off just to not have to read it. However since I absolutely insist on living a life overly exposed to information, logging off just isn’t an option. I’ve also realized that people, friends included have suddenly forgot the original purpose of having a phone which is to talk. It’s as if conversations can’t find their way off the social network wall, have we really become less interested in real human interaction? I no longer think privacy is the only concern with regard to social media. Now, I am more concerned about this shift in our culture that is changing the dynamic of our relationships and not always for the better.

2 Weeks In

Before I continue, in no way am I blaming a social network for these good things in my life not happening prior to my pause. I blame myself for allowing Facebook to become such a distraction from real life, although I am starting to firmly believe that by design, Facebook is meant and purposed with being the ultimate distraction. In any case, in the last couple of weeks I have eliminated that distraction and much to my surprise I’ve progressed both professionally and personally… noticeably.

With all this free time on my hands (not really) I have managed to put a great deal of focus into several projects thereby resulting in completion of many. I have identified several personal weaknesses (flaws) directly related to my time being consumed by playing around on the internets, having my nose lodged in a news feed, checking comments and “likes” as if I needed them to get by in life. All great qualities let me tell you. I had issues and I was starting to develop a complex. Signing off changed things though, dramatically and in a short time. What about Twitter? People keep asking me about this and all I can say is that my Twitter community is supportive and informative, two things I need in life. Doesn’t everyone? Translate that however you want but Twitter not now nor ever distracted me from living a meaningful life. It’s done the exact opposite truthfully and connected me with real people, doing great things and sharing those things in an openly freely friendly manner. That’s a lot of .ly’s, no pun. Whether the people around me what to admit that or not, I know they see it too. I’ve noticed more people in my circle Tweeting more than Facebooking, as well as a lot of new comers finally jumping into the stream. I’m such a trend setter. That was a joke. Rock on though Klout trouts.

I can’t help but laugh lately when people come to me and say, “Did you see what so and so said on Facebook.” It brings me great pleasure in life to say, “no..I didn’t.”

Back to what I’ve been up to. I’ve really put a great deal of energy into CultureMASH and helping the organizations both myself and my organization have committed to. I’ve also been able to implement some new initiatives at my “real job” that I am really excited about. I’ve had more one on ones in two weeks then I had in the last 4 months preceding the Lenten Pause. I am getting ready to partake on a real in-depth journalism / documentary series that I am very excited about. Lastly, I left my cell phone in my purse long enough to notice a few really cool dudes. Holler.

What was my problem?

If I were any more digital I’d be bionic. The internet is highly addictive. Especially for a person with an obsessive need to learn as much as time allows in a 24 hour period. The information, the people, the communities .. the world .. are all talking now and I can’t help but listen. I’ve been nosy since conception, Twitter suits that flaw but in a good way. I am still not entirely sure why Facebook had me so withdrawn but at the end of 40 Days, I hope to figure it out. I was too connected. So I had to cut back and Facebook made perfect sense as a starting point. Clearly, I made the right choice. In a previous column, I addressed our society becoming so obsessed with social network sites and how it was changing our culture…good and bad. Taking a step back has allowed me to see that neglecting my life off the wall and out of the stream was leading me down a lonely path.

Debbie Downer.

No, I am not. No one appreciates the value of online communities and sharing information and stories daily, better than I. I get it and more than most. However, there has to be a balance. I don’t think too many people will read this and not second guess their overuse and self indulgence level of social networking, at least in my circle. We are all internet junkies but when your life starts to suffer or lack real human interaction because you are so plugged in, maybe a rest would be beneficial. Try it. You may like it. If not, the nurturing and co-dependent webernets will be there with open arms for your return. I promise.

Update Complete.

To all those who have messaged me and asked me to return to the Book, you’re sweet. I’ve not been silenced I just moved entirely to a different location to express myself. There are bets going on whether or not I will return, at this point..I don’t believe so..but who knows. Thanks for reading.

Swearing at Motorists send songs To Gem City With Love

March 24, 2011 By Juliet Fromholt Leave a Comment

We’re very excited to hear that hometown heroes turned friends overseas, Swearing At Motorists are working on a new album called On The Vanity Of Existence. Here’s sneak peek of two alternate versions of songs (in one track) from that album that will surely warm the hearts of Daytonians on such a chilly March day.

It’s No Joke: April 1 First Friday Packed with Art, Entertainment

March 24, 2011 By Dayton937 2 Comments

Comedic juggling duo The Dropbacks will return to First Friday in April to wow crowds with their feats of daring-do.

The next First Friday, downtown Dayton’s free monthly art hop, will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. April 1. As the weather warms, First Friday also heats up with the return of outdoor entertainment.

The popular street performers will return to First Friday (weather permitting) with roaming entertainers including breakdance crew Circle Nerdz, the comedic juggling troupe The Dropbacks and saxophonist Tyrone Martin. The street performance is supported by grant funding from the Ohio Arts Council.

Also returning to First Friday will be two historical walking tours by Gem City Circle Walks. Longtime local history buffs Leon Bey, Nancy Roach and Curt Dalton will lead an Oregon Arts District walk beginning at 5 p.m., and the “Ghosts, Cemeteries and Murders Walk of Downtown Dayton” will begin at 7 p.m. Each walk is $10 and advance reservations are required by contacting Leon Bey at 937-274-4749 or [email protected].

