Archives for January 2015

Archer’s Tavern Announces Menu for “50 Shades of Grape” Event

January 20, 2015 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Not “tied up” on February 10th ??

Then you should know that the Food Adventures Crew is teaming with Archer’s Tavern and Dayton Most Metro for a one-of-kind Wine Pairing Dinner on that night. Dubbed a “50 Shades of Grape Food Adventure Event,” it promises to be at sold out capacity, with tickets being pre-pay only.

The dinner is a brainchild of Food Adventures with Big Ragu and the Crew, and is obviously timed with the release of the popular book to movie release, “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Archer’s was the perfect venue for this event. Partner Dan Apolito and manager Myron Yoder worked with the kitchen staff to develop a menu that rings true with fans of the book. The result is a 4 course dinner, paired with 4 glasses of wine. The powers that be have chosen to keep the wine pairings a secret, much in the spirit of the blindfolds in the book’s story line.

It should be an exciting night with many door prizes, gift certificates, and giveaways, including 2 tickets to the upcoming movie “50 Shades of Grey.” As always, these Food Adventures always hold many surprises. This one may include a blindfold taste test or two.

Wanna join us?

HERE’S THE SKINNY :

WHEN: TUESDAY NIGHT, FEB 10th, 2015 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm

WHERE: ARCHER’S TAVERN in CENTERVILLE

WHAT: 4 FOOD COURSES, 4 WINES

COST: PRE-PAY ONLY – LIMITED SEATING $35 per person, includes the tip

HOW: TICKETS MAY ONLY BE BOUGHT ONLINE THROUGH Dayton Most Metro –> CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS BEFORE IT SELLS OUT !

MENU ANNOUNCED !!!

COURSE # 1: BACON WRAPPED MISSION FIGS STUFFED WITH BLEU CHEESE, to be served with a mystery wine #1

COURSE # 2: SEASONAL MELON AND PROSCIUTTO SALAD, to be served with mystery wine #2

COURSE #3: COCOA AND CHILI RUBBED FLANK STEAK, WTH A COCOA MERLOT REDUCTION SAUCE, to be served with mystery wine #3

COURSE #4: LEMON SYLLABUB, a light and creamy parfait like dessert, to be served with wine #4

We are excited to be a part of the menu showcases of Archer’s on this fun filled evening. Get your tickets before they sell out !!

The entire Food Adventure Crew of Chef House,The King, Hungry Jax, and The Big Ragu will be in attendance autographing any of your fuzzy handcuffs, gray ties and boxer shorts that you bring to the dinner. We are also happy that Dayton Dining’s Lisa Grigsby will be joining us!

If you are a Dayton area foodie, then make sure you like Food Adventures on Facebook HERE !

Feel free to browse our photo gallery below .. Mr Grape will see you now ….

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Nominations Now Open for Behavioral Health HOPE & Innovation Awards

January 19, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

The Greater Dayton Mental Health Foundation is accepting nominations for the Behavioral Health HOPE Award and the Innovation Award for Advancement in the Field of Behavioral Health.

The Behavioral Health HOPE Awards recognizes an individual’s ability to overcome tremendous odds in achieving recovery, the ability to provide hope to others in their journey to recovery and the ability to bring insight for change in the behavioral health treatment community.

The Innovation Award for Advancement in The Field of Behavioral Health recognizes an organization’s or individual’s dedication to the cause of providing innovative leadership in the treatment, planning, funding and prevention of behavioral issues in the community. Additionally, commitment to achieving positive results for the advancement of behavioral health through innovation and the ability to engage others as successful team members.

The nomination deadline is Friday, April 3, 2015 at 5:00 pm.

Nomination forms and submittal instructions are attached. Please contact Lynn Voisard ([email protected] or 443-0416 x 108) for further information and questions.

Awards will be presented at the 3rd Annual Greater Dayton Mental Health Foundation Symposium & Luncheon on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Sinclair Community College.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra Presents 1788!

January 19, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

This concert brings to a close the SSO’s first-ever Mozart Festival; a ten-day celebration of the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the most creative minds in history. During the summer of 1788, Mozart enjoyed a flurry of compositional activity, producing over a dozen new works, including his three final symphonies. But this composer who always created with a specific occasion in mind wrote these monumental works with no apparent cause. Each one unique in sound, structure, and style, they are marvels of invention, and very human statements. Perhaps they are the result of an inner compulsion to create, somehow knowing that the end of his life was near.

Welcome to The Collaboratory!

January 19, 2015 By Brian Petro

Cities are amazing things. Their growth during the 17^th and 18^th centuries helped lay the foundation for some of the largest leaps in thought in that era, and have continued to be a source of innovation ever since. A conversation in one of the booming coffee houses in 17^th century London lead to the writing of Newton’s Principia; another chat lead to the creation of Lloyd’s of London, the world’s first insurance agency. The Industrial Revolution grew slowly within cities, drawing people in with opportunities for economic growth. The density of people in urban centers helped to spread ideas by developing a fertile environment for it. The more seeds of ideas that are planted in one area, the better the chances those thoughts will bump into each other and spawn completely new, innovative thoughts. The internet may have us more connected to more resources than ever before, but there is still something special about meeting people face to face. Adding a personality and a voice to all those interesting Facebook posts and LinkedIn updates. That is where The Collaboratory, a new place for people to connect, share, and develop, comes in.

The Collaboratory is located at Courthouse Square, the hub of downtown Dayton, and provides a space for everyone to use. There is a wealth of talent in this area, and we are seeing it grow in leaps and bounds. It is being developed in homes and small offices through the city, people working long days on labors of love. The Collaboratory is a space for people who are looking for more tools, a change of scenery, and more access to expert advice on building a business. It is for entrepreneurs who are just starting out and looking for help and for established businesses needing a place to work on larger projects. Being downtown encourages a wider group of people to come and utilize the space, attracting politicians, students, non-profit experts, and civic leaders to interact and develop new ideas to enhance the Miami Valley. It is within walking distance to many resources, like the Metro Branch of the Dayton Public Library, Sinclair Community College, and Boston Stoker. Physically, it offers one of the largest white boards in the Miami Valley, as well as internet access, public and individual tables, and the ability to be reserved for morning and evening meetings. All of this access costs just $5 and a mention on social media!

Connect and collaborate for the cost of a few beers. What could be better?

This venture has been spearheaded by Peter Benkendorf, someone who has believed strongly in this community since he moved here in 2008. He is head of Involvement Advocacy, a group dedicated to encouraging collaborative efforts and creating support systems for those seeking to build a better Dayton. By developing spaces and events that bring people together, better known as Collaborative Infrastructure, Involvement Advocacy is looking to put our city on the map with St. Louis, New York, and Oakland as leaders in innovation. Spaces like this foster interaction with thinkers in diverse industries, ones that may not otherwise have a chance to sit down at a table together. This is where new concepts are developed, ones that can add a fresh sparkle to the Gem City.

Cities are engines for developing new ideas, and Dayton has the talent and imagination to make its own future. The Collaboratory wants to collect that imagination and turn it into businesses, actions, and inspiration to go out and connect with members of your community. There are many places in Dayton you can go outside of your office to get some work done. There are few where you have all of the resources you need to assemble something new. This space will be open on Monday, January 18^th from 10 AM to 4 PM. We look forward to seeing and reporting about all of the phenomenal new ideas to come out of The Collaboratory! What will you be heading downtown to build?

Why You Should Only Buy Your Cookies Directly From A Girl Scout!

January 18, 2015 By Lisa Grigsby

Girl Scout cookie season is well under way. For almost 100 years, Girl Scouts, with the enthusiastic support of their families and communities, have knocked on doors, set up sales tables at stores and community events and hawked thin mints.The $700 million Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the country and generates immeasurable benefits for girls, their councils, and their communities.

I admit I was a girl scout. And for those of you who know me, it will come as no surprise that I was determined to sell more cookies than any of the other girls. I went up and down my street, knocking on doors for orders. I called all my relatives and perfected my telemarketing skills. I asked my dad to get his co-workers to buy from me. And he said NO! But he did offer to take me to work so I could ask for the order. I worked hard and sold hundreds of boxes and was sure I’d win the Cookie title.

Well as it turns out, I didn’t. Some little girl named Susie did. She lived down the street from me and I never saw her ask any of our neighbors to buy cookies. I assked her how she did it and she said it was easy-her mom and dad got all the orders for her. I was mad and didn’t think it was fair and complained to my dad about it. He told me life wasn’t fair, never would be, but that I’d really won, and I’d appreciate it some day when I realized that I had gotten much more out of it than Susie had. Not what a 9 year old girl wants to hear. So I’m sure I sulked around for a while, until something else captured my attention.

But now many years later, I get it. My dad was right- I had won! I’d learned how to set a goal, prospect customers, perfect my sales pitch, work on my organizational skills, plan the logistics of delivery, handle money, make change and enjoy quite a few cookies, too!

And that’s why I implore you to only buy cookies from Girl Scouts. I know there are many well intentioned parents that want to help their daughters, and help support the troops so they can put on all the programs they have scheduled; but please help them by letting them sell!