Another outdoor event in April will be presented by The Broken Dayton Art Machine, a group of local artists who will present a single-piece digital exhibit titled “I Have No Rival.” The artists will create a three-story video projection in the floors above The Southern Belle, 134 N. Patterson, which can be viewed from Patterson Boulevard from 8 p.m. to midnight. Artists Nicholaus Arnold, Ian Breidenbach, Frank Travers, Phillip Evans and Ren Cummings will at The Southern Belle to discuss their work.

As always, there will be plenty of action in downtown’s galleries and other establishments during First Friday, including in some nontraditional spaces. As part of the 510 Project, visitors can watch two local artists set up art installations in two spaces located right off Courthouse Square. In the former Roly Poly space (33 N. Main), Landon Crowell will install a video piece that examines the workers’ rights issues facing Ohio and Wisconsin’s public employees. In the lobby of the KeyBank Tower (10 W. Second) from noon to 6 p.m., Leesa Haapapuro will create a sculptural installation created in conjunction with her “Canal Man” project, which will feature cast human figures installed in the granite pools along Patterson Avenue. The sculptures will represent the men who labored to dig the Miami Erie Canal.

The Cannery Art and Design Center will host live music during First Friday.

In its newest space, TEJAS, K12 Gallery for Young People, 510 E. Third St., will feature the exhibit “Dirt and Matter,” paintings by Rebecca Sargent, from 6 to 9 p.m. K12 also will display artwork by the HAALO (Helping Adolescents Achieve Learning Objectives) program of the Montgomery County Juvenile Courts and works from St. Luke School. The Cannery Art and Design Center, 434 E. Third St., will feature paintings by Clifford Darrett, whose jazz/salsa five-piece band will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. Nearby Garden Station, 509 E. Fourth St., will host live music, including Shade of Red at 8 p.m.

Open from 5 to 8 p.m., the Dayton Visual Arts Center, 118 N. Jefferson St., will host a preview party to launch the countdown to its 18th Annual Art Auction, which will be held April 29 at Sinclair Community College. At 7:30 p.m., DVAC will announce the live auction line up.

The Wine Gallery, 5 W. Monument St., will host the photography of local artist Josh Mayes in his exhibit “A Taste of Spring,” which emphasizes flowers and celebrates the change in seasons.

In the Oregon Arts District, Press, an espresso bar and arts space at 257 Wayne Ave. will feature the exhibit “April Fools,” a group art show and live performance by John Gassett, Eric Dunn and Wes Tirey from 7 to 11 p.m. Elaine Balsley Fine Art, 523 E. Fifth St., will host an open house featuring a variety of contemporary art from 3 to 10 p.m. ReCreate, 438 E. Fifth St., will feature original art, instruments and other music-related items.

At the Color of Energy, 16 Brown St., gallery owner Mike Elsass will show a preview of his work that will be featured in Laguna Beach, Calif., next fall. Elsass’ second gallery, Color 2, 519 E. Fifth St., will host an exhibit of new works by Jennifer Rosengarten, Bob Rhoades, Ann Kim, Ben Norton, Amanda Baker and Darren Haper.

Jazz saxophonist and music aficionado Tyrone Martin will perform at First Friday. This photo was taken by Josh Mayes, who will exhibit his work at The Wine Gallery during the event.

Gallery 510 Fine Art, 510 E. Fifth St., will show Christina Pereyma’s “Yellow Box,” an interactive artwork constructed of yellow satin. Visitors will be able to enter the enclosed space and be photographed as part of the exhibit. Gallery 510 also will introduce the wood turnings of Maryland artist Michael Batista. 5th street clayworx, 521 E. Fifth St., will highlight the “Tree of Life” sculptures by Paula Vasquez. Nancy Snyder also will offer functional pottery for the Easter holiday, as well as gifts for weddings and special occasions.

Omega Music, 318 E. Fifth St., will host live music from 6 to 9 p.m. Patrons who present a receipt from another Oregon Arts District business will receive 10 percent off new CDs and LPs, as well as 15 percent off used music.

Other entertainment options abound during First Friday. For example, the monthly Courteous Mass Ride will meet at Don Crawford Plaza in front of Fifth Third Field, on the corner of Patterson Boulevard and Monument Avenue, at 5:15 p.m. for a ride through the city. The Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, presents The Boys Next Door at 8 p.m. and the urban arts showcase “The Signature: A Poetic Medley Show” will take place at The Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St., from 9 to 11 p.m.

Jay’s Seafood Restaurant, 225 E. Sixth St., will host Puzzle of Light at 9 p.m. with no cover charge. Las Americas Caribbean Cuisine, 524H E. Fifth St., will offer a special menu and musical entertainment by Armando Garcia. Canal Street Tavern, 308 E. First St., will host the Lab Partners at 9:30 p.m.

Click here for a complete list of events taking place downtown.

In addition, all the restaurants, retail shops, bars and clubs, theaters, The Neon, Wiley’s Comedy Niteclub, Urban Krag Climbing Center, and other establishments throughout downtown will be open during First Friday. For regular updates about this event, follow First Friday on Facebook. The Downtown Dayton Partnership’s website has a complete list of downtown’s arts and cultural amenities, as well as a dining guide, parking map and much more.

…brought to you by the Letter Q

March 23, 2011 By Shane Anderson 2 Comments

Avenue Q

THE VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION

One Night Only!