In a recent study by the Girl Scouts Heart of the South, they documented skills the Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches, which girls can apply to everyday life:

85% increased their money management skills as they developed budgets, took cookie orders and handled customers’ money.
83% developed business ethics, learning to fulfill promises to customers and considering how best to contribute to their communities with their earnings.
80% set goals and created objectives to reach them.
77% made important decisions, learning to work as a team to develop a business plan, deciding when and where to sell cookies, and determining what to do with the money they earn.
75% developed people skills, learning to talk to, listen to and work with different kinds of people.

Many successful businesswomen and community leaders say they got their start selling Girl Scout Cookies. So when your local Girl Scouts come calling with this year’s best-selling cookies, remember you’re saying hello to tomorrow’s business leaders.

The Cookies:

COOKIE VARIETIES – $4.00/BOX

Seven varieties of cookies are offered this year: Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Do-Si-Dos, Savannah Smiles, and Rah Rah Raisins. New this year, Rah Rah Raisins are hearty oatmeal cookies with plump raisins and Greek yogurt-flavored chunks.

Did you know that Girl Scout cookies have?

No high fructose corn syrup
Are all Kosher
No trans fats
No hydrogenated oils in five varieties
100 percent real cocoa
Nutritious whole grain oats
Two nut-free varieties: Trefoils and Thin Mints contain no peanuts or tree nuts

Additional nutritional information about on the cookies is available here.

All of the proceeds from the cookie sale—every penny—stays within our community to benefit local girls. Girl Scout troops use the money for field trips and community service projects.

Money from Girl Scout Cookies helps the council:

Recruit and train volunteer adults to work with girls.
Provide the financial assistance needed to make Girl Scouting available for all girls.
Improve and maintain camp and other activity sites.
Keep event/camp fees for all members to a minimum.
Sponsor special events and projects.

This story was originally run Jan 2014, but we’ve updated the cookie selections for 2015.

Toxic Brew Co. bringing local, handmade Mckibben Bros. Soda to tap

January 17, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

Every city has food and beverages they are know for; Columbus is to Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and Cincinnati to Sky Line Chili. Dayton is coming into their own in this right. Toxic Brew Co., in Downtown Dayton, has released three handmade sodas from the up and coming Mckibben Bros. Soda Co. “This is a project we have been working on for over a year, with experiments in the carbonation process and small private tasting of their “ink and hammer ginger ale” in the summer of 2014, we are very excited to finally have their sodas on tap permanently” Shane Juhl, Toxic owner, said.

Having added 10 more taps to their draft system, Toxic Brew Co. will be the first in Dayton to have the Bros. soda on tap and their initial offerings will include: Indians & Cowboys made with sarsaparilla root and bilberry, Mammaw Burton with cucumber, lavender and rose and finally The Hippie Hipster with elderberry, sage and grapefruit. “While we plan to always have their sodas available, the offerings will change. We have already seen a huge demand for their product just in the first few days it been on tap.” Shane continued.

This is not the first time Toxic has collaborated with start up food vendors in their tap room. Housemade Sriracha, another Dayton favorite, has made appearances in a number of their beers over the past few years. “Lee Anne (Housemade) has always been great to work with. We showcased her sriracha in our Porn or Pawn pepper ale. In addition to having the Mckibben’s not alcoholic soda on tap, we plan to included it in some of our brews as well. Next Tuesday(Jan 20th) we’ll have a special release craft beer on tap infused with their syrups.” Shane said.

If you would like to sample the Mckibben Bros. Soda Co. offerings you can find them at Toxic Brew Co. in the Oregon District at 431 E 5th St. Dayton, Ohio.

Annual Community Awards Banquet Recipients Announced

January 16, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

The Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce has a long-standing tradition of recognizing community and Chamber members’ excellence. Each year they honor residents and Chamber members at their Annual Community Awards Banquet.

The Awards Banquet will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015 at the Hilton Garden Inn Dayton/Beavercreek.

We are honored to announce this year’s Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Awards Banquet award recipients:

Beavercreek City Employee of the Year Award

Leslie Heller, Beavercreek Golf Club

Beavercreek Township Employee of the Year Award

Debra White, Beavercreek Township Fiscal Office

Mike Shuman,

Beavercreek City Schools Public Education Award

Mike Shuman, Director of Technology for Beavercreek City Schools

Greene County Career Center Friend of Education Award

Soin Medical Center

Beavercreek Chamber Past Board Chair

Roger Peters, Signs Now

Outstanding Young Person of the Year

Tabitha Guidone, Decoy Art Studio

Jessica Waters, Cupcakes for Camp

Women Owned Business of the Year

Debborah Wallace, Wallace Insurance Services

Young Professional of the Year

Tabitha Guidone, Decoy Art Studio

Chamber Member of the Year

Chris Beck, Beck Law Office

Outstanding Business/Business Person of the Year
Hammond, Stier & Stadnicar
The Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce fosters cooperation between businesses, schools and government for the good of our community. The motto of the Chamber is “Linking Business with Community”. Each year, our award recipients understand and exemplify this motto.

We hope that you will join us to celebrate all of our recipient’s accomplishments. Tickets for the evening are $45 a person and include dinner. Please follow this link for the full menu, sponsorship opportunities, and to register.

‘Oliver!’ Review – Muse Machine – Pleasures, Large and Small

January 16, 2015 By Russell Florence, Jr.

The Muse Machine’s incredibly entertaining, excellently cohesive production of Lionel Bart’s 1960 musical “Oliver!,” the arts education organization’s 31st annual student musical, touches the heart and radiates with joy at the Victoria Theatre.
Based on Charles Dickens’ 1838 novel “Oliver Twist,” “Oliver!” totally charms as performed by over 100 students from across the Miami Valley who smoothly navigate the comedic highs and dramatic tension within this breezy, occasionally dark tale of Victorian England ethics and hypocrisy. The production –co-directed with marvelous synergy by choreographer Lula Elzy, producer Douglas Merk, and Wright State University musical theater professor Joe Deer –is inspired by Cameron Mackintosh’s reconceived 1994 London revival (for instance, the show briefly opens ominously with Oliver’s backstory instead of launching directly into “Food, Glorious Food”), but retains the requisite elements of character and community that keep the story familiar and inviting.

Brianna Russ of Alter High School portrays Nancy in the Muse Machine’s production of Lionel Bart’s “Oliver!” (Photo courtesy of Muse Machine)

Joey Schairbaum, in an endearing musical theater debut, conveys a quiet, gentle humility as the titular workhouse orphan thrown out of the only home he’s ever known to be sold to an undertaker and ultimately seek refuge and love with the lower and upper class. Oliver Twist is a very demanding role for a young actor, and Schairbaum tackles his duties with observant, understated commitment. Rollie Fisk, an easygoing, crowd-pleasing Fagin, fully embraces his juicy role as a cunning father figure and mediator with firm authority and humorous flamboyance. Fisk’s terrific, believably perplexed version of “Reviewing the Situation” clearly dissects the various scenarios Fagin considers as he mulls over his uncertain future. Brianna Russ, vocally dynamic and appealingly earthy as the friendly, abused Nancy, commands the stage with fierce vivacity. Her superbly lyric-driven renditions of “It’s a Fine Life,” “Oom-Pah-Pah,” and “As Long As He Needs Me” are signature moments that take this presentation to professional heights.
Elsewhere, Sean Cheatwood (Mr. Bumble) and Christine Fiala (Widow Corney) are a hilariously compatible duo, Mitchell Rawlins (a delightfully creepy Mr. Sowerberry), Callia Tellez (Mrs. Sowerberry), and Cecily Dowd (Charlotte Sowerberry) rule their roost with cruel glee, Leo Deer (Noah Claypole) intimidates to the hilt with impressive dialect, Isaac Bement (Artful Dodger) is a sunny, animated encourager, Tyler Hanson (Bill Sikes) strikes fear with imposing heft (although “My Name” is unfortunately absent), William Peters (Mr. Brownlow) is fittingly amiable and caring, Joel Daniel (Charley Bates) lends fine support among the pickpocket ensemble, and there are particularly lovely vocals from Anna Hlinomaz (Bet), Anna Knippling (Mrs. Bedwin), and the uncredited street vendors/quartet bringing beauty to “Who Will Buy?,” one of many energetic numbers Elzy flavors with personality and originality.

Dennis Hassan’s expertly detailed set, attractive period costumes from the team of Lyn Baudendistel, Robin Brown, Patty Peters, Toni Donato Shade, and Alisa Vukasinovich, first-rate lighting and sound by John Rensel and David Sherman respectively, the vocal music direction of Carol Chatfield, and orchestral musical director Claude Thomas’ splendid orchestra are additional pluses.
Consider yourself informed that the Muse Machine has created a hit.

“Oliver!” continues through Jan. 18 at the Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. Performances are Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $26-$60. For tickets or more information, call (937) 228-3630 or visit www.ticketcenterstage.com

Aerospace Professional Development Center at Wright State Takes Flight at Grand Opening

January 16, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

Wright State celebrated the center’s official grand opening on Friday, Jan. 16, at 8:30 a.m. at 2685 Hibiscus Way, Suite 100, in Beavercreek.

The aerospace and defense industry employs 170,000 people in Ohio and is expected to grow by 20 percent in the next five years.