On the evening of June 6, 2004…there was an epic battle on ‘The Great White Way,’ a battle along the lines of David & Goliath. The musical that turned out to be a monster of a success–a certain GREEN Monster of a musical–went head to head with a little show that starred a bunch of monsters of the furry variety. On that night, the theatre world was shocked when Avenue Q stole away three major awards (Best Book, Best Score & Best Musical) from the contender, Wicked. Certainly this did not hurt Wicked, which is still going strong on Broadway and around the world, but the results did make a statement…the theatre community wasn’t going to allow the commercialism (“Disney-ification” even) of Broadway to always buy itself the ultimate recognition.

Avenue Q carried on as the little show that could, playing over 2,500 performances on Broadway before making an unprecedented return to Off-Broadway, where it is still running. Additionally, it enjoyed a Las Vegas production as well as multiple tours and international productions. It is very fortunate that The Victoria Theatre Association scored this one-night-only affair on March 30th, as this tour is set to close less than a month after it’s visit to the Gem City. After receiving the most recent press release from the VTA (below), I am positive that the presenters wish that they had been able to schedule at least two or three performances of the show, as the ticket sales have been brisk and the show is nearly sold out.

While I enjoy the “Wicked’s” and “Lion King’s” like the rest of the country, I am so much more excited when a tour such as Avenue Q or Spring Awakening swings through town. These shows have taken the artform in a slightly skewed direction, which is a good thing, no, a great thing…this is how new forms are created, and new audiences are developed. It is very important for all arts organizations to consider not only the current season ticket holders, but also new potential audiences such as YP’s, college students, urban dwellers and others.

DISCLAIMER!

It is very important that I include the following information: The puppets are cute to look at, but please don’t think about bringing your Sesame Street loving children! For instance, the pretty pink puppet above, her name is Lucy The Slut. The handsome monster in the first pic? He sings a song titled “The Internet Is For Porn.” Other songs will include “It Sucks to Be Me,” “If You Were Gay,” “What Do You Do with a B.A. in English,” “Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist,” and the ever-popular “I’m Not Wearing Underwear Today.”

So, long story short, if you won’t get offended easily by puppets talking about sexuality (full puppet nudity??), social issues and all-around questions of adulthood, do your best to score some tickets to this show! Give TicketCenterStage a call today (967/228-3630) & try to grab the last of the seats. It will be a good time, and maybe you’ll learn a few things that they never addressed on PBS when we were growing up!

-SA/VTA Press Release

We encourage local theatre companies to submit calendar items HERE, and official press releases to [email protected].

Tickets & Performance Information:

Avenue Q

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at The Victoria Theatre – 7:30 p.m.

Tickets range from $65 – $90

While the show is nearly sold out, you can inquire about tickets through Ticket Center Stage, or the Schuster Center box office in downtown Dayton or by phone, at (937) 228-3630 or toll free (888) 228-3630. Ticket Center Stage hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, noon – 4 p.m., and two hours prior to each performance. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.

For more information about Victoria Theatre Association’s entire 20010-2011 season, visitwww.victoriatheatre.com.

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Victoria Theatre Association PRESS RELEASE:

AVENUE Q’s One Night Performance Nears Sell Out

(Dayton, OH) – March 11, 2011 – Victoria Theatre Association’s one-night-only presentation of Avenue Q at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday, March 30 is almost sold out.

“Due to the tour’s scheduling constraints we were unable to secure a second performance,” comments Ken Neufeld, President & CEO of Victoria Theatre Association. “The demand for tickets has been great – and gratifying! We’ll be looking to bring the tour back for another performance as soon as we can.”

As of Friday, March 11, there are less than 100 seats left, according to Lisa Wagner, Ticket Center Director. Most of the remaining seats are located in the theatre’s balcony. Prices of tickets are $65, $80, and $90. A number of Orchestra seats have been released for $90 each.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 967/228-3630 or 888/228-3630; online at www.ticketcenterstage.com, or at the Ticket Center Stage Box Office, located in the Wintergarden of the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center in downtown Dayton.

The three-time Tony® Award winning musical is Broadway’s smash-hit about real life in New York City told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent, Tony-winning book and score.

AVENUE Q tells the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who moves to NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. The only apartment he can afford is way out on Avenue Q, where everyone’s looking for the same things he is: a decent job, a stable relationship, and a “purpose.” Eventually, Princeton learns to embrace the ups and downs of city life and realizes that “the real world” isn’t so bad after all!

The New York Times hailed AVENUE Q as “a breakthrough musical of a very different stripe. Savvy, sassy and delicious!” and Entertainment Weekly claimed it was “one of the funniest shows you’re ever likely to see!”

AVENUE Q features music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty, based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx; and is directed by Jason Moore; puppet design by Rick Lyon, orchestrations by Stephen Oremus, choreography by Ken Roberson, scenic design by Anna Louizos, costume design by Mirena Rada, lighting design by Howell Binkley, and sound design by Lew Mead; associate director is Evan Ensign and music supervisor is Andrew Graham.

AVENUE Q is produced by Work Light Productions.

For more information on AVENUE Q visit www.avenueqontour.com.

Due to adult situations (like full-puppet nudity), AVENUE Q may be inappropriate for kids under 13.

For more information regarding the rest of the presentations at the Victoria Theatre and the Benjamin and Marion Schuster Performing Arts Center, visit www.victoriatheatre.com.

College Dance Concert Delivers in Surprising Ways

March 23, 2011 By Rodney Veal Leave a Comment

We all know about my ongoing addiction problem with dance. With my recent experience with dance events, I was less than satisfied by the end results. Then I went to the Wright State University Dance Ensemble Winter Dance Concert and I could not wait to get home and tell you all about it. This gave me such a buzz that will stay with me to the Rise to Dance concert and the New Music for New Dance concert being presented this week.

While the concert was far from perfect, it had so much going for it, that by final stunning dance work choreographed by Susanne Payne it didn’t matter what my quibbles and personal dislikes were. But for the purpose of a complete review, full disclosure is a must. What I love about dance programs presented by colleges and universities, is that you are given a buffet of artistic choices. If one choreographic work is not your cup of tea, something else on the menu might do the trick.

These types of shows are filled with risky choreographic choices and dancers eager to push themselves and the audience in new and exciting directions. Mostly hit or miss but at least an attempt is being made by all involved. And the fact that a college dance concert is more exciting than a professional dance concert should be of concern to this community.

The choreography of assistant professor, Gina Walthers kicked off the concert with a modern pedestrian/propulsive style of choreography that showcased the dancers in the most flattering of ways. The swooping curvilinear forms carried by the always dependable music styling of Kevin Anderson with a mighty assist from the distinctive vocalize of Nina Simone. The quartet section was of particular choreographic note. Bravo Gina.

Next on the bill was the work of Justin Gibbs, Assistant professor, The Re-Player. A slightly quirky piece, it contained some interesting angular upper body positions that lead to beautiful turning combinations.

I was blown away by the work of student choreographer Joanie Evans, Unscripted. She is a confident young artist with a very mature movement vocabulary and a burgeoning skill at creating movement sequences that swept the audience (myself included) up in a moody and intense exploration of young women on the edge of emotional vortexes beyond their control. It held the audiences attention from beginning to end. My only quibble is the lighting changes were too frequent and distracting. As you progress as a choreographer Joanie, deliberate you lighting choices very carefully.

Kudos to Abigail Beam for taking the helm of Dayton Ballet II and choreographing, Danza Scherzi, a work that I feel is only the beginning of a renaissance of dancing at the pre-professional level. In the past I have not been a fan of all of the works presented by DB II at the Wright State concert. This work left me hopeful for a revitalization of this pre-professional training program. Since I began my dancing life there, I will always have a soft spot for DBII. And I want to encourage her to keep developing her choreographic chops and build upon her keen sense of musicality and overall aesthetic vision. Keep pushing their technical training.

What happened next on the concert bill nearly caused me to OD. Visiting guest choreographer Adam Hoagland, presented Risk of Flight, a daring, ambitious vertiginous work that left me speechless. Where does one begin with a choreographic work of such sublime intensity? This sublimity compelled me to stalk his choreographic output and to seek out the next show that contained his work. Not since the presentation of the solo Monster Partitur by the king of contemporary choreography at the Wexner a couple of years ago have I been so inspired by someone’s choreographic efforts. Startlingly simplistic shapes of distorted limbs, like alien life forms, that the dancers thrust themselves into had a visceral freshness that cut through hubris presented by most contemporary choreography. This guy is the real deal.

The fact that Wright State performed his work has elevated their stature in my eyes. This is a program that bounced back in a major way. If you are a lover of dance you must seek out his work wherever it is being performed (hint, he is the resident choreographer at Cincinnati Ballet). Dayton Ballet should be speed dialing him right now.

A Corps of Individuals, by Justin Gibbs, while not my favorite piece on the concert, had its moments. I still had a buzz from Risk of Flight that allowed me to sit through it. The pointe work of the dancers was not as strong in sections as it could have been. As a satirical work about the machinations of ballerinas, the humor could have been more acerbic and witty had their technique been sharper this could been a lot o fun.

Nox, a stunning duet by former DCDC dancer Rodney Brown, was an incredibly poignant piece that pulled me into its intimacy. Amelia Dietz and Jordan McMahan danced this work with grace and nuance that served the piece incredibly well. He is another choreographer who we should all be following.

Gina Walther presented excerpts of Bernstein’s Mass, which will be performed on May 13, and 14 as part of a creative collaboration between the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and the Wright State University Theater, Dance and Music departments. A powerfully meditative work that evoked a quiet spirituality that allowed for flowing sparkling group sections that spun off into, solo, duet and various other groupings. The dancers were dressed in blue tunic style belted dresses that flattered the sweeping gestural quality of the work. As a preview this was a wonderful teaser of what is to come in May at the Schuster (look for the preview). I have always been a fan of Gina’s work.

And last but not least, we had the sensual finale of Shake by Susanne Payne. I cannot think of another choreographer working in the Dayton region, other than William McClellan Jr., who possesses such superlative dance making chops. She has invested her energy and talents into transforming the ladies on stage into creatures of silken and sassy muscularity. I found myself keeping rhythm by slapping hand against my thigh, marveling at how she created a large cast group piece that managed to highlight the singular gifts of each talented dancer. Susanne Payne is a choreographer of merit and note that deserves all of the accolades that she has coming. Any chance to see her work is a must see event.

The dancers were all in black skirts and shoulder length sleeves that swayed and twirled with a life of its own. As the dancers propelled themselves across the stage with shuffles and arm swings that enveloped the audience in a rapturous energy.