The Aerospace Professional Development Center will unite education with aerospace and defense industry partners to leverage regional capabilities and build a pipeline of talent that flows seamlessly from higher education to the workforce. This model will ensure that Ohio has the highly skilled aerospace and defense workforce needed by employers today and to shape the community in the future.

The center will serve employees entering the workforce for the first time, transitioning employees and veterans. It will continue to work with Ohio’s aerospace and defense employers, assess the workforce and provide critical career assessments and placement opportunities to grow the defense industry in Ohio.

“The Aerospace Professional Development Center creates opportunities for our region and our state that are unmatched across the nation. We are working to build the most robust workforce in the nation for aerospace and defense companies,” said Dennis Andersh, CEO of the Wright State Applied Research Corporation, an affiliate of the university that supports the Wright State Research Institute and growth in basic and applied research and development.

Cassie Barlow joined Wright State as APDC’s executive director in September 2014. Barlow retired last July as commander at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s 88th Air Base Wing following a distinguished 26-year military career. At Wright-Patt she commanded one of the largest air base wings in the Air Force with more than 5,000 Air Force military, civilian and contractor employees.

Barlow earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Georgetown University, a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Chapman University and a doctorate in industrial and organizational psychology from Rice University. She holds two additional master’s degrees in military operational art and science and national security.

The APDC was created in 2012 to help Ohio target the closely related aerospace and defense sectors for growth. Aerospace and defense needs are in fields such as parts manufacturing and supply, research in composites, propulsion and fuel, the development and manufacturing of unmanned aircraft, evaluation and testing, machining and materials and coatings.

“The APDC is working very closely with the Advanced Technical Intelligence Center and the Regional STEM Collaborative to enhance workforce development efforts across the region and state,” Andersh said.

PRESS Coffee Bar Turns 4!

January 15, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

Photo by Kevin Fry.

Indy Coffee bar PRESS, which was recognized as one of The 10 Coolest Independent Coffee Shops Across the U.S. by Zagat Survey, back in 2011, is turning 4 this week!

Zagat said this about Press: “Customers flock to this Dayton, Ohio, coffee shop for a number of reasons: One, they hire skilled baristas to make outstanding drinks; two, the beans they use change constantly to keep things fresh; and three, they don’t cater to the masses with silly drinks like the frappuccino (because really, that’s not coffee). They use beans mainly from Counter Culture and newcomer Dogwood, and the shop sports numerous plugs for those hard at work freelancers, and of course, they also hang local art on the walls.”

To celebrate their 4th anniversary, Press is giving away a Pour Over Brew Set! All you have to do is purchase one bag of 12 oz beans in the store or online at woodburlcoffee.com, and your name will be entered into a drawing. The winner will be announced on Sunday, January 18th at 5pm

Press, located at 257 Wayne Ave., is owned by Brett and Janell Barker of Dayton.

‘4000 Miles’ Review – Dayton Theatre Guild – Someone to Watch Over Me

January 14, 2015 By Russell Florence, Jr.

Jared Mola as Leo Joseph-Connell and Barbara Jorgensen as Vera Joseph in rehearsal for the Dayton Theatre Guild’s local premiere of Amy Herzog’s dramatic comedy “4000 Miles.” (Contributed photo)

The Dayton Theatre Guild enters 2015 with a solid local premiere of Amy Herzog’s 2013 Pulitzer Prize-nominated dramatic comedy “4000 Miles,” an emotionally awkward and surprisingly poignant depiction of two headstrong individuals in need of stability and protection.

Sharply directed by Kathy Mola with an excellent grasp of tone,”4000 Miles” concerns 21-year-old college student Leo Joseph-Connell who travels by bike from Seattle to New York’s Greenwich Village to visit his 91-year-old grandmother Vera. Grief, tragedy, uncertainty, and disillusionment cause Leo to seek temporary solace, but misunderstandings are ultimately unavoidable, especially since it seems Leo, still trying to find his purpose in life, and Vera, suffering from dementia, can be irritable relatives. Affection just doesn’t come easy to them, and in turn, Herzog threatens to keep the audience at a cool distance due to prickly quarrels. Still, their complex relationship evolves for the better when vulnerability arises, particularly as Leo reveals the details of his best friend’s death which occurred on his excursion. Inevitably, Vera, on the brink of requiring a caregiver, comes to understand how difficult it is for young adults to remain planted when Leo rejects her offer to extend his stay in her cozy apartment, attractively designed by Fred Blumenthal and accented by Wendi Michael.

Jared Mola, superb earlier this season as Roy in the Guild’s “Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music,” and Barbara Jorgensen, a longtime Guild member inducted last year into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, create terrifically grounded portrayals that sting and soothe. The energetic, engaging Mola inhabits Leo with a defensive, easily agitated edge signifying how troubled and confused he is underneath his tough exterior, especially when Leo’s journey involves the odd reality that he kissed his sister at a party. Mola, wonderfully astute, not only fills this quandary with believable ambiguity, but particularly captivates in his marvelous delivery of Leo’s heartbreaking monologue reflecting on the final moments he shared with his friend. The magnetic Jorgensen, conveying a feeble, sluggish sensibility, greatly appeals with outspoken charm, genuine feistiness, and a gentle awareness that Vera is heading into her twilight years with dignity and grace. Appealing Guild newcomers Lindsey Kortyka (as Leo’s testy ex-girlfriend Bec) and Anna Prince (very funny as Amanda, Leo’s boozy date) complete the cast in thankless, underwritten roles.

“4000 Miles,” a hit among regional theaters, is mildly puzzling in terms of its dramatic structure, but the Guild’s breezy presentation is delightfully first-rate.

“4000 Miles” continues through Jan. 25 at the Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Ave., Dayton. Performances are Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 5 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. The play is performed in two acts which run roughly 45 minutes each. Tickets are $19 for adults, $17 for seniors, and $12 for students. For tickets or more information, call (937) 278-5993 or visit www.daytontheatreguild.org. Patrons are advised the show contains adult language and themes.

The Yellow Cab Introduces New Monthly Event: Movie Night

January 14, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

Over the course of 2014, The Yellow Cab building has introduced a number of creative events. Now they are starting off the new year with a new monthly feature they are calling Movie Night at the Yellow Cab. The first movie will be the 1985 adventure-comedy The Goonies. “The first time I remember seeing the Goonies was when I was 5 years old and I loved it. But it was just as much fun watching it with my friend’s kids a few weeks ago,” said Organizer Brian Johnson. Movie Nights at The Yellow Cab will consist of either a cult classic or a new releases.

Organizers say that Movie Night at the Yellow Cab is a chance to go out with friends or to bring the whole family, depending on the movie, and that there will be a focus on collaboration with other local businesses. “For our first movie night, Lily’s Bistro will be serving bacon popcorn and we’ll be hosting a few food trucks. We’re also working with local breweries to serve craft beer during the movies,” said Johnson. Because Goonies has an expansive cult following, the event will also host a costume contest, so organizers encourage you to come dressed in your best Goonies gear.

Representatives from The Yellow Cab said they plan to make this a monthly event, saying that the first few movie nights will be held inside, but that they are hoping to move the viewing outside once the weather warms up, with a goal of creating a “movie in the park” or urban drive in feel.

Movie Night at the Yellow Cab:
700 E. 4th St.
Friday, January 16
early showing: 6:00pm
late showing: 8:30pm

Tickets are $2 per person.

Acclaimed FOXCATCHER Opens Friday at THE NEON!

January 13, 2015 By Jonathan McNeal

Hello Everyone,

It’s Oscar Season, and it’s time to get moving with new films. If you haven’t had the chance to see WILD (or you need to see it again), you’ll need to hurry down to THE NEON…Thursday will be your last chance to catch it with us. On Friday, we will open the much-acclaimed new film FOXCATCHER – starring Steve Carrell, Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo. THE IMITATION GAME will continue its hugely successful run. Remaining showtimes for this current week can be found on our website at www.neonmovies.com.

Synopsis for FOXCATCHER: “FOXCATCHER is a psychological drama directed by Academy Award nominee Bennett Miller (MONEYBALL & CAPOTE) and starring Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo, Vanessa Redgrave and Sienna Miller. It tells the story of Olympic Gold Medal-winning wrestler Mark Schultz (Tatum), who sees a way out from the shadow of his more celebrated wrestling brother Dave (Ruffalo) and a life of poverty when he is summoned by eccentric multi-millionaire John du Pont (Carell) to move onto his estate and train for the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Desperate to gain the respect of his disapproving mother, du Pont begins ‘coaching’ a world-class athletic team and, in the process, lures Mark into dangerous habits, breaks his confidence and drives him into a self-destructive spiral. Based on actual events, FOXCATCHER is a gripping and profoundly American story of fragile men who pinned their hopes for love and redemption on a desperate obsession for greatness.” (taken from Sony Classics) Click this LINK to visit the film’s official site.

Patrick Larreategui is trying to bring a special screening of CHARLIE VICTOR ROMEO to town. If 68 tickets are reserved by Feb. 6, the screening will move forward – scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7:30. “When you board an airplane, who are those people in uniform to whom you entrust your life? What do they really do when things go horribly wrong? Derived entirely from the ‘black box’ transcripts of six major airline emergencies, CHARLIE VICTOR ROMEO puts the audience inside the tension-filled cockpits of actual flights in distress, offering a fascinating portrait of the psychology of crisis and a person’s will to live to the last second. This chilling and groundbreaking production stretches the boundaries of film, theatre, and the traditional documentary with [the filming of] a stage play that recreates transcripts word for word.” Tickets are $10 each and reservations are required via the official link. (You credit card will only be charged if enough reservations are made in order for the event to move forward as scheduled.)