Finally a satisfying dance fix. I am looking forward to the New Music for New Dance concert at Dayton Ballet coming this weekend.

Downtown Restaurant Hosts Spring Wine Dinner

March 23, 2011 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

In a building that one housed a downtown grocery store, Benham’s Restaurant has been operating a restaurant on Warren Avenue since the 1970’s. On Thurs, March 24th they will host a wine dinner featuring wine and food pairings with special guest expert Michael Freeman of Wine Trends.

The five course dinner, which starts at 6:30 pm runs $55 per person, gratuity not included. The menu is as follows:

Starter
Avocado Cilantro Soup

Salad
Seared Duck Breast Salad With Guava Dressing

Mark West California Chardonnay, 2008
Deloach Russian River Valley Zinfandel, 2008

Entrée
Roasted Leg of Lamb with minted lamb jus
Yukon Gold Potato Puffs & Garlic Creamed Peas
Vegetarian Option
Grilled Polenta with Shiitake Mushrooms and Balsamic Glaze
A to Z Oregon Chardonnay, 2008
Deloach Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, 2008

Cheese
Gorgonzola Cheese and fresh fruit

Dessert
Chocolate Mousse With raspberries
Graham’s Six Grapes Port

For more information or to make the required reservations, call (937) 228-7041.

Jane’s Best Bets (3/23 – 3/27)

March 22, 2011 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Photo Credit: Alli Shillito

Woohoo…it’s spring! That means you need to put a little spring in your step and make your way to some of these events going on this week!

On Wednesday, make your way to the Community Blood Center for Because Kerrigan Cared Week, where all blood donations will be made in memory of Steve Kerrigan, a veteran Dayton broadcaster who recently lost his battle with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. After you have donated blood, you will want to help replenish your blood supply by eating a good dinner! So be sure to head to the Bonefish Grill for their Bang Bang Shrimp Wednesdays or to Sammy’s El Pueblo for their Fajita Dinner for 2 for $19.99. All you who love debating political issues should head to the Trolley Stop for Drinking Liberally – Dayton. Even though St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone, you will be able to attend the Green Drinks Dayton March at Cork & Vine Wine Market and Lounge, in which you will be able to find out about local organizations who “think green.” And if you don’t mind making a fool of yourself, head to Blind Bob’s Tavern for Karaoke with DJ Nancy. If you’re a really good singer, that’s okay too…except for the fact that you just make all of us bad singers look even worse!

On Thursday, if you want to celebrate that it is almost the weekend, head to After Work Thursdays at The Moraine Embassy for “Downtown Happy Times.” They say wine and yoga relax you, so be ultra relaxed by attending Grape and Lotus – A Wine and Yoga Practice at Metropolitan Arts Center. Love movies and art? Make your way to DAI’s Movie Night, featuring Ayn Rand’s ‘The Fountainhead’. Plus, the ticket price includes admission to the new exhibit, Creating the New Century: Contemporary Art from the Dicke Collection! If you are a film enthusiast, you may also head to Ajami: Dayton Jewish International Film Festival, which takes place at The Neon. There are a couple options available for young professionals who enjoy the arts, including Young Professionals Night at the DPO (Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra) or Jump into Strings (hopefully you don’t get hurt) with jumpstART. If you do decide to jump, join other jumpers at the Milano’s on Brown Street prior to the show! Or head to New Music for New Dance at Victoria Theatre. They must also enjoy jumping, as they say that you should “Jump into spring with a fusion of fresh, innovative dance and stimulating, live music!” A good friend of mine saw a preview of it and said it was AWESOME! And finally, all you car lovers must attend the Dayton Auto Show, going on through Sunday!

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On Friday, if you haven’t made it to one yet this season (I’m talking about fish fry season, not spring), then make plans to attend the St. Charles Fish Fry. At the Spaghetti Warehouse, attend the Mayhem & Mystery Dinner Theatre ‘Fashion Friction’. If you enjoy music, head to the Schuster Center for Daugherty: Electric Guitar Concerto – Passport Performance. All you dance lovers should plan to attend the Russian National Ballet Theatre performance at Clark State Performing Arts Center. And if you can’t decide if you like music or dance better, then I have a solution for you – attend the Dayton Ballet’s New Music for New Dance at Victoria Theatre, which will have both! Catch a performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Playhouse South. If you like Buzz (not to be confused with getting buzzed), then watch Toy Story 3 as part of the ArtStreet Friday Film Series Presents at the University of Dayton. I have not seen it yet because I’ve heard it even makes grown men cry! If you love wine and Porsches (just make sure you don’t try to drive the Porsches after you’ve had a few glasses of wine), then head to the Taj Wine Tasting 2011 at Taj Ma Garaj. In addition to delicious wine and gorgeous cars, there will be yummy food from some of the area’s premier caterers, including Belmont Catering and Bernsteins.