Oscar nominations will be revealed this Thursday. In addition to several films that we’ve already played, we have a lot of contenders coming down the road – including the Oscar Nominated Shorts. We’ll keep you posted. And speaking of Oscars, Many thanks to the folks at ThinkTV – who have once again agreed to help us get a signal for our FREE screening of the Academy Awards. More details will be shared in the coming weeks.

Thank you for your continued support.

Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Friday, Jan. 16 – Thursday, Jan. 22:

THE IMITATION GAME (PG-13) 1 Hr 54 Min
Friday & Saturday: 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 9:55
Sunday: 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30
Monday – Thursday: 3:10, 5:30, 8:00

FOXCATCHER (R) 2 Hr 13 Min
Friday, Saturday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:40
Sunday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00
Monday: 4:00, 7:00
Tuesday – Thursday: 2:45, 5:20, 7:50

COMING SOON:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear.)

TBD – OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS
TBD – FORCE MAJEURE
TBD – MR. TURNER
TBD – STILL ALICE
TBD – OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS
TBD – TWO DAYS ONE NIGHT
TBD – LEVIATHAN
TBD – WILD TALES
TBD – THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL

Soap Star Colleen Zenk Comes To Town To Star in Human Race’s Family Shots Ticket Giveaway

January 13, 2015 By Nikki Nett

From the time I was born, the CBS Soap Operas have been part of my life. My grandmother watched faithfully, a trait passed along to my mother. While I still check in from time to time on Y&R and B&B, my favorite memories are of rushing home after school to see the last half of As The World Turns followed by Guiding Light. Both shows were full of characters that kept me transfixed while learning about subjects I shouldn’t in elementary school, to navigating the awkward teen years. One of my favorite characters was “Barbara Ryan” from As The World Turns.

Barbara was played by the fantastic Colleen Zenk. She was always sassy, sometimes vulnerable, manipulative, and from time to time genuinely nice (thanks, Hal). A quick search on Wikipedia sums her character up best:

Barbara Ryan is portrayed as a heroine who experienced many tragedies, mostly at the hands of her controlling ex-husband, the villainous “James Stenbeck” .

Over her 32 years on the show, Barbara has been shot through the heart, nearly gored by a bull in Spain, kidnapped 15 times, married nine times, burned in a chemical explosion and jumped out of a three-story window.

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The cast of The Human Race Theatre Company’s world premiere production of FAMILY SHOTS. Photo courtesy of Scott J. Kimmins

Beginning on January 22 and running through February 8, Colleen Zenk, along with Corbin Bleu and Randy Brooks will be starring in Family Shots for The Human Race Theatre Company. The description from the Human Race Theatre’s website gives some insight to what the play is about:

Charming family patriarch Sam Baker lies in a hospital bed, recovering from an apparent heart attack, but his wife, Marsha, won’t stop making the crisis all about her—much to the dismay of their son, Aaron. The young photographer wonders why his parents even stay together while he and his husband, Malcolm, deal with their own issues as newlyweds. Intimate, yet universal, Michael Slade’s latest play is a wildly funny and touching comedy about marriage—its joys, challenges and responsibilities—and what’s worth fighting for.

I see some similarities in Colleen Zenk’s character, Marsha, and the one she’s best known for, Barbara Ryan, so I had to ask myself…

What Would Barbara Ryan Do In Dayton?

Full disclosure: I am obsessed with the smokey eye. Fortunately, as an adult, I have perfected it, but that hasn’t always been the case. Inspired by Babs, the queen of eyeliner, there was “The Barbara Incident of Fourth Grade”. I can trace my makeup obsession to this day, as a child, trying to emulate a soap opera character. Hey, there’s no shame in my game. Naturally, Barbara would need to look fabulous, so I can only imagine that she would begin with a treasure trove of goodies from Preen Apothecary. Once nestled in Oakwood, they have now moved to a special new place near Carrillon Park. I am excited to check out their new digs, and of course, stock up on eyeliner and mascara.

Having been married MULTIPLE times, one can guess that Barbara spends a LOT of time with her attorneys. Seeing as how there is a large concentration of lawyers near the court buildings, she’d naturally be downtown quite a bit, right? Depositions would require a caffeine boost from Boston Stoker across from the Schuster Center and she may take a lunch break at Citilites.

After a long day of trying to be un-married again from her psycho husband James, she would be in desperate need of a drink. The obvious choice would be to head to Salar for one of their hand crafted cocktails, before meeting girlfriends (she actually did have a couple friends) at the Oakwood Club.

Barbara would naturally be drawn to the vibrant arts district we have downtown, so it’s only logical to think that she’d end her busy day by taking in a play. Perhaps at the Human Race Theatre Company? Obviously. We want you to be able to join the fun, so make sure you read below for our ticket giveaway!

Corbin Bleu

This has been a fun and wordy way to let you know I’m excited to check out Family Shots and see Colleen Zenk bring her famous sass to her character, Marsha. This is sure to be a great run, and one you won’t want to miss! By the way, I should probably mention that Corbin Bleu of High School Musical fame also has a starring role. That’s right, “Chad Danforth” right here in Dayton. Let the fangirling commence.

DMM Ticket Giveaway:

For your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Family Shots, just fill out the form below and tell us in the comments below where you’d take Barbara Ryan if you were going to show her around Dayton. We’ll post our winner here on the evening of Thursday, Jan 14th. [form 55 “DMM Contest Entry – Generic”]

Warped Wing’s 1st Anniversary Beer Bash

January 12, 2015 By Lisa Grigsby

The brew kettles arrive!

Warped Wing Brewing Company at 26 Wyandot St. in downtown Dayton has made such an impact in our community, it’s hard to believe it’s just now celebrating it’s first year in business. Since they’ve opened here are a few of the highlights:

1/18/14: Tasting room doors open for the first time

2/14: First 1/2 barrel dock sale, just in time for the Superbowl!

3/14: introduce Maa Durga Red IPA

3/14: Black Pirogue released, made with coffee from Press Coffee Bar

4/14: Warped Wing featured breweries for the Friday Night Tappings at Great American Ball Park

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The Brewmaster and his Bride.

5/14: first ever wedding at Warped Wing Brewery! Congratulations Mike & Nicole!

6/14: First Dayton brewery to can beers in 64 years

7/14: Warped Wing went on tap at Fraze Pavillion

8/14: Mikesell’s Snack Food Company releases Beer Can Chicken potato chips during Beer Week.

9/14 Brewmaster John Haggerty takes a wife and creates Warped Wing Wedding Beer to celebrate!.

11/14: Teamed up with The Century Bar to produce a Russian imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels

12/14: Collaborated with Esther Price Candies to create a special holiday ale called “Esther’s Lil Secret,”

To commemorate their first year, the brewery will host the 1^st annual “Beer Bash” this Saturday, January 17th . The celebration will consist of limited release draught and cask tappings, live music and food trucks. The celebration kicks off at noon with new tappings on the hour leading up to the Grand Finale tapping of their latest limited release, “Baltic Argonaut”, a Baltic Porter weighing in at 11.5% ABV.

“It’s been a great first year and we’ve received so much support from the beer community. We want to throw a party to celebrate and say ‘Thank you’.” states Nick Bowman, head of Sales & Marketing. President Joe Waizmann goes on to add “We’ve been fortunate to pack a decade of learning, enjoyment, & modest success into our first year. Can’t wait to see how the next several years evolve.”

Indoor Tennis Lessons Anyone?

January 12, 2015 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Learning Beginner Serving Techniques

Interested in learning tennis? Well now is a perfect chance to join some other beginners to learn the basics of tennis is a cheap, comfortable environment. Kettering Tennis Center and Quail Run Tennis Center are offering 6 weeks of tennis lessons for a total price of $29.

Attendees can expect introductions to various tennis skills such as Serving, Forehand shots, Backhand shots, Net play and Overhead smashes!

Maybe you or someone you know might be interested in starting tennis as a hobby? Maybe you are someone that used to play and needs a little nudge to start playing again?

For less than $5 per lesson it is a great time to grab some friends and get off the couch, and onto the court!

These classes are a great way to learn the game we all love or to knock the rust off if you have not played in a while. The brutal cold weather won’t apply, because the lessons are indoors at state of the art tennis clubs, both located in Kettering.

Tennis balls will be provided. It is recommended that you bring your own tennis racquet, but if you do not have one, there are some “loaner” racquets available at the club.

6 Weeks of Lessons for $29 Total

There are 3 times that you may attend the lessons, which makes it easy for those without a flexible schedule !

Classes are offered at the following times:

Tues 1:00-2:00pm at KTC
Friday 6:00-7:00pm at Quail Run
Saturday 10:30-11:30am at Quail Run

All classes are $29 for a 6 week session that begins the week of Jan 19th.

If you have any questions or to sign up for any of the classes, please contact:

Darrin Heinz – KTC/Quail Tennis Club
email: [email protected]

Phone: 937.434.4082

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