On Saturday, start the day off right with the Dogfish Head Beer Breakfast at Spinoza’s. If you’re more of a health nut, then head to The Mall at Fairfield Commons for their 4th Annual ‘No Buts About It’ 5K Run/Walk. Over at PNC 2^nd Street Market, you will be able to see Birds of Prey. Seriously. Just “pray” they don’t eat you! Before the weather gets too warm, all you chili lovers should head to the South Park Chili Cook off at South Park’s Hope Lutheran Church. Help “Big Brothers Big Sisters” by participating in their Bowl For Kids’ Sake at Woodman Lanes. And if you’re not available or have a thumb injury and can’t bowl, feel free to make a donation to support this wonderful cause! If you’re looking for a music, theater, or dance option (or perhaps some combination of these art forms!), spring over to Victoria Theatre for New Music for New Dance, Town Hall Theatre for Pinkalicious, The Musical, The Playhouse South for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, or the Schuster Center for New Worlds – Passport Performance. And finally, if you love hockey and want to support a good cause, watch as the Dayton Gems Pack the House for Kyle Terrian.

On Sunday, head to the Little Art Theatre for brunch and a movie. If you like Joseph, watch him and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Playhouse South. At Town Hall Theatre, you will still be able to see Pinkalicious, The Musical. If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to see New Music for New Dance, I strongly encourage you to do so! At South Park United Methodist Church, listen to some beautiful voices as the University of Dayton Chorale performs. If you haven’t had the opportunity to check out the Dayton Auto Show, remember that Sunday is the last day for it! And if you need some techniques to help you relax before heading into another busy work week, head to Practice Yoga on Fifth for their Intro to Mindfulness Meditation.

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

Two kangaroo moms were talking to each other and one said, “I hope it doesn’t rain today.” The other one replied, “Yeah, I just hate it when the children play inside.”

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!

This Little Piggy

March 22, 2011 By Dayton937 1 Comment

Laaaa, la, la, la, la laaaaaaaa. It’s springtime on our Farmersville farm and this fair-weather farmer’s wife has come out of hibernation to start enjoying the sites, sounds and, yes, smells of rural life.

Sound like animals grunting, metal clanging, water dripping, babies squealing… and after my husband quiets down after getting the patio furniture out of the garage, there are also farm noises to enjoy.

This is a nice time of year on the farm because we have lots of piglets, or baby pigs as we erroneously call them. My husband has been helping birth baby pigs since December, getting ready to sell them to 4-H kids for county fair projects, both here in Montgomery County and across the country. (Should you be in the market for a pig, visit our farm website.)

The weather was so nice this weekend that all the little pigs were out playing. My daughter and I decided to risk a little pig snot on the camera to bring you this pig’s eye view of farm life. Keep an eye peeled for a cameo appearance by the mama pig’s tits.

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A few bits of pig education:

The pigs shown in this video were crossbred pigs, which is why you saw a variety of colors and patterns. We also raise purebred pigs, which just like dogs or horses, have official breed registry papers.
Pigs can sunburn. Similar to people, the lighter their skin, the more likely they are to sunburn. And just like people, the first warm days can tempt the pigs to stay out too long and get pink, even blister. This is one of the reasons pigs like to get in the mud, it’s like SPF 50.
Pigs mature in roughly six months. Today’s little pigs will be mature in August/September, just in time for the Ohio State Fair or Montgomery County Fair. In September, some of these pigs will become parents, bred to produce next spring’s little pigs.

By next month, these pigs will be around 35 pounds and ready to leave our farm for a summer of good care by local 4-H kids. Before the auction, each little pig will get a bath, well, more like a shower by eager young workers with soap and brushes, and a haircut.

So as you can guess, springtime is a busy season here on the farm. There are lots of new pigs to feed, clean up after, and even barber. Enjoy springtime in Dayton and stay tuned for more updates from rural western Montgomery County.

New Music for New Dance – Dayton Ballet

March 22, 2011 By Dayton Most Metro 4 Comments

(submitted by Dayton Ballet)

Kettering Health Network and the Miriam Rosenthal Memorial Trust present Dayton Ballet’s New Music for New Dance – the culmination of a year-long choreography and music competition on March 24-27, 2011 at the historic Victoria Theatre.

Selected through a national competition sponsored by The Miriam Rosenthal Memorial Trust Fund, three composition and three choreography finalists will present their collaborations accompanied by an exciting new twist – live music with the Dayton Ballet Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Dr. Tim Olt.

While New Music for New Dance was a national competition, three choreographer finalists (Daniel Karasik, Susanne Payne and Cydney Spohn) have southern Ohio connections. Two composer finalists (Jesse Ayers and Jeff Olmsted) have had music premiered in Ohio. Jeff Olmsted has also had a composition premiered by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. The third composition finalist, James Barry, is from New York.

An overall winner of the choreographic competition will be announced, in a special ceremony immediately after the Saturday night, March 26 performances.

New Music for New Dance was the brain-child of Dayton Ballet Director Dermot Burke. “There is simply never enough music crafted specifically for the intricacies of dance – there is definitely a need for it,” says Burke. “New Music for New Dance addresses that need as well as provides opportunities for composers and choreographers to expand repertoire and exposure. Because the Miriam Rosenthal Memorial Trust Fund chose to support this adventure, the project could have an exponential effect on the careers of the artists, on the Miami Valley community, and on the music and dance world.”

Performances of Dayton Ballet’s New Music for New Dance will play Thursday, March 24 at 8 p.m.; Friday, March 25 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 26 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, March 27 at 3 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now and start at $20! Call Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630 or (888) 228-3630 or visit online at www.ticketcenterstage.com. Ticket Center Stage hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday Noon-4 p.m. and two hours prior to each performance.

Showdown Visual to Open Downtown Location

March 22, 2011 By Dayton937 1 Comment

Showdown Visual will join a growing community of creative services firms when it opens a downtown office in April.

The Showdown Visual team is comprised of PJ Perretta, Kenny Mosher, Rachel Mosher and Chip James.

Visual media production company Showdown Visual, which recently won 11 prestigious Hermes Awards, will join a growing community of creative services firms located in downtown Dayton when it opens an office in a renovated space at 124 E. Third St. in mid-April.

“We are excited to move downtown to be around so many of our clients, as well as other design firms,” said Kenny Mosher, co-founder of Showdown Visual. “Also, our new space provides the exact creative environment we need.”

Indeed, the move will put Showdown Visual in the company of a dozen creative services firms located in the center city, including Jon Morton Photography, which also will open this spring in the same building. Showdown Visual’s new space will be approximately 2,000 square feet, and it will share a 500-square-foot video and photography studio with Jon Morton Photography.

“The concentration of creative services firms, such as Showdown Visual, in downtown Dayton creates an environment where these firms, located within a walkable distance of each other, can easily network and collaborate,” said Sandy Gudorf, president of the Downtown Dayton Partnership. “Downtown also continues to attract these firms because it offers a variety of nontraditional, architecturally interesting office space that’s well suited ― and even inspiring ― to creative services firms.”

Showdown Visual, founded in spring 2009 by Kenny and Rachel Mosher, won a coveted gold Hermes Award in cinematography as an element of advertising on Feb. 26. The company also won eight silver awards and two bronze. The Hermes Awards, conducted by the American Advertising Federation, recognizes and rewards creative excellence in the art of advertising. Showdown Visual now will advance to one of 14 district competitions and, if it wins at this level, will go on to compete in the national ADDY Awards.

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In addition, Showdown Visual created a video for the Greater Downtown Dayton Plan that has been widely distributed among the dozens of public and private sector partners involved in the Plan, a strategic blueprint for the future of downtown Dayton. Thousands of people have viewed the video, which continues to receive lots of glowing feedback.

“In an era when visual media is impacting every area of our lives, Showdown Visual produces videos that combine creativity, storytelling, cinematography and top-notch editing techniques to separate our clients from their competition,” Kenny Mosher said. “Visual media is the fastest growing and most effective form of marketing in the world today. We believe our locally owned company is changing the game for clients on the local and national levels.”

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Showdown Visual already has garnered national attention. The company created a music video shot entirely on an iPhone 3GS titled “Play” that has more than 200,000 online views to date. In addition, Showdown Visual and Real Art Design Group, a Dayton-based firm with a client list that includes Fortune 500 companies, have partnered on several projects. They were a national Top 5 finalist in The Story Beyond the Still for a webisode chapter titled Alderwood, a mystery-thriller short film for a national Lexis Nexis marketing campaign. The two companies also partnered on a documentary for Mead introducing its new Builder Research Paper Software.

Showdown Visual already has compiled an impressive client list. Clients include Lexis Nexis, the University of Dayton, Wright State University, Sinclair Community College, Antioch Midwest, Five Rivers MetroParks, Mead, CIN Legal Data, Atomic Interactive, Health Partners Clinic, Miami Valley Research Park, Productive Parenting, Children’s Medical Center Dayton, the Dayton Development Coalition and more.

Also making up Showdown Visual’s creative team are Rachel Mosher, creative director; PJ Perretta, who records audio, writes and produces music, and works with post-production sound design and web programming; and Chip James, who manages project production and client relations.

Nick Clooney – George’s Dad and So Much More (Win Tickets!)

March 21, 2011 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

(The following was submitted by Tamera Geesling of the Junior League of Dayton)

Besides having a famous son, Nick Clooney has earned his own reputation as a legend in the broadcasting biz. Nick is an award-winning journalist, author and television personality and will be in Dayton on April 7, 2011, to speak at the Junior League of Dayton’s Town Hall Lecture Series.

Reporter, Journalist, Television Show Host, Author, Activist – Nick Clooney has worn many hats during his distinguished career. He has accumulated numerous awards and honors for his work, including three Emmy nominations for his work researching and introducing “golden era” movies for the American Movie Classics (AMC) channel and was named one of the “best in the business of television news” by the Washington Review of Journalism.

In addition to hosting the The Nick Clooney Show, he garnered national attention for his coverage of the 1977 Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire in northern Kentucky. Clooney continued to focus on hard news, and helped the ABS affiliate, WKRC-TV, become a solid #1 in local news rankings.

Clooney is also known for having a son who has achieved success in the acting and directing fields. In 2006, Clooney and his son, George, travelled to the war-torn region of Darfur and filmed the documentary, A Journey to Darfur. The film has been shown throughout the world and was released on DVD in 2008, with proceeds donated to the International Rescue Committee.

The Town Hall Lecture Series is sponsored by its media partners, Think^TV and Times Community Newspaper. The Nick Clooney lecture is presented by Freund, Freeze & Arnold: A Legal Professional Association. To date, the Town Hall Lecture Series has raised over $1.8 million to support local JLD community programs, such as POWER (Program of Wellness Education and Resources), a children’s advocacy program in partnership with The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton, and the Holiday Hunt, an annual tradition of the Dayton Holiday Festival.

Tickets are $31 each (plus handling) and can be ordered by calling 937-228-3630 or online at www.ticketcenterstage.com. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. and the lecture begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Schuster Center in Downtown Dayton.

DaytonMostMetro.com has a pair of FREE TICKETS to give away – simply fill out the form below and then click the Facebook Recommend button in the Social Share section. As soon as we get at least 50 FB “recommends” then we’ll draw a random name from the entries. Please make sure your mailing address is correct as we’ll be mailing the tickets to the winner, and make sure you are available at 10am on April 7 for the event. Good luck!

The Junior League of Dayton is an organization of women who are committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. For more information about the JLD and its community programs, visit www.jldayton.org.

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Where Am I? – March 21, 2011

March 21, 2011 By Dayton Most Metro 2 Comments

Here is the second installment in our new Where Am I? contest – if you know where the following picture was taken, simply fill out the form below with the correct answer and you’ll be entered to win a $25 gift certificate to The Wine Loft at The Greene. Next Monday – a new picture and another chance to win! Last week’s picture was taken of a hand-painted bench at Dayton International Airport – congratulations to Vanessa Pinto who won our first gift certificate (over 50 people entered!). For those who didn’t win or didn’t get a chance to play, here is your chance for this week. Just fill out the form below with the correct answer to be entered to win.

This week’s hint: Court

(thanks to Teri Lussier for creating these weekly installments)

This "Where Am I" series sponsored by The Wine Loft

This week’s contest is closed

Dale Walton’s Rock N’ Roll Circus at Gilly’s [PHOTOS]

March 20, 2011 By Dayton Most Metro 2 Comments

Dale Walton hosted and performed at his inaugural Rock N Roll Circus held at Gilly's jazz club on Saturday, March 20. Photo @ 2011 Frank H. Coleman Jr./DaytonMostMetro.com.

Dale Walton recruited a rock-solid lineup of performers and artists for the first (but hopefully not the last) mind-blowing Dale Walton’s Rock N’ Roll Circus. Held at Gilly’s night club in downtown Dayton, this experience had to be seen to believed, as it was a multi-sensory experience enjoyed by all ages.

While musical acts The Rubbles, Team Void and c. wright’s Parlour Tricks aurally assaulted the audience with blistering sets, artist Mike Elsass lent his brushes, paint and canvas to any willing patrons, creating pieces of “community art” that visually interpreted the night’s festive atmosphere.

Add to that a gang of two-steppin’ clowns, an impromptu sword swallowing spectacle, and the pyro-acrobatics of Soul Fire Tribe, and we had the makings of something special.

I’m not sure what to call Dale Walton’s manic vision.

Call it magical.

Call it a “jam”boree.

Call it an experiment.

Just call me when the next one comes ’round.

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Savona to host Sierra Nevada Beer Dinner

March 20, 2011 By Lisa Grigsby 1 Comment

Reservations are now being accepted for a unique dining event at Savona Restaurant and Wine Bar to be held on Thurs, March 24th starting at 6:30pm, featuring beers from the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company from Chico, California. Chef Trevor Sutherland has paired each beer with each of the 4 food courses. Menu is as follows:

1st course: Kellerweis steamed mussels /brie cheese / crispy prosciutto
Served with: Kellerweis-one of the only American Hefeweizens made using the traditional Bavarian style of open fermentation.
2nd course: Braised pork belly/ hydro Bibb lettuce / horseradish pale ale vinaigrette
Served with: Pale Ale – “the flagship beer, the one that made Chico famous. It is a flawless beer that opens with bright, perky high notes of maltiness and orange blossom and segues into a delectable hoppiness.”– Elaine Louie, Premier Beer—A Guide to America’s Best Bottled Microbrews
3rd course: Grilled pork chop/ fried white cheddar polenta/braised greens/tarragon mustard sauce
Served with: Torpedo IPA-a big American IPA; bold, assertive, and full of flavor highlighting the complex citrus, pine, and herbal character of whole-cone American hops.
4th course: Gateau Saint-Honoré Nouvelle w/ chocolate/ cherries
Served with: Bigfoot Barleywine 2011- robust malts take over and notes of brandied cherries, dates, cocoa, leaf tobacco, and caramel come to the fore.

Advacne reservations are required and can be made for $55 per person by calling Savona at 610- 9835. The restaurant is located at 79 S. Main Street in Centerville, just south of State Route 725. Don’t forget to tell them DaytonDining sent you!

Young Professional Night at DPO

March 20, 2011 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

Like the famous quilts made by an isolated African-American community in Gee’s Bend, Alabama, composer Michael Daugherty’s work is a patchwork of various crosscurrents intertwining American guitar rock and southern folk music with contemporary classical music to “create a colorful and unique tapestry of sound.” This Thursday March 24 and Saturday March 26 at the Schuster Center in Downtown Dayton, guitarist DJ Sparr joins Neal Gittleman and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra as the audience discovers how the iconic rock instrument fits into the classical setting with Daugherty’s “Gee’s Bend” for Electric Guitar & Orchestra as well as works by Enescu and Dvorák.

DPO is offering a special discount for the 3/24 8pm show to anybody in one of Dayton’s young professional groups (Generation Dayton, Dayton Bar Association/Young Lawyers, updayton, Dayton Ballet Barrre and “40 under 40” winners) – great seats for only $12 plus $2 appetizers starting at 6pm and a “Take Note” talk at 7pm before the show. Call 228-3630 and mention your YP group to get your specially-priced tickets.

